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The Construction Union of Portugal warned today about the dangers of rebuilding areas affected by severe weather using unskilled workers, saying the sector's large companies should coordinate and release workers to ensure the work is carried out.
The mayor of Ferreira do Zêzere, Bruno Gomes, explains the difficulty of clearing all forest tracks. He stresses the need for skilled labour to carry out roof repairs.
The Construction Union of Portugal warns of the dangers of reconstruction carried out by unskilled workers.
Helena Matos emphasises that, beyond announcing support, the problem is the real capacity for implementation in an industrial region with thousands of damages to be repaired. The CNN Portugal commentator highlights the lack of skilled labour, especially in construction, and says the catastrophe exposes the country’s structural weaknesses in infrastructure and maintenance.
