P1 Connection January 2023

P1 C NNECTION

A Semi Truck DayCab is a type of heavy-duty truck that doesn't have a sleeping berth behind the driving cab. The chassis on a day cab truck will therefore be lighter, which helps improve the fuel efficiency. The truck's light chassis design also lends itself well to easy navigation of tight spaces, such as inner-city facilities. STORY INSIDE 

When it comes to sheet metal fabrication, things can get pretty bigawnd transporting large items requires big trailers and big cargo space.

So P1 went “big” with the addition of a new Semi Truck DayCab. P1 Corporate Fleet Manager Nick Miccoli explains the need for more cargo space, and the trailers that provide that.

“Having a semi truck to pull our 53-foot trailers allows us much more cargo space,” Nick said. “This reduces multiple trips in a box truck or smaller vehicle. We now have the capability to haul our own semi trailers, instead of having to outsource the hauling.”

Steve Hinshaw adds that several meetings with P1 sheet metal foremen - and others with subject matter expertise - were the catalyst for the DayCab decision.

“We conducted meetings with several of P1’s top sheet metal foremen asking them for areas of improvement,” Steve said.

Steve says the group - which included Gary Kluender, Brian Tongue, Dave Wright, Tom Keating, Steve Klamm, Steve Turner, Jason Larson, and Ben Gannaway - pointed out that one semi-load is about the equivalent of four box truck loads.

Warehouse Operations Manager Ben Gannaway was a major driver in the purchase of the DayCab.

“There is time lost waiting for a crane or fork lift – that we typically have to borrow to unload a truck - on a job site,” Ben said. “We were paying for a driver, back and forth four times, instead of just once.”

“It is also difficult to get an outside trucking company to move trailers that don’t belong to them,” he added.

Fabricated duct is one of the most common components requiring significant space.

“Instead of fabricating duct and putting it into a neat pile in the shop, where space is precious, we can now fabricate duct and load it straight onto one of our four new semi-trailers - which can be then be transported with the DayCab,” Steve said.

Nick notes this is the first semi tractor in the P1 fleet, but may not be the last.

“This is the heaviest duty vehicle we have in the fleet, and, depending on future work, there is always a possibility we would acquire more,” Nick said. 

• P1 Construction has 265 vehicles and 27 trailers (and growing).

• Our semi is rated for 80,000lbs GVWR

• GVWR stands for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, and it refers to the maximum amount of weight a vehicle can safely carry, including its own weight, with the driver riding in the vehicle, plus all cargo.

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• These vehicles are regulated by FMCSA and DOT so maintenance and upkeep is vital.

"Q&A" with Your Newsletter Editors

Happy New Year! The P1 Connection monthly newsletter is a labor of love, and not just from your editorial team. Each story represents the pride our associates take in their work, the meticulous planning and care that goes into a project, and the customer service P1 is known for. Here’s what your editorial team thought of 2022.

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE NEWSLETTER STORY IN 2022?

A: BETH MARTENS Definitely the valve replacement at the Atherton Waste Water Treatment Plant (February). I was able to go on the job site, meet the technicians, and see the work in progress.

A: TIFFANY OLDHAM I would say the “Mega Watts” EPM story in November was a good one. It just shows how we keep growing in terms of the different projects we can do. I thought that was a unique project and loved learning about it.

A: VICTORIA HOFFMAN My favorite story was “Life is What You Make It”, the Susan Watson associate profile from December. Susan has certainly had an interesting life! But I especially like this story because P1 genuinely cares about the associates. We like to learn about each other. When you look at other company newsletters, I think the strong human connection is what sets ours apart.

WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF CREATING THIS NEWSLETTER?

A: BETH MARTENS Having the opportunity to interview P1 associates, whether it be for a project or associate profile. I enjoy learning about the projects and the enthusiasm there is for the work we do.

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A: TIFFANY OLDHAM It’s a creative outlet for me. I can get creative with the articles. I am able to learn so much about everything P1 is doing. We are constantly growing and changing and I feel like our newsletter keeps us all up to date.

A: VICTORIA HOFFMAN This newsletter, without fail, is a holistic effort from our Marketing team. I cannot imagine it without each of our individual touches. It’s rewarding to see the pride the team has with each issue, and how interesting we all find the place we work.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SAY TO EVERYONE IN THE NEW YEAR?

A: BETH MARTENS I really appreciate everyone who has shared their stories this past year and look forward to many more stories this year.

A: TIFFANY OLDHAM I hope everyone has a wonderful year ahead, and also SEND US YOUR STORIES. We want to show our work off and show appreciation, so please think of marketing for any project you are working on.

A: VICTORIA HOFFMAN You all are more impressive than you know. It’s an honor to hear and tell your stories, and I look forward to a whole new batch of awesomeness in 2023!

"What. A. Year. Our normal years are fast to begin with, but 2022 – we were on steroids! Not only were we coming out of Covid, but we were challenged with the amount of work to estimate and perform, we were separating Construction and Service to protect us for the future, and we were in the process of implementing the new COINS accounting system for Service. As I have said many times before, none of this would have been possible without the sacrifices you and your family have made. Your patience, dedication, and hard work made it possible for us to have another successful year at P1. It is with pride and enthusiasm for all of us that we enter 2023, positioned to have another record year. Thank you for continuing to strengthen our culture: Family First."

“Another year has come to an end, and even with the transitions we made this year, I’m happy to say 2022 was a great year for P1. That is thanks to you, our associates, who demonstrated patience and hard work throughout the year. As we look forward to what will hopefully be another great year, keep in mind the customers, partners, and vendors who have helped us get here, continuing to nurture and build those relationships. Thanks for all you do and Happy New Year!”

“As this year comes to a close, we have many things to be thankful for. I find myself at times getting wrapped up in all the details of the enormous workload we all have, combined with all the changes we are undergoing. I want to take a moment to thank all of you for the dedication, hard work, the relationships I have had for so many years, and the new ones that are in development.”

Phil Nehring, President, P1 Service

“It’s hard to believe another year is in the books and 2023 is upon us. I’d like to personally THANK each and every associate for their contributions in 2022. It was a year of continued growth and new milestones/records achieved for P1 in many categories. We’re blessed to have so many talented, dedicated and loyal associates who continuously perform at a high level. Please accept my sincere appreciation. It truly “takes a village” to ensure that any organization is successful, and we couldn’t do it consistently without each and every one of you. I look forward to building upon the momentum we’ve created as we enter the New Year. I hope 2023 is a happy, healthy and prosperous year for each of you and yours.”

"Thank you for the hard work and dedication each of you has given the P1 Family this year. It’s been exciting to see our company continue to grow and take on new challenges. Here’s to a new 2023 with even brighter promises! We couldn’t do it without you."

Payne Office Assistant Topeka

NEW FACES/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please join us in welcoming our newest P1 associates.

P1 EAP PROGRAM HAS CHANGED!

Whether you are dealing with a day-to-day question or a bigger-than-life issue, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides you and your family with tools and information to address life’s pressing concerns. Effective Jan 1, 2023, your no cost EAP benefit will be through KC Life’s Kepro EAP and Work Life services. This will take the place of St. Luke’s Lifewise EAP program. The new link is EAPHelplink.com, company code KCLEAP5. Or you can call 877-239-8783.

THANK YOU to everyone who showed "Smitty" a good time for his birthday! We think he really enjoyed this video, although it was hard to tell through all the cursing and fist swinging.

Photos on page 9

P1 Service Officially Opens Iowa Location

P1 is no stranger to the Ankeny, Iowa area. P1 chiller experts, including Chiller Service Technician Garrett Whited and Chiller Technical Support Specialist Randy Wallis, have been working in the area servicing and growing a robust ethanol and industrial market for more than a decade. In December, P1 Service made it official, signing a lease for the property at 6864 NE 14th Street, in the Woodside Business Park. Effective immediately, P1 Service is looking for the following positions for this office: Selling General Manager, Service Manager, and Project Manager. If you or someone you know is interested, they can apply here: https://p1servicellc.applytojob.com/apply. Stay tuned for more on this developing story!

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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS 1 RIGO MENDINA MARK NAMMAVALY JOHN WALLER

JAMIE GILSON

ERIC AHLIN MATTHEW CARTER GARY LANCASTER TRAVIS SCHUMAN JAMES SEIBERT DAVID STAIR JAMES SEIBERT 4 CLINT DYSART

MATTHEW MCCLAIN ELIAS SANCHEZ GLENN SHAIN

OLIVIA BELTRAN 8 CODY JORDAN BART POWERS 9 BRADY KYLE JACOB REAVES CONNOR SHULER

10 MICHAEL FENNESY VANESSA TAYLOR TYLER THOMAS 11 KYLE BRUNS VIRGIL CRISMAN MIKE MYERS 12 DEREK DETWILER JOSHUA DIAZ LUIS LARES JOHN PORTER RAY ROBBINS DAN ROBERTS DEVON SMITHHISLER JOSH VELTRI 13 GARRETT HICKS TIM MENSE TREVOR PIKE 14 VICKY ATHON DUANE BIBENS TOM KEATING 15 MADELINE BOLTON VINCENT LEWIS

DONNIE MILLER RICKY SHOEMAKER 17 ALBERT MAGGI 18 CARISSA FINE DUSTIN HOUCHEN AUSTIN WEBSTER 19 TANNER JELLISON 20 HUNTER GREER SHAWN NORRIS DANIEL WAKEFIELD 21 WAYNE FOSTER MIKE MCCLAMMER JAMES THIES 22 DUSTIN CASTO ISREAL OWENS 23 CHRISTOPHER BUNTIN ADAM DALTON JASON ONDRISKO OSCAR VELAZQUEZ 25 NATE CHRISTENSEN JAMES CONNER ED FRANCIS

SHAUN ANDERSON 25 DARYLE HUBERT 26 JOHN HEWITT KOBE MARTIN 27 JEFF DALLAS ANDY LISTER MATT PAYNE AUSTIN THOMAS 28 SAMUAL DORSET CHARLES STANDIFER 29 DARREN CARRIGER 30 TIMOTHY SHIFFLETT

NATHAN BRAMBLE KEVIN COLVIN BRANDON HAND BRANDON YEARTA

2023 Safety Calendar

The cute - and very wise - 2023 P1 Safety Calendar is here! Each year, all P1 associates receive this handy desk calendar with artwork submitted by our own P1 kids. Winning entries are selected, and those make up the “12 months of safety” + cover art. Here are this year’s young artists.

Cover: Natalie Argubright, Age 11

January: Barret Mandrick, Age 8

February: Bailey Argubright, Age 9

March: Kylie Pearl, Age 10

April: Jillian Sweeney, Age 11

May: Charli Ross, Age 10

June: Kaydi Klamert, Age 11

July: Sutton Rosetti, Age 8

August: Chase Rosetti, Age 10

September: Cooper King, Age 12

October: Hudson Gabriel, Age 11

November: Kyler King, Age 10

December: Kimber King, Age 10

Supply Chain Excellence: P1 was the recipient of the “Leaders Choice: Supply Chain Excellence” award from Daikin. The award was presented during the 2022 Daikin North America Supplier Conference in Houston, Texas. Strategic Sourcing Manager Jake Brutlag of Daikin Applied Americas stated “When Daikin found a weak point in our supply chain, we reached out to P1 to assist with fulfilling this need. P1 jumped right in and provided a very high quality product in a timely matter.” Congratulations to P1 and the pipe fabrication team!

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So Bad, They’re

Good: Lenexa and Lawrence offices celebrated the holidays with catered taco feasts from Taco Republic and Fuzzy’s. Associates also competed for the "ugliest" sweater!

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Happy Birthday Smitty! All of the P1 offices got in on this fun way to wish our CEO Smitty Belcher a very happy 75th birthday! Here are a few of the highlights.

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Wrapping Up a Successful Year: The P1 Mechanical Foremen’s meeting on December 9 in Lawrence was a big hit! The event included plenty of grilled meats, visiting vendors, and a raffle with some pretty sweet prizes. Executives and team leaders gave our field a big “THANK YOU” for their contributions to a prosperous year.

HAPPENINGS

Service Lunch, Holiday Style: The service technicians’ traditional monthly lunch got a bit of holiday flare in December. They were treated to a catered Italian meal, along with chances to win prizes generously donated by vendors. Journeyman Gary Jones spoke highly of the efforts made for these technician lunches. “When you are working in the field, you don’t always have a chance to see the other technicians, so coming in for lunch once a month gives us an opportunity to connect with not only other field techs, but also the service managers and our dispatchers. It also makes us feel appreciated for the work we do.”