Turner Construction Company has officially announced the launch of xPL Offsite, a groundbreaking new company designed to drive innovation and efficiency in the construction industry. Leveraging Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) principles, xPL Offsite provides advanced Offsite Manufacturing (OSM) solutions that aim to streamline project delivery, improve safety, and address the industry’s growing labor and complexity challenges.

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in prefabrication, modular construction, and offsite manufacturing, Turner is positioning xPL Offsite as a key player in transforming how projects are designed, fabricated, and built. By offering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of clients, xPL Offsite is set to improve timelines, quality, and safety across a range of industries and project types.

“xPL Offsite represents the next step in Turner’s evolution as a leader in construction innovation,” said Drew Kerr, Vice President and General Manager, xPL Offsite. “xPL Offsite empowers clients with the confidence and capability to realize their goals. Our team combines deep manufacturing, prefabrication and modular expertise, cutting-edge technology, and global supply chain insights to transform how construction is delivered. This enables us to confidently tackle the most demanding challenges of today’s industry with efficiency and effectiveness.”

The launch of xPL Offsite comes at a critical time for the construction industry, with increasing demand for complex projects, rising labor shortages, and growing pressure to complete builds on tighter timelines. Turner’s solution integrates multiple services—from prefabrication to installation—providing a seamless approach that maximizes offsite manufacturing’s benefits.

A New Era in Construction

xPL Offsite brings together an extensive network of expertise, combining Turner’s technical knowledge, SourceBlue’s global supply chain infrastructure, and in-house manufacturing capabilities. Its 200,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in Alabama is equipped with industry-leading technologies such as Lincoln Python for steel material reduction, ABB robotics for precision assembly, and FabStation for optimized fabrication workflows.

The company offers a broad portfolio of customizable products, including central utility plants, modular bathroom pods, MEP skids and racks, IT closets, and clean rooms. This versatility allows xPL Offsite to deliver solutions across sectors such as healthcare, education, data centers, aviation, and life sciences.

Each project benefits from personalized planning supported by SourceBlue’s supply chain sourcing expertise, ensuring that solutions are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and tailored to meet evolving client demands.

Real-World Impact

xPL Offsite’s innovative approach is already making a measurable impact on high-profile projects:

• Hyperscale Data Center Program: Delivering 13 standardized prefabricated products to 23 data center campuses across the U.S., managing $400 million in prefabricated solutions including conveyance modules and electrical skids.
• San Francisco International Airport Terminal 3 Expansion: Built 11 prefabricated modules offsite to create temporary passenger corridors, improving construction timelines and minimizing passenger disruption on a $2.6 billion project.
• Panasonic Energy EV Battery Plant in Kansas: Provided 2,200 linear feet of prefabricated steel conveyance systems for a 5.5 million sq. ft. factory, enhancing productivity and safety by shifting work offsite.
• Rockefeller University Expansion: Over a decade ago, Turner utilized a modular approach for a $500 million campus expansion, assembling 19 prefabricated sections offsite and transporting them via barge to minimize urban disruption.

Benefits Beyond the Build

xPL Offsite’s approach offers numerous benefits for clients, including:

✅ Accelerated Timelines: Parallel manufacturing and construction activities reduce overall schedules.
✅ Enhanced Safety and Quality: Controlled offsite environments minimize safety risks and improve precision.
✅ Cost Certainty: Lean, controlled manufacturing processes improve predictability and mitigate financial risk.
✅ Improved Worker Environments: Moving work offsite reduces site congestion and improves working conditions for craft professionals.

A Global Vision

By bringing together more than 100 dedicated offsite manufacturing specialists, 300 supply chain experts, 1,000 virtual design engineers, and thousands of skilled construction professionals from Turner and ACS Group, xPL Offsite delivers both scale and specialization. Project teams are assembled globally to meet each client’s vision, supported by a network that enables real-time collaboration, knowledge sharing, and preemptive problem-solving.

With xPL Offsite, Turner is setting a new standard for construction delivery. As the company continues to expand its offsite manufacturing solutions, it aims to provide clients with greater certainty, safety, speed, and sustainability—transforming how buildings are brought to life.

For more information about xPL Offsite and Turner’s innovative construction solutions, visit www.turnerconstruction.com/services/xpl-offsite.

Originally reported by Turner Construction.