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This paper aims to discuss theoretical frame of "new developmentalism", its political and socioeconomic implications, as well as its conceptual problems and ambiguities. On the other hand, it brings an empirical research, by examining the recent process of industrialization ocurred in Suape's region (Pernambuco state, Brazil), particularly construction industry's situation. Among its conclusions, it seems there were initially a massive increase in job creation, but not to the point to overcome work's precariousness, a structural feature of Brazilian's labor market. As pointed out by civil industry workers claims, outsourcing remains strong, as much as unworthy labor conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]