PCL Construction
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| Type | Private company (employee-owned) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Founded | Established 1906, Incorporated 1913 (as Poole Construction Company Ltd.) |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Employees |
more than 4,000 salaried; more than 6,500 tradespeople |
| Website | www.pcl.com |
The PCL family of companies is a group of independent general contracting construction companies. The organization is owned by almost 4,000 employee shareholders across the United States, Canada and Australia. The organization is active in the commercial, institutional, multi-family residential, renewable energy, heavy industrial, historical restorations, and civil construction sectors.
The PCL family of companies has a United States Head Office in Denver, Colorado and a North American headquarters in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
History
PCL began operations in 1906, as E.E. Poole Contractors, founded by Ernest Poole of Stoughton, Saskatchewan. In 1913, Ernest Poole renamed the company to Poole Construction Company Limited. In 1932 the company was moved to its current corporate headquarters in Edmonton, Alberta. In 1975 PCL opened its U.S. head office in Denver, Colorado. Ernest Poole's sons, John and George, sold the company to their employees in 1977. In 1978, Poole Construction Company Limited became PCL Construction Limited.
Awards
PCL is regularly honored with management awards[citation needed] and is listed by Fortune Magazine as one of America's 100 Best Companies to Work For. The organization is also recognized for green/sustainable construction, alternative financing projects (AFPs), and virtual construction. The firm is regularly honored in ENR (Engineering News-Record).
Community Giving
PCL maintains ongoing relationships with multiple charitable organizations including United Way of America, United Way of Canada, Habitat for Humanity, and the Red Cross.