The paper considers issues of scientific support of the Russian construction development. The analysis of drawbacks in the current arrangement of the domestic building science is given. The shortcomings in arranging updating of the current normative documents at the state level and other issues are specified. As a positive factor, an example is presented referring to the long-term plan of the European construction development (the European building platform) with the adequate program of scientific research. The problems of further development of the building science as a major factor for support of human environment safety are outlined.

The paper considers the latest innovations in the field of technical regulation of construction. The authors analyze the drawbacks of the current Technical Regulation «On Safety of Buildings and Structures», the order of putting into effect of the updated normative documents, identify the problems connected with an opportunity of direct (alternative) introduction of Eurocodes, point out the drawbacks in management of technical regulation in construction on the government level and other issues.