The Calgary Airport Authority takes important step in West Runway Rehabilitation Project

With planning and design complete, the Authority has selected PCL Construction as construction approaches.

Calgary, Alberta – The Calgary Airport Authority (the Authority) after extensive evaluation has selected PCL Construction (PCL) as the Construction Manager for the West Runway Rehabilitation.

With construction anticipated to begin in 2024, the Authority is partnering with PCL on the next steps in this significant project that will create over 300 temporary construction jobs and bolster YYC Calgary International Airport (YYC) as a major economic driver for decades to come.

“The West Runway Rehabilitation is a keystone project for YYC and will play a pivotal role in the long-term success of our airport and the greater Calgary region,” said Chris Miles, Chief Operating Officer for The Calgary Airport Authority. “Given PCL’s depth of experience, the Authority is confident in their ability to help contribute to this historic project in a safe and efficient manner.”

“Our team of industry-leading construction experts will ensure the airport’s world-class guest experience is maintained while we strategically rebuild one of three critical runways,” said Alistair McKnight, PCL’s district manager for Calgary and southern Alberta. “We are grateful for the Authority’s continued trust and partnership with PCL as we embark on this important project with them.”

With sustainability as a priority, the Authority is proud to be working with PCL as well as contractors and consultants to deliver Canada’s first airport project to be certified under the Envision® framework for sustainable infrastructure. Envision is a comprehensive framework for incorporating sustainability into the design, construction and operation of infrastructure systems and projects.

Projects of this magnitude require the expertise from several contractors with varying areas of specialization. The Authority has worked with various teams on design, planning and now with PCL as they bring their decades long experience to help execute on this major runway rehabilitation project.

ABOUT THE CALGARY AIRPORT AUTHORITY 

The Calgary Airport Authority is a not-for-profit organization incorporated under the Regional Airports Authorities Act of Alberta and is responsible for the management, operation and development of YYC Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Springbank Airport (YBW). The Authority’s commitment to safety remains a top priority. Our airports are important economic generators for the city, region and province, supporting thousands of jobs and generating billions in GDP through associated economic activity. The Authority was also recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 2023. 

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements about our current expectations, estimates and projections about the future, based on certain assumptions made by us in light of our experience and perception of historical trends. Although The Authority believes that the expectations represented by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied.

ABOUT PCL CONSTRUCTION

PCL is a group of independent construction companies that operates throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and Australia. As one of the largest contracting organizations in North America, PCL completes more than $9 billion CAD 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.

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