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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
2025-12-15T07:00:00Z By Chris Glover
Human decisions often drive system failures, yet both the Heathrow substation fire report and the government’s energy resilience plans overlooked this, says Chris Glover at Buro Happold
2025-12-12T07:00:00Z By Chloë McCulloch
Gateway 2 approvals are finally moving, inflation and interest rates are easing and major infrastructure projects could spark recovery - but only if government turns promises into action
2025-12-11T07:00:00Z By Paul Smith
The fact that measures to standardise planning decisions will be made non-statutory is disappointing, but planning reform can still be a valuable gift, writes Paul Smith
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