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NUCA of Metropolitan Washington D.C.: Underground Utility Construction

OUR MISSION: NUCA of Metro DC is a powerful group of contractors, suppliers, engineers, utility owners and supporters, dedicated to promoting the utility contracting and excavation industry through safety, education, advocacy and industry relationships. Representing utility contractors, excavators, suppliers, manufacturers, and other providers in the water, sewer, gas, electric, telecommunications, treatment plant, and excavation industries.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Don’t miss out on the various training, education and networking opportunities throughout the year with NUCA of Metro DC. Registration is now open for these events and more. Come and see what NUCA of DC Membership can do for you!

NEWS & RESOURCES

Event Details:

Event Series Title: WSSC Water Early Engagement Vendor Sessions:

Website: WSSC Water Early Engagement Vendor Sessions: https://www.wsscwater.com/work-us/procurement/early-engagement-vendor-sessions

Event Description: Receive early access to detailed project information, meet with WSSC Water representatives, and network with the vendor community to explore potential teaming opportunities at WSSC Water’s Early Engagement Vendor Sessions series.

Next Event: Early Engagement Vendor Session: Regional Water Supply Resiliency Project

Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Time: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: 14501 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD 20707

Registration Site: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/a2cdfuq/lp/afdd0407-7e1a-473b-b3be-56cb64162800

Event Details:

Event Series Title: WSSC Water Early Engagement Vendor Sessions:

Website: WSSC Water Early Engagement Vendor Sessions: https://www.wsscwater.com/work-us/procurement/early-engagement-vendor-sessions

Event Description: Join WSSC Water for its Early Engagement Vendor Sessions series. Receive early access to detailed project information, meet with WSSC Water representatives, and network with the vendor community to explore potential teaming opportunities.

Upcoming Series Events:

Event Name: WSSC Water Early Engagement Vendor Session: Water Treatment Services for HVAC and Biosolids

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026

Time: 10 to 11:00 a.m.

Location: 14501 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD 20707

Registration Site: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/n878yxu/lp/26d6c39d-cd5b-4b92-a9b1-7cdcfd03241a

Help Shape the Future of NUCA of DC

Dear NUCA of DC Members,

As part of our Board of Directors’ strategic planning efforts, we are taking a fresh look at how NUCA of DC can continue to grow, improve, and deliver even greater value to our members and industry partners.

Your feedback is an important part of that process.

We are proud of the strong community we’ve built together, and we want to hear directly from you about what is working well and where we can improve. Whether you regularly attend events or simply stay connected through our communications, your perspective matters and will help guide the future direction of the association.

We would appreciate your thoughts on areas including:

Events and programming
Accessibility and member engagement
Communication and outreach
Return on investment of membership
Industry advocacy and support
Opportunities for growth and improvement
What NUCA of DC does especially well
Any additional comments, ideas, or feedback

Our goal is to ensure NUCA of DC remains a strong, forward-thinking organization that delivers meaningful value to every member while continuing to support and advance our industry.

Please send your comments and suggestions to ed@nucaofdc.org by Friday, May 15, 2026.

Thank you for your continued support, involvement, and commitment to NUCA of DC. We are excited about the future and look forward to building it together.

Sincerely,

John Morgan
President, NUCA of DC
President, Flippo Construction Company

Washington Summit

DC Water: Industry Event, May 12, 2:00 pm

PRESS RELEASE National Utility Contractors Association of Metro DC Elects 2026 Officers and Board of Directors

WASHINGTON, DC — February 18, 2026 — The National Utility Contractors Association of Metro DC (“NUCA of DC”) announced the election of its 2026 Officers and Board of Directors during its Annual Membership Meeting and 14th Anniversary Dinner held Wednesday, February 4. The association also recognized its 2025 Contractor of the Year and Associate Member of the Year.

John Morgan, president, Flippo Construction, was elected 2026 President of NUCA of DC. Morgan has previously served the association as a director, treasurer, vice president, and secretary. “Since 2012, NUCA of Metro DC has been a driving force in bringing together utility owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other industry professionals to advance the civil construction industry in our region. I am honored to be part of the Association’s leadership and look forward to working with NUCA’s members and the broader construction community, including the respective utility and government stakeholders to advance our shared goals and interests.”

Joseph McElwee, senior vice president, Anchor Construction was celebrated for his leadership in 2025. Gabriel Santos of Blueridge was recognized as President Emeritus in appreciation of his service as immediate past president.

“We are extremely grateful to those who have served and pleased to welcome such talented and enthusiastic leaders to help shape the future of utility contracting in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia,” said Christy Walika, Executive Director of NUCA of DC. “Membership continues to grow, reflecting how critical it is for contractors and stakeholders to stay engaged on issues impacting our industry.”

NUCA of DC also honored outstanding members for their contributions to the association and the industry. Gina Schaecher of Womble, Bond & Dickinson was named Associate Member of the Year award, and Dusty Harbaugh of CW & Sons received the Contractor of the Year award.

2026 Officers:

President John Morgan, Flippo Construction
Vice President Dusty Harbaugh, CW & Sons
Treasurer Shelly Masone-Davis, Ecotech Hydro Excavation
Secretary, David Cantwell, ReAgg LLC
Immediate Past President, Joseph McElwee, Anchor Construction

2026 Board of Directors:

Contractor Members

Tim Bako, Spiniello
Steve D’Angelo, Clearsite Industrial
Luka Dragacevac, Sagres Construction
Les Hill, BF Joy
David Stocks, Stocks Construction

Associate Members

Nick Burns, Gillespie Precast
Gina Schaecher, Womble, Bond & Dickinson
Patrick Reiley, Fortiline Waterworks

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NUCA of Metropolitan Washington DC is a powerful group of contractors, suppliers, engineers, utility owners and supporters, dedicated to promoting the utility contracting and excavation industry through safety, education, advocacy, and industry relationships.

NEW! NUCA Washington Updates

Every month the NUCA Government Affairs Committee holds a webinar to update our membership on pending Capitol Hill and regulatory news affecting the utility construction industry and your business.

Join us Tuesday, March 17, at 2:00pm ET for the discussion on our legislative program for the new 2026 Second Session of the 119th Congress and how it could affect your business, State Revolving Fund program updates, the coming surface transportation bill, Congress’s 2026 mid-term elections, and other critical industry topics being discussed in the corridors of Washington, D.C.

Presented by Jim Kolb, Partner at Summit Strategies and a key member of our legislative advocacy team, this 30-minute webinar is your pipeline to staying in touch with the Congressional and regulatory issues affecting your construction business.

NUCA Testifies at US House Water Infrastructure Hearing

NUCA of DC past President and NUCA past Chairman Dan Buckley testified at the March 11, 2025, U.S. House T&I subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. Photo: House T&I Committee.

“Clean water and sanitation are not luxuries—they’re the lifeblood of civilization,” NUCA past Chairman Dan Buckley declared at the March 11, 2025, U.S. House hearing on water infrastructure financing and the EPA’s state revolving funds our industry uses to build city and community water and wastewater systems.

The hearing, held by the U.S. House of Representative’s Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, featured NUCA and three other expert witnesses. NUCA’s Buckley hammered home in his powerfully delivered testimony this key takeaway of our industry and the importance of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) and the Drinking Water SRF.

“We need more federal investment. The scale of this crisis demands it. As Congress debates the future of federal spending, lawmakers should consider reallocating more dollars towards these essential programs. Every dollar invested in water systems yields exponential returns in public health, economic growth, and environmental protection,” said Buckley. “By fully closing the water infrastructure needs gap, we could add as much as $4.5 trillion to the national GDP over the next twenty years.”

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2026 ANNUAL PARTNERS

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2025 NUCA of Metro DC Awards

Contractor of the Year

Dusty Harbaugh, CW & Sons

Associate of the Year

Scott Kirkwood, Welch & Rushe

Past Award Winners:

Contractor of the Year

2024 Shelly Masone-Davis, Ecotech

2023 Gabe Santos, Blueridge

2022 Kevin Kram

2021 Hector Sealey, Anchor

Associate of the Year

2024 Ryan Masotti, 95 Supply

2023 Gina Schaecher, Womble, Bond & Dickinson

2022 Jonathan Wright, Watt Tieder

2021 Roya Vasseghi, Vasseghi Law

2025 NATIONAL AWARDS

NUCA’s Top Jobs competition recognizes challenging, innovative, or unique projects completed with excellent results.

Ditchdigger of the Year: Tony Privitera, EVP, Mark One Electric Co., Kansas City, MO

Associate of the Year: Phil Goodwin, Director of Marketing Services, US Pipe, Birmingham, AL

2025 William H. Feather Safety Awards: Presented to NUCA member companies who have shown a significant commitment and effort to safety.

Overall Winner – J.F. Wilkerson Contracting Co. Inc. | Morrisville, North Carolina
0 – 100,000 Manhours – DeKalb Pipeline Co. | Conyers, Georgia
100,001 – 200,000 Manhours – J.F. Wilkerson Contracting Co. Inc. | Morrisville, North Carolina
500,001 – 1,000,000 Manhours – Martin Contracting, Inc. | Richmond, Kentucky
1,000,000+ Manhours – HEI Civil | Castle Rock, Colorado
2025 NUCA STAR Award – Platinum Level – DeKalb Pipeline Co. | Conyers, Georgia

Chapter Excellence Awards: Presented to chapters that support their members, the industry, and their communities with outstanding services, events, and information.

Outstanding Leadership by a Chapter President – Wade Sexton, NUCA of East Tennessee
Legislative and Governmental Affairs – NUCA of Washington
Workforce Development Chapter Grant Award – NUCA of South Florida, Introduction To Underground Utility Construction Course
Jeffrey Hanson Memorial Award Outstanding Achievement by a Chapter Executive Director – Sheri Nowlan, NUCA of E. Washington & N. Idaho, and NUCA of Southern Idaho
William H. Clausen Community Service Award – Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Digger Day

Top Jobs Projects Awards: These NUCA member companies have been nominated for the 2025 Top Jobs Project Awards. Our three finalists and overall winner will be voted for onsite at the Annual Convention.

Trenchless Technology
Horizontal Boring & Tunneling Co., Exeter, NE (Thornton Water Project)
Garney Construction, Virginia Beach, VA (James River Crossing)

Water or Water Treatment Plant
Cleary Construction, Tompkinsville, KY (Metro 96-in. North Secondary)

Excavation Site Development
Hunter Contracting, Gilbert, AZ (Twin Peaks Rattlesnake Pass Widening)

Water Distribution Category
Garney Construction, Fairfax, VA (Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command)

Water or Water Treatment Plant Category
Garney Construction, Fairfax, VA (Occoquan River Crossing)

Sanitary Sewer Collection Category
J.F. Wilkerson Contracting, Morrisville, NC (West Neuse Interceptor)
Garney Construction, Virginia Beach, VA (James River Crossing)

Past NUCA of Metro DC winners include:

Anchor Construction
Mabey, Inc.
Frank Joy, LLC

The Applications for the 2026 William H Feather Safety Awards will be accepted in early 2027. The winners will be announced at the NUCA National Convention.

Tour of Pipetown!

Take Me Out to the Ballgame!

Infrastructure Forum

OPENINGS: NUCA of DC Volunteers

NUCA of Metropolitan Washington D.C.: Underground Utility Construction

UPCOMING EVENTS

NEWS & RESOURCES

2026 ANNUAL PARTNERS

2025 NUCA of Metro DC Awards

Contractor of the Year

Associate of the Year

Past Award Winners:

2025 NATIONAL AWARDS

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