Teresa Porath

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Kimley-Horn is Newest WCDA Member

Kimley-Horn is Newest WCDA Member

Kimley-Horn is a full-service engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm providing water and wastewater services to clients throughout the US. Senior VP Wayne White, PE, will be the member representative to the WCDA and we look forward to working with him and his team. As WCDA continues to grow, we know we can count on members like Kimley-Horn to help us shape the future of collaborative delivery in the water sector.

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Please Welcome Inframark

Please Welcome Inframark

Inframark, LLC is an industry-leading applied technology and solutions firm specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure operations and maintenance (O&M) across the US. Represented by Kyle Hady, vice president, and Jennifer Anders, chief growth officer, Inframark has already enthusiastically embraced our mission to advance collaborative delivery through education, research, and advocacy.

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Letter from the Executive Director

Letter from the Executive Director

“One band, one sound”.

These words, from the movie Drumline, were chosen by DC Water’s CEO and General Manager, David Gadis, to welcome attendees to the National Water Policy Fly-In held earlier this month in Washington, DC. His words reflected the importance of the water sector speaking as a singular voice when advocating for water’s greatest needs.

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Orion Construction Joins WCDA

Orion Construction Joins WCDA

We are truly pleased to see our WCDA family continuing to grow! Please help us welcome our newest addition—Orion Construction. Represented by Mark Dowsing and Jason Danks, president and vice president of Orion respectively, we cannot wait to engage them in our mission to make collaborative delivery in the water sector the best it can be.

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Cleary Construction Joins WCDA

Cleary Construction Joins WCDA

Cleary Construction is a leading expert in underground utilities, heavy civil, and asphalt solutions across the Southeastern United States. Their capable management team is dedicated to delivering projects with precision and efficiency, while continually focusing on quality, innovation, and collaboration. By working closely with owners and engineers, they provide innovative and effective solutions for some of the region’s most complex water and wastewater challenges.

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Join Us at ACE25 in Denver

Join Us at ACE25 in Denver

The American Water Works Association invites you to ACE25, a premier event designed to elevate your expertise, expand your network, and drive innovation in the water industry. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the field, there is something for everyone at ACE. Join us for an unforgettable event where innovation meets inspiration.

WCDA staff would love to see you at our booth. Please stop by and say hello and stay tuned for all of the exciting things we have planned!

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Hazen and Sawyer Joins WCDA

Hazen and Sawyer Joins WCDA

The Water Collaborative Delivery Association welcomed its newest member in August. Hazen and Sawyer develops practical solutions to water quantity and quality challenges around the globe and will be a true asset to the WCDA’s mission.

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Wharton-Smith Joins WCDA

Wharton-Smith Joins WCDA

Represented by Todd O’Donnell, director of business development, and Erik Anderson, project executive, Wharton-Smith is headquartered in Sanford, FL, and is one of the leading construction firms in the Southeast.

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Progressive Design-Build Delivery Now allowed in California

Progressive Design-Build Delivery Now allowed in California

With the passage of CA SB 991, local agencies can now use progressive design-build delivery for water/wastewater projects. With crucial advocacy from WCDA and our members, this landmark bill was signed by Governor Newsom in September 2022 and will be in effect January 1, 2023 – January 1, 2029. Help us spread the word by downloading our SB 991 Toolkit.

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