Analysis of the creation of temporary construction infrastructure for accommodating large contingents of the workforce (10,000+ people) at large-scale construction projects over the past five years

Large-scale, world-class construction projects, characterized by significant capital intensity and complexity, are increasingly requiring the creation of large temporary residential towns (VZhG) to accommodate tens of thousands of workers. Over the past five years, there has been a sustained trend toward increasing scale and complexity of such VZhG, turning them from simple temporary shelters into fully-fledged, comprehensively managed mini-cities. This transformation is driven by both the remoteness of many megaprojects and the need to attract large volumes of labor, often from different regions and countries.

Key trends in the development of VZhG include widespread adoption of modular technologies and light steel thin-walled constructions (LSTC), enabling faster construction, ensuring quality control, and adapting solutions to harsh climatic conditions. Financial models for creating VZhG vary from direct funding by the client to complex public-private partnership (PPP) schemes and DBFO contracts (design-build-finance-operate), which demonstrates a strategic approach to outsourcing these non-core functions for developers.