ISTANBUL--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Data rich, three-dimensional modeling tools are fundamentally changing the way building projects are planned, designed, fabricated, built and maintained. The Turner Innovation conference in Istanbul on May 10^th and 11^th presents a unique opportunity for industry peers to explore the practical uses, challenges and opportunities that Building Information Modeling offers across the life-cycle of a building program.

A Building Information Model, or BIM, is a three-dimensional, virtual representation of a building, which is linked to data sources that contain valuable information about that building’s systems. BIM means project teams essentially build twice; first on the computer and then on a construction site. BIM is rapidly improving the environment for communication and collaboration; speeding project completion, lowering costs and improving overall quality at the same time.

The Turner Innovation conference offers an opportunity for attendees to gain practical advice and lessons learned from a wide-range of BIM experts. The conference brings together building owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, and trade contractors looking to collaborate and increase their impact on the built environment. The knowledge and insight gained in this conference will prepare attendees to leverage the use of BIM and differentiate themselves in a competitive marketplace.

Speakers include Nick Billotti, President and CEO, Turner International; Dr. Suha Ozkan, Professor of Architecture, Middle East Technical University, Ankara; James P. Barrett, Director of Integrated Building Solutions, Turner Construction Company; and Brian Krause, Manager, Integrated Building Solutions, Turner Construction Company. In addition, the conference will feature technology demonstrations from Autodesk, Trimble and Synchro, leaders in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the building industry.

For more information on the conference or to register, please visit http://www.turnerconstruction.com/turner-innovation-series.

About Turner Construction Company

Turner is the leading general builder in the U.S., ranking first or second in the major segments of the building construction field. Turner annually completes $8 billion of construction. Turner is one of the leading adopters of Building Information Modeling having completed more than $30 billion in BIM projects. Founded in 1902, the firm is a subsidiary of HOCHTIEF, a publicly traded company and one of the world's leading international construction service providers. For more information, visit Turner's website at www.turnerconstruction.com.