Construction Business Review

Turner Construction Company
Building the Future One Landmark at a Time

Abrar Sheriff, Turner Construction Company | Construction Business Review | Construction Service of the Year 2025Abrar Sheriff, President
Turner Construction Company, a North America-based international leader, specializes in construction management, general contracting and design-build, managing projects from planning to completion. With a reputation for integrity and reliability, it consistently exceeds expectations by delivering complex projects using innovative techniques and sustainable practices across diverse market segments while staying true to its mantra, ‘A promise made is a promise delivered.’

“As our projects grow in size and complexity, we are constantly advancing our capabilities. As we do that, we will continue our active caring culture that prioritizes the health and wellbeing of the worker above all else,” says Abrar Sheriff, president.

From modest beginnings with a $690 concrete vault project in Brooklyn, the company has expanded to 46 offices across the U.S. and operations in 20 countries, managing over 1,500 projects annually. What differentiates Turner is its ability to seamlessly integrate technical expertise with forward-thinking solutions that redefine construction standards.

Its work spans healthcare, education, commercial, sports, aviation, pharmaceutical, retail and green building sectors, where it executes each project with efficiency and resourcefulness to ensure high-quality outcomes.

As our projects grow in size and complexity, we are constantly advancing our capabilities. As we do that, we will continue our active caring culture that prioritizes the health and wellbeing of the worker above all else

Collaboration and transparency form the foundation of its approach from the earliest project stages. The process starts with a well-structured preconstruction phase, where meticulous planning ensures alignment among all stakeholders. This shapes the entire project line, ensuring everything is mapped out to reduce unforeseen challenges down the road.

As the project advances, Turner effortlessly transitions into construction management, using various delivery methods tailored to the client’s needs. The company ensures that the construction process stays even, efficient and flexible, whether using design-bid-build or integrated project delivery.

It reinforces this efficiency with a commitment to lean construction methods—a mindset focused on eliminating all inefficiencies, using resources wisely and completing projects on time and within budget. This approach is embedded in every individual at the company, ensuring continuous improvement and a strong focus on reducing waste.

A structured approach combined with deep expertise ensures efficiency and quality. Rather than relying solely on conventional methods, the company innovates at every step of construction. For instance, its accelerated payment program guarantees timely payments, keeping subcontractors financially stable. Through self-perform operations, Turner directly controls critical project components like concrete work and drywall, ensuring high execution standards.

Recognizing the evolving demands of large-scale complex builds, the company strategically expanded its capabilities by acquiring Dornan Engineering Group, a leader in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and commissioning services. This acquisition has improved its global presence and positioned it as a leading player in high-tech projects, including cutting-edge data centers and complex biopharma facilities.

Along with embracing advanced construction methods, Turner continues strengthening its responsibility to sustainable building practices. It has been ranked the number one Green Builder by Engineering News-Record for 16 consecutive years and is persistent in its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. New standards for sustainable construction practices are being set by incorporating pioneering materials like mass timber and low-carbon concrete while reducing environmental footprint.

A prime example of its forward-thinking execution is the redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center in Texas. This $1.2 billion project will involve demolition and reconstruction over four years, doubling the available rentable space. The plan transforms it into a community-focused event space, revitalizing downtown’s southeast quadrant and connecting it to East Austin.

Turner’s legacy isn’t just about the structures it builds but its lasting impact on industries, communities and the people who make it happen. Building on its track record of excellence and forward-thinking strategies, the company continues to deliver projects that exceed client expectations.