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CLC provides an update on supply chain issues

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The CLC has released a statement outlining product supply availability issues across all products and regions. The final statement from, John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation, and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association, of the year confirms little change from the previous October report in terms …

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Construction Leadership Council’s statement reports more misery

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The Construction Products Association, which is a part of the Construction Leadership Council, has released a statement explaining that little has changed, in terms of product supply, since last month’s report with good availability across all products and regions. This is largely driven by a continuing overall decline in construction …

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CPA’s State of Trade Survey finds “split in performance” in 2023

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The Construction Products Association reports that in its latest State of Trade Survey that 67% of heavy side and 64% of light side manufacturers cited “demand” as the key concern for sales. The survey found that in 2023 Q2, a balance of 47% of heavy side manufacturers reported that sales …

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Housing slow-up pulls down construction forecasts

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Construction output is forecast to fall from a record-high level and contract by 6.4% in 2023 according to the CPA’s Spring Forecasts. This is a downgrade from a fall of 4.7% expected in the Winter, driven primarily by sharp falls in the two largest construction sectors – private new housing …

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