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The article discusses the Global Construction Summit held in New York City on October 23, 2017, sponsored by Engineering News-Record and Marcum. It mentions the discussion headed by economist Anirban Basu who revealed that construction industry in U.S. has seen a growth of just 2.2% this year, with annual growth not hitting 3% since 2005. The article adds information on cross-border mergers and acquisition and growing trend of megaprojects.

The article offers information on the FutureTech conference of periodical "Engineering News-Record" (ENR) held in San Francisco, California in 2017 which focuses on construction technology. It mentions several speakers at the event including Jose Luis Blanco Alvarez of McKinsey & Co., Cliff Brewis of Dodge Data & Analytics, and Thai Nguyen of Hensel Phelps.

The article offers information on the Construction World/ENR Global Leadership Summit, which opened in New Delhi, India on October 25, 2018. Topics discussed include the presentation of construction economist Graham Robinson at the event; India's ranking in the world on the basis of infrastructure; and India's contribution to the worldwide gross domestic product (GDP). Also mentioned are the views expressed by Shailesh Pathak, chief executive officer (CEO) of Larsen & Toubro Infrastructure.

The article offers information on the ENR FutureTech annual construction technology conference held in San Francisco, California from May 31, 2016 to June 2, 2016. Topics discussed include technological prospects for construction industry, use of virtual reality and drones in project planning and execution; and use of iPad computers to speed Request For Information (RFIs).

The article presents the highlights of the journal's Global Construction Summit held in New York City on September 10, 2015. Topics include the adoption of digital engineering technologies in the construction industry, project management, and the deteriorating infrastructure funding worldwide. Speakers include design firm Atkins' Uwe Krueger, Nuria Haltiwanger of ACS Infrastructure Development, and Fluor Corp.'s Richard Pierce.

The article offers information on the annual Autodesk University (AU) conference, to be held from Las Vegas, Nevada on November 14-17, 2016.

The article presents a calendar of events for California in February-March 2015 including the 5th Annual North State Construction Leadership Council Working Weekend and the Water Conservation Showcase, and announces the periodical's Legacy Award to Tim Psomas, chairman of construction firm Psomas.

A calendar of events related to the construction industry to be held in California in December 2014 including the presentation of California Best Projects Awards by the periodical and the Annual Holiday Dinner of the Associated General Contractors of California.