Introduction. Thermal stabilization of foundation soils is a most widely spread method of engineering protection of structures in the cryolithic zone. Presently, as a rule, any construction is feasible if the footing temperature remains negative in the regions that have permafrost soils. In the article, the co-authors have analyzed a conceptually new method of thermal stabilization of soil, that is, the application of forced ventilation piles. The goal of the laboratory experiments is to simulate the frozen soil behaviour in case of its exposure to a ventilated and cooled pile. The co-authors have solved the problem of soil temperature reduction to ensure the soil transition from the thawed state into the frozen or plastic frozen state. Besides, the co-authors have substantiated the efficiency of this thermal stabilization method. The subject of this research is a ventilated pile, driven into sandy soil and ventilated by the cool air generated by the refrigerating unit. Materials and methods. A laboratory study of a scaled model. Results. According to the data provided by the temperature sensors, a forced ventilation pile kept the soil frozen in the radius of 10 cm as of the end of the second winter, which means 2 meters, given the scale factor of the experiment. This methodology can also be applied as a method of thermal stabilization and refrigeration of soils. In the course of the experiment, thawed soil froze. In summer, the seasonal active soil layer thawed, and negative temperatures remained unchanged and generated a frost table registered by the temperature fields, used in the summer period. Conclusions. Soil remains frozen in summer; the bearing capacity of the pile remains unchanged. Acknowledgements: The co-authors would like to express thanks to the Central research and development laboratory of permafrost research of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education Tyumen Industrial University, and to anonymous reviewers.

The article considers the technology of management and implementation of project activities, from the perspective of project management in the field of innovation and multifunctionality of work in the field of construction and production. The current existing approaches to project management in various manufacturing fields and also such special tools as the construction extension of project management standards have been examined. As follows from the analysis, the main features of the considered standards are highlighted and conclusions were reached on the necessity to use modern technologies in project management.

The article proposes solving way the problem of reduction in the expenditure on the permanent construction of oil and gas fields using systems engineering methods. There is shown system engineering ability to reduce permanent construction costs. The text considered an example of systems engineering using the conceptual design stage for the location of a well cluster.

Article gives a comparative analysis of using road clothes made of graded breakstone and gravelly sand mixes (GSM) for autonomous oil fields located in the northern territories of the Russian Federation. Positive and negative characteristics of inert material delivered to the field are noted. There have been made calculations based on regulatory acts for road clothes of transition type with following analysis of their cost. The technology of making GSM on objects is also described. This technology includes preparation of a mixture on a separate pad directly on construction object. The possibility of including sand located nearly the construction object into the mixture is analyzed. Major advantages of using GSM during construction of roads using practical experience are reviewed. The condition of the cover during the operation period is shown.

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