EMCOR Group, Inc. Subsidiary Awarded Contract For Installation Of Mechanical And Fire Protection Systems At Sturdy Memorial Hospital

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT, March 5, 2009 - EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME), a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses, announced that its J.C. Higgins subsidiary has received a contract for the installation of mechanical and fire protection systems as part of an expansion project at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA.

J.C. Higgins will install the HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems at a new three level expansion at the hospital, which will contain procedure rooms, endoscopy areas and nursing stations. J.C. Higgins will also modify the hospital central chilled water/steam plant while allowing for the concurrent operation of existing services that are critical to hospital facilities and functions.

"Over the past 85 years J.C. Higgins has developed a strong reputation for value-added relationships among some of New England's most highly regarded corporations and institutions," said Ron Ledoux, President and CEO of J.C. Higgins. "We look forward to working with Sturdy Memorial Hospital to support its expansion and to increase the comfort and safety of the staff and patients through the work we perform."

About EMCOR Group, Inc.

A Fortune 500 company with estimated 2009 base revenues of $6.0 - $6.3 billion, EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME) is a global leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure, and facilities services. EMCOR gives life to new structures and sustains life in existing ones by its planning, installing, operating and maintaining the sophisticated and dynamic systems that create facility environments---such as electrical, mechanical, lighting, air conditioning, heating, security and power generation systems---in virtually every sector of the economy and for a diverse range of businesses. EMCOR represents a rare combination of broad reach with local execution, combining the strength of an industry leader with the knowledge and care of 170 locations. The 28,000 skilled employees of EMCOR have made the company, in the eyes of leading business publications, amongst America's "Most Admired" and "Best Performing." EMCOR's diversity---in terms of the services it provides, the industries it serves and the geography it spans---has enabled it to create a stable platform for sustained results. The Company's strong financial position has enabled it to attract and retain among the best local and regional talent, to undertake and complete the most ambitious projects, and to redefine and shape the future of the construction and facilities services industry. Additional information on EMCOR can be found at www.EMCORGroup.com.

This release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Any such comments are based upon information available to EMCOR management's perception thereof, as of this date, and EMCOR assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may include statements regarding market opportunities, market share growth, gross profit, project mix, projects with varying profit margins, and selling, general and administrative expenses. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Accordingly these statements are no guarantee of future performance. Such risk and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, adverse effects of general economic conditions, changes in the political environment, changes in the specific markets for EMCOR's services, adverse business conditions, availability of adequate levels of surety bonding, increased competition, unfavorable labor productivity, mix of business, and risks associated with foreign operations. Certain of the risks and factors associated with EMCOR's business are also discussed in the Company's 2008 Form 10-K and in other reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All these risks and factors should be taken into account in evaluating any forward-looking statements.

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