Customised bike makes young boy's dream come true
December 23 2009
Perth boy Josiah was born without arms, yet the determined nine-year-old didn't let that stop him from realising his dream of one day riding a bike.
Green light for Fortitude Valley commercial development plans
December 18 2009
Brisbane City Council has given development approval to the commercial component of Laing O'Rourke's planned mixed-use, Fortitude Valley development - McLachlan and Ann.
Volunteers support local communities
December 11 2009
Laing O'Rourke's project teams across Brisbane, south-west Queensland, Cairns and Darwin downed their tools recently and worked on community projects around Brisbane, across Queensland and in Darwin.
Brisbane commercial high-rise receives green building design award
December 7 2009
The 24-storey commercial office block that Laing O'Rourke is building in Brisbane's CBD has been awarded the coveted Six Star Green Star - Office Design v2 rating, the highest possible rating awarded by the Green Building Council of Australia.
CSQ Indigenous Person of the Year Award for Laing O'Rourke carpenter
December 4 2009
Second year carpenter William Monaei was awarded the QBuild Queensland Indigenous Person of the Year Award at the 2009 CSQ (Construction Skills Queensland) excellence awards in November.
Reaching out to local communities
November 26 2009
Laing O'Rourke's recently launched Community Grant Scheme has proven extremely successful, with six community organisations benefitting from a combined $32,500 in grants to date.
Go-ahead for Gladstone gas project
November 20 2009
Laing O’Rourke has begun site preparation works for the Fishermans Landing LNG plant in Gladstone, Queensland.
Laing O'Rourke consortia shortlisted for Sydney Metro
October 1 2009
A consortium involving Laing O’Rourke has been shortlisted to bid for the Sydney Metro Stage One: Central to Rozelle.
Work secured on WA LNG project
September 22 2009
Laing O’Rourke was recently awarded the AUD$98 million contract to construct the General Utilities Project on Barrow Island, Western Australia for the Gorgon Project.
Work starts on Cairns Base Hospital upgrade
September 18 2009
Laing O’Rourke is set to commence work on an eight level car park, which includes provision for ambulatory cancer care services, at the Cairns Base Hospital for Queensland Health.
Laing O'Rourke awarded Darling Downs schools program
September 15 2009
Laing O’Rourke has been awarded the contract to refurbish, upgrade and construct school buildings within Queensland’s Darling Downs region as part of the Federal Government’s Building the Education Revolution initiative.
Triple award-winning Territory building adds to Laing O'Rourke's trophy case
September 1 2009
Laing O'Rourke has continued its recent success in winning Master Builders Awards with three award wins at the recent Northern Territory regional awards.
Award wins for two North Queensland projects
August 31 2009
Two Laing O'Rourke projects recently won awards at the QMBA Far North Queensland Regional Housing and Construction awards held in August.
Gold Coast Convention Centre wins construction award
August 26 2009
The Gold Coast Convention Centre extension project won the Tourism and Hospitality Facilities ($8 - $30 million) category at the 2009 Gold Coast Housing and Construction Awards in early August
Miles Hospital wins Major Project of the Year award
July 27 2009
In a coup for Laing O’Rourke, the company took out the prestigious Queensland Master Builders Association Major Project of the Year award for the Downs and Western Region at a glittering ceremony on Saturday night (July 25).
Laing O'Rourke offers exclusive Hunter Valley scholarships
July 23 2009
International construction and infrastructure company Laing O’Rourke has announced it will offer two special industry scholarships at the University of Newcastle in 2010 as part of its ongoing commitment to the Hunter region.
Heritage museum to undergo $8 million redevelopment
July 10 2009
Laing O’Rourke will redevelop one of Queensland’s best known heritage museums – the Cobb and Co Museum in Toowoomba.
NSW Schools Program - local employment forums
June 17 2009
Local employment forums are being held across country New South Wales for builders and businesses keen to join the “Building the Education Revolution” school infrastructure program.
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre set for expansion
June 2 2009
Laing O’Rourke will build the $130 million Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre extension, increasing the centre’s convention facilities by 50 per cent.
Queensland State Archives wins building excellence award
May 22 2009
The Queensland State Archives project won the State Award for Technology and Innovation at the AIB Professional Excellence in Building awards on 22 May.
Laing O'Rourke awarded major role in NSW school building program
April 17 2009
On Friday 17 April, New South Wales Premier Nathan Rees announced Laing O’Rourke as one of the successful Managing Contractor providers for New South Wales’ largest ever school building program.
First trains roll through upgraded Hornsby Station
April 3 2009
The first trains have rolled through Hornsby Station’s new Platform 5, marking the end of a three and a half year construction program for this major Laing O'Rourke rail project.
One millionth golden rail sleeper produced in Wagga
March 12 2009
Austrak’s Wagga Wagga factory reached a milestone in March when the one millionth concrete rail sleeper rolled off the production line.
Strategic partnerships strengthen Middle East expertise
February 24 2009
The formation of strategic partnerships with two Australian partners has strengthened Laing O’Rourke’s Middle East expertise.