Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Rural Construction Solutions
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, the company evolved through three generations, becoming T.L. Penner in 1985. Today, Zac Penner, Conrad Penner, and Brett Cameron lead the business, maintaining a focus on integrity, adaptability, and community impact. Our expertise spans rural and remote projects across Manitoba and Saskatchewan, serving diverse sectors including commercial, institutional, and Indigenous communities. We prioritize transparent communication, hands-on project management, and collaborative partnerships to ensure lasting value for clients.Our agility in problem-solving and dedication to open-book pricing set us apart in the construction industry. With a proven track record of delivering projects on time and to the highest standards, we build more than structureswe build trust and relationships. Our family-owned ethos ensures every project, regardless of size, receives personalized attention and a commitment to excellence. We actively engage with Indigenous communities, fostering partnerships rooted in respect and shared success. This legacy of integrity and community-focused construction defines our approach to every project.
Services
Commercial Construction
Residential Projects
Indigenous Partnerships
Design-Build Services
Institutional Construction
Rural Infrastructure
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of experience in rural and remote construction expertise.
- Our family-owned structure ensures direct owner involvement in every project.
- We prioritize open-book pricing and transparent budget management for clients.
- Our proven track record includes successful Indigenous community partnerships.
- We maintain hands-on project management from consultation to final delivery.
Services
Commercial Construction
We specialize in constructing and renovating commercial spaces tailored to client needs. Our process combines design-build efficiency with transparent budgeting, ensuring projects meet functional and aesthetic goals. Clients benefit from our rural expertise and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
Indigenous Partnerships
We build meaningful collaborations with Indigenous communities through culturally sensitive construction practices. Our approach emphasizes shared decision-making, local workforce engagement, and infrastructure that supports long-term community development. Decades of experience ensure culturally informed project execution.
Design-Build Services
Our open-book pricing model provides full cost transparency during the design phase. Clients receive detailed budget breakdowns with options to convert to fixed-price contracts. This collaborative approach ensures alignment between vision, budget, and final outcomes.
Rural Infrastructure
We address unique challenges of remote construction through adaptable logistics and local resource utilization. Our team delivers reliable infrastructure solutions for schools, healthcare facilities, and community spaces in underserved regions across Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Institutional Construction
We construct schools, hospitals, and government buildings with a focus on durability and community impact. Our process includes stakeholder consultation to ensure facilities meet functional requirements while adhering to strict quality and safety standards for public use.
People
Zac Penner
President
Third-generation leader with deep expertise in rural construction. Zac prioritizes hands-on project oversight and community engagement, ensuring every project reflects the Penner legacy of integrity and quality craftsmanship.
Conrad Penner
Project Manager
Experienced in managing complex construction projects across remote locations. Conrad focuses on client collaboration and operational efficiency, leveraging generational knowledge to deliver successful outcomes for diverse community-based initiatives.
Brett Cameron
Project Manager
Brings strategic project management skills to rural and Indigenous construction projects. Brett emphasizes transparent communication and adaptive problem-solving to meet client needs in challenging environments.
Questions
What areas do you serve for construction projects?
We specialize in rural and remote projects across Manitoba and Saskatchewan, including Indigenous communities and smaller municipalities.
How do you work with Indigenous communities?
We prioritize collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and shared success through partnerships that include local workforce engagement and community-driven design.
What construction types do you handle?
We manage commercial, residential, institutional, and infrastructure projects, with expertise in schools, healthcare facilities, and community spaces.
How does your pricing process work?
We use open-book pricing during design-build phases, sharing all subtrade bids and costs before offering fixed-price contract options for budget certainty.
What makes your company different?
As a family-owned business with 50+ years of experience, we combine hands-on leadership, rural expertise, and transparent communication for every project.
