Sky-high cost of construction materials hits local projects
Sky-high cost of construction materials hits local projects Support Local Journalism Shares An unprecedented spike in the price of construction materials — affecting everything from planks of lumber to PVC piping — is rippling through the economy, and the impacts are being felt locally, nationally and internationally. The big price rise is caused by a variety of factors. The COVID pandemic is a major culprit — temporarily shutting down many sawmills for a time. The pandemic simultaneously triggered a boost in residential remodeling jobs, as many office workers, finding themselves unexpe...
Source: davisenterprise.com