Government asks CLC to keep tabs on materials shortages

By Jordan Marshall2021-03-16T06:00:00

Timber and tiles among those products where demand is outstripping supply

The government has tasked the Construction Leadership Council with keeping tabs on materials shortages such as tiles and timber, the construction minister has confirmed.

Earlier this month, the Timber Trade Federation said its members were being hit by mounting difficulties with logistics despite record demand.

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