WD Turner, Cardiff:

Company Profile

WD Turner is a prominent construction company based in Cardiff, with 150 staff and a turnover of £70m.

Initially founded by Ephraim Turner and his sons in 1885, Turner built many of Cardiff’s principal buildings, including: David Morgan’s Department Store, The Hayes, City Hall and Law Courts and also Swansea’s Guildhall.

In the 1990’s Turner joined Willmott Dixon Ltd, a privately owned national building contractor with a combined turnover of £400m. 

WD Turner is committed to undertaking all of its operations on a more sustainable basis.

Achievements

  • Gained certification to ISO 14001
  • Introduced eKPIs on all projects
  • Commenced a waste action programme
  • Instrumental in the design / construction of more environmentally friendly buildings in Wales, including designing an eco-cabin

Future Plans

  • Promote Re-Thinking Construction / assist clients to build more sustainable buildings
  • Engage the business and its processes at all levels on a more sustainable platform through constant review of waste, training and awareness and exemplar design
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