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Press Release
McGraw-Hill Construction's Laura Viscusi Honored at min's "Sales Executive of the Year" Awards
June 28, 2012 - New York, NY
McGraw-Hill Construction, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), today announced that Laura Viscusi, Vice-President Integrated Media for McGraw-Hill Construction, and Publisher, Architectural Record, has won min's "Sales Executive of the Year" Award in the Sales Team Leader, Single Title, B2B category. The award ceremony took place at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. The event honors the most successful and innovative sales professionals in magazine media.
"I'm thrilled about this award and honored to be recognized among such a distinguished field of industry professionals," said Viscusi. "It takes an environment of support, vision and trust to help us ensure our customers' success in this rapidly evolving marketplace. I'm happy to say we have that environment at McGraw-Hill Construction."
In announcing Viscusi's award, presenters noted that Laura knows the importance of staying adaptable and connected to her audience, advertisers and sales team. Her commitment to excellence and inclusiveness, coupled with her natural creative talents have served her and her company well. She has increased business across all three of the publications for which she has sales responsibility, including Architectural Record, GreenSource, and SNAP, with Architectural Record continuing to drive the highest volume of new customers in its competitive set.
"We celebrate Laura's success and congratulate her on this award. Her tenacity for achievement and enthusiasm for the customers and industry she serves is well-known to all who call her a friend, mentor, colleague or competitor," said Keith Fox, president of McGraw-Hill Construction. "She has strengthened Architectural Record's leading position and market share by marrying our reach and engagement with innovative programs that work for architects and for our customers. Like our media brands, she delivers."
The Sales Team Leader of the Year Award is the latest in a string of awards for Architectural Record and its staff. In 2012, the magazine and website have received BtoB's Media Power 50 award, the Grand Neal Award, ABM's top Neal Award for overall excellence, and awards for the Best Use of Social Media, Best Integrated Package for "New York: The Death and Life of a Great American City," and Best Single Issue of a Magazine for its September 2011 issue about 9/11, Ten Years Later. Record's recent launch of its new Continuing Education app is seeing thousands of downloads, and it has surpassed 320,000 followers on Twitter.
For more information, visit http://construction.com/.
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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 global construction industry through Dodge, Sweets, Architectural Record, Engineering News-Record, GreenSource, and SNAP. To learn more, visit www.construction.com or follow @mhconstruction on Twitter.
About The McGraw-Hill Companies:
McGraw-Hill announced on September 12, 2011 its intention to separate into two public companies: McGraw-Hill Financial, a leading provider of content and analytics to global financial markets, and McGraw-Hill Education, a leading education company focused on digital learning and education services worldwide. McGraw-Hill Financial's leading brands include Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, S&P Capital IQ, S&P Indices, Platts energy information services, and J.D. Power and Associates. With sales of $6.2 billion in 2011, the Corporation has approximately 23,000 employees across more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.
Media Contact:
Kathy Malangone, Senior Director, Marketing Communications,
McGraw-Hill Construction, +1 212-904-4376, kathy_malangone@mcgraw-hill.com
Press Release
Architectural Record Announces 2013 Excellence in Advertising Awards
NEW YORK - June 21, 2013 – Architectural Record, McGraw-Hill Construction's prestigious publication, has presented its 17th Annual Excellence in Advertising Awards to 62 individual companies and agencies. The awards breakfast hosted more than 300 manufacturers, agencies, and architects in Denver today during the AIA 2013 National Convention and Design Exposition.
More than 150 advertisements were judged. Advertisements were considered from the first four issues of 2013 in Architectural Record (in print and online) and in the January/February issue of GreenSource. Winners were judged for content and graphic presentation by a jury of 10 admired architects from across the country, representing the breadth of the profession. Esteemed jury members included: Billie Tsien of Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects; Rand Elliott of Elliott & Associates Architects; Michael Winters, FAIA, LEED AP, BD+C of Fentress Architects; Marlene Imirzian, FAIA of Marlene Imirzian & Associates Architects; Graham Hogan, AIA, LEED of Antoine Predock Architects; Tania Salgado, AIA, LEED AP of RNL Design; Tim Kwiatkowski, AIA of FGM Architects; Rich Cogburn, AIA, LEED AP of Cooper Carry, Inc.; Diane Rogers, AIA, IIDA, LEED ID+C of SmithGroup JJR; Setareh Soltani, LEED AP of PGAL. "Powerful advertising not only informs but drives readers to action. This year’s winners took varied, distinctive approaches to engage the reader and inspire them. I'm thrilled for our winners and wish them, and all of our advertisers, continued success," said Laura Viscusi, vice president, McGraw-Hill Construction Media and publisher, Architectural Record.This year's winners include:Best in Class:
Campaign:
• Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc. - KleinMickaelianPartners
• Duravit USA, Inc.
• Landscape Forms
• MechoSystems
• Rocky Mountain Hardware - Burchiellaro Design
Spread:
• Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
Single:
• BEGA-US
• Bulthaup Corporation
• Kawneer Company, Inc. - Function
• The Modern Fan Co.
Winners:
Spread:
• Armstrong Ceiling Systems – Zban Advertising
• Bluebeam Software, Inc.
• VT Industries – Noble
Single:
• CertainTeed Gypsum – Think Tank Studio
• Construction Specialities – Brian J. Ganton & Associates
• Epson America, Inc. – M&C Saatchi
• UL – Brierton Design
Honorable Mention:
• Focal Point
• Diamond Spas
• Kim Lighting
• Prodema NA – I Love You Agency
• SIAFS – Atomic Sky
• TOTO USA
• U.S. Concrete
• UL - MBLM
Online Ad Awards:
Best in Class:
• Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc. - KleinMickaelianPartners
• Epson America, Inc. – M&C Saatchi
• Hunter Douglas Contract – Post & Beam
• Nedlaw Living Walls
• UL - MBLM
Winners:
• Bluebeam Software, Inc.
• Guardian Industries Corp. – Carton Donofrio Partners, Inc.
• Klein USA Inc. - ab+c
Honorable Mention:
• Cascade Coil Drapery, Inc.
• Forestry Innovation Investment – rethink Wood
• Softwood Lumber Board - rethink Wood
User Engagement – Awards:
Winners:
• Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc. - KleinMickaelianPartners
• Nora Systems
• PPG Coatings – Pipitone Group
• PPG Glass – Pipitone Group
Honorable Mention:
• Amtico
• Forms+Surfaces
• Marvin Window – Martin Williams
• MechoSystems
• ThyssenKrupp Elevator
• Tile of Spain – Frank Advertising
• Walker Zanger
Continuing Education Top 10 Article Sponsor Awards:
Winners:
• Otis Elevator Company
• rethink Wood
• The ASI Group
Honorable Mention:
• Excel Dryer
• Holcim US, Inc.
• Huber Engineered Woods
• Rocky Mountain Hardware
• Selux
• Umicore Building Products
• Woodworks
Continuing Education Top Interactive Sponsor Awards:
Winners:
• Danze, Inc.
• Epro Services, Inc.
• Florida Tile, Inc.
Honorable Mention:
• Armstrong Ceiling Systems
• Roseburg Forest Products
• ThyssenKrupp Elevator
• VaproShield
Essential to the profession for over 120 years, Architectural Record's magazine and website provide industry news and analysis, as well as coverage of design trends, building science, and professional strategies for architects and design professionals. With more than 350,000 followers on Twitter; honored as one of BtoB’s Media Power 50 in 2013; celebrating its 1 millionth test- taker of its Continuing Education courses in the fall of 2012, and being honored with Jesse H. Neal awards earlier this year, and the Grand Neal in 2012, Architectural Record continues its leadership in bringing value to both readers and advertisers.
For more information or photos of the awards, advertisements, or winners, visit http://archrecord.construction.com/adawards.
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About McGraw Hill Construction:
McGraw Hill Construction provides essential data, news, insights, and intelligence to better inform construction professionals’ decisions and strengthen their market position. McGraw Hill Construction’s data, analytics, and media businesses – Dodge, Sweets, Architectural Record, and Engineering News-Record – create opportunities for owners, architects, engineers, contractors, building product manufacturers, and distributors to strengthen their market position, size their markets, prioritize prospects, and target and build relationships that will win more business. McGraw Hill Construction serves more than one million customers through its trends and forecasts, industry news, and leading platform of construction data, benchmarks, and analytics, including Dodge MarketShare™, Dodge BuildShare® and Dodge SpecShare®. Construction data is available for North American and global markets. To learn more, visit http://www.construction.com.
About McGraw Hill Financial:
McGraw Hill Financial, a financial intelligence company, is a leader in credit ratings, benchmarks, and analytics for the global capital and commodity markets. Iconic brands include: Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, S&P Capital IQ, S&P Dow Jones Indices, Platts, CRISIL, J.D. Power, McGraw Hill Construction, and Aviation Week. The Company has approximately 17,000 employees in 27 countries. Additional information is available at www.mhfi.com.
Media Contact:
Kathy Malangone, Senior Director, Marketing Communications,
McGraw Hill Construction, +1 212-904-4376, kathy.malangone@mhfi.com
Press Release
McGraw-Hill Construction Receives Six Neal Awards
NEW YORK – March 14, 2013 – McGraw-Hill Construction's Architectural Record, Engineering News-Record (ENR), and GreenSource received six Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Awards from American Business Media at its 59th annual awards luncheon in New York City. Hailed as "the Pulitzer Prize of business journalism," the prestigious Neal Awards recognize editorial excellence in business-to-business publications.
"I am thrilled that Architectural Record, ENR, and GreenSource have been recognized as the best of the best by business-to-business journalism’s preeminent awards. McGraw-Hill Construction's media businesses and services remain the leading resources for intelligence and insights into the construction industry, and today’s awards validate the editorial excellence they bring to the table every day," said Keith Fox, president, McGraw-Hill Construction.
Architectural Record, which took last year’s top prize, the Grand Neal Award, continued its success with awards for Best Theme Issue of a Magazine: "Building for Social Change" (March 2012), Best Cross-Platform Package: "Building for Social Change," (March 2012), and Best Single Issue: "New Life for the American City" (October 2012). Essential to the profession for over 120 years, Architectural Record's magazine and website provide industry news and analysis, as well as coverage of design trends, building science, and professional strategies for architects and design professionals.
"We are excited and honored with these awards, which recognize the talents and commitment of the Record staff," said Cathleen McGuigan, editor-in-chief of Architectural Record. "We have a very strong and collaborative team of editors, writers, and designers, and I am so pleased to see their efforts recognized by these highly prestigious awards. We are also thrilled that GreenSource has been recognized as the Best Website for two years running."
Two awards went to ENR's editorial staff: Best Subject-Related Series: "Critical Infrastructure," and Best News Coverage: "Recovering After Superstorm Sandy." ENR was also selected as a finalist for this year’s Grand Neal Award. ENR is considered the primary trusted source of news, analysis, commentary, and data for the construction industry.
"I am so proud of the ENR team, who continues to bring the best reporting on the most relevant topics to our industry," said Janice Tuchman, editor in chief, ENR. "We are honored to have won Neal Awards in two categories, recognizing outstanding journalism."
GreenSource received the award for Best Website: GreenSourceMag.com for the second year in a row. A mainstay in the green building market since 2006, GreenSource and GreenSourceMag.com are produced by McGraw-Hill Construction and BuildingGreen, Inc., with support from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). GreenSource is a leader in covering noteworthy trends and best practices in sustainable design.
For more information about the awards, view the online Neal Awards gallery, which showcases all 2013 winners and finalists at http://www.abmassociation.com/abm/2013NealAwardsGallery.asp.
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About McGraw-Hill Construction:
McGraw-Hill Construction’s data, analytics, and media businesses—Dodge, Sweets, Architectural Record, GreenSource, and Engineering News-Record— create opportunities for owners, architects, engineers, contractors, building product manufacturers, and distributors to strengthen their market position, size their markets, prioritize prospects, and target and build relationships that will win more business. McGraw-Hill Construction serves more than one million customers through its trends and forecasts, industry news, and leading platform of construction data, benchmarks, and analytics. To learn more, visit www.construction.com.
About The McGraw-Hill Companies:
The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), a financial intelligence and education company, signed an agreement to sell its McGraw-Hill Education business to investment funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, LLC in November 2012. Following the sale closing, expected in early 2013, the Company will be renamed McGraw Hill Financial (subject to shareholder approval) and will be a powerhouse in benchmarks, content and analytics for the global capital and commodity markets. The Company's leading brands will include: Standard & Poor's, S&P Capital IQ, S&P Dow Jones Indices, Platts, Crisil, J.D. Power and Associates, McGraw-Hill Construction and Aviation Week. The Company will have approximately 17,000 employees in more than 30 countries. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com.
Media Contact:
Kathy Malangone, Senior Director, Marketing Communications, McGraw-Hill Construction, +1 212-904-4376, kathy_malangone@mcgraw-hill.com
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