Turner Construction Company Introduces a Venture Capital Program for the Built Environment

Turner Construction Company introduced Turner Ventures, a program to support early-stage startups transforming the built environment through decarbonization and digitalization.

Turner Ventures invests in tangible solutions that have a measurable impact on their projects, their clients, and the environment. Through the program, Turner will make strategic investments on groundbreaking ideas in AI, green energy, and digitalization—while simultaneously giving startups direct access to the global construction industry.

“Our industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and this shift compels us to invest in solutions that foster a more sustainable future,” said Jim Barrett, Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Turner. “Through Turner Ventures, we’re backing mission-driven startups that share our commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship—giving them a powerful springboard for market adoption, while providing our clients and partners direct access to the next generation of promising technologies and tools.”

Turner Ventures adopts a long-term, high-impact approach, fully integrating startups into Turner’s extensive ecosystem, which spans over $20 billion in annual construction projects and a global network of clients, suppliers, and partners. This program offers three distinct avenues to support startups at various growth stages:

• Incubate – Startups collaborate directly with Turner to pilot, test, and validate their innovations on actual projects.
• Ignite – Turner provides mentorship and industry guidance to startups refining their solutions.
• Invest – Turner makes strategic capital investments in high-potential startups, accelerating their growth.

By concentrating on the fast-emerging fields of PropTech and ClimateTech, the program invests in the ideas shaping a smarter, more sustainable future. Turner Ventures is actively seeking partnerships with startups aligned with its vision of an efficient, sustainable, and technology-driven industry.

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