CLC floats rationing materials as shortages worsen

By Jordan Marshall2021-05-25T11:16:00

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Firms need to fairly share supplies to avoid smaller firms being hit the most, group warns

The Construction Leadership Council is asking the industry to take a fair approach to materials distribution in the wake of worsening shortages – suggesting rationing to make sure smaller firms get their fair share of dwindling supplies.

In its latest product availability update, the group warned materials shortages had intensified in the past two months.

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