Work includes design and project management for roads, storm water drainage and other infrastructure projects
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 18, 2009--
AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of
professional technical and management support services for government
and commercial clients around the world, announced today that it has
recently been awarded five contracts in the Middle East that will have
the company provide a mix of design and project-management services.
Three of the contracts are for work in the Al Ain Municipality of Abu
Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. They include two three-year contracts for
infrastructure work, including roads, drainage and sewerage systems, and
one three-year program undertaking storm water drainage work in an
isolated area of the municipality.
AECOM was also selected for two contracts in Qatar. This includes urban
design, as well as infrastructure and design development, of the central
parks and amenity zones for a new residential and commercial area in
Doha’s Barwa City. It also includes a transportation project in Barwa
Village, a new development between Doha City and Wakra Town.
“These infrastructure wins highlight AECOM’s diversified global business
model – from a geographic as well as an end-market standpoint,” said
John M. Dionisio, AECOM president and chief executive officer. “AECOM is
well positioned to participate in the continued emphasis on necessary
infrastructure investment that is occurring in the Middle East.”
About AECOM
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is a global provider of professional technical and
management support services to a broad range of markets, including
transportation, facilities, environmental and energy. With more than
43,000 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 enhance and sustain the world's built, natural and social
environments. AECOM serves clients in more than 100 countries and had
revenue of $5.6 billion during the 12-month period ended December 31,
2008. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.
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statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including
any 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 Dec. 31, 2008, 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.
Source: AECOM Technology Corporation
AECOM Technology Corporation
Paul Gennaro, 212-973-3167
SVP &
Chief Communications Officer
paul.gennaro@aecom.com
