Digitalization is set to strengthen oversight in the construction sector. During a government press conference on the development of the real sector of the economy, the Minister of Industry and Construction, Yersayin Nagaspaev, addressed journalists' questions about measures being taken to ensure construction quality.

The Minister emphasized that the enactment of the Construction Code has reinforced state architectural and construction oversight measures. New functions, such as rapid response, have been introduced. The State Architectural and Construction Control (GASK) now has the ability to inspect sites during construction, halt work, and even revoke licenses.

The warranty on buildings has been extended: 5 years for construction projects, 10 years for load-bearing structures, facades, and roofing. Emergency services are now listed in the acceptance certificate responsibilities.

"There are many such innovations. Our task now is to keep these under strict government control, and we will ensure this. We will introduce digitalization at all stages. Together with interested state bodies, we are developing a mechanism for installing cameras at construction sites to monitor the building process. We are also considering this: if the documentation is not in digital form, the Ministry of Finance will not settle payments with contractors. Previously, everything was in paper format, but now we are requiring all materials to be digitized to ensure future accountability," emphasized the minister, as reported in the announcement.

reported by KKH24 referencing the website of the Committee for Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the MPS RK.

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A call for tenders has been announced to select an organization for technical supervision in Astana. A new source of thermal energy is needed to meet the growing demand for heating and to form a reserve of thermal capacity.

The "Department of Energy of Astana" is accepting applications from November 5 to 12 this year for those interested in providing free services in developing project and estimate documentation.

Project companies with first and second-category licenses are considered for developing project and estimate documentation for the construction of a gas boiler plant with a capacity of 27.9 Gcal in the Prigorodny residential area.

Please send your applications for participation in the tender via email.

Contact Information:

• Email: isenaliev@astana.kz
• City phone: 55-69-37.

reports ЖКХ24, citing the website of the Department of Energy of Astana.

Photo: Сайт Управление топливно-энергетического комплекса и коммунального хозяйства города Астаны