The construction materials shortage is expected to continue into the summer, and rising prices              are affecting several key materials, including steel and timber. The ongoing shortages will be a particular blow to those working on self build projects who are building with steel or timber frame, who could potentially face surging build costs. Renovators could be also be affected by price increases. The cost of materials for repair and maintenance work rose 1.5% between February and March, and increased by 9% between March 2020 and March 2021, according to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial  Strategy’s (BEIS) Monthly Statistics of Building Materials and Components report for April.