SMEs most affected by supply chain issues due to Omicron
Supply chain problems are expected to resurface in the New Year due to Omicron’s effect on production and operations, the Construction Leadership Council, CLC, has warned. The CLC fears SME builders working on improvements, domestic repair and maintenance where clients want price certainty will be most affected. In a joint statement Builders Merchants Federation chief executive John Newcomb and Construction Products Association chief executive Peter Caplehorn said: “It is essential to maintain open lines of communication throughout the supply chain. [...]