304 construction companies dissolved in September 2026, a 21% year-on-year decrease, with year-on-year insolvencies falling 41%.
New data from Red Flag Alert reveals that 304 UK construction companies dissolved in September 2026. This marks a 21% year-on-year decrease and the first monthly fall since June 2026, making it the fourth lowest monthly insolvency total over the past 12 months.
The picture varies by region. Scotland saw the biggest year-on-year increase, with insolvencies rising from 5 to 8 (a 60% increase). At the other end of the scale, the North West saw the sharpest decrease, with insolvencies falling by 41 (58%), while the North East and West Midlands regions both recorded decreases of 50%.
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