ENR’s 2025 National Top 20 Under 40 group represents AEC sectors across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Winning projects from 800 contenders reflect US design and construction excellence based on teamwork, quality, innovation and industry and community impact

From the 35 winning projects located in 19 countries, three have been selected by judges and ENR editors as finalists for Global Project of the Year.

This year, 35 projects built in 19 countries were selected for top recognition from a record number of entries. 

Three top project contenders, located on both coasts and in the midwest, were chosen from more than 800 entries for design and construction innovation, safety  and community impact.

Twenty projects were named as Best of the Best in US for 2023. 

ENR has selected its 2024 National Top 20 Under 40 award winners. 

Three projects were singled out from more than 100 entries for top recognition in ENR's Global Best Projects competition.

Judges selected 31 projects built in 23 countries from more than 100 entries to the annual contest. 

A key transit link, a collaboratively built hospital facility and a new event space at a historic temple are in the running for top recognition in project execution and impact