SARASOTA, Fla. (May 5, 2025) – PCL Construction, Inc.’s Lift Station 87 project in Sarasota, Florida, has earned an Envision Silver Award from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure.

The award is based on performance across a set of 64 credits including quality of life, stakeholder engagement, project management, community planning, energy, water, land use, ecological impacts, pollution, climate vulnerability and systems integration, among others. 

PCL was recognized for several sustainability efforts, including recycling 100% of existing concrete, incorporating more than one million pounds of recycled material into building materials, reusing vertical pumps and generators and minimizing legacy tree removal.

“The purpose of Envision® is to foster a dramatic and necessary improvement in the sustainable performance and resiliency of infrastructure,” said Anthony Kane, President and CEO of the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. “It is an honor for the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure to recognize the Lift Station 87 - City of Sarasota, Florida project as a leader in sustainable infrastructure.”

“The Lift Station 87 project had some unique challenges. I’m proud of the efforts of our team and the hard work they put in to deliver on the needs of Sarasota and earn this award,” said Ray Torrejon, Southeast Region area manager for PCL.

Located on a compact lot close to the downtown main attractions and busy roadways, Lift Station 87 station was built to withstand a Category 3 hurricane and the accompanying storm surge. It boasts six 125-horsepower pumps with auxiliary backup systems, an odor control system and both on-site and off-site tie-ins to the existing transmission main. The lift station’s foundation is located 41 feet below sea level, while the top of the structure sits at 70 feet of elevation for a total structure height of 111 feet. 

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.