Tribute to Adam Johnston - 10th Nov 2008
On 5th November 2008, a Laing O’Rourke employee, Adam Johnston, lost his life in an incident at our data centre construction project in Welwyn Garden City.
Laing O’Rourke to manage concrete manufacturer's facilities - Oct 2008
Laing O’Rourke today announced that it is part of a consortium of investors which has acquired the majority operations of precast concrete manufacturer Bison, following Bison’s entry into administrative receivership earlier today.
St Pancras wins Project of the Year Award… again - Oct 2008
The £800m project to extend and refurbish St Pancras International has scooped yet another ‘Project of the Year’ award, this time at the RICS Awards held last week at The Millennium Mayfair in London.
Princess Anne opens Liverpool One - Oct 2008
The Princess Royal visited Liverpool on Wednesday to officially open Grosvenor’s £1bn development for which Laing O’Rourke was Construction Partner.
emda signs regeneration deal with Laing O’Rourke - Sept 2008
he East Midlands Development Agency (emda) has signed a contract with Laing O’Rourke, which will see a contribution of £4.65 million made towards the company’s multi-million pound remediation programme at Steetley.
£400m contract signed for London Gateway- Aug 2008
Laing O’Rourke today signed a £400m contract with DP World to build the first phase of a new port at London Gateway, in south Essex.
Laing O’Rourke Makes Significant Progress- July 2008
Laing O’Rourke Group (‘Laing O’Rourke’ or ‘the Group’), the UK’s largest privately owned construction solutions company, today has announced a strong set of financial results for the year ending 31st March 2008 reflecting significant earnings growth and a record order book
Steetley plans given green light - June 2008
Plans by Laing O’Rourke to build a new off-site manufacturing facility at a derelict site in Steetley have been given the final go ahead.
Laing O'Rourke signs Manchester Metrolink deal - June 2008
The Laing O’Rourke, Thales and GrantRail consortium (M-Pact Thales) this week signed the contract and will now begin work on the expansion of the Manchester Metrolink tram network.
Financial close on £225 million Pembury hospital scheme - March 2008
Laing O'Rourke, as part of the John Laing Consortium, has reached financial close on the £225 million Pembury Hospital scheme in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
Barnsley Interchange awarded Gold for civil engineering works - March 2008
The iconic Barnsley Interchange project has received the Institution of Civil Engineers' (ICE) "Gold Medal" as overall 2008 winner of the Yorkshire and Humber Award, for Excellence in Concept Design and Execution of Civil Engineering Works.
Laing O’Rourke launches new approach to attracting and retaining top talent - March 2008
To ensure Laing O'Rourke is at the forefront of the industry in its approach to recruitment and retention, it is launching a leading-edge applicant tracking and talent management system.
Taking the High and Low Road - February 2008
With the imminent opening of the new 4.5km section of the A590 Bypass in Cumbria, the local communities of High and Low Newton in the Lake District National Park, will for the very first time enjoy the level and quality of access that has for so long been denied them.
Hat-trick for Crown House - December 2007
Crown House Technologies (CHt) has been named 'M&E Specialist Contractor of the Year', for the second year running, at the Building Magazine awards dinner held at the Hilton Hotel in London's Park Lane.
Conveyor cuts costs at Indonesian coal plant - November 2007
The construction of a coal handling system for an Indonesian coal terminal marks Laing O'Rourke's first foray into Indonesia after many years' absence.
Construction of largest gas-fired power plant begins - October 2007
Laing O'Rourke will play a major role in the construction of a new power station on the Darling Downs in Queensland.
Laing O'Rourke to build Brisbane's tallest tower - September 2007
Laing O'Rourke has been appointed preferred design and construct contractor to build what will become Brisbane's tallest tower. The company and APH developers have entered into the first stage agreement of what will ultimately become a Design and Construct Contract valued at more than $300 million.
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