Oakville, ON (April 22, 2025) – PCL Construction employees in the Greater Toronto Area exceeded their 2024 United Way campaign goal, raising $533,092 for United Way Halton & Hamilton. This is a record amount for PCL Constructors Canada Inc. (Toronto), who joined forces with PCL Construction’s Solar Division (PCL Solar) in the annual campaign.

At United Way Halton & Hamilton’s annual Evening of Celebration on April 10, 2025 at the Burlington Convention Centre, PCL was honored with the Step Up for the Community Award in recognition of their diligent efforts and dedication in running a successful fundraising campaign in support of the United Way.

As one of six organizations to receive this award, PCL stepped up by growing funds raised, volunteering their time, supporting United Way’s events and building awareness in the community, supporting thousands of vulnerable individuals who rely on crucial programs and services funded by the United Way.

Following United Way’s theme – United in Action – employees came together for two weeks of fundraising. The total amount combined employe pledges, special events and a corporate donation. Fundraising activities included friendly competition among employees in an egg drop challenge, a dodgeball tournament and a wine survivor raffle. On top of that, employees packed hygiene kits for those in need and three PCL teams took to the tarmac to each pull a 200,000-pound plane in the UPS Plane Pull event at Hamilton International Airport.

“As builders, we at PCL are committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve,” says Monique Buckberger, vice president and district manager and 2024 United Way campaign chair for Toronto. “We take great pride in the opportunity to unite in action to build strong, healthy communities and a better future for all.”

PCL Toronto and PCL Solar’s Canadian team are both headquartered out of PCL’s Oakville office, making it the perfect opportunity for the teams to unite in action and maximize the community impact. Giving is personal, so employees chose to donate to the charities important to them through the United way campaign.

“This is just one of the many ways the PCL team uses their time and effort to give back,” says Andrew Moles, Solar Division vice president and general manager. “We are working to make a meaningful difference, turning compassion into action, ensuring no one is left behind, and together, creating lasting change.”

PCL’s corporate partnership with United Way dates back 56 years. In 2024, PCL collectively raised $6.5 million for United Way agencies across our company’s footprint. Over the past five years, PCL’s campaign in Toronto has raised more than $1.8 million for United Way Halton & Hamilton. These efforts were recognized with a Step Up for the Community Award in 2024 and three consecutive Leading the Way Awards from 2020 to 2023.

"A huge thank you to everyone at PCL Construction for your incredible generosity! Thanks to you, over $532,500 was raised for this year’s United Way campaign—that’s a game-changer for thousands of people in Halton and Hamilton. Your support means real help for folks facing some of life’s toughest moments. You’ve shown what it truly means to be United in ACTION, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have you on this journey with us. Together, we’re building a stronger, more caring community for all," said Brad Park, president & CEO, United Way Halton & Hamilton.

About PCL Construction

PCL is a group of independent construction companies that operates throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and Australia. As one of the largest contracting organizations in North America, PCL completes more than $11 billion CAD in work annually, building projects that shape communities. The company’s 100% employee ownership model fuels a culture of commitment for clients in the buildings, civil infrastructure, heavy industrial and solar markets. With a strategic presence in more than 30 major centers, PCL’s leadership teams consistently drive innovation and set new benchmarks for excellence, bringing unparalleled skill to every project. Watch us build at PCL.com.