Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Curtin University construction-site collapse
A roof collapse at a Lendlease construction site at Curtin University in Western Australia killed one 23-year-old worker and seriously injured two others.
2020
Figtree Hill koala-habitat criticism
Environmental groups criticized the Figtree Hill development in south-west Sydney, arguing that land clearing and the design of wildlife corridors could threaten an important koala population. Lendlease proposed corridors and began a koala underpass, but sold the project to Stockland before all associated access and works were completed.
2018
Manchester cladding and contractor controversy
Lendlease faced criticism during the competition for the Manchester Town Hall renovation over historic legal, ethical and worker-safety controversies and an alleged cladding liability associated with its Green Quarter project. It was nevertheless selected for the contract in 2019.
2012
Government-contracting overbilling and procurement violations
Lendlease agreed to fines and restitution after admitting a prolonged scheme involving overbilling and evasion of requirements concerning women-owned and minority-owned contractors. The matter related to federal, state, local and private clients and was described as the largest fine in New York City's history at the time.
2008
Deutsche Bank Building fire and safety violations
After a fire during demolition of the Deutsche Bank Building in Manhattan killed two firefighters, Lendlease's project-management business and subcontractor John Galt Corporation faced numerous occupational-safety allegations. The case included claims that a safety checklist inaccurately indicated that a standpipe was operational.