The book describes the physical and mechanical properties of rocks destroyed by explosion during the construction of pipelines and underground gas and oil storage facilities. Methods and techniques of drilling and blasting operations are described, specificity of their performance in rocky, frozen and water-saturated rocks is noted. General principles of arrangement and calculation of charges are considered, recommendations on selection of optimal parameters and organization of drilling and blasting operations are given. The technical and economic indicators of the effectiveness of the use of explosive technology in construction are given.