Prince George’s County Project wins in Utility Infrastructure Renovation
Accokeek, MD – 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.