New “construction battalion”: “Military construction company”
On October 18, President Vladimir Putin signed a decree establishing the military-construction company, a public law company. The goal of the PSC “VSK” will be the implementation of various construction projects in the interests of the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. This organization will take on the responsibilities of the Defense Ministry’s military construction complex, which had previously replaced the disbanded Spetsstroy. In the near future, the Ministry of Defense should resolve a number of organizational and other issues, after which VSK will begin its activities and contribute to defense.
Until recently, military construction was under the jurisdiction of the Federal Agency for Special Construction (Spetsstroy). Since 2010, a large-scale reform of Spetsstroy was carried out, connected with the modernization of the armed forces. However, these measures did not lead to the desired results, and military construction faced various difficulties and problems.
At the end of 2016, a presidential decree was signed on the dissolution of Spetsstroy. Structures from its structure were transferred to the Ministry of Defense, retaining all its functions. On the basis of these organizations, the current Military-Construction Complex of the Ministry of Defense of Russia was formed. At the end of September 2017, Spetsstroy ceased to exist as a legal entity.
In March 2019, the leadership of the Ministry of Defense spoke about plans for a new change in the military construction system. On the basis of VSK MO, it was proposed to create a non-profit public law company with similar functions. At that time, the military department and the leadership of the country drew up a plan for future reforms.
Finally, on 18 on October, the president signed a decree on the formation of the military-industrial construction company. In accordance with this document, over the next three months, the Ministry of Defense must register a new legal entity, transfer the necessary infrastructure to it and perform a number of other tasks. Based on the results of this work, a new organization will appear under the Ministry of Defense, capable of assuming the responsibilities of previously existing ones.
"VPK" is created in the form of a public law company. As far as we know, this is just the third organization of this kind, created in our country since 2016. This form was chosen for a number of reasons related to the nature of future activities and the features of the work.
In March, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu noted that the result of the creation of the military-industrial complex "defense industry" will be the transition to a single non-profit structure of military construction with the status of a single contractor. Due to this, the construction of military facilities is being removed from the commercial sector, and the observance of state interests and the security of the military construction complex are also ensured.
Some features of the structure of the new organization became known. In an interview for RBC, Deputy Minister of Defense Timur Ivanov indicated which structures would be part of it. VSK will have at least 11 different organizations. These will be the 20th and 31st design institutes of the Ministry of Defense, the Main Directorate for the Arrangement of Troops, and also five construction enterprises (one in each military district and in the Northern navy) and three specialized organizations for the construction of airfields, hydraulic structures and nuclear facilities.
The creation of the PSC “VSK” is accompanied by the optimization of structures and the number of personnel. According to T. Ivanov, in preparation for the formation of the company, the managing staff was reduced by 30%. It is also planned to get rid of unnecessary contractors. On its own, the company will be able to carry out about 60% of the work.
As the name implies, the main goal of the “Military Construction Company” will be military construction in all its manifestations. The company will become the general contractor for the construction of military and special facilities - with the exception of projects in the interests of individual departments. Due to the presence of military construction units, the company will also become the main contractor. However, she will still have to attract third-party contractors.
All the tasks previously carried out by the Special Building and the Military-Construction Complex of the Ministry of Defense are assigned to the PSC “VSK”. Organizations from its composition will carry out all work, from territorial planning and design to installation of equipment and the creation of social infrastructure around the facilities. To optimize construction costs, it is proposed to create and implement standard designs of various objects and structures.
Various aspects of the activities and principles of work of VSK will be determined in the near future. Now the formation of the necessary documents is being completed, in accordance with which it will work. A new legal entity should appear before mid-January 2020, and then it will begin its activities.
Over the past few years, the Ministry of Defense has continued the construction of various military facilities throughout the country, and this process will not stop in the future. So, in the State Arms Program at 2018-2027. 1 trillion rubles were spent on construction projects. The use of this money and the implementation of the approved plans will result in the emergence of new military facilities and the modernization of old ones - throughout the country and in the interests of all branches of the armed forces.
The future tasks and work of the military-industrial complex "VSK" can be considered by the example of the current activities of the military-construction complex. A few days ago, the Ministry of Defense held a single day of military acceptance, during which they announced the results of military construction this year. Major projects of this kind now include the modernization of airfields and naval bases, as well as updating the strategic missile forces infrastructure and the creation of new facilities in the Arctic. Work is underway at 5000 buildings and structures. Only in the interests of nuclear forces have the 501 building been built since the beginning of the year.
The next year, it is planned to complete the construction of arsenals for storing ammunition and weapons. Also, the deployment of new units and weapons is planned in several areas. For example, in 2020, on the Kuril Islands, coastal complexes Bal will begin their service. In 2021, the upgrade and restructuring of the infrastructure for the Strategic Missile Forces should be completed. The Ministry of Defense also offers to join the construction of the Vostochny Cosmodrome.
All these works, for which the Military Construction Complex is currently responsible, will soon be transferred to the newly formed Military Construction Company. The goals and objectives of military construction will remain the same, but now organizational, economic and legal optimization of such processes is being carried out.
Critical assessments of the new step of the Ministry of Defense have already appeared in the domestic media. It is argued that the emergence of a new "VSK" may adversely affect the cost, quality and effectiveness of work.
The main reason for criticism is the monopolization of the industry. In the construction of infrastructure and social facilities, this can lead to well-known problems associated with the lack of competition. Monopolization of construction can lead to an increase in cost, a change in terms or a decrease in quality. So far, the mechanism for the interaction of PPK VSK with subcontractors has not been determined. How these issues are resolved, and what it will lead to, will become clear later.
Claims are being made to the idea of typical construction. This approach allows you to speed up and reduce the cost of mass construction of similar facilities. However, it makes it difficult to modernize the project and introduce new solutions. Whether VSK will be able to solve this problem is another important issue.
The construction of military facilities and social infrastructure for personnel is the most important task, the solution of which supports the country's defense capability. In recent decades, well-known problems have been observed in this area that have hindered the full development of the armed forces and the attainment of the desired combat readiness.
Over the past few years, the state has had to rebuild the military system twice. The first such restructuring led to the liquidation of a separate federal agency with the transfer of its functions and structures to the Ministry of Defense. Now the military-building organizations and units are being removed to the newly created public law company. The new "Military Construction Company" has high hopes, and it should justify them.
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Until recently, military construction was under the jurisdiction of the Federal Agency for Special Construction (Spetsstroy). Since 2010, a large-scale reform of Spetsstroy was carried out, connected with the modernization of the armed forces. However, these measures did not lead to the desired results, and military construction faced various difficulties and problems.
At the end of 2016, a presidential decree was signed on the dissolution of Spetsstroy. Structures from its structure were transferred to the Ministry of Defense, retaining all its functions. On the basis of these organizations, the current Military-Construction Complex of the Ministry of Defense of Russia was formed. At the end of September 2017, Spetsstroy ceased to exist as a legal entity.
In March 2019, the leadership of the Ministry of Defense spoke about plans for a new change in the military construction system. On the basis of VSK MO, it was proposed to create a non-profit public law company with similar functions. At that time, the military department and the leadership of the country drew up a plan for future reforms.
Finally, on 18 on October, the president signed a decree on the formation of the military-industrial construction company. In accordance with this document, over the next three months, the Ministry of Defense must register a new legal entity, transfer the necessary infrastructure to it and perform a number of other tasks. Based on the results of this work, a new organization will appear under the Ministry of Defense, capable of assuming the responsibilities of previously existing ones.
Status and structure
"VPK" is created in the form of a public law company. As far as we know, this is just the third organization of this kind, created in our country since 2016. This form was chosen for a number of reasons related to the nature of future activities and the features of the work.
In March, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu noted that the result of the creation of the military-industrial complex "defense industry" will be the transition to a single non-profit structure of military construction with the status of a single contractor. Due to this, the construction of military facilities is being removed from the commercial sector, and the observance of state interests and the security of the military construction complex are also ensured.
Some features of the structure of the new organization became known. In an interview for RBC, Deputy Minister of Defense Timur Ivanov indicated which structures would be part of it. VSK will have at least 11 different organizations. These will be the 20th and 31st design institutes of the Ministry of Defense, the Main Directorate for the Arrangement of Troops, and also five construction enterprises (one in each military district and in the Northern navy) and three specialized organizations for the construction of airfields, hydraulic structures and nuclear facilities.
The creation of the PSC “VSK” is accompanied by the optimization of structures and the number of personnel. According to T. Ivanov, in preparation for the formation of the company, the managing staff was reduced by 30%. It is also planned to get rid of unnecessary contractors. On its own, the company will be able to carry out about 60% of the work.
Goals and objectives
As the name implies, the main goal of the “Military Construction Company” will be military construction in all its manifestations. The company will become the general contractor for the construction of military and special facilities - with the exception of projects in the interests of individual departments. Due to the presence of military construction units, the company will also become the main contractor. However, she will still have to attract third-party contractors.
All the tasks previously carried out by the Special Building and the Military-Construction Complex of the Ministry of Defense are assigned to the PSC “VSK”. Organizations from its composition will carry out all work, from territorial planning and design to installation of equipment and the creation of social infrastructure around the facilities. To optimize construction costs, it is proposed to create and implement standard designs of various objects and structures.
Various aspects of the activities and principles of work of VSK will be determined in the near future. Now the formation of the necessary documents is being completed, in accordance with which it will work. A new legal entity should appear before mid-January 2020, and then it will begin its activities.
Big projects
Over the past few years, the Ministry of Defense has continued the construction of various military facilities throughout the country, and this process will not stop in the future. So, in the State Arms Program at 2018-2027. 1 trillion rubles were spent on construction projects. The use of this money and the implementation of the approved plans will result in the emergence of new military facilities and the modernization of old ones - throughout the country and in the interests of all branches of the armed forces.
The future tasks and work of the military-industrial complex "VSK" can be considered by the example of the current activities of the military-construction complex. A few days ago, the Ministry of Defense held a single day of military acceptance, during which they announced the results of military construction this year. Major projects of this kind now include the modernization of airfields and naval bases, as well as updating the strategic missile forces infrastructure and the creation of new facilities in the Arctic. Work is underway at 5000 buildings and structures. Only in the interests of nuclear forces have the 501 building been built since the beginning of the year.
The next year, it is planned to complete the construction of arsenals for storing ammunition and weapons. Also, the deployment of new units and weapons is planned in several areas. For example, in 2020, on the Kuril Islands, coastal complexes Bal will begin their service. In 2021, the upgrade and restructuring of the infrastructure for the Strategic Missile Forces should be completed. The Ministry of Defense also offers to join the construction of the Vostochny Cosmodrome.
All these works, for which the Military Construction Complex is currently responsible, will soon be transferred to the newly formed Military Construction Company. The goals and objectives of military construction will remain the same, but now organizational, economic and legal optimization of such processes is being carried out.
Motives for criticism
Critical assessments of the new step of the Ministry of Defense have already appeared in the domestic media. It is argued that the emergence of a new "VSK" may adversely affect the cost, quality and effectiveness of work.
The main reason for criticism is the monopolization of the industry. In the construction of infrastructure and social facilities, this can lead to well-known problems associated with the lack of competition. Monopolization of construction can lead to an increase in cost, a change in terms or a decrease in quality. So far, the mechanism for the interaction of PPK VSK with subcontractors has not been determined. How these issues are resolved, and what it will lead to, will become clear later.
Claims are being made to the idea of typical construction. This approach allows you to speed up and reduce the cost of mass construction of similar facilities. However, it makes it difficult to modernize the project and introduce new solutions. Whether VSK will be able to solve this problem is another important issue.
New attempt
The construction of military facilities and social infrastructure for personnel is the most important task, the solution of which supports the country's defense capability. In recent decades, well-known problems have been observed in this area that have hindered the full development of the armed forces and the attainment of the desired combat readiness.
Over the past few years, the state has had to rebuild the military system twice. The first such restructuring led to the liquidation of a separate federal agency with the transfer of its functions and structures to the Ministry of Defense. Now the military-building organizations and units are being removed to the newly created public law company. The new "Military Construction Company" has high hopes, and it should justify them.
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