The Turner School of Construction Management (TSCM)
The Turner School of Construction Management (TSCM)

The Turner School of Construction Management (TSCM) is the oldest community outreach program in Turner’s history. It was initiated in 1969, one year after our Affirmative Action Department was created, and soon became an opportunity to develop strategic business relationships with diverse, women-owned, veteran/disabled, LGBTQ, and small business contractors. Since then, Turner has provided a training course for these firms in the disciplines practiced in the construction industry.
The program is designed to prepare diverse, women-owned, veteran/disabled, LGBTQ, and small business contractors for contract procurement opportunities in California. TSCM has been uniquely designed to enhance technical, administrative and managerial skills in order to make a profit and build a reputation for efficiently managing construction projects.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Dedicated diverse, women-owned, veteran/disabled, LGBTQ or small business contractors. Individuals enrolled in the program gain insights and meaningful tools that help them target their business for quality and growth and develop new, strategic business relationships.
PROGRAM CONTENT
Each class is uniquely devoted to a separate topic and is taught by some of the best professionals in this industry. Courses include the following:
- Project Safety
- Project Management Software
- Basics of Construction Finance
- Project Planning & Scheduling
- Project Delivery Systems
- Contract Risk Management
- Estimating & Bidding
- Insurance & Bonding
- Managing Your Business
- Field Operations
- Principles of Marketing
- Business Development Strategies
WHEN AND WHERE
Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, we will be issuing this program virtually. Depending on regulations and CDC suggestions, we may take a hybrid approach with a few in-person opportunities during the program.
PROGRAM COST & CLASS SIZE
The seven-week program is free and will be limited to 40 participants. Due to the high demand of this program, we are only able to accept one individual per firm.
SELECTION CRITERIA
This program is for certified diverse, women-owned, veteran/disabled, LGBTQ or small business contractors. Firms must have 2 years of active work performance one year prior to registration and have an active “A,” “B” or “C” contractor license issued by the California State Board.
Graduates of the program will receive a Certificate of Completion.