On December 18, 2025, the Ukrainian Building Awards 2025 took place at the Hyatt Regency Kyiv hotel, which became the final and key event of the professional year for the architectural, construction, development, and design community of Ukraine.
The event brought together 939 industry representatives — developers, architects, designers, business leaders, as well as representatives of communities and state institutions.
The Ukrainian Building Awards goes beyond a classic awards ceremony and serves as a platform for professional dialogue, recognition, and the formation of industry standards in the context of the country’s transformation.
The event began with a musical performance by Dima Prokopov, a moment of silence, and the performance of the National Anthem of Ukraine.
The founder of the award, CEO of the DMNTR media group Igor Parubsky, Igor Guda (Creator-Bud), Tetiana Skrypka (Metinvest, Steel Dream project), Yevhen Metsger (Ukrfinzhytlo), and chief architect of the city of Kyiv Oleksandr Svistunov.
The key categories of the award included “Creator of the Year,” “Interior of the Year,” and, for the first time, the YELLOW national award for product design.
Vlasne Misto and KAN Development took first place in the Developer of the Year category.
The YELLOW Grand Prix was awarded to the raw: composites (raw: materials lab) project for its innovative and sustainable approach to the materials of the future.
A separate part of the ceremony was dedicated to developers and companies that are shaping the cities of the future, including Kreator-Bud, SENSAR Development, Martynov Real Estate, Stolitsa Group, 450 GROUP, BGV Development, Taryan Group, BUDOVA, InterGal-Bud, KAN Development, DIM, HutJet, and others.
The final part of the awards ceremony was dedicated to social impact, urban development, support for veterans, and preservation of cultural heritage.
The event concluded with musical performances and a concert by the band SKAI.
Organizer: DMNTR media group
General partner: Creator-Bud
General information partners: Interfax-Ukraine, FOCUS
Additional information: www.ubc-ua.info/uba
Interfax-Ukraine is the official information partner of the awards.
On December 18, 2025, the Hyatt Regency Kyiv will host the Ukrainian Building Awards 2025 ceremony, the largest industry event that determines the key leaders of the construction and development market in Ukraine.
The event is organized by DMNTR Media Group, a team with 25 years of experience in creating business forums and national awards that bring together developers, architects, manufacturers, investors, and government officials.
More than 1,500 guests and leading Ukrainian media outlets are expected to attend.
The main idea for 2025
“Leaders of reconstruction. Influence. Quality. Reputation.”
The awards focus on identifying companies and individuals who are setting new market standards: from architecture and development to investment, infrastructure, and design.
The Ukrainian Building Awards are an indicator of trust, reputation, and real contribution to the country’s development.
Key highlights of the program
Investment focus
New opportunities for project financing, economic drivers, and approaches to attracting international capital.
The evolution of the developer
How the role of the developer will change in 2025–2026 — from risk management to creating value for society.
Resource strategy and competitiveness
Companies share practices that allow them to scale even in times of uncertainty.
Architecture and urbanism of the future
A look at reconstruction: authenticity, context, technology, and generational synergy.
Reputation as key capital
Why 2025 has permanently changed the rules of the game in communications, PR, and market trust.
Be part of the Ukrainian Building Awards — a professional platform where the standards for 2026 are set.
This is a place where companies make a name for themselves, establish partnerships that influence the market, and gain recognition that matters to investors, customers, and the media community.
The award is not just a ceremony, but a space of status and content, where every speech and every nomination shapes the future of the industry.
Event structure
Date: December 18, 2025
Venue: Hyatt Regency Kyiv, 5 Alla Tarasova Street
Format: offline event, conference + awards ceremony
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Guest registration and morning networking
12:00–18:00 — Conference, including:
6:00–10:00 p.m. — Ukrainian Building Awards 2025 ceremony
Awards in three categories:
Final part — festive dinner and performance by the band SKY.
Why you should attend
How to join
Registration is available on the official website: www.ubc-ua.info/uba
Organizer contacts:
DMNTR Media Group
Phone: +38 (044) 461 91 28
Email: info@dom-i.kiev.ua
Ukrainian Building Awards 2025 — a space where the reputation of the future is formed and the companies that are building a new Ukraine are determined.
Join us to be among those who shape the rules of the game in the industry.
DMNTR Media Group is a team with 25 years of experience in creating professional events for the architectural, construction, and investment audiences. Key projects include:
— Ukrainian Building Congress
— Ukraine Investment Congress
— All-Ukrainian competition “Interior of the Year”
— Ukraine Urban Awards
— Architectural and Development Award “Creator of the Year”
We also publish the leading architecture and design magazine DMNTR and publish daily insights, reports, news, and analytics on our platforms.
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The Ukrainian Building Awards 2025, the leading national award in the field of development, architecture, and construction, will be held for the second time on December 18 at the HYATT hotel complex in Kyiv. The award, already dubbed the “Construction Oscars,” aims to identify and recognize companies, architects, and leaders whose decisions and projects are shaping the future of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Building Awards 2025 is not just an award ceremony, but a symbol of professional recognition, reputation, and success, where each statuette carries the “weight of the year.” The event will bring together the country’s most influential developers, architects, investors, and builders under one roof for a spectacular end to the year and recognition of the leaders.
The event program covers the entire day:
The evening will be hosted by popular presenters Marichka Padalko and Nazarii Volyanskyi. Guests can look forward to a rich entertainment program: Oleksii Kogan’s jazz band will create a lively festive atmosphere, and the band S.K.A.I. will give a full concert lasting over an hour.
The organizers emphasize that this evening will be a joint festive, Christmas, and New Year’s finale for the entire industry, a place where the names of those who are creating a new Ukraine will be announced.
“The 2025 Construction Oscar is the highlight of the year for those who are creating a new Ukraine. Be among the best – your story should be heard from the stage,” the organizers note.
Registration details and tickets:
Official website: www.ubc-ua.info/uba
Contact phone number: 044 461 91 28
Organizer: DMNTR team.
About the Ukrainian Building Awards:
The Ukrainian Building Awards is a leading national professional award that annually recognizes achievements and innovations in the field of development, architecture, and construction in Ukraine. The aim of the award is to support high quality standards, identify industry leaders, and promote its development.
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The 5th Ukrainian Construction Congress and the first All-Ukrainian Yellow 2025 Product Design Award took place on November 21 at the Parkovy Exhibition Center in Kyiv, bringing together representatives of the development market, investment funds, local government bodies, and industry experts, according to the event organizers.
According to the organizers, the Congress was attended by 3,474 participants. The event discussed issues of infrastructure restoration, the shortage of construction personnel, the rising cost of materials, and the need to update construction and project management standards. Participants presented case studies on the modernization of the industry and market development scenarios for the next two years.
Among the key events of the forum were the opening of the All-Ukrainian Yellow 2025 Product Design Award and a performance by musician Yevgen Kharchyshyn (Druga Rika), which concluded the business program.
During the panel discussion “The Evolution of the Developer: Me, You, Society,” the transformation of the role of the developer from a builder to a manager and community partner was discussed. Representatives of the analytical portal LUN.ua presented an updated overview of the real estate market, which participants described as “an essential planning tool in conditions of uncertainty.”
A new educational platform, DevelopStudy, created by MIB and Real Estate Business School, was also presented, aimed at training specialists in the development sector.
Among the main conclusions of the Congress, the organizers noted the following:
– the market is in a state of turbulence due to the rising cost of construction work, labor shortages, and investment restrictions, but there are no signs of stagnation;
– Ukraine’s recovery requires large-scale projects to modernize infrastructure, transition to modern technological solutions, and energy-efficient standards;
– the role of developers is expanding and includes resource management, improving service quality, and strengthening buyer confidence;
– The real estate market in 2026 will be focused on quality, transparency of processes, and sustainable brands.
– Communities are becoming key players in the recovery, as the quality of project preparation determines the prospects for attracting investment.
– Modernization of vocational education and raising industry standards are seen as a necessary foundation for further market development.
As part of the Yellow 2025 award, the jury selected the winners from among 126 submitted works. The award is focused on the development of product design and the formation of quality standards.
The event was organized by the DMNTR media group. The general partner was Kreator-Bud, the premium partner was Spatium Group, and the general sponsor was HutJet.
Interfax-Ukraine was the general information partner of the Congress.
The festival brought together architects, developers, urbanists, investors, cultural figures, and city residents — more than 3,500 guests spent the day in discussions, networking, excursions, and the atmosphere of a big city celebration.
Among the main events of the festival were:
◽️ Panel discussions in four halls — from investments in renovation and revitalization to the future of urban infrastructure;
◽️ Presentation of the new issue of DMNTR magazine;
◽️ Excursions to sites from leading developers;
◽️ A gala evening with a performance by Yevgen Khmara and a jazz band featuring Oleksiy Kogan.
Comments from participants:
Oleksiy Baranov: how city spaces are being rebooted
The general sponsor of the festival was Oleksiy Baranov, CEO of A Development. He participated in a professional interview entitled “Restoration and revitalization as an act of rebooting space” and conducted an exclusive tour of the A-Station space for partners and speakers.
Read the full interview with Oleksiy Baranov – https://share.google/pILaOIoTySJK96KGE
“Concept and location are two factors that drive real estate. We must create projects that change the face of the city and make Kyiv a modern European capital,” the developer emphasized.
Pavlo Somov: Restorative infrastructure is about people
EcoBud Building Group founder Pavlo Somov took part in two key discussions:
“Reconstruction through the eyes of a developer: is it profitable to invest in the restoration of the old city?”
“Restorative infrastructure: investment in restorative social infrastructure as a driver of sustainable urban development.”
“Restorative infrastructure starts with people. It’s not just buildings or parks, but above all, human potential, the ability of society to regenerate and create new spaces.”
Roman Ivanenko: Architecture of trust instead of fences
Roman Ivanenko, managing partner of Urban Development Group (UDG), presented the project “Architecture of trust: a park instead of a fence” and shared his experience of working on revitalization and new residential complexes.
“I want there to be no more fences around residential complexes in Kyiv. Fences do not provide security; they separate. If we build a city with fences, it will no longer be a city.”
One of the key themes of the festival: How has the demand for new buildings changed?
“Today, the key criterion for customers is confidence in the developer and their ability to deliver projects on time. In times of turbulence, trust becomes the decisive factor,” emphasized Boris Tsomaia, marketing director at RIEL.
The festival brought together key ideas about the future of cities:
◽️ Renovation and revitalization are the main tools for creating new value in abandoned properties.
◽️ Veteran spaces are becoming a priority in restoration — from rehabilitation centers to venues for entrepreneurship and community.
◽️ The investment attractiveness of urban projects directly depends on partnerships between business, communities, and government.
◽️ Development and architecture must work for people, creating sustainable and inclusive solutions.
Panel discussion: “Renovation. Revitalization: developers’ investment strategies for the future of cities”
Key points:
◽️ A new approach to urban development — developers face difficulties due to limited mechanisms for interacting with authorities, even when they have good ideas.
◽️ Revitalization “for the soul” — there are projects that are interesting to implement even without economic benefits.
◽️ Lack of urban planning policy — developers are ready to build, renovate, and restore, but are waiting for the right rules of the game.
◽️ Investment mechanisms — traditional instruments are high-risk, and there is no infrastructure for tokenizing assets. Legislative changes could significantly boost investment.
◽️ Cities after the war — the war may encourage the state to change its attitude toward urban planning.
◽️ An example of successful urban development — Vinnytsia has demonstrated effective cooperation between architects, the municipality, and the mayor.
◽️ The dream of a cultural project in Podil — the elevator could become a hotel and cultural center, similar to Silo in Cape Town.
September Fest 2025 proved that Ukraine’s new urbanism is emerging at the intersection of architecture, culture, economics, and lively dialogue.
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www.ubc-ua.info/september-fest
Organizer: DMNTR
General Sponsor: A | DEVELOPMENT
About us:
DMNTR Media Group is a team with 25 years of experience in creating professional events for the architecture, construction, and investment audience. Our key projects include: Ukrainian Construction Congress, Ukraine Investment Congress,
All-Ukrainian Interior of the Year competition, Ukraine Urban Awards, and Creator of the Year architecture and development award.
We also publish the leading architecture and design magazine DMNTR and actively develop social media, where we publish daily insights, news, reports, and photo reports from all our events.
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