Middle East War Affects Raw Materials; Yunlin Integrates Resources to Reduce Impact on Public Works
In response to the impact of the recent Middle East war on the supply and price of engineering raw materials, the Yunlin County Government met with relevant industries. They confirmed a policy of taking measures through public-private cooperation to minimize the impact on public works.
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(CNA, Reporter Chiang Yi-ching, Yunlin County, 14th) In response to the recent impact of the Middle East war on the supply and price of raw materials for construction, the Yunlin County Government today invited construction, asphalt, and other related associations and manufacturers to a symposium. The hope is to reduce the impact on public works and the industry through public-private cooperation, ensuring the progress and quality of various major construction projects.
The Yunlin County Transportation and Public Works Bureau held a seminar today on the shortage of domestic crude oil and related products due to the Middle East war. County Magistrate Chang Li-shan, representatives from the Taiwan Regional Association of Asphalt Industry, the Yunlin office of the Taiwan General Contractors Association, the Yunlin County Civil Engineering Contractors Association, and other related businesses attended.
During the meeting, participants discussed issues such as fluctuations in raw material prices, shortages in asphalt supply, and the impact on project timelines.
Lin Ying-chieh, Secretary-General of the Taiwan Regional Association of Asphalt Industry, stated that asphalt raw material prices are currently fluctuating continuously. The list price from CPC Corporation has been raised several times, and operators are facing pressure on supply and costs. Although the government has successively announced related supporting measures, the supply remains unstable. The industry hopes that the public sector will continue to assist with supporting measures such as price adjustments and project extensions to reduce the burden on the industry.
Liao Yung-ho, head of the Yunlin office of the Taiwan General Contractors Association, said that the recent price increases for raw materials such as steel, wood, and asphalt, and frequent market fluctuations, have put operators under pressure, significantly increasing the operating costs of the construction industry. He also hopes that public works can appropriately reflect market conditions and establish a more flexible price adjustment mechanism to help the industry cope with the rapidly changing market environment.
Wang Ling-yao, Director of the Transportation and Public Works Bureau, emphasized that the progress of major projects in the county is largely unaffected at present, and operators are actively cooperating with material scheduling to ensure important projects are completed on time. As for some smaller projects, there may be slight delays due to material supply issues. If project timelines are delayed due to oil or raw material supply problems, the county government will accept applications from contractors for project extensions based on the actual situation.
Wang Ling-yao pointed out that the price adjustment mechanism in current engineering contracts will be handled in accordance with the latest letter from the Public Construction Commission. For projects with price adjustment clauses, it will be handled according to the contract. As for projects without a price adjustment mechanism, the county government will also consider assisting operators through contract modifications to jointly reduce the impact of the international situation. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150514
(CNA, Reporter Chiang Yi-ching, Yunlin County, 14th) In response to the recent impact of the Middle East war on the supply and price of raw materials for construction, the Yunlin County Government today invited construction, asphalt, and other related associations and manufacturers to a symposium. The hope is to reduce the impact on public works and the industry through public-private cooperation, ensuring the progress and quality of various major construction projects.
The Yunlin County Transportation and Public Works Bureau held a seminar today on the shortage of domestic crude oil and related products due to the Middle East war. County Magistrate Chang Li-shan, representatives from the Taiwan Regional Association of Asphalt Industry, the Yunlin office of the Taiwan General Contractors Association, the Yunlin County Civil Engineering Contractors Association, and other related businesses attended.
During the meeting, participants discussed issues such as fluctuations in raw material prices, shortages in asphalt supply, and the impact on project timelines.
Lin Ying-chieh, Secretary-General of the Taiwan Regional Association of Asphalt Industry, stated that asphalt raw material prices are currently fluctuating continuously. The list price from CPC Corporation has been raised several times, and operators are facing pressure on supply and costs. Although the government has successively announced related supporting measures, the supply remains unstable. The industry hopes that the public sector will continue to assist with supporting measures such as price adjustments and project extensions to reduce the burden on the industry.
Liao Yung-ho, head of the Yunlin office of the Taiwan General Contractors Association, said that the recent price increases for raw materials such as steel, wood, and asphalt, and frequent market fluctuations, have put operators under pressure, significantly increasing the operating costs of the construction industry. He also hopes that public works can appropriately reflect market conditions and establish a more flexible price adjustment mechanism to help the industry cope with the rapidly changing market environment.
Wang Ling-yao, Director of the Transportation and Public Works Bureau, emphasized that the progress of major projects in the county is largely unaffected at present, and operators are actively cooperating with material scheduling to ensure important projects are completed on time. As for some smaller projects, there may be slight delays due to material supply issues. If project timelines are delayed due to oil or raw material supply problems, the county government will accept applications from contractors for project extensions based on the actual situation.
Wang Ling-yao pointed out that the price adjustment mechanism in current engineering contracts will be handled in accordance with the latest letter from the Public Construction Commission. For projects with price adjustment clauses, it will be handled according to the contract. As for projects without a price adjustment mechanism, the county government will also consider assisting operators through contract modifications to jointly reduce the impact of the international situation. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150514