Supply chain issues continue to be a ‘pressure cooker’ in B.C.
Russell HixsonPROVINCE OF B.C. — A carpenter makes a measurement. Lumber is just one of the many materials that have fluctuated wildly in price in recent years.Chris Atchison, president of the B.C. Construction Association said supply chain disruption and escalating costs of goods are worse than he’s ever seen and there doesn’t appear to be any relief on the horizon.
The BCCA recommended contractors currently working on projects should engage with owners proactively and regularly, bringing facts that clearly demonstrate the reality of price increases and communicating the anticipated impacts on the project.Contractors are being more selective about which projects to bid on, he said, making sure contract terms include escalation clauses and other risk mitigations.
Grant is taking these concerns straight to decision-makers. She has reached out to every single MLA in the Lower Mainland asking to chat while they are in their home ridings. She already has meetings set up and is working on more. “That’s not good enough,” she said. “It’s low hanging fruit and our members are taking a lot of hits right now when they were the ones who kept the economy going.”
Vancouver Island is also feeling the pain. Rory Kulmala, CEO of the Vancouver Island Construction Association, explained supply chain and labour availability are lagging in light of the demand for construction.
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