The WBC Membership Services Committee would like to welcome the following new members:

Company

3M Electrical Markets
The story of 3M began in 1902, when Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co. was established as a mining operation. A few decades later, 3M scientist Don Douglas dropped a rubber band on a hot plate, and Scotch® Vinyl Electrical Tape was born. 3M Electrical Markets Division’s 1,400 employees produce more than 7,000 electrical products across 13 US-based manufacturing plants for the commercial & industrial construction markets, power generation and transmission markets. 3M helps develop the next generation of electricians through its nationwide platinum partnership with NJATC.

REPRESENTATIVE: Clarence Butts

Ashton Manor Environmental
Ashton Manor Environmental (AME) is your full-service commercial and environmental partner. As a leading environmental contractor in Maryland, DC and Virginia, we have the experience, equipment and experts to do it all. We manage large-scale commercial projects, environmental work, tree care, commercial snow removal and complete grounds management services – with uncompromising attention to detail from start to finish.

REPRESENTATIVES: Jeffrey Schwartz, Shannon Herbst, Daniel Bramell, John Cole, Eric DuBois, Beatriz Firpo

AVM Industries
AVM Industries engineers products and waterproofing solutions for Infrastructure, Tunnelling, Commercial and Residential construction. AVM also provides a complete portfolio for Brownfield solutions, and deck waterproofing solutions.

REPRESENTATIVES: Vince Caserta – Paul Miller

Bunting Door & Hardware Co.
Distributes and installs commercial metal doors and frames, wood doors, architectural hardware, aluminum interior frames, sound and blast doors in the Mid-Atlantic region, servicing construction companies and institutional clients. Their Loktek Division provides automatic door sale and service, as well as locksmith services.

REPRESENTATIVES: Doug McGinnis – Tom Scannell – Frank Gunther – Bob Forquer – Kevin Anton – John Stup – Adam Lucas

Capital Project Management, Inc.
CPMI is an independent consulting firm that specializes in the analysis, resolution, and prevention of complex construction disputes. They have been successfully serving attorneys, owners, contractors, and other professionals engaged in capital projects and related litigation worldwide for more than 25 years.

REPRESENTATIVES: Sam Hadley – Robert D’Onofrio

Corbett Technology Solutions
CTSI is a turnkey low voltage integrator providing design/build/maintenance services for all Low Voltage systems including Audiovisual, Access Control, CCTV, Wi-Fi, IT Networking, Fire Alarm, and Critical Communications.

REPRESENTATIVES: Brian Slaninka – David Wrigley

Creative Materials Corporation
Creative Materials Corporation supplies surface materials such as tile, LVT, pavers, and glass. They add value to client’s projects by offering an unmatched combination of product sourcing capabilities, nationwide supply chain solutions, and excellence in service. A committed, consultative approach enables clients to create with confidence.

REPRESENTATIVE: Jesse Haberstich

Eaton Corporation
To help you maintain business continuity and prevent downtime, Eaton offers a comprehensive portfolio of backup power and distribution equipment, protecting you from a host of threats, including power outages, surges and lightning strikes. Eaton also provides a suite of power management products to enable you to monitor and control your power infrastructure.

REPRESENTATIVES:  Renee Daniel – Curtis Breit

Heritage Mechanical, LLC
Built on a family legacy of proud steamfitters dating back to over 100 years, Heritage Mechanical was established in 2012 to provide quality mechanical service to the commercial construction industry.

REPRESENTATIVES:  Joseph Parker – Ian Gardner

JPG Plumbing & Mechanical Services
REPRESENTATIVES:  John Geiling – Mike Smearman

JPG Plumbing & Mechanical Services is a premier Washington D.C. and Baltimore Metropolitan area plumbing, HVAC and Vac Services solutions provider. They specialize in any commercial service job. Our Capabilities include Digital Pipe Inspection, High Pressure Hydro-jetting, Hydro-Excavation, Vacuum Truck Services, Commercial HVAC / Mechanical Systems service installation and repaiir, Commercial Domestic Water Heater Service, Pumps, Service Repairs and Specialized Projects for Commercial Office, Medical, Institutional, Retail, Hospitality, and Residential.

Morgan-Keller Construction
Established in 1955, Morgan-Keller Construction is a privately held general contracting and construction management firm located in Frederick, MD. By providing exceptional construction services for over six decades, they have built their reputation as one of the region’s most respected commercial builders. A third-generation family-owned company, Morgan-Keller has a strong belief in giving back to the community that has given the company so much during its long history. Their portfolio of projects throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia includes: Multi-family and Senior Living Communities, Educational Facilities, Office Buildings, Healthcare, Hospitality, Financial Institutions, Fire Stations, Retail and Industrial Facilities.

REPRESENTATIVES: Taylor Davis – Brendan Wharton

Nitsch Engineering of DC
Nitsch Engineering specializes in building better communities with you by providing civil, transportation, and structural engineering; resilience and green infrastructure; and planning services.

REPRESENTATIVES:  Matthew Brassard – Kenneth Ellis

One Source Associates
One Source Associates are manufacturers’ representatives serving the specification and electrical construction community in DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. One Source has served this market since 1939 and with an expansive portfolio of lighting, controls, electrical supplies, and window systems, we have the products and solutions your project requires.One Source Associates is comprised of highly qualified and credentialed staff, many of whom have a rich history in the electrical industry.

REPRESENTATIVES:  Nicholas Keim – John McLoughlin

Reliable Scaffolding & Shoring Services
Offering custom solutions for commercial and industrial projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Including scaffolding, Re-shoring, stair towers, pedestrian protection and much more.

REPRESENTATIVES:  Jeremy Davis – Frank Kaniecki

Sandy Spring Bank
REPRESENTATIVE:  Ashmui Lee

UA Local 5 Plumbers & Gasfitters
UA Local 5 Plumbers and Gasfitters protects the health of the communities the serve, throughout Washington DC, southern Maryland and Northern Virgina.

REPRESENTATIVE: Lou Spencer

USAM DC, LLC
Preeminent AWI/QCP supplier of commercial casework, custom architectural millwork, and architectural metal for the mid-Atlantic and southeast regions. Catering to corporate interiors, government, multi-family, hospitality and entertainment as well as performing arts centers.

REPRESENTATIVES:  Isaac Bokros – Mike Chambers 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
REPRESENTATIVE:  Ben Kane – Tyler Van Houten

Small Business

AMCO Metal Products, Inc.
Glass and glazing.

REPRESENTATIVES:  Jessica Veals – L.B. Kline

Arium AE
Arium AE is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and interior design firm that has served the Mid-Atlantic region from its Baltimore-Washington office for 35 years.

REPRESENTATIVES:  Kelly Ormsby – Cynthia Stuber

Cann Construction
An award-winning multidisciplinary team based in Washington D.C with a passion for creating innovative spaces. They work with businesses and people to create a more beautiful city.
REPRESENTATIVE:  Bella McCann

Construction Heroes
We are widely considered to be one of the best small General Contracting firms in the DC metro area. We provide a wide range of services, but are probably best known for our experience working in concurrently operational facilities, complex implementations, and navigating through fragmented schedules. Our clients have trusted us with the details since 2004, and we continue to deliver safely and on time.

REPRESENTATIVE: Cesar Louis Benegas

F.D. Thomas, Inc.
Minority Owned – Industrial Painting and Specialty Coatings, Commercial Painting, Waterproofing, Sealants, Roofing, Specialty Contracting, and Insulation, Scaffolding, Abatement

REPRESENTATIVES:  Alex Evans – Rob Mulligan

FMC & Associates, LLC
Provides specialty engineering consulting services, construction material testing and inspections, and third-party testing services and structural design in the DMV.

REPRESENTATIVE:  Kim Ketchoyian

H2O Pipe Works
Hydro-Excavation, Pipe. Sewer, Drain & Sanitary Cleaning, CCTV

REPRESENTATIVES: N.W. Carter, Travis Hall

Kaveree
Specialize in providing innovative solutions for geotechnical challenges. Their team of experienced professionals has a deep understanding of the geological and geotechnical conditions that affect construction projects of all types and sizes. Their experience translates into simplified and innovative geotechnical designs, which result in construction cost savings for their clients.

REPRESENTATIVE: Sushant Upadhyaya

Kawneer North America
Kawneer has led the façade industry with innovative, high-performing building envelope solutions for more than a century. With locations across North America and Europe, Kawneer manufactures a broad range of architectural aluminum systems from curtain walls and entrances to framing systems and windows. Kawneer’s technical expertise and product capability enhance building performance, protection and productivity to deliver inspiring buildings around the world.

REPRESENTATIVE:  Jim Whitaker

OEC Engineering Corp.
OEC Engineering spans the material and project spectrum in all things Ornamental. Aluminum Fabrications, such as Signage, to Decorative Balustrades and Loggia fabricated from, but not limited to, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Glass and Stone, compile our repertoire. Located in NoVa, within Washington, DC metro area, we can create anything from Hand Rails, Canopies, Water Cut Glass Shapes to Art Glass Mosaics, Bas Reliefs to Stone.

REPRESENTATIVES:  JP Muller – Ann Muller

SCS Safety Health & Security Associates LLC
A full-service occupational safety and health consulting firm who works with clients on compliance, identify worksite hazards, and development of safety programs. We conduct jobsite safety inspections/audits along with safety meetings and training certifications, including First Aid | CPR & AED. Safety is key to prevention and prevention lowers injuries, which in turns affects a company’s profitability.

REPRESENTATIVES: Stacy Skinner, Douglas Skinner

WB Engineers + Consultants
A national MEP/FP engineering, technology consulting, code consulting, commissioning, and program management firm. Thet are committed to our vision of transforming building infrastructure and environments to transform business. They are experts in building decarbonization, and designing electric vehicle infrastructure, critical facilities, and science and technology spaces.

REPRESENTATIVES:  Donna Castelli – Veronica Montinola

I wanted to thank all of you first on behalf of the Washington Building Congress and also as this year’s House Captain, for your generous donations of your time, materials, equipment, and labor toward this year’s Rebuilding Together Day house on Saturday, April 29. It would not have been possible without all of you. Marion Talbott, the homeowner, was so happy with the result and told me many times how hard you worked. I think we are all thankful for the weather including no rain.

I would also like to thank the Co-Captains from the Hammerheads group who were extremely helpful this year. Nathan Tegarden, R.W. Murray Co. and Hannah Clark, Carrier as well as our Safety Coordinator Dave Hamilton, Jr., G&M Services, and his wife. R.W. Murray also installed the new mailbox! As always, thanks to Steve Kenton and Rita Reis for their work on event day, organization, advice and assistance, and bringing the U-haul full of tools, coolers, and other items.

Volunteers: Alejandro Perez Arroyo – Christian Perez Arroyo – Marco Arze – Charlie Blanchard – Dan Bond – Donald Branch – Matthew Brassard – Ciara Bucci – Amanda Chesley – Ricky Christian – Hannah Clark – Susan Craig – Ken Ellis – David Hamilton – Dawn Hamilton – Renee Harris – Stacey Holsinger – Robert Hurley – Windsor Iriarte – Stephen Joy – Kent Fee – Sana Khan – Lynn Maia – Jose Maltez – Lauren McLaughlin – Shawn McRae – Juliane Medd – Joe Miller – George Muchmore – Jose Posada – Juan Carlos Reyes – Dan Shupe – Maria Snyder – Nathan Tegarden – David Terry – Brad Tschetter – Jaya Washington – Mahmood Yasseri – Adrian Zavala – Benjamin Zavala – Josue Zavala Ambris and Sergio

ADDITIONAL WORKDAY PHOTOS

• Landscaping: Ruppert Landscape, Inc In addition to about 5 people who worked hard all day on Saturday, provided soil, mulch, chain saws, powered trimmers, wheelbarrows plants, and the all important chipper.
• Roofing: Ruff Roofing Repair leaks which were damaging ceilings in the house, replace missing shingles, seal at pipes and chimney, repair dormer flashing and popped shingles, downspout extensions, clean out gutter, infill missing piece of siding, caulk siding joints at j-trim, and replaced gutter to nowhere at porch with diverter.
• Painting and Power Washing: Precision Wall Tech Power wash and paint the entire exterior of the house, paint shutters, paint handrails, repair paint and plaster damage from roof leaks in living room and kitchen, repaint entire ceilings in those rooms.
• Carpentry Repairs: HITT Contracting Rebuilt the back porch, provided new storm door on front of house, installed grab bars and smoke detectors.
• Plumbing: Shapiro & Duncan Replaced and re-piped sump pump in the basement. Inoperable existing pump had resulted in standing water in basement. Also stayed and helped clean out basement including old water heater.
• Electrical: Dynalectric Company Anchored loose j-box and wiring for sump pump, repaired light sockets, defective outlet and switch, provided new door bell.
• New Concrete Sidewalk: Miller & Long Replaced old uneven 2×2 paver sidewalk with new 4’ wide concrete sidewalk from driveway to front steps.
• 30 yd Dumpster: Tammal Enterprises Provided much needed additional 30-yd dumpster. Rebuilding Together provided one, but even using the chipper to reduce volume of yard waste, we filled both of them completely up.
• Food and Drinks:
  – Breakfast: Consigli Construction Co.
  – Lunch: Smith Currie
  – Snacks: R. W. Murray Co.
  – Drinks: Steel Toe Communications
• Ordering Supplies From Home Depot: Jane Cherney, McCoy Associates

Thank you all again for another successful WBC Rebuilding Together Day!
House Captain
Kent Fee
LSM

The Community Services Committee is encouraging WBC members to participate in the 2023 Anacostia Watershed Society Earth Day Cleanup. This event is being held on Saturday, April 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Each year, thousands of volunteers come out to dozens of sites around the watershed to pick-up trash, serve their communities and enjoy the Anacostia River.

Volunteers will meet in the morning at the Seafarers Yacht Club in Southwest Waterfront. Organized in 1945, Seafarers is the oldest African American yacht club in the United States and was formed exclusively to foster educational, recreational, charitable, cultural, historical and environmental knowledge and activities relative to boating.

The Seafarers Yacht Club location is limited to 75 volunteers and online registration will close when full. Kids are welcome to participate and must also be registered. This event counts toward Student Service Learning hours (SSL). Bring your forms and site leaders or AWS staff will sign off.

Please register directly using the link below and let WBC know when confirmed so we have an idea how many will be participating. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Registration Link

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Details:
Seafarers Yacht Club
1950 M Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Accessible via Anacostia River Trail (Hike/Bike)
Metro: Potomac Ave (Blue/Orange/Silver)
Metrobus: 30N, 30S, 32, 34, 36, M6, V1, V4, B2
Paid Parking

The National Capital Region building industry came together on March 31 to personally recognize the area’s outstanding craftsmen during the 67th annual WBC Craftsmanship Awards banquet. More than 14,000 men and women have been individually honored over the past 66 years for their work on 3,500+ Craftsmanship Award winning entries.

To kick off the evening, two new WBC Craftsman Hall of Fame inductees were honored. Each year up to 5 craftsmen may be nominated by the Craftsmanship Awards Committee to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Established in 2008, the Hall of Fame currently has 46 exceptional members. The 2023 Hall of Fame inductees were:

This year 231 nominations were received in ten trade categories from sitework to finishes. Each entry was evaluated in January by a team made up of individuals with a wide range of industry experience. The judges represented a broad cross-section of the construction industry, including architects, interior designers, general contractors, subcontractors, construction consultants, and engineers. All evaluations were compiled, results tallied, and 76 winning entries were identified based upon the judge’s scoring.

Following selection of the award winners, a separate group of Star Awards judges representing different industry perspectives and disciplines evaluated the Star nominees. Star Award winning craftsmen encompass the key characteristics of all Craftsmanship Award winners and exhibit the highest level of focus on excellence. This year, nine remarkable entries were selected as Star Award nominees for demonstrating the highest level of quality and exceeding the awards criteria. From these, the Star Award winners for Visual Excellence, Technical Excellence and Excellence in the Face of Adversity were selected.

The Star Award for Excellence in the Face of Adversity was presented to Katey Corda, Maria Hardman, Geoffry Hemans, Brooke Russell, Nathan Silver and Mirta Vidal with EverGreene Architectural Arts for Painting and Wallcovering at National Air and Space Museum Revitalization project.

The Star Award for Technical Excellence was awarded to the team of Daniel Groht, Ryan Kroll, Ryan Kruckow, Justin Littleford, Michael Mosczczynski and Mark Scully with JE Richards for Power Generation, Distribution and Switchgear at Mets 6, 7, 8 project.

Finally, the Star Award for Visual Excellence was presented to Ricardo Acosta, Richard Bembe, Thu Bui, Jacob Burdette, Trung Ho and Freddy Lopez with Allegheny Millwork for Architectrual Millwork at the American Airlines Admirals Club, DCA Concouse E project.

HALL OF FAME, STAR AWARD VIDEOS & PICTURES:

Pictures

Hall of Fame Inductees Video

Star Awards Nominees Video 1

Project: Project Cast Iron – J. Edgar Hoover Building
Mechanical:  HVAC-Piping

Project: 55 H Street Georgetown Student Housing
Masonry: Exterior Stone

Star Awards Nominees Video 2

Project: Metro Tower (Hampton House)
Sitework: Underpinning, Foundations and Excavations

Project:  National Air & Space Museum Revitalization
Finishes: Painting and Wallcovering
The Star Award for Excellence in the Face of Adversity

Project:  Old City Hall Restoration
Masonry: Exterior Stone

Star Awards Nominees Video 3

Project: DCA Secure Hall Reagan National Airport
Finishes: Drywall

Project:  Mets 6, 7, 8
Electrical: Power Generation, Distribution & Switchgear
The Star Award for Techical Excellence

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WBC is providing 5 volunteers on February 23  and March 23 to sort and pack food at the Capital Area Food Bank’s DC distribution center. The volunteer community is one of the charitable organization’s most important resources. Each year, volunteers save the food bank millions of dollars while helping to feed the DMV community. The WBC Community Services Committee is coordinating this great monthly volunteer opportunity.

Capital Food Bank
DC Distribution Center
4900 Puerto Rico Avenue, NE
Washington, DC, 20017

OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY

We are looking for volunteers (limit to 5 volunteers per month) to help on the following dates:

Thursday, February 23 – 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm – FULL

Thursday, March 23 – 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm – FULL

Volunteers must be at least 12 years old!

COVID-19
All volunteers MUST sign a COVID-19 Waiver. Volunteer under the age of 18 must have the waiver signed by parent or legal guardian. In accordance with the DC Government and/or CDC recommendations, all volunteers MUST BE VACCINATED and are required to wear a mask or face covering at all times in the facility over their mouth and nose. Due to a limited supply of masks and Capital Area Food Bank is asking volunteers bring their own if possible. Find more information about CDC’s recommendations regarding the use of cloth face coverings HERE. All volunteers, guests, and staff are required to have their temperature taken by touchless scanner when entering our facilities. 

About Capital Area Food Bank
The Capital Area Food Bank leads our region’s efforts to provide good, healthy food to people struggling with hunger and food insecurity. Each year, we source and distribute the food for over 45 million meals.

It is with great pleasure that we announce the 2023 WBC Craftsmanship Awards winners!

We received 231 nominations throughout the ten entry categories this year. It is with great pride that we recognize the men and women who have shown their work to be truly outstanding.

The skill of the craftsmen involved with these winning entries exemplifies the high standards upon which Craftsmanship Awards was founded. The Craftsmanship Awards banquet will be held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Friday, March 31, 2023. The awards program was created to provide recognition to those craftsmen who, because of exceptional workmanship and individual effort, deserve such an honor.

Please visit the WINNERS page for a complete list.

Erik Kaniecki
2023 WBC Craftsmanship Awards Chairman

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The WBC Membership Services Committee would like to welcome the following new members joining in September and October:

Company

Bernward Mechanical
Bernward Mechanical has over 75 years of combined experience, managing projects from $50,000 to $50M. Bernward Mechanical is a SDVOSB owned company, Distech Authorized system Integrator and a leader in the mechanical and HVAC Industry. They are fully staffed, with trained individuals to handle all service and/or commercial construction needs.

REPRESENTATIVES: Tim Coogan – Carl Neimeyer

Pella Mid-Atlantic
Pella Mid-Atlantic is more than just a supplier – we’re a valuable partner. With more than 85 years of experience working with architects, general contractors, owners, and developers, we are able to find solutions for your most complex projects. From the early stages of construction, Pella Mid-Atlantic is there to assist with the integration of our windows and doors into your building to meet both performance and aesthetic requirements.

REPRESENTATIVES:  Aarron Balfour – Rich Willett

Penzance
Founded in 1996 by principals Julia Springer and Victor K. Tolkan, Penzance is a leading Washington, D.C.-based investment company with a proven track record.

REPRESENTATIVES: Peter Titus – Brandon Ripley

ReAgg LLC
An aggregate supplier & transportation provider. Roll-Off Services, Materials Disposal, Concrete Recycling, Truck & Equipment Rental, Large Quarry Stones, Sand & Gravel, Crushed Stone, Recycled Concrete, On Site Crushing & Screening.

REPRESENTATIVES: Sandra Fowler – Julia Mattern – Dave Cantwell – Edgar Adajar – Ed Bingham – Jimmy Marcos

Washington Woodworking Company
The Washington Woodworking Company was founded in 1897 and is the oldest millwork company in the country. We have a long and proud history of serving the Mid-Atlantic region and have gained a notable reputation for our premier architectural woodworking and hand-finished detailing. We partner with our clients to make them look good.

REPRESENTATIVES: Jim Stechschulte – Mike Dailey – Tony Maldonado – Jonathan Phillips – Gilbert Purba – Claudia Cossio – Patrick Kelly

Winmar Construction
With over 20 years of industry expertise, WINMAR Construction specializes in the Commercial Interior & Hospitality Building industry. We are a full-service General Contractor in Washington D.C., VA, MD, and Miami, FL. Our project experience includes commercial interiors, restaurant/retail, educational/institutional, hospitality, base building, adaptive reuse, and residential.

REPRESENTATIVES: Jason Wilt – Jen Hecht

Small Business

Cavalla Construction
Full-service site contractor, providing all site work needs from land clearing, excavation, to septic, drainage, flatwork, paving, sewer, water, and stormwater.

REPRESENTATIVE: Nikki Oyefeso

First Choice Masonry has been serving as a leading Washington Masonry Contracting Firm since 2006. We’re a team of fully-certified professionals who tackle everything from complex and large scale construction projects to small repair jobs. Fuelled by our commitment to excellence, we go the extra mile to make sure clients are completely satisfied with our work.

REPRESENTATIVE:  Cory Jones

Congratulations to the newly elected WBC Board of Directors.

Bob Freas, with Exponent, will be serving as Chairman of the Board this year. The FY’23 board term runs October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023.

The WBC Nominating Committee has met and the slate of candidates listed below has been recommended for a vote of the membership at the annual meeting on September 29, 2022.  The meeting and election will be held during the Fall Kickoff.

The following directors will continue to serve their current positions on the board:

Directors  (Term ends 9/30/2023)  
  Reggie Jones – Fox Rothschild
  Layli Pietri – Balfour Beatty
  Bill Voigt – Siemens Industry

Directors  (Term expires 9/30/2024)  
  Kelly McGuire – Canyon Contracting
  Jared Oldroyd – Clark Construction Group
  David Stocks Jr. – Stocks Management Group
  Mike Wilson – Carr Companies

Respectfully submitted by the WBC Nominating Committee

Emerson Teer, Chairman

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