Analysis of the readiness of Ukraine`s building materials market for the rebuilding process

About the project:

"Technology of Progress" in cooperation with the "Kyiv School of Economics" started implementation of a fundamental research project on the readiness of Ukraine\`s construction materials market for the recovery process. Russia\`s military invasion has led to an unprecedented scale of destruction in modern Ukrainian history, primarily due to daily missile and artillery attacks. In this context, it is crucial to analyze the current state of Ukraine\`s building materials market and its ability to meet the needs of both ongoing and future rebuilding efforts, taking into the account the following priority goals:

* Rebuild better than before, considering key principles of urban planning, human capital development, comfort, and safety;

* Ensure that reconstruction complies with environmental standards at all stages of construction;

* Increase the capacity of Ukraine\`s construction industry to meet current needs;

* Enable immediate start of emergency reconstruction.

The project research will include an analysis of the main types of construction materials, key trends, and construction companies. Each construction materials sector segment will be analyzed according to the following structure:

* What was the state of the industry in general (as well as details on specific types of materials) before the full-scale invasion?

* How has the full-scale invasion impacted the construction materials industry?

* What is the extent of the destruction caused by Russian aggression from the perspective of the construction sector?

* What materials will be in the highest demand during the recovery process?

* What is the current demand from construction companies for various types of materials?

* What are the main challenges facing the construction materials industry (or specific types of materials) in the context of recovery?

* What measures should be taken to avoid materials shortages in Ukraine?

* How to take into account not just the restoration of old facilities but the development of a new Ukraine vision with a strong emphasis on ecology and sustainability? Who are the frontrunners in this process? What are the prospects for development?

The research also includes providing recommendations pertaining to the building materials industry as a whole to avoid risks that existing production capacities may prove insufficient during the recovery process. Potential shortages could be addressed through import, which may be less efficient in terms of logistics and cost. Consequently, research will partially cover collaboration needs with governmental bodies to support local construction materials producers and jobs creation.