Capital Facilities Research Articles

Environmental Impact Assessment of the Spatial Organization of the Nizhnekhopersky Natural Park of the Volgograd Region

The article considers the problem of territorial protection of nature as a factor impeding the socioeconomic development of settlements located within the borders of the Nizhnekhopersky natural park. The key problem of the functioning of regional specially protected natural territories is the contradiction between the need to protect undisturbed natural-territorial complexes and the development of settlement territories that find themselves in the zone of limited economic activity. The development of settlement territories involves the removal of existing restrictions on the civil circulation of land plots, the construction and reconstruction of capital construction facilities. Solving the problem of economic stagnation by adjusting borders and excluding settlements from the natural park entails the need to conduct an environmental impact assessment of future economic activities in areas seized from specially protected natural areas. The forecast assessment of the consequences of possible anthropogenic impacts on the landscapes and ecosystems of the Nizhnekhopersky natural park after changing its area, functional organization and environmental management regimes in the allocated areas was carried out using a modified network method. The results of the research showed that the strengthening of the anthropogenic press as a result of the implementation of measures for the deployment of processing production, the construction of roads and engineering communications (electrification, gasification), housing construction, as well as due to the increase in recreational load, including the spread of uncontrolled recreation, the environmental efficiency of the natural park will naturally decrease.

Antropogennoye vozdeystviye na litodinamiku beregovoy zony yuzhnogo i zapadnogo poberezhiy Chernogo morya (obzor)

Anthropogenic impact on lithodynamics of the coastal zone changes the natural dynamics of bottom sediments, which leads to increased abrasion and swelling of beaches, activation of landslide processes creating a threat of destruction of the coastal infrastructure. The article aims at providing an overview of the scientific literature on the anthropogenic impact on lithodynamics of the coastal zone of the southern and western coasts of the Black Sea (shores of Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey). The work shows that with all the differences in the natural conditions of the coastal zones of these countries the types of anthropogenic effects they undergo are almost the same. These include: hydrotechnical construction without regard to the impact on the neighbouring coast sections; reduction of solid river flow due to river regulation by reservoirs; construction of capital facilities directly on the beaches; illegal extraction of sand from beaches and river beds; dredging with sale of the extracted material to construction companies; covering of cliffs by various structures; destruction of coastal dunes, etc. The main negative consequences of these actions are reflected in disruption of natural dynamics and shortages of bottom sediments, changes in the coastline, reduced aesthetic attractiveness and accessibility of shores, destruction of coastal ecosystems. The article also provides information on the legislation of these countries regarding environmental management in the coastal zone

APPLICATION OF THE REAL ESTATE CADASTRE FOR THE RATIONAL USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Currently, issues of rational and environmentally friendly environmental management are of particular relevance. For these purposes, a system of eco-products and eco-industries is developing. The main institute for accounting for land plots and capital construction facilities is Rosreestr. Minerals in the Earth's bowels are also real estate by law, but are not taken into account in the modern cadastre, which leads to their unsystematic use and destruction. The negative aspects of the use of natural resources are reflected. The need to record all types of natural resources provided for in the Civil Code in the Unified State Register of Real Estate is justified.

COVID-19 pandemic and informal women workers in peri-urban communities in Nigeria

ABSTRACT COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown policy it engendered restricted the entrepreneurial freedom and skills promoted by the neoliberal market structure. It also undermined the strings of social networks and collective organisation which protect the individual informal workers, particularly women in the peri-urban areas. Using the qualitative dominant methods, this research probed into the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on informal women workers in peri-urban communities in Nigeria. The study argued that the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying lockdown devastated the informal economic activities of women in peri-urban areas due largely to lack of social protection programmes to support vulnerable populations. It also undermined Nigeria-Cameroon trade relation which is a major source of livelihood for most people, reduced the personal income of informal workers in the peri-urban areas and government revenue in Taraba State. The study concluded that providing financial capital, material palliatives and affordable social protection facilities to informal women workers in peri-urban communities is relevant for sustainable economic development in Nigeria.

EVALUASI PROGRAM PENGEMBANGAN KAWASAN AGROPOLITAN “PAKAKAAN” DI TOMPASO INDUK KABUPATEN MINAHASA

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the Agropolitan Area Development program PAKAKAAN in Tompaso Subdistrict. The research was conducted in November 2020 - January 2021. The data used in this study are primary and secondary data. The primary data was obtained through an interview with the head of BPP (Agricultural Counseling Center). Secondary data was obtained from agencies related to this research. The results of this research can be seen that the Tompaso area has the potential as an agropolitan area development. Tompaso region itself is included in the development of PAKAKAAN agropolitan area in Minahasa district. The development of Pakakaan Agropolitan Area in Tompaso area can be seen from the majority of the population in the Tompaso region as farmers, supported by the most production center facilities that can be developed, rice fields. But based on the survey in the Tompaso area there is still much that needs to be improved and there needs to be a capital support facility for farmers or the community.

Изменения в Методике определений последствий негативного воздействия на состоя-ние водных биологических ресурсов и среду их обитания

On March 17, 2021, Rosrybolovstvo Order No. 238 of May 6, 2020 "On Approval of the Meth-odology for Determining the Consequences of Negative Impacts during Construction, Recon-struction, and Major Repairs of Capital Construction Facilities, the Introduction of New Techno-logical Processes and other Activities on the State of Aquatic Biological Resources and their Habitat, and the development of measures to eliminate the consequences of Negative Impacts on the State of Aquatic Biological Resources and their Habitat, aimed at Restoring their Disturbed State" (Methodology) [1]. This document is not only a normative act, but also a practical guide to the independent calculation of damage when planning economic activities.
 Earlier, the Order of Rosrybolovstvo No. 1166 of November 25, 2011 was used to assess the damage [2]. Due to the exceptional importance of the Methodology in the field of fish protection and impact assessment on aquatic biota, we have prepared a brief overview of the significant changes that have affected the text of the document. References in the text, unless otherwise specified, point to the points of the new Methodology.

Features of civil proceedings on capital facilities

In civil proceedings, cases on classification of facilities into capital or non-capital ones are often heard. As a rule, in these cases, forensic construction and technical examinations are appointed by a judge. The main technical signs of capital facilities are an inextricable ground connection, available utilities, durability and reliability, movability, and demountable nature. The current Russian legislation needs to be amended and supplemented. It is necessary to define the concepts of strong ground connection and disproportionate damage to the purpose in order to correctly classify construction objects.

Digitalization as the basis for the construction industry development

Russia is entering a new technological order. The transfer to the digital technological format will raise the national economy to a new level in the innovative orientation of all companies. At the same time, the digital economy is based on digital transformations of all industries. The implementation of digital technologies into the construction industry is an irreversible process. The digitization can radically transform the construction industry and create new opportunities for its development. Digital construction is based on the use of information and communication technologies for more efficient and high-quality execution of construction and installation works and management of capital construction facilities. Many new information technologies offer numerous opportunities for construction companies. However, to consolidate the position of a single digital space in the construction industry, it is necessary to develop new approaches to the interaction of all participants in the investment and construction activities.

ЗЕМЛЕПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ И ВОЗМОЖНОСТИ РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЯ АНТРОПОГЕННОЙ НАГРУЗКИ НА ГОРНЫЕ ЛАНДШАФТЫ СЕВЕРНОГО МАКРОСКЛОНА БОЛЬШОГО КАВКАЗА (На примере долины р. Карасу)

Aim. The basis for the optimal development of mountain regions is the regulation of anthropogenic impact on natural land-scapes. The purpose of the study is to assess the state of natural landscapes of the highlands of the Central Caucasus and substantiate effective mechanisms that regulate economic activity in territories adjacent to nature conservation ones. On the example of the Karasu river valley, which is representative of the Northern macro slope of the Greater Caucasus, analyzes the features of anthropogenic impact in the form of recreation, tourism and grazing. Research methods. The key method of this research is the making of maps showing the landscape structure of the area under consideration, the spatial features of the location of exogenous processes and types of nature management. Using the above maps, the features of the geological and geomorphological basis and landscape structure of the Karasu river valley were identified, the features of modern nature management were characterized, the consequences of anthropogenic impact on natural landscapes were assessed, and the management approach were formulated to reduce the negative impact on the nature of mountain areas. To assess the land cover, high-resolution satellite images were used, according to which the difference vegetation in-dex was calculated, which most clearly distinguishes the main types of the cover. Results. Within the boundaries of the study area, the role of shrub-meadow vegetation of the subalpine zone, which performs a water-retaining function, is especially significant. The destruction of land cover due to overgrazing, the construction of capital facilities, and other types of economic activity without the necessary protective engineering and land reclamation measures favors the development of destructive exogenous processes. The border of the reserved and non-reserved territories is smooth (not sharp). Conclusions. The gradual transition from landscapes with a reserved regime to landscapes with different uses requires a revision of the concept of nature protection in the direction of developing measures on the principle of “protection in use.” Particular attention should be paid to the conservation of sub-alpine meadows, alpine meadows and wastelands, bog complexes, which have a high species diversity, the presence of endemic species and are small in area. The main environmental measures for these communities are state monitoring and the maximum possible reduction in anthropogenic impact.

Mitigating high development cost of low-cost housing: findings from an empirical investigation

The high development cost of Malaysian low-cost houses (LCH) remains one of the major encumbrances towards wide-scale development, and the worst hit is the low-income group. Several studies have investigated the causes with insufficient evidence and impassive in the possible policy solutions, thus, the issues remain. This paper attempts to identify the root cause and proffer possible policy solutions via an unexplored exploratory sequential mixed-methods approach. First, 40 participants were engaged and the qualitative findings were further analyzed by 149 suitable retrieved questionnaires. The ‘quantilized findings’ were validated by the Malaysian LCH policymakers. Findings show that provision of land and capital facilities to utility companies by housing developers, scarcity of land in cities, and construction cost increased over the years are the three major causes of high development cost. Waiving all forms of taxes for LCH, housing developers to embrace industrialized building systems, utility companies should provide land for their infrastructure and absorb the construction cost, ceiling price should be revised upward to RM65,000-RM70,000/unit (RM4.10/US$1) while the government subsidizes housing costs among others were recommended. This study adds a new perspective in mitigating high development costs by utilizing the Public Interest Theory of Regulation as one of the theoretical underpinnings.

On Globalization and Business Competitiveness: A Panel Data Country Classification

Industrial competitiveness could be achieved through policies reforms favoring globalization process. The reality, however, is two-folded. Initially, government policies restrict globalization and impose barriers to trade, restrict social and political activities. Structural reforms become inevitable to remain in the competition. Local resources, human capital, infrastructure, education and health facilities should be transformed. It is done through deploying a flexible structure that is adapting social, political and economic changes coming from the globalization process in order to make the local industry competitive. This paper argues that beneficiaries of globalization earn this status through strategizing and processing their resources into a competitive position. This gap is covered by empirically investigating the U-shaped relationship between globalization and competitiveness. Furthermore, categorizing the selected countries into under or over globalized nations.

On Globalization and Business Competitiveness: A Panel Data Country Classification

Industrial competitiveness could be achieved through policies reforms favoring globalization process. The reality, however, is two-folded. Initially, government policies restrict globalization and impose barriers to trade, restrict social and political activities. Structural reforms become inevitable to remain in the competition. Local resources, human capital, infrastructure, education and health facilities should be transformed. It is done through deploying a flexible structure that is adapting social, political and economic changes coming from the globalization process in order to make the local industry competitive. This paper argues that beneficiaries of globalization earn this status through strategizing and processing their resources into a competitive position. This gap is covered by empirically investigating the U-shaped relationship between globalization and competitiveness. Furthermore, categorizing the selected countries into under or over globalized nations.

Risk assessment of infrastructure facilities considering spatial and operational interdependencies: temporal simulation model

This paper presents a multi-tier methodology for understanding the cascading impacts of hazards on the internal operations of a facility. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is utilized to create a 3D representation of a facility where each building element is linked with its design, operation, and maintenance data. The building data stored inside BIM is processed by the interdependency model to build an interdependency map. This is linked to a simulation engine built to consider the effect of deterioration of building elements on the processes housed inside a facility. The simulation engine adjusts the likelihood of failure of each building element based on its deterioration rate and the occurrence of hazardous events, if applicable. The output is a risk profile showing the cumulative likelihood of failure for each building element at each time step of the simulation, considering the spatial and operational interdependencies. A case study for a power plant facility in Ontario, Canada, is used to demonstrate and discuss the methodology. Owners, operators, and stakeholders can utilize the methodology to visualize the cascading effects of hazards on capital intensive facilities using an interactive simulation environment.

Livelihood Improvement of Farmers through Agroforestry Practices in Teesta and Jamuna River Basins

Agroforestry is one of the most sustainable land management systems practiced around the world due to the socioeconomic benefits to farmers. In Bangladesh, farmers practice agroforestry, applying indigenous knowledge. The objectives of the study are to explore the dominant agroforestry systems and species preferred by and to assess the socio-economic impact of agroforestry technologies on their livelihoods of farmers of the Char dwellers in Jamuna and Teesta river basins. The study was conducted at four Char Upazillas such as Kazipur, Shariakandi, Kaunia and Dimla. A total 120 farmers were surveyed during the research period using structured questionnaire with both open and closed ended questions. The majority of the respondents (56.67%) having low score in adoption of traditional agroforestry practices. Most of the farmers (94.17%) in Teesta and Jamuna river basins are practicing traditional homestead agroforestry system. The most frequent strategy was boundary tree plantation (44.17%) followed by scattered tree plantation technique on composite planting system, and the alley of cropland. A total of 41 tree species are abundant in Char areas of Teesta and Januna basins. Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) is widely adaptable in Bangladesh including Char areas followed by Mango (Mangifera indica) in homestead besides, Mahagony (Swietenia mahagoni) is another abundant species planted in croplands boundaries of Char areas along with Akashmoni (Acacia auriculiformis). The farmers mentioned different problems they were facing in practicing agroforestry but ‘shade cast by trees’ was the major problem. Majority farmers of Char areas plant trees in homestead for fruits (63.33%) and in cropland for fuel wood (95.83%) and timber production (82.50%). Farmers’ livelihoods improved enormously by practicing agroforestry as they have more access to food, fodder and fuel wood which is reflected by greater access to livelihood capitals except social capital. However, the farmers have experienced increased incidences of pests and diseases to annual crops and trees. Agroforestry practices increases species diversity, ensure economic return and sustain farmers’ livelihoods. The respondents, local leaders and experts suggested the constrains of adopting agroforestry in Char areas are lack of awareness, education, technical skills, capital, technical assistance, interest, marketing and transportation facilities at the study areas . The government should initiate some agroforestry focused projects, especially in the Char areas for the capacity building of the farmers and equip them with the new farming techniques through trainings and orientation workshops. The farmers should be provided scientific guidance about suitable tree species grown on agricultural land with field crops, their silvicultural operations and tree management practices along with free services and inputs including seeds, seedlings and loan schemes for promoting agroforestry.

Development of an algorithm for implementation of operation control automation systems using BIM technologies for a capital construction facility

The article is devoted to the problem of implementing BIM technologies for the operation of capital construction facilities. The research is relevant due to the problems that arose when transiting from traditional approaches to operation control of capital construction facilities to operation control based on the use of BIM technologies. The result of the research is the developed algorithm for implementing automation systems for operation control using BIM technologies. The implementation of the algorithm allows improving significantly the current operation systems of capital construction facilities. The algorithm distinguishes clearly the stages in their logical sequence, result, duration of each stage and the amount of costs.

A lifecycle management system for capital construction facilities based on a digital cloud platform implementing information modeling methods and technologies

The first is the introduction of information modeling technology (IMT) capital construction facilities (CCF) at all stages of the life cycle (LC), as well as information modeling of urban areas for the tasks of urban building and planning. The second is the digitalization of procedures and services in the field of construction, the formation of unified accessible data sets and information platforms that implement a unified information space for the construction industry. To implement the presented tasks, it is proposed to create a distributed life cycle control system for capital construction facilities (DCS LC CCF) and form a digital cloud platform (digital infrastructure) for the implementation of investment and construction projects based on the use of information modeling technologies, artificial intelligence and predictive analytics.

ЦИФРОВАЯ ТРАНСФОРМАЦИЯ ГРАДОСТРОИТЕЛЬНОЙ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ

The purpose of the study is to reveal the features of the development of information support for urban planning in the context of digital transformation. The article summarizes new material on the topic under study: the latest amendments to the Urban Planning Code of the Russian Federation and relevant by-laws, prospects for the implementation of the national program "Digital Economy of the Russian Federation". The study provides a historical analysis of the development of information sup-port for urban planning. Particular attention is paid to the creation in the subject of the Russian Federa-tion of state information systems for ensuring urban planning with the functions of automated infor-mation and analytical support for the exercise of powers in the field of urban development (GISFUD) and the role of GIS technologies in its implementation. As a result of the study, there was proposed a scheme of information interaction between GISFUD and other information systems, including the Federal State Information System of Territorial Planning, the Federal State Information System for maintaining the Unified State Register of Real Estate, the Federal Information Address System, and the Unified State Register of expert conclusions for design documentation of capital construction facilities and the State Information System for maintaining a Unified Electronic Cartographic Basis for the ex-change of spatial data in order to provide automated support for the exercise of powers in the field of urban planning. The article defines the main trend of the digital transformation of urban planning ac-tivities, characterized by the transition to the provision of integrated services in the construction indus-try and the introduction of super services, as well as by the distribution of information models of capi-tal construction facilities and 3D printing in construction. It gives recommendations for digital trans-formation parameters in urban planning.

Actual problems of the design documentation development for capital repairs or reconstruction of capital structural facilities

The article discusses some urgent problems that designers face when developing design documentation for overhaul or reconstruction of capital structural facilities using the example of the object “The pool overhaul at the address: Rostov-on-Don”.

Potential Of Zakat, Infaq And Sedakah Funds In Msme Development In Lazismu, Medan City

Research that has been carried out at LAZISMU Medan City through the MSME Empowerment Program by providing assistance in the form of business capital and productive facilities using zakat, infaq and alms (ZIS) funds to MSME actors. With the MSME empowermwnt program, it is hoped that it can help increase mustahik’s business. The objectives of this study are: (1) to determine the potential of the ZIS funds from LAZISMU for the development of MSMEs; (2) knowing the ZIS fund distribution system carried out by LAZISMU Medan City; (3) as well as knowing the results of the distribution of ZIS funds to the development of MSMEs in Medan City. In this study using qualitative research methods with data collection starting from the results of interviews, observations and documentation. Based on the results of research that has been done, it can be seen that the potential of ZIS funds is very helpful for mustahik in developing their business. In the LAZISMU MSME empowerment program using two system, namely the offense system and the submission system which are expected to be able to improve the community’s economy, and for the results of the distribution of ZIS funds there are several MSMEs that have increased income, but there are also MSMEs that have decreased income.

Digital Asset in the System of Real Estate Management

This study examines the definition of a digital asset and considers its properties in the system of managing real estate that helps to reduce transaction costs. The intermediate results of the development of a service for digital asset management are presented. In practice, a method of accounting and using data about an object with the use of information modeling technologies is shown. The structure of the code from the point of view of programming is given. The proposed method is aimed at recording data throughout the entire life cycle of a capital construction facility with an emphasis on the operation & maintenance stage, as at the life cycle stage, the least susceptible to the introduction of information modeling technologies. The current research areas in the field of «digital asset» management and digital «asset management» are identified.