Formation of economic and legal mechanisms for supporting infrastructure renewal projects in the conditions of digitalization

published:
Number: Issue 33(2026)
Section: Economy. Management
The page spacing of the article: 92-102
Keywords: digitalization, project management, economic and legal support, economic mechanisms, investment project, rebuilding destroyed cities, construction, reconstruction, restoration of destroyed facilities, infrastructure, public and religious buildings, electr
How to quote an article: Olha Bielienkova, Ihor Poltavets. Formation of economic and legal mechanisms for supporting infrastructure renewal projects in the conditions of digitalization. Dorogi і mosti [Roads and bridges]. Kyiv, 2026. Issue 33. P. 92–102 [in Ukrainian].

Authors

Kyiv National University of Civil Engineering and Architecture (KNUBA), Kyiv, Ukraine
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9014-7845
Kyiv National University of Civil Engineering and Architecture (KNUBA), Kyiv, Ukraine
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1142-5237

Summary

Introduction. In the context of post-war reconstruction, digitalization is becoming a key factor in the effective management of infrastructure projects. It provides a new quality of data, procedures and interaction between entities, creating the prerequisites for increasing transparency and responsibility in the use of public resources.

Problem statement. Traditional mechanisms for economic and legal support of projects show limited ability to respond to the dynamics of the digital environment, which creates risks of inconsistency of procedures, fragmentation of information and insufficient control over the implementation of reconstruction initiatives. The lack of integrated digital solutions complicates effective monitoring, planning and enforcement.

Objective. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the theoretical foundations and develop a holistic approach to the formation of economic and legal mechanisms for supporting infrastructure restoration projects in the context of digitalization, taking into account modern technological capabilities and the requirements of legal certainty.

Materials and methods. The study is based on regulatory acts, analytical reports, digital project management models, and also applies the methods of functional analysis, a systems approach, comparative law, modeling of management processes, and structural-logical generalization.

Results. The paper shows that the formation of effective economic and legal support mechanisms requires a transition to integrated digital platforms that ensure interoperability, transparency, and automation of procedures. The key role of electronic permits, digital registers, GIS systems, BIM modeling, smart contracts, and algorithmic control tools is identified. It is roven that the use of analytics and artificial intelligence makes it possible to carry out proactive risk management and optimize the economic efficiency of reconstruction projects. The relationship of such mechanisms with the systemic digital transformation of public procurement is revealed.

Conclusions. Digitalization forms a qualitatively new model of infrastructure project support, in which economic and legal instruments function as a single set of standardized, interconnected and technologically proven procedures. It ensures increased transparency, manageability and accountability of reconstruction, minimizes corruption risks and strengthens the investment attractiveness of projects. The proposed approach contributes to the formation of a sustainable digital institutional architecture necessary for the effective implementation of long-term national recovery programs.

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