Procore announces the nominees for its Groundbreaker Awards 24. Two of the nominees are from Canada, including Toronto-based Multiplex Construction for the Excellence in Sustainability Award; and Burnaby, B.C.-based Houle Electric for the Excellence in Culture & Workforce Development Award.

Procore looked for the companies, projects and people behind the construction industry’s boldest achievements in the following categories:

• Excellence in Sustainability
• Excellence in Innovation
• Excellence in Health & Safety
• Excellence in Community
• Excellence in Culture & Workforce Development
• Groundbreaker of the Year
• Excellence in Project Delivery – People’s Choice Award

Two Canadian companies are among this year’s nominees.

This award celebrates the company or project that most efficiently uses resources and embraces environmentally responsible processes throughout every stage of construction.

Nominee:

Multiplex Construction (Toronto, ON)
Multiplex Construction Canada is focused on their path towards sustainability— they intend to reach net zero carbon in their supply chain by 2050 or earlier, plus zero Scope 1 & 2 on-site and office emissions by 2030. Multiplex is the first Canadian construction company to set a Science-Based Target and the first contractor globally to sign the World Green Building Council’s Net Zero Carbon Commitment. As they progress on their Decarbonization Roadmap, they utilize alternative fuels, conduct embodied carbon assessments, embrace low carbon solutions and engage their supply chain to track and collaboratively reduce emissions throughout the construction process.

Other nominees in this category:

REI Distribution Center 4, Al. Neyer (US)
Ceylon E-8 (Responsive Arts & STEAM Academy) for Denver Public Schools, U.S. Engineering (US)

This award celebrates the company that displays a focus on company culture including, but not limited to diversity, equity and inclusion and best promotes a continued focus on developing the next construction generation.

Nominee:

Houle Electric Limited (Burnaby, B.C.)
As BC’s leading electrical contractor and systems integrator, Houle is a company that puts people first–empowering communities through local projects that positively impact people’s lives. Houle champions diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported, and provided the opportunity to grow. In addition to initiatives that focus on employee development, professional advancement, and continuous improvement, Houle supports programs for underrepresented groups, provides training for 300+ apprentices annually, and has higher than industry average participation of women in the electrical trade. By connecting people with purpose, they’re building a safer, more inclusive workplace and industry for everyone.

Read more about Houle Electric.

Other nominees in this category:

McCarthy Holdings, Inc. (US)
Hardy Corporation (US)

Winners will be announced and celebrated at Groundbreak 2024 in Denver, Colorado, on November 20-21, 2024. For more information on this year’s award nominees, click here.

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