URALGIPROMEZ hosts a reference visit by the Union of Design Organisations

On 26 May 2026, Uralgipromez hosted a reference visit by members of the Union of Design Organisations. Guests learned about the institute’s operational, laboratory and digital infrastructure and discussed current issues in the development of the design industry.

General Director Sergey Kulakov welcomed the participants, highlighting the importance of professional dialogue and the exchange of practical experience between design organisations.

During the business programme, Chief Engineer Sergey Solovyov presented an overview of the institute’s history, describing key stages in its development and Uralgipromez’s contribution to the formation of the Urals’ engineering design tradition.

Particular attention was paid to digital transformation. The Head of the Information Technology Department described the institute’s current digital infrastructure, approaches to replacing imported software and the organisation of modern digital workflows. The solutions presented attracted keen interest and provided a basis for a substantive professional discussion.

Guests were also given a tour of the institute’s departments. They visited the Technical Documentation Department, equipped with modern facilities for preparing and assembling design materials, the engineering survey testing laboratory and the renovated assembly hall, designed to host business events in various formats.

The official programme concluded with a discussion of organisational matters concerning the Union’s activities. Participants then continued their conversations informally, exchanged experience and identified promising areas for further cooperation.

Uralgipromez thanks the visitors for their interest in the institute’s work and for the constructive professional dialogue. Such meetings help strengthen industry relationships, share best practices and develop cooperation within the professional community.