Innovation has been foundational to our ability to deliver value to our clients and partners. At the turn of the 20th century we pioneered the use of steel-reinforced concrete for general building to deliver safer, stronger, and more efficient buildings to clients. Today, we apply a deliberate approach to innovation which channels the ingenuity of our people and partners to advance breakthroughs that deliver new value to our clients and partners. Innovation doesn't happen in people's free time. It requires hard work and dedicated teams.
Julia Gisewite, Director of Sustainability. At Turner, we are elevating what it means to be a "green" builder. Fifteen years ago, we made a formal commitment to becoming a green builder. Turner is now recognized as a leader with completion of more than 1,200 green building projects. Along the way, we diverted three million tons of construction waste from landfills, improved our work environment, and reduced our environmental impact through programs such as the annual Turner Green Zone survey. However, these efforts alone are not enough.