China Architectural Engineering Announces Sharp Rise For Second Quarter 2008

Revenues Exeed Prior Guidance As Company Continues Rapid Expansion Into International Markets

ZHUHAI, China, & LOS ANGELES—August 11, 2008 -- China Architectural Engineering Inc. (CAE) (NASDAQ:CAEI), a leader in the design, engineering, fabrication and installation of high-end building envelope systems, today reported record financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2008.

Revenues for the quarter totaled $41.38 million, up 113% from $19.45 million in the second quarter of 2007. The second quarter 2008 figure not only was a record for the Company, but it also sharply exceeded earlier guidance, provided on June 10, 2008, of $32 million to $35 million. CAE attributed the sharp revenue increase both to continued robust business growth in its home market of China and rapid expansion in new markets such as the Middle East and the U.S.

Net income for the second quarter of 2008 was $7.58 million, or $0.14 per fully diluted share, up 75% on a per-share basis from $4.28 million, or $0.08 per fully diluted share, in the second quarter of 2007. The second-quarter 2008 net income is near the high end of earlier guidance for net in the range of $6.7 million to $7.8 million.

During the second quarter, the Company was awarded its first U.S. project, an $11.6 million contract to supply and install the curtain wall for a 21-story luxury condominium building in New York City. It also was awarded a $15 million contract to design, construct and install curtain wall systems for the “Silicon Valley” development in Guangzhou, China, and it began recognizing revenues from contracts, awarded in the first quarter, to design, engineer, fabricate and install external envelopes for stations of the Dubai Metro System’s Red Line.

International Growth Strategy Expected to Accelerate Expansion

Ken Yi Luo, China Architectural Engineering’s Chairman and CEO, commented, “The strong results in the second quarter of 2008 show how rapidly CAE is gaining market share in the most vibrant construction markets of the world, including China, the Persian Gulf and the United States. This quarter saw us reach a pair of important milestones – the establishment of our U.S. operation, led by construction industry veteran John Anderson, and the winning of our first U.S. contract. We also started recognizing revenues from our previously-announced Dubai Metro System project. As our global business continues to grow into the third quarter and beyond, we see 2008 shaping up as a true breakthrough year for CAE and our shareholders.”

For the first six months of 2008, CAE revenues totaled $66.73 million, up 97% from $33.88 million in the first six months of 2007. Net income for the first six months of 2008 was $12.75 million, or $0.24 per fully diluted share, up 100% on a per-share basis from $5.97 million, or $0.12 per fully diluted share, in the first six months of 2007.

April 2008 Financing Boosts Cash Position

On the balance sheet, the Company reported cash and cash equivalents of $17.76 million on June 30, 2008, up from $4.04 million on December 31, 2007. The increase was due primarily to a $20 million financing transaction package, completed in April 2008, involving a group of investors including ABN AMRO N.V. and CITIC Allco Investments Ltd. (an investment fund managed by CITIC Capital Finance Ltd., a leading China focused investment management firm under the umbrella of the CITIC Group).

Company Expects Record Third Quarter Results; Expects Significant Increase in Backlog in Second Half 2008

CAE also today reported guidance for the third quarter ending September 30, 2008. It projects revenues for the quarter ranging from $45 million to $53 million, or at least 66% above revenues of $27.1 in the third quarter of 2007. It projects net income of $8.0 million to $10.0 million, or $0.14 to $0.18 per fully diluted share, up at least 156% from $3.13 million, or $0.06 per fully diluted share, in the third quarter of 2007.

The total backlog of projects expected to produce revenue as of June 30, 2008 now stands at $240 million, up from $208 million in the March report. The Company noted that this backlog figure is expected to increase significantly in the second half based on its current short-term sales pipeline of potential new large contract awards.

CAE defines backlog as the total anticipated revenue from projects already begun and upcoming projects for which contracts have been signed or awarded pending final signing. CAE views backlog as an important statistic in evaluating its level of sales activity and short-term sales trends in its business. It also cautions that backlog is only one indicator and not the most effective indicator of the ultimate profitability of its revenues.

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About China Architectural Engineering

China Architectural Engineering, Inc. (CAE) (NASDAQ: CAEI), which began operations in 1992, has maintained a leading position in the global commercial construction industry by providing timely, high-quality, reliable, fully integrated and cost-effective service solutions to its clients utilizing specialized technical expertise in the design, engineering, fabrication and construction of structural exterior cladding systems. It specializes in high-end curtain wall systems (including glass, stone & metal curtain walls), roofing systems, steel construction systems, eco-energy saving building conservation systems and related products, for public works and commercial real estate projects.

CAE has worked with world-renowned architects and building engineers from China and other countries and has completed over 100 large, complex and unique projects throughout China, Hong Kong, Macau, Australia and Southeast Asia, including numerous award-winning landmark buildings in many of Asia's major cities. It is now capitalizing on its industry-leading expertise by expanding aggressively beyond China into some of the most active construction markets in the world, including the Middle East, Central Asia, United States and Eastern Europe.

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