SubscribeIf ever the construction industry was seeking to balance supply and demand, now is the time.
11 Oct 2006
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (New York Time)
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (London Time)
Registration Deadline: 10 October 2006
No Fee
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In the United States, a major shift has taken place from a seller's to a buyer's market, leaving an excess of homes unsold. In Russia, the demand for new infrastructure for its expanding energy sector is fueling an industry. In China, as the nation exhibits unprecedented growth, increased demand of raw materials is affecting prices around the world. Please join us on 11 October 2006 as we deliver our annual view of U.S. and global construction markets.
Session 1
GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION MARKETS: LOOK TO THE EAST!
10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. (New York Time.), 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. (London Time)
As the United States and Europe experience slowdowns in construction spending, all eyes are turned to the east, as Russia, India, and China continue to exhibit strong growth. Will this trend continue? How do the risks of these developing nations compare against the more established Western markets?
The World Economy: Mild Slowdown or Something More Problematic?
Nariman Behravesh, Chief Economist
Global Construction Markets: Winners and Losers from around the World
Scott Hazelton, Director, Construction Services
China's Economy: Can't Slow Down?
Todd Lee, Managing Director, Greater China Country Intelligence
Session 2
U.S. CONSTRUCTION: FREE FALL OR GENTLE GLIDE?
11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (New York Time), 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. (London Time)
As the U.S. housing bubble finally succumbs to declining demand, some regions are feeling the pinch more than others. Join us as we reveal our short-term outlook for the U.S. economy and what the implications are for the construction industry. Leveraging our newly launched Metro Area Construction Service, we will also take an in-depth look at a variety of metro area economies and provide our top-10 best and worst picks for construction growth.
U.S. Housing Market: The Party's Over
Nigel Gault, Group Managing Director, North American Macroeconomic Services
Metro Area Focus: Migration and the Metro Economies
Scott Hazelton, Director, Construction Services
Session 3
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENERGY: EXHAUSTING OR FUELING CONSTRUCTION SPENDING?
12:00 noon - 12:30 p.m. (New York Time), 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (London Time)
With energy prices at an all-time high and developing countries expanding their infrastructure at an unprecedented rate, global construction is at its busiest?and remains expensive. This session will take a close look at the affects high energy prices and rapid infrastructure construction are having on the United States and regions around the world.
Energy's Effect on Construction: Sustained High Energy Prices?Predicament or Opportunity?
Kevin Lindemer, Executive Managing Director, Energy
The Path to Progress: Infrastructure Investment Patterns Around the World
Erick Burchfield, Sr. Consultant and Operations Manager, Business Planning Solutions