Vice President
Turner provides building services to clients who value diligence, resourcefulness and creativity. Because Turner is a global company based in North America, we are able to offer clients the accessibility and support of a local firm with the stability and resources of a multi-national organization.
$20.8B Annual Company Revenue
1,500 Projects Completed per Year for nearly two decades by Engineering News-Record
13,000 Employees
Turner builds the future with integrity, teamwork, and commitment. Since 1902, its culture of hard work and treating clients as “respected friends” has guided every project. As the industry evolves, Turner adapts— embracing innovation, listening to clients, and delivering complex projects with emerging technologies. With 60+ offices across globally, Turner completes 2,500 projects annually in markets like healthcare, education, aviation, and data centers. The company continuously improves through Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and lean practices to maximize value and efficiency.
Pharmaceutical and biotech facilities demand specialized expertise. Turner’s dedicated Pharma & Biotech team delivers process-driven construction, integrating complex MEP systems, cleanrooms, and validated environments. Our technical group includes engineers with advanced degrees and deep expertise in cleanrooms, high-purity systems, and cGMP compliance. We support all Turner business centers, traveling as needed to ensure project success.
With proven procedures and award-winning results, including ENR’s Lab of the Year and ISPE’s Facility of the Year, we partner with clients from concept through commissioning to deliver high-performance, regulatorycompliant environments that meet the highest industry standards.
10
Pharma Builder in US by Engineering News-Record, 2024
$2.3B
Pharma + Biotech
In the past three years, we’ve completed $2.3B in pharmaceutical and biotech projects.
25
+
Active Pharma + Biotech Projects
In 2025, we have over 25 active pharmaceutical + biotech projects nationwide.
$983M
Work in Place in 2024
We managed $983M in pharmaceutical + biotech projects last year.
1,060
Pharma + Biotech Projects Completed
We have completed over a one thousand pharmaceutical + biotech projects nationwide.
Pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing is at the forefront of medical innovation and national progress. Our specialized teams collaborate across disciplines to optimize facility design, process integration, and technical functionality. Using a modular “kit of parts” approach, we streamline deliveryaccelerating time to market and ensuring operational readiness.
Advanced Therapeutics
Biologics, Cell & Gene Therapy, mRNA, Personalized Medicine, OSD & Sterile Fill-Finish
Integrated Systems
Process Utilities, High-Purity Piping, Automation, Robotics, Containment & Environmental Controls
cGMP Manufacturing
Bulk Production, Modular Cleanrooms, Pilot Plants, Aseptic Processing, Cold Chain Logistics
Research & Innovation
R&D Facilities, Clinical Development Suites, Bioengineering Labs, BSL-2/3 Labs, GMP Vivariums
Commissioning + Validation
End-to-end support from facility readiness through regulatory compliance and operational handover
We offer turnkey solutions including process equipment integration, material handling, automation, startup and commissioning, utilityintensive MEP systems, cleanroom infrastructure, structural supports, and high-performance environments.
Facility Planning + Simulation
Support for early-stage master planning is enhanced by process simulation tools that optimize flow, layout, and operational strategies.
Scope + Feasibility Development
Facility needs are defined and validated with accurate cost and schedule forecasting, ensuring alignment with constructability and regulatory requirements.
Process + Facility Programming
Equipment requirements, spatial needs, and production sequences are developed to meet current and future manufacturing objectives.
Design Integration + Scope Control
Designs are aligned with budget and functionality, incorporating flexible, cost-effective strategies that accommodate evolving technologies.
GMP-Focused Design Review
Reviews ensure constructability, compliance, and risk mitigation, with a focus on meeting GMP, FDA, EMA, and ISPE standards.
Equipment Strategy + Procurement Support
Manufacturer-neutral guidance supports equipment selection, vendor evaluation, and early procurement, including long-lead MEP systems through SourceBlue.
Expediting + Factory Oversight
Factory acceptance checks and site inspections are conducted to uphold delivery timelines and ensure technical compliance.
Robust QA/QC programs are established early to drive compliance, minimize rework, and streamline project turnover.
Factory and Site Acceptance Testing plans are developed and executed to verify system performance prior to validation.
Commissioning Management
Commissioning activities are integrated with schedule milestones and system readiness to support efficient startup.
From protocol development to contractor oversight, validation is managed to ensure data integrity and meet regulatory expectations.
Integrated Team Delivery
Projects benefit from a collaborative model that brings together local presence and global technical expertise. Our multidisciplinary teams deliver coordinated solutions that minimize risk and accelerate speed-to-market.
Experience Modification Rate (2024) 0.64
Safety and compliance are non-negotiable in regulated pharma environments. Our approach prioritizes pretask risk assessments, trade partner engagement, and contamination prevention protocols from day one.
Active cleanroom renovation with zero impact to operations
On-site medics and mental health counselors to ensure worker wellness American Regent Live campus delivery with highhazard containment coordination Agilent Frederick
Our safety and QA/QC programs are aligned with the life sciences industry’s most rigorous requirements.
• Zoning and containment planning
• Material flow logistics and traceability
• Clean build techniques
• PPE protocols and pharmaceutical jobsite training
• Equipment rigging and FAT/SAT coordination
• GMP-aligned turnover packages
• Real-time digital QA/QC tracking
Our pre-task planning and commissioning-first mindset ensures that what’s built is ready to validate—efficiently and reliably.
Turner prioritizes safety with decades of experience, expert partnerships, and strict subcontractor vetting. Our approach includes geotech verification, controlled access, and clear communication for secure and successful projects.
Turner’s safety protocols are tailored to the complex needs of pharmaceutical and biotech facilities, where product integrity, personnel protection, and regulatory compliance are critical. Our processes address the unique risks of working in active GMP environments, leveraging collaboration between owners, engineers, and construction teams.
We ensure rigorous subcontractor vetting, utility verification, contamination controls, and clean construction methods. Defined zones for material handling, staging, and equipment access support strict workflow separation. Coordinated planning with OEMs, system integrators, and commissioning teams drives safe, efficient delivery - from excavation to operational readiness.
From cutting-edge R&D labs to largescale cGMP manufacturing suites, Turner builds pharma and biotech facilities with precision, regulatory alignment, and operational readiness at the core.
Project Expertise
• Bulk Drug Substance Facilities
• Personalized Therapy Cleanrooms
• Clinical Manufacturing + Pilot Plants
• Vivariums + BSL-2/3 Labs
• GMP Packaging + QC Labs
• Modular Prefabrication + Utility Systems
• FDA, EMA, ISPE Standards Compliance
From advanced R&D environments to highcontainment vivariums, Turner delivers biotech facilities that support discovery, development, and compliance. Our approach ensures each space is tailored for scientific innovation while meeting the highest regulatory and operational standards.
Project Expertise
• Biomedical Research Laboratories
• Cell and Gene Therapy Suites
• Clinical Development & Translational Research
• Vivariums + BSL-2/BSL-3 Containment
• Analytical & Quality Control Labs
• Modular Labs + Utility Infrastructure
• Compliance with NIH, CDC, FDA, and ISPE Guidelines
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Building 24 Atlanta, GA
Turner delivers high-performance cleanroom environments designed to support pharmaceutical manufacturing, research, and development. Our teams integrate technical precision with regulatory insight to build cleanrooms that are not only efficient and scalable but also compliant with the world’s most rigorous standards.
• ISO Class 1–8 Cleanroom Facilities
• Sterile Fill-Finish & Aseptic Suites
• Modular Cleanroom Systems & StickBuilt Installations
• Microelectronics Manufacturing (Class 100 and below)
• Pharmaceutical R&D and Pilot Plant Facilities
• Biomanufacturing and HighContainment Drug Production
• Cleanroom Validation, Commissioning, and Qualification
• Compliance with FDA, EU GMP, ISO, USP, and ISPE Standards
North Carolina Central University, BRITE Biomanufacturing Research Facility Durham, NC
Baxter Pharmaceuticals, Bio-Life Testing Lab Social Circle, GA
