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the Water Collaborative Delivery Association, and the WateReuse Association, where he collaborates on advancing innovation in infrastructure delivery. Talwar’s expertise in progressive design-build and pre-construction services has resulted in clients getting the project they envisioned – not more, not less, with top-quality work, on budget and on schedule. Through early collaboration and phased
also under stress as climate change has resulted in longer wet and dry periods and an earlier snowmelt. Several wastewater recycling projects are in development in the Southern California region. These would increase water resiliency, help replenish
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and reliability of the local water supply by including a new and truly sustainable water source. It will provide a buffer during peak summer demand to compensate for unreliable surface water deliveries and reduce groundwater pumping to help preserve aquifers. Pure Water Center is scheduled to open in 2028. “EPWater is proud to partner with PCL on this transformational water reuse project for our community,” said Gilbert Trejo, EPWater Vice President of Operations and Technical Services. “Their expertise, technical knowledge, and proven experience in complex infrastructure construction give us great confidence as we work together to deliver the state- of-the-art Pure Water Center that will strengthen El Paso’s long-term water resilience and sustainability.” Pure Water Center will also feature a state-of-the-art visitor center offering educational opportunities to learn about water sources, water supplies, environmental stewardship, and advanced water treatment processes.
goals related to neighborhood outreach, waste reduction, habitat restoration, and emissions and energy reduction. The goals were exceeded, earning the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission an Envision Platinum Award for the new facility. The award recognizes projects that demonstrate exceptional environmental, social and economic benefits. This is only the second wastewater treatment plant in California to earn this award. “The Treasure Island Water Resource Recovery Facility represents a significant stride towards a greener future, with improved aesthetics, increased capacity, and advanced treatment processes,” said Richard Hewitt, Vice President and District Manager of PCL’s Civil Infrastructure Division.
groundwater basins, and create a new local water supply – important goals PCL has advanced in its water infrastructure projects. PCL has undertaken numerous large-scale water reuse projects that align with California’s long‑term drought mitigation strategy and efforts to shore up regional water source reliability. “The water community is such a wonderful space,” Talwar said. “The work water agencies’ staffs, boards, leaders, and stakeholder groups are doing to advance water sustainability and reliability is tremendous. I give them a lot of credit. Their leadership and forward thinking are critical and appreciated. They are challenging us to collaborate with them to design and build water solutions and we are excited to meet that challenge.” Expertise and Leadership in Progressive Design-Build Talwar brings over three decades of experience in civil infrastructure development and construction to his role and focuses on sustainable water infrastructure solutions — particularly ensuring access to safe water through advanced water and wastewater projects. He is active in industry associations such as the Design Build Institute of America,
design development, the progressive design-build model can help address challenges sooner, streamline the decision-making process, and move construction forward more efficiently. “Trust and providing value during pre-construction is crucial,” Talwar explained. “Much of the work we do is to provide value during the pre-construction phase, whether it’s supporting the client with permits and studies they need, or providing significant savings to the project. When we work in a collaborative environment, we meet the client’s actual needs. We work together to meet expectations, solve any problems that may arise, and stay on schedule and on budget.”
PCL Construction Named to Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ® List for the 17th Year!
Flythrough rendering of Pure Water Center by Carollo Engineers
Pure Water Center in El Paso, Texas: In February 2025, El Paso Water broke ground on the Pure Water Center, the first direct-to-distribution, direct potable reuse facility in the United States, that will deliver high- quality drinking water across El Paso. The Pure Water Center will receive treated water from the Roberto Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant, which is currently used for irrigation and discharge to the Rio Grande. This water will undergo a multi-step advanced purification process to exceed drinking water quality standards before distribution to customers. PCL/Sundt Joint Venture is leading the construction of Pure Water Center, which will provide an additional 10 million gallons of drinking water per day directly to El Paso residents. Once the Pure Water Center is complete, the facility will supplement existing water sources, increasing the diversity
Awards Recognize PCL Construction’s Excellence
Great Place To Work® and Fortune media recognized PCL as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2026. This award was announced in April and it’s PCL’s 17th time being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at 91. In addition, last year, PCL was recognized in Engineering News-Record’s 2025 Regional Best Projects and Excellence in Safety & Sustainability competitions, earning eight awards nationwide. The diversity and impact of these projects reflect PCL’s commitment to delivering meaningful work across a wide range of communities. Engineering News-Record’s annual Best Projects program is one of the industry’s most prestigious award platforms. An independent panel of architecture,
Salt Lake City New Water Reclamation Facility in Salt Lake City, Utah: PCL Construction is building the Salt Lake City New Water Reclamation Facility which is rated to treat an average of 48 million gallons of water per day once completed and will have the ability to expand capacity in the future. This project is the largest public works project ever undertaken by the City of Salt Lake Department of Public Utilities. The project is on track to achieve Envision Platinum certification, a sustainability rating system that has become prominent in civil infrastructure projects. Completion is expected later this year.
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