Henry C. Turner Prize
(L to R) Frank Gehry, Dennis Shelden, and Norbert Young discuss construction during the 2007 Turner Prize Award Ceremony.
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Established in 2002, the
Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction Technology, named after the founder of Turner Construction Company, recognizes an invention, an innovative methodology, and/or exceptional leadership by an individual or team of individuals in construction technology. The Turner Prize carries a cash award of $25,000 from an endowment established by Turner Construction Company.
Past Recipients
Charles H. Thornton
September 9, 2008
Charles H. Thornton awarded the 2008 Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction Technology.
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Gehry Partners and Gehry Technologies
October 3, 2007
Gehry Partners and Gehry Technologies awarded the 2007 Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction Technology.
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Dr. Paul Teicholz
February 1, 2007
Dr. Paul Teicholz awarded the 2006 Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction Technology.
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U.S. Green Building Council
October 24, 2005
U.S. Green Building Council awarded the 2005 Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction Technology.
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Charles A. DeBenedittis
September 27, 2004
Charles A. DeBenedittis awarded the 2004 Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction Technology.
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I.M. Pei
April 15, 2003
Architect I. M. Pei awarded the 2003 Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction Technology.
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Leslie E. Robertson
May 6, 2002
Structural Engineer Leslie E. Robertson awarded the first Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction Technology.
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Upcoming Programs
Henry C. Turner Prize awarded to Engineers Without Borders-USA
September 21, 2010
The National Building Museum has selected Engineers Without Borders-USA to receive its prestigious Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction Technology for its notable work connecting engineering students with international development projects. Presenters will share EWB-USA’s efforts to provide clean water, sustainable energy, and needed infrastructure to communities across the world while also instilling a sense of global responsibility in the next generation of engineers.