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the power line keeping us connected power design inc 2011 issue 2 the new project 2400 nueces austin tx overview on the block 2400 nueces a 306 unit design-build student housing project for the university of texas at austin is power design s 30th student housing project in the last two years and a first time power design project with hensel phelps construction a multibillion dollar contractor named for its address 2400 nueces is a luxury 16 story high-rise located just two blocks from the center of campus sustainability amenities and convenience are the focus of this facility that provides convenient housing and retail solutions for university students and staff through our extensive value engineering process we have been able to reduce costs on the project improve efficiencies and provide solutions during constructability review streamlining the process and ensuring the project meets the proposed budget construction is expected to begin this summer for a summer 2013 opening project highlights product type customer projected completion contract type building type units sustainability student housing hensel phelps summer 2013 design-build 16 story high-rise 306 leed silver-targeted management team · jeff taylor senior project manager · walter naranjo project superintendent · bill beard electrical designer · moises carde systems supervisor · misha zelster professional engineer · joe kelly systems coordinator · roger wiegman cadd supervisor · john san vincente cadd technician sustainability features optimized building performance and energy use in construction and occupancy maximized daylighting and natural ventilation use of local building materials to reduce hazardous ozone compounds thus reducing transportation emissions amenities/features 11 residential floors 11,400 sq ft of retail space rooftop patio swimming pool fitness center more than 500 parking spaces inside this issue the new project on the block power orientation overview customer praise for our work safety corner new licenses and certifications training corner ace awards good news and employee announcements power design at work 1 2-3 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 project v5 our values in action newly awarded projects power design at play company events get to know recently completed projects crossword healthy living completed project spotlight 7 8 8-9 10 10 11 11 12

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line chief executive officer power the 2011 issue 2 mitch permuy dana permuy power orientation power orientation is a five-day employee training workshop that focuses on power design s history company culture and operational processes as well as developing communication skills and building customer loyalty power orientation continues to draw positive feedback and provide valuable tools to our teams both in the office and in the field overview power orientation was very informative and always moving it helped me to continue learning the importance of teamwork planning and customer loyalty to ensure project success ­ steven harbaugh senior project manager fun interesting and interactive learning about the evolution of a project from beginning to end really brought things into perspective for me great experience ­ jocelyn vines staffing specialist chief financial officer chief operating officer congratulations to the following employees that recently completed the power orientation course january 2011 power pack meredith zdon marlene velez editor director of human resources dennis brown josh faby greg martindale danielle melillo red bull jena zakany the power line is published for employees customers and friends of power design inc comments or questions should be addressed to the power line power design inc 11600 ninth street north st petersburg fl 33716 727.210.0492 ext 335 jzakany@powerdesigninc.us to request future issues of the power line in electronic format please visit our website to sign up www.powerdesigninc.us power design inc is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace scott andoff mallory beaton jason chapman brian mabee olivia sylvester tim woessner power pack electric storms electric storms alexis avila mike fontaine al kosicki jocelyn vines jena zakany red bull march 2011 full power robert branch ora ogden rachel podos greg porter samantha renick congratulations to those with a 100 on all assessments jason chapman dan kernan brian mabee brett roberson jerry stratford jeff taylor ed white jena zakany a perfect score is awarded with a $250 gift card power rangers tomas marquez keith roberts radhika sharma jeff taylor john san vicente power train full power power train ray calliotte jose gonzalez steven harbaugh eric lawton crystal peterson mark polites power rangers praise many thanks to those who wrote in to share their power design experiences we appreciate the feedback florida atlantic university innovation village boca raton fla power design did a great job pulling a fast-track aggressive schedule project together your organization and its supervisors were very professional and proactive to the success of this project may 2011 the bolts charlie crichfield shelly field joe kelly brett roberson tyler west for our work cape canaveral eastern processing facility cape canaveral fla randy holtzclaw and ernie rodriguez run a tight crew i have never had an issue with them not only safety wise but also environmentally they do everything that is asked of them so that we can ensure that we keep a happy client -dan morrow general superintendent balfour beatty construction winning penrose square arlington va cheryl dwyer bero zachary elkins bill jordan ed white -ken henson hse senior specialist kbr everyone speaks very highly of your company at the jobsite and phi le is a definite reflection of that hard work as well the bolts ohm sweet ohm ohm sweet ohm david gatson dan kernan miguel martinez lauren murphy jason posey jerry stratford winning the quality of light camera lightning pole placement and precast below ground box placement has been the epitome of perfection the team out here is doing a great job i am extremely pleased with your company cape canaveral eastern processing facility cape canaveral fla -marwan battles foulger-pratt power design service department -bryon s murray electrical field superintendent kbr i just want to let you know that i really appreciate sandra alfieridellarocco s quick responses to our requests you are one of the very few companies that work so hard thank you -alecia lynne canchon warranty/repair assistance first florida p 2 p 3

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safety corner licenses osha certifications · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · team members for passing their osha certifications andres rodriguez foreman belinda esponda senior installation team coordinator eric lawton superintendent evan ratchford project engineer greg martindale foreman greg porter senior project manager jason chapman project engineer jeff taylor senior project manager john taylor senior project manager joseph berry superintendent keith roberts senior project manager kevin lee superintendent manuel aguilar electrician marko czerkas project engineer michelle castro installation team coordinator ray calliote foreman scott larkin preconstruction coordinator stephen loy office engineer steven stump preconstruction coordinator thomas thornton estimator tim reagan senior project manager timothy woessner foreman tomas marquez foreman zachary elkins office engineer congratulations to the following training corner training in action fact studies show that companies that excel at communication are more likely to engage and retain their employees and customers hot days factors leading to heat stress preventing heat stress protect your eyes wear shaded safety glasses wear lightweight light colored clothing cool tips for a compelling case for the four c s of effective communication good communication is quoted as one of the most important skills to succeed in the workplace studies show that approximately 70 percent of workplace mistakes are a result of poor communication effective communication on the other hand can be used to increase efficiency satisfy customers improve quality and create innovative products and solutions so how can you have effective successful communication use the four c s of communication the heat equation high temperature high humidity physical work heat illness relative humidity 70 temperature 100of 37.8oc 95of 35oc 90of 32.2oc 85of 29.4oc 80of 26.7oc danger caution less hazardous when the body is unable to cool itself by sweating several heat-induced illnesses such as heat stress or heat exhaustion and the more severe heat stroke can occur and can be deadly yet simple to prevent 60 50 1 clear 40 high temperature and humidity direct sun or heat limited air movement physical exertion poor physical condition some medicines and inadequate tolerance for hot workplaces can lead to heat stress 30 being clear makes a message easier to understand · avoid being vague give specific information · organize the message to prevent misunderstanding · include all of the necessary information 2 concise being concise saves time · simplify words and phrases · eliminate irrelevant information · avoid wordy expressions and repetition your not this don t forget about the this remember the labor meeting tomorrow meeting is tomorrow at 1 p.m in the conference room not this we wish to let you this we appreciate know that we fully appreciate the confidence in us confidence you have in us 3 constructive wear a wide brimmed hard hat apply sunblock with an spf of 15 or higher reapply every two hours congratulations to the following team members for obtaining a new license being constructive shows understanding and respect · use appropriate language · be respectful and helpful · be aware of tone and context 4 correct drink lots of water about one cup every 15 minutes take breaks in a cool shaded area avoid alcohol and caffeine talk to your doctor if you have diabetes are taking medicines or are on a low salt diet · charles hale bisci its installer 2 copper training · dennis brown maryland master electrician · erick toro montgomery county journeyman · jason rogers nicet 1 bicsi its installer 2 copper training fire lite · kevin upham bisci its installer 2 copper training silent knight not this your letter is not clear this if i understood your letter at all i can t understand it correctly being correct helps in building confidence · ensure that the message is accurate · when writing always check punctuation grammar and spelling · proofread all written documents and practice verbal communication not this dog for sale eats this dog for sale friendly with children and non-picky eater anything and is fond of children employee communication workshop launching now pilot workshop successful provides participants with practical communication practices learning languages employee growth through training symptoms of heat exhaustion · · · · · pale or flushed appearance dizziness and nausea moist clammy skin weakness headache symptoms of heat stroke · sweating stops and skin is hot dry and red · rapid pulse · hot to the touch · confused or delirious · may suffer convulsions or become unconscious moving on up · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · what to do for heat exhaustion · move to a cool place · lie down · loosen clothing apply cool compresses to skin and fan the body · slowly drink large quantities of water · elevate the feet slightly · if no improvement within 30 minutes call for medical assistance what to do for heat stroke · call immediately for emergency medical assistance · move to a cool place · lay down keeping head and shoulders slightly elevated · soak clothing with cool water to lower body temperature · don t give fluids to someone who is unconscious congratulations to these team members for moving into a new position aaron permuy business development representative adam courson desktop support engineer alexis avila foreman andres rodriguez foreman charlie crichfield superintendent cynthia bastos project manager derrick stewart business development representative eric lawton superintendent grant goodner superintendent jaynie dieckmann human resources manager jena zakany internal communications specialist justin dean office engineer kevin bumbarger business process analyst mike place divisional operations manager olivia sylvester accounts payable administrator phi le project accountant robyn colon office engineer sina chau foreman terris bass superintendent tina manrique office engineer tyson conrad staffing supervisor zachary elkins office engineer cesar rodriguez rough foreman at treo apartments in miramar fla this march training development launched a three-day communication workshop for employees designed to develop communication skills and writing techniques to help increase productivity resolve issues avoid errors increase credibility and build relationships participants in the workshop enhanced their skills in · written communication · verbal communication · nonverbal communication · listening skills · crucial conversations · conflict resolution · emotional intelligence eq and · communication styles currently 15 employees are participating in power design s rosetta stone language training initiative by using the rosetta stone software participants are able to utilize visual auditory and hands-on learning to practice their language skills in either english or spanish this quarter cesar rodriguez is the star performer of the program logging in more than 90 hours in training so far contact training development if you are interested in participating congratulations ¡felicitaciones p 4 here careers built current opportunities to find open positions visit the power design website or call the staffing department at 888.810.0333 referral program refer a candidate who is hired and get a reward up to $750 contact the staffing department for more details p 5

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answering the and the winners are rules for entry for detailed rules and regulations see the corporate forms section of the intranet call for excellence power design at work quarterly ace award drawings took place on friday january 21 and friday april 29 congratulations to all of the ace award nominees and to their fellow team members who recognized them for displaying power design s core values during these drawings 10 names were selected jhoanna mukai training coordinator was nominated by todd gladden director of training and development for teamwork jhoanna is a tremendous team player and an asset to the organization in many ways in addition to taking on numerous additional duties she still finds the time to encourage employees to live healthy lifestyles she helped me personally lose 25 pounds lorraine sparra executive assistant was nominated by radhika sharma logistics coordinator for integrity lorraine has been extremely encouraging as well as willing and able to help she is honest and maintains a positive and cheerful attitude lorraine is a true professional and friend it is always great to see her smiling face in the morning · · · · · · yashira azank anderson installation resources manager karen baker accounts payable administrator jhoanna mukai training coordinator lorraine sparra executive assistant john taylor project manager jena zakany internal communications specialist the camp french creek team at camp lejeune in jacksonville n.c quarterly prizes all nominated team members will receive an ace hardhat sticker and trophy and be entered into a quarterly drawing five names will be selected and will receive an ace polo shirt and 1,500 rewards points superintendent mike fontaine and the team at the jefferson at west goshen jobsite in west chester pa above superintendent randy holtzclaw and the team at cape canaveral and photos of the atlantis shuttle launch from the jobsite photos by randy holtzclaw sandra nic good news employee announcements congratulations and best wishes to these power design team members on their good news · jaynie dieckmann human resources manager earned her professional in human resources phr certification · andrea rea quality assurance manager and amanda smith process engineer earned their six sigma green belt certifications · kevin bumbarger business process analyst earned his six sigma black belt certification · marcela gomez executive operations manager and cynthia bastos project manager earned their project management professional certifications · luis torres foreman and elmer siguenza foreman completed an apprenticeship program our values in action power design continues to put its values in action through project v5 an ongoing charitable campaign designed to impact local communities from sponsorships and fundraising challenges to donations made through our scrap metal collection at our jobsites power design is committed to making a difference may 2011 habitat for humanity of montgomery county md contributes to the rebirth and stabilization of neighborhoods that have experienced a high incidence of foreclosures power design contributed a sponsorship for the organization s sixth annual golf tournament benefiting its neighborhood revitalization program april 2011 power design teamed up with brighton collectibles and soles4souls in a shoe drive to provide footwear to the victims of the earthquake in japan more than 500 pairs of shoes were donated for this effort april 2011 power design sponsored the dance marathon event at the university of florida which benefitted the children s miracle network and shands children s hospital in this event more than 800 student dancers stayed awake and on their feet for 26 hours amanda smith process engineer attended the event on behalf of power design i am very passionate about this event and the children s miracle network it means a lot to me to work for a company that will make a donation to a cause their employees believe in said amanda april 2011 power design provided sponsorship for hardin construction s annual march of dimes memorial golf tournament in woodstock ga the mission of the march of dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects premature birth and infant mortality march 2011 the leukemia lymphoma society hosted its annual man woman of the year event power design provided a sponsorship for this event which raised money to cure leukemia lymphoma and myeloma and to improve the qualify of life for patients and their families march 2011 power design employees joe micallef divisional operations manager and aaron permuy business development representative participated in a golf tournament to benefit the south florida chapter of the multiple sclerosis society the national multiple sclerosis ms society supports ms research and offers services and professional education programs for individuals with ms the south florida chapter serves more than 5,000 families p 7 dance marathon event for the children s miracle network education announcements debbie kent wedding announcements · demetrius dotson lighting project manager married adeela on oct 2 2010 · sandra alfieri-dellarocco service manager married nic on nov 27 2010 · debbie youngblood formerly gonzalez training specialist married kent on april 3 2011 demetrios adeela · gopal rainford quality control specialist welcomed michael edward on nov 24 2010 weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces · luis torres foreman welcomed michael ernesto on dec 13 2010 weighing 5 pounds 8 ounces · ernesto morffi mechanic welcomed sophia on may 31 2011 weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces · yashira anderson installation resources manager welcomed austin joseph on june 30 2011 weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces birth announcements tip e-mail nc.us ni hr@powerdesigur to share yo ts announcemen michael edward austin joseph sophia p 6

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at play man vs food power design power design employees pound down pizza in epic eats fest fact eight pizzas more than 20,000 calories ping pong tournament new champion announced this year in january and february the power design office held its third annual ping pong tournament thirty-two employees battled on the table for money pride and glory ­ but only one champion could emerge at the end of the tournament it was aaron permuy who battled out the competition to become the official ping pong champion derrick stewart and mike place took second and third place respectively from the grills to the gills this was a fun-filled event for all barbecue competition dunk tank plunge-a-palooza power design recently wrapped up a tasty competition at its corporate headquarters ­ a barbecue challenge that heated things up along with a toys for tots dunk tank fundraiser that cooled things down ­ for a few lucky team members the event was made possible by sponsors hd electric company south dade electrical supply sunbelt electric and world electric supply teams who entered the barbecue competition were each given a tent to decorate with a unique name and theme and the executive team acted as judges for the challenge prizes were awarded for best entrée grills gone wild best side dish our special sauce and best dessert smack that hoggy butt and call me grillmaster with the prize for most spirited and overall winner going to the grease lightning team power design team members got into the dunk tank in an effort to raise money for the toys for tots charity mitch permuy ceo marlene velez director of human resources mike place divisional operations manager and joe micallef divisional operations manager took their turns getting above most spirited and overall winner grease lightning quality assurance dunked and raised more than $500 in the process and installation resources departments in march power design held its first-ever man vs food competition pitting eight employees against each other in a race against time to see who would be the fastest to eat an entire large pizza the battle was hard fought but it was jr norris and derrick stewart who managed to come out on top in this gluttonous quest tying for first place in what can only be described as a neck-and-neck competition contestants included brock troutman casey loesch derrick stewart jordan marsano jr norris mike phalin and peter swenson above gluttony champions jr norris project manager and derrick stewart business development representative aaron permuy business development representative and ping pong champion newly awarded projects project type city 2400 nueces alta congress brae s bayou cordoba at downtown doral phase ii coresite reston exchange phase iii darton college phase ii alexan dunn loring forum at statesboro gables post oak heights of groveton heroes manor largo medical center parking garage milford plaza hotel noma west red road residences rockville hotel conversion rosslyn commons sorrento at miramar square 516 texas a&m galveston student housing the national brewer s hill university of alabama n bluff university of west alabama freshman hall westgate plaza apartments wmata garage multifamily multifamily multifamily multifamily data center student housing multifamily multifamily multifamily multifamily multifamily commercial office hospitality multifamily multifamily hospitality multifamily multifamily multifamily student housing multifamily student housing student housing multifamily commercial office austin delray beach houston doral reston albany vienna statesboro houston fairfax jacksonville upper marlboro saint petersburg washington miramar saint petersburg arlington cooper city washington galveston baltimore tuscaloosa livingston saint petersburg vienna state tx fl tx fl va ga va ga tx va nc md fl dc fl fl va fl dc tx md al al fl va customer hensel phelps construction co coastal construction company cambridge builders contractors llc john moriarty assoc coresite juneau construction mill creek residential trust llc cf jordan lp gables construction inc fortune-johnson winter park construction donohoe construction company code construction consultants mill creek residential trust llc mill creek residential trust llc archstone smith clark construction first florida building corp quadrangle development corporation collegiate companies hanover co brice building company llc amason associates inc first florida building corp mill creek residential trust llc p 8 p 9

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get to know manager mike place divisional operations when you were a kid what did you want to be when you grew up a garbage man i thought it was cool to hang off the back of the truck puzzle crossword across 3 5 overall winners of the barbecue competition contestants competed to see who could eat a large fastest in the man vs food competition power is a five day training workshop for employees clear concise and correct represent the four c s of communication power design s student housing project at the university of texas at austin is leed targeted drinking will help you avoid fatigue team members at the cape jobsite were able to watch the atlantis shuttle launch a training program for employees who are interested in learning a new language down 1 power design did a great job pulling a fast-track aggressive schedule project together said dan of balfour beatty construction aaron permuy is the winner of this year s tournament casey loesch lost 39.6 pounds in power design s first competition 2400 is a 16 story high-rise student housing project in austin texas to prevent heat stress you should drink a cup of water every minutes in april power design held a shoe drive for the victims of the japanese when he was a kid mike place wanted to be a man 9 2 what is your most prized possession my family ­ my wife two children and baby on the way what was your first job flipping burgers at mcdonald s what do you consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment thus far every time i hear a customer or client say we ve done a good job to think that i was part of something that went well is nice 10 4 what is your favorite food 12 fajitas the beef and chicken combo at kahuna s is out of this world what is your favorite movie what do you typically eat for breakfast 6 true romance it is just a cool movie with a little bit of everything watch it to find out it is probably my worst habit i don t eat breakfast and i ve never even had a sip of coffee in my whole life what are your favorite television shows spartacus and king of queens if you could have any super power what would it be and why 13 14 7 to go back in time it would be cool to be able to go back and check out the cavemen the wild west the roaring `20s and the hippie `70s what are your favorite local hotspots cody s original roadhouse and kahuna s bar and grill they have great food and drink specials what is the most valuable piece of advice you have ever received think it through before you react or speak 8 what do you like most about your job and about the construction industry in general the interactions with the people and the pace what is something about you that surprises people that i played professional baseball i was a pitcher for the atlanta braves and chicago white sox i played with and against a lot of guys that still play for mlb teams and some who are in the hall of fame who would you consider to be your role models my parents they started very young and are still going strong my parents were high school sweethearts and have been together ever since what is the number one item on your bucket list submit your entry via email to jzakany@powerdesigninc.us or fax it to 727.568.7971 all entries will be entered into a drawing where five winners will receive a $50 power wear apparel certificate all answers can be found throughout this issue of the power line 15 11 to play augusta i like to play golf and augusta is the holy grail of golf i think this is one that s on every golfer s bucket list recently completed projects congratulations to the following projects that have reached temporary certificate of occupancy project chapel hill north fitten freeman montag student housing at ga tech fort benning reception barracks georgia tech north avenue apartments dining hall orange grove homes seagull square at salisbury university village at midtown darton college student residence hall phase ii fau innovation village gardens at driftwood holiday inn sunspree remodel magnolia landings preserve at alafia treo apartments forum at sam houston university of houston clear lake advanced world headquarters bennett college buckingham village ii coresite reston exchange cr5 howard hughes medical institute student housing the pavilions at huntington metro ii bonnett shores embassy suites houston north bethesda market city/state chapel hill nc atlanta ga fort benning ga atlanta ga mobile al salisbury md mobile al albany ga boca raton fl hollywood fl orlando fl naranja fl riverview fl miramar fl huntsville tx houston tx alpharetta ga greensboro nc arlington va reston va ashburn va alexandria va lakeland fl houston tx north bethesda md customer crosland contracting winter construction balfour beatty construction juneau construction shannon strobel weaver constructors engineers inc the whiting-turner contracting group doster construction company juneau construction balfour beatty construction first florida building corp winter park construction first florida building corp sound construction group first florida building corp cf jordan lp hardin construction company llc rj griffin hardin construction company llc paradigm development coresite suffolk construction company dietze bozzuto construction winter park construction linbeck clark construction biggest loser participants drop pounds in six-week competition this spring power design held a biggest loser contest to see who could shed the most pounds in six weeks power design employees and fitness fans jhoanna mukai and derrick stewart conducted lunch break nutrition classes and a fitness boot camp for participants the hard work certainly paid off for casey loesch project manager and power design s biggest loser who lost a whopping 39.6 pounds todd gladden director of training and development came in second place with an amazing 23 pounds lost power design s five tips to help power up your health biggest loser hosts offer advice on how to stay fit 1 drink water it will revitalize your metabolism and help you avoid fatigue 2 eat frequently eating small portions every three to four hours keeps metabolism and energy up 3 control portion size split lunch with a friend or save half for later 4 don t do the same exercises every day keep the muscles guessing which will stimulate muscle growth and fat loss 5 lift weights and increase muscle mass the more muscle the faster the metabolism and the more calories burned derrick stewart is a business development representative for power design as well as a certified personal trainer who motivates fellow employees to stay energized and focused on the job jhoanna mukai training coordinator enjoys using her experience as a medical researcher and nutritionist to train power design employees on healthy living p 10 p 11

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project spotlight coresite data center build-out project highlights product type customer location contract type power density ups power data center coresite reston va design-build up to 25 kws per cabinet 10 megawatts of modular selfcontained 2n and n+1 power distribution n+1 emergency generator configuration tier 4 including leak detection systems emergency power off epo systems and redundant power distribution unit pdu systems completed overview power design recently completed a 45,000 square foot build-out project of coresite s northern virginia data center a tier 4 center designed to meet the stringent security requirements of the government the project included cctv surveillance and biometric access control the build-out consisted of installing new ups uninterruptible power supply distribution units lighting grounding computer cooling systems and emergency shutoff systems one of the unique challenges facing this project included adapting 20-yearold oem switchboards with new circuit breakers without interruption to live computer rooms while keeping to the strict allotted timeframe this was completed with a temporary shutdown as well as the installation of connection straps and new cradles to house the circuit breakers the electrical work on the coresite project was closely integrated with the fiber cabling mechanical work and sprinkler and fire detection systems proper planning enabled power design to find and eliminate potential conflicts between the systems early on power design is currently working on two other coresite data center projects gross square footage 45,000 generator power computer rooms management team john taylor project manager jason calvert preconstruction coordinator roger wiegman cadd supervisor terris bass lead foreman brett roberson foreman 11600 ninth street north st petersburg fl 33716 powerdesigninc.us

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