Engineering News-Record

Engineering News-Record
Title	Engineering News-Record
Frequency	Weekly
Category	Construction industry
Firstdate	1874
Country	United States
Based	New York City
Language	English

Engineering News-Record

Engineering News-Record is a United States weekly periodical covering construction and engineering projects, corporate developments, and industry trends. Founded in the 19th century, the magazine reports on international projects, company mergers, regulatory developments, and technical innovations affecting firms such as Bechtel, Vinci, Skanska, Turner Construction Company, and Fluor Corporation. Its audience includes executives at AECOM, SNC-Lavalin, Kiewit, Arup, and professionals involved with projects like Crossrail, Three Gorges Dam, Panama Canal Expansion, Itaipú Dam, and Jubail Industrial City.

History

The publication traces roots to the post-Civil War era alongside institutions like American Society of Civil Engineers and events such as the Great Chicago Fire and the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. Early coverage intersected with companies including James E. Allen & Company, Westinghouse Electric, Union Pacific Railroad, and projects like the Brooklyn Bridge and the Hoover Dam. During the 20th century the magazine chronicled wartime mobilization tied to World War I, World War II, and the rise of firms such as Bechtel and Brown & Root; it reported on regulatory episodes involving the Interstate Commerce Commission and infrastructure policy shaped by the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956. Late-century coverage extended to globalization and privatization movements touching Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hochtief, and Laing O'Rourke.

Coverage and Content

Topics include project reports on landmark works like Burj Khalifa, Millau Viaduct, Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, and Los Angeles International Airport, plus corporate reporting on mergers and acquisitions among Jacobs Engineering Group, CH2M Hill, Bechtel Corporation, and Balfour Beatty. Technical features examine materials and methods referencing suppliers such as Caterpillar Inc., Komatsu, and 3M, and standards set by American Concrete Institute, American Institute of Steel Construction, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Editorials and legal coverage intersect with cases before courts and tribunals involving entities like Federal Aviation Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and litigation involving Amtrak projects and urban programs such as New York City Department of Buildings initiatives.

Rankings and Lists

The magazine publishes annual rankings and lists that benchmark firms and projects, comparing companies like Turner Construction Company, Fluor Corporation, Skanska AB, Vinci SA, and Strabag by revenue, international presence, and specialty sectors. Lists highlight mega-projects such as Suez Canal expansion and Qatar World Cup Stadiums, as well as market segments served by Siemens, General Electric, and ABB Group. Rankings influence corporate strategy for consultancies like McKinsey & Company, PwC, and Deloitte and are cited by financial actors including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and BlackRock.

Digital and Print Formats

Printed editions circulated alongside digital platforms that integrate multimedia on projects like Crossrail, High Speed 2, and California High-Speed Rail. The publication's online offerings include databases and newsletters used by professionals at AECOM, WSP Global, Arup Group, and governmental bodies such as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Transport for London. Content distribution aligns with industry events like CII Annual Conference, World Economic Forum, and trade shows hosted by CONEXPO-CON/AGG and bauma.

Influence and Industry Impact

Reporting has affected procurement and policy debates tied to infrastructure funding from institutions such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and the European Investment Bank. Coverage of safety and labor has intersected with unions and regulators including International Labour Organization, Building and Wood Workers' International, and national ministries overseeing transport and public works. Analysis pieces have shaped perceptions of firms like Black & Veatch, Mott MacDonald, and PCL Construction and informed stakeholders in major programs such as Belt and Road Initiative, One Belt One Road, and urban regeneration projects like Hudson Yards.

Notable Editors and Contributors

Contributors and editors have included journalists and industry commentators with ties to institutions and personalities such as Norman Foster, Santiago Calatrava, Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry, Robert Moses, and executives from Turner Construction, Bechtel, and Skanska. Writers have sourced insights from academics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, University of Cambridge, and ETH Zurich, and from professional bodies including Royal Institute of British Architects, Institution of Civil Engineers, and National Academy of Engineering.

Category:American trade magazines