Project will boost green energy capabilities, save customers money, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Accokeek, MD 鈥?The design-build team of PC Construction, Stantec, and Hazen and Sawyer are excited to announce the completion of construction for WSSC Water鈥檚 $271 million Piscataway Bioenergy Facility in Prince George鈥檚 County, Maryland, where biosolids will be turned into green energy. The facility 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鈥檚 greenhouse gas emissions.

This is the largest and most technically advanced project WSSC Water has constructed in its 106-year history and is one of only seven in the country to incorporate an advanced Thermal Hydrolysis Process (THP) to efficiently transform biosolids. Once fully operational in early 2025, all biosolids from WSSC Water鈥檚 six water resource recovery facilities will be delivered to the new facility for processing, transforming how Maryland鈥檚 largest water utility handles biosolids.

鈥淭his project is truly groundbreaking, utilizing the thermal hydrolysis technology to reduce costs and increase efficiency and sustainability,鈥?said Matt Cooke, President and CEO at PC Construction. 鈥淚 am so grateful for the exceptional team that came together to deliver this innovative project 鈥?from our collaborative partnership with WSSC Water and the design-build team who leads the industry in designing and constructing these specialized facilities, to the more than 120 subcontractors and vendors and hundreds of skilled craft workers who brought their best work to the site every day.鈥?/p>

The facility, which was completed by a design-build team led by PC Construction in partnership with Stantec and Hazen and Sawyer, converts wastewater biosolids into biogas, which is then used by Combined Heat and Power (CHP) engines to help power the facility, with a portion of the bioenergy generated being sold to Montgomery County to power part of its Ride On bus fleet. In addition, the facility will produce fewer and cleaner biosolids 鈥?Class A biosolids 鈥?that can be marketed as a soil amendment.

鈥淭his has been an innovative and ambitious effort from the start, with hundreds of engineers and scientists contributing over the course of the project,鈥?said Joe Uglevich, senior vice president and director of water delivery at Stantec. 鈥淩eaching this critical completion milestone is deeply rewarding for the entire team. This was a massive undertaking, and we are grateful for the opportunity to work alongside PC Construction to achieve WSSC Water鈥檚 vision and design this incredible facility.鈥?/p>

The design and construction of the facility supported hundreds of skilled craft workers, with participation by 34 Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE), supporting nearly 150 MBE/SLBE jobs.

Construction was completed on budget and on schedule, providing a regional facility capable of treating up to 92 dry tons of biosolids per day.

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This project, which was completed last year, is Phase 1 of a two-phase master building plan on a 40-acre former brownfield site. The new, 188,500-square-foot high-bay facility, located directly adjacent to the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport runways, includes aircraft manufacture and assembly space, office and employee spaces and support areas. Work included substantial site preparation, blasting and excavation, a parking lot and utility road, and a 2.7-acre geothermal field, which is one of the largest in New England.

This large and complex project required PC to proactively support and address several key challenges for BETA 鈥?including incompatible zoning regulation impacts, supply chain disruption, and the proximity to an operating airport. In addition, evolving manufacturing requirements for ALIA caused significant building scope and design changes midway through construction. Despite these challenges, the project was completed on a drastically accelerated timeline. PC poured the first piece of concrete in June 2022 and BETA started installing equipment on the manufacturing floor less than 12 months later.

According to Art Klugo, a representative from BETA: 鈥淧C had the mental flexibility to align with BETA as a startup, not just as a company doing a construction project. Specifically, PC embraced scheduling the way we define it: not just getting something done by the deadline, but getting it done ASAP.聽The result, a net-zero building where we will build net-zero aircraft, is something we can all be proud of.鈥?/p>

Said PC President / CEO Matt Cooke, 鈥淚 am so proud to have been a part of this important project for the State of Vermont, and for the incredible team who poured their heart and soul into the design and construction efforts. This was a truly collaborative project from the start, and the resulting success is testament to that team effort.鈥?/p>

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Portland, ME 鈥?Today, PC Construction accepted a top national award from the Associated General Contractors of America for its work on the University of Southern Maine鈥檚 Portland Commons Residence Hall and McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success. The project earned a Construction Risk Partners Build America Award in the $76-$125 million new building category.

The project, with a total value of $83.6 million, is the largest in the school鈥檚 history. The 218,000-square-foot, eight-story Portland Commons student residence hall includes 580 beds with a mix of single-occupancy rooms, studios and multi-bedroom apartments. The 42,000-square-foot, five-story McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success offers a career and employment hub, meeting rooms, study spaces and amenities including a dining common, coffee shop and pub.

The two connected facilities, which are centered on a one-acre green quad, usher in a massive transformation of USM鈥檚 Portland campus. Portland Commons, the first-ever residence hall on the聽Portland campus, offers affordable living options to students in the region, enhancing the university experience.聽The state-of-the-art McGoldrick Center right next door contributes to a rich campus life outside of the classroom, providing opportunities for collaboration and connection.

The project also significantly contributes to USM鈥檚 sustainability goal of becoming fully carbon-neutral by 2040. Portland Commons, with its superior insulation and efficient building design, is the second-largest Passive House building at a university in the United States. The McGoldrick Center, with its large-scale 33.3-kW rooftop photovoltaic array and passive solar heating, is pending LEED Gold certification.

鈥淎s the largest construction project in USM鈥檚 history, we knew we needed the right team to bring our vision to reality,鈥?said Dr. Jacqueline Edmondson, President, University of Southern Maine. 鈥淲e selected PC Construction for their reputation in the higher education industry of professionalism, solution-minded approaches, and high-quality construction. Over the course of the project, I have seen that this reputation is well-deserved.鈥?/p>

PC Construction served as the design-builder working with the design team of Elkus Manfredi Architects and SMRT Architects and Engineers, in partnership with the P3 developer, Capstone Development Partners.

鈥淲e鈥檙e proud of our work on this project and honored to contribute to a vibrant and sustainable experience for future generations of USM students,鈥?said PC President / CEO Matt Cooke. 鈥淚鈥檇 like to thank AGC America for this recognition, and the many partners and craftspeople for their strong collaboration. We had the absolute pleasure of working with so many incredible people, who all shared the vision of delivering an exceptional, high quality, safe project. Mission accomplished!鈥?/p>

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Arlington, VA 鈥?PC Construction, a leading environmental design-build contractor on the East Coast, and Stantec, its lead design partner and global consulting and engineering firm, have been selected to design and construct a major biosolids upgrade project for the Arlington County Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) in Northern Virginia. The progressive design-build project, totaling approximately $175 million, will upgrade solids handling facilities and incorporate cutting-edge technology to sustainably transform wastewater to a renewable energy source and a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

PC and Stantec will work together to design and construct the thermal hydrolysis process (THP), pre- and post-dewatering facilities, primary and secondary anaerobic digesters, odor control, biogas treatment systems and steam generation. THP will allow the WPCP to produce Class A biosolids that can be used as fertilizer and the resulting biogas will be captured, treated and used as a renewable energy source.

The design-build team is a leader in these specialized facilities, combining PC鈥檚 construction experience鈥攊ncluding the largest THP facility in the world鈥攚ith Stantec鈥檚 history of designing nearly half of the world鈥檚 THP facilities. PC and Stantec are currently in the commissioning phase for WSSC Water鈥檚 Piscataway Water Resource Recovery Facility Bioenergy Project, which will be one of only five operating THP facilities in the US.

鈥淭his is an incredibly important project for Arlington County and the community,鈥?said Matt Cooke, President / CEO at PC Construction. 鈥淭HP technology is quickly gaining traction in the US as an effective, energy efficient, and sustainable method for managing wastewater biosolids. We are excited to put our expertise in this innovative field to work to help Arlington County achieve its long-term vision.鈥?/p>

鈥淭he opportunity to work with Arlington County on this groundbreaking project is significant,鈥?said Nicolle Boulay, vice president at Stantec. 鈥淭he County鈥檚 priorities around sustainability align very well with Stantec鈥檚, and we look forward to helping the County achieve its goals.鈥?/p>

Building on Arlington County鈥檚 Solids Master Plan, this project will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the region and generate negative net energy usage. Completion is projected by the end of 2029.

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Luxury Hotel Launches Major Hyde Park Revitalization

Hyde Park, NY 鈥?PC Construction recently joined Hudson Valley developers and business leaders in celebrating the completion of the Inn at Bellefield, a Residence Inn by Marriott property. The $55 million project, which welcomed its first guests during the holiday season, launches a major multi-year revitalization for historic Hyde Park.

The five-story, 106,000-square-foot hotel offers 137 luxury suites, all offering full kitchens and distinct living and sleeping rooms with amenities such as an upscale fitness center and state-of-the-art conference spaces, including a 250-guest grand ballroom. Guests can also enjoy a full-service farm-to-table-style restaurant and bar, which will be the site of future mixology and cooking classes and elite culinary experiences.

鈥淲e are proud to have been a partner on this project,鈥?said PC President / CEO Matt Cooke. 鈥淚t鈥檚 particularly significant for the Hudson Valley and provides additional resources to host long-term visitors to the region. Both visually and functionally, this new building provides a foundation for further development at this site, spurring additional growth and economic benefits.鈥?/p>

The Inn at Bellefield is directly across the street from the Culinary Institute of America and minutes from the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, Walkway Over the Hudson, several local colleges, and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum. The hotel was designed to complement and honor the architectural style and historical significance of the Village of Hyde Park and incorporates elements such as sycamore wood repurposed from a centuries-old tree on the property.

In addition to honoring the past, the Inn at Bellefield also ushers in a major revitalization project for the village and for Duchess County, which welcomes 4.5 million visitors every year. Future development plans include a performing arts center, a second hotel, an amphitheater and more than 800 additional residences.

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