Supply Chain Shortage Information

Construction material prices decreased 2.7% in December 2022 and are up 7.9% on a year-over-year basis; nonresidential construction material prices fell 2.7% in December 2022.

Feb. 2, 2023

Recession, material costs, supply chain issues and an industry labor shortage are some of the issues topping the list of contractors’ worries for the upcoming year.

Feb. 2, 2023

The supply backlogs of the past two years—and the delays, shortages and price hikes that accompanied them—have improved dramatically.

Dec. 14, 2022

Construction material prices decreased 0.9% in November and are up 11.9% on a year-over-year basis; nonresidential construction material prices fell 0.8% in November.

Dec. 14, 2022

Construction material prices decreased 0.1% in September but are up 16.3% on a year-over-year basis.

Nov. 14, 2022

Lumber futures ended Sept. 26 at $410.80 per thousand board feet, which is down about 33% from a year ago and more than 70% from their peak in March.

Oct. 30, 2022

Construction material prices decreased 1.4% in August but are up 16.7% on a year-over-year basis; nonresidential construction material prices also fell 1.4% in August.

Sept. 21, 2022

Multifamily developers and builders have found it difficult to budget for their lumber needs.

Aug. 30, 2022

Construction material prices decreased 1.8% in July but are up 17.4% on a year-over-year basis

Aug. 30, 2022

Construction material prices rose 1.9% in June and are up 20.1% on a year-over-year basis; nonresidential construction material prices are 20.3% higher than a year ago.

Aug. 4, 2022

Construction material prices rose 2.3% in May and are up 21.4% on a year-over-year basis

July 6, 2022

Construction material prices rose 0.8% in April and are up 23.7% on a year-over-year basis; nonresidential construction material prices are 24% higher than a year ago.

May 18, 2022

Metal-Era LLC and Hickman Edge Systems have reduced prices up to 12% for five products in their fascia and coping lines.

May 13, 2022

The letter urges dedicating as much funding as possible to support projects that will facilitate and ease the movement of goods.

May 13, 2022

During the past five years, total polyisocyanurate product shipments have increased by more than 22%.

May 4, 2022

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association has released its first Quarterly Product Shipment Report for 2022.

April 14, 2022

Construction material prices rose 3% in March and are up 24.4% on a year-over-year basis; nonresidential construction material prices are 25% higher than a year ago.

April 14, 2022

On March 22, the U.S. reached a deal with the United Kingdom to partially lift tariffs on steel and aluminum exports from the U.K. beginning June 1.

March 29, 2022

Construction material prices rose 2.6% in February and are up 24.4% on a year-over-year basis; nonresidential construction material prices are 25.1% higher than a year ago.

March 16, 2022

U.S. contractors face war, inflation and supply chain snarls as they struggle to source building materials.

March 1, 2022

The Biden administration has announced funding to strengthen port infrastructure and supply chains.

Feb. 25, 2022

Prices for essential parts have risen by at least 50% in a year, and lead times for materials have increased significantly.

Feb. 22, 2022

Material shortages and price volatility plague the industry.

Feb. 16, 2022

A Missouri task force has highlighted truck parking as key to solving some of the state’s supply chain issues.

Feb. 16, 2022

Construction material prices rose 3.5% in January and are up 23.6% on a year-over-year basis.

Feb. 16, 2022

A new facility in West Virginia has allowed ROCKWOOL to ramp up production and significantly reduce lead times for roofing products.

Jan. 26, 2022

Fluctuations in the prices of building supplies are complicating construction of new homes.

Jan. 26, 2022

Construction material prices rose 0.6% in December 2021 and are up 22.3% on a year-over-year basis; nonresidential construction material prices are 23.2% higher than a year ago.

Jan. 19, 2022

Construction material prices rose 1.4% from October to November and are up 23.5% on a year-over-year basis.

Dec. 15, 2021

Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio, plans to accelerate increased production capabilities to support growing demand for its roofing products.

Dec. 14, 2021

FM Global spotlights six facets of the current supply chain crisis that exemplify threats to business resilience.

Dec. 6, 2021

The U.S. will lift tariffs on some steel and aluminum imports coming from Europe beginning Dec. 1 as part of an agreement to ease trade tensions.

Nov. 2, 2021

Construction material prices fell 0.5% from August to September but are up 18.9% on a year-over-year basis.

Oct. 20, 2021

Some ports will start working on a 24/7 schedule to alleviate bottlenecks and address backlogs.

Oct. 19, 2021

The letter expresses the need for a comprehensive federal approach to address supply chain shortages.

Oct. 8, 2021

Get the latest Associated General Contractors of America report about construction industry inflation and supply chain disruptions.

Sept. 28, 2021

On Sept. 22, NRCA held a Telephone Town Hall with leaders of significant industry manufacturers, who shared updates and answered questions regarding the supply chain crisis.

Sept. 23, 2021

As the roofing industry experiences material shortages and price volatility, NRCA offers information to help members communicate with those involved in roof purchasing decisions.

Sept. 20, 2021

Construction material prices fell 0.6% from July to August but are up 20.8% on a year-over-year basis.

Sept. 15, 2021

The letter expresses the need for immediate federal assistance to help address the effects of unprecedented supply chain issues.

Sept. 15, 2021

The struggle to find enough skilled workers and materials likely will increase costs, complicate planning and delay reconstruction for months after Hurricane Ida.

Sept. 8, 2021

What are steps construction business owners can take to overcome construction supply chain challenges?

Sept. 2, 2021

Construction companies likely will struggle with shipping and material shortage issues as rebuilding efforts begin in the wake of Hurricane Ida.

Sept. 1, 2021

Oil and gas producers evacuated platforms and rigs in the Gulf of Mexico and companies were shutting down refineries in Hurricane Laura’s path.

Aug. 31, 2021

Construction material prices rose 0.6% from June to July and are up 23.1% on a year-over-year basis.

Aug. 17, 2021

Overcoming these challenges could lead to unparalleled industry growth.

Aug. 6, 2021

Learn about current issues related to material shortages and how to protect your business.

July 30, 2021

Contractors implement efficiency-focused construction principles.

July 26, 2021

Construction material prices rose 2.8% from May to June and are 24.8% higher than a year ago.

July 20, 2021

Download & view this informative powerpoint prepared by Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel Attorneys at Law to learn the challenges and proposed solutions for contractors facing material pricing volatility.

July 1, 2021

Lack of construction since the 2008 housing crash and misreading the economic effects of COVID-19 helped lead to undersupply.

July 1, 2021

Materials shortages, cost fluctuations and a lack of skilled labor continue to affect the construction industry.

June 23, 2021

Lumber futures for July delivery were down 42% from the record high reached in May, potentially signaling an eventual return to normalcy.

June 17, 2021

Construction material prices rose 4.6% from April to May and are 24.3% higher than a year ago.

June 16, 2021

As construction materials prices soar, contractors must manage the risks of issues such as price acceleration and substitution of materials.

June 16, 2021

Learn specific contract provisions to include in your proposals and tactics you can use to negotiate change orders or requests for a time extension.

June 16, 2021

As commodity prices increase and affect vulnerable businesses and households, there are fears inflation could become more persistent.

June 9, 2021

Lumber prices that have slowed single-family home construction now are affecting multifamily developers.

May 18, 2021

Construction material prices rose 1.3% from March to April and are 19.7% higher than a year ago.

May 18, 2021

Steel is the latest shortage to hit the U.S. economy as it recovers from the pandemic.

May 8, 2021

As construction materials prices soar, what can contractors do to manage the risks of price volatility and escalation?

May 5, 2021

Construction vendors and subcontractors are relying on technology and off-site fabrication to adapt to material shortages and other challenges.

April 28, 2021

NRCA CEO Reid Ribble and NRCA Vice President of Technical Services Mark Graham discuss the materials shortage issue facing the roofing industry.

April 22, 2021

The April issue of For Members Only discusses how supply-chain disruptions are affecting the roofing industry and possible risks they could present for companies.

April 2021

Supply chain problems have been unfolding throughout the pandemic, as people radically shifted what they bought.

April 17, 2021

Construction material prices rose 3.5% from February to March.

April 13, 2021

The rising cost of many materials and increased sourcing headaches have project owners rethinking their return to normalcy and threaten to derail construction's expected resurgence.

April 12, 2021

Learn how to modify your contracts to protect against possible increases in labor and material prices.

April 9, 2021

Roofing contractors should be aware of raw materials shortages affecting the industry and plan ahead to limit the effects.

March 22, 2021

How has the turnaround in material prices affected construction, and what can the industry expect during the coming months?

March 21, 2021

As material costs rise, how can you protect yourself from increasing expenses?

March 11, 2021