It was determined that considering the European vector of Russia's development is the urgent creation of a legislative and legal basis for the use of standard construction contracts that are understandable and familiar to European investors. The main functions of the participants are listed. It was determined the possible place and role consulting engineer in the building practices in Russia with the use of different organizational forms of construction control. The involvement of engineering consultants, the client must be on a competitive basis. Thus, the purpose of scientific and methodological support of the customer this process needs to be developed standard requirements engineering consultants for various types of contracts.

Keywords: upgrade, process, organization, construction, FIDIC, engineer, management, participant, customer, contract, investor