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THE EXCELLENCE ISSUE CELEBRATING THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY
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Mike Thompson: 2015 Cornerstone Award Winner This year’s recipient has spent his career helping others and building Alabama
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cannot think of a more fitting way to present to you our last issue of Alabama Construction News for 2015. The pages highlight the very reason we exist. On pages 10 through 35, our magazine celebrates the Excellence in Construction projects of the year. This year’s winners represent what we do every day: deliver clients award-winning projects safety, ethically and within budget. I challenge you to find another state that can boast such a footprint of local, state, national and international construction sources. Humbling. You as an industry allow us to speak collectively for you as an industry. Humbling. The other feature highlights Mike Thompson as our latest recipient of the Alabama Construction News Cornerstone Award. During Mike’s acceptance speech and lifetime achievement video, the very words we Jay Reed live by echoed – free enterprise, merit shop, President, ABC of Alabama be politically active, etc. However, from an association perspective, my favorite quote by Mike was, “Decisions are made by those that show up.” Think about that one. Shifting focus on 2016 forecasting, I did have a few items to share. As a state, data proves we have turned the page on the recession. Even with the June and July setback, data shows our state did move forward in construction volume toward a rebound. As for next year, I would strongly encourage all of our readers to contact the ABC office for a comprehensive construction forecast 2016 guide. As you look to forecasting data to guide your planning for next year, our association internally has a guide of our own. On January 1, 2016, our incoming chairman Randall Curtis of Hoar Construction will share the results of our updated strategic plan for 20162020. The areas of focus you, the industry, have asked us to concentrate on will allow our association to serve you even better and be an important piece of why you and our industry will be successful next year. In closing, the most exciting part of the plan is that I will be allowed to serve you and be a part of that process. Representing the construction industry in Alabama is something that I take seriously, and I close with a thank you for allowing me to serve you.
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Thompson BUILDING ON SUCCESS by Paige Townley
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or Mike Thompson, “service before self” isn’t just a saying or motto. It’s a way of life. He’s not the type to do things half way, or leave the work for someone else to do. He believes the job to improve society and the lives of others starts with him. “I believe that the world is run by the people who show up,” Thompson said. “If there is something that needs changing for the betterment of business or community, I believe you have to show up and fight for it.” This mentality is echoed throughout Thompson’s life and career. That’s why he’s actively involved in numerous organizations throughout Alabama, including the Birmingham Business Alliance, Business Council of Alabama, Alabama Conservation and Natural Resource Foundation, Salvation Army and United Way. “When I was 22 years old, my dad handed me a United Way pledge card,” Thompson said. “I didn’t have the guts to ask why; I just signed it. My dad really taught me to give. He deeply engrained in me the need to give back to improve the community.” Just like with his love of United Way, Thompson learned much from his father when it came to business. He grew up watching his dad at the reins of
Thompson Tractor Company, a business his father started in 1957. “I was brought up in the business,” he said. “I naturally heard stories at the dinner table or breakfast table. By the age of 15 I was working at Thompson Tractor in the service and labor shop.” Throughout his teens and during his summers in college, Thompson continued working in various departments at the company, from out in the field with the mechanics to the parts department. “I learned about manual labor and what the big parts of our business were at a young age,” he said. “There was never any question in my mind what I was going to do after college. I knew what I was going to do at the age of 12. Every summer I came to work I was always preparing to one day work there full time.” After graduating from the University of Alabama with a business degree, Thompson joined his family’s business as the marketing manager. Just like when he worked there during summer breaks, his first years at Thompson Tractor involved moving around to different positions, including assistant used equipment manager, sales representative, vice president of parts and service and executive vice president. In 1986, he became the company’s
president and CEO. During his tenure, the company has grown to sell more than 300 Caterpillar products—compared to 30 when the company first started—and well over 100 different versions of engines alone. “We also now inventory many of these 300 products so that customers can come in and put a hand on it and see how it runs,” Thompson added. “Also different than when the company started in the late 1950s is we rent and lease equipment. Our market is moving rapidly up to almost half of our deliveries are some form of short-term use, not ownership. That has been a big change is that our capabilities allow us to have many units out to rent or lease. We try to adapt with the changing market so we can take care of our customers’ needs. If they don’t want ownership, we can provide that for them.” Thompson, just like with his father before him, has kept the company focused on customer service, which is one of the top reasons he believes Thompson Tractor has maintained such success. “What we say is we want to be your business partner,” Thompson explained. “We want to see our customers succeed, but we have to succeed with them. A lot of people agree with that, and we have
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been really blessed to have long-term customers. We’re now working with second and third generation customers who believe in us They understand our success is important to their success. We have great relationships with our client base and we want to continue reaching out to hew customers.” To continue best serving current customers as well as reach out to new ones, Thompson is always searching for new and innovative methods. The company is now offering new technology that actually helps notify when a customer’s product is going to experience problems. “It’s world-class technology,” he said. “We have equipment so sophisticated that it will send signals to our solutions center and alert us of problems. We know the problem before the customer does. We will be gathering data and analytics and we think we will be able to predict failures with 95 percent accuracy. This helps customers because we can notify them about their machine failing and if we fix it then, before it fails, we can spend a fraction of what it would have cost to fix if it would have completely failed. This creates value for our customers.” Thompson’s desire to help others extends beyond the walls of Thompson Tractor. Along with his family, he started the Thompson Family Foundation, a philanthropic foundation that focuses on providing funds to organizations focused on education, children’s health, basic human needs, disaster relief and community involvement. But beyond just providing donations to various organizations, Thompson also gets involved with community groups himself. Years ago, Thompson joined the Northern Beltline group, which became the Coalition for Regional Transportation and is now the Jefferson County Coalition for Transportation. Thompson serves as the group’s chairman. Thompson worked with numerous other supporters around the state to advocate for the Northern Beltline project. “We were able to get proclamations from 48 government entities about the need for the Northern Beltline,” Thompson said. “Every time an obstacle was put in our path, we worked hard to defeat it. With a lot of hard work, we were able to get started on the beltline in April 2013 in the face of a lot of adversity and opposition.” Thompson is still working to help the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) finish the beltline. “Mike is one of the most influential people in transportation in this state,” said ALDOT Director John Cooper. “He has worked exceptionally hard promoting transportation. He dedicates his time and his funding to ALDOT. He’s just a man
who has done everything in his power to promote good transportation.” Thompson’s sights haven’t just been on transportation. Years before his involvement with the Northern Beltline, Thompson was recruited to the Business Council of Alabama, where he once served as chairman, and with that group he was able to help make significant changes to the state, including shaping the Supreme Court of Alabama and establishing voter ID laws. “Experiences like these taught me to believe that you can make a difference no matter what age you are, but you must have a team and work together,” Thompson said. “These successes were instrumental towards my view now on the Northern Beltline. If you get involved and lobby for what you believe, you can have an effect.” Thompson’s strong convictions and proactive attitude has not only earned respect from his peers in the industry, but also his receiving this year’s Cornerstone Award. The award is presented annually to someone who has made an exemplary lifelong commitment to Alabama construction and has brought favorable recognition to the industry as a result of his personal integrity, business ethics and community involvement. “Mike’s commitment certainly met all criteria,” said ABC of Alabama President Jay Reed. “In my 19 years with the association, Mike has been a strong advocate of advancing the construction industry in our state and beyond. His commitment to providing whatever it takes to move us forward never fails. My relationship with Mike started when I began lobbying for the construction industry. After meeting him, I immediately knew he was the type of guy who does whatever it takes to give back. It would be so simple for a guy with his connections and successful track record to only worry about his own well being. But Mike consistently puts everyone above him, and that’s the reason for his success. ABC of Alabama is certainly better because of Mike and I personally thank him for always giving back.” While to Thompson receiving the award may have come as a surprise, it didn’t come as a surprise to those who know him best, especially his daughter Lucy Thompson Marsh, Thompson Tractor’s assistance vice president of finance. "I don't really get to work a lot with my dad on a daily basis because we both are involved in so many different things, but what I do have the opportunity to do is watch him,” she said. “I see how he leads people, I see how he serves his community and I see how persistent he is on things that matter to him."
Past Cornerstone Recipients Presented in conjunction with ABC of Alabama
John Harbert of Harbert Construction (1994) Ted C. Kennedy of BE&K, Inc (1995) Winton Blount of Blount, Inc (1996) Houston Brice of Brice Building Company (1997) M. Miller Gorrie of Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC (1998) Barry Morton of The Robins & Morton Group (1999) Bobby Keith of Hoar Construction LLC. (2000) John E. Swindal of Masonry Arts, Inc. (2001) T. Michael Goodrich of BE & K (2002) John P. Darnall, III of Brasfield & Gorrie LLC. (2003) John Caddell of Caddell Construction (2004) Thomas E. Doster, III of Doster Construction (2005) Gary C. Wyatt of Gary C. Wyatt GC, LLC (2006) Bill L. Harbert of B.L. Harbert International (2007) Larry Argo, Marathon Electrical Contractors (2008) Charles McCrary, Alabama Power (2009) James S. M. French of Dunn Investment Company (2010) Rob Burton of Hoar Construction, LLC (2011) Jim Rein of BL Harbert International (2012) Danny Rodgers of Dunn Investment Company (2013) Jim Gorrie of Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC (2014)
“The Cornerstone Award is presented to an individual who has made an exemplary lifelong commitment to Alabama Construction and has brought favorable recognition to the industry as a result of his personal integrity, business ethics and community involvement.”
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Congratulations, Mike, on a welldeserved award! From your friends at Saiia Construction Company LLC.
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Congratulations, Mike, on a much deserved award! From your f riends at XAPT Corporation.
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Caterpillar Congratulates Mike Thompson
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Congratulations, Mike, on being named the 2015 Cornerstone Award Winner. This award reflects your professionalism and dedication to the industry. From your friends at Cobbs Allen.
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Kirkland Wrecker Service Congratulations, Mike, on a much deserved award.
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The construction industry’s elite are honored during the annual Awards Dinner
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onstruction professionals from across the state came together on October 15 to celebrate the achievements of the industry at ABC of Alabama’s 26th Annual Excellence in Construction Awards Banquet. More than 500 industry leaders and professionals attended the event, which was held at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel. “The ABC Excellence Banquet is always a pivotal event to recognize the accomplishments of our industry,” said ABC of Alabama Chairman of the Board Robin Savage of Robins & Morton. “As always, the banquet revealed the accomplishments of our members in the lineup of creative, complex and impressive projects that have been produced in the past year. As outgoing chairman, I want to congratulate everyone, including our ABC staff, on an excellent event.” The annual banquet saw 24 Merit Awards and 50 Obelisk Awards presented, which were awarded based on quality, value, performance and ability. David Pugh, the event’s master of ceremonies and a partner at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, began the awards presentation by reminding attendees of the quality of projects and winners. “Their accomplishments truly are amazing,” Pugh said. “And these aren’t just Alabama projects. Look at the number of states and foreign countries our members are operating.” Pamela Volm of Annapolis -Randall Contracting and the 2015 National Chairman of the Board reiterated the significance of the evening’s award winners and the projects they accomplished in 2015. “We recognize the members for the amazing projects they’ve done,” she said. “[Almost anywhere you go,] you are on something an ABC member has built. We celebrate excellence here tonight. There are good things coming out of Alabama.” Randall Curtis of Hour Construction and ABC of Alabama’s incoming chairman of the board, echoed Pugh’s and Volm’s comments about the significance of the amount of construction that is not only done here in Alabama but exported across the world. “We’re blessed in this state to have the quality contractors we have who can do the work here and travel outside the state and represent us so well,” he said. “It really says a lot. It’s something we really need to be proud of.” Building and Earth Sciences’ President and CEO Deepa Bhate appreciated the variety of this year’s event and inclusion of so many in the design and construction community. “Just when you think the Excellence in Construction event could not get any better, it does,” she said. “It does a
very professional job of showcasing the complex and interesting projects done by Alabama firms. They added some categories to include more sub sects, and I thought made it very inclusive of the entire design and construction community. The event was interesting, informative and inclusive. An excellent job by the ABC of Alabama staff under the leadership of our President Jay Reed as usual.” Also presented during the evening’s presentation was the 22nd Annual Alabama Construction News Cornerstone Award. The annual award first began in 1994 and is presented to an individual who has made an exemplary lifelong commitment to Alabama construction and has brought favorable recognition to the industry as a result of his personal integrity, business ethics and community involvement. The 2015 Cornerstone Award was presented to Mike Thompson, president of Thompson Tractor. Thompson thanked the crowd for the honor and attributed much of his success to his co-workers and family. “I’m honored to be here, and I accept this award with gratitude for Thompson Tractor,” he said. “I wouldn’t be here without the dedicated team at Thompson Tractor and my family.” During his acceptance speech, Thompson encouraged the crowd to get involved in ABC of Alabama and strive to make a difference in the industry. “I have one request,” he Curtis said. “It’s simple but difficult. Please get involved with government affairs at ABC. Advocate for the construction industry. The world is run by people who show up. So please show up.” With so many construction industry leaders gathered together each year for the event and such prominent projects featured, the annual event has become an event many look forward to. “The ABC of Alabama’s Excellence in Construction Banquet has become one of our favorite events for socializing with our partners in the construction industry,” said Win Bishop, senior principal at LBYD. “We enjoy being around the hundreds of people who attend to show their recognition of the project award recipients.” in fact, many industry leaders are already excited about and planning for next year’s event. “We are already targeting projects for next year to submit for Excellence awards,” said Allen Harris, president of Bailey Harris Construction. “It’s huge in our eyes to be able to have projects of such significance, design, complexity and means and methods requirements to be recognized at an event like this.”
“We’re blessed in this state to have the quality contractors we have who can do the work here and travel outside the state and represent us so well,” he said. “It really says a lot. It’s something we really need to be proud of.”
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Albert Kahn & Associates St. Vincent’s Health System Bruno Cancer Center
Commercial Less than $5 million Dunn Building Company Penske Service Center
Robins & Morton T-Mobile Customer Service Center Robins & Morton transformed the former Southern Living Media Services building into the new T-Mobile Financial Care Call Center in Birmingham, Alabama. The 67,000-square-foot renovation project was completed in just five months and included a complete demolition of the interior systems, window replacement, re-roofing and the addition of 250 parking spaces. The facility is a 24-hour operation supported by an uninterrupted power suppy (UPS) and 900kw emergency generator with redundant power system. It includes a full service kitchen, fitness area, locker rooms and showers. After receiving nine drawing modifications and $800,000 in change orders, the facility was completed ahead of schedule, allowing the new center to open on March 1, 2015. PO Box 59289 Birmingham, AL 35259 205.870.1000 robinsmorton.com
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Commercial $10-$25 million
Commercial $25 - $50 million
Robins & Morton Embassy Suites Hotel
Hoar Construction Bridge Street Town Centre Phase III
Careful planning and a willingness to adapt to change guided Robins & Morton in transforming a historic site in downtown Tuscaloosa into a thriving, job-creating hotel. In fact, when booking opened in March 2015, the hotel immediately sold out rooms for all seven University of Alabama football games, six months in advance of football season. The 153,581-square-foot hotel includes 154 spacious one and two-bedroom suites. Amenities include 5,300 square feet of flexible banquet space, bar and lounge, dining room, indoor pool and whirlpool, fitness room, exterior veranda with dining areas and five-star restaurant. Robins & Morton included all of the modern amenities, yet created an exterior aesthetic that blended in with the historic downtown area.
Bridge Street Town Centre, an upscale lifestyle center in Huntsville, is one of the largest retail developments in the state of Alabama. Because the popular development serves four counties, Bridge Street hired Hoar Construction for an expansion to meet the ever-growing demand for shopping in the area. The Phase III expansion included the construction of a 170,000 SF, 2-level Belk department store, 50,000 SF of new specialty shops in four additional buildings, surface parking, and a 903car parking deck. To prepare the site, Hoar drained and filled half of an existing lake at Bridge Street and built the expansion on top of the former lake bed.
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Commercial $50 - $100 million
Community / PuBlic Service
Hoar Construction Avalon
Hoar Construction PreSchool Partners
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Electrical Industrial Less than $2 million
Electrical CoMMercial Less than $2 Million Bright Future Electric, LLC Nucor Steel Rolling Mill Electrical Upgrades
Electrical Commercial Less than $2 million Marathon Electrical Contractors Samford Brock School of Business
ElDeCo, Inc. T-Mobile Call Center T-Mobile US Inc. selected an existing 67,000 square foot building on 8.8 acres in Birmingham, AL to relocate its Metro Call Center, which is one of two financial centers in the United States, that provides 24 hour customer service support to its subscriber’s. The overall project schedule from September 10, 2014 to February 2, 2015 required all team members of the project to work an average of 50 to 60 hours a week for 5 months, and with the replacement of 99% of the electrical system we were still able to meet the deadline so T-Mobile would be able to transfer all services and staff of 400 plus employees from its old operational center to its new facility for first call on February 2. 700 Cahaba Valley Cr, Pelham, AL 35124 205.451.4242 eldecoinc.com
Electrical Commercial $2 - $10 million Marathon Electrical Contractors Alberta School of Performing Arts
Engineer (Structural) LBYD, Inc. Auburn University Jordan-Hare Stadium South End-Zone Scoreboard Replacement
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Engineer (Geotech) Bhate Geosciences Veteran’s Administration Primary Care Annex and Parking Garage
Federal Government/Military $50 - $100 million
EXterior Selective Masonry VCOM Facility Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Federal Government/Military Less than $10 million
Brasfield & Gorrie Wallace Creek North Bachelors Enlisted Quarters, Parking Garage and Armory Complex BL Harbert International Troop Medical Clinic, Eglin Air Force Base
Healthcare Less than $10 mil lion
The Wallace Creek North Bachelors Enlisted Quarters, Parking Garage and Armory Complex includes construction of a precast parking deck, an armory, and three bachelor enlisted quarters (BEQ) wings with a connecting multi-purpose facility. This complex also includes outdoor recreation spaces and a jogging trail that connects to an existing system of trails at Wallace Creek. NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic is the owner and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is the primary tenant. RQ/ Brasfield Gorrie JV was the design-build contractor with RQ Design as the Architect of Record. The 225,00 sq ft complex provides a “Best in Class” Living Environment for our Nation’s War Fighters. The project recently received LEEDGold certification for the Amory and is seeking LEEDGold certification for the BEQ’s PO Box 10383 Birmingham, AL 35202 205.328.4000 www.brasfieldgorrie.com
Healthcare $10 - $25 million Golden Construction Crimson Village Senior Living Community Robins & Morton Huntsville Hospital Medical Intensive Care Unit Buildout The Huntsville Hospital MICU buildout is a success story of separate teams collaborating to accomplish a common goal. With an aggressive schedule and a tight budget, the project would have been impossible without the constant communication and flexibility that each team exhibited. In just six months, the project team completed a 17,000-square-foot shell space buildout and completely relocated the hospital’s existing MICU. The completion of this project now allows the hospital to better serve the greater Huntsville community. PO Box 59289 Birmingham, AL 35259 205.870.1000 robinsmorton.com
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Healthcare $10 - $25 million
Healthcare $50 - $100 million
Robins & Morton Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital Newnan
Robins & Morton Florida Hospital Tampa Emergency Department
The HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital project in Newnan, Georgia, was a new location for long time client and healthcare giant, HealthSouth Corporation. As they looked to expand their services, the community of Newnan became a top contender for a new location. Prior to the hospital’s construction, people in Coweta and neighboring counties would have to travel at least 45 minutes to receive proper rehabilitation care. This project represented not just another healthcare facility, but a true investment in the Newnan community. Robins & Morton selected local vendors and subcontractors whenever possible when hiring for the project, generating approximately 300 construction jobs. Upon opening, the new facility was able to provide nearly 125 full-time positions.
Florida Hospital Tampa Emergency Department Relocation Florida Hospital Tampa selected Robins & Morton to build a new, modern 42,500-sq-ft emergency department in the middle of the existing 475-bed hospital campus. The project required connecting the emergency department to the existing facilities, impacting every hospital utility while keeping the hospital functional. Robins & Morton completed the $54.6 million project on time and saved the owner $2.4 million, despite numerous, known complications and a major change order to add a three-story intensive care unit above the emergency department. PO Box 59289 Birmingham, AL 35259 205.870.1000 robinsmorton.com
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Doster Construction Van Antwerp Building Renovation
Industrial $5 - $15 million
Robins & Morton Sierra Providence East Medical Center Cooper Construction FedEx Ground Wichita Falls
Following the successful construction of Sierra Providence East Medical Center in El Paso (opened in 2008) by Robins & Morton of Birmingham, Ala., Tenet Healthcare Corporation invited the contractor to provide preconstruction and general contracting services for the facility’s $43.8 million South Tower and Emergency Department Expansion project. PO Box 59289 Birmingham, AL 35259 205.870.1000 robinsmorton.com
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Brasfield & Gorrie Highlands United Methodist Church
Brasfield & Gorrie GE Aviation Assembly and Manufacturing Facility
Brasfield & Gorrie partnered with ArchitectureWorks and Highlands United Methodist Church on this 2014-2015 renovation project. The project consisted of an 8,000 square foot interior renovation of the fellowship hall, kitchen and bridal suite as well as a new outdoor columbarium. An additional terrace was also included along with an outdoor classroom, for the Highlands Child Development Center. The project’s preconstruction services required extensive field investigation and value analysis reviews. All savings found were returned to the owner thus allowing the owner to add additional scope to the project. An example of the additional scope was the adding of the lighting in the sanctuary’s dome ceiling and the LED back lighting which now illuminates the historical stained glass windows on both sides of the sanctuary.
Brasfield & Gorrie was the design-builder for GE Aviation’s new 320,000 sq ft manufacturing and assembly facility for the new LEAP jet engine. Sitting on 53 acres, the steel frame structure has over 2,500 tons of steel and a 370-lb column design requiring a 250-ton crane for installation. The manufacturing area is a 10-inch slab-ongrade reinforced with welded wire, tapered dowels at controls joints and diamond dowels at construction joints. The engines will power aircraft worldwide, including the Airbus A320.
PO Box 10383 Birmingham, AL 35202 205.328.4000 www.brasfieldgorrie.com
Industrial $15 - $25 million
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Institutional $10 - $25 million
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Brasfield & Gorrie Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Brasfield & Gorrie Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital (Auburn)
Brasfield & Gorrie served as general contractor for the new Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) at Auburn University. The $20 million project included a 90,400 sq ft, four-story building featuring two theatre-style lecture halls, small group learning rooms, seminar space, faculty offices, conference space, library space, study rooms, and student lounges. The classic revival building also includes an anatomy lab, patient simulation exam rooms, flexible laboratory space, technology space, and shell space for future expansion. VCOM is a private, non-profit osteopathic medical school. PO Box 10383 Birmingham, AL 35202 205.328.4000 www.brasfieldgorrie.com
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Adkins & Kimbrough Mechanical Birmingham E911 Call Center
Mechanical Commercial $2 - $10 million David Allen Company Grandview Medical Center
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Mechanical Commercial Less than $2 million BL Harbert International Indian Springs School
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Brasfield & Gorrie served as Construction Manager for the massive and complex Wilford & Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital at Auburn University. One of the largest and most technologically advanced teaching and referral veterinary hospitals in the nation, the 208,000 sq ft state-of-the-art replacement hospital includes clinical, examination, and client-use space and is seeking LEED Silver certification. The project team successfully completed this facility despite significant challenges presented by the project’s size and complexity along with its high-traffic location and the number of contractors involved.
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Adkins & Kimbrough Mechanical UNA Student Housing
Mechanical Industrial Over $10 million
Other Construction
Ivey Mechanical Company, LLC AIRBUS PKG A FAL, SB and LOG
Mechanical Over $10 million
Brasfield & Gorrie Jordan-Hare South End Zone Modifications Project Hardy Corporation Grandview Medical Center
The new 10,830 sq ft video board at Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium is the largest in college football. Serving as construction manager, Brasfield & Gorrie approached the project with a hard deadline of six months, despite a scope that would typically require 10 months to complete. In addition to schedule, safety and space were main concerns, as a high-voltage power line ran through the center of the jobsite. The team overcame these issues to complete the project before the first home football game of the season. PO Box 10383 Birmingham, AL 35202 205.328.4000 www.brasfieldgorrie.com
Mega Projects Other Specialty Construction (Landscape/Hardscape) Tusco, Inc. Capitol Park Security Improvements, Phase I – LA State Capitol
Brasfield & Gorrie Grandview Medical Center The Grandview Medical Center project consists of the build-out of a 13-story, 1 million sq ft hospital that was originally constructed by Brasfield & Gorrie in 2002. The hospital has 372 beds, with one empty shell floor reserved for future beds. The facility includes 30 operating rooms with one hybrid OR, and space for future expansion. The hospital building required extensive retro-commissioning, and to that end, the project team employed a wide range of technologies, which cut costs, increased efficiency, and opened the door to new ways to capture and organize data throughout the construction process. PO Box 10383 Birmingham, AL 35202 205.328.4000 www.brasfieldgorrie.com
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Other Specialty Construction (Sitework)
Renovation Less than $4 million
CS Beatty Construction SEGCO Slope Design and Restoration
Brasfield & Gorrie The Literacy Council of Central Alabama
C.S. Beatty Construction designed and performed the site work on the SEGCO Slope Design and Restoration project. The work involved designing a plan for the old Stravens coal mine, which had a portion of its waste embankment failing and in an unstable condition. The embankment was failing due to large coal GOB piles, which were burning under the surface and had created fissures in the waste pile. C.S. Beatty Construction developed a plan to cut the existing mine embankment back to a satisfactorily stable 3:1 slope and then cover the remaining combustible mine waste with a 3 inch clay based soil cap. The design of the new slope, along with the execution of the field operations team, insured the stability of the embankment and success of this project.
The Literacy Council of Central Alabama, a non-profit organization in Birmingham, Alabama, experienced damage from both fire and water to their offices in the Liberty House building in May 2014. The Literacy Council turned the disaster into an opportunity to double their original space. Brasfield & Gorrie was hired to help develop a cost-effective program and rebuild the 8,000 square foot area. The new space includes a library, computer room, classroom, reading room, group study room, six offices, a lobby/reception area, bathrooms and back of the house upgrades.
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PO Box 10383 Birmingham, AL 35202 205.328.4000 www.brasfieldgorrie.com
Renovation $4 - $10 million
Other Specialty Construction
Hoar Construction Cathedral of St. Paul
Dunn Building Company, LLC AIRBUS Final Assembly Line – Logistics Building
Pre-Engineered Building
Residential – Multifamily and Condominium Cooper Construction American Tube Manufacturing Inc.
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Hoar Construction Lane Parke Apartments
Residential – Single Family Projects
Sitework/Landscape/Hardscape
CS Beatty Construction Heritage Hills Subdivision and Lake
Bailey-Harris Construction Toomer’s Corner Intersection Improvements
C.S. Beatty Construction recently completed all grading, excavation, and pipe installation activities on a 25 acre site in the Liberty Park development that added 52 home sites and a 5 acre lake. The mass excavation included moving over 150,000 cubic yards of material, the majority of which was rock. Our crews also installed over 11,500 linear feet of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water pipe throughout the construction site. We fine graded 58,000 square yards of lots where the houses will be built and finish graded over 12,400 square yards of slopes around the new development. The final phase of the project was to clear 15 acres of undisturbed area and build a 5 acre lake with a thirty foot dam for use by residents in the community. All of this work was completed on time and without any incidents or accidents.
BHCC was tasked with demolition & reconstruction of Toomer’s Corner in the heart of the City of Auburn. To match improvements on the University’s corner, BHCC renovated the three remaining corners by installing a new subgrade, pedestrian & traffic rated pavers including the beloved Tiger Paw in the center of the intersection. New brick seat walls, LED lighting, new traffic poles & expanded sidewalks were installed all while maintaining safe access to the downtown shops, restaurants, bars & residences. CONTACT INFO HERE www.com
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John G. Wyatt and William RoBertson, Jr. IN MEMORIAM
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t this year’s Excellence event, ABC of Alabama’s Board of Directors posthumously honored John G. Wyatt of Wyatt General Contractors and William Robertson, Jr. of Monumental Contracting Services with Obelisk Award for their commitment to excellence in the industry. Robertson’s wife, Diane, was presented with Robertson’s award. Wyatt’s father, Gary, and his wife, Mary, accepted Wyatt’s award. As a member of ABC of Alabama, John had served on almost every committee, as well as our board of directors,” said ABC of Alabama President Jay Reed. “John’s knowledge of our industry and life in general extended well
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beyond his years. He was simply brilliant. He really enjoyed assisting youth in our industry and always communicated with me on ways to better our association and involve the next generation. William had a special place in our hearts and on our board of directors. He was a trailblazer for ensuring our association always spoke of diversity and inclusion when working to better the industry. I have so many personal stories about William’s commitment to the city of Birmingham that I can’t share just one. Both William’s and John’s faith certainly shined through as they assisted our association in making day-to-day decisions. They were always God first, family second and work third. While our industry takes time to mourn, I can only encourage each of us to be the light in our homes and communities that these outstanding gentlemen were.” Wyatt passed away on August 27 in a fatal plane crash. Robertson was lost August 29 in a cycling accident. “Our association is stronger today because of the two outstanding gentlemen we have lost recently,” ABC of Alabama Chairman of the Board Robin Savage of Robins & Morton. “These men demonstrated tremendous commitment to their families, faith and our industry.”.
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Robins & Morton Treasure Valley Hospital
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Brasfield & Gorrie UAB Medical West Freestanding Emergency Department
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BL Harbert International VA Primary Care Annex & Parking Structure
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Davis-Bacon Act Why it Matters by PAIGE TOWNLEY
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THE DAVIS-BACON ACT IS A Depression-era wage subsidy federal law that was enacted in 1931. The Act establishes wage rates and other conditions on construction projects involving more than $2,000 in federal funds. Named for its co-authors, Senator James Davis (R-PA) and Representative Robert Bacon (R-NY), the Act is administered through an unscientific and flaws survey process by the U.S. Department of Labor. “The DavisBacon Act hinders economic growth, increases the federal deficit and imposes massive burdens on contractors and subcontractors,” said Cooper Construction President Jim Cooper. “It’s time for the free market system to determine wages. The free market delivers the best product for the best price.” The Davis-Bacon Act has heavy consequences for businesses. It increases compliance costs and legal costs, exposes companies to frivolous wage and hour violations because of the Act’s complexity and stops many small businesses from
gaining federal contracts because they can’t deal with the red tape. The end result is less construction opportunities and less jobs for the construction industry, which faced a 22 percent unemployment rate during the recession. “The DavisBacon Act openly discriminates against the majority of Americans because of its union requirements,” Cooper said. “That means the taxpayer is spending more
Researchers at Suffolk University also found in a 2008 study that Davis-Bacon requirements cost U.S. taxpayers an additional $8.6 billion annually and add 9.9 percent to construction costs. And according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), repealing the Davis-Bacon Act would save $14.5 billion over the next nine years. ABC of Alabama, along with ABC National, supports a full repeal of the DavisBacon Act, as well as any state and local prevailing wage laws that mandate wage and benefit rates that do not reflect the current construction market. In the absence of a full repeal, ABC also continues to support -Jim Cooper legislative and regulatory efforts designed to mitigate the Act’s negative effects. “The free marmoney but getting less value. Davis-Bacon ket system lets businesses make decisions is expensive to administer and is ineffibased on the best value for its dollar,” Coocient, resulting in less construction output per said. “Davis-Bacon prohibits that from per taxpayer dollar.” happening. Times have changed from when A 2011 Joint Economic Committee this law was put in place. It’s time to move report noted that Davis-Bacon-determined forward and give Americans good value for wages tended to inflate labor costs an their tax dollars and open the door to all average of 22 percent above market rates. Americans in the workplace.”
“The Davis-Bacon Act hinders economic growth, increases the federal deficit and imposes massive burdens on contractors and subcontractors.”
ABC Membership Call To Action: The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) began sending Building and Heavy Construction Wage Surveys to Alabama contractors on August 1, 2015. Participation in these surveys is crucial. Low turnout in the DOL’s surveys can often result in wage rates that are not representative of the true “prevailing” rates in a given area. This is due in large part to inherent flaws in the unscientific survey/calculation methodology used by DOL, which ABC has been actively trying to reform for years. Nevertheless, the DOL continues to calculate wages in this manner. Once a survey has been conducted, collected and calculated, it is difficult to appeal and change the rates until the area is surveyed again. The best way to fight for accurate wages is to complete the surveys. To complete a 2015 Alabama Building and Heavy Construction Survey online, please visit dol.gov/whd/programs/dbra/wd10/.
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Alabama Facilities Directors & Constructors Conference SEPTEMBER 22-23, 2015 RENAISSANCE MONTGOMERY HOTEL & SPA
For the second year in a row, facilities directors and contractors from across the state of Alabama came together for the Alabama Facilities Directors & Constructors Conference. The event was held September 22 and 23 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa. “The collaboration at this event is amazing,” said ABC of Alabama President Jay Reed. “When the end-user and the contractor meet to improve the process and enjoy time together, that is a true win-win. Both parties see things from a different angle and when all of that is put on the table, great things happen. This conference is now the third largest event we host yearly and a homerun.” The two-day agenda was packed with a variety of topics pertaining to current issues, such as project workflow using lean -FRANK construction methods, the latest technology, trends and tools and bidder pre-qualification. “This was a great event and we had even more attendees than last year,” added RA-LIN’s Business Development Manager Jay Grubbs. “The conference is a great opportunity to get facili-
ties directors and contractors together sharing stories and ideas. It saves taxpayer dollars while also getting the best building for taxpayer dollars.” The conference also provided opportunities for attendees to interact and share ideas and best practices. “The collaboration between facilities directors and contractors was excellent,” said Alabama Community College System’s Facilities Liaison Frank Barnes. “The conference gave each side an opportunity to better understand the problems each of us have, and that should make it easier for us to work together. It’s really the one event we have in Alabama that provides the opportunity for not only education but also networking between these two groups. The fact that attendees are already planBARNES ning on attending next year’s conference shows people are obviously getting a lot out of the conference.” Dan King, associate vice president for facilities at Auburn University, served on a panel discussing the 10 most common problems
“THE FACT THAT ATTENDEES ARE ALREADY PLANNING ON ATTENDING NEXT YEAR’S CONFERENCE SHOWS PEOPLE ARE OBVIOUSLY GETTING A LOT OUT OF THE CONFERENCE.”
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2015 AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 Check-In and Registration
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Improve Project Workflow Using Lean Construction Methods Ashley Colburn - Operate Lean
Alabama Building Commission Briefing
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Katherine Lynn, Director Alabama Building Commission
Break
2:00pm - 2:15pm
10 Most Common Problems Among Facility Directors
2:15pm - 4:30pm
Dan King - Auburn University; Tim Leopard - University of Alabama; Frank Barnes, AL Community College System; Greg Parsons - UAB; Moderator: Robin Savage - Robins & Morton
Hosted Cocktail Reception
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 Breakfast & Opening Speaker
7:30am - 8:30am
Bidder Pre-Qualification Panel
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Latest Technology, Trends and Tools for Construction Management Chris Kramer, Brasfield & Gorrie Russ Gibbs, Brasfield & Gorrie Greg Parsons, UAB; Tim Leopard, University of Alabama; Scott Fuller, Auburn University; David Pugh, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings; Randall Curtis, Hoar Construction; David Donovan, Seay Seay & Litchfield, P.C.; Buddy Stewart, Ivey Mechanical
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Alabama Community College Update
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Frank Barnes, Facilities Liaison, AL Community
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among facilities directors. King was pleased with the opportunity to hear about what other schools face. “You always learn from your peers, and one of the reasons you learn is because it’s surprising that we all have the same issues and problems,” he said. “One school might be facing a situation that’s a little more difficult or problematic than another school, but they both essentially face the same issues. Having the opportunity to hear that other schools are dealing with the same issues or how they solved the problem is helpful.” The University of Alabama’s Assistant Vice President for Construction, Tim Leopard, also participated in numerous panels and presentations at this year’s event, and he was pleased with the participation and outcome. “It’s a great platform for everybody to hear the different perspectives in a construction project,” he said. “That doesn’t happen very often. This was a chance to get everybody together, and that’s a great opportunity for everyone.” Pete Taylor, president and CEO of Standard Roofing, appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from facilities directors and what they need to be successful. “The most important takeaways for me were hearing what gave them the most angst,” he said. “Getting the chance to be face-to-face with them and talk with them about their various concerns was extremely beneficial for all of us. I’m already looking forward to next year.”
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Goodgame Company
Celebrates
60Years by PAIGE TOWNLEY
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FOR GOODGAME COMPANY, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS BUILDING BUSINESS. It’s been that way for 60 years. “That has long been our motto: relationships are not the only thing we build but they are the most important,” said the company’s Vice President Jason Goodgame. “That’s how we approach everything. And that’s why so many of our customers are repeat customers.” Goodgame Company was established in 1955 by Hughel and Floyd Goodgame as Goodgame Welding, Inc., a welding repair shop. In 1965, Adrick Goodgame, Jason’s father, purchased the business and took over management of the company. “About 10 years ago, we changed the name to Goodgame Company to more accurately show the diversity of the business,” Goodgame said. “That is one great characteristic about my dad, he is always willing to make a change and adjust to the times.” Adrick, still the company’s president, has led the company through numerous changes over the years. He transitioned the welding repair shop into a support place for the local timber and farming operations. Then, the company changed to meet the needs of the steel industry, then transitioned into pre-engineered building sales and erection and general contracting. The growth of the auto industry in Alabama has helped fuel a growth in the company’s construction business. “As of today, the auto industry is a staple in Goodgame Company’s diversified business plan,” Goodgame said. “Our key customers are automotive OEM’s and suppliers, grocery stores, heavy industry and retail. Under my
father’s leadership and skills, the company has flourished into one of the leading construction companies in Alabama.” Today, the Pell City- based general contractor offers customers all sorts of services, including steel fabrication, millwrights, general construction and construction management. While the offerings and services of the company have changed over time, the family aspect of the company has long remained. “The company is really a family affair,” Goodgame said. “My father, my mother, Connie, and my sister, Janna Masters, are here every day. That’s one of the best things about a family business— there is a lot of stability and the leadership can be trusted to do what is best for the company and the employees.” The employees have practically become Goodgame family over the years as well. Many employees have worked at the company for 20-plus years. Some have worked there their entire career. “We have a great core group of people that have been here with us through so much,” Goodgame said. “And we have made sure to take care of them in return. Even during the recession we did every-
thing we could do to keep our employees and find ways to keep them busy. My parents made sure they were taken care of.” Goodgame attributes much of the company’s success to its employees and looks forward to the company’s next 60 years. While he’s sure the company will continue evolving to keep up with the times, he’s certain of what won’t change. “Our business will continue to be driven by our customers and what they need,” he said. “We will make sure they are taken care of, just like we always have. Those relationships will always be what’s most important to us.”
Pictured to the Left W. Adrick Goodgame, Connie S. Goodgame, Janna G. Masters, Jason A. Goodgame
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70 Standard Roofing Company 7 0 Y E A R S and S T I L L G O I N G S T R O N G by PAIGE TOWNLEY
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Pictured to the Left Standing: Pete Taylor President/CEO Seated: Robbins Taylor Chairman
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FOR 70 YEARS, STANDARD ROOFING Company hasn’t just survived—it’s thrived. And the company has found that success doing business its own way: with a commitment to quality, safety and customer service. “We’ve maintained a set of core values that have become a part of the culture here,” said the company’s President and CEO Pete Taylor. “I read one time that your culture is your brand. We’ve kept that in mind over the years and have held ourselves to a high standard.” Standard Roofing was founded in 1945. Taylor’s grandfather, H.W. Taylor, was the company’s senior partner, and his brother, H. W. Taylor, joined the firm a few years
later. As the company grew and times changed, the family was— and continues to be—careful about its offerings. “Over the years we have made sure to not venture too far away from where we should in respect to the disciplines we undertake,” Taylor said. “We have always done a good job of changing with the times as needed but, at the same time, staying true to who we are and what we do best.” Throughout its long history, Standard Roofing has evolved into new markets practically every decade. In the 1950s, the
company got active in the Capehart Housing Program for the United States Military, performing jobs all around the southeast, as well as California and Hawaii. As military housing projects began to slow down in
“We have always done a good job of changing with the times as needed but at the same time staying true to who we are and what we do best.” -Pete Taylor the 1960s and the “Space Race” began, the company was contracted to roof the largest building by volume in the world during that time, the Vehicle Assembly Building at Cape Canaveral. “The building is around 40
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stories high and has a footprint of approximately 150,000 square feet,” Taylor said. “Another major project from that time was roofing the John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Liberia.” The 1970s brought about much growth in the industrial construction market, and Standard Roofing was a major participant in that. During that time, the company put the roof on the Phillip Morris factory in Richmond, Virginia, the Charmin Paper Products plant in Albany, Georgia, and the Miller Brewing Company plant in Albany. “Those three facilities amount to over 3.1 million square feet of roof area,” Taylor added. “That was all originally installed by Standard in a single 48
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three-year span.” In the 1980s, the company took on its largest contract ever. Standard Roofing landed the roofing and related work on Conoco Oil’s World Headquarters in Houston, Texas. “By the 1990s, we were going back to many owners whose facilities were getting older and reroofing a number of buildings we originally roofed,” Taylor said. “We’ve been fortunate enough to keep many of the same clients over the years.” While the company has kept many of the same clients over the years, it has also maintained many of the same employees. That’s one of the factors Taylor feels the company has continued to experience such success. “We have strived to maintain a culture where people want to stay and make a career,” he said. “We want our employees who want to advance to be able
to here. And we have many people who have been with our company for decades. Standard Roofing is a company with a path for employees to advance. In fact, all four of our vice presidents started out in the field.” This year, as Standard Roofing celebrates its 70th anniversary, company leaders continue to focus on its customers, take care of its employees and remember the qualities the company was founded on so many years ago. “It’s very basic, but we want to always remember our commitment to our customers’ success,” Taylor said. “We don’t want to change that focus, or lose our core values of safety, quality, customer service and developing our employees. That same attitude that has brought us this far will hopefully carry on for years. We want to continue thriving, not just existing.”
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Is your company ready to
be sold? WHAT PURCHASERS WANT IN A BUSINESS ACQUISITION by
C. Stanley Bailey, CEO & Founder Transworld Business Advisors of Alabama
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For much of my forty-year business career, I’ve been involved in numerous business
sales and purchases across multiple industries. Regardless of the types, size, or demographics of businesses, I find that there is a direct correlation between the quality of several business factors and a successful transaction. I also use these same criteria in evaluating client businesses that I’ll represent through a business sale or acquisition transaction. REAL BUSINESS
A “real business” is defined as a combination of several factors such as longevity and history of the business, continuity of management and ownership through multiple business cycles, position in its primary business industry, composition of customers or clients, its reputation and competitive position and its strategic outlook. A business with five or more years of continuous, profitable operations under the same leadership is considerably more attractive to buyers than young or turn-around businesses with limited history. We also find that entrepreneurs, buyers or investors are more comfortable with “old economy” type businesses such as distribution, manufacturing, or services than “new economy” businesses such as technology primarily because acquirors are more familiar with those industries. Valuation multiples also tend to be higher for old economy businesses such as manufacturing, processing or distribution.
REAL SALES
“Real sales” involves several components of the business’s sales volume, revenue, product type and distribution, and proper product pricing. There is a higher value placed on businesses with long-term annual sales growth, consistent profit margins, a diverse customer base, a diverse product offering with a disciplined pricing model and long-term sales contracts, if possible. However, rarely do you find all components in the same selling company during the contract period. Purchasers don’t expect sales to always be better than the prior year, especially if the sales history covers several economic cycles, but do look for positive operating trends.
REAL CUSTOMERS
As a general rule, a diversified, repeat customer base with no customer exceeding 5% of gross sales is a commendable goal of business owners and attractive to buyers. A smaller customer base tends to be more concentrated and more risky without a long-term customer purchase history or purchase contracts in place, especially if the owner/manager departs following a sale. For example, we’ve represented a 20+ year old, profitable, highlyspecialized contractor with considerable customer concentration which at first blush could seem worrisome. Fortunately, the longterm owner has been a primary contractor for those customers during the company’s entire business history and had recently signed a new long-term contract with its largest customer easily quantifiable by the purchaser and a pipeline of additional work with other customers which earns back the purchase price during the contract period.
PROFITABLE
Private businesses are run to maximize value and minimize taxes! Having recognized this, a qualified, professional transaction advisor should be capable of determining the actual cash flow that the new owner will recognize upon an acquisition. This actual cash flow is also used to determine the market value of the selling company. It’s almost impossible to sell a business, regardless of size, that doesn’t have adjusted, profitable operating trends. Ideally, buyers prefer to see a business’s operating performance through a complete economic cycle, understanding that profitability will be adversely affected during portions of the cycle period. Often, buyers appreciate periods of unprofitability when corrective actions were taken by old or new management which generated successful results. Occasionally, we stumble upon small businesses considering a sale where we suspect all revenue may not be recognized in its reported gross sales; we explain the impact of such activity on the valuation of the business or avoid such engagements altogether.
GOOD RECORDKEEPING
If the financial records of the business are good, the probability of a sale goes up exponentially. For buyers, businesses following “best practices” through the use of accountant-prepared financial statements and tax reporting find considerable comfort in the quality, integrity and ultimate purchase of the business. Buyers also recognize well-managed, internally prepared financial records. Anything less than these efforts will result in considerably more due diligence of the seller’s records by the buyer and the higher likelihood of a failed transaction.
NO LITIGATION
Recognizing that anyone can be sued and that many lawsuits are frivolous in nature, the presence of “material litigation” is an item that has to be explained repeatedly during a business sale process. While most business acquisitions are “asset purchases” and can be structured to leave the litigation liability behind with the old company, the presence of material litigation gives the purchaser a sense of concern about the practices of the business or liabilities associated with the industry. If “no litigation” is not possible for a business seller, make sure a “comfort letter” by the representing case attorney is on file providing their assessed level of potential risk regardless of the acquisition structure. It’s likely a purchaser will want an independent assessment of litigation by an independent attorney in order to move forward with a transaction. There are numerous other factors to consider in selling a business but these represent the more important factors that will have a significant influence on the business valuation and ultimate success of a transaction.
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RA-LIN Opens New Office in Alabama RA-LIN AND ASSOCIATES NOW OFFICIALLY HAS AN OFFICE IN ALABAMA. In October, the company opened a new office in downtown Oxford. The company held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening. “We have participated in $50 million in construction projects in the state of Alabama in the last five years and decided that it is time for us to make a commitment and an investment in the growth of the state,” said RA-LIN General Manager of Alabama Operations Jay Grubbs. “The revitalization of historic downtown Oxford is the perfect opportunity for us to establish an Alabama office.” Recent projects RA-LIN completed in Alabama include new facilities at Central High School of Clay County, which is located between Ashland and Lineville. The $30 million, 180,000-square foot high school was delivered in 2012 and won an “Outstanding Project Award” by Learning By Design Magazine. In fall 2014, the Jacksonville City Board of Education hired RA-LIN to manage the construction of a new $12.6 million building for Kitty Stone Elementary School. The elementary school is the company’s sixth
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K-12 educational facility project in Alabama. In addition, RA-LIN has begun work on a Home 2 Suites Hotel project in Prattville. RA-LIN leaders are excited to now have an office in Alabama and to be a part of the local community. The company is a member of the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce and supports the Core4 Initiative. “We support the communities in which we work,” Grubbs said. “We have been very successful in the management of public building construction throughout the Southeast. Taxpayer dollars fund these facilities, and we do everything we can to reinvest in the communities that provide us opportunities.” The address for the new office is 428 Main Street, Oxford.
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“We feel so fortunate to partner with ABC of Alabama, as well as being able to achieve such a remarkable record as paying dividends six out of the past eight years.” -Jim Alexander as being able to achieve such a remarkable record as paying dividends six out of the past eight years,” said Jim Alexander, regional vice president at Penn National Insurance. “Historically, construction business can be volatile in terms of loss ratios. So it’s certainly a tribute to ABC of Alabama’s focus on safety and engineering to bring about these very profitable results with their insurance program with Penn National. We feel that these results can continue with the continued dedication and support of ABC and its members.” Penn National also renewed its operating contract with ABC for the period of October 1, 2015, through October 1, 2018. “We at ABC of Alabama cannot express our appreciation to Jim and the entire Penn National family enough,” said ABC of Alabama President Jay Reed. “As I say all the time, ABC of Alabama and the construction industry itself in Alabama is better because of our relationship with Penn National.” The Penn National program offers ABC members special coverages and pricing on property and casualty insurance, including business owners, commercial auto, property, general liability and inland marine. In addition, eligible businesses receive preferred pricing on their general liability and commercial auto policies. Through safety consulting, ABC of Alabama, Penn National Insurance and local independent insurance agencies encourage member businesses to develop formal safety programs to help ensure that all property and liability exposures are properly managed.
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Dr. Mittie Cannon Elected to CTE Leadership Council Dr. Mittie Cannon, director of workforce development with the Power and Industrial division of Robins & Morton, has been elected as a member of the founding Board of Trustees for the Alabama Career and Technical Education (CTE) Leadership Council. “I believe the creation of the leadership council will not just benefit our students in preparing them for the workforce and our industry but also our state,” Cannon said. “I’m excited to be a part of the council because it will be a way that I can make a difference and help put things in place so that when students leave our schools and programs they are equipped. It’s a win-win for everybody.” The goal of CTE is to ensure students not only graduate, but graduate ready to join the workforce in Alabama. The Alabama Department of Education created a master plan for the CTE that involves leveraging leadership, professional and technical development, as well as soft skills opportunities of career technical student organizations. Members of the leadership council will work together to strategize, organize and optimize how students experience education in Alabama. “We know academic and technical training is the cornerstone of education,” wrote Philip Cleveland, deputy state superintendent of education. “But applying academics and technical knowledge and skill within the context of college and careers is the key to giving students and our Alabama industries a sustainable
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The BCIA/ William Robertson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund The Birmingham Construction Industry Authority (BCIA) has established the BCIA/ William Robertson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund. The fund is meant to honor the life of Robertson, to acknowledge his contributions to the construction industry and to support his alma mater, Tuskegee University. During his career, Robertson worked in many capacities, including project engineer, construction engineer, project manager and contractor. In 2000, he, along with his business partner, Christopher Swain, established Monumental Contracting Service, an Alabama licensed general contractor. Robertson served as president and managing partner until August 2015. The BCIA/William Robertson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund will provide financial assistance to students of Tuskegee University who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in construction science and management. Applicants must have a minimum 2.8 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and have financial need. The scholarship assistance shall be awarded to students in the spring each year and applied towards tuition in the fall months for the following school year. The scholarship will be administered by the BCIA through its scholarship program. BCIA is designated by the IRS as a 501-c (3) organization. For further information, please contact BCIA at 205.324.6202, via email at info@bcia1.org or visit the website at www.bcia1.org for additional BCIA program information.
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McWhorter School of Building Science Auburn University Tenure Track Faculty Positions Position
The McWhorter School of Building Science at Auburn University seeks applications for multiple full-time, tenure track faculty positions at the assistant/associate professor level. We seek candidates who have the desire and potential to be great teachers and who possess recent and relevant industry experience. Applicants should be prepared to teach in the areas of Sustainability, Safety and/or Modern Materials & Methods; and also in one or more of the following areas: Structures for Builders, QA/QC, MEP, Project Administration, Information Technology, Construction Estimating, Pre-Construction Services, Scheduling, Project Management, Contracting Business, and Project Delivery. Salary will be based on a nine-month academic year appointment. The individual in this tenure-track position will be expected to 1. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the School’s programs 2. Direct graduate students 3. Work with student organizations and/or mentor student competition teams 4. Collaborate with other disciplines and interact with the industry 5. Pursue scholarship of teaching, research, and/or outreach in accordance with the mission of the university
Required qualifications
1) a Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; or a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field and a Master of Business Administration, 2) evidence of strong communication skills, 3) a minimum of five years of appropriate experience in the U.S. construction industry that is relevant to the advertised teaching areas, 4) evidence of the potential to be an excellent teacher, and 5) evidence of the potential to effectively relate to and interact with BSCI students.
Valued qualifications
Evidence of insightfulness and innovation; progressive responsibilities in industry experience and leadership over the applicant’s career; significant U.S. construction experience; evidence of the potential to effectively incorporate information technology into the classroom; and/ or advanced education, certification, professional registration, licensure, or other relevant credentials. The successful candidate would also be expected to interact with students and faculty outside of class. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2016 and will continue until suitable candidates are selected and recommended for appointment. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2016. Candidates selected must be able to meet eligibility requirements in the U.S. at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue to work legally for the proposed term of employment. Additional information may be found at http://cadc.auburn.edu/explore-cadc/resources/careers. Apply on line at the following URL http://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/1262
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McWhorter School of Building Science Auburn University Non-Tenure Track Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Teaching) Position Position
The McWhorter School of Building Science seeks applications for a non-tenure track Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in an ACCE accredited construction program. For a more detailed job description & the application process, please access our web page at www.cadc.auburn. edu/bsci or contact: Darren A. Olsen, Chair/Search Committee McWhorter School of Building Science 118 M. Miller Gorrie Center Auburn University, AL 36849-5315 Email: dao0002@auburn.edu
Valued qualifications
Review of applications will begin January 1, 2016 and will continue until a suitable candidates are selected and recommended for appointment. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2016. Candidates selected must be able to meet eligibility requirements in the U.S. at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue to work legally for the proposed term of employment. Apply on line at the following URL http://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/1279
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CS Beatty Construction President and ABC Member Honored CS Beatty Construction President Craig Beatty was recently honored for his work with Cornerstone Schools of Alabama. Cornerstone Schools is a nonprofit organization that seeks to inspire and develop critically thinking and compassionate young people in a Christ-centered learning community that is committed to academic excellence and character development. All Cornerstone students at its elementary, middle and high schools are attending on scholarships, which are funded from money raised from supporters through Scholarship for Kids. Beatty has been on the school’s Board of Directors for 23 years. “Craig has been passionate about helping our children since the school started,” said President of Cornerstone Schools Nita Carr. “He has always been willing to help, not just financially but personally. He never hesitates to bring in his construction group to help us out with our needs. He also recruits his friends in the construction industry to donate their time and labor. He just really cares about Birmingham and has total faith that helping children will help Birmingham in general.” Beatty was recognized at Cornerstone’s annual Harvest of Hope Banquet in late October. “It was wonderful and a huge bless-
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ing to me to be recognized,” said Beatty. “But the biggest blessing is being around the students and seeing their smiles and how excited they get about the support and care they get through these programs. What I get out of being a part of it is so much more.” Currently, a tax credit is available
through the Alabama Accountability Act for donors who give to Scholarship for Kids, which helps provide scholarships to Cornerstone students. For more information about Scholarships for Kids or Cornerstone Schools, call Cornerstone at 205.591.7600.
New Alabama State Budget Includes Construction Moratorium The recently enacted State General Fund Budget includes language suggesting a construction moratorium on new buildings and/or related facilities. ABC of Alabama leaders were concerned to hear about the language and the effects it may have on the state’s commercial construction industry, which is well known to have a $10 billion impact on the state. “During last special session regarding
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Alabama’s budget, ABC of Alabama became concerned with what we read as construction moratorium language,” said ABC of Alabama President Jay Reed. “With that said, we wanted our readers to see the correspondence we’ve sent to Representative Steve Clause, Senator Arthur Orr, Alabama Building Commission Director Katherine Lynn and Alabama Finance Director Bill Newton. If you feel this language is impact-
ing a project, please share that with our association as we are gathering data on the exact impact this will have on state funded construction.” ABC of Alabama will be monitoring the legislator’s intent and provide periodical updates on the association’s website under the construction moratorium heading.
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