Dual education in the construction sector of Ukraine: a management model and implementation prospects in the context of post-war recovery

The article examines the implementation of dual education in the construction sector of Ukraine in the context of post-war economic recovery. The relevance of the study is determined by the acute shortage of qualified personnel in the construction industry, particularly skilled workers and engineering and technical specialists, which has been exacerbated by the consequences of military actions, large-scale labour migration, a decline in the working-age population, and the mismatch between educational programmes and the actual needs of construction companies. The implementation of national and international reconstruction programmes for housing, transport, and social infrastructure has intensified the demand for specialists possessing modern professional competencies, including BIM technologies, energy-efficient and sustainable construction practices, project management skills, the use of innovative materials, and compliance with international quality and occupational safety standards. The purpose of the article is to provide a theoretical and analytical substantiation of the feasibility of implementing dual education in the construction sector of Ukraine as a model for overcoming workforce shortages and ensuring effective professional training in the context of post-war recovery. The study summarises European experience in applying dual education in technically complex industries, particularly construction, engineering, and manufacturing, and analyses domestic scientific approaches to the development of dual education within vocational and higher education systems.