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"Continuing the work..." 04 t’s already been six months since the last newsletter, and a lot has happened since then. Not only has the company undergone In the New Year a complete restructuring to accommodate by Jay Spaeder for new growth, we’ve grown exponentially Jay Spaeder sums up the year and talks about Iin our digital video marketing efforts and have future plans. begun a streamlined series of project case studies and educational videos for our website, social media, and YouTube. We are beginning a safety orientation video this spring along with a database of other safety-oriented digital materials. 06 I'm excited to see Always Playing It Safe PODCASTS where the new year by Kassie Koser takes us as we & VIDEO continue to create Safety related updates and events over more in-depth the last year. CASE STUDIES content to expand Project Highlights our reach. Monica Surrena - Job Site Video Shoot 10 08 We're also designing new graphic assets to support our sales team CONTRIBUTORS 3D Scanning 20 which will be rolled out in the spring. JAY SPAEDER ELI THOMPSON by Monica Surrena Once again, if you have any ideas or topics that CEO VDC Resident Igor MONICA SURRENA VINCE ESPOSITO How 3D scanning saves time and Wm. T. Spaeder you feel would make a great video or social Marketing Manager Safety Coordinator assists in BIM. Company Picnic media post, let me know, and I’ll start work on KASSIE KOSER MARY KAY REBER them! Safety Director Chief Financial Officer This year's Company Picnic DANIEL BUTLER JOSH GAUGHAN IT Manager was a "splashing" success, Tool Repair Wizard particularly the DUNKING 12 16 CONTACT BOOTH. MonicaSurrena1 MONICA SURRENA / MARKETING MANAGER Giving Back [email protected] Employee News by Monica Surrena Weddings, births, The Spaeder family has strong ties to graduations and personal WWW. WMTSPAEDER.COM ON THE COVER the Erie community and has always stories. enjoyed showing its support to local Wm. T. Spaeder Company is built on genuine UPMC Hamot New Patient Care Tower businesses, nonprofits, churches and entrepreneurship, quality craftsmanship, and a deep-rooted - in the Framing Stage. educational facilities. commitment to the community.

Wm. T. Spaeder | Newsletter 2020 Wm. T. Spaeder | Newsletter 2020 "If you're not learning something in the business every day, then you're not doing anything."

in the new year THIS YEAR HAS BEEN A TRUE YEAR OF CHANGE, AND WE'VE UNDERTAKEN MANY NEW ENDEAVORS. by Jay Spaeder

There are two phrases that and some not so well, but if 4 my father used to repeat to we are not willing to adapt to 5 me when l was growing up the changes in our business that I think about almost daily. then we become stagnant. (At least these are the ones I can print). The first: “If you're This year has been a true year of not learning something in change, and we’ve undertaken this business every day, then many new endeavors. True to you’re not doing anything.” my father’s words, if we didn’t The second: “Don’t just stand try, we wouldn’t improve and there. Do something even if grow, both as individuals and it's wrong.” I think about these as a team, from the steering phrases to remind myself to committee to preconstruction not to be afraid to try new to operations to administration things or learn new ways of to those working in the working. Some things go well, warehouse. We all have tried ONE YEAR ENDS and some things don’t. That’s and grown and learned from where the learning comes into our mistakes and become play; we perfect the former and better as a result. I am fully correct the latter. Like I said, I aware that change is not easy, ONE BEGINS think about these things on a so I'd like to thank everyone Because of our continued effort and commitment, I look forward personal level, but I also think for the commitment they have about them on the corporate shown this year. Because of to a bright future for all of us and the corporation for 2020 and level. Over the last couple of our continued efforts, I know beyond! -Jay Spaeder years, our business has gone a bright future lies ahead for through numerous changes. all of us in 2020 and beyond. Some of these have gone well try mistakes things and the new to our willingness From lead lessons that we learn valuable way, along the we make for quest continued in our improvement immeasurable to excellence.

Wm. T. Spaeder | Newsletter 2020 Wm. T. Spaeder | Newsletter 2020 CORE VALUES

Quality LESSONS Craftsmanship always LEARNED playing Dedication it safe Responsiveness Teamwork WITH OUR NEVER-ENDING PROPENSITY TO OBTAIN COMPLEX WORK AND STILL GET THE JOB DONE AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE, WE ARE Safety CONTINUALLY STRIVING TO BE BETTER.

Best-In-Business by Kassie Koser Practices 6 7

2020 INITIATIVES downs and begin to recognize safe behaviors at these meetings with Having been in business for over 100 years, the beginning of a new company t-shirts & other give-a-ways. Third, we are really focusing decade isn’t something new for the Spaeder organization regardless on employee development. We have a variety of training classes of all the new and exciting changes we have implemented within our scheduled to assist our employees in gaining the knowledge they Safety Department. 2019 was a year of transition for our team and need to perform their jobs. We also have our management team a challenge as we ended the year with a TRIR significantly higher going through basic safety trainings (OSHA 30) so they have a deeper than our goal. We implemented many changes, not only in the Safety understanding of what’s required on their jobs so they can set-up their Department but company-wide and we also projects (and, in turn, their foreman) for safety success. Fourth, we MYCOMPLY BADGES worked a record-high number of hours as a plan to obtain feedback on our Safety Management System so we company (hitting more then 450,000 hours) and can see how our efforts are being received in the field and where else Our training management averaging 241 employees year-round. With our TORCH SAFETY we need to focus. Fifth, we will be holding monthly safety meetings system. We purchase never-ending propensity to obtain complex work with each department vs. just focusing on the active non-service badges or hard hat stickers and still get the job done as safe as possible, Matheson Gas projects. Sixth, we are implementing a hazard reporting system that with QR codes that bring we are continually striving to be better. Going sponsored a Torch will enable our employees the freedom to report things they feel need up the scanned employees Safety Stand-down. training records. into the new year, our Safety Committee set six attended to, but they may not feel comfortable reporting them to their goals to help us improve. Rich Johnson supervisor (though they can). demonstrated best First, we began tracking and trending all our incidents. Through practices and safety As always, I don’t have all the answers to making us the best team that, we were able to determine the categories and root causes recommedations possible, and I always welcome suggestions on how we can improve of our most frequent hazards. Our goal is to eliminate our top two when handling torches Remember, it takes all of us to make our team successful. Each hazard categories of hand lacerations (by implementing our 100% and/or performing hot employee has the responsibility to stop work when it is unsafe. I am glove policy) and by mandating our stretch & flex program across work. confident that with our continued efforts and new initiatives we can all departments. Second, we are going to continue with our stand- have a great year. Wm. T. Spaeder | Newsletter 2020 Wm. T. Spaeder | Newsletter 2020 project highlights

SUMMER/FALL AWARDS 2019 • Seneca Valley Natatorium. Plumbing & Fire Protection. (Harmony, PA) • Holiday Inn. Plumbing. (Erie, PA) • Chick-Fil-A Renovation. Building Addition/ Renovation. (Erie, PA) • National Fuel. Chiller & HVAC Equipment SENECA VALLEY NATATORIUM WARREN GENERAL HOSPITAL CITIZENS BANK Replacement. (Erie, PA) LOCATION: Harmony, PA LOCATION: Warren, PA LOCATION: Erie, PA • UPMC Park. Fire Protection for Renovation/ SCOPE: Plumbing & fire protection for a new SCOPE: Surgical air handler replacement. Supply SCOPE: Plumbing, HVAC and fire protection for Addition. (Erie, PA) aquatic facility. Includes site storm, gas, water, six new air handling units. Demo existing units. a major renovation. A full design build for all • AHN West Penn Hospital. Fire Protection. and sanitary as well as interior sanitory, water, gas, Install new air handling units. Associated duct trades. Includes remodeling two bathrooms and a (Pittsburgh, PA) fixtures and equipment. Wet and dry pipe sprinkler work and electrical work. kitchenette, replacing and relocating fire protection • LORD HCL Line Improvements. Air Piping systems. heads, installing a 20 head HVAC ductless split Rework. (Erie, PA) system, and installing ERV make-up air system. • Warren General Hospital AHU's. Surgical Air 8 Handler Replacement. (Warren, PA) 9 • Jamestown Community College. Pool Equipment & Piping. (Jamestown, NY) • UPMC Gulf Building. Boiler Replacement. (Pittsburgh, PA) • Rehrig Pacific. U/G Fire & Domestic Water Install. (Erie, PA) • Westminster College Chemistry Addition. Fire Protection. (New Wilmington, PA) • URC Ethanol Tank 248. Ethanol Piping. (Warren, PA) • URC Tier 3 Gasoline Piping. (Warren, PA) • UPMC Magee. Fire Pump Replacement. (Pittsburgh, PA) • GE Erie Bldg 10. Paint Track Heating Replacement. (Erie, PA) • Eriez Magnetics. Plumbing & Fire Protection. (Erie, PA) UPMC PARK WEST PENN HOSPITAL CHICK-FIL-A RENOVATION • Essentra Plastics. Chiller & Piping Replacement. (Erie, PA) LOCATION: Erie, PA LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA LOCATION: Erie, PA • Saegertown WWTP. RBC Removal & SCOPE: Extend existing wet pipe system from the SCOPE: Fire protection and hospital sprinkler SCOPE: Plumbing remodel, including filtered water, Replacement. (Erie, PA) to a new left field multi-story system work in a renovated space as well as domestic hot and cold, gas line to two heated • Store. Boiler Replacement. (Erie, PA) addition, housing new team stores and observation existing occupied spaces. Coordination, demolition canopy driveways and new fixtures. level. Rework existing dry pipe system for right of existing, installation of new pipe and sprinkler field party deck renovations. Rework existing heads. systems for improvements to existing concessions, restrooms and suites in the existing facility.

Wm. T. Spaeder | Newsletter 2020 Wm. T. Spaeder | Newsletter 2020 MORE ABOUT 3D SCANNING Tools such as the Faro Focus 3D use a laser to capture millions of points in 3D Scanning space. These points are usually captured from multiple angles and then lined- up to create three-dimensional models called “point clouds.” The level of detail Technology in the point cloud is dependent on the amount of points captured by the scanner. faro More detailed point clouds can look almost like photographs, recording details solves such as color, shadows and reflections. These point clouds can be imported into programs like Autodesk Revit for modeling purposes and coordination problems case software such as Revizto. before they become Charles Morgan setting up the Faro Focus 3D study problems 3D SCANNING ON CONSTRUCTION SITES CAN SPEED UP THE BUILD PROCESS BECAUSE IT CREATES ACCURATE AS-BUILT MODELS.

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This past November, Wm. T. Spaeder had the unique opportunity to be involved in a co- marketing endeavor with Faro3D Technologies. High Res 3D Scan of Environmental Building At Spaeder, we've been using the Faro brand 3D scanner for almost 10 years, and recently LEVELING UP PODCAST featured this 3D scanning technology in our “Leveling Up” Podcast. In the latest Episode of Wm. T. Spaeder's “Leveling Up in Construction” Faro arranged to produce a video case study Spaeder employees with production team Podcast, we interviewed Zach Haas, surrounding one of our projects in which we the head of business development at had the opportunity to discuss how we use Video Case Study Shoot Eksobionics, a company that produces the scanner to collect as-built data to create exoskeletons for both the healthcare our 3D designs and troubleshoot problems. and construction industries. The case study will feature interviews with our Point Work Coordinator Charles Morgan, On the construction side of things, our VDC Coordinator Frankie Davis, as well as the company has two products, the talks with Mike Skrekla, the VDC Manager. "EksoZeroG" and the "EksoVest." The The finished case study will be posted on ZeroG is a mobile arm that attaches our website (wmtspaeder.com), YouTube and to an external platform and offers 30+ social media in the following months. pounds of lift assist. The EksoVest focuses on providing support for over- the-head types of work. Check out our

Podcast to find out more! EksoBioics about from we interviewed Zach Haas construction exoskeletons

Wm. T. Spaeder | Newsletter 2020 Wm. T. Spaeder | Newsletter 2020 Baby Elliot learning to swim at the YMCA with his Dad, Tim. giving back THE WM. T. SPAEDER FAMILY HAS ALWAYS SHOWN SUPPORT FOR THE ERIE COMMUNITY THAT HAS ALWAYS SUPPORTED THEM.

by Monica Surrena

The Wm. T. Spaeder family has always shown Speaking of swimming, as many of you know, Commemorative Watch Elliot 30 years later at the YMCA support for the Erie Community that has always Elliot Spaeder (Tim’s son) swam Lake Erie in supported them. Family members like to harken 2014. His lifetime love of swimming began with back to a certain gold pocket watch that William his father Tim and the local YMCA of which he’s T. won in a fundraising contest for Saint John’s been involved since he was a child. He managed Church. This was in 1910, four years before he to raise roughly $20,000 from his swim (part of founded his company… but it represents the this money was matched by the Wm. T. Spaeder values that both the family and the company have Company) and has been working to help the continued to uphold throughout the decades. I YMCA ever since. 12 myself only began working at Wm. T. Spaeder a 13 In addition to the Spaeder family, our company year ago, but the positive approach to family and employees share this spirit of giving. I would community has left an impression on me. like to mention Sally Marinelli, in the accounting Our CEO, Jay Spaeder, in addition to his duties at department, who works with Big Brothers/ work, is also the president of the Autism Society Big Sisters, a program established by Family of NWPA and has been for the last five years. Services of NWPA. Christina Huff, in reception, The Autism Society creates programs to help has been involved with nonprofits since she those individuals on the spectrum to “cope with can remember. One of these involves the and fit into society.” Tim Spaeder, Jay’s cousin, Edinboro Fire Department where she works Tim Spaeder as Santa Claus likes to focus on community enrichment through with her husband to raise money. Her favorite Wm. T. Spaeder Donated to the Humane Society higher education. He’s one of the founding fundraising event is the annual Designer Purse members of the Jefferson Educational Society, Bingo. This past year, they managed to raise a “think tank” in Erie that promotes community over $8,500 in one exceptional night of giving. progress. The Jefferson Society has also She also participates in a large fundraiser every helped spur the massive rejuvenation projects April called the Sportsman’s Extravaganza that happening in Erie’s downtown. Additionally, Tim raised over $30,000 last year. Ryan Morrow, is a member of the Erie Torch Club as well as an our Facilities Manager, works with community active parishioner at St. Luke’s for forty years, shelters collecting warm coats for homeless serving nine terms on the Parish Council and people over the harsh winter months. teaches swimming at St. Luke’s school. Of all These are only a few examples of individuals, these things, however, Tim’s favorite volunteer and if I had more room, I would list everyone. I activity is during December, portraying Santa will happily share more of these types of stories Claus to the many children throughout Erie. in the future because these are things that make members of the Wm. T. Spaeder Company great.

Sally Marinelli with Gift Donations

Wm. T. Spaeder | Newsletter 2020 Wm. T. Spaeder | Newsletter 2020 employee showcase the interns PAOLELLO AND GONE at Art Lore Studios in Erie, PA

ELI THOMPSON / VDC / "IGOR" VINCE ESPOSITO / SAFETY

My objective for working with Wm. T. Spaeder this My time with Wm. T. Spaeder has given me summer was to help the VDC/BIM department the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on integrate augmented and virtual reality into the experience for my profession, along with construction field. While doing so, I learned learning more about the different trades within josh "gone" more about how the construction industry works the company. Throughout my internship, I was BY "NIGHT" and how each department in the company plays assigned to complete jobsite audits for various Josh "Gone" rocks their part. Working with all the positive and jobs that Spaeder had. I feel that this experience it on the stage in I PICKED UP A BASS GUITAR AT 13 YEARS OLD AND supportive people made working at Spaeder a was valuable because it gave me the opportunity multiple groups HAVE BEEN PLAYING FOR 30 YEARS. fun experience, as well as utilizing all the new to apply what I had learned in class to an actual 14 throughout Erie. 15 Josh Gaughan (Gone) has been working at Wm. T. Spaeder for eight years technology we have. Now that the summer's situation. Sitting in a classroom and being This photo features as the Tool Repairman. Most of us know him as the quirky guy in the shop over, I will go back to Penn State to continue my lectured on a topic is one thing, but putting that him in "Celebrate who fixes things, but he has an active life outside of work, particularly in the education in mechanical engineering but will information to use and applying it to jobs out in Erie" on the Perry Erie music community. continue working for Spaeder part time in the the field where it matters most is a whole new Square Stage. fall. experience. Josh debuted in a punk rock band called “No Questions Asked.” He enjoyed some local recognition in 2019, when his indie rock band, Diesel Houdini, won a Rock Erie Music Award for its album of original music entitled “For Sore Losers.” Diesel Houdini performed at Celebrate Erie this past year on the Perry Square stage. new hires

Additionally, Josh plays original garage rock with Red. They’ve also released an original music album and are in the process of recording a Frankie L. Davis Jr, Sr. BIM / VDC Coordinator. second. In early autumn of 2016, Josh teamed up with a local luthier, James Paolello to form “Paolello and Gone.” (Josh Gone is his stage name, left Andrew Campbell, Material Delivery Driver over from his youth as a “punk kid.”) Paolello and Gone perform blues music John E. McKenna, Sr. Project Manager inspired by the great Mississippi Delta and Hill Country bluesmen of the late 1920’s and early 1930’s. In May of 2018, they released their first album called BY "DAY" Paul Roberts, Rec. / Shipping Clerk “Blues by the Barrel.” During the work week, Josh Paul Rodriguez, Warehouse -2nd shift The pair have been enjoying a very busy schedule, playing a multitude of "Gaughan" acts as Jeremy Clark, transferred to the Warehouse 2nd shift lead position. breweries, wineries and BBQ joints all over the tri-state area. They’ve become the humble Tool so busy over the past three years, that playing music is practically a part time Repair Wizard at job. Josh considers himself very fortunate to have had constant bookings Wm. T. Spaeder, throughout the year. They also host an interactive blues jam at Dickey’s BBQ fixing things around Pit on the first Tuesday of every month, and perform once a month at the the shop and office Venango General Store. building.

Wm. T. Spaeder | Newsletter 2020 Wm. T. Spaeder | Newsletter 2020 Jen Manno's new Shi Tzu. She was born on July 4th. Her name is Elizabeth Taylor or community Lizzie for short. involvement Chris S. Turiczek’s son, Dominic Turiczek, is On the performing in Erie Playhouse presentation cuter side of “Cinderella.” of things

WTS births shop kitty finds a Elliot's new son, Landon home 16 Spaeder was born in July. 17 As many of you may know, there has been a stray cat hanging around the warehouse parking lot lately. This isn't the best place for a cat, so Josh Gaughan and Shaana Dovishaw found the kitty a foster home. We’d like to thank everyone who helped and/or donated money to ensure the Barry Smock’s first grandchildren were born health and happiness of November 8, 2019 and they are TWINS! the shop kitty! Donate to French Creek Animal Barry’s daughter, Carrie and Aaron Hayes Rescue to contribute! children's gift drive Follow the QR Code! are the proud parents. Though born nine Once again, employees of Wm. T. Spaeder provided gifts to several weeks early, they’re growing fast. children and teens participating in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program at Family Services of NWPA. The gifts were chosen from a “wish list” • Sidney Ray Hayes (3lbs 11 oz.) decided on by the children. Spaeder employee Sally Marinelli has been working with Family Services over Christmas for 20+ years, and this is the • James Alexander Hayes (3lbs 14oz.) 4th year Wm. T. Spaeder has contributed. Above is a photo taken during the gift drop-off! We can’t wait to see how the kids react to the presents!

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picnic All Male Bake-Off

FUN TO BE HAD BY ALL. A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR THE Kris Wenner won this year's ANNUAL COMPANY PICNIC. all male bake-off with his S'mores Cheesecake. Sunday August 22nd was the company picnic. The weather was perfect and there was fun to be had by all. CEO Jay Spaeder was "dunked for donations" raising money to help the victims of the recent daycare center fire in Erie, PA. Kris Wenner won the "All Male Bake-off" with his S'mores Cheesecake. Runner ups were Dale Seibert and Tony Sweeney.

Cornhole team winners were Tom Kaspick and Melissa.

18 Scan QR Code Cornhole Winner 19 for Picnic/Dunking Tom Kaspick and Melissa won first place in the Video cornhole competition.

dunking for donations!

Wm. T. Spaeder employees had the unique opportunity to "dunk" CEO Jay Spaeder at the annual company picnic. Proceeds were donated to help the victims of the daycare fire this past August 2019.

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