Celebrating JE Dunn’s 2026 ENR Best Projects Winners

JE Dunn projects across the country were honored with Engineering News-Record (ENR) Regional Best Project awards in 2026.

OCTOBER 15TH, 2026

Each year, Engineering News-Record (ENR) honors the best construction projects from each of ENR’s 10 regional editions, judged using a variety of criteria including safety, innovation, quality and teamwork across 18 specialized categories. Six JE Dunn projects were selected as 2026 Regional Best Project and Award of Merit honorees.

ENR Midwest

Best Project, Interior/Tenant Improvement

190k

Square Feet

Kansas City, Missouri

Location

Reimagined the workplace to align with evolving work styles and future growth. The project introduced flexible, collaborative spaces—including a large indoor/outdoor social area, informal lounges, enhanced meeting rooms, private phone booths, and upgraded individual workstations—while maintaining operations throughout construction.

Best Project, Government/Public Building

36k

Square Feet

Blaine,
Minnesota

Location

Purpose-built for 24/7 operations and long-term emergency activations, the State Emergency Operations Center strengthens Minnesota’s ability to coordinate statewide response during critical incidents. Its layout supports operational efficiency, clear communication and real-time decision-making during emergencies.

ENR Mountain States & Southeast

Best Project, Government/Public Building

307k

Square Feet

Laramie,
Wyoming

Location

The largest construction project on the University of Wyoming campus, including two new student housing buildings.The North Residence Hall is a six-story, 220-unit student housing facility and includes a two-story, 850-person student dining facility. The South Residence Hall is a five-story, 285-unit structure.

ENR Texas & Southeast

ExxonMobil Baytown Central Shop

Award of Merit, Manufacturing

120k

Square Feet

Baytown,
Texas

Location

Central mechanical shop plus a two-story office, supporting machining, fabrication, welding, compressor overhaul, and industrial maintenance. Includes high-bay shop space, cranes, utilities, site infrastructure and equipment relocation.

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Best Project, Energy/Industrial

380k

Square Feet

Jacksonville, Florida

Location

A nine-building vehicle processing and distribution center spanning 88 acres at Jacksonville’s Blount Island Marine Terminal. The 272,000 square feet Accessory Installation Building prepares new vehicles for distribution across the Southeast.

ENR West

Award of Merit, Government/Public Building

50k

Square Feet

Central Point, Oregon

Location

Modernized and expanded the Oregon State Police Central Point facility to create a fully integrated regional hub for law enforcement, emergency response, forensics, dispatch, and medical examiner services.

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