Deputies and construction sector demand creation of Construction Ministry

The Sejm Infrastructure Commission, with strong support from the top constr uction companies, has turned to the Prime Minister with a proposal to form a Construction Ministry. The new institution would help solve problems which are dominant in the industry, such as a lack of consistent and cohesive con struction policy, as well as absence of a responsible organization which wo uld keep track and coordinate the market. The new ministry would also be re sponsible for drafting new laws and regulations for the sector, as well as setting various standards. Zbigniew Bachman, the head of the Construction I ndustry Chamber of Commerce (PIPHB), said that the new ministry should not only control the housing sector, which amounts to 15%-20% of the market, but also industrial and road constructions. (www.onet.pl) A.K.