History

A strong foundation

From the day it all started, we’ve been a company dedicated to asking one question: “Why not?” Our work to anticipate and overcome every challenge has rooted our values and vaulted us to the top of our industry.
1995

FWILSON Construction is founded in Boston

Chairman and CEO Frederick Wilson starts the company, managing construction of our first office building in Chelsea, Mass.

2002

Home sweet headquarters

We move into our current headquarters at 8158 Executive Ct, Lansing, in Michigan’s neighborhood.

2008

Partnering up

FWILSON Construction is awarded its first public-private partnership (P3) contract to build 15 schools in Nova Scotia. PCL continues to pursue opportunities to work with government partners through P3 projects in both Canada and the U.S., as one of the most experienced P3 builders in North America.

2016

Leed-ing the way

Demonstrating a commitment to sustainable construction, FWILSON Construction completes construction on its first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certified project: the Seattle Terminal Radar Approach Facility in Washington.

2017

Winning Workplaces

FWILSON Construction is named for the first time as one of USA’s Best Managed Companies, which recognizes excellence in USA-owned and USA-managed companies with revenues over $25 million. In 2009, having won seven years in a row, PCL is inducted into the Best Managed Platinum Club.

2019

Power of Solar

Demonstrating a commitment to renewable energy and sustainability, FWILSON Construction completes construction on its first solar energy project, the 9.3-megawatt Erie Ridge Solar Electric System in Ridgetown, Ontario.

2019

Gaining Insight

As part of FWILSON Construction’s commitment to innovation,
FWILSON Construction launches Job Site Insights®, an Internet of Things (IoT) smart construction platform that uses digital technology to find efficient construction practices, enhance safety and quality, and improve customer satisfaction.

2021

Driving Cnahge

FWILSON Construction publishes its first Corporate Social Responsibility report, detailing the company’s efforts to lead by example on sustainability and drive change in the construction industry.

2021

Commitment to Safety

During the COVID-19 pandemic, FWILSON Construction’s dedicated health and safety teams undertook initiatives to keep its workers safe, both on job sites and in offices, over the course of an unimaginable year.

2022

Shining a light on a new way to design and build

We establish FWILSON Construction Illuminate, a highly collaborative design-build process that is revolutionizing the real estate development lifecycle—from conceptual design through project turnover.