Paulinyi & Partners to Develop Satellite-Based Construction Monitoring with ESA

Hungarian engineering firm collaborates with the European Space Agency on scalable construction analytics service

Paulinyi & Partners Plc. has entered into a new cooperation agreement with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a satellite-based construction monitoring service under ESA’s Space for Construction Monitoring program. The initiative aims to improve the accuracy, transparency, and cost-efficiency of tracking construction project progress, particularly for large-scale and multi-site developments.

As part of the program, Paulinyi & Partners is developing SaSCA (Satellite Scanning and Construction Analytics), a service that integrates satellite Earth observation data with BIM-based digital twin models to support real-time construction oversight.

“Working with ESA enables us to bring space-derived data directly into construction decision-making. Our objective is to make construction monitoring more precise, transparent, and sustainable—especially for complex, large-area projects,” said Dr. Gergely Paulinyi DLA, Chairman and CEO of Paulinyi & Partners.

The global construction sector faces increasing complexity, tighter deadlines, and rising costs. Traditional on-site inspection methods—such as surveys, drone monitoring, and manual reporting—are often difficult to scale and resource-intensive. SaSCA addresses these challenges by combining optical and radar satellite data with 4D/5D BIM tools, enabling continuous, objective monitoring without the need for physical site visits.

The service can detect construction progress, deviations from plans, and potential risks, delivering automated, time-stamped reports for investors and project managers.

“The key innovation lies in integrating satellite data with BIM models. Continuous external reference data allows scheduling delays, cost risks, and environmental impacts to be identified during construction—not after the fact,” said Roland Németh, Head of Automation Development at Paulinyi & Partners.

The project will assess the technical and commercial applicability of both open-access and commercial satellite data at different resolutions and their integration into digital twin models. SaSCA’s modular structure allows clients to select project-specific solutions, supporting cost efficiency and scalability.

Beyond improving schedule and budget control, satellite-based construction monitoring can also reduce environmental impact by limiting on-site inspections and associated travel-related emissions.

Paulinyi & Partners plans to deploy SaSCA across industrial, logistics, and infrastructure developments, marking a further step in the company’s data-driven innovation strategy covering the full construction lifecycle.

About the Program

The project is implemented under the European Space Agency’s ARTES 4.0 Downstream Applications framework. The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the European Space Agency.

About Paulinyi & Partners

Paulinyi & Partners Plc. is one of Hungary’s leading engineering and architectural groups, with more than 30 years of experience in sustainable and large-scale design projects. The company works with domestic and international developers and investors across a wide range of industrial, commercial, and public-sector developments.

Press contact: paulinyi [a] flowpr.hu

Rezideo Plans a 300-Home Residential Development

FLOW PR supports Rezideo, a residential real estate developer, in communicating its latest large-scale urban regeneration project in Budapest’s 4th district, Újpest.

Rezideo plans to develop a 310-apartment residential complex near the Városkapu area of Újpest, transforming an underused former office and warehouse site into a modern, liveable urban neighbourhood. The project aligns with the criteria of Hungary’s Otthon Start Programme, aiming to provide affordable, high-quality housing solutions in a well-connected part of the capital .

The planned development will feature a diverse mix of apartment sizes, ranging from compact studios of 30–35 sqm to 2–3 bedroom family homes of up to 80 sqm. In total, the project will deliver over 12,600 sqm of new residential space, responding to strong demand on Budapest’s housing market for efficiently designed, competitively priced homes .

Beyond residential use, the complex is designed as a mixed-use development. Ground-floor retail units and renewed office spaces will be integrated into the project, while underground parking facilities will serve residents and visitors. The planned 4–6 storey buildings will remain below the height of nearby panel buildings, ensuring a harmonious fit with the surrounding urban fabric .

A key element of the project is sustainability and liveability. Currently dominated by paved surfaces, the site will undergo a major green transformation: green areas are set to increase to 25% of the total surface, creating a more pleasant microclimate and improving overall quality of life for future residents .

Construction is expected to begin in the second half of 2027, subject to regulatory approval, with full completion planned by 2030. The project reflects Rezideo’s broader strategy of revitalising brownfield and former industrial sites in Budapest, delivering long-term value through sustainable, well-integrated residential developments .

FLOW PR supports Rezideo with strategic communications around the project, ensuring clear positioning of the development’s urban, social and sustainability benefits for both media and wider stakeholders.

The Cost of Women’s Health

NN explores the cost of private health care in Hungary.

Women are generally more health-conscious than men in Hungary: 36% of them regularly attend doctor-recommended screening tests, while only 23% of men do so. But how much does it cost to protect women’s health? NN Biztosító’s Women’s Private Medical Price Index* shows that today the national average price of a private gynecological examination or a screening test carried out at a private healthcare facility is 33,612 HUF. This amount is more than 8% of the latest net monthly median salary published by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (397,400 HUF, September), meaning it represents a fairly substantial share. NN’s Women’s Private Medical Price Index also found that a gynecological examination can range between 25,000 and 46,000 HUF, while private clinics charge 24,000 to 42,000 HUF for a mammogram. There is also a striking price difference between Budapest and the countryside: in rural areas, the same specialist examination can be 5,000–10,000 HUF cheaper than in the capital.

Recommended at Every Age, but the Cost Varies

The range and frequency of examinations recommended by medical protocols differ by age group, so NN’s experts were also interested in how deeply healthy women of different ages would need to dig into their pockets each year if they had the minimally recommended diagnostic tests performed by a private healthcare provider. For this, they used as a basis the screening tests recommended by the National Center for Public Health and Pharmacy and provided in the public system based on age and exclusively for women, along with their recommended frequency**. The results show that, on average, a healthy 30-year-old woman may spend 74,647 HUF, a 45-year-old 54,836 HUF, and a 60-year-old 60,102 HUF on these examinations at private institutions.

In addition, there are further examinations linked to different ages and life situations (for example fertility tests, menopause laboratory panels, endometriosis diagnostics), meaning a woman may spend a significant amount on gynecological care if she has everything done privately.

“Private healthcare has expanded even more rapidly in recent years; we are spending more and more on our health, and therefore solutions that ease financial burdens—such as employer-sponsored group health insurance—are becoming increasingly valuable. Benefits tailored to employees’ needs and supporting the protection of their health can also strengthen loyalty, support recruitment, and reduce lost working time. In this area, prevention is receiving increasing focus alongside diagnostics and treatment, which is why we have also made several different screening options available within our health insurance products,” said Bence Holló, Chairman and CEO of NN Biztosító.

At the same time, the overwhelming majority of people using private care (81%) still pay their private healthcare bills themselves, and 65% find this financially burdensome. One in five respondents uses an individual health savings fund account or health insurance for this purpose, while 6% used health insurance or health fund contributions paid entirely by their employer.

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* During the survey, the prices of the 9 largest private healthcare providers in Budapest and 9 major private providers in the countryside (with significant revenue) were collected into a database. Only providers whose prices were available online or who provided prices upon phone inquiry were included. The range of services included in the research: gynecological examination, gynecological examination including cervical cancer screening, mammography, breast ultrasound, bone density (ODM) test, complex breast diagnostics, HPV screening.

** The calculation was carried out based on the following tests:

• 30-year-old woman: gynecological examination annually, complex examination with cervical cancer screening every three years, breast ultrasound annually, HPV screening every three years;

• 45-year-old woman: gynecological examination annually, complex examination with cervical cancer screening every three years, mammography every two years;

• 60-year-old woman: gynecological examination annually, complex examination with cervical cancer screening every three years, mammography every two years, bone density test every two years. Data collection took place in November 2025.