Because building materials were in short supply, he invented a new concrete-making process that enabled him to build a factory and go into production.

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Petrol and raw materials for industry are in extremely short supply.

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For those who stay behind, the priorities are building tools and materials, especially corrugated-iron sheets, which are in short supply.

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