Craft Construction Company LLC has pursued Chapter 11 protection, joining several construction firms that opted bankruptcy filings in 2026. The Pompano Beach-based contractor is seeking to reorganize its finances through the bankruptcy process.
Operations are expected to continue as normal through the proceedings under the court’s guidance. As of now, the company is in its early stages of bankruptcy, with limited document filings made so far.
Craft Construction Company LLC Enters Bankruptcy
On May 7, 2026, the company-initiated bankruptcy proceedings in a voluntary manner. According to records available through PACER, state that it submitted the Chapter 11 petition signed by authorized representative Barry Craft.
Filing details note that the proceedings are currently taking place in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida (Miami Division). Attorney Zach B. Shelomith of Shelomith Law is the legal counsel in the case.
Case Related Details
Court filings indicate the company expects funds to be available for unsecured creditors. While a specific number is not specified, the petition shows that it currently has up to 49 creditors.
Other details from the Chapter 11 petition are shared here in a summarized manner:
- Filing Date: May 7, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida (Miami Division)
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 26-15967-PDR
- Estimated Assets: Between $1,000,001-$10 million
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $1,000,001-$10 million
- Estimated Creditors: Between 1 and 49
- Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision
About the Company
According to the company’s LinkedIn page, Craft Construction Company LLC was founded in 2011. The company is a privately held general contractor led by founder and president Barry Craft. Offerings include construction management, design-build, general contracting, and pre-construction consulting.
The website states that the company has completed over $4 billion in construction projects through the years. This covered commercial, hospitality, multifamily, office, and institutional verticals. In addition, the company’s projects have ranged from $100,000 to $225 million in value.
Recent Filings by Other Construction Firms
The construction industry has seen an upsurge in bankruptcy filings with several firms intending to readjust their finances.
Last month, a kitchen and bathroom remodeling company from Phoenix sought Chapter 11 protection. Operations were expected not to be disrupted at Aloft Remodeling LLC while it initiated financial reorganization under court supervision. The company also serves markets including Tucson, Flagstaff, Lake Havasu, and Show Low.
Apex Pavers Inc. entered bankruptcy proceedings on March 19, 2026. The Stuart-based pool and paving contractor filed its petition after nearly 18 years in business. The Stuart, Florida-based company provides design and construction services for pavers, spas, patios, and more.
Known for its civil and utility construction services, G3 Construction Group, Inc. made its Chapter 11 filing early this year. The woman-owned company from Marianna is expected to keep serving through the proceedings, the petition on February 17, 2026, stated.
The consecutive filings across the country reflect a pattern of financial strain, particularly in Florida’s construction industry. As the case of Craft Construction Company LLC moves forward, additional court filings are expected to provide more details about its financial footing and restructuring plans.
