Construction insolvencies increased year-on-year in July as the sector faced renewed cost pressures and uncertainty linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
There were 343 construction company insolvencies during the month, up 3.3% from 332 in July 2025, according to the latest company insolvency statistics.
Over the 12 months to July, construction recorded 3,841 insolvencies, the highest number of any sector and 17% of all insolvencies across the economy.
Specialised construction activities continued to account for more than half of the sector total in July, despite cases falling year-on-year.
There were 186 insolvencies in this category, down from 194 in July 2025, representing 54% of construction insolvencies during the…