9 – The Commissioning Plan went into development at the 65% design stage in 2018 and, once completed, had nine volumes that detailed our approach to functional testing, programming verification, seeding and biological acclimation, sampling strategy, operational demonstration testing, and performance and acceptance testing. The volumes totaled over 2,160 pages of planning and test forms that laid the foundation for our successful turnover strategy.

10 – The number of process areas that were in various stages of testing at the same time. The PC closeout team divided up the plant – from the highly complex combined heat and power area to the extremely temperamental biological processes – and were able to execute testing safely and methodically to hit schedule milestones.

109 – The number of training sessions provided to the owner. At an average hourly session, this means that we trained for 27 weeks!

125 – There were 125 final Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals approved, updated, printed, and turned over to WSSC Water. To get to the final manual, each had to be submitted and approved for a preliminary and pre-final version. This resulted in 375 submissions just for O&M manuals! And that is on top of the 1,364 submittals the project team managed for a project this size.

2,740 – Hard input/output points were individually checked. And this doesn’t even get close to the soft IO points managed over ethernet for this project.

1,124 – The number of pages of programming process descriptions the team used to go line-by-line with the integrator to verify that all automation was functional, safe, and reliable.

1,314 – Assets entered into WSSC Water’s asset management program. As part of the closeout process, the team entered specific attributes ranging from size to horsepower and materials of construction that WSSC Water will use to identify, manage, and maintain the new infrastructure associated with this project.

34 – The longest continuous shift the commissioning team pulled to execute a series of tests. The team dedicated to the closeout of this project was amazing – they were committed to its success and were relentless in the pursuit of achieving performance and customer satisfaction.

306,782 – The number of samples and data points entered and analyzed during ramp-up and acclimation. From seeding through acceptance, a spreadsheet was maintained between WSSC Water and PC Construction to share sample results and real-time data so we could collaboratively make process decisions.

14 – There were 14 separate operational demonstration tests completed to prove the reliability of the facility, ranging from eight hours to continuous 30-day, 24/7 runs.

25 – There were 25 performance guarantee tests completed to prove the successful performance of the facility. These tests were designed to push systems and subsystems to their limits to ensure the system remains fully functional even in the most stringent conditions.

4 – The number of acceptance tests completed to achieve full acceptance of the facility.

The enormity of the commissioning process is so impressive to look back on. I am so proud and honored to have been a part of such a landmark project for WSSC. This project proved that with the right amount of collaboration and planning, anything is possible!

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Breaking ground in late October 2025 marked the beginning of a transformative journey for the school. Since then, significant progress has been made: structural excavation, footings, and foundations are now complete. The construction team is hard at work on basement columns, first and second floor structural framing, and decking, while foundation perimeter drains and underslab plumbing are also in progress.

This ambitious, multi-phase project will add 51,000 square feet of new space and renovate 13,000 square feet of the existing facility – all while the school remains occupied and fully operational. Careful planning and scheduling have been crucial to ensure minimal disruption for students and staff.

The new addition is set to be completed by August 2026, with all work wrapped up in time for the 2027-2028 school year.

So, what can students, families, and faculty look forward to? The upgraded Porters Point School will feature new pre-K through second grade classrooms, a cafeteria and kitchen, a multipurpose gym, a library, and a welcoming new entrance and lobby. The design also includes administrative offices and flexible spaces tailored to support a variety of educational needs, ensuring that the school remains a vibrant hub for learning and growth.

Supporting the new spaces will be updated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as well as a new wastewater disposal system, underground stormwater infiltration chambers, and an emergency generator – all to ensure a sustainable and resilient infrastructure.

One of the most rewarding parts of this project has been the genuine connections forged with the students at Porters Point School. Each week, our team looks forward to engaging with curious young learners during their Friday morning visits where we answer their questions and share insights about the construction process. These moments of interaction go beyond simply informing—they create a sense of excitement and belonging, making the students feel involved in the transformation of their school. During the holiday season, the students even expressed their gratitude by decorating the construction fence, adding a festive touch to the ongoing project. It’s these heartwarming exchanges that remind us why building spaces for learning is such an important and fulfilling job.

Stay tuned for more updates as construction progresses and these exciting new spaces begin to take shape.

Owner: Colchester School District / General Contractor: PC Construction / Owner’s Representative: PCI Consulting / Architect: Black River Design

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The NEWEA Conference is one of the premier events for water quality professionals in the Northeast, and provides an invaluable opportunity to explore the latest practices, technologies, and solutions shaping the industry. We look forward to collaborating with peers while sharing ideas and learning more about the future of the water and wastewater industry.

If you’re attending NEWEA this year, we’d love to connect! And if you aren’t able to meet up in Boston, feel free to reach out anytime to learn more about our work and our commitment to advancing water and wastewater treatment solutions.

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One of the most notable achievements involved a 900-cubic-yard concrete slab placement for a 15-million-gallon equalization tank. To maximize the efficiency, the first trucks rolled in at 2 a.m., eliminating site traffic congestion and optimizing pump truck access for the duration. Precon Corporation was crucial in the success of this operation and is now constructing the walls for two equalization tanks.

Adjacent to the equalization tanks, construction of the influent pump station included a 65-foot excavation through soil and rock, supported by a soil nail wall system. Using mass concrete, the structure was constructed and has been backfilled to grade. The team is currently completing masonry around the pump station’s electrical room, constructing the remaining elevated concrete slabs, and installing interior electrical and mechanical piping.

Significant upgrades are also in progress at the existing biosolids handling facility to incorporate a new thickening and dewatering polymer feed system. Once complete, these improvements will enhance reliability and efficiency in biosolids processing.

Additional construction activities include the installation of new yard piping, replacement of grit facility equipment, and the addition of chemical feed pumps at the Alkalinity Facility.

These efforts are all part of the broader expansion aimed at increasing the facility’s treatment capacity from 13.1 mgd to 16 mgd. Once completed, these Phase 1 improvements will help ensure Charlotte Water can meet growing demand while supporting ongoing development throughout the region.

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Due to the tight schedule, the team jumped right into construction of the warehouse upon approval of the permits. Despite the harsh weather of the Northeast Kingdom, the foundation was completed in just one month. PC Construction’s Special Projects Group showed up in force to erect the pre-engineered Butler Building, including steel erection, siding, and roofing. Despite the weather trying its best to impact our progress, the Warehouse received Certificate of Occupancy on June 2, 2025.

When it came to the board machine upgrades, our past work installing the two-million-pound machine in 2011 allowed us to quickly jump into action. PC worked closely with trade partner, Engineered Construction Services, to add a Kraft chest, a cleaner system, and a new 400hp, 4,000-pound electric motor. ECS found ways to complete nearly 60 percent of the work ahead of the planned six-week shutdown, which was huge to the success of the project. The upgrade also required rigging a 1,000hp, 70,000-pound boiler on the second story of the building, utilizing two cranes to complete the pick with just inches of clearance.

Finally, the 25,000-square-foot Fabrication North building addition broke ground on February 6, 2025. The building was designed with an expansive free-span to accommodate approximately 125 fabrication tools. One of the most critical and complex sequences associated with this work involved tying the addition into the existing building. Weidmann had to relocate their entire shipping operation as the design called for the roof to be raised by more than 10 feet. This required column and footing upgrades and shoring the existing structure. PC worked tirelessly with the Weidman team and our trade partners to enhance the schedule, successfully turning over this portion of the work to Weidmann a month early, decreasing the duration of planned impact to their operations.

Bernie Brochu, Manager of Engineering & Maintenance for Weidmann reflected on the achievement: “We met a huge milestone in Project Bigfoot today – we actually made board! This milestone could not have happened without all the hard work and dedication everyone placed on this portion of the project. We capitalized on every opportunity to beat the schedule, and it made a significant impact. The collaboration we all shared is by far some of the best I have seen in the many years of working on projects.”

With Certificate of Occupancy for the addition obtained on November 24, the team shifted swiftly to the final phase: tool moves. This phase will require the relocation of all machines – including four walk-in ovens, a 30,000-pound CNC machine requiring a special foundation with extreme tolerances, and seven bridge cranes, to name a few – all while maintaining Weidmann’s production schedule. This final phase of the project is scheduled for completion in April 2026.

This project has been a fantastic opportunity for PC to once again work with this highly collaborative client. Constructing in and around a 24/7 fully operational facility requires extensive coordination from both sides and the success can largely be credited to Weidmann’s “Can Do” attitude.

Thank you to the design engineers – Hill-Engineers, Architects, Planners / Dubois & King / Bowman – our talented trade partners, and all the vendors for your commitment to excellence. Your efforts were instrumental to bringing this concept to reality.

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This multi-sequence project included renovations to the Gutterson Fieldhouse ice rink, home of UVM Hockey, to preserve and enhance the existing facility, as well as extensive renovations and additions to the University’s recreation and wellness facilities. The completed facility boasts a new varsity strength and conditioning facility, group fitness center, multipurpose activity courts, a bouldering wall, a Sports Medicine facility, locker room spaces and office suites. Throughout the over five years onsite, our work touched approximately 80% of UVM’s athletic campus, with all efforts coordinated around students, facilities, staff and schedules for several Division I athletic teams.

This ENR award recognizes project teams that overcome challenges, invest in safety, promote construction quality and contribute to the industry and the community. These were certainly defining qualities of this project, and we are so proud to be among this year’s honorees.

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The 75,000-square-foot renovation will incorporate offices, multipurpose rooms, community gathering and assembly spaces, a training and catering kitchen and associated café, and a 20,000-square-foot fabrication center.

The main focus is currently on final finishes for the first phase – the 20,000-square-foot fabrication center. Final painting and permanent power will be completed in November as coordination with the client and their equipment vendors continues behind the scenes. The final space – which will feature new technologies such as 3D printing as well as traditional tools for woodwork, metal work and textiles – will be turned over by year-end.

The second phase – tenant suite core and shell construction – continues as the owner works with the community to thoughtfully design these spaces. The “Metro Downtown” – standalone CMU structures built within the existing building – are topped out at their final height as we await design input on structural framing and façade finishes. This work is targeted to be completed in Spring 2026.

Future work – the commercial kitchen, teaching kitchen and community salon – continue with design development, with construction scheduled to go through 2026.

We are looking forward to continuing our partnership with the owner and architect as we help to bring this beautiful new facility to fruition. There is something special about being part of such a community-focused project. Upon completion, The Metro will positively impact the lives of so many for years to come, and we are so excited to be a part of it all!

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“This groundbreaking marks the first visible step in fulfilling our commitment to a safe, modern and inspiring learning environment,” said Superintendent Amy Minor. “It is a testament to what happens when a community unites with purpose and pride under the belief, our town, our schools, our future.”

The project, which will be completed in phases, encompasses approximately 51,000 square feet of new additions and 13,000 square feet of renovations to the existing facility. It also involves demolishing part of the current building to make way for new surface parking. The new spaces will include new pre-K through second grade classrooms, a cafeteria and kitchen, a multipurpose gym, a library, a welcoming new entrance and lobby, administrative offices, and flexible spaces to support a variety of educational needs. The basement of the addition will house updated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to support the upgraded school. Infrastructure improvements will feature a new wastewater disposal system, underground stormwater infiltration chambers and an emergency generator for added resiliency.

The PC team mobilized last week and site work is currently underway to prepare for the two-story addition. Construction of the new addition is expected to continue through August 2026, with the remaining demolition and renovation work completing in time for the start of the 2027-2028 school year.

This project holds special meaning for me. Beyond my PC Construction hard hat, I am also an active member of the Colchester community, with four children currently enrolled in the Colchester School District (two of whom are pictured with me at right). These long-awaited improvements at Porters Point School are essential to elevating the student experience and meeting the dynamic needs of our growing community.

Owner: Colchester School District
General Contractor: PC Construction
Owner’s Representative: PCI Consulting
Architect: Black River Design

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Fully outfitted with an evergreen tree and American flag, the final precast panel was flown into place and secured, signaling the achievement of a major milestone. Over the past seven weeks, 362 pre-cast panels were erected to form the structure of the 104,000-square-foot, 400-space garage.

The new garage, which doubles the capacity of the former parking structure and occupies nearly an entire city block, was designed to blend with the surrounding ornate buildings. Details such as window-like openings, precast concrete stamped with a limestone pattern and glass fiber reinforced concrete columns create an enhanced façade similar to the adjacent State House and Legislative Office Building.

The practice of “topping out” is always a celebratory moment in the life of a construction project. Its significance, which traces back to an ancient Scandinavian religious rite, includes placing a tree atop a new building to appease the tree-dwelling spirits displaced during construction.

Stay tuned for updates as this exciting project nears completion.

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The PC Construction team joined university officials, donors, alumni, students and local residents for the festive occasion. The ceremony opened with remarks from university leadership, highlighting the significance of the project, and culminated in the unveiling of the new Hockey Center.

The enhanced Shawn Walsh Hockey Center includes new state-of-the-art locker rooms for the women’s and men’s ice hockey programs, a player development center with sports medicine and strength and conditioning spaces as well as a 42-seat film room, new and renovated offices for coaches and support staff, and expanded lounges and equipment rooms.

The Harold Alfond Sports Arena underwent upgrades to enhance the student-athlete and fan experience inside the historic building. Work included a new entryway complete with an expanded concourse area housing dedicated fan shop and concession sales spaces, the UMaine Hockey Hall of Champions and ticket sales.

Now we look forward to October 10 when both UMaine Division I hockey teams take to the ice for their first games in the new space, ushering in the next great chapter in UMaine hockey history!

Read more about this exciting project. 

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The project includes the replacement of the existing magnetic ion exchange (MIEX) treatment system with a fixed bed ion exchange (IX) treatment system to improve operation and provide consistent Total Organic Carbon removal for the largest provider of water, wastewater and reclaimed water in Osceola County. The IX process is a water purification method that exchanges mineral ions with contaminants in untreated water with ions that are less harmful for the end users. The system also relies on brine and salt storage tanks and an air wash system.

PC Construction will also add a pretreatment sand filtration system upstream of the new IX process and new odor control and stormwater management systems; replace the pump impellers on the existing well pumps; and complete modifications to the yard piping, site electrical, instrumentation and controls for the process equipment.

The groundbreaking marks the beginning of a phased, multiyear project that is on track to be completed in late 2027. PC Construction is excited to construct this project, which will increase water quality in the St. Cloud community and support TOHO’s infrastructure well into the future.

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One of the most special parts of this award is the custom grey blazer that comes with it—a symbol of leadership and commitment to NAWIC’s mission. I’ve already had the chance to put it to good use at a recent AGCVT event, where I proudly represented NAWIC and had the honor of engaging with Vermont Governor Phil Scott. It was a meaningful moment to showcase our chapter’s impact and the importance of supporting women in construction at the state level.

The conference itself was nothing short of inspiring. This was my second year attending this conference and both times left with a refreshed passion for our work. Surrounded by passionate, driven women from across the country, I felt the power of our collective commitment to progress. The energy in the room was electric as we shared stories, challenges, and victories. Standing on stage to accept the award was a moment I’ll never forget—not just for the personal significance, but for what it represents: the strength and unity of women in construction.

Looking ahead, I’m equally thrilled to share that I’ll be stepping into the role of President of the NAWIC Vermont Chapter this fall. I’m eager to continue advocating for our members, fostering growth, and championing initiatives that open doors for women in our field.

To everyone who has supported me on this journey—thank you. Your encouragement fuels my passion and strengthens our mission. Here’s to building a future where every woman in construction feels empowered, supported, and celebrated.

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