Our Company
About Us
Noor Companies is a minority and woman-owned company providing exceptional real estate development, general contracting, and investment opportunities to public and private clients across the Midwest.
Who We Are
A social enterprise built on community
As a social enterprise, our work centers on community engagement and talent development, with the larger goal of empowering the next generation of leaders to co-create legacies of change for a healthier, more equitable, and more sustainable world.
The construction industry needs more innovation, heart, and precision. A commitment to diversity needs to go beyond good faith efforts. A pool of amazing untapped talent (especially from women and communities of color) could be the perfect complement to an aging generation of skilled laborers.
Founded in 2015 by Nawal Noor, we have grown into the largest woman-owned general contracting and development firm of its kind in the nation, with $500M+ in completed work, $3B+ in team experience, and 10 national awards to our name.
10
Years in Business
$500M+
Delivered
10+
Awards and Honors
50+
Years Combined Experience
Our Mission
We believe in empowering people and places
Our mission is anchored in five convictions that guide every project, partnership, and decision we make.
- 1
An Inclusive Industry
The real estate development community should be inclusive and focused on building the future of our communities, not just the bottom line.
- 2
Community Investment
Investment in community must be inclusive of all people regardless of wealth, location, race, ethnicity, or religion.
- 3
Better Building Practices
Contractors should use better products for the health and sustainability of our environments, and hold themselves to a higher standard.
- 4
Quality Affordable Housing
Affordable housing should never be synonymous with low quality. Every resident deserves a home built with care and craftsmanship.
- 5
Dignity at Work
People are the number one priority of every employer. Dignity, opportunity, and belonging are not perks. They are the foundation.
"How can we work together to cultivate a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable world?"
Nawal Noor, Founder and CEO
Our business is a force for good in everything we set our minds to, from the way we do our work to the way we show up in our communities. We combine culturally enhanced design with an environment-first attitude, keeping culture and community top of mind in every aspect of our engagements.
What Drives Us
Our Values
Four principles that shape how we work, how we lead, and how we build.
Dedication
We ask questions and adjust at every step of the process to ensure our clients feel seen, heard, and valued. From the opening bid to opening day, our team elevates every voice in the room. This commitment to quality is the foundation of every relationship we build.
Transparency
Our team communicates early and often, forging trust through honest conversations. When challenges arise, we develop solutions in close coordination with our clients and are exacting in our work to exceed expectations at every turn.
Curiosity
We are a team of lifelong learners. Every day is an opportunity to innovate, improve, and grow from what we did yesterday. Unbound by conventional thinking, we create the space for our team to dream bigger on every project we take on.
Inclusivity
We embrace differences and believe that empowering our team to share their unique perspectives enables our success. Welcoming our team, clients, and stakeholders to show up as their authentic selves helps us establish the genuine partnerships necessary to build a future of shared prosperity.
Founder and CEO
Nawal Noor
Meet Our Founder
Nawal Noor
Nawal Noor is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, developer, and general contractor based in Minneapolis. Her experience spans two decades in strategy and development, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions, including roles at Ecolab and Aeon.
She double-majored in Finance and Computer Science at the University of St. Thomas and earned her MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. She founded Noor Companies in 2015 with the intention of pushing the construction and development industry forward, building it into the largest woman-owned general contracting and development firm of its kind in the nation.
She is a recognized leader in the industry, named to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Power 30 list from 2021 through 2024, a 2026 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist, and a 2026 Women in Business honoree.
Power 30
MSP Business Journal, 2021 through 2024
EY Finalist
Entrepreneur of the Year, 2026
Kellogg MBA
Northwestern University
Our People
A team built for impact
We have a dedicated team of project managers, superintendents, and strategic problem solvers with a combined 50 years of experience in construction, development, finance, and consulting.
Our clients truly become partners. We collaborate with them to solve complex challenges and build projects that serve communities for generations to come.
Join the Team50+
Combined years of experience
19
Completed projects
#1
Largest woman and minority-owned firm of its kind
Let's Build Together
Building shared prosperity, one project at a time
Whether you have a project to discuss, want to explore an investment partnership, or are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you.