[Construction Industry Impact Survey: Iran Situation] Over 70% Face or Expect Material Delays; Procurement Hurdles for Chemicals and Housing Equipment Lead to Potential Order Suspensions in 73% of Sites
X Mile, Inc. surveyed 100 construction professionals on the impact of Middle East tensions. Over 90% recognize negative business impacts, citing rising procurement costs and delivery delays. 73% of sites are considering suspending new orders due to severe supply shortages.
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X Mile, Inc., a provider of SaaS and HR platforms for non-desk industries such as logistics, construction, and manufacturing (HQ: Shinjuku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hiroyuki Noro), conducted a survey on the impact of Middle East tensions (including the Iran situation) on the construction industry, targeting 100 professionals in procurement and ordering roles.
The survey reveals that over 90% of respondents acknowledge the impact on their business, with surging material costs, delivery delays, and 73% of construction sites already halting or considering the suspension of new orders. Specific feedback from operators includes "suspension of mid-career hiring due to material unavailability," "project starts being held up due to labor shortages," and "impact on construction operations in the Asian region (Vietnam, Nepal)."
Survey Highlights:
- 95% of construction professionals "feel or fear" the impact.
- Over 90% are facing or expect rising procurement costs.
- About half report a cost increase of over 10%.
- 80% have experienced or expect delivery delays.
- 73% of construction sites face the possibility of suspending new orders.
- Key affected items: Petrochemical products (adhesives, paints), logistics, steel/metal products, and housing equipment.
Escalating tensions in the Middle East, including the Iran situation, have created a dual crisis of supply chain disruption and rising costs, causing severe operational disruptions on construction sites. Many sites are being forced to review project schedules and limit new orders.
The survey reveals that over 90% of respondents acknowledge the impact on their business, with surging material costs, delivery delays, and 73% of construction sites already halting or considering the suspension of new orders. Specific feedback from operators includes "suspension of mid-career hiring due to material unavailability," "project starts being held up due to labor shortages," and "impact on construction operations in the Asian region (Vietnam, Nepal)."
Survey Highlights:
- 95% of construction professionals "feel or fear" the impact.
- Over 90% are facing or expect rising procurement costs.
- About half report a cost increase of over 10%.
- 80% have experienced or expect delivery delays.
- 73% of construction sites face the possibility of suspending new orders.
- Key affected items: Petrochemical products (adhesives, paints), logistics, steel/metal products, and housing equipment.
Escalating tensions in the Middle East, including the Iran situation, have created a dual crisis of supply chain disruption and rising costs, causing severe operational disruptions on construction sites. Many sites are being forced to review project schedules and limit new orders.
FAQ
中東情勢による建設業への影響はどの程度ですか？
建設業の95％が影響を「実感・懸念」しており、9割以上が仕入れ価格の値上げに直面または想定しています。
建設現場で最も調達に支障が出ている品目は何ですか？
「石油化学製品（接着剤・塗料・樹脂資材等）」が最多で、次いで物流、鋼材・金属製品、住宅設備となっています。
新規受注への影響はありますか？
調査対象の建設現場の73％で、仕入れ価格の上昇や納期遅延を理由に新規受注を停止する可能性が出ています。
納期遅延の状況はどうですか？
「納期遅延なし」は2割のみで、多くの現場で「2週間〜1ヶ月」の遅延が発生しています。
建設事業者は現場でどのような対応をしていますか？
現場責任者が人脈を駆使して資材調達を行ったり、人員不足による着工保留や工期の見直しを余儀なくされています。