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Insolvencies Construction

Browse the most recent insolvencies in construction, from contractors and building services firms to fit-out companies and suppliers, together with the insolvency practitioner involved. Follow the auctions that result, read the related news, and see how the numbers are developing this year.

SectorConstruction 6,620Wholesale and retail 5,496Hospitality 4,896Professional services 4,719Administrative services 4,147Information and communication 3,282Manufacturing 2,884Real estate 2,341Financial services 1,801Other services 1,569Health and social work 1,297Transport and storage 1,254Arts and recreation 717Education 457Water and waste 247Agriculture and fishing 218Energy supply 123Mining and quarrying 82Households 60Public administration 56

Recent insolvencies

Last updated: 22/09/2026, 06:51
SPECIALIST DUCTWORK SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Creditors' voluntary liquidation · Exeter
18 September
PLUMBING SOLUTIONS U.K LIMITED
Creditors' voluntary liquidation · Caerdydd
18 September
BLUE BG LIMITED
Creditors' voluntary liquidation · Enfield
18 September
AFRO ANGLO OIL AND GAS BLOCK CONSULT AND MACHINERY LTD
Compulsory liquidation · Ilford
17 September
RSM BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE LTD
Compulsory liquidation · Liverpool
17 September
KABAYAN BUILDERS LTD
Compulsory liquidation · Cardiff
17 September
AKSUM LTD
Creditors' voluntary liquidation · London
17 September
WEBB & SONS (SW) LIMITED
Winding-up petition · Exeter
17 September
HARCO SURFACING LIMITED
Winding-up petition · Lincoln
17 September
EFFICIENT ENERGY SERVICES LTD
Winding-up petition · Clitheroe
17 September
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Insolvency news

UK corporate insolvencies hit four-month high in August

UK corporate insolvencies hit four-month high in August

Corporate insolvencies in Great Britain reached 1,946 in August, up 0.6% on July's 1,934 but 3% below August last year's 2,007, according to Azets restructuring partner Andy McGill. He points to a surge in administrations and compulsory liquidations behind the rise.

Peterborough fruit and veg wholesaler Crowland Fresh Produce goes into liquidation

Peterborough fruit and veg wholesaler Crowland Fresh Produce goes into liquidation

Crowland Fresh Produce Limited, a family-run fruit and veg wholesaler based at Hundreds Farm near Peterborough, has entered liquidation after more than 20 years of trading. Liquidators were appointed on 17 September.

Glens of Antrim Potatoes collapses into administration, 95 jobs lost

Glens of Antrim Potatoes collapses into administration, 95 jobs lost

Glens of Antrim Potatoes Ltd, based in Ballymena and Cushendall, has entered administration after rising input costs hit cashflow. The 95-strong workforce has been made redundant bar a skeleton staff.

Net zero housebuilder Pearcroft Homes wound up after two-year legal process

Net zero housebuilder Pearcroft Homes wound up after two-year legal process

Pearcroft Homes, a company promoting itself as the UK's leading net zero housing developer, has entered compulsory liquidation. The move follows a winding-up petition submitted by plumbing and heating supplier Wolseley UK back in April 2023.

Corporate insolvencies hit four-month high in August, says Azets

Corporate insolvencies hit four-month high in August, says Azets

Azets recorded 1,946 UK corporate insolvencies in August, up 0.6% on July's 1,934 but 3% below August 2024's 2,007. The accountancy firm says administrations rose as more than 250 linked real estate companies collapsed between March and August.

Torsion Projects files notice of intent to appoint administrators

Torsion Projects files notice of intent to appoint administrators

Torsion Projects has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, weeks after sister firm Torsion Construction collapsed in July owing suppliers £15m.

Auctions in this sector

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Mostly NO RESERVE Warehouse Clearance Sale, Rational, Gym Equipment, Commercial Catering, Furniture, Plant & Machinery, Hand Tools & Much More
Mostly NO RESERVE Warehouse Clearance Sale, Rational, Gym Equipment, Commercial Catering, Furniture, Plant & Machinery, Hand Tools & Much More
Doncastercloses tomorrow
Short Notice Sale of Assets of Electricity & Telecommunications Utility Projects Company Stored at Satellite Location
Short Notice Sale of Assets of Electricity & Telecommunications Utility Projects Company Stored at Satellite Location
Tynecloses tomorrow
Range of Unused Secure Welfare and Storage Cabins, Toilet Blocks, Electric Driveway Gates, Tool Chests, Tools, Outdoor Kitchen and More
Range of Unused Secure Welfare and Storage Cabins, Toilet Blocks, Electric Driveway Gates, Tool Chests, Tools, Outdoor Kitchen and More
Huddersfieldcloses tomorrow
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