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John Laing

Active, accounts up to date·developer & consultant·Head office Dartford

About from company website

John Laing is a global leader in investing in and actively managing core infrastructure assets. With a history dating back to 1848, the company has evolved from a traditional building firm to a prominent investor in sustainable greenfield and brownfield infrastructure projects, platforms, and businesses. Their strategy focuses on sectors such as transportation, energy and utilities, telecommunications, and social infrastructure, actively pursuing PPP and "PPP-like" projects with public sector or highly-rated private sector clients.

The company plays a crucial role in the transition towards net zero by investing in renewable electricity, low emission transport, and infrastructure that enables clean mobility. John Laing is committed to benefiting local communities by facilitating access to essential services, supporting sustainable livelihoods, and creating jobs. They also prioritize resource use by working with partners to reduce raw material consumption and recover demolition waste.

John Laing has a rich history of delivering significant projects across the UK and internationally, including new towns, power stations, major transport links, hospitals, schools, and cultural landmarks. The John Laing Charitable Trust, established in 1962, continues the company's legacy of supporting former and current employees and improving the lives of those in need, focusing on homelessness, young people, skills, education, and community support.

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Project experience from company website

I-4 Ultimate Project, US

Florida, US

The I-4 project plays a significant role in enhancing both safety and mobility for I-4 users, and reduces travel times in the heart of Florida.

Denver Eagle, US

US

The investment in Denver Eagle in 2010 marked John Laing's entry into the US P3 market and was the country's first public-private partnership transit project.

MBTA Automated Fare Collection 2.0, US

Greater Boston, US

The project is being delivered as a P3, with the consortium appointed to design, build, operate and maintain a next-generation fare payment system in Greater Boston.

Pioneer Transmission, US

US

The investment in Pioneer Transmission in 2024 marked John Laing's entry into the US transmission market

Sydney Light Rail, Australia

Australia

The SLR project consists of the design, construction and financing of the light rail network, and its operation and maintenance.

Ruta del Cacao, Colombia

Colombia

John Laing acquired a 30 per cent stake in the Ruta del Cacao road project in Colombia in 2019. The acquisition marked the Group's entry into Colombia, an OECD member state with a strong and stable PPP framework and a good pipeline of PPP projects focused on transport, a core area of John Laing expertise.

New Generation Rollingstock, Australia

Australia

NGR is a public private partnership consisting of the design, build, finance and maintenance of 75 six-car trains for the South East Queensland suburban passenger rail network, and the design and construction of a new purpose-built maintenance facility in Wulkuraka.

Melbourne Metro Tunnel, Australia

Australia

John Laing is a 30 per cent shareholder in the Cross Yarra Partnership ('CYP'), established to deliver the tunnels and stations package of works that forms part of the wider Metro Tunnel project.

I-77 Express Lanes, US

US

John Laing is a 17.45 per cent shareholder in I-77 Mobility Partners, the company that has developed and is operating the I-77 Express Lanes project.

A130 Bypass, UK

Essex, UK

CountyRoute was chosen by Essex County Council in October 1999 as their private sector partner for the new A130 bypass.

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What does John Laing do?

John Laing is a leading international investor and active manager of core infrastructure assets, including transportation, energy, utilities, telecommunications, and social infrastructure. Their listed services include Civil engineering, Property developer and Design & build.

Where is John Laing based?

John Laing is registered at Bridge Place Anchor Boulevard, Admirals Park Crossways, Dartford, DA2 6SN, in London.

What areas does John Laing cover?

John Laing states that it works across Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Colombia.

Is John Laing still trading?

Companies House lists John Laing as active.

What sectors does John Laing work in?

John Laing works in Infrastructure, Energy, Healthcare, Education, Residential, Commercial and Public.

When was John Laing established?

John Laing was incorporated on 1995-06-29, though the company says it has traded since 1848.

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