How We Compiled the List
The list includes five developers with the largest project portfolios in Astana: BI Group, BAZIS-A, NAK (Nur Astana Kurylys), Orda Invest and Sensata Group. We compare them only on verifiable data — founding year and the number of completed and ongoing complexes in the Krisha.kz catalog — and do not assign "returns" or "reliability scores": such indicators depend on a specific project, not a brand.
Update, September 13, 2026. The article has been completely rewritten: unverifiable return estimates, market shares and an infographic with unconfirmed data were removed; information from the Krisha.kz developer catalog and official sources was added.
Summary Table: Five Astana Developers
| Developer | Since | Completed | Ongoing | Example projects in Astana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BI Group | 1995 | 134* | 69* | Arena Garden, Arena City (Nura), Asyl Besterek (Yesil), Nexpo Global — under construction (Yesil) |
| BAZIS-A | 1991 | 62 | 26 | Adamant Life (Yesil), Monaco Residence (Sarayshyk), Austria (Almaty); ongoing: Elios, Alter (Sarayshyk), HORIZON, Fortis (Nura) |
| NAK (Nur Astana Kurylys) | 2006 | 27 | 2 | Arai Towers, Triumph Exclusive (Yesil), Ansau (Sarayshyk), AYLET (Almaty); ongoing: Dala Jusan (Nura), Shyraq (Saryarka) |
| Orda Invest | 2006 | 18 | 4 | Europe City (Yesil), Sport Towers, Baisanat (Nura); ongoing: La Vie, Nur Aspan 2 (Almaty), Liberty, Asem Tas 2 (Nura) |
| Sensata Group | 2012 | 15 | 15 | Sensata Park, S Club, Talmas (Yesil), Central Park (Nura), Qasiet (Sarayshyk); ongoing: Aisafa, Birjan Sal (Sarayshyk), W Towers, Ayala (Nura) |
*BI Group — Krisha.kz developer registry as of April 2025 (all cities). Others — developer pages in the Krisha.kz catalog, September 2026.
1. BI Group — the Country's Largest Developer
The holding's history begins in 1995; the parent company BI Group was set up in 2001 and is headquartered in Astana. BI Group is listed in ENR Top 250 Global Contractors and leads the Krisha.kz registry by completed (134) and ongoing (69) residential complexes.
In the capital the company is building 16 business-class complexes in Yesil district and adjacent left-bank areas. The developer plans to complete seven complexes in 2026 and nine in 2027; the full schedule is in "New Builds in Astana: Completion Dates".
2. BAZIS-A — the Oldest of the Major Players
BAZIS-A has operated since 1991: according to Krisha.kz, it has completed 62 and is building 26 residential complexes in Astana and Almaty. In the capital its projects span several districts — from Adamant Life in Yesil to Monaco Residence in Sarayshyk and Austria in Almaty district.
Ongoing projects include Elios and Alter in Sarayshyk and HORIZON and Fortis in Nura.
3. NAK (Nur Astana Kurylys)
Nur Astana Kurylys has been on the market since 2006. The Krisha.kz catalog lists 27 completed and 2 ongoing complexes, almost all in Astana: Arai Towers, Triumph Exclusive, Royal Expo Apartments and Asylym Park 1 in Yesil, Dariya and Eco Park in Nura, Ansau in Sarayshyk, AYLET and Ainakol in Almaty district.
The developer is currently building Dala Jusan in Nura and Shyraq in Saryarka.
4. Orda Invest
Orda Invest has operated since 2006: 18 completed and 4 ongoing complexes according to Krisha.kz. Besides Astana, the company has projects in Shymkent (Capital, Viva).
In the capital, completed projects include Europe City in Yesil and Sport Towers and Baisanat in Nura; under construction are La Vie and Nur Aspan 2 in Almaty district and Liberty and Asem Tas 2 in Nura.
5. Sensata Group
Sensata Group is the youngest developer in the five: it has operated since 2012 and, according to Krisha.kz, has completed 15 complexes and is building as many. It has projects in Astana and Almaty (Sensata City).
In the capital the company works in three districts: Sensata Park, S Club and Talmas in Yesil, Central Park in Nura and Qasiet in Sarayshyk. Ongoing projects include Aisafa and Birjan Sal in Sarayshyk, W Towers and Ayala in Nura and Manar in Yesil.
How to Check a Developer Before Buying
- The permit to raise buyers' funds for the specific complex and the protection method: a guarantee from the single housing construction operator, a commercial bank's participation or sales after the frame is built (Law "On Shared Participation in Housing Construction").
- Completion history of recent phases — were deadlines met.
- Operation of occupied buildings — residents' reviews and the management company's work.
- The shared-participation agreement — deadlines, liability for delay, apartment and finishing specifications.
- Price versus the market — compare with the Astana price index and district medians.
A comparison of the largest construction companies nationwide: "Top Construction Companies in Kazakhstan".
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the largest developer in Astana?
BI Group: according to the Krisha.kz developer registry, the holding has 134 completed and 69 ongoing residential complexes (April 2025 data), and in Astana it is building 16 business-class complexes.
Which Astana developers are the largest?
By number of projects in the Krisha.kz catalog — BI Group, BAZIS-A, NAK (Nur Astana Kurylys), Orda Invest and Sensata Group. Portfolio size is no substitute for checking a specific complex.
How do I check a developer's reliability in Astana?
Check the permit to raise buyers' funds and the protection method (single operator guarantee, bank participation or sales after the frame), the completion history of recent phases, residents' reviews and the terms of the shared-participation agreement.
What is NAK in Astana?
NAK is Nur Astana Kurylys, a developer operating since 2006. According to Krisha.kz, it has 27 completed and 2 ongoing residential complexes, almost all in Astana.
How long has BAZIS-A been on the market?
BAZIS-A has operated since 1991. According to Krisha.kz, it has completed 62 and is building 26 residential complexes in Astana and Almaty.
Sources
- DKNews, 02.04.2025: largest developers in Kazakhstan, Krisha.kz registry (in Russian) — dknews.kz
- Krisha.kz: BAZIS-A developer page (in Russian) — krisha.kz
- Krisha.kz: Nur Astana Kurylys developer page (in Russian) — krisha.kz
- Krisha.kz: Orda Invest developer page (in Russian) — krisha.kz
- Krisha.kz: Sensata Group developer page (in Russian) — krisha.kz
- Krisha.kz: BI Group developer page (in Russian) — krisha.kz
- Wikipedia: BI Group (in Russian) — ru.wikipedia.org
- BI Group: new builds in Astana (in Russian) — bi.group