1 EXHIBIT 23(viii) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the use of our report dated January 19, 1998, with respect to the financial statements of Able Telcom Holding Corp. included in the Registration Statement (Amendment No. 4 to Form F-4 No. 333-47608) and related Proxy Statement/Prospectus of Bracknell Corporation. /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP West Palm Beach, Florida December 5, 2000