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Middle East conflict hit smaller construction companies hardest, data shows
Key takeaways
- Citing government figures, RSM UK said 592 smaller construction businesses became insolvent in the three months to May.
- The figure represents the highest quarterly figure since May 2025, when 594 were recorded.
- These companies, broadly classed as carrying out specialised construction activities, now account for around 60% of all construction insolvencies.
Middle East conflict hit smaller construction companies hardest, data shows Over the 12 months to May 2026 · The Accountant Ellichipuram Umesh Mon, June 22, 2026 at 4:44 PM GMT+7 2 min read New figures from the UK’s Insolvency Service point to rising financial distress among small and medium-sized construction companies due to heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Citing government figures, RSM UK said 592 smaller construction businesses became insolvent in the three months to May.
The figure represents the highest quarterly figure since May 2025, when 594 were recorded.
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