Building complex of Rivne region: human-geographical study
Journal Title: Економічна та соціальна географія - Year 2015, Vol 74, Issue
Abstract
he paper presents the study of the basic processes of territorial organization of the regional construction industry such as location, concentration, integration, industry-territorial structuring. As a result, the industrial structure of complex and the distribution of branches within the region has been examined; the main enterprises of construction complex and conditions of their functioning has been identified. The actuality of the common research is determined, firstly, by the necessity to answer the key question of discussion according to competitive economic activities, being the driver of the regional economy, secondly, by the attempt to determine the conditions of formation of the industrial branches of specialization and their role in the regional economic system. The aim of the article is to determine the characteristics of sectoral and territorial structure of the building complex of Rivne region, to reveal characteristics of the main enterprises producing construction materials, conditions of their formation and the value of industrial products. Also important is the study of raw materials affecting the development of the construction industry. Theoretical and practical results of the research were achieved by using the following general and specific methods: interdependence and correlation, causality, structural analysis, mapping, field studies, and statistical literature. Consequently, the paper explores construction industry of Rivne region, defines preconditions of its formation and features of industry-territorial structure, investigates the main enterprises producing construction materials and their role for the industry of the region. Moreover, human-geographical research has defined construction industry sector as a branch of regional specialization.
Authors and Affiliations
Kateryna Kycha, Artem Kycha
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