Construction must prepare for materials shortages to worsen, CLC warns

By Jordan Marshall2021-04-07T11:19:00

Farrat CPD June 2019 22 Bishopsgate during construction with Farrat Thermal Break in-situ, courtesy of Severfield

Number of products in high demand increases to include host of materials including screws, cement and steel

A shortage of construction materials such as timber, steel and screws is likely to get worse before it gets better with firms told to plan for increased demand and longer delays.

A joint statement from John Newcomb, chief executive of the Builders Merchants Federation, and Peter Caplehorn, chief executive of the Construction Products Association, warned demand for construction products both in the UK and globally meant problems in getting hold of products will continue throughout the year.

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