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Risk assessment related to the choice of contractors performing the job
Authors: Valitova Iuliia , Trofimova Tatiana , Simankina Tatiana , Stein Elena
Published: June 2018

Construction and investment projects inherent risks in an extremely wide range of human activity fields. An analysis of risks from the viewpoint of management and mitigation is conducted in this article. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of risk events related to the choice of an unqualified contractors performing the job. The compliance of duration implementation project, the budget amount, and the quality of performed work depend on this choice. The contractors risk assessment methods analysis showed that besides the overall criterion for all methods connected to the cost of work it is vital to take into account the qualifications, reputation, material and technical base of a contractor, the time and quality of the work performed previously. Existing methods with criteria of the choice of contractors performing the job are considered. The universal methodology with a set of criteria that satisfies all construction process participants, and based on publicly accessible information about companies and their experience is essential.
Assessment of labor potential on the regional level by the index method
Authors: Simonova Marina , Kolesnikov Sergei , Karakova Tatiana
Published: June 2018

Analysis and tendencies in labor potential development are part of a complex socio-economic system. This system as well as its state is of great importance for justification of investments and further vectors of development. At present, however, there is no generally accepted methodology for labor potential assessment. The authors introduce the index method to assess basic characteristics of labor potential taking the Samara region as an example. The research is based on the calculations labor potential indices in the Samara region. The authors detect changes in labor potential structure which are due to the growth of indices of education, labor efficiency and scientific research with some decrease in the index of demographic performance. The obtained results serve as a basis for determining the possibilities of area development and help to see the logic of advanced labor potential formation.
The methodology for designing health and spa business processes
Authors: Potashova Irina , Dreizis Yuriy
Published: June 2018

Improving the quality of health and spa services, as well as quality in general, is a constant process of business activity. It is aimed at improving the level of services, the quality of their provision, the improvement of the elements of production and the quality system. Currently, the health and spa services quality is an important element of efficiency and profitability of health and spa resorts. That is why specialists should pay constant attention to the quality of services. Everyone should be engaged in quality: from the head of the health and spa resort to the specific performer. All processes to ensure, design, preserve quality must be integrated into a management system. This fact makes it urgent to apply new market-oriented approaches for managing the resorts. Thus, the author of the article suggest a methodology for designing health and spa processes based on wishes, needs and opportunities of clients.
Technical and economical factors in green roof using to reduce the aircraft noise
Authors: Korol Elena , Shushunova Natalia , Feoktistova Oksana , Shushunova Tatiana , Rubtsov Oleg
Published: June 2018

The relevance of research is due increased environmental tensions associated with the noise impact of transport, including the problem of aircraft noise. The purpose of the study is the development of reduce the impact of aircraft noise on the population living near airports, and assessment of the cost-effectiveness of measures to implement measures to reduce noise interference with the device of green roof systems on residential and public buildings near aviation facilities. The predominance of green spaces, architectural forms and other elements of improvement contribute to improving the environment, quality of life, including by reducing the noise load. Based economic analysis and assessment of the noise situation use greening strucrures that improve the well-being of the local population, this particularity concerns the provision of health and psychological comfort of the population. The assessment of the ecological and economic efficiency of green roof systems has shown that the benefits of the green spaces are multifunctional, and in addition to reducing noise, they also reduced the island's effect of heat by creating a shadow, reduce the need for conditioning, reduce wind load, filter harmful emissions, improve air quality and preserve biodiversity.
Substitution of the labor market in the construction industry by technical and automated systems
Authors: Prokhorov Sergey
Published: June 2018

Construction is one of the oldest branches of the national economy. With the development of mankind, construction technologies, instruments of labor, machinery and mechanisms were developing as well. A large number of technological processes and operations performed in the design and construction of real estate, were carried out manually. Modern pace of economic development increase requirements on the speed of construction, its quality, as well as on reduction of the works labor intensity. The aim of the research was to determine the areas of construction in which it is advisable to replace manual labor, and also to develop recommendations for construction companies on the implementation of mechanization and automation in their production. During the research it was found that the area of design, calculation and logistics was automated almost 100%. At the same time, specifically when erecting buildings on Russian construction sites, up to 70% of the total labor volume is manual. Even in excavation and installation works, the level of manual operations of the machinists and accompanying workers is quite large. In the course of the analysis of the existing market of technologies and software products in the field of construction, there were determined the ways to reduce labor intensity and to increase the profitability of production.
The influence of factor space on the value of discount rate in the assessment of investment projects
Authors: Anoshina Yuliya , Gusev Valery , Suchkova Svetlana , Gorshkov Roman , Smorodina Elena
Published: June 2018

The purpose of the paper is to identify factor space influencing on the value of discount rate in the assessment of effectiveness of investment and construction projects. As a result of investigation, a general classification of investment and construction risks was drawn up, depending on influence of external and internal environment of the enterprise. The factor space, which is used for initial data of separate investment and construction projects, was identified. A general algorithm of risk assessment of investment and construction project is developed, taking into account the reasoned justification of the method used for discount rate calculation, with the possible application of the variable discount rate at different stages of project’s life cycle.
Methods to improve the capitalization level of enterprises
Authors: Anichkina Olga , Bogonosova Irina , Prykina Larisa , Dubrovskaya Tatyana , Zaretskikh Aleksey
Published: June 2018

The purpose of the study is to identify and systematize the capitalization methods of enterprises in the construction industry by analyzing of internal and external expansion. The paper analyzes models of capitalization with vertical and horizontal integration in the cluster structure, considers factors of growth of capitalization through cluster structures that have the greatest potential for innovative development. They ensure effective binding of internal resources in the innovative development projects, while using external sources of growth as fully as possible. As a result of the study, the algorithm was developed to form and implement the capitalization mechanism of activity of construction enterprises on the basis of the implementation concept of new forms of activity.
Specificities of the estimation of efficiency of investment and construction projects at various stages of their life cycle
Authors: Bobkov Aleksandr , Orlov Boris , Belozerova Nadezhda , Provotorov Ivan , Kozlova Irina
Published: June 2018

The paper addresses the issues related to the specificities of the estimation of efficiency of investment and construction projects (further ICP) at various stages of their life cycle. The structure of the ICP was analyzed; the necessity of detailed decomposition of the life cycle in order to improve the efficiency of block-process management was justified. The sequence of key organizational events in the implementation of the ICP is presented. The comparative analysis of methods for determining the discount rate was carried out. The methodology of the integrated approach to the organization of analysis of investment and construction projects is offered, which is characterized by close connection with the concept of the investment project’s life cycle. It promotes fuller compliance with the goals and objectives of investment and construction entities at all stages of investment, management and financial decision-making.
Management of innovation processes at the enterprises of the construction materials industry
Authors: Voytolovskiy Nikolay , Maslyukova Ekaterina , Aleksandrova Margarita , Dikareva Varvara , Fadeev Alexander
Published: June 2018

The purpose of this paper is the development of a methodical approach to management of the parameters of the life cycle of innovations. This approach ensures the increase of the efficiency of economic activity by intensifying the processes of innovative development of industrial enterprises. As a result of the research, the features of the processes for implementing the life cycle of innovations were determined; the system of criteria for assessing the efficiency of management of the parameters of the life cycle of innovations was developed; a management model for the parameters of the life cycle of innovations was formed; and a management mechanism for the life cycle of innovations in a saturated market was developed.
The system of management of innovative potential of economic systems
Authors: Kostyshak Mikhail , Poletaeva Larisa , Ershova Natalia , Sarukhanyan Ruzanna , Petrikova Zinaida
Published: June 2018

The purpose of the research is to develop a mechanism for managing the innovative potential of a development organization, which is capable to ensure the transformation of real estate objects due to the changes in market needs. The main approaches to the development of innovative potential of economic systems are presented. Efficiency criteria of management of innovation potential of development organizations are formed. A model based on joint use of system and resource and potential approaches to the management of innovative potential of a development organization is formed. The analysis of modern tendencies of development of innovative potential of economic systems, based on rationalization of management of innovative potential of a development organization is conducted.
Organizational and technical support of compliance of the energy performance class with the performance standards for construction of high-rise residential buildings
Authors: Larionov Arkadiy
Published: June 2018

Organizational and technical problems of energy efficiency in the construction of high-rise residential buildings were identified and systematized. The efficiency of state and regional policies in the field of energy saving and energy efficiency in high-rise housing construction and housing and utility services was stated to be largely determined not only by the level of modern constructional technologies and production of building materials, but also by the quality of full-scale measurements. The relevancy of scientific and methodological developments, allowing correctly to carry out the control over the compliance of actual indicators of energy efficiency of high-rise residential buildings with the given parameters, was substantiated. The contradictions of the goals and economic interests of suppliers and end users of energy resources were revealed. The conclusion was made that the solution of the problem of energy efficiency in high-rise housing construction was to harmonize economic interests and anticipations of the key market players.
Alternative financial models for attracting investments in municipal investment and construction projects
Authors: Kurakova Oksana
Published: June 2018

Investment and construction projects, which require colossal costs, are especially affected in the conditions of scarcity of funds. City authorities also experience an acute shortage of finances for the implementation of municipal investment and construction projects. This article presents the mechanism of applying innovative tools for investments attraction in Russia to implement investment and construction projects. These tools include Internet marketing tools. The article presents an analysis of characteristics of each tool, their advantages and disadvantages in use. This article also includes practical examples of how these tools can work for the purposes of investment and construction projects implementation, including municipal or social ones. Examples of already implemented projects based on the use of Internet marketing tools are given. The author suggests an innovative model of municipal projects financing. The analysis showed that similar technologies for municipal investment and construction projects financing are quite viable and are currently underestimated in Russia.
Peculiar features of social infrastructure development for the purposes of enhancement of urban environment comfort
Authors: Orlov Alexandr , Chubarkina Irina
Published: June 2018

The article considers new models of strategic territorial planning combined with infrastructure development that contribute to a more compact urban development. The main methodological provisions of the Blue Ocean strategy are analyzed and presented in the form of the value approach. A city planning unit called "urban block" is used as a strategic solution in relation to this strategy and construction of a "compact city". Factor space is formed taking into account the value for the consumer within the framework of the value approach. A three-factor model is created to improve the efficiency of investment and construction project implementation. The efficiency of the construction project is assessed. The value approach can be used both for projects that presuppose only budgetary financing and projects that have a commercial component. The provisions set forth in the article can be used to solve problems concerning enhancement of the urban environment comfort and creation of a new infrastructure. In general, it will contribute to the modernization of capital construction funds and creation of new productive forces.
The offshore companies in construction: theory and practice
Authors: Matusevich Alexander
Published: June 2018

This article is devoted to use of offshore structures (companies) in construction business. Theoretical aspects of this problem are affected, in particular questions of legal forms of the offshore companies which are actively used also by construction companies. The parallel between use of the offshore in construction business of Russia and Singapore is drawn, meaning a construction boom in both countries. Requirements to the Singapore offshore company conducting different types of construction including high-rise construction are in detail considered.
A selective study of Information technologies to improve operations efficiency in construction
Authors: Konikov Alexandr
Published: June 2018

Today, information technologies (IT) are used in almost every production industry. While the aspects of IT are well studied and discussed in relevant monographs, articles, web sources, etc., this paper reviews the performance improvement options in the construction industry by leveraging IT. From a wide range of information technologies the author has picked the most relevant solutions, from his point of view, based on several considerations, the most important one being the lack of adequate attention to these technologies specifically in the construction industry. The paper covers the following technologies: Big Data (a smart technology for high-speed processing of huge and diverse data arrays); situation centers (SC) for construction and operations projects (SCs are successfully used in other industries for operating control of sophisticated facilities); data warehouses (DW) for the construction industry (DWs are viewed as a standalone project rather than a supplement to Data Mining or Big Data); operational and dispatch radio communication service (radio communication can ensure instant connectivity between several subscribers); VSAT (a satellite technology for prompt connection of a distant construction site with the 'outer world' when no alternatives are available). The paper briefly presents the essence of each technology, describes the pre-requisites for its use in construction, outlines the key advantages, limits and shortcomings, and lists construction projects where it shall be worthwhile to use a specific technology projects.
Fuzzy logic in construction management
Authors: Klashanov Fjoder
Published: June 2018

The article is devoted to the development of a model of management of technological processes of construction on the basis of fuzzy logic. Construction is a complex open dynamic systems with elements of ambiguity and uncertainty. External factors are not always possible to clearly determine the relationships between the factors are constantly changing in a random way. The dynamics of the laws describing the external and internal parameters of the system of control over the construction process and their relationship with the growth of scientific and technical progress only increases. This is due to the emergence of new information flows, which depends both on internal and external multiple factors with elements of ambiguity and chance, but we need to make, to store, quickly process and transmit information for the elaboration and adoption of decisions.
Management in the heat-supplying organizations on the basis of balance models
Authors: Evseev Evgeny , Kisel Tatiana
Published: June 2018

Development of the heating systems, which are the part of engineering infrastructure of the cities and which are necessary for providing comfortable conditions for the cities' activity, is governed by the municipal authorities. Nowadays some requirements, connected with the need of increase in power efficiency are imposed in relation to the heating systems. The actions, aimed on the increase in the efficiency of heating systems, are usually connected with carrying out capital repair and updating of heating systems and the heat-generating equipment. That demands considerable financial resources and that in turn means the need of involvement of an investor. However at the moment investments into the heat-supplying enterprises are not attractive for the investor because of the lack of financial transparency and the mechanism of return of investments. In the article the authors offer the application of the balance method for formation of financial balance of the heat-supplying enterprise, The method will allow to consider the attraction of resources from three different sources and all the directions of expenditure of resources, including the mechanism of rationing of profit of the heat supplier. That guarantees the existence of the transparent mechanism of investments return.
Insurance as a factor affecting the effectiveness of the financial mechanism of the governing structures
Authors: Vaynshtok Natalia
Published: June 2018

The article analyzes the activities of the managing development structures of the construction industry. The conditions for the development of modern market relations require the mobilization of all external and internal resources of the management structures. For this purpose, a system of financial mechanism has been developed, the most important element in the financial relations of which is insurance. The study presents insurance objects, defines types of insurance contracts, identifies guarantees for ensuring financial sustainability. The experts are offered a formula for the actual margin of solvency of the insurer, measures are developed to improve and improve the effectiveness of financial mechanisms of managing structures.
Sustainable economic development at the meso level: factors and ratings
Authors: Kulakov Kirill , Belyaeva Svetlana , Belyantseva Oksana , Gamisoniya Anetta
Published: June 2018

Existing approaches to assessing the sustainability of an economic system that is in a state of reform or in a transition period (industry, region) have some disadvantages. Some approaches can be applied only to static systems or systems with a stable structure, while others do not have predictive properties. Therefore, there is a need to develop a methodology that can provide a more accurate conclusion about the sustainability and prospects of an industry or region undergoing organizational reform. The authors proposed methodological approaches to assessing the level of stability of the functioning of the region and the industry in terms of deregulation, based on existing ratings, differing in the use of econometric methods.
Introduction of management innovations in the work of municipal organizations
Authors: Averina Tatiana , Avdeeva Elena , Perevalova Olga
Published: June 2018

Personnel management is recognized as one of the most important ways to improve the competitiveness of the organization in the local and national market. In the modern world, the life cycle of knowledge is becoming shorter, which requires regular updating of professional knowledge and abilities. Continuous updating of knowledge and improvement of skills are obligatory conditions for success. The most important task of enterprises of different forms of ownership is to increase the attractiveness of jobs in the regions for highly skilled professionals, to achieve high efficiency of employees through the improvement of personnel management systems. Management innovation is a universal tool for modernizing management. SWOT-analysis of the personnel management system of the Department of Property and Land Relations of the Voronezh Region made it possible to identify its strengths and weaknesses. The proposed innovative forms of management: career maps, employee development maps and scoring system are estimated using the models of D. Kirkpatrick and D. Phillips. Based on the analysis of trajectories of innovative development, the optimal moment for introducing changes and changing the development trajectory is determined. Assessment of the socio-economic impact of the implementation of measures confirmed their necessity and inevitability in the real economy.
Competitive mechanisms of the functioning of social and economic systems
Authors: Poryadina Vera , Burkov Vladimir , Barkalov Sergey
Published: June 2018

To increase the efficiency of production in a planned economy, it is necessary to develop mechanisms of functioning that encourage enterprises to maximize the accounting of all reserves for increasing production efficiency. In this article, a model of a competitive mechanism for the functioning of active systems is developed. A feature of competitive mechanisms is that planning or incentive procedures include a competition procedure between active elements claiming to receive a profitable plan or any preferential terms of resource provision, financing and incentives. The authors conducted a study of the competitive mechanism on the example of the problem of resource allocation; It is proved that there is a Nash equilibrium for the competitive mechanism. The paper formulated and proved a theorem on the optimality of competitive mechanisms, which shows how effective the competitive mechanism for the distribution of limited resources.
Substantiation of the methodological approach to the assessment of the investment climate of the regions
Authors: Uvarova Svetlana , Gumba Khuta , Lapaev Dmitriy
Published: June 2018

Substantiation of sustainable development of the country's economy should be based on following the principle of regional differentiation in the planning and implementation of management decisions at the meso-level. The principle postulates the need to take into account territorial differences in the development of the structural elements of the economic system. The authors suggest assessing the differences on the basis of clustering of regions by the level of investment attractiveness. The purpose of this study is to substantiate the methodological approach to the assessment of the investment climate in the region. The paper analyzes the criteria for assessing the social and economic situation of the regions, the methodology for rating the regions is proposed, and the factors of investment attractiveness are investigated. According to the proposed methodology, the investment attractiveness of the regions of Russia and the Republic of Abkhazia was assessed.
Development of optimal management strategies for sustainable development of port clusters in the Russian Far East
Authors: Moiseeva Marina , Melnikova Marina , Ogneva Anna
Published: June 2018

The paper is intended to identify areas of management application for the formation of sustainable development of cities and seaports. Special attention is paid to the sea ports of the Russian Far East. At the same time, a special study was carried out, which allowed to distinguish four special clusters. Each of these clusters requires a special application of the forces of all levels of management to develop appropriate strategies. The role of labour potential in the implementation of the proposed strategies was also noted.
Renovation of industrial territories in single industry towns on the basis of industrial parks
Authors: Filatov Vladimir , Dibrova Zhanna , Zhukova Natalya
Published: June 2018

The issues of renovation of industrial territories in single industry towns on the basis of industrial parks at the current stage are considered in this paper. The development of a new service industry - industrial parks – has started in Russia less than 10 years ago and gradually acquires a systemic character. However, the gap with the countries of America, Europe and Asia remains very significant. Dozens of new initiatives to create industrial parks of various forms of ownership have appeared in Russia in recent years. However, most areas of Russian industrial parks remain vacant against the backdrop of existing unmet demand for prepared sites and related services for the location of manufacturing plants. One of the main problems of the industry is that the quality of many industrial park projects announced in the country does not meet the requirements of investors - potential residents.
Graph-analytical interpretation and modeling of phase portraits of cellular structures during their phase transformations
Authors: Kulikov Vladimir
Published: June 2018

The article shows the possibility of representing the state of the cellular structures in the form of “phase portraits” of states in discrete moments of time. The generated structures are presented in the form of dynamic systems. Models of states of dynamical systems, is developed, based on the analysis and processing of laser speckle and other structures. The simulation algorithm of the phase portraits given in the paper allows to create information systems casts at given discrete points in time, and to control the process of formation of properties of structures. The transition of the studied systems from their initial states to the final presents a recursive algorithm with deferred calculation of the parameters of designed objects. The initial parameters of the studied systems are reported in the form of a graphic-analytical statistics and are defined further as texture geometric shapes of cellular structures.
Significance of management in valorization of old urban units based on Montenegrin example
Authors: Alihodzic Rifat
Published: June 2018

This paper, through study case of Montenegro, deals with significance of sophisticated management in process of activation of old urban units and some architectural facilities for tourist purposes. Starting fact is that one of the most important segments of tourist offer is immobile cultural heritage, having the value manifested in few segments, emphasizing two most famous. The first one represents urban agglomerations, successfully transposed into tourist offer, while the other segment is vencular residential architecture of indeginous type, which can also contribute to tourist offer with appealing its contents. This work also gives the example of target potentials. Examples mentioned in this work proved as successful and profitable (in economic way). Also, some of examples in the work are opportunities missed because of serious devastation of architectural and urban designing heritage, as well as real chances certain localities have. Specific case analysis proved that management is not present enough and not educated enough - it is far below disposable potentials Montenegro possesses. This work also points, through implemented researches, the degree of personnel, who are in charge for promoting values of traditional architecture for tourist purposes. However, logical conclusion can be drawn that the conscience about quality of old urban entities and vernacular heritage is not developed enough. That initiates requirement for educating managers and forming of multidisciplinar teams so the knowledge could be used for proper valorization of potentials. Significance of proper and qualified personnel is specially emphasized when this topic is studied, because investors are not educated enough on this issue, so disposable means are used for some other things marked and recognised as proper and profitable investments.
A business balance model of interaction between structures participating in sustainable development of cities
Authors: Kamenik Ludmila
Published: June 2018

The paper considers the following components: business and problems of modernization of former industrial areas, as one of the important trends forming urban development stability. It is revealed that the social factor is not considered, which also prevents city are as from transforming and business from developing. Reconstructing urban space while handling former industrial areas is becoming a growing problem of cities and requires that business community should be involved in this sector. The specific role of business here is that these objects are located in residential neighborhoods and are closely connected with the social factor (population). Itimplies that the social factor need to be considered and leads to additional costs. Business does not want to participate in bearing these costs, there is no attractive model, and authorities can not fully cover all the costs by themselves. Citizens protest if the transformations violate their interests, which is accompanied by risks for capital, business and government bodies. Within a market economy, citizens are a business structure too, since they have an impact on capital. To solve the problem it is necessary to search for a new form of interaction between the three structures: business, state andcitizens. The author suggests a new model of interaction between the participants of the process, which, in her opinion, if applied in practice, is able to activate business development and accelerate the transformation of depressed areas, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of a city.
Integration Capacity of Russia's Far East in Multipolar World
Authors: Sorokin Mikhail , Sorokin Aleksei
Published: June 2018

The article offers to discuss the topical issues of areas and opportunities for development of the Far East of Russia in multipolar world. Today, multipolarity is a characteristic feature of globalization. The author considers the integration with the countries of the Asia-Pacific region as an opportunity to mitigate the negative demographic processes which are manifested in ongoing out-migration. Moreover, the migration outflow is five sixth. The Russian government proclaimed ’a turn to the East” in its foreign policy. The article aims at identifying new, not based on natural resources use, factors of the Far East’s integration into the Asia-Pacific region. The study shows that a relatively small population, poor transport infrastructure and lack of requirements made by a large part of population for the quality of goods and services, as well as the devaluation of the national currency, would not be the factors contributing to a great demand for the goods from the Asia-Pacific countries. It is therefore necessary to search for the integration capacity of the Russian Far East elsewhere. By summarizing scientific evidence, the author highlights that they could be natural recreational resources and participation in resolving global, including environmental, challenges.
Innovative projects for sustainable development of cities (case of Saint-Petersburg)
Authors: Evseeva Svetlana , Kalchenko Olga , Evseeva Oksana
Published: June 2018

It is paid a great attention to the problem of sustainable development in modern society. The development of the economy is impossible without the usage of innovative projects in all areas of life. The process of urbanization poses new challenges, so the implementation of innovative projects aimed at sustainable development of cities takes on special significance. The objectives of the current study are definition of the consistency of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and ways to achieve the goals by 2030 for Saint-Petersburg; investigation into the experience of implementation of innovative projects for sustainable development in St. Petersburg; identification the consistency of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and innovative projects in St. Petersburg. Research methods used in the research are deduction and induction, system analysis, synthesis, comparison and generalization, statistical analysis. The main results include investigation into the experience of St. Petersburg in innovative projects for sustainable development. They showed that the UN’s SDGs are reflected in the strategy of economic and social development of St. Petersburg until 2030, but partly; a number of pilot innovative projects in the city aimed at sustainable urban development (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals): Ensure access to water and sanitation for all; Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all; Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable; Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. The paper contributes toward the knowledge of sustainable development at the city’s level by analysing the experience of innovative projects in St. Petersburg.
Planning of the territory of large cities of Russia in the interests of their sustainable development
Authors: Popova Olga , Perekopskaya Marina , Godunova Galina
Published: June 2018

The paper reported here analyzes the practice of preparing documentation on territory planning in large cities of the North-West Federal district of Russia. Particular attention is paid to the development of projects on the basis of proposals of individuals or legal entities, as well as the search for effective tools for the development of cities of the North-West Federal district of Russia. The authors propose an alternative version of the interaction of local governments with potential investors on urban planning documentation. The mechanism of formation and updating of design solutions is based on a comprehensive assessment of incoming urban planning proposals of stakeholders.
Methodology of planning social infrastructure development to create a comfortable urban environment
Authors: Ershova Svetlana , Orlovskaya Tamara , Shishelova Svetlana
Published: June 2018

The article considers the issues of social infrastructure planning. The purpose of the study is to draw up the list of social infrastructure facilities that provide favorable and secure conditions of living, differentiation of placement of these facilities in the territory and interpretation of priorities in planning sustainable development of the city. The authors have analyzed the researches of global cities development problems, the characteristics of life quality of population and the characteristics of the most demanded facilities of social infrastructure. On the base of a general methodological approach, random decomposition and induction methods, taxonomic analysis and expert evaluation, the authors constructed models for planning the placement of social infrastructure facilities. Comparative analysis of the models allowed describing three levels of social facilities placement that provide favorable living conditions and life quality for population. The authors have systemized the indicators of social infrastructure that is significant for the sustainable urban development, largely ensuring the good quality of the urban environment, secure and favorable living conditions. The results of the research can be used as a methodological basis for studying problems of sustainable development of global cities, good quality of urban environment. The authorities can use the results of the research to develop standards for urban planning.
Geoelectrical Survey of Active Layer Depth in Urban and Mature Environments of Yamal Region
Authors: Alekseev Ivan , Abakumov Evgeny , Akimov Luka , Vorona-Slivinskaya Lubov
Published: June 2018

Active layer thickness and the depth of the permafrost are the basic features of the soil cover of the Arctic region. Urban ecosystems are characterized by disjunctive character of soil cover. Identification of separate soil bodies within the urban ecosystems, their spatial limitation and vertical stratification should be performed for adequate ecological assessment of urban territories. Methods of field electrophysics, which do not lead to any mechanical disturbances of soil cover, should be preferably used for both urban and natural environments. Studied soil profiles revealed significant differences in profile distribution of electrical resistivity values and active layer depths. Predominance of sand fraction in soil of Salekhard site (Spodic Cryosol) determines higher rates of thawing process compared to soil from natural site (Aquiturbic Cryosol), where clay is predominant fraction. Both soil profiles and their electrical resistivity curves are significantly affected by natural cryoturbation processes. However, vertical profile of electrical resistivity value in urban soil is more complicated and has a number of fluctuations due to higher rates of ground mixing, mechanical pressure and high amount of artefacts.
Drainage of Small Volume Reservoirs on the Technogenic Territories
Authors: Davydova Yana , Volkova Yulia , Nikonorov Aleksandr , Aleksandrovskiy Maksim
Published: June 2018

The development of residential construction on alluvial territories requires high-quality engineering background in the initial stages of development. In the area with high ground moisture, the erection of buildings is difficult and drainage measures are required. The necessity to choose the method of wastewater disposal on alluvial territories has become an urgent problem, because the quality and operational characteristics of the construction depend on the correct engineering preparation of the territory, as well as the stability and capital of the buildings and structures being erected. The purpose of the work was to develop a method for the diversion of water from undesirable small reservoirs of anthropogenic origin. Approbation of method was carried out on the example of a temporary reservoir formed on the territory of a residential complex of the wash-up area of the Vasilievsky Island, St. Petersburg, where engineering training is intensively underway. The implementation of proposed method is stated.
Sustainable development and reconstruction of the architectural ensemble in Kirzhach, depending on the natural processes on its territory
Authors: Chernyshev Sergey , Evgrafov Aleksey , Evgrafova Irina
Published: June 2018

The architectural ensemble of the convent, which has been developing since the XV century in the city of Kirzhach in the center of the European part of Russia, is under the influence of processes in soils and water bodies on its territory. Ignorance of builders of the past centuries about processes repeatedly led to accidents of constructions. Preserved ancient buildings have deformation marks in bearing structures. They are caused by the slow horizontal movement of soils towards the valley side of the river Kirzhach, which stands from the deformed, but not destroyed by the process cathedral on tens of meters. The process of horizontal movement of soils to the river is stimulated by lateral erosion – stream bank erosion by river. In the result of geo-ecological research, on the plan of the ensemble territory were identified areas, which are to different extents exposed to dangerous for constructions natural processes. The measures on protection of existing constructions of the ensemble from dangerous natural and technology-induced processes are recommended, the design of foundations of new constructions capable to protect the top constructions of buildings from harmful influences of geological environment is submitted.
University energy management improvement on basis of standards and digital technologies
Authors: Novikova Olga , Shirokova Svetlana , Tabakova Anastasiia , Shadrin Aleksandr
Published: June 2018

Nowadays to implement the energy management system it is important to fulfill not only the legal requirements but also to follow the set of recommendations prepared by international and national management standards. The purpose of this article is to prepare the concept and methodology for the optimization and improvement of the energy management system (EMS) for Universities with implementation of legal requirements and recommendations from international and national management standards with the help of digital technologies. During the research the systematic analysis, complex approach, logical sampling and analogy were used. It is shown that this process should be done with the help of the process-based approach, in accordance with ISO 9001, and energy management ISO 50001. The authors developed the structure of the basic standard of energy management: "Guidelines for the energy management system". It is proved that the involvement of the technical senior students in the project of EMS improvement allows to expand their competencies for new technics and technologies. Cloud service Bitrix24 was chosen for IT-support of the project. During the study, a list of characteristics was used as a basis for creating a query to the technology department of the university. DBMS Microsoft Access was chosen for its creation. In addition, the possible results of initiating a single database containing all the information needed for accounting and control of energy supply were listed. Moreover, the possibility of automated energy management system implementation and its results were considered. The required actions described in this research can be implemented in any University, that will extend energy management to any University worldwide.
Metal in the design of public transport stops
Authors: Gnatiuk Liliia , Novik Hanna
Published: June 2018

Public transport stops as special architectural forms in the urban environment are reviewed. Based on the analysis of foreign analogues, in accordance with the expressive means, the existing projects of stops are classified into subspecies as artistic, thematic, ecological and futuristic. As a result of the research, the conclusion is made about the influence of certain factors on the formation of pavilions: 1) the need to implement the priority requirements of different level users to the spatial planning structure of the stop complex, such as: transparency, control, protection, safety, accessibility, information, rational use of space, comfort and services; 2) the character of the building; 3) ecology requirements; 4) used structural and decoration materials; 5) national traditions; 6) aesthetic tastes and preferences of citizens and city administration; 7) climate conditions. The use of metal (steel, aluminum,) and constructive principles of collection require corresponding design approaches. It is necessary to find a specific stylistic solution, which, being repeated many times, will create a system of visual accents along the urban transport route. The appropriate design would turn public transport stops into potential accents of the urban environment, the analogues of urban sculpture, which not only fulfil their daily necessary function and contain the most modern electronic means of information and control, but also contribute to the emotional comfort of passengers.
Evolution of medical architecture
Authors: Tesler Nadezhda
Published: June 2018

This article deals with the history of medical architecture development in Russia and abroad. Numerous examples of buildings of healthcare facilities, from ancient times to the present day, are given. Buildings of hospitals and clinics were erected in the architectural traditions then prevailing. Features of healthcare facilities, which determine their architectural concept, are: type and purpose of the healthcare facility, scope and structure of medical services, location in the urban environment, architectural environment, etc. When designing the construction and reconstruction of hospitals and outpatient clinics, parameters of wards, doctor’s offices, procedure and administrative premises shall be taken into account. Special attention shall be paid to requirements to surgical theaters, intensive care units and other facilities with sophisticated equipment and numerous utilities.
To the issue of energy efficiency of using frequency-controlled centrifugal pump units
Authors: Dmitriev Alexey , Gerasimov Vyacheslav
Published: June 2018

The expediency of using a variable frequency drive for pumping units was repeatedly proved both from the point of view of the economic component and the technological one. However, the construction of automatic control systems for the operating parameters of pumping stations is mainly based on maintaining the pressure setpoint and does not include monitoring the efficiency of the aggregates working in the group and, the more so, its regulation. In this paper, an algorithm is developed for the energy efficient management of centrifugal pump units, which allows not only maintaining the pressure setpoint, but also optimizing their efficiency.