Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Construction Solutions in Manitoba
For over 50 years, T.L. Penner has delivered quality construction with a commitment to honesty, craftsmanship, and strong relationships. Founded in 1959 as Ed Penner Construction, our family-owned business has evolved through three generations, maintaining a focus on integrity and community impact. Our expertise spans rural and remote projects across Manitoba and Saskatchewan, including commercial, institutional, and residential developments. We prioritize agility, transparency, and collaboration, particularly in partnerships with Indigenous communities.Our hands-on approach ensures personalized service, from initial consultation to final delivery, with a proven track record of completing projects on time and to the highest standards. Our leadership team remains deeply involved in every project, emphasizing problem-solving, quality workmanship, and client satisfaction. We believe in building more than structureswe build lasting relationships and positive, long-term impacts in the communities we serve.
Services
Commercial Construction
Residential Construction
Design-Build Services
Indigenous Partnerships
Rural Construction
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in rural and remote construction.
- Our family-owned business prioritizes hands-on, personalized service.
- We specialize in navigating challenges of remote project execution.
- Our transparent process includes open-book pricing and client collaboration.
- We maintain long-term partnerships with Indigenous communities.
Services
Commercial Construction
We deliver high-quality commercial construction projects tailored to client needs. Our expertise includes retail spaces, office buildings, and industrial facilities across rural and remote locations. With decades of experience, we ensure timely completion, budget adherence, and superior craftsmanship while maintaining transparent communication throughout the process.
Residential Construction
Our residential construction services focus on creating durable, functional living spaces. We specialize in multi-unit residential projects and renovations, particularly in underserved rural areas. By combining technical expertise with community-focused planning, we address unique challenges of remote housing development while prioritizing client satisfaction and long-term value.
Design-Build Services
We offer streamlined design-build solutions that unify planning, design, and construction phases. This approach ensures cost transparency through open-book pricing and collaborative decision-making. Our team works directly with clients to align budgets with project goals, providing fixed-price contracts for added financial certainty and efficient project delivery.
Indigenous Partnerships
We build meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities through collaborative construction initiatives. Our approach emphasizes cultural respect, local workforce engagement, and sustainable development. With decades of experience in remote Indigenous regions, we deliver infrastructure projects that create lasting economic and social benefits while maintaining strict adherence to community priorities.
Rural Construction
Our rural construction expertise addresses logistical challenges in remote locations. We specialize in adapting to harsh environments, limited access, and unique material requirements. Through proactive problem-solving and local knowledge, we execute projects ranging from schools to multiplex facilities while maintaining quality standards and community-focused outcomes.
People
Zac Penner
President
Third-generation leader with extensive experience in rural construction. Zac oversees strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in project execution. His leadership emphasizes integrity and community impact.
Conrad Penner
Project Manager
Manages complex construction projects with a focus on client collaboration. Conrad ensures seamless execution from planning to delivery, leveraging deep industry knowledge and local expertise.
Brett Cameron
Project Manager
Brings technical expertise and operational efficiency to project management. Brett works closely with clients to align construction goals with budgetary and timeline requirements while maintaining quality standards.
Questions
What types of construction projects do you specialize in?
We specialize in commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial projects across rural and remote areas of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, with expertise in design-build and Indigenous community partnerships.
How long has T.L. Penner been in business?
We've been delivering quality construction since 1959, operating as a family-owned business through three generations with continuous leadership involvement.
Do you work in remote Indigenous communities?
Yes, we have decades of experience building infrastructure in Indigenous communities, prioritizing collaboration, cultural respect, and sustainable development outcomes.
What makes your construction process unique?
Our transparent, relationship-driven approach includes open-book pricing, hands-on owner involvement, and adaptable solutions tailored to remote project challenges.
Reviews (1)
Sahba Zehtab-Jadid
Jan 17, 2020
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TL Penner came and did the improvements to the old MNP office to prepare it for our tenants. They were bang on with their quotes and finished everything faster than anticipated.
