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Tajikistan is strengthening its oversight of construction quality and the seismic resistance of buildings and structures. To this end, the Government's Committee for Architecture and Construction has established a specialized laboratory equipped with modern Russian-made equipment.
According to the Committee on Architecture and Construction, based on the results of the first half of 2026, the laboratory is designed to assess compliance with urban planning norms and rules, technical regulations, and quality requirements for construction work, materials, and products.
One of the laboratory's key areas of work is testing piles and foundations for buildings and structures in cities and regions across the country. Particular attention is paid to ensuring the seismic resistance of construction projects.
Pile testing at construction sites is conducted in accordance with established building codes and regulations. The primary objective of such testing is to determine the piles' actual load-bearing capacity.
The results obtained during testing are compared with the structural calculations provided in the design documentation. This approach allows specialists to assess the compliance of the actual characteristics of the building's foundation with the design parameters.
The Committee notes that laboratory and technical monitoring is aimed at improving the quality of construction work, compliance with urban planning legislation, and ensuring the reliability of buildings and structures being erected.
Seismic resistance issues are particularly important for Tajikistan given the country's location in a seismically active region. Monitoring foundations and supporting structures is a key step in ensuring the safety of construction projects.
