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On The Level | Summer 2018

CADDELLQUALITY. INTEGRITY. EXCELLENCE.

2 OnOTNhTeHLEevLeElV|ESLu|mSmuemr m20e1r82018 Terry Willis - Editor & Copywriter | Jamie Sutton - Designer

PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVES

Eddie Stewart Success Should Not Be Taken for Granted

President & CEO Success breeds complacency. Whether in our personal
life or in business, we tend to get comfortable with
the status quo, especially if we are satisfied with the Managing Risks
results. The same can be true for our company. Caddell
Construction has been very successful. In our 36 year The only way to manage our risks is to plan for them. We
history we have only had four years where we failed to know we will experience downturns, so we must have a
be profitable. We have also been extremely successful plan in place now when that happens. What does this
in acquiring new work, especially of late. The current plan look like?
construction market is one of the best we’ve ever seen,
allowing us to be selective in the projects we bid. Diversify our markets. We are in the process of
seeking new markets, both private and government,
Remembering the Past including power. The time to diversify is when our core
markets are strong.
We have also been through some tough times over
the years. Extremely difficult years in 2005 and 2006 Adopt new technologies. We must stay on the
resulted in losing half of our net worth. Back to back cutting edge of technology. Not only in the use of
years of substantial losses resulted in our bonding BIM and LEAN, but also new innovations such as
companies closely scrutinizing everything we did. There the use of drones, robotics, and 3D Printers. Off-site
have been other periods when work was tough to obtain prefabrication is becoming the norm, given the ever
and many of our long time employees questioned the shorter schedules we are required to meet and the
security of their jobs. We must always remember that lack of qualified manpower.
construction is a cyclical business and there is every
reason to believe we will encounter challenging times in Focus on the basics. While technology has changed
the future. the way we do things, the overarching principles
remain the same. It starts with a good estimate. We
Risky Business must know the job, identify and quantify the risks, and
price them accordingly.
Construction is also one of the riskiest businesses
around. It ranks near the top in overall business failures. Be selective in our subcontractors. Be diligent in
With a low cost of entry, almost anyone can become a analyzing and selecting our subcontractors, taking into
contractor with whom we must compete. consideration their financial strength and manpower
capabilities.
There are also the forces over which we have no
control—weather, defaulting subcontractors, government Planning and execution. Put a good project plan
regulations, inflation, escalation, and political issues. together and proactively manage the project. This in-
Just look at the current upheaval with the tariffs on steel cludes coordinating and managing our subcontractors.
and aluminum materials. It is our responsibility to orchestrate the entire effort.

Rod Ceasar recently gave a presentation to the Adhere to our schedule. We never estimate a job
Louisiana AGC on the challenges of doing international staff being on-site at a project longer than the project
work. He recapped many unforeseen events which have duration. Every day that we are on the jobsite beyond
actually occurred on our international projects…acts of our project completion date is less profit for Caddell.
war, closed borders, third world neighbors, poisonous
snakes…the list goes on and on. Keeping Us Successful

We will experience adversity. But with proper planning
and adherence to sound practices, we will remain
successful.

This edition of On the Level features two projects that
exemplify planning, use of technology and innovation,
and adherence to sound practices. We must never lose
sight of their importance in keeping us successful.

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NEW FRESHMAN

RESIDENCE HALL

University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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FactsProject Quick PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

PHASE THREE SCOPE OF WORK:
CONTRACT DURATION: Caddell has constructed a new four-story / 160,000 SF dormitory featuring 496 beds with
each room accommodating two students with its own bathroom and kitchenette. Included
NTP: June 14, 2017 on the first above-ground floor is a 2000-SF convenience store. The building structure is
Completion: July, 2018. cold-form steel metal studs with poured in place concrete slabs on floors 1-4. A Phase One
Contract Value: $39,560,759 general contractor performed the basic sitework and the demolition of two former residence
halls (Palmer and Somerville); and a Phase Two contractor was responsible for the matt
CADDELL STAFF: slab and concrete piers for the basement/storm shelter area. Caddell’s contract was for
Tyler Stephens - Project Executive Phase Three— the complete construction of the new building including landscaping.
Clint MacDonald - Project Manager
Jim Crawford - Project Superintendent SCHEDULE:
William Elliott - Project Superintendent Caddell is headed for on-time completion despite one of the most compressed and
aggressive schedules in its 35 year history—10.5 months from the beginning of Phase
Chris Cowart, Rick Pemberton, Three construction to building turnover and occupancy. “We will likely arrive to the finish
Jeremy Clegg - Superintendents line on two wheels with dust flying and brakes screeching. It’s going to be intense but we
Jamie Gilbert - Safety Manager will get it done. We have to.” Tom Love - Asst. VP for Construction Administration at the
Ryan Wilson and Brian Golden University.

- Project Engineers QUALITY:
John Welch - MEP Coordinator Caddell is meeting and exceeding all University and State building codes. The new dorm
will be one of the most attractive buildings on campus. “I am working hard with Caddell to
OUR CUSTOMER: achieve the highest possible quality throughout the new building. We are getting it done.”
University of Alabama John Chesnut - Senior Field Coordinator for the University.
- Construction Administration Department
Tom Love - Assistant Vice President INNOVATION:
Creative use of pre-engineered/pre-fabricated systems for structural, electrical, mechanical,
Joe Cobb and plumbing scope items has propelled this project forward and perhaps been the most
- Director of Construction Operations important factor in meeting schedule. “Caddell has been very creative
John Chesnut - Senior Field Coordinator in responding to the formidable schedule challenges including the use of these
pre-engineered/fabricated systems.” Sloan Walker - Project Manager for the University.
Sloan Walker - Project Manager
Michael Payson - Field Coordinator SAFETY:
To date, the project has logged 305,000+ manhours with only 1 lost-time accident. Not one
single safety incident has occurred involving University pedestrians or motorists despite
heavy traffic flows all around the site.

PROCORE:
Caddell’s project management software system, PROCORE, was thoroughly integrated into
all aspects of the project management plan from planning to punchlist. It gained widespread
acceptance and praise from all project partners and is credited with significantly expediting
project administration and communications.

“PROCORE was definitely a big plus on this project. I was impressed to see a team from
PROCORE’s home office visiting the site to ensure maximum efficiency of their system.
It has helped everyone involved.” Tom Love - VP of Construction Administration for the
University.

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STEPPING UP “You must not only aim right, but draw
TO THE the bow with all your might.”
Henry David Thoreau
CHALLENGE.
ew Caddell projects have been as carefully planned and garnered such intense
“We can see the end, although there pre-construction preparation. In selecting subcontractors, developing a reasonable but
can’t be even the slightest diminution in accelerated schedule, and choosing the right team—Caddell’s “aim” was true. And when
our pace of work. It has been a long time the starter pistol fired, the Caddell team began racing forward with “all their might” and have never
let up. Nothing less could have brought this project to successful conclusion. So far so good.
since Caddell willingly embraced this
kind of seemingly impossible schedule Why did Caddell want to take on such a high risk project?
There were six general contractors prequalified for the work, including University of Alabama
challenge. But this team is getting it construction veterans Brasfield & Gorrie and Harbert who had “been there and done that” all
done. They exemplify Caddell’s can-do over the sprawling campus. Yet only Caddell and another Alabama GC submitted a bid. What
spirit and we are very proud of them and happened?

what they have accomplished.” “The schedule for this project was very aggressive and also dependent on two other GCs
Bob Nanney - VP of Operations performing the basic sitework and foundations. There were certainly major risks to be evaluated.
But for Caddell, this project was just what we had been looking for as a transition from federal to
other types of owners. True, a new dorm is a state government project, but very similar to private
construction and quite a bit different from our federal work.” Dennis Shepard - VP of Estimating

Getting the best Subcontractors. This project has been blessed with an unusually competent
and dedicated cadre of subcontractors. Standouts include Marathon Electric (electrical), Adkins
& Kimbrough (HVAC & Plumbing), Drywall Systems+ (light-gage structural systems), Associated
Drywall Partners (non-loadbearing metal stud framing, drywall, ceilings, etc.), and C&C Masonry.
This was no accident.

“When we developed our bid, we chose subcontractors that represented the best value and were
proven top performers, rather than just the lowest price. We were also up front regarding our
expectations and the real challenges ahead. All potential subs were asked these questions: Can
you do this work and meet this aggressive schedule? Are you ready to give what it takes?”
Ben Buck - Chief Estimator.

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“We do indeed have a great group of subs, almost
without exception. Overall, this is the most professional
and hardworking group of project partners that I have
been involved with during my career. We achieved
100% buy-in from this group very early in the process.”
Clint MacDonald - Caddell Project Manager.

Photo: Caddell Chief Estimator Ben Buck, walks the project with Project MOnanTahgeeLreCvelinl t| MSaucmDmoenra2l0d1. 8 7

“The extent of A LEAN
pre-engineering CONSTRUCTION STAR
involved in this project is
unprecedented on this The principals of LEAN construction were directly applied and have yielded
campus and we have impressive results. For example: There is almost zero laydown area for materials,
been gratified to see construction equipment, or vehicles. Just-in-time delivery, a principle tenant of
it work so well.” LEAN, was critical to getting the most out of the small space available. All project
partners—Caddell, subcontractors and suppliers—had to closely coordinate their
Sloan Walker - delivery requirements among the team and adhere to the daily schedule.
Project Manager for the
University of Alabama.

“This is as tight and restricted a jobsite as I have ever experienced. We are in the
middle of a major University with traffic and pedestrians on all sides and barely
enough room for our office trailer and vehicles. When a big flatbed arrived with
pre-engineered panels, it had to be on-time with appropriate preparation and
coordination to make sure that the space was available. I have witnessed some
amazing scenes when two cranes were operating while trucks arrived with their
deliveries and 200 craftsmen were working on every floor.”
Jim Crawford - Project Superintendent

Building Information Model (BIM):
Caddell’s Virtual Design & Construction Group was integrated into the project
execution plan within one week after contract award. They began with a thorough
review of the Building Information Model (BIM) provided by the Architect of Record
which revealed well over 1000 legitimate clashes involving structural and MEP systems
in addition to serious omissions and modeling errors. Also, Caddell’s BIM analysis
discovered that fire protection, equipment clearances, insulation, certain ceilings, and
other important building elements were entirely absent from the model. With such an
aggressive schedule, rework due to faulty drawings was out of the question. Caddell
worked quickly with the architect and key subcontractors to fix these problems. When
construction began, Caddell and its subcontractors had an accurate and reliable model
on which they could confidently base their project execution plan.

Pre-Engineered/Fabricated Systems:
The structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems on this project were
largely pre-engineered and pre-fabricated and arrived on-site ready for installation.
This was the only way that this ambitious schedule could possibly be achieved.

Pull Planning has also been successfully employed wherein Caddell and
subcontractors met and worked “backwards” from key project milestones to determine
what had to happen and when to achieve those goals. This clarified the practical
must-do steps that were critical to meeting schedule targets.

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TIGHT SCHEDULES

Due to delays by the Phase One and Phase Two GCs in completing their Going the extra mile: As is typical for Caddell, when certain upgrades
scope of work, Caddell’s schedule for construction of the building (Phase and/or expansions to the contracted scope have been critical to project
Three) was reduced from 13 to 10.5 months. Working extra shifts, success, Caddell has made the decision to spend the money to do what
7 days a week, with 12-16 hour days and achieving 100% buy-in and had to be done to protect project schedule and quality. For example:
commitment from Caddell’s subcontractors positioned Caddell to meet
the immutable completion date. • Caddell upgraded to moisture resistant gypsum board after
unusually heavy rains in February 2018 drenched portions of
“This delay, frankly, scared us to death. We were already dubious about the building not yet roofed in.
the original 13 month timeline. Ten and a half months just didn’t seem
possible. Well, there was no choice. We had to do it. The University • Subcontractors who were working furiously to meet schedule
was already advertising the new dorm on their website and parents were were not always doing a good job with their cleanup and
paying sizable fees for those rooms. No time extensions were possible, housekeeping responsibilities. Acknowledging the special
no matter how justified. That combination of healthy fear of failure and nature of this project’s scheduling challenge, Caddell hired a
a dedication to upholding Caddell’s reputation for doing the impossible cleanup service to perform this work and allow the craftsmen to
propelled our team forward and we are getting the job done. Are we fully concentrate on meeting daily production goals.
nervous? You bet. So is the University. But our confidence has grown
with each day’s work and I have no doubt that when the new freshmen • Caddell also upgraded the room cabinetry from artificial to real
arrive in August, they will be delighted with their brand new facility.” wood veneer, knowing that, although difficult to install,
Clint MacDonald - Caddell Project Manager the end product would be aesthetically superior and
longer-lasting.
Another schedule challenge was the need to shut-down or significantly
limit construction during game days, days designated for student “Caddell has demonstrated a strong commitment to the project by
move-in and orientation, and “study hours” for the two occupied student incurring significant costs by using superior materials and expanding
dormitories adjacent to the Caddell’s site. their scope to maintain project schedule and quality. This is not common
and something we noticed and appreciated.” Joe Cobb - Director of
Construction for the University of Alabama

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NEW SPACES.
NEW EXPERIENCES.

What will those new freshmen and their families see and A safe haven from the storms. After the devastating F-4 tornado
experience when they move in this August? of April 2011 that tore through Tuscaloosa and killed 64 people,
including six University of Alabama students, even more emphasis
A complement to the University and its neighbors. The new was placed on providing secure storm shelters in new campus
Residence Hall is a handsome structure with traditional architecture construction. The Residence Hall features a 32,356 SF concrete
that harmonizes with its campus neighborhood. The texture, patterns, and steel reinforced basement that is essentially a fortified six-sided box
and color variations for the brick exterior are the University of Alabama designed to stand up to even the most savage tornados and hurricanes.
standard. Exterior mock-ups were Owner-inspected to ensure strict It can accommodate all of the building’s residents and more, up to
conformance to all architectural and style codes. The brickwork is 1,537 people.
complemented by cast stone architectural details and a center façade
that gives the building interest, appropriate shadowing, and a sense An on-site convenience store. No one living at the new dorm
of permanence and weight. “This is a very good looking building.” need suffer more than a few minutes from the munchies, sugar
John Chesnut - Senior Field Coordinator for the University of Alabama. cravings, or an urgent need for an energy drink. A 2000 SF in-house
convenience store operated by the University is located on the first
A secure home for student fellowship, study, and rest. The floor and will offer a wide array of food, personal items and toiletries,
new dorm is co-ed, but with floors designated as male or female and and school materials and supplies.
an elaborate access control system to ensure student security and
accountability. A large activities area in the basement will be available What does this project mean for Caddell? Caddell’s goal is
for meetings, events, and general “hanging out”. nothing less than to become the contractor of choice for the
University of Alabama.
A return to two beds per room. Bucking a decade’s long trend
towards attracting new students by offering more privacy and individual
space, two people will share a modest sized bedroom and bathroom
with a small “kitchenette” (mini-microwave and refrigerator.). Not only
is this a more efficient use of dormitory square footage, it is designed to
encourage interaction with the general student community and spending
more time “outside”. If students are to be hunched over staring into their
hand-held devices, they will at least be outside and doing so in a group.

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“This is among the most prestigious campuses in the nation located in Caddell’s backyard. We can be competitive with local
subcontractor pricing and provide this special customer with the highest possible level of service and support. We know that we have
a great deal resting on this initial opportunity. But we are determined to perform well and gain the confidence of the University. And
with something like $150M-$200M of new annual construction at the University forecast for the next five years, this represents a golden
opportunity for Caddell to continue to serve this prime customer and also become a premier GC in the expanding higher education
market.” Tyler Stephens - Construction Executive.

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“Richard was a great asset to The
Embassy Group. He was quick to
jump in and take over the projects

in Algiers and Djibouti when I
needed him and did so without
complaint. I will miss him both
professionally and personally.”

- Rod Ceasar

Sr. Vice President, International

RREICMHEAMRBDERCILNAGRK “Richard had an incredible
ability to motivate others to
The Caddell Construction family has lost one its best and brightest. Richard Clark, International get things done. Both on
Vice President and Senior Project Manager, died suddenly and unexpectedly in his sleep in Mexico domestic and international jobs,
City during the weekend of July 7-8. Richard was only 56 years old and had just begun his latest people responded to Richard’s
assignment as on-site project manager for the massive new $600M+ embassy compound. A “man’s leadership. He had a great
man” and seemingly vital and energetic just days before his death, he leaves a large circle of family teacher in his father Burt, whom
and friends in mourning mixed with shock. Richard emulated throughout
his career. Richard was a
Richard was with Caddell for more than 22 years and distinguished himself in all of his past great friend and will be sorely
roles. Although serving as project manager for two barracks at Fort Bragg, his primary focus was missed.”
international. He was on-site project manager for embassy projects in Cameroon, Algiers, Djibouti,
Kabul, and Mexico City; and was the construction executive for embassy construction in Burundi, - Eddie Stewart,
Tijuana, Mauritania, and Turkmenistan. He was highly respected by his coworkers, the U.S. State President & CEO
Department, and the long list of Caddell international partners, most importantly, the men and women
at ENKA.

Richard leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Yvonne; his children Matthew, Rachel, and Elizabeth; and
four grandchildren.

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EMBRACING PROCORE

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT : Frank Campbell

rank Campbell is one of those special Caddell veterans who can straight. One day, my friend and fellow superintendent, John Smith, gave
always be counted on to do his best in whatever situation. He has me an iPad and encouraged me to try PROCORE. I did, and can say that
distinguished himself in all of his past assignments including nearly it has considerably enhanced my work. I can access up-to-date drawings
twenty years at the helm of Caddell’s Wilsonville plant maintenance team at any time out in the field and show them to whoever needs to see them.
where he successfully managed more than 100 men and women for I actually got excited about all the PROCORE options, including instant
Caddell’s longest running owner/contractor partnership. input of important photos and notes and being able to see the “big picture”
regarding project progress and performance. I use PROCORE to document
“Frank has been a mainstay at Caddell in many roles over the years. He just about everything I do now. I know that when we finish this mammoth
gets the job done, and has a tenacity when handling tough assignments. project, it will be important to have a thorough record of how we handled
If you have a really difficult job, you want Frank at your side as you dig into this exceptional challenge. At this point, I really couldn’t imagine doing a
it. I’m so happy to have worked with him, and to call him my friend.” job without PROCORE!” Frank Campbell.
Warren Barrow, Chief Operating Officer (retired).
As Building 2701 has been completed, Frank has taken up the challenge as
When he was assigned as a MEP Superintendent for Building 2701 at superintendent for Goose Creek’s pier area construction. Armed with his
the massive Goose Creek Nuclear Training Complex in the fall of 2016, iPad and PROCORE, he is getting things done and continues to inspire his
Frank arrived ready to dive in and start producing results. But there was team members with his 100% commitment and dogged determination.
something new at Goose Creek that Frank had not encountered in his
25-year construction career—PROCORE. “Frank is a top performer and we are fortunate to have him on the job at
Goose Creek. I have worked with him for many years and appreciate
“Of course, I knew about PROCORE, but didn’t think that it was something his formidable capabilities. He is also an excellent example of a Caddell
critical for my work. I’m old-school and just felt more comfortable with veteran who has embraced new technology and made it work for him. I
my own methods and procedures that had worked so well for me in the hope his experience will inspire all of our people to use these new tools.”
past. Well, during my first four months at Goose Creek, I hauled around Tim Stout, Corporate Safety Director
all of those drawings and specifications. It was a pain, and because this
project is so complex and there have been so many modifications, it has
been critical to have the drawings with me at all times to keep things

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EARL JONES

adds up28+ Years of Services to a Job Well Done

“Earl is one of the most competent, Earl Jones, Caddell Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer, is retiring on July 31st of this
thoughtful, and encouraging men I know. year. Few people will be as sorely missed by his Caddell co-workers and friends. A solid
He does have high expectations of his staff, consensus among the twelve members of Earl’s accounting group places Earl at the very
but he is an excellent mentor and asks no top of the ladder as a supervisor, mentor, and friend.

sacrifice from us that he is not ready to Earl was hired by Caddell’s Vice President of Finance, Pat Cook, in 1989. “I learned a
make himself. And when we have made great deal from Pat and was well-prepared to assume his role when he retired.” Earl had
mistakes, he has helped us with the remedy previously worked for Pat at Blount Construction, including four years in Paris as liaison
and used the lessons-learned to improve to the Bouygues accounting group—Blount’s JV partner during construction of the King
our performance. I am a better person and Saud University—and then almost two years in Zurich, Switzerland. “I thoroughly enjoyed
accounting professional for having worked this period of my life and got to do a great many things I had not imagined possible. My
with Earl these past 11 years. It has been a daughter Emily was born in Paris, and my wife Carol and I took full advantage of the
sightseeing opportunities. But I was also ready to come back to Montgomery when these
privilege and a pleasure.” assignments were over. Coming to Caddell was and has been a tremendous blessing for
Shelia Munday / Caddell Controller me and my family!”

When Earl joined Caddell in 1989, revenues were $65M. A staff of seven managed
company accounts along with IT and benefits. In 2017, Caddell counted more than $438M
in revenue and an accounting staff of 14. “We are handling a great deal more money and a
tremendously increased payroll from that of 30 years ago, but with the benefit of technology
that has made our department more efficient. In 1989, we maintained accounts for four joint
ventures; that number today stands at 28. Our accounting workload just keeps growing.
But I am constantly amazed at the productivity of my group which represents 120 years,
overall, of experience with Caddell. This is a seasoned team of professionals of whom I am
extremely proud.” Earl Jones

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Who are some of the individuals Earl has admired most during his There are also so many ministry opportunities with our church family at First
29 years at Caddell? “Monte McKinney always supported our mission Baptist. But to tell the truth, I love my work and will be looking for some
100% and was as scrupulous regarding Caddell resources as we always other place where I can continue to make a contribution. I am extremely
tried to be ourselves. He was a frequent visitor to our offices and we were grateful for all that Caddell has meant to me and my family these past 28+
always very pleased to see him. Warren Barrow was another Caddell years and will very much miss my daily routine. But I have worked hard
leader who I trusted to always do the right thing and who respected our to train and lead a wonderful group of men and women that I know will
contribution. I have also enjoyed working with Mike Ranieri and, more continue to serve Caddell with distinction.”
recently, Dennis Shepard. There are so many others—too many to mention.
Suffice to say that I have been fortunate to have known and worked with Note from Terry Willis: I have been writing Caddell “retirement articles”
some of the best men and women in the construction industry.” for more than 16 years but have rarely encountered the level of deep
affection and respect that Earl Jones has earned from his coworkers. This
The Future: “We have two grandchildren, Becca age 7 and Hudson is an enviable legacy that few will experience and is the result of a level of
age 2, with whom we will be spending more time. We also serve as “extra” professionalism, integrity, and kindness to which we all at Caddell should
grandparents to the two children of our daughter’s best friend, Melissa. aspire.

REFLECTIONS:

Stephanie Adams — Assistant Controller over the years. I will miss him dearly, but wish him in our office. Things like the “good mornings” from
Earl expects the people on our team to work the very best in his retirement. him every day as he checks in with each of us.
hard, deliver accurate results, and accomplish His laughter. His humor. Mostly, just him. He is a
our tasks in a timely manner. But these are the Mary Ann Hughes — Assistance good person, inside and out, and he will be missed
same expectations he has for himself and he is Controller-Domestic in our Accounting Family. When people talk about
right there beside us working extra hours and on I have enormous respect for Earl—as an leaving behind big shoes to fill, I know in my heart,
weekends when that’s what it takes. He is as likely accountant, a supervisor, and a person. As an no one will ever quite fill the shoes he is leaving
to be seen cleaning out the coffee pot and filing accountant, he possesses a tremendous body behind.
papers as leading a departmental meeting—he is of knowledge, which I am sure Caddell will miss. Diane Burgess
not too proud to do whatever needs to be done to As a supervisor, he runs a tight ship and makes Earl is a wonderful person to work with, an
accomplish our mission. He has always been fair, sure that each person does what is expected, and outstanding supervisor, and a true leader who
trustworthy, honest, fun loving, and a true southern he does it with humor, respect and appreciation leads by example. He has always expected the
gentleman. He gives each of his employees a gift for the work we do. He is a humble man who best from each of us in the accounting group and
at Christmas and on Valentine’s Day—paid for out genuinely cares about every person in his group we have been inspired and motivated to do our
of his own pocket, and this is just one example and treats us with equal consideration. He has best for him and for Caddell.
of his kindness and generosity. Earl also treats been a wonderful role model, and I have been
and protects the Company’s money as if it were honored to work with him these past seven years. Coming to Caddell
his own and taught us to do the same. He will be was and has been a
deeply missed. Taylor Jernigan — International Accountant tremendous blessing
Earl is very intelligent, has a great sense of humor, for me and my family!”
Marcia Franklin — Cash Manager and is very good at what he does. As a leader of
It has been a privilege to work for Earl for the past the accounting department he has always been
26 years. He has earned the highest respect such a genuinely thoughtful leader who truly cares
from his employees because of his outstanding for those who work for and with him. Earl is hard
leadership, work ethic, kindness, generosity, and working and his attention to detail is unmatched.
knowledge of construction accounting. I will miss He is a man of integrity who is committed to
him greatly. always doing things the right way and holds each
of us accountable to do the same. Earl has been
Sally Rhodes — Staff Accountant a role model for me of how to conduct oneself as a
I have been employed at Caddell since January professional. Congratulations on your retirement,
2011 and have enjoyed working with Earl since my Earl. Thank you for all you have done for Caddell,
very first day. He is an unusually thoughtful man. it’s accounting department and for me personally.
I well remember after my initial interview when You will most certainly be missed.
he was escorting me back to the receptionist,
he stopped in the hallway to pick up a poinsettia Wendy Hanshaw
and give it to me to take home! Earl is one of a Earl is a true gentleman and a charm to work with.
kind. He is selfless, kind, caring, and extremely He is patient and truly cares about those he works
knowledgeable. He will stop whatever he is doing with and supervises. He is beyond knowledgeable
to help with a question or solve a problem, whether in his field, always more than willing to share that
it be work related or otherwise. I am thankful for knowledge, and has a way of explaining things
Earl’s leadership and all that he has taught me that helps it click. We will truly miss his presence

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AERIAL
RGUANNNGEERY

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

FactsProject Quick PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

SCHEDULE: SCHEDULE:
NTP: December 21, 2015 Caddell completed this project 84 days ahead of schedule. “There have been some major
Completion: August 13, 2018. challenges on this project that might have totally derailed our completion schedule. Caddell
worked closely with our USACE team and we kept the project moving forward. That we finished
Contract Value: $44M exceptionally early is a testament to the skill and dedication of Caddell’s on-site team.”
- Karl Gabzdyl, Fort Bragg Resident Engineer
CADDELL STAFF:
Tyler Stephens - Project Executive QUALITY:
The Corps of Engineers and U.S. Army are extremely pleased with the quality of their new AGR
Doug Melton - Project Manager and have certified that approval by officially rating Caddell performance as superior on official
past performance questionnaires and CPARs assessments. “I think that the best evidence of the
(October 2015 —July 2017) quality of Caddell’s work was the final inspection­—­ the best final inspection of my career at Fort
Bragg. There were only two punch items and the level of satisfaction by the Army and Fort Bragg
Tony Carlyle - Project Manager Department of Public Works was exceptionally high.” - Darryl Garrett / Savannah District Quality
Assurance Representative
(July 2017— May 2018)
SAFETY:
Bill Harmon - Safety Manager Safety Manager Bill Harmon led an outstanding safety program that featured performance
Conner Clark - Project Engineer incentives, strict safety accountability, and a 100% commitment by all Caddell project staff to a safe,
orderly, and healthy project. It paid off well. The project officially demobilized at the end of May
Barry Broom - QC Manager celebrating 276,460 MHs with zero lost-time accidents and an overall frequency rate of 1.4.
John Eltschlager - QC Inspector
INNOVATION:
OUR CUSTOMER: The new AGR is among the most sophisticated ranges of its kind in the U.S. military. The
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers communications, surveillance, and mechanical/electrical systems involved are all cutting-edge
and will provide the men and women of the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade with the realistic
- Ft. Bragg Office training they need for many years to come. “Our 35 year partnership with the U.S. military
Karl Gabzdyl - Resident Engineer in ensuring that our forces are unparalleled in their readiness and effectiveness is one of Caddell’s
proudest legacies. We have worked closely with the Savannah District Corps at Fort Bragg to
Robert Ford - Area Engineer continually upgrade and enhance the facilities that support our men and women in uniform.”
Daryl Garrett - Mac Caddell, Caddell Executive Vice President

- Quality Assurance Representative BASIC PROJECT COMPONENTS: - Shock Absorbing Concrete Village
U.S. Army at Fort Bragg (SACON)
- Forward Arming Refueling Point (FARP) - Bleacher Enclosure
Wolf Amacker - Chief of Operations, with 10 Helicopter Pads - Action Review Facility
Fort Bragg Range Control - Operations Storage Building
- (8) Asphalt Aerial Firing Points (AFP) - Latrine
MAJOR SUBCONTRACTORS: - (12) Building “Facades” Target Areas - Outdoor Mess Pavilion
- Tindall (concrete precast) - (246) Stationary Infantry Target Emplacements (SITs) - Ammunition Breakdown Building
- (62) Stationary Armored Target Emplacements (SATs) - 25 Miles of Gravel Roads
- J.D. Concrete (non-precast concrete work) - (6) Moving Armored Target Emplacements (MATs) - (140) Sediment Basins
- Complete Sitework Services (CSS) - Range Control Tower
and Benson Construction (sitework) - (6) Camera Towers
- LJ Construction (electrical) - Heavy Vehicle Bridge
- RAI Industrial (structural steel)
- Smith-Rowe (bridge construction)
- Terran Corporation (SACON village)
- Simmons Masonry (masonry)

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We all worked together, including the
subs, and created and maintained a
superior safety environment. I am
proud of our team.”
Bill Harmon,
Caddell Safety Manager

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A DECEPTIVE CALM

s I stood with Project Manager Tony Carlyle and we surveyed Army helicopters firing salvos at hundreds of targets while supported
the vast 2000-acre AGR site, we couldn’t help but remark by infantry and logistical units. This state-of-the-art training range will
on the beauty of this pastoral scene. Gentle hills were host some of the most realistic and closely coordinated, monitored,
interspersed with pristine wetlands, open grasslands, and stands of and analyzed war training operations in the world. The sounds of
young southern pine. And what looked like the remnants from an high caliber weapons-fire, armored vehicles, and the fast-paced
abandon gold rush town stood in stark silhouette against the hazy maneuvering of the Army’s best attack helicopters will shatter the
blue sky. It was a perfect North Carolina early summer morning with peace at AGR and sorely test the durability and strength of what
nothing but birdsong to interrupt the stillness of this isolated section of Caddell has built.
Fort Bragg.
“In spite of all of the new construction and major changes to the
To the casual eye, there is not much evidence of the intense and original site, the finished AGR remains a place of compelling natural
complex work that has taken place over the last two years at a cost beauty. I think we did an excellent job of protecting the natural
of over $44M. That is the apparent contradiction of this critically environment while providing the Army with everything they will need.
important and highly sophisticated new training complex for combat I am very proud of our team and what we have accomplished.”
helicopter operations. Tony Carlyle, Project Manager (July 2017- May 2018)

So much of the finished work is underground, low to the ground, or so
discreetly tucked into the natural landscape that it can go unnoticed.
But this quiet scene will soon be radically altered as the skies fill with

WHAT IS AGR’S MISSION?
IT’S PURPOSE?

The new range will primarily serve the 82nd Combat Aviation
Brigade whose mission is to be ready to quickly deploy
(within 96 hours) to anywhere in the world to “find, fix, and
destroy enemy forces using aerial fire and maneuver to
concentrate and sustain combat power.” To do this, the 82nd
uses Kiowa, Apache, Blackhawk, and Chinook helicopter
aircraft backed up by ground vehicles and infantry. It is
these soldiers using these weapons and equipment who will
hone their skills at AGR.

HOW WILL THE ARMY CONTROL AND
ASSESS TRAINING AT AGR?

Caddell has installed more than 100 miles of underground
fiber optics and power and communications cabling that
crisscrosses the site. This system feeds information and
commands back and forth among the 300+ stationary and
moving targets, the six 50-foot camera towers, the helicopter
refueling areas, the concrete “village”, the twelve building
“facades”, various power centers, and the 70-foot Range
Control Tower that serves as the focal point for all range
activities. The meticulously planned training exercises
will be carefully controlled and observed with targeting
results recorded and analyzed. The Army will be able to
measure weapons firing accuracy, reaction time to changing
circumstances, coordination skills, and many other aspects
of war fighting and support operations.

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EARLY OBSTACLES TO OVERCOME

learing the site of trees and Unexploded “This TOPO problem delayed work on large sections
Ordnance uncovered some major potential of the eastern half of the site and had the potential to
schedule-busting issues. The AGR site completely derail the schedule. Caddell worked with
was heavily wooded and contained extensive us to redesign their execution plan and concentrate
Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), both deeply buried their efforts elsewhere and accomplish as much
and lying near the surface. Most of the trees had to as possible while waiting for the final TOPO. It
be cleared and no work could proceed at an area worked. Also, when the designated barrow pit
until all of the UXO had been removed. Because proved problematic, we found another area on-site
of the heavy UXO concentrations, the Corps of which was actually more convenient, and made it
Engineers used robots to clear the trees and work. That we completed the project 84 days ahead
underbrush, including an array of remotely-operated/ of schedule was truly remarkable considering some
camera-guided forestry mulchers, tree shears, of the project’s challenges.” Karl Gabzdyl, Resident
and feller bunchers—all controlled from a mobile Engineer.
command unit parked some distance away.

After the trees were carefully harvested—taking It’s Cold Out There. The winter of 2017-2018 at COMMON GROUNDS
great care to spare any endangered species Fort Bragg was especially long and harsh with
habitat or disturb the defined wetlands—the UXO record low temperatures, above average rainfall, The History: The AGR site was
contractor, Environmental Chemical Corporation or and heavy snowfalls. “We lost significant time from first used for live fire training in
ECC, began their systematic survey and extraction. highway closures and battling the rain and cold. And WWI and has remained dedicated
They discovered unexpectedly large concentrations very little of our work took place indoors or under- to that mission at Fort Bragg until
of UXO in the area designated for use as the fill roof. Our schedule was especially vulnerable to the present day. But even before
material barrow pit—a big problem. Also, the tree adverse weather conditions and so we made up this Fort Bragg was established, the
clearing and UXO activities revealed a topography time working even more intensely when conditions area was a stage for military conflict
significantly different from the Topographical Survey were good.” Tony Carlyle - Project Manager and involved primarily cavalry
Map that Caddell was to use to precisely place and forces of which the helicopter
install the various scope items. A new TOPO map “Having just served as project manager for a squadrons, or “air cavalry”, of the
was essential if Caddell was to follow the exacting similar project at Fort Stewart, I thought that the 82nd Airborne are direct heirs.
AGR design and placement specifications. training range at Fort Bragg would more or less The Civil War Battle of Monroe’s
follow suit. Well, I was wrong. The enormous Crossroads took place on portions
During the 30 linear miles of excavations for the size of the property, the complexity of the of the AGR site on March 10,
electrical and communications conduit, Caddell targets, and the early problems regarding the 1865, and was one of the last
encountered more than two dozen UXOs that major topographical re-design represented one all-cavalry battles of that struggle.
had not been discovered in the initial phase of of the toughest challenges of my career. Only It involved about 4,500 men and
UXO identification and removal. Work ceased the strength of the Caddell/Savannah District pitted mounted Confederate cavalry
immediately with each discovery while the UXO partnership and the 100% commitment of our against dismounted Union cavalry.
contractor assessed and then remediated each on-site team, as well as our key subcontractors, The fighting lasted several hours
bomb or projectile. Seven UXOs were “blown in kept this project on track for its very successful without a clear winner and with
place” and twenty were removed to a special pit completion. There are many people with whom 269 men dead. One of those men
and detonated. “This area has been saturated Caddell shares this success, and that’s the way is buried on the AGR site and a
with all kinds of bullets, projectiles, and bombs for it should be.” Doug Melton, Project Manager - stone erected where his grave was
almost 100 years. The careful and safe removal of (October 2015-July 2017) discovered. This grave site will be
UXOs always took time away from the schedule, carefully protected during all future
but Caddell seemed to always make up that loss in training exercises although “May
other activities. Most importantly, the project finished he rest in peace” might not be the
with an outstanding safety record with zero lost-time most appropriate benediction for
injuries.” Darryl Garrett, Savannah District QA someone buried in an area that will
Representative. be anything but peaceful as training
operations get under way.

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PROTECTING FRAGILE WETLANDS
AND ENDANGERED SPECIES

ome of the wetland areas at AGR look more like Walden’s Pond than part of a weapons training
range. Protecting those portions of the site was a major Caddell priority. In addition to strict
erosion control and ensuring against any construction-related contaminants entering waterways,
there were two endangered species to look after—the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker and the St. Francis
Satyr Butterfly. The Red Cockaded Woodpecker is an old Caddell acquaintance and inhabits the pine
forests of both Fort Bragg and Fort Benning. No construction-related activity is permitted within 200 feet
of occupied trees during the nesting season. Nesting sites were marked throughout the site and these
areas declared off-limits. The St. Francis Satyr is a delicate, thumbnail-sized butterfly found only on Fort
Bragg where it lives almost entirely on the equivalent of a few city blocks in the impact zones for artillery
training. Why in the world would it prefer these violent and turbulent zones? The annual fires set by
artillery have helped keep certain areas open, including the wetlands, areas that these insects need to
reproduce and survive. Nonetheless, they are extremely delicate and very sensitive to contaminants.

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“Caddell did an outstanding job in their
environmental program and maintained
exemplary compliance with the requirements

of the North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality—one of the nation’s

toughest regulators.”
- Darryl Garrett, Savannah District

QA Representative

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ELEMENKTESY

AFP — AERIAL FIRING POINTS

Caddell built eight 120’ by 60’ asphalt Aerial
Firing Points where combat helicopters will hover
and fire at both stationary and moving targets.

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THE FARP—FORWARD ARMING REFUELING POINT
The FARP is where a trained combat support team will replenish fuel, reload weapons systems, and generally service the helicopters during
training exercises. This area is defined by a two-foot thick concrete wall that extends more than 1,000 feet and is 15 feet high. This wall is
backed up by still another barrier constructed from HESCO baskets, which are collapsible wire mesh containers filled with sand. The combined
concrete/HESCO wall is designed to stand up to heavy artillery barrages and small arms fire. The FARP has 10 concrete 60’ x 42’ helicopter
pads that include mooring and static ground embeds.

BUILDING FACADES
ARG’s 12 new heavy-duty single and two-story wooden
“facades” were designed to house targets and give soldiers a
realistic exercise in urban warfare. Each exceptionally strong
structure sits on a solid 50 cubic-yard concrete foundation
and was constructed with a minimum of 450 heavy-duty
through-bolts. All facades feature armor-plated power and
conduit systems. Caddell self-performed this scope item
with a highly efficient three-man crew who completed all
12 facades in less than 9 months.

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(246) SIT — STATIONARY INFANTRY TARGETS

TARGET CONCRETE EMPLACEMENTS (62) SAT ­— STATIONARY ARMORED TARGETS

More than 370 concrete emplacements
are scattered throughout the site, most of
which are for the various target systems.

The positioning and installation of each
emplacement was performed with precision
and to the highest quality standards. These

structures must endure years of direct
weapons fire and remain functional.

(6) MAT — MOVING ARMORED TARGETS

Each of the MATs is
1064 feet long and
equipped with a rail
system that moves the
target and can be
controlled from the
Range Control Tower.

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70 FT. TALL

RANGE CONTROL TOWER

Over 70 feet tall and with two levels for observation and control, the new Range Control
Tower is at the cutting-edge of AGR technology. It serves as the focal point for a massive
network of fiber optic and electrical cables which provide real-time information and control
regarding all of the remote target and support facilities. The view from the control floors is
panoramic and its location was carefully chosen to afford the best vantage point for visual
and electronic surveillance of all range operations.

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THE BRIDGE

Nicholson Creek virtually bisects the AGR property and is the primary water source for a large area
of protected wetlands. Still, it was vital that heavy vehicles be able to quickly reach all areas of the
AGR. A new 500-foot reinforced concrete bridge was constructed to span the creek with minimal
disruption to the delicate wetlands environment. It can support armored vehicles and the full range of
heavy equipment. After its completion, it was closed to any vehicle traffic and reserved for Resident
Engineer Karl Gabzdyl who was the first man to drive his vehicle from one side to the other.

“None of my projects had included
a bridge, and this was definitely
something on my bucket list before
retirement. And a fine bridge it is.”
Karl Gabzdyl.

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SACON (SHOCK ABSORBING CONCRETE)
VILLAGE
Seven structures of heavily reinforced concrete
make up the SACON Village which will provides
live-fire training in a multi-building urban setting.
These buildings are designed to stand up to years
of direct hits by high caliber weapons.

MISCELLANEOUS SUPPORT STRUCTURES
Also included in Caddell’s scope were a
Bleacher Enclosure, an Action Review Facility,
Operations Storage Building, a Latrine, an
Outdoor Mess Pavilion, Ammunition Breakdown
Building, six 50-foot steel Camera Towers, 120
sediment basins, and 25 miles of gravel roads.
The Operations Storage Building achieved LEED
gold certification; the Action Review Facility was
awarded LEED Silver.

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Medical-Dental Clinic / Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

ASLAWFEATYYS afety Week 2018 was a resounding success. This special week in
May dedicated to safety awareness, practices, and training has
become one of the linchpins in the Caddell Safety Program and is a
perennial Owner favorite. This year, more than 1,460 Caddell project team
members at 21 projects worldwide participated in Safety Week programs,
as well as Owner representatives and safety industry experts. Caddell
also became an official National Safety Week Corporate Sponsor and was
highlighted among other major national construction firms with similarly
strong safety cultures and commitments. Caddell has long enjoyed a
solid reputation for safety excellence in our industry. Our Safety Week
sponsorship is further evidence of our safety dedication and culture of
continuous safety improvement. And as a special Safety Week bonus,
there were zero Caddell OSHA recordable injuries logged in the entire
month of May. This says a great deal about the effectiveness of our
Safety Week initiatives. - Tim Stout, Corporate Safety Director

2018

5 21 3,000 +

DAYS OF EXTENSIVE PROJECTS IN ESTIMATED MAN-HOURS
SAFETY TOPICS 12 COUNTRIES INVESTED AT THE PROJECTS
PARTICIAPATED
IN SAFETY WEEK FOR SAFETY WEEK

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JOBSITE HIGHLIGHTS

SAFETY WEEK 2018

GOOSE CREEK NUCLEAR TRAINING FACILITY

Goose Creek, South Carolina

This exceptionally complex project represents one of Caddell’s greatest
construction challenges to date. Likewise, the potential safety risks are
numerous and varied and have demanded a very high level of safety
vigilance by the entire project team. Safety Week was an opportunity
to celebrate past success and to rededicate the Caddell team to
maintaining that same outstanding safety performance through to
project completion. With a total of 1,478,000+ MHs, only two lost-time
accidents, and a total frequency rate of just 1.2 (66% below the national
average), Safety Manager Bob Wolpert has led an outstanding safety
effort that continues to receive high praise from NAVFAC and all involved.
Goose Creek’s Safety Week included award of certificates to recognize
individual safety excellence; a series of safety lectures; safety speeches
from the Corporate Safety Director and on-site project leadership; and
an address from guest speaker Chris Simones from DeWalt Tools who
spoke about compliance with the new Silica Standard. Safety Week was
also an opportunity to come together to support a team member from
one of the major subs who had just lost his two-month old daughter to
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. More than $3000 was quickly raised
from among the Goose Creek workforce to help the family. Safety begins
with caring about the health, safety, and well-being of your fellow worker.

U.S. EMBASSY

Asuncion, Paraguay

Caddell veteran safety manager Dale Jackson leads the safety program
in Asuncion, where it is frequently quite warm, humid, and raining.
Safety Week was favored with relatively mild weather and was a marked
success for both the Caddell team and the host country. Special Safety
Week guest speaker, Olga Ortiz de Franco, the country’s Director of
Occupational Health and Safety, was impressed with Caddell’s safety
practices and protocols. Her remarks were inspiring and encouraging to
all participants. The project has logged almost 400,000 MHs with only
two lost-time accidents and an overall incident rate of 1.6-an excellent
showing for a project battling a long list of potential safety and health risks
and where many of the local workers have little work safety experience.
Caddell continues to carry the safety gospel to worldwide locations where
the impact of a large-scale embassy project can be very significant in
improving local construction safety awareness and practices.

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JOBSITE HIGHLIGHTS

SAFETY WEEK 2018

AERIAL GUNNERY RANGE

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Safety Manager Bill Harmon used Safety Week to put the final
touches on an outstanding Caddell project safety program with which
our customer, the Corps of Engineers, was very pleased. A generous
reward and incentive program (Harmon had once hosted 50+ safe
workers at a local barbeque restaurant) was combined with very
strict accountability and inspection protocols. A key safety concept
implemented by Harmon was the “Safety Buddy System” where each
person had a safety partner for whom they were “their brother’s safety
keeper” and responsible for encouraging and if necessary, correcting.
Safety Week was a celebration of this project’s safety success and a
call to keep up the momentum at subsequent projects at Fort Bragg.
The project officially demobilized at the end of May celebrating
276,460 MHs with zero lost-time accidents and an overall
frequency rate of 1.4.

Bill Harmon | Safety Manager

MEDICAL-DENTAL CLINIC

Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

The Caddell-Nan JV counts more than 161,000 MHs with zero lost-
time accidents, but with still a long way to go until project completion.
This project’s Safety Week enjoyed the enthusiastic backing and
participation of our NAVFAC customer who helped introduce a
new jobsite safety challenge wherein outstanding individual safety
performers are rewarded with special coins or medallions that have
been struck specifically for this project. “Coining” is a time honored
practice in the U.S. military, including the Navy, which dates as
far back as Roman times. Possession of a custom coin proves
membership and achievement in an organization and has been used
as a morale and teambuilding practice. Coining is achieving that
same goal at Kaneohe Bay where safety performance is continually
improving. This year’s Safety Week featured an elaborate safety
luncheon, presentation of service awards, and safety prizes.

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JOBSITE HIGHLIGHTS

SAFETY WEEK 2018

2nd Radio Battalion Complex / Camp Lejeune, NC
Freshman Residence Hall - University of Alabama / Tuscaloosa, AL

Home Office / Montgomery, AL

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AWARD HIGHLIGHTS

Jay Jones and Bob Nanney accepting the National ABC Eagle Award for best Photo L-R: Earl Jones, Warren Barrow, Photo: Rod Ceasar & Craig Lazzarini
project, nationwide, in the category pre-engineered buildings. Project winner: Shelia Munday, & Eddie Stewart
Design-Build of Diesel & Welding Training Facilities at the Wheeler County
Correctional Facility. JOHN & JOYCE
CADDELL WAY AWARD
NATIONAL AWARDS
This new company award was inaugurated in 2018 to recognize individual
A Caddell project, the Design-Build of Diesel & Welding Training Caddell employees who exemplify the primary tenets of the Caddell
Facilities at the Wheeler County, Georgia, Correctional Facility, won Way—a statement of Caddell’s basic company philosophy and business
top honors in the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) National ethics. Two individuals will be selected twice each year. In April 2018,
Project Excellence Competition. This project was selected as winner Shelia Munday, Caddell Controller, and Craig Lazzarini, International
of the National ABC Eagle Award for best project, nationwide, in the Project Manager, became the first to receive this major honor and were
category pre-engineered buildings—a highly competitive category that presented with a check and a crystal and marble trophy.
includes aircraft hangers, office buildings, Walmart-type retail stores,
warehouses, schools, gymnasiums, residential housing, factories, Shelia Munday has been with Caddell since 2005 and has helped retiring
correctional facilities, fire stations, and a wide range of other building VP Earl Jones lead the accounting group through a period of major
types. Caddell performed a concurrent and almost identical project at changes.
another county correctional facility in Coffee County, Georgia, and with
the same excellent results. Special congratulations to Project Manager “Sheila has set an example for our entire department by her dedication to
Jeff Lyons, Project Superintendent/Safety Manager Boone Snider, and her work and her leadership. She gives her best in everything she does
Project Manager Pete Johnson (Coffee County project). and expects the same from all who work with her. She wants everyone
to become the best they can be and seeks opportunities to guide them in
Caddell’s success in leading the collaboration among its design partner their growth. She is an ambassador for Caddell through the committees
GRW, the prison warden and his security and educational staff, and she serves on at Caddell as well as with AUM through committees she
all of the many other stakeholders involved in this project resulted in has served on there. Sheila is an asset for Caddell and I am proud to
a perfect safety record, zero security incidents, superior quality that work with her. “ - Earl Jones
met all of the exacting correctional construction codes, and on-time
completion. Craig Lazzarini’s most recent project management assignment was in
Brussells, Belgium, where he managed the “fit-out” of U.S. Government
Jay Jones and Bob Nanney accepted the Eagle Award at the ABC offices in the massive new NATO headquarters—a challenge that all
National Convention in March 2018 in Long Beach, California. This agree was among Caddell’s most complex and challenging international
project has also won top awards at the state-level project excellence initiatives. Craig has been with Caddell since 2000 and has had key
competitions sponsored by the Alabama ABC and Alabama AGC management roles in some of Caddell’s most successful projects.
chapters.
“Craig’s work ethic is an example for all of us. He is a man of excellent
To date, Caddell projects have been awarded 14 ABC National character and ability and someone that exemplifies the Caddell Way in
Excellence in Construction Eagle Awards, 11 National AGC Build all aspects of his work and personal life.” - Rod Ceasar, Senior Vice
America Awards, and 10 ABC and AGC national runners-up awards. President, International.

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FORTY ac Caddell has been selected by the Alabama AGC and Business Alabama Magazine as one
of the State’s most influential and accomplished young construction leaders. The list of 40 Un-
UNDER der 40 recognizes forty individuals who demonstrate an exceptionally high level of leadership,
professional excellence, and commitment to the construction industry throughout the state.
FORTY
Mac is currently Caddell’s Executive Vice President and has served in a variety of other field and
Mac Caddell leadership positions. At age 38, he has many years remaining to help guide Caddell through what are
proving to be, turbulent times and fast changing construction market conditions. His youth has been a
major advantage as he has been a driving force for ensuring that Caddell has remained at the cutting
edge of technology, marketing, safety, HR, and general business practices.

What do some Caddell associates and industry partners have to say about Mac Caddell?

“He has a can do spirit and a keen focus on “His construction knowledge, business
meeting his customer’s expectations. I highly acumen, and his amiable personality have,
recommend him for this recognition as young and will serve him well as he continues
leader in the construction industry without to grow.” David J. Durden, CEO, Turner
reservation.” Ken Gray, Chief of Construction, Insurance & Bonding
Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers “I can think of few young men under 40 who
have handled this level of responsibility with
“He has done an outstanding job of guiding such competence and professionalism. Mac is
Caddell during a period of unprecedented well deserving of this honor and I believe that
growth and diversification and has the trust highlighting his career success will motivate
and confidence of his fellow employees, our and encourage others.” Bruce Crawford ,
owners, and our project partners.” Market CEO, BBVA Compass, Montgomery
Warren Barrow, former Chief Operating Officer

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What you do ETHICS:
speaks so REPUTATION
& INTEGRITY
loudly that
I cannot eputations are important. We know this on a personal level and on a corporate level.
Many companies and their corporate officers have found themselves in the news
hear what because of their unethical decisions. Some companies have been prosecuted, found
you say. guilty and been debarred from important government contracts. Even companies that have
been charged with illegal activity and not proven guilty have faced serious consequences
34 On The Level | Summer 2018 including enormous legal fees, settlements in the millions, and negative publicity that destroyed
their reputation.

Most employees are not in a position to make the kind of corporate decisions that could
instantly shred Caddell’s reputation and financial stability, but we are all faced with decisions
that sometimes test our integrity. Those decisions impact Caddell’s reputation every day.
Upholding the value of integrity should be the final deciding factor in all our actions. The best
decisions are made because they are right, not just because they’ll keep us out of trouble.
That’s why every decision we make should err on the side of integrity.

On any given day, each of us is capable of standing up for what’s right, or standing down and
letting others determine what happens. When workplace ethics issues come up, (and they will),
it is important to know that we can exercise effective ethical leadership. In fact, we are required
to exercise ethical leadership.

Every action and transaction must be carried out with the highest level of integrity. We must
observe our Business Ethics Guidelines and other corporate policies, knowing that they were
put in place to ensure that we operate safely, honestly, ethically, and legally. We never need to
cut corners in the area of ethics and compliance in order to compete successfully.

Ethical culture encourages dialogue at all levels. Talk openly in your department and with
management about what you see happening and about how things could be better. I, along
with other managers and supervisors, welcome and encourage your questions, input and
ideas. They are the key to our future success.

Every employee can be a role model for others. Let other employees see you use the
Business Ethics Guidelines as a reference guide. When you are discussing a decision with
your department, let your colleagues hear you ask, “What are the ethical implications?” Be
part of the culture that makes Caddell a place where ethics and values are considered with
every decision.

Every action we take should demonstrate that Caddell is a good corporate citizen. Nothing we
do is worth risking our reputation for conducting our business with the highest level of integrity.
At Caddell we set a high ethical standard and we expect Caddell employees at all levels to
meet it. Can we count on you?

Angela Crosby
Ethics And Compliance Officer

NEW WORK

STATE HEALTH LABORATORY FACILITY Caddell Construction has been issued the official Notice-to-Proceed by the
Prattvillle, AL Alabama Public Health Care Authority for the construction of a new Alabama
Department of Public Health (ADHP) State Health Laboratory Facility in Prattville,
QUICK FACTS: Alabama. The 65,000 SF / one-story laboratory will include 21,000 SF of Biosafety
SF: 65,000 Level-2 laboratories (suitable for work involving agents of moderate potential
Start Date: May 2018 hazard to personnel and the environment) and 4,500 SF of Biosafety Level-3
Contract: $25.1M laboratories (suitable for work involving microbes which can cause serious and
potentially lethal disease if inhaled). A full-time staff of approximately 175 will work
at the new facility when completed.

NNSA HEADQUARTERS Caddell Construction has been awarded a $127M contract for construction of the
Albuquerque, NM new Headquarters Building for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Government may award additional
QUICK FACTS: options to bring the total contract value to more than $140M.
SF: 334,000
Contract: $127M The three-story administrative office building will total approximately 334,000 SF
and accommodate 1,200 employees. It replaces an existing complex of 25 buildings
with a single, state-of-the-art facility. The new building will include offices, data
centers, a fitness center, secure areas, and vault-type areas and rooms. The project
is designed to achieve LEED Gold accreditation.

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International

PROJECT UPDATES

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U.S. EMBASSY

Moscow, Russia

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INTERNATIONAL PROJECT UPDATES

NOTES:
The U.S. Government must vet every word and photograph regarding OBO projects before they can be
published. This process can take months. Therefore, narratives for international projects have been eliminated
from the On The Level. Also, because of the long vetting process, international project photography cannot
be as current as Caddell domestic projects. These review requirements are a necessary part of protecting the
security of these projects and the safety of our project personnel.

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U.S. EMBASSY

Moscow, Russia

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INTERNATIONAL PROJECT UPDATES

U.S. EMBASSY

Mexico City, Mexico

U.S. EMBASSY

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

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U.S. CONSULATE

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

U.S. CONSULATE

Hyderabad, India

U.S. EMBASSY U.S. EMBASSY

Colombo, Sri Lanka Asuncion, Paraguay

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Domestic “This project represents one of
Caddell’s proudest collaborations
PROJECT UPDATES with the U.S. Navy. The Caddell-Nan
team was honored to participate in
D/B MACC PHASE 5 REPAIR FOR HQ PACAF B1102 upgrading and preserving this
hallowed building.”
MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, HI - Eddie Stewart

With the conclusion of Phase Five, the Caddell/Nan joint venture has completed the final phase of
extensive renovations to one of the most historic buildings in the country. The headquarters for the
Pacific Air Command is a former 550,000 SF concrete barracks completed in 1940 and severely
damaged during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor when 189 barracks residents lost their lives.
Its renovations and updates have been performed while carefully preserving the building’s “scars
of war” and as much of the original finishes and architecture as possible. All of this work has taken
place while 2000+ personnel continued to perform vital mission activities at one of the U.S. military’s
most important command & control centers. Phase Five, which included renovation of the offices
and facilities of the General staff, was completed to high praise from all of the project stakeholders.
It was completed on-schedule; logged 195,000 man hours with zero lost-time accidents; met all
of the exacting quality requirements; and exhibited a level of Owner/Contractor cooperation and
coordination rarely achieved. Congratulations to all of the people from Caddell, Nan, and NAVFAC
who worked as a team to achieve an outstanding result on an extremely challenging project.

Photo: Caddell Home Office team members celebrate ribbon cutting in Hawaii.

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MEDICAL/DENTAL CLINIC REPLACEMENT
MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, HI

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DOMESTIC PROJECT UPDATES

MEDICAL/DENTAL CLINIC REPLACEMENT

MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, HI
The Nan and Caddell joint venture has completed all of the building concrete work—a major
project milestone—and is moving forward with interior framing and MEP and fire protection
rough-ins on levels one and two. After topping out the general drywall work, the moisture resistant
drywall is being installed in appropriate sectors including the mechanical and electrical rooms.
Work is proceeding on both building roof systems—the built-up roof and the standing seam metal
roof— and will be complete within a week. The EFS, or Exterior Finish System, is being applied
to building exterior surfaces. Safety performance continues to be outstanding with zero lost-time
accidents after more than 150,000 man hours.

STATE HEALTH LABORATORY FACILITY

Prattville, AL
The Caddell team is finishing up the building pad for the new 65,000 SF / one-story laboratory
facility located on an 11-acre site adjacent to a Robert Trent Jones golf course. Underground utilities
are going in as Caddell finalizes submittals and procurement. Proximity to the golf center has required
special precautions regarding noise, dust, and overall site order and cleanliness.

BORDER WALL PROTOTYPE (CONCRETE AND “OTHER”)

San Diego, CA
The prototypes for both the concrete and “other” border wall designs have been tested by the
Government. Until a certain level of funding is approved, the project remains on hold for the
forseable future. Both of Caddell’s designs were reviewed favorably. Caddell’s partner on this project
is Gibraltar, a security wall veteran contractor with extensive experience along the U.S. Mexico border.

NEW FRESHMAN DORMITORY

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, AL
Caddell has completed the punch list for the third floor and is currently doing the same on
floors one, two, and four. The team is racing to complete sidewalks, landscaping, and the renovation
of 2nd street. Furniture is coming soon with students arriving to move in on August 3rd.

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DOMESTIC PROJECT UPDATES

OPERATIONS TRAINING SIMULATION FACILITY

Nuclear Plant Vogtle - Waynesboro, GA

The Vogtle Simulator Building reached substantial completion on
June 28, 2018. Caddell completed the original contractual scope
of work as required before the delivery of the simulator panels
themselves. There remains a small amount of work for Caddell
after the simulator panels are installed, but the Caddell team has
worked hard to prepare for this last phase and minimize the time
required. Caddell has picked up some added scope through
GSE, the simulator manufacturer, to run and connect power to all
panels after installation, along with various other electrical work
including installation and wiring of various fixtures and sensors.
Caddell is in the process of wrapping up O&M’s, warranty
paperwork, testing paperwork, redline drawings, and all other
turnover documents required, and will be demobilizing offsite in
the next few weeks.

2ND RADIO BATTALION COMPLEX

Camp Lejeune, NC

The Caddell team is setting trusses and completing the
structural steel for Building A, the 20,000 SF Battalion
Headquarters, with all masonry complete and work
proceeding on the roof and interior. Building B, the
50,000 SF Operations Control Center, has achieved more
than 50% completion on the structural steel with interior
work scheduled to begin at the end of the summer. This
is a secure project and involves construction of extensive
SCIF areas.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Pensacola, FL

Caddell and its local Pensacola joint venture partner,
Whitesell-Green, is fully mobilized to the site. Clearing,
grubbing, and forming the building pad started the first of
June with auger cast piles following shortly thereafter. As of
the end of June, 326 of the 1115 piles were in place putting
this phase of work well ahead of schedule. Soon to follow
will be the extensive concrete foundation work and placing
the building’s basic structure. The Caddell-Whitesell-Green
JV is performing the design-build of a new state-of-the-art
300,000 SF detention facility on a 19-acre property that will
house 720 inmates and include a secure sallyport; an inmate
intake and receiving area; dining and kitchen service areas
that will serve both the old and new facilities; and all
associated MEP, civil, and environmental systems.

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NUCLEAR POWER TRAINING FACILITY
Goose Creek - Joint Base Charleston

NUCLEAR POWER TRAINING FACILITY SOF SPECIAL TACTICS FACILITY, PHASE TWO

Goose Creek / Joint Base Charleston, SC Fort Bragg, NC
Caddell has completed the foundation walls and footings on
The Goose Creek project has made tremendous progress in the Buildings 1 (classrooms and offices) and Building 3 (parachute
last six months. Building 2626 Gatehouse and Building 2701 tower and aircrew support areas), with work on the steel structure
have been turned over to the Owner, and the focus has shifted soon to follow. The pad has been poured on Building 2 (aquatic
to Building 2711 and installation of Pier Piping. With permanent training complex). Work has begun on the geothermal system
power and fully operating HVAC, the team at Building 2711 is including well installation and bio basins. This is another project
working on above-ceiling inspections and installing the ceiling grid. performed under very stringent security restrictions.
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started on level 1. At the Pier, the last of the process system
tanks have been set so that piping to the tanks can be completed.
Caddell continues installation of the pier power and communication
systems. Caddell is working long days six days per week on this
very high profile project that has garnered the direct involvement
of the NAVFAC Admiral. All eyes are on Caddell as the team
races to meet critical completion dates despite ongoing Owner
modifications.

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