Selected from 59 candidates, these 20 winners are making contributions to their companies, firms and universities, and moving the construction industry forward here in the 11-state Midwest region.

ENR Midwest honors 20 outstanding young professionals from the region.

This year’s honorees embrace community service and boast extensive credentials including international experience

This diverse group of up-and-comers works on key regional projects, mentors others and performs charity work.

Recovery in the Midwest’s construction industry continues to track the national industry’s growth, with 70% of the region’s construction companies expecting to increase staff levels in 2016, according to a survey recently published by Associated General Contractors of America.

Their individual achievements are formidable. Together, they present a portrait of emerging industry talent increasingly invested in education, entrepreneurship, the environment and community.