The calculation by various methods and comparison of the economic efficiency of the use of metal, reinforced concrete and pipe-concrete columns during the development of the reconstruction project of the production building are considered. A technical and economic comparison is made for the following parameters: the mass of steel and concrete; cost of basic materials; labor intensity and cost of production. Analysis of options for calculating building structures can help in choosing the way to restore the operational reliability and load-bearing capacity of reinforced concrete compressed elements.

Keywords: concrete, pipe-concrete, load-carrying capacity, I-beam column, reinforced concrete, building structures, reinforcement, constant load, strength, operational reliability, deformation