BEIJING, April 17 -- The world's leaders in design and construction will meet in Beijing on April 25-27 to discuss global construction trends and opportunities at the 2006 Global Construction Summit, organized by McGraw-Hill Construction and the China International Contractors Association.

    The 2006 Summit, themed on "Innovating for Excellence: Opportunities for Global Players", draws senior executives from leading real estate developers, contractors, design firms, financiers, and government agencies around the world. They will share best practices and brainstorm solutions to problems in the increasingly global US$4.2-trillion construction marketplace.

    The Summit will address topics such as Innovative Project Financing, Sustainability/Green Building in China, Needs of Global Owners, and Managing Investment Risks in Global Mega Projects.

    "We look forward to meeting with the world's leading contractors, design firms, developers, financiers and building product manufacturers in Beijing to discuss global issues facing this great industry," said Norbert W. Young, Jr. FAIA and president of McGraw-Hill Construction.

    (Source: China.org.cn)