Flippo Construction Company, Inc Awarded the Excellence in Infrastructure Award by the Heavy Construction Contractors Association

By PRESS OFFICER
Flippo Construction Company, Inc.

FORESTVILLE, Md. (April 28, 2026)—On Wednesday, April 15, 2026 the Heavy Construction Contractors Association (HCCA) awarded Flippo Construction Company, Inc with The Excellence in Infrastructure Award for their work on the Loyola Avenue Storm Sewer Upgrade project in the City of Alexandria, Virginia. The project consisted of taking an existing “V” ditch between two homes in the neighborhood and turning into an underground, double pipe, storm sewer system.  The Flippo crew performed the work while maintaining active storm water flow during the rainy months of May through July 2025.  The project also included regrading and landscaping of the area and homeowner’s yards.

The award was presented to Flippo Construction at the annual HCCA Infrastructure & Safety Awards Banquet held at the Chantilly National Golf Club in Centreville, Virginia.  Flippo Construction CEO, John Morgan said, “As a diverse, employee-owned company, our employees take our company motto to heard where, ‘Safe, Productive, Quality Jobs with Pride’ is a priority.  This award is a testament to our employees’ hard work and attention to detail and I am thankful for all of their efforts.

Flippo Construction Company, Inc. is a leading, employee owned, utility and heavy construction contractor based in Forestville, Maryland.  They have many ongoing utility, heavy civil and service projects throughout Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.  Flippo has served their government and commercial clients in the region for 55 years.

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Melwood’s CorpFest Unites Local Businesses to Ready Camp Accomplish for Summer

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Melwood Inc.

NANJEMOY, Md. (April 29, 2026)—Melwood brought together more than 100 volunteers from over 20 area businesses today to prepare its inclusive summer camp for the 2026 season. Together, volunteers donated their time and talents to prepare cabins, improve outdoor spaces, and complete critical maintenance projects across the grounds of Camp Accomplish.

The volunteers gathered for CorpFest, Melwood’s annual corporate volunteer event to ensure the camp is ready to welcome hundreds of campers, counselors, medical providers, and staff this summer.

Leading this year’s CorpFest efforts were nearly 40 employee volunteers from the Wills Group, parent company of Dash In and Splash In ECO Car Wash. As the Wills Group celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, the company remains deeply committed to investing in the Charles County community and supporting organizations that help people thrive.

In addition to volunteering at CorpFest, the Wills Group announced a $100,000 donation to Melwood in support of Camp Accomplish and Melwood’s mission to expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities. 

During the event, experts from Davis Construction upgraded electrical components in the camp’s industrial kitchen for improved food service; built a harness and helmet rack for the ropes course; added a shade cloth to the hammock village; and made landscaping and architectural changes to ensure the camp’s flagpole area is fully accessible.

Volunteers from Advanced Architectural General Contracting LLC added a wall to the camp’s modular building so the space can be divided into two distinct activity areas; created sensory sand boxes for enhanced camper experience; and installed a pipe to regulate water levels in the camp’s pond that has been damned by a beaver.  

Additional participating organizations included DashIn, Morgan Stanley, Stellas Girls, Children’s National Hospital, Charles Chamber, CLdot, Truist, Trust, Shore United Bank, Ribeiro Construction, Melwood, BradyPlus, Contrast & Co, Ready Go Promo, Philadelphia Insurance, The Shops at Waldorf, Minuteman Press, Copper Compass Craft Distilling Co., and Promise Landing Farm.

A summer experience offered by Melwood and Children’s National Hospital, Camp Accomplish brings together campers with and without disabilities and chronic health conditions to learn and grow side by side. From arts and STEM programming to climbing walls, nature trails, and equine therapy, every camper, regardless of supports needed, can participate in activities that foster independence and build resilience.

“CorpFest is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when community partners come together,” said Larysa Kautz, president & CEO of Melwood. “Because of the generosity and hard work of these volunteers, Camp Accomplish will once again be a place where our campers feel safe, supported, and empowered to try new things.”

Melwood is a family of companies with a shared vision of a world where people with disabilities are fully included. Melwood comprises three primary companies—Melwood Enterprises, Melwood Community Services, and Melwood Inc.—together serving as one of the nation’s leading advocates, service providers, and employers of people with disabilities and their caregivers. We offer employment, job placement, job training, life skills for independence, support services, and youth and community recreational services to more than 3,000 people each year in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. For more information, visit?www.melwood.org

Camp Accomplish is a summer experience offered by Melwood and Children’s National Hospital at the Melwood Recreation Center. It is open to campers ages 5 and up with and without disabilities and chronic health conditions. From climbing walls to nature trails to therapeutic riding activities, every camper is welcome to explore, learn, and grow. Learn more at www.campaccomplish.org.  

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