Construction

Lidia Valdivia

Lidia Valdivia

When Lidia Valdivia immigrated from Nicaragua to Minnesota nearly a decade ago, most of the jobs she could find were in construction. But as she refinished floors and cleaned up
Barb Lau

Barb Lau

In a post-DEI world, how can woman- and minority-owned construction firms retain a foothold? Barb Lau’s St. Paul-based advocacy organization connects smaller firms with larger ones seeking subcontractors. It also
Peter Diessner

Peter Diessner

Peter Diessner succeeded his uncle Bruce Engelsma in March to become the third generation of his family to lead Kraus-Anderson Companies, the 127-year-old Minneapolis firm composed of four businesses specializing
Josh Helgesen

Josh Helgesen

Josh Helgesen became the third CEO of Greiner Construction in February after joining the company in 2001 as an apprentice carpenter. Helgesen is majority owner of one of Minnesota’s largest