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Inteq reaches financial close on £690m Corsham Defence PFI
Monday, August 04, 2008
Inteq reaches financial close on £690m Corsham Defence PFI Inteq, the consortium chosen by the MoD to provide a new office and accommodation complex at Corsham in Wiltshire today announces it has reached financial close on the £690 million PFI project.

Financial close for PPP project Kromhout Barracks
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Nieuwegein, The Netherlands, 24 July 2008 – On July 23, Komfort (a cooperation between Strukton, Ballast Nedam and John Laing), has closed the financing agreements for the Public Private Partnership project for the realisation and exploitation of the Kromhout Barracks in Utrecht, The Netherlands. On June 4, 2008 the DBFMO contract with the Dutch Ministry of Defence was signed.

Bilfinger Berger, John Laing, Johann Bunte consortium secures financial close on Germany’s largest PPP
Monday, July 14, 2008
The A1 mobil Consortium, comprising Bilfinger Berger, John Laing and Johann Bunte has reached Financial Close on the PPP project to design, build and widen, finance and operate the A1 Motorway between Bremen and Hamburg in Germany (part of the A-Modell pilot schemes). The project is the largest PPP project awarded in Germany to date with an investment volume of €650m. Financial Close was achieved on 10 July only 30 days after Contract Award.

Financial close for Regional Tax Office in Groningen, Holland
Friday, June 27, 2008
On 26 June DUO² (a cooperation between Strukton, Ballast Nedam and John Laing) reached Financial close for the PPP project Housing Informatie Beheer Groep and Regional Tax Office in Groningen. The DBFMO contract with the State was signed on 19 March.

Contract Award for John Laing Consortium for German Motorway Upgrade
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
The A1 mobil Consortium comprising John Laing, Bilfinger Berger and Johann Bunte has been awarded the contract for the 30-year concession to design, build and widen, finance and operate the A1 Motorway between Bremen and Hamburg in Germany (part of the A-Modell pilot schemes). Financial close is expected in the early summer 2008. The project is the largest PPP project awarded in Germany to date with an investment of €650m. Revenues will be based on tolls raised from heavy goods vehicles using the A1 Motorway.

John Laing and Croydon Council spearhead new £450m urban regeneration partnership model
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
John Laing Projects & Developments, a division of John Laing plc, has been selected by Croydon Council as its preferred private sector partner for the £450m regeneration of part of Croydon town centre, including the delivery of a new flagship headquarters for the Council.

Ministry of Defence and Komfort sign PPP contract for realisation and management of Kromhout Barracks in Utrecht
Thursday, June 05, 2008
On Wednesday 4th June 2008, the State Secretary for Defence, Jack de Vries, and Harbert van der Wildt of Komfort, have signed the DBFMO contract for realisation and management of the Kromhout Barracks in Utrecht.

John Laing Establishes Asian Presence to Fuel Overseas Growth
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
John Laing, plc, the specialist provider of facilities through public private partnerships, today announces the appointment of three senior posts in Singapore and India. This new presence in the Asian markets underlines the company’s commitment to international growth and builds on its existing offices in Canada and Central Europe, as well as the UK.

Preferred Bidder announced for Kelowna Vernon Hospital
Friday, May 09, 2008
The Infusion Health joint-venture between John Laing and Bilfinger Berger Project Investments has been appointed Preferred Bidder for the Kelowna and Vernon hospitals project in British Columbia, Canada.  The project is part of a major expansion of health services in the Okanagan region of British Columbia that will enhance patient care and provide for a rapidly growing population.

Komfort preferred bidder for Kromhout Barracks project
Monday, April 14, 2008
The Ministry of Defence has appointed the Komfort consortium as preferred bidder in the European tender for the Public Private Partnership at the Kromhout Barracks in Utrecht. Komfort - a consortium of Ballast Nedam, Strukton and John Laing - provided the most economically attractive offer for the project, which takes the form of a 25-year DBFMO agreement, worth over € 300 million. Komfort has teamed up with Meyer & Van Schooten Architects, Karres & Brands Landscape Architects and ISS Facility Services.

A record year of achievement creates platform for global expansion
Monday, April 14, 2008
John Laing plc (‘John Laing’) is a leading sponsor of privately financed investment in infrastructure.

Sale of Laing Rail completed
Monday, March 31, 2008
John Laing confirms that the sale of Laing Rail Ltd to German rail operator Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) was completed today.  This follows the announcement on 21 January that contracts for the sale and purchase had been signed, subject to regulatory approvals – see announcement.

John Laing consortia reaches financial close for £225 million Tunbridge Wells hospital scheme
Thursday, March 27, 2008
The Consortium which includes John Laing, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Interserve, has reached financial close for the £225 million Pembury Hospital scheme in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

DUO² selected as preferred bidder for PPP Groningen
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Consortium DUO², a cooperation between Strukton, John Laing and Ballast Nedam, has been selected as preferred bidder for the Public Private Partnership (PPP) project Housing Informatie Beheer Groep and Regional Tax Office in Groningen.

John Laing celebrates success of young Swindon artists
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Four lucky young artists have been announced as the winners of John Laing’s North Swindon Secondary Schools Art Competition.

John Laing appoints HSES Director
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
John Laing plc has appointed David Micciche as HSES (Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability) Director taking responsibility for legal compliance, HSE performance, and the company’s CSR agenda.

Buyer announced for Laing Rail
Monday, January 21, 2008

John Laing Projects and Developments strengthens management team for growth
Monday, January 14, 2008
John Laing Projects and Developments (JLPD), a division of John Laing plc, has made two senior appointments to help take the business forward in 2008 with Andrew Ballsdon and Howard Chick joining the Board.

John Laing and Gladedale selected as Preferred Developer for Tunbridge Wells town centres development
Friday, January 11, 2008
Ambitious plans to revitalise Royal Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas have taken a major step forward with the selection of the preferred developer.