The expert conference, organised by the Federal Competence Centre (FCC), was held on October 16, 2020 online. Leading Russian manufacturers of concrete products discussed solutions to common problems in the industry. During the event, representatives of companies participating in the Labour Productivity and Employment Support national project, in particular, Kazmetrostroy, APSK Gulkevichsky and KDSK, shared their experience on the matter.
The construction companies market in the Russian Federation accounts for 5.7% of the gross value added. More than 6 million people are employed in the industry and its turnover is estimated at trillions of roubles annually. At the moment, FCC provides targeted support to 44 specialised companies from 23 Russian regions.
During the industry conference, a functional box solution was presented to the typical problems of the production processes for manufacturers of concrete products used in construction. The presentation is based on the expertise of FCC employees at enterprises that are increasing their productivity within the national project.
The national project was approved by the Decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin in May 2018 and is designed to create conditions for an annual increase of 5% in labour productivity throughout the country by 2024. To implement the tasks set, the Russian Government initiated a package of measures to support businesses, which includes financial incentives, employment support, and expert assistance in optimising production processes.