Lack of dynamism in tenders for works in Puebla: builders


Puebla, Pue. The municipalities of the Metropolitan area they are not helping small and medium-sized construction companies to have activity so far this year, since so far there are few tenders and with low amounts that do not allow the majority to work, considered the Association of Builders Entrepreneurs (acoem) XXI century.

Jose Alfredo Vega Herrerapresident of the organization, explained that the municipalities have infrastructure needs, so there should be projects for new streets and maintenance of the existing ones.

He indicated that the builders hoped that the authorities that entered last October would contribute with several projects for the municipalities, but that has not happened.

He pointed out that public works is where all the companies in the sector have 60% of their activity and the rest in their own projects, which are not continuous, because they are when some developer requires them, while they remain semi-detained.

The representative of 120 companies urged the acting mayors to prioritize small and medium-sized construction companies, which are the most affected by the pandemic, since in 2021 they were not able to recover either because there were few tenders, despite the fact that citizens demand the repair of streets in main areas, as well as the construction of others where urban growth continues.

Vega Herrera commented that up to three small construction companies can participate in a new street, which some of its partners have done on other occasions.

He reiterated that in conurbated municipalities they can rehabilitate and place pavement on local roads, which are part of the promises of each authority that enters.

He indicated that the opportunity to generate jobs in the communities themselves is lost, because residents would be hired for work in public works, since many are dedicated to masonry and there would even be a commitment to buy materials from businesses in the area.

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