Laing O’Rourke delivers strong performance underpinned by record order book
04.08.25A clear strategy powered by experience has delivered a record order book of £11.9 billion (as at 31 March 2025) in another year of strength and resilience for Laing O’Rourke.
Laing O’Rourke’s Report and Accounts for financial year 2025 (FY25) were published today demonstrating the Group’s continued financial strength driven by its purpose and people.
The Group took deliberate action to reduce risk and improve margins - delivering 47% growth in pre-exceptional EBIT and steady revenue, while maintaining a commitment to sustainability.
The results are underpinned by delivering certainty for clients through an operating model that combines digital innovation, direct delivery and modern methods of construction.
The strength of the Group’s results has been achieved despite global inflation and political uncertainty that has disrupted supply chains.
Laing O’Rourke has also had a strong start to FY26 with the signing of the Sizewell C Civil Works Alliance agreement.
“Our drive to create a more resilient and productive construction industry continues.
“We are leading the way on modern methods of construction and digital engineering, enabling us to deliver projects with greater precision and efficiency and improving safety on site. Our focus on innovation ensures we're building for the future, not just today.
"This is our second record order book in a row which is testament to our purpose, our people and the trust our operating model has built with our clients.
“We will continue to advocate for a new paradigm for the construction industry – one that is safer, faster and achieves better outcomes.
“Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, in service of humanity will continue to be Laing O’Rourke’s driving purpose and will determine our approach to projects and our people.”
“We have delivered strong growth and cash generation, alongside a strategic focus on de-risking our portfolio, coupled with a strong performance from our Australian business and a robust response to inflationary pressures in the UK.
“We've also improved the cash position to £513.1 million which after debt is a healthy net cash position of £284.7 million, reflecting our prudent financial management and a disciplined approach to project delivery, giving the business a solid foundation for future sustainable growth.
“Laing O'Rourke demonstrated financial resilience during a period of significant international headwinds and disruption.”
Reports and Accounts 2025
Powering the 21st Century's Industrial Revolution
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