This year's Southeast Legacy Award winner is a man of few words, but many good deeds

Nearly five decades ago, Dave Crawford was literally in the trenches for Arizona-based Sundt Construction.

Working from his home in 1976 to start what became global claims consultant and project management giant Hill International Inc., Irvin E. Richter boosted revenue by offering seminars on construction disputes.

Colorado Springs general contractor Ray Nunn has spent his career building projects that matter.

Aerial daredevil Nik Wallenda took just 25 minutes to walk across a 2-in.-thick high wire strung 200 ft above Niagara Falls in June 2012, but the event required months of innovative planning.

An industry veteran and true Southern gentleman, Charles Nelson is the recipient of ENR Texas & Louisiana’s second annual Legacy Award.

Paul Matt’s lifelong ambition to tackle challenging projects head on with a collaborative spirit has led to a career in construction that spans 65 years and encompasses more than 450 buildings, many of which are among Southern California’s most iconic structures.

One of Bob Bowen’s early leadership lessons was that you can’t do everything yourself.