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Skills shortage pushes up prices

Language: English Series: Building ; 261(7966) 15 November 1996, 8(1)Publication details: 1996Subject(s): Summary: Shortages in skilled labour in key trades have forced up subcontractors` tender prices and have led to a 5% increase in main contractors` costs over the past six months.

Shortages in skilled labour in key trades have forced up subcontractors` tender prices and have led to a 5% increase in main contractors` costs over the past six months.