'); The cost of building materials is on the rise - what does that mean for Ireland's housing crisis? The price of materials used in construction has risen by 5% in the year to June. By Ian Curran Sunday 11 Jul 2021, 6:30 AM 14 hours ago 24,260 Views 50 Comments A PERFECT STORM (literally, in some cases) of factors have conspired to turn up the pressure on Ireland’s housebuilders. Just as building sites reopened, a wave of price inflation has hit construction materials, heaping costs onto beleaguered builders struggling to make up for lost time after a year of intense disruption. It’s no secret that prices are rising across the board at the moment as demand recovers from the experiences of the past year.