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Construction work begins on Barnsley’s transformational advanced learning centres
Monday, July 06, 2009
Work has started on the first phase of an ambitious £1billion plus scheme which will transform secondary and special education in Barnsley.

Skanska Laing Consortium announced Preferred Bidder for Surrey Street Lighting PFI
Friday, July 03, 2009

Skanska and John Laing under a 50/50 consortium, today announce they have been appointed Preferred Bidder for the £74 million Surrey Street Lighting PFI scheme. For Skanska, this contract marks the entrance to a new PFI market in the UK, while John Laing has existing contracts with Walsall, Wakefield and Manchester.

Financial Close announced on North East Fire and Rescue Authority (NEFRA) scheme
Monday, June 29, 2009
John Laing and Shepherd Construction have reached financial close on the North East Fire and Rescue Authorities (NEFRA) collaborative PFI project.

Greater Manchester’s £640m Revolutionary Recycling Deal Signed
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) today announced that it has signed a 25 year Private Finance Initiative waste and recycling contract with Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester) Limited. Today’s deal will trigger a £640 million construction programme, creating a network of state-of-the-art recycling facilities over the next 5 years.

Agility Trains announced as preferrerd bidder for Intercity Express Programme
Thursday, February 12, 2009

The British-led Agility Trains consortium, comprising John Laing, Hitachi and Barclays Private Equity was today announced as the preferred bidder for the UK Department for Transport’s Intercity Express Programme.