A year after lockdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic began, contractors are still experiencing rising materials costs, widespread supply-chain problems and continued project deferrals and cancellations, according to a member survey released March 11 by the Associated General Contractors of America.
The survey included 1,489 AGC contractor-members in 25 states who responded to at least some of the questions. Based on the survey results, association officials urged Congress and the Biden administration to take steps to eliminate tariffs on key materials, address shipping backups and boost funding for new infrastructure to help the industry recovery.