1st Edition of TAGLINE 2023

Excellence Award...4 Years In A Row!

Aerobic Digesters 1 & 2 at Fitzgerald Creek WPCP

Safety Has Its Rewards

Crowder, for the 4th year in a row, was a national finalist for the AGC National Safety Excellence Award. We received 3rd place in the Heavy Construction Division. To be known for safety throughout the US may be the best compliment that Crowder and our employees can receive. Many of you were included in the presentation that Crowder’ Safety Leadership Team made to the award judges. One of the pieces used in Crowder’s presentation for this year’s award was a video of Crowder employees using one or two words to describe Crowder’s safety program. Just a few of the words used by you were:

• “The Best”

• “No. 1”

• “Crucial”

• “Excellence”

• “Professional”

• “Great”

• ”Above and Beyond”

• “Safety 1st”

• “Family”

These words say a lot about Crowder’s Culture and Crowder employees.

Thanks to you, Safety is truly our first priority on every project we build. Thank you for what you have done to make Crowder’s safety program successful and for what you will keep doing to keep Crowder’s employees safe as we move forward. Most importantly thank you for treating Crowder employees like family by making sure that they get home safely to their families.

I want to say congratulations to every Crowder employee for helping bring home this prestigious award.

SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE

Safety Updates on pages 3, 10, 17, & 23

OUR CLIENTS

All pages with job news

OUR EMPLOYEES pages 24-26

WE’RE LISTENING

If something is bothering you, if you have a question, if you feel you or another employee are being harassed, or if you believe that you have not been treated fairly, WE WANT TO KNOW ABOUT IT. Please go to your bulletin board and use our Employee Concern and Complaint Procedure (or call 1-800-849-2966 and ask for Employee Services) to get your question answered, your concern addressed, or your problem resolved.

Lynn Hansen,

Utilizing Technology to Access Completed Training

by Scott Allen, Corporate Safety Director

As our safety program has evolved, we have been both strategic and mindful of not adding new policies, procedures, or processes just for the sake of doing something “new.” The primary objective of our safety department is to assist our project teams to obtain their goals of completing tasks injury and incident free. As with any structured safety or loss-prevention program, one of the cornerstones should be ensuring that training is completed and understood by the trainee(s). Last year, approximately 10,163 hours of documented training was completed across the company. Obviously, that is a lot of information to submit, track, and appropriately share with our project supervision.

Regarding evolving, we have recently expanded the use of a QR Code to help communicate completed employee training. As supervisors line out work by mixing/matching crew members to perform tasks, regardless of project, region, or division, one hurdle has always presented itself. Up to this point, our project supervisors have had to track down completed training by either accessing an excel training matrix (that may be out of date), logging into our Safety Operating System and maneuver to the training portion of the platform, or by calling our corporate office to inquire. Without getting into the weeds, those three options take time and effort, which can often lead to frustration.

During the first week of February 2023, QR Codes were distributed to all Crowder project employees. These QR Codes are specific to each employee and were generated within our HSE Management System (aka Safety Operating System). These QR Codes are placed on the underside of the hardhat brim; this location was selected so that there is some protection from the weather elements and generalized scuffing from daily wear.

The initial feedback from our project teams has been positive. The capability of having real-time access to completed training not only ensures that our employees are properly trained for a given task, but also significantly reduces the time/effort needed to obtain the information. Much thanks to Marc Bradley (Civil & Environmental General Superintendent) for providing valuable feedback shortly after the QR Codes were distributed. Marc expressed the need of being able to sort the training topics so that any/all equipment operator qualifications for an employee could be easily reviewed. This function was immediately presented to the software developers and implemented shortly thereafter.

We were able to find a new (value added) way to assist our project teams while continuing to improve the process based on initial feedback. Our safety department is constantly evaluating needs and potential solutions, but as made evident above, the best solutions result by collaboration from all employees.

Sample QR Code: Link to CrowderUSA website

Jody Barbee and Scott Allen accepted the AGC National Safety Excellence Award on March 15th. Thank you everyone for your dedication to Crowder’s safety program. A video was included in their presentation for the award and it heavily featured YOU! Watch the video about what safety means to you HERE

North Durham Water Reclamation Facility Process Improvements Phase 2

The North Durham Phase 2 Project is progressing well and is about 60% complete. Crews are working hard every day to put in work efficiently and safely. The project includes the construction of a new lift station and two new odor control facilities, in addition to various other mechanical and electrical improvements around the plant.

Crowder’s goal is to obtain substantial completion by the end of this year. As the mechanical work nears completion and process equipment is installed in the coming months, Crowder will begin startup of several new systems over the summer. These include the Camden Ave Pump Station, hypochlorite storage facility, odor control facilities, and digesters.

Winding Pine Pump Station

Work at Winding Pine Pump Station is progressing quickly. We have completed the 13000 CY excavation of the pump station and have completed both of the lower SOGs (slab-on-grade). We have also finished the lower walls and completed the backfill for these sections. Upper wall rebar and formwork is currently in progress. Once the upper walls are completely placed, we will waterproof the exterior and finalize the backfill for the excavation. At this point, our other structures can kick off and the electrical work can begin.

Completed Stainless Steel Piping for EQ Mixing System

Crews Work to Complete Pipe Installation in the Waste Activated Sludge Holding Tanks

Upper Wall Steel in Pump Station

Winding Pine Pump Station and Jobsite

Completed Pump Station & Roadway

Hampton Boulevard Water Storage Tank

The Hampton Boulevard Water Storage Tank and Pump Station project is quickly making its way to integration of the new infrastructure with the City of Norfolk’s potable water system. The detention basin and storm drainage upgrades are in place and working cohesively with the Port Authority of Virginia’s existing apparatus. Now that all rough-in, terminations, and electrical service improvements have been finalized, startup/checkout is underway on all process incorporated equipment. With the completion of all insertion valves in the Hampton Boulevard water storage tank, the team is looking forward to tackling the ductile iron pipe utility and tie-in work on the City’s 12”, 16”, and 24” water mains. Once complete, the city will have full use of the 2MG pre-stressed concrete water storage tank and booster pump station. Construction is around 85% complete and substantial completion should be accomplished by June 2023.

Graham Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion

Work has begun and is progressing on the Graham WWTP Expansion. Existing Aeration Basin 1 demolition is complete, and Crowder has begun converting those structures into BNRs (biological nutrient removal) 1-2. The chemical feed building has been excavated and the SOG (slab-on-grade) is formed. The chlorine contact tank SOG has been completed and walls are being formed and placed. About 75% of the 19000 CY of fill needed for the new maintenance building area has been placed and compacted. We will place the SOGs for BNRs 1 and 2 and begin wall placement.

The next steps will include the completion of excavation for the BNR extension, continuing the chemical feed building, completing the chlorine contact walls, excavating and forming of SOG for new Digester 3-4, completing the fill operations at maintenance building, and beginning the underslab installations.

Existing Aeration #1 Being Transformed in BNR1-2

New Chemical Feed Building Foundation

Electrical Service & Standby Generator 24” Insertion Valve

New Chlorine Contact Walls

Mayfield and Chickahominy Sewage Pump Station Upgrades

Work at the Henrico County Mayfield & Chickahominy PS Upgrades project has now reached substantial completion. The project team really stepped up in the last few months, pushing to complete the remaining work as well as navigating both design and weather-related challenges.

Following successful start-up and commissioning of the pump station, the team has begun final cleanup, demobilization, and completion of a short punch list.

RRSD Rapid Mix Improvement Project

The Roanoke Rapids jobsite is making great strides towards startup of the newly installed rapid mix system and decommissioning of the Owner’s existing rapid mix channel (Phase 1). With the electrical scope now finalized, we’ll be completing our ductile tie-in to the Owner’s flocculation basin and turning over the rapid mix system for their use. Our crews’ eyes are set on installing chemical and tepid lines through the entirety of the existing channel and tying-in to the Owner’s facilities (Phase 2).

The field has done an exceptional job fighting material constraints, maintaining a safe workspace, and working cohesively with the Owner. We’re slated to be completed with the project by June 2023.

Rapid Mix System

Electrical Backboard

Replacing Sump Pump in Dry Well

Preparing Light Pole Base Anchor Templates Screen Vault

Installing Formwork for Duct Bank Stub-Up at the Screen Vault

New Screen Vault Ready for Final Touch-Ups

Site Clean Up

James River Treatment Plant MIFAS Conversion Emergency Project

The James River Treatment Plant project has been an ongoing T&M (time & materials) project originally starting with emergency upgrades to the MIFAS (moving-media integrated fixed-film activated sludge) system at the plant and has now evolved into their primary effluent step feed upgrades. The step feed upgrades include running new piping from their existing effluent manhole to all the basins that the MIFAS upgrades were installed. Piping installation is nearing completion, and the electrical work to start up the system will be installed in the coming weeks.

GUC Water Treatment Plant Phase 1 Improvements

The Greenville Utilities Commission WTP Phase 1 Improvements project has been a very successful endeavor. The major construction has been completed and final grading has begun. The remaining parts of the plant (4 new filters, pump station, and chemical injection) are scheduled to be commissioned at the beginning of April 2023. This will allow the plant to run up to 32 MGD from the 20 MGD they are currently at.

The leadership and team have been doing a great job knocking out punch list items with limited crew members to bring this one to the finish line. After startup, the team will look to do a few MOPO (matrix of permitted observations) based activities, wrap up the punch list, and begin demobilizing of the site. Relationships across the board have been great with TA Loving (CMAR), Hazen (Engineer), and the Owner (City of Greenville). Crowder is looking to end this one on a high note and move on to bigger and better projects in the future.

Alantic Treatment Plant Odor Control Equipment Emergency Repairs (T&M)

The ATP OCS-D Emergency Repairs project is moving into the construction phase as the major equipment packages will be delivered within the next couple of weeks. Crowder has spent the past few months working with HRSD to investigate odor control equipment damage due to a fire and get replacement equipment procured and delivered to the project site. The next steps include the installation of new odor control equipment including a new scrubber vessel, odor control fan and motor, instrumentation, and new FRP (fiber-reinforced polymer).

Yadkin River Water Treatment Plant

The Yadkin River WTP project has transitioned into the startup phase of the project. All major process equipment has completed the manufacturer’s certificate of proper installation and we are progressing with the functional checkout of the process trains. The filter media began loading in March with a target of processing influent raw water in early May. The next steps will be to complete loading the media and to finalize functional checkout.

Yadkin Chemical DB Subcontract

Crowder has completed their work on the Chemical Handhole Subcontract at the Yadkin River WTP. This work was taken on to help another Subcontractor on the same project finish scope for the General Contractor while also giving Crowder the ability to keep crews busy in the area as other projects ramped up. We were able to grow our relationship with DH Griffin which gave our team some flexibility on how we transitioned our crews to other work.

The Yadkin River WTP project is approaching the finish line with plans to finish the majority of our electrical scope in April 2023. The main process trains are complete, and Crowder is now focusing on electrical work at the chemical building, pump stations and ancillary structures around the site. The majority of the electrical gear is fully checked out and being utilized to start up equipment with final checks needed on the pump VFDs (variable frequency drives) and the plant generator remaining. The next steps include the completion of the transfer pump station by pulling in wire and making terminations, completion of terminations at the chemical building, and work on the rough-in exposed conduit and pull and term wire at the finished water pump station.

Yadkin WTP Electrical

Chemical Building Cable Tray

VFDs for the Transfer Pump Station

Sedimentation and Flocculation Basins

FIlter Building

Stowe Water Resource Recovery Facility - Construction Phase

The Crowder/Garney Joint Venture has started construction on a greenfield 15 MGD WRRF for Charlotte Water. The JV partnered with Hazen for design services on the project and the team was selected and began preconstruction and design activities in 2020. Due to the design-build delivery method, the project team was able to plan resources, equipment, material deliveries and subcontractors to start in earnest on when the notice to proceed was issued. The JV is currently under contract through construction stages 1AA, 1A & 1B which includes long-lead procurement, site clearing, mass excavation/site balancing and construction of the primary and final clarifiers. In addition to the mass grading activities, JV crews have started installation of under slab/yard piping and concrete construction of the final clarifiers.

Fitzgerald Creek WPCP - Expansion to 11.75 MGD

The Fitzgerald Creek Project continues to progress. Installation of aeration piping in the new SBRs (sequencing batch reactors) is underway. The startup of the tertiary facility, which includes 12 new lamella gravity plate settlers and 36 new deep bed up-flow sand filters, is complete. Two of the three UV troughs are complete and operational. Startup of the solids electrical building, aerobic digesters 1&2, and dewatering building 1 is underway. The construction of dewatering building 2 nears completion, with startup of the new belt filter press scheduled for April 2023. Once startup of the aerobic digesters is complete, the conversion of the existing digesters into SBR’s can begin. The project is on schedule to complete in August 2023.

Final Clarifier Excavation

Site Looking North

The SBRs

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work C&E Division Safety Update

Achieving success in the professional setting can look very different from person to person based on one’s definition of “success.” Crowder’s demonstrated definition of success is the safe completion of solution-oriented, well-budgeted projects. Within the lifecycle of a project there exists many elements which contribute to success, but none are more important than TEAMWORK! Progressing work forward in a safe and orchestrated manner requires coordinated effort. The level of planning, communication, and coordination from management to craft employees is immense for even the most “routine” operations. This effort is magnified when “non-routine” or first-time operations are required by the project scope and relies heavily upon the attributes of the project team as they work towards a common goal.

Teamwork is at an all time high and on display at the Rocky River Wastewater Treatment Plant. Within the work scope for the project, a less routine operation involving the replacement of a transmission line previously containing Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) is planned for execution. This specific mode of operation was somewhat less familiar; however, any uncertainty that existed was compensated by the dedicated teamwork between the members of the project management team. Erring on the side of caution, a specialty outfit was consulted to ensure the most efficient and practical safety controls were planned for and subsequently implemented when scheduled. A comprehensive review of project drawings, specifications, hazard evaluations and emergency scenarios were discussed fluidly between members of the Crowder team and consultant representation.

At times, unfamiliarity has the potential to reduce confidence in decision-making and lead to stagnant action, but the project management team at Rocky River demonstrated their innate ability to successfully plan for less than familiar operations by leaning on their experience, expertise, and forecasting abilities.

Teamwork development is an ongoing process which requires commitment, and the Rocky River project has consistently demonstrated their prowess in this arena. The structured and comprehensive planning conducted by the Rocky River team directly aligns with Crowder’s “Management Commitment” principle serving as the foundation of our safety programs. Safety and Quality are working hand in hand at Rocky River.

Aeration Basin

NEF Junction Box

Crabtree Creek West Greenway

The boardwalk subcontractor completed boardwalks 5 & 6. They have also finished with pouring the concrete deck. The fence installation for this project has started, and we are continuing work on Y5 & the parking lot grading.

Queens Creek Railroad Trestle

Currently, we have completed all substructure work for the two interior bents and end bent 2. We have set the pre-cast deck slabs for spans 2 and 3. Piles at end bent 1 are complete and the work to complete the end bent foundation and set the pre-cast slabs for span 1 finised up at the beginning of March. This project was complete during the first week of March.

Backfilling Up Shoulders on Concrete Paving

Frye Fence Started Fence Installation in L1

Foundation Work

Setting Deck Slabs

Paving on Site

Charlotte Douglas Airport Taxiway Bridge

We have completed both of the end bents and are setting bearings in preparation of setting the structural steel. This includes 74 girders, 525 diaphragms, and 26,000 bolts. Crews are currently working on forming and pouring the coping and slope protection for end bents 1 & 2. Bonn-J is working in front of end bent 2 and the VSR (vehicle service road) bridge and building the mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) wall.

NCDOT I-40 Wade Ave to US1

We have safely completed Eastbound I-40 concrete slab replacements and 58EA concrete slabs are completed on Eastbound I-40.

Preparing to Set Structural Steel

Preparing to Set Structural Steel General Site View Traffic Circle Near Completion

Site Overview

Poured Gutter Along Wade Ave Ramp B

Work on Eastbound I-40 Concrete Slab Replacements

Duke Allison Creek Access

Crowder continues to work on the Allison Creek Access area for York County. Recently, we have completed all the utility services for the bathhouses, RV sites, and commercial retail area. Crowder will complete the 3+ miles of walking trails this month. As we continue to push forward with the grading, paving, and installing camp accessories, we anticipate turning the site over to York County after the pavers finish work to put the final asphalt, striping, and regulatory signs in.

Briar Creek - Green Oaks Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The installation of the sanitary sewer by our SBE subcontractor is now at 70% on this project. The fabrication of the box culvert was completed in mid-March and the installation began on 3/15/2023. A culvert is an element of the drainage system that conveys the flow of water underneath roadways, railways, or trails. It effectively prevents drainage issues that could otherwise occur.

Utility Relocation

Sanitary Sewer

Ranger Station Construction

Waterline installation

Piping Work

Grading Work

SCDOT Orangeburg US21 US178 Improvements

Plans for the new guard house have been submitted, and construction officially began in February. We discovered a potential issue with the elevation of the footers for MSE walls 5 & 6. Crowder will be removing and replacing driveways, as we await an answer from SCDOT.

French Broad River Intake and Pump Station

Axiom finished testing tie-back anchors in the pump station. The excavation and lagging at the pump station are down about 10’ out of 22’ total. Axiom installed the H-piles for shoring at the intake structure. The intake has been lagged and excavated down about 10’ out of a total depth of 17’.

Intake excavation

Site

Excavation and Forming on Amphitheater Footers

Pump Station Shoring and Excavation

Windsor Woods Tide Gate Project

In January, we completed the clearing & grubbing along with installation of the erosion control devices. We have moved in to the office trailers on site. Next month we will hook-up utilities to office trailers and move in furniture for the field and project management team. We will also start the installation of temporary fencing for the project.

Clayton Riverwalk Project-Phase 2

Bridge

Aerial View of Project Aerial View of Project

Bridge Ready for Powder Coating

SCDOT US 301 Over Four Hole Swamp

US 301 Over Four Hole Swamp is still in the design phase and began construction demolition mid-March. We are replacing twin bridges over Four Hole Swamp. They will each be 300’ long flat slab bridges on 24” square concrete piles. We will also be resurfacing and widening approximately one mile of roadway to the East of the project.

SCDOT Spartanburg County ER Repairs I-26 and SC 9

This is an emergency bridge repair on the existing I-26 eastbound and westbound bridges over Lake Bowen. These bridges were originally built in the 1950s, and later widened in the 1980s. The contract requires doing extensive repairs on both structures to increase the lifetime of the bridges.

Existing Bridge

Site

Roquemore Laydown Area

Portion of Bridge Cap Needing Repairs

Current Condition of One of the Pier Caps to be Repaired. Bridge that is on a Detour Route

Richland County Green Street Improvements Project Phase 2

Crowder’s work at the Richland County Green St Improvements Phase 2 project is now complete! Crews finished up construction on the shade structure in January and the project is now open to the public.

It’s Not Just Dust

by Denis Logie, Crowder Construction Company Safety Director

Construction work is very labor-intensive, however with coordinated teamwork, it can yield some amazing results. Accomplishing these feats is not possible without the dedication and skill of Crowder craftsmen, and this also includes ensuring the health of these skilled professionals is managed appropriately. The Heavy Civil division is consistently engaged in bridge construction and rehabilitation, and this industry often involves tasks which have the potential for generating dust, more specifically, silica dust. Long gone are the days of dry-cutting or otherwise haphazardly completing silica generating work without protections.

The management team at the Charlotte-Douglas Airport Taxiway Project is dedicated to ensuring the safety and health of employees, and providing an aggressively delivered, and quality project for its construction clients. The concern for employee health is consistently demonstrated by the technologies that are utilized on the project. With the understanding that silica “is not just dust,” the management team purchased and trained employees on the use of a vacuum dust extraction system when performing grinding tasks (other than mortar removal). This vacuum system is equipped with the latest advances in extraction technology including a high efficiency filtration and filter cleaning system, as well as a low volume, high velocity (LVHV) shroud attachment for surface grinding applications. This system is simplistic in operation, yet highly effective in reducing silica dust generated during grinding activities and lowering dust concentrations that would normally accumulate in the breathing zone of employees.

The management team demonstrates it’s “Management Commitment” by providing the resources and tangible solutions needed for the protection of employee health while advancing project objectives. “Management Commitment” is one of the primary tenets of the Crowder safety program and is refreshing to see the foundation of our safety programs alive and well at the Charlotte-Douglas Airport Taxiway Project.

Shade Structure Complete

Aerial View of Project

Kings Bay Dry Dock Repair

This project just completed all required NDE (nondestructive evaluation) on piping systems. The piping systems examination by RT/UT (radiographic/ultrasonic testing) required that 5% of all full penetration welds be examined. We had a little over 800 total full penetration welds, with 180 being examined via RT/UT and only 1 reject, leading to a reject rate of 0.5%. The piping systems requiring examination by PT (penetrant testing) required that 100% of all full penetration welds be examined (2 systems) and one system required that 100% of socket welds be examined. We had a total 634 full penetration welds and 96 socket welds and 0 rejects, leading to a 0% reject rate. This is an incredible accomplishment, and we would like to recognize our men and women whose hard work, dedication, and perseverance made it possible.

Bear Creek Turbine Inlet Valve ( TIV) Replacement

This is a 96” valve that is located in the penstock section of the supply water that feeds the hydro turbine to produce power. To date, we have removed the existing spool piece that is located in the penstock that the 96” valve will replace. We have installed the new valve along with new flanges and gaskets and installed new electrical systems to feed the automated Rotork system.

TIV Valve is 96 in Diameter

Tallulah Falls Freight Car

The old steam hoist system has been removed and the storage rail system for the passenger car is complete. We found issues with the existing concrete, so repair was necessary before we could set the new hoist system. With the client’s approval we have removed the existing concrete reinforced with extra rebar and have poured the new foundation for the new hoist system.

Mt. Island Unit 1 Runner and Overhaul Replacement

The runner replacement is going well and the unit disassembly is now complete. All machine work on the stay ring is complete and we are entering the reassembly stage of this project. Soon we will be receiving the new part for the unit that Duke Energy will be supplying.

Roanoke Rapids Skimmer Gate Replacement

We have removed the existing skimmer gate and hoist system, and have installed the new hoist system and gate. We have completed the dry run test on the gate and hoist system, during which all systems checked out great. The FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) package was released last week, and once the review and approval is complete for the FERC package, Crowder can perform the wet test for the completion of this project.

New Passenger Car Storage Rail

New Concrete Pad for the New Hoist System

Lake Michie and Little River Raw Water Pump Station Improvements

Crowder Industrial received notice-to-proceed on a project for the City of Durham at the end of February. The project is for upgrades/improvements to two of the City’s raw water pumping stations in the Durham, NC area. The scope includes architectural, civil/structural, mechanical, and electrical renovations/replacements. Primary focus so far has been on obtaining permits, establishing early subcontracts, procurement of long lead items and the extensive submittal requirements. Work began in the field in March at the Lake Michie site preparing for the start of subcontracted lead abatement work in April, which will be the primary activity for the first several months. The project schedule extends over a 3-year time frame with completion by first quarter of 2026.

Plant Scherer Ash Pond Dewatering

A recent milestone achieved at Plant Scherer is setting of all 72 pieces of equipment. The next milestone will be completing construction with a scheduled date of June 10, 2023. Current manpower is at 30 crew members, but the peak will be around 38 crew members.

Total Fiber Recovery – Chesapeake

Work is underway at Total Fiber Recovery. We are installing piles for the pulper foundation and the storage tank foundations. Work on the foundation and equipment erection for the pulp recycling plant will begin this April and extend through the summer. Work here is around 10% complete.

Protection of Existing Quarry Floors

Energy

Feed

Blower Pipe

Gravity Filters

Complex PB5 Compressed Air Project

We will soon be wrapping up installation of the metal siding/roofing. Once complete, we will be installing the premanufactured walkway on the rooftop. All piping and associated testing will be completed in early April and the HVAC is scheduled to be installed late April followed by installation of the lightning protection. Electrically, we will have completed all that we can without the MCC (motor control center). Due to long lead times on the MCC, we will have to demobilize then remobilize once it’s delivered. We will have 3-4 weeks of work once we remobilize to install the MCC, make final terminations, and to provide assistance with commissioning.

Richmond WTP Substation 1 Replacement

Crowder Industrial received notice to proceed on a project for a wastewater treatment plant substation 1 replacement with the City of Richmond, VA. The project will utilize Eaton’s MITS (modular integrated transformer skids) to replace the #1 substation, along with upgrades to existing medium voltage switchgear. The submittal drawings are the primary focus for release of long lead equipment. Data collection on the existing switchgear will take place in early April 2023, and mobilization to site for construction activities is scheduled for October 2024 based on equipment delivery lead times.

MAS Outagamie County (WI) Landfill RNG Facility

The site completed reliability and automatic control testing and plant acceptance has been established. We are currently submitting final closeout documentation.

MAS Countryside Landfill RNG (IL)

Pre-commissioning vendor checkouts have been completed at the site for all pieces of owner suplied equipment along with Crowder provided equipment. The fire protection system was filled with dry chemicals and checked out by the local Fire Marshall. The natural gas supply has been run to site to allow for the start of hot commissioning. The mechincal sub has completed their scope of work and demobilized from site and the electrical sub has completed their scope of work and continues to assist with system start-up through hot commissioning. The sales gas and metering station piping has been completed and the electrical install is underway at the metering station.

H2S System Filled With Chemicals

Inside Process Building of Sales Gas Compressors

Process Building Compressors

Air Liquide Gas Treatment Equipment

MAS Southeastern Public Service Authority Landfill RNG Facility

All the prefabricated pipe has been installed and the field route pipe fabrication and installation is approximately 70% complete. The hydro/ pressure testing on mechanically complete systems is underway with an estimated 20% completion. The final round of RT testing of pipe welds (5% required) is currently being conducted on weekends for safety precautions. The fire water supply line is installed with exception of a tie-in at public roadway and final 40’ to RNG building. A 3” sales gas line is being fabricated and installed by the subcontractor. The metering station piping and civil work is underway with pipe piers having been poured. The sales gas line, HDPE airline, 14” HDPE fire water and additional drain all occupy 2,700’ trench and backfill began in late March. All the electrical equipment onsite has been set with exception of 4160 and 480 transformers, which are expected to be installed mid-April. The cable tray and conduit installation is nearly complete with only 5% remaining. The high and medium voltage cable is currently being installed and terminated. An additional concrete pad was formed with rebar and began concrete placement in late March. Instrumentation installation is anticipated to begin in early April in preparation for cold commissioning. The subcontractors that are set to mobilize within the next few weeks include pipe insulators, door installers, fence installers and various other vendor representatives.

Cable Tray Compressor Piping

Blower Skid and Piping

H2S Pad Addition Tox Flare and Piping

The cold commissioning at MAS Wayne Township is now complete and the hot commissioning is approximately 50% complete. All mechanical and electrical systems have been tested and all the subcontract work is complete. About 90% of the rental equipment has been removed from site and all punch list items are complete. Demobilization of the storage conex currently is underway. The field office trailer scheduled to be offsite by the beginning of April and we anticipate beginning a 7-day acceptance test in early April.

We Are Not a Number, We Are Family

by Steve Fortson, CIC Division Safety Director

I was speaking recently with an active-duty service member, and he was telling me how his best friendships had all developed during the most trying times. He spoke of the Army being his life and that he didn’t know what he would do with himself when he hangs his uniform up for the last time and leaves his “family.” He spoke of how his friends in the military are not just friends, they are family. He continued with the building of that family and how hard life can be in certain specialized roles. How the family that has been developed gives him the drive necessary to do the right thing and continue to train the new members coming into his world. He explained how it is his mission to give the new recruits the training and tools necessary to become great.

After listening to him, it became very apparent to me that some of our closest bonds in construction are also developed during difficult times, times when there is no option to simply stop and walk away. The bonds created by those standing with you during those times are stronger than friendship, the bonds are those of family with true care and concern. Here at CIC, we are all one big family. The care and concern for the wellbeing of each member is apparent from the first day during hire-in, all the way to the receipt of a 25-year award. CIC family members strive to do the right thing and continue to use the mission statement as our guide.

At CIC we are not a number, we are brothers and sisters working together toward a common goal with a common safety culture. That goal is for everyone to go home safely at the end of each day. Taking care of our family members at work is what has made our safety culture strong for many years and as we have heard many times, our people are what make a difference. The CIC safety culture will continue to grow stronger everyday with the help of the entire family.

MAS Wayne Township (PA) Landfill Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Facility

Finished Grade Lube Oil Coolers Gas Treatment Equipment

Compressor Line

Aaron Kaplan Purdue

Alana DeVilbiss Purdue

Andrew Mandic NC State

Anthony Vilardo Cincinnati

Christian Castro Akron

Christopher Moon UNCC

David Suarez NC State

Ezra Bliss-Hosack Cincinnati

Jamison Moore ECU

John Harnen Cincinnati

Jon Flores Cincinnati

Julian Mosqueda NC State

Kaitlyn Gainey NC State

Lillian Teele NC State

Matthew Bildstein Akron

Michael Tidwell Cincinnati

Phillip Stone Akron

Theo Miller Cincinnati

Tucker Gates UNCC

Crowder’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a FREE mental health benefit for you and any immediate family member living in your household. This benefit gives you and your family members FREE access to a counselor for up to 6 sessions (per issue) per calendar year. The EAP can help with financial planning, mental health, anxiety, grief and loss, legal aid, home buying, and more!

You can call 24/7 to talk to a clinician at 800.633.3353. You can also click on the Employee tile on the MYgroup homepage (https://www.mygroup.com/) to read about the many ways you can get help. Finally, click on the Work-Life tile to access the login page for helpful information for you and your family.

To log in: Username: crowder Password: guest

Helping Families at Crowder Help When You Need It Most

At Crowder, you and your mental health and well-being are important to us! Did you know that the Construction Industry has the second highest suicide rate in the United States? With 123 suicides per day, which represents 1 death every 11 minutes, we want to share the resources we have available to each employee and their families including the EAP, 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and our Cigna mental health support services. If you or anyone on your jobsite or in your office need help or someone to talk to, please contact your supervisor, Safety, your Employee Assistance Program (EAP), or the new national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can also reach out to anyone in Employee Services (by phone at 1.800.849.2966 or email at employeeservices@crowderusa.com) and we will help you find the right person to talk to for you or your family member.

RISK FACTORS

Stress

WARNING SIGNS

Spending tine away from family & friends

Poor Sleep Isolation

Relationship Issues

Depression

Substance Abuse

Economy

Chronic Pain

Extreme Mood Swings

Increased anger or rage

Sleeping more or less

Decreased productivity

Increased tardiness or absenteeism

Cigna Mental Health Support Services

Health and Wellness

We currently have onsite biometric events planned at the following locations. Remember participating in a biometric screening earns you points towards your 2023 wellness passport! All Crowder employees are eligible to participate in the wellness passport program even if not covered under Crowder insurance

Tucker Building, Charlotte, NC Thursday 6/15

C&E Office, Apex, NC Friday 6/23

Fitzgerald Creek Jobsite, Woodstock, GA Wednesday 7/12

Apalachee (Rowen) Jobsite, Bethlehem, GA Thursday 7/13

If you have at least 20 Crowder employees on your jobsite (or multiple jobsites in a surrounding area) who will participate in a screening, contact Ashley Howcroft (ahowcroft@crowderusa.com) to schedule an event.

Click Here to reserve your spot at the location of your choice. Spaces are limited and will fill up fast. Covered spouses are welcome to attend at any location making their appointment with the same link.

New Participants:

1. Enter your Registration Key: Crowder23 and click the Register Now button

2. Provide information as prompted to complete the registration process

Returning Participants:

1. Log in with the username and password you created previously

2. If needed, use Forgot your username or password links to retrieve your login information

*If you are unable to attend an onsite biometric screening, you and/or your covered spouse can schedule a biometric screening at a Quest Patient Service Center using the same link. Please note appointments through Quest Service Center are a venipuncture not a fingerstick.

We are excited to announce that because of YOU Crowder has achieved for the first time Cigna’s silver level Healthy Workforce Designation recognition! Each year, Cigna recognizes a group of organizations for the difference they are making in the health and well-being of their employees in areas such as program foundations, wellness, and whole-person health. We would not have been recognized for our healthy work culture without each of you!

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