North Carolina Construction News staff writer
Turner has been selected by the Greenville Arena District as the construction manager for the Bon Secours Wellness Arena master plan, a multi-phase project that will modernize the existing arena, add a new 6,500-seat outdoor amphitheater, and expand the surrounding entertainment district in the heart of downtown Greenville.
As construction manager, Turner will oversee all phases of construction, with a priority to maximize the participation of local contractors, subcontractors, and workforce.
“This is exactly the kind of partner we were looking for,” said Beth Paul, General Manager of Bon Secours Wellness Arena. “Turner understands that this project belongs to Greenville, and that means making sure the construction phase creates real opportunities for local people and businesses, not just a finished building.”
Turner brings extensive experience in large-scale sports and entertainment venues, including several Upstate South Carolina projects, including the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine at Clemson University.
“The Turner School of Construction Management has been part of who we are and bringing it to Greenville is one of the most important things we can do on this project,” Turner Construction project executive William Hussey said in a statement. “Our company has made a public commitment to directing 20 percent of our subcontracted revenue to local and small businesses by 2028 – that’s not an aspiration, it’s a target we hold ourselves to. This project is how we deliver on that promise in the Upstate.”
Funded through arena revenues, hospitality tax, and accommodations tax, the master plan does not raise taxes on Greenville County residents.
Turner and the Greenville Arena District have committed to tracking local subcontracting participation and workforce data, ensuring transparency and accountability to the public investment the project represents.