What Научно-исследовательский центр «Строительство» does

Научно-исследовательский центр «Строительство» (NITs Stroitelstvo / Research Center "Construction"), operating as Акционерное Общество (Joint Stock Company), is a Russian state-aligned construction science and engineering research complex headquartered in Moscow. It consolidates three legacy institutes — ЦНИИСК им. В.А. Кучеренко (TsNIISK, building structures and seismic resistance), НИИОСП им. Н.М. Герсеванова (NIIOSP, foundations and underground structures), and НИИЖБ им. А.А. Гвоздева (NIIZhB, concrete and reinforced concrete) — operating more than 60 laboratories across 19 established scientific schools and a single dissertation council (D 303.020.02) authorized to confer candidate and doctoral degrees in construction science.

The center's product surface spans scientific and technical support for design and construction, geological and engineering surveys, project management, expert examination and building inspection, forensic engineering, R&D/НИОКР, ultrasonic and seismic-acoustic pile integrity testing, construction and personnel certification, and continuing professional education. It has developed proprietary technologies including the СВУ-НИИОСП impact-free pile/sheet pile driving installation and formwork-free production of prestressed reinforced concrete geotechnical products (piles, sheet piles, road slabs, underground structure panels, power line supports), with patents covering three reinforcement variants. It also operates equipment rental lines for clients (pile foundation, seismic-acoustic, and ultrasonic testing apparatus).

Commercial revenue is generated through enterprise/government service contracts (nuclear, mining, sports infrastructure, heritage conservation, residential developers), R&D commissions, and a recurring certification line that assesses professionals for inclusion in NOSTROY and NOPRIZ national construction registries at 24,000 RUB per exam and 18,000 RUB per preparation course. Customers include Beloyarsk Nuclear Power Plant, Chernogorsky Mining and Processing Plant, VOLGA Arena (Nizhny Novgorod), Sirius Federal Territory, and Solovetsky Monastery federal heritage site. Distribution is direct via phone (+7 495 602-00-70) and website intake; an internal Qualification Assessment Center delivers on-site certification at Moscow headquarters.

Name

Научно-исследовательский центр «Строительство»

Legal name

Акционерное Общество «Научно-исследовательский центр «Строительство»

Website

https://cstroy.ru

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NITs Stroitelstvo is a Moscow-based Russian construction science research complex that consolidates three legacy institutes (TsNIISK, NIIOSP, NIIZhB) with 60+ laboratories to deliver scientific and technical support, R&D, certification, and education to construction, nuclear, mining, infrastructure, and heritage clients across Russia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Research and Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Geotechnical Design, Engineering & Consulting (Analysis, Design, Peer Review) (IMAFAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management (BPAHAIAI), Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Construction research services
• Geotechnical engineering services
• Foundation engineering consulting
• Structural testing services
• Construction certification services

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Scientific and Technical Services: Provides comprehensive scientific and technical support for design and construction, including geological surveys, engineering surveys, expertise, project design, reconstruction projects, construction management, and technical supervision for complex construction projects.
2. Professional Qualification Services: Offers professional qualification assessments for inclusion in NOSTROY and NOPRIZ registries. Professional exams cost 24,000 rubles and preparation courses cost 18,000 rubles.
3. Research and Development (НИР/НИОКР): Conducts fundamental and applied research, develops innovative construction technologies, and provides scientific and technical documentation services.
4. Educational Services: Operates doctoral programs, graduate school, doctoral candidacy preparation, professional development courses, and chairs at educational institutions. Provides dissertation council services.
5. Certification Services: Provides certification in construction, personnel certification, acoustic inspection of foundation slabs, seismic-acoustic pile testing, ultrasonic pile integrity testing, and pile load testing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The company is a unified research center that combines three major institutes (TsNIISK im. V.A. Kucherenko, NIIOSP im. N.M. Gersevanova, and NIIZhB im. A.A. Gvozdeva) with more than 60 laboratories and 19 scientific schools. It provides comprehensive scientific and technical support for construction projects, including geological and engineering surveys, foundation and underground structure design, concrete and reinforced concrete research, seismic resistance analysis, expert examination, project management, R&D, certification, and postgraduate/doctoral education. The center also develops proprietary construction technologies such as the SVU-NIIOSP pile pressing system and formwork-free reinforced concrete geotechnical products.

Product overview

НИЦ «Строительство» is a unified research center combining three major institutes: ЦНИИСК им. В.А. Кучеренко (building structures and seismic research), НИИОСП им. Н.М. Герсеванова (foundations and underground structures), and НИИЖБ им. А.А. Гвоздева (concrete and reinforced concrete). The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of construction services including underground and concrete construction, high-rise construction consulting, design and reconstruction, project management, expert examination, scientific-technical support, R&D, and specialized testing services. Key divisions also develop proprietary equipment and technologies such as the СВУ-НИИОСП pile pressing system and formwork-free reinforced concrete geotechnical products. A certification center offers construction and personnel certification services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ЦНИИСК: Central Research Institute of Building Structures named after V.A. Kucherenko - core institute specializing in building structures, metal constructions, seismic resistance, and fire safety
• НИИОСП
• НИИЖБ
• ЦИСС
• НЭБ ПБС
• СВУ-НИИОСП

Products and services

• Underground Construction Services Geological and engineering surveys, research, and design services for underground construction projects.
• Concrete Construction Services Services related to concrete construction technology and reinforced concrete structures.
• High-Rise and Unique Construction Services Design and consulting services for high-rise and unique construction facilities.
• Design and Reconstruction Services Design services including reconstruction projects for various construction objects.
• Project Management Services Project management services for construction projects.
• Expert Examination and Building Inspection Expert examination and building inspection services including technical condition assessment of buildings.
• Forensic Engineering and Independent Research Forensic engineering expert examinations and independent research services.
• Scientific and Technical Support for Design and Construction Scientific and technical support services for design and construction phases of complex projects.
• Research and Development (R&D) Services Research and development services including fundamental and applied scientific research and experimental design work.
• Pile Integrity Testing Services Ultrasonic and seismic-acoustic testing of pile integrity, dynamic and static pile testing services.
• Certification Center Services Certification services for construction products and personnel qualifications, including professional qualification assessments for NOSTROY and NOPRIZ registries.
• SVU-NIIOSP Pile Driving Installation Pile pressing installation for impact-free pile and sheet pile driving, developed by Laboratory No. 38 for use in complex soil conditions.
• Formwork-Free Reinforced Concrete Geotechnical Products Prefabricated reinforced concrete geotechnical products including piles, sheet piles, road slabs, underground structure panels, and power line supports manufactured using formwork-free technology.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Khimpkinskoe SMU MOIS-1 ZAOminorOthersConstruction company specializing in residential and non-residential building construction. Partner in construction projects within the Moscow region.
• Ant YapyminorOthersTurkish construction and development company operating internationally in construction sector.
• AO Renaissance ConstructionminorOthersCompany specializing in design and construction of buildings and structures.
• AO RosnanominorOthersRussian state-owned company implementing policy for development of nanoindustry in Russia.
• Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (MGSU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Russian university specializing in civil engineering education and research.
• Gazprom VNIIgAZminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHead scientific center of PAO Gazprom, main research and development organization for gas industry.
• OOO Kvartal-STminorOthersConstruction company partner.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fugro N.V. Dutch geotechnical and geoscience services firm offering site investigation, soil surveying, and foundation engineering consulting. Comparable to the geotechnical survey, engineering surveys, and underground space development activities of NIIOSP, especially on complex infrastructure and offshore/urban projects.
• CSTB (Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment): French scientific and technical center for building — performs applied research, testing, certification, and technical evaluation for the construction sector. Closest European functional analog to NITs Stroitelstvo's combined R&D, testing, and certification role.
• Bauer AG: German foundation engineering specialist with deep expertise in piling, ground improvement, and specialized foundation equipment. Directly comparable to NIIOSP's work in non-impact pile driving and complex-soil foundation engineering; both also develop and license proprietary equipment.
• Keller Group plc: UK-based global geotechnical and foundation engineering contractor. Most directly comparable on the NIIOSP side of NITs Stroitelstvo — both deliver specialized foundation, piling, and ground-engineering solutions for complex soil conditions, including proprietary installation methods analogous to the SVU-NIIOSP system.
• BRE Group (Building Research Establishment): UK-based building science and construction research organization with testing, certification, and standards-development functions. Most institutionally comparable to NITs Stroitelstvo as a state-affiliated construction research complex providing testing, certification, and applied R&D across building structures and materials.

Broad incumbents

• SGS SA: Global TIC leader with construction materials and infrastructure inspection practices. Comparable on the materials testing and pile/foundation certification activities of NIIZhB and NIIOSP, though SGS serves far broader end markets.
• Arcadis NV: Dutch design and consultancy firm with significant buildings and geotechnical engineering exposure. Comparable to NITs Stroitelstvo on engineering design, expert examination, and infrastructure advisory work for public-sector clients.
• Stantec Inc. Global engineering, architecture, and environmental services firm with significant building-structure and geotechnical practice. Comparable on the broader engineering consulting side, though NITs Stroitelstvo is more research/government-oriented and Stantec more commercial.
• WSP Global Inc. Global engineering professional services firm with deep structural, geotechnical, and construction-supervision capabilities. Broader and more commercial than NITs Stroitelstvo but overlaps on engineering design, project supervision, and technical consulting across buildings and infrastructure.
• Bureau Veritas SA: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company. Comparable to the Certification Center and pile-integrity testing services (ultrasonic, seismic-acoustic, static, dynamic load testing) offered by NITs Stroitelstvo, though Bureau Veritas operates across many industries.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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