PCL Construction is leveraging AI, automation and data analytics to streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency, reduce costs and deliver high-quality construction projects for its industrial and manufacturing clients.

A team of PCL Construction employees has been recognized as finalists in the 2025 Manufacturing Leadership Awards based on their research that transforms industrial and manufacturing construction through artificial intelligence.

The research is part of an initiative called Evolution of Model Data-Driven Planning. This initiative builds on PCL’s long-standing commitment to Manufacturing 4.0 — the integration of smart technologies leveraging AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), automation, data analytics and more to make manufacturing facilities and construction sites more efficient and connected. As a finalist in the Engineering and Production Processes category, this team is being celebrated for how it’s embracing new design and production approaches to drive game-changing process improvements.

The Evolution of Model Data-Driven Planning initiative began by recognizing the need for more innovative and repeatable planning tools. A team from PCL — including Brian Gue, manager of data science, Travis Zubick, manager of construction engineering, and Andrew Ahrendt, director of national manufacturing — developed a digital model-based planning approach to streamline project delivery.

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