By September 1, 2025, all construction sites in Moscow will be equipped with round-the-clock checkpoints (CPPs) with biometric verification of individuals. This was announced to journalists by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction, Vladimir Efimov.

The measure aims to improve security and prevent unauthorized access to facilities. The installation of systems will be financed by developers, and the total costs are estimated at 10 billion rubles.

According to Efimov, the introduction of biometrics will increase anti-terrorism security and minimize risks. The systems will be used for automated accounting and authentication of workers at construction sites. This applies to both Russian citizens and foreigners. The data will be transferred to a unified biometric system, which will allow for centralized storage of information.

From September 1, 2025, migrants in Moscow and the Moscow region will be required to undergo fingerprinting and biometric photography, as well as register in a specialized mobile application. The application will allow tracking the location of foreign citizens.

There are about 5,500 construction sites in Moscow. The installation of one checkpoint can cost up to 2 million rubles, including equipment and installation. Experts are confident that equipping construction sites with new systems is possible, but it will take time for coordination and resolution of technical issues.

Among the problems that developers will face is the need to quickly find equipment and possible difficulties with communication channels at construction sites. At the same time, most developers support the initiative, considering it justified for improving security. However, the implementation of the system in a short time frame may become a serious task, given all the technical and regulatory requirements.

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