Statement re Company Visit

Balfour Beatty PLC
01 November 2005


1 November 2005


                          BALFOUR BEATTY ANALYST EVENT
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Balfour Beatty plc, the international engineering, construction and services
group, announces that it is hosting an analyst day in Yorkshire today, Tuesday 1
November.

The purpose of this event is to provide analysts with an opportunity to enhance
their understanding of a number of aspects of Balfour Beatty's core business and
some key drivers of its long-term growth. Visits will be made to the M1-A1 Link
Road PFI scheme, the North Yorkshire County Council road maintenance contract,
Balfour Beatty Utilities' headquarters and the Rotherham Schools PFI project.

Presentations will be made by a number of senior Balfour Beatty managers on
subjects including the Group's position and prospects in the UK road
maintenance, the UK water and gas utilities and the privately financed education
markets. These will appear on the company's website, www.balfourbeatty.com, as
soon as possible after the conclusion of the event.

No new material information will be disclosed, nor will there be any statement
on current trading.

                                      ENDS

Enquiries to:
Tim Sharp
Tel: [phone]
www.balfourbeatty.com


Notes to Editors
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Balfour Beatty is a world-class engineering, construction and services group,
well positioned in infrastructure markets which offer significant growth
potential. Its partnerships with public and private customers generate secure,
sustainable income. Its financial position, with significant net cash and with
strong operating cash flows, offers continuing flexibility to add additional
capacity and expertise to the business mix and to make appropriate investments
in PPP and other long-term growth opportunities.



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