Regional development minister apologizes for problems with newly digitized construction management system

Regional Development Minister Ivan Bartoš fom the Pirate Party has apologized for persisting problems with the newly digitized system of construction management which has drawn complaints from civil servants around the country. The problems have significantly slowed the processing of construction permits with experts saying that the resulting losses could amount to billions of crowns and make newly constructed housing more expensive. Minister Bartoš apologised on the X network, but maintained that the change had been necessary and would bring benefits in the long run. Digitization in construction management is expected to reduce the construction permit processes from an average of 5.4 years to 1.25 years.