ALABAMA AGC Mobile Section Construction News

January 2016

MEET MOBILE AGC 2016 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS 2016 Economic Outlook Nationally and Locally Year in Review Mobile Contractor Appreciation TEC and Our Family of Manufacturers Thank the Alabama AGC Members

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2016 Calendar of Events AlabamaAGC has had a long and productive history beginning in 1920 and I am grateful to have been a part of such a great organization for the past 40 Remarks from the Officers years. So many changes have occurred since I began my career at AGC but one thing that has not changed What’s Next in Building the is the integrity of the members that make this association great. AGC ‘s motto of Skill, Responsibility, Bridge —Matt Ericksen— ALDOT and Integrity is as relevant today as it was 96 years ago when AGC was established. Why Join AGC Mobile Section represents just one of eight sections in the AlabamaAGC family. Together we operate as a whole to represent the construction industry and provide one voice for our CompTrust AGC industry in Alabama. We are made up of a variety of members from large to small general contractors, specialty contractors, engineers, suppliers, trainers, and other industry related Meet Mobile Section’s businesses such as sureties, attorneys, and bankers. Officers and Directors AGC is blessed to have a dedicated group of Officers and Directors who oversee Mobile Section and who represent you on the statewide boards. Their involvement in your association is Mobile’s Year in Review crucial to AGC’s success. These men and women bring the issues that are important to you to the forefront of your association.

2015 Sponsor Appreciation Your Associate Board wanted to recognize and honor the Mobile Section contractors this year during the Installation of Officers and Directors Luncheon. “Full contractor members” were Giving Back to our Community asked to submit short company bios which are featured in this magazine. Not all contractors submitted a bio, but all were invited. On behalf of the Associate Board we are pleased to showcase our local “full contractor” members. Thanks to all who took the time and effort to Local Economic Outlook by Troy participate. To view a full listing of AGC members please visit ALAGC.org. Wayman - Mobile Area Chamber AGC is pleased to have as our guest speaker during the Installation of Officers and Contractor of Commerce Appreciation luncheon, Mr. Greg Canfield, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce. As part of his duties as Secretary, Mr. Canfield recruits industry to Alabama, such as Airbus. National Economic Outlook by During his visit to Mobile, AGC hopes that Mr. Canfield will be made aware of the exceptional Ken Simonson—AGC of America contractors located in our area. Featured on the front of this magazine is a sample rendering of the Mobile River Bridge. Your Alabama Port Authority — association has been involved in the quest to “Build the Bridge” for nearly two decades. The association is thankful to hear the recent announcement that this long discussed bridge is Jimmy Lyons in the final planning stages. This is great news for our local contractors who will be able to bid on the project. Also great news for anyone traveling between Mobile and Baldwin County GoBuild Alabama to know there is finally a “light at the end of the tunnel.” Much appreciation to Thompson Engineering and ALDOT for providing this rendering.

Contractor Appreciation Thank you for your continued support and participation in Mobile Section, AlabamaAGC, I Member Spotlights encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities that AGC offers. I look forward to your participation throughout 2016.

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January 15, 2016 By Allan Crow Alabama AGC BuildSouth Awards Dinner R. J. Baggett, Inc. 6:00 P.M. - The Club - Birmingham, Alabama 2014-2015 Mobile Section Contractor Board President January 27, 2016 When I am asked “What does AGC do?” I can Mobile Section, AGC Installation of Officers and recite the list of accomplishments that are Contractors Appreciation Luncheon shown numerous times in print as I am sure (Guest Speaker—Greg Canfield—Secretary of Commerce) many of you can do also. I am sure you have 11:30 A.M. at the Country Club of Mobile seen these same bullet points that detail what we are and what we do. These are used March 8-11, 2016 many times to recruit new members to AGC. National AGC Convention - San Antonio, Texas However, these points tell the story of what AGC does, but they don’t tell March 23, 2016 anyone what AGC means. I feel that the question of “What does AGC mean” can best be answered by saying – AGC brings people together. As we have Mobile Section, AGC Safety Awards Luncheon seen at event after event, direct competitors, suppliers, sub-contractors, Country Club of Mobile engineers, architects, attorneys, sureties and others occupations and professions have come together to further our organization’s goals March 31, 2016 and aspirations. I am very proud of this fact and believe it makes our AGC Spring Golf Tournament association unique. I am aware that the cliché “we are a family” is overused Heron Lakes Country Club but it certainly applies here. A membership in AGC means you are part of the AGC family. As with all families, there are triumphs and tragedies. Our April 11-16, 2016 AGC family has had our share of both this year. I like to think that the AGC family was there to make seemingly unbearable situations a little easier Work Zone Safety Week to handle. I am proud to work for a company that believes in AGC as much as I do and am proud to have served as President over the past two years. Thursday, April 21, 2016 It has given me a new perspective on this organization. If you are not Spring Fling Crawfish Boil already, I encourage you to serve on a committee and get involved in YOUR at the Construction Center association. Together we are the “voice” of the construction industry.

May 12, 2016 BRCBA Golf Tournament Timbercreek Golf Course What Does Being a June 16-19, 2016 Member of AGC Mean to You? AlabamaAGC Convention San Destin Beach Hilton When I was asked to write this article, I August 12-13, 2016 started thinking about what the AGC has Mobile Section, AGC 48th Annual Bonanza Day meant to me and how it has personally served Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo & Golf Tournament to build my business. I began to reflect on Orange Beach, Alabama the many changes that have taken place and the opportunities afforded me because of the Associated of General Contractors. The Thursday, October 20, 2016 countless Contractors and Associates that are MCRBA-AGC Fall Golf Tournament now my friends and the positive impact the Heron Lakes Country Club organization has on our businesses and lives.

Friday, November 11, 2016 Yogi Berra, considered one of the best catchers in major league history is often YCF Fall Clay Shoot remembered for some of his timeless quotes. Bushy Creek—Perdido By Morris King “When you come to a fork in the road, take Vulcan Materials it,” “If you don’t know where you are going, Friday, December 9, 2016 2015 Mobile Section you will wind up some place else,” “You can Joint AGC-MCRBA-BCRBA Christmas Party Associate President observe a lot by watching,” “The future ain’t Battle House Hotel—Downtown Mobile what it used to be,” and one we all remember

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“It ain’t over till it’s over.” Although some of his comments may seem a little odd, they actually contain some pretty good insight that we can Kim Chastang Named apply to business.

“When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” When he said Mobile Section’s this, he was actually giving directions to his home. He lived at one end of a large circular road. No matter what direction you took the fork, it led to Associate Member Yogi’s house. From a business point of view, it simply means that a clear decision is better than no decision. One of the best business decisions I’ve made was to get involved in the local AGC Chapter. Moving to Mobile of the Year in 2002, I knew a handful of people but none were in the construction business. My involvement with the AGC helped me open numerous doors It is with great pleasure that we recognize Kim Chastang with within our industry and also served to validate me as a team player in the local market. AGC is a great road to take for advancing your business. Jackson Concrete Pumping as our Associate Member of the Year for 2015. Over the years, Kim has been an active member, participating on numerous committees and serving on the Board. Chastang has “If you don’t know where you are going, You will wind up served as Mobile Section’s Associate President, as Bonanza Day Chair, some place else.” This is a great argument for becoming an active and most recently served as President of the AlabamaAGC Statewide member in the AGC. The AGC works on national, state, and local levels Associate Board for 2015. On behalf of the members and staff of to make our industry stronger. A large part of the strength is the active Mobile Section, Thank you Kim for your hard work and dedication. participation of all members. By participating in AGC, we gain the support of others and move in a unified direction. This joint effort creates an environment where we all end up in the right place at the right time. “I am honored to be recognized as your Associate Member of the Year.

“You can observe a lot by watching.” This is probably one of AGC has played an intricate part my favorites. A real play on words, but basically it means to study the in the success of my career and I environment in which you operate. The AGC studies the issues that am indebted to the members and impact our businesses. Individuals and committees provide feedback staff of AGC for the networking and address topics head on without making assumptions about industry opportunities made available. needs. AGC pays attention to our business environment then gives support where it’s needed. We all benefit by observing. The experience and knowledge afforded to me from serving as your State Board Associate President “The future ain’t what it used to be.” Think about that for a will be forever entrenched in who I minute. We all have our idea of what the future holds. One thing is for am. The experience has made me a certain, it will change. Our assumptions, goals and possibilities will better person both professionally and personally. change. As the business environment changes we have to be flexible and adapt. The more we can do to affect the change, the more likely There is a support system among our members which is no longer the change will be in our favor. By being part of AGC, Contractors and common place in other industries. It has been my experience, that when I have industry questions I can’t answer, I know someone within Associates alike can influence their future. the AGC family that I can contact.

“It ain’t over till it’s over.” If our industry was a game, we could The impact AGC has as an organization to make a difference everyday say that no clocks, buzzers or bells end our day. Let there be no doubt, has no limitations. It was my initiative as Associate President to make it is often a difficult battle. It’s a game where things are not always fair a difference within our local community for those less fortunate. In and often times the rules change in the middle of play. The highs and November, Mobile Section held a successful blanket, coat, and sock lows can be extreme. It’s a game that’s over when the last play has drive. In turn, I challenged each Section throughout Alabama to do the same. Hopefully, this will become a tradition going forward to make been played, but until then, anything can happen and often does. With a difference in our communities. I challenge you to create a legacy of everything this game demands, our teams somehow finish and go on your own. to compete again. The AGC appreciates its members and realizes that without the tenacity of the contractor industry, we would not have a I have also learned that giving back to your industry is important. If you viable field to play on or a team to take the field. get a chance to pass along knowledge or give someone the opportunity to gain experience in your field, then do so. AGC is the epitome of We have a new year ahead of us and many unforeseen opportunities. knowledge, experience and networking. After all, creating partnerships I’m pretty sure this isn’t Yogi’s quote but as the old saying goes, “Don’t are what AGC does best. worry about the mule, just load the wagon.” I hope that 2016 will load up everyone’s wagon and that the mules will continue to pull. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve as your State Board Associate President and for honoring me as your Associate Member of the Year for 2015.”

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What’s Next in Building the Bridge 2016 Important Year for Mobile River Bridge Project

by Matt Ericksen Alabama Department of Transportation

Progress continues to be made on the Environmental Impact Statement and preliminary design for the Mobile River Bridge project. ALDOT and their consulting team led by Thompson Engineering have begun work on a storm surge impact analysis, traffic analyses, geotechnical investigation, and other studies in order to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in addressing the impacts of the project. The results from this preliminary work will help determine heights of the river and bay bridges, number of lanes required, and the interchange configurations from Texas Street to the Eastern Shore as well as the impacts these changes will have on the environment and the traveling public. Once the interchange configurations and other commitments and impacts are determined, a public involvement meeting will be held to gather public comment. A Final Environmental Impact Statement will conclude with a Record of Decision from the Federal Highway Administration which will permit ALDOT to finalize the design of www.alabamapipeandsupply.com the project. This will be a very important year for the project with several milestones met and important decisions made that will determine the www.alabamapipeandsupply.comwww.alabamapipeandsupply.com funding requirements and design parameters. In the meantime, look forward to some changes coming this summer at the I-10/Water Street and I-10/Texas Street Interchanges to help the flow of traffic through the existing Wallace 251-653-1399 Tunnels.

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Introducing 2016 Mobile Section, Alabama AGC Contractor Officers And Directors Your Mobile Section “Contractor “Board of Directors is comprised of contractor and specialty contractor representatives. Your Associate Board is comprised of representatives from other construction related firms who have been elected by the Mobile Section membership at large.

President Vice President Secretary - Treasurer Immediate Past President

John E. Murphy, III Robert B. Middleton Richard H. Deas, Jr. Allan R. Crow H. O. Weaver & Son, Inc. Rob Middleton Construction, LLC Ben M. Radcliff Contractor, Inc. Robert J. Baggett, Inc.

Representing Mobile Section on Alabama AGC Statewide Board

Milton A. Kopf, III Michael B. Tew John G. Walton Norman J. Walton Turner Insurane & Bonding S. J. & L. Civil Contractors John G. Walton Const. Co., Inc. Retired AGC of America AGC of America AGC of America AGC of America Lifetime Board Member Board Member Board Member Lifetime Board Member

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Mobile Section Contractor Board Members

D. Terry Batchelor Derick S. Boutwell A. Scott Cassity Jacob L. Cunningham T. Bachelor & Son S & S Sprinkler Company Cassity Bros. Construction Summit Industries

Roger M. Dixon Patricia W. Esfeller R. Allan Gustin James A. Harris John G. Walton Construction Esfeller Construction Dunn Building Company Ben M. Radcliff Contractor

Jason P. Hillier Corey B. Holcomb Micki L. Kohn Kyle M. Maddox Cheyenne Steel, Inc. S. J. & L., Inc. Hargrove Virginia Wrecking Engineers + Constructors

Josh R. McElhenney John M. McLaughlin Brandon J. Miller Leland T. Moore, Jr. McElhenney Construction Gulf Equipment Company White-Spunner Construction S & S Sprinkler Co., LLC January 2016 | 13

Mobile Section Contractor Board Members (Continued)

R. Keith Mosley Hilton B. Mostellar Wayne B. Mostellar, Sr. James N. Ogden, IV Keith Mosley Construction, Inc. Mobile Asphalt Co., LLC White-Spunner Construction, Inc. Cheyenne Steel, Inc.

John F. Otts Richard A. Russell Seth K. Smith Conan K. Terrell M. W. Rogers Construction Bagby & Russell Electric Co., Inc. Rolin Construction, Inc. TerMac Construction, Inc.

C. Lee Thornton Paul E. Weaver John T. Whitman C. Thornton, Inc. H.O. Weaver & Sons, Inc. Mobile Asphalt Co., LLC

Mobile Section Legal Counsel Mobile Section Chaplain

J. Burruss “Buzzy” Riis Peter W. Pearce Hand-Arendall, LLC Gulf Coast Truck & Equipment Co. 14 | Construction News

2016 Mobile Section Associate Officers Immediate Past Associate President Associate Vice President Immediate Past President Statewide President

John H. Baker, III M. Autrey McMillan, Jr. Morris E. King Kimberly A. Chastang Thompson Engineering Tractor & Equipment Co. Vulcan Materials, Inc. Jackson Concrete Pumping

2016 Mobile Section Associate Directors

William E. Akridge G. Robert Baker, Jr. R. Scott Beech M. Steven Bradshaw Metal Roofing Center & Supply LLC Hancock Bank Block USA United Rentals

W. Lewis Copeland, Jr. Robert D. Cowden A. Lyon Crowe Keith Fearn Southern Earth Sciences, Inc. Safety Plus, Inc. Alabama Pipe & Supply Co., Inc. Martin Energy

G. M. Trey Gunderson, III David A. Jones J. Daniel Johnson James Paul Lyles, III Davison Fuels & Oil Alabama Pipe & Supply Co., Inc. Sherwin Williams Company Gulf States Ready Mix January 2016 | 15

Mobile Section Associate Directors (Continued)

Gregory B. Parker Bryan V. Peacock Toby R. Pridgen James Y. Riis Turner Insurance & Bonding Volkert, Inc. Empire Trucks Forterra

W. Bry Shields, III J. Russell Simmons Joseph E. Smith, Jr. Richard A. Sullivan Lyon, Fry, Cadden Insurance Bayou Concrete Co. Gulf Coast Truck & Equipment Industrial Wellness Rehab

Michael C. Thompson Walter D. Verneuille Jacob D. Walker Russell, Thompson, Butler, Bayou Concrete Co. Beard Equipment Co. Houston LLP

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Young Constructors Forum is designed to provide activities and programs for younger professionals. YCF functions as a venue to network, socialize, and exchange ideas about our industry. Professional development and leadership are high priorities for those involved. Meet the Steering Committee:

Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary - Treasurer Immediate Past-Chairman

Kyle M. Maddox Stephanie J. Weaver R.J. Gonzales A. Scott Cassity Virginia Wrecking H.O. Weaver & Sons Southern Earth Sciences Cassity Bros. Construction

William E. Akridge W. Culley Allgood Derick S. Boutwell J. Matthew Cassity Metal Roofing Center & Supply Bayou Concrete S & S Sprinkler Company Cassity Bros. Construction

Jordan R. Cauley R. Matthew Coaker Thomas G. Cotton Joshua T. Davison Beard Equipment Co. Southern Earth Sciences White-Spunner Construction Davison Fuels & Oil

Darian P. Dickerson Joey D. Dicks R. Chadwick Evans Robert S. Gagnet Power, Inc. R. J. Baggett, Inc. United Site Services Safety Plus, Inc. January 2016 | 17

Mobile Section Young Constructors’ Forum Steering Committee (Continued)

C. Andrew Hill Corey B. Holcomb Mary Beth Horne Robert B. McDonough Ammons & Blackmon S. J. & L., Inc. Power, Inc. Gulf Equipment Corp. Construction

Josh R. McElhenney Brandon J. Miller Bret A. Paulk Matthew Reeves McElhenney Construction White-Spunner Construction H.O. Weaver & Sons Southern Earth Sciences

Benjamin S. Russell A.D. “Triple” Sawyer Hunter C. Smith Seth K. Smith McElhenney Construction Cowles, Murphy, Glover & Smith, Kolb & Associates Rolin Construction Associates

Shaun M. Stapleton J. Michael Taylor David A. Tebor J. Clayton Turner John G. Walton Construction RLF Baldwin Operations Sherwin Williams Ranger Environmental

January 2016 | 19 2015 YCF Event Recap Appreciation to all who participated in our events in 2015! Great American Clean-UP Spring Fling Crawfish Boil & Cookout

The Great American Clean Up was a great opportunity for YCF/AGC to give YCF Sponsored the 17th annual Crawfish Boil with over 300 industry back to our community and keep our city litter free! people in attendance. Crawfish, Fried Shrimp, Boston Butts and cold beverages were enjoyed by all. It was a great networking event. Appreciation to all of our vendors and sponsors. YCF Sponsored Clay Shoot YCF Donation to Ronald McDonald House

YCF sponsored their 17th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot in November. It was a great day for fun and networking for AGC & YCF Members. Proceeds from the YCF Clay Shoot were donated to the Ronald McDonald House. The Ronald McDonald House is a “home-away-from-home” for families so they can stay close to their hospitalized child at little or no cost. YCF is honored to be an annual contributor to this wonderful YCF Sponsored “Lessons from a Leader” organization.

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YCF sponsored the “Lessons from a Leader” meeting with John White-Spunner. YCF hosted an evening with Santa Event so members and their families could enjoy time with Santa! 20 | Construction News 2015 Event Recap Appreciation to all who participated in our events in 2015!

AGC Safety Awards Luncheon Bonanza Day Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo & Golf Tounrament

2015 Build Together Event AGC Hosted their annual Safety Awards Luncheon to recognize all of the companies that have made safety a priority! Special Appreciation to all of our Sponsors!

AGC Spring Golf Tournament Bonanza Day Fishing Rodeo

The “Jack Terry Memorial” Golf Tournament was a success this year with a full course of 144 golfers. A portion of the proceeds help funded the USA Mobile Section hosted their 47th Bonanza Day Golf Tournament and Student Chapter Scholarship. Fishing Rodeo! This full weekend event is a great way for members throughout the state to network. Thanks to all of our generous sponsors. January 2016 | 21

2015 Event Recap (Continued) Appreciation to all who participated in our events in 2015!

6th Annual Worlds of Opportunity Career Expo Coat, Blanket & Sock Drive

Mobile Section, AGC has been a partner of the annual Worlds of Opportunity Career expo since the beginning. This event exposes over 10,000 8th graders annually to the World of Construction & Safety! AGC collected Coats, Socks, and Blankets to help those less fortunate stay warm this winter! AGC-MCRBA Fall Golf Tournament

2015 Build Together Event

The 41st Annual “Joe Verneuille Memorial” Fall Golf Tournament was held in October. Appreciation is extended to all who participated and sponsored. 2015 Build Together Event

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Appreciation is extended to all who sponsored our events throughout 2015!

1 Source Power & Equipment Cassity Bros. Construction Hatch Mott MacDonald Russell Thompson Butler & Houston CPA Acme Brick Coastal Machinery Industrial Wellness Rehab S&S Sprinkler Co., L.L.C. Acton Mobile Cowels, Murphy, Glover & IronPlanet S J & L Civil Contractors AdVenture Specialties Associates J. Smith Lanier S.S. Nesbitt & Co. Alabama Road Builders Association Cowin Equipment Jackson Concrete Pumping Safety Guidance & Co. All Crane Rental of Alabama Crane Works Jim Boothe Contracting/Maxx Access Safety Plus Ammons & Blackmon Construction Cypress Employment Lyon, Fry, Cadden Insurance Safety Source Asphalt Services Davison Fuels & Oil/Fuel Masters Marathon Electric Sand & Clay Auto Nation Dunn Building Company Martin Energy Services Sherwin Williams Back Deck, LLC Edw. C. Levy Co. Martin Marietta Aggregates Southern Earth Sciences Bagby & Russell Electric Empire Truck Sales McElhenney Construction Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Bagby Elevator Evans & Company McPherson Oil Company System Scale Corporation Ball, Ball, Matthews & Novak, PA Felder Services Metal Roofing Center & Supply TerMac Bama Concrete Ferguson Waterworks Middleton Construction Thames Batre Insurance Bay Area Printing Foley Products Mobile Ashpalt Threaded Fasteners Bayou Concrete Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood Mobile Glass Thompson Engineering Beard Equipment Goram Air Conditioning Mobile Mini Thompson Tractor B-Fast Bolt & Supply Grant Nichols Construction ModSpace Tractor & Equipment BL Harbert International Gulf City Body & Trailer Works Neff Rental Truckworx Kenworth & Bonding Blackmon Insurance Gulf Coast Truck & Equipment NES Rentals United Rentals Block USA Gulf Equipment Corporation Performance Personnel Services United Site Services Blue Line Rental Gulf States Ready Mix Pope Testing Universal Precast Blue Rents H.O. Weaver & Sons Power, Inc. Virginia Wrecking Brasfield & Gorrie Hancock Bank R. J. Baggett, Inc. Vokert, Inc. Briggs Equipment Hagan Storm Fence of Mobile Ranger Environmental Vulcan Materials Burr & Forman Hand Arendall, LLC Republic Services Ward International Trucks C. Thornton, Inc. Hanover Surety Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Ware Jewelers Caddell Construction Hanson Pipe & Precast/Forterra Rolin Construction West Ready Mix Capital Volvo Hargrove Engineers + Constructors Rush Truck Center White-Spunner Construction

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Each year, Mobile Section Members give back to our communities by • YCF donates the proceeds from their Clay Shoot to the Ronald McDonald participating in several charitable projects. House. YCF is honored to be an annual contributor to this wonderful organization that provides a “home away from home” for families to stay • This Fall, we sponsored a Coat, Blanket, and Sock drive. We had great close to their hospitalized child at little or no cost. success and the items were then donated to “99 Ministries” for delivery to the needy. These are just a few of the charitable projects AGC supports!! Thanks to all who support our causes. • Members donate toys annually during our Christmas party. This year the toys were distributed by Volunteers of America to local children in need.

• YCF and AGC members have participated for the last several years in the Annual Great American Clean Up. It is a great opportunity for YCF/AGC to give back to our Community and help keep our city litter free.

• Members of AGC and YCF participate annually in the SAWDC Worlds of Opportunity Career Expo in Mobile which hosts over 10,000 8th grade students, from eight (8) Southeast Alabama counties. YCF introduces students to Carpentry by teaching them to build Wood Duck Boxes which are then donated to the Wildlife Conservation Department and placed in the Mobile River Delta. Strength, Stability & Commitment To Service For over 115 Years.

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January 2016 | 25 Local Economic Outlook for 2016

By Troy L. Wayman, CEcD • Carnival Cruise Lines will again sail out of Mobile in November. Cruises will Vice President, Economic create additional jobs along Mobile’s waterfront, and expand our tourism economy. Development Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce • Mobile’s chemical industry continues to be one to watch as co-location projects continue to announce at existing sites. This includes the recently- announced Bayer Crop Sciences at Evonik among others. Suffice to say, 2016 is going to be a busy year. Mobile is building • A renewed focus on downtown Mobile along St.Louis Street will turn it into on growth – especially in the a state-of-the-art technology corridor. It is being designed to spur potential manufacturing industry over the last corporate headquarters and IT jobs along it. two years. • Brookley Aeroplex continues to attract aerospace companies from around Project activity in 2015 was up, most the world, after its much-needed infrastructure improvements, and Airbus’s especially at the end of 2015, and the opening. In addition to aerospace companies, site selectors from sectors Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce’s outside of aerospace are interested in the park. economic development team remains optimistic about projects carried over • After a busy 2015 for retail growth in Mobile, we expect to see additional to the New Year. Here’s just a quick investment this year. snapshot of some of my projections for Mobile’s economy over the next 12 months or so. • The Chamber’s international trade division is actively recruiting small to large businesses wanting to get in the import/export market. Efforts this Projected Top 10 Economic Hits for 2016 year will include training programs, opportunities to meet potential trade partners and trade missions to Spain and Morocco. • Expansion is underway at the Mobile Container Terminal, which will put Mobile in a different league in the logistics world. Once complete, • Finally Team Mobile will hit the air show circuit this year and continue Mobile will be able to offer a full service intermodal capabilities for efforts to recruit additional aerospace industries and their suppliers. post- Panamax container handling. The Chamber’s economic development team will attend air shows in Farnborough, Hamburg and Singapore. • Delivery of the first Airbus A320 to Jet Blue will happen in the late spring. Mobile will continue to benefit from this international company’s Considering that from Quarter 2, 2010 to Quarter 2, 2015, Mobile County presence here. had an increase in manufacturing jobs from 14,630 to 19,476 or 33.1 percent and the State of Alabama had an increase in manufacturing jobs of 8.6 • We are finally seeing traction on the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and percent, while, during that same period, Mobile County had an increase in Bayway project. This is great news not only for local contractors who manufacturing wages 18.6 percent and the state of Alabama had an increase will be able to bid on project work, but also industries needing an in manufacturing wages of 11.3 percent, I think it is safe to say that the expanded interstate system to alleviate congestion. future looks bright!

Local Construction Outlook for 2016 In a recent Economic Outlook Survey by the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce it was found that 82% of the overall respondents expected more Growth for Mobile in 2016. Inspired by the Chamber’s survey, Mobile Section asked local AGC members to help give a construction outlook for 2016. What we found was that most Mobile/ Baldwin County contractors had a positive outlook for the upcoming year. Appreciation to all who participated in the survey.

Mobile/Baldwin County Construction Survey Results

• 68% of the contractors responding to our survey said they have The following positions were reported as the most difficult to fill: a backlog of projects for 2016. • 100% of the contractors reported that they plan to start Finding Drug free employees Superintendents projects during 2016. All Traditional Construction Trades Managers • 55% of the contractors will be adding to their workforce during Cad Operators Estimators the next 12 months. Concrete Finishers Sheetmetal installers Fire sprinkler pipe fitters & designers Pipefitters • 45% said their workforce will remain the same. Project Management CDL Drivers • None of the contractors reported that they expect to layoff Roofers employees. • 68% of the contractors are experiencing recruitment issues 26 | Construction News Will Alabama Contractors Enjoy a Sweet ’16? By Ken Simonson, Chief Economist 0.26% from July 2014 to July 2015, just one-third as fast as the nation. The Associated General Contractors of America Census Bureau will not release local population estimates until the spring, but between April 2010 and July 2014, the city of Mobile lost a few hundred Construction activity has been residents, while the county added just 2,000. accelerating in Alabama for the past two years after lagging An additional worry for contractors is that stronger demand for construction most of the nation until 2014. workers in neighboring states may deplete the pool of skilled workers But contractors in the Mobile locally. As in other states, Alabama contractors who responded to an AGC area have yet to feel much of of America survey said they were optimistic overall about the outlook for the love. That may change for construction in 2016 but were concerned about being about to obtain and the better in 2016 but there are retain the skilled salaried and hourly craft employees they would need to plenty of reasons to remain perform the coming workload. cautious. Contractors experienced a break on most materials costs in 2015, and the Construction employment in good news should continue through 2016. Low oil prices help contractors Alabama increased 5.9% from directly on the fuel they buy for offroad equipment and trucks, and indirectly November 2014 to November through the cost of mining, manufacturing and delivering the many heavy 2015, the steepest year-over- items used in construction. Slower growth in China and near-stagnation in year gain in the state since much of Europe and the developing world will keep a lid on metals prices in 1996, and well ahead of the 2016. But cement and concrete prices are likely to rise 5% or more. national rate of 4.2%. Consistent job growth in the state’s construction industry did not take hold until mid-2014, more than two years after In sum, contractors around Mobile and the rest of Alabama have a shot at annual gains began appearing in the U.S. as a whole. The 85,000 shaking off the doldrums of the last several years. But growth will be spotty. construction employees in November were the most in five years. But Categories that have done well for several years, such as warehouse and employment that month was still 25% below the peak in 2007. hotel construction, may slow abruptly. On the other hand, Mobile’s coastal position may help it attract construction activity that will elude other parts In the Mobile metro area, construction added workers at a strong clip in of the state and the nation. the first half of 2014 but laid off almost as many in 2015. Despite a small increase in November to 10,500, employment for the past four years has hovered near a 25-year low. (The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which issues monthly estimates of employment, combines construction with mining and logging in Mobile and most other metros to avoid disclosing information about industries with few employers.)

The widened Panama Canal is projected to open sometime in 2016 to giant “post-Panamax” containerships, bulk carriers and tankers, may provide a boost to Mobile’s port, warehousing and transportation construction. Operations at the Airbus assembly plant and expansion by the state’s automakers may lead to construction of related supply and distribution facilities. Furthermore, there should be significant beneficial spillover effects as the relatively highly paid workers at those plants spend their additional income in the local economy.

Mobile, along with many other areas, may get a modest construction boost from three recently passed federal laws. For the first time in over a decade, there is a relatively long-term (five-year) highway and transit funding bill. The so-called FAST Act increases federal contributions slightly, and its longer duration should enable state transportation officials to plan and award larger, more complex highway and bridge projects. There will also be increases in many direct federal construction accounts for both military and civilian projects. And some tax incentives have been made permanent, while others were extended long enough to allow contractors, developers and investors to know they can plan construction without worrying that a tax provision will be changed before they can use it.

Alabama is still a slow-growth state in terms of population, and that limits the potential demand for many types of construction, such as housing, retail, schools and other public structures. The U.S. Census Bureau reported in late December that Alabama’s population grew just

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“Bringin” Jobs Down Home By Jimmy Lyons Chief Executive Director Alabama State Port Authority

Most Alabamians are blessed with an The Alabama State Port Authority owns new facilities to serve principally our container availability of affordable products. What many and operates the public terminals at the Port intermodal, steel, coal and rail shippers. do not realize is that most of the products we of Mobile. The Authority handles between use and enjoy every day in some form or fashion 25 and 29 million tons of cargo that moves The Port Authority also serves other critical arrived in your local retail store, manufacturing through the Port of Mobile each year. The Port roles at the Port of Mobile. Under statute, facility or distribution center via a deep water Authority is not a tax supported State agency, the Port Authority is responsible for safe seaport. Deep water seaports accommodate but rather earns its revenues through cargo navigation on the waterway and is directly ocean-going ships, which carry over 99 percent and vessel fees levied on use of the public responsible for implementing and preserving of U.S. overseas trade by weight and 65 percent terminals. These fees generate the revenues strict security protocols within the port by value. (Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census). necessary to pay for employee wages and terminals. Our Harbormaster directs vessel Alabama only deep water seaport – the Port benefits, operations, maintenance and repair, pilots, terminal operators within the harbor, of Mobile – is one of the deepest and most administrative costs, debt service and all new and works directly with state, local and federal versatile ports in the country. Most of the cargo infrastructure, such as wharves, warehouses, agencies to ensure the safety and security moving through our seaport is bound for or equipment, roads and rail facilities. Between of all stakeholders at the port. The Authority produced by Alabama retail, manufacturing, 2001 and 2014, the Port Authority invested also serves as the Local Sponsor for any U.S. mining and agricultural companies using an over $750 million in port facilities, automation Army Corps of Engineers’ improvements on the expansive network of highways, railroads and and modernization to keep our port relevant federal channel. This collaboration ensures the inland waterways that converge at the Port of and competitive for our shippers. Since 2014, channels and vessel turning basins are kept to Mobile. the Port Authority has completed or is in the congressionally authorized depths and widths process of completing over $350 million in to ensure our shippers have a reliable seaway January 2016 | 29 in which to move their materials and goods. On any given day at the port, The Port of Mobile’s marine vessel and cargo activity has tremendous it is not uncommon to see lumber, newsprint, Kraft paper, woodpulp, impact on our economy. Both the Port Authority and participating private iron and steel, frozen poultry, soybeans, wheat and corn, aluminum, terminals generate over 141,000 jobs and $6.7 billion in personal income heavy machinery, specialty chemicals and coal. We also handle shipping and consumption expenditures in the State of Alabama. In the Mobile containers that carry retail goods, frozen meats and seafood, automobile area alone, cargo moving through the port generated 46,793 jobs earning components, cotton, apparel, chemicals, just about any finished or semi- $955.3 million in wages and salaries. Local purchases and consumption finished forest products and other merchandise. The private terminals expenditures at the seaport terminals totaled $2.1 billion and generated at the Port of Mobile move petroleum and petroleum based products, $573.5 million in state and local tax revenue in the Mobile area. In short, aggregates and cement, fertilizers, a variety of ores, machinery and the total economic value of marine cargo and vessel activity at the Port offshore oil and gas production equipment. of Mobile is estimated to be $22.3 billion with a majority of the jobs and economic activity directly affiliated with the Port Authority’s public Whether handled by the Port Authority or the private terminal terminals. (Source: The Local and Regional Economic Impacts of the Port operators, all of these products are used in the manufacture of tissues, of Mobile, Martin Associates 2012). diapers, papers, packaging, automobiles, airplanes, clothing, aspirin and pharmaceuticals, soymilk and soy sauce, highway and monument signs, So it is easy to see, our region’s seaport and transportation assets building materials, roads and foundations, roofing shingles and coatings, coupled with a strong labor market and community-state federal support paint and solvents, fuels and lubricants, electricity, and an abundant make the Port of Mobile one of the nation’s fastest growing ports that is variety of pipe products that are used to transport water, natural gas, “Bringin’ Jobs Down Home.” petroleum and refrigerants.

Our seaport is also home to a major shipbuilding hub that produces high speed and advanced weaponry ships for the U.S. Navy, offshore supply and installation vessels, tugs and barges, recreational boats, and a variety of vessel repair services. In short, the Port of Mobile is diverse in the companies its serves making it the 12th largest U.S. Seaport in total trade (Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Waterborne Commerce Center) handling over 55 million tons of cargo annually.

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January 2016 | 31 GoBuild Alabama Drives Homegrown Talent to Alabama’s Construction Industry

As the nation’s only state-wide comprehensive marketing campaign Grassroots Going designed as a recruitment tool for construction and the skilled trades, Strong Go Build Alabama continues setting new records. During the 2014-2015 school year, Go Build pushed the envelope and used technology to drive a Not to be outdone, record number of visits to the website, increased grassroots engagement, the grassroots team and laid the foundation for a more dynamic framework around the Future worked overtime to Skilled Workers of America (FSWA) initiative. connect with over 41,000 students Digital Engagement throughout the state at over 70 events. Go Build representatives also stepped up engagement in the classroom, and they are working closely The Go Build Team has successfully leveraged the tools of technology, with educators to provide information about exciting career opportunities social media, and digital advertising to focus our target audience’s available to their students. attention on the messages we wanted them to see. These efforts helped draw 47,881 unique visits The Road Ahead- FSWA to the website, and 76.17% of these were from first-time visitors. This rate is 29.00% higher than As Go Build Alabama continues to grow, we industry standards. haven’t forgotten our core objective: recruiting the next generation of skilled tradesman and On Social Media, Go Build Alabama has truly come women to lead Alabama’s construction industry. to life. Key components of this mission are the Future Skilled Workers of America (FSWA) initiative and • Facebook increased 19.4% since October our Student of the Month scholarship campaign. 2014 to 16,104 likes To date, Go Build and our partners have offered • Twitter averages two (2) new followers per day. $29,000 in scholarships to 26 students to • Trade of the Month videos have received continue their training in the skilled trades at an thousands of views. Alabama institution. In the year ahead, Go Build • A post on Girls Can Camp was our most successful will roll out a number of new tools to support organic post of the year. and monitor FSWA students as they progress from high school to the • Meanwhile, posts about ‘Student of the Month’ and scholarship industry. opportunities drive consistent traffic to our website. If you know a high school student who is a future leader for Alabama’s construction industry, we encourage you to nominate him or her for our Student of the Month scholarship at www.GoBuildAlabama.com/FSWA

Marshall J. Walton Honored through Scholarship

The Marshall J. Walton Memorial Scholarship touched by all who gave”, said Johnny Walton, a Endowment has been established at the former president of AlabamaAGC. University of South Alabama to support generations of students who come to USA as “We are overwhelmed by the support and graduates of St. Paul’s Episcopal School. The generosity of numerous family, friends, and scholarship honors Marshall Walton, the son of contractor friends.” We felt that it would be Johnny and Kathy Walton, who was killed in a Marshall’s wish to help other people achieve tragic accident in February 2015, at the age of their goals and pursue their dreams. We believe 25. Members of Alabama AGC and friends and this would be exactly what he would have family of the Walton’s contributed to establish wanted us to do.” this fund along with matching funds from the Mitchell/Moulton Scholarship Initiative. The On behalf of AGC we would like to express sudden and unexpected death of someone so our appreciation to all who contributed. This young is a painful reminder of the extreme scholarship will give many students the fragility of life. On behalf of AGC we are thankful opportunity to pursue an education while at the to be able to honor Marshall by participating in same time honoring Marshall. the establishment of this scholarship.

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“AlabamaAGC works to represent our members in the best way possible, and I hope that you will take advantage of all the opportunities your association offers”. Billy Norrell, AlabamaAGC CEO

AlabamaACG’s facilities and staff, are available to you, throughout the Meetings are scheduled monthly. state. As part of your Statewide Association, members are entitled to information and service from each of the offices located strategically Networking Events throughout the year: throughout Alabama, Huntsville, Birmingham, Shoals, Montgomery, and Spring Golf Tournament—Thursday, March 31st Mobile. Spring Crawfish Boil—Thursday, April 21 Statewide Convention—June 16-19th Legislative and Governmental Affairs: Full time AGC lobbyist, Chris Bonanza Day Deep Sea Fishing & Golf Williams, monitors the legislative sessions and keeps the members August 12-13, 2016 informed of legislative bills that affect our industry. AlabamaAGC’s PAC Fall Golf Tournament—Thursday, October 20th has grown to be one of the largest in the State. On the national level, Clay Shoot—Friday November 11th AGC of America has a highly regarded government affairs program in Christmas Party—Mobile Battlehouse Hotel Washington, DC. AGC of America monitors and advocates on behalf of the Friday, December 9th construction industry with fulltime staff on Capitol Hill. Information concerning the construction industry is easily accessible by CompTrust AGC, is a worker’s compensation program for contractors visiting AGC Websites: that is mature and financially sound. With the cost of workers compensation insurance continually rising, Comp Trust AGC has been Local: www.theconstructioncenter.org saving “safe” fund members an average of 30 % of their premium State: www.alagc.org costs. Since 1994 CompTrust AGC has returned $104 million in credits to National: www.agc.org qualifying companies. If you have not looked into this program, please check it out. Mobile Section, AlabamaAGC AlabamaAGC offers a program for the younger professionals and 754 Downtowner Loop West managerial level members – the Young Constructors Forum (YCF) Mobile, AL 36605 which provides activities and programs designed for – but not limited 251.344.8220 Fax: 251.342.5575 to- younger professionals. The YCF functions as a venue for young [email protected] professionals to network, socialize and exchange ideas about work and the industry. Professional development and leadership are high priorities for those involved.

Mobile Section established a Student Chapter at the University of South Alabama which includes students from the Department of Engineering. We encourage you to take advantage of mentoring possibilities with these students.

Labor Shortages and Immigration Issues are of tremendous "Locally owned Since 1950 with 24/7 Service" importance to the construction industry. "Locally"Locally owned"Locally owned Since ownedSince 1950 1950 Since with with 1950 24/7 24/7 with Service" Service" 24/7 Service" AGC strives to help contractors address these issues. AlabamaAGC "Locally owned Since 1950 with 24/7 Service" is committed to creating a reliable source of skilled labor for the • Gasoline & Diesel • 40+ Delivery Trucks • Gasol•ine G&a Dsoielisneel & D i e s e l • 40+ D•eliv4e0ry+ TDreulicvkesr y Trucks construction industry and is also supportive of comprehensive • G•asoFluineelM &a Dsteiers eFl leet C a r d • 4•0+ RDeetlaivile Bryr aTnrduicnkgs immigration reform, which will enhance our security, and protect our • Gasoline & Diesel • 40+ Delivery Trucks • •FuFeulMe•laMstaFesrutsee rFlMsl eFaelste teCetra sCr dFa lrede t Card • •ReRtaeilt• aBilr BaRnreadtniandilg i nBgr anding economy. •• FPuetlrMolaesutemrs EFqleueipt mCaerndt •• RAetlal iMl Bajroarn dOinilg B rands • •PePtreotl•reoulemPu emEtrq oEulqiepumimpem nEetq nuti pment • • AlAl Mll •aMjoarAj oOlrl iOMl Bialr jBoanrr adOns dil sB rands • Petroleum Equipment • All Major Oil Brands Safety is another issue our industry faces. AGC works with OSHA CALL O R V ISIT U S TODAY! to foster a better understanding of safety regulations, and how the CACLALL OL ROC VRAI LVSLIIT SOI UTRS UV TSISO TIDTO AUDYSA! YT !O DAY! regulations affect contractors and their employees. AGC offers courses CWWW.DAVISONFUALL OR VISIT US TELS.COMODAY! which satisfy OSHA’s requirements for “safety training of employees.” All WWW.DAVISONFUWWW.DAVISONFUWWW.DAVISONFU251-633ELS.COMELS.COM-4444 ELS.COM classes can be scheduled on an as needed basis. WWW.DAVISONFUELS.COM 8450 TANNER251251-633 WILLIAMS-633-4444251-4444-633 RD - MOBILE,4444 AL 36608 251-633-4444 Mobile Section’s Annual Safety 84508450 TANNER TANNER8450 WILLIAMS TANNER WILLIAMS WILLIAMSRD RD MOBILE, MOBILE, RD AL MOBILE, AL36608 36608 AL 36608 8450 TANNER WILLIAMS RD MOBILE, AL 36608 Excellence Awards Luncheon is held annually in March. Please take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your company’s safety program.

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Honoring Mobile Section’s “Full Contractor” Members

Mobile Section is comprised of Full Contractor members and Associate members. Full Contractor members are defined as members who hold a General Contractors license.

Although Contractors and Associates support our industry in different ways, the AGC was originated to support the contractors in our Industry. Like many organizations it has evolved over the years and has now become one of the premier contractor associations in the country.

The Mobile Section is blessed with a wide variety of contractor members who perform all aspects of a construction project. Industrial Construction and Maintenance, Commercial Building, Site-Work, Highway/Roadwork and Utility Work are only a few of the wide variety of specialty contractors located in the Mobile area. In an effort to honor our local Full Contractor members, we decided to publish a magazine featuring company profiles. The Associates solicited Contractor members asking for a short company profile along with pictures or any information that might be pertinent to their business. This publication is a compilation of the responses we received. On behalf of the Mobile Section’s Associate Board, I would like to express my appreciation to all the members who responded and also to the Associate members who supported this publication by purchasing advertisements.

The Associate members are proud to serve this organization and would like to present to you the contractors that represent our industry. Please take time and familiarize yourself with the companies that Build Mobile and support those who support your organization!

For a full membership listing please visit AlabamaAGC’s Website: www.ALAGC.org

Morris King - Vulcan Materials 2015 Associate President

AGC members are the best in the business because they have three core beliefs in common: Skill, Responsibility, and Integrity

When bidding a job in the Mobile area please support those who support your association!

We are Mobile Section, AlabamaAGC We are 200 local companies representing general contractors, specialty contractors, engineers, suppliers, bankers, attorneys, insurance agents, and other industry-related firms. We are the Voice of the Mobile Area Construction Industry... Join us! 34 | Construction News

A&B Electric Company of Mobile, Inc. began operation in September of 1979. Its main base of operation is in Mobile, Alabama. It is a licensed Electrical Contractor focusing primarily on the Commercial and Industrial areas. It currently holds licenses in both Alabama and Mississippi.

A&B Electric’s two-fold ability to provide a diversity of installation solutions both in Commercial and Industrial applications has made it more appealing to its customers. In the Commercial area, A&B has had the experience which has ranged from churches and schools to drug stores and autoparts stores. On the Industrial side, everything from chemical plants and oil refineries to waste water and fresh water treatment facilities have made A&B a flexible company with enough experience and exposure to adjust and adapt to its customers’ needs.

A&B also offers a full-line panel shop enabling a customer to express its needs as to its controls and process requirements. A&B will provide panels as requested by the customer or engineering firm as required. Another service offered by A&B is Infrared Survey. The advantage of this service is to offer solutions to possible maintenance problems before they occur. The process also offers photo-comparison records which denote trending of areas of possible deterioration. Customers have found this service very useful in preventing unnecessary outages and downtime.

A&B’s employee base is comprised of long-term employees with an average employment history of 15 years. A&B feels that low turnover is very important in maintaining the quality and integrity that is expected of A&B Electric Company of Mobile, Inc. A&B understands that good employees, just like customers, are hard to find.

Over the past 34 years, A&B Electric Company of Mobile, Inc.’s goal has been simple: to provide a cost-effective solution for its customers’ electrical needs while maintaining a safe environment for both its employees and customers.

President Vice President Doug Smith Jeff Noble (251) 666-1798 ext. 2 (251) 666-1798 ext. 1 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Contact: Carl Hance, Jr. [email protected] 251-986-6257 www.alabamametalfabricators.com

Alabama Metal Fabricators, Inc. was established in 1995 by strong leaders and a team concept. This same team concept is passed on to our customers through the projects we perform. Alabama Metal Fabricators, Inc. is composed of a fabrication division, mechanical division, and a general

contracting division. Through years of growing we have become one of the most recognized facilities in the southeast thanks to hard work and determination.

At Alabama Metal Fabricators, Inc. we have a great deal of pride in the safety of our employees. It is our job as a company to promote safety in every area from work place to home. Our motto is ”to return our employees to their families the same way they arrive every day: Safe”.

We have developed over the years a proven safety program that works through education and employee awareness. Education and awareness are applied through daily safety meetings, sight specific meetings, project evaluations, OSHA courses and countless other methods. Our commitment to safety has resulted in numerous awards.

At All-South Subcontractors, Incorporated, we attribute our success to the dedication and commitment to both quality of work and customer service that is demonstrated by all our employees. Dedication and customer service, combined with our respected reputation, have established our presence as a leader in the commercial roofing industry. We continue to be on the cutting edge of developments in the roofing industry and constantly strive to be proactive in the use of more efficient ways of roof installation to remain ahead of our competition. We provide the service and quality workmanship expected from the investment you must make to protect your assets.

The relationship we foster with each of our customers and prospective customers is truly valued. The completion of the job is only the beginning. Each team member is available to assist you with any Contact:www.allsouthsub.com Brian Schaffer questions or problems that should occur over time. Email: [email protected] Phone: 251-621-8450 Website: www.allsouthsub.com

All-South Subcontractors, Incorporated Company Overview

Contact: Brian Schaffer Email: [email protected] Phone: 251-621-8450 Website: www.allsouthsub.com

11118 Highway 31 - Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527 Tel 251-621-8450 Fax 251-621-8420 Web www.allsouthsub.com Equal Employment Opportunity Company

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Ammons & Blackmon Construction LLC

Owners: Bill Ammons and Jerry Blackmon

Bill Ammons & Jerry Blackmon both established separate corporations in the construction industry in 1981. In 1986 they joined one another creating the Ammons & Blackmon Construction that exists today.

General Contractors: Ammons & Blackmon Construction works in the Civil Construction Industry. We primarily install utilities (water, sewer and storm drain), basing, grading and paving (concrete and asphalt) and other excavation and grading work.

Ammons & Blackmon Construction is a general commercial construction company providing quality workmanship with underground utilities, excavation, and road construction to Mobile and Baldwin Counties for almost 30 years.

Ammons & Blackmon Construction was founded in 1986 by Bill Ammons and Jerry Blackmon who joined their drive and determination for building a better community. Over the years our market has broadened to include the industrial as well as residential and commercial markets. Today we employ over 70 hard-working men and women and have completed a multitude of projects for the private and government sectors.

Ammons & Blackmon Construction has an outstanding reputation for quality workmanship and customer relations. We have a strong commitment to our clients and the community to produce quality work which facilitates some of our long-standing relationships. This is something that we work hard to uphold for the future generations of this company.

Contact: Chad Ammons Email: [email protected] Phone: 251-626-0656

Audet Electric is a woman-owned, full service electrical contractor located at 22840 McAuliffe Drive in Robertsdale, AL. We specialize in electrical installs for Commercial, Industrial, and Residential projects as well as Facility Maintenance and Service Calls.

The electrical scope of work is often the largest and most complex component of a commercial construction project. At Audet Electric we are committed to delivering quality projects to our clients. From the ground-breaking through the turnover process, Audet Electric’s vast experience and expertise provide customers with the service they expect and the quality they can trust. Our large percentage of repeat and referral clients is evidence of our commitment to client satisfaction.

Types of Commercial Construction Include: Some of our completed projects include:

• Office Buildings • S&B Storage – Robertsdale, AL • Allison Pointe Apartments Contact: Kristen Audet • Restaurants • Mellow Mushroom – Daphne, AL Email: kvaudet@audetelectric. • Multi-Family Housing • Value Place – Mobile & Daphne, AL com • Hotels • Audubon Apartments – Daphne, AL Phone: 251-947-4707 • Governmental Facilities • Canterbury Apartments –Greensboro, AL www.audetelectric.com • Shopping Centers • Institutional Buildings • CIMCO Refrigeration Rebuild – Mobile, AL • USA Student Center & Cafeteria – Mobile, AL • Fresh Market – Mobile, AL • Esplanade Avenue Renovations – New Orleans, LA • Airport Authority - Jack Edwards Airport – Gulf Shores, AL • Alabama National Guard – Multiple Locations ASSURANCE SERVICE GROUP INC. GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Our company strives to give our customer a safe construction environment while we get the job completed in a timely manner. We maintain a strong financial presence in the Industrial and Commercial Construction Community. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible job that can be done, and to insure your satisfaction upon completion of the job.

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Assurance Services Group, Inc. 500 Industrial Park Thomasville, Alabama 36784 ASSURANCE SERVICE GROUP INC.

Contact: Bill Gibson GENERAL CONTRACTORS Phone # 334-636-2300 Email: [email protected] www.assuranceservicegroup.com

We have extensive experience in the Commercial and Industrial Building Industry, Property Development, General maintenance and Repair Projects, Additions and Renovation Projects, Pulp and Paper, Power Generation, Manufacturing, Food Preparation, Communication, andWe other have Heavy Industrial extensive Fields. experience in the Commercial and Industrial Building Industry, Our company strivesProperty to give our customer Development, a safe construction General maintenance and Repair Projects, Additions and environment whileRenovation we get the job completed Projects, in a timely Pulp and Paper, Power Generation, Manufacturing, Food manner. We maintainPreparation, a strong financial presence Communication, in the and other Heavy Industrial Fields Industrial and Commercial Construction Community. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible job that can be done, and 1st Place1st Place – 2015 – 2015 Excellence Excellence in in Design Design Award Award to insure your satisfaction upon completion of the job.

Our company strives to give our customer a safe construction environment while

we get the job completed in a timely manner. We maintain a strong financial Asphalt Services, Inc. is a family owned and operated business that has been providing commercial paving and presence in the IndustrialP.O. BOXand 248 Commercial/ 500 S. INDUSTRIAL PARK Construction THOMASVILLE, ALABAMA 36784Community. OFF (334) 636-2300 FAX Our (334) 636 goal-1861 is residential paving services for over 30 years. We have grown into the region’s most versatile and successful full to provideservice you paving with and thesite work best operation. possible job that can be done, and to insure your

satisfactionWe take upon a tremendous completion amount of pride of inthe our work, job. our clients, and our employees.

Our goal is to provide prompt quality workmanship, and create an aesthetically pleasing result that will last for years to come. We have a full professional staff that is always there to help with any of your questions. Let one of our experienced on-site estimators come to your home or business to provide you with a free no obligation quote, along with all paving, asphalt, and striping info, and preventative maintenance recommendations. We also provide “Lunch and Learn” seminars, providing your entire staff with free lunch and an educational

Contacts: Charles Renfroe presentation on our services. Call us today to learn more. [email protected] Asphalt Services, Inc. is proud to have been named a national top contractor for Paving, Pavement Repair, Greg Smith Sealcoating and Striping categories by the Pavement Maintenance and Reconstruction Magazine for the second [email protected] year in a row. It is a tremendous honor to be recognized for all the hard work we put it. We thank every single one of our customers and will continue to offer you excellent asphalt paving, sealcoating, asphalt repair and Phone: 251-621-9325 striping services for many years to come.

Bagby & Russell Electric Co., Inc.

Is a full service electrical contractor, based in Mobile, AL serving the Gulf Coast since 1965. Throughout our decades of service to Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana, we have remained committed to our core values of quality service, customer care and integrity. With a diverse portofolio of past projects, we’ve enjoyed the opportunity Contact: Richard Russell to work with a wide variety of clients. Whether you’re Email: [email protected] looking for industrial, commercial, institutional, security, 1st PlacePhone: –251- 2015 344-5987 Excellence in Design Award Department of Transportation, generators, or electrical www.bagrus.com contracting, we are here to help.

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Bagby Elevator Company’s cornerstone is an uncompromising commitment to service excellence. As one of the nation’s largest independent elevator contractors, we have built a tradition spanning over nine decades. We would like to think that our longevity can be attributed to a practice of treating each customer as our only customer. Arthur Bagby, Sr., who was one of the first to use hydraulic fluid instead of water in hydraulic elevators, found Bagby Elevator Company in 1920. Now this innovation has become an industry standard. Bagby Elevator has evolved into a multi-service provider of elevator maintenance, installation, and repair, with operations throughout Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida.

Bagby now manufactures, installs, repairs, renovates and maintains elevator systems for virtually any commercial, industrial, and residential use. Under the third-generation leadership of Arthur P. Bagby III, Bagby Elevator continues to be an industry pacesetter. We feel that by combining the best of the old concept of service with modern technology we will be the elevator contractor best suited to meet your needs.

Contact: Todd Sharpe Email: [email protected] Phone: 251-432-7732 Website: www.bagbyelevator.com

was incorporated on August 4, 1976 Rob’t J. Baggett, Inc. for the purpose of work activities associated with industrial contracting and plant maintenance. Over the years, we have

maintained a strong local presence and have become one of the largest and most respected “local” industrial general contractors on the Gulf Coast completing more than $1 billion dollars in projects.

Rob’t. J. Baggett, Inc. also specializes in maintenance contracts for the industrial market. We employ highly qualified professionals and have performed activities on projects such as site work, concrete placement, structural steel erection, heavy rigging, millwright work with equipment installation and fabrication, and erection of piping, both alloy and non-alloy materials. We own and maintain most of our equipment, which gives us a competitive edge over other contractors. Our forces and equipment are on call 24 hours per day to assist our client’s needs.

At Rob’t J. Baggett, Inc. we have a strong commitment to our clients. We combine our “know how” in the construction area while keeping tight control on costs in order to bring the best possible end to our projects. That is the main reason we have been successful and have retained long term contracts with many of our clients.

Contact: Beau Baggett Email: [email protected] Phone: 251-473-3290 Website: www.rjbaggett.com January 2016 | 38

Proudly serving Mobile and the Gulf Coast communities

At T. Batchelor & Son, Inc., we’re proud of our years of service to the Mobile area and look forward to helping you with your air conditioning and heating needs. We’re pleased to serve both residential and commercial customers; our team is prepared to help you with the sales, service, and installation of the comfort system that is ideal for your home or business. And be sure to ask T. Batchelor & Son, Inc. for a free estimate. Whether it’s a new installation or routine service, our factory-trained technicians provide the expertise your comfort depends on. And at T. Batchelor & Son, Inc., we repair all makes and models. When it comes to your family you want dependable air conditioning and heating systems that provide you with value as well as comfort. Thanks to T. Batchelor & Son, Inc. you can expect value and comfort.

Contact: Terry Batchelor Email: tbatchelor@t batchelorandson.com Phone: 251-639-9234 Website: www.tbatchelorandson.com JBC JIM BOOTHE CONTRACTING

Jim Boothe Conracting & Supply Co., Inc.

In 1970, James D. Boothe, Sr. formed Jim Boothe Contracting & Supply Co., Inc. to provide drywall and acoustical ceiling services for the commercial market. We incorporated our business in 1971 and secured our unlimited General Contractors License at that time. During the past 45 years, Jim Boothe Contracting has performed work from Texas to Quantico, VA to South Florida. The majority of our contracts have been centered around our local market in the State of Alabama, Northwest Florida and South Mississippi. Providing professional quality drywall and ceiling services to our customers has always been our number one goal. Due to the dedication of our exceptionally qualified field and office staff, Jim Boothe Contracting has been able to and continues to remain one of the most respected drywall and ceiling companies in the Southeast. Since its inception we have completed over 300 million dollars worth of projects in our selected field.

Jim Boothe Contracting takes pride in the fact that we are a family owned business. Jim Boothe Contracting is a second generation family owned business and is thankful for the opportunities that we have had to perform work in our surrounding communities and we are optimistic about the future potential growth of our area and our community

Vincent A. Boothe/ CEO Michael A. Justesen/ President [email protected] [email protected] 251-625-3343 251-625-3343

CNA Construction, Inc. is a Commercial General Contractor headquartered in Mobile, AL. We provide turnkey commercial construction services throughout the Southeast and beyond. Our clients include fast food restaurants, fast casual restaurant, full service restaurants, retail, banking, & medical. We routinely travel throughout the Southeast and beyond with established return clients.

CNA Construction, Inc. is fully licensed in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee and Texas.

Services: - Ground Up New Construction - Interior Build Out - Project Management CNA Construction, Inc. - Design Build 3169 Midtown Park S - Commercial Remodels Mobile, AL 36606

Phone: 251.378.8472 Fax: 251.378.8471 Email: [email protected] 39 | Construction News

Contact: Bruce Traylor Email: [email protected] Phone: 251-974-5050 Website: www.csharpe.com

What once began as a small painting company more than 30 years ago, C-Sharpe Co, LLC has become one of the region’s premier contractors for exterior restoration and general contracting in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana. William Sharpe founded the company in 1983 and was joined by his son David Sharpe in 1986. David became president of the company in 1993 and acquired full ownership in 2001. David’s vision for continued growth and expansion lead to the hiring of Russell Buster in early 2010. Russell, now a partner in the company, brought experience as a senior manager from Birmingham, AL-based general contractor Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC. Russell has been instrumental in streamlining operations as well as creating a company culture focused on teamwork and quality. Through these efforts, C-Sharpe continues to maintain a trustworthy reputation in the market.

Our mission is to foster a sustainable business in an ever-changing market built upon a foundation of humility and quality where each individual’s goals are surpassed due to the efforts of the team.

Cassity Bros. Construction

Founded in 1997, Cassity Bros. Construction, Inc. is owned and operated by Scott and Matt Cassity. Originally, formed to serve the residential Marine Construction needs of the gulf coast, Cassity Bros. has grown into a full service General Contracting firm, fulfilling the needs of residential marine construction, commercial marine developments, as well as residential and commercial foundation pilings. We are proud of the work we have completed in the past and continue to strive to produce quality products for present and future projects.

Contact: Scott or Matt Cassity Phone: 251-665-9159 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cassitybros.com

Project: Master Marine Vessel Launch Ramp Repair January 2016 | 40

Cheyenne Steel Inc. is an AISC Certified Erector founded in 1997 by Bo Ogden and Jason Hillier. Working primarily in the southeast, Cheyenne Steel specializes in structural steel erection and metal building erection. Cheyenne Steel has completed projects for many different industries including commercial, industrial, maritime, municipal, and military to name a few. No job is too complex.

We here at Cheyenne Steel believe safety is a core value not just a priority. Cheyenne Steel has won the AGC Construction Safety Excellence Award for 12 years straight. We are extremely proud of our record and work hard every day on the drivers of our success. We don’t rest on our experience we redouble our efforts to ensure a safe, quality, professional working environment for our employees, our customers and the public.

Contact: Bo Ogden Jason Hillier Email: [email protected] [email protected] PHone: 251-473-7730

C&H Construction Services, LLC. is a full service guardrail/cable barrier general contractor. Founded in March of 2002 by Roman Clayton and Pepper Huff, C&H guardrail has completed jobs on DOT, industrial, and private projects in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Florida. C&H Construction Services, LLC. has successfully developed many relationships and maintained a great customer base. This is due primarily to a productive staff both in the office and in the field. We strive to be the most efficient and smoothly run contractor in the industry. Please consider us on your next project.

Contact: Roman Clayton Pepper Huff Email: [email protected] [email protected] Phone: (251) 402-0650 (251) 402-8445 Website: www.chguardrail.com

DELCO General Contractors was founded in 1976 with 30 years of overall encompassing experience in the industrial construction industry insures our clients that projects will be completed with the utmost professionally managed quality and safety. DELCO is a multi-disciplined general contractor specializing in heavy and industrial construction. Our company employs highly trained personnel to provide the highest level of service possible to our clients while continuing to focus on safety.

Based in Saraland, AL. DELCO is a well-respected licensed contractor serving the Southeast in industrial construction.

Our clients are our primary focus since our success depends on their success. DELCO believes that by being committed to treating our customers, vendors and employees ethically we will excel and Contact: Jeff Stokley continue to forge long lasting partnerships. Email: [email protected] Mission statement: Commit to our clients for a clean safe drug free work place on any project that DELCO is involved in is our goal. We are a successful company which provides the safety, quality and on time completion of projects that our clients require. We will maintain a high level of teamwork and professionalism while providing a caring attitude toward employees and our clients. 41 | Construction News

James B. Donaghey Inc. was founded in 1921. Before long, the small plumbing enterprise expanded into central air installations and then into larger-scale HVAC systems, because through its many iterations, JBD, Inc. has remained open to new technologies and has stayed committed to the client’s needs. Our full range of services includes plumbing, piping, HVAC, and Sheet Metal Fabrication and we maintain our headquarters and a sheet metal fabrication shop in Mobile, Alabama, as well as secondary branches in Gulfport, Mississippi and Pensacola, Florida.

Some of our major clients include: Providence Hospital in Mobile, Alabama, Retirement Systems of Alabama properties, The University of South Alabama, The University of Mobile, Keesler AFB, and AT &T. Some of our current projects include: RSA Trustmark Bank Building, Power South Office Building Renovation in Andalusia, Huntsman Multi Functional Building Addition, and Fort Rucker Underground Chilled Water Loop.

We owe a great deal of our reputation to the proven professionals who continually exceed customers’ expectations. The company began investing heavily in construction and engineering talent early on to ensure the company’s growth into the complete mechanical contracting market and to emphasize the principles of safety and comprehensive supervision.

James B. Donaghey, Inc. reinforces its reputation as one of the Gulf Coast’s leading plumbing, piping and HVAC contractors by living up to its promise of providing professional service, using quality products, and most importantly, by instilling a sense of complete confidence in JBD, Inc.’s mechanical expertise. Our business philosophy is to install mechanical systems to the complete satisfaction of the owner, and to complete our work on time and under budget.

Contact: Bob Clapper Phone: 251- 476-6494 Email: [email protected] Website: www.donagheymechanical.com

Dunn Building Company is an industrial and commercial building contractor that provides design-build and general contracting services across Alabama and the Southeast. Dunn has offices in Birmingham and Mobile, Alabama and is part of one of the oldest contracting businesses in America.

Dunn’s design-build capabilities give owners seamless facility procurement for design, engineering and construction. Dunn has the ability to self-perform key aspects of our projects including concrete work, steel erection, siding and roofing. Dunn performs projects of all sizes, and through its Industrial Services & Roofing Divisions, provides continuous maintenance for industrial facilities.

Dunn Building Company has earned its great reputation in the industry for providing safe, quality service in a cost competitive and timely manner.

Please visit our website for a complete view of our company. www.dunnbuildingcompany.com

In Mobile Contact: Allan Gustin 2203 Perimeter Road- Suite 100 Mobile, AL 36615 Office: 251-690-0782 January 2016 | 42

Contact: Mike Crim Email: [email protected] Phone: 251-421-0033 www.eastbayelectriccompanyllc.com

East Bay Electric LLC offers a myriad of electrical services to many of our industrial and commercial clients, and we believe no project is too big or too complex for us. We are a full service commercial, industrial and municipal electrical contracting company, serving both public and private commercial customers in the Southeast region.

East Bay Electric LLC ‘s goal is to provide safe, efficient, and cost effective high voltage contractor services for clients in the entire Southeast region of the United States, operating from our Mobile, Alabama base, we service high voltage lines and systems, from their generation point all the way to your complex or facility.

East Bay Electric LLC prides itself on providing the most skilled, most highly qualified linemen and personnel in an effort to service large installations, businesses, factories, government facilities and utility electrical projects. We boast years of experience and an exemplary reputation for getting the job done safely, on time and on budget. We constantly strive to master technology and our understanding of the complexities of high voltage electrical systems, and have successfully worked with countless government entities, municipalities, utility companies, and commercial companies in many industries throughout the South.

Our founder, Michael Crim, has decades of experience in the field, and puts an emphasis on finding the most skilled experts to handle each and every project we contract based on the unique, individual circumstances of each job. Our entire staff, from top to bottom, is dedicated to providing safe, cost effective, exemplary service to every commercial or industrial customer we assist.

If you need a trustworthy, well respected commercial, industrial and municipal electrical contracting company, one that can oversee large high voltage projects and that can come in on time and on budget in a highly professional manner without requiring supervision, then East Bay Electric LLC is the solution to all your problems. We’ve been doing just that for years, for companies and government entities all across the Southeast of the United States of America, and we can help your organization too.

Established in 2000, Empire Construction is a full service concrete contractor working in both the commercial and industrial fields. Most of our projects are located along the gulf coast but we do travel for preferred clients or for the right job. We perform a wide range of concrete projects such as tilt-wall, elevated concrete, foundations, high tolerance floor finishes, and concrete paving. We believe that the key to success is working with our construction partners as a team in order to produce a high quality finished product for our clients.

Contact: Jere Miller Email: [email protected] Phone: (251) 621-1160 Website: www.empire-concrete.com 43 | Construction News

In 1988, Esfeller Construction Company was incorporated by Michael W. Esfeller and Patricia W. Esfeller to perform debris removal, under cut, fill, storm drainage, and general site preparation work. Since then, we have become a large heavy industrial general contractor in South AL. We own all of our equipment and we are licensed in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. With a workforce of approximately 100 employees, Esfeller Construction Company is dedicated to providing quality work in a safe working environment.

Over the years, our company has completed a variety of different projects utilizing our experienced supervision and well trained labor crews. Our company is proud of our work and we will continue to provide excellent work at responsible prices. Please visit our website to see some of our completed projects.

Contact: Ken McGrew Email: [email protected] Phone: 251-957-2210 Website: http://www.esfellerconstruction.com/

Established in 2012, FITZgerald Construction, LLC was built on the strength of Mike Fitzgerald’s extensive experience in the construction industry. After 35 years in construction and serving as President and Partner of a $100,000,000+ Construction Company, Mike understands the fine details of general contracting and construction management. His mission is to treat people fairly, work with integrity and deliver the highest possible quality of work safely through close supervision of every step in the building process.

FITZgerald Construction is licensed in several states, including: Florida, Texas, New Mexico, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina and Louisiana. We’ve performed work locally and throughout the southeastern United States. Our projects have ranged from $30,000 to $3.5 million. We are happy to consider projects of all sizes and can bond up to $12 million for a single project.

Contact: Mike Fitzgerald Email: [email protected] Phone: 251-550-7720 Website: www.fitzconstructllc.com

Contact: Ron Yaeger Email: [email protected] Phone: 251-380-8375 Website: www.fulcrum-construction.com

Fulcrum Construction Group was founded to give project owners the ability to leverage more out of their construction needs. We build more for less and take you from building design to proper maintenance years after completion. Fulcrum has a nationwide presence in single-tenant retail and has construction and construction management experience in a wide array of building categories. Our energetic team is action oriented and will ensure you achieve your goals and timelines. Fulcrum offers a positive construction experience through partnering and extensive planning before the execution phase. January 2016 | 44

Contact: Peter Gaillard Email: [email protected] Phone: 251-433-9315 Website: www.gaillardbuilders.com

At Galliard Builders, we have decades of experience building quality projects on time and on budget. Whether it’s for your next warehouse, restaurant, or dream home, we work with you on various levels to ensure your needs and expectations are met. Here we build value.

• Renovations • Restaurant • Warehouse • Specialty Projects • Office Buildings • Retail

“We dedicate ourselves to sales and installation of specialty architectural products in a precise and timely matter. Whether it be architect, contractor or residential home owner we will meet the needs of the customer the first time, providing quality products and installation. We specialize in Division 8, 10, and 11 Construction Specialty Items, and are licensed through the Boards of Contractors in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana for projects up to $ 1,000,000.00. We hold certificates of Authority in Florida and Louisiana for our type of installation. Call us today!”

Contact: Alex Fleming Phone: 251-478-1209 Email: [email protected]

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Founded in February of 1975, Goram is a full service provider in the field of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Goram specializes in the Industrial & Commercial market providing services for the paper mill & Chemical Plant Industries as well as commercial projects located in Alabama and Mississippi.

Contact: Robert Goram Several projects which we are proud to have been a part of are The Honda Plant in Lincoln Alabama, Email: [email protected] ThyssenKrupp Steel in Calvert Alabama providing 90% of the HVAC Installation, Northrop-Grumman Phone: 251-476-5003 Ship Building in Pascagoula & Gulfport Mississippi where we replaced 50% of the air conditioning

equipment after the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina & the final phase of AirBus Project in

Mobile, AL.

Contact: Brian Freeman E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: (251) 666-0654 Website: www.gulfelec.com

Electrical construction is the primary service that Gulf Electric Company Incorporated of Mobile has provided in this region since 1937. Just as electrical construction technology has advanced since 1937, Gulf Electric has grown to meet the highly technical changes in customer needs from the simple installation of conduit and wire for power and lighting to electronic systems, computer controls, and sophisticated instrumentation. With a Dun & Bradstreet rating of 3A1, we are financially equipped to handle your largest job.

Gulf Electric has also assisted with the design, estimating, and sizing of equipment, purchasing, scheduling and other related preconstruction services prior to actual project installations. Gulf Electric also has the capabilities to provide design/build installations for commercial projects.

Gulf Electric has the electrical & instrumentation expertise to install, checkout, start-up and maintain the following systems:

➢ Power Generation Systems ➢ Power Distribution Systems ➢ Motor Controls and Drives ➢ Lighting Systems ➢ Programmable Logic Control Systems ➢ Distributed Control Systems ➢ Computerized Information Systems ➢ Security Systems ➢ Fire Alarm Systems ➢ Communications Systems ➢ Fiber Optic Systems ➢ Instrumentation - New Installation and Maintenance Support

H.H. Jordan Construction Co., Inc. founded in 1976 and incorporated in 1994 by H.H. “Buddy” Jordan, we specialize in quality pile driving and installation. We consistently maintain an outstanding safety record. Our services include Auger cast pile, Prestress Concrete pile, Pipe pile, Timber pile, H pile and Sheet Pile Cofferdams. We primarily work in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi but have also worked in 13 states. We own our own equipment.

Contact: Robert Gates Phone: 251- 456-4100 Email: [email protected] January 2016 | 46

Gulf Equipment Corp. General Contractors Civil Infrastructure Division CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE 5540 Business Parkway Gulf Equipment Corporation’s civil infrastructure division is a one stop resource for all types of Theodore, AL 36582 civil construction. Over the last ten years, we have expanded from South Alabama to perform CONTACTS: work in Mississippi, Louisiana and the Florida panhandle. Our projects range in size from small short duration repair and rehabilitation projects to large multi-discipline multi-year contracts. John McLaughlin Our project capabilities include, but are not limited to, state/federal roadways and bridges, [email protected] municipal roads, bridges and utilities, industrial site infrastructure, single and multi-family 251-509-0314 (direct line) residential infrastructure, Port Authority infrastructure, airport infrastructure and highway safety improvements. Chad Tubbs [email protected] We are continually working to expand our abilities to provide the most comprehensive 251-509-0309 (direct line) construction services along the Gulf Coast. Please consider Gulf Equipment Corporation for all your civil construction needs. Robert McDonough [email protected] Gulf Equipment Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. 251-509-0344 (direct line) OUR MISSION: Ashley Ray 1. To provide quality, cost effective, and timely construction services. [email protected] 2. To partner and build relationships with clients throughout the construction process. 251-509-0304 (direct line) 3. To execute projects safely, within budget, and on time while exceeding design specifications.

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors is a full-service EPC (engineering, procurement, construction management), controls + automation, life sciences, and technical services firm. Hargrove was founded in 1995 by Ralph A. Hargrove, is headquartered in Mobile, AL, and currently has eleven regional offices throughout the United States. We serve our energy generation, manufacturing, government and industrial clients in long-term support relationships in multiple modes of service: in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects. With over 1100 Teammates companywide, we provide project management, construction management, safety services, engineering and design (chemical, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, civil, structural, and environmental), controls + automation, purchasing and materials management, quality control, and project planning and controls. Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

In 2012, The Hargrove Foundation was formed as the charitable link of the Hargrove family of companies. Our Teammates are passionate about building the communities in which Hargrove has offices. The Foundation serves to support Education, Arts & Culture, Sports Activities, and Health & Human Services.

We are the right people… in the right place… at the right time.

Contact: Micki Kohn Phone: 251-375-5662 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hargrove-epc.com 47 | Construction News

Hammer, Inc. is a general contractor located in Monroeville Alabama. We have been serving this area since 1983. Our innovation and cost-effective results are the driving forces behind our reputation of customer confidence and dependability, making us the right choice for your professional building and construction needs.

Contacts: Michael Sawyer, Bob Sawyer Phone: 251-593-2093 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Holland Industrial Services, Inc. has been in business since September 1992. We employ the largest team of Technicians in our area. We specialize in preventive maintenance, testing, sales and repair of industrial and commercial electrical distribution equipment. Many services we offer can be performed in our 11,000 square foot facility or at your plant site. Our Technicians are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We will gladly come out to your facility to assess your needs and provide a quotation for preventive maintenance, sales or repair of your electrical distribution equipment.

Contacts: Terrell Smith [email protected] Matt Hunt [email protected] Phone: 251 937-4652 Website: www.hollandindustrial.net

Contact: Tim Mosley Email: [email protected] Phone: 251-649-2900 www.melvinpiercepainting.com

Melvin E. Pierce began his career as a painter in 1959, working on industrial projects ranging from paper mills to chemical plants. In 1972, he founded Melvin Pierce Painting, which focused on residential projects in and around Mobile, Alabama.

Today, Melvin Pierce Painting has grown into one the largest commercial painting contractors in the South and specializes in commercial painting, drywall finishing, wall covering installation, and special finishes.

On the industrial painting side, Melvin Pierce Sandblasting and Special Coatings focuses more on rigorous jobs such as painting and sandblasting at waste water treatment plants, petroleum refineries, chemical plants, power plants or any of your industrial coating needs. January 2016 | 48

McElhenney Construction Company, Inc. (MCC) is a licensed general contractor located in the Mobile, Al area. Founded just two years ago, MCC specializes in road construction and site development, successfully completing projects throughout Alabama and Mississippi. From small scale concrete and drainage work to comprehensive road development projects, their experienced team of professionals are dedicated to meeting each client’s needs.

McElhenney Construction was founded on the principle of not only building Contact: Josh McElhenney a quality product for their clients, but also building great relationships Email: [email protected] along the way that make partnerships enjoyable for each party. Phone: (251) 973-0030

Contact: Mark Davis Phone: 251- 649-1270 Email: [email protected] Website: www.markdavisconstruction.com

Mark Davis Construction, LLC was started over 23 years ago with the goal of providing “top quality” construction throughout the entire project. This is achieved by having professional crews, paying close attention to detail, maintaining a schedule, working productively and keeping an open line of communication with all parties involved. The scope of work includes sitework, utilities , railroad, hauling, and all types of residential and commercial improvement projects, large or small. Our clients are our number one priority and we pride ourselves on honest, straightforward pricing and produce only the highest quality of work. New construction from the ground up or remodeling residential or commercial, you can rest assured that Mark Davis Construction will provide only the best quality craftsmanship and client service. We are not just completing projects, we are building long term working relationships with all of our clients.

Middleton Construction is a fully licensed General Contractor specializing in Civil Construction. Founded in 2011, our goal was to assemble the best team, purchase the best equipment, and build a family oriented business that would generate a reputation for being a great company to do business with and work for. Whether it’s repaving your parking lot, building, or your subdivision, Middleton Construction is laser focused on your project’s success.

Middleton Construction not only values its relationship with its many clients and employees, but it values its reputation in the community as well. “We are very proud to do business and raise our families in Mobile and Baldwin Counties, and we must each do our part to make sure that our community thrives and remains a special place for many generations to come.”

Contact: Rob Middleton Email: [email protected] Phone: 251-661-1637 Website: www.rm-const.com 49 | Construction News

W. R. Mitchell, Contractor, Inc. is a family owned business completing water and sewer projects along the Gulf Coast. The company was started by Roy Mitchell in 1938 and was incorporated in 1968 under the leadership of Roy’s son Wayne until his death in 2008. Since 2008, Greg Haggard has served as General Manager. Kay Mitchell Williams, Wayne’s sister is President of W. R. Mitchell and Jane Mitchell, Wayn’es wife, along with his daughters Chris, Amy, and Lisa, and son Ripp are also company owners. Bill McGough is the Estimator.

W. R. Mitchell, Contractor, Inc. has been one of the premier water and sewer contractors along the Gulf Coast. Their waterline projects have ranged from small diameter pipe to 48” diameter pipe. Their sewer projects have included pipelines up to 20 feet deep. The company also specializes in Jack and Bores up to 36” in diameter. In the past six months, the company completed a large drainage ditch project for the City of Gulf Shores, a waterline project for the Mobile Area Water & Sewer System, a water and sewer project for the City of Ocean Springs and other 20 bores for Hemphill Construction on their waterline project on Highway 31 in Spanish Fort. Contacts: Bill McGough [email protected] W. R. Mitchell, Contractor, Inc. aspires to do quality work in a timely manner. Their Greg Haggard [email protected] reputation among engineers and communities along the Gulf Coast certainly verifies JoAnn Blanchard [email protected] this effort. Phone: 251-456-0576

Keith Mosley Construction, Inc. 520 Saraland Blvd. South, Saraland, AL 36571 Ph# 251-679-0265 Fax# 251-679-9616

KMC was started December, 4th 1984 and has been performing Commercial and Industrial Structural Steel and Metal Building work since that date. We represent two major Metal Building Manufacturers, American Buildings and United Structures of America. Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings and Structural Stell & Metal We are committed to our customers, and they come first. The client’s satisfaction with the finished Building Erection product is our main concern. We are a full service General Contractor but our main source of income is from selling and erecting Contact: Keith Mosley Metal Building and Erecting Structural steel. Licensed in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida, Phone 251-679-0265 KMC will tell you what we can do and we will do what we say. Email: [email protected] Website: www.keithmosleyconstruction.net

Mobile Asphalt Company (MAC) has been in business in the Mobile area since 1991. In that time, we’ve built a reputation as a leader in the production of hot mix asphalt and road- building on state highways, roads, and commercial sites.

We have five EPA-certified plants in Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, and Washington counties that produce hot mix asphalt (HMA). Our diverse locations make us accessible to our job sites in lower and mid-Alabama. Currently, we are working on I-10 from Loxley to the Bayway and on Pride Drive in Foley.

MAC has earned numerous awards including the Build Alabama Award from the Association of General Contractors for our work on the 30-mile Foley Beach Express in Foley, Alabama. Also, we have received Outstanding Pavement Awards for our work ranging from the runways at the Jack Edwards Airport to resurfacing on US highway 43 in Clarke County and I-65 in Mobile.

We have done extensive work for the Alabama Department of Transportation and the Mississippi Department of Transportation as well as many municipalities in the South Alabama area.

Mobile Asphalt Company is a fully licensed, insured and bonded contractor in Alabama and Mississippi and a member of Alabama AGC and the Alabama Road Builders Association.

Contact: Hilton Mostellar Email: [email protected] Phone: 251-408-0770 Website: www.mobileasphalt.com January 2016 | 50

Persons Service Company, LLC (PSC) was founded in 1978 by Mr. Paul F. Persons Sr in Mobile, AL. PSC has grown from a small local plumbing company in the late 1970’s to a full service Civil, Industrial & Utility Contractor.

PSC specializes in Industrial Construction related to Piping, Utilities & Site Work, Mechanical & Plumbing, Civil, Pipe and Steel Fabrication. Our company works across the Southeastern United States including various remote locations. Our main office is located in Mobile, Alabama along with our Steel and Pipe Fabrication Shop; we also have full time presents in Texas with (2) locations: Houston, Texas and Corpus Christi, Texas.

Founded on the principals of Safety, Quality & Performance, PSC provides a full service product to its clients. With nearly 100 employees, fabrication facility and a fleet of company owned equipment, PSC can self-perform and deliver most any project in our sector. The company is managed by Paul F. Persons Jr. (Buddy) – Managing Director as well as Paul F. Persons Sr. – President/ Founder and Bryan J. Shuford – Vice President.

Contact: Buddy Persons Phone: (251) 423-1154 Email: [email protected].

Ben M. Radcliff Contractor, Inc. is a full service general contractor based in Mobile, AL. Founded in 1956, Ben M. Radcliff Contractor, Inc. provides general construction and design-build services to a multitude of markets including: manufacturing, maritime, healthcare, institutional, municipal and educational. Licensed in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida, Ben M. Radcliff Contractor, Inc. has earned an exceptional reputation for superior quality, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction. Ben M. Radcliff Contractor, Inc. prides itself not only on its reputation with clients but also as a family and community oriented company with a continued commitment to improving the economic and social well being of Mobile and surrounding communities.

Contact: Ben Radcliff, Jr. Email: [email protected] Phone: 251-666-7252 Website: www.benradcliff.com 51 | Construction News

With over 20 years experience, Ranger Environmental Services offers a complete and versatile industrial cleaning and environmental service for the needs of the steel, power, chemical, petroleum refining, pulp/paper and other industries.

We take great pride in the fact that Ranger dedicates all its resources to timely customer response. Through teamwork, continual improvement, and the participation of all employees we will provide superior services which consistently meet your expectations.

Contact: Tim Turner-President Phone: 251-679-8611 Email: [email protected] Website: www.Rangerenv.us

MW Rogers Construction Company, LLC is a commercial and industrial general contractor located in Mobile, Alabama. Licensed in Alabama and Mississippi, our expertise is in the following markets - warehousing, industrial plants, education, medical, aviation, municipal, and manufacturing. Our workforce is very qualified, experienced, and dedicated to meet the demands of each project. At MW Rogers Construction we take pride in our work. From the conceptual stage to the completion of the project, we work with the owner and design professionals to ensure that the needs of the owner are satisfied. We are also committed to the safety of our employees. Our personnel are trained per OSHA and other industry standards, and we maintain an excellent EMR and OSHA rating. The key to our success has been providing quality projects on time and within budget, and because of this we are very fortunate to have a multitude of repeat clients. We are dedicated to Mobile and the surrounding communities, and we look forward to being a part of the growth along the Gulf Coast for years to come.

Contact: John Otts Phone: 251-479-5350 Email: [email protected]

R & S Paving & Grading Inc is a two-generation family owned and operated company in Foley, AL. Our comprehensive services include full-service paving and grading. Our paving contractors offer complete site work, asphalt driveways, streets, resurfacing, parking lots, seal coating, dirt and rock hauling, storm drainage, striping and concrete driveways. Our service area covers Foley, Gulf Shores, Robertsdale, Loxley, Orange Beach, Elberta, Lillian, Summerdale, Daphne and Fairhope

Contact: James Rawson Email: [email protected] Phone: 251-943-2071 Website: www.randspaving.com January 2016 | 52

Contact: Don Rhodes O: 251-626-1953 F: 251-626-2673 C: 251-533-0977 [email protected] www.rhodesmechanical.com

At Rhodes Mechanical we’re happy to offer any HVAC, or plumbing and piping installation and service anywhere in the US. We do focus specifically in AL, MS, LA, and the FL panhandle. Feel free to contact us with any mechanical contracting request you might have. Some of the commercial services we offer: • Complete HVAC • HVAC service & maintenance\ • Complete plumbing • Site work • New construction & renovations

OUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY “To provide safe and quality workmanship emphasizing customer and employee satisfaction first.”

Contact: Stephanie Rolin Phone: 251-368-0072 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rolinbuilds.com

Rolin Construction, Inc. is a diverse Native American-owned and operated general contractor licensed in Alabama, Florida and Mississippi. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of quality construction services. Our office is based in Atmore, AL, home to nearly 35 full time employees. In 2015, Rolin contracted over worth of construction projects, with our largest project in Montgomery Alabama, the BB King Blues Club and Casino at Wind Creek Montgomery. We are a full- service construction company, offering pre-construction services, design-build, and general contracting services. The broad range of our team’s experience allows us to custom tailor our services to meet the individual needs of each client. We have completed both residential and commercial projects, as well as government projects for clients such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department.

We strive for excellence at every level!

Contact: Michael B. Tew Phone: 251-661-7926 Email [email protected] www.sjlcontractors.com

For over thirty seven years, S J & L Inc., a privately held company, has been Southwest Alabama’s best choice for heavy civil construction, utilities and site development. Starting out as a utility contractor, over the years the company has expanded to provide our clients with a vertically integrated project. S J & L is still owned and managed by our founder, a testament to the continued dedication to our company and the industry as a whole.

S J & L places a top priority on the safety of our employees, subcontractors and vendors. It is instilled as a part of our culture from management down through every employee on our projects, large and small. We stress that every employee has the right to a safe work environment and ensure that the appropriate training is received. Our success is evident in our excellent safety record as exhibited by our current experience modification rate of .087, which is well below the national average of 1.0 53 | Construction News

Contact: T. K. Smith Email: [email protected] Phone: 251-471-4723 www.smithelec.com

At Smith Electric & Associates, we offer commercial, residential, and light industrial electrical work.

The commercial and residential service department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency calls. Our work ranges from restaurants, office space, educational buildings, shopping centers, banks, new residences, water treatment facilities, retirement facilities, hospitals, doctors offices, apartment complexes, and many others.

We have a bucket truck, derrick truck, trenchers, core driller, saw cutting machine, and many other pieces of equipment on hand to expedite our work.

• Serving the Gulf Coast since 1992 • Family Owned and Operated • 24/7 Emergency Service

Summit Industries is a full service civil contractor licensed in Alabama and Mississippi and located in Baldwin County. We perform all phases of civil construction, including: clearing, excavation, drainage, sewer, water, power/telephone conduit, curbs, and asphalt.

Phone: 251-988-1230 We have constructed the infrastructure for thousands of single-family lots in Baldwin and Mobile Counties www.summitindustriesllc.net combined, along with numerous apartment and commercial sites. Our vast experience helps assure that we are valuable partners to our clients. It allows us to be proactive in spotting and solving issues before jobs begin, making the construction process smooth for the developer and greatly reducing any chance for unforeseen costs.

We strive to exceed the expectations of our clients in all aspects of our projects. We understand the critical importance of performing quality work in a safe and timely manner.

TCSI was established in 2009 in Mobile, AL as a roofing and waterproofing systems contractor. In addition, we offer miscellaneous general contractor construction. Our goal is to provide quality systems that fit our client’s needs.

TCSI roofing contractor systems include: TCSI general contracting systems include: • Furnish and install • Miscellaneous small construction projects Flat roof systems - single ply, modified, built up that would: Sloped roof systems - metal, shingles and tile roofing • Patching and repairing existing flat and sloped roofs Flooring, painting, ceilings, electrical and • Leak repair plumbing. • Preventative maintenance programs

TCSI waterproofing contractor systems include: Contact: Gaillard Teague • Coating systems Phone: 251-689-1089 • Sealants Email: [email protected] • Preventative maintenance

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S&S Sprinkler Company, L.L.C was founded in 1971 in Mobile, Alabama. We expanded to Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1974, Lake Charles, Louisiana in 1997, and Beaumont, Texas in 2004, allowing us to serve the Southeastern United States. S&S offers custom design, fabrication, installation, inspection, service, and maintenance on automatic fire sprinkler, fire suppression, alarm and notification, and integrated security systems. The Company Core Values our owners and employees are committed to, give S&S the foundation to succeed time and time again. They also help us to continue an ongoing tradition of providing outstanding customer service in every job we do.

S&S designed and installed fire protection systems at Airbus FAL, located at the Brookley Industrial Complex. We handled the majority of the fire pumps, water storage tanks, fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems, and the installation of VESDA Detection Systems. Airbus one of the major commercial airline production lines in the United States, which presented S&S with a large project and a fairly tight schedule. We faced many safety challenges throughout the entire project including heights, congestion caused by the number of contractors working at once, and the large amount of traffic onsite. The focus for S&S was the quality of work and the safety of everyone on site.

Contact: Jeffrey B. McCurley Email: [email protected] Phone: 251-473-6000 Website: SSSprinkler.com

TERMAC CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. is a private commercial construction company providing general contractor, design build and construction management services throughout the Southeastern and Atlantic Coast states.

Termac was founded by Conan K. Terrell and Richard F. McElroy in 1993 with the objective of delivering quality construction on time, stressing honesty, teamwork and integrity. We have completed projects in a myriad of industries and bring years of experience to the table with each endeavor. At Termac, we instill the philosophy to our employees to do the kind of work that makes our clients want us to build their next project. We also invite you to browse our Website to view a selection of some of our successfully completed projects and to find more information about our firm.

Contact: Kanja Weldy Adam Weaver Email: [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 251-634-1405 Website: www.termac-construction.com

Contact: Lee Thornton Email: leethornton80 @yahoo.com Phone: 251-639-1906

C. Thornton, Inc. is a general contractor that is based in Mobile, AL. In 1984, We began business as ThornHarris Company, Inc., Christopher Thornton was president and General Manager. Christopher was employed for sixteen years by J.E. Harris Co. Inc., beginning as an equipment operator. He worked for 10 years as Project Superintendent and five years as General Superintendent before becoming the sole owner. In 1992, the company name changed to C. Thornton, Inc., and Christopher Lee Thornton was named Vice President of the company his father owns and operates to this day.

C. Thornton, Inc. became a certified DBE enterprise in 1984 due to Christopher and his son Lee both being American Indians. Our current work specialty is concrete road work including poured in place culverts, sidewalks, curb and gutters, stamped & colored concrete, inlets, bridge end slabs and concrete barrier rails. We are currently licensed in Alabama and Mississippi holding both as General Contractor and DBE status. 55 | Construction News

Virginia Wrecking Co., Inc. is a full-service demolition, remediation, and environmental contractor serving clients in the Southeast. Established in 1948, Virginia Wrecking Co., Inc. has completed thousands of projects and is recognized as an industry leader in demolition, remediation, and environmental contracting. Virginia Wrecking Co., Inc. is currently licensed and bonded to work in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and Tennessee. Virginia Wrecking Co., Inc. specializes in Commercial, Industrial, and Marine Demolition, Asset Recovery, and Environmental Remediation while continuing to strive for safety and environmental excellence.

From minor renovation, recycling, and remediation work to major multi- story structure demolition, Virginia Wrecking Co., Inc. is your single- source solution for turnkey demolition and environmental contracting.

Kyle M. Maddox Virginia Wrecking Co., Inc. P.O. Box 2730 Daphne, AL 36526 Office: (251) 626-3907 Fax: (251) 626-3908 [email protected] www.virginiawrecking.com

John G. Walton Construction Company, Inc.

John G. Walton Construction Company is a multi- disciplined heavy, highway and asphalt construction company based in Mobile, AL. Among our many services, we perform work for Alabama Department of Transportation, Mobile County, City of Mobile, Mississippi Department of Transportation and many other public and private entities. We also perform Airport Construction, Golf Course Construction, Sport Field Construction, as well as Major Site Development Construction.

Founded in 1994 by Johnny Walton, John G. Walton Construction Company’s innovative approach to construction has allowed the company to quickly become one of the most prominent and successful Heavy, Highway, Asphalt and Sitework Contractors in South Alabama. In June 2011 we were proud to open production at our state of the art asphalt plant. This capability has only enhanced our ability to be more competitive no matter the project scope or complexity.

Guided by the experience and leadership of our management team, our employees perform at a high level. Our philosophy of efficiency, integrity, and a commitment to excellence has allowed the company to hire and retain highly skilled and multi-tasked employees. In today’s ever-changing construction industry, flexibility is the key to successful construction projects. Our company relies on quality personnel and experienced leadership to exceed our client’s expectations. Through our continuing commitment to profitability, quality construction, and the timely completion of projects on time and on budget, John G. Walton Construction Company has earned a superior reputation for performance among clients, engineers and fellow contractors alike.

Contacts: Johnny Walton Email: [email protected] Phone: 251-342-6250 Website: www.johngwalton.com January 2016 | 56

White-Spunner Construction, Inc. is a general contracting, design-build and construction management company based in Mobile, AL. As one of the leading construction companies in the Southeast, we are licensed in more than 20 states and work closely with clients on build to suit, design-build, aerospace, municipal/institutional, multi-family, industrial, commercial healthcare projects.

Since our founding in 1981, White-Spunner Construction has completed over $2.3 billion in total construction value, completing an average annual volume of $118 million in projects over the last five years.

Contact: Jeff Carrico Email: [email protected] Phone: 251-445-1703 www.white-spunner.com

Contacts: Paul Weaver [email protected] Michael Weaver [email protected] Johnny Murphy [email protected] Phone: 251-344-5384 Website: www.hoseaweaver.com

H.O. Weaver and Sons, Inc. is a diversified general contractor specializing in Heavy Highway, Airport, Civil Sitework, and Industrial construction. Founded by Hosea Weaver in 1952, H.O. Weaver and Sons, Inc. has been a primary resource for the construction of private, commercial and governmental entities in Southwest Alabama.

We are licensed as a General Contractor in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. We self-perform Clearing, Grubbing, the highest level of expertise in Erosion Control Installation and Maintenance, Earthmoving, Site Grading and Fine Grading, Drainage installation, Improved Roadbed Construction, Crushed Aggregate Base Installation, Asphalt Manufacturing and Installation, Topsoil installation and Permanent Stabilization.

We manufacture Asphalt products at our three plant sites in Southwest Alabama. Our mixes are used in ALDOT, FHWA, FAA, County and municipal applications. Each plant is equipped with a qualified laboratory and our mixes are tested continuously to ensure the highest quality. We incorporate RAP (Recycled Asphalt Pavement) into our mixes for ecological as well as economic benefits. We are only one of a few Paving Contractors in the Southeastern United States to pave with 3D Laser Control which provides the absolute best grade control on the most critical paving projects such as Airports.

Our management team has a wide array of experience in the construction industry and its members are sought after for their expertise on construction methods, specification, and project budget information by local and regional engineers, planners, equipment manufacturers and industrial developers. Emphasis on quality, budget, schedule and the environment is the foundation upon which the Weaver Company has built on the finest reputations in the construction industry. 57 | Construction News

Youngblood-Barrett Construction & Engineering, LLC

YBCE is a design-build general contracting company organized in 1997 by its founding partners, Joe Youngblood and Erwin Barrett, PE. YBCE is licensed for heavy, municipal, and building construction.

YBCE has design, construction, and project management experience in site development, marine, commercial building, and industrial building and infrastructure projects. They self-perform concrete, steel erection, and custom wood works (to include casework, doors and specialty moldings).

YBCE has maintained a slow but steady growth throughout its years of operation allowing it to keep its operational expense margins to compete on small projects as well as mid-cap size projects. They specialize in working with owners to develop building programs to meet their functional needs while designing to their financial goals.

Contact: Chris Dunning Email: [email protected] Phone: 251-443-5682 Fax: 251-443-5684 www.ybce.net

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We’ve changed our name but our commitment to producing quality construction materials has never been stronger. Our new name, Forterra is an evolution that means we give form (FOR) to the earth

(TERRA). But it’s also a promise. One that says every product we make is made to meet the highest A Strong Past. standards—yours. A Stronger Future.

We’ve changed our name but our commitment to producing quality construction materials has never been stronger. Our new name, Forterra is an evolution that means Forterrabp.com Please contact: Jim Riis we give form (FOR) to the earth Pipe & Precast Division (TERRA). But it’s also a promise. C: 251.586.1870 One that says every product we T: 251.633.4100 make is made to meet the highest [email protected] standards—yours.

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