CEEC Research s.r.o.

What CEEC Research s.r.o. does

CEEC Research s.r.o. is a Prague-based market intelligence and conference organization specializing in the Central European construction industry. Founded in 2010 by Jiří Vacek — with research activity tracing back to a 2005 dissertation on construction market research in Central and Eastern Europe — the firm produces quarterly construction market analyses, semi-annual developer studies, project company studies, and bespoke analyses for enterprise clients in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The company also operates the annual TOP Stavební firma competition, running since 2012, in which 300+ public procurement specialists evaluate and rank construction firms based on criteria including speed, communication quality, and adherence to budget and timelines.

The firm operates with a lean six-person team and combines proprietary survey-based research methodology with high-touch event organization. Its revenue model spans four streams: subscription and one-off research publication sales, conference registration and sponsorship fees, custom analyses (analýza na míru) sold on an exclusive basis with only one client per industry permitted, and long-term partnership agreements providing networking access and PR exposure. Distribution is entirely direct and relationship-driven — there is no self-serve commerce, digital platform, or software product. Geographic scope spans Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary. Notable partner-reported outcomes include 100+ million CZK in mediated business deals and 88+ million CZK in media value generated for partners in 2024.

CEEC Research's strategic positioning bridges the private construction sector and government policy stakeholders through its conference series — Setkání lídrů (Leaders' Meetings), Krajské konference (Regional Conferences), and Kulaté stoly (Round Tables). Major enterprise clients include Metrostav, STRABAG, SWIETELSKY stavební, COLAS CZ, Skanska, Hochtief, Saint-Gobain, Wienerberger, Central Group, JRD, and Subterra, alongside financial and legal partners such as Société Générale, Česká spořitelna, and Havel, partners. Leadership transitioned from founder Jiří Vacek to his brother Michal Vacek in 2019; the company remains a privately held Czech limited liability company with no disclosed institutional investment.

Name

CEEC Research s.r.o.

Legal name

CEEC Research s.r.o.

Website

https://ceec.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CEEC Research s.r.o. is a Prague-based market intelligence firm producing proprietary survey-based research and organizing industry conferences for construction, engineering, and real estate leaders across the Czech Republic and Slovakia, serving enterprise clients with a six-person team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague (Praha)

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Market Research Studies and Analyses: CEEC Research produces quarterly analyses of Czech and Slovak construction markets, half-year studies, and project management sector reports. They also provide customized bespoke analyses on request. These studies are sold as paid publications to construction companies, developers, project firms, and financial institutions. Sample sizes range from 100 to 300+ companies per study.
2. Conference and Event Fees: Revenue is generated from organizing and hosting conferences for industry leaders in construction, project management, and development in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Conferences serve as a platform for B2B networking, government dialogue, and market trend discussion. They also host regional (krajské) conferences and smaller workshops and working groups.
3. Custom Analysis (Analýza na míru): Tailored market research services provided to individual corporate clients. These include competitor analysis, potential client identification, customer surveys, M&A target searches, market forecasting, and international market mapping. Each engagement is individualized. The company works with only one client per industry to ensure confidentiality.
4. Partnership and Sponsorship Fees: The company generates revenue through long-term partnership agreements with companies seeking access to their network, mediated business meetings, and PR/media exposure. They report 100 mil. Kč+ in mediated business deals and 88+ mil. Kč in media value generated for partners in 2024.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CEEC Research s.r.o. is a Czech market research and analytics firm specializing in the construction, engineering, project management, and real estate development sectors of the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The company publishes quarterly and semi-annual industry analyses based on proprietary surveys of hundreds of companies, produces bespoke custom analyses for individual corporate clients, organizes leadership conferences and regional round tables, and runs the TOP Stavební firma annual construction industry competition.

Product overview

CEEC Research s.r.o. is a research and analytics company specializing in the Central European construction industry, offering a portfolio of market intelligence products including quarterly construction industry analyses, developer company studies, and project company studies. The company also provides custom-tailored analyses for specific client needs and organizes conferences and events (Setkání lídrů, Krajské konference, Kulaté stoly) that serve as platforms for industry leaders and government officials to discuss the future of construction. Additionally, the company runs the TOP Stavební firma award competition. The offerings are delivered as analytical reports and events rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TOP Stavební firma: An annual prestigious competition that awards the best construction companies for quality construction implementations for the public sector, based on evaluation by public procurement officials.

Products and services

• Quarterly Construction Industry Analyses (Kvartální analýzy stavebnictví) Subscription-based quarterly market analyses of the Czech and Slovak construction industries, providing key insights, forecasts, and statistical data on construction sector performance, revenues, capacity utilization, and market trends based on proprietary surveys of construction companies. Targeted at construction firms, developers, engineering companies, and financial institutions.
• Developer Company Studies (Studie developerských společností) Semi-annual studies of real estate developer companies providing market intelligence, development trends, housing demand data, ESG adoption patterns, and forecasts specific to the Czech Republic development sector. Targeted at residential and commercial property developers.
• Project Company Studies (Studie projektových společností) Research studies on engineering and design companies providing insights into project work volumes, market trends, and industry performance in the Czech and Slovak markets. Targeted at architectural, engineering, and project management firms.
• Custom Analyses (Analýzy na míru) Tailored market research and analysis services for individual corporate clients including competitor analysis, potential client identification, customer needs mapping, M&A target searches, market forecasting, and international market expansion research. Each engagement is individualized with one client per industry to ensure confidentiality. Targeted at enterprise clients seeking bespoke strategic intelligence.
• Conferences and Events (Setkání lídrů, Krajské konference, Kulaté stoly) Organized leadership conferences including Setkání lídrů (Leaders' Meetings), Krajské konference (Regional Conferences), and Kulaté stoly (Round Tables) bringing together construction industry leaders, government officials, and professionals for discussion, public-private dialogue, and networking. 13 regional conferences are planned for 2026. Targeted at C-suite executives and senior management in construction, real estate, and government.
• TOP Stavební firma (Top Construction Company Award) Annual competition recognizing the best construction companies, where evaluation is conducted by more than 300 public procurement officials based on criteria including construction speed, communication quality, and adherence to budget and timelines. Provides reputation and recognition for winners in the public procurement market.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ million CZK in mediated business deals facilitated for partners in 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CENTRAL GROUPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026CENTRAL GROUP is a major Czech real estate developer and co-organizer of the series of 13 regional conferences (krajské konference) focused on affordable housing and construction development in Czech regions, launched in March 2026. This is a strategic co-development partnership for the conference series.
• Iniciativa pro dostupné bydlení (IDB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026The Initiative for Affordable Housing (IDB) is partnering with CEEC Research and CENTRAL GROUP to co-organize 13 regional conferences on affordable housing in Czech regions, beginning March 2026 in Plzeň. The initiative brings together public and private stakeholders for housing policy dialogue.
• Státní fond podpory investic (SFPI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026The State Investment Promotion Fund (SFPI) is supporting the regional housing conferences as a supporting institution, providing a link to state-level housing policy.
• Národní rozvojová banka (NRB)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026The National Development Bank (NRB) is a supporting partner for the regional housing conference series, contributing to the financing and policy dimension of the discussions.
• WienerbergercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWienerberger is a long-term partner of CEEC Research. The company's Managing Director Kamil Jeřábek provides a testimonial praising CEEC as a professional organizer of construction industry leadership meetings, highlighting the value of discussions with government officials and the networking opportunities.
• First information systemscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFirst information systems is an exclusive IT partner at CEEC conferences in both Czech Republic and Slovakia. The company creates systems for construction firms and has been partnering with CEEC for over 5 years, using the platform to reach construction company decision-makers.
• VeacomcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVeacom provides construction sector technology solutions and is a strategic partner of CEEC Research. Jan Havel from Veacom describes CEEC Research as a strategic partner providing access to the latest industry trends and key contacts in the construction sector.
• Societe GeneraleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational financial institution and partner of CEEC Research. Listed among companies that trust the CEEC Research platform.
• Česká spořitelnaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerČeská spořitelna (ČS) is a leading Czech bank and partner of CEEC Research, appearing in the list of companies that trust the platform.
• Havel, partnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHavel, partners is a law firm and partner of CEEC Research, appearing in the list of companies that trust the platform.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Dodge Construction Network: Dodge is a major US-headquartered provider of construction project data, analytics, and industry intelligence. It is comparable to CEEC as a paid construction-sector intelligence subscription service, but operates globally and at far larger scale.
• ConstructConnect: ConstructConnect provides construction project leads, market intelligence, and analytics to general contractors and suppliers. It is comparable to CEEC's quarterly construction-market data offerings, though it is a larger, technology-led platform with primarily North American coverage.
• Bisnode (now Dun & Bradstreet): Bisnode was a leading Central/Eastern European business information provider before being acquired by Dun & Bradstreet. Comparable to CEEC's positioning as a CEE data and analytics provider, though it covers all industries and operates at significantly larger scale.
• Statista: Statista is a global statistics, market data, and research aggregation platform. Comparable to CEEC as a paid source of construction industry data and forecasts, though Statista aggregates third-party data at scale rather than producing primary survey research like CEEC.
• Engineering News-Record (ENR): ENR is a long-established construction industry news, data, and rankings publisher with global reach. Comparable to CEEC as a construction-industry information authority, but ENR is far larger and operates through media subscriptions and rankings rather than bespoke research.

Regional players

• Property Forum: Property Forum is a Central European real estate news, events, and intelligence platform focused on investment and development markets. Comparable to CEEC's developer-segment conferences and analyses, though it serves the broader investment community rather than construction operators.
• CEE Real Estate Magazine: CEE Real Estate is a regional media outlet covering commercial real estate news and intelligence across Central and Eastern Europe. Comparable to CEEC as a CEE-focused real estate/construction information brand with conference and content activities, though it emphasizes editorial coverage over proprietary survey data.
• CRIF: CRIF is a business information, credit bureau, and analytics company headquartered in Italy with strong Central/Eastern European presence. It is comparable to CEEC as a CEE-focused provider of business and credit information products, though it serves a broader scope of industries beyond construction.

Others

• Deloitte Czech Republic (Real Estate & Construction practice): Deloitte's Czech practice includes real estate and construction advisory and market studies that compete with CEEC's bespoke analyses for enterprise clients. Comparable as a source of construction market intelligence for large corporate customers, though Deloitte operates as a broad advisory firm rather than a focused research/events business.

Direct peers

• PMR Market Experts: PMR is a market research and consulting firm covering Central and Eastern European industries, with sector-specific intelligence reports and custom research. It is the most directly comparable peer to CEEC in size, CEE geographic focus, and subscription/bespoke research business model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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