DENVER, Colo. (July 15, 2026) — PCL Construction has earned the 2026 Great Place To Work Certification™, marking the company’s fifth consecutive year receiving the recognition based entirely on employee feedback.
The certification reflects consistent employee sentiment across key measures of workplace culture. In this year’s survey, 93% of employees said PCL is a great place to work, exceeding the average U.S.-based company benchmark by 36%.
Additional survey results include:
- 97% of employees say PCL provides a physically safe workplace.
- 95% say they are proud to work at PCL.
- 94% say they take pride in the work PCL delivers.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation. Certification is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience and how consistently they experience a high-trust environment.
“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that organizations like PCL stand out as top employers, providing a great workplace environment for their employees.”
Earning the certification for a fifth consecutive year highlights the consistency of PCL’s employee experience and its focus on building a high-trust environment driven by employee ownership.
“The best workplaces are built by people who feel valued, trusted and connected to a shared purpose,” said Deron Brown, president and chief operating officer, U.S. Operations, PCL Construction. “This certification reflects what our employees tell us every day—that PCL is a place where they can build rewarding careers, collaborate with exceptional teams and take ownership in delivering projects that make a difference.”
This recognition reflects continued momentum across PCL Construction’s business and culture, with the company ranked No. 11 on Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) 2025 Top 400 Contractors list and named to the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction™ List. Employees also remain actively engaged in the communities where they live and work, supporting organizations including Mile High United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Make-A-Wish Colorado, Judi’s House and Boys & Girls Clubs. Together with ongoing investment in professional development and employee well-being, these efforts contribute to strong engagement and consistent performance across the organization.
Professionals interested in exploring career opportunities with PCL can learn more at www.pcl/com/careers.
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.
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.
About Great Place To Work®
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.
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