5 TOP PCL: Employee shareholders build one of Canada's best managed companies Air Canada Centre Niagara Falls Casino McDonald Cartier Airport in Ottawa 32 – Winter 2015 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report Canadian Design and Construction Report special feature Begun by Ernest Poole in Saskatchewan in 1906, PCL Construction has grown to be a premier, employee shareholder-owned construction com- pany with a strong presence across North America and Australia. The company has been named one of Canada’s 50 Best Employers and is a Platinum Member on the list of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. From PCL Toronto, established in 1983 and the company’s largest district office, PCL has com- pleted a diverse range of projects including the Air Canada Centre, the Niagara Falls Casino, Terminal One at Toronto Airport, the McDonald Cartier Air- port in Ottawa and the Canadian War Museum. PCL has grown in size and capability through strong roots in the construction industry and a cul- ture that provides a stable foundation. The com- pany is 100 per cent employee owned and 95 per cent of PCL’s 4,000 employees are shareholders. There are no external shareholders. This employee ownership has been cited as a contributor to the company’s success, making every team member accountable. In 1990 PCL established the PCL College of Construction, which trains staff in leadership and advisory skills, among other things. PCL strives to be a market leader and a con- struction leader, both within the industry and within the communities in which it works. The company has a significant corporate initiative for United Way giving, and it contributes to the Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity. Other initiatives are gener- ated at the employee level. PCL fosters a collaborative approach on its proj- ects, aligning everyone involved through common goals and objectives to ensure the projects suc- ceed. Besides delivering the work on time and on budget, safety is an important measure of a pro- ject’s success. The company receives recognition annually from the Ontario General Contractor’s As- sociation (OGCA) for its safety records. Toronto – Buildings & Civil Construction: 2085 Hurontario St., Ste 400, Mississauga, ON L5A 4G1 Phone: 905-276-7600 General Inquiries: http://www.pcl.com