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Debts, lawsuits force Detroit builder to file bankruptcy

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Investment firm still sees availability for construction debt

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Kier whittles net debt down to £230m

Construction Enquirer

Kier has whittled down its average month-end net debt to £230m after a better than expected cash performance at its construction division. He also said the average month-end net debt position would now be better than expected at £230m, down from £243m at the half year. ”

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Metnor supply chain debts hit £10m

Construction Enquirer

More than 450 firms have been hit by the collapse of Metnor Construction with subcontractors and suppliers owed more than £10m. An update from administrator FRP Advisory Trading Ltd said 468 creditors had been identified so far since the Newcastle-based contractor collapsed in February.

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Ilke Homes went under owing £320m

Construction Enquirer

The scale of the modular house builder’s debts can be revealed after the Enquirer saw a statement of proposals issued to creditors by administrator AlixPartners. Money owed to unsecured creditors was £249m with the vast majority – £226m – made up of inter-company debts associated with losses suffered by equity investors.

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Yorkshire contractor collapse costs suppliers £2m

Construction Enquirer

An update from administrator FRP Advisory revealed the scale of debts after the firm went under in March. Total debts at the business were £4.5m Subcontractors and suppliers have been left holding unpaid invoices worth nearly £2m following the failure of Yorkshire based contractor Castlehouse Construction.

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Subcontractors owed £4.6m after Howard Russell collapse

Construction Enquirer

It also detailed the level of debts with 208 unsecured creditors left holding unpaid invoices. FRP said suppliers would get some money back for their debts once the company’s assets were realised during a liquidation. Howard Russell worked across the UK as a design and build contractor for a wide range of sectors.

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