Building C, the third part of Green Court Bucharest project, has a new tenant. Skanska signed a lease contract with Capgemini for a total of 1,120.94 sqm. The new offices will become functional starting with July, 2016.
JLL acted as leasing consultant for Capgemini in this transaction.
Capgemini is one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology, outsourcing services and local professional services. Present in over 40 countries with more than 180,000 people, the Capgemini Group helps its clients transform in order to improve their performance and competitive positioning.
“Romania is the second important country in the East Europe for Capgemini Group, in terms of turnover and number of employees. In Bucharest we have located the teams of consultancy, applications and SaaS platforms. Our forecast for the coming 3-5 years is to reach a number of 2000-2500 employees. This is the reason why we placed a great emphasis on people wellbeing and we looked for an office space that offer us all the suitable conditions to develop at highest level. Our target for this year is to grow the business and the team with 40%” stated Philippe Beucher, Managing Director Capgemini Services Romania.
“We are proud to announce that Capgemini has decided to relocate its office to our project. For us it is another confirmation that our ambition to provide high quality, innovative and energy efficient work places is noticed and appreciated by our clients. We would like to thank Capgemini for their trust and very fruitful cooperation.” says Marcin Łapiński, Managing Director Skanska Property Romania and Hungary.
Capgemini is the second tenant of office building C of Green Court Bucharest. The total rentable area of the building is of approx. 16,300 sqm and its completion is scheduled for Q2 2016. The project features also a number of sustainable solutions in order to minimize the building’s environmental footprint and significantly reduce its operating costs.
”Business services companies were among the most active on the office market in the last few years. This trend is going to maintain this year too, more and more international companies are interested to establish or extend new facilities in Romania taking advantages of a very good skill work force. These companies are looking for sustainable, high quality and good access work places and Green Court Bucharest provides all these facilities, being the best choice for Capgemini's high global operating standards”, says Viorel Opait, Business Development Director, who has assisted Capgemini in the transaction.
Green Court Bucharest is an A class office complex offering a total of 54,500 sqm of office space in 3 buildings with 12 floors above-ground, 3 underground parking levels and offers facilities such as: parking and facilities for cyclists (lockers and showers), interior courtyard with Wi-Fi. Green Court Bucharest is developed using ecologic technologies and sustainable solutions such as an energy efficient façade which reduces the solar heat gains, enhanced fresh air flow rate for a healthier working environment, energy efficient lighting systems equipped with motion and intensity sensors as well as the charging stations for electrical cars. The project will be LEED Gold certified and will provide the highest levels of comfort for its tenants, one of the most efficient and flexible workspaces in Bucharest and excellent quality standards.
Workplaces by SKANSKA
The Workplaces concept is a Skanska innovation released and implemented worldwide since 2013, which is now available in Green Court Bucharest. The concept is based on four sustainable development principles: work environment, location and placemaking, tenant profitability and green.
Work environment: Skanska’s goal is to create excellent work environments where businesses and people can thrive. A healthy and inspiring work environment stimulates creativity and collaboration, reflects the values of companies and helps attract the best employees. This is why everybody working in Green Court Bucharest will be able to enjoy an interior courtyard with numerous green spaces, networking areas and free Wi-Fi connection, suitable for breaks or creative working sessions. In addition, they will have at their disposal lockers, showers and biker facilities.
Location and placemaking: Skanska is committed to providing places that contribute to the urban environment, but also places for people to connect with customers, co-workers and communities. In Romania, Green Court Bucharest is built on Gara Herastrau Street, in the Floreasca – Barbu Vacarescu area, one of the office locations in Bucharest with the highest potential. Easy access to the city Centre and airport and proximity to public transportation are some of the advantages of this location.
Tenant profitability: Modern and innovative workplaces contribute to higher productivity, less sick-leave and enhanced flexibility to meet future needs and reach higher levels of profitability. Reliability, savings and productivity are the key features of the new workplaces in Green Court Bucharest. Tenants will benefit from personalized working spaces, easily adaptable for future needs, in which their employees will be healthier and happier.
Green: The first step towards sustainability is green building and this is why Skanska uses technologies that make buildings more resource-efficient, more comfortable, healthier and better equipped, while controlling the risks of rising energy costs. Green Court Bucharest makes no exception, so the project is built following the principles of sustainable development which translate into innovative solutions for reducing the building’s impact on the environment and also for lowering the operational costs of the building.
About Capgemini
With more than 180,000 people in over 40 countries, Capgemini is one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services. The Group reported 2015 global revenues of EUR 11.9 billion. Together with its clients, Capgemini creates and delivers business, technology and digital solutions that fit their needs, enabling them to achieve innovation and competitiveness. A deeply multicultural organization, Capgemini has developed its own way of working, the Collaborative Business ExperienceTM, and draws on Rightshore®, its worldwide delivery model.
Learn more about us at www.capgemini.com.
Rightshore® is a trademark belonging to Capgemini
Skanska Romania
Skanska Romania is an innovative developer and constructor of green office buildings creating friendly environment for business growth. The company has been operating in Romania since 2011 and is part of the Skanska Group, world leader in project development and construction. The projects of Skanska Romania offer top-quality office space at great locations, which ensures success and satisfaction of tenants and investors. All the investments of Skanska Romania will undergo LEED certification process confirming their compliance with the principles of sustainable development, optimal energy consumption and superior work environment
Skanska Commercial Development Europe
SKANSKA Commercial Development Europe initiates and develops property projects in office, logistics and commercial buildings. The company’s operations are concentrated in metropolitan areas in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Romania and Poland and are conducted in four local units: Skanska Property Czech Republic, Skanska Property Hungary, Skanska Property Romania and Skanska Property Poland. More information about Skanska Commercial Development Europe can be found at www.Skanska.com/property.
Skanska Group
Skanska is one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups. We offer competitive solutions for the most complex assignments. Our people manage the entire chain from initial concept to completed projects in construction, development of commercial and residential projects and public-private partnerships.
Together with our customers and partners, we develop and build for a sustainable future with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives. Thanks to this dedication we are involved in some of the most interesting projects of our time. With thousands of projects going on there is often news to report. Learn more at www.skanska.com.
We are 58,000 colleagues across 11 selected home markets in Europe and the United States. Our headquarter is located in Stockholm, Sweden. Skanska's revenue in 2014 totalled SEK 145 billion. Skanska AB is listed on the NASDAQ Stockholm.