PCL Construction Launches Manufacturing Center of Excellence

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Slice of Construction Team
January 30, 2025

Key Highlights:

  • PCL’s new Manufacturing Center of Excellence centralizes top manufacturing experts to streamline plant facility planning, engineering, and construction.

  • Andrew Ahrendt, a three-decade PCL veteran, will lead the Center, bringing deep expertise in manufacturing project oversight.

  • The move capitalizes on the $189 billion U.S. investment in new manufacturing facilities in 2023 and the industry’s vital contribution to GDP in North America.

  • PCL has built over 48 million square feet of manufacturing space, delivering projects worth more than $25 billion.

  • The Center will serve industries including semiconductors, battery tech, life sciences, food & beverage, and advanced manufacturing.Paste

Source: PR Newswire

Notable Quotes:

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"Andrew is a proven leader both within PCL and externally in the community. No doubt in his new position he will drive innovation in smart factories while delivering an exceptional level of quality to our manufacturing clients."

Deron Brown, President & COO, U.S. Operations at PCL Construction
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"Rapid advancements in AI and M4.0 technology and shifting global demands are reshaping the manufacturing landscape. I'm excited to take the lead of Manufacturing for PCL during such a pivotal time in the industry."

Andrew Ahrendt, Leader at PCL Manufacturing Center of Excellence

Why This Matters:

The global supply chain remains vulnerable, making North American-based production more critical than ever. With over $189 billion invested in U.S. manufacturing projects in 2023 alone, the demand for turnkey, high-tech, and resilient production facilities is growing. PCL’s Manufacturing Center of Excellence positions the company at the forefront of this movement, ensuring companies have efficient, innovative, and expertly built facilities to keep manufacturing operations closer to home.