{"id":64277,"date":"2020-04-18T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-18T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=64277"},"modified":"2020-04-17T17:43:39","modified_gmt":"2020-04-17T12:43:39","slug":"construction-material-stores-reopen-new-rates-issued","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/construction-material-stores-reopen-new-rates-issued.html","title":{"rendered":"Construction material stores reopen; new rates issued"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lahore: Shops selling construction materials reopened this week after a closure of 23 days in line with the government&#8217;s announced relief efforts for the construction sector amid the ongoing coronavirus lockdown, a news source reported. The authorities concerned have also issued new rates for the said materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/new-prices-construction-materials-april-15.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dealers to announce new rates for construction materials on April 15 (opens in a new tab)\">Dealers to announce new rates for construction materials on April 15<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction materials have seen a prices hike as supply became\nlimited during the lockdown imposed for controlling the spread of COVID-19 in\nthe country. Previously, sources revealed that the new construction material\nrates were expected to take effect from April 15, after the partial lockdown took\neffect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as the shops reopened, builders have reportedly noticed\nan increase in prices of the construction materials. According to sources, the\nnew rates are as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gravel \u2013 PKR 60 per foot<\/li><li>Bricks \u2013 PKR 11.50 per piece<\/li><li>Cement \u2013 PKR 500 per bag<\/li><li>Sand \u2013 PKR 500 per trolley<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/cabinet-approves-construction-sector-relief-package-ordinance.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Construction Sector Relief Package Ordinance approved (opens in a new tab)\">Construction Sector Relief Package Ordinance approved<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, shop owners highlight that the rates have increased owing to limited supply. Meanwhile, the labourers and daily wagers have seen a revival in work due to the reopening of the construction sector. As per the government-issued SOPs, the shop owners and labourers would have to use masks and sanitizers. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lahore: Shops selling construction materials reopened this week after a closure of 23 days in line with the government&#8217;s announced relief efforts for the construction sector amid the ongoing coronavirus lockdown, a news source reported. The authorities concerned have also issued new rates for the said materials. Read: Dealers to announce new rates for construction materials on April 15 Construction materials have seen a prices hike as supply became limited during the lockdown imposed for controlling the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Previously, sources revealed that the new construction material rates were expected to take effect from April 15, after the partial lockdown took effect. As soon as the shops reopened, builders have reportedly noticed an increase in prices of the construction materials. According to sources, the new rates are as follows: Gravel \u2013 PKR 60 per foot Bricks \u2013 PKR 11.50 per piece Cement \u2013 PKR 500 per bag Sand \u2013 PKR 500 per trolley Read: Construction Sector Relief Package Ordinance approved Furthermore, shop owners highlight that the rates have increased owing to limited supply. Meanwhile, the labourers and daily wagers have seen a revival in work due to the reopening of the construction sector. 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