RNS Number:8965M
McAlpine (Alfred) PLC
30 June 2003

                              ALFRED McALPINE PLC

                                 TRADING UPDATE



This trading update has today been issued by Alfred McAlpine PLC, the
infrastructure, construction and business services group, prior to entering the
close period.

The interim results will be announced on 31 July 2003 and our overall
performance to date has been in line with expectations and the statement made at
the AGM on 22 May 2003.

At this stage in the year, overall prospects for the second half remain
encouraging and our order books provide a strong platform for future progress.


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