Published on: 2026-04-30
Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering –
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Within the framework of the BIMAK-2026 conference based at the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, a round table “Application of Domestic Software” was held. The event brought together representatives of business, government authorities, and the professional community.
The organizers of the discussion were the Consortium of the construction industry of the Northwestern Federal District, SPBGASU, and the Association of Builders of Saint Petersburg.
Digitization as an inevitability
The moderators of the round table were the vice-president of the NP “Association of Building Materials Manufacturers”Oleg Razgulyaevand the director of the Educational Center for Digital Competencies of SPBGASUDenis Nizhegorodtsev.Opening the discussion, they noted that digital tools have already become an integral part of all stages of the construction project lifecycle – from design to operation.
The participants discussed the following key issues:
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translation of domestic software;
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Integration of various digital solutions at the level of construction project management;
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Interaction of business and government;
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Formation of a unified digital environment in construction.
Special attention was paid to the need to unify fragmented digital tools into a single system capable of providing end-to-end management of construction processes.
Business and government: searching for balance
During the discussion, industry representatives emphasized that today digitization often has a fragmented nature. The absence of unified standards and agreed requirements leads to duplication of processes and increased costs.
Experts noted that the implementation of digital solutions must take into account the interests of businesses. Without obvious effectiveness, companies are not ready to actively switch to new systems.
At the same time, government officials emphasized that in the coming years digital requirements will be strengthened, and that electronic project document management will become mandatory.
Digitalization practice: developers’ experience
Representatives of construction companies shared practical cases of implementing digital solutions. In particular, experience in creating an end-to-end digital model for construction management was presented—from design to the handover of the facility for operation.
Such solutions allow:
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automate the executive documentation;
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reduce human involvement in routine operations
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reduce the number of errors;
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Ensure transparency of processes.
The key problem remains the absence of unified rules and standards for describing construction processes.
Personnel training: challenges for universities
A separate discussion block was dedicated to the training of specialists. Participants noted the gap between industry requirements and educational programs.
Dean of the Faculty of Construction SPbGASUAndrey Nikulinemphasized the complexity of the situation: “Students and teachers experience a certain apathy and even fear before using software products in the educational process. This is a consequence of the uncertainty and constant changes occurring in the industry.”
According to him, the education system does not always keep pace with the rapid development of technology, and teachers require additional training to work with modern digital tools.
Systematic failure is inevitable
Experts agreed that the key condition for successful digitalization is a systemic approach. It is important not only to implement individual software products, but also to create a unified digital environment that encompasses the entire life cycle of the object.
Also noted was the necessity:
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Development of unified standards;
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ensuring compatibility of software solutions;
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Establishing dialogue between business, government, and educational organizations.
Results
The roundtable clearly demonstrated: the construction industry is already undergoing active digital transformation, but this process remains heterogeneous and requires coordination at all levels.
Participants agreed that the key conditions for successful transfer are:
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Development of unified rules and standards for digital interaction;
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Taking business interests into account when implementing mandatory solutions;
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development of infrastructure and integration of software products;
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training of specialists ready to work in the new digital environment.
A special emphasis was placed on the necessity of building dialogue between the state, business, and educational organizations. It is precisely such a three-party model that will allow for sustainable development of digital processes in construction.
SPBGASU, serving as a platform for professional discussion and personnel training, will continue to participate in the development of approaches to the digitization of the industry and in the search for practically demanded solutions in the market.
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