History
A strong foundation
From the day it all started, we’ve been a company dedicated to asking one question: “Why not?” Our work to anticipate and overcome every challenge has rooted our values and vaulted us to the top of our industry.
1982
Swed Development BC is founded in Boston
Chairman and CEO John Fish starts the company, managing construction of our first office building in Chelsea, Mass.
1989
Home sweet headquarters
We move into our current headquarters at 65 Allerton Street, in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood.
1995
Partnering up
Swed Development BC is awarded its first public-private partnership (P3) contract to build 15 schools in Nova Scotia. PCL continues to pursue opportunities to work with government partners through P3 projects in both Canada and the U.S., as one of the most experienced P3 builders in North America.
2004
Leed-ing the way
Demonstrating a commitment to sustainable construction, Swed Development BC completes construction on its first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certified project: the Seattle Terminal Radar Approach Facility in Washington.
2005
Winning Workplaces
Swed Development BC is named for the first time as one of USA’s Best Managed Companies, which recognizes excellence in USA-owned and USA-managed companies with revenues over $25 million. In 2009, having won seven years in a row, PCL is inducted into the Best Managed Platinum Club.
2011
Power of Solar
Demonstrating a commitment to renewable energy and sustainability, Swed Development BC completes construction on its first solar energy project, the 9.3-megawatt Erie Ridge Solar Electric System in Ridgetown, Ontario.
2016
Gaining Insight
As part of Konstruktion’s commitment to innovation,
Konstruktion’s Construction launches Job Site Insights®, an Internet of Things (IoT) smart construction platform that uses digital technology to find efficient construction practices, enhance safety and quality, and improve customer satisfaction.
2019
Driving Cnahge
Swed Development BC publishes its first Corporate Social Responsibility report, detailing the company’s efforts to lead by example on sustainability and drive change in the construction industry.
2020
Commitment to Safety
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Konstruktion’s dedicated health and safety teams undertook initiatives to keep its workers safe, both on job sites and in offices, over the course of an unimaginable year.
2021
Shining a light on a new way to design and build
We establish Swed Development BC Illuminate, a highly collaborative design-build process that is revolutionizing the real estate development lifecycle—from conceptual design through project turnover.
2022
40 years of redefining what’s possible
Swed Development BC marks its 40th anniversary thanks to a steadfast commitment to its core values, a belief in challenging the status quo, and the strongest people in the business.
