PCL Construction is pleased to announce its President & CEO, Dave Filipchuk, has been recognized as the Canadian Construction Association’s National Pinnacle Leader.
The CCA Pinnacle Leader Award recognizes leaders who apply the highest standards and principles of the construction industry and business community. The Pinnacle Leader demonstrates a pursuit of excellence in any field serving the Canadian construction industry. This award honours the memory of Robert Stollery – a past PCL CEO – whose contribution to Canada’s construction industry symbolized the qualities for which the award is given.
“It was Robert Stollery’s vision that PCL be employee-owned, and we have been now for 47 years. Employee ownership has made it possible for many to build long-term rewarding careers with us and equally has allowed us to better serve our clients,” says Filipchuk.
“I reflect on my 40 years with PCL with immense gratitude for the opportunities that have come my way,” he continues. “The journey has been incredibly diverse, with experience in Canada, the U.S. and Australia and across our operations in the buildings, civil, infrastructure and heavy industrial sectors. Every step has been a learning experience for me. I accept this recognition humbly, knowing the credit is shared with an incredibly talented leadership team that I’m part of, and that our 5,000 plus contingent of dedicated construction professionals have made this possible.”
Additionally, PCL Construction was recognized by United Way of the Alberta Capital Region at the annual Red Tie Gala event. PCL and its Edmonton and area employees raised an amazing $2.39 million during their 2023 United Way campaign.
Driving Change, Fueling our Community was the theme of the annual two weeks of fundraising at PCL. This was the 55th year of PCL partnering with and supporting United Way in the region.
“My committee and I set out this year to empower PCLers to take the wheel and drive real change in their communities,” said PCL’s United Way campaign Chair, Ian McKinnon. “I am incredibly proud of the impact PCL made with this campaign and the Red Tie Gala really affirmed that there is a lot of good happening in our communities to help people when they need it.”
The annual Red Tie Gala celebrates and recognizes the hard work and community spirit witnessed and delivered during the previous year’s fundraising campaign. The event also honours recipients of the Awards of Distinction, recognizing those exceptional individuals and groups who embrace the notion that ordinary people have the potential to achieve extraordinary impact.
PCL received two awards at the event: Award of Excellence, presented to organizations who raised more than $1 million during the 2023 campaign season and Campaign Committee of the Year, presented to the committee for its innovation, teamwork and enthusiasm in the promotion and execution of our 2023 campaign.
Overall, PCL collectively raised $6 million for United Way across the company’s footprint in 2023.
