In the article the analysis of literary sources concerning methods of gypsum binders modification is shown. It is shown that today more and more attention is paid on the ecology of production and the maximum efficiency of the use of natural resources, therefore the development of non-klinker binders, such as anhydrite and gypsum, is relevant.
One of the possible ways of restoring and further effective development of the construction industry with small investments is to expand the production and use of low-energy nonclinker binders. The use of gypsum and gypsum-cement-pozzolanic binder, obtained with the use of various waste and related products from other sectors of the national economy is perspective in this direction. It provides an increase of binders` required properties and improves their technical and economic indicators, solving to a certain extent the problems of ecology.