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Do Laing O’Rourke’s problems signal that the industry is not yet ready to embrace off-site construction? Vote here

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2016-06-03T06:00:00Z By Sarah Richardson
It has now been a decade and a half since then-concrete boss Ray O’Rourke pulled off what is still the biggest M A coup in construction
2016-06-03T06:00:00Z By Joey Gardiner and Dave Rogers
Strategic review delays final decision on move to invest over £100m in modular housing plant
2016-06-03T06:00:00Z By Joey Gardiner
Following problem jobs, awkward financial signs and the departure of the chief executive for health reasons, 69-year-old Laing O’Rourke founder Ray O’Rourke has taken the reins once again
2026-09-09T06:00:00Z By Paul Smith
Residential development is unviable in nearly half of England. Government must either reduce build costs by removing regulation or subsidise development from the public purse, argues Paul Smith
2026-09-08T06:00:00Z By Tom O'Brien
Infrastructure must stop being viewed as a secondary consideration, argues Tom O’Brien
2026-09-07T06:00:00Z By Francis Ho
The Building Safety Act identifies who should pay for historic defects but not what happens when culpable parties simply don’t have the money. Construction lawyer Francis Ho proposes a radical solution
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