Appointment of Company Broker

Kier Group PLC
13 February 2001

                                 KIER GROUP PLC                               


Kier Group is pleased to announce the appointment of ING Barings Charterhouse
Securities as the Company's broker with immediate effect.

Enquiries

Kier Group plc       
Colin Busby            01767 640 111
Duncan Brand       

ING Barings Limited       
Ben Money-Coutts       020 7767 5700