Latest data from the Insolvency Service shows that there were 324 construction insolvencies in April 2025.
This is a 13.8% decrease from the previous month 鈥� there were 376 construction insolvencies in March 2025 鈥� and a 19.8% decrease from a year before. There were 404 construction insolvencies in April 2024.
Mark Supperstone, partner at accountancy firm S&W, said: 鈥淭he construction sector saw a small respite in April with monthly insolvencies down by almost 14% from the previous month. While this is welcome news, the sector remains under considerable strain, and the recent data paints a picture of cautious resilience amid ongoing structural challenges.鈥�
He added: 鈥淭he next quarter will be critical in determining whether the sector can steady itself 鈥� or slide further.鈥�
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