Turner Construction & CIRAS will host the 4th annual Turner School of Construction Management program in person for the 2025 season.
For more than 50 years, Turner Construction has supported underrepresented construction-related businesses through this impactful learning program. The curriculum focuses on providing tools, resources, and opportunities to help companies grow and expand in the construction industry.
Class Schedule:
Classes will be held weekly on Mondays from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., beginning September 15 through October 27, 2025, at the MBI Elevate Business & Event Center in West Des Moines.
Participants must commit to attending at least 6 of the 7 sessions, and both the first session (September 15) and the final session (October 27) are mandatory.
Important Dates:
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Applications Open: July 2, 2025
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Application Deadline: August 29, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
Each company may send up to two representatives, and a separate application is required for each attendee. Selected participants will be notified directly.
Class Dates:
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Monday, September 15 (mandatory)
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Monday, September 22
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Monday, September 29
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Monday, October 6
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Monday, October 13
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Monday, October 20
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Monday, October 27 (mandatory)
Overview of what will be covered:
- Preconstruction – estimating, plan reading, bidding
- Procurement – vendor prequalification, contracts, insurance
- Engineering – RFIs, submittals, change management; Payment Applications – schedule of values, lien waivers, sworn statements, Textura, APP
- Scheduling – pull planning, manpower, sequencing, trade coordination
- Safety/Lean – logistics, Building LIFE, 5S, PTP, JHA
- Business Development
- Networking, pursuits/opportunities
- Panel with Key Leaders, Graduation, UBE certification
Contact Mary Zimmerman to learn more.