A shortage of bricks continues to be an issue for housebuilders, a report by the National Association of Estate Agents reveals.
Stocks fell between 2008 and 2013 as manufacturers cut back on production in response to the slowdown in housebuilding. Despite a partial recovery in 2014 and 2015, a shortfall remains.
It’s crucial we have the right materials and skills, the NAEA’s managing director, Mark Hayward, said. Not having enough bricks to meet demand has a very real effect and holds up the building process.
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