LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 24, 2012--
AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of
professional technical and management support services for public and
private clients in more than 130 countries around the world, announced
today that it has been selected to provide general engineering
consultancy services for local roads and drainage projects in the south
of Qatar.
ASHGHAL, the country’s Public Works Authority (PWA), awarded AECOM the
contract for southern Qatar as part of a larger US$14-billion program to
develop the city’s infrastructure, local roads and drainage.
AECOM will provide the following services: data collection; planning;
coordination; liaising with stakeholders; permit review; inspection of
traffic diversions; option studies; design; construction supervision;
and other consultancy services.
“We are delighted to expand our involvement as visionaries and thought
leaders in Qatar, as well as continue our partnership with ASHGHAL to
improve the country’s infrastructure,” said AECOM Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer John M. Dionisio. “This is an exciting time for Qatar
and its residents. Our talented team of transportation experts takes
great pride in collaborating to solve the challenges that a project of
this scale and complexity will demand.”
Work on the contract is set to begin immediately.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management
support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation,
facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With
approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in
all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global
reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in
delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built,
natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM
serves clients in more than 130 countries and had revenue of $8.3
billion during the 12 months ended June 30, 2012. More information on
AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.
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other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking
statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including
any projections of earnings, statements of plans for future operations
or expected revenue. Actual results could differ materially from
those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Important
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our
forward-looking statements are set forth in our quarterly report on Form
10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2012, and our other reports
filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. AECOM does not
intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update any forward-looking
statement.
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Source: AECOM Technology Corporation
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Paul Dickard
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External Communications
646-432-8473
Paul.Dickard@aecom.com
