Barnsley construction firm collapses into administration with jobs at risk just before Christmas
Warwick Ward had been in business for more than five decades
Last updated 24th Dec 2025
A Barnsley-based construction film has fallen into administration putting dozens of jobs at risk just before Christmas.
Employee owned Warwick Ward had been in business for more than five decades and administration follows failed attempts to sell the company on.
The majority of the 89 staff at the plant hire firm are facing redundancy.
James Lumb, managing director at Interpath and joint administrator, said:
“With strong economic headwinds continuing to impact the construction and, groundworks market, specialist plant hire operators up and down the country are coming under increased financial pressure."
"It’s a tremendous shame that these challenges have proven to be so devastating for Warwick Ward, which had a long and proud heritage across South Yorkshire and beyond.
“Our immediate priority will be to support all those workers impacted by redundancy, while we also explore options for the Company’s assets.”