Laing O'Rourke controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Safety and defect concerns at The Mill, Ipswich
The company faced parliamentary criticism over its role as design-and-build contractor for The Mill, a 327-home high-rise development. Concerns included cladding safety, wind-related damage, and reported structural problems that left residents facing prolonged uncertainty.
2009
Construction-industry blacklisting
Laing O'Rourke and its Crown House subsidiary were identified as subscribers to the Consulting Association, which was exposed for operating an unlawful blacklist containing information on construction workers. In 2016 the company and other contractors acknowledged that the practice was unlawful and apologized to affected individuals. Unite later brought High Court proceedings against major contractors including Laing and Crown House.