Fluor Corp. (NYSE:FLR) Thursday presented a $100,000 grant to the
University of Florida at a meeting between company and university
officials.
The financial contribution will be used for the expansion of the Rinker
School of Building Construction. The expansion, named the Fluor Program
for Construction Safety, will house the School of Safety and Loss
Control.
"Fluor Corp. has a long-standing commitment to support education," said
J. Robert Fluor II, vice president of corporate and public affairs. "The
University of Florida is one of the Fluor Foundation's 10 target
universities with highly regarded engineering and business graduate
schools.
"Through this partnership, Fluor has demonstrated its commitment to the
safety of our employees, clients, shareholders and the entire
engineering and construction industry."
The grant also reinforces Fluor's lengthy and recognized commitment to
safety in engineering, construction, maintenance and global services. As
a leader in safety around the world, Fluor feels a responsibility to
promote and take a leadership role in making construction safe globally.
"Our contribution reflects the company's commitment to safety in our
industry," said A.B. Robinson, vice president of safety. "This is a
great opportunity to enhance our name recognition, build on our
world-class safety distinction, create consulting opportunities and
establish a competitive advantage among our clients who value safety as
a priority.
"In an effort to lower injury and illness rates, this grant establishes
a partnership which will develop leading-edge safe-work practices for
the entire industry."
With 1999 revenues of $12.4 billion, Fluor provides services on a global
basis in the fields of engineering, procurement, construction,
maintenance and operations, consulting and coal production.
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Fluor Corp., Aliso Viejo, Calif.Keith Karpe, 949/349-7661 (media relations)Lori Serrato, 949/349-7420 (media relations)