Shortage of workers and rising costs hitting construction growth, report warns
The construction industry has reported a shortage of skilled workers, including bricklayers (David Davies/PA)
A growing shortage of building workers, including bricklayers and carpenters, is holding back firms as they struggle to keep up with demand for new housing and infrastructure, according to a report.
More expensive building materials is also affecting companies, which expect costs to rise by 10% over the next year, said the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Its survey of more than 500 chartered surveyors showed growing workloads in the industry, especially for housing and energy projects.
Materials prices set to rise 10% over next year, RICS warns
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