Pennecon Limited Recognizes President Bob Noseworthy on Receiving Pinnacle Construction Award

St. John’s, March 16, 2007 – Pennecon Limited Board of Directors today recognized its President, Bob Noseworthy, P.Eng., on receiving the Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) high profile Roadbuilders Award of Excellence.  The award was presented as part of the National awards breakfast held during CCA’s 89th Annual conference held at the Westin Rio Mar in Puerto Rico this past weekend. 

With the assistance and dedication of the Pennecon team Bob Noseworthy has been able to grow the construction arm of the business from a $5 million company in 1979 to over $200 million by 2006, with over 1000 employees.  He has served as Chair of the Newfoundland and Labrador Roadbuilders Association, the CCA Roadbuilders Council, and serves as the current Chair of the CCA Gold Seal Committee.  He also serves on a number of charitable and community Boards in the St. John’s area.

“Pennecon would not be the company it is today without Bob’s hard work and dedication,” said Ches Penney, Chair of the Board of Pennecon Limited. “He stands out from the crowd through his dedication to our company and hard work. We are honoured to have him leading our Pennecon team. On behalf of all of us at Pennecon, congratulations on a job well done.”

“The Canadian Construction Association is pleased to recognize Bob as a leader within the Canadian roadbuilding industry by presenting him with the CCA Roadbuilders Award of Excellence, the most prestigious recognition provided in the Canadian roadbuilding community,” stated Alfonso Argento, outgoing Chairman of the Canadian Construction Association.  “Through all his efforts, Bob has shown himself to be truly deserving of this award.”

Pennecon was founded in 1970 with a focus on the construction industry. The company’s commitment to customer service has allowed them to grow and diversify over the years.  Today Pennecon consists of over 30 companies focused on energy/industrial heavy civil, concrete and real estate.