Construction boom threatened by materials shortage
Housebuilding is leading the construction sector's recovery - but a shortage of building materials is "proving a serious detriment to both businesses throughout the supply chain and consumers."
UK construction activity plummets
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Government outlines package of measures to boost post-Covid construction
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