Engineering News-Record

Engineering News-Record Engineering News-Record provides the engineering and construction news, analysis, commentary & data ENR has a history that can be traced back to 1874. Frost. McN.

The History of a Technical Publication

The exhibition currently on view at the Business Information Center focuses on the history of Engineering News-Record magazine. The publication has its roots in two separate publications, Engineer & Surveyor and The Plumber and Sanitary Engineer. Engineering News

Engineer & Surveyor was founded in April 1874 by George H. The journal was published monthly an

d consisted of sixteen pages with a small subscription base and no advertising. In early 1875 the journal's name was changed to Engineering News and the subscription price was reduced to $1 a year. Frost decided to move to New York in December 1878. In 1883, he sold a third interest in the journal to D. Stauffer. In January 1887, another partner, Arthur Mellen Wellington, purchased a one-third interest in the journal and edited it alongside Mr. Wellington was the driving force behind the journal from that time on and expanded the subscription base considerably. Wellington died in 1895 and Stauffer retired in 1908. Frost repurchased Stauffer's share in the journal and had earlier repurchased Wellington's. In August 1911, realizing his advancing years, Frost sold the journal to the Hill Publishing Company. Engineering Record

Henry C. Meyer, a manufacturer of plumbing supplies founded the publication The Plumber and Sanitary Engineer in December 1877. He established the journal to provide a forum for the discussion of the principles of sanitary engineering and public health issues. The title of the publication was changed to The Sanitary Engineer in 1880 and, on December 1st 1881, the journal switched from a monthly to a weekly publication. In 1887 the title was again changed, this time to Engineering and Building Record. By 1890 the journal formally adopted the name by which it had become widely known - Engineering Record. In 1901 Major Meyer decided that after 25 years working on the paper it was time to retire. He sold Engineering Record to James H. McGraw, who in turn transferred the property to the McGraw Publishing Company. The transfer was completed in November, 1902. Edward J. Mehren was appointed editor of Engineering Record in 1912. As a clear thinker and forceful writer Mehren made the editorial page one of the strongest features of the Engineering Record. He demanded from his associate editors not only the facts, but the facts arranged in an orderly and easily understandable manner. Engineering News-Record

In 1917, following the death of John Alexander Hill, James H. McGraw merged the McGraw and the Hill Publishing Companies. With the merger of both companies the unification of the engineering journals seemed logical, but the proposal met with strong resistance. If magazines can possess personalities, then the Record was perceived as aggressive and vulgar, while the News was considered stodgy and abstruse. The staff at the Record lobbied for their publication's independence. McGraw, however, wanted to forge an alliance with the News because of its standing in the higher echelons of the profession. The first issue of Engineering News-Record was published on April 5, 1917. On January 1st, 1987 the acronym ENR was adopted as the title of the magazine.

Economists say key indicators are shifting as 2025 enters its final quarter. The question now: is the slowdown a breathe...
10/11/2025

Economists say key indicators are shifting as 2025 enters its final quarter. The question now: is the slowdown a breather or something deeper?
https://brnw.ch/21wWxQs

Tariffs and interest rates are among the challenges noted by Associated Builders and Contractors' economist Anirban Basu.

What if AI could guide your next project’s cost and risk decisions—yet human judgment still holds sway? The future of is...
10/11/2025

What if AI could guide your next project’s cost and risk decisions—yet human judgment still holds sway? The future of is closer than you think.
https://brnw.ch/21wWxEQ

Artificial intelligence can transform the business of construction, enabling processes such as bidding and scheduling to be modernized in ways manufacturing and other industries have already embraced.

The Senate's version of the NDAA would authorize twice as much funding for military construction as the House version of...
10/11/2025

The Senate's version of the NDAA would authorize twice as much funding for military construction as the House version of the bill.

The Senate version of the defense spending bill includes more than twice the amount of military construction funding in the House version or the White House request.

State agencies that certify DBE firms will need to reevaluate an estimated 41,000 certified firms under the new standard...
10/10/2025

State agencies that certify DBE firms will need to reevaluate an estimated 41,000 certified firms under the new standards.

The sudden change in DBE contracting rules has created uncertainty for both small firms and prime contractors that subcontract with them.

Contractors: liability just got more complex. EPA’s decision to retain PFOA/PFOS as Superfund designations raises exposu...
10/10/2025

Contractors: liability just got more complex. EPA’s decision to retain PFOA/PFOS as Superfund designations raises exposure across construction sites—whether you knew those “forever chemicals” were there or not.
https://brnw.ch/21wWwEe

Lack of clarity over liability for PFAS forever chemicals at contaminated sites has contractors worried, says AGC.

🎉🏆ENR West has named the 2025 Specialty Contractors of the Year!🏆🎉Congratulations to Helix Electric, LLC who is the hono...
10/10/2025

🎉🏆ENR West has named the 2025 Specialty Contractors of the Year!🏆🎉

Congratulations to Helix Electric, LLC who is the honoree for the California, Nevada and Hawaii subregion and Harder Mechanical Contractorsc, the honoree for the Washington, Oregon and Alaska subregion.

Read more about the winners here 👉 https://www.enr.com/articles/61563-enr-west-names-the-2025-specialty-contractors-of-the-year


Photo by Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography

Helix Electric and Harder Mechanical Contractors have been named ENR West's 2025 Specialty Contractors of the Year.

Tariffs on drug imports and upheaval at the Food and Drug Administration are driving a surge of U.S. biomanufacturing pr...
10/10/2025

Tariffs on drug imports and upheaval at the Food and Drug Administration are driving a surge of U.S. biomanufacturing projects — and shaking up how facilities are designed and delivered.
https://brnw.ch/21wWvL0

🔸Image: ENR/Adobe

Rising tariffs and regulatory shake-ups are reshaping how drugmakers plan, design and deliver the next generation of U.S. biomanufacturing facilities.

With no government data available, ENR offers forecasting through a trio of new reports showing the construction economy...
10/09/2025

With no government data available, ENR offers forecasting through a trio of new reports showing the construction economy with two faces.
https://brnw.ch/21wWuTu

Three new reports reveal how construction and design firms are showing solid growth but with mounting financial strain below the surface.

🏆The 2025 Global Best Projects Winners Are Here!🏆From groundbreaking infrastructure to innovative green buildings, these...
10/09/2025

🏆The 2025 Global Best Projects Winners Are Here!🏆

From groundbreaking infrastructure to innovative green buildings, these award-winning projects are redefining construction excellence worldwide.

Join us virtually on December 18 for a celebration of these global construction achievements.

Register now to be part of the experience: https://brnw.ch/21wWut8

10/09/2025

Los Angeles is rebuilding for resilience, and it starts at the 2025 ENR LA Infrastructure Forum.

After the devastating 2025 wildfires, LA’s infrastructure leaders are coming together to share lessons, strategies, and solutions that will define how our region adapts to a changing climate.

Panel Highlight: Lessons Learned from the 2025 Fires and What We Can Do Moving Forward

Hear directly from the decision-makers driving LA’s recovery and future readiness:

* Mark Pestrella, Director, Los Angeles County Public Works
* Shane Chapman, Assistant General Manager, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
* David Hanson, Senior Assistant General Manager – Power, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
* Eric Swenson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Moderated by Kevin McGowen, Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management

This essential session is part of a full day of insight and collaboration with regional agencies and infrastructure executives.

November 3, 2025
The Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles

Reserve your spot today: https://brnw.ch/21wWt1K

Address

New York, NY

Telephone

+16468497100

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Engineering News-Record posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category

Engineering News-Record

Engineering News-Record (ENR) serves the engineered construction industry by providing the latest news, data, analysis, and commentary that construction professionals need to do their jobs most effectively.

ENR is a resource for the entire construction team — owners, contractors, design firms and suppliers — globally, nationally and regionally through its extensive network of print, digital, social and event media.

Comment and share your thoughts with us while following our recent news coverage. Interact with us during exclusive live video that will take you behind the scenes on projects and at events. Take part in industry discussion, propose ideas for the publication, and engage with our editors here on Facebook.

Visit ENR at www.ENR.com to get even more news, products, reports, and exclusive industry insight!