NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 1995--The Turner Corporation (AMEX:TUR), the nations leading general builder, was named the number one hospital and healthcare builder for the tenth consecutive year according to Modern Healthcare magazine.

Turners number one ranking is based on the total value of healthcare construction completed during the year. During 1994 Turner completed healthcare projects totalling $654 million. Projects completed include a medical research building for Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee; Volusia Medical Center in Orange City, Florida; Glassrock Medical Office Building in Sacramento, California and the Childrens Hospital Ambulatory Care Facility in Columbus, Ohio.

The survey included responses from 21 construction management firms, 12 general contractors, 13 design/build firms and nine program management firms.

Alfred T. McNeill, Chairman of Turner said, We are proud to be recognized by Modern Heathcare magazine for the tenth consecutive year. The amount of work Turner completes in the healthcare market represents the satisfaction of our clients who are drawn to us by our staff of healthcare experts who ensure that their technically complex projects are completed on time and within budget.

The Turner Corporation, through Turner Construction Company and other construction subsidiaries, provides a complete range of construction and program management services in all segments of the non-residential building market. With sixty percent of Turners business coming from repeat clients, the Company is a recognized industry leader in providing quality service in diverse markets.

Turner, operating through 35 offices, has construction projects underway throughout the United States and abroad. During 1994, The Turner Corporation completed $2.6 billion of construction.

CONTACT: The Turner Corporation

Christopher A. McFadden, 212/229-6145