Press releases

Press Releases

• 20 December 2017

  First look behind the scenes as renewed JST prepares for historic NYE reopening

  The Sydney Opera House today provided a glimpse of the changes that audiences will see when the world-famous Joan Sutherland Theatre re-opens on New Year’s Eve, after seven months of renewal works.

• 18 December 2017

  £60 million refurbishment of Meadowhall complete

  Following a two-year programme, Laing O’Rourke has reached practical completion on the £60 million refurbishment of Meadowhall for British Land.

• 08 December 2017

  Clarges estate reaches completion

  Laing O'Rourke responsible for demolition of existing block, new construction and full fit-out
  Mayfair development in central London replaced by four new buildings
  A bespoke HQ for the Kennel Club, affordable housing for rent, commercial offices and luxury apartments
  High standard achieved on 33 super prime apartments, private mews road, and luxurious spa
  Complex design and high quality fit out showcases the very best of Laing O’Rourke

• 29 November 2017

  SunSHIFT welcomes government funding for innovative energy storage solutions

  The South Australian Government has today awarded SunSHIFT a $1 million grant through its Renewable Technology Fund to help fund a more sustainable energy solution ...

• 28 November 2017

  Darlington bridge upgrade

  Work to install a 3,000 tonne, 180 metre bridge as part of the Darlington Upgrade Project has been completed well ahead of schedule.

• 24 November 2017

  intu Watford reaches key milestone

  • 129 week programme
  • 400 ground piles that support the structure
  • 13500m3 of concrete: equivalent to 5 Olympic swimming pools
  • 7200 pieces of steel: equivalent to 326 double decker buses
  • 2.7km of drainage

• 13 November 2017

  Contract signed for The Grange University Hospital

  The £350m hospital will provide a number of specialist services in the new purpose built facility:
  450 inpatient beds
  11 theatres
  22 MRI scanners
  an emergency department
  neonatal intensive care unit
  special care baby unit
  labour and delivery department

• 08 November 2017

  Breakthrough as Northern Line tunnel machines reach final destination

  London Underground's Northern Line Extension reaches a major milestone with the completion of tunneling work.

• 01 November 2017

  Sir John Parker joins Laing O'Rourke as Chairman

  Sir John Parker GBE FREng takes up the Chairman’s role at Laing O’Rourke.

• 23 October 2017

  Laing O'Rourke, preferred contractor at Brent Cross Shopping Centre

  Hammerson and Standard Life Investments, joint owners of Brent Cross Shopping Centre, have announced that Laing O’Rourke has been chosen as the preferred contractor for the retail extension of Brent Cross London following a competitive tender process.