Population growth and expanding urbanization continue to drive annual increases in demand for high-quality construction materials. In line with this trend, the industry is developing steadily, with numerous projects underway and nearly 10,000 enterprises operating.

In the first quarter of this year, production volume increased by 8 percent, while exports grew by 11 percent. As part of the investment program, nine major projects totaling $500 million have been launched. Uzbekistan trading houses have also been opened in Dushanbe, Kabul, and Philadelphia.

However, many tasks still lie ahead. By the end of the year, it is planned to implement 312 projects with a total value of $2.4 billion, create 16,000 high-paying jobs, increase production volume to 53 trillion UZS, and raise exports to $1.2 billion.

During the presentation, responsible officials reported on the measures being taken to achieve these targets.

The Head of State emphasized that quality, cost-efficiency, and construction culture are among the most pressing issues in the industry. He set the task of introducing modern technologies, enhancing the competitiveness of domestic products, and increasing their use in domestic construction projects.

Science and applied research play a vital role in this process. In this regard, an R&D research center has been established, and an expert from Germany has been engaged.

An example highlighted was the launch of work to produce roll-on concrete coverings for irrigation canals and ditches. Calculations show that this approach can reduce both time and financial costs for concrete works by 10 percent, and water usage by 3-5 percent.

The President also emphasized the importance of supplying high-value-added products to domestic and international markets, underlining the role of geology and a scientific approach. He stressed the need to analyze energy- and resource-intensive areas and to implement efficient, innovative solutions.

According to the results of an energy audit conducted last year at major enterprises in the sector, it was found that up to 300 million kilowatt-hours could be saved. It was emphasized that cost reductions can be achieved through technology upgrades and more efficient production process organization.

A task was set to establish a registry of construction material manufacturers on the “Shaffof Qurilish” (Transparent Construction) platform and use it to monitor product quality.