CCA Environmental Achievement

 

The CCA Environmental Achievement Award was created in 1991 to recognize the leadership role that CCA member firms and associations have taken to promote and undertake exemplary environmental conduct within the Canadian construction industry.

2025 award sponsor

Chubb

2024/2025 recipient(s)

PCL Construction

The Fairmont Royal York Decarbonization Project is a shining example of how even historic landmarks can go green in style! Led by KingSett Capital and brought to life by PCL Constructors Canada, this ambitious retrofit transformed Toronto’s 94-year-old hotel into a modern marvel of sustainability—all while keeping it fully open for guests. The project earned Zero Carbon Building certification and slashed emissions by 80 per cent, the equivalent of taking 1,558 cars off the road each year!

Using cutting-edge tech like 3D modeling and lean construction planning, the team tackled big challenges—like weaving massive piping through tight, century-old spaces. From carefully coordinating material deliveries to making last-minute fixes (including restoring airflow before a ballroom wedding!), it was all about precision, teamwork, and innovation. With 90 per cent of old infrastructure recycled and big energy savings ahead, this project proves that preserving the past and protecting the future can go hand in hand.

Learn more about why PCL won this award:

Past recipients

2024

Giatec Scientific Inc

2023

Ledcor Highway Maintenance

2021

EllisDon

2021

PCL Construction

2020

Mitrex

2019

PCL Construction

2018

Maple Reinders

2017

Bird Construction and Maple Reinders

2016

PCL Construction

2015

Maple Reinders Group of Companies

2014

PCL Construction

2013

Maple Reinders

2012

JJM Construction

2011

Lafarge

2010

Black & McDonald

2009

Morsky HySpeed Soil Nailing

2008

Miller Paving

2007

Windmill Development Group

2006

Maple Reinders Constructors, honourable mention Morsky Industrial Services

2005

Dufferin Construction Company

2004

Maple Reinders

2003

Kindred Construction

2002

Miller Paving, honourable mention Ledcor Alberta

2001

Maritime Road Development