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Construction costs jump as two-thirds of firms report cancelled projects

Rising material prices and building costs are forcing clients to cancel projects across the construction sector.

Skinny McBuntu

Construction firms are reporting a surge in project cancellations as escalating material prices and steep building costs continue to squeeze the industry. The financial burden is forcing clients to pull back on planned work.

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Construction costs jump as two-thirds of firms report cancelled projects

Rising material prices and steep building costs force clients to pull the plug

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