Cryptic crossword clue
Transformation of construction firm — hurt’s been nasty 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word REFURBISHMENT

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Transformation of construction" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case transformation of construction = refurbishment.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does REFURBISHMENT mean?

REFURBISHMENT noun
  1. The act of refurbishing; renovation.

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