On March 21st, our Senior Vice President, Jack Maserejian, joined industry leaders as a featured panelist in the Environmental Business International, Inc. MAGA Markets in the Environmental Industry webinar. The discussion focused on what clients and service sectors are expected to benefit during the Trump II Administration in the environmental and energy industries. Hear Jack’s insights on Envirocon’s strategic positioning and what lies ahead for our industry:
EBJ: Jack, can you give us a quick overview of Envirocon and your focus areas?
Jack Maserejian: Envirocon is a heavy remediation contractor providing services nationwide, including sediment dredging, earthmoving, industrial demolition, and ecological restoration. We’re 85% focused on private-sector clients, with the remaining 15% serving EPA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and limited federal markets. I oversee strategy, sales, and development, and work closely with clients across energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
EBJ: Has the political shift in Washington over the past 60 days had any impact on your business strategy?
Jack: Not significantly—construction demand remains strong. A big part of that is the lingering impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the general optimism around domestic industrial expansion. Whether it’s manufacturing reshoring, AI-driven data center development, or aerospace and automotive growth, we see a strong project pipeline in both commercial and public infrastructure sectors.
EBJ: Where do you see the most opportunity in the next 12–18 months?
Jack: We expect continued momentum across multiple sectors:
- Energy and petrochemical redevelopment
- Manufacturing expansions
- Brownfield-to-industrial redevelopments
- Dredging and sediment cleanup
- Legacy liability management
As these sectors grow, environmental services—especially remediation—become embedded in the construction and redevelopment cycle.
EBJ: How would you describe the current federal funding landscape?
Jack: The first wave of federal infrastructure funding is still flowing, and projects already funded are moving forward. We’re currently tracking and bidding on multiple federally funded projects. However, new funding appears to be slowing, with a potential shift in federal dollars from EPA and USACE to other departments like the Department of Defense (DoD).
For example, a $13 billion increase in DoD spending could translate into more environmental and construction work— but EPA and Corps may lose jurisdiction and funding in areas like Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS), especially following the Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court decision.
EBJ: So what does that mean for remediation contractors?
Jack: It depends. With deregulation, some clients may pause voluntary cleanups, especially if they face cash flow issues. But others—particularly publicly traded companies or firms preparing for M&A— may view this as a strategic window to resolve legacy liabilities at a lower cost. So it’s not a downturn—it’s a reshuffling. Who spends and why may change, but remediation remains a critical enabling service in redevelopment and permitting.
EBJ: What are you hearing from clients on commercial development?
Jack: Some clients are bullish, especially in manufacturing and logistics. Site readiness is a big issue—whether brownfields or underused industrial land—and all that involves remediation, environmental permitting, and compliance support. On the visual and political side, cleanups aren’t “sexy” on their own. But when they result in new developments, like mixed-use campuses or modern industrial parks, they become powerful photo ops and political wins. That drives public-private collaboration in many markets.
EBJ: Any final thoughts on the market outlook for 2025 and beyond?
Jack: I think we’ll continue to see robust demand in the environmental contracting space. The real story will be in how funding is distributed, how regulations evolve, and how strategic clients respond. Some will pull back. Others will seize the moment to clean up and redevelop. Our role is to be ready for both.
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