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Life-Changing Research

When we build and maintain the mechanics of a building, we don’t always get to hear the stories of how that facility impacts quality of life for the people who use it, benefit from it, or work in it.

As a result, we accelerate the development of groundbreaking individualized therapies and treatments that transform the potential of all children, one child at a time.

This is not so in the case of the Children’s Mercy Hospital Research Institute tower. This is a story that makes the connection between what we do and why it matters.

Both Kollin and Carey note the profound impact the Institute’s work will have on children’s health, and how humbling it is to be part of its creation.

A flagship project for P1 Group, the mechanical scope of the project was awarded in 2018. The Research Tower project consisted of two phases, with final completion in early 2021.

“P1 gets to put our expertise to work installing complex HVAC and plumbing systems for a facility used to create cures and treatment for children. I cannot think of a more worthy cause,” Carey said.

Following this milestone, P1 recently announced our pledge of $50K over five years to the Research Institute. P1 President Kollin Knox and Mechanical Team Leader/Senior Project Manager Carey Minihan were able to tour the facility this fall.

“Most funding for medical research comes from the NIH (National Institute of Health)," Ruth explained. "Historically, 90% of those dollars go to adult medicine, not pediatrics.”

The tour was hosted by Ruth Gardner, Children’s Mercy Hospital Manager of Corporate Philanthropic Giving.

Ruth says research has been an integral part of the Children’s Mercy Hospital mission since its inception in 1897, serving as one of the

"90% of the funding dollars from the National Institute of Health goes to adult medicine, not pediatrics." Ruth Gardner “As the tour ended, I thought ‘this is why we do what we do,’” Kollin said. "It may seem difficult to describe P1 Group’s ‘why’, but the following description of the institute summed it up for me.” The Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) integrates research and clinical care with multidisciplinary teams at the point of care while bringing together nationally recognized expertise in genomic medicine, precision therapeutics, population health and health care innovation.

hospital’s three founding pillars: clinical care, research, and education. “In the past, pediatric medicine has mostly just treated children as small adults,” Ruth explained. “We’re learning kids metabolize things differently, their endocrine systems are very different, and they need different types of treatment, not just smaller doses of adult treatments.”

Children's Mercy Research Institute (continued) The Institute has four main areas of focus: GENOMIC MEDICINE This area supports the clinical process and sequence of the whole genome, asking “is there something in a genome that helps identify root causes of disease and conditions?”

HEALTHCARE INNOVATION Everyone at Children’s Mercy is encouraged to be a researcher. No Ph.D. necessary: if someone has an idea for innovation, they can bring it to the Research Institute for further exploration/development. How P1 Work Impacts Safety and Progress

The Genomic Answers for Kids flagship program is the first and only of its kind. By collaborating with other pediatric hospitals around the world, this data repository helps identify answers and treatments for pediatric genetic conditions, particularly “rare” diseases.

Throughout this project, P1 has not only followed the mechanical installations, but the important job of maintaining the equipment serving the tower’s critical environments.

As this data base builds, it will be easier to identify larger groups with a “rare” disease – for example, there may be only two cases in Kansas City, but a total of 5,000 around the world.

The backbone of cancer care, immunotherapy is manipulating T cells in a lab setting. These facilities require humidity and temperatures must remain highly regulated at all times.

IMMUNOTHERAPY

All of the photos you see are in some way or another served by the mechanical, plumbing, and building technologies systems installed by P1 Group. The significance of this is large companies, such as pharmaceuticals, will be more likely to develop medicine or needed resources, since they require a certain size population with the disease. POPULATION HEALTH This area looks at personal and socio-economic factors in communities where kids are having prevalent health problems, including water quality, food access, and environment. It asks “why is this occurring and how can we help?” PRECISION THERAPEUTICS This area focuses on developing pharmacology designed for kids, like ensuring kids are getting the right dosages of medicine the first time, aiming to avoid multiple trials.

BIO SAMPLES Essential samples are stored in both the genomic program and immunotherapy labs. These are samples that might be nearly impossible to obtain again. Loss due to any mechanical failure could be catastrophic on many levels, including years of research lost. BSL 3 LAB Biologic Safety Level 3 (BSL 3) labs house infectious agents or toxins that may be transmitted through the air and cause potentially lethal infections. They are home to some of the most dangerous viruses, like Zika, Covid, and measles. Having this lab allows the research teams to explore emerging threats. Ruth says the mechanical systems and maintenance P1 provides ensure a high level of safety in not just containing these elements, but also in protecting the individuals who have to work with them.

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Children's Mercy Research Institute (continued) “Children’s Mercy took no chances with systems,” P1 Service Manager Adam Collier said. “The key ingredient is redundancy. If they needed one air handler, four were installed.” Whether it’s a lab environment or guest seating area, Adam says what might seem like overkill is not – it’s simply making sure the facility is covered, no matter what. “For the lab environment air, there are four tunnels of air available, and technically only two are needed,” Adam explained. “Even for the Adam demonstrates maintenance protocol for a lab air handling unit.

common areas and office space, they have redundant air handlers just in case. They have backed up every single thing.” Commitment to the Future Ruth says P1’s unrestricted gift can be distributed as needed, and these are just some of the ways it might be used. •

Help take research ideas into reality

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Create seed money

• Pay for research coordinators Research coordinators organize trials and research, recruit families to come on board, apply for additional grants, etc. •

Lab equipment

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Educational materials for families embarking on a trial

Ruth notes that from people - to research - to treatment - the Research Institute is one more way Children’s Mercy is attracting the best in the country to Kansas City. “At the end of the day, our focus is translational research – getting it from the lab to the bedside as quickly as possible.” 

See the importance of translational research at work. View “Clara’s Story” [VIDEO]

 This chiller pump skid for the data systems is a ready-to-go backup that may never be used. The system already runs on chilled water from the plant, but in the event of compromise, this backup is ready to go.

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Making the Rounds and Building Experience Associate Profile on Adam Collier "Start-up and TAB work gives me the flexibility to stay engaged with the service needs of my customers."

Adam Collier has been with P1 Group for 15 years. During this time he has “made the rounds”, working in several different P1 locations, which has allowed him to gain a vast amount of knowledge and experience. He is currently a service manager in the Lenexa Office, specializing in start-up and test and balance (TAB). But Adam said it took some time to figure out where his true passion lies. Out of high school, Adam went to college and studied engineering but realized that he had a passion for working on machines and solving problems, so he began training to become a pipe fitter. He came to P1 Group as a tradesman in the service department and then started the apprenticeship program at Local 533. -MILLWRIGHT TEAM LEADER JIM NISELY

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Adam conducts training on the complex mechanical systems at the Children's Mercy Research Tower, including base-mounted pumps and high-plume Vektor fans for the Biologic Safety Level 3 labs.

“When I was in my 3rd year of the program, I was given the opportunity to become a Service Manager in the P1 Wichita office,” Adam said. In that position, he oversaw the day-to-day operations of the service department, and assisted with Business Development alongside Phil Nehring – an early nod to Adam’s knack for working with people. “After four years in Wichita, I moved to St. Joseph as the service manager, with the goal of starting a service division for that office which did not yet have one,” Adam explained. “Although I enjoyed the relationships I developed with the customers and technicians in St. Joe, I missed having the opportunity to spend time in the field," Adam explained. "Working on machines and solving problems, is the reason I learned the trade in the first place,” Adam said. So, after five years in St Joe, he relinquished his position to return to Lenexa, where he

worked in the field before moving back into a service manager role. “Even though this role is similar to St. Joe, focusing specifically on start-up and TAB work as a member of a service team gives me the flexibility to stay engaged with the service needs of my customers.”

And his passion for helping the techs is apparent in the way they have responded to his leadership. Gary McDonald, St. Joseph Service Manager, says he always looked forward to Adam showing up on a job site.

One of those customers is Children’s Mercy Hospital, where P1 Group recently finished extensive work on the Research Institute Tower (story on page 1). “I look forward to ensuring those complex and critical systems perform as intended, and that P1 builds and maintains a good relationship with the hospital maintenance staff,” Adam said. Paying Knowledge Forward Adam says that while solving problems and helping customers is a highlight of his job, he also really loves helping and mentoring the technicians in the field.

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“Adam is very confident and knowledgeable, and it makes you feel confident in your own abilities. He would assign jobs that push you out of your comfort zone to expand your skill set, but was always available to back you up if you ran into problems.”

Continued... Aaron White, St. Joseph HVAC Service Technician, recalls how well Adam supported the team. “Not only was Adam our service manager, he was field support, always answering calls, text and emails and guiding us in the right direction. He made it obvious that he cared about his guys. He was not just our service manager, but also a friend that we looked up to and admired.” Regardless of location, Adam brings knowledge and passion to everything he does, which translates to exceptional working relationships with both internal and external customers.  Taking Time for Family When Adam isn’t working, he and his wife Sara spend a lot of time supporting their two children, Elliott and Alice, in their many activities. Elliott plays hockey with the KC Stars Peewee Travel Team and has roughly 50 games each season. Alice is part of the Summit Trails Cheer Squad, plays the viola, and is currently rehearsing for the theater production of “Annie” which will be performed this winter.

From left: Sara, Alice, Adam, and Elliot; Elliot with KC Stars; Alice on Cheer Squad

"The kids are involved in a lot, but it gives us time together." 6

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STRATUS FABRICATION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DRAMATICALLY IMPROVING EFFICIENCY

In just the past few years, P1 Fabrication has come a long way. From increases in volume and manpower hours to the sheer size and complexity of the project we now fabricate, the increase of time and labor has been significant.

“ONE OF THE FEATURES WE REALLY LIKE IS THAT STRATUS BUILT A DIRECT INTEGRATION WITH THE CNC MACHINE AND TIGERSTOP."  VIDEO: Stratus and TigerStop integration

It’s a good place to be, but in order to ensure we are able to smoothly meet these demands, an enhancement to our processes was needed. That’s why a small team of fabrication and VDC personnel, led by Construction Technologist Jeff Peterson and Pipe Fabrication Shop Manager Jeremy Price, embarked on the mission to explore and test fabrication management applications that automate a multitude of functions helping Virtual Design & Construction, P1 Fabrication, and the customer have a more fluent and unified experience. “We didn’t choose Stratus immediately,” Jeff said. “We specifically identified the issues in our own shop and looked at multiple applications to see what would fit our needs best.” With the VDC department making the move to Revit (a more advanced design software), and the fabrication shop advancing technology with automated tooling like the CNC pipecutter and TigerStop, Stratus provided the next logical step. “One of the features we really like is that Stratus built a direct integration with the CNC machine and TigerStop,” Jeff said. “There has already been a dramatic decrease in copper pipe waste due to the integration between Stratus and the TigerStop,” Jeremy said.

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Stratus Fabrication Management Software continued Here are just some of the Stratus capabilities. •

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CLOUD BASED APPLICATION: Anyone can access the model and the fabrication information from anywhere with a web browser and an internet connection. ORGANIZATION: All the fabrication information for all of our projects is in a single location. COLLABORATION: The construction team (PM’s, foreman, VDC, fabrication) collaboratively create work packages for the project, and manage the scheduling of those work packages.

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FIELD INSTALLATION: Stratus provides a way to track field installation of modeled projects.

Jeremy says the software is a huge step forward. “Overall, Stratus is already making a huge impact on schedule management, by keeping everyone on the same page from day 1,” he said. “It helps level manpower, and gives us a detailed view of assemblies and work progress, increasing productivity in the shop.” P1's implementation has gone so well, Stratus is going to work with the P1 team specifically as they develop and improve software.

SIMPLIFIED SPOOLING: The pipe fitting shop can spool the job directly in the application, outside of complex design software.

"P1 has impressed the Stratus development team with our implementation and has built a great relationship with them," Jeff explained.

CUTLIST CREATION: Stratus automatically creates all the cutlist for all the piping directly from the model.

Stratus in P1’s processes, including field installation verification for forecasting; cost verification - comparing what is modeled to what is estimated; and FieldOrderz - an application that allows the field to draw their spools in an iPad app and order them from the shop directly.

" We have been asked to join a customer steering committee, which DIRECT ORDERING: Stratus manages the ordering of material means Stratus will continue to develop software geared toward our for fabrication and integrates with our recently implemented VMI specific processes." (Vendor Managed Inventory). Jeff says there are still many additional opportunities to leverage

CUTLIST TRANSMISSION: Stratus transmits those cutlists directly to the CNC machine and the Tigerstop through a built-in integration.

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PRECISION LABELING: All labeling for all parts and pipes

"There is also the potential to leverage Stratus in our electrical and sheet metal fabrication shops," Jeff added.

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QR CODES: The labels have QR Codes which will provide a hyperlink to exactly where those parts are in the model or assembly as well as the Status tracking history for that part.

“There are bumps to work out, and features we haven’t even touched yet,” Jeff said. “We want to make sure we implement it in a way that it can be successful.” 

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DIGITAL MODEL FABRICATION: Shop workers can fabricate directly from the digital model rather than from paper documents. This provides them access to 100x more information during the fabrication process than our previous process, eliminating costly errors.

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TRACKING: Stratus tracks the status of all the parts as they proceed through the fabrication process in real time.

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REAL-TIME METRICS: Stratus provides real-time metrics to monitor the percentage completion of any work package or spool.

"P1 has impressed the Stratus development team with our implementation, and we've built a great relationship with them." 8

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N E W FAC E S/ANNO UNCEMENTS Please join us in welcoming our newest P1 Group associates.

Jessica Derbyshire Accounting Clerk/Lenexa

Ashley Harvey HR Coordinator/Lenexa

Yolanda Mathis Accounting Clerk/Lenexa

REFERRAL

REWARDS

Conner Creekmore KC HVAC Service Tech

Erica Rust Receptionist/Wichita

Culture Club

Alex Pannell Safety Specialist/Lenexa

Rigo Mediina KC HVAC Service Tech

THE FUN STARTS HERE! Join the Culture Club and help us plan the next great event. Email Tiffany.Oldham@p1group.com

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BI RT H DAYS + ANNIVERSARIES Office and field associate birthdays and work anniversaries + awarded work

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS 1 2 3 5 7 8 9

DEREK BALDOMINO RIGO MEDINA MARK NAMMAVALY JOHN WALLER JAMIE GILSON CHASE MALBURG ERIC AHLIN GARY LANCASTER JR. BRYAN MILLARD JAMES SEIBERT GLENN SHAIN LANCE WILCOXSON KENNETH ORTIZ CHAD YOUNG CODY JORDAN BRADY KYLE JACOB REAVES CONNOR SCHULER

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MICHAEL FENNESY VANESSA TAYLOR KYLE BRUNS MICHAEL MYERS JR DEREK DETWILER LUIS LARES JOHN PORTER RAY ROBBINS DANIEL ROBERTS JOSHUA VELTRI GARRETT HICKS COLTEN KOHMAN TIM MENSE TREVOR PIKE VICKY ATHON DUANE BIBENS TOM KEATING JONATHAN LEHMAN VINCENT LEWIS DONOVAN MILLER RICKY SHOEMAKER JAMES WILKERSON RITA BEEBE AUSTIN WEBSTER TANNER JELLISON

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SHAWN NORRIS WAYNE FOSTER MIKE MCCLAMMER DUSTIN CASTO ADAM DALTON BRYSON MARQUEZ JASON ONDRISKO JAIDEN YARBER NELSON CHRISTENSEN JAMES CONNER EDWIN FRANCIS DARYLE HUBERT TYSON HUTCHINSON CALEB SMITH CHASE FRANK JOHN HEWITT KOBE MARTIN RODNEY MICKELSEN JEFF DALLAS ANDREW LISTER MATTHEW PAYNE

WORK ANNIVERSARIES 5 YEARS: Jeffrey Erdman, Will Jones, Paul Larson, Kenny Lieffring, Michael Liggett 10 YEARS: Travis Eggers, Douglas Feagans, Brady Houghtaling, Heather Richards-St. Clair, Lauren Titzman, Brent Varney, Dale Williams 15 YEARS: Justin Koerner 20 YEARS: Robert Balabon, Herbert Hull, Jeff Park, Cheri Totta, Jody Tyrone

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KYLE HULL TYSON LONGHURST CHARLES STANDIFER DARREN CARRIGER JOHN CHAVEZ MATTHEW DICKERSON WELTON SHELBY TIMOTHY SHIFFLETT KEVIN COLVIN BRANDON YEARTA

P1 TO THE RESCUE: P1 Service Manager David Pate shared the outstanding work of P1's Fabrication, Quality Control, and Training personnel on a quick-turn solution for Cargill. "Zach Brown and Aaron Hampton worked all day Tuesday to cut out two 6” weld reducers and replace with new flanged spool pieces for new level transmitters on the 900# operating pressure process steam boiler. The welding was completed Tuesday evening, with two flanges provided by Cargill to be installed on the new spool pieces to complete the work. They found that the flanges had been incorrectly tapped for the new level transmitters we were to install. We located a machine shop and had the 3/4” threads re-tapped with the correct British threads. The flanges and level transmitters were then installed on Wednesday afternoon. Cargill was very appreciative of Zach and Aaron’s responsiveness and professionalism in getting this job done. The boiler was brought up to pressure early the next morning so Cargill could resume bio-diesel production. Matt Brush (QC) of P1 Group and Victoria Ballou (AI) of Hartford Steam Boiler and Inspection Insurance, began the inspection process on Thursday to wrap up the R1 Repair. Jeremy Price expedited the fabrication of the flanged spool pieces that were welded in place. Tennille Tegeler handled registering everyone for mandatory online safety training. Thanks to all those who completed this work in a safe and professional manner. This will likely lead to more opportunities at the Cargill Front Street location. This work was estimated, coordinated and completed with a little over one week's notice."

P1 HAPPENINGS  TACO THEME WINS THE DAY: Accounting Clerk Kayla Foster won the Lenexa ugly sweater contest - catered by Taco Republic - with her on-theme taco top!

"I HAVE MUCH APPRECIATION FOR THE WORK Nick Heene [Service Tech Journeyman Pipefitter], George Dedrick [Fitter Apprentice], Mike Bolger [Service Tech], and Kevin Colvin [Service Tech] do for the Hospital on a regular basis. John Hilbert [Service Manager] always answers his phone, and takes great care of our account. We are also very happy with Electrical Preventative Maintenance services provided by Jeff Gardner [EPM Manager] and his team.” – Chuck Bayard, Property Manager, University of Kansas Health System Indian Creek Campus

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AWAR D ED W O R K SERVICE/DECEMBER TOTAL: $2,287,581.00

(Reflects projects $40K and over)

NEOSHO MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BOILER 1 REBUILD Chris Patterson, Aaron Dunbar | $216,910.00 THE TEMPLE CONGREGATION BNAI JEHUDAH - PARKING LOT LIGHT REPLACEMENTS Alex VanLeeuwen | $62,536.00 MIDLAND THEATER DIMMER PANEL REPLACEMENT PROJECT Alex VanLeeuwen | $103,849.00 MIDLAND THEATER FIRE PUMP PANEL REPLACEMENT Alex VanLeeuwen | $ 82,254.00 KC VA MED SOLAR PANEL POWER Alex VanLeeuwen | $45,942.00 PROFESSIONAL BUILDING LOFTS RESTORE OR REPLACE ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION Alex VanLeeuwen | $156,755.00 SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HS Andrew Noone | $828,033.00 BUNGE ADDITIONAL L-PATH WORK (COS) Casey Rohaus | $49,077.61 COMMERCE BANK WATERFRONT WHOLE BUILDING TEST AND BALANCE Chris Patterson | $73,766.00

SLW SE C-LEVEL HHW-CHW FCU PUMPS Clinton Gechter | $58,640.00 CLOVERLEAF OFFICE PARK BLG 6 COOLING TOWER REPLACEMENT David Pate | $70,500.00 KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER - REPLACE #1 DOMESTIC WATER HEATER Don Dunbar | $79,922.00 KAWASAKI BOONEVILLE DATA ROOM MINI SPLIT INSTALLATION Gary McDonald | $45,000.00 JONKMAN CONSTRUCTION OPTIV DEMO Mike Cates | $99,515.00 BLUE RIDGE MANAGEMENT LLC LED LIGHTING UPGRADES Will Jones | $45,652.00 J&J WORLDWIDE WATER SOFTENER REPAIRS Will Jones | $62,142.18 FOLEY POWER GENERATOR CONNECTION Will Jones | $127,235.00 PBC HASKELL BLDG 10&11 TEMP BOILER Will Jones | $79,852.00

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