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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin participated in the plenary session "The Future of Real Estate and the Real Estate of the Future" at the Domclick Digital Forum. The event analyzed the current state of the construction industry and its main development vectors.
"The construction industry is the foundation for the well-being of our citizens and the development of our cities. Despite all the challenges, we maintain strong growth: since 2020, the volume of construction work has increased by a third. In 2023, we reached a record high – 110 million square meters of housing were commissioned. This year, we plan to commission at least 105 million square meters. Residents are the primary investors in housing, and we are obliged to create reliable conditions for their investments. The market is currently supported by preferential mortgage programs, which require certain budget expenditures. But this is an important measure to support families," said Marat Khusnullin.
Session participants reviewed the progress of the "Infrastructure for Life" national project. The Deputy Prime Minister explained that an analysis of previous national projects in housing construction, urban environment, and road infrastructure demonstrated the need to transition to a more comprehensive approach. He explained that while development had previously been focused on individual areas, the current goal is to create a holistic, comfortable living environment for citizens.
The Deputy Prime Minister also noted positive trends in the regions, emphasizing that integrated development principles are beginning to be applied not only in large cities but also in small towns. This is reflected in the simultaneous development of road, social, and utility infrastructure while creating new residential areas.
The plenary session also discussed the need to improve labor productivity in construction. According to Marat Khusnullin, one of the key resources for this should be the digitalization of the industry, including the implementation of artificial intelligence technologies and other digital solutions.
Technology was the central topic of discussion. Sberbank President and Chairman of the Management Board Herman Gref called construction the most promising field for the implementation of artificial intelligence, citing a telling comparison: over 15 years, labor productivity in agriculture has increased 2.5 times, while in construction it has fallen by 40%.
"Today, computing power doubles every six months," noted Herman Gref. "Artificial intelligence underlies all technologies, and this will change everything."
According to him, the key task is to radically improve the management of the "KGB"—quality, schedule, and construction budget. Sberbank is already working on a product that will "accelerate and parallelize" the entire construction cycle.
The plenary session was also attended by Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Filipp Gabunia, Deputy Minister of Finance Ivan Chebeskov, and Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.
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