PCL Construction Wins Nine ENR Project Awards in Record Year
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PCL Construction has achieved a historic milestone, securing nine prestigious awards from Engineering News-Record (ENR) in recognition of its outstanding projects. This achievement was part of the 2024 National Best of the Best and Global Best Projects lists. The awards celebrate exceptional teamwork, innovation, safety, and quality, with PCL's projects standing out in various categories, including energy/industrial, government, specialty construction, and water/environment.
"These projects showcase the best of what we strive to achieve at PCL—innovative solutions, collaborative efforts, and delivering meaningful infrastructure for the communities we serve," said Deron Brown, PCL president and COO, U.S. operations.
Among the four U.S.-based projects recognized are:
Energy/Industrial
The Baytown Supermodule Furnace, a model designed by Technip Energies, which reduced costs and minimized high-risk work hours through pre-assembled offsite construction.
Government/Public Building
The County of San Diego Southeastern Live Well Center, a Zero Net Energy facility serving as a central hub for health and social services.
Specialty Construction
The Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail, transforming the zoo's former monorail track into the world’s longest elevated pedestrian loop.
Water/Environment
The Northwater Treatment Plant, providing critical updates to Denver Water’s northern infrastructure with a capacity of 75 million gallons per day. The ENR Global Best Projects Awards further recognized PCL’s global projects, including the Fairmont Royal York Decarbonization, Rogers Centre Renovation Phase Two, Western Memorial Regional Hospital, 160 Front Street West, and BMO Centre Expansion.
"These winning projects showcase PCL’s expertise in delivering innovative, sustainable and industry-leading solutions," said Chris Gower, president and CEO of PCL.
The five Canadian projects recognized are:
Best Green Project
The Fairmont Royal York Decarbonization project, marking the largest hotel retrofit of its kind within the Fairmont brand.
Best Sports/Entertainment Project
The Rogers Centre Renovation Phase Two, transforming the stadium into a ballpark with new seating and facilities.
Best Healthcare Project
Western Memorial Regional Hospital, featuring the largest geothermal heating and cooling system in a healthcare project in Canada.
Office Project Award of Merit
160 Front Street West, a 47-story office tower reshaping Toronto’s skyline.
Cultural Project Award of Merit
The BMO Centre Expansion in Calgary, enhancing tourism and economic growth. “This companywide recognition reflects the exceptional effort and collaboration of everyone involved in these projects,” said Gower. PCL, with a strategic presence across North America and beyond, continues to set new benchmarks in construction, delivering impactful projects that shape communities.
About PCL Construction
PCL is one of North America's largest contracting organizations, operating across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, and Australia. The company’s 100% employee ownership model drives a culture of commitment and innovation, with over $7 billion in annual work across various markets, including buildings, civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and solar.
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