Laing O'Rourke to deliver Queensland public sector HQ
November 25 2011
A new $275 million sustainable office complex will be built in the Brisbane suburb of Bowen Hills to house several government agencies.
Smooth operators: Schade teams with Laing O'Rourke
November 16 2011
Laing O'Rourke has extended its reach into the mining and bulk materials handling sector by signing an exclusive cooperation agreement with German company Schade Lagertechnik for the supply and construction of Schade stackers, scraper reclaimers and rail wagon tipplers in Australia.
Laing O'Rourke delivers industry-first Reconciliation Action Plan
November 10 2011
Laing O’Rourke, Australia's largest privately owned construction firm, has officially launched its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) today at a special ceremony in Perth.
Laing O'Rourke iPad app launched
October 31 2011
Learn more about our engineering enterprise through the Laing O'Rourke iPad app and dedicated global magazine website
Laing O'Rourke marks Health and Safety Awareness Day globally
October 25 2011
Over the next 24 hours, Laing O'Rourke staff across Australia, Europe, Hong Kong and the Middle East will be united as they collectively commit to our Mission Zero campaign to eliminate all accidents from our operations by 2020.
Mt Ommaney named Queensland's best retail project
October 17 2011
The retail transformation of a major Brisbane shopping centre has been recognised in the annual Queensland Master Builders awards.
$65 million rail stabling project to benefit Western Sydney
October 12 2011
Laing O'Rourke will build a new CityRail stabling facility to improve network reliability and performance.
Laing O'Rourke and Queensland Fire & Rescue on 'high alert'
October 10 2011
Laing O'Rourke building crews and our Select Plant Hire team at the Griffith University Health Centre project on the Gold Coast have assisted a dramatic crane rescue, all in the name of training Queensland emergency workers.
Laing O'Rourke awarded another major part of Newcastle's port upgrade
September 23 2011
Laing O’Rourke has been selected to deliver NCIG’s $110 million K10 Berth at Newcastle’s Kooragang Island, part of the expansion of their third coal export terminal.
Break in the weather: Townsville Marine Precinct shines
August 11 2011
The Townsville Marine Precinct Project team has reached a significant milestone, handing over the Rosshaven Marine site despite significant natural obstacles.
Flying high with Qantas catering project
July 28 2011
Laing O'Rourke is playing a part in providing the latest in airline catering services, after being awarded the design and construction contract for a new Qantas catering facility in Brisbane.
First section of Nepean Hospital redevelopment handed over to the community
July 25 2011
Laing O’Rourke has completed the first section of the NSW Government's redevelopment of Nepean Hospital, commissioning the new multi-faith Chapel.
Barangaroo work inspected by VIP design delegation
July 11 2011
A team of architects led by the US-based Peter Walker, who designed the National September 11 Memorial in New York City, has toured the Laing O'Rourke site at Barangaroo Headland Park.
Windibri water project nears completion
July 6 2011
A $27 million water treatment plant on Queensland's Western Downs has been constructed by Laing O'Rourke for QGC, a leading coal seam gas explorer and producer.
Sod turning for Laing O'Rourke development in Fortitude Valley
June 2 2011
Brisbane City Councillor Amanda Cooper attended the official construction launch of Laing O’Rourke’s innovative mixed-use McLachlan & Ann (M&A) development in Fortitude Valley.
Laing O'Rourke delivers new BHP railway in the Pilbara
May 25 2011
The first train has travelled on the recently completed 42 kilometre railway through the Chichester Range in Western Australia.
Court confirms Laing O'Rourke safety focus
May 18 2011
A Western Australian court has unanimously found Laing O'Rourke upheld all safety procedures during the devastating impact of Cyclone George on a Pilbara rail camp in March 2007
Cobb & Co Museum wins prestigious award
May 10 2011
The Cobb & Co Museum in the Queensland city of Toowoomba has been awarded this year's William Hodgen Award for Building of the Year.
Innovation kept afloat at Geraldton Port
May 7 2011
Laing O'Rourke's Infrastructure Group will use a creative solution to construct Geraldton Berth 7, the newest contract awarded by Karara Mining.
NSW Premier inspects Nepean Hospital redevelopment
April 15 2011
Newly elected NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell has visited the Laing O'Rourke site at the Nepean Hospital redevelopment in Sydney's west.
Laing O'Rourke to begin Sydney Harbour Transformation
March 3 2011
Laing O’Rourke has been selected to carry out the preliminary infrastructure works on a project that will change the face of Sydney, winning the tender to deliver the Barangaroo Headland Park Early Works package.
Mud, sweat and tears – Laing O’Rourke responds to recovery efforts
January 20 2011
A week after flooding caused wide-spread destruction throughout Queensland, Laing O’Rourke teams started work recovery effort works in some of the worst affected areas.
News Update magazine on line: All the latest news from Laing O’Rourke
January 7 2011
The first issue of Laing O’Rourke’s magazine News Update for 2011 is now available to view online.