P1 C NNECTION FORM and FUNCTION
P1 Construction is home to a gem of a differentiator: Architectural Metal
Recently, the team brought their flair for both form and function to three Florida parking garage facades.
FORM AND FUNCTION (continued)
Led by Allen Supplee, a veteran of the architectural metal industry with 40 years of experience, the Architectural Metal team uses today’s technology to create tomorrow’s imaginings.
We often see the team’s work on projects for major theme parks like Disney, but don’t underestimate the visual impact a high-visibility parking garage can have on the surrounding area. P1 Architectural Metal excels at beautifying public spaces by creating innovative designs for parking garage facades.
Recently, the team has brought their flair for both form and function to three projects in Florida: the Bayfront Parking Garage in St. Petersburg; the Boca Raton Innovation Campus Parking Garage; and the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Oncology parking garage.
All three projects were led by Project Manager Taylor Supplee.
The Architectural Metal team brought eye-catching detail to the Bayfront Parking garage in St. Petersburg, FL, with hexagon panels constructed with 4-inch x 6-inch x 1/4-inch aluminum tubes that were welded at strategic joint points for easy disassembly, shipping, and reassembly.
The largest panel is 25 feet x 22 feet.
“The team designed a special structural bracket that slotted inside the back sides of notched tubes on the hexagons so attachments to the garage were hidden, giving a ‘floating panel’ effect,” Taylor said.
Bayfront parking garage St. Petersburg, FL
boca raton innovation campus Boca Raton, FL
“The P1 Architectural Metal team fabricated aluminum panels perforated to look like a digital circuit board across the parking garage’s north and south elevations.”
-Taylor Supplee, Project Manager
The Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC), formerly the home of IBM, is an innovative office park in Boca Raton, FL, that’s evolving the campus into a premier science and technology hub.
“It was only fitting that the parking garage reflect the campus’s rich history of technology and innovation, so the P1 Architectural Metal team fabricated aluminum panels perforated to look like a digital circuit board across the parking garage’s north and south elevations,” Taylor said.
The panels used a “drop-and-lock” attachment system for installation.
sarasota memorial hospital oncology parking garage
Sarasota, FL
The Architectural Metal team added an epic look to the Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s oncology parking garage with the installation of 44 custom “X” louver assemblies and 265 ACM (aluminum composite material) panels.
“We found a way to save the customer money by using a buy-out panel as the basis of design to fabricate custom “X” louver assemblies at a more affordable price per square foot than the original off-the-shelf product,” Taylor explained.
The P1 Architectural Metal team has their own 32,000 sq. ft. fabrication and office facility in Kansas City, MO, performing national work with high profile customers like Disney and Waldorf Astoria in Florida, Hawaii, California, Arizona, and more.
SAFETY HAZARD GAME
To help you get in the habit of observing your surroundings, to the right are two different workplace situations: office and fabrication shop. Can you spot all the safety hazards in each? CHECK YOUR ANSWERS ON PAGE 10.
Photos are STAGED for training purposes ONLY.
ALWAYS
Construction Safety Week is May 5-9
With this year’s theme “Plan-Own-Commit,” it’s appropriate to remind everyone that any place or situation could have safety hazards. One of our first lines of defense when it comes to safety is situational awareness. Be aware of your surroundings before you start working and avoid potential safety hazards such as tripping, improper storage, and many more.
20x20x20
Every 20 minutes, take 20 seconds and look 20 feet around for hazards.
PARTNERS IN PROJECT SUCCESS
Positive Feedback Reflects Virtual Design & Construction’s Commitment to Quality
Bret notes that communication efforts begin early in the project.
“We facilitate coordination with the general contractor, trade partners, and engineering team, and then distribute key information to the project manager, foreman, fabrication team, and others,” he said.
“We’ve been able to grow by seeking and understanding feedback,” Joe added. “We try to talk with project managers to learn what we did well, and where we can improve.”
PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Improving operations through strategic initiatives is great, but it’s even better when your customers see – and talk about – the positive effect your efforts are having.
P1’s Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) division is experiencing just that, with recent feedback from general contractors on major P1 projects.
According to VDC Manager Bret Faris, the team continues to upgrade technology and processes to produce the best results.
“Our team is committed to delivering efficiency through technology, procedure, and communication,” he said.
VDC Plumbing Supervisor Joe Barajas spends time both in the office and in the field, helping ensure communication runs smoothly throughout the project.
“The VDC department handles far more than just the constructabilitywe touch all facets of a project, from start to finish” Joe said.
He notes that from the customer/owner kickoff through execution of a construction project, the P1 VDC team is a critical collaborator.
“The entire multi-trade VDC team works together using the latest technology, and provides ongoing partnership throughout the life of a project to ensure accuracy across all stages,” he added.
The technology the VDC team invests in may not be obvious out in the field, but it is probably the greatest contributing factor to efficiency and accuracy.
“In order to be the best at what we do, VDC continues to evolve our processes - including software,” Bret said.
VDC Specialist Richard Anderson explains the transformational transition from Revit Families (.RFA) to Fabrication Parts (.ITM).
“Our plumbing and piping teams have moved from Revit Families (.RFA) to Fabrication Parts (.ITM). This allows P1 to own and manage its BIM database, which contains all of the pipe, fittings, and accessories used to detail each project VDC works on,” he said.
“This ownership means we can standardize processes across projects, ensure consistency in our outputs, and rapidly implement improvements to our workflow.”
The end product is providing P1 off-site construction shops with only the information needed to fabricate efficiently.
Richard also notes that Revit add-ins like Guardian allow the team to deploy project standards with the click of a button, shortening project setup times by 50 percent.
P1 Construction Technology Manager Jeff Peterson explains how that translates through the life of a project.
“Harvesting data on the back end of fabrication establishes a high level of consistency,” Jeff said.
The VDC department handles more than constructability. They touch all facets of a project, including coordination with the general contractor, trade partners, and the engineering team. They also distribute key information to the project manager, foreman, fabrication team, and others.
“This means we can track components throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that what was designed is what gets built, and what gets built is what was planned.”
INDUSTRY ALIGNMENT
P1 VDC has been utilizing the Autodesk Construction Cloud - also known as ACC (and formerly known as BIM 360) - for nearly a decade.
This cloud-based platform allows P1 to host its BIM projects on the cloud, saving countless hours.
“We are seeing more general contractors use this space to run their VDC operations with trade partners,” Richard said. “In addition, P1’s operations team has come aboard using the Build module in ACC, which conveniently hosts contract drawings, 3D coordination models, project photos, project forms, RFIs, and submittals.”
Jeff says the technology growth keeps P1 competitive.
“Moving to ITM content aligns P1 with the standards in the mechanical fabrication industry,” he said.
“This alignment not only improves our ability to collaborate with partners like Southland on Project Kansas, but also ensures we’re part of driving the industry’s future technological development.”
Plumbing VDC Specialist RG Stewart uses time-saving technology to work on VDC drawings
5 Stars Would Recommend
General contractors have rated the VDC team with five-star reviews across multiple performance indicators, including communication, technology and trade expertise, problem solving, deliverable dates, and meeting attendance.
“I was very impressed with P1 when it came to the BIM coordination for this project. They were always on top of things and I never had to worry about whether they were doing what needed to be done. Would be happy to do more projects with P1.” -JE Dunn/ AdventHealth Cancer Center
“We couldn’t have done this project without the P1 BIM team. They were knowledgeable, very professional, and very patient. This was a long, challenging project. At every meeting, P1 was present and working hard to complete coordination.” McCownGordon/Garmin Building 1 Renovation
“Project Sandhills is a large and complex MEPF project that had heavy coordination and VDC efforts. The P1 BIM team did a great job taking the lead and helping push the pace of the project. P1 was timely in responses, and persistent on follow-ups. P1’s efforts helped ensure a smooth process from VDC to field procurement, it was much appreciated.” McCownGordon/Project Sandhills
NEW FACES/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please join us in welcoming our newest P1 associates. KEY: (C) = P1 Construction, (S) = P1 Service
(S) Rustin Coe KC Electrical Project Acct. Manager Lenexa
(C) Gage Hendrix Project Manager Lenexa
(S) Liz Ross 3rd Party Clerk Lenexa
(S) Kory Patterson Operations Manager Topeka
(S) Lesly Villezcas-Omana Receptionist/HR Assistant Lenexa
(S) Josh Slocum Project Development Manager Lenexa
(C) TJ Stevens Integrated Solutions Manager Lenexa
(C) Bryan Hansen Senior Estimator Lenexa
(C) Heather Smith Project Coordinator St. Joe
(C) Chuck O’Neill Senior Project Manager Las Vegas
(C) Lori Adam Receptionist Lawrence
(C) Hayden Walker Stratus Technician Lawrence
(C) Roger Schnitker Project Manager/Estimator Gretna
(C) Heidi Wittman Shop Coordinator Lawrence
(C) Carson Christian Stratus Technician Lawrence
(C) Chris Trull Senior Estimator Lenexa
BIRTHDAYS + ANNIVERSARIES
MAY BIRTHDAYS
JACOB
DAKOTA LISTER ANDREW MASON
ASHLY
HAILEY
ZACH
MITCHELL
JAMAL PRINCE
DUSTIN ALLEN
ARTURO AQUINO PENALOZA MAYA GALLO
CALVIN MEJIA
BILLY WYRE
SMITH
BRYAN HILL
ALEX MOSER
HAROLD EYCHANER
CRYSTAL HOLMES
MILLER
MATT EISELE
BRANDON VALENTINE
BIEVER
DAVID FREY
PATTERSON
PHILLIPS
TEMMEL
NORRIS FRANZ BRIDGES
BEN TUCKER DANE MILLER
FREEMAN
CARPENTER
GALLARDO
TONGUE
WURTZ
TRINITY RONEY
BOWLES
DYER
JENNINGS
MARTIN
WARNER
SCHULER
MARTINEZ
SHIPMAN DAVID YOUNG
HAYES
JIMMY DAVIS
ALEJANDRO SERRATO BARAJAS MELISSA WILSON
Congratulations to P1 Service Operations Coordinator Rebecca Venable and family on their new family member, Anthony Dean Miller! Anthony arrived Wednesday, April 2 at 7:59am, weighing in at 6lbs 14 oz. Rebecca and baby are doing great!
Did you get them all? Below are the answers for the OFFICE safety hazards. Email tiffany.oldham@p1group.com with your answers to the FAB SHOP safety hazards for a chance to win 25 safety points for the safety store! Answers must be turned in by May 12.
OFFICE
SAFETY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Safety Answers:
Fire extinguisher is blocked
Overflowing trash can
Bad posture
Bad positioning of monitors
Overloading circuits
Incorrect storage of office supplies 7. Space heater too close/ could be left on
KANSAS CITY CORPORATE CHALLENGE
6th Place in our division
Disc Golf
Women: Kayla Foster
Men: Daniel Johnson, Dylan Walters
Flag Football
Cameron Gordon, Bryce Denton, Gerardo Padilla, Tiffany Oldham, Diana Korbe, Kayla Foster
Bike Race
Men’s 60-64 Division F: Mark Rau
Men’s 65-69 Division F: Chris Myers
Women’s 30-34: Diana Korbe
Women’s 50-54: Linda Scott
Women’s 60-64: Beth Martens
Softball
Daniel Johnson, Bryce Denton, Devon Minckley, Thomas O’Connor, Vincent Vega, Kayla Foster, Diana Korbe, Tiarra Wall, Elaine Fata, Hayley Leonard, Kelly Masters
P1 parents, siblings, and relatives are proud to see thier graduates off to new adventures - and rightly so! Congratulations to all of our P1 family graduates this summer.
Niece of Vanessa Taylor – Construction
Graduating from: Southern Utah University
Degree: Human Nutrition & Exercise Science
Future plans: Paige will be moving back to her hometown to pursue a career in nutrition working as a nutrition coach.
Son of Chad Brucken – Service
Graduating from: Washburn Rural HS
Future plans: Gavin plans to go to trade school or get an apprenticeship for welding.
Daughter of Cat DeLeon – Construction
Graduating from: Faith Lutheran High School
Future plans: Tayla is applying for the Local 525 Apprenticeship program and began working as a helper this summer. She is also enrolled at the College of Southern Nevada for general education credits.
Daughter of Shannon Copeland – Construction
Graduating from: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Degree: Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine
Future plans: Family Medicine Residency at KU-Via Christi Hospital in Wichita, KS
Daughter of Don Campbell - Construction
Graduating from: Lee’s Summit West HS
Future plans: Ella will be attending UCM to major in marketing and she will be roomates with her older sister Emily.
Daughter of Dan Farnan – Construction
Graduating from: Missouri State University
Degree: Bachelors in Psychology
Future plans: Sophie will be continuing her education at Missouri State to pursue a Masters in Social Work while working as a grad student.
PAIGE BERGMANN
GAVIN BRUCKEN
ELLA CAMPBELL
TALYA CLEMANS
HADLEY DE KREY
SOPHIE FARNAN
Son of Brian Holladay – Service
Graduating from: Piper HS
Future plans: Kale plans to attend KU
Business School and major in accounting.
P1 Service – Wichita
Graduating from: Wichita State University
Degree: Accounting
Future plans: Nick has been working part time at P1 Service and after graduation, he will be joining P1 Service-Lenexa, full time in accounting.
Daughter of Gloria Keating - Construction
Graduating from: The University of Kansas
Degree: Masters in Reading Education
Future plans: Alyssa plans to continue teaching 4th grade for the next few years before transitioning to being a reading specialist for elementary-age students.
Daughter of Nate Littlejohn – Construction
Graduating from: Ray-Pec High School
Future plans: Pre-Med, college TBD
Son of Josh Ostertag – Service
Graduating from: Atchison High School
Future plans: Aeden will be applying to join the Local 45 plumbers and pipefitters union.
Daughter of Jamie Penry – Service
Graduating from: Washburn Rural HS
Future plans: Nataleigh plans to attend KU and major in Chemistry with a minor in Criminal Justice.
KALE HOLLADAY
NICK JONES
ALYSSA KEATING
KYRA LITTLEJOHN
AEDEN OSTERTAG
NATALEIGH PENRY
Daughter of Alejandro Perez– Construction
Graduating from: Johnson County CC
Degree: Associates of Fine Arts with a Certification in American Sign Language
Future plans: Madeline will be attending the University of Kansas to earn a bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language.
Son of Jimmy Perlik – Service
Graduating from: St. Pius X High School
Future plans: Ben will be continuing his education at Northwest Missouri State University this fall and will major in business.
Son of TJ Stevens – Construction
Graduating from: Tonganoxie High School
Future plans: Alex plans to work at P1 Construction as an apprentice.
Daughter of Jill Hollingsworth – Service
Graduating from: Kansas Connections Academy
Future plans: Lana’s long-term goal is to attend flight attendant school, once she meets the age requirements. In the interim, she will gain work experience and take courses at Johnson County CC.
Daughter of Casey Rohaus – Service
Graduating from: Elyria Christian School
Future plans: CarlieJoe plans to attend Friends University and study Musical Theater and Music Education.
MADELINE PEREZ
BEN PERLIK
ALEX STEVENS
LANA WALKER
CARLIEJOE ROHAUS
LADDER SAFETY & FALL PROTECTION Staying Safe with Every Step
Falls from ladders are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities, but following proper ladder safety and fall protection practices can keep you safe and on solid ground.
Choose the Right Ladder
• Height: Make sure it’s tall enough so you don’t have to stand on the top rung.
• Weight Rating: Check that it can support both your weight and your equipment.
• Type: Use a fiberglass ladder when working near electricity.
Inspect Before Use, Look for:
• Cracks, dents, or bent rungs
• Loose or missing parts
• Slippery substances like oil or mud
• If it’s damaged, don’t use it—tag it out and report it.
Set It Up Properly
• Place the ladder on a flat, stable surface.
• For extension ladders, use the 4:1 rule: for every 4 feet in height, place the base 1 foot out from the wall.
• Secure the top and bottom if possible to prevent slipping.
Climb Safely
• Face the ladder and maintain three points of contact (two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand).
• Don’t carry tools in your hands—use a tool belt or hoist line.
• Never overreach; keep your belt buckle between the rails.
Use Fall Protection When Required (Heights)
• Ensure harness is properly fitted and inspected before wearing.
• Connect to an approved anchor point.
• Understand and follow your P1’s Fall Protection Plan.
Bottom Line: Ladder safety is all about preparation, awareness, and proper equipment. You can always contact a member of the P1 Safety Department if you have questions about creating a plan.
HAPPENINGS
P1 hosted nearly 70 boys and girls, ages 4-17, in celebration of National Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day in April. The kids did various STEM activities planned by our own P1 employee volunteers (otherwise known as SAINTS). The kids built “bridges” to learn about structural support, made their own electricity, did some hands-on pipe welding, and even got to go across the street to visit Fire Station #1 in Lenexa. They also learned the value of community service, making “Happy Kits” for kids staying at Children’s Mercy Hospital.
Happy Retirement to P1 Service Vice President Rusty Roderick! With a total 40 years in mechanical engineering and contracting, Rusty was the driving force behind developing and leading P1’s Performance Solutions team.
Under his leadership, Rusty was instrumental in developing key service offerings that expanded P1 capabilities, including: Energy Benchmarking; Energy Audits; Energy Performance Contracting; Design-Build Projects; and Master Planning, all of which helped differentiate P1 from the competition. His development of the P1 Service sales training programs has left an investment in many employees who will carry forward his approach and vision.
Rusty’s natural ability to connect with people helped team members and customers alike discover their best path forward, all while strengthening relationships throughout our industry.
Gold Standard for Safety: How appropriate that just in time for Construction Safety Week, P1 Construction has received the Highwire Gold Safety Award for 2025. This award is presented to companies achieving an exceptional safety score in the Safety Assessment Program administered by the Highwire contractor risk management platform. It’s apparent from ongoing recognition by our trade partners that P1 takes great pride in our commitment to superior safety management!