Turner Construction Company has officially launched its 21st annual Safety Week with a powerful company-wide Safety Stand-Down, bringing together more than 100,000 people across projects globally to reaffirm the company’s unwavering commitment to safety, wellness, and inclusion.

This year’s Safety Week—Turner’s largest yet—spans North America, Europe, and Asia, engaging more people on more projects than ever before. Themed “All In Together,” the 2025 program underscores the importance of collective responsibility in fostering environments where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued.

“Safety is not just something we prioritize during Safety Week. It is who we are—a daily commitment and a shared responsibility,” said Steve Spaulding, Chief Environmental, Health, and Safety Officer at Turner Construction Company. “It lives in every meeting, every operation, and every decision we make—whether we work in the field or in an office. When we support each other, communicate openly, and commit to the highest standards of safety, care, and inclusion, there is nothing we can’t build—and build safely.”

Throughout the week, Turner employees, trade partners, and clients will participate in a series of events designed to elevate safety awareness and action across its sites. The initiative focuses on six key pillars of Turner’s safety culture:

• Planning with Precision: Every safe outcome begins with a well-thought-out plan and a team that understands it.
• Spotting and Controlling Hazards: Identifying risks early and putting the right controls in place protects everyone.
• Mental Health and Wellness: Safety includes emotional well-being—talking about it is a sign of strength.
• Engagement and Empowerment: Every person has a voice in safety; when we speak up and listen, we all get stronger.
• Commitment to Excellence: Safety is not a one-time focus—it’s something we improve every day, together.
• Treat Everyone with Respect and Dignity: We are building environments where all people feel welcome, included, and safe.

Project teams will host toolbox talks, live demonstrations, workshops, and wellness-focused conversations across sites throughout the week. Turner leaders say these activities are designed to cultivate an ongoing dialogue about safety that extends beyond jobsite practices to include mental health, personal well-being, and fostering inclusive environments.

“At Turner, our culture is grounded in the belief that the worker is more important than the work,” the company shared in a statement. “Safety is not a checklist—it’s a mindset and a mission that guides us to care for ourselves and for one another.”

The Safety Stand-Down serves as a symbolic pause in operations to reflect on the shared responsibility of safety and to recommit to creating job sites where every person can go home safely at the end of the day. The event also allows teams to discuss improvements, innovations, and lessons learned that can help strengthen safety protocols across the company’s global portfolio.

Turner’s Safety Week comes at a time of continued growth for the company, as it leads some of the most complex construction projects around the world. By reinforcing its safety-first culture at every level, Turner aims to set an industry standard for care, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

“As the industry continues to evolve, so must our approach to safety and wellness,” Spaulding said. “This week is a celebration of how far we’ve come—and a challenge to keep raising the bar for what’s possible when we’re all in together.”

Originally reported by Turner Construction.