Lahore: Shops selling construction materials reopened this week after a closure of 23 days in line with the government’s announced relief efforts for the construction sector amid the ongoing coronavirus lockdown, a news source reported. The authorities concerned have also issued new rates for the said materials.
Construction materials have seen a prices hike as supply became
limited during the lockdown imposed for controlling the spread of COVID-19 in
the country. Previously, sources revealed that the new construction material
rates were expected to take effect from April 15, after the partial lockdown took
effect.
As soon as the shops reopened, builders have reportedly noticed
an increase in prices of the construction materials. According to sources, the
new rates are as follows:
Furthermore, shop owners highlight that the rates have increased owing to limited supply. Meanwhile, the labourers and daily wagers have seen a revival in work due to the reopening of the construction sector. As per the government-issued SOPs, the shop owners and labourers would have to use masks and sanitizers.
