ENR to Host Energy Construction Summit, November 18, 2014 in Houston, TX

The U.S. energy industry boom has created the biggEST engineering and construction need in a generation. Significant energy-delivery projects are being planned from coast to coast to support the nation’s oil, gas and natural gas liquids. To assist industry professionals in making the most of these unprecedented opportunities, McGraw Hill Construction’s ENR will host its second annual Energy Construction Summit on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the JW Marriott Houston.
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Construction Starts in September Climb 10 Percent

New construction starts in September advanced 10% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $604.1 billion, according to McGraw Hill Construction, a division of McGraw Hill Financial.
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ENR Presents WESTern Water Conference, “Building Long-Term Water Supply Solutions,” November 13 in Huntington Beach, CA

The tightening water supply in the wESTern U.S. has agencies focused on creating new water supplies and optimizing water use. The region’s water suppliers are taking on scores of multi-million and even multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects, creating unprecedented opportunities for contracting and engineering firms, material and equipment suppliers, finance professionals, and legal and risk consultants.
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Dodge Momentum Index Dips in September

The Dodge Momentum Index fell in September, dropping to 115.8 (2000=100) for the month, down 0.7% from August’s reading of 116.6 according to McGraw Hill Construction, a division of McGraw Hill Financial.
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Architectural Record to Host “Design & Innovation in Multi-Unit Housing” Symposium, October 15 in Boston

Multi-unit housing is one of the nation’s fastEST-growing building types — projected to rise 11% from 2013 to over $53 billion in 2014. To explore this expanding market, McGraw Hill Construction’s Architectural Record will present a special evening symposium, “Design and Innovation in Multi-Unit Housing,” from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15 at the W Boston Hotel in Boston, MA.
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