Construction is facing major supply chain trouble as of Nov. 25, 2025. Steel and lumber shortages, tariff hikes and transport bottlenecks have driven material costs up 20% and delayed projects by as much as two months. Urban development is being hit hardest, with stalled builds, higher contractor bids and slowed housing starts. In the long run, the crisis may push the industry toward local sourcing, recycled materials and smarter planning to reduce vulnerability.
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