"We have been ridiculed in the past for that figure. But nevertheless, it just reinforces I think, the impact this has on the industry and on the community at large."
"The ongoing activity in the non-residential market, coupled with pressure from the residential and infrastructure sectors, continued to drive competition for limited resources."
"Most certainly trades have (since) escalated in price, because with the shortages it's, 'No, I can't do it', 'I can do it if you pay me X dollars' or 'This is my price'."
"It's a complete control. We've got laws, but what is the point if these are the scenarios that are existing?"
"People in the industry say, 'I want a part of that'."