Rising labour costs leaving buildings underinsured
Shortages in skilled trades are forcing rebuild values up, potentially leaving buildings underinsured, according to RebuildCostAssessment.com.
The rebuild experts have warned that labour is often the largest component of repair and reinstatement spending, accounting for around 60% of the total in many insurance repair cost indicators.
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