Bancker Construction Corp Pres. Addresses LI Water Commissioners

Islandia, NY; December 18, 2020 - As part of its continuing Educational Speaker Series, the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners' Association (NSWCA), a Long Island organization consisting of commissioners elected to represent 21 Long Island water districts, was recently addressed on industry changes and COVID-19 by Michael Beyer, President of Bancker Construction Corporation in Islandia, NY.

"There is a new space race today, and this one is underground," Mr. Beyer stated. "On Long Island it involves lane issues for limited real estate, essentially creating a competitive environment for utilities such as electric, gas and water services. Given the region's aging infrastructure, the need for an overriding management plan is paramount to secure the delivery of future services."

Mr. Beyer also discussed safety measures that his organization has taken with the advent of the COVID-19 virus pandemic. "Education begins with training our own people about the hazards of the coronavirus, health surveys each morning, and providing the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)," he said. "This includes the use of masks and social distancing, sanitary processes like hand washing stations on all vehicles, and nightly truck sanitizing. Communications outreach to educate the public is the key to project success, including timing, and to project scope. At Bancker, we canvass the neighborhoods, outreach to homeowners in the affected zone via social media and continually work to make customers part of the process."

NSWCA President and Hicksville Water District Commissioner William Schuckmann commented, "Our Association represents 21 voter-elected Long Island water districts, who have the day in, day out responsibility of providing potable drinking water to more than 620,000 consumers. We are grateful to Mr. Michael Beyer for sharing with us his state of the industry update and future outlook. Given the need for conservation and long-term sustainability, and in view of aging infrastructure as well as other industry changes, we will continue to seek greater efficiencies and cost savings while continuing to be compliant with all New York State, federal and local regulations."

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Organized and chartered in 1981, the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners' Association (NSWCA) is comprised of water commissioners from 21 Nassau County and Suffolk County water districts. The NSWCA is dedicated to promoting environmental excellence and best practices as well as maintaining the highest standards of water quality and supply. The Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners' Association sponsors regular educational meetings on topics that include the environment, security, economics, rules and regulations, among other related issues.

Established more than 100 years ago and operating under its current family ownership for over 60 years across three generations, Bancker Construction Corporation is a full-service utility construction firm. The organization provides all phases of quality civil construction, including water, sewer, gas, electric, telephone, drainage, concrete and site work. Customer service and safety serve as the backbone to Bancker's operational focus and reputation in all projects, at all times.

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PHOTO CAPTIONS:

• Photo 1 Michael Beyer Headshot: Pictured is Michael Beyer, President of Bancker Construction Corporation of Islandia, NY, who was recently a guest speaker at a virtual Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners' Association (NSWCA) Meeting where he addressed Long Island water commissioners about industry changes, infrastructure needs and the effects of COVID-19.
  Photo credit is courtesy of NSWCA, which grants media permission use of photo.
  
  
• Photo 2 2020 NSWCA Group Photo: Pictured left to right are members of the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners' Association (NSWCA) Executive Board : Treasurer Lawrence F. Zaino Jr., Commissioner of Carle Place Water District; 1st Vice President Amanda R. Field, Commissioner of Plainview Water District; President William Schuckmann, Commissioner of Hicksville Water District; Secretary Patricia Peterson, Commissioner of Locust Valley Water District; and 2nd Vice President John F. Coumatos , Commissioner of Bethpage Water District.
  Photo credit is courtesy of Mr. Jamie Stanco of Progressive Marketing Group, who grants media permission use of photo.

• Photo 3 William Schukmann Headshot: Pictured is Hicksville Water District Commissioner William Schuckmann, who is current President of Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners' Association (NSWCA).
  Photo credit is courtesy of Mr. Jamie Stanco of Progressive Marketing Group, who grants media permission use of photo.