Piscataway WRRF Bioenergy Facility Wins Build America Award

By PRESS OFFICER
PC Construction

Accokeek, Md. (April 9, 2026)—PC Construction is pleased to announce the company has been recognized with a Baldwin Group Build America Award in recognition of its efforts on WSSC Water’s $269 million Piscataway WRRF Bioenergy Facility in Accokeek, Maryland. The award, in the Utility Infrastructure Renovation category, recognizes both the complexity of the project and the project team’s innovation and delivery.

The Piscataway WRRF Bioenergy Facility is the largest and most technically advanced undertaking in WSSC Water’s history. Tasked with transforming a traditional wastewater facility into a cutting-edge bioenergy powerhouse, the design-build team of PC Construction, Stantec, and Hazen and Sawyer successfully delivered the project on time and under budget, a monumental feat for an expansive facility involving some of the most complex systems in the industry. The facility is one of only seven in the country to incorporate an advanced Thermal Hydrolysis Process (THP) to efficiently transform biosolids into green energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving customers money.

This project was WSSC Water’s first foray into progressive design-build delivery. The collaborative model allowed the team to manage high-risk technical challenges, supply chain hurdles, and complex commissioning requirements with transparency, innovation, and a commitment to quality.

PC Construction President / CEO Matt Cooke stated, “Winning the Build America Award is a proud moment for our entire team. It proves that with the right combination of creativity, collaboration, and planning, we can incorporate innovative infrastructure that addresses substantial industry challenges. I am so grateful for the exceptional team that came together to deliver this outstanding project.”

The facility, which was fully operational in late 2025, is projected to generate approximately $4 million per year in revenue, save WSSC Water customers approximately $3.4 million per year in operating costs, and further reduce WSSC Water’s greenhouse gas emissions. 

PC Construction is an industry-leading construction manager, design-builder, and general contractor serving private and public clients across the country. The company manages projects along the east coast from its headquarters in Vermont and offices in Florida, Georgia, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina and the Mid-Atlantic. From specialized buildings to complex water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, PC Construction is ranked annually as one of the top contractors in the country. Founded in 1958, PC Construction is guided to success by its team of talented employee-owners. Connect with us at www.pcconstruction.com

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Maryland General Assembly Approves Commonsense Legislation to Stop DIY Machine Guns

By MICHAEL MARENO
Office of Delegate Nicole A. Williams, Esq.

Prince George's County - District 22

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (April 8, 2026)—Today, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Stop DIY Machine Guns Act (SB 334/HB 577) legislation introduced by Public Safety Subcommittee Chairwoman, Delegate Nicole Williams.

“Today, my colleagues and I took another step forward that will help keep Maryland families safe from gun violence,” said Delegate Nicole Williams. “By ensuring that pistols sold in our state cannot be easily converted into machine guns that fire up to 20 rounds per second, we are taking active steps to reduce crime, reduce bloodshed and keep families safe.”

The legislation requires that all pistols sold in the state of Maryland are designed to prevent quick and easy modifications that allow certain firearms to be converted into an illegal, fully automatic machine gun. At present, so-called “Glock switches” are tiny pieces of metal or plastic that can be added to certain pistols. Such devices, despite being illegal under federal and Maryland laws, can be purchased for as little as $25 or printed at home using a 3D printer. In 2025, these modifications were found at at least four crime scenes in Maryland as well as the Morgan State University mass shooting in 2023.

The legislation was supported by community and gun violence prevention organizations.

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