Latest data from The Insolvency Service has shown that the construction industry experienced the highest number of insolvencies in the 12 months to June 2026 at 3,841, making up 17% of all industry cases.
Carly Thorpe, Construction & Engineering Partner at Walker Morris, said: “The latest insolvency figures reflect the continued pressures facing the construction sector. Rising costs, delayed project approvals, labour market uncertainty and questions around future demand are all contributing to a slowdown in activity, placing increasing strain on cashflow and making it more difficult for some businesses to remain financially resilient.
“We’re seeing these challenges play out across the sector. For housebuilders,…