A major raw material supplier to Voestalpine is facing serious financial difficulties. Ukrainian entrepreneur Kostiantyn Zhevago, whose operations supply the Austrian steel conglomerate with ores and semi-finished materials, is struggling with massive liquidity problems according to media reports. For the construction materials industry, this is relevant insofar as bottlenecks in steel semi-finished materials can directly impact the availability and pricing of reinforcing steel, beam profiles, and structural steel components. Planners should keep an eye on the supply chain situation for larger projects with steel construction components, as delays could affect construction schedules.