Flower and Hayes, a UK construction company headquartered in Bristol, has collapsed into administration after 106 years of operation. The appointment of administrators was made on July 2, 2026, following a winding-up petition lodged in February of the same year. The order was published on July 9.
Company Background and Operations
Founded in 1920, Flower and Hayes specialised in building new homes, rental properties, and industrial units. The company had ongoing developments at Orchard Way, Henley Way, Knapp Hill, and Upper Conygre. According to their LinkedIn profile, the firm stated: "At Flower & Hayes, we share one overriding passion, which is quite simply to be the best, be it Residential, Commercial or Industrial. You can be sure if it's a Flower & Hayes development, it has been constructed to exacting standards using traditional skills and the best quality of materials available."
Administration Process and Implications
Under the Insolvency Act 1986, administration is a legal process aimed at rescuing a viable business that is insolvent due to cashflow problems. The Gov.UK website explains: "When a company goes into administration, they have entered a legal process with the aim of achieving one of the statutory objectives of an administration. This may be to rescue a viable business that is insolvent due to cashflow problems." An administrator, a licensed insolvency practitioner, was appointed by directors, a creditor, or the court. While in administration, the company can continue to trade, but control passes to the administrators. Within eight weeks, the administrators must formulate proposals, which creditors vote on. Administration ends automatically after 12 months unless extended by the court or creditors.
Flower and Hayes has been contacted for comment. The collapse marks the end of a century-old business that contributed to the UK's housing and industrial sectors.
