By Jordan Marshall2021-04-09T06:00:00+01:00
Number of products in high demand now includes host of materials including cement and steel
A shortage of construction materials such as timber, steel and screws is likely to get worse before it gets better with firms told to plan for increased demand and longer delays.
A joint statement from John Newcomb, chief executive of the Builders Merchants Federation, and Peter Caplehorn, chief executive of the Construction Products Association, warned demand for construction products both in the UK and globally meant problems in getting hold of products will continue throughout the year.
Bricks are among the products that are in short supply, the CLC has said
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By Jordan Marshall2021-04-07T11:19:00+01:00
Number of products in high demand increases to include host of materials including screws, cement and steel
A shortage of construction materials such as timber, steel and screws is likely to get worse before it gets better with firms told to plan for increased demand and longer delays.
A joint statement from John Newcomb, chief executive of the Builders Merchants Federation, and Peter Caplehorn, chief executive of the Construction Products Association, warned demand for construction products both in the UK and globally meant problems in getting hold of products will be continue throughout the year.
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High global demand for products such as timber, steel and screws is expected to further exacerbate disruption with the UK construction supply chain, experts have warned
Disruption in the supply and availability of vital construction materials to the UK is expected to continue for the foreseeable future owing to a range of global challenges, according to the Construction Leadership Council (CLC).
A joint statement from both the Builders Merchants Federation and the Construction Products Association published by the CLC said that high demand around the world for building materials was exacerbating ongoing shortages and delays for goods such as timber, steel, cement and aggregates.
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