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UCANE Leads 2025 Advocacy to Delay Costly Truck Mandates and Secure Infrastructure Funding

7 Legislative Update: • • • • •

Healey-Driscoll Administration Delays Enforcement of Advanced Clean Truck Rule House Passes FY26 Budget; Funding Stays Relatively Consistent Coalition Submits Letter to Congressional Delegation in Support of Water Infrastructure Funding Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Initiative to Support Businesses Impacted by Trump’s Tariffs Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $1 Million to Five Ipswich River Communities to Improve Water Supply and Treat PFAS

25 UCANE Interview:

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29 MassDEP Releases FINAL CY2025 Clean Water & Drinking Water SRF Lists Totaling Over $1.241 Billion 32 Legal Corner: April 16, 2025: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rules That a Contractual Indemnification Claim is Not Barred by the Massachusetts Statute of Repose Applicable to Negligence Claims

45 Save the Date: UCANE’s 45th Annual Golf Classic 47 Under the Hard Hat:

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51 National Trench Safety Stand Down 53 Under the Hard Hat:

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57 Insurance Perspective:

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60 UCANE Represents New England Contractors at Water Week in Washington, D.C. 63 Understanding the ‘Competent Person’ and this Critical Role in Excavation 67 In Memoriam:

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75 UCANE’s Employee Safety Manuals Editors: Joseph F. Nolan and Anne Klayman, Associate Editor: Suzanne Hatch Magazine Designer/Associate Editor: Sherri Klayman, Head Writer/Assistant Editor: Mike Lenihan Construction Outlook Chair: Brian Cooney Editorial Board: Brian Cooney, Chris Valenti, Querino Pacella, & Lisa French Kelley CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK published monthly by the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc., 300 Congress Street, Suite 101, Quincy, MA 02169; Tel: 617.471.9955; Fax: 617.471.8939; Email: jnolan@ucane.com; Website: www.ucane.com. Statements of fact and opinion are those of the authors alone and not necessarily those of UCANE and the Construction Outlook editorial board and staff. Subscriptions are included in dues payments for UCANE members. Presorted Standard postage paid at Brockton, MA. POSTMASTER, please send form #3579 to Construction Outlook, Crown Colony Office Park, 300 Congress Street, Suite 101, Quincy, MA 02169.

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UCANE Leads 2025 Advocacy to Delay Costly Truck Mandates and Secure Infrastructure Funding As April showers turn to May flowers, the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. (UCANE) remains fully engaged in advocating for public policies that protect and advance our industry. This year has already brought significant legislative and regulatory activity, and UCANE has responded with coordinated efforts to ensure that our contractors continue to have a strong voice on both Beacon Hill and Capitol Hill.

ne of our primary focuses this year has been the formation of a broad-based coalition urging the Healey Administration to postpone the implementation of both the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) Rule and the Heavy-Duty Omnibus Regulation. While UCANE supports responsible environmental progress, we remain concerned about the limited availability of compliant vehicles, uncertain infrastructure readiness, and the significant cost burdens these rules would impose on our members. Thanks to our collective advocacy, we are pleased to report that MassDEP has exercised enforcement discretion to delay the ACT Rule’s electric vehicle quotas originally set for January 2025. The enforcement of the ACT is delayed until January 1, 2027. Additionally, the administration has pushed back the implementation of the diesel emissions standards under the Heavy-Duty Omnibus (HDO) Regulation to January 1, 2026. UCANE has also maintained consistent dialogue with MassDOT and the Registry of Motor Vehicles regarding new sideguard requirements for medium-and heavy-duty vehicles used on all state-awarded contracts after January 1, 2025. Following our engagement, the administration agreed to delay enforcement of this regulation until January 2026. We are working closely with state officials as they develop a certification portal, and UCANE will coordinate training sessions to help members prepare for compliance.

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At the state level, UCANE Executive Director Joseph Nolan continues to serve on the Water Infrastructure Advisory Council. We are collaborating with agency partners and legislators to identify new funding alternatives and to ensure that clean water infrastructure is prioritized in the upcoming Environmental Bond Bill. This spring, Executive Director Nolan and Executive Board Members Querino Pacella, Chris Valenti, and Geselle Valenti traveled to Washington, D.C. for Water Week. While there, they attended the American Water Works Association conference and met with federal lawmakers to advocate for expanded investment in water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure. Back home, UCANE continues its strong partnerships with the MWRA, Boston Water & Sewer Commission, MassDEP, and the State Treasurer’s Office. As we emphasize through our InvestInWaterMA campaign: just because these projects are underground doesn’t mean they should be out of sight or out of mind.

The need is real—and urgent. UCANE remains committed to making sure our members’ priorities are front and center with decision-makers at every level. “Our mission is clear: advocate, protect, and deliver for the contractors who build New England’s future—one project at a time.” n

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hile the mid-month of April brought the annual tax deadline, it also brought news that the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) will exercise its “enforcement discretion” to enable the purchase of medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) program that was implemented on January 1, 2025. The temporary relief applies to model years 2025 and 2026 and requires that manufacturers make internal combustion engine (ICE) trucks available to distributors seeking them. According to the MassDEP, this approach gives manufacturers more flexibility and eases the challenges dealers are facing, while keeping the state on track to achieve critically important emissions reductions. The MassDEP’s action comes after UCANE, its members, and a broader of coalition of thirty-five (35+) plus associations waged a concerted effort to delay both the Heavy-Duty Omnibus (HDO) and the ACT rules since last August. While the coalition was successful in delaying the HDO rule last October, it took a little while longer for the ACT rule to be delayed. To that end, the coalition, as recently as March 31, sent a leader to Governor Maura Healey, Speaker Ron Mariano, and Senate President Karen Spilka asking them to include this delay within the fiscal year 26 budget. In doing so, over fifty (50+) associations and businesses wrote: “Unfortunately, the Commonwealth’s recent implementation of the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) rule has adversely impacted our ability to acquire sorely needed medium and heavy trucks. While these state regulations stipulate an increasing percentage of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) truck sales starting in Model Year 2025 and stronger NOx standards effective January 1, 2026, the necessary technology and infrastructure are not yet in place

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to support these initiatives. Notwithstanding the significant shortage of the electric infrastructure necessary to charge them, medium and heavy-duty electric trucks remain prohibitively expensive even with their reduced capacity. Further, assuming enough electric trucks were somehow sold to meet the ACT standard, the fact remains that there exist few, if any, HDO compliant diesel trucks to purchase now or in the foreseeable future. In short, these regulations are simply ahead of technology advancements, the necessary infrastructure to support it, and manufacturing capacity. As local media have highlighted, the recent implementation of the ACT rule has essentially stopped the sale of new medium- and heavy-duty trucks throughout the Commonwealth. Not only does this mean that thousands of cleaner, safer trucks are not replacing older, dirtier trucks in the public and private sectors, but we are losing sales tax revenue from the same decline. Using current estimates from the decimated truck market in Massachusetts, we have already lost millions in tax revenue that could be otherwise used to fund a wide variety of important government programs during the fiscal year 2026 budget cycle.” The Healey-Driscoll Administration’s actions came as Congress begins to follow through on the Trump Administration’s efforts to revoke California’s ACT and HDO rule through Congressional action in the form of the Congressional Review Act (CRA). Under the CRA, Congress can revoke a regulation, or similar policy decision, of an agency if certain analyses were not completed. Resolutions to revoke the California waivers for the ACT and HDO waivers were passed in the United States House of Representatives (H.J. Res. 87 and H.J. Res 89) at the end continued on page 9

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Legislative Update continued from page 7 of April. Again, while there is a question as to whether the Congressional Review Act (CRA) governs these types of waivers, the United States Senate, through resolutions filed in its chamber, (S.J.Res 46 and S.J. Res 47), will attempt to undo the ACT and HDO rules in the month of May. Despite this outcome, UCANE and its members will need to remain vigilant on a number of fronts. First, the Massachusetts enforcement delay is temporary – notwithstanding the fact the HDO rule was only delayed until January 1, 2026. Second, it is likely that should Congress pass the aforementioned resolutions, there will be numerous court challenges to the same. Third, emissions reduction is an issue everyone cares about. UCANE and members of the broader coalition, both public and private sector members, will need to continue to be engaged so that the voice of end-users of medium- and heavy-duty trucks remain at the forefront. With many thanks to the Healey-Driscoll Administration for their action on this issue, you may review the MassDEP’s announcement at: https://www.mass. gov/news/massachusetts-announces-flexibilities-forclean-trucks-requirements. continued on page 11

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House Passes FY26 Budget; Funding Stays Relatively Consistent

n late April, the Massachusetts House of Representatives approved its fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget proposal, totaling $61.58 billion. This figure reflects an increase of $81.9 million in spending added over three days of debate. The FY26 House budget is $3.8 billion (6.6%) more than the FY25 budget and $498 million (1%) less than Governor Healey’s proposed budget. Like the Governor’s plan, the House relies on $1.3 billion in one-time funding and new revenue sources, such as the income tax surcharge on earnings over $1 million. (Note: The surtax spending in the House’s budget proposal is divided between education ($1.85 billion)(61%) and transportation ($765 million)(39%). According to the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation (MTF), the House adopted seven consolidated amendments, adding $74.7 million in new spending. The consolidated amendments included 788 earmarks, which amounted to 98 more earmarks than the previous budget year. In addition, the House introduced 35 new outside policy sections and revised 5 others through 21 amendments.

Key Funding Highlights for UCANE’s Areas of Interest: • Level funding of $63.3 million for the Clean Water Trust’s contract assistance. • $1.5 million for the Commonwealth Sewer Rate Relief Fund. • $5.9 million for the underground storage tank program. • Slightly over $54 million in funding for the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. • $150,000 for a study of Western Massachusetts’ drinking water infrastructure needs by the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. The Massachusetts Senate will present its own budget in May. Following that, a Conference Committee will be formed to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions before the July 1 deadline marking the start of FY26. For more details on the House FY26 budget, visit: https://malegislature.gov/Budget/HouseBudget

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n an effort to continue raising the profile for funding water infrastructure, UCANE joined a coalition of engineers, drinking water providers, advisory boards, business organizations, and other advocacy groups in a joint letter to members of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation. All members of the Water Infrastructure Advisory Committee (WIAC), signatories sought to highlight the water infrastructure needs of the Commonwealth while also asking the Congressional delegation to take certain actions. In particular, UCANE, with its coalition members, asked the Congressional delegation to undertake the following activities: Advocating for Increased Federal Support: Reauthorize and expand the State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs to ensure equitable access to lowinterest loans and grants while maintaining flexibility

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he Healey-Driscoll Administration launched the Massachusetts Tariff Response and Business Operations Support Initiative to align state resources to aid Massachusetts businesses in response to President Donald Trump’s recent tariff policies and the ongoing uncertainty they cause for consumers and businesses across the country. Specifically, the Massachusetts Tariff Response and Business Operations Support Initiative (TRBO) has been established in response to the ongoing uncertainty and rapid changes surrounding U.S. federal tariffs, which continue to impact manufacturers across industries. As businesses face rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and sourcing challenges, the TRBO aims to align state support and resources to help manufacturers navigate these dynamic conditions and adapt as necessary. Their goal is to strengthen the resilience of local manufacturers through informed planning, strategic connections, and responsive assistance.

Launched in partnership with the quasi-public economic development agency Massachusetts Technology Collaborative through its Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM), the TRBO will assist Massachusetts manufacturers’ response to new and changing tariffs. Initial action items include a survey for companies to share how they are impacted by the tariffs so that the state can help them develop response plans, identify their continuity needs, and connect them to alternative supply chains here in Massachusetts and across the region. The TRBO initiative follows Governor Healey’s multiple convenings and meetings with businesses and business leaders about the impact of President’s Trump’s policies, including tariffs, on the Massachusetts economy. This includes a business roundtable held April 9 with leaders of prominent organizations representing hundreds of businesses of all sizes and span-

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he Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $950,000 in grants at the end of April to help five communities enhance their public water supplies, improve water availability, and remove perand polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from drinking water. According to the MassDEP press release announcing the awards, PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are persistent and harmful chemicals that can cause adverse health outcomes. The grants, administered by the MassDEP, will help maintain and improve access to clean and safe drinking water for communities in the Ipswich River Basin. This is the second year for this grant program, which aims to guide water management in the Ipswich River Basin for both the long-term water supply needs of communities and the protection of the aquatic ecosystems. The following communities and water suppliers

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Please give our readers some insight into how and why the Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office was created.

When Governor Healey entered office, she made it a priority on day one to ensure that this administration would compete aggressively for federal funding for Massachusetts. Specifically, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act, and CHIPS and Science Act unleashed an unprecedented level of funding available for states to advance transportation, clean energy, and economic development projects. Our office was charged with working across all secretariats to drive the administration’s competitive efforts to secure funding for key infrastructure, climate, and economic development projects.

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What are some of the roles, activities and functions of the Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office?

Our office works across all levels of government to advance Massachusetts infrastructure projects. We convene a biweekly interagency advisory council focused on coordinating our administration’s strategy for seeking federal funds and ensuring collaboration across agencies on key projects. We meet regularly with our terrific Congressional delegation to ensure effective advocacy at the federal level for Massachusetts priorities. We also work with municipalities, regional planning agencies, and tribes to support their local infrastructure projects. This includes convening a monthly Federal Funds Partnership meeting for

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Please tell us some of the successes the Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office has had?

Since the beginning of the Healey-Driscoll administration, Massachusetts has successfully brought in almost $9 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act, and CHIPS and Science Act. This administration secured $1.7 billion to replace the Cape Cod bridges, $156 million to help bring clean energy to low-income households statewide, $108 million to lay the groundwork for West-East Rail, $35 million to rehabilitate old mills into housing and business sites, $75 million for clean school buses, $57 million for roadway improvements across the state, and countless other projects statewide. These are state, municipal, and community-based organization-led projects that address long-standing needs and priorities across Massachusetts.

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With a new Administration at the federal level, how does the picture look for federal infrastructure funding?

With any new administration, there are always shifts in priorities and changes in funding opportunities. This is a very dynamic time, and we’re seeing the new administration roll back opportunities continued on page 27

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Can you share your thoughts about some of the initiatives you and your team are excited about in the coming year or two?

In September of 2024, the Governor signed new legislation into law that dramatically expands our office’s resources to support municipalities seeking federal funds to advance infrastructure projects. That legislation made $750 million available to support Massachusetts applicants with state matching funds, $12 million of which is available for technical assistance to support applicants, and $50 million of which is for various financial support for advancing local infrastructure projects. This legislation is unique, innovative, and significantly expands our tool kit for advancing Massachusetts transportation, climate, and economic development projects. Our office looks forward to leveraging these new tools and continuing to work across all levels of government to modernize our transportation system, make progress on our climate goals, and create good-paying jobs statewide. n

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Over $891 Million Offered for Clean Water SRF in 2025

Matthew A. Beaton Secretary Martin Suuberg Commissioner

January 26, 2016 he Massachusetts Department of Environ-

mately $480.8 million is being offered to finance 25 mental Protection (MassDEP) is pleased to new construction projects, and $377.3 million is beTo All Interested Parties: present the Final Calendar Year 2025 Intending offered to finance 10 previously approved multied Use Plan (IUP). The IUP details the projects, proyear projects. Additionally, $3 million is allocated to ponents, total project Department costs, and amount of fundingProtection the emergency The Massachusetts of Environmental (MassDEP)set-aside is pleasedaccount, to present$4.4 the million is being offered for the Sewer Overflow Final 2016 through Intendedthe UseClean Plan Water (IUP), State whichRevolvdetails the allocated projects, borrowers and amounts thatand willStormwater be ingfinanced Fund (CWSRF) program. CWSRF is a joint Fund Reuse Municipal Grant Program, $2 million through the Clean The Water State Revolving (CWSRF) loan program. The CWSRF is a is alfederal-state financing programloan thatprogram provides subsito fund emergency or other joint federal-state financing that provideslocated subsidized interest rate loansPFAS to improve or emergdized loans and grants to improve and protect water ing contaminants projects that mitigate impacts on protect water quality in the Commonwealth. quality and public health in the Commonwealth. drinking water sources, $5 million is directed to the Community Septic Management Program The Massachusetts Clean WaterisTrust (Trust) As noted in Table 1, Massachusetts offering approximately $414 million to finance clean water (CSMP) to remediate failed septic systems in participating is projects offering across $890.8 to financeApproximately wastewater $380 million will fund 35 new construction themillion Commonwealth. projects across Commonwealth, subject the communities, and9$13 million is set aside to finance projects and anthe additional $15 million will betoallocated towards funding previously approved availability of projects. funding. As Table approxi- to the planning projects. multi-year $2 noted millioninhas been1,allocated emergency set-aside account, and $3

million will be directed to the Community Septic Management Program to remediate failed septic Table 1 million will fund 15 planning projects. systems in participating communities. An additional $13.8

Clean Water State Revolving Fund CY2025 Intended Use Plan

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19049 CSO 045, 083 Separation/Rehabilitation The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not yet determined$29,926,400 the exact 2016 $29,926,400 554SRF CHATHAM 18980 Chatham Sewer Phase 1Fappropriation, MassDEP $31,190,000 grant (BG) allocations to the states. Based on the Extension overall federal expects to$31,190,000 receive an estimated $44 million federal grant to subsidize the CWSRF program. Under the Fiscal $34,670,000 551 ORLEANS (H)# (SG) 19118 Lakes and Ponds Area Collection System and PS $34,670,000 Year 2016 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, Congress is requiring that at least 10% of the federal grant 549be NEW BEDFORD 19143 PhaseThe 1 Deane Street Sewer $83,810,000 $2,310,000 used to fund#(PF) “green infrastructure”. 2016 Final IUPSeparation lists 16 new “green infrastructure” projects. The exact monetary value of thePlant green portion of these projects will be 548construction ROCKLAND #(PF)(BG) 19007 Wastewater Treatment Upgrades $32,510,000 $32,510,000 determined when project applications are submitted but are expected to be well in excess of 10% of 547 NEW BEDFORD #(PF) 19146 Wamsutta Street Pumping Station Improvements $6,815,000 $6,815,000 the federal grant. 544 PROVINCETOWN (H)#

19076 Provincetown Satellite Treatment Facility

$25,000,000

544 LOWELL (H)#(PF)in alternate format. Call 19108 Phase 3A Sewer System $49,500,000 $5,000,000 This information is available Michelle Waters-Ekanem, DiversitySeparation Director, at Project 617-292-5751. TTY# MassRelay Service 1-800-439-2370 MassDEP Website: www.mass.gov/dep 543 FALL RIVER #(PF)(SG)

19125 Mothers Brook Sewer Improvements

$21,020,000

543 HAVERHILL #(PF)

18993 Locke Street Sewer Separation - Phase 2

$14,667,000

543 FALL RIVER #(PF)(SG)

19009 Stafford Square Flood Mitigation

$29,386,600

$28,980,000

543 LOWELL (H)#(PF)

19109 Phase 2A Centralville Sewer Separation Project

continued on$4,500,000 page 31 $37,900,000

543 NEW BEDFORD #(PF)

19144 Phase I Sewer System Rehabilitation

$10,875,000

19086 Phase 16 Construction - I/I & Capacity Improvement

$12,905,000

19130 Downtown Area and Interceptor Sewer Improvements

$6,000,000

19136 Falmouth TASA Phase 1 Collection and Recharge

$60,000,000

$50,000,000

543 REVERE (H)#(PF)

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548 ROCKLAND Upgrades $32,510,000 544 #(PF)(BG) LOWELL (H)#(PF)19007 Wastewater Treatment 19108 Plant Phase 3A Sewer System Separation Project $32,510,000

$49,500

547 NEW BEDFORD #(PF)

19146 Wamsutta Street Pumping Station Improvements

$6,815,000

544 PROVINCETOWN (H)#

19076 Provincetown Satellite Treatment Facility

$25,000,000

$49,500,000

$5,000,000

543 FALL RIVER #(PF)(SG) Stafford Square Flood Mitigation 543 FALL RIVER #(PF)(SG) 19125 Mothers Brook 19009 Sewer Improvements $21,020,000

$21,020,000

$29,386

543 HAVERHILL Separation Phase 2 $14,667,000 2025 543 #(PF) LOWELL (H)#(PF)18993 Locke Street Sewer 19109 Phase- 2A Centralville Sewer $14,667,000 Separation Project

$37,900

543 FALL RIVER #(PF)(SG)

19125 Mothers Brook Sewer Improvements

543 HAVERHILL #(PF)

18993 Locke Street Sewer Separation - Phase 2

544 LOWELL (H)#(PF) 19108 Phase 3A Sewer System Separation Project DEP/SRF continued from page 29

NEW PROJECTS (cont.)

Rating Project Cost 543 FALL Applicant SRF RIVER #(PF)(SG) 19009 ID Project Stafford Square Flood Mitigation $29,386,600 543 NEW BEDFORD #(PF) 19144 Phase I Sewer System Rehabilitation

IUP Cost $28,980,000

543 LOWELL (H)#(PF)

19109 Phase 2A Centralville Sewer Separation Project

$37,900,000

$4,500,000

543 NEW BEDFORD #(PF)

19144 Phase I Sewer System Rehabilitation

$10,875,000

543 REVERE (H)#(PF)

19086 Phase 16 Construction - I/I & Capacity Improvement

$21,020

$14,667

$10,875

$12,905

542 LOWELL (H)#(PF)19086 Phase 16 Construction 19130 -Downtown and Interceptor Sewer Improvements 543 REVERE (H)#(PF) I/I & CapacityArea Improvement $12,905,000 $12,905,000

$6,000

542 LOWELL (H)#(PF) and Interceptor Sewer Improvements $6,000,000 $6,000,000 542 FALMOUTH (PF) 19130 Downtown Area19136 Falmouth TASA Phase 1 Collection and Recharge

$60,000

542 FALMOUTH (PF)

19136 Falmouth TASA Phase 1 Collection and Recharge

$60,000,000

$50,000,000

541 HULL #(PF)

19127 Collection System Improvements Phase 2

$16,660,000

540 EASTHAM (H)(PF)

18984 Eastham Wastewater Phase 1

$170,028,400

$50,000,000

541 HULL #(PF)

19127 Collection System Improvements Phase 2

540 EASTHAM (H)(PF)

18984 Eastham Wastewater Phase 1

$16,660

$170,028

540 BARNSTABLE (H)(PF) Phinney's Neighborhoods Sewer Expansion 540 BARNSTABLE (H)(PF) 19003 Phinney's Lane19003 Neighborhoods SewerLane Expansion $45,070,464 $10,000,000

$45,070

540 MASHPEE 19097 Mashpee-Wakeby Watershed Wastewater System $17,230,000 540(PF)(SG) MASHPEE (PF)(SG) 19097 Mashpee-Wakeby Watershed$17,230,000 Wastewater System

$17,230

539 HARWICH (PF)(SG)

19044 Harwich Great Sand Lakes Sewer Extension

$31,130,000

539 NANTUCKET (H)#

19046 Phase 2 Surfside WWTF Improvements

$16,500,000

538 BARNSTABLE (H)(PF)

19085 Centerville Village Sewer Expansion - South Phase

$15,000,000

$10,000,000

539 HARWICH (PF)(SG)

19044 Harwich Great Sand Lakes Sewer Extension

539 NANTUCKET (H)#

19046 Phase 2 Surfside WWTF Improvements

538 BARNSTABLE (H)(PF) 19085in Phase Centerville - South Phase 538 SWAMPSCOTT (H)# 18976 Sewer Rehabilitation 2B AreaVillage Sewer Expansion $3,283,000 $3,283,000 TOTAL OF NEW PROJECTS 538 SWAMPSCOTT (H)# (Count: 25)

$810,706,864 18976 Sewer Rehabilitation in Phase 2B Area (Average Rating: 544.24)

TOTAL OF NEW TOTAL OF PROJECTS NEW PROJECTS

(BG) - Base Capitalization Grant (Count: 25) (Average Rating: 544.24) (D) - Dropped by Applicant (Count: 25) (H) - Housing Choice Communities (PF) - Affordability Criteria applicable, eligible for Principal Forgiveness

$810,706,864

$480,801,400

$810,706

(RE) - Potential Renewable Energy Projects (SG) - BIL CWSRF General Supplemental Grant # - Projects contains Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and/or meets EPA's definition of a Green Project (https://www.epa.gov/greeningepa/energy-and-emissions-epa)

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DEP/SRF continued from page 31 MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS

MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORYSRF PROJECTS Applicant ID Project

Project Cost Project Cost

2025 IUP Cost

Applicant

SRF ID Project

BARNSTABLE (H)(PF)

16683 Route 28 West Sewer Expansion Project

$56,600,000

$10,000,000

BARNSTABLE (PF)(SG)

16677 Nitrogen Removal Improv. & New Headworks Facility

$109,330,000

$20,000,000

BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (H)#

16690 East Boston Sewer Separation Phase IV

$143,936,993

$50,000,000

DENNIS (PF)

16676 Phase 1 - WRRF and Collection System

$196,315,000

$50,000,000

GLOUCESTER (H)(PF)(SG)

16775 WPCF Secondary Treatment and Facility Upgrades

$205,972,280

$50,000,000

LOWELL

16760 Centralville Sewer Separation Program – Phase 1

$57,500,000

$34,500,000

MASHPEE (PF)(BG)

16791 Phase 2 Mashpee Treatment and Collection System

$96,100,000

$32,770,000

MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY

6822 DITP Clarifier #2

$289,359,690

$50,000,000

NEW BEDFORD (PF)#

16873 Wastewater Collection System Improvements

$74,965,000

$30,000,000

YARMOUTH (PF)

8349 Phase I - WRRF and Collection System

$205,841,464

$50,000,000

TOTAL OF MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS

$1,435,920,427

$377,270,000

(Count: 10) TOTAL OF MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS

$1,435,920,427

$377,270,000

(Count: 10)

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MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS Applicant

2025 IUP Cost

SRF ID Project

Project Cost

2025 IUP Cost

COMMUNITY SEPTIC MANAGEMENT

3850 Community Septic Management Program

$5,000,000

EMERGENCY PFAS REMEDIATION SET-ASIDE

18911

$2,000,000

EMERGENCY SRF SET-ASIDE

2977

$3,000,000

PLANNING SRF SET-ASIDE

13575

$13,000,000

SEWER OVERFLOW AND STORMWATER REUSE SETASIDE

18972

$4,400,000

$27,400,000

TOTAL OF MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS (Count: 5) PLANNING PROJECTS

Products and Services

Applicant

SRF ID Project

BARNSTABLE COUNTY

19149 Barnstable County: MFTF PFAS Remediation

Project Cost

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$886,611,889

YARMOUTH (PF) YARMOUTH (PF)

8349 Phase I - WRRF and Collection System 8349 Phase I - WRRF and Collection System

TOTAL OF MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS TOTAL OF MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS

$205,841,464 $205,841,464

$50,000,000 $50,000,000

$1,435,920,427 $1,435,920,427

$377,270,000 $377,270,000

Project Cost Project Cost Project Cost

2025 IUPIUP Cost Cost 2025

(Count: 10) (Count: 10)

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MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS Applicant Applicant Applicant

MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS

SRF ID Project SRF SRFID ID Project

2025 IUP Cost

COMMUNITY SEPTIC COMMUNITY SEPTIC MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT EMERGENCY PFAS EMERGENCY PFAS REMEDIATION SET-ASIDE REMEDIATION SET-ASIDE EMERGENCY SRF SET-ASIDE EMERGENCY SRF SET-ASIDE

3850 Community Septic Management Program 3850 Community Septic Management Program

$5,000,000 $5,000,000

18911 18911

$2,000,000 $2,000,000

2977 2977

$3,000,000 $3,000,000

PLANNING SRF SET-ASIDE PLANNING SRF SET-ASIDE

13575 13575

$13,000,000 $13,000,000

SEWER OVERFLOW AND 18972 18972 SEWER OVERFLOW AND STORMWATER REUSE SETSTORMWATER REUSE SETASIDE ASIDE TOTAL OF MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS TOTAL OFTOTAL MassDEP PRIORITY PRIORITY PROJECTSPROJECTS OF MassDEP

$4,400,000 $4,400,000

$27,400,000

$27,400,000 $27,400,000

Project Cost Project Cost Project Cost

2025 IUP Cost IUP Cost 2025

$1,140,489 $1,140,489

$1,140,489 $1,140,489 $1,140,489

$1,140,489 $1,140,489

(Count: 5) (Count: 5) (Count: 5)

PLANNING PROJECTS

PLANNING PROJECTS PLANNING PROJECTS Applicant Applicant Applicant

SRF SRF ID ID Project

SRF ID Project

BARNSTABLE COUNTY BARNSTABLE COUNTY

19149 Barnstable County: MFTF PFAS Remediation 19149 Barnstable County: MFTF PFAS Remediation

TOTAL OF PLANNING PROJECTS OF PLANNING TOTAL OFTOTAL PLANNING PROJECTSPROJECTS (Count: 1) (Count: 1) (Count: 1)

TOTAL OF FINAL INTENDED USE PLAN

TOTAL OF INTENDED USE PLAN TOTAL OF INTENDED USE PLAN

$2,275,167,780

2025 IUP Cost

$886,611,889

$2,275,167,780 continued$886,611,889 on page 37 $2,275,167,780 $886,611,889

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Over $348 Million Offered for Drinking Water SRF in 2025

he Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is pleased to present the Final Calendar Year 2025 Intended Use Plan (IUP). The IUP details the projects, proponents, total project costs, and amount of funding being offered through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program. The DWSRF is a joint federal-state financing program that provides subsidized loans and grants to protect public health, safeguard the drinking water supply, and improve the infrastructure systems in the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (Trust) is offering $349.5 million to finance drinking water projects across the Commonwealth (Table 1), with an addition-

al $1.3 million offered in grants for Asset Management Planning (AMP) (Table 2), subject to the availability of funding. As noted in Table 1, approximately $123.8 million is being offered to finance 13 new construction projects and approximately $169.9 million will finance 19 previously approved multi-year projects. Additionally, set-asides include $5 million for emergency projects, $39.5 million to finance new Lead Service Line (LSL) Replacement construction and planning loans, and $10 million to finance other planning projects and PFAS design costs. To encourage communities and Public Water Suppliers to engage in planning activities, MassDEP is accepting planning loan applications on a rolling basis while funding is available.

Table 1 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund CY2025 Intended Use Plan TABLE 1 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND Calendar Year 2025 DWSRF Final Intended Use Plan NEW PROJECTS

NEW PROJECTS Rating

Applicant

SRF ID

Project

Project Cost

Rating Applicant

SRF ID Project

530

YARMOUTH (EC)(PF)(BG)

19119 Yarmouth Wells 10 & 11 PFAS Treatment

$4,996,475

530

MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY

19059 Cp-2 NEH Improvements

$21,045,949

$2,000,000

530

IPSWICH (SG)

19012 Ipswich Water Treatment Plant

$33,803,000

$10,000,000

529

NEWBURYPORT (H)(EC)(SG)

19054 Newburyport PFAS Treatment System

$20,495,200

$10,000,000

526

FOXBOROUGH (EC)

19121 Oak Street PFAS Water Treatment Upgrades

$16,500,000

$10,000,000

526

HANOVER (EC)(SG)

19091 Hanover PFAS Treatment

$17,330,000

$10,000,000

524

DRACUT WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT (EC)(PF)

19115 PFAS Water Treatment Plant Expansion

$19,400,000

$15,000,000

523

BRIDGEWATER (H)(PF)

19102 Plymouth St. Wells Upgrades and Raw Water Main

$6,190,103

521 * PEPPERELL (EC)(PF)(SG)

19132 Jersey Street Well Water Treatment Plant

$13,000,000

520 * GROVELAND (EC)(PF)(SG)

18991 Wells 1, 3 & 4 Water Treatment Plant

$44,531,076

$15,000,000

518 * WEST BROOKFIELD (PF)(BG)

19048 Leland Road Pump Station Upgrade

$6,240,000

515 * DUDLEY (PF)

19148 Eagle Drive Neighborhood Water Main Extension

$10,085,000

430 * HADLEY (PF)(BG)

19075 Mount Warner Well Rehabilitation

$11,350,000

$224,966,803

$123,861,578 $123,861,578

TOTAL OF NEW PROJECTS

TOTAL OF NEW PROJECTS (Count: 13) 13) (Average Rating: 517.08) (Count: (Average Rating: 517.08)

Project Cost

2025 IUP Cost

$224,966,803

2025 IUP Cost

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MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS SRF SRFIDIDProjectProject SRF ID Project

Project Cost Project Cost Project Cost

EMERGENCY SRF SET-ASIDE 2978 EMERGENCY SRF SET-ASIDE 2978 LEAD SERVICE LINE 16595 LEAD SERVICE LINE 16595 REPLACEMENT SRF SETREPLACEMENT SRF SETASIDE ASIDE PLANNING SRF SET-ASIDE 13574 PLANNING SRF SET-ASIDE 13574 TOTAL OFTOTAL MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS OF MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS TOTAL OF MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS (Count: 3) (Count: 3) (Count: 3)

$5,000,000 $5,000,000 $39,500,000 $39,500,000

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $54,500,000 $54,500,000 $54,500,000

MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS Applicant SRFIDIDProjectProject Project Cost Applicant SRF Project Cost Applicant SRF ID Project Project Cost ATTLEBORO (PF)(EC)(BG) ATTLEBORO (PF)(EC)(BG) BARNSTABLE (H)(PF)(EC)(SG) BARNSTABLE (H)(PF)(EC)(SG) BELLINGHAM (H)(PF)(EC)(SG) BELLINGHAM (H)(PF)(EC)(SG) BRAINTREE #(RE)(PF)(EC) BRAINTREE #(RE)(PF)(EC) CHELMSFORD WATER CHELMSFORD WATER DISTRICT (H)(EC) DISTRICT (H)(EC) FRANKLIN (H)(RE)(EC) FRANKLIN (H)(RE)(EC) GRAFTON WATER DISTRICT GRAFTON (H)(EC)(BG)WATER DISTRICT (H)(EC)(BG) HOLBROOK #(RE)(PF)(EC) HOLBROOK #(RE)(PF)(EC) MASSACHUSETTS WATER MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY RESOURCES AUTHORITY MASSACHUSETTS WATER MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY RESOURCES AUTHORITY MIDDLEBOROUGH (H)(PF)(EC) MIDDLEBOROUGH (H)(PF)(EC) PLAINVILLE (H)(EC)(BG) PLAINVILLE (H)(EC)(BG) RANDOLPH #(RE)(PF)(EC) RANDOLPH #(RE)(PF)(EC) SCITUATE (H) SCITUATE (H) SHARON (RE) SHARON (RE) SHREWSBURY (H)(EC) SHREWSBURY (H)(EC) UXBRIDGE (PF)(EC) UXBRIDGE (PF)(EC) WEBSTER (PF)(EC) WEBSTER (PF)(EC) WESTFORD (H)(EC)(SG) WESTFORD (H)(EC)(SG)

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16764 Wading River Water Treatment Plant 16764 Wading River Water Treatment Plant 16849 Straightway & Hyannisport PFAS Treatment Facility 16849 Straightway & Hyannisport PFAS Treatment Facility 16813 PFAS Treatment at Hartford Avenue WTP 16813 PFAS Treatment at Hartford Avenue WTP 7258 Tri-Town Regional Water Treatment Plant 7258 Tri-Town Regional Water Treatment Plant 16698 Chelmsford WD PFAS Treatment 16698 Chelmsford WD PFAS Treatment

$35,181,000 $35,181,000 $45,295,767 $45,295,767 $36,500,000 $36,500,000 $55,212,683 $55,212,683 $43,000,000 $43,000,000

$15,000,000 $15,000,000 $7,500,000 $7,500,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

16730 Franklin Hayward St. WTP Improvements 16730 Franklin Hayward St. WTP Improvements 16765 East St. and Worcester St. PFAS Treatment Upgrades 16765 East St. and Worcester St. PFAS Treatment Upgrades

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$10,696,000 $10,696,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000

7259 Tri-Town Regional Water Treatment Plant 7259 Tri-Town Regional Water Treatment Plant 6691 Northern Intermediate High Section 89 Replacement 6691 Northern Intermediate High Section 89 Replacement

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$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $11,344,056 $11,344,056

7218 Section 23, 24, 47 Water Mains Rehab 7218 Section 23, 24, 47 Water Mains Rehab

$28,963,060 $28,963,060

$1,655,944 $1,655,944

$34,153,700 $34,153,700 $25,600,000 $25,600,000 $39,780,862 $39,780,862 $67,213,348 $67,213,348 $31,444,944 $31,444,944 $18,500,000 $18,500,000 $19,500,000 $19,500,000 $35,120,000 $35,120,000 $23,000,000 $23,000,000

$7,500,000 $7,500,000 $10,600,000 $10,600,000 $6,800,000 $6,800,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 $6,444,944 $6,444,944 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $4,600,000 $4,600,000 $10,120,000 $10,120,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000

$639,746,636 $639,746,636

$169,960,944 $169,960,944

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TOTAL OF FINAL INTENDED USE PLAN TOTAL OF FINAL INTENDED USE PLAN TOTAL OF FINAL INTENDED USE PLAN

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$169,960,944

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nfortunately, the university allegedly experienced issues with the field almost immediately. The university attributed these issues to the architect’s allegedly defective/negligent design of the field. In particular, the university asserted that the architect had failed to account for seasonal expansion of the parking structure underneath the field, which resulted in “depressions” in the field that made it “unsafe” and unusable for athletic events. The university incurred costs to address the alleged design defects and make the field usable. Then, more than six years after it first started using the field, the university filed a court action against the architect to recover its damages caused by the allegedly defective/ negligent design. The architect raised the Massachusetts statute of repose as a defense, arguing that the university filed its court action too late. In this regard, the statute of repose provides that “in no event” shall “[a] ction[s] of tort for damages arising out of any deficiency or neglect in the design, planning, construction, or general administration of an improvement to real property . . . be commenced more than six years after the earlier of the dates of: (1) the opening of the improvement to use; or (2) substantial completion of

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the improvement and the taking of possession for occupancy by the owner.” According to the architect, the university contended that the architect had negligently prepared a defective design. Therefore, the university was required to file its court action within six years after first using the field under the statute of repose applicable to negligence claims. The architect lost. In an April 16, 2025 decision, the Massachusetts highest court – the Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) – ruled that the statute of repose did not bar the unicontinued on page 41

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the following elements: (1) the existence of a valid and enforceable indemnification clause; (2) the occurrence of an event triggering the duty to indemnify; (3) adequate notice to the architect; and (4) the architect’s failure to fulfill its obligation specification in the indemnification clause. Thus, the SJC stated: “[a]ccordingly, the university’s claim is contractual in nature, and the tort statute of repose does not bar it.” The decision reflects the fact that Massachusetts courts will often embrace a “freedom of contracting” approach. That is, where – as here – sophisticated parties “specifically negotiated” and “freely and intelligently entered into a contract of indemnification” the SJC ruled that “[t]hey should be held to it.” Massachusetts courts aim to enforce the terms of a contract in accordance with its plain meaning, and typically will not step in to protect a party that may have made a poor deal for itself. Highlighting the differences between a negligence claim and a contract claim, the SJC noted that the architect had actually agreed by contract to take on more liability than would have been imposed on it by law had it faced a negligence claim. That is, under the “American Rule,” litigants typically cannot recover attorneys’ fees absent statutory or contractual aucontinued on page 43

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Legal Corner continued from page 41 thority. As a result, if the university had attempted to litigate a negligence claim, the university could not have reasonably expected to recover its attorneys’ fees. But here, the architect explicitly agreed to take on liability for and cover the university’s “‘reasonable attorney’s fees’ in addition to the university’s expenses incurred to fix the field” by agreeing to the indemnification provision of the contract. As a result, the architect’s “duty to indemnify the university” for negligence was “not one imposed by law” but “rather, [was] a promise to which [the architect] freely and intelligently chose to be bound.” In other words, it was the duty under the contract that gave rise to the university’s claim against the architect. If the architect had not agreed to the indemnification provision, the outcome in this case might have been different and its statute of repose defense may have been successful. The case illustrates just one of the multitude of issues that can arise in the context of indemnification. Indemnification provisions are among the most hotly negotiated provisions in design and construction contracts. Indemnification obligations can take many forms, ranging from extremely broad in some cases, to very narrow in others. Sometimes, indemnification obligations are cou-

pled with defense and hold harmless provisions. Regardless, contractors need to carefully examine proposed indemnification obligations, consider and understand the potential ramifications, and revise them appropriately to suit the risks of a given project. Contractors are well advised to make sure that their insurance broker reviews proposed indemnification provisions and provide appropriate insurance coverage. In addition, contractors/suppliers/vendors at any tier need to be sure that they are appropriately flowing down indemnification obligations to others at lower tiers to ensure that there are no “scope gaps” when it comes to indemnification. Failure to do so could lead to the untenable position of having to indemnify up-the-chain without the benefit of receiving indemnification from down-the-chain. In addition, light of the SJC’s decision in this case, parties will likely consider adding proposed time limitations on contractual indemnification obligations. Otherwise, open ended indemnification provisions could arguably give rise to contract-based indemnity actions asserted years after project completion. We suggest that you review your contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders with a careful eye towards identifying potential long-term and costly obligations. n

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fer more potential for me, but I also felt a more comfortable sense of a family business operation, which was what I was looking for. I was correct on all counts. As the company continued to grow and branch out into several divisions, it has still been able to hold on to its family business roots. I began with Derenzo as continued on page 49

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Under the Hard Hat continued from page 47 a Field Supervisor, then advanced to a Project Manager, to Estimator, and then to Chief Estimator. In 2010, I was given the new title of Executive Vice President for J. Derenzo Co. My roles in the company are to oversee and manage the project management and estimating departments, review all bids and change orders, buyout all materials and subs on every job, sign and approve all change orders and purchase orders, and work with the supervisors and foremen to make sure they understand all aspect of the jobs that they are running. If we have any field or job issues, I will attend the meetings onsite with the GC to make sure nothing gets out of hand. What types of construction does J. Derenzo specialize in, and in what areas of New England do you pursue this work?

primarily for large private developers or General Contractors, and we pride ourselves in being experts in every type of earth support system, tiebacks, and methods of dewatering. Over the years J. Derenzo (David Howe), has expanded our in-house capabilities further to include total demolition capabilities (JDC Demolition), asbestos and contaminated soils permitting and handling (New Roads Asbestos and Boston Environmental), and complete sheet pile and H-Pile operations (Allied Pile Driving). These divisions are all under the Derenzo umbrella making us more of a onestop source for all deep excavation and site development needs. We are currently working in MA, RI, NH, CT, VA, and ME, and we are looking to expand our bidding area and our capabilities to support the continued growth of the company. J. Derenzo Company has built a great reputation along with remarkable growth over the past 20 years.

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J. D'Amico, Inc., from Randolph, MA. After the pre-construction conference at the Statler Building in Boston, Joe D'Amico invited me for a cup of coffee. After two hours of coffee, Joe offered me a job and I accepted it. You had a long and successful career at J. D'Amico, Inc. Please tell us a little about the company and what your roles were over the years? J. D'Amico, Inc. was a small familyowned business concentrating on water and sewer projects in Eastern Massachusetts. Brothers Joe, Neno, and Paul were the second-generation owners, and though the company only ran two pipe crews, they had a large inventory of heavy iron and were known to tackle difficult projects involving deep and wet excavations, river crossings, selfperformed steel sheet piling, and rock blasting. continued on page 54

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Under the Hard Hat continued from page 53 The company did many challenging projects involving large diameter pipes and valves for the MWRA and the Boston Water & Sewer Commission. The company did almost exclusively public work including Federal work on several military bases. Joe D'Amico was well known in the industry as a very personable and honest man whose word was his bond. I started out with Joe D'Amico as a field engineer laying out the work, setting grades with batter boards, and then with the pipe lasers. Joe was a hands-on owner running a crew and present on the site full-time. He and I were very

close, and having lost my father to an auto accident when I was 16, Joe was like a father to me. He took me under his wing and taught me everything about the utility contracting business. A few years after starting with D'Amico we went to three, and sometimes a fourth crew, and that size operation proved very profitable for us over the years. I eventually was doing project management and handling the bulk of the estimating duties. In 1990, I was made Vice President of the company, as Joe was trying to step back a bit due to health concerns. Unfortunately, in 1991 Joe suffered a fatal heart attack at the age of 61 in the middle of one our most difficult jobs in Gloucester, MA. At that time, I took over the role of Vice President/ General Manager where I ran all aspects of the business for the next 23 years. After successfully transitioning the family business into the third generation of D’Amico’s, and after putting my successor in place, I retired in 2014 after 41 great years with the company. You have also had a long affiliation with UCANE. Please tell us some history about that relationship?

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Under the Hard Hat continued from page 54 career by attending meetings and volunteering for various committees. In the early 1980s, I was asked to be on the Board of Directors and was the youngest member of the board at the time. That was the beginning of a long relationship with UCANE, where I served on every board and officer position including President in 1993 and 1994 (UCANE’s 40th Anniversary) and again in 2004 (UCANE’s 50th Anniversary). One of my proudest career moments came in 1994 when I was voted UCANE’s Contractor of the Year by my peers and was presented the award at the Annual Banquet. I continued my active involvement in UCANE, including watching the Association prosper under the leadership of our Executive Director, Anne Klayman, until I retired from J. D’Amico, Inc. in 2014. Ahead of my retirement date, I was flattered when asked by Anne and the UCANE Board of Directors if I wanted to be a part-time consultant to UCANE. I wasn’t sure at first, but after considering the oth-

er option of going from working 50 hours a week to zero hours, I decided (or more accurately—my wife insisted) that I take the position. What has been your role as a consultant at UCANE over the last 10 years? Coming from a small business where I wore a lot of hats, I knew the same would be true at UCANE where everyone on the small staff wears multiple hats. I have assisted the UCANE Board in transitioning to new leadership over the last multiple years. I also work closely with our lobbyist, Mark Molloy, to identify pieces of legislation that are detrimental to contractors and for small businesses, and when requested, accompany him on visits to Beacon Hill when a contractor’s perspective on an issue might be needed. Because of my knowledge of the utility contracting business, I assist with membership recruitment and member services, such as when a continued on page 56

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Under the Hard Hat continued from page 55 contractor has a construction question or an industry concern. I also coordinate and run the UCANE Safety Committee meetings, maintain our relationship with OSHA, and provide safety updates to the general membership. I assist with meeting agendas and attend all Board of Director’s meetings and UCANE events. I have been working with the editors of Construction Outlook magazine to find and produce interesting content for our readership. This includes interviews with our Board Members, with Municipal DPW Directors, and with Safety Professionals from within our member firms. Other articles include introductions to our Associate Members and articles on current industry issues. The most satisfying articles are the cover stories that highlight the history and successes of our members, or maybe an unusual project being performed by one of our contractors. To what do you attribute your successful career?

It is a rare person that can credit only himself for his success. Obviously, I was lucky to bump into Joe D’Amico at a time when he needed help, and even more fortunate that we clicked so well and he poured his business knowledge into my brain. I owe a lot to the talented and loyal employees at D’Amico that actually built the projects that I was low bidder on and made me look good. But, without a doubt, I owe my success to my wife Susan who has been my biggest booster since day one. She is my high school sweetheart and we were both 18 years old when we married. My future was very much in doubt at that time, but with her constant support we managed to create a future for ourselves. While she took care of the homefront and raised three kids, I was able to put all of my energy into my career and even into my UCANE activities. She put up with my long hours, late nights, my moodiness prior to bids, and when work was slow and layoffs needed to be done. It has been the perfect team effort and, looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing. n

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Five Insurance Gaps That Cost Utility Contractors Utility construction projects have a unique blend of complexity, coordination, and risk. From underground work to public-facing infrastructure, these jobs demand a robust insurance strategy. Yet, even seasoned contractors often find themselves exposed due to a few common gaps in their insurance programs.

ere are five critical areas where we frequently see utility contractors leave money—and protection—on the table. 1. Relying on Blanket Policies for Specialized Projects: Many contractors assume their general Commercial General Liability (CGL), Builder's Risk, and Workers' Comp policies will cover most scenarios. That's a dangerous assumption. Large-scale or specialized utility projects—like tunneling, bridgework, or water infrastructure—often require unique endorsements or higher limits that blanket policies don't address. What to do: Tailor your coverage to each project. Ensure specialized risks are accounted for and that endorsements reflect the true nature of the work. 2. Underestimating Builder's Risk Needs: Builder's Risk policies are often written to cover physical damage, but do they cover soft costs like labor escalation, administrative expenses, and financing delays? They are frequently left out. If your project faces delays, due to materials, permitting, or weather—and your Delay in Start-Up (DSU) coverage isn't dialed in—you could be stuck footing a hefty bill. What to do: Properly value your project, including soft costs. Confirm that DSU is included and aligned with your contract structure and timeline.

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3. Poor Risk Transfer from Subcontractors: On multi-party utility jobs, it's not uncommon to see vague or missing indemnity clauses. If a subcontractor makes a costly mistake and you're not properly listed as an Additional Insured on their policy, guess who's left holding the liability? What to do: Tighten your contracts. Require all subs to name you as an Additional Insured and ensure their policies meet minimum standards—then verify it's done. 4. Mismanaged Wrap-Up Programs (OCIPs/ CCIPs): Wrap-up programs can be great tools for centralized coverage—but only if they're managed tightly. We often see subcontractors improperly enrolled, confused about what's covered, or unaware of how the wrap interacts with their policies. What to do: Ensure enrollment is mandatory, clear, and monitored. Provide guidance on coverage overlaps and responsibilities. A well-run wrap-up avoids costly finger-pointing when claims arise. 5. Overlooking Emerging Risks: Utility contractors increasingly rely on technology—from project management software to drones and IoT sensors. This creates cyber risk many standard policies don't cover. Meanwhile, environmental exposures—from fuel spills to soil contamination—are another blind spot, continued on page 59

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In an industry where the margin for error is tight, and every delay or misstep can carry significant financial consequences, your insurance strategy shouldn't just check a box—it should protect your operation at every level. Spotting and fixing these gaps don’t just reduce risk—it can unlock real savings and give you more control when it matters most. n

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he UCANE delegation attended the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Annual Water Policy Forum, held at the Hill Harbor Inn. The Forum featured presentations from top federal leaders, including Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, who emphasized the need for continued investment in water systems across the nation. In addition, there were sessions also focused on water equity, funding innovation, and regulatory clarity, providing UCANE leaders with timely insights to bring back to Massachusetts. UCANE also attended panel discussions on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) implementation and upcoming Clean Water Act priorities. These conversations highlighted both the opportunities and challenges facing utility contractors as regulatory and funding landscapes evolve. On Wednesday morning, UCANE took part in a key Clean Water Construction Coalition (CWCC) strategy session. UCANE has proudly been a member of the CWCC for nearly a decade. This year’s gathering was hosted by Banner Public Affairs in their D.C. office and brought together construction

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Water Week continued from page 60 associations from across the country, including representatives from New Jersey, Colorado, and Illinois. The breakfast forum allowed members to discuss pressing policy issues, share legislative strategies, and hear directly from U.S. EPA officials. UCANE leaders also participated in a series of Congressional meetings to advocate for increased funding through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) and to emphasize the importance of long-term investment in water and sewer infrastructure. These discussions were critical in building continued support from our federal delegation and aligning UCANE’s priorities with national infrastructure goals.

UCANE Leadership attended AMWA (Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies) conference on Tuesday April 8 in Washington DC

UCANE’s participation in Water Week 2025 reaffirmed our unwavering commitment to national advocacy and collaboration. As federal infrastructure funding becomes increasingly competitive, UCANE remains focused on ensuring that the voices of New England’s utility contractors are heard loud and clear in Washington. We are grateful to our Board members for dedicating their time and resources to represent our industry’s interests on Capitol Hill. Their efforts continue to strengthen UCANE’s presence as a leading advocate for clean water and utility infrastructure across the region. n

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Understanding the ‘Competent Person’ and this Critical Role in Excavation The Competent Person: Excavations are integral to underground infrastructure construction, but they pose significant dangers for workers when improperly planned or managed. On average, more than 20 workers die from trench cave-ins each year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

o mitigate the risk of injuries and death, OSHA requires companies to designate a “Competent Person” to oversee trenching and excavation activities. Too often, employers fail to comply with this regulation. In a survey of industry stakeholders, only 39 percent reported there was always a properly trained Competent Person on the jobsite; 31 percent said there was occasionally a Competent Person present; and 3 percent said they never had a Competent Person during a project. Many facility owners and their contractors lack clarity about what a Competent Person should be expected to know and do. Almost 34 percent of the survey respondents failed to understand the rules and responsibilities of this role.

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has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.” Examples of existing and predictable hazards are cave-ins, hazardous atmospheres, and lack of entry and exit. OSHA requires that a Competent Person be trained in and knowledgeable about soil evaluation, the proper selection and use of protective systems, and the requirements of the standard. It is up to the employer to see that a Competent Person has had the appropriate training – but checking the training box is not enough. The employer must ensure, on an ongoing basis, that the person still possesses the necessary knowledge and is able to execute what he or she has been trained to do. The Competent Person bears a great deal of responsibility. In trench and excavation work, this person is required to perform the duties below, among others: 1. Follow all relevant OSHA standards. OSHA 1926 Subpart P Standard outlines the legal recontinued on page 64

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Competent Person continued from page 63 quirements for protecting workers involved in excavation and trenching activities. It specifies when a protective system is required and calls for designating a Competent Person to ensure that the system selected is designed for the application and used properly. Six appendices present guidelines related to soil classification, sloping and benching, timber shoring, aluminum hydraulic shoring, alternatives to timber shoring and the selection of protective systems. 2. Classify the soil. Too often, a solution is determined before the problem is understood. In excavation safety, accurate soil classification is necessary prior to selection of a protective system. OSHA requires that the chosen system be designed to resist, without failure, all actual and reasonably expected loads, including soil loads. 3. Follow tabulated data. Manufacturers of trench protection systems provide tables and charts developed by professional engineers that dictate the maximum allowable depth for safe use, load limits and installation requirements. The Competent Person must follow the manufacturer’s tabulated data when choosing and using a prefabricated system. The tab data must be kept onsite during construction in the event conditions change. For

instance, heavy rainfall may alter the soil classification. The Competent Person will need to refer to the data to ensure that use of the protective system still falls within the limits of safe operation. 4. Enlist site-specific engineering as needed. The Competent Person must know when a shoring or shielding design from a registered professional engineer is required. A site-specific plan is needed at any depth, any time there is deviation from the OSHA charts or any tabulated data. When the desired protective system has no tabulated data, a site-specific plan must be developed. Examples of protective systems that do not have tabulated data include beam and lagging, beam and plate, soil nailing and cantilevered sheeting. 5. Determine the best type of protective system. One of the main responsibilities of the Competent Person is determining the best type of protective system for the excavation, accounting for factors such as width, depth and length; soil type; and any adjacent structures or surface encumbrances. Excavating protective systems include: • Sloping or benching: Removing additional soil away from the excavation in order to eliminate the risk of collapse • Shoring: Installing supports, such as a hydraulic strut system

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Competent Person continued from page 64 • Shielding: Installing a trench box or similar structure 6. Identify the location of underground utilities. Before the excavation begins, the Competent Person is responsible for locating any and all underground installations in the area, including gas, water or electrical lines. Skipping this step could result in gas leaks, flooding or electric shock. 7. Conduct tests for hazardous atmospheres. When workers are in a confined space or an excavation deeper than 4 feet and it is reasonable to think that a hazardous atmosphere could exist, the Competent Person must test that atmosphere prior to entry. Monitoring the atmosphere and taking appropriate corrective action, when necessary, protects workers from injuries due to hazardous gases and oxygen deficiencies. 8. Watch out for water accumulation. Water accumulation in a trench, regardless of the source, can undermine the performance of a protective system. The Competent Person should monitor water levels and re-evaluate the soil classification and the safety of the excavation, as necessary. 9. Perform inspections. Conditions on a jobsite can change unexpectedly; a leak can develop, for example, or a section of sloped earth could shift. Before any worker goes into an excavation at the start of a shift, and after each hazard-increasing event throughout the day, the Competent Person

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Role of Training: Companies may become complacent if their projects frequently require excavations, and they’ve never had an incident. They may neglect to designate a Competent Person because they assume that crews know what they’re doing. But the reality is that everyone in a job involving excavations is required to be trained in the hazards of the work, and at least one person must be designated as the decision-maker. Formal training can fill knowledge gaps, correct any long-held misunderstandings, and provide a refresher course on critical details and protocols. Training on an ongoing basis ensures that the Competent Person stays up to date with the most recent advances in protective systems and any changes in the OSHA standard. Designating and training a Competent Person does more than meet a legal requirement. It helps companies in the underground infrastructure space create safer worksites, improve their safety culture, protect their bottom line, and safeguard their most valuable asset: their people. About the Author – Bruce Magee is the regional product development manager for United Rentals. With 30 years of experience specializing in trenching and underground safety solutions, he has delivered over 400 Competent Person Training Classes to the construction industry. Article reprinted with permission of United Rentals and Underground Infrastructure magazine, March 2025. n

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Falls continue to be the number one cause of fatalities in construction work, while new fall protection and prevention technologies are constantly coming out that are better, safer, lighter, and more cost-effective. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2023, there were 421 fatalities in the construction industry due to falls, slips, and trips, accounting for 39.2% of all construction-related deaths. Falls are OSHA’s #1 source of violations with 6,307 citations in 2024. This underscores the persistent risk that falls pose to construction workers.

espite decades of awareness campaigns, regulatory efforts, and technological advancements, falls remain the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2022, falls, slips, and trips accounted for 423 out of 1,069 total construction fatalities nationwide—almost 40% of all deaths in the sector. In Massachusetts alone, 22 construction workers lost their lives in 2023 due to workplace injuries—a figure that is four times higher than any other industry in the state. This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need for the construction sector to adopt and implement the latest fall protection technologies and best practices.

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