Russian Companies Launch AI-Driven Management Transformation in the Road Construction Sector
Russian infrastructure companies have launched a large‑scale AI‑driven management transformation project aimed at reshaping decision‑making, improving efficiency, and setting a new digital standard for the nation’s road‑construction sector.
Rebuilding Management From the Ground Up
The initiative, announced by Autobahn — a major Russian road‑construction company — and UltimaTek, a developer of domestic digital solutions for industrial sectors, aims to overhaul management models using data‑driven systems and artificial intelligence.
Russia’s construction industry generates around 5% of the country’s GDP, making it a critical component of national infrastructure. Autobahn’s leadership stated that no scalable, adaptable management platform existed on the market, so the company is developing its own system based on Data‑Driven Culture and AI technologies.
The goal: shift decision‑making from intuition to real‑time analytics, lay the foundation for a predictive business model, and create a framework that could later be replicated by other enterprises or sold as a commercial product.
Dashboards and Real‑Time Visibility
The strategic project will introduce a centralized management system built around specialized dashboards and AI‑enabled data visualization. In real time, executives will be able to monitor key operational processes, track automation levels, and respond immediately to deviations from planned indicators.
The transformation will unfold in three stages. First, companies will establish a new data‑driven management culture, with an expected 20% boost in operational efficiency.
The second stage introduces a unified system of metrics displayed on dashboards, enabling the AI to generate recommendations for improving business performance. The final stage aims to transition to predictive management, where AI will proactively forecast risks and opportunities.
AI as a Strategic Advisor
UltimaTek will embed advanced analytics into executive dashboards, offering AI‑generated recommendations to support managerial decisions. The core of the effort is a comprehensive data‑management system called the ‘CEO’s Digital Workspace,’ featuring over 15 dashboards across seven critical areas: production, HR, procurement, quality management, safety, IT, and more.
Developers say the system will strengthen Autobahn’s long‑term competitive advantages and establish a new industry benchmark for digital governance in road construction. It also showcases the potential of Russian AI technologies to address national‑scale challenges.
Toward a New Level of Infrastructure Development
The introduction of AI‑driven management could accelerate the modernization of Russia’s broader infrastructure ecosystem. Optimized processes improve road‑construction quality, reduce costs and risks, and increase companies’ competitiveness — essential benefits for national socio‑economic development.
The project could become a pilot model for other contractors. If successful, the system may evolve into an export product for developing countries seeking AI‑enabled management tools aligned with global infrastructure trends.
