In 2024-2025, the construction industry is undergoing a major transformation. The introduction of parametric norms, new GOSTs (public standards) for building materials, digitalization of processes and tightening of warranty obligations radically change the rules of the game. What solutions will meet current standards in an environment where most market participants are just trying to adapt to new realities?
The law is tightening – the market is rebuilding
With the transition to parametric rationing, participants in the construction sector are now able to use more modern technologies and materials. However, the flexibility of the norms is accompanied by the need to prove the quality and safety of products.
One of the key pain points is the capital repairs of residential buildings. The law requires a guarantee of at least 5 years for all materials used. Manufacturers are not ready to bear such responsibility: most of them either refuse to work with such objects, or formally avoid warranty obligations.
Additional load is created by new GOSTs, as well as mandatory digital registration of manufacturers in national registries. In accordance with the approved Strategy for the Development of the Construction Industry and Housing and Communal Services until 2030, all participants in the process must work in a single online space, and each stage of the construction of the facility is monitored in real time. According to the document, this will reduce costs and speed up construction time by an average of 20-30%.
How new norms are changing competition
Legislative initiatives create a high entrance barrier for new and small players. The demand for certified, reliable and registered materials is growing, especially when implementing government programs. Such conditions are benefitiary for the companies that have invested in advance in:
- production localization and import independence;
- certification and technical tests;
- digital integration with state registers.
What’s next?
Given the vector of regulation, in the next two years, suppliers will gain an advantage, ready to guarantee not only supply, but also durability. Contractors will refuse cheap but uncertified materials. State capital repair and reconstruction programs will require transparency, digital integration and guarantees from participants.
Until the end of 2026, a transitional period has been declared, when both old and new norms can be applied. Existing projects will be completed according to the previous rules. If you started working with the object recently, you will have to bring the processes under the updated requirements. Manufacturers and contractors still have time to improve product quality, staff training and business digitalization. From 2027, outdated SNiPs (Construction Norms and Regulations) will be banned.
Thus, the construction industry in Russia is undergoing a transition to the “era of maturity.” Those who take responsibility, implement quality standards and speak the same language with the market benefit.
By Igor Evgrafov, entrepreneur, founder of Weeco