Turner Construction Company has unveiled Turner Ventures, a new initiative aimed at supporting early-stage startups focused on transforming the built environment through decarbonization and digitalization. The program will focus on investing in tangible, impactful solutions that improve projects, clients, and the environment, particularly in the fields of AI, green energy, and digitalization.

“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 aims to mentor, strengthen, and scale early-stage and growth-stage companies that are poised to revolutionize the industry. The program will focus on:

ClimateTech‍

Companies working on innovations to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and develop sustainable materials.

PropTech‍

Tools that digitalize workflows, enhance collaboration, and eliminate inefficiencies.

By focusing on PropTech and ClimateTech, Turner Ventures is investing in the innovations that will shape a smarter, more sustainable future for the built environment.

Turner Ventures takes a long-term, high-impact approach, fully integrating startups into Turner’s extensive ecosystem, which includes over $20 billion in annual construction projects and a global network of clients, suppliers, and partners. The program offers three distinct avenues for supporting startups:

Incubate‍

Startups collaborate with Turner to pilot, test, and validate their innovations on real projects.

Ignite‍

Turner offers mentorship and guidance to startups refining their solutions.

Invest‍

Turner makes strategic investments in high-potential startups to accelerate their growth.

With Turner Ventures, Turner Construction is driving innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and contributing to a sustainable and efficient built environment.

For more information, contact TurnerVentures@tcco.com.

Originally reported by Turner Construction.