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OMEGA REPORT NEW YEAR. NEW GOALS. Omega Construction celebrates 45 years of building trust in the construction industry. In 2020, we look forward to continuing to grow our portfolio, our clients and our team of experts.
THIS PUBLICATION One goal for 2020 is to continue our efforts in communicating with our clients, friends and staff. This inaugural issue highlights a selection of our portfolio, staff announcements as well as a message from President, Barry Hennings.
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A MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP
BARRY HENNINGS President
With 2019 now in the review mirror, I am glad to report that 2020 is off to a great start for Omega Construction. Each year in February, at our Annual Meeting, our staff comes together to discuss company-wide updates such as employee benefit changes, safety, best practices in the field and economic forecasts. We also take a moment to review the previous year, celebrate its victories and share the lessons we learned along the way. I always enjoy the opportunity to see all of our staff at the Annual Meeting and appreciate the camaraderie shared as days like this are what makes Omega a better company. A big thank you to Omega staff (Patrick, Matthew, Matt, Sara, Kayla, Elly) and presenters for their dedication to ensure it was a successful day. As we begin a new decade, we enter with a mood of cautious optimism and excitement. Coming off our best year ever in 2019, we are optimistic to think of the opportunity of potential growth as we have secured our strongest backlog entering a new year in company history. For most everyone in the construction industry, business remains good and we continue to see many prospective jobs coming through our pipeline. In addition, the economy remains positive and the stock market continues to climb to new highs. While it would be easy to be overly optimistic at this time, we remain cautious as 2020 is the ninth year of this current business cycle
that started in 2011. For those of us who have been in the industry for over 10 years, the Great Recession is never far from our minds and as we all know, construction is cyclical and follows the typical business cycle:
EXPANSION TROUGH
PEAK SLOW DOWN
As with any forecast, the question remains, “where are we in the current cycle?”. To be honest, we don’t know exactly where we are (no one knows for sure), but we do know that we are closer to the peak of the expansion cycle than we have been. At Omega, we remain committed to not feeling complacent when business is good, but are dedicated to making good business decisions regardless of where we are in the business cycle. We trust you all will approach your project decisions in a similar manner. Regardless of economic forecasts and the business cycle, I feel inspired by the opportunities and growth 2020 looks to present. I am continually reminded of the wonderful group of employees, customers, family and friends Omega is blessed with. I encourage all of our employees to be thankful for the people and opportunities you encounter this coming year. Together, we can make 2020 another 'Best Year Ever' for Omega Construction.
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HUMAN RESOURCES
As we continue to build trust in the industry we also continue to build our team at Omega Construction. We are proud to announce thirteen new employees who have joined our team during the fourth quarter of 2019. Additionally, we continue to look to recruit from local colleges and universities as we build the next class of Omega interns and new hires. In 2019, Omega visited the following campuses: Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, North Carolina A&T, North Carolina State University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Wilkes Community College, Forsyth Technical Community College and Georgia Southern University.
WELCOME TO THE TEAM WE ARE PROUD TO WELCOME THE FOLLOWING TEAM MEMBERS TO THE OMEGA FAMILY:
audrey nichols
Administrative Assistant (SAV)
charles king
Superintendent (SAV)
doyle watson
Assistant Superintendent (WS)
elly bledsoe
Administrative Assistant (WS)
eric marshall
Fleet and Safety Manager (WS)
JIMMY POORE
Senior Project Manager (WS)
john karfit
Superintendent (WS)
josh robbins
Assistant Project Manager (WS)
redd clemmons
Superintendent (SAV)
ryan maines
additional employee benefits for 2020 During this year's Annual Meeting, held on February 7th, we revealed the added benefits offered for employees in 2020. Additional life insurance, an education assistance program, the introduction of a benevolence fund, gym membership reimbursements and a change in our dental insurance provider are just a few of the ways Omega looks to invest back in our employees this year. Employees should contact HR Director Patrick Casstevens for further information or questions regarding the new employee benefits.
Project Engineer (SAV)
ryan skibicki
Project Engineer (SAV)
vince gutierrez
Superintendent (SAV)
will dickerson Field Engineer (WS)
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ALWAYS PUTTING SAFETY FIRST
Each day we send our employees and trade contractors to job-sites across the Southeast. At Omega Construction, we devote ourselves to creating a culture of safety. In each edition of the Omega Report, we will share safety-related tips for our employees, clients and subcontractors. According to OSHA, falls are the leading cause of death in construction. See the following common types of fall hazards on a job site and what you can do to prevent them.
FOUR MOST COMMON TYPES OF FALL HAZARDS:
UNPROTECTED SIDES, WALL OPENINGS AND FLOOR HOLES
IMPROPER SCAFFOLDING CONSTRUCTION
Use at least one of the following whenever employees are exposed to a fall of six feet or more above a lower level: Guardrail Systems
Install guardrail systems along all open sides and ends of platforms.
Safety Net Systems Personal Fall Arrest Systems
Construct all scaffolds according to the manufacturer's instructions. Use at least one of the following for scaffolds more than 10 feet above a lower level: Guardrail Systems Personal Fall Arrest Systems
Cover or guard floor holes as soon as they are created.
Provide safe access to scaffold platforms.
Survey the site before working and continually audit as work continues.
Do not climb cross-bracing as a means of access.
Cover any openings immediately if needed. Construct all floor hole covers so they will effectively support 2x the weight of employees, equipment and materials. In general, it is better to use fall prevention systems, like guardrails, than fall protection systems.
UNGUARDED PROTRUDING STEEL REBAR
MISUSE OF PORTABLE LADDERS
Guard all protruding ends of steel rebar with rebar caps, wooden troughs, or
Position portable ladders so that side rails extend at least 3 feet above the landing.
bend rebar so exposed ends are no longer upright.
Make sure the weight of the ladder will not cause it to slip off its support. Inspect ladders for broken parts and cracks before each use. Do not apply more weight on the ladder than it is designed to support. Use only ladders that comply with OSHA design standards.
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2019 q4 completed projects Job well done to the Omega staff who worked diligently to complete the following projects in the fourth quarter of 2019.
LATITUDE MARGARITAVILLE
HARDEEVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA Todd Mayo, Georgia Division Manager Jim Marshall, Project Manager Justin Brinkley, Superintendent John Wayne Flippen, Superintendent
FOOD LION #2228
CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA Matthew Cave, Senior Project Manager Billy Allen, Superintendent
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
LATITUDE MARGARITAVILLE Located in Hardeeville, South Carolina the Amenity Center at Latitude Margaritaville provides world-class amenities to its residents.
Designed to be residents' "everyday escape", Latitude Margaritaville's Amenity Center features 50,000 square feet of group fitness facilities, a zero-entry pool and 'Bar and Chill' restaurant. Taking less than one year to build, Omega' s team worked diligently to bring this retirement community's amenity center to life.
usage, a game area featuring putting greens and athletic courts for pickleball, tennis and basketball. Omega looks forward to breaking ground on Phase II of the Latitude project soon which will feature an outdoor theatre and work/play center for residents to enjoy.
Residents of the community will have access to two pools for indoor and outdoor
DOBY'S BRIDGE RETAIL - PHASE 1 FORT MILL, SOUTH CAROLINA Jeff White, Senior Project Manager Randy Kilts, Superintendent
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS
CLOVER, SOUTH CAROLINA Lewis Furr, Assistant Project Manager Luke Thompson, Superintendent
CHESTERFIELD GITC BUILDING 1D SAVANNAH, GEORGIA Kirk Matthews, Senior Project Manager Marco Godinez, Assistant Project Manager Guy McMillian, Superintendent Wright Smith, Superintendent Hunter Norris, Assistant Superintendent Will Robertson, Field Engineer Will Dickerson, Field Engineer
SURRY COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.
DOBSON, NORTH CAROLINA Brock Hennings, Project Manager Marty Murray, Superintendent
SAM'S XPRESS WASH #321
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA Lewis Furr, Assistant Project Manager Paul Bassett, Superintendent
GREENWISE MARKET #1710
LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA Dustin Hunter, Senior Project Manager Ron Huddleston, Superintendent Large LED screen in outdoor music venue.
Indoor fitness studio.
Outdoor seating at Bar & Chill.
DR. KURT GIBSON DDS
WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA Dustin Caudle, Assistant Project Manager Brandon Parsley, Superintendent
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
FOOD LION #2228 Anchored by a strong commitment to affordability and freshness, Omega brings the third Food Lion grocery to China Grove, North Carolina. Food Lion store #2228 was one of three Food Lion projects completed by Omega Construction in 2019. This stand-alone building features 35,000 square feet of new construction along Interstate 29 just north of Charlotte. With amenities including customer self-checkout, hot food bar, deli and a produce walk-in cooler, this Food Lion location will be the third store within the city limits of China Grove. While currently not opened to the public, the store will become available for shoppers when DOT improvements to Interstate 29 are complete.
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OUR PEOPLE
At Omega, we understand our strength is in our people. Let's take a moment to highlight our employees and their accomplishments.
todd mayo receives 2019 paul covington award Each year, as an honor of Paul Covington, the founder of Omega Construction, Omega recognizes one employee who best exemplifies the company motto of, "we build trust". As Division Manager of Omega's growing Savannah office, Todd Mayo was awarded the 2019 Paul Covington Award. Todd's leadership has proven his dedication to the Savannah market as well as Omega Construction.
todd mayo 2019 paul covington award recipient
Construction exhibit his passion and drive. We feel very fortunate to have Todd on board to provide leadership in our Savannah office. With Todd's commitment to his customers and their relationships, he is very deserving of this award." As Division Manager of the Georgia office, Todd oversees business development initiatives, marketing and operations.
President Barry Hennings says, "Todd's dedication to this people, his clients and Omega
ERIC MARSHALL SHARES STAGE WITH COUNTRY GREATS IN NASHVILLE
As a member of the band Carson Peters and Iron Mountain, Omega's Eric Marshall performed at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on November 30th. Playing two shows to sold out crowds, Eric and his band mates (which includes his son Ben) were able to meet and share the stage with many country music greats including Vince Gill, Tommy Emmanuel, Louise Mandrell, Steve Earl and Jeannie Seely. "It was truly a night we'll never forget!", says Eric.
JIMMY POORE COMPLETES PILOT MOUNTAIN TO HANGING ROCK 50K ULTRA MARATHON
jason nearen & girlfriend aboard harmony of the seasons leaving st. maArteen
brandon parsley coaches glenn high school to first Conference title in 27 years
doug cosby receives staff zone safety award
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welcome to the omega family!
omega Q4 work anniversaries Brandon and Kayla Parsley welcomed son Lennox in August 2019.
Kirk and Emily Matthews welcomed daughter Elsie in August 2019.
Eric Cook (son of Lee Cook) engaged to be married Fall 2020.
2020 pm and superintendent annual meeting
Happy work anniversary to the following individuals! We appreciate your hard work and dedication to Omega Construction.
BILLY ALLEN
Superintendent, Five years
JUSTIN BRINKLEY
Superintendent, Four years
PATRICK CASSTEVENS
Director of Human Resources & Safety Two years
TYLER COOK
Project Manager, Five years
STEVE DOUB
Superintendent, Six years
IZZY GARCIA
Carpenter, One year
EDDIE KEENAN
Superintendent, Six years
JIM MARSHALL
Project Manager, One year
FERNANDO MEDELLIN Lead Carpenter, Five years
JOSH MILLER
Asst. Superintendent, Four years
JASON NEAREN
Asst. Superintendent, One year
LISA SINGLETON
Accounting, Nine years
KELLY GUBENKO
Georgia Office Manager, One year