Originally Posted by ewn
Originally Posted by Saxonian
Apparently all (most) building materials are being bought by HS2 project, leaving no supplies for the "trades"

Whoever told you that? Perhaps locally to the project, but nationwide, no chance!



Yes - nationwide!!
We rely nationally on imports and there are very few local manufacturers

HS2 and all the big housing companies are purchasing stock and storing it, whereas your local builder can't do that generally

The Construction Index - HS2 blamed for materials shortage



Last edited by Saxonian; 13/05/21 06:41 AM.
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