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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in Amendment No. 1 to this registration statement Form S-3 No.
333-44542 of our reports dated October 1, 1999 and dated October 22, 1998
included in The Shaw Group Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 1999 and
to all references to our Firm included or incorporated by reference in the
registration statement.
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
New Orleans, Louisiana
September 11, 2000
