Supply Chain
Helpful hints for homebuilders facing supply chain challenges
By ABC Supply Pro Council , ABC Supply Co ., Inc .
One of the things 2022 will go down in history for is being a year of unprecedented supply chain challenges . In fact , there were so many searches for the word ‘ shortage ’ last year that Google created a separate category for it in its Year in Search 2022 recap .
That won ’ t come as a surprise to anyone in the homebuilding industry . Securing the right materials at the right time was something no one took for granted last year . Instead , builders needed smart strategies , longer lead times and , sometimes , a little bit of luck .
We at ABC Supply know how hard it has been for homebuilders to navigate the global supply chain . We have been in the trenches , helping our customers across the
United States find ways to get the products they need when and where they need them . We are proud to be one of North America ’ s largest wholesale distributors of roofing , siding , windows and other select exterior and interior building products , tools and related supplies .
We also know that supply chain challenges didn ’ t evaporate when 2023 arrived . In fact , we are seeing continued difficulty in securing certain materials . So , let ’ s take a closer look at what homebuilders are seeing right now — and how they can prepare for what ’ s next .
Current market conditions
With predictions of a possible recession still on the horizon , homebuilders may see fewer new building projects kicking off this year . However , there are a lot of projects that began in late 2022 that still need to be completed .
The southeastern part of the US had some major storm activity in the last half of 2022 , and that area of the country will still be rebuilding this year and beyond .
The industry has been hustling to keep up with demand over the past couple of years , so 2023 could offer an opportunity for many homebuilders to catch up .
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