Turner Construction Company Recognized as Top Contractor in the United States by Building Design + Construction’s Giants 300 Report
New York, NY (PRWEB) July 31, 2013 -- With their annual Giants 300 Report, Building Design + Construction has recognized Turner Construction Company as the top contractor in the United States.
In addition to the top honor, Turner earned recognition as the premier construction firm in nine categories, including BIM, green building, healthcare, offices, sports facilities, transportation, cultural facilities, convention centers, and local government sector construction. The company also led the field with second place rankings in government, industrial, and university construction, third place rankings in state government and K-12 school sector construction, and a fourth place ranking in data center construction.
“This recognition is the result of the trust our clients put in us and the outstanding work of our people, whose resourcefulness and dedication help us grow, innovate, and become better, more efficient builders,” said Peter Davoren, president and chief executive officer of Turner.
The annual Giants 300 Report ranks the leading architecture, engineering, and construction firms by building-type revenue, as well as by green building work, number of green-accredited professionals, and more.
About Turner Construction Company
Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company. Founded in 1902, Turner first made its mark on the industry pioneering the use of steel-reinforced concrete for general building, which enabled the company to deliver safer, stronger, and more efficient buildings to clients. The company continues to embrace emerging technologies and offers an increasingly diverse set of services. With an annual construction volume of $9 billion, Turner is the largest builder in the United States, ranking first or second in the major market segments of the building construction field, including healthcare, education, sports, commercial, and green building. The firm is a subsidiary of HOCHTIEF, a publicly traded company, and one of the world’s leading international construction service providers. For more information, please visit http://www.turnerconstruction.com.
About HOCHTIEF
HOCHTIEF is one of the leading international providers of construction-related services. With more than 80,000 employees and a sales volume of EUR 23.28 billion in FY 2011, the company is represented in all the world‘s major markets. With its core competencies in development, building and operation, the Group delivers services for the entire life cycle of infrastructure projects, real estate and facilities. The focus of the related business activities is on four strategic areas: energy infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, major cities, and resources. With its subsidiary Leighton (HOCHTIEF share around 54 percent), the Group is a market leader in Australia. In the USA, the biggest construction market in the world, HOCHTIEF is the No. 1 general builder via its subsidiary Turner and, with Group company Flatiron, ranks among the most important players in the field of transportation infrastructure construction. Because of its engagement for sustainability, HOCHTIEF has been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes since 2006. Further information is available at http://www.hochtief.com/press.
Elizabeth Straus, Turner Construction Company, http://www.turnerconstruction.com, +1 2122296283, [email protected]
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