MSU-1 GC prioritises high-quality construction, strict adherence to project schedules and parameters as well as digital-enabled maximum transparency of all processes for customers, contractors, and employees on all its projects. The Company’s key competitive edge is its use of advanced technology across all stages of construction, such as 3D laser scanning, the latest concrete casting techniques, unitised façade solutions, and proprietary IT innovations within a single digital ecosystem.
MSU-1 GC’s business model offers a high degree of vertical integration: 50% of construction and installation work is performed in-house, including façade installation, glazing, turnkey in-situ concrete works, the installation of internal utility systems and networks, finishing, E&M, and area improvements. About 50% of building materials are supplied by the Company’s enterprises, partner organisations, and FSK Group.
MSU-1 GC is strongly focused on recruiting the best management talent from across the construction industry, including from abroad. To enhance construction quality, the Company deploys a divisional project management principle and also has targeted financing for all its projects.
MSU-1 GC has a well-balanced project portfolio in terms of timelines, project types, and customers.The undisputed industry leader in Russia by portfolio diversification, the Company has more than 300 completed projects and over 200 projects under development that vary in complexity, such as housing developments and residential properties (including renovations), educational institutions, healthcare and infrastructure facilities, commercial property, cinemas, environmental projects, energy facilities, and hydraulic structures. Bank guarantees help us maintain a robust portfolio. To date, our bank guarantee limits (with Sber, VTB, and Gazprombank as partner banks) exceed RUB 80 billion.
MSU-1 GC’s project portfolio by project type in 2022, %
- Residential construction — > 6,5 million m² (active + completed)
- Environmental construction, landfills — > 1,56 million м²
- Social infrastructure facilities — > 533,000 м²
- Road and bridge construction — > 530,000 м²
- Business developments — > 245,000 м²
- Utility infrastructure, area improvements — > 77,000 м²
- Public developments — > 74,000 м²
- Agricultural facilities — > 67,000 м²
- Infrastructure projects — > 65,000 м²
- Special-purpose facilities — > 48,000 м²
- Industrial construction — > 28,000 м²
MSU-1 GC’s residential project portfolio by customer type in 2022, %
- Commercial — 52%
- Public — 48%
Top industry specialists
MSU-1 GC is strongly focused on pulling in the best management talent from across the construction industry. The Company’s team are recognised professionals boasting an extensive track record in the industry. The Company also has many senior managers from around the world in various divisions responsible for residential, road, industrial, and infrastructure construction.
Advanced construction technologies
MSU-1 GC guarantees construction quality, using only the most advanced technology at all construction stages:
- 3D laser scanning of existing buildings and utilities. The technology is also used in public works and dismantling, planning façade works, and in local surveys of completed structures with maximum density
- More than 140 in-house design standards, which are implemented across various types and classes of projects
- The latest concrete casting techniques, including self-climbing hydraulic formwork to ensure rapid in-situ concrete casting in any weather as well as an option to adjust height using a set of system units
- Innovative building materials, including the Genesis unitised curtain wall system based on the technology used in manufacturing G-Tech large-format unitised curtain walls, fully assembled and ready to be installed following the “building set principle”. The technology drives a 10x increase in labour productivity when constructing the façade and cuts installation times by 50%–70% while also providing an opportunity to offset up to 90% of the cost of façade installation
- Information technologies and solutions united in the MSU-1 GC single digital ecosystem, including services such as a contractor work acceptance portal, an e-procurement platform, the project management information system (PMIS), the BIM system, and MSU-1 Super App, a one-stop mobile application for customers, contractors, employees, and other users, which gives integrated access to all ecosystem services in real time
Strict adherence to contract deadlines and schedules
MSU-1 GC has in place an effective project deadline management system, managing not only construction works but also timeframes for delivery, production, design, and workforce allocation (by means of combo charts).
Divisional principle in construction management
MSU-1 GC uses a divisional principle in construction management, which ensures a higher quality of services for various customer types. The Group has divisions responsible for the construction of commercial, unique, and renovation projects; roads and engineering systems; regional and industrial construction; and construction of hydraulic and environmental facilities, along with many others. The Company also boasts targeted financing for all its projects.