{"id":12852,"date":"2020-10-02T11:23:43","date_gmt":"2020-10-02T15:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consigli.com\/?p=12852"},"modified":"2020-12-09T11:05:27","modified_gmt":"2020-12-09T16:05:27","slug":"covid-19-impact-material-labor-supply-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consigli.com\/covid-19-impact-material-labor-supply-update\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19 Impact: Material & Labor Supply Update"},"content":{"rendered":"
Due to the prolonged effect of COVID-19, we continue to collect information from our subcontractors and vendors in an effort to forecast price and schedule impacts to our industry. The following is a summary based on surveys from a solicited group of 200+ subcontractors and vendors in the Northeast. The group was asked to provide their predictions for potential price increases for the next six months.<\/p>\n
The overall feedback implied market risk is subject to certain trades, but bid coverage is high and pricing is aggressive, indicating it is an ideal time to procure subcontractors for upcoming projects.<\/p>\n
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*Trade Percentage of Overall Project represents the percent of the trade compared to the overall project. The breakdown percentages were derived using historical data accumulated by Consigli over the years. It is an average of all project types, including new construction, renovations and other niche project types. Therefore, when using this chart to apply to a specific project, it is important to understand the project composition.<\/em><\/p>\n According to our survey, about half of the subcontractors reported no major increase in lead times. The other half have reported slight to moderate increases due to COVID-19. Subcontractors are continuing to place focus on ordering materials as soon as possible to prevent schedule delays.<\/p>\n result has been weak performance and unreliable deliveries. Delays have been two to four weeks on top of typical lead times. Subcontractors are advising to stick to larger, national manufacturers, in order to ensure schedule compliance.<\/li>\n Now is a good time to finalize estimates, lock in pricing, and move forward with projects.
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RISKS TO WATCH FOR:<\/span><\/h5>\n
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\nLOOKING AHEAD<\/span><\/h5>\n
\nCompared to last year\u2019s heated market, we are experiencing better than normal bid coverage and aggressive pricing in nearly every trade. Although subcontractors are reporting a healthy backlog, they are actively seeking to book work for 2021 and 2022 due to uncertainty of the future. Also, 93% of the subcontractors surveyed are confident, that if needed, they have the ability to acquire additional staff. They have returned to work and maintain current manpower demands. There is potential when the COVID-19 vaccine is developed, the construction market may start trending back towards pre-COVID-19 levels of activity, increasing the cost of construction. Therefore, now is the time to move forward with upcoming projects.<\/p>\n