Covid blamed as construction faces ‘significant issues’ from materials shortages

By Jordan Marshall2021-01-28T06:00:00

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Booming housing market fuelling demand

The construction industry is facing a shortage of building materials thanks to disruption at ports caused by the covid-19 pandemic and a booming housing sector.

According to the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), a shortage of products including roofing materials and timber is starting to impact on the industry.

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