Supply, workforce shortages drive up prices, slow down projects

In our new COVID reality, even a rapid economic recovery from a global pandemic has a downside.

“A lot of (suppliers) closed down their factories during COVID, and there was talk we’re going into a huge recession,” said Joe Sattler, owner of Sattler Homes & Remodeling. “Then things got really busy.”

“It seems that everyone is so busy, which is great,” Kevin McCreedy, co-owner…