The PRBA, in its continuous efforts regarding the country’s bests interests in the construction industry and its rebuilding, actively participated in public hearings and important meetings to discuss issues than affects our industry .

Increase in construction costs, the Incentive Code and Property TaxThis week members of the Board of Directors met with the Governor’s Secretary of Public Affairs, Phillipe Mesa, esq., to discuss the increase on construction costs, the Incentive Code and the proposal of the Federal Treasury related to the property tax, among others.

CDBG-DR funds for rebuilding effortsMembers of the Puerto Rico Builders Association recently met with the Undersecretary of Housing, Eng. Dennis González, to clarify information regarding the CDBG-DR funds, which are the funds allocated to Puerto Rico for reconstruction efforts.

Public hearings participation on Incentive CodeRecently, the PRBA was represented by Eng. Jorge Guerrero in the public hearings of the proposed Incentives Code at the Legislature.