Construction firm claiming Shard work ordered to liquidate

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 9 Nov, 12:29 · Archive

Facade Group, which says it worked on The Shard and Fulham FC's stadium, has been ordered to be wound up by the High Court.

Facade Group Ltd, a construction firm headquartered in Cardiff, has been ordered into compulsory liquidation following a High Court winding-up order on November 4. The official receiver was appointed as liquidator on the same date, according to notices published in The Gazette. HM Revenue and Customs presented the petition to wind up the company on September 16.

A winding-up order places a company into compulsory liquidation, with a liquidator responsible for dealing with its assets and creditors. The company's registered office is listed as being in Aberkenfig, Bridgend, and it was incorporated in March 2021.

According to its website, Facade Group says it has provided services at several UK landmarks including The Shard, Chelsea Bridge and Canary Wharf. The firm also describes work at Fulham FC's Craven Cottage, including painting over existing logos on the Putney stand and repainting the roof ahead of new sponsorship branding.

The company lists glass polishing, maintenance, water testing, sound testing and rope access among its services. It states its team has more than 70 years of combined experience and works across the UK. Other projects listed on its website include water testing in central London and Manchester, and abseiling work for a client in London.

The liquidation adds to a difficult period for UK businesses. Major high street brands Claire's and Quiz have been forced to close all their remaining stores after falling into administration, and several other retailers have announced widespread store closures or entered administration.

How it is being reported

• Construction firm for 'UK's most recognised buildings' to be liquidatedFacade Group, which says it worked on The Shard and Fulham FC's stadium, has been ordered to be wound up by the High Court.This Is Local London · 9 Nov, 11:40
• Construction firm for 'UK's most recognised buildings' to be liquidatedFacade Group, which says it worked on The Shard and Fulham FC's stadium, has been ordered to be wound up by the High Court.Croydon Guardian · 9 Nov, 11:40
• Construction firm for 'UK's most recognised buildings' to be liquidatedFacade Group, which says it worked on The Shard and Fulham FC's stadium, has been ordered to be wound up by the High Court.Wandsworth Guardian · 9 Nov, 11:40
• Construction firm for 'UK's most recognised buildings' to be liquidatedFacade Group, which says it worked on The Shard and Fulham FC's stadium, has been ordered to be wound up by the High Court.News Shopper · 9 Nov, 11:40

In this story: Facade Group Ltd · The Shard · Fulham FC · HM Revenue and Customs · Cardiff · Craven Cottage

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