UK construction company plunges into administration – in business since 2017 | UK | News
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A UK construction company that has been operating for almost a decade has collapsed into administration, the latest in a series of firms in the industry to face financial problems.
A large number of businesses in the industry have recently gone bankrupt; many cited rising operational expenses and challenging trading environments as primary reasons.
Hawksmoor Construction Ltd entered administration on 1 June 2026, according to a notice published in the London Gazette.
Directors are appointed to oversee a struggling company in order to save it from liquidation; The procedure usually involves restructuring to strengthen the company’s financial position and its capacity to meet creditor obligations. Companies House records show the company was founded in 2017.
Headquartered in King’s Langley, Hertfordshire, Hawksmoor Construction Ltd is a “multi-award-winning” chartered housebuilder focusing on first-class residential construction.
Lee Morris and Marshall Peters’ John Thompson have been appointed joint managers, the Express reports.
Hawksmoor Construction Ltd prides itself on its “exceptional team”, according to the company website.
“Our team consists of highly experienced professionals who bring expertise, dedication and innovation to every project,” he notes.
“From the design phase to project completion, our team works tirelessly to deliver the highest quality craftsmanship and seamless customer experiences.”
Founded in 2017 by MCIOB’s Paul Fitzgerald, the firm concentrates its work across London and the Inner Counties.
“From initial consultation to final completion, we ensure that your vision is realized seamlessly and to the highest quality standards,” the website states.
This represents just one of many construction businesses across the country facing similar financial problems.
Northamptonshire-based Agetur, founded by Rob Rexton in 1985, has gone into administration in recent weeks, putting hundreds of positions at risk.
Latest accounts revealed a “sharp decline” in trading until February 2025, when the company suffered a loss of £600,000.
Meanwhile, Juma Construction Group, whose directors have 40 years of expertise in the industry, has entered Voluntary Creditors’ Liquidation (VCL) after experiencing serious financial difficulties.
