DENVER (April 16, 2025) — PCL Construction is proud to be named No. 1 on Building Design+Construction’s (BD+C) list of Top 20 Convention Center Construction Firms, which ranks the nation's largest convention center and event facility general contractors by revenue. The recognition reflects the company’s continued leadership in delivering large, complex venues that serve as hubs for community, business, and tourism across North America.
“Securing the top spot on BD+C’s list is a reflection of the trust our clients place in PCL to deliver high-profile projects that shape their cities’ economic and cultural futures,” said Dale Koger, vice president, convention centers for PCL.
PCL has delivered convention centers across North America, worth a combined $11 billion in project value. From the Orange County Convention Center, ranked as one of the nation's top convention facilities by Tradeshow Week, to the Vancouver Convention Centre, which hosted the Winter Olympic Games, PCL is known for delivering high-quality, future-ready facilities that meet the evolving demands of cities and clients.
“Convention centers are more than buildings—they’re community anchors that bring people together. We’re proud to be a part of that impact,” Koger says.
One of PCL’s recent high-profile projects is the BMO Centre Expansion, completed last summer. With sleek design and functionality, the 565,000-square-foot expansion sets a new standard for convention facility form and function. PCL built the BMO Centre expansion with a focus on accessibility and sustainability. Key features include wider sidewalks with wayfinding patterns, tactile handrail cues and braille signage, and a service-animal relief area.
The infrastructure embodies a holistic commitment to environmental stewardship by recycling nearly 34 million kilograms of demolition waste, utilizing natural lighting, surpassing energy efficiency guidelines and reducing indoor water usage to achieve 35% savings above LEED v4 baseline standards.
Learn more about PCL’s portfolio of convention center work.
About PCL Construction
PCL is a group of independent construction companies that operates throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Australia. As one of the largest contracting organizations in North America, PCL completes more than $8 billion USD 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.