Building Infrastructure Research Articles

Rethinking the Public Space Design Process Using Extended Reality as a Game Changer for 3D Co-Design

Public space design processes are complex. Numerous preconditions and the involvement of stakeholders impede rapid decision making. Two-dimensional drawings remain the norm, although these are difficult for citizen stakeholders to understand. Public space designers rarely use 3D city models, infrastructure building information modeling, digital twins, or extended reality. Usually, 3D images (without animation) are only rendered after decision making for communication purposes. This study consists of an online questionnaire of 102 Flemish region (Belgium) stakeholders to show the appeal of and resistance to the use of 3D and extended reality in public space design processes. In a follow-up experiment, 37 participants evaluated various graphic techniques by their designs and observations. The questionnaire showed that all stakeholders lack experience with the use of virtual reality in design processes. We found that non-designer stakeholders and designers indicated that using virtual reality and interactive online 3D tools using game engines provided a better insight into communication and design. Reusing 3D designs in cycling simulators during the design process results in cost-effective quality optimization, and integration into digital twins or animated spatial time machines paves the way for hybrid, 4D cities. Extended reality supports 3D co-design that has simplicity and clarity from the outset of the design process, a trait that makes it a game changer.

Performance of the Party List Groups in the Philippines and the Public Trust

This study determines the strength of the relationship between the party list groups’ performance, projects and programs and public trust. Using survey questionnaires, the 120 randomly selected respondents from the towns of Pila, Sta. Cruz and Siniloan, province of Laguna, Philippines were asked about their level of awareness and satisfaction regarding the party list groups` performance, projects and program. .Frequency and percentage distribution, mean and Pearson correlation coefficient were used to analyze the data and information given by the respondents. It was found in this research that there is a positive correlation between the performance of the party list groups and the public trust. It is also manifested herein that there is a positive correlation between the projects and programs of the party list groups and the public trust. The respondents’ level of trust towards the party list groups is affected by the performance and implementation of the projects and programs of the latter. The more projects and programs are implemented in the communities, the higher is the public trust. If the respondents are satisfied with the efficient and timely delivery of goods and services, the incidence of public trust is high. After the data have been gathered and analyzed, the researcher recommends the following : 1) Build infrastructure projects like farm – to - market roads which will spur economic growth and therefore will create more awareness and trust in the rural areas; 2.) Implement more projects and programs in the far-flung areas like the upland barangays in Siniloan, Laguna 3) Intensify information dissemination program specially in the social media platforms like Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and others to better inform the public on bills and resolutions filed by the party list groups in Congress.

Management insights for reuse of materials in a circular built environment.

India, being a developing economy, has ensured a significant contribution of the gross domestic product for the development of the infrastructure. This growth in infrastructural development has fostered social and economic development across the nation. However, the increasing number of construction projects lay a huge stress on the availability of raw materials. Also, the wastes generated during construction, as well as at the end-of-life of infrastructural projects and buildings, are usually disposed of in landfills or on open earth without treatment, thereby causing pollution. The idea of circular economy (CE) is known as a sustainable approach for the efficient use of resources across different sectors. CE encompasses the facets of the repair, maintenance, refurbishment, reuse and recycle. This research article, using exploratory survey research, is to analyse the factors which act as determinants for the reuse of construction materials in the Indian subcontinent. The respondents for the survey include academia, practitioners, industry experts and policymakers. The research categorizes the identified factors into eight dimensions: economic, environmental, social, technical, infrastructural, legal, behavioural and temporal factors. The research further gives a framework for determinants of reuse of construction materials based on the different life cycle stages of construction. Finally, based on this research, the article develops policy suggestions for promoting the reuse of construction materials.

Factors Influencing International Infrastructure Investment: An Empirical Study from Chinese Investors

International economic cooperation accelerates the flow of capital, technology, labor, and other factors between different countries, which promotes global sustainable development. Building infrastructure construction is an important way to strengthen social development, and absorbing foreign capital is an effective way for developing countries to improve their infrastructure and to promote economic development. This study puts forward the factors that have influenced China’s investment in international engineering projects, and it constructs a panel data regression model for empirical testing. The study shows that, first, international infrastructure investment tends to select countries or regions with good condition of highway infrastructure. Second, international infrastructure investment tends to choose countries or regions with low development level of port and power infrastructure. Third, bilateral diplomatic visits play a significant role in promoting international infrastructure investment. Fourth, international infrastructure investment tends to choose countries or regions with good resource endowment. This study reveals the influencing factors and the mechanisms for the choices of location for China’s investment in international engineering projects, providing a theoretical framework for investors to optimize international infrastructure investment and management, as well as providing the policy references for developing countries to attract international infrastructure investment.

A Scenario-based optimization model to design a hub network for covid-19 medical equipment management

The provision of medical equipment during pandemics is one of the most crucial issues to be dealt with by health managers. This issue has revealed itself in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak in many hospitals and medical centers. Excessive demand for ventilators has led to a shortage of this equipment in several medical centers. Therefore, planning to manage critical hospital equipment and transfer the equipment between different hospitals in the event of a pandemic can be used as a quick fix. In this paper, a multi-objective optimization model is proposed to deal with the problem of hub network design to manage the distribution of hospital equipment in the face of epidemic diseases such as Covid-19. The objective functions of the model include minimizing transfer costs, minimizing the destructive environmental effects of transportation, and minimizing the delivery time of equipment between hospitals. Since it is difficult to estimate the demand, especially in the conditions of disease outbreaks, this parameter is considered a scenario-based one under uncertain conditions. To evaluate the performance of the proposed model, a case study in the eastern region of Iran is investigated and sensitivity analysis is performed on the model outputs. The sensitivity of the model to changing the cost parameters related to building infrastructure between hubs and also vehicle capacity is analyzed too. The results revealed that the proposed model can produce justified and optimal global solutions and, therefore, can solve real-world problems.

From pigs to incineration and beyond: The evolution of organic waste and food management in Sweden in the period 1800 – 2000 and future prospects

Societies have always been occupied with securing food supply and ensure environmental and human health. Scientific knowledge and technical level have, together with habitat and management patterns, shaped sanitation arrangements and recycling of resources. Because it is the same urban problems that are addressed by societies in different historical contexts, a longitudinal study may allow for novel ways to conjure food security and sanitation management issues in the present century.We trace the historical transition over two centuries away from a circular economy to a more linear one in two Swedish cities, the capital Stockholm and the industrial city Norrköping, and show that big but rather slow changes occurred more or less constantly in these two urban settings. The driving forces have changed from only improving local conditions of sanitation and food production over to global and regional driving forces in this century affecting what local communities can or could do. The ongoing globalization positions the subjects of environmental and human health, recycling and food security in a new global perspective, where climate change and global resource boundaries will play a central role. We cannot continue to rely on trade that causes rainforest destruction elsewhere or harmful chemical consumer products that lead to loss of biodiversity and human health risks.We need to put urban sanitation and food issues into this wider perspective with available remedial measures such as dietary changes, food waste reduction, soil less food production and building of new circular infrastructure. All urban areas in the world, including Stockholm and Norrköping in Sweden, need to adopt new strategies that again engage residents as well as public sectors and industry, including agriculture.

Critical Success Factors Framework of Value Management for Design and Build Infrastructure Projects

The Design Build (DB) approach is gaining popularity in many countries as it allows a single entity to handle both design and construction, making it a preferred choice for infrastructure projects. With the design process carried out by a team to achieve design constructability, implementing Value Management (VM) in Design Build projects is advantageous and can lead to cost-effective designs. While most studies have concentrated on identifying the important criteria that lead to the effective deployment of VM in infrastructure projects in general, the success factors of VM in DB delivery systems remain unknown. This study aims to identify the critical success factors (CSFs) in the three main stages of the VM workshop and their supporting factors in infrastructure projects delivered under DB system. To achieve the research aim, a questionnaire was distributed to DB contractors involved in infrastructure projects in Indonesia. The Relative Important Index approach was applied to 28 factors, and the analysis revealed the CSFs for each stage of the VM workshop, along with a critical supporting factor. The analysis revealed that there are three CSFs for the pre-study and study stages and one for the post-study stage. The identified CSFs provide a framework for VM success in Design Build projects. The three CSFs in the pre-study stage relate to VM objectives, project information completeness, and personnel involved in the VM workshop. At the study stage, VM success depends on the VM process, the development of alternative designs, and the VM team's innovation. In the post-study stage, VM success is linked to the VM implementation process and developing an execution plan. The cooperation of all stakeholders in implementing the VM workshop results is a critical supporting factor for VM in a DB project.

Driving Sustainable Disaster Risk Reduction: A Rapid Review of the Policies and Strategies in Saudi Arabia

This article presents a comprehensive rapid review of the current disaster risk reduction (DRR) efforts in Saudi Arabia, a country exposed to a variety of hazards such as extreme heat, droughts, floods, dust, and sandstorms, along with threats from terrorism and violence. Employing a rapid review approach, our aim was to provide timely insights into DRR strategies, with an emphasis on the unique geographical and socio-political context of Saudi Arabia. This study serves as a valuable reference for similar hazard-prone regions worldwide. Our review encompasses Saudi Arabia’s progress in key areas, such as improving building codes and infrastructure, developing early warning systems, raising public awareness, and strengthening emergency response capabilities. While Saudi Arabia has made commendable strides in implementing international best practices for DRR, our review also identified specific areas where further development and enhancement are needed. These include the need for more sophisticated early warning systems, expanded public awareness campaigns, and continual enhancements in emergency response capabilities. This review offers key insights into the challenges and opportunities within Saudi Arabia’s DRR efforts, highlighting the steps that Saudi Arabia has taken towards resilience. Drawing from specific examples of past disasters, our findings shed light on practical considerations for improving disaster risk management, with the potential to inform policy, enhance public awareness, and contribute to building a safer and more resilient future in Saudi Arabia.

Assessing benefits and risks of incorporating plastic waste in construction materials

Plastic pollution and climate change are serious and interconnected threats to public and planetary health, as well as major drivers of global social injustice. Prolific use of plastics in the construction industry is likely a key contributor, resulting in burgeoning efforts to promote the recycling or downcycling of used plastics. Businesses, materials scientists, institutions, and other interested stakeholders are currently exploring the incorporation of plastic waste into building materials and infrastructure at an accelerated rate. Examples include composite asphalt-plastic roads, plastic adhesives, plastic-concrete, plastic/crumb rubber turf, plastic lumber, plastic acoustic/thermal insulation, plastic-fiber rammed earth, and plastic soil reinforcement/stabilizers. While some believe this to be a reasonable end-of-life scenario for plastic waste, research shows such efforts may cause further problems. These uses of plastic waste represent an ongoing effort at “greenwashing,” which both delays and distracts from finding real solutions to the plastic pollution crisis. Hypothesized effects of incorporating plastic waste in construction materials, including economic, environmental, human health, performance, and social impacts, are evaluated in this mini review. We compare known impacts of these treatments for plastic waste and provide recommendations for future research. Evidence shows that such practices exacerbate the negative ecological, health, and social impacts of plastic waste and increase demand for continued production of new (virgin) plastics by creating new markets for plastic wastes. We urge caution—and more research—before widely adopting these practices.

वर्तमान संदर्भ में डा. बी.आर. अम्बेडकर के विचारों की प्रासंगिकता

‘राष्ट्रवाद तभी औचित्य ग्रहण कर सकता है, जब लोगों के बीच जाति, नस्ल या रंग का अन्तर भुलाकर उनमें सामाजिक भ्रातृत्व को सर्वोच्च स्थान दिया जाए।’’ . डाॅ. बी.आर. अम्बेडकर डाॅ. भीम राव अंबेडकर बहुमुखी व्यक्तित्व के धनी थे। वह एक विद्वान, लेखक, क्रांतिकारी, संविधान निर्माता और परिवर्तन के अग्रदूत के रूप में जाने जाते है। उन्होंने अपने जीवन में छुआछूत और जाति प्रथा के बारे में बहुत संघर्ष किया, क्योंकि उन्हें छुआछूत और जाति के संदर्भ में अनेक चुनौतियों का सामना करना पड़ा। इसलिए वह चाहते थे कि दलित समाज के लिए ऐसे सार्थक आयाम स्थापित किये जाए जिससे भविष्य में वे अपने जीवन में इस प्रकार के विकारों के शिकार न हो। इसलिए शिक्षा ही एकमात्र ऐसा साधन है, जिसके माध्यम से परिवर्तन को समाज में स्थापित किया जा सके। और यह परिवर्तन संविधान में ऐसे प्रावधान करने से होगा, जिसमें सभी को समान अवसर और सुविधाएँ प्राप्त हो। देश में लोकतंत्र की सफलता के लिए स्वच्छ समाज, भातृत्व एवं वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण का होना अति आवश्यक है। भीमराव अम्बेडकर का सम्पूर्ण जीवन मानव समाज की सेवा में समर्पित रहा। उन्होंने शताब्दियों से भारत में चले आ रहे रूढ़िवादी का समूल नाश करने का प्रयास करते हुए, दलितों के एक बड़े वर्ग को संविधान में समानता का दर्जा प्रदान कराने का महान् कार्य किया, साथ ही परतंत्र भारत को स्वतंत्रता दिलाने के प्रयास स्वरूप लेखों व अपने महान विचारों द्वारा दलित वर्ग को संगठित करने का सफल कार्य भी पूर्ण किया। इसके साथ ही समाज उद्धारक तथा सामाजिक चेतना को जागृत करने तथा महिलाओं की स्थिति में सुधार करने के क्षेत्र में उनकी अहम् भूमिका रही। अम्बेडकर साहब ने अनेक ऐसे सृजनात्मक राजनीतिक आयाम स्थापित किये, जिससे समाज में एक नई चेतना का विकास हुआ। उनके आर्थिक विचार समाज में समानता स्थापित करने में मील का पत्थर साबित हुए। राष्ट्र निर्माण तथा राष्ट्रवाद के निर्माण में उनकी अहम भूमिका रही। उनके अनुसार एक आदर्श समाज तथा राष्ट्रीय एकता तभी स्थापित हो सकती, जब समाज में किसी प्रकार का कोई भेदभाव नहीं रहेगा।

The Influence of Falling Costs for Electrolyzers on the Location Factors for Green Hydrogen Production

A fast and extensive build‐up of green hydrogen production is a crucial element for the global energy transition. The availability of low‐cost renewable energy at high operating hours of the electrolyzer is a central criterion in today's choice of location for green hydrogen production. It is analyzed how decreasing electrolyzer costs that are expected by many may influence this choice. The energy system optimization framework ESTRAM is used to find the optimum configuration of wind turbine, photovoltaic (PV), and electrolyzer capacity for covering a given hydrogen demand by locally produced green hydrogen in different European locations. It is found that PV is part of the cost‐optimal solution in 96% of 1372 statistical regions in Europe. Decreasing electrolyzer costs are favoring the utilization of PV in wind–solar hybrid plants. At low electrolyzer costs, pure solar hydrogen outperforms the hybrid variant in many places if hydrogen storage is available, even with few full operating hours per year. At the same time, production costs are converging significantly. The article adds a new perspective to the discussion, as it is systematically shown how further technology development may lead to a shift in locational advantages for green hydrogen production, what should be considered to avoid stranded assets when building infrastructure.

Erasure

Since 1978, Mainland China has transformed cities into attractive branding engines to satisfy political and economic agendas at an unprecedented speed and scale. However, what is often concealed is that China’s urban growth has been achieved thanks to the invaluable efforts of migrant workers. Treated as undesirable urban aspects and erased from the city due to their rural origins and low education, migrants’ labour has been crucial to the building of new cities and infrastructure. To shed light on these social dynamics, I investigate the representation of migrant workers through visual arts. Informed by semi-structured interviews with contemporary artists and visual analysis, this article offers an insight into the official narrative and the socio-spatial inequalities brought about by urbanisation. Lastly, it contributes to the contemporary visual art discourse, outlining different representational and creative strategies, from erasure to socially engaged works, which evoke migrant workers’ social and transformative potential.

Mining and analysis of public sentiment during disaster events: The extreme rainstorm disaster in megacities of China in 2021

Cities are concentrated areas of population that are vulnerable to the impact of natural disasters. Owing to the impact of climate change and extreme weather incidents in recent years, many cities worldwide have been affected by sudden disasters, especially floods, causing many casualties. Social media plays an important role in the communication and sharing of information when physical communication is limited in emergency situations. However, obtaining and using public sentiment during major disasters to provide support for emergency disaster relief is a popular research topic. In the summer of 2021, China's inland plains experienced extremely serious rainstorms. The rainfall on July 20 in the capital city of Zhengzhou, Henan Province, the most population province in China, reached 201.9 mm/h, causing extremely serious consequences. This case study examines people's sentiment about this event through datamining of Chinese Weibo social media during the extreme rainfall period. The six most concerned types of public response topics and 14 subcategory topics were determined from 2,124,162 Weibo messages. “Asking for help” and “public sentiment” dominated the main topics, reaching almost 66%, with a relatively even distribution of secondary categories, but with “appeal for assistance” taking the top spot. Topics changed cyclically with work and rest, but these areas seemed to lag behind coastal areas in their responses to the storm in the same time. The topics were centred around Zhengzhou and distributed in China's major city clusters, such as the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei agglomerations, Yangtze River Delta, and Pearl River Delta regions. Community-level disaster relief information was also discovered, which showed that high building power outages, basement flooding, tunnel trapping, and drinking water shortages were common topics in specific inner urban regions. This detailed information will contribute to accurate location-based relief in the future. Based on this lesson, a series of measures for urban flood reduction are proposed, including disaster prevention awareness, infrastructure building, regulation mechanisms, social inclusivity, and media dissemination.

Analysis of the Educational System - An Econometric and Managerial Perspective

Abstract Studying education from an econometric perspective provides an understanding of how economic and social factors influence educational process. From this perspective, it is possible to understand how different groups of people are affected by the educational system and find solutions to create a more equitable environment. Regarding this research area, the specialized literature is very vast. However, few schools recognize the interdependence and contributions that school infrastructure (buildings and furniture) can make to the improvement of academic activities in the school. This paperwork thus aims to study the public educational field in Romania from a managerial, as well as a spatial econometric perspective, in order to provide possible solutions for the improvement of the quality of the educational act in schools. The research hypothesis of this work is that certain infrastructure factors, such as the number of teaching staff, classrooms, IT equipment, gymnasiums, school laboratories, school workshops, and sports fields, have an impact on the number of graduates in each county of Romania. Conducting a spatial econometric analysis, the results validate the research hypothesis. The number of graduates from a county is influenced by the number of teaching staff, the number of IT equipment, school laboratories or sports fields existing in the respective county. Thus, Romania should allocate more financial resources to education, especially to motivate teachers, but also to transform the teaching career into an attractive one for passionate and well-prepared young people.

Strategies for Enhancing Governmental Public Health Workforce Well-being and Retention.

Strategies for Enhancing Governmental Public Health Workforce Well-being and Retention.

PECULIARITIES OF THE FORMATION OF INNOVATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE TERRITORIES OF AZERBAIJAN LIMITED FROM THE OCCUPATION

Objective. As a set of organizational actions and management approaches of the country, a systematic approach is needed to reveal the essence of the structural strategy of the regions and to achieve the long-term strategic goals. Methods. This approach manifests itself as the result of the active and purposeful activity of the state, taking into account its impact on both national and international relations. Results. On the one hand, preparation from one economic system to another, transition without taking into account the specifics of the regions, on the other hand, the twist of the world economic crisis, which has a negative impact on the innovation system and investment activity of the regions, as well as the organization and structure of the economy of the regions without taking into account the factor of world development trends, acute economic problems tension etc. aggravated the current problem of sustainable development of the regions and made its solution more urgent and necessary. The country's regional-structural strategy must meet a number of requirements of the interaction of the modern world economic system and the national economy. First of all, it should express the interests of the country and the global world economy and be flexible enough to react to the changes and trends, take into account all the new scientific and technical achievements in the world and have a long-term character. Scientific novelty. A general theoretical approach to the study of modern economic relations allows to create a complete picture of the main processes and trends occurring in the socio-economic sphere. Building infrastructure and telecommunications is the first path to economic development in any region. The innovative restoration of the destroyed infrastructure in the liberated territories will create a foundation for the organization of a modern management system. Practical significance. The uncertainties that exist during the introduction of innovation are placed under investments in this sector. In the field of management of this study, the state in performing its functions cannot be stopped by technology, which is the most important advantage of globalization.

Religion and British Raj Religious Development in Multan Division during Colonial Period

Like other regions and countries around the world, religion and religious development have remained an important aspect of South Asian culture. In some instances, people's religious habits were thought to be the primary determinant of their identity. This article aims to comprehend and identify the fundamental theological tendencies that affected Multan's division under British administration. South Asia in general and Multan in particular have seen a movement toward a diversity of religious views. Muslims, Sikhs, and Hindus were the most well-known and prominent religious groups that contributed to Multani culture. Christianity was the new religion that took off in Multan and other nearby locations. There were a few locals who converted to the new religion, but the number of conversions to the new infrastructure of religious buildings (churches), which became a part of Multani society, was not great. In this research study, only the materials that have been documented, both primary and secondary sources are used. According to the study's findings, religious peace predated the arrival of the British and was a feature of society. However, as rulers changed and society and culture changed, a number of problems arose

Accessibility and utilization of information resources in the post COVID-19 era

University libraries play a pivotal role in fostering teaching, research, and innovation by offering essential information resources. However, patrons often encounter challenges in using these resources. The research aimed to examine the factors influencing the utilization of information resources in university libraries at Kenyatta University Meru University of Science and Technology and post-COVID-19. The objectives were to: determine the skills needed by librarians in supporting utilization of information, analyse the innovative methodologies used to facilitate access to library resources/services, examine the challenges faced by librarians and patrons and determine the importance of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in improving information resources usability and consumption. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design with quantitative research methods. The study was conducted at Kenyatta University and Meru University of Science and Technology libraries. Simple random and purposeful sampling techniques were used to distribute questionnaires to patrons and librarians, respectively. Data was collected from 20 librarians and 309 patrons, out of whom, 26 librarians and 357 patrons were sampled. The questionnaires underwent expert review to ensure their validity and reliability. The study found that 81% of librarians prefer online search resources, while 41% prefer physical textbooks. 16.5% of patrons preferred e-books and e-journals, with inadequate computers (32%) and unreliable networks (25.7%) as challenges affecting access and utilization of resources. The librarians identified lack of cooperation, inadequate digital library skills, understaffing, and poor network as major obstacles to facilitating access and utilization of library resources. The study recommends that university management should enhance librarian capacity building, training, and reengineer ICT infrastructure to enhance access and utilization of resources in the post-COVID-19 era. The study's findings will aid librarians in redesigning library functions to enhance the efficacy of library services in meeting user information needs.

Antecedents of Human Resource Information System Adoption: A Qualitative Study in French Context

This study delves into the facilitators of effective Human Resource Information System (HRIS) adoption, emphasizing vital elements while investigating the role of technological, organizational, and social factors in the adoption process. The research employs a qualitative approach, amalgamating in-depth interviews and surveys with HR professionals and employees of a company specializing in electrical and digital building infrastructures. The study identifies pervasive patterns and themes about adoption antecedents through thematic analysis of collected data. The findings underscore the critical importance of these factors in fostering the successful integration of an HRIS. Comprehensive training initiatives that empower employees to navigate the new system confidently emerge as indispensable. Moreover, sustained support and guidance from HR experts and management assume a pivotal role in surmounting challenges, addressing concerns, and nurturing user acceptance throughout the pre-and post-implementation phases.

STUDY OF THE RESOURCE POTENTIAL OF HOUSEHOLD WASTE IN POLTAVA REGION

The paper presents the results of research into the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of household waste generated in the territories of communities of the Poltava cluster, and a forecast assessment of the potential volumes of their generation in the coming years is made. On the basis of the collected data, a preliminary assessment of the general resource potential of household waste and the predicted volumes of the formation of individual resource-valuable components: plastic, paper and cardboard, glass, metals, organic waste was carried out.
 The study of the composition and volumes of household waste generation for the Poltava region was carried out within the framework of the development of the project "Regional waste management plan in the Poltava region until 2030" with the aim of choosing the option of creating zones of optimal coverage by the household waste management system (creating clusters) and selecting scenarios within these clusters regarding various methods of collection (including separate) and processing of household waste. The total population of the Poltava cluster is about 596,000 people.
 During the research of the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of household waste generated in the territories of communities of the Poltava cluster, the potential volumes of household waste that can be collected in the future (potentially by 2024–2025) in the territories of 24 communities, that is, in the territory of the entire cluster.
 The obtained research results are the basis for making decisions and carrying out a technical and economic justification of the feasibility of building infrastructure facilities for the processing/recovery of household waste on the territory of the Poltava cluster with further use of their resource and energy potential.