Within the highly competitive mid-Atlantic market, young design and construction professionals are forging paths to leadership. ENR's Top 20 Under 40 competition—now in its third year—showcases the impressive Class of 2013, representing a broad spectrum of executives and staffers under the age of 40.
Some winners have flourished in the family business, while others reached leadership roles with no formal background in the industry. Keen understanding of emerging technologies and techniques helped many of the featured professionals find success.