As a result of the shortage of Construction materials including Cement ,Sand and Bricks and the price hike of them 95 percent of the Construction work in the Island has come to halt these days according to the Sri Lanka National Constructions Association ,
Due to this situation many employees at the Construction industry are being faced with severe economic difficulties the Association had stated ,Import restrictions imposed on goods has lead to the shortage and price hike of many Construction materials the Association has stated .