PKC Construction Co. has voluntarily filed for bankruptcy protection. The Kansas-based commercial contractor specializes in restaurant and other commercial construction projects and serves clients nationwide. Court filings show that the company’s liabilities have exceeded its assets, indicating a financial imbalance.
Note: Chapter 11 allows businesses to reorganize their debts while continuing operations under court supervision. A Chapter 11 filing does not necessarily mean that a business is closing. For additional information, readers are encouraged to contact the business directly.
PKC Construction Co. Files for Bankruptcy
Case record on PACER show that the company filed its petition on October 5, 2026. Court filings show that PKC Construction Co. submitted a summary of assets and liabilities. According to the filing, the company’s liabilities were approximately $4.3 million, while its assets were estimated at about $1.1 million.
The company’s president, Perry Kessler, signed the petition before it was filed in the court.
The records add that attorney Bradley McCormack of Sader Law Firm, LLC is representing the company.
The company also filed a list of creditors with the largest unsecured claims. Among the listed creditors are Multi Craft Contractors Inc., EDCB Partners, LLC, Commercial Interiors Construction, and Texas Capital Bank.
Filing records indicate that funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors.
A summary of the Chapter 11 petition is shared here:
- Filing Date: October 5, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 26-21551
- Estimated Assets: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Creditors: Between 50 and 99
About the Company
PKC Construction is a commercial construction company with more than 30 years of industry experience. Its specialization is in restaurant construction, new construction, tenant finish-outs, franchise projects, multi-site rollouts, and rebranding work. The company serves clients in Kansas City and across the U.S.
As per the company’s website, it focuses on restaurant and healthcare projects. Over the years, it has built more than 500 restaurants across 39 states. Its portfolio also includes retail, medical, entertainment, and financial and office projects. Some clients named on the contractor’s website are Buffalo Wild Wings, Rite Aid, Aspen Dental, Smashburger, HSBC, and Studio Movie Grill.
Recent Filings by Other Construction Companies
Several construction contractors have turned to bankruptcy protection in recent months.
Alpharetta-based Huck Construction & Development Corp Inc submitted its petition on September 11. Case records showed that the commercial construction firm faced many trade debt obligations. For 25 years, the company has served different clients, including Popeyes and Wendy’s.
On September 1, a construction company from Nevada initiated Chapter 11 proceedings. Court records showed unsecured claims tied to trade debts, loans, and taxes. Blue Reef Enterprises LLC has been providing residential and commercial construction services for nearly 37 years.
Pelco Builders, Inc. sought Chapter 11 protection on April 16. Case filings show that it listed more than 100 creditors in its petition. As a general contractor, the Coatesville, Pennsylvania company has served clients for around 51 years.
A commercial general construction firm in East Syracuse made its filing on April 3. The petition showed that National Contractors, LLC faced more than a million in liabilities. The company’s offerings have catered to grocery, retail, malls, and stores.
PKC Construction Co.’s filing adds to the series of bankruptcy cases and represents growing financial troubles facing the industry.
