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Material, labor shortages hamper builders in Austin — and situation could worsen in '22

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Material, labor shortages hamper builders in Austin — and situation could worsen in '22

Inflation and labor shortages are hitting pretty much every part of the economy, including construction. Get the latest predictions about what might happen in 2022, as well as insight from real estate pros on the ground in Austin. Some of the effects might be surprising. For example, one source pointed to a recent delay: finding people to drive and unload cabling.