P1 Connection July 2026

JULY 2026

P1 C NNECTION Associate Newsletter

Working on the Strip: Project Profile on Las Vegas Hard Rock Casino Podium

 The construction of the new Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Vegas is underway, featuring a 400,000-square-foot casino podium as the base.

Many of the projects our P1 Las Vegas teams work on are located on the famous Las Vegas “Strip.”

Working in this location comes with challenges unique to the Strip, including space limitations and “sharing”that space with multiple competitors.

The new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas is taking over the former Mirage on the Strip, featuring a 400,000-squarefoot casino podium as the base. It will include an overhauled 175,000-square-foot gaming space and sit below the 660-foot Guitar Tower.

The “podium” refers to the multi-level base of the resort complex.

Podiums house the primary casino floors, restaurants, shopping, and amenity decks, and serve as the foundation for the iconic guitar design.

Project Manager Brian Maginness says P1 was awarded the Podium and spa-fitness portions of

the building, and will also have the pool buildings for the pool deck.

The original underground project contract value was $2,187,942, with an additional $9,999,277 received .

Brian says the project will probably finish at around $20,000,000.

“We are currently at 108 change orders, with the list growing larger each day, bringing an additional estimated $6,821,403,” he said.

“As with most Las Vegas projects, this one has been a plethora of changes, and will continue to grow with numerous venues coming through the end of 2026 for bid,” Brian said.

P1 also has to “share” the workload with other contractors on the project.

“Most - if not all - large mechanical/electrical contractors in Las Vegas have work in this project with the two GCs,” Brian said. 

Artist rendering of the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Left: In-wall rough for the gang restrooms water closets (large restrooms) Right: In-wall rough for the gang restrooms LAVs (large restrooms)

“This can make for an unusual coordination effort with several of our competitors, but fortunately, working on the same area with competitors has been a good experience overall.”

Limited space on the Strip also means P1 has to set up shop in some unusual locations, since there is no room for construction trailer “cities”, or even construction trailers.

Brian also notes that limited space means coordination with vendor partners on deliveries requires even more dexterity.

The Vegas team working on the Podium has been working out of the old Mirage ballrooms.

“As with many projects these days, “just in time” (JIT) delivery is utilized to minimize congestion on the construction floor,” he explained.

“Working in an office with a chandelier is definitely a first,” Brian said.

“Our field leadership works with vendors to coordinate access with the numerous trades and other contractors working on site at the same time.”

The project is slated for completion in October, 2027, which sounds like a great time to plan a visit to Vegas. 

Not your typical construction trailer: Brian’s ballroom “office” at the former Mirage Hotel 

Quick Facts

• P1 Project Manager: Brian Maginness • P1 Foremen: Jason Ondrisko, Theron Hamlen, John Ross, Clint Fausett, Aaron Brown • Owner: Hard Rock International (Seminole Tribe of Florida) • GC: McCarthy/Engineer: FEA/Architect: Klai Juba Wald

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• Contract Value (current estimate): $12,171,219 • P1 Performed: Plumbing Construction • 400,000-square-foot casino podium with pool deck • 200,000 sq. ft. of meeting/retail space • 660 ft. tall Guitar Tower with 675 rooms

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Putting Down Roots

Associate Profile on Project Engineer Ross Williams P1 Project Engineer II Ross Williams spent most of his life bouncing around from place to place. Being brought up in a military family, he moved all around the east coast, finally settling in Indiana for high school and then attending Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., where he earned a degree in Construction Management.

Ross’s first job had him on the move again. Working for a construction management company, he monitored the closure and structural components of construction sites, a job which took him to Las Vegas and Nashville before he landed in Kansas City.

Tired of moving around, Ross said he was ready to find a job where he could stay in one place, and that’s when he found P1.

Shortly after hire, he was assigned to Project Kansas, the massive battery plant in DeSoto, KS. “My background was primarily in electrical, so stepping into that project was a huge whirlwind, but I was able to learn so much about piping and mechanical, which was all new to me.” Ross said.

“I really enjoyed being exposed to the different trades and learning how to implement the skills I already possessed in a manner that could assist the team and project.”

Ross had substantial experience with Microsoft Excel, which turned out to be a benefit.

“During Project Kansas, Chris Champagne [Operations Manager] asked me to design a of way of tracking our progress,” Ross said. “I was able to create a form for logging the progress, installation, and linear footage of everything we had going into the project, following it from ordering materials all the way to full production.”

“Manchmal sage ich es auf deutsch.”

Senior Project Manager Zach Kittle worked closely with Ross and said it was great to have him on the team.

“His upbeat personality brought some levity to the fastpaced and often stressful work environment,” Zach said.

“And he would keep you on your toes by randomly speaking to you in German.”

“When P1 was awarded Wing 2 at Project Kansas, we put Ross in charge of the assembly/winding project,” Zach noted. 

“Together WE Grow” aren’t just words on the list of Guiding Principles, but something the company truly believes in.”

-Ross Williams

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In this role, Ross learned all about reviewing and generating submittals, RFIs, writing POs, managing subs and vendors, and also gained some experience in forecasting.

To date, Ross says Project Kansas is the largest project he has worked on.

“My biggest project prior to that was the Sphere out in Las Vegas,” he said.

“I thought that was big, but then I got here and Project Kansas is significantly larger. I can’t count how many times I’ve gotten lost in that place!”

Ross is now working on NRD, a large data center currently underway in Kansas City, MO (referenced in the June issue).

Ross says he is confident that his experience at Project Kansas will guide him into this next challenge, and onto what he hopes is a lasting career at P1.

“I’ve only worked on two projects for P1 so far, and they’ve both been massive,” he said.

“I think this work will continue to come in,” he added.

“I understand the workload could easily surpass five and maybe even six years just on this one project.”

Feeling comfortable that P1 will sustain work for the long term is just one of the things that Ross enjoys about P1.

He says he noticed one thing right away: P1’s commitment to develop the next generation.

“I’ve only been here a little over two years, but I’ve already greatly benefited from the training and development culture that is so prevalent here,” he said.

“I’ve been instructed not only in the areas I need to do my job today, but also for growth and advancement in the future.” 

JUST FOR

FUN

Ross doesn’t have any family nearby, so he spends a lot of his free time working on his fitness and hanging out with his dog Balto, a 100lb husky pit bull mix.

Ross is also still finding out what Kansas has to offer. “I’m still pretty new here and I have a lot to see.”

“Balto is an adorable idiot who doesn’t realize how big he is.”

Speaking of fitness, Ross recently trained and ran a “ruck race” on June 4.

In a ruck race, participants run two miles while carrying 40 lbs. of weight. Several P1 associates participated, with VDC Specialist Ozzy Scoggin placing first, Project Engineer Griffin Souder coming in second, and Ross finishing third.

Ross said he didn’t care where he placed, as long as he came in ahead of Foreman Brooks Peek (j/k).

Pictured from left to right: Ross, Kevin Warnake, Griffin Souder, Brooks Peek, Zach Kittle, and Ozzy Scoggin

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

Conner N. Lee Project Engineer Lenexa

Noah J. Palmer Project Engineer Lenexa

Conner Moody Project Engineer Lenexa/KNC3A Jobsite

Brandon M. Willhoite Assistant Project Manager Lenexa

**REHIRE**

**FULL TIME**

Jay A. Thiesen Senior Estimating Manager Lawrence

Shaun Qutlan Software Engineer Lawrence

Chase E. Mims Project Manager Lenexa

Wishing our P1 family, and all of your families, a SAFE and FUN July 4 holiday weekend!

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BI RT H DAYS + ANNIVER SAR IES Office and field associate birthdays and work anniversaries

JULY BIRTHDAYS 1

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SAMUEL A. FLESNER CLIFFORD J. JOHNDROW DEREK M. KING RAMSES LOPEZ-OLIVARES NATHAN G. MENSE CHRIS M. MYERS MARCOS J REYES-CANO GRANT F. SIMPSON TYLER T. JORDAN JORDAN T. READY CHRISTOPHER R. YOUNG JOHN D. COULTER BRYCE D. MCCLURG JAVIER J. AHUMADA JIMENEZ TRIP E. HILL RICHARD W. ADKINS GILBERT A. GILBERT JIMMY JIMENEZ BROOKS L. PEEK DILLON C. GERSTENBERGER EDGAR A. GUTIERREZ CRUZ ROBBIE X. COLEMAN MARK A. MCGRATH DAVE W. WRIGHT BRENT A. CLINGINGSMITH MATTHEW C. DELANEY THOMAS J. EICHINGER DEVIN L. MARTINEZ TY W. UMPHENOUR JULES J. REYS

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MICHAEL L. SCHAEFER NOAH S. WILSON NEALSON L. FIELDS RYAN A. SPENCER RYAN C. HANWAY BRANDON D. MORRIS JACOB O. DAMRON BRYAN L. HERR FREDRICK M. BEERS ANTHONY M. ESTES JOSHUA L. HOUT MARK S. JOHNSON ANTHONY R. OVERTON BARB S. STOPPELMOOR NICOLE L. ASH TAYLER S. LAKEY PATRICK L. MELCHIONNE ANDREW D. GOODMAN CASEY J. HANEY MATTHEW TRIGUEROS TYLER D. ZENGER MICHAEL J. LEAPE KEVIN J. NORRIS JEREMIAH W. AGUILAR DEREK R. CAMPBELL BAILEY S. HAZELRIGG DENNIS B. NOURSE ADRIAN RAMOS BILLY D. SLAVIN CAMERON A. STENMARK

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SALVATORE J. MANNINO JEREMY L. MILLER MARQUES H. NISELY SHAWN H. DUCE CHRISTOPHER J. FRANCO SCOTT S. HEISER CONNOR J. IMMENSCHUH KATHLEEN M. MORENO ANTHONY J. ROBERTS MARK S. SONGY JOHNNY L. STEVENSON CHRIS L. TRULL BRYSEN J. WEISHAAR CONRADO ALVAREZ MICHAEL B. ARNOLD AUSTIN M. DUNHAM LOGAN C. FREEMAN PIERCE M. PATTERSON BILL C. RALLS ALEX C .STEVENS DAKOTA J. TRABUE JAMES L. PATTERSON RYVER R. WANTY GREG N. KITTELSON JESSE I. SIMON MARIO VITALE JEFFREY M. EASTER STEVEN A. SMOLL DAN R. TOWERY MICHAEL A. TROPPINA

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KEVIN G. BOYD STEVE L. MORENO GARY L. KLUENDER HUDSEN D. PENNY DERREK M. ROBERTS MARK D. TUTTLE JESSICA N. WOOTTON IZZY D. ZIMMERMAN COLE A. GILLENWATER TROY E. HOFFMAN REECE M. KNOX JUSTIN L. RODGERS PAUL RALSTON TAYLOR B. STEPHENS MATT G. WINGERT SCOTT L. BOND DAVE M. DEMPSEY MIKE J. FLORES STEVE L. SMITH MIKE J. STEGMAN TYLER J. ALEXANDER JOSE L. FERNANDEZ SUSAN GIBLER TADD M. IVY JOSH M. QUEEN

WORK Anniversaries 5 YEARS: 10 YEARS:

KENNETH E. AKIN, BERT D. SMITH, DYLAN F. STUMP, MATTHEW TRIGUEROS, BRANDON A. RUUD

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WHAT’S IN A NAME ?

P1 Conference Rooms Honor the Foundation of Those Who Came Before Us

One of our P1 associates suggested this for the newsletter, and we thought it was a great idea. If you’ve ever been to the P1 Construction HQ in Lenexa, KS, you may have noticed the room names. If you’re new to P1, you may wonder what some of them mean. Here’s a breakdown of the meaning behind the name – and a little history lesson on P1 as well.

JACOBSON ROOM

HUXTABLE ROOM This room is named after Melvin Huxtable, who founded Huxtable & Associates in Lawrence, KS, in 1927. Huxtable would open Huxtable LT in Topeka, KS, and HUX-KC in Kansas City, MO, which would later merge with A.D. Jacobson and become ADJ-HUX.

This room is named after Abraham David (A.D.) Jacobson (pictured, above), the “founding father” of what is P1 today.

He founded A.D. Jacobson Plumbing and Heating Co., Inc. in 1919 in Kansas City, Mo. This is also why you may see P1’s founding date as “1919”.

FUN FACT: When the marketing firm hired to create the P1 logo just wasn’t hitting the mark, Charles jotted an idea on a napkin – the same image featuring the “P” and “1” that is our logo today!

BRANDON ROOM In 1997, Charles Brandon (left), James Gathen, and Smitty Belcher consolidated A.D. Jacobson and Huxtable & Associates to form the A.D. Jacobson Holding Company. In 2001, A.D. Jacobson Holding Company acquired U.S. Electrical, and in 2007, the three leaders changed the company name to P1 Group, Inc., representing the five companies held: A.D. Jacobson, Huxtable, Huxtable LT, ADJ-Hux, and U.S. Electrical.

The single-source capabilities under one roof inspired the company tagline “The Expertise of Many, The Power of One,” represented by “P1”.

GATHEN ROOM Similar to the Brandon Room, this room was named after James Gathen.

WHAT’S IN A NAME ?

CENTURY ROOM

BELCHER ROOM

This room was added more recently. It’s called “Century”, commemorating P1’s 100+ year history, and was created shortly after P1 celebrated 100 years as an organization.

ISOLATION ROOM

The Belcher Room is named after Smitty Belcher. Smitty served as CEO/Owner of P1 Group, Inc. from 1998 – 2022. Today, Smitty’s son Bruce Belcher is CEO of P1 Construction, LLC.

Sounds kind of sad, but an isolation room is actually a “specialized hospital environment used to prevent the spread of infectious diseases or protect immunocompromised patients.” P1 is involved in the installation of mechanical systems in “isolation rooms”, often found in hospitals. Think of COVID or tuberculosis: isolation rooms protect the public from the spread of infectious diseases by utilizing negative air pressurization in relation to adjacent areas.

WAR ROOM

“A centralized space, either physical or digital, where a cross-functional team gathers to manage, monitor, and quickly resolve high-priority incidents or complex projects.” In the past, the “War Room” was where P1 gathered on bid day. It usually involved frantic activity as everyone waited for bids to come in at the last minute so proposals could be finalized.

BOILER ROOM This one should be self explanatory! Hopefully, it’s a known fact P1 works on/installs boilers.

P1 Huxtable Room

CHILLER ROOM  (See “Boiler Room”)

Prioritizing Mental Well-Being This Independence Day

MENTAL HEALTH MINUTE

Give Yourself Permission to Take a Break

The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate with family, friends, and community. As you enjoy the holiday, remember to make space for your mental well-being, too.

Social gatherings can be fun, but they can also feel overwhelming. If you need time to recharge:

Be Mindful with Alcohol

Take Time to Reflect

Alcohol can affect mood, emotions, and decisionmaking. Consider:

•Step away for a few minutes and find a quiet space.

•Take a walk or spend a moment outdoors.

•Leave early if needed without feeling guilty.

Beyond the fireworks and festivities, consider what Independence Day means to you: •Gratitude for family and friends •Personal growth and resilience •Freedom and opportunity

•Setting personal limits before an event.

•Alternating alcoholic drinks with water.

•Choosing what feels right for you.

Let Go of Perfection Even when hosting, the best holiday memories rarely come from a perfectly planned event.

•Focus on enjoying the people around you.

•Give yourself grace if everything doesn’t go exactly as planned.

•Remember: connection matters more than perfection.

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At P1, being Family Focused means taking care of ourselves and one another. We hope everyone has a safe, meaningful, and enjoyable Independence Day.

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HAPPENINGS

P1 is Built to Bring the COMMUNITIES We Serve to Life!

 Winning Condiments: P1 represented well at the MCAKC/SMACNA night at the Kansas City Monarchs game in June. That’s Project Engineer Griffin Souder (Ketchup), who appears to be coming in first, with Project Engineer Parker Jenkins (Pickle), who actually clinched the first place spot at the final moment!

 Summer Foreman Meeting: Another group of foremen joined for an afternoon of fun. The day started with a “state of the union” address from President Kollin Knox and safety statistics from Vice President Don Campbell. A lunch of grilled hamburgers, brats and hot dogs was served before everyone went outside for some friendly competition and games. The weather was fantastic and the activities included water balloon battleship, egg toss, darts, corn hole, ping pong and many others. P1 truly appreciates our foremen for all they do!

 The Summer is Underway for the Interns: The interns got out of the office and teamed up with P1’s trusted business partners Midwest Machinery and SPX Cooling. They were treated to an inside look at the SPX Cave where new products are being developed and tested. Then they moved on to the Midwest Machinery/Marley manufacturing facility in Olathe, KS, to see the products being built.

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HAPPENINGS

P1 is Built to Bring the COMMUNITIES We Serve to Life!  Proud Papa: Congratulations to P1 Foreman Simcha “Sam” Mowery.

Sam’s son Yonah recently accepted an appointment to the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point. In addition, Yonah was also offered an appointment to the United States Merchant Marine Academy. “Both appointments are a remarkable achievement that speaks volumes about Yonah’s character, academic excellence, leadership, and dedication,” Sam said. “We are incredibly proud of Yonah and wish him continued success as he embarks on this exciting journey of service to our nation. Go Army, Beat Navy!”

 Making a Difference: The P1 Annual “Fore Safety” Golf Tournament in May was a success once again. Not only did our golfers and sponsors have a great time, money raised went to the family of Chad Wayne Eaves, 46, of Springfield, MO. Chad passed away tragically last year during an accident at his pyrotechnic company. Chad left behind his ex-wife, Lisa, sons Christian and Jericho, and daughter, Allison. He also had two grandchildren, Stella and Charity. It’s the ability to help families like this one that make the P1 Fore Safety Golf Tournament a great example of bringing the communities we serve to life.

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UNITE COMPETE

Celebrate

KANSAS CITY CORPORATE CHALLENGE The Kansas City Corporate Challenge season is underway and your P1 Team is representing! This month P1 teams have done pickleball, bowling, golf, swimming and track.

We have 126.5 points and are 14th in our division.

Bowling

Track

Golf

Pickleball

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P1 Construction Awarded Work

JUNE Highlights These are just awarded project highlights, and do not represent all project awards.

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P1 OFFICE LOCATIONS Lenexa, KS | St. Joseph, MO | Lawrence, KS | Manhattan, KS | Omaha, NE | Las Vegas, NV | Kansas City, MO

P1 GUIDING PRINCIPLES SAFETY FIRST, QUALITY ALWAYS: Never compromise | Safety is non-negotiable | Stop work authority

Protecting what matters most: our people | Honoring the expertise of our trades people | Go home the way you came to work

FAMILY FOCUSED: We take care of our people | Life balance | Create a personal and welcoming environment

Our people are our most valuable asset | More than a number

CREATING PARTNERS FOR LIFE: Fair & honest always | Fostering relationships with like-minded clients, vendors, and team members Not “one & done” | Continuous support | We honor our commitments TOGETHER WE GROW: Employees, families, clients, industry, and communities | Success happens when we work together

Invested in personal & professional success: people, systems, and processes | Embrace change & collaboration

100/0 - EXCELLENCE WITHOUT EXCEPTION: Strive for excellence | We expect to make mistakes, but never poor decisions Perform at your highest level | Candid conversations: fair, honest, and firm when needed | Own it!

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THROUGH INNOVATIVE THINKING: Process drives results, innovation provides solutions

Complexity is welcome | We are more than “constructors”, we are “solution providers”

THE EXPERTISE OF MANY, THE POWER OF ONE: Single source provider, leveraging subject matter experts across multiple crafts

Simplified experience through unified coordination | Extensive expertise, one organization

OUR PURPOSE

OUR VISION

P1 is built to bring trusted partnerships, facilities, and the communities we serve to life.

Our vision is to be the pioneering leader in construction innovation by empowering trusted partners through committed leadership while honoring the foundation of those who came before us.

We will elevate the communities we serve and shape a resilient, forward-thinking future.

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