CREATION OF AN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION CLUSTER AS A MODEL FORTHE INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ROAD SECTOR WITHIN AN EXCLAVE CONTEXT
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Abstract:
Using the example of the Kaliningrad Region, this paper substantiates the need to establish an industrial construction cluster as an effective mechanism for the innovative development of the road sector. The relevance of the study is driven by the region's distinct geopolitical position, which demands a heightened level of economic self-sufficiency and technological independence, particularly in the field of road construction. The purpose of the study was to develop a conceptual cluster model integrating construction industry enterprises, research and educational institutions, and logistics and digital platforms. The research employed methods of systems analysis, structural-functional analysis, comparative analysis, and elements of forecasting. The study examines the prerequisites for cluster formation: the existing business support infrastructure (Cluster Development Centre), successful regional cluster initiatives in related sectors, and the implementation of the national project "Safe and High-Quality Roads". The proposed model is geared toward achieving import substitution, introducing innovative materials (geogrids, composites, metal and reinforced concrete products), and deploying digital monitoring systems. The model can also be adapted for other border and semi-exclave territories of the Russian Federation.

Keywords:
Kaliningrad region, road industry, innovative development, industrial construction cluster, import substitution
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