Improvement of remuneration systems at construction enterprises

Abstract

The article examines the theoretical and applied aspects of improving remuneration systems at construction enterprises, taking into account current challenges, in particular under the conditions of Russia’s war against Ukraine. It is substantiated that the full-scale armed aggression has caused significant transformations in the functioning of the construction sector, including the destruction of industrial and residential infrastructure, relocation of enterprises, labor shortages due to mobilization and migration, disruption of logistics chains, and rising material costs. Under such circumstances, the remuneration system acquires strategic importance as a tool for preserving human resources and ensuring the continuity of production processes.

The study analyzes modern forms and systems of remuneration (tariff-based, piece-rate, hourly, contractual, and bonus-based) and determines their effectiveness in the context of unstable workloads, increased risks, and the need to implement recovery and defense projects. Particular attention is paid to issues of delayed financing, inflationary processes, the necessity of compensation for work under hazardous conditions, and the introduction of additional guarantees for employees involved in the reconstruction of critical infrastructure.

As a result of the research, it is substantiated that the comprehensive improvement of remuneration systems at construction enterprises in Ukraine during martial law should become one of the key directions for strengthening their economic resilience. The proposed approaches to developing flexible models of material incentives, combining a fixed salary component with performance indicators (meeting deadlines, quality, occupational safety), as well as strengthening the social component of remuneration, will contribute to preserving human capital, increasing labor productivity, and ensuring the effective implementation of post-war reconstruction programs.