Kier steps in to save jobs as Southdale Homes collapses

摘要

Kier has stepped in to save up to 128 jobs at Southdale Homes after the company fell into administration due to cash flow problems. Kier subsidiary Kier Living has agreed a deal with the company to offer work to 128 employees at Southdale Homes after it suffered losses on several contracts. The Yorkshire-based group, which had a turnover of £30m, has made 87 remaining employees redundant. Southdale Homes specialised in building affordable homes. Peter Holder, Lee Causer and Anne O'Keefe of AlixPartners Services UK were appointed asjoint administrators at Southdale Homes on 29 April.