Minister of Foreign Affairs to respond to subcontractors not to "wrinkle" subcontractors April 24, 17:03
Regarding the spread of construction work among construction companies in order to prevent infection with the new coronavirus, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Akabane imposes an unnecessarily heavy burden on subcontractors. I reiterated the idea of calling on the subcontractor so that there is no such problem.
At a press conference after the cabinet meeting, Minister Akabane said that the number of major construction companies that have suspended construction is increasing nationwide, "I am worried about the effect on subcontractors when the construction is stopped. As such, we would like to ask the subcontractor to take appropriate measures. "
In addition, Minister Akabane said, `` About the optimization of the business of subcontractors and construction skilled workers, reviewing the construction period so that it does not hinder the continuation of affairs, payment of appropriate prices, and proper transactions of subcontractors We will seek more thoroughness. "
If the construction company makes an offer for public works, the government will allow the construction to be suspended, but the government will bear additional costs such as personnel expenses and lease fees for construction equipment that increase with the extension of the construction period. doing.
In addition, even if the construction company continues the construction work, it will bear the cost of infection prevention measures such as installation of a thermometer and disinfectant.