Core Viewpoint - The Shandong Provincial Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, along with 14 other departments, has issued a document aimed at promoting the sustainable and healthy development of private construction enterprises through 21 specific measures across seven key areas [1][3]. Group 1: Market Environment Optimization - The document emphasizes the need to enhance support services for private construction enterprises participating in major infrastructure projects, ensuring that over 45% of the procurement budget for projects exceeding 4 million yuan is reserved for small and medium-sized enterprises [4][5]. - It mandates that private construction enterprises should have at least a 50% representation in evaluation and award activities within the construction sector [4]. Group 2: Innovation and Technology - The initiative aims to stimulate innovation by supporting the establishment of key laboratories and innovation centers, providing 10 million yuan in funding for platforms upgraded to national levels without matching state funds [5]. - It encourages collaboration between state-owned enterprises, universities, and private construction firms to share technological resources and innovations [5]. Group 3: Financial Support - The document addresses financing challenges faced by private construction enterprises, proposing more precise financial services and equal treatment in credit management [6]. - It promotes financial products like "credit easy loans" and encourages financial institutions to support the renewal of loans for private construction enterprises [6]. Group 4: Reducing Operational Burdens - The document prohibits the collection of additional guarantees beyond specified types, aiming to alleviate the financial burden on private construction enterprises [7]. - It emphasizes the protection of property rights and legal interests of private construction enterprises, ensuring a clear distinction between economic disputes and criminal offenses [7]. Group 5: Transformation and Development - The initiative supports partnerships between private and state-owned enterprises to enhance investment capabilities and facilitate the international expansion of private construction firms [8]. - It encourages various enterprises to increase their involvement in overseas and out-of-province construction projects, providing credit incentives for those meeting certain thresholds [8]. Group 6: Talent Development - The document supports private construction enterprises in applying for government special allowances and enhancing high-level talent development [8]. - It promotes linking skill levels with compensation to incentivize skill improvement among workers in the private construction sector [8].