Turner Construction Posts Historic First-Half Growth in 2025 Across Revenue, Backlog, and Workforce

Turner Construction Company is reporting its most successful first half of the year in company history, with explosive growth in revenue, backlog, and workforce size—clear indicators of continued momentum in mission-critical and high-growth markets.

In the first six months of 2025, Turner’s revenue surged 44% year-over-year, reaching $13.4 billion. The company’s project backlog jumped 21%, now exceeding $39 billion, driven by increasing demand in core markets like data centers, healthcare, education, and sports and entertainment.

Turner’s workforce also grew significantly, now exceeding 14,000 employees, a milestone that underscores both the company’s expanding project volume and its emphasis on talent development and retention.

“The incredible success of our company comes from our people,” said Peter Davoren, Chairman and CEO of Turner Construction Company. “Our ability to grow, deliver at scale, and expand our workforce is rooted in the strength of our culture. We have a workplace defined by active caring—where people can be at their best, be authentic, and be treated with respect and dignity. This enables us to attract and retain outstanding talent, and it’s why Turner is consistently recognized as a great place to work.”

Key Sector Growth and Landmark Projects

Turner’s growth has been particularly strong in the data center sector, which now accounts for $12.6 billion of its backlog. Other sector backlogs include:

• Healthcare: $6.6 billion
• Education: $4.1 billion
• Sports & Entertainment: $3.5 billion

Turner is currently leading several high-profile projects across North America and beyond, including:

• New NFL stadiums for the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans
• A state-of-the-art data center in Pennsylvania
• The transformative One Beverly Hills development in California
• A major expansion of Washington Dulles International Airport’s Tier 2 Concourse East
• The new Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute in Ohio
• The Red Deer Regional Hospital Expansion and Renovation in Canada

These projects underscore Turner’s position at the forefront of critical infrastructure and high-impact developments, blending scale, innovation, and precision engineering.

Strategic Investments and Global Reach

Turner’s unprecedented growth trajectory is also being fueled by strategic decisions to expand service offerings and international capabilities. In 2025, the company acquired Dornan, an engineering and construction firm, strengthening Turner’s capacity to execute complex projects across Europe, especially in sectors like advanced manufacturing and life sciences.

The company continues to scale its technical expertise, self-perform capabilities, offsite construction systems, and supply chain management to improve cost control and efficiency on projects of all sizes.

“Our strategy is focused on helping clients navigate complexity in fast-moving markets,” Davoren said. “We’re investing in the people, tools, and systems that help us deliver world-class results on every job.”

Outlook for the Remainder of 2025

With a strong pipeline and expanding global footprint, Turner is well-positioned to sustain its momentum through the second half of the year. Company leadership is confident that continued investment in people and partnerships will allow it to meet growing demand across key markets, while also driving innovation in construction delivery and sustainability.

Turner’s achievements in 2025 so far are not just financial milestones—they represent a model of how culture, strategy, and execution can align to drive industry leadership on a global scale.

Originally reported by Turner Construction Company.