Materials shortage set to continue for builders

Construction leaders believe the shortage of raw materials could remain an issue into next year as demand for works remains high amid restrictions in supply due to Brexit and disruption in Chinese ports and on the Suez Canal. Brian Berry, chief executive of the Federation of Master Builders, said: “The national building materials shortage is harming Britain’s local builders and their ability to recover from the pandemic."

The Daily Telegraph (26/07/2021)