Project costs could rise due to UK fuel crisis

As the UK public continues to panic buy fuel the risk of project costs rising is incredibly likely. There have already been cases since the disruption began and contractors are starting to request additional funds for commutes to site along with requesting additional project time extensions. 

It is a crisis that affects us all and some garages have limited fuel to emergency services only at times. The disruption may get worse before it gets better however and with reports of  people waiting hours for fuel to arrive in the early hours of the morning these past few weeks have been a warning of what may be to come! This frustration is adding additional stress to everyday life which also has affect on working relationships as employees are unable to get to where they are needed. The longer this disruption continues - the more likely it is to affect us all in every possible way. 

It seems that we cannot escape the obvious issues with the UK supply chain at present, whether it be the lack of HGV drivers transporting food, supplies or materials all the way through to the fuel availability. 

Delays in most cases lead to more time required on site, which in turn will usually lead to more money required for the project. Funds will either be coming out of the contractors pocket or the client’s. This problem will only get worse until the dust settles and the unnecessary panic buying stops. A lack of fuel availability means less vans on the road - less vans on the road means less money being made in all aspects of life. Could we be in for a tough Winter as the furlough help scheme rattles to an end?