Stantec Executives to Hold Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2008 Results

Stantec (TSX: STN) (NYSE: SXC) executives, Tony Franceschini, President & CEO, and Don Wilson, Senior Vice President & CFO, will hold a conference call to discuss the first quarter 2008 results on Thursday, May 1, 2008, commencing at 4:00 PM EDT (2:00 PM MDT, 1:00 PM PDT). The call will last about 30 minutes. Once Tony and Don have completed their remarks, a structured Q & A for financial analysts will follow.

For all interested investors and the news media, the conference call will be broadcast live and archived in its entirety on the Investors section of Stantec's web site ( www.stantec.com ).

Financial analysts who wish to participate in the earnings conference call are invited to call 1-866-322-2356 and provide the confirmation code 2735427 to the first available operator.

Stantec provides professional design and consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, surveying, economics, and project management. We support public and private sector clients in a diverse range of markets in the infrastructure and facilities sector at every stage, from initial concept and financial feasibility to project completion and beyond. Our services are offered through over 8,500 employees operating out of more than 125 locations in North America. Stantec trades on the TSX under the symbol STN and on the NYSE under the symbol SXC. Stantec is One Team providing Infinite Solutions.

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements". Some of these statements may involve risks and uncertainties and other factors that may be beyond the control of Stantec and cause actual results to be materially different from those contained in such forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to materially differ from those in the forward-looking statements is contained in Stantec's filings with the Canadian provincial securities commissions and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contacts: Stantec Inc. Simon Stelfox Manager, Investor Relations (780) 917-7288 (780) 917-7330 (FAX) Email: simon.stelfox@stantec.com Website: www.stantec.com