Almost 7,500 firms in critical financial distress as construction output declines again
Some 7,458 construction businesses were in 'critical' financial distress in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, according to a new report from insolvency firm BTG…


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Some 7,458 construction businesses were in 'critical' financial distress in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, according to a new report from insolvency firm BTG…

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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.…

The number of construction companies in "critical" financial distress has soared in the past 12 months, according to an insolvency specialist. Begbies Traynor…

Of the 22 sectors covered by the report, 21 experienced a rise in critical financial distress of more than 40% when compared with the same period last year.
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