PVC pipe shortage affecting Australia’s plumbing and construction sectors continues
A PVC pipe shortage is hitting Australia's plumbing and construction sectors hard, with major suppliers running critically low on stock. Master Plumbers NSW CEO Nathaniel Smith flagged the issue publicly on radio.
Why it matters
Job delays and cost blowouts likely as PVC pipe stock dries up across suppliers nationwide.
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