Vice Minister of Industry and Construction, Timur Karagoishin, shared his thoughts on the quality of construction in Kazakhstan during a briefing at the SCQ, responding to concerns raised by experts about the state of the industry. He acknowledged the need for reform and highlighted the ongoing development of a new Construction Code that aims to address these issues comprehensively.
Karagoishin emphasized that the new Construction Code includes provisions for planned inspections and a registry of license holders to ensure stricter oversight of construction projects from inception to completion. He also addressed concerns about corruption risks in the supervision market, stressing the importance of project engineers overseeing construction until the final stages to ensure both design and construction quality.
The Ministry of Industry and Construction previously responded to criticism from lawmakers regarding the development of the new Construction Code, addressing concerns about the costs of drafting the document and the results of anti-plagiarism checks. The government's efforts to improve construction standards and combat corruption in the industry reflect a commitment to enhancing the quality and integrity of infrastructure projects in Kazakhstan.
