Founded by Ray O’Rourke in 1978, family-owned Laing O’Rourke is the largest construction company in the UK. Known initially as R. O’Rourke & Son the name change occurred in September 2001 to reflect the acquisition of Laing Construction.
Laing O’Rourkeis fully international with operations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. The firm prides itself on being a full-service operation with capabilities including ‘buildability’ studies, design for manufacture and assembly, remediation and enabling works, logistics management and integrated construction delivery.
Laing O’Rourke’s Moorebank Units Relocation Project earned the prestigious 2016 Australian Construction Achievement Award. The Leadenhall Building, assembled from prefabricated sections built outside of London, is a defining feature of the British capital’s skyline.
