October means it’s time for the McGraw-Hill Construction’s Outlook 2004 Executive Conference, which gathers executives from major building product manufacturing firms, design and contracting firms, and industry associations. Outlook 2004 begins with a 6 p.m. reception on October 22, followed by an information-packed program on October 23. Speakers include:

• David Wyss, Standard and Poor’s chief economist, who will provide a look at the U.S and global economies, with an eye on the construction climate for 2004 and beyond.
• David Thurm, vice president, Real Estate Development for the New York Times Company, and William Guerin, deputy assistant commissioner for the U.S. General Services Administration, who will present the clients’ perspective on key industry issues such as sustainability, productivity, and quality.
• Steve Sandherr, CEO, Associated General Contractors, and Rob Cassab, director, procurements, Bovis will present a point/counterpoint debate on reverse auctions and how this process is affecting our industry.

AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA, will speak on “The Changing Structure of the Architecture Profession and Its Impact on the Construction Industry,” and McGraw-Hill Construction’s Bob Murray, vice president of economic affairs will present his 2004 Construction Outlook.

For registration information, visit the McGraw-Hill Outlook site, or contact Andrea Pinyan, andrea_pinyan@mcgraw-hill.com, or 866-727-3820.

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