Globalisation

Over its long and illustrious history the company has been involved in projects in Kenya, southern Africa, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Canada, the Falkland Islands and, of course, in mainland Europe, to name but a few. Employees, past and present, have many stories to tell of their time far away from home, whether it is constructing houses in, what is now, Zambia, being caught up in and imprisoned during the Suez Crisis, or involved in the huge logistical challenges of building a new airport in the post-1982 Falkland Islands.

This history is being built upon as the company becomes an increasingly international player. In Europe it is using its experience to develop and deliver road projects in Norway, Finland, Poland, Hungary and Germany as well as actively bidding for new projects throughout the continent. The company was involved in the provision of the ground-breaking Oresund tunnel, which together with the bridge of the same name, links Denmark and Sweden. In Canada, John Laing’s portfolio includes three hospitals and the company is bidding for further projects both in Canada and the US.

The company has established offices in Canada and the Czech Republic to allow it to engage more strongly in those markets and in 2008, opened further offices in the US, India and Singapore, where it is building partnerships with strong local players.