Sustainability in all its forms — environmental, social and economic — has become a central pillar in the design, construction and long-term viability of projects. At PCL, that shift is driven by innovation, deep collaboration and a commitment to long-term performance.

Innovation, often driven by the collection and use of data, is reshaping how projects are planned and executed. Historically, metrics like fuel consumption and equipment usage were logged for asset management or cost tracking. Now, they’re being used to measure the environmental impact of construction.

“Sustainable construction starts with data,” says Cameron Koch, a sustainability project manager and LEED champion with PCL. “We’re automating processes and using information about fuel volumes, engine types and operating hours to inform clients interested in their Scope 3, indirect emissions.”

PCL is working closely with equipment vendors to access telematics data — including operating hours and fuel consumption. “With the help of our project teams, we’re able to track and report emissions data,” says Koch, “gathering better insights into on-site performance and opportunities and allowing the project to reduce environmental impacts and, ultimately, save money.”

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