MBiz | Winter 2025

PCL - 60 YEARS IN MANITOBA

Winnipeg Art Gallery Qaumajaq (2021)

engagement from our people is really impressive,” Wallace says. “There's such a benefit to both the company and our clients. Employee ownership and the culture it drives, the accountability, the teamwork — it's truly impressive. There's such a benefit to both the company and our clients." Reflecting on the company’s milestone diamond anniversary, Wallace recognizes that community-building projects are a collaborative process. The company intends to use its 60th anniversary celebrations to thank and show appreciation to employees, partners and everyone who has contributed to the company’s journey. “We're really proud of the role we've played in Winnipeg, but we're just part of the supporting cast. We know we didn't get to 60 years in Manitoba alone. We had a lot of support from the community, clients and stakeholders,” he says. “There are a lot of visionary community leaders who make these projects and initiatives possible in our city. We do not take those relationships and that support for granted. Everybody plays a role in building a strong Winnipeg and a strong Manitoba.” Looking ahead to the next 60 years, PCL plans to continue shaping Winnipeg’s skyline and helping drive the local economy. Through its special projects division, the company supports businesses with projects ranging from $5,000 to $15 million. At the same time, several major developments are on the horizon, including Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn, the transformation of the former Hudson’s Bay building with the Southern Chiefs' Organization, the reimagining of Portage Place with True North Real Estate

Development and the construction of a new north transit garage for the City of Winnipeg. “We want to continue to lead and pave the way. We need a healthy construction environment for everybody to be working in — not only for us, but hopefully it inspires some healthy competition,” Wallace says. “That’s something we'll continue to lean into and a key part of our role: encouraging good contracts, good business practices, strong safety and good community engagement. A healthy community makes for a healthy business environment — and that's something we're very passionate about.” ■

IH Asper Clinical Research Institute, St. Boniface Hospital (2003)

Richardson Building at Lombard Place (1969)

MTS Centre (now Canada Life Centre), 2004

Canadian Museum for Human Rights (2014)

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