Enough isn’t said about general contractors on rocky, out-of-control projects who take the lead in solving problems they didn’t create.

The challenge of shooting this week’s cover about the new class of Top 20 Under 40 winners was conveying the drive, tenacity and leadership skills of these industry professionals in a group photo.

ENR’s Top 20 Under 40 for 2019 was selected from 340 nominations submitted last fall from all industry sectors and across the U.S. Candidates had to be under 40 years old as of Jan. 1, 2019.

The right project approach is more critical than ever to boost collaboration and productivity—and keep risk under control.

While discussing construction’s role in enhancing resilience and sustainability, Top 20 team members offered some creative thinking.

With little if any federal momentum to move major investment, the young professionals say industry needs to rev up its own advocacy and creative solutions.

Next-gen industry leaders, selected as ENR’s 2019 top achievers, tackle key construction issues at New York City event