General information about the state of the chrysotile cement industry in Russia and in the world since the beginning of the XX century and changes in recent decades is presented. The most intensive development of the industry is noted in Russia and the countries of the former USSR due to the largest reserves of chrysotile asbestos in these territories. The physical and technical properties of chrysotile cement products, due to which they have many advantages both in terms of operational reliability and economic attractiveness, are given. The high potential of chrysotile-cement materials in construction is justified. It is shown that the frame technology of SOVBI can provide a significant increase in demand for flat chrysotile cement sheets.