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The Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ) is calling on the Government to implement a policy to support local contractors' growth and expansion. IMAJ argues that local contractors need more support to operate at higher levels of scale, capitalisation, technology, and management capacity.
The Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ) is calling on the Government to implement a policy to support local contractors. Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness encouraged local contractors to expand their capacity at a ground-breaking ceremony for the Galina Housing Development. IMAJ agrees with Holness but argues that more support is needed for local contractors to meet infrastructure demands. Local contractors face challenges such as uncertain payment timelines, laborious public procurement, and foreign competition. IMAJ is calling for a dedicated contractor enterprise capacity programme and a transparent local participation framework for foreign contractors. The organisation also wants public sector procurement and project management to operate with discipline and defined timelines.
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