Increasing labor efficiency is a crucial task for the construction industry - A. Nichkasov

Increasing labor efficiency is a key task for the construction industry. This viewpoint was expressed by the Minister of Architecture and Construction of Belarus, Anatoly Nichkasov, in response to a question from a BELTA correspondent, during his visit to the construction of new workshops at OJSC "Vitebskdrev". In the minister's opinion, the issue of personnel in the construction industry is overemphasized, and it is more relevant now to raise the question of labor productivity. "We need to increase the efficiency of everyone's work in the construction industry, whether it's a builder, a designer, or an organization head. We need to properly manage the available personnel," Anatoly Nichkasov is convinced. This requires clear organization of work in both design and construction. "We should not go to construction sites without a project. Unfortunately, this is practiced and is called parallel construction and design. Only with complete clarity in the economic efficiency of the project, with proper design, completed logistical work with prepared materials and structures, can we demonstrate high construction speed," he stated. Belarusian builders have repeatedly demonstrated high efficiency in their activities. The Belarusian Metallurgical Plant was built in a short period, the roof of the Summer Amphitheater in Vitebsk (a unique arched structure for Europe) appeared in just 9 months over the auditorium, and the summer venue itself was reconstructed. "Belarusian designers and builders are capable of fulfilling all the tasks set before them for the modernization of all sectors of the economy," believes Anatoly Nichkasov. By 2015, efficiency in the construction industry per employee should increase fivefold and reach about $60,000 per year. "Then there will be salaries and profits for enterprises, and partners will talk to us differently," the minister added. -0-

Diana Kurilo - BELTA