This week’s roundup reviews the latest results from three housebuilders, looks at rising material costs adding pressure to contractors, and government funding for affordable homes.
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Housing supply falls amid rising prices, driver shortage adds to industry woes
This week’s roundup reviews Zoopla’s latest House Price Index, the shortage of HGV drivers, and relief that the planned product marking changes have been delayed.
Construction skills shortage: the sleeping giant that is waking up
With labour availability at a 20-year low, and new entrants few and far between, just how bad is the skills shortage in the construction industry?
Why does the construction industry have such a poor image?
The reputation of construction is often negative. But, with the industry facing the worst labour shortage in 20 years, there is never a more critical moment to change public attitudes.
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