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TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 page - Human Resources Business Partner Profile Get to know your local Human Resources professionals 8 page - Safety Excited to annouce platinum award 9 page - Featured Projects Take a look at the projects we’ve been working on across the country 14 page - Project Spotlight West Edge, Los Angeles 18 page - Employee Spotlight Meet some of your fellow members of #TeamHelix 20 page - On the Horizon Check out the projects we have coming up 22 page - Service Awards We couldn’t do this without you 15 page - The IT Crowd Mark Mandarelli tells us what he and his team have been up to 26 page - Helix Helping Hands See what #TeamHelix has been been doing to make a positive impact

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HelixReflects As we reflect on the past year, pride is the one word that comes to mind. In the face of a global pandemic, #TeamHelix members showed up every day to give their best. The talent and tenacity of each individual was highlighted in the past 12 months. We are proud to be #TeamHelix, a community of highly ambitious individuals who don’t shy away from challenge. We are successful because our team members are successful.

Our ability to navigate through the unique circumstances of the past year, was due in large part to our tenacious team members and our deliberate, intentional proper planning. Our Estimating Groups have worked tirelessly to ensure we have a substantial backlog to carry us into 2022, our Talent Acquisition Team has continued to recruit top talent from across the nation to expand our thinking, and our Learning & Development Department is adding new training opportunities regularly to support our current employees’ personal and professional growth. We are leveraging BIM, IT, and Prefab more than ever before. All of these intentional pre-planning actions have put us in a position to continue to be trailblazers in this industry.

Thank you to members of the field for allowing us to count on you. We see your ambition and passion in all you do. Helix wouldn’t exist without all of your hard work day in and day out. We look forward to continuing to support you in 2022. We are proud of all that has been accomplished over the past 35 years and are proud of what we have done to be amply prepared for what’s on the horizon.

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MEET YOUR HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNERS

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id you know every region has an assigned Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)? This role exists to act as a resource in so many ways! Have a question about benefits? Ask your HRBP. Want more career development opportunities? Talk to your HRBP. Need help dealing with a complex issue? Reach out to your HRBP. We interviewed our regional HR Business Partners, Maria Anderson - Southern California, Darwin Soto - Northern California, Petra Armijo - Nevada, Utah, and Kimberly Ward - Mid Atlantic, to learn more about what the role means to each of them.

How would you define the Why did you choose to enter role of an HRBP? Maria Anderson (MA): We ensure into Human Resources? company and department goals are aligned. We listen to our team’s needs, identify existing gaps, and drive things forward.

Darwin Soto (DS): It’s my job to ensure everyone in my region is well taken care of. If they aren’t, I need to resolve that quickly and fairly.

Petra Armijo (PA): HRBPs are the HR leaders responsible for supporting the business by aligning goals and strategies with the Operations Leaders.

Kimberley Ward (KW): We are the connection between Operations and all other employees. It is my job to make sure all needs are met, goals are aligned, and communications are effective to ensure members of team Helix have a positive work environment

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MA: I didn’t choose HR, it chose me. I have always had a passion for helping people. In fact, I was in nursing school because helping is something that comes natural to me.

I fell into HR once I had my son and I love it! I enjoy the people aspect, supporting them through the real-life challenges they face in and out of work.

DS: I knew I didn’t want to go to law school, but I wanted a profession where I would be able to be challenged, could help people, and still have opportunities to research and understand law. In HR I get to experience all of that. I decided to enter into this role so I could be a voice for the people. I now get to see and support individual development and help my team flourish.

PA: I have always been interested in understanding how and why people

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my degrees are in Psychology and Sociology. It is fast-paced in nature, with no two days being the same. I was able to manage investigations and provide solutions to challenges to ensure our employees’ needs were met.

KW: It’s funny because I was a Marketing/Risk Management Major so technically I didn’t choose HR, it chose me. I have a unique career path that started in IT, then worked at United Healthcare which gave me some benefits background, and finally I moved into a Human Resources Assistant role. Immediately I knew I found my passion in HR. I loved helping people. I see myself as my team’s ‘fairy god-mom’ when there are problems, they can rely on me to come and resolve the issues or, at the very least, help them through it.

What’s your favorite about working at Helix?

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If you weren’t an HRBP what job would you have?

MA: Definitely a nurse in the cardiology department. I have always loved learning about the heart and helping people.

DS: A psychologist; that’s what I went to school for because I have always cared about helping other people.

PA: I would’ve enrolled in Law School and become a Corporate Attorney KW: I’d definitely be a Fashion Designer. I’ve always thought of myself as thriving in New York City and I love dressing up. Or I would be a travel advisor so I could see the thing world for a living.

MA: The people, and more specifically, my team. They show up every day being their true selves. I love working with our field team and the SoCal Operations, National, Manufacturing and BIM teams.

DS: I get to be challenged every day; working for Helix is never boring. The best part is that I have a great team that supports me through this growth.

I know, if I want more Helix will give me more and I have good people to lean on when I need help.

PA: I love that it is an exciting place to work because we are adventurous and confident in what we do. We never shy away from a challenge.

The type of people that work here make this company great.

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be people to support you when you need it. It is a great experience to be a part of a company that helps build communities.

What’s something we might not know about you?

MA: I am tiny, but mighty! I strength train regularly and frequently participate in crossfit competitions.

I can squat 200 pounds and press 300 pounds.

DS: The number one thing on my bucket list is a trip to Yellowstone. I love the peacefulness and tranquility that nature provides.

PA: I am a proud Mother of 3 children.

It is on my bucket list to take my kids to Greece so we can trace back our roots, to see Sparta and Thessaloniki where my parents we born.

KW: I am a Karaoke Queen! I love to sing, dance, and channel my inner Beyonce. I’m also an avid sports fan, Go Falcons and Braves!

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SAFETY

means everything at Helix Electric. It is a core value,

that will never be compromised and will always be on the forefront of our mind.

Our involvement in ABC’s STEP Program is an example of how, we continue to push ourselves to grow and maintain our dedication to a safety mindset.

STEP is a safety management system designed for companies to critically examine their safety processes, self-reflect on their performance, and utilize resources for continuous improvement. Upon completion of this process, companies are awarded a safety level and provided a roadmap to continue to push them to evolve.

This year Helix is proud to announce we earned the highest distinction from STEP, the Diamond Award.

This achievement highlights our dedication to ensuring we are relentless in our pursuit of a safe workforce. It’s a prime example of our commitment to a growth mindset. We

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are not just a participant in STEP, we are also on the ABC National Safety Committee to ensure we are doing our part to help make the program the best it can be. By sharing our experiences and insights with others in industry, we are helping make other companies safe so we can improve the industry as a whole and ensure all people on all sites remain safe.

Safety for us isn’t just compliance, it’s compassion. We look forward to continuing our dedication to improve total human health and maintain our safety culture.

FEATURED PROJECTS VCCCD Moorpark College Renewables Group Project Manager: Holly Dantzler Superintendent: Scott Shirley General Contractor: Helix Electric Owner: Forefront Power

“This was an extremely large site with a very tight budget, and had a lot of working variables including a particularly needy owner rep. While there were many obstacles, our field crew did an amazing job and brought the project completion in the originally scheduled timeline and under budget. Kudos to Scott Shirley, Victor Del Campo and their field crew.

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Acting as the Prime Contractor on these 3.13MW solar parking structures, #TeamHelix knew manpower was going to be an issue, but we didn’t let this deter us. Instead, members of Operations and Recruiting worked together to get it staffed. Helix was able to engineer the entire project, manage the construction process, and self-perform all electrical work. Even with employees new to Helix and to the solar industry, we finished the project with no safety issues and on schedule.

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UCLA Le Conte Apartments San Diego Group Project Manager: Jon Varner Superintendent: Wayne Jaeger General Contractor: PCL Construction Owner: UCLA Capital Programs Marking a new, exciting milestone for Helix, the UCLA Le Conte Apartments are expected to be used to house Olympians for the LA 2028 Olympics! This 17-story residential high rise is the first UCLA residential high rise on campus. The 301,761 sf building includes: 192 bedroom units, a fitness center, mail room, laundry rooms, conference rooms, a common

area with a bar, and numerous study areas. #TeamHelixLA was responsible for the secondary Unit Substation with 2,500kVA XFMR and 3000A Main Switchboard, (3) Switchboards, (7) Distribution panelboards, (15) Panelboards, (8) dry type transformers, 500kW Generator, (2) closed transition ATS Switches, and 3,000A Busduct.

Penumbra TI Project Oakland Group - Low Voltage Project Manager: Josh Huni Superintendent: Pete Omega General Contractor: Oltmans Construction Owner: South Loop 1

Our low-voltage team is up and running! The Penumbra TI Project required #TeamHelix be responsible for all low voltage structure data cabling, access control, CCTV, and A/V in this 135,000 sqft Medical Device Maker building that houses over 600 workers. Jaykob Basco, a low voltage Apprentice, explains what it was like embarking on this new era of Helix Low Voltage saying, “It was fun learning and to see this construction project built from the ground up.”

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Harbor Drive Switching Station @ Naval Base San Diego Distribution Group Project Manager: Nick Glanders Superintendent: Dave Sanders General Contractor: Helix Electric Owner: US Gov/ US Navy

This design assist project allowed for #TeamHelix members to provide exceptional value to the United States Government by mitigating over 200 unforeseen obstacles. This complex project included one new structure and retrofit of three existing structures to house 6 - MV Switchgear lineups, 4 - SF-6 Switches, 2 - Secondary Substations, all connected with 4 mile long duct bank and manhole system. ew circuiting for the project added 68 miles of 15kV – 500MCM cable to the existing base infrastructure. Fun Fact: This project team is exceptionally seasoned, with the team collectively having been at Helix for about 120 years.

Elysian at Hughes Center Special Projects, Las Vegas Project Manager: John Fawaz Superintendent: Mario Cleto

Illuminating lifestyle at Elysian at Hughes Center, a modern community with an extraordinary collection of luxury apartment and amenities. There are four different apartment styles to choose from. The amenity areas are equipped with ultra-modern designer fixtures, timeless hardware, gym equipment to die for, and many playrooms through the facility. There’s also a rooftop view overseeing the entire Las Vegas Strip and upcoming MSG Sphere at The Venetian.

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Schofield Behavioral Health/Dental Clinic Addition Hawaii Group Project Manager: Noah Chong Superintendent: Steven Prior General Contractor: Hensel Phelps Owner: United States Army Corps of Engineers

#TeamHelix steps up again to support our armed forces with the expansion of the behavioral health facility on Oahu. This 75,000 sqft building houses three different facilities with the Dental Clinic on the 1st Floor, Behavioral Health on the 2nd Floor and Physical Therapy on the 3rd Floor.

on point with my layout, planning, & communication. The lighting control throughout the building was very intricate because of all the different wiring schemes and devices for each office and area that it took to make the system fully functional. The dental offices were also challenging because the layout for each equipment including the dental chairs had to be Leadman Joseph Tolentino is grateful perfect in limited spaces. This project for the unique opportunities this helped me sharpen my skills to be a project provided him stating, “The better lead man electrician for future Schofield Health & Dental Clinic Helix projects.” project was so unique because it was a health care facility that had Fun Fact: This building is named after a dental care, behavioral health, & Medal of Honor Awardee, Desmond physical therapy all in one building. Doss, who served during World War I loved this project because it wasn’t II in combat situations but refused to just the basic electrical building use any guns or weapons. You may project, each floor was different and have heard of him through the movie had a lot of challenges that kept me Hacksaw Ridge.

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Sierra College Parking Structure & New Medium Voltage Service Sacramento Group Project Manager: Joe Theis Superintendent: Alvaro Macias General Contractor: McCarthy Building Owner: Sierra College Joint Unified Disctrict Time to pop the champagne! #TeamHelix Sacramento is celebrating the completion of their first ever self-performed tele-data project. The Sierra College Parking Structure is a 4-story 54,000 sqft parking structure with Wifi, and EVCS. We successfully completed all electrical, fire alarm, security, tele-data and phase 1 infrastructure for new campus loop dry utilities. This couldn’t have been done without the creative collaboration between Helix and McCarthy. Congrats, Team!

2100 Penn Mid-Atlantic Group Project Manager: Chizi Anyene Superintendent: Conce Sorto General Contractor: Balfour Beatty Owner: Boston Properties

2100 Penn is Washington, D.C.’s West End newest office building inspired by art and nature. This 659,375 sqft allglass facade 12-story office and retail building includes a 10-story atrium meant to embody business in motion. #TeamHelix performed all power, lighting and fire alarm systems, and pathways for low voltage systems. 2100 Penn is the epitome of Helix’s dedication to maintaining positive relationships through collaboration. This project team worked with BIM, field, ops, and vendors for a successful single-line installation.

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FEATURED PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: WEST EDGE

The up and coming preeminent live, work, play destination in West Los Angeles and Helix LA’s largest contract value project.

Project Manager: Robert Barrera Superintendent: Gerald Sullivan General Contractor: WE O’Neil Owner: Hines

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eamHelix has partnered with WE O’Neil to revolutionize West Edge, a 1950s landmark where people will work, live, eat, drink, and socialize. This new 8-story, multi-use building consists of 600 residential units, three levels of underground parking, 200,000 sq ft of creative office spaces, private landscaped terraces, a full-service natural grocer, eight restaurants, a vibrant one-half-acre open-air plaza with al fresco dining, boutique retail, and studio fitness options.

This fast-paced, high-profile project requires multiple phases being constructed concurrently.

Our Team is responsible for all electrical and the following systems: Fire Alarm, Lightning Protection, Emergency Generator, Light Fixture Package, EV Stations, Seismic Monitoring, and a 34.5kV overhead to underground conversion for LADWP.

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TeamHelix LA has had the unique challenge of working with two separate electrical engineering firms with different requirements. GMEP is the EOR for the residential scope and MEYERS+ is the EOR for the commercial highrise and underground parking. They have not let this slow their momentum though. In fact, this team is breaking Helix records, roping the residential units at a pace of approximately 30 units per week!

In addition to breaking company roping records, this project is pushing the limits with their use of prefab, including complete modular builds of electrical rooms. Garett Williams explains his excitement about the use of so much prefab, saying “For this job, there is a lot of prefab going on, which makes this job different. For example, I installed two panels in just an afternoon, but it would have taken a lot longer (without prefab).” Also, I heard there’s going to be a Trader Joe’s (downstairs), which is cool.” Nothing beats good prefab and prospects for a new Trader Joe’s!

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Bryant joined Helix in 2018 and went to work at the Tripler Army Medical Center, from there he went to Ft. Shafter, and is now working at Schofield Barracks and has been a valued team member anywhere he has been assigned. Project Executive, Austin Doherty explains, “anyone who has worked with Bryant knows he is always smiling, and that positive attitude is infectious across the jobsite.

Bryant’s hard work and can do attitude have left a positive mark on all the projects he has been a part of and I have no doubt he will continue to do great things with Helix.”

Bryant has said that his experience with Helix “has been nothing but

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great. We work as one and get the job done as a team. Most importantly, we treat one another like ohana. Ohana means family and no one gets left behind.”

He started his journey as an electrician through the ABC apprenticeship program 4 years ago and hasn’t looked back. He appreciates all the learning, improvement, and growth that #TeamHelix has supported for him since his start with us over 3 years ago.

Fun Fact: If Bryant had to wake up every morning to the same song for the rest of his life he would pick “Danza Kuduro” by Don Omar.

Joe has come a long way in his 46year electrical construction career.

He started as a shop boy, worked as an electrician, contracted on his own, worked as RME for a startup company (now known as Watt Stopper), was an electrical designer, estimator, Operations Manager, and now Project Manager with our very own #TeamHelix Sacramento!

This past year has been the hardest he has ever had, losing 3 close family members including his wife of 44 years. He is grateful to be with a

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caring team that supports him through it all and says, “I now know what it is like to work for real contractor and being surrounded with talented team members. I feel blessed to be here and intend on working at Helix until I’m ready for retirement.”

Fun Fact: Joe has a dragon tattoo on his calf because he considers the dragon to be his spirit animal.

After recently celebrating 14 years with Helix, Gladys has had a multitude of experiences to reflect upon. She started as a green PE with an electrical engineering background and has since developed into a largely successful Project Manager for our Industrial Team. She attributes her ability to grow from not even knowing what an EMT conduit was into where she is today to her good PMs and Superintendents that took “time mentoring me and were very patient answering my stupid

questions. I enjoyed supporting multiple projects, tried my best to keep up with what my PM/Superintendent was talking about and made a point to visit jobsites as often as I could so I could learn quickly.”

Fun Fact: The number one thing on Gladys’ bucket list is to drive across America in a motorhome.

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Holly embodies the Helix growth mindset. She started in Phoenix over a decade ago as a Project Coordinator.

Since, she has mastered that role, the Project Engineer role, and the Project Manager role. She has worked in various departments from Distribution to Solar. She attributes her vast success to her ability to be a self-starter and ask her willingness questions stating, “If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you. I took a path with Helix that is different than a lot of individuals, however, I took

it upon myself to learn as much as I could and help in any way that I could in order to learn as much as I could. Now, 13 years later, I am very happy with my path and progress with Helix.”

Fun Fact: If Holly could sign any athlete from any team to a lifetime contract with her favorite team she would pick Tom Brady. “Although I am not the hugest fan, his ability to continue to perform at the highest level, well into his 40’s, speaks volumes.”

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ON THE HORIZON

James of Irvine Irvine, CA This upscale 370 unit senior living facility will be the first in the area with walkable access to dining, shopping and entertainment. It will also feature an indoor pool, wellness gym, bar and lounge settings as well as theatres and outdoor amenity areas.

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Steinberg Memory Care Las Vegas, NV

National Ground Intelligence Center Rivanna Station, VA

This 41,000 sqft 54 unit assisted living facility includes common areas, dining halls, activity rooms and courtyard spaces.

This three-story, 80,000 sqft. Secure Operations and Administration Facility will tie into the existing facility and include laboratory spaces, workstations and meeting areas. This project also includes a 150,000 sqft. two-level parking structure.

The Fitzgerald San Francisco, CA

Palomino Apartments Placer County HHS Reno, NV Auburn CA

This 63 unit, six-story project will re-use the façade of the existing building. It will include 10,000 sqft of PDF space as well as an amenity deck on the second floor and roof level.

This 328-unit multi-family development consists of (15) 3-story buildings as well as a stand-along clubhouse and fitness center.

This two-story, 136,000 sqft design build project will be the new headquarters for the Placer County Health and Human Services agency. This will be the county’s first zero net-energy facility, generating as much electricity as it consumes over the course of the year through the use of carport-mounted PV panels.

Johns Hopkins University - 555 Penn Washington DC

Valley Center Pauma USD Valley Center, CA

Torrey View Torrey Hills, CA

This project is a renovation of an existing 420,0000 sqft facility which will be turned into a flexible academic space including classrooms, offices, conference spaces and media suites.

This design build solar project is the latest in the number of a projects with this client bringing PV panels to existing carports helping school districts work their way towards the goal of becoming zero net-energy facilities.

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This project is part of a 442,500 sqft new life science research campus including three four and five story buildings featuring high-quality office and lab environments along with underground parking structures.

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2021 Service Awards Thank you to these dedicated members of #TeamHelix who approach every job and every interaction with the passion to be their best and do their best. We appreciate your commitment to our team and look forward to many more successful years together!

35+ YEARS Howard Noll Carlos Garcia Rick Raybould Mark Fichtler Isaac Altman

30 YEARS Mike Price Dave Sanders Johnny Tran John Woodruff

25 YEARS Dave Barrett Leonardo Masangkay 22

Mike Miller Brian Shirley Troy Stamper Rosa Vargas

20 YEARS Gustavo Cortez Eric Dunham Dmitriy Grinvald Derek Hancock Brady Hill Todd Levy Kira Ludwig Nerissa Sanchez Scott Telthorst Everett White

15 YEARS Phil Blanke James Busche Patrick Carino Brian Conn Ginna Dorame Natalia Dyda David Estrada Gabriel Mayar Nico Monarrez Sokvanny Ngoun Jason Pengel Steven Prior Isidro Ruiz Gerard Sullivan Ken Thrash Rafael Torres

Justin Turner Todd Unterein David Vasquez

10 YEARS Rebecca Anaya Matthew Becking Thomas Blake Jeffrey Chance Francisco Chavez Dan Christopher David De Leon Anthony DeJulio Heidi Galla Jeffrey Gorman Ronald Houck Josh Kraut Michael McConnell Joseph Musselman George Oxenham Eric Price Roman Ravlo Robert Rodriguez Westcot Stone Jose Torres Brian Ullom Jose Villegas

5 YEARS Tyler Abel Rudyard Alfred Jonathan Alvarez Kyle Andrade

Christian Angel Leianne Angel Juan Argueta Victor Arteaga Portillo Alex Ayala Lori Bacon Edgar Barroso Gerberth Benavides Elmer Berrios Robert Burke Scott Campbell Ofelia Campos Jing Carlos Edgar Carrillo Robert Ray Castro Robert Castro Lindsey Chapman Kevin Chavez Eulogio Cordova Rolando Cordova Tyler Criste Eric Crittenden Danny Del Cid Luis Del Cid Cruz Julienne DeLara William DeWitt Jose Escobar Iveth Esquivel Ikem Ezegbunam Joshua Farrash Marcus Ferenc Terrance Fleet Omar Flores Powerline | Fall 2021

Bradley Folgar Joseph Ford Jose Franco Sosa David Frost Serghei Frunze Daniel Gambino Ernesto Garcia Emilio Garcia Manuel Garcia Conejo Robert Garrison Vincent Garza Luis Gomez Irvin Gomez Villanueva Roberto Gonzalez Jorge Gonzalez Maria Gonzalez Mario Gutierrez Michael Hamilton Abdula Harara Deydy Henriquez Melgar Sean Hurley William Johnson Ryan Jorgensen Julio Juarez Kenny Kale Brynton Kawaihalau Breanna King Marcus Leon Frank Lopez Rodrigo Machado Vincent Macias Paul Madden Christopher Manlapaz 23

Marcus Martin Victor Martin Del Campo Franklin Martinez Edgardo Mejia Amaya Robert Mershon Mark Milne Jose Molina Maria Motley Wili Munaylla Carlos Munoz Barillas Juan Najarro Elvira Luis Navarro Jules Ndikuriyo Craig Neeley Matthew Olivares Jose Orellana Ryan Ospina Frankie Paredes Michel Jheriko Pena Todd Peraza Ernesto Perez Diane Perez Jorge Ramirez Alexandru Rapolti Jessica Ratcliff-Armstrong Artemio Rincon Rudy Rivera Fernando Rodriguez Raymond Rodriguez Rene Rojas Jonathon Rutter Andrew Sanchez Adrian Santillan 24

John Saquipulla Eric Serna Mario Serrato Marko Severo Adrian Suarez Darnell Thomas Ofa Tilini David Torres Curiel Willie Turner Flem Vaiangina Enrique Verdin Tanika Walker Cody Warner Joseph White Shane Whitehead Mark Williams Luis Yanes Jose Yanes Pedro Yanez Katy Yoder Oscar Zavala

The IT Crowd The IT Department has been hard at work rethinking how we can utilize technology to keep #TeamHelix competitive and on the cutting edge of the industry.

We checked in with Mark Mandarelli, Chief Information Officer to see how things have been going since we last chatted for the Spring 2021 edition of PowerLine In our last article you discussed the importance of data and leveraging it to make business decisions. What was the key finding from the renewed focus on data? How is your team addressing this?

What’s the biggest win IT has celebrated in the past quarter?

There has been a significant shift in company culture regarding how we want to leverage IT to support our growth as an organization. This fresh take on IT is allowing us to invest The IT Team is in the process of heavily in building a foundation that revolutionizing how Helix stores will help Helix continue to be a leader and uses data. We are currently in our industry. architecting a central data repository.

This will gather information and With the IT restructure, all IT teams leverage our data from all our tools. are now united, what’s one thing Once we gather and store the data the team is collectively looking from Labor Chart, CMiC, etc. We can forward to in the future? clean it up, analyze it, and use that to The Team has very much benefitted make strategic decisions. from the ability to leverage the collective and lean on one another We already have all the data, for support. Because we have why is having it centralized so standardized what we do and how critical? we do it, the flow of information has This centralized approach helps us been more efficient and has helped us improve how we take care of our make decisions more intelligently. clients (all the Helix employees).

We will be able to access and utilize Now that we have built this strong historical data more effectively foundation, we are excited to be able because it will be streamlined in one to focus on the meaningful, big picture place and standardized, making changes that I was describing above the information more meaningful. so that IT can bring greater value to This type of historical knowledge everyone. can influence how we think about things like productivity, labor, cost of materials, inefficiencies, and margins.

It will assist Helix in the procurement process as well as increase profitability on current projects.

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HELIX HELPING HANDS

The Charitable Arm of Helix Electric

The charitable arm of Helix Electric, known as Helix Helping Hands, has gained more momentum than ever! Team members from across the country have shown up for their communities like never before.

Helix Helping Hands exists to support the charitable priorities of our employees and their families, assisting individual causes via time, money and service. Our focus is to give back to the communities that provide for us and our families daily, one cause at a time.

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Here’s a glance at the Helix Helping Hands initiatives in 2021: Blood Drives supporting local blood banks | 5k runs to raise money for various local charities | School Supply Drives supporting students in need | Park Clean-ups | Women in Construction Events to educate and empower females to get involved in the industry | Furniture Drives to help community members and refugees transition to permanent housing | World Relief Organization Apartment Set-Up for Afghan Refugees | BOONanza Halloween Event to support local kids | Dozers and Dirt Fundraising Event to support Children’s Cancer Foundation | Nation-Wide Letter Writing Campaign to send smiles to senior citizens in nursing facilities | Nation-Wide Fill the Box Food Drive to support local food banks before the holidays

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