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🏗️ Humanitarian Construction Under Fire: Challenges, Solutions, and Coordination of Efforts

Practical approaches, real challenges, and new solutions in the field of humanitarian construction were the focus of the conference “Under Fire and Without Funding: The Hidden Costs for Ukraine’s Recovery”, organized by the Housing Institute with the informational support of the Confederation of Builders of Ukraine (CBU) on June 25, 2025.

The participants of the conference discussed large-scale challenges faced by Ukrainian communities during wartime: from the destruction of residential and social infrastructure to difficulties in attracting financing and managing reconstruction. The spotlight was on housing solutions for internally displaced persons, the real cost of construction, legal and administrative barriers, as well as the experience of already implemented projects.

🏗️ During the discussion panel “Builders’ Perspectives: Insights into Construction Practices in Ukraine”, CEO of the CBU Oleksandr Chervak reminded about the deferred demand for housing. Today, the market is still coping, but once large-scale reconstruction begins, demand may significantly exceed supply.

In addition, the issue of social housing is becoming increasingly relevant. The European Investment Bank has already allocated about €400 million for the construction of social housing in Ukraine — although this matter still requires legislative regulation. Furthermore, last year the EIB allocated €4.3 billion to the Czech Republic and Poland specifically for the construction of social housing for Ukrainians residing in these countries. This demonstrates the significant funding potential that Ukraine could access if the construction of social housing were launched.

Oleksandr Chervak emphasized the need to create effective tools to stimulate supply and engage businesses willing to invest in the construction of social housing.

🏘️ Anna Laievska, Commercial Director of Intergal-Bud and a member of the Board of Directors of the CBU, shared international experience in the construction of social and temporary housing. She noted that temporary housing generally does not motivate people to stay in the country. Instead, there is an urgent need for full-fledged, quality social housing. She also stressed the necessity of updating the State construction standards in line with modern requirements and suggested learning from European experience.

🏗️ Mark Kestelboim, CEO of Well-Being ConTech and a member of the Board of Directors of the CBU, highlighted in his speech the potential of prefab solutions for providing housing. Prefabrication enables the rapid and industrial production of buildings of any shape and geometry, incorporating the latest technologies that significantly improve quality and expand technical capabilities.

🎯 Effective humanitarian construction is impossible without systematic coordination between government agencies, local authorities, and the professional community. This was a key point during the discussion featuring CBU Vice President Anatolii Berkuta and Artem Bezuglyi, Director of the State Enterprise National Institute for Infrastructure Development and a member of the Board of Directors of the CBU.

It is important to work on building a sustainable humanitarian construction system based on transparent financing mechanisms, modern technologies, professional standards, and close cooperation between the state, businesses, and local communities. Only coordinated efforts by all stakeholders will ensure rapid, high-quality, and dignified housing recovery for those who need it most.

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