The highlight of this conference will be the presentation of the McGraw-Hill Construction 2006 Construction Outlook, a detailed forecast of the industry's economic environment and market trends. Authored by Robert Murray, vice president of Economic Affairs for McGraw-Hill Construction. | Bio >>

Norbert W. Young, Jr., FAIA, President, McGraw-Hill Construction Conference Moderator | Bio >>

Kermit Baker, chief economist for The American Institute of Architects (AIA), will discuss construction trends from the architects' perspective. | Bio >>

Victoria Pao, President of Platts, | Bio >>

Paula Sonkin, executive director for Real Estate Industries with J.D. Power and Associates will discuss the value JDPA can bring to the commercial sector by rating the players, products and customers, helping you stay competitive, better understand market conditions, and better understand your respective customers. | Bio >>

David Wyss, chief economist for Standard & Poor's, will provide additional insight into U.S. and global economic trends that impact your industry. | Bio >>

Industry Panel of Association Leaders will discuss trends in construction. Panelists include: Norman L Koonce FAIA, executive vice president/CEO of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Patrick J. Natale, P.E., F.ASCE, executive director of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE); Stephen E. Sandherr, CEO of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC); and Gregory L. Sizemore, executive vice president of the Construction Users Roundtable (CURT).