2008-06-21 15:04:07 -

www.turnerconstruction.com - Turner Construction Company is preparing to dismantle and reassemble the tower crane at 1823 Terry Street that was taken out of operation on May 30th.

"Safety is our number one priority on this and all of Turner's work sites," said Jack Beaudoin, Turner's Vice President and General Manager. "The crane in its original configuration

was 'load-tested' to above normal standards as part of Turner's normal safety procedures and passed. Turner is replacing four 'mast' sections with pieces from SunCranes, the manufacturer of the rest of the crane."

"We do not foresee any significant delays in successfully completing this project," added Beaudoin. "Turner has had a mobile crane operating continuously on the site and we are on schedule."

Turner's culture promotes an injury-free environment and provides a safe workplace for its employees, subcontractors, clients and the general public who enter or who are near our construction sites.

Turner Construction Company, headquartered in New York, is an industry leader with more than 100 years in operation. Locally, Turner is the region's largest construction company and has built such high-profile projects as the newly-renovated Harborview Medical Center, the Seattle Aquarium, Vulcan's 2200 Westlake Development, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center campus, Qwest Field and many others. For more information about Turner go to www.turnerconstruction.com.

NOTE: The Crane reassembly will be taking place on site at 1823 Terry Avenue in Seattle on Saturday and Monday, June 21 and June 23. For interviews and media information contact Lee Keller, 206.799.3805.

For Turner Construction
Lee Keller, 206-799-3805