We have successfully handed over the STOP SHOP retail park in Salgótarján

On 3 November 2026, CPI Hungary took possession of the 7,500-square-metre STOP SHOP retail park in Salgótarján, delivered by general contractor KÉSZ Építő és Szerelő Zrt. The successful handover was made possible by intensive work on site during the final months and close collaboration between the project team, colleagues from member companies and support functions.

The project, which began with the handover of the construction site on 27 August 2025, reached the permitting milestones required for handover at the end of October. The building received its occupancy permit on 30 October 2026, allowing the client to take possession of twelve shell and core retail units ready for tenant fit-out, along with fully completed communal areas.

On the same day, we also secured the permit to open the roads and car parks surrounding the building to traffic. The associated infrastructure includes 354 standard and seven accessible parking spaces, one bus parking space, roads serving both goods vehicles and passenger cars, and pedestrian routes providing access to the shops.

Coordinating external works and approvals

The final two months saw an intensive push to complete the external works. Permission to open the roads and car parks to traffic was a prerequisite for occupancy, meaning these facilities had to be fully completed. Heavy rainfall in July, combined with the site’s challenging ground conditions, delayed the start of road construction by around three weeks, leaving the team to recover the lost time.

Scheduling and quality shortcomings in some subcontractors’ external works added to the challenge. Our colleagues kept the work moving through continuous inspections and prompt rectification of defects. In several cases, staff from KÉSZ Építő and other Group companies also took direct responsibility for organising daily tasks and supervising the work.

KÉSZ’s procurement team supported the site with urgent material purchases, addressing gaps in subcontractor supply by securing the necessary concrete, crushed stone, paving blocks, manhole components and pipe fittings. Meanwhile, the project team prepared for inspections by the authorities and successfully fulfilled thirty pages of conditions set out in the building permit by eight specialist authorities.

Unexpected technical challenges on site

Structures left behind from the site’s previous use created additional tasks. An existing fire-water storage tank had to be demolished in a single day, followed by rapid reinstatement of the area. Its eight precast sections, each weighing eight tonnes, were dismantled using a 60-tonne crane and two tracked excavators. Road construction also required the excavation, handling and removal of several hundred cubic metres of concrete foundations discovered underground.

“During the final two months, coordinating the external works was our biggest challenge. As well as making up for the delays caused by the July rainfall, we had to continuously monitor construction quality while preparing for inspections by the authorities. Our colleagues on site often took over the contractors’ day-to-day coordination tasks, while the procurement team secured missing materials. I am proud of how the team rose to the challenge during this period. Thanks to this joint effort, we obtained the necessary permits and handed over the retail park to the client,” said Márta Munkácsi, Project Director.

Feedback from the client

“In line with our initial expectations, we are satisfied with the work carried out and its quality. The difficulties that arose were successfully addressed and resolved through a cooperative approach. We would particularly like to highlight the strength and effectiveness of the project management in coordinating the various work activities. The short snagging lists are an important indicator of quality, and our tenants also gave positive feedback on their experiences during the technical inspections. It is also worth mentioning that no occupational health and safety issues arose. Thank you for your collaboration, and we wish KÉSZ Group continued success,” said Tamás Jakubovics, Project Manager at CPI.

Tenant fit-outs are next

Following the handover on 3 November, our remaining tasks are landscaping and reinstatement of the temporary storage area. In parallel, the client will begin preparations for tenant fit-outs: tenants will take possession of their units in early December and then start work on their final interior layouts and installations.

We have already submitted bids for the fit-out of several units and will participate in further tenders. These works could primarily involve mechanical and electrical installations for our teams. The shops must open by 1 March 2027 at the latest, and current feedback indicates that most tenants are planning to open on that date.

KÉSZ Group companies and strategic partners involved in the project included KÉSZ Metaltech, KÉSZ Ipari Technológiák Kft., DVB, Baulog, MileStone, bim.GROUP and Geolink. We would like to thank the project team and all colleagues involved for their contribution to the successful handover!