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BBC News By Simon Read image copyrightGetty Images Building materials are running short in the UK, leaving DIY projects in doubt and building companies under pressure. The Construction Leadership Council has warned that cement, some electrical components, timber, steel and paints are all in short supply. It blamed unprecedented levels of demand that are set to continue. The Federation of Master Builders said that some building firms may have to delay projects and others could be forced to close as a result. Small, local builders are being hit hardest by material shortages and price rises, said chief executive Brian Berry.

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