Fears grow industry has not seen the worst of materials delays, Gleeds report warns

By Tom Lowe2021-08-05T05:01:00

Three-quarters of respondents report shortages are delaying projects

Signs that construction firms have still not seen the worst of the material shortages blighting the industry are growing with more than three-quarters of respondents to a Gleeds survey expecting the delays to deteriorate in the coming three months.

Some 77% said they see the shortages worsening over the next quarter as global demand continues to outstrip supply.

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