# Stacking Challenges From Labor to Material Costs Threaten New Construction

Published 2021-08-31 · Updated 2026-03-26 · Engineering & Construction on MarketScale
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> The construction industry is in a precarious place, the demand is through the roof but shortages between labor and supplies threaten the supply of new construction. The Host of MarketScale’s Build for Impact, Daniel Huard, shared his thoughts on how rising construction costs caused by material shortages, labor shortages, and COVID-related safety delays will impact…

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The construction industry is in a precarious place, the demand is through the roof but shortages between labor and supplies threaten the supply of new construction.

The Host of [MarketScale’s Build for Impact](https://marketscale.com/shows/build-for-impact/), [Daniel Huard](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dahuard/), shared his thoughts on how rising construction costs caused by material shortages, labor shortages, and COVID-related safety delays will impact the supply and demand of new construction projects.

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