Download this electronic edition instantly in page-image format (PDF). This annual issue is a detailed analysis and ranking of the 425 private companies based on their construction spending in the previous year. ENR's Top Owners Sourcebook advises readers about issues concerning construction programs of top U.S. owners--privately-owned firms, non-profit institutions and government agencies. The main story, "The Top Owners," is about large owners who are pressing the industry to put developing technology and project delivery advances together in an effort to rethink the way construction programs are conceived, designed and built.

Separate tables list the top owners by industry segment. This "Sourcebook" issue of ENR, along with the other ENR survey issues, has a long shelf-live and, therefore, are used as a reference tool throughout the industry.

Stories (7)
Cover story: "The Top Owners": Recruiting to Lead, Going Where the Workers Are, Blurring the Roles" by Gary J. Talacz

"Industrial, Office Markets Are Strong As Residential, Retail Prospects Dim: Developers rush to fill demands in changing distribution sector" by Tom Nicholson

"Despite Soaring Materials Costs, The Industry Remains Optimistic: Public-private partnerships and other innovations plug funding gaps" by Bruce Buckley

"Airport Consultants and Builders Key on Better Communication: Early involvement in planning projects is needed more than ever" by Aileen Cho

"Population Growth Drives Rising Tide Of Water and Wastewater Projects: Utility owners look to alternative supply methods in some regions" by Housley Carr

"Changing Technology, Demographics Steer Capital Spending for Schools: K-12 schools focus on upgrades, while colleges prepare for influx" by Housely Carr

"Changing Approaches to Health Care Prompt Owners to Rethink Buildings: Patient-focused perspective leads spate of expansions, upgrades" by Pam Hunter

Bar Charts (6)
Construction Starts (bar charts) 2005, 2006 (estimated), 2007 (projected) (source McGraw-Hill Construction Analytics)
Retail Construction
Warehouse Construction
Office Construction
Manufacturing Construction
Single-Family Construction
Multi-Family Construction

Map
United States: Projected 2007 Federal Highway Funding 2007 (Each state on this map includes dollar amount of funding and percent.)

Tables (19):

The Top Owners (425 firms)
Rank; firm name, city and state; firm type (SIC code); Construction in Progress: 2005 ($mil) and percent of change vs. 2004; Building Value Added: 2005 ($mil) and percent of change vs. 2004; Total Building Inventory: 2005 ($mil) and percent of change vs. 2004

The Top Capital Spenders [200 firms]
(rank, firm name, firm type (SIC code), capital expenditures 2005-2006 ($mil)

Top Firms with Construction in Progress ($ mil)
Chemicals and Allied Products
Electric, Gas and Sanitary Products
Electronic and Other Electric Products
Food and Allied Products
Health Services
Industrial Equipment and Machinery
Paper and Allied Products
Primary Metal Industries
Retail Stores
Transportation Equipment

U.S. Department of Commerce Construction Put-in-Place ($billions, current dollars): Type of construction, 2005, 2006, 2007 and percent of change between 2005- 2007 and 2006-2007

Top Airport Construction Programs (rank; airport name/city; spending in millions: airfield, terminal, parking, roadways, rail and transit, other, total)

The Top 10 K-12 Construction Projects in Planning Phase
(rank; project, city, state; scope, value ($mil.)

The Top College and University Construction Projects in Planning Phase
(rank; project, city, state; Square Feet (thousands), Value ($mil)

The Top 25 Health Care Construction Projects in Planning Phase
(rank; project, city, state; type, value ($mil), owner