From a young age, Col. Eric R. Swenson found himself drawn to construction and earthmoving equipment,“so much so that as a child I once lost my parents on a family bike ride after stopping to watch the Army Corps of Engineers dredging operations in Ocean City, N.J.,” Swenson says.
About a decade after founding Wespac Construction in 1991 in Phoenix, which has grown to be one of ENR’s Top 400 Contractors, John Largay thought about how he could give back to his community that had so greatly benefited him.
From launching a construction firm to delivering critical infrastructure, ENR Midwest’s Top Young Pros showcase the leadership, innovation and community commitment shaping the industry’s future
Boasting a wide range of achievements, from starting their own construction companies to leading emergency bridge replacements to building sports stadiums, the 2026 ENR Midwest Top Young Professionals embody the promise and potential of the region’s design and construction industry.
A grand opening in December 2023 marked the completion of this $22-million design-build, multiphase project that expanded and replaced an outdated pool facility with a 25,800-sq-ft recreation and aquatic center.
With five offices now dotting the Texas map, Hanson Professional Services Inc. provides engineering, planning and allied consulting services for clients in the aviation, government, infrastructure, industry, power and railway sectors.
The 20 projects recognized here are the result of a nearly yearlong effort by ENR editors and roughly 100 construction industry members who judged contest entries at various stages.
The 20 projects recognized here are the result of a nearly yearlong effort by ENR editors and roughly 100 construction industry members who judged contest entries at various stages.