‘It’s Unprecedented’: Builders Running Out Of Key Construction Materials, Forced To Find Alternatives

Contractors and builders are being forced to turn to alternative sources for key construction materials due to widespread supply shortages, resulting in surging prices amid growing demand for new homes, The Wall Street Journal reported. Construction companies are turning to new sources for building supplies, including wood paneling, ceiling joists, and pipes, as shortages due to supply chain disruption have caused prices to skyrocket, the WSJ reported.-- More...