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BALFOUR BEATTY APPOINTED PREFERRED BIDDER FOR
OLDHAM BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR THE FUTURE PROJECT

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, announces today that it
has been appointed as preferred bidder by Oldham Council for their Building
Schools for the Future (BSF) programme, which is worth up to GBP175 million.

This BSF Programme involves the delivery of new buildings and upgrades to eight
of the Borough's schools, a pupil referral unit and the construction of a new
school in Chadderton. The initial phase of construction, which will commence in
January 2011, will involve the delivery of the new-build Oldham Roman Catholic
School at its new site and the partial rebuild and remodelling of North
Chadderton School. Upgrades, expansions and new buildings for the other schools
will commence between 2012 and 2014, with all construction work completed by
2015.

All construction and facilities management will be carried out by Balfour
Beatty. ICT services across all the schools will be delivered in conjunction
with Northgate, a leading provider of ICT educational solutions.

Commenting today Balfour Beatty Chief Executive, Ian Tyler, said:

"We are delighted to have been awarded preferred bidder status for Oldham
Council's BSF scheme. We look forward to developing a Local Education
Partnership with the Council and Partnerships for Schools to deliver excellent
design and value for all schools in the programme, as well as maximising the
economic benefit to the Borough."

Balfour Beatty will invest equity of GBP3.2 million into the delivery of the
first sample school, Oldham Roman Catholic School, with the potential for a
total of up to GBP6.2 million equity investment in the 25-year concession as a
whole.

Trading Statement.

Trading

Further to our Interim Management Statement of 12 May 2010, trading performance continues to be consistent with our expectations for the year.

At the half-year, our high-quality order book is expected to be ahead of the 14.1 billion reported for 31 December 2009.

BALFOUR BEATTY AWARDED FOUR-YEAR FRAMEWORK
WITH HACKNEY HOMES

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, announces today that
Mansell, the UK construction services business, has been appointed as one of
three contractors to a GBP220 million four-year framework for the London Borough
of Hackney and Hackney Homes' Decent Homes programme.

Mansell's share of the framework will be worth approximately GBP73 million.

The programme will involve investment in existing housing stock and maintenance
including external works and internal modifications to residential properties
across the London Borough of Hackney. Mansell will also manage the specialist
supply chain in collaboration with Hackney Homes. Work is scheduled to commence
in October 2010.

Commenting today Balfour Beatty Chief Executive, Ian Tyler, said:

"We are delighted to have been appointed to this framework and look forward to
continuing our long-standing relationship with Hackney Homes and the local
community to deliver improved housing for residents."

BALFOUR BEATTY SIGNS SOUTHAMPTON HIGHWAYS SERVICE
PARTNERSHIP CONTRACT
Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure Group, announces today that
Balfour Beatty WorkPlace has signed the Southampton Highways Service Partnership
contract with Southampton City Council.

The GBP100 million partnership, which is scheduled to commence on 1 October
2010, is initially for 10 years with the option of a five-year extension.

The Highways Service Partnership will provide highways transportation planning
and asset management services.

Commenting today, Balfour Beatty Chief Executive, Ian Tyler, said:

"We are delighted to have signed this important strategic partnership contract
with Southampton City Council. We look forward to delivering an effective,
efficient, sustainable and customer-focused highways service for the City."

The award demonstrates Balfour Beatty's capability and expertise as a delivery
partner across the infrastructure lifecycle.

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BALFOUR BEATTY APPOINTED PREFERRED BIDDER
FOR HERTFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS PPP SCHEME

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, announces today that it
has been appointed as preferred bidder by Hertfordshire County Council for their
GBP80 million schools scheme in Stevenage.

The scheme involves the design, construction and provision of facilities
management for two mainstream secondary schools and a special educational needs
school.

All construction and facilities management will be carried out by Balfour
Beatty. ICT equipment and services across all the schools will be delivered in
conjunction with RM, a leading provider of ICT educational solutions.

The scheme is expected to start on site in February 2011, once the contract has
reached financial close.

Commenting today Balfour Beatty Chief Executive, Ian Tyler, said:

"We are delighted to be named as preferred bidder for the delivery of
state-of-the-art facilities for three of Hertfordshire County Council's schools
in Stevenage for which we are providing a range of services. It demonstrates
the benefits of our integrated offer and our ability to continue to win work in
the education sector.

"We are committed to delivering excellent design and value for all the schools
and the local community."

Two of the schools will be co-located onto a single site and funded through a
PPP route. Balfour Beatty will invest equity of GBP5 million into the 25-year
concession to build and maintain these two schools. The company will also be
responsible for the design, build and maintenance of the third school for 10
years.

Balfour Beatty acquires Halsall Group for C$53m



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RNS Number : 3338U
Balfour Beatty PLC
13 October 2010

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BALFOUR BEATTY ACQUIRES HALSALL GROUP
FOR C$53 MILLION (GBP33 MILLION)

Acquisition provides platform for Parsons Brinckerhoff
to develop successful Canadian professional services business

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, announces today that it
has acquired the Halsall Group, a Canadian professional services firm based in
Toronto, for a cash consideration of C$53 million (GBP33 million)1.

Halsall, which was employee owned, provides design and engineering services to
the building market, with particular strengths in sustainable design and
restoration. Halsall also provides structural engineering services to clients
in the transportation market.

With seven offices in Canada and over 300 employees, Halsall has grown in the
buoyant Canadian market generating C$46 million (GBP26 million)2 in revenue in
2009 and achieving strong margins.

Balfour Beatty Chief Executive, Ian Tyler, said:

"The acquisition of Halsall extends the geographic reach of Parsons Brinckerhoff
(PB), our professional services business, in Canada, which we believe is an
attractive infrastructure market. Halsall will provide PB, and the wider
Balfour Beatty Group, with a great platform to develop a successful Canadian
business."

BALFOUR BEATTY ACQUIRES SEGMENTS OF ROK'S BUSINESS


Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, announces today that it has acquired certain segments of Rok's business in affordable housing and general construction for a consideration of 7 million, of which 4 million has been paid in cash. The balance of 3 million will be paid as contracts transfer. We expect these operations to add approximately 100 million p.a. to the Group's revenue.



The acquired segments and 381 employees therein will be integrated into Mansell, our regional construction business. Rok's operations in affordable housing, which are principally in the South West and North West of the UK, will support Mansell's strategy of being a leading provider in affordable housing where long-term demographics are favourable. Rok's general construction activities will enhance Mansell's existing capabilities at Heathrow and Gatwick airports as well as expanding its geographical presence into the South Midlands. We are working with Rok's administrator towards an efficient transition of these operations to minimise disruption to clients and to protect jobs in the operations we are acquiring.

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RNS Number : 1400Z

Balfour Beatty PLC

10 January 2011

BALFOUR BEATTY JOINT VENTURE AWARDED CROSSRAIL WHITECHAPEL AND LIVERPOOL STREET STATION TUNNELS CONTRACT

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, announces that in joint venture, it has been awarded the GBP235 million Whitechapel and Liverpool Street Station tunnels contract as part of the Crossrail project.

The joint venture partners, comprising Balfour Beatty, Alpine BeMo Tunnelling, Morgan Sindall and Vinci Construction, have a track record of delivering major infrastructure schemes in London and throughout the world, and will jointly provide the full range of skills, resources and technical expertise required for this complex project. Balfour Beatty has an approximate 30% share of the joint venture.

Connecting the City and Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow Airport to commuter areas east and west of London, Crossrail is a major new rail link project designed to provide a world-class, affordable railway with high-frequency, convenient and accessible services across the capital.

The Whitechapel and Liverpool Street Station tunnels contract covers the construction of all station tunnels and associated works, and forms an integral part of the wider project.

Ian Tyler, Chief Executive, Balfour Beatty, said:

"This contract will require a team with technical and resource capability, and a comprehensive understanding of both the local issues and the requirements of the key stakeholders involved. We are therefore delighted to have been awarded this prestigious project together with our joint venture partners."

ENDS

Trading Update.

Trading

Further to our Interim Management Statement of 11 November 2010, overall trading performance for the year continues to be consistent with our expectations.

Our high-quality order book of 15 billion reflects the strength of our technical expertise, increasing local coverage and ability to provide integrated solutions.

RNS Number : 5300Z

Balfour Beatty PLC

17 January 2011

BALFOUR BEATTY REACHES FINANCIAL CLOSE

FOR GBP80 MILLION HERTFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS PPP SCHEME

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, announces today that it has reached financial close for the GBP80 million Hertfordshire Schools scheme.

The Hertfordshire Schools scheme involves the delivery of a capital investment programme in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council for the design, construction and provision of facilities management for two mainstream secondary schools and a special educational needs school.

Commenting today Balfour Beatty Chief Executive, Ian Tyler, said:

"We look forward to working in close partnership with Hertfordshire County Council to deliver these three schools in Stevenage. We are committed to delivering excellent design and value for the schools and the local community."

Balfour Beatty Education was appointed as preferred bidder for the scheme in August 2010.

Two of the schools will be co-located onto a single site and funded through a PPP route. Balfour Beatty will invest equity of GBP4.5 million into the 25-year concession to build and maintain these two schools. The company will also be responsible for the design and build of the third school, as well as its maintenance for 10 years.

ENDS

RNS Number : 2257G

Balfour Beatty PLC

10 May 2011

BALFOUR BEATTY WINS GBP200 MILLION IN LOCAL AUTHORITY CONTRACTS

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has recently been awarded two support services contracts, totalling around GBP200 million. These contracts add significant volume to the Support Services order book and are notable in highlighting the changes in local authority requirements, with a marked shift towards larger, multi-activity contracts and bundling together of contracts from more than one local authority.

The Warwickshire and Coventry highways term maintenance contract involves full maintenance of the region's highways and bridges together with street lighting. The five-year contract, beginning in May 2011, is worth GBP100 million, with a possible four-year extension conditional to meeting performance targets.

The 25-year Cambridgeshire County Council street lighting PPP project we announced on 6 May 2011 has a significant element of support services. The maintenance contract, worth around GBP100 million, is innovative in the way it places emphasis on energy reduction by using the latest technologies.

Kevin Craven, CEO of Balfour Beatty Support Services, commented:

"We are developing our business to serve the Local Authority market more effectively. Balfour Beatty is well-placed in respect of the changing nature of local authority contracts which favour companies that can offer a broad range of capabilities, thereby providing savings as well as improved services for local government."

ENDS

RNS Number : 6025I

Balfour Beatty PLC

17 June 2011

BALFOUR BEATTY ACQUIRES

US WATER AND WASTEWATER CONTRACTOR

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, announces today that its US Construction Services division has acquired Fru-Con Construction LLC, a leading water and wastewater infrastructure contractor, for a net cash consideration of US$20 million (GBP12 million).

Fru-Con, which is based in Virginia, has annual revenue of approximately US$80 million (GBP49 million) and was acquired from Bilfinger-Berger.

The acquisition adds to Balfour Beatty's expertise in water infrastructure projects and will enable it to grow further in the mid-Atlantic and California markets, as well as other regions including the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida and Texas.

Balfour Beatty Chief Executive, Ian Tyler, said:

"The acquisition of Fru-Con is a significant step in enhancing our capabilities in the attractive US water market."

RNS Number : 8220J

Balfour Beatty PLC

06 July 2011

BALFOUR BEATTY TRADING UPDATE

Balfour Beatty plc, the international infrastructure group, provides this trading update ahead of its results for the half-year ended 1 July 2011 which will be announced on 17 August 2011.

There has not been any material change in trading conditions since our Q1 Interim Management Statement of 10 May 2011. As a result, overall trading performance continues to be consistent with our expectations. As indicated in our previous announcements, we expect the split of profits to be more second-half weighted than in 2010.

At an operational level, we are reassured by the stability of our order book in the first five months of the year. We expect to maintain this position at the half-year and improve the order book further as a result of the acquisition on 30 June 2011 of Howard S. Wright in the US.

We continue to use our strong balance sheet to invest in our business in order to drive organic growth, improve operational performance and cost-effectiveness and build capability through selective acquisitions such as Howard S. Wright. These factors, combined with fluctuations in working capital, are expected to result in a reduction in the net cash position.

We are pleased to report that our businesses have continued to adapt well to the challenges facing our industry, and the medium and long-term prospects for infrastructure markets remain positive.

ENDS

Half Yearly results.

Half-year highlights
First-half performance demonstrates the diversity, flexibility and resilience of our business
Order book up 6% at 15.5bn; up 8% on a constant currency basis
Revenue1 up 1%; up 3% on a constant currency basis
14m gain from infrastructure investment disposal, improving underlying profit from operations
Underlying pre-tax profit up 4%
Interim dividend increased by 5% to 5.3p
Strong net cash position at 292m after acquisitions, investments and working capital outflow (before non-recourse net debt)

RNS Number : 7402M

Balfour Beatty PLC

22 August 2011

BALFOUR BEATTY ACQUIRES

LEADING OFFICE FIT-OUT CONTRACTOR

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, announces today that it has acquired Office Projects Group Limited (OPL) for a consideration of GBP8m.

OPL manages and delivers commercial interior and exterior fit-out and refurbishment projects for a range of blue-chip UK customers. The acquisition represents a strategic fit with Balfour Beatty's existing capabilities, further extending the company's skill base within the fit-out market.

ENDS

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RNS Number : 5283Q

Balfour Beatty PLC

20 October 2011

BALFOUR BEATTY JOINT VENTURE AWARDED GBP724 MILLION

RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE CONTRACT

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, announces today that Gammon Construction, the market-leading contractor in Hong Kong in which Balfour Beatty has a 50% shareholding, has been awarded a HK $8.9 billion (GBP724 million) rail infrastructure contract, in joint venture with Leighton Asia, by MTR Corporation.

The contract, in which Gammon has a 50% share, is for the construction of a major terminus station in the West Kowloon district and part of the Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link (XRL) which forms part of China's strategic national express rail network. It is the second XRL contract secured by the joint venture, following the award of the West Kowloon Terminus Approach Tunnel South in 2010.

Commenting on the contract award today Balfour Beatty Chief Executive, Ian Tyler, said:

"This is a very significant contract win and evidence of our strength of capability and reputation for quality in the region. We are pleased that MTR Corporation has chosen to continue the long association with Gammon, significantly extending our scope of work on this project which, when complete, will provide a world class rail terminus and serve as an international gateway to China."

Construction works are scheduled to begin in October 2011 with an expected completion date in 2015.