Small builders bullish despite rising costs

Small construction firms enjoyed rising workloads in the first three months of 2017, despite growing concerns over the cost of labour and materials.
According to the Federation of Master Builders latest trade survey one in two members predict rising workloads in the coming months, with just 5% predicting a decrease in activity;
Around 85% of builders believe that material prices will rise in the next three months and around six out of 10 are reporting problems finding carpenters &