The Government is continuing systematic deregulation in the construction sector with the aim of accelerating the reconstruction of housing, infrastructure, and social facilities, the Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has announced.
According to her, at the last session of the Cabinet of Ministers, important decisions were made to simplify regulations and accelerate reconstruction.
A framework agreement mechanism is being introduced for construction projects funded by the state. This will allow for the creation of a list of contractors capable of performing work on specific projects and the rapid selection of a contractor for a specific project.
“The result should be a significant reduction in procedural timelines and a faster start to the reconstruction of housing, infrastructure, and social facilities,” commented the Head of Government.
Approaches to cost estimates are being updated-they must reflect actual market conditions and account for real costs, including wage levels.
“We need to reduce shadow practices and make the market more transparent. At the same time, we are launching a database of construction materials prices within the Unified State Electronic System for the Construction Sector,” noted Yulia Svyrydenko.
A separate set of measures addresses the regulation of construction in airport-adjacent areas. The Government is implementing a clear mechanism for accounting for restrictions in cases where some airfields do not have valid certificates, and is also updating the procedures for coordination between urban planning, aviation, and defense authorities. This will allow construction near airfields to proceed without compromising safety requirements.
These steps are part of a comprehensive urban planning reform. Previously, the Government had already adopted decisions to streamline permitting procedures and appeal mechanisms.
In particular, project developers now have the option to choose where to obtain administrative services-from local authorities or from DIAM-to reduce reliance on a single decision and speed up the process.
A mechanism has also been launched to appeal refusals of urban planning conditions to the State Inspectorate for Architecture and Urban Development (DIAM): if the refusal is unfounded, the project is no longer blocked and can move forward. The Ministry for Communities and Territories Development and the Ministry of Justice are already working on a draft law that will establish clear deadlines for appealing construction decisions.
“The Government is continuing deregulation in other areas. The state’s task is to make life easier for businesses and create conditions for the country’s rapid reconstruction,” the Prime Minister emphasized. (Government portal)