volume 1 issue 2 2014

The McAbee Construction

Newsletter

Volume 1 Issue 2 2014

IndustriousMan Hours:

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Lost time: 0

Restricted Recordables:

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Total Recordables:

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EMR: 0.58

T.I.R: 0.77

3rd Quarter SAFETY

STATISTICS

The following employees have completed the 30 Hour + course in ConstructionHealth and Safety:

Mark Adams William Alday Brian Barksdale Adam Buttram Ed Caldwell Thomas Christopher Kraig Clabough

Robert CunninghamBarry DickersonWill DukeDrake McCoolRicky McMurtrey Anthony PeavyJason Reynolds

This past August McAbee certified several employees in OSHA 30.

Kyle ScarboroughClay SmithAnthony StricklandDane SutherlandKenneth Thornton

Safety Awards

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KEMPER COUNTY:Work is slowing down as the project is coming to close. Most of the craftworkers have left the site and we presently have a small team of administrative staff tying up loose ends. We expect to be finished sometime in mid-October. We are aggressively pursuing future work opportunities within the power company site and with other project owners.

Current Work

BARRY STEAM PLANT:CO2 Capture Maintenance – APC / SCS R&EA - Continued maintenance on the CO2 Capture Plant

Coal Upgrade Project – AEC / MHI - Completed all construction activities in July. Plant Start-up scheduled to commence in March 2015.

HES Demo Project – SCS R&EA - We are underway on the construction of a High Efficiency System (HES) for SCS R&EA & MHI. This demonstration project incorporates a waste heat recovery process capable of extracting waste heat and making that heat available for use in maximizing efficiency levels on other parts of the power plant. McAbee is performing all field construction scope & fabrication scope including that of a specialized Gas Heater casing & finned tube bundles. Construction to be complete mid-October and proceed into commissioning.

MATS Project – APC - McAbee was awarded the front end T&M Construction Activities for the upcoming MATS Project to be installed at Plant Barry. This work scope includes misc. underground relocations, precipitator hopper modifications, structural & piping modifications & the installation of auger cast piles & concrete foundations.

PLANT GASTON:Currently working an outage to replace trestles at Plant Gaston. Work is going well and we are ahead of schedule on this project. We are scheduled to finish October 31, 2014.

PLANT GORGAS:Ash Handling Electrical Bldg Installation – We started the civil and foundation work in August. Concrete and steel erection will take place in Sept/Oct. This project is a turnkey job to install a new electrical building for the Ash Handling System at Alabama Power’s Plant Gorgas.

NUCOR STEEL:We had a Fall outage at Nucor Steel from September 28 - October 4. There were about 35 workers there. This job is now complete.

GREENE COUNTY:The Super-heater Fall Outage started October 4 and will run through November 30. There are approximately 120 workers on both day and night shifts.

FABRICATION:We recently shipped a module to Kerry Flavours and Ingredients, Lakeland, FL. The heart of the module is a high-vacuum batch still that can make difficult separations of various high value components and essences used in flavorings and fragrances from citrus oils and other fruit products. The module was a team effort, designed by ChemPro and built by McAbee. It contained 3 vessels (a still pot and two receivers) and one distillation column, all of which our Tank shop fabricated, along with 2 pumps, and 3 heat exchangers. All non-rotating equipment had an 11 gauge, stainless steel, seal-welded jacket over the insulation which McAbee also fabricated and installed. Equipment, piping, instrumentation, and electrical were installed into the structural frame, to complete the module at it’s river yard.

Community ImpactCOMMUNITY:Summer is the time when most organizations are winding down from the previous year, and gearing up for the next campaign. McAbee’s community organization representatives were busy attending year-end meetings and campaign kickoffs. McAbee is excited, and ready, to partner with Junior Achievement, United Way, American Heart Association, and Adopt-a-School. There have been so many wonderful ideas proposed and we can’t wait to put them into action!

LEAH ANN TAKES ALS CHALLENGE:The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has taken the nation by storm. It seems like everyone has been challenged and the employees of McAbee Construction were not spared. Vice President Leah Ann McAbee Sexton recently accepted the challenge. She invited fellow co-workers to join in the fun and watch one hot Friday afternoon, just before 5:00. It was a great way to participate in a great cause, and encourage others to become involved as well. A donation was made in honor of Mrs. Sexton’s Close friend.

CLASSROOMS: With the school year back in session, McAbee is ready to start helping out with Junior Achievement and Adopt-a-School. We have several employees who volunteer time in the classrooms of local schools to teach students about good business and financial practices.

OAKDALE PLAYGROUND: McAbee is also partnered with Oakdale Primary School. It has been working with them over the summer to design and build a new playground area as well as create a schedule full of fun activities for fundraising and support throughout the school year. The first event will be the Oakdale Fall Festival October 24, 2014.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: On September 11, McAbee employees participated in the Nucor Steel Golf Tournament, benefiting Adopt- A- School partners. Josh Fryer, Michael Shirk, Mike Shoultz, and Scott Nichols participated in the event. McAbee is a sustainer in the Adopt-A-School program and sponsored one of the holes. Golf tournaments are always a fun way to raise money and allow businesses to network, relax, and have fun while benefiting a great program.

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Heart Walk

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DENNIS CREELIn 1994, Dennis joined McAbee Construction as a Carpenter. His skills as a carpenter and foreman have sent him to numerous job sites over the years: Mercedes, Globe electric, Plant Miller, Plant Crist, Bryant Denny Stadium- and even more for brief shut downs all over the southeast. He also worked on the first module fabrication project at the “River” jobsite. In 2006 Dennis was promoted to site superintendent over the Georgia Pacific site in Pennington, Alabama. He is still the superintendent over Georgia Pacific- Pennington, and now supervises International Paper mill- Prattville, Harris Dam, Plant Harris, and CertainTeed Mill- Meridian, Mississippi. Dennis resides in Pennington, Alabama with his wife Amy. They have four children and four grandchildren. When not at work, Dennis enjoys working on projects around the house/property. He also enjoys hunting, riding ATV 4-Wheelers, and is an avid Alabama Football fan. Thank you Dennis for your 20-years of dedication and service to McAbee Construction.

KEVIN BAIRDKevin began working for McAbee Construction in 1994 shortly after completing his BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Alabama. He spent two years working in the field at Globe Elastic, Mercedes, and US Steel. In 1996 Kevin moved to the estimating department where he now is the Chief Estimator. Kevin works closely with project managers to help bid jobs and lay out project costs. He is originally from Tuscaloosa and still resides here with his wife Carlie, and two daughters, Kaylee Grace and Anne Elise. Kevin enjoys spending time with family and has a special knack for cooking. Thank you Kevin for your 20-years of dedication and service to McAbee Construction.

KEVIN JONESKevin has worked for McAbee Construction since July of 1994 under Al Strickland. He briefly went to work for Doug McAteer, and then returned to Al Strickland at the River Skid. He currently works as a welding supervisor in the Tuscaloosa Pipe shop. Kevin enjoys hunting and fishing and lives in Duncanville with his wife Donna and daughter. Emily Jo, who is 10-years old. Thank you Kevin for your 20-years of dedication and service to McAbee Construction.

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

GEORGE CARPENTERGeorge began working at McAbee Construction under Wayne Byrd in 1994 -- at a Job site in Pennington, Alabama. Since then he has worked with several superintendents such as: Don Lancaster, James Snipes, Mickey Jones and with Dennis Creel for the last several years. He has been an important part of a team working at the Georgia Pacific plant in Pennington, Alabama and CertainTeed Mill in Meridian Mississippi. George resides in Pennington, Alabama with his wife Susan, and has a son, Dillard Carpenter, and daughter, Dr. Riley Carpenter. Thank you George for your 20-years of service to McAbee Construction.

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CINDI JOHNSON STAMPSCindi began at McAbee Construction in 1984-- as a part time employee helping with billing for the construction department. She then moved to fabrication, where she helped with typing bid letters, filing paperwork, and answering phones. She also did the accounts payable for the fabrication side. Soon, accounts payable developed into a much larger department and moved to the front office. The fabrication and construction accounts are now all processed through the same department where Cindi still works and is happy to stay until retirement. Cindi is originally from Tuscaloosa and now resides in Ralph, Alabama with her husband, Dana, and two Australian Shepherd puppies, Maddie and Issie. Cindi loves to ride and show horses, a hobby she has participated in since she was 5 years old. She and Dana have 8 horses on their farm and are still active in competitions and shows. Cindi often jokes: when we first met, Dana had three Harleys, and I had three Tennessee Walking horses. Now he has no Harleys and we have eight horses. It’s so wonderful to have someone in your life that loves living the way you do. Cindi credits her success and happiness to the wonderful people at McAbee who have made her the person she is today. Special thanks to Mrs. Ruth McAbee, Leroy McAbee, Harold McAbee, Wendell McAbee, Gary Nichols, Cynthia Duncan, Ray Allen and Justin Strickland. McAbee Construction congratulates and thanks Cindi for her 30-years of dedication and hard work.



MIKE COPELANDIn 1984, Mike joined McAbee Construction as a Master Mechanic. Since then, he has been an integral part of our equipment department. He was promoted to Equipment Manager in 1991, and then to his current position of Equipment/Purchasing Manager in 1995-- with the start of the crane rentals division. Mike presently supervises both the equipment and the purchasing departments. He makes sure that all of the cranes, fork lifts, mules, backhoes and fleet of company vehicles are maintained and operated appropriately. He also oversees the day-to-day purchasing of materials and equipment to make sure the job sites and customers get the products they need. The day-to-day operations of McAbee Construction would not be possible without Mike’s hard work and dedication. Mike is originally from Joplin, Missouri, but now resides here in Tuscaloosa with his wife Rhonda. They have one daughter, Christy. Mike also is the Head crew member/ cook for the award winning McAbee Pigfitters. He and a crew of 3-4 other employees are well known for their culinary arts of smoking and barbequing all kinds of meats. The Pigfitters cook for charity fundraisers, company events, and most home football games. McAbee Construction would like to thank and congratulate Mike for his 30-years of dedicated service to the company.

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MARY RHODESMary is originally from Columbus, Indiana, but now calls Tuscaloosa home. She has a degree in Law Enforcement/ Corrections with a minor in Psychology. Before coming to McAbee Mary was a 911 dispatcher in Indiana for 13 years, has worked in banking/finance in Indiana and Georgia for 10 years, Owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Northport for 7 years, and was the Cross country and track coach at Hillcrest High School for 5 years. She has a son, Alex (17) who is a senior at Hillcrest High School. Mary loves being outdoors, gardening, cooking, tailgating, Alabama Football, Gymnastics, Baseball, and track and field, singing with the praise team at church, and is the secretary for the local elks lodge. She also was a professional clown. Welcome to McAbee Mary!

CORY SANDERSCory is our second new member of the accounting department here at McAbee. He is currently working as a Cost Accountant. Cory is originally from Gordo, Alabama. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from MUW in Columbus, Mississippi. While in school, Cory worked at CVS/Pharmacy as an Assistant Manager and Shift Supervisor. He likes to spend time on the water especially wakeboarding, skiing, and kneeboarding. Welcome to McAbee Cory!

RANDI ARRINGTONRandi is one of our newest members of our accounting department at McAbee. She is originally from Silas, Alabama. She received an Associate’s degree in Business Administration from Pearl River Community College and this past August Graduated Cum Laude from The University of Alabama with a Degree in Accounting and Finance. While at the university, Randi worked for the non-profit Center for Ethics and Social responsibility. There she gained experience under two different initiatives- Focus First (working with children) and Save First (Tax work). Randi enjoys kayaking, board games, holidays, and going to concerts and the theatre. She also is an active member of Church of the Highlands. Welcome to McAbee Randi!

ASHLEY MONJUREAshley is currently working as a Job Cost Consultant in the Fabrication department. She is originally from Pearl River, LA but now resides in Gordo. Ashley graduated from Southern Louisiana University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Accounting. Before McAbee, Ashley worked as an Admissions Coordinator at Northshore Specialty Hospital in Covington, LA. She enjoys fishing and hunting and is recently engaged, planning a wedding for next October. Welcome to McAbee Ashley!

WELCOMES the following:



DOUG KIZZIAHDoug began working at McAbee Construction in 1987, helping James Mills with shop cleanup and sheet metal work in 1988. His skills have moved him from the sheet metal shop at the home office out to job sites all over the region, and back numerous times. A majority of his time was spent at the Mercedes Plant in Vance, Alabama. Currently Doug is working at the Georgia Pacific Plant in Pennington, Alabama under Superintendent Dennis Creel. He loves working for McAbee and thanks the McAbee family for giving him that wonderful opportunity. Doug lives in Northport, Alabama with his wife Becky. He loves to spend time with his parents, brothers, children, and grandchildren. Doug also enjoys racing, hunting, and helping others. Thank you Doug for your 20-years of dedication and service to McAbee Construction.

JAY DEAN BOLESIn 2004, Jay began working at McAbee for the department we call “Tuscaloosa various” and was an important member of the Welding rig. After ten years of service, Jay has decided to retire and explore other adventures in life. Thank you Jay for your service and best wishes!

PAM BARGER CHAPPELLPam Chappell joined the McAbee Construction billing department in 1994. Throughout the years she helped the McAbee jobsites with invoicing and billing. Around 2006, Pam moved from the home office out to US Steel in Fairfield, AL, where she alleviated much stress on the job superintendents by taking over the billing and invoicing. After 4 years at US Steel, Pam then moved to the Hunt Refining jobsite for two years and then returned to the home office where she continued to share her strong skills of billing and invoicing. This past year Pam took on a new position in the payroll department. With McAbee experiencing continued growth, she recognizes the need for more help in payroll and volunteered to move. After 20-years of dedication and hard work, Pam has decided to retire and enter her next exciting stage of life. Outside of McAbee, Pam spends most of the time with her family. Her children and eleven grandchildren are her joy and keeps her constantly busy. Pam also enjoys gardening, and has a beautiful garden with all types of flowers and vegetables.

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