BBC News
By Clodagh Rice
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image captionBuilders say the demand for work is phenomenal
A global supply shortage has driven up supply costs and caused delays for Northern Ireland s construction sector.
Builders have seen a rise in demand as the pandemic spurs people to spend money on their homes they would normally spend on holidays.
But timber, steel and plastic have become much harder to get, and have risen in price considerably.
An industry body said uncertainty about rising supply prices made it difficult for builders to cost projects.
image captionGavin McGuire says prices rises have been across the board
Regency House on Belfast s Upper Crescent to be transformed into luxury apartments
Accommodation to be rented on long and short term basis
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Andrea Kieran, Finance Director of Aurient Ltd, with Directors Cecil Hetherington and Anthony Kieran at the former Regency House on Belfast’s Upper Crescent (Image: Kelvin Boyes, Press Eye)
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