Turner Construction Receives Building Excellence & Craftsmanship Award

Turner Construction Company was honored with a Building Excellence & Craftsmanship Award for its work on the Shaker Heights Public Library’s renovation project. The award was presented on August 11, 2022, at a ceremony hosted by the Construction Employers Association in conjunction with the Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council and other associations.

The awards celebration recognizes excellent work performed by construction tradesmen and tradeswomen as well as the contractors who employ them. It is not only a way for the industry to invest in itself but an opportunity to thank tradesmen and tradeswomen for their hard work and to promote the completed projects.

Turner Construction Project Executive Jack Kellogg cited his team for its great work saying, “I am proud of our craftspeople who bring their technical knowledge, experience, and resourcefulness to the delivery of our construction services.”

Upon learning of the award, Shaker Library Director Amy Switzer said, “Not only is the craftsmanship exceptional, but also the teamwork on this ambitious project was excellent. The result is an open, airy, and inviting place for the community to gather.” The challenge for workers was that the library remained open during much of the renovation. “Workers were helpful and understood the library’s mission throughout the project and even joined in a YouTube children’s story time about construction,” said Switzer.

Turner’s work on Shaker Library’s renovation project was reviewed by an esteemed panel of judges and competed against many significant projects in the area.

The awards celebrate not only the skilled work, but the dedication and challenges workers had to overcome on various projects. The Craftsmanship Awards have a long history in Cleveland. Following a 20-year hiatus, the event returned in 2019 and has been held as an annual event, either in-person or virtual, since then.

About Turner

Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large, complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for its clients, employees, and community.

With a staff of 10,000 employees, the company completes $12 billion of construction on 1,500 projects each year. Turner offers clients the accessibility and support of a local firm with the stability and resources of a multi-national organization.

About Shaker Library

Shaker Heights Public Library has served the City of Shaker Heights and a portion of Cleveland by Shaker Square since 1937, providing resources and services in a variety of media to meet the needs of its diverse community. The library sold its original building and completed a renovation of the former Moreland School Building in 1993. In 2018, voters approved a 1.9-mill operating levy that enabled the library to renovate, repair, and modernize its building.