The 40 accomplished individuals profiled here are some of the brightest stars in the AEC universe—and they’re under the age of 40. Our youngest, John Tocci, Jr., is a 27-year-old BIM expert from Phoenix.
These young architects, engineers, contractors, designers, and developers stood out among a group of 164 outstanding entrants in our sixth annual “40 Under 40” competition.
We proudly introduce you to the AEC industry’s next generation of leadership.
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