Laing O'Rourke

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The new Ascot stand built by Laing O'Rourke to a design by HOKSVE and Buro Happold. completed 2006.
The new Ascot stand built by Laing O'Rourke to a design by HOKSVE and Buro Happold. completed 2006.
Laing O'Rourke's tower cranes rebuilding Royal Ascot.
Laing O'Rourke's tower cranes rebuilding Royal Ascot.
Front entrance to the 2006 Ascot Stands.
Front entrance to the 2006 Ascot Stands.

Laing O’Rourke plc is the largest privately owned construction firm in the UK. It has offices in the UK, Germany, India, Australia and United Arab Emirates, with over 23,000 employees worldwide.

On August 30, 2006, as part of joint venture CLM, Laing O'Rourke were named Delivery Partner for the London 2012 Olympics. The other two members of the venture are British provider of Project Management services Mace Limited and US-based provider of construction services CH2M Hill. Reconstruction of Ascot Racecourse, was completed by the construction firm in time for the 2006 race season. The chairman and Chief Executive is Ray O’Rourke. Laing O'Rourke was formed when John Laing PLC sold its interest in Laing Construction PLC to R.O'Rourke & Son Ltd for just £1 in 2001.[1]

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