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SAFETY
Recognition and Achievements
Company-wide Safety
• Mandatory new-hire safety orientation
• Hazard communication training
• Pre-hire and random PHMSA drug testing
• Regular safety news brief
• Company-wide safety meetings
• Employee-run Safety Review Committee
• Employee participation in policy updates
• ISNET, Avetta, Veriforce incentives, recognition, and rewards
• BROWZ-compliant
Whole-Project Safety Focus
• Daily safety briefings
• Daily project walk-down
• Field level risk assessments (FLRAs)
• Daily job hazard analyses (JHAs) Trained Field Supervision
• Designated project Site Safety Officer
• SSO is OSHA-certified
• All workers are OSHA-certified
• MSHA-compliant reporting
Dedicated Safety Managers
• Leadership from in-house, MSHA-certified trainers
• Regular and frequent inspections
• Review with insurance risk managers
• OSHA Consultation and training inspections
• NVMA Safety Programs
Upper Management Level Safety Culture
• Upper management has significant energy/pipeline experience and is MSHA-trained
• Jobsite inspection by competent leaders
• Performance reviews include safety
WELCOME
Big company resources and personal service
Knowledge and Expertise Meet Transparency
Q&D Construction’s Energy Group combines large civil resources with the personal touch of a homegrown company. For more than 50 years Q&D has been a staple of the northern Nevada community, and our sustained growth creates a solid partner in the pipeline industry.
Q&D’s vast knowledge and experience offer depth and trust to its partners. We deliver utility projects including water, sewer and natural gas to clients ranging from local gas company NV Energy to national pipeline owners such as Prospector Pipeline and Southwest Gas. Our team of highly trained union employees deliver high quality results no matter the project size.
Q&D prides itself on personal, professional and timely communication. Our aggressive scheduling practices include constant monitoring and communication among all parties. We commit our management resources to transparency and efficiency, giving our clients the honesty they deserve and the outcomes they expect.
Q&D’s Energy Group delivers proven results. To find out more about us or discuss your project call us today.
Since 1964 Q&D Construction has grown to serve our clients, adding new capabilities and creating specialized groups to consolidate the firm’s innovative and multi-faceted expertise.
Above: Long stretch of pipe for the North Elko Pipeline, a 25mile project in Elko
Q&D installs 4 miles of 12” natural gas pipeline.
Pipeline Projects
Helm Pipeline Energy Operations Management
Helm, CA
To build this 8 miles of 6-inch steel natural gas pipeline construction, crews routed the pipeline under two existing water conveyance systems, two Caltrans highway crossings and one wetland water pipeline crossing - all using trenchless technology. Most of the work was constructed beside a existing roadways - CA Highway 267, local dirt roads, and paved county roads. Access and easement were severely limited in most of the right-of-way. This project included the construction of a gas separation plant for which Q&D self-performed all concrete, piping, and equipment installation.
Paiute Pipeline Expansion (segments 1 & 4)
Minden & Fernley, NV
These new interstate facilities increase capacity along the pipeline’s existing laterals. Q&D was the contractor for two of the four segments. Segment 1 is located on private property on steep slopes of the Carson River Valley where Q&D crews installed just under a half mile of 12-inch diameter steel pipe under strict regional regulations for Lake Tahoe. Segment 4, just over four miles of 20-inch diameter steel loop pipeline near Fernley, NV, crossed a combination of private and BLM land which required extensive coordination with federal officials and private land owners.
North Elko Pipeline
Prospector Pipeline
Elko County, NV
Q&D facilitated the installation of nearly 25 miles of 12-inch coated, steel natural gas transmission pipeline from a main line valve on the Ruby Pipeline to the Barrick Goldstrike Mine processing facilities. The work was done in a right-of-way that varied in width from 75 feet to 80 feet. The new pipeline serves Barrick’s Goldstrike Mine to replace their use of propane with natural gas. The team overcame the engineering challenges, remote rugged terrain, fragile natural environment and lack of human resources in the region to finish the project in just two months.
North Tahoe Lateral NV Energy
Incline Village, NV
Q&D Construction successfully completed a significant infrastructure upgrade, installing 4.9 miles of 8-inch highpressure and 6-inch distribution gas lines in a single trench along HWY 28, connecting Tahoe City and Kings Beach, CA. The project included 156 service connections for homes and businesses, replacing the original Southwest Gas system from the 1960s. Due to local construction season restrictions, the project extended over three seasons. To meet these challenging requirements, Q&D employed multiple crews working 24-hour shifts, five days a week, ensuring the upgrade was completed efficiently while adhering to regulatory guidelines.
Paiute Pipeline
Past Pipeline Projects
Paiute Pipeline Expansion Segments 1 and 4
$6,100,000
Installed a half-mile of 12-inch diameter steel pipe under strict regional regulations for Lake Tahoe. Placed over four miles of 20-inch diameter steel loop pipeline through BLM and private land.
7th Street Blackwrap
$2,700,000
Replaced aging blackwrap facilities through take up and relay of 4,500 lineal feet of new 8-inch gas main, including an auger bore under an existing irrigation ditch.
Parklane Development 12-inch Upsizing
$4,000,000
Increased overall line capacity with 1.4 miles of new 12-inch gas main within city streets-including more than 20 vertical offsets to avoid existing utilities. Roadway restoration with 3,300 tons of asphalt paving.
Pipeline
Energy
What Q&D can do for you?
True to our northern Nevada roots, Q&D Construction creates a culture of being stewards of our community. Completion of largescale, dynamic projects while pushing the standards of innovation and technology are just part of what makes Q&D special.
Energy
• Transmission
Integrity • Distribution
Solar
Geothermal
• Environmental Restoration
• Erosion and Sediment Control Systems
• Slope Stability
• Emergency Repairs
• Underground Utilities
• Pump Stations
• Flumes
• Reservoirs
Battle Mountain Lateral
$2,000,000
New lateral included seven miles of 6-inch pipe, replacing the existing line through a rural community. Southwest Gas
Helm Pipeline
$2,500,000
Placement of eight miles of 6-inch steel natural gas pipeline. A complex route for this line included boring under 2 existing water systems, 2 highway crossings and 1 wetland crossing. Prospector Pipeline
Sparks Boulevard Natural Gas
$1,500,000
Installed 4,500 lineal feet of 18-inch natural gas pipeline parallel to a highly congested arterial road. Q&D completed 2 slick bores under a drainage pipe to finish the project in 8 weeks.
of 3 miles of 12-inch coated steel natural gas transmission pipeline from a mine site to a neighboring facility.
Construction of 1 mile of 12-inch and 3 miles of 6-inch steel pipeline, 3 metering stations, various haul-road crossings, and installation of fiber conduit with the pipe.
• Treatment Plants Roads & Highways Bridges and Tunnels Communities
• New Roads
• Road Repairs
• Highway Reconstruction
• Paving
• Erosion Control
• New Bridges
• Tunnel Reconstruction
• Bridge Deck Strengthening
• Bridge Repairs
• Elevated Decks
• Home Site Development
• Golf Courses
• Parks
• Fountains/Plazas
• Concrete Hardscapes
• Site Preparation
• Excavation
of 56,000 lineal feet of new gas main and 67 gas services to feed new rural housing. Included some trenchless installation. Southwest Gas
• Earthwork
• Foundations and Footings
• Concrete Structures
• Structure Demolition
• Miscellaneous Demolition • Bridge Rehabilitation
• New Airport Runways
• Runway Rehabilitations
• Profile Grindings
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
It takes a lot of trust in your reputation and skill before public agencies will let you drive a backhoe into one of the most regulated bodies of water in the United States. Or install a temporary diversion in a river that supplies 85% of the drinking water to over 800,000 people. Or revise an erosion control channel at the largest alpine lake in the United States. The results of our skill meeting our clients’ and authorities’ environmental specifications is that when we are finished, it looks as though we were never there.
Truckee River Restoration
Reversing well-intentioned changes to a precious environment and natural resource
The Truckee River serves many communities along its 121-mile route from Lake Tahoe on the NevadaCalifornia border to Nevada’s Pyramid Lake. From recreation to farming to drinking water, it is a thriving part of the ecosystem and economy.
Over the years, the Truckee has been modified with dams and diversion structures which, along with efforts to reduce flooding in the nearby Truckee Meadows basin, have negatively impacted the riparian environment.
As part of a joint effort across municipalities and local, state and federal agencies, the restoration of the Truckee River to its natural course in several key areas is just one of numerous projects that together comprise a comprehensive flood mitigation strategy for nearby towns and cities at risk.
For the stretch of river pictured here, Q&D’s grading and trucking crews moved approximately 250,000 cubic yards of earth to realign the Truckee River with its natural path.
Working in the waterway using heavy equipment skilled equipment operators carefully placed 80,000 tons of rock for slope stabilization and built a bench for a major gas line relocation - all with minimal disturbance to river water quality and habitat.
This is one of several restoration projects Q&D has undertaken for this client and one of many projects Q&D has completed in connection with the region’s overall flood mitigation plan like the North Truckee Drain and The Virginia Street Bridge.
Large Photo: © Simon Williams Photography
Background: The completed restoration of one segment of the Truckee River. Inset: Q&D crews working on the river realignment.
Renewable Energy & Mining
Q&D operates multiple aggregate mining facilities, both fixed and mobile, to support its project needs. For both mining and power facilities, Q&D provides infrastructure of facilities construction including water treatment facilities, utility pipelines, plants, tanks and piping, and lined ponds. Other capabilities include maintenance and repair of utilities and facilities.
Q&D partners with a variety of renewable energy facilities offering earthwork, utility and concrete services
Q&D works with multiple renewable power plant operations. Notable improvements, piping, and new structure construction at NV Energy’s power plants located in Valmy and Tracy are just some of the recent projects.
The Tracy Power Plant shown here received a new metal building replacing an existing facility and housing a 12,000-gallon caustic storage tank.
To keep the facility running within regulations and safety protocols, Q&D built a temporary facility which was brought online during construction and removed on completion of the new facility.
Other power plant projects included:
• Replacement of a coal pond liner - over 25 acres of HDPE liner and complete replacement of the 500-lineal-foot ditch/diversion system for the pond;
• Replacement of 1,000 lineal feet of 12inch fire water line and all hydrants around the perimeter of the plant - without interrupting life safety or plant operations;
• New maintenance building;
• New well house and piping; and,
• Decommissioning of a diesel tank and related piping.
Some of Q&D’s renewable energy clients include:
• Ormat
• Turquoise Solar
• Apple
• Kirkwood
• NWE
• Great Basin
• SolarReserve
• NV Energy
• Stillwater Solar
• NextEra Energy
• SWG
• Prospector Pipeline
TEAM
Education
• Journeyman/Foreman Operating Engineers Local 3
• OSHA-30 Trained
Work Biography
• 38 years working in construction
• 30 years with Q&D
• General Superintendent of Energy Group’s projects for over 10 years
What Rob Does
As General Manager of the Energy Group, Rob will work closely with company leaders and project leaders to not only define the scope of work and help problem solve, but also to ensure Q&D’s integration into the company’s safety and organizational culture. Rob is a hands-on, active leader bringing a wealth of construction experience and knowlege to every Q&D project. He communicates project objectives with key stakeholders while guiding the project team through all major design and constructability aspects to ensure schedule and budget marks remain in sight.
Past Project Experience
ROB BAGLEY
General Manager - Energy Group
Barrick Goldstrike Lateral, Barrick Goldstrike, Carlin, NV.
Rob led this $3,000,000 dollar project covering over three miles of 6” steel pipe—and one mile of 12” steel—from the eastern Nevada operation of Barrick Goldstrike. Crews navigated through unexpected groundwater issues to finish the project ahead of schedule without interrupting Barrick operations.
Helm Pipeline, Prospector Pipeline, Helm, CA.
As project superintendent, Rob directed this $2,500,000 natural gas pipeline rehabilitation using 6” steel across eight miles. The project bored beneath two existing water systems, completed two highway crossings and one wetland crossing by project end.
Carlin Tunnel Rehab, Nevada Dept. of Transportation, Carlin, NV.
Rob was the general superintendent on this $32,000,000 awardwinning reconstruction of roadway pavement on each side of the tunnel bores and tunnel rehabilitation. He implemented innovative value engineering solutions to save the project costs.
Parklane 12-inch Up-size, NV Energy, Reno, NV.
Brian estimated and managed an increase in overall line capacity with 1.4 miles of new 12-inch gas main within city streets--including more than 20 vertical offsets to avoid existing utilities. Q&D also completed roadway restoration with 3,300 tons of asphalt paving.
Battle Mountain Lateral, Southwest Gas Corp., Battle Mountain, NV.
Rob was the superintendent of this 6” pipe replacement through the rural community of Battle Mountain, NV. The new lateral spanned nearly seven miles of natural gas pipe.
Kings Beach Commercial Core Improvements, Nevada DOT, Kings Beach, CA.
Rob was the general superintendent on this $22,150,000 project to add sidewalks and enhance street activation in the main business district of Kings Beach.
North Elko Pipeline, Prospector Pipeline, Elko County NV.
Rob was the superintendent throughout this $13,600,000 project. Battling harsh winter conditions, a remote site, and environmental restrictions crews built 25 miles of 12-inch coated, steel natural gas transmission pipeline from Willow Creek Reservoir to the mill at Barrick Goldstrike. Rob and the project team were commended for their impeccable safety regulations, boasting zero incidents upon completion.
Gas pipeline maintenance is a key service for Q&D Construction’s Energy Group. Here, Q&D welders continue work on a three-year project in the Tahoe City-Kings Beach-Incline Village area of Lake Tahoe.
Lance Semenko CEO
Role on your Project
On your project, Lance’s role is to assure client satisfaction and guide the team toward meeting your project’s goals. He contributes his past experience to constructability and value engineering reviews. He is a resource for the client throughout the project, staying in close contact.
Past Experience Overview
Leadership
Lance’s leadership activities have included: AGC Board of Directors, the Committee for Excellence in Education, the Board of Directors for the Chamber, a Board Member for the Reno-Tahoe Winter Games Coalition, Member of Civil & Environmental Engineering Advisory Board and Board Member of the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.
Q&D has the largest fleet of northern Nevada-based, privately-owned construction and trucking equipment. Each machine is maintained on site by our highly-trained mechanics. We are well-equipped to complete any project.
Reno-Tahoe Airport Modernization CMAR Reno, NV $80M 86,500 SF Sr Project Manager
Lance Semenko is the CEO of Q&D, overseeing day-to-day operations of the company. He leads the creation of company policy and applies company policy to critical decisions. His leadership style encourages innovation and employee initiative in the execution of Q&D projects, internal initiatives, and safety excellence. Throughout the project he will connect with clients to ensure teams are meeting their goals for safety, quality, budget and schedule.
Southwest Airlines Operational Revisions Various $18M 72,800 SF Project Executive
Cheyenne Regional Airport Terminal CMAR Cheyenne, WY $11M 30,000 SF Project Executive
No stranger to challenging schedules, Lance worked together with the developer at Legend’s at Sparks Marina to value engineer the sitework and infrastructure on the $100 million shopping destination to ensure completion of pads and roads in time for key tenants on the CM at Risk project. Most recently as Senior Vice President of Q&D’s Heavy/ Civil group, he guided all the infrastructure work at Northstar for the Ritz-Carlton Highlands Lodge, a CM at Risk project that included $75 million in road construction and foundation work built at elevation, on tight timelines and under strict environmental regulation.
San Luis Obispo Airport Terminal San Luis Obispo, CA $32M 56,000 SF Project Executive
Southwest Airlines Re-Branding Project Various $5M N/A Project Executive
RNO FIS Baggage Conveyor Reno, NV $0.1M 10,000 SF Sr Project Manager
Tamarack Casino Expansion Reno, NV $11.5M 47,000 SF Project Manager
Lance's Background
Lance Semenko is the CEO of Q&D Construction. Lance began his construction career a laborer at Helms Construction in 1983, working his way up to estimator/project manager of heavy/civil projects. At Q&D, he started as a project manager, working his way to leading the Heavy/Civil Group as Senior Vice President. Lance’s management style is collaborative. His ability to train and inspire his team has made him successful in managing complex, diverse projects and make him and excellent leader.
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