PCL Construction
PCL Construction is a leading employee-owned general contracting and construction management company operating across Canada, the United States, Australia, and the Caribbean.
Last updated October 30, 2026
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Overview
PCL Construction, formally known as the PCL family of companies, is one of North America's largest general contracting and construction management firms. Founded in 1906 in Stoughton, Saskatchewan, as Martin and Poole Construction, the company has grown into a diversified builder with operations across Canada, the United States, Australia, and the Caribbean. PCL is 100% employee-owned and is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. The company is known for delivering complex, large-scale projects in sectors including commercial, institutional, industrial, and civil infrastructure, as well as notable sports venues and theme park attractions. Under the leadership of President and CEO Chris Gower, who assumed the role in November 2024, PCL continues to emphasize employee ownership and collaborative project delivery. Its portfolio includes high-profile projects such as Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center) in Los Angeles, BMO Stadium, and various attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood. PCL's long history and employee-centric model have positioned it as a trusted partner in the construction industry.
History
PCL Construction traces its origins to 1906 when James Martin and Ernest Edward Poole founded Martin and Poole Construction in Stoughton, Saskatchewan. After the winter of 1906–07, Martin decided to retire, and Poole continued the business, renaming it E.E. Poole Contractors in 1907. In 1913, the company was incorporated as Poole Construction Company Limited. In 1932, the company relocated its headquarters to Edmonton, Alberta, where it remains today. The company expanded into the United States in 1975, opening a U.S. head office in Denver, Colorado. In 1977, Ernest Poole's sons, John Edward and George Ernest, sold the company to 25 senior managers and Great West Life. In 1979, the company was renamed PCL Construction Ltd. Over the decades, PCL has built a reputation for delivering landmark projects, including major sports venues and theme park attractions. Today, PCL is 100% employee-owned and operates as a family of independent construction companies across Canada, the United States, Australia, and the Caribbean. In November 2024, Chris Gower became President and CEO.
- 2024
Chris Gower became President and CEO.
- 2023
Completed Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood.
- 2018
Completed BMO Stadium and Castle Hotel at Legoland.
- 2016
Completed Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood.
- 2015
Completed Simpsons Springfield at Universal Studios Hollywood.
- 2012
Completed renovation of UCLA Pauley Pavilion.
- 2003
Completed Home Depot Center (now Dignity Health Sports Park).
- 1999
Completed Staples Center (now Crypto.com Arena) in Los Angeles.
- 1979
Renamed PCL Construction Ltd.
- 1977
Sold to 25 senior managers and Great West Life.
Products and positioning
PCL positions itself as an employee-owned, client-focused construction partner delivering complex projects with a commitment to quality, safety, and innovation.
Product categories. General contracting · Construction management · Design-build · Public-private partnerships · Civil infrastructure · Commercial buildings · Institutional facilities · Industrial projects
Recent events
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PD Industrial launches THEIA warehouse racking safety platform[2]
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PD Industrial, a Staffordshire-based industrial storage and warehouse solutions provider, launched THEIA, a cloud-based digital platform that converts warehouse layouts into live 2D maps to track racking damage, compliance and repairs in real time, with automated alerts, repair management and historical inspection records.
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