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A STRONG FOUNDATION OF CULTURE Omega Construction continues to build a firm company foundation through strong culture, superior values, and a vision for achieving success, no matter the conditions. Omega Construction builds trust by leading invested, caring relationships where integrity and excellence take center stage. At the core of the company’s culture is maintaining a family atmosphere, one where employees and clients feel supported, encouraged, and enriched on a daily basis.
THIS PUBLICATION Find up-to-date news on our portfolio of projects, staff announcements, and messages from our leadership.
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A MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP Vision and Values
BARRY HENNINGS President/CEO
In the last newsletter, the importance of Strategic Planning was discussed along with our intentions for improvements to the current strategic plan. Making Strategic Planning a priority is necessary for understanding and guiding the growth of Omega in the coming years. Over the last quarter, the Strategic Planning committees came together to create action items and are working towards completion of those items to properly position Omega for the future. We would like to introduce the Vision and Core Values for Omega Construction and outline how they will be the foundation for our future success.
Vision Statement We Build Trust. Omega Construction exists to build great teams, great relationships, and great projects that create a legacy of excellence.
Core Values
• Care – Care is demonstrated by expressing and accepting concern in our personal and professional relationships. At Omega, we care about our people, our partners, our work, our communities, and the relationships we build. We care about our projects - the quality, safety, schedule, budget, and overall experience for our clients. • Invested – Omega understands that investing translates into giving a lot of time and effort to what we care deeply about. We are invested in our projects, in the communities in which we work and live, in Omega, and each other. • Relationships – Relationships are responsible for our success in everything we do. We understand the value of building relationships and how they influence satisfaction and success in our personal and professional lives.
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• Integrity – Integrity requires honesty and strong moral principles. It is the beacon that consistently guides us to do the right thing, even when facing difficulties and stressful situations. • Excellence – Operational excellence is something everyone at Omega believes in and lives by. We hold ourselves and everyone we deal with to a high level of excellence and strive to set a standard that is above reproach, every day. Our Vision Statement articulates what we plan to achieve and a guiding principle for achieving this goal. You all recognize the “We Build Trust” tagline which has served us well since it was adopted by Paul Covington in 1985. Building trust continues to be a guiding principle for Omega and an important part of the vision for the future. Creating a legacy of excellence embodies all that we work toward every day and reinforces that what we leave behind is as important as where we are headed. Our Core Values remind us of what is important, reinforce the foundation that Omega Construction was built on, and keep the relentless pursuit of these values at the forefront. These values support the family culture that has always been the cornerstone of Omega Construction and guides every decision we make internally and externally. Thank you to all of you for establishing Omega’s culture and embracing its vision and values. We are excited about the future of Omega Construction as we continue to grow and welcome team members who support our culture and believe in our vision and values.
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A MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP Managing pressure and risks greg marshall
Senior Vice President/ CFO
Being a General Contractor has always involved pressure and managing risk from all directions - pressure and risk from customers to get projects completed on time and within budget; pressure and risk from subcontractors and suppliers to coordinate their work so they perform as required while meeting their financial and contractual obligations; pressure and risk from architects and engineers to help find and solve design issues before they become construction issues; and pressure from banks, bonding companies, and insurance companies to manage risks and maintain a strong balance sheet. The current economic environment with material shortages, labor shortages, price increases, and supply chain issues has exponentially increased that risk and pressure. It has created what I believe is the most challenging time for the construction industry in my 20+ year career. Before he retired at the end of last year, David Murray told me that it was the most challenging time he had experienced in his 40+ year career.
I have seen those core values exemplified by Omega’s employees daily since my career at Omega began. In times of stress and pressure, like the current market, it is easy to get weary, give in to the pressure, and not live out our core values. For that reason, I believe integrity and doing the right thing are more important now than ever. Pressure and stress reveal true character – doing what is right even when it is not the easy thing to do. By showing true integrity in the current environment, I believe we have a unique opportunity to build Omega’s reputation and build trust like never before. Through the hard work and dedication of our team and the trust we have built in the market with our customers, we are blessed to have more project opportunities than we have ever had in the past. We have also been able to attract and add great team members to our already strong team. The result is that we have more opportunities than ever before to show how the Omega team is truly exceptional and different from our competition at a time when true character is being revealed and customers are looking for a General Contractor they can trust. I have every confidence that the Omega team will take advantage of this opportunity and be even stronger as a result.
Omega’s motto is “We Build Trust”, and that is something I think everyone at Omega believes in and lives out as evidenced by the trust we have built in our markets with customers, subcontractors, and other partners. As Barry detailed in his newsletter article, we build trust through our core values: 1. We care 2. We’re invested 3. We build and value relationships 4. We have integrity 5. We operate with excellence.
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HUMAN RESOURCES Human resources Update Omega is excited to announce company leaders will be launching an in-house learning management system called “TalentLMS,” in just a few weeks. TalentLMS will allow users to complete and document most company training, using a userfriendly app on their phone or iPad. Users will be able to view and retrieve their training records, see training deadline reminders, and enjoy the elimination of filtering this data through another staff member. Additionally, we are still looking for great people to add to our Omega family. Current employees can receive a bonus for referring candidates to Omega. Please review the Employee Referral Program on the Employee Portal for additional details. Thank you all for the work you do each and every day!
WELCOME TO THE TEAM WE ARE PROUD TO WELCOME THE FOLLOWING TEAM MEMBERS TO THE OMEGA FAMILY:
Chandler Daughenbaugh
Cullen Eubanks
Emily Allen
Assistant Project Manager
Project Engineer
Project Coordinator
Josh Robbins
Training and Development Manager
Triad’s 5th largest!
Caleb Rose
Project Manager
Project Engineer
Shannon Davis Eric Moore
Director of Safety
Julie Hoover
Legal and Contract Administrator
Drew Glenn
Geoff Turner
Leigh Smith
John Fordree
Construction Manager Superintendent
Senior Superintendent Business Development
Lynn Aiken
Graphics Manager
omega TRUST academy Our TRUST Academy is continuing to work through the construction divisions set out under the Master Format by CSI (Construction Specifications Institute). Our next scheduled module is set for June 24th, and we will continue with the masonry division. All previous modules and materials are located on the Employee Portal. Thank you all for your continued support!
Largest General Contractor’s List Omega Construction recently ranked as the 5th Largest General Contractor in the Triad, according to Triad Business Journal. The rankings were based on Triad billings, so we look forward to the statewide list that will be released in the fall.
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“If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.” – Chinese proverb
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HUMAN RESOURCES EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHTs 1) How long have you been a member of Omega? I have been with Omega for almost three years.
2) Why did you join Omega? In the spring of 2019, I was preparing to move back to North Carolina from Austin, Texas. At the time, Omega was looking for a temporary administrative assistant and my dad was familiar with some of the guys here, so I applied online and later connected with Patrick. The temporary position morphed into a permanent opportunity, and the rest is history!
3) What do you love most about Omega?
Elly Bledsoe Accounting and Technology Associate
I love the team atmosphere and feeling like we all have something to contribute to the success of the overall company. I appreciate that the leaders at Omega pay attention to each person’s strengths and goals, and I was lucky enough to grow into a position I really love. Of course, I also love that we can all give each other a hard time and have fun!
4) What’s one thing you learned in the last month? I have been learning the rules of soccer because my nieces (ages 6 and 4) are playing with NC Fusion this year. I never played soccer or watched it growing up, so that has been a learning curve, but it has been a blast.
5) What’s something about you not many people know? Something people may not know about me is that I love the show Frasier and have watched it all the way through several times. I can quote most of the episodes and almost moved to Seattle after college because of it. I’m not sure if that is a fun fact or just crazy, but it’s my favorite show, for sure!
How long have you been a member of Omega? I have been with Omega for a little over two years.
Why did you join Omega? Everything I heard about Omega was outstanding and very different than most large construction companies. I needed a change of scenery and Omega was the first place I applied and was interviewed.
What do you love most about Omega? What I love most about Omega is the company-wide culture. The Omega team genuinely cares about their employees, their lives, and their families, which is rare. Everyone from the top to the bottom embodies that mindset and it was very apparent from the day I started working at Omega.
What’s one thing - either industry-related or not - you learned in the last month? I learned about the mechanical aspects of installing an in-ground pool, and the importance of coordinating the pool contractor with the mechanical contractors on-site, to ensure all the “guts” of the pool will work successfully and be installed properly, without conflicting with other trades.
What’s something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know?
Ryan Maines Assistant Superintendent
Something about me that most probably don’t know is that I like to read. My mother reads more than any person I know, and our house always had books around growing up. Stephen King was a favorite. I mostly read non-fiction and my favorite book is The House of Thunder by Dean Koontz. I also really like The Great Gatsby but I read that as a kid, so it wouldn’t be on my “favorites” list, now. I read all types of genres other than romance novels; those aren’t books… they’re just soap operas in writing.
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RECENT HAPPENINGS At Omega, we not only build trust on the jobsite but in our lives outside of work and in our communities, too! Check out some recent employee activities.
The 2022 Omega “Bunny Hop” Event Omega employees had a blast at the 2022 Omega “Bunny Hop” Event at Hanestown Park! Fun was had by all, no injuries were reported, and many laughs were shared in the Easter spirit. Being part of such an elite team that also knows how to take a break and have fun is one of the things that makes Omega a great place to work!
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omega Spreads joy and cheer with Random acts of kindness event Omega Construction participated in an event benefiting Habitat for Humanity, as money was earned for a donation with each act of kindness! Beginning February 7th, employees made intentional efforts to act in kindness as much as possible in and out of the office - and around 50 acts were reported during the two week event! Thank you to all who chose to spread kindness and joy during this event, or nominate someone who did.
Other acts of kidness our employee’s gave: “Eric Marshall went out of his way to welcome me to Omega.”
“Elly helped a sweet, lost lady back to her room at a long-term care facility.”
“Todd, Dana, Jim, and Matt K. helped spread mulch at the
Matthew Reardon Center for Autism playground one afternoon.”
“Alex McGrath gave generous and thoughtful gifts to his family members and friends for various occasions the last two weeks.”
“Wade opened the door for me when it was raining.” “Adelle baked cookies for the Savannah office.”
“Kirk
greeted me enthusiastically with a smile.”
“Larry McMorrow gave a crying child a lollipop.” “ Lisa gave me some much-appreciated education in an area she has more expertise in than me.”
“Chandler D. gave me sticky notes and a pen when I needed to take notes but had forgotten my note-taking supplies.”
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ALWAYS PUTTING SAFETY FIRST Electrical Safety Electrical accidents can cause burns, shocks, and electrocution. Without proper safety protocols, some accidents can lead to death. Approximately 230 electrical-related fatalities occur each year. Electrical accidents typically occur in the high-risk workforce - when an aerial lift or boom, or scaffolding set up, results in the unexpected connection with a power line, creating a circuit.
Three primary electrical hazards: • Electric shock Electric shock involves contact with electricity that causes a current to run through the skin, muscles, or hair, and occurs when you become part of an electrical circuit. Its effect can range from nearly imperceivable to devastating, with electrocution or death as the most severe form of electric shock. • Hazard of electricity Static electricity or static discharge can potentially be a source of ignition and cause of a fire or explosion; it can also cause shocks. Generally, static events are not a danger in household and office situations, though they may be painful. However, in industrial situations, their impact can be quite destructive. • Electrical burn Electrical burns are primarily internal and caused by the electricity that flows through tissue or bone that generates heat, resulting in tissue damage. This can occur from an electric shock or a lightning strike. These burns occur from the inside to the outside of the body.
Electrical Safety Tips:
• Look at the tool or appliance end, too; if a tool or cord becomes hot to the touch, sparks, or shocks, repair or replace the defective item; don’t attempt to repair broken cords or components yourself - that is a job for a qualified electrician • Never break off the third (ground) prong to fit a plug into a two-plug outlet; instead, replace the outlet; if the third prong is removed, the equipment is no longer grounded; any cord with a prong missing should be taken out of service • Remember that extension cords are for temporary use only; using them as a permanent wiring solution is a NFPA Fire Code Violation
• Before plugging in a device, examine both the device and its cord for damage; look for corroded, loose, or bent plugs • Examine the cord for cracks or frayed insulation at the plug end
• Don’t close a door on a cord
tips of the trade HEAR FROM OUR SEASONED EMPLOYEES ON THEIR “TIPS OF THE TRADE” BELOW:
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History is our best teacher. If you have a problem on a project, look for that problem on the next project, and work on an alternative to prevent it from happening again. Being proactive is better than being reactive.
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PROJECT SPOTLIGHTS
Davidson Water Chlorine System Improvements Lexington, NC Description: This project included a new pre-engineered metal building and renovation of the existing chlorine treatment facility operated by Davidson Water. The project involved converting the existing chlorine gas treatment system to a safer chlorine bleach treatment system. The project scope included the installation of four new bleach storage tanks, associated piping, and metering pump delivery systems.
Construction Scope of Work Includes: • Demolition of existing Sludge Vacuum Beds, modifications to existing electrical service to adequately supply power to the new facilities and existing Chlorine Storage Building, construction of new Bulk Hypochlorite Storage Area including chemical containment and canopy cover, modification of an existing storage room in Chlorine Storage Building for a new Hypochlorite Feed Room including day tanks, containment, and feed pumps
• Chemical line duct banks, asphalt pavement, and grading • Modification of existing storage room in the Chlorine Storage Building for a new Chlorine Storage Room including chlorine gas cylinders and feed equipment to the existing chlorine dioxide generation equipment, tiein of new equipment to existing feed points, demolition of existing gaseous chlorine system, and feed piping within PVC conduits
Project Team: Kevin Hennings, Project Executive Brock Hennings, Senior Project Manager Mac McMillian, Superintendent
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PROJECT SPOTLIGHTS
7-Eleven #41808 Blacksburg, SC Description: This 7-Eleven is a 4,743-square-foot convenience store located in Blacksburg, South Carolina. Additionally, a truck stop and “Raise the Roost” chicken restaurant are available onsite to travelers. This new, wood-framed structure sits on a 16-acre site, easily accessible from I-85. This full-service truck stop with diesel and gas fueling is a direct pitstop where travelers can re-fuel, eat a hearty meal, and take a much needed rest. The interior features a commercial kitchen, dine-in seating, ceramic floor and wall tile, and a modern paint and wallcovering scheme. The exterior contains a mixture of metal paneling and painted Nichiha Fiber Cement Panels.
Project Team: Dustin Hunter, Project Executive Dustin Caudle, Project Manager Eddie Keenan and Randy Kilts, Superintendents 10 | THE OMEGA REPORT
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East Bend Town Square East Bend, NC Description: Kirk Matthews and his family collaborated with the East Bend Town Board to secure a grant for East Bend Town Square in his hometown of East Bend, NC. This park is one of the most meaningful volunteer activities he and the Triad Division worked on recently. The Park will bring green space, playgrounds, a gazebo, a walking path, and an amphitheater to the center of town for the community to enjoy. Omega is proud of this project and the message it sends. The Park shows what you can accomplish when you work together and the importance of actively contributing to your community.
Project Team: Matthew Cave, Project Executive Matt Pardue, Project Manager Steve Doub, Superintendent Chase Brewster and Jamie Smith, Assistant Superintendents
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PROJECT SPOTLIGHTS
2022 q1 completed projects A job well done to the Omega staff who worked diligently to complete the following projects in the first quarter. PORT FUEL CENTER PORT WENTWORTH, GEORGIA
MILLERS CREEK DIALYSIS CENTER WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA
7-ELEVEN #41808 BLACKSBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
• Kevin Hennings, Project Executive
• Jeff White, Senior Project Manager
• Dustin Caudle, Project Manager
• David Simmons, Senior Project Manager
• Steve Doub, Superintendent
• Eddie Keenan, Superintendent
• John Wayne Flippen, Superintendent B&G FOODS TACO LINE YADKINVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA • Ken Bell, Senior Project Manager • Roger Neugent, Senior Superintendent • Alex McGrath, Superintendent • Hunter Norris, Superintendent • Austin Gobble, Field Engineer • Ben Marshall, Carpenter STYLE ENCORE UPFIT WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA • Kendall Kruse, Assistant Project Manager • Brandon Parsley, Superintendent
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DAVIDSON WATER CHLORINE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS LEXINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA • Brock Hennings, Senior Project Manager • Mac McMillian, Superintendent LOWES FOODS RENOVATION #277 CHAPIN, SOUTH CAROLINA • Chris Leonard, Senior Project Manager • Kendall Kruse, Assistant Project Manager • Herb Fernandes, Superintendent • David Howell, Field Engineer
• Randy Kilts, Superintendent WESTROCK BATHROOM UPFIT WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA • Kendall Kruse, Assistant Project Manager • Chris Crigger, Superintendent
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EMPLOYEE UPDATES
Connor and Christiana Grant were married in Savannah, Georgia on February 12th.
Todd Mayo’s 9U baseball team won the “Perfect Game Tri-State Border Wars Tournament” recently.
Jason Nearen and Gianna are expecting a baby boy on July 2nd!
Wade Lewis and wife, Leigh, are expecting a baby on July 22nd!
LIFE IS AN IMPRESSIVE BALANCE At Omega, we understand the importance of work-life balance and make it a priority for our teams.
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EMPLOYEE UPDATES
omega q2 birthdays JEFF WHITE ANTONIO VITELLO JULIE HOOVER MATT PARDUE DUSTIN CAUDLE PAUL BASSETT BILLY ALLEN CHRIS CRIGGER CONNOR GRANT ERIC MARSHALL SCOTT FOURNIER ROGER NEUGENT MAC MCMILLIAN NORM KLUESNER LUKE THOMPSON BARRETT HENNINGS ALEX BREWER
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April 3rd April 6th April 13th April 15th April 15th April 18th April 19th April 20th April 24th April 25th May 1st May 2nd May 3rd May 7th May 8th May 12th May 13th
GRAY GENTRY RYAN MAINES ADELLE RODENBERG KIRK MATTHEWS TIM HAGWOOD JUSTIN SEIVERS PATRICK CASSTEVENS JOHN FORDREE JUSTIN SNOW FERNANDO MEDELLIN JOHN WAYNE FLIPPEN ANJIE HODGES MARTY MURRAY EDDY BEASLEY WILLIAM DICKERSON JAMES BELL JASON NEAREN
May 20th May 24th May 24th May 24th May 28th May 28th June 5th June 8th June 9th June 12th June 14th June 17th June 19th June 20th June 20th June 21st June 29th
Happy Birthday!
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Q2 work anniversarieS CHRIS LEONARD
CHASE BREWSTER
MATT PARDUE
JUSTIN SNOW
ANJIE HODGES
TODD MAYO
DUSTIN HUNTER
HUNTER NORRIS
JIMMY CARTER
SCOTT FOURNIER
CHRIS CRIGGER
BARRETT HENNINGS
MAC MCMILLIAN
KENDALL KRUSE
Senior Project Manager, twenty years
Superintendent, five years
Project Manager, fifteen years
Project Manager, five years
Accounts Payable, ten years
Vice President, Savannah Division, four years
Vice President, Retail Division, ten years Superintendent, ten years Superintendent, nine years Superintendent, nine years
TAURINO MEDRANO Foreman, nine years
EDDY BEASLEY
Field Laborer, seven years
TIM HAGWOOD
Assistant Superintendent, seven years
WILL ROBERTSON
Superintendent, six years
LUKE THOMPSON
Assistant Superintendent, five years
Assistant Superintendent, four years Senior Estimator/Project Manager, four years Assistant Project Manager, three years Assistant Project Manager, two years
CLINT TUCKER
Superintendent, two years
WADE LEWIS
Treasurer, two years
WILLIAM HAAS
Project Manager, one year
TREVOR JEANS
Project Engineer, one year
DAVID HOWELL
Field Engineer, one year
happy retirement, david! Omega Construction applauds David for a successful career of more than 40 years in the construction industry! David joined John S. Clark in 1978 and transitioned to the Omega team in 2012 with many others. We are proud to have had the opportunity to work with David as our company grew and developed. One of David’s signature projects was the 93,000-square-foot Unifi Spinning Plant, but others include the Gildan Activewear Expansion in Eden, NC, several Walmart Distribution Centers, and more recently the $18 million Daimler Logistics Center.
David Murray
Executive Vice President
David is a Clemson University graduate and a die-hard Clemson fan. He loves fishing and is excited to be retiring on Lake Hartwell in Seneca, SC. We wish David and his wife, Mary, all the best!
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