STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS FOR IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES IN THE CONTEXT OF POST-WAR RECOVERY

Abstract

The full-scale war and the subsequent post-war recovery have fundamentally transformed the operating environment of construction enterprises in Ukraine. Alongside large-scale destruction of production and infrastructure facilities, disruptions in logistics chains, and severe resource shortages, an unprecedented demand has emerged for the reconstruction of housing, critical infrastructure, and the national economy as a whole. Under these conditions, the construction sector simultaneously acts as a key driver of recovery and a field characterized by elevated financial, institutional, and project-related risks.

These processes significantly complicate the activities of construction enterprises, as long-term investment projects are implemented in an environment of regulatory instability, limited access to financial resources, high material costs, and uncertainty regarding project timelines. In this context, economic security becomes a crucial factor in ensuring financial stability, investment reliability, and effective project governance in the medium- and long-term perspective.

The relevance of the issue is further intensified by the need to align the interests of the state, business entities, and international partners within reconstruction programs. This requires transparent management mechanisms, a systematic approach to identifying threats and risks, and the adaptation of economic security management systems to dynamic changes in the external environment.

The study summarizes theoretical approaches to the interpretation of enterprise economic security and substantiates its consideration as a dynamic systemic characteristic reflecting an enterprise’s ability to adapt to external changes, counteract threats, efficiently utilize resources, and ensure sustainable development. Under post-war transformation conditions, economic security goes beyond a purely protective function and evolves into a strategic management category.

Special attention is paid to construction enterprises, whose activities are characterized by high capital intensity, long investment cycles, project-oriented organization, and significant dependence on external contractors and the regulatory environment. These features substantially increase risk exposure during post-war recovery and necessitate the formation of an adaptive economic security management system capable of ensuring enterprise resilience and strengthening investor and partner confidence.

The purpose of the study is to substantiate strategic directions for improving the economic security management system of construction enterprises in the context of Ukraine’s post-war economic recovery, taking into account industry-specific characteristics, long-term investment projects, and dynamic external changes. The proposed strategic approach integrates security assessment, analysis of external factors, and systematization of threats as a basis for enhancing the sustainability and investment attractiveness of construction enterprises involved in reconstruction projects.