Using Technology

In today’s world, technology helps companies work faster and smarter. Turner is no different. We are committed to providing our employees with the best tools to help them manage both their work and their careers.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) are transforming the AEC industry as clients are increasingly requesting the use of BIM and VDC on their projects. BIM refers to a dynamic, digital, 3D-model of a building or a facility that has additional information associated with the building elements. Virtual Design and Construction is referred to as the process of using BIM in the design, pre-construction, construction or operation process of a facility.

Turner was a “first mover” many years ago in the application of Building Information Modeling. We have since moved to integrate BIM into our standard business practices and throughout a building’s life-cycle. We have experienced BIM management and modeling staff, developed proprietary tools, established standards and QA / QC protocols.

Turner has ongoing or completed nearly $20 billion in BIM projects representing work on 100 projects. Turner has grown to be the leading adopter of BIM technology in the construction industry in the U. S. and in the Top 10 among all A/E/C firms according to a recent Building Design + Construction survey.

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DIY Page

You can now self-manage some of your personal information that before took someone else to do it for you. Turner’s Do It Yourself (DIY) online tool puts important career information at your fingertips, allowing you to ensure that information is correct in the HR/Payroll system. It’s just one small example of how we empower our people to take control of their jobs.

DAS

Turner believes that its staff is its only and most precious asset; hence, the company is committed to investing its energies in their continuous development. The objective of the Development Appraisal process is to evaluate employee performance and assist employees in achieving their maximum potential. Turner subscribes to the philosophy that a well-trained staff, that is striving to achieve both their professional and personal goals, is a benefit to the company. This view embraces the company’s mission statement and enhances its value. Learn about the DAS process.

Turner Talk

TurnerTalk is Turner’s Project Management web-based tool used by construction professionals, architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.  This is a comprehensive lineup of applications to manage projects, oversee portfolios and collaborate interactively on project data securely across the internet.

TurnerTalk provides unparalleled project management services in addition to exceptional real-time project team communications.  By providing both data management and document management from a single location, accessible to anyone, from anywhere, at anytime all parties involved in the design and construction process can communicate faster with increased accuracy and accountability.

TurnerTalk enables Turner staff and project team partners to collaborate and access project data over the Internet using only a secure browser connection, with no need for costly hardware or complicated software installations.  Features such as the ability to upload, review and print project documents not only increase efficiency, but also reduce administrative costs.

Below are the most commonly used applications:

• Prolog Manager is a database software system used to manage purchasing, budget/costing, engineering and field documentation.  The information in each discipline can be networked and shared thereby reducing duplicate input and errors.
• Prolog Website is an Internet-based collaboration solution.  This application can be used by Owners, Architects, Subcontractors, and Turner to get the team closer to a paperless project.  All information including shop drawings and Architectural Bulletins can be reviewed online.