Construction

Construction remains the sector with the highest number of business collapses, according to the latest monthly figures from the Insolvency Service. There were 3,912 construction firm insolvencies in the 12 months to January 2026, representing 17 per cent of all the cases analysed. This was followed by wholesale and retail (16 per cent) and the

A leading construction equipment firm has issued a profit warning following a “disappointingly muted January”. Vp Plc said current pressures in the construction and water sectors had hit activity volumes. It said it was aiming to cut 400 jobs through its transformation of Brandon Hire Station, which involves reducing its branch footprint from over 100

Photo courtesy Clune Construction Clune Construction CEO called the new logo an embodiment of “who we are today and where we’re going.” Photo courtesy Clune Construction Clune Construction has launched a new logo as part of what the Chicago-based contractor calls a “brand refresh” to reinforce its company values amid regional business expansion.  In a

Salboy has officially launched its construction arm to the wider market, opening up the business beyond group-related schemes for the first time. The Manchester-based developer and funder, founded by Betfred owner Fred Done, said Salboy Construction would now work for third-party developers, funders and housing associations across the UK. Salboy Construction was established in April

James Lamont is an associate at Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law Organisations and individuals have until 12 February to respond to the government’s consultation on overhauling UK settlement. For the construction industry this isn’t a niche immigration issue: proposals directly impact recruitment, retention, employment costs and the viability of building a career in the UK. “These

The number of construction companies in ‘critical’ financial distress rose almost a half in the final quarter of last year, an insolvency specialist has said. According to the latest data from Begbies Traynor, there were 9,981 construction businesses in the ‘critical’ category during the last three months of 2025. This marked a rise of 46

28 Jan 2026 By Contributor Digital Edition: UK construction activity December 2025: Housing  Housing overview 3 per cent decrease in project starts year-on-year 19 per cent decrease in main contract awards from 2024 38 per cent decrease in detailed planning approvals compared to 2024 Although the housing sector looked promising at the beginning of the

28 Jan 2026 By Contributor Digital Edition: UK construction activity December 2025 8 per cent decline in detailed planning approvals year-on-year 11 per cent decline in main contract awards year-on-year 20 per cent decline in project starts against the preceding year-on-year Across the UK construction market, 2025 recorded a decline in activity, with project starts