More than 60 staff have lost their jobs after a construction firm in Perth and Kinross appointed administrators.

Work has ceased on Hadden Construction sites pending a review of works in progress.

Joint administrators Ben Cairns and Jonny Marston from Alvarez & Marsal are winding the Auchterarder-based company’s operations and have made 66 staff redundant.

Rising labour costs and inflation on buying materials were cited for the collapse of the firm, founded in 1992.

Mr Cairns said: “Like other contractors, Hadden Construction has been battling a number of headwinds in recent years, including inflated materials prices, rising labour costs and supply chain interruptions.

“As administrators, we will seek an orderly wind down of the operations and will welcome any investor interest in the company’s assets.”

Among its contracts, Hadden undertook work at the University of Stirling’s Muirhead House student accommodation as part of a £6.25m refurbishment.

The Ferguson Veterinary Clinic in Glenrothes and the Edward Lawson Centre in Wishaw are also among the company’s active developments.