Maria Yashenkova and Mikhail Viktorov discussed co-operation between MKM ARCH and NOTIM
The partners of the International Congress of Young Architects and Designers (ICM ARCH) met within the framework of #KazanForum. Head of the Organising Committee Maria Yashenkova and member of the Organising Committee, President of the National Association of Organisations in the Field of Information Modelling Technologies (NOTIM) Mikhail Viktorov confirmed joint plans for business cooperation within the framework of the congress in December 2025. NOTIM, supported by the Russian Ministry of Construction, unites leading property developers, software developers and manufacturers of construction materials. The association plays a key role in the formation of the regulatory framework for information modelling technologies (IMT) and promotion of domestic software replacing foreign analogues. M. Viktorov, who is a member of the organising committee of ICM ARCH, noted: ‘Our goal is to create a unified digital ecosystem for urban planning, where young professionals can implement innovative projects’. Maria Yashenkova stressed that cooperation with the Association will strengthen ICM ARCH's educational programmes aimed at introducing young professionals and cities to advanced technologies, as well as providing for internships and joint workshops. ‘Digitalisation is an integral part of modern architecture. Together with NOTIM, we will be able to train personnel capable of working with advanced TIM technologies,’ she said. The parties also announced the participation of the National Association in the upcoming MCM ARCH Congress, where new standards and IT solutions for the industry will be presented.