Óscar Puente defiende la gestión de contratos del Ministerio frente a las acusaciones del sector de la construcción

The Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente, has eliminated the Ministry of Accusations of Abuse in the use of its own resources by the construction industry, emphasizing the limited use of these resources in essential projects.

At the close of the general meeting of the National Confederation of Construction (CNC), Puente responded to criticisms, indicating that the Ministry of Transport is built on its own average, citing Ineco as a specific example of collaboration.

«The employment policy follows the principles of efficiency and emergency, using its own resources only when strictly necessary,» said the minister, adding that even in large projects, such as the reconstruction of Valencia in its first phase, collaboration with local companies has been prioritized.

CNC President Pedro Fernández Alén expressed concern about what he considers a widespread practice among administrations that, in his view, damages competition and limits companies’ participation in tenders. An CNC report emphasized that orders to their own resources increased by 142% between 2021 and 2023, with autonomous communities resorting to them, followed by the state and municipalities.

Puente also highlighted infrastructure investments reaching the highest level since 2011, with 1,000 million euros executed in 2024 contributing to increased connectivity and competitiveness in the country. Please rewrite the following sentence:

Original: The cat quickly climbed up the tree to escape the barking dog.

Rewritten: The cat swiftly scaled the tree to get away from the dog that was barking.

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