Before the cducts and materials imported from China. As a result, it is slowing down renovations and construction work of custom Adelaide homes.
Lack Of Supply
Adelaide custom home builders are starting to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of the building supply chain. Although we can only tell the magnitude of the impact in the weeks or perhaps months to come, the construction industry is anticipating that the result will be felt by the second quarter of this year both in the residential and commercial areas.
Most building suppliers across the country import building products and materials from China. These include nails, nuts, screws, bolts, glass, iron, steel, valves, and taps. The industry is already beginning to suffer a downturn, and one of the biggest concerns for Adelaide builders aside from the impact it'll have is the uncertainties it'll have to face over time.
The silver lining here is that China is not the predominant source building material source as there are also many materials manufactured Down Under. Nevertheless, there are reports that some home builders across the nation experiencing problems with sourcing products are panic buying. In a matter of one day, the level of stocks of those in stock a day before is plummeting down.
Likewise, people are rushing to get their hands on disposable masks. The construction industry needs these masks as a safety precaution for silica dust. Hence, the shortage is also affecting the custom Adelaide home industry.
Remote Work Option
A lot of Australian businesses are offering their workers to work remotely from home. However, construction companies usually need healthy employees to be on-site while making sure they practice social distancing. Those who are feeling under the weather are advised to stay at home.
On top of this, Adelaide custom home builders also face several challenges triggered by the emergency protocols in the community. A lot of their staff may find it hard or even impossible to go to work on time once the government decides to shut down public transport. And as schools are starting to close, working parents will have no other option but to stay at home with their little ones.
Now that Australia's coronavirus lockdown measures further tightened, we may see the closure of construction sites in certain areas as well.
How To Ensure A Successful Home Construction Or Renovation During The Coronavirus Outbreak
If You’re On The Final Design Stage
After months of planning, you're all set to begin building your dream home. You already have your permits and plans, but what now? The good news is you haven't started your renovation or building your custom Adelaide home yet.
At this stage, it's still easier to manage and coordinate everything. During the lockdown, your project manager will have plenty of time to re-evaluate your home while working at home. This is less risky on your part since you don't have to deal with a project that's halfway done.
However, the biggest drawback here is that costs may shoot up. Prices of furniture, fixtures, and equipment may go up once the pandemic is over because of high demand and scarcity. Additionally, you may face some backorder problems. Nonetheless, your Adelaide home builder may recommend alternatives. But this may also mean additional work for you.
If You’ve Already Broken Ground
You're about to start building your home, or your renovation is well underway. Your project may advance faster as most Adelaide builders are good at doubling down on the coordination and energy necessary to ensure your home construction or renovation gets a higher than average pace.
Furthermore, at this point, product orders have already been placed. Hence, you don't have to worry about any issues with the supply chain down the road. The orders for your home are most likely on top of the priority list of the supplier.
Since your home building has already started, it's best to avoid wasting time deciding on whether you should hold off or continue. Make sure to reach out and talk to your Adelaide custom builder if you have any questions in mind. Also, ask them what their contingency plans are.