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Tutor Perini Awarded JFK Runway Project

Dépèche transmise le 28 juillet 2009 par Business Wire

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tutor Perini Corporation (NYSE: TPC), a leading civil and building construction company, (formerly known as Perini Corporation) announced that the Port Authority of NY&NJ awarded the company a $204 million contract to lengthen and widen Runway 13R-31L at John F. Kennedy International Airport. At a kick-off meeting held this morning, Governor David A. Paterson and Port Authority Executive Director Chris Ward heralded the positive improvements the runway rehabilitation will provide for the airport and New York; and the cooperation between the Port Authority, Federal Aviation Administration, contractor (Tutor Perini), union workers, local community and air travelers that will make this project a success.

Reconstruction of Runway 13R-31L, will begin immediately as part of the JFK Delay Reduction Program. At 14,572 feet, the runway is one of the longest in the nation and handles one-third of the airport’s annual operations. The project will widen the runway from 150 to 200 feet, includes milling six inches of existing runway asphalt and overlaying with 18 inches of concrete, widening taxiway intersections and creating greater taxiway access to enable more efficient aircraft movements; installing new runway lighting and electrical infrastructure; and installing new electrical feeder systems and accommodations for future navigational aids.

Additional information can be found on the NYS Governor’s website at: http://www.state.ny.us/governor/press/press_0728091.html

About Tutor Perini Corporation

Tutor Perini Corporation is a leading civil and building construction company offering diversified general contracting and design/build services to private clients and public agencies throughout the world. We have provided construction services since 1894 and have established a strong reputation within our markets by executing large complex projects on time and within budget while adhering to strict quality control measures.

We offer general contracting, pre-construction planning and comprehensive project management services, including the planning and scheduling of the manpower, equipment, materials and subcontractors required for a project. We also offer self-performed construction services including excavation, concrete forming and placement, steel erection, electrical and mechanical services, plumbing and HVAC. We are known for our major complex building project commitments as well as our capacity to perform large and complex transportation and heavy civil construction for government agencies and private clients throughout the world.