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PROJECT PROFILE: CMH
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ASSOCIATE PROFILE: JOE C.
NEW FACES/BDAYS/AWARDED
April 2019
CYBER SECURITY: HOW ARE WE DOING?
P1 Group Rolls out New Brand Video In honor of P1 Group’s 100-year milestone, the Marketing Department took on the task of producing a high-level brand video that captures the essence of P1 Group as an organization - and you’re getting first look!
Following the 100th year, the video will live on as a marketing overview of who we are, ideal for sharing with new customers, partners and associates who may not know much about P1 Group.
P1 Group partnered with Kansas City-based video production company Oupost Worldwide on the project.
Victoria notes the next video production goals for P1 Group will be creating shorter, more specialized video content to highlight different capabilities and regional locations of the company.
“When we set out to create this video, we wanted to look at our milestone accomplishment not just from where we’ve been, but, more importantly, where we’re going,” Victoria Hoffman, Marketing and Communications Manager, explained. “This project was less about drilling down into timelines and details and more about imparting the spirit, values and principles that make P1 Group a place to be proud of.”
With the addition of Digital Marketing Specialist Tiffany Oldham to the team, Marketing will be seeking opportunities to visit construction and service job sites, office locations, and more to take the next step in bringing the P1 Group story to life.
Releasing soon on P1 social media: Spread the word about P1 Group by sharing this video with customers, prospects, recruits, and on your own social media. Click below to watch!
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Project Profile: Children’s Mercy Hospital Research Tower CMH
Preparing tor the installations of the massive cooling towers What you don’t usually see when you visit a hospital are the massive mechanical systems behind the scenes that keep the environment precisely regulated, operations running smoothly, and patients and personnel safe.
P1 Group was able to put our single-source value to work on this project, performing all of the following: • VDC/BIM
In 2017, P1 Group was selected by General Contractor McCownGordon Construction for the mechanical scope of the two-part Children’s Mercy Hospital Research Tower project, also partnering with Engineer Brack and Associates and Architect BSA Lifestructures.
• Detailing/Coordination • Fabrication (Pipe/Plumbing/Sheet Metal) • Construction (HVAC/Plumbing/Sheet Metal) Phase 1 the project required the addition of 2,000 tons of cooling.
According to Project Manager Carey Minihan, one of the immediate advantages was that P1 Group was selected early in the design process.
“Using the layout and design by our VDC department, we were able to prefabricate almost all of the new piping in our Lawrence fabrication facility,” Carey said.
“We were able to work with McCownGordon, Brack and BSA to provide input on the design and receive feedback from the design team,” Carey said. Carey says this collaboration allowed the team to customize the design around specific products (pre-fabricated exterior wall panels, CRC lab equipment and controls, dual-tunnel Temtrol air handling units, Johnson Controls). “By doing this, many potential problems and obstacles were solvable during the early design phase,” Carey noted.
During Phase 1, the chilled water piping was modified to turn two chilled water plants into one plant. “One of the biggest challenges during the first phase was installing a new chilled water system and tying it into the existing chilled water system while the existing chilled water system continued to feed the facility,” Carey said.
PROJECT SCOPE:
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new 1,000-ton magnetic bearing chillers
new 200 hp pumps
new 150 hp pumps
new cooling towers
new air handling units (3 of which are dual tunnel)
6th floor vivarium with interstitial space
clean steam generators for lab & vivarium humidifiers
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PROJECT TEAM Project Managers:
The chiller enters the building.
Carey MInihan
“We used laser scanning to map the existing system and then our VDC department was able to route the new piping through the existing to make the new tie-ins.” The cold winter made things more precarious when the team had to also navigate a one-day shutdown of the chilled water system on a very cold Saturday to make those tie-ins. Phase 2 of the project, now in progress, is the construction of the new nine-story research tower along with a new auditorium.
Ben Schrader
The first two floors serve as office space, conference rooms, and other administrative spaces. Floors three and four are all laboratory space. The fifth floor is all mechanical. Minihan said that one half of the sixth floor is a vivarium - a live ecosystem, usually enclosed, for keeping and raising animals or plants for observation or research - with an interstitial space in between. The other half of the sixth floor along with and floors 7, 8, and 9 are shell structure.
Brady Kyle
In Phase 2, VDC/BIM work will save time and labor. “The key for us in Phase 2 is our VDC department’s ability to lay out and coordinate the new systems,” Carey said. “Then we can install concrete inserts for all of our hangers (pipe and sheet metal) which saves a lot of labor - as opposed to drilling inserts. It also establishes the layout of the systems which saves layout time.” Jason Larsen
The project is scheduled for completion in July, 2020.
Mike Wurts PROJECT FOREMEN:
Jordan King, Mike McCoy, Dave Owens, Brooks Peek, Steve Klamm, Will Wall, Rob Downing
Chiller installation
A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE WITH:
P1 Group has decades of experience executing work within all Children’s Mercy Hospital facilities. Our familiarity with CMH standards serves as an advantage for the team and this project because we are able to effectively manage the process while working with vendor partners to ensure that the desired design criteria is adhered to from pre-construction to project closeout.
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SAFE
Rock Star FMO Team Keeps Catalent’s Critical Equipment Running through Brutal Winter FMO
Companies like Catalent Pharma Solutions hold consumer health in their hands – the development and delivery of the drugs they make are critical to saving lives. They face strenuous government regulations and strict operating procedures, so having facility equipment fail is serious and can lead to disastrous loss of product and profit. Thanks to the above-and-beyond diligence of the P1 Group Facility Maintenance Operations (FMO) team at Catalent, there were no fails and it was “business as usual”, even throughout the brutal winter. “The P1 Group employees working for Catalent made the extra effort to make sure everything was running through the night on the coldest night of the season, and all through the year,” John Brown, Catalent Senior Manager/ Facilities, said. Lead by Lead Craftsman Earl Brown, the P1 Group FMO team works in shifts 24/7, and they are responsible for the whole campus. On particularly cold nights and weekends, there is high risk for air handlers and chillers to freeze up, or for pressurized rooms to lose the critical temperatures they must maintain. Failure could lead to the loss of millions of dollars in product. Enter the P1 Group FMO team. In extreme weather situations, they provide extra staff to work around the clock on nights and weekends to keep a close
eye on all equipment. They constantly check systems, pressures, etc. to ensure no mishaps. Catalent General Manager Matthew Mollan praised the work of P1 Group. “The preparation and thinking of the P1 Group team allowed us to stay open through a really cold night. This is not just ‘we got lucky today’ – efforts into planning, making upgrades to add to performance, and having team members ready to respond is how we avoid issues,” he said. “We strive for boring ‘business as usual’. As our site has expanded, it is critical, and will only continue to gain in importance, that we avoid anything that shuts down activities as every day comes with a big price in potential missing revenues or the inability to get product out to patients,” Matthew explained. “It takes continued investment, ownership of the site, deep understanding of how it runs, and strategic thought into what we fix/upgrade next, and the P1 Group team is on it!” John points out why the attention to detail makes all the difference. “The team has been an integral part of keeping Catalent running so patients can get help with illnesses from the drugs manufactured here,” he said. “None of those drugs could be made without the utility systems we maintain and repair. We are all part of the “patient first” motto for Catalent.”
P1 GROUP CATALENT FMO TEAM: Sean Benavides Earl Brown Damien Hilt Jeff Johnston Morgan Malm Brian Martin Joshua Raybourn Chad St. Clair Jack Varns Marcus Webb Roger Wildberger 4
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A Half Century of Wisdom
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Joe Camren Shares His Insights from Then and Now
P1 Group is in full-swing with its 100-year celebration, and Senior Estimator Joe Camren has been around for more than half of it. One of P1 Group’s longest-tenured employees, Joe started as a plumber apprentice in the field in 1966 (with founding company A.D. Jacobson) and is still going strong as a senior estimator at corporate headquarters today. In a recent Q&A, he shared his observations about his work, his company, and what really makes a person successful. P1: Over the years, where has your career path at P1 Group taken you? JC: Near the end of my plumbing apprenticeship, I became the foreman on several projects at what was then Independence Medical Center (currently Centerpoint Medical Center). When the project was completed, one of the A.D. Jacobson founders, Elliot, asked me to work in the office as a plumbing estimator/project manager. Around the same time, the Plumber’s Local Union #8 asked me to be an instructor at the Plumber’s Training Center, where I taught for the next 20 years. I was also assigned the task of plumber manpower coordinator, which I did until the current manpower management system was adopted. When the company formed the Central Estimating division several years ago, I became a full-time mechanical estimator and still hold the position today.
P1: What has kept you at P1 Group this long? JC: I have loved, and still love, every aspect of the jobs I’ve had and the job I have, from the field to project management and estimating to training/ managing/interacting with associates through the years. I have been blessed by God to have the good health and ability to keep performing my job well. Throughout all its history, this company has been top-notch in every way. P1 Group has a stellar reputation among peers and customers, absolute integrity, and upper management that truly wants the best for associates. It’s not surprising to me that everyone I run into wants to work for P1 Group. P1: What are some of the great moments you’ve experienced here? JC: I have to admit that it was a little scary to go from the mom & pop
version of our company to such a large corporation, but it has been a great pleasure to watch this develop over the years. I still miss the old days, but that’s what you do when you get to be my age! P1: What are some of the most significant changes you’ve seen take place over the years to improve our work and our industry? JC: Safety, Safety, Safety! Back in the day, there was often reliance on the unions to conduct safety training, and it wasn’t ideal. Safety was important, but there was a lack of commitment to training the entire workforce. P1 Group has stepped up to this costly but imperative commitment, leading the way in our industry to provide a safe workplace for ALL associates. P1 Group has also stayed on the cutting edge of technology, which is how we can provide a quality product at competitive prices. P1: What do you think are the most valuable traits someone can bring to their job? JC: I’ve hired many employees for this company over the years and reliability is key. I look for those not just with mechanical aptitude, but those who are reliable, steady, and dependable. I’ve always told prospective employees we aren’t looking for geniuses, if they have a good attitude, do their best work, and show up on time every day, they will do well and succeed in this industry.
P1: What words of advice do you have for the next generation considering this industry? JC: There is a great need for more people in this industry – go for it! Most people can start earning an above-average income in just a few years. I’m just a country boy from northern Oklahoma and this industry has allowed me to do very well in life. My wife and I have raised three children and are enjoying our five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren (with more on the way). This leads me to my final piece of advice: Don’t take your job home with you. Enjoy your family and get the necessary rest and relaxation you need so you can give 100% when you return to work each day.
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Please join us in welcoming our newest P1 Group associates.
Kathryn Allison Accounting Clerk Lenexa
Renee Boggs
Project Coordinator Lawrence
Tiffany Oldham
Digital Media Specialist Lenexa
PROMOTION Brad David Service Manager Wichita
Justin Courtney
Proactive Solutions Consultant Topeka
Kristi Pleasant HR Assistant Lenexa
PROMOTION Tony Groce FMO Supervisor Lenexa
Brianna Ford
Safety Specialist Lenexa
Kathleen Smith
Jessica Schempp
Purchasing Coordinator Lenexa
PROMOTION Victoria Hoffman
Bry Grame
Safety Specialist Lenexa
Kim Guthrie
Proactive Solutions Consultant Lenexa
Mike Thome
Accounting Clerk Pre-Construction Estimating Engineer Lenexa Lenexa
PROMOTION Zach Kittle
Marketing/Communications Manager Senior Project Manager Lenexa Lenexa
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PROMOTION Marques Nisely Project Manager Lenexa
Jennifer Morris
Operations Coordinator Lenexa
Mark Trefry
Project Manager Lenexa
PROMOTION Kyndel Paulsen Service Manager Topeka
B I RT HDAYS + A NNIVER SAR IES + AWAR D ED Office and field associate birthdays and work anniversaries + awarded work
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JACOB BARTOW JOHN BOSTICK DANIEL FARNAN CHAD MANCILLAS BRYAN WURTZ AARON FLANERY PHILIP SEUFERLING BARRETT WELLS ROBERT GOIN BARRY HULEN JEFFERY LINGAFELTER WILLIE YOUNG RYAN HEMBREE SILAS HUGHES AMY JESKE MICHAEL KESEL BRETT STEPHENS JAKE SWEETWOOD BRYAN WALTER JOHNATHAN BRESHEARS BRY GRAME JACOB HOWELL JOHN KOLOSIEJ LINDA NIELSEN JOSEPH ZERILLI ERIK ZUG TYLER EDWARDS ANTHONY WELLS
WORK ANNIVERSARIES 5 Years Danny Bartow Rick Cook Patrick Johnson Larry Jones Jeremy Miller 10 Years Jeff Dallas Gary Lancaster 20 Years Ray Hansuld
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WILLIAM GURERA MATTHEW KEISTER SCOTT KURZEN DANIEL LEONARD MARK PIERCE CHRISTOPHER WITTMAN MITCHELL BURCHFIELD TODD HARRIS ALLEN KLUENDER LOUIS POLANCO GARY ROBERTS TROY SPRIDGEN DUSTIN THORNE BRET FARIS KEITH DUFFEY TODD ALLEY TERRIN BRADFIELD JOSE VASQUEZ GEOFFREY CONATSER JARRED CUPP GREG DOWDLE GLORIA KEATING BRYCE WAKEFIELD JOE CAMREN BRENDAN FITZHENRY EMILY GROCE PRESTON BOND RODRIGO RAMIREZ TIMOTHY POPE
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SHANON COPELAND WILLIAM FREDRICKS GLEN HERRING MATT HISEY BRENT SARLLS ALAN SPARLING SCOTT BAUGHMAN PAUL NICKELL BOBBY WILLIAMS BRADLEY MASSEY BRYAN THRASHER JACOB CORRELL CARSON HATCH ADAM HAYES BRIAN MARTIN KATHRYN BRUCE MATTHEW OLDHAM CHRISTOPHER YOUNGBLOOD LARRY COGDILL CAREY MINIHAN TREY RIGBY JAMES GROOVER JAMAR JACKSON BETH MARTENS JOSE GAMBOA SAMUEL SUTCLIFFE TONY WHITED
AWARDED highlights Architectural Metal/San Manuel Casino Parking Garage/CA Architectural Metal/Mario Kart Universal Hollywood/CA Architectural Metal/Sawgrass Mills Mall/FL Architectural Metal/CLEO Handrails/CA Sheet Metal/Gaudin Ford Commercial Service Remodel/NV Pipe + Plumbing + Sheet Metal/Providence Medical Center Pharm. Renovation/KS Pipe + Sheet Metal/TUKH OR Control Room/KS
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Saint Luke’s Health Sys./SLW-AHU PH2 Fanwall Conversion Dold Foods/Misc Plumbing Daikin Applied/WWI Museum FC HX Install Ventura Foods/LN 6A-B Shear Pumps Henkel Corporation/R&D Buildout Liberty Hospital/CRAC Replacement
Cyber
Cyber Security Test: You Are Our First Line of Defense
REMEMBER THIS? In February, P1 Group conducted another Cyber Security Phishing exercise to further evaluate our risk for email phishing attacks. The email campaign featured the above email, asking associates to both click on a link and potentially provide an electronic signature. Failure of the test was clicking either of the “View Documents” or “docusign.com” links. Each of which provided a clue that the email was probably fraudulent.
HERE’S HOW YOU DID: •
613 Total Emails were sent during this campaign.
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448 individuals opened the email (this is not a fail) 73.1%
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278 failed by clicking on either of the 2 links within the email 45.4%
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45.4% is the failure rate based on the total 613 emails that were sent.
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O F THE 448 THAT OPENED THE EMAIL 278 WENT ON TO CLICK THE LINKS WHICH MEANS 62% FAILED.
• Our percentage of those that open the email and go on to click remains very high and actually increased slightly to 62% BUT…
As a reminder, the May 2018 baseline study, using a test email to see how many would open and click had the following results: • 518 emails were sent.
• Failures were down to 45.4% which is a respectable decrease compared to our baseline.
• 343 opened the email. • 210 clicked the link and another 117 entered in their username and password.
• Our overall percentage of risk is down to 45.4%. • IT was notified more often during this campaign than the previous campaign and good indicator that people are on the look out.
• Our overall percentage was 63.1%. • Of the 343 that opened the email, 210 or 61.2% went on to fail. We didn’t do great, but the news isn’t all bad. According to IT Manager Cameron Cooper, the following are the takeaways from this most recent test: • We sent more emails since our baseline in May of 2018.
So remember: Be aware, read carefully before clicking or signing anything you don’t recognize or are even a little unsure of, and be the first line of defense in increasing cyber security for P1 Group!
• More people opened the email.
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Golf
Corporate Sponsorships are Due April 10 There are just a couple weeks left to get your corporate sponsorship nominations in! The deadline for submitting is end-of-day April 10. Applications will only be accepted during the enrollment period. Twice each year (Spring and Fall), P1 Group provides two $500 sponsorship awards to associates who are involved with personal and/or community activities. The sponsorships help P1 serve the community through the organizations that are meaningful to P1 associates. Past winners have included youth sports teams, philanthropies, a motorcycle club, Scouts, and many more.
Check your email for the Spring sponsorship form, or find it here. Complete and return to Victoria Hoffman by April 10.
2019 Charity Golf Tournament FORE SAFETY
The 3rd Annual P1 Group Safety Week Charity Golf Tournament is just around the corner. The tournament provides the opportunity for office and field personnel to gather and enjoy a great day of golf, fun, and friends while supporting a great cause.
Saturday, May 11, 2019 Shamrock Hills Golf Club
The tournament will be a four-person scramble, shotgun-start format at Shamrock Hills Golf Club. The registration fee is $25 per person, which includes green fees, carts, lunch, dinner and beverages.
3161 SW M 291 Hwy, Lee’s Summit, MO $25 registration fee 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. 1 p.m. 6 p.m.
Get your registration form on The Hub and return to Cheri Totta. There are also sponsorship opportunities still available.
Registration & Lunch Shotgun Start Awards Ceremony & Dinner
All proceeds from this event will be donated to the family members of a fallen construction worker.
Volunteers Needed! Whether you’re new or you’ve volunteered before, we need YOU to help bring a first-rate experience for all of the golf tournament players, sponsors, donors, and participants. There are lots of fun jobs and it’s a day out of the office! If you would like to volunteer in any way, no matter how big or small, please contact Cheri Totta or 913.275.5551.
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RESPECT YOUR MOTHER (EARTH)
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April 22 is Earth Day, so what better time to remind us all that we can do our part to conserve our environment. GET IN THE RECYCLING MINDSET You may not remember or be able to do it all the time, but P1 Group has designated bins for recycling, so it’s easy to do at work, where you’re producing plenty of recyclable waste. Here’s a reminder of what you should, and shouldn’t, place in the blue recycling bins at P1 Group.
GO FOR IT!
DON’T DO IT!
Cardboard (packing, boxes)
Coffee Creamer Cups & Stir Straws
Newspaper/Magazines
Napkins and Paper Towels
Copy Paper
Styrofoam
Plastic (rinsed – no food waste)
Containers with Food Waste
Aluminum
Copy Paper Ream Wrap
Chipboard (like frozen meal boxes)
Glass Plastic Bags Plasticware/Straws
WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT! If you aren’t sure about something or if it has food or other residue stuck to it, throw it out. One bad item contaminates the whole batch of recycling.
Together, we make a BIG difference.
KCCC: Let the Games Begin! The Kansas City Corporate Challenge is officially underway as of April 5, starting with the kickoff walk at Arrowhead Stadium. Stay tuned for email updates on how our teams are doing and be sure to come on out to events to cheer them on! The KCCC Calendar of Events can be found here or contact Tennille Tegeler with any questions.
Back for the Challenge! Check out the this year’s P1 Group t-shirt design.