A surge in new building projects has created thousands of jobs but is also straining supplies of cement, steel and skilled labour, industry figures show.
Builders said delivery times for some materials have doubled since spring and that rising costs are being passed on to buyers. Training groups are expanding apprenticeship places to close the skills gap.
Developers expect demand to stay high as population growth continues, though some warned that higher borrowing costs could slow new starts next year.
I think the article glosses over the economic impact, but the rest is well sourced.
Fair point, though the data suggests otherwise.
I think the article glosses over the economic impact, but the rest is well sourced.