The proposed constitutional amendment providing for the end of the 6×1 work schedule and the reduction of the weekly workload from 44 to 40 hours has sparked intense debate, and the construction industry is among the sectors most concerned about the pace of this transition.
According to Renato Correia, President of the CBIC, the accelerated transition period (only 14 months in total) may create critical challenges for construction contract management:
- Increase in Costs: An estimated impact of 7% to 10% on the total cost of projects, considering both direct labor and industrial inputs.
- Labor Shortage: The change would require the immediate hiring of approximately 288,000 additional workers in the sector, a demand that is difficult to meet under current market conditions.
- Deadlines at Risk: The immediate reduction in working hours, without a proportional increase in productivity, may lead to significant delivery delays.
The Legal Challenge: Economic and Financial Rebalancing
For those managing construction contracts, the main concern is the need for contractual rebalancing. While the public sector already has legal mechanisms in place, in the private sector negotiations will occur “contract by contract.”
Companies with inventory stock or long-term agreements, such as Minha Casa, Minha Vida projects and sanitation concessions, need a robust legal strategy to mitigate these impacts and avoid a slowdown in their developments.
We are closely monitoring legislative developments to ensure that construction contract management remains aligned with the new market realities, safeguarding legal certainty and the economic feasibility of projects.
Watch the interview with the President of the CBIC here: President of CBIC criticizes the end of the 6×1 work schedule and calls for a longer transition period | #CentraldeNotícias (SBT News)
