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Sustainable development strategies for the construction industry of Ukraine: problems and prospects

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O. Romanenko, orcid.org/0000-0001-5684-6791, Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, Kyiv, Ukraine

L. Alaverdian, orcid.org/0000-0001-9730-1704, Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, Kyiv, Ukraine

R. Dymenko*, orcid.org/0000-0002-6980-8038, Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, Kyiv, Ukraine

* Corresponding author e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Naukovyi Visnyk Natsionalnoho Hirnychoho Universytetu. 2025, (5): 153 - 161

https://doi.org/10.33271/nvngu/2025-5/153

Abstract:

Purpose. Development and implementation of modern strategies for the development of the construction industry of Ukraine, which will ensure the use of sustainable materials, methods and business models to reduce emissions into the environment, increase energy efficiency, overcome public indifference to environmental protection and promote compliance with the principles of ecological construction.

Methodology. The authors used a set of general scientific and special research methods, in particular methods of life cycle assessment of materials (LCA), synthesis, comparison of sustainable development practices approved in Europe with those common in Ukraine.

Findings. It is proven that basic construction materials, such as steel, concrete, cement, brick and glass, require a lot of energy for their production and extraction, which leads to the formation of large volumes of waste, and recycling allows their reuse in the production of new materials. Innovative technologies in construction, such as 3D technologies, modular construction, biomass, heat recovery and circular models, etc., help optimize construction processes and reduce costs. Decarbonization of construction materials is a critical necessity for humanity, and the implementation of low-CO₂ emission technologies in the cement industry is important for reducing environmental impact. Sustainable development of the construction industry of Ukraine can be achieved through close cooperation between the government, industry and scientific institutions to stimulate the implementation of sustainable strategies through subsidies, grants and tax breaks. This will create demand for environmentally friendly products and contribute to the transition to sustainable construction.

Originality. The authors systematized the use of various construction materials (concrete, steel, wood, glass) at an ecological level in the context of sustainable development in the construction industry. Different strategies are proposed for each category of construction materials that reduce their cost, optimize resource use, reuse and recycling. It is shown that potential solutions should be based on such elements as sustainable circular business models to reduce the environmental burden on the environment; ecological construction methods; more environmentally friendly materials.

Practical value. The results of this work can be used in the creation of post-war reconstruction programs for Ukraine, various state policy programs, as well as the development of public-private partnerships.

Keywords: construction industry, sustainable development, digital transformation, circular economy, recycling, decarbonization

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