January Chapter Meeting
McGraw Hill Construction Outlook 2014
Sponsored by CSI Portland Chapter and AACE Cascade Chapter
The construction industry is beginning to show stronger signs of a recovery, but challenges still cloud the picture. Are we in the midst of a strong upturn or we will continue to muddle along? McGraw-Hill Construction is in a unique position to provide a knowledgeable perspective on the economy and the construction industry. Please join Cliff Brewis, McGraw-Hill Construction’s Senior Director of Editorial Operations, as he reviews the construction outlook.
The program will begin by reviewing the national economy, including a discussion on the impact of immediate influences. From there, Cliff will analyze specific construction segments. He will review the driving forces behind single family housing and selected sectors of public and private construction.
Essentially, the presentation is an effort to “make sense of it all,” and to help your prepare your business for the near future.
Presenter
Cliff Brewis, McGraw-Hill Construction's Senior Director of Editorial Operations
Cliff Brewis is part of the management team responsible for the newsgathering operations in the Dodge Division of McGraw-Hill. In addition, Cliff is involved in customer support functions, and is a frequent speaker on the construction forecast. He has over 35 years experience in construction, including over 30 years with McGraw-Hill in sales, planning and operations. He has worked in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Washington D.C. and San Francisco.
In addition, Cliff has been actively involved in a joint AGC AIA committee on Integrated Project Delivery in California. The group has been actively involved in advancing more collaborative construction processes.
Cliff is a graduate in Economics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He has an MBA from American University in Washington D.C.
Schedule
5:30 PM - Social hour
6:30 PM - Dinner
7:00 PM - Presentation
Cost
Member (CSI or AACE): $40
Non-member: $50
Student: $10 (limit 5)
Table of 8: $320
Event sponsor: $250
Late fee $10 after January 9th
Additional information
- Please indicate if you would like a vegetarian meal
- All students registered must bring their student id
- AIA CEU credits available