Turner Awarded in Multiple Categories by the AGC of California

Turner Construction Company is proud to announce it has been recognized for project excellence and workforce development by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of California. IQHQ Research and Development District (RaDD) and SFO Terminal 3 West Interim Corridors each won in their respective categories and Bianca Johnson, Community & Citizenship Senior Director, received the Construction Education Friend Achievement Award for her outstanding contributions to construction education and workforce development.

The Constructor Awards honor outstanding achievement in project delivery, collaboration, community service, and technical expertise across diverse market sectors. Turner’s recognition reflects the firm’s continued commitment to building high-quality projects that serve clients, strengthen communities, and advance the construction profession throughout California.

“Being recognized is a testament to the dedication of our teams and partners. These projects reflect Turner’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and safely building spaces that serve our communities and clients with purpose.”  Reed McMains, Managing Director

2026 AGC of California Constructor Awards Categories of Recognition

Construction Education Friend Achievement Award | Winner
Bianca Johnson, Community & Citizenship Senior Director, was recognized for her outstanding contributions to construction education and workforce development. A dedicated member in the AEC industry for over 22 years, Johnson has led programs that strengthen industry pipelines, expand access to education, and prepare the next generation of construction professionals for long-term success. 

Her leadership has advanced workforce development programs, strengthened supplier and partner engagement, and elevated signature training initiatives that support emerging talent. By bridging departments, stakeholders, and communities, Johnson delivers practical solutions to complex workforce challenges. 

Johnson’s work reflects Turner’s Community and Citizenship core pillars, expanding hands-on training opportunities, improving workforce readiness, and building sustainable career pathways that support both individual advancement and industry growth. Through her efforts, she has reinforced Turner’s Economic Impact and Future Builders pillars by fostering partnerships and integrating meaningful community engagement into workforce initiatives. 

The Construction Education Friend Achievement Award recognizes Johnson’s lasting impact on community empowerment and her continued commitment to strengthening the construction workforce and delivering meaningful value to the communities Turner serves.

Builder $300 Million and Over | Winner
IQHQ Research and Development District (RaDD) — San Diego, CA
Turner successfully delivered the IQHQ Research and Development District (RaDD), a 1.7-million-square-foot, mixed-use life sciences campus located along San Diego’s downtown waterfront. The project was recognized as the winner of the “Builder $300 Million and Over” award for its scale, complexity, and execution.

Developed by IQHQ, RaDD spans six city blocks and includes five architecturally distinct buildings designed to support life sciences research, office space, retail, dining, and community amenities. The campus integrates more than five acres of publicly accessible open space, reconnecting downtown San Diego to the bayfront while supporting the region’s growing life sciences and technology sectors.

Turner began construction in October 2020 and completed the project in May 2024. With a total construction volume of approximately $987 million, the project required extensive coordination across multiple high-rise laboratory buildings, a continuous below-grade parking structure, and advanced mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to support future research uses.

The RaDD campus was designed by Gensler, with a focus on flexibility, sustainability, and connectivity. Each building incorporates outdoor terraces, a central pedestrian paseo, and high-performance building systems. Multiple buildings achieved LEED Gold certification and WiredScore Platinum, reflecting the project’s emphasis on sustainability and digital infrastructure.

Builder $10 Million to $50 Million | Winner
The SFO Terminal 3 West Interim Corridors — San Francisco, CA
Turner delivered the San Francisco International Airport’s (SFO) Terminal 3 West Interim Corridors, a design-build aviation infrastructure project at San Francisco International Airport that supports the ongoing modernization of Terminal 3 West. The project was recognized as the winner of the “Builder $10 Million to $50 Million” award for its innovation, complexity, and execution within a live airport environment.

The project includes two elevated interim corridors designed to safely route passengers around active construction while maintaining secure circulation and full gate operations. Delivered as a one-and-done prefabricated solution, the corridors are approximately 440 feet on the east side and 1,000 feet on the west side, preserving passenger flow and operational efficiency at one of the nation’s busiest airports.

Completed in 2024, the project required precise coordination to prefabricate, transport, and install 11 fully finished corridor modules over consecutive overnight moves, all while minimizing impacts to airport operations and saving approximately five months on the overall schedule.

The SFO Terminal 3 West Interim Corridors were designed by Gensler and TEF to function as a near-permanent passenger experience despite their temporary nature. Each corridor includes complete architectural finishes and integrated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, and life safety systems, designed to feel seamless within the existing terminal environment.

The project establishes a new standard for temporary aviation infrastructure, demonstrating how modular construction and design-build delivery can enhance safety, efficiency, and passenger experience while supporting large-scale airport modernization.

Turner congratulates its project teams, partners, and clients whose collaboration, expertise, and shared commitment to excellence made this recognition possible.