The level of digitalization of Russian enterprises in the investment and construction sector

Abstract

Introduction. The modern vector of development of the Russian Federation is associated with the transition to a digital model in a variety of aspects: — from the penetration of information technologies into the social sphere and private life of people to their impact on the pace of development of industries and national economies, the effectiveness of public administration, the development of international cooperation. The configuration of global spheres of human activity is undergoing significant changes under the influence of digitalization and radically new emerging human needs and the enterprise management process. Various studies and analytical reviews are of key importance in determining the level of digitalization of the regions of the Russian Federation, allowing to assess the dynamics of the incremental level of digitalization in the business process of enterprises. The results of a study devoted to the analysis of the level of digitalization of Russian enterprises and organizations in the investment and construction sector are presented (ICS). Construction is one of the key sectors of the economy. Thus, its share in the gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated at 5–6 % (according to Rosstat, 5.6 % in 2019), and the share of employed in it is about 9 %. The scale and importance of the construction sector suggest that improving the efficiency of enterprises, including through the introduction of digital technologies as the main modern driver of productivity and efficiency processes, can have an impact on the development of the domestic economy as a whole.
 
 Materials and methods. The basis of the study is a selective correspondence direct survey in the format of an online questionnaire. The following methods were used: the system approach, general theoretical methods of cognition (analysis, synthesis, analogy, generalization, comparison, comparison and others), graphical modelling.
 
 Results. The results of respondents’ assessment of the level of digitalization of Russian enterprises in the investment and construction sector are presented, confirming the activation of the industry in the digital environment. The success factors of these processes are identified, which include: the availability of digital infrastructure and qualified personnel, which in turn is determined by the financial capabilities of enterprises, the presence of digital culture, as well as the ability to develop and retain personnel.
 
 Conclusions. The analysis proves that there are all prerequisites for the effective development of digital relations within enterprises and the industry as a whole. The transition to “digital” will ultimately increase the economic efficiency and manageability of all internal and external organizational and production processes of enterprises and increase the share of the industry’s GDP.