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To compound matters for the industry, many contractors are having to take additional financial pressures owing to the fluctuation of tender prices which are increasing their initial costings, with the value of materials changing in some cases on a day by day basis.
Home improvement work has boomed of late.
GV’s building consultancy division director Gavin Ritchie said the volatile situation was likely to continue until supply caught up with demand.
He said: “The current levels of demand for construction materials in the UK is having a big impact in Yorkshire. We’re currently seeing major shortages of common products including cold rolled steel, cement, chipboard and cladding.
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By Simon Read
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Building materials are running short in the UK, leaving DIY projects in doubt and building companies under pressure.
The Construction Leadership Council has warned that cement, some electrical components, timber, steel and paints are all in short supply.
It blamed unprecedented levels of demand that are set to continue.
The Federation of Master Builders said that some building firms may have to delay projects and others could be forced to close as a result. Small, local builders are being hit hardest by material shortages and price rises, said chief executive Brian Berry.