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ENR to Present 'Managing Construction's Financial Crisis' Conference in NYC, Feb. 24-25

Experts to explore novel ways for funding projects, managing risks, and reassessing business tactics

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw-Hill Construction's Engineering News-Record (ENR) will host a conference dedicated to "Managing Construction's Financial Crisis" at theMcGraw-Hill building at 1221 Avenue of the Americas inNew York City, on February 24-25, 2009. Around the country, the construction industry is suffering the brunt of the credit crunch. During this conference, experts in the field will share their perspectives regarding the impact of the financial crisis on the construction industry and offer approaches and advice for how industry professionals can best tackle the challenges that lie ahead.

This conference will explore different ways to maximize opportunities and deal with the damaging effects of a recession, including a focus on understanding the short-term impact and long-term risks. Attendees will have a chance to refocus and reassess strategic business opportunities. Regaining control and balance in this financial stalemate means fostering new relationships, discovering new opportunities, and capitalizing on the challenges in sight.

Kenneth Simonson, Chief Economist for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), will offer opening remarks. A keynote panel, also on day one, moderated by Berger Group Holdings, Inc. Chairman Derish M. Wolff, will share perspectives on the impact of the financial crisis on the industry and how to weather the storm. A closing keynote presentation by Robert Murray, Vice President of Economic Affairs for McGraw-Hill Construction, will provide an update to the 2009 forecast for U.S. construction starts, a mainstay of business planning for construction industry executives. Other prominent speakers include:

    --  Charlie Bacon, President and Chief Executive Officer, Limbach Facility
        Services LLC
    --  Jack Basso, Director of Management and Business Development, American
        Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
    --  Peter E. Beaupre, President and Chief Operating Officer, PCL
        Construction Enterprises, Inc.
    --  Ben Djiounas, Associate, J.P. Morgan
    --  Brendan Duval, Senior Managing Director, Co-Head US Diversified
        Industries Group, Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc.
    --  Hank M. Harris, President and Managing Director, FMI Corporation
    --  Michael Horodniceanu, President, MTA Capital Construction
    --  Cheryl E. Jones, Senior Project Finance Advisor, TIFIA Credit Program,
        U.S. Dept. of Transportation
    --  Michael H. Kappaz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, K & M Group
        of Companies LLC
    --  Conor Kelly, Managing Director, Scotia Capital
    --  Ira Levy, Northeast Region Chief Executive, AECOM
    --  Mark Modzelewski, Co-Founder, Water Innovations Alliance
    --  Eric C. Parker, Managing Director, Bechtel Enterprises Holding, Inc.
    --  Robert Prieto, Senior Vice President, Fluor Corporation
    --  William C. Siegel, PE, Chief Executive Officer - Elect, Kleinfelder,
        Inc.
    --  Susan Tinsley Bennett, Americas Tax Director - Engineering and
        Construction, Ernst & Young LLP

For more information or to register, visit http://construction.com/events/managingcrisis. Media who would like to arrange for interviews or complimentary press passes should contact Lisa Jaycox at +1 212-512-3272 or lisa_jaycox@mcgraw-hill.com.

Managing Construction's Financial Crisis is produced by McGraw-Hill Construction. The event partner is the Associated General Contractors of America, and bronze sponsors include the American Institute of Steel Construction Inc. and PCL Constructors Inc.

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