SAN DIEGO, CA — Turner Construction Company announces it has been recognized for project excellence and workforce development by the Associated General Contractors of California (AGC of California). IQHQ Research and Development District (RaDD) and SFO Terminal 3 West Interim Corridors each won in their respective categories, and Community & Citizenship Senior Director Bianca Johnson received the Construction Education Friend Achievement Award.
“Being recognized is a testament to the dedication of our teams and partners," said Reed McMains, Managing Director at Turner. "These projects reflect Turner’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and safely building spaces that serve our communities and clients with purpose.”
Johnson was recognized for her contributions to construction education and workforce development. A dedicated member in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries for over 22 years, Johnson has led programs that strengthen industry pipelines, expand access to education, and prepare the next generation of construction professionals for long-term success.
Her leadership has advanced workforce development programs, strengthened supplier and partner engagement, and elevated signature training initiatives that support emerging talent. By bridging departments, stakeholders, and communities, Johnson delivers solutions to complex workforce challenges.
Johnson’s work expands hands-on training opportunities, improves workforce readiness, and builds sustainable career pathways that support both individual advancement and industry growth. Through her efforts, she has fostered partnerships and integrated community engagement into workforce initiatives.
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The Construction Education Friend Achievement Award recognizes Johnson’s impact on community empowerment and her continued commitment to strengthening the construction workforce and delivering value to the communities Turner serves.
Turner successfully delivered the IQHQ Research and Development District, a 1.7-million-square-foot, mixed-use life sciences campus located along the waterfront in downtown San Diego, California. The project was recognized as the winner of the Builder $300 Million and Over award for its scale, complexity, and execution.
Developed by IQHQ, RaDD spans six city blocks and includes five architecturally distinct buildings designed to support life sciences research, office space, retail, dining, and community amenities. The campus integrates more than five acres of publicly accessible open space, reconnecting downtown San Diego to the bayfront while supporting the region’s growing life sciences and technology sectors.
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Turner began construction in October 2020 and completed the project in May 2024. With a total construction volume of approximately $987 million, the project required extensive coordination across multiple high-rise laboratory buildings, a continuous below-grade parking structure, and advanced mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to support future research uses.
The RaDD campus was designed by Gensler, with a focus on flexibility, sustainability, and connectivity. Each building incorporates outdoor terraces, a central pedestrian paseo, and high-performance building systems. Multiple buildings achieved LEED Gold certification and WiredScore Platinum, reflecting the project’s emphasis on sustainability and digital infrastructure.
Turner delivered the San Francisco International Airport’s (SFO) Terminal 3 West Interim Corridors, a design-build aviation infrastructure project at San Francisco International Airport that supports the ongoing modernization of Terminal 3 West. The project was recognized as the winner of the Builder $10 Million to $50 Million award for its innovation, complexity, and execution within a live airport environment.
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The project includes two elevated interim corridors designed to safely route passengers around active construction while maintaining secure circulation and full gate operations. Delivered as a one-and-done prefabricated solution, the corridors are approximately 440 feet on the east side and 1,000 feet on the west side, preserving passenger flow and operational efficiency at one of the nation’s busiest airports.
Completed in 2024, the project required precise coordination to prefabricate, transport, and install 11 fully finished corridor modules over consecutive overnight moves, all while minimizing impacts to airport operations and saving approximately five months on the overall schedule.
The SFO Terminal 3 West Interim Corridors were designed by Gensler and TEF to function as a near-permanent passenger experience despite their temporary nature. Each corridor includes complete architectural finishes and integrated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, and life safety systems.
The project demonstrates how modular construction and design-build delivery can enhance safety, efficiency, and passenger experience while supporting large-scale airport modernization.
