Latest Turner Construction Stories
Turner Construction Company Leads Industry in Hospital, Laboratory, and Medical Research Facility Construction NEW YORK, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For the sixth consecutive year, and for 24 of the past 28 years, Modern Healthcare has ranked Turner Construction Company the number one construction manager in the United States. In 2012, healthcare projects made up 24% of Turner's total sales and 20% of the company's work in place, and were spread across 20 states. Notable...
Slight Increases in Labor Rates Contribute to Overall Lift in Construction Costs NEW YORK, March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Turner Construction Company announced that the First Quarter 2013 Turner Building Cost Index - which measures costs in the non-residential building construction market in the United States - has increased to a value of 849. This reflects a 1.19% increase from the Fourth Quarter 2012 and a 3.41% increase from the First Quarter 2012. "The increase in private...
Turner Construction Company Helps Fund Education for Future Construction Leaders & Environmental Research NEW YORK, March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Turner Construction Company is pleased to announce that it is partnering with Clarkson University to support education and environmental research for the next generation of construction leaders. Turner Construction Company is donating $150,000 to support Clarkson University's Construction Engineering Management (CEM) program. Clarkson's...
Energy Efficient Building Project Benefits from Application of Lean Construction Methods and Practices AUSTIN, Texas, March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Turner Construction Company is pleased to announce the outpatient clinic for the Department of Veterans Affairs in Austin, Texas has achieved substantial completion. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130313/NY76225-a ) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130313/NY76225-b ) The 275,000-square-foot clinic features a...
Turner's Commitment to Sustainable Practices Garners Climate Leadership Award NEW YORK, March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored Turner Construction Company with a 2013 Climate Leadership Award for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than five percent over a five year period. Turner achieved its goal primarily by reducing electricity use at permanent offices. The company installed interactive dashboards in several offices...
NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Turner Construction Company is pleased to announce that Sam Latona, Cheryl Leweke, Kathleen McCartney, Greg Mersch, Robert Rayborn, and Greg Smith have been promoted to vice president in recognition of their achievements and leadership. Sam Latona, vice president - preconstruction services for Turner's offices in Texas, joined Turner in 2000 as a project executive. Prior to joining Turner, Sam had a 22 year career in the construction...
PHOENIX, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Turner Construction Company, Arizona is pleased to announce that Scott Ellison, Manager of Southwest Construction Services, was recently appointed to serve as Treasurer on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for the Support Sky Harbor Coalition. A construction industry veteran with 39 years of experience, Mr. Ellison's record of increasing efficiency and profits will assist the organization dedicated to supporting the Phoenix Sky...
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Turner Construction Company recently reached a milestone on the construction of Fowler Park at the University of San Diego. The project is now 50% complete, with the topping out scheduled for later this month, and completion expected in February 2013. The new Fowler Park will enhance an aging facility for the USD Toreros, ranked among the country's top 25 college baseball teams. As the nation's number one green construction contractor, USD...
NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Turner Construction Company announced that the Fourth Quarter 2012 Turner Building Cost Index - which measures costs in the non-residential building construction market in the United States - has increased to a value of 839. This reflects a 0.84% increase from the Third Quarter 2012 and 2.57% yearly increase from the Fourth Quarter 2011. Karl F. Almstead, the Turner vice president responsible for the Turner Building Cost Index, said,...
TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Turner Construction Company is pleased to be at the top of several of Engineering News-Record's (ENR) recently released 2011 Top Contractors rankings. The weekly trade magazine provides annual rankings based on revenue in several construction categories. ENR's rankings confirm that Turner Construction Company is the number one general builder and green contractor in the nation. ENR is the nation's leading construction trade magazine,...
