Supply Chain, Labor Shortages Hamper Hurricane Ida Recovery

Sept. 9, 2021

The pandemic’s economic slowdown has reduced the number of viable contractors in Louisiana, according to a local news outlet, which will slow down the recovery and rebuilding efforts necessary after Hurricane Ida.

BRProud.com also cites shortages in lumber supplies and construction supplies that, when coupled with the shortages of labor, could push projects back by three months or more.

Watch the video report here.

The pandemic’s economic slowdown has reduced the number of viable contractors in Louisiana, according to a local news outlet, which will slow down the recovery and rebuilding efforts necessary after Hurricane Ida. BRProud.com also cites shortages in lumber supplies and construction supplies that, when coupled with the shortages of labor, could push projects back by three months or more. Watch the video report here.