| Zentia | Administration - 170 jobs lost, administrators: Interpath |
| Agetur | Notice of intention to appoint - 660,000 pound loss |
| Construction share | 10% of all UK administrations in early 2025 |
| Employee claims | gov.uk/your-rights-if-your-employer-is-insolvent |
| Check notices | thegazette.co.uk for all insolvency notices |
Last reviewed: 18 June 2026
Two further UK construction sector failures have been confirmed this week. Zentia, an acoustic ceiling and suspension grid manufacturer, has entered administration with Interpath appointed as administrators, resulting in the loss of 170 jobs. Agetur, a housing civil engineering and groundworks contractor based in Brackley, Northamptonshire and founded in 1985, has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators following a loss of 660,000 pounds. Construction accounts for approximately 10% of all UK administrations and the conditions driving failures have not improved in 2026.
Why Construction Keeps Failing
Thin margins, long payment chains, fixed-price contracts signed before cost inflation materialised, and complex subcontractor payment management all create financial fragility. In 2026, higher employer National Insurance contributions, minimum wage increases, energy price inflation feeding through to material costs, and reduced government infrastructure spending have all added pressure. The end of the Great British Insulation Scheme and Energy Company Obligation removed revenue that had sustained specialist retrofit contractors. At least one contractor with a 36 million pound turnover and 92 employees ceased trading directly as a result.
What Zentia Employees and Creditors Should Do
Zentia employees who have lost jobs should contact Interpath for information on whether any business parts are being sold as a going concern. Where employment has been terminated, claims for arrears of pay, accrued holiday pay and statutory redundancy go through the Insolvency Service Redundancy Payments Service at gov.uk/your-rights-if-your-employer-is-insolvent. Unsecured creditors should file a proof of debt with Interpath once the formal claims process opens. The administrator must provide creditors with a statement of affairs within eight weeks of appointment.
What the Agetur Notice of Intention Means
An NOI creates a moratorium during which creditors cannot take enforcement action while directors and potential administrators assess options. The initial moratorium lasts ten business days and can be extended. Filing an NOI does not mean administration is inevitable: the period allows the company to seek refinancing, negotiate with creditors or find a buyer. Employees should monitor communications closely. Creditors should hold off enforcement during the moratorium but ensure debt is properly documented for a potential proof of debt claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if my employer in construction enters administration?
Contact the appointed administrator for information on the status of your employment. If made redundant, claim arrears of pay, holiday pay and statutory redundancy through the Insolvency Service Redundancy Payments Service at gov.uk/your-rights-if-your-employer-is-insolvent. ACAS is available at 0300 123 1100 for free employment rights advice.
What is a notice of intention to appoint administrators?
An NOI is a filing that creates a temporary moratorium protecting a company from creditor enforcement action while directors explore restructuring options. It lasts an initial ten business days and can be extended. It does not guarantee formal administration will follow - the company may find a rescue solution within the moratorium period.
How do I check if a construction company has entered administration?
The London Gazette at thegazette.co.uk publishes all formal insolvency notices. Companies House at find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk shows insolvency filings. Insolvency News at insolvency-news.uk provides a structured daily feed of UK insolvency events.
