Building trade hit by shortages

[Dave]

Building projects hit by lack of supplies and price rises

Industry warns people to delay home improvement due to shortage of cement, electric components, timber and steel.

www.bbc.com

 

[eddcottee]

It's not good mate. Getting hold of cement is just rediculous, but there is some about. wondering how long it will be before tile adhesives are affected. I think I might place a bulk order just to make sure I have enough to see me through as I am booked up until September and a few of those are big jobs, needing a lot of gear. If I brought up 100 bags of adhesive, it wouldn't be me stockpiling, it would only be me ordering what I need for what Ive got booked in. Maybe not necessary? I dont know