Turner Construction Company

What Turner Construction Company does

Turner Construction Company, founded in 1902 and headquartered in New York City, is the largest general contractor in the United States, retaining the No. 1 position on ENR's Top 400 commercial contractors list for six consecutive years. The company delivers large-scale construction services across healthcare, data centers, sports, education, aviation, commercial, and government/infrastructure markets, primarily through joint ventures and direct enterprise sales to mega-project owners. Its 2025 revenue of $28.3–$29.2 billion and $48.9 billion backlog (Q1 2026) reflect strong momentum, particularly in AI-driven hyperscale data center construction for clients including Meta, Oracle, OpenAI, and Vantage Data Centers.

Turner's service portfolio spans preconstruction, construction management, project management, design-build, and self-perform operations, supported by specialized subsidiaries and divisions. Turner Engineering Group (TEG) provides multidisciplinary design and technical risk assessment across projects representing over $20 billion annually. xPL Offsite (launched May 2025) applies design-for-manufacturing-and-assembly strategies to complex projects. SourceBlue handles procurement and supply chain at scale, while First Equipment Company (FEC, January 2026) operates 30 equipment-rental locations serving 40,000 trade contractors. Technology investments include Building Information Modeling/VDC, the AI-powered SafeT Coach safety tool (25,000+ logged ChatGPT-based interactions), custom Anthropic Claude tools for schedule analysis, robotic facade fabrication with Dextall, and the Turner Ventures CVC arm (launched March 2025) investing in construction AI, digitalization, and ClimateTech.

Turner is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spain's ACS Group (Actividades de Construcción y Servicios), operating with substantial autonomy while benefiting from ACS/HOCHTIEF global capital backing. The company monetizes through fixed-price, cost-plus, and construction management contracts, with pricing driven by competitive bidding on a project-by-project basis. Leadership is headed by Chairman and CEO Peter Davoren, with Tom Reilly and Abrar Sheriff as Presidents and Christa Andresky as CFO. The customer base spans enterprise, government, education, and institutional clients across North America with growing international presence in Europe (Dornan Group) and selective emerging-market data center projects.

Name

Turner Construction Company

Legal name

Turner Construction Company

Website

https://turnerconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Turner Construction Company is the largest U.S. general contractor, delivering large-scale construction management, design-build, and engineering services across healthcare, data centers, sports, education, aviation, and government markets for enterprise and institutional clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Construction management
• Commercial construction
• Design-build services
• Construction engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: General contracting and construction management services for large-scale projects across healthcare, data centers, sports, education, aviation, and commercial markets. Revenue generated through fixed-price contracts, cost-plus contracts, and construction management agreements.
2. Design-Build Services: Integrated design-build delivery combining Turner's construction expertise with design partner coordination for complex mega-projects.
3. Equipment Rental and Site Services: First Equipment Company (FEC) subsidiary provides centralized equipment rental and site services to Turner's projects and external contractors across 30 U.S. locations.
4. Off-Site Manufacturing: xPL Offsite division provides advanced off-site manufacturing for high-complexity projects using design for manufacturing and assembly strategies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Turner Construction Company is a North America-based, international construction services firm that delivers general contracting, construction management, design-build, and project management for large-scale building projects across healthcare, education, commercial, sports, aviation, pharmaceutical, retail, and green building markets. The company supplements core delivery with specialized in-house capabilities including Turner Engineering Group for multidisciplinary engineering, xPL Offsite for off-site manufacturing, SourceBlue for procurement and supply chain, First Equipment Company for equipment rental, and Virtual Design & Construction/BIM services. Turner is the largest general contractor in the United States, executing mega-projects valued from $150 million to over $10 billion for enterprise owners, healthcare systems, universities, sports franchises, technology firms, and government agencies.

Product overview

Turner Construction Company is a North America-based, international construction services company and leading builder in diverse market segments including healthcare, education, commercial, sports, aviation, pharmaceutical, retail, and green building. The company operates as a services firm rather than a single software product, offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction-related services organized around core delivery approaches: preconstruction, construction management, project management, and lean construction. Key service offerings include Turner Engineering Group (multidisciplinary engineering expertise), xPL Offsite (off-site manufacturing for complex projects), SourceBlue (procurement and supply chain management), First Equipment Company (equipment rental and site services subsidiary), Turner Ventures (venture capital for construction startups), Virtual Design & Construction/BIM, the Turner Building Cost Index (construction cost forecasting), Accelerated Payment Program, Self-Perform Operations, and Fabrication Shop capabilities. The portfolio is complemented by specialized services in risk management, insurance/surety, technical services, and energy transition solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• xPL Offsite: Advanced off-site manufacturing division focused on complex construction projects using design for manufacturing and assembly strategies.
• First Equipment Company (FEC)
• Turner Engineering Group

Products and services

• Construction Management and General Contracting Services Core general contracting and construction management services for large-scale building projects in healthcare, data centers, sports, education, aviation, and commercial markets, delivered through fixed-price, cost-plus, and construction management agreements.
• Turner Engineering Group (TEG) Multidisciplinary engineering services including building systems evaluation, value analysis, constructability review, design optimization, and technical risk assessment spanning structural, building envelope, building physics, mechanical, electrical, and technology disciplines.
• xPL Offsite Advanced off-site manufacturing and prefabrication service for complex construction projects using design for manufacturing and assembly strategies, intended to reduce build times and enhance safety.
• SourceBlue Procurement and Supply Chain Services Strategic sourcing and supply chain management services that help mitigate tariff impacts and optimize material procurement across Turner projects.
• First Equipment Company (FEC) Equipment Rental and Site Services Centralized equipment rental and site services for construction projects, serving Turner's own projects and over 40,000 trade contractors annually as well as external general contractors across 30 U.S. locations.
• Virtual Design & Construction (VDC/BIM) Services Building Information Modeling (BIM) and virtual design services that enable collaborative planning, coordination, and visualization throughout the construction process to improve outcomes and reduce errors.
• Self-Perform Operations Turner's capability to self-perform critical construction work including structural, mechanical, electrical, and finish work, providing greater control over quality, schedule, and safety.
• Fabrication Shop In-house fabrication capabilities for steel, concrete, and other building components that support Turner's construction projects with quality control and scheduling flexibility.
• Accelerated Payment Program Financial program that accelerates payment processing for trade contractors working on Turner projects, improving cash flow and supporting small business partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Turner retained No. 1 position as U.S. commercial contractor for sixth consecutive year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JacobscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026Jacobs has been appointed as technical advisor for the $1.7 billion Wadsworth Center Public Health Laboratory in Albany, NY. Turner serves as design-build partner alongside Gilbane Building Co. Jacobs provides consulting and technical advisory services across architectural, engineering, and construction disciplines.
• Walsh ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Walsh-Turner Joint Venture received approval to proceed on the $580 million Kentucky Central Utility Plant Project at University of Kentucky. Kentucky Infrastructure Partners reached financial close for this public-private partnership.
• Consigli Construction Co., Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Turner-Consigli joint venture selected to provide construction services for The Kenneth C. Griffin Pavilion at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan, featuring 12 operating suites and 208 inpatient beds.
• STV GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026STV and Turner Construction joint venture won a contract from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for construction management services for the first phase of the Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement project in Manhattan.
• Dornan Engineering GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Turner Construction-owned Dornan Engineering part of consortium building Kazakhstan's $1.5-3 billion Data Center Valley project in Ekibastuz, one of the world's largest data center projects.
• Kaleida HealthminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026Turner partnered with Kaleida Health and Brooks-TLC Hospital System on the $224 million Northern Chautauqua Hospital project in Fredonia, NY.
• University of KentuckyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026University of Kentucky partnered with Turner on the Construction Business Accelerator program, with 20 local construction businesses and 5 UK students in the fifth anniversary cohort.
• McCarthy Building CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2026Turner and McCarthy selected as general contractors for Phase 2 of the $15 billion Lighthouse data center project in Port Washington, Wisconsin, developed by Vantage Data Centers. The 902-megawatt facility supports Oracle and OpenAI's Stargate venture.
• First Equipment Company (FEC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 January 2026First Equipment Company is a wholly owned Turner subsidiary providing centralized equipment rental and site services to Turner projects and over 40,000 trade contractors across 30 U.S. locations.
• Lockheed MartinminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025Turner Construction and Lockheed Martin named as newest partners in University of Kentucky's OneUK strategic collaboration program for long-term university-business engagement.
• Ardmore Roderick and Chris Woods Construction (TAC Team)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2025TAC team comprising Turner, Ardmore Roderick, and Chris Woods Construction leading the $700 million Terminal Modernization and Seismic Program at Memphis International Airport.
• Dornan GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2025Turner successfully completed acquisition of Dornan Group in January 2025, enhancing capacity to deliver complex projects in mission-critical sectors and strengthening position across European markets.
• FH Paschen, d'Escoto Inc., GMA, SPAAN Tech, Brown & MomencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2025Turner Paschen Aviation Partners JV selected to build a major baggage handling system at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, among the largest and most complex in the U.S.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bechtel Corporation: Privately held U.S. general contractor and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm that delivers mega-projects across infrastructure, energy, and defense. Comparable to Turner as one of the few U.S. firms with the bonding capacity and self-perform depth to bid billion-dollar projects.
• Gilbane Building Company: Private U.S. construction manager and general contractor with a strong presence in healthcare, education, and public sector work. Frequently partners with Turner on joint ventures (Gilbane-Turner) for mega-projects such as Highmark Stadium and the Wadsworth Lab.
• Skanska USA: U.S. arm of Swedish-listed Skanska AB, one of the largest global construction groups. Comparable to Turner in commercial building, healthcare, education, and civil infrastructure work, with similar mega-project execution capability.
• McCarthy Building Companies: Private U.S. general contractor with deep healthcare, education, and renewable energy practices. Active Turner JV partner on the $15B Lighthouse data center in Wisconsin and a direct peer in large institutional building work.
• Clark Construction Group: Private U.S. general contractor and construction manager operating across commercial, healthcare, education, and sports markets. Closest mid-Atlantic peer to Turner with overlapping customer set and similar building-type portfolio.
• Fluor Corporation: Publicly traded U.S.-based EPC and construction services firm serving energy, mining, infrastructure, and government clients. Comparable to Turner in scale, vertical breadth, and capability to deliver large, complex industrial and commercial projects.
• Walsh Construction: Private U.S. general contractor and construction manager with strong healthcare, education, and transportation portfolios. Frequent Turner JV partner (Walsh-Turner) on projects like Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and the Kentucky Central Utility Plant.
• Mortenson Construction: Private U.S. general contractor with a strong track record in data centers, healthcare, sports, and renewable energy. Direct peer in the data center vertical where Mortenson is a primary competitor to Turner's hyperscale build program.
• Hensel Phelps: Private U.S. general contractor focused on aviation, healthcare, education, and commercial building construction. Comparable to Turner in service mix, design-build capability, and target on complex institutional projects.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Publicly traded global infrastructure consulting and construction firm. Comparable to Turner in scale, vertical breadth, and design/engineering integration, though AECOM is more diversified into professional services and program management rather than direct building construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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