Laing O'Rourke
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Laing O'Rourke is a multinational
construction company headquartered in Dartford
, United Kingdom
. It was founded in 1978.
Laing is made up of a range of engineering, construction, manufacturing and specialist services companies that provide investment, development and management capability.
Laing has operations in the UK, Ireland
, Germany
, Canada
, Australia
, Hong Kong
, and the United Arab Emirates
. Its projects span a range of sectors, including: lifestyle; business; social infrastructure; transport; power; mining and natural resources; oil and gas and utilities and waste.
In 2001 R. O'Rourke bought Laing Construction from John Laing plc for £1. Laing's construction business had been making significant losses, in part due to additional costs on the Cardiff Millennium Stadium
project. The name of the company was changed to Laing O'Rourke.
In 2004 the company acquired Crown House Engineering, a mechanical & electrical engineering business.
Laing O'Rourke went on to expand its operations in Australia in 2006 when it acquired Barclay Mowlem.
Major projects involving the Company have included;
Multinational corporation
A multi national corporation or enterprise , is a corporation or an enterprise that manages production or delivers services in more than one country. It can also be referred to as an international corporation...
construction company headquartered in Dartford
Dartford
Dartford is the principal town in the borough of Dartford. It is situated in the northwest corner of Kent, England, east south-east of central London....
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. It was founded in 1978.
Laing is made up of a range of engineering, construction, manufacturing and specialist services companies that provide investment, development and management capability.
Laing has operations in the UK, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, and the United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
. Its projects span a range of sectors, including: lifestyle; business; social infrastructure; transport; power; mining and natural resources; oil and gas and utilities and waste.
History
The company was founded by Ray O'Rourke in 1978. It was originally based in East London and was known as R. O'Rourke & Son.In 2001 R. O'Rourke bought Laing Construction from John Laing plc for £1. Laing's construction business had been making significant losses, in part due to additional costs on the Cardiff Millennium Stadium
Millennium Stadium
The Millennium Stadium is the national stadium of Wales, located in the capital, Cardiff. It is the home of the Wales national rugby union team and also frequently stages games of the Wales national football team, but is also host to many other large scale events, such as the Super Special Stage...
project. The name of the company was changed to Laing O'Rourke.
In 2004 the company acquired Crown House Engineering, a mechanical & electrical engineering business.
Laing O'Rourke went on to expand its operations in Australia in 2006 when it acquired Barclay Mowlem.
Principal subsidiaries and divisions
| Austrak | Infrastructure | Rebar |
| CHt Offsite | Insite | Redispan |
| Crown House | Laing O'Rourke | Select Plant Hire |
| Emirates Precast | Laing O'Rourke Construction | StrongForce Technologies |
| Explore Investments | Malling | Vetter |
| Explore Living | Modulor | |
| Explore Manufacturing | Privica |
Major projects
- Ascot RacecourseAscot RacecourseAscot Racecourse is a famous English racecourse, located in the small town of Ascot, Berkshire, used for thoroughbred horse racing. It is one of the leading racecourses in the United Kingdom, hosting 9 of the UK's 32 annual Group 1 races...
, completed in 2006 - London Heathrow Terminal 5, London, UK, completed in 2008
- Darwin Convention CentreDarwin Convention CentreThe Darwin Convention Centre is a convention centre located in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Construction started on the convention centre in early 2006 and completed in June 2008, with the centre opening in July of that year...
, Northern Territory, Australia, completed in 2008 - Kwinana Power Station, Western Australia, completed in 2008
- Atlantis, The PalmAtlantis, The PalmAtlantis, the Palm is a hotel resort at Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is a joint venture between Kerzner International Limited and Istithmar PSJC and was opened on 24 September 2008. The resort is modelled after the Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in Nassau, Bahamas...
, Dubai, UAE, completed in 2009 - Darling Downs Power Station, Queensland, Australia, completed in 2010
- One Hyde ParkOne Hyde ParkOne Hyde Park is a major residential and retail complex located in London, United Kingdom. The development includes three retail units totalling and 86 residential properties marketed with prices starting at around £20 million...
, London, completed in 2011 - The Francis Crick Institute, London, due for completion in 2013
- London Gateway Port, London, due for completion 2013
- The Leadenhall Building at 122 Leadenhall Street122 Leadenhall Street122 Leadenhall Street is an address on Leadenhall Street in the City of London where a 225 metre tall skyscraper designed by Richard Rogers and frequently referred to as "the Cheese Grater" is currently under construction. The site is adjacent to the Lloyd's building, also designed by Rogers...
, London, due for completion in 2014 - Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Canada, due for completion 2016
- Al Raha BeachAl RahaAl Raha is an area of land development in Abu Dhabi generally in Khalifa City A, to the north-east of the Capital that flanks the coast, with waterfront access along what was known as "Ladies Beach", and extending inward across the main highway that links Abu Dhabi to Dubai...
, Abu Dhabi, UAE, due for completion in 2018