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Supply chain risks leaving UK construction firms exposed

By 2025-07-22T14:00:00

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‘The confluence of global supply chain disruptions, rising material costs, labour shortages and sustainability goals present a complex risk landscape for the UK construction sector,’ says portfolio manager

UK construction companies must firmly focus on risk transfer mechanisms, such as insurance and advisory firm retainment, due to supply chain disruptions caused by tariffs, protectionism and labour shortages hitting the sector.

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