ENR Editor-in-Chief Jan Tuchman Joins Exclusive National Academy of Construction Membership

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Academy of Construction (NAC), a select organization of distinguished construction leaders renowned for their exceptional accomplishments and contributions to the industry, today inducted Janice L. Tuchman, editor-in-chief of McGraw-Hill Construction's Engineering News-Record (ENR), to its prestigious membership. Ms. Tuchman was one of 11 new members inducted during the NAC Annual Meeting in New York City on Oct. 28-29, 2010.

"Jan Tuchman continues to be a prominent figure in the construction industry," said Keith Fox, president, McGraw-Hill Construction. "Her voice as an advocate and critic makes her an excellent journalist who embodies McGraw-Hill Construction's devotion to both innovation and leadership."

As ENR's editor-in-chief, Ms. Tuchman directs its editorial operations in print, online, and in person, including news, analysis, strategic planning and new product development. Under Ms. Tuchman's leadership, the ENR team has won numerous awards, including three 2010 Jesse H. Neal awards. Ms. Tuchman is active in industry associations, such as "The Moles," SMPS Foundation, American Society of Civil Engineers, Columbia University Department of Civil Engineering, and American Business Media, and has received awards from groups such as the Construction Writers Association and the Women Builders Council of NYC. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Colorado.

NAC members go thorough a rigorous vetting process, which includes elections, peer-nomination, clearance, and a ballot vote by the entire Academy. For a list and bios of the NAC Class of 2010, visit http://www.naocon.org/NAC%20Bulletin/Summer%202010%20NAC%20Bulletin.pdf.

About McGraw-Hill Construction

McGraw-Hill Construction connects people, projects and products across the construction industry. For more than a century, it has remained North America's leading provider of project and product information, plans and specifications, and industry news, trends and forecasts. McGraw-Hill Construction serves more than one million customers in the $5.6 trillion global construction industry through Dodge, Sweets, Architectural Record, Engineering News-Record, GreenSource, and 10 regional publications. To learn more, visit www.construction.com or follow @mhconstruction on Twitter.

About The McGraw-Hill Companies

Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, Capital IQ, J.D. Power and Associates, McGraw-Hill Construction and Aviation Week. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2009 were $5.95 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.

SOURCE McGraw-Hill Construction

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