Buckingham administrators eye legal action against debtor

Administrators for collapsed contractor Buckingham Group have begun preparations for legal action against one of its debtors. Solicitors working for Grant Thornton have been instructed to issue proceedings against the unnamed debtor if it does not accept a settlement offer over its debt to Buckingham… The post Buckingham administrators eye legal action against debtor appeared first on Construction News.

Administrators eye claim against ex-specialist’s directors over office sale

Administrators for specialist Malin Industrial Concrete Floors are considering issuing a claim against its former directors. The Greater Manchester-based firm, which worked mainly on laser screed flooring for major contractors including Buckingham Group and Sir Robert McAlpine, went under in February 2023. A report by… The post Administrators eye claim against ex-specialist’s directors over office sale appeared first on Construction News.

Buckingham Group administration extended by two years

The process of collecting and distributing money owed by Buckingham Group will not be finished for at least another two years. Insolvency specialists from Grant Thornton obtained permission from the High Court to extend its administration period until 4 September 2027, a filing published at… The post Buckingham Group administration extended by two years appeared first on Construction News.

Welsh contractor takes over halted £135m Buckingham Group scheme

Welsh firm Andrew Scott has been appointed to finish one of collapsed contractor Buckingham Group’s remaining schemes. Andrew Scott will finish a multistorey car park and commercial site in the centre of Swansea, after the project stalled following Buckingham’s descent into administration. Buckingham had been… The post Welsh contractor takes over halted £135m Buckingham Group scheme appeared first on Construction News.

Council to finish Buckingham Group leisure centre job

A London council has announced it will finish building a leisure centre after the original contractor collapsed last year. Work stopped on the Platinum Jubilee Leisure Centre (CGI pictured) in West Drayton, west London, when the £665m-turnover Buckingham Group entered administration. Hillingdon Council said it… The post Council to finish Buckingham Group leisure centre job appeared first on Construction News.