Brexit risks worsening materials shortage crisis, Aecom warns

By Tom Lowe2021-05-10T05:00:00

Consultant says UK-specific issues are adding to global shortages

A mix of factors specific to the UK risks denting the construction sector’s recovery from the pandemic this year, Aecom has warned.

Increased labour costs because of post-Brexit emigration and permanent non-tariff barriers hitting imports of construction products into the UK from the EU are driving up input costs, the consultant said.

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