Analysis of the effectiveness of modular construction in Russia, taking into account foreign experience

Abstract

At the beginning of the twentieth century, the society faced the need for high-quality and fast construction of housing, which led to the emergence and spread of modular construction. Modular construction is an alternative method for the implementation of capital construction, while the optimization of financial and labour costs, as well as the reduction of installation time frames are achieved precisely through the use of structural elements that are standardized. It can also be noted that at the moment, domestic practice needs to adapt foreign experience, using their recommendations when arranging the technological part of these structures. Analysis of domestic sources shows that for the development of modular construction, the support provided by the state is of particular importance, allowing the creation of new and development of existing regulatory and technical documentation that can cover various methods and materials for modular construction. That is, this direction actualizes the need to improve the current regulatory framework. Correct, full-fledged use of modular construction technology at the present stage of its formation requires regulatory technical documents. Turning to the research of international experience in the segment of modular construction, it can be noted that, for example, Great Britain has extensive experience in the field of construction of modular multi-storey buildings, aimed at expanding the volume of construction for citizens who are socially vulnerable. Despite the presence of positive trends, there are also factors that have a negative impact on the use of modular technologies. The main difficulty is the lack of the required regulatory framework, highly qualified specialists. There is also a lack of support from the state. These difficulties are not the only ones. Modular construction technology is being introduced slowly, while the creation of regulatory technical documentation would increase the speed of this process.