PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, November 25, 2003 -- Dycom Industries, Inc. (NYSE Symbol: "DY") announced today that it has reached an agreement to extend the employment contract of Steven Nielsen, President and Chief Executive Officer, until May 15, 2008.

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Dycom is a leading provider of engineering, construction, and maintenance services to telecommunication providers throughout the United States. Additionally, Dycom provides similar services related to the installation of integrated voice, data, and video local and wide area networks within office buildings and similar structures. Dycom also provides underground utility locating and mapping and electric utility construction services. Visit our website at http://www.dycomind.com for additional corporate information.