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Nine in ten building materials firms anticipate late winter payments

Tuesday 22 September 2026

A high proportion of building materials suppliers are concerned about late payments from customers during the upcoming winter months.

Nine in ten building-materials companies expect their customers to make late payments during the upcoming winter season.

According to a report by Rory McGinn published by Independent.ie, there is widespread concern among suppliers of construction and building materials regarding delayed payments over the winter period. The figures indicate significant anxiety among industry suppliers concerning cash flow and the promptness of customer payments.

Specific details of the underlying survey or the exact number of companies surveyed were not disclosed in the source report.

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