(from left) Brent Sailhamer, ACEC/PA; Keith Jensen, GPD Group; Mora McLaughlin, PWSA; Toby Stutzman, PWSA; and Ed Reese, GPD Group.

PWSA recently took home two honors at the Pa. Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC/PA) Diamond Awards. 

Our sewer project teams were recognized with the Client of Distinction Award for their industry-best management practices and productive working relationships on large-scale sewer rehabilitation work. Additionally, the 2020 Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation project was recognized with the Engineering Excellence Award within the Waste and Stormwater project category. 

PWSA was nominated by our engineering consultant, GPD Group, for the Client of Distinction Award. GPD’s management team recognized PWSA’s fair business practices with consulting firms, including straightforward procurement practices, transparent project expectations, and ample information on our website about upcoming capital improvement projects so consulting firms can plan accordingly to bid work. Being a good partner in work means PWSA can consistently deliver for their customers on these complex and high-dollar jobs. 

The Engineering Excellence Award recognized our Large Diameter Sewer Main Project, designed in partnership with GPD Group. This $1.4 million PENNVEST-funded project rehabilitated large sewer pipes, including one located in the Pittsburgh Zoo, that are aging and difficult to take offline for extensive repairs. The rehabilitation process was carefully planned and sequenced as to not disrupt sewer service for customers, all while adding years of life to these large pieces of infrastructure.