Engineering News-Record
Engineering News-Record (ENR) is an American weekly magazine that delivers news, analysis, data, and opinion focused on the construction, engineering, and architecture sectors.[1]
Originating from the 1917 merger of Engineering News—with roots tracing to 1874—and Engineering Record, ENR published its inaugural issue on April 5, 1917, amid the United States' entry into World War I.[2][3]
The publication adopted the ENR acronym as its title on January 1, 1987, and has since become a cornerstone resource, often dubbed the "bible of the construction industry" for its comprehensive coverage of projects, products, people, and industry trends.[2][1]
ENR is renowned for annual rankings such as the Top 500 Design Firms and Top Contractors lists, which serve as benchmarks for industry performance and are widely referenced by professionals.[4][1]
Published by BNP Media since its acquisition in 2015, ENR maintains an independent editorial stance, prioritizing empirical reporting on infrastructure developments, market dynamics, and technological advancements over ideological narratives.[5][1]