SPbGASU representatives participated in the 1st Annual Scientific Conference "Economic Readings in Memory of Aleksandr Evseevich Karlik," dedicated to the memory of the outstanding scientist, educator, and organizer of the scientific school—DSc in Economics, Professor A.E. Karlik—on the topic "Industrial economics: on the brink of a recession?" The conference took place on 7 November at St Petersburg State University of Economics (SPbSUE).

Participants at the event analyzed key trends and assessed the risks and opportunities facing the industrial sector in the context of slowing global and national economic growth, technological transformations, and structural changes.

Our university was represented by Veronika Asaul, Professor, Head of the Department of Construction Economics and Housing and Utility Infrastructure, and PhD students Elza Zanemunchik and Isa Magerramov. Veronika Asaul presented a paper entitled "Industrial construction: problems and prospects." The paper analyzes current challenges and prospects for industrial construction development in the context of the transition to innovative technologies and sustainable practices. The paper systematically examines key factors influencing the efficiency of construction processes, including economic, technical, and environmental aspects.

PhD students from the Department of Construction Economics and Housing and Utility infrastructure presented Veronika Asaul's research school at the youth section. Isa Magerramov reported on "Macroeconomic challenges and their impact on investment activity in industrial construction," and Elza Zanemunchik presented a paper titled "Commercial real estate management as part of an anti-crisis strategy in an industrial organization."

Researchers from SPbGASU noted that, in the current environment, macroeconomic instability significantly impacts investment activity in industrial construction, requiring the development of adaptive strategies and increased flexibility of investment portfolios. The analysis demonstrated the need to integrate macroeconomic factors into investment planning and management processes to minimize risks and optimize capital investments. Commercial real estate management, in turn, is viewed as an effective crisis management tool, contributing to the sustainability and financial stability of industrial enterprises. The report emphasized the importance of a comprehensive approach to asset management, including assessing market trends, optimizing space utilization, and implementing modern technologies to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness.