Chairman's Statement

Keller Group PLC
10 May 2001


May 10, 2001

                           CHAIRMAN'S AGM STATEMENT                           

I am pleased to report that Keller has made a good start to the year with
operating profit for the first quarter ahead of the same period in 2000. The
Group order book is also good and has been maintained at the high levels
reported at the end of last year.

In the first quarter the Group has benefited from a particularly strong
performance in North America where both operating profit and order levels were
substantially ahead of last year. Demand for our specialist services in North
America remains strong and we see no sign of a market downturn at present.

Looking ahead, the Board is confident about the out-turn for the year. We will
continue to pursue the strategy of maintaining global leadership in the core
foundation business, through organic growth and bolt-on acquisitions. We also
remain committed to the continued expansion of the non-foundation sector of
our business.

For further information, please contact:

Tom Dobson,  Chief Executive             Keller Group plc        020 8341 6424
Justin Atkinson,  Finance Director       Keller Group plc        020 8341 6424
Christopher Joll / Nick Lambert          GCI Financial           020 7398 0800