摘要:The article presents a comprehensive review of the FMEA analysis (the failure modes and effects analysis) in the construction industry in the Russian Federation and suggests the same analysis, which can be applied to ecological issues. The paper analyzes the existing legislative and normative acts in this area, modern approaches to the introduction and regulation of the definition of defects in production and construction. Particular attention is paid to the consideration of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis - this is a formalized procedure for analyzing and finalizing the projected technical facility, the manufacturing process, the operation and storage rules, the maintenance and repair systems of technical facilities, based on the identification of possible (observed) defects with their consequences and cause-effect relationships in their occurrence, and an assessment of the criticality of these defects.