TAMPA, Fla. (June 16, 2026) — PCL Construction, Inc., in partnership with Stantec and the City of Tampa, received the 2026 Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Florida Merit Award in the Water and Wastewater category for the Bayshore Pumping Station Rehabilitation project.
The award recognizes excellence in design-build delivery, schedule performance and project quality, honoring projects that meet or exceed owner expectations. The Bayshore Pumping Station Rehabilitation project design-build team collaborated early and closely to overcome complex technical and logistical challenges. Constructing a deep pump station within an active traffic corridor required innovative engineering and careful planning to avoid lane closures and maintain traffic flow during construction, while seamlessly integrating construction into the surrounding neighborhood’s aesthetic. The work included building critical infrastructure below grade, coordinating complex utilities, sequencing bypass pumping, and incorporating long-term reliability features essential to Tampa’s wastewater network.
“This recognition is a direct reflection of how our design-build team came together on this complex project,” said Ray Torrejon, PCL Civil East district manager. “The partnership between PCL, Stantec and the City of Tampa was built on trust, coordination and a shared commitment to delivering the best possible result. By integrating the work into the surrounding community and avoiding disruptions to traffic, the team delivered a project on schedule that we are proud of. We are honored to see that work recognized by the DBIA judging panel.”
Originally constructed in 1955, the Bayshore Pumping Station rehabilitation is part of the City of Tampa’s PIPES Program, an initiative dedicated to modernizing aging water and wastewater infrastructure across the city. The upgraded facility will process approximately 3 million gallons of water per day, helping protect surrounding neighborhoods from flooding as rainfall and hurricanes become more severe.
Key project upgrades include:
- Increasing peak flow capacity to 6,500 gallons per minute
- Installation of four submersible pumps
- Construction of a weather-resistant electrical building with integrated lighting and security features
- A Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system upgrade providing remote monitoring, real-time data, and automated alerts
About PCL Construction
PCL Construction is one of the most respected and accomplished global construction leaders, comprising independent companies operating throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Australia. With an annual construction volume of $9.9 billion USD, PCL builds projects that shape communities and strengthen infrastructure. 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.