Business View Magazine | Volume 9, Issue 2

44 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2 Perspective changes everything wipfli.com/construction wearing, hand washing, and reduced car-pooling,” Kawulok says. “Initially, when the pandemic first emerged, one of the worst aspects was around uncertainty – how bad were things going to get? Fortunately, we managed to come through the crisis largely unscathed as a business.” But while most industries are seeing a return to some kind of normality, the construction sector continues to be impacted by supply chain disruptions that look set to linger for some time yet. “We went from being part of a supply chain that could get you almost anything you wanted within seven to 28 days, to suddenly waiting around 180 days for some items,” Kawulok admits. “Navigating this shift was extremely challenging. The roofing industry would typically see price escalation of, perhaps, three to five percent from time to time, but prices were largely stable. The disruption we are continuing to experience has caused some prices to skyrocket.”