Ontario Construction Report staff writer
Collaborative Structures Limited was recognized with top honours for four projects by the Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA), including the AIM Recycling facility in Kitchener, Conestoga College’s Indigenous Classrooms renovation, the University of Waterloo Indigenous Gathering Circle and the University of Guelph Honey Bee Research Centre.
Three PCL Constructors Canada projects have been named the best built in Ontario including the second phases of the Scotiabank Arena Venue Reimagination and Rogers Centre Renovation projects and Limberlost Place.
Maple Reinders was als recognized with multiple awards in the Industrial category for both the Trent-Severn Waterway Northern Area Dams and the Siltech Manufacturing Plant projects.
“These recognitions reflect the expertise, collaboration, and commitment our teams bring to delivering high-quality infrastructure across Ontario,” the company said.
The Builder Awards, presented at the OGCA Construction Symposium April 17, recognize outstanding projects from across the province. A panel of judges select projects that demonstrate innovation, outstanding safety performance and overall excellence in building.
OGCA congratulated winners on social media following the symposium.
“Spanning projects from $5 million to over $300 million, this year’s recipients represent outstanding achievement across all sectors, including buildings, infrastructure, renovation, and innovation.”
PCL was recognized for the following projects:
Scotiabank Arena Venue Reimagination Phase 2: Project Value from $150 Million to $300 million Renovation/Conversion
- PCL was selected by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) in 2021 to lead a Venue Reimagination project ahead of MLSE’s 25th Phase one laid the groundwork for the transformation, with modernization of key premium spaces, fan amenities and core systems. The second phase, nearly three times the scale of the first, reimagined the 100 Level Concourse with standout amenities such as the MNP Pass Social Club and a fully transformed Hot Stove Lounge, reaching completion in April 2025.
Rogers Centre Renovation Phase 2: Project Value over $300 million – Renovation/Conversion
- Phase two of the complex renovation began in October 2023 with a focus on overhauling the 100-level infield by demolishing and excavating the original bowl and redesigning and rebuilding a new 100 level seating bowl designed specifically for baseball viewing. Completed in just six months, the project also included world-class player facilities and premium clubs and amenities.
Limberlost Place: Project Value over $300 million – Buildings
- Ontario’s first institutional building of its kind, George Brown Polytechnic’s (GBP) Limberlost Placesets a precedent for mass timber construction as a model for sustainable, green building innovation. The 10-storey mass timber, net-zero educational facility integrates first-of-its-kind solutions including the cross-laminated timber (CLT) slab band structural system and North America’s largest mass timber columns spanning three storeys. PCL partnered with GBP, Moriyama Teshima Architects and Ontario WoodWorks to advance education on mass timber construction by leading over 350 behind-the-scenes tours.
“This achievement reflects the breadth of experience our teams bring to every project, whether delivering a precedent-setting new build like Limberlost Place or executing complex renovations within fully operational venues such as Scotiabank Arena and Rogers Centre,” said Geoff Howe, senior vice president and district manager, PCL Constructors Canada Inc. (Toronto). “Across all sectors, we are committed to working closely with our clients and partners to bring their vision to life, while navigating unique challenges with thoughtful planning and precision.
“Congratulations to everyone involved and thank you to Ontario General Contractors Association for this honor.”
Here’s a complete list of 2026 winning projects:
Up to $5 Million
- Buildings: Alpen Fury Station & Gift Shop – Rutherford Contracting Ltd.
- Industrial: AIM Recycling Kitchener – Collaborative Structures Limited (CSL)
- Renovation/Conversion: Conestoga College Indigenous Classrooms Renovation – Collaborative Structures Limited (CSL)
- Specialty/Niche: University of Waterloo Indigenous Gathering Circle – Collaborative Structures Limited (CSL)
$5 Million to $25 Million
- Buildings: University of Guelph Honey Bee Research Centre – Collaborative Structures Limited (CSL)
- Environmental: Peterborough Fire Station #2 – JCB Construction Canada
- Industrial: Trent Severn Waterway Northern Area Dams – Maple Reinders
- Innovation: University of Guelph Honey Bee Research Centre – Collaborative Structures Limited (CSL)
- Renovation/Conversion: TPL Bridlewood Library Renovation – BDA Inc.
- Specialty/Niche: University of Guelph Honey Bee Research Centre – Collaborative Structures Limited (CSL)
$25 Million to $75 Million
- Buildings: Foyer Richelieu Welland – Percon Construction Inc.
- Environmental: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Administrative Headquarters – Eastern Construction Company Limited
- Industrial: Siltech Manufacturing Plant – Maple Reinders
- Innovation: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Administrative Headquarters – Eastern Construction Company Limited
- Renovation/Conversion : Burnhamthorpe Community Centre – Percon Construction Inc.
- Specialty/Niche: King Animal Hospital – The Dalton Company
$75 Million to $150 Million
- Buildings: 8188 Yonge Street – Gillam
- Innovation: Toronto Research Chemicals Project Niagara – Buttcon
- Renovation/Conversion: Scotiabank Arena Venue Reimagination (VRI) Phase 2 – PCL Construction
Project Value from $150 Million to $300 Million
- Buildings: Limberlost Place – PCL Construction
- Renovation/Conversion: Rogers Centre Renovation Phase 2 – PCL Construction
Project Value over $300 Million
- Buildings: Michael Garron Hospital – EllisDon
- Industrial: NextStar Energy Battery Plant – Alberici Constructors