Cosmopolitan Continues to Move Forward

Perini Corporation (NYSE: PCR), announces that Deutsche Bank has begun the foreclosure process on the Cosmopolitan Resort and Casino as a parallel track to its negotiations with Global Hyatt Corporation and New York-based Marathon Asset Management. The parties are actively engaged in discussions regarding a recapitalization of the condominium-hotel casino project.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (Business Wire EON) March 17, 2008 -- Perini Corporation (NYSE: PCR), announces that Deutsche Bank has begun the foreclosure process on the Cosmopolitan Resort and Casino as a parallel track to its negotiations with Global Hyatt Corporation and New York-based Marathon Asset Management. The parties are actively engaged in discussions regarding a recapitalization of the condominium-hotel casino project.

The Cosmopolitan project is being constructed by Perini Building Company, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Perini Corporation, on an 8.5 acre site between MGM Mirage’s Bellagio Resort and Casino and the newest MGM project under construction, CityCenter. Deutsche Bank continues to pay Perini for work performed on a monthly basis under a previous agreement. As a result, the Company’s work at the Cosmopolitan continues on schedule.

About Perini Corporation

Perini Corporation is a leading construction services company offering diversified general contracting, construction management and design/build services to private clients and public agencies throughout the world. We have provided construction services since 1894 and have established a strong reputation within our markets by executing large complex projects on time and within budget while adhering to strict quality control measures. We offer general contracting, preconstruction planning and comprehensive project management services, including the planning and scheduling of the manpower, equipment, materials and subcontractors required for a project. We also offer self-performed construction services including sitework, concrete forming and placement and steel erection. We are known for our hospitality and gaming industry projects, sports and entertainment, educational, transportation, healthcare, biotech, pharmaceutical and high-tech facilities, as well as large and complex civil construction projects and construction management services to U.S. military and government agencies.

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