Lack of funds causes problems for 30 builders in Puebla

The Mexican Construction Industry Association (AMIC) has reported that 30 companies in Puebla are facing liquidity problems due to the decline in business activity they have experienced in 2026, raising the risk of bankruptcy or layoffs in the last two months of the year.

Francisco Javier Tejeda Ortega, president of the organization, spoke about the current concern, given that these companies generate between 20 and 40 direct jobs, but delays in municipal projects—where they operate—have had a negative impact, as they are not being considered for construction projects despite submitting economically viable proposals in the bidding process.

He noted that among the small and medium-sized businesses that make up AMIC—which has 120 members—some still have to travel to other states to secure public works projects.

He said that companies in the red are considering selling some of their machinery to cover wages and be able to wind down operations smoothly with their workers.

Although the other option, he said, is to cut staff, “which builders would prefer to avoid, but it is a real possibility to address the shortage of projects.”

He noted that the municipalities bordering the capital of Puebla are the ones having trouble issuing calls for bids on time, because they have been doing so before the middle of the year rather than starting in February, when they begin to receive funds or implement their budgets.