ADVISORY/Industry Leaders Speak to Changing Global Economy and Its Effect On Construction Sectors At McGraw-Hill Outlook '99 Executive Conference.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WHO: Leo Leo, in astronomy Leo [Lat.,=the lion], northern constellation lying S of Ursa Major and on the ecliptic (apparent path of the sun through the heavens) between Cancer and Virgo; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. O'Neill, President and Chief Ratings Officer, Standard and Poor's Rating Service; David Wyss, Chief Economist The Chief Economist is a single position job class having primary responsibility for the development, coordination, and production of economic and financial analysis. It is distinguished from the other economist positions by the broader scope of responsibility encompassing the for Standard and Poor's DRI See Digital Research. ; and Robert Murray Robert Murray is the name of:
Affairs for the McGraw-Hill Construction Information Group. WHAT: Outlook '99 Executive Conference, the year's most important forum for the construction industry. WHERE: The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
Connecticut Avenue, NW WHEN: Thursday, October 22nd Leo O'Neill, David Wyss and Bob Murray
availability on October 22nd at 10:00 am. -- Presentation Schedule is as Follows: Leo O'Neill 9:15 am - 9:45 am David Wyss 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Bob Murray 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm WHY: Outlook '99 will examine the growth factors in the construction industry, particularly the impact of the Federal Highway Bill, and at the effects of the global marketplace on sectors of the construction industry in decline, such as manufacturing plants. Leo O'Neill's remarks will focus on the global economy and the expected trends for the year ahead, including trends in the Latin American and Asian markets. David Wyss picks up on many of the highlights from O'Neill's remarks, with forecasts of economic growth and decline both nationally and globally. Bob Murray completes the circle with a discussion on the construction industry in the U.S. and the effects of both the local and global economy. Together, they present an exceptional overview of not only what is happening in the construction industry, but also how all of these factors interrelate in·ter·re·late tr. & intr.v. in·ter·re·lat·ed, in·ter·re·lat·ing, in·ter·re·lates To place in or come into mutual relationship. in to affect the broader economy. Industry Leaders Speak to Changing Global Economy and Its Effect On Construction Sectors At McGraw-Hill Outlook '99 Executive Conference NEW YORK--Oct. 20, 1998--Federal Highway Bill Helps Spark Growth in Public Works public works pl.n. Construction projects, such as highways or dams, financed by public funds and constructed by a government for the benefit or use of the general public. Noun 1. Construction; U.S. Economy Best in a Generation, but Asian Crisis Slowing Growth; Non-Residential Construction Rebounds from Its Recession. At the annual McGraw-Hill Construction Information Group's Outlook '99 Executive Conference, economic leaders will offer insight into these timely issues, as well as discuss future trends that will have immediate relevance to the construction industry as it approaches the year 2000. The Executive Conference, "A View from the Top," will be held on Thursday, October 22, at The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C., and will draw the construction industry's top decision-makers. Marking its 70th anniversary, Construction Outlook '99, the preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae forecast for the construction industry, highlights the effect of the global economy on all major construction sectors. Featured speakers will present an exceptional overview of not only what is happening in the construction industry, but also how all of these factors interrelate to affect the broader economy. Speakers include Leo O'Neill, president and chief rating officer of Standard & Poor's Rating Services, who will focus on the global economy and expected trends for '99, including the Latin American and Asian markets; David Wyss, chief economist for Standard and Poor's Noun 1. Standard and Poor's - a broadly based stock market index Standard and Poor's Index DRI, who will provide forecasts for growth and decline for both national and global economies; and Robert Murray, vice president of economic affairs for the McGraw-Hill Construction Information Group, who completes the discussion by releasing the 1999 Construction Outlook. Serving as Keynote Speaker is Elizabeth Dole, president of the American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. and former Secretary of Transportation. Dole is noted for her career-long dedication to public safety and for her work developing opportunities for at-risk youth in our workforce. In addition, Vickie Abrahamson, Larry Samuel and Mary Meehan, co-founders of trend-watching firm Iconoculture and co-authors of 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be', will discuss cultural trends that will help industry leaders generate valuable business ideas. The conference will be moderated by Ernie Anastos Ernie Anastos (born July 12, 1943) is a veteran New York City television news anchor. He has worked for several television stations in New York City over his twenty-five-year career. , co-anchor for the UPN-9 Ten O'clock Nightly News Nightly News may refer to
"We anticipate very thought-provoking and informative sessions at this year's Executive Conference," said Robert M. Russell, Jr., president of the McGraw-Hill Construction Information Group, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. "Our line-up of notable speakers will help shed some light on what's happening with the economy both domestically and globally, and provide top industry leaders with vital information they need to make intelligent planning decisions for the coming year." The McGraw Hill Construction Information Group has a long history of providing industry information and analysis to design and construction professionals, including publishing the first Construction Outlook in 1929. Since 1939, McGraw-Hill Construction Information Group has hosted the Executive Conference, which attracts influential building and construction leaders from across the country. The McGraw-Hill Construction Information Group, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies and a powerful network of brands, is comprised of F.W. Dodge, Sweet's Group, Architectural Record, Engineering News-Record Engineering News-Record (widely known as ENR) is a weekly magazine that provides news, analysis, data and opinion for the construction industry worldwide. It has been published since 1874. It is owned by The McGraw-Hill Companies. and Design-Build. As the leading provider of industry information, project news and analysis to design and construction professionals, the McGraw-Hill Construction Information Group helps customers make the critical connections and decisions that build their businesses. The McGraw-Hill Companies is a global publishing, financial, information and media services company with 16,000 employees located in more than 400 offices in 30 countries. Founded in 1888, the Corporation is a leading information services See Information Systems. provider meeting worldwide needs in education, business, finance, the professions and government. Sales in 1997 were $3.5 billion. PLEASE CALL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND A FULL SCHEDULE: Kimberly Allen: 212-916-7604 Lisa Daglian: 212-916-7643 |
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