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Amid the pandemic, the construction market overcomes the crisis and resumes full steam!

Written by Flavia Marinho
Published 15/07/2020 às 18:53
Amid the pandemic, the construction market overcomes the crisis and resumes full steam!
Amid the pandemic, the construction market overcomes the crisis and resumes full steam!
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Another sector of the construction industry that was not affected by the crisis was cement, on the contrary, it had an increase of almost 25% in the month of June.

The end of the crisis generated by the pandemic is approaching and the civil construction market takes the opportunity to innovate and invest in launching new products for the sector, we can cite as an example of resumption the company TIGRE, which in June broke a sales record if, compared to the last 3 years. Speaking of the resumption of civil construction Works Workers, Assemblers, Carpenters and more professionals are called up for job openings, today, July 15th.

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The reference in manufacturing products for the construction industry, TIGRE, issued a general statement to its customers “Due to the market recovery in June where we had the best sales month in the last 36 months. We are experiencing delays in billing and product shortages at the factory. And we are already seeing the same number of orders received in July as in the previous month. For this reason, I inform you of the importance of anticipating your requests so that we can respond within a period of 15 dd. We are meeting repressed demand and a change in consumer profile. The consumer is and will stay at home longer. Tigre is making every effort to regularize stocks with extra shifts and hiring employees.”

Another company supplying civil construction materials, which quickly overcame the crisis was the Ourense staircase factory, is also issuing a statement to stores, requesting a delivery period of 40 to 60 days, as they were “surprised by the resumption market so quickly.”

Another sector of the construction industry that was not affected by the crisis was cement, on the contrary, it had an increase of almost 25% in the month of June. Right behind comes the paint sector.

According to the director of Viva Cor Tintas, Jacob Martins, the largest distributor of automotive paints in Rio de Janeiro, people's confidence in taking to the streets has been reflected in sales:

“It sure is happening. People are taking every precaution possible because staying at home is a very high price for someone who depends on himself. The paint market is reacting according to the percentage of civil construction, as well as the resumption of workshop services, bus garages returning little by little at an adequate pace. We believe that this month of July things will improve even more so that in August we can start the climb to a firmer market.”

Last Tuesday (14/07) the division Protective & Marine of Sherwin-Williams has expanded its line of time-tested passive fire protection FIRETEX coatings with a solution that optimizes applications and reduces costs by enabling precise coating thickness specifications for onshore assets.

“ It offers design freedom to specifiers, while delivering long-term corrosion protection and defined fire protection to asset owners. We continue to expand our offerings around the world, helping the industry contain costs and improve application quality with faster drying and handling times, more durable finishes and reduced coats.” Fogo – Brazil, Lucas Coelho, in an interview with Petronotícias.

Flavia Marinho

Flavia Marinho is a postgraduate engineer with extensive experience in the onshore and offshore shipbuilding industry. In recent years, she has dedicated herself to writing articles for news websites in the areas of industry, oil and gas, energy, shipbuilding, geopolitics, jobs and courses. Contact her for suggestions, job openings or advertising on our portal.

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