House building groundworks specialist Avtar Construction has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator. The Swindon-based civils and groundworks specialist has worked for regional offices of major house builders like Vistry, Persimmon and BarrattRedrow turning over around £20m last year. The firm, which was set up 16 years ago, works across the south west and employed around 60 staff last year. Avtar is one of only a few civil engineering contractors in the South West with the experience and knowledge to be able to complete S278 permanent alterations to public highways.