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2 Annual MEP Supplement April 2026

DECCO Announces Retirement of Executive VP Mike DiBacco

Nashua, NH – DECCO, Inc. announced that Mike DiBacco, executive vice president, will retire effective April 17, concluding a career spanning nearly 40 years in the construction industry.
Mike DiBacco
DiBacco joined DECCO in 2021. The firm’ s representatives say he brought with him a reputation for exceptional leadership, deep industry expertise, and
a proven ability to guide large‐scale construction operations and that, with nearly two decades of experience in the life sciences market across New England, he helped advance DECCO’ s position as a premier mechanical and process piping contractor in one of the region’ s most demanding and highly regulated sectors.
Throughout his tenure, DiBacco played a pivotal role in elevating the performance and capabilities of DECCO’ s Construction group. The company’ s representatives say his leadership strengthened project execution, enhanced operational efficiency, and shaped a culture committed to quality, safety, and client service, and that his expertise helped drive organizational growth and reinforce DECCO’ s long-standing reputation for service excellence.
In addition to his work within DECCO, DiBacco has been an active contributor to the broader construction community, serving on the board of directors for the Associated Builders and Contractors( ABC) NH / VT chapter.
Brian Meldrum
As part of this leadership transition, Brian Meldrum was recently promoted to vice president of construction. Meldrum brings more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry and has been employed with DECCO since 2001, most recently serving as a project executive. He has spent the majority of his career in project management, leading complex
projects across the life sciences, utilities, and specialty manufacturing industries.
In the months leading up to DiBacco’ s retirement, the two leaders have worked closely to ensure a smooth and comprehensive handoff. The firm’ s representatives say that Meldrum’ s deep industry knowledge, longstanding client relationships, and familiarity with DECCO’ s culture and operational standards position him well to lead the Construction group into its next chapter.
“ Mike’ s leadership has been instrumental in strengthening our Construction group and positioning DECCO for continued success,” said Kyle Reagan, DECCO’ s chief executive officer.“ We are grateful for his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to our clients and our employee-partners. We are equally confident in Brian’ s ability to build upon that foundation as vice president of construction.”

Massachusetts Plumbers and Contractors Celebrate‘ World Plumbing Day’

Boston – Hundreds of plumbers, contractors and industry leaders celebrated“ World Plumbing Day” on Beacon Hill on March 18 by meeting with top legislators and policymakers to support policies that protect water supplies and encourage water conservation efforts.
“ When we protect water, we protect life,” said James Vaughan, business manager for Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 12 of Boston.“ There is nothing more important than water safety. Without it, what do we have?”
Members of Local 12, the Greater Boston Plumbing Contractors Association( GBPCA), and other industry groups met with nearly 50 lawmakers throughout the day, while speakers included State Senator Patrick O’ Connor, Senator Pavel Payano of Lawrence, and Eric Paley, Secretary of the Office of Economic Development under Gov. Maura Healey. Plumbing industry leaders meet annually with lawmakers on Plumbing Industry Advocacy Day to urge support for policies and legislation that protects water supplies, support union jobs, promote economic development and encourage safe job sites and training.
Joining Local 12 and the GBPCA at the daylong event were the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials( IAPMO) and Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors of Massachusetts, as well as several Massachusetts regional plumbing and plumbing inspector associations. Among the issues discussed were:
• A bill to increase the safe and efficient reuse of greywater – wastewater from sinks, showers and laundry that can be treated and repurposed to conserve water;
• A bill to add plumbing inspectors to mutual aid agreements to strengthen emergency preparedness and disaster response by ensuring licensed plumbing
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