Layne is a global water management, construction and drilling company, providing responsible solutions for water, mineral and energy challenges.Layne Christensen Company serves government agencies, investor-owned utilities, industrial companies, multi-national mining companies, consulting engineering firms, oil and gas companies, and power companies, as well as the agribusiness. Layne Christensen Company was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. As of June 14, 2018, Layne Christensen Company operates as a subsidiary of Granite Construction Incorporated.