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CALGARY, May 1, 2018 /CNW/ - Stuart Olson Inc. (TSX: SOX, SOX.DB.A) ("Stuart Olson" or the "Company") today announced that it has been awarded approximately $125 million in new contracts.

The new projects include a large agricultural facility in Western Canada, which was recently awarded to the Buildings Group and its joint venture partner. Construction has started with completion anticipated in the fall of 2019.

The Buildings Group has also been awarded a highway construction project, which has commenced.

The Industrial Group was recently awarded several insulation and electrical projects in the petrochemical, oil sands and power sectors. These projects will all commence in the second quarter of 2018.

"These new contract awards represent important wins for both our Buildings Group and Industrial Group," said David LeMay, Stuart Olson's President and CEO. "The fact that these awards include our branches in Western Canada and Ontario and represent a mix of public, private and industrial projects, is a reflection of the strength of our diversification strategy and our strong relationships with repeat clients."

The new projects will be added to backlog over two quarters, with a portion included in the first quarter of 2018, and the remaining added to backlog in the second quarter of 2018.

About Stuart Olson Inc.

Stuart Olson Inc. provides general contracting and electrical building systems contracting in the public and private construction markets as well as general contracting, electrical, mechanical and specialty trades, such as insulation, cladding and asbestos abatement, in the industrial construction and services market. The Company operates office locations and projects throughout Western Canada, Ontario and the territories. Stuart Olson was recognized as one of Alberta's Top 70 Employers in 2018 for the second consecutive year. Stuart Olson's common shares and convertible debentures are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols "SOX" and "SOX.DB.A", respectively. www.stuartolson.com

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The forward-looking information in this press release is current to the date hereof, and is subject to change following such date. While Stuart Olson may elect to do so, unless required by applicable law, it undertakes no obligation to update this information to reflect new information or circumstances at any particular time.

SOURCE Stuart Olson Inc.