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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
As our world continues to shift its dependence toward renewable energy resources, Rosendin will see significantly more opportunities and new markets come available to us.
Although it is sometimes still debated, Climate Change is present in our world, and the results of this change will create tremendous opportunities for our industry. This is our moment to become better stewards of our earth, create more efficient renewable energy sources, develop safer practices for the electrical contracting industry, and demonstrate how much We Care.
Throughout our 100 year history, Rosendin has had minimal involvement in the fossil fuel and refinement sectors. Therefore, the changes within those sectors should not directly impact our business. However, as our world continues to shift its dependence toward renewable energy resources, Rosendin will see significantly more opportunities and new markets come available to us. Examples of these opportunities are all around. Whether it is battery charging stations in our parking lots or extensive solar arrays on the roofs of our offices, these are relatively new sectors to our industry, and they are growing. A significant portion of our annual revenue comes from our own Rosendin
Renewable Energy Group (RREG). RREG is one of the largest mega-scale solar installers in America and has become an industry leader in innovative solutions. By working on these mega-scale projects, we play a significant role in turning the tide of Climate Change and reducing our dependence on greenhouse gas-producing fossil fuels.
Climate Change has brought extreme temperatures to our job sites. The summer heat in areas of the southwest, Texas, and the Mid-Atlantic seems to worsen every year, and we continually have to change how we adapt. We've adjusted how and
when we work, changed our heat-related training, provided more sunshades and cooling stations, and sometimes must stop work altogether. Our world is getting warmer; just ask one of our solar installers! However, these extreme temperatures have also made us safer. We are more aware and better trained to recognize heat-related health issues than ever before. I'm proud of the safety processes we have developed and the safe working environments we are providing in these extreme heat areas. Climate Change is providing opportunities to our industry.
As time moves forward, the impacts of Climate Change will continue to affect our day-to-day life. And though I have talked a lot about how our industry has benefited from Climate Change, I feel we should also be mindful of the threats.
Climate Change will bring rising sea levels to all of the world's coastlines and droughts to our deserts. It will increase the risk of tornadoes in the mid-west and hurricanes in our gulfs. Climate Change can be debated, but we cannot deny the conditions our earth is facing.
In April, we will be celebrating Earth Day. This year's theme is "Invest in our Planet." Each year, Rosendin's Green Team works to highlight Earth Day and how we can change habits to promote a healthier, more sustainable planet. I encourage each of you to participate on Earth Day and all year long to help restore our planet's health and invest in the future of Rosendin and our world.
Thank you, Mike
Sustainable Future Creating and Maintaining a
For centuries, construction has been an industry that relies on natural resources. From ancient times to modern-day construction, the world has relied on the planet's natural resources and materials derived from those resources to build communities across the globe. The Industrial Revolution was a significant turning point in history. The transition from hand production to machine manufacturing impacted every aspect of life, particularly in the United States, spurring innovations in manufacturing, assembly lines, agriculture, production, and electrical systems. Mass consumption of natural resources was also produced, which has had a substantial impact.
In the modern-day, the United States has witnessed an increase in the number of extreme weather events, the need for energy, and global events that have all impacted our access to efficient and reliable power. Those same factors affect Rosendin's overall business –including estimating, engineering, purchasing, Research & Development (R&D), and project management.
WHAT CHANGES HAVE WE SEEN?
In the last 20 years, Rosendin has observed significant changes in lighting and control design, metering, photovoltaic, and electric vehicle charging station requirements. Today, most electrical systems are controlled by "smart" devices and tied to a building management system (BMS). The upfront cost to install these systems is expensive, but owners receive a better product with significant cost reductions for maintenance and operation phases.
According to Ron Wilson, Rosendin VP of Engineering, we have seen an enormous push toward greater energy efficiency in the last 20 years. "It started with fluorescent sources and
moved to compact fluorescent sources that have evolved into today's LED sources. This has dropped the lighting load and corresponding mechanical loads in facilities. The result is a dramatic decline in the overall facility energy needs for lighting."
"Emissions and sustainability requirements have pushed us to design more thoughtful and often locally produced equipment and devices. When properly executed, we can save the emissions of hauling equipment across the country or worldwide and support the local economy," said Wilson. "There has also been a focus on Net Zero Carbon requirements to reduce the amount of carbon a facility produces to the absolute minimum. These facilities generally don't use natural gas for heating or cooking and rely on electrical power. The designs involve larger electrical equipment capacity and higher energy use, but the elimination of carbon emissions offsets them. When designing these facilities, we must be aware of the requirements and provide feedback on the tradeoff between carbon-producing sources and zero or near-zero carbonproducing sources."
Bill Mazzetti, Senior Vice President of Research & Development, agrees. "The bottom line is that systems are now using a fraction of the water, power, and natural gas used previously. This is both by system efficiency as well as better design application. Twenty years ago, we used over 2 W/SF for lighting an entire facility. Now it's down to <3/4 W/SF. This keeps getting tougher, and the system we design, specify, install, and operate is falling right in line. It's not optional; it's compulsory."
HOW DO SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS IMPACT US?
According to jurisdictions, sustainability requirements for new construction and renovations vary across the country. It is not only government requirements that can impact Rosendin’s projects but also the goals of our customers. Many customers have implemented plans for facilities to be powered solely by renewable energy sources, with LEED certification continuing to be a goal. Vu Le, Chief Estimator in San Jose, notes that "some cities are already implementing 100% EV Capable or Ready for Parking Stalls, although the state does not require them to implement at that level."
The willingness of cities to implement sustainable measures without legal requirements is evidence of a trend observed by Mazzetti, "Sustainability is so ingrained in design and construction today that it's an assumption in North America." Wilson has also seen a push for onsite and regional energy production and microgrids, "This brings the production closer to the load and allows more energy autonomy for the local facility or region. We will need to continue to look at locally sourced and low carbon producing material."
Rosendin keeps a close eye on upcoming changes through membership on code and governmental committees where we can influence change.
HOW DOES EXTREME WEATHER IMPACT US?
Many people are curious about how extreme weather events impact Rosendin, including heat, cold, flooding, and tornadoes, to name a few. Craft workers primarily feel the effects of these events, creating job site work stress. Rosendin's R&D team collaborates with our craftspeople on different types of cooling/heating systems for job sites, exoskeletons for endurance and safety support, and other robotics to assist in work that has a high strain on muscles and joints. In addition, Rosendin's safety and project management teams are working diligently to create work environments free from harassment, hazing, and bullying, where all are treated as people first and not hired hands.
Creating positive and safe work environments includes onsite shelters from the forces of nature, food trucks, safety equipment designed for different body types, personal tools, and the like. Survivability means we can maintain business before, during, and immediately following a designed-for event. As we forward-think about how we can keep our job sites safe, we know that not every system can survive a catastrophic event, but we will work to ensure our teams are as safe as possible. The fact is that risks to both facilities and businesses evolve. Sometimes one must stop and reevaluate and spend some money to harden the facility.
Many people deny climate change. Whether this is a normal cycle or a trend, it is undeniable that the planet is getting hotter. Rosendin is always looking at how we can use material better, specify lower power consumption systems, and generate less waste. Rosendin's R&D team performs industrial engineering in the built environment. It is part of our everyday work and sensitivities.
WHAT ABOUT BATTERY STORAGE?
While Rosendin continues to see growth in nearly every market, one area has become a hot topic over the past several years: battery storage.
Battery storage has come to the forefront of conversation for several reasons. As renewable
energy production increases, the need to stabilize energy production has become much more critical. The renewables sources, while clean, are intermittent. As a result, there needs to be something to backstop these sources when they are not producing at optimum levels. In the case of solar power, cloud cover will reduce production, sometimes dramatically, and solar energy cannot be produced during night hours. The same is true of wind sources. Wind is variable, and contrary to popular belief, high-velocity wind does not increase energy production. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) provide this backstop and create a stable distribution grid at the Utility level.
Another reason BESS has become a topic in recent years is the ability to provide stability at a local or regional level, reducing the reliance on the transmission grid and allowing added capacity. With extreme weather events and aging electrical infrastructure, having energy available at a local or regional level can reduce the chances of a major power outage affecting many people and businesses for an extended amount of time.
For generator surrogates, a BESS can be easily swapped for any generator; however, current battery technology has a couple of handicaps. First, current electrical and lifesafety codes do not recognize a BESS as a code-allowed emergency power source. Second, they are about 25-40% more expensive on a kW-kW basis over generators and fuel. Third, there's a big disconnect between fuel storage/ battery run time requirements in code requirements or client standards.
Yet, air quality issues and the number of generators allowed on the job sites are getting substantial pushback from authorities having jurisdiction, and clients are now trumpeting climate change as a core value. Rosendin is working with several hyperscale customers to transition their infrastructure to fewer generators and more batteries. Rosendin has an invention called BESSUPS, which replaces the generators and UPS power system, dropping the data center's electrical cost by 80%. But, it's a giant leap for a very risk-averse business. Our teams expect BESSUPS to be a mainstream system by 2025.
WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?
Rosendin's future continues to have a bright outlook. As we grow, Rosendin's entire team remains committed to its core values and how those values show up in our work. As an employee-owned company, we are constantly working with an eye on our future, including the future of our planet, and being mindful of how we can build sustainability into our projects and facilities.
On April 22nd, Rosendin will celebrate Earth Day with a week of initiatives and challenges to remind and engage our employees, families, and customers to care and invest in our planet. Sustainability is the path to prosperity because a green future is a prosperous future.
For 22 years, Training magazine has recognized organizations that provide best-in-class employee training and development.
In 2022, Rosendin moved up three spots to rank #2.
2022 WINNER
LEARNING POWER
Rosendin continued to rise above pandemic challenges as it attracted top talent, became more efficient, and grew as an organization.
By Margery Weinstein | Training Magazine
When people remain wary of being out and about, and recruitment is conducted primarily online, it can be difficult to grow an organization. Nevertheless, Rosendin—a company specializing in electrical construction services—made talent acquisition a key goal for 2021. And that wasn’t the only area where its Learning and Development (L&D) team committed to growing. The company also sought to increase the efficiency of its training designed to help that new talent soar to greater heights.
The blueprint set by Rosendin’s senior management to “Grow the National Footprint Through New Markets by 20 percent by 2025” remained in place despite the ongoing pandemic. The need for new people—and the need to train them to support the company’s expanding footprint— likewise was unaltered. Rosendin demonstrates how a topnotch L&D team and organization make all the difference when it comes to achieving
growth and people development goals despite trying circumstances.
BRINGING ON THE BEST
“Strategies for talent development begin at the recruitment level and continue to career advancement and ongoing talent development for all employees in the organization,” say Training Coordinator Kayla Hart and VP of Quality and Training Stephanie Roldan. “There is a focus on engaging prospective and new employees in immersive programs designed to develop the best and brightest in the industry.”
For example, Rosendin’s Summer Internship Program concentrates on individualized plans designed to familiarize interns with their role and summer assignment and to provide them with opportunities to learn about company positions through job rotation. Pipeline leadership development programs include the apprenticeship program, Field
Supervision Development, the Surge Program, the Emerging Leaders Program, Leadership Academy, and the P.O.W.E.R. (Preparing Our Workforce’s Executive Resources) Program.
“Pipeline programs have helped our company achieve a 100 percent internal promotion rate for leadership positions and a turnover rate of 3.74 percent (17.66 percent below the national average for our industry),” note Hart and Roldan. “Ongoing talent development occurs at every level in the company, from administrative roles to senior management positions. Talent development is attained using LinkedIn Learning, our Corporate University, and instructor-led Webinars to reach employees companywide, regardless of location or position.”
CONTINUED L&D WORK - AND GROWTH
Rosendin has not faltered in its commitment to learning and development, despite the challenges
2022 WINNER
posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Investment in training continued to be fully supported by executives during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Hart and Roldan emphasize. “The Training team was able to quickly adapt to the needs of learners, including both office and held staff.”
Because Rosendin had projects considered essential when shelter-inplace lockdowns first took effect, Hart and Roldan explain, not all projects stopped work immediately. “For those at jobsites, training remained just as important as ever,” they say. “And training has continued to develop new programs with the utilization of virtual platforms and to improve current programs to reflect the switch to virtual instructor-led training.”
In 2021, virtual training continued as the company realized its L&D team was able to leverage the time saved from travel and conducting in-person training to build new content. The savings from the move to nearly 100 percent virtual training, and the elimination of travel within L&D, allowed the department to return a significant amount of its budget without implementing any furloughs or layoffs. Additionally, the progress and efforts made in the last year has allowed L&D to onboard additional employees to support new programs and expand the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) team to support the QA/QC Certification Program and associated training initiatives within the team.
The company’s innovative use of technology kept pace with the need to operate remotely during the pandemic. L&D leveraged Microsoft Teams and Jabber in training initiatives to create social networking opportunities and peer-to-peer communications. “Simply using MS Teams is not innovative, but the company relies on MS Teams to build communities of learners as a conscious decision to become learning management system-free. This decision was made after considering feedback from stakeholders that they did not enjoy the user experience of multiple LMSs,” say Hart and Roldan. “Instead, the Learning and Development team built communities of learning based on role-specific programs, new hire orientation, and intern programs, to name a few. An added bonus is that MS Teams has provided seamless access to all of the company’s procedures and manuals, offering a full suite of readily available resource materials.”
LEADERSHIP OF REMOTE TEAMS
Regardless of how great the technology is, and how creatively it’s employed, it won’t do the company any good if leaders don’t know how to use it to stay connected to their teams. This required quickly getting people up to speed with new platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams and providing work groups with ideas to stay connected and engaged with each other. One initiative to address this challenge was the hybrid remote work plan.
“We needed to find a balance between allowing some employees to continue remote or hybrid work while still maintaining engagement and connections with their managers and teams,” say Hart and Roldan. “The Talent Development team was asked to develop a training program that would allow employees and their manager to work together on a hybrid work plan.”
The program consists of an automated workflow of assignments using Microsoft Forms, which is sent to employees and their managers. Upon employee registration, managers can either approve or reject the employee’s request for the Hybrid Work Program. Upon approval, employees are sent a series of 10 modules, each consisting of a video and written assignment. After completing each module, managers can view employee responses. Modules in the workflow are sent to the employee 24 hours later. This program helps both the employee and manager develop and implement a plan to maintain communication and engagement while working in a hybrid setting.
EXPERT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The quality of services Rosendin is able to deliver to customers would not be possible without great project managers. Prior to shifting to a virtual platform, PM Boot Camp was an intensive three-day program designed to get new project managers up to speed quickly. Members of senior management attend each
Stephanie Roldan, Vice President Quality & Training
boot camp to enhance the learning experience and explain the “why” of processes and procedures.
Project management positions typically require months to get new project managers up to speed on policies and procedures. The PM Boot Camp, however, shrinks that timeframe from 60 to 90 days to just 30 days. The PM Boot Camp is now a virtual instructor-led workshop utilizing both synchronous and asynchronous content delivery over the course of four sessions in two weeks while maintaining the integrity of the original boot camp. Additionally, PM Boot Camp participants are required to complete a quiz after each session to gauge learner retention and a final PM Boot Camp Exit Exam once all four sessions are complete.
The shift from an in-person setting to virtual instructor-led training has saved the company approximately $87,000 per year. “In addition to the savings, we noticed an improvement
in content retention that was validated through the exit exam given to learners within 30 days of completion of the boot camp,” Hart and Roldan note. “Scores jumped from an average of 79 percent for the in-person boot camp compared to an average of 91 percent out of 100 for our virtual training.”
PREPARING FOR POSTPANDEMIC AND BEYOND
Even as Rosendin continues to thrive and grow despite the pandemic, it is keeping its eye on the future, including takeaway lessons from the last year-and-a-half, and how those lessons can be used to build a stronger future. “During the pandemic, we had to rethink how we could continue to work and the conditions in which we expected the worker to work in,” say Hart and Roldan. “The combination of early retirement and individuals rethinking their options will require changes in flexibility. Organizations can be proactive and
begin rethinking how they train to address these new conditions.”
Roldan and Hart note that changes may include only requiring entrylevel knowledge for certain positions and then upskilling or leveling up employees through company-provided training or tuition reimbursement.
Rosendin is simplifying work processes while finding ways to analyze the output of its work groups. The company wants to be able to provide targeted learning and development. “We envision a workforce that is enabled to perform more value-added work, and that has simplified processes and tools that enable that. Training’s part in that is reviewing data analytics and confirming that projects are following process and getting the expected results,” Hart and Roldan explain. “By 2032, we will make data-driven decisions on deployment of training resources to business units or projects where the financial risk without intervention is the greatest.”
ROSENDIN TRAINING TEAM: Top row, from left: Irma H., Corporate Trainer; Christi M., Corporate Quality & Compliance Auditor; Kayla H., Training Coordinator; and Brandon F., Director of Quality. Middle row, from left: Manuela G., Administrative Assistant; Steve M., Corporate Field QA/QC Manager; Stephanie R., VP of Quality and Training; Lisa V., former Vice President of Quality and Training; and Connor G., Instructional Designer. Bottom row, from left: Robin V., Director of Subcontractor and DBE Outreach; Phillip B., Training and Development Manager; Jeff D., Workforce Development Training Manager; and Eric L., Corporate Field Trainer.
2022 WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK
2022
The 2022 Women In Construction (WIC) Week was held March 6 - 12. WIC Week is a time to celebrate, educate, and promote the role of women in the construction industry. The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) began the tradition in 1998, and has expanded each year since. This year’s WIC Week theme was “Envision Equity,” an opportunity to raise awareness around the many opportunities available to women in the construction industry.
Rosendin honors the many women in diverse roles around the company, whether she is an apprentice on a job site, project manager, safety professional, part of our business development team, an engineer, or a Senior Vice President. Rosendin’s CEO, Mike Greenawalt, and Vice President of Quality and Training, Stephanie Roldan, had a candid conversation about how things have changed for women in the construction industry and how equity helps both men and women succeed.
Rosendin is dedicated to envisioning equity in our industry. During WIC Week Rosendin’s teams celebrated with different events and partners to uplift women in our industry.
In Northern California, teams participated in the McCarthy Build Construction 101 event to educate the next generation of women about the many opportunities in construction.
Office celebrations included an office mixer at Top Golf in San Jose and a special burrito breakfast in the Tempe office.
Rosendin Marketing Director, Salina Brown, and The Rosendin Foundation President, Jolsna Thomas, sat on "The Value of Organizational Change" speaker panel for an SMPS virtual event.
Rosendin's Oregon team sponsored the Washington County Women's Conference bringing together a forum
of women leaders ot collaborate and mentor emerging women leaders. Senator Janeen Sollman was a featured guest at the event.
The Northern Virginia team participated in an International Women's Day lunch and learn event hosted by Hensel Phelps that featured a presentation from Angie Simon, President of Western Allied Mechanical, and sponsored by the SMACNA4201 Western Washington Chapter.
NANI
After eight years as a stay-at-home mom, Nani decided it was time to get back into the workforce, but was unsure what career path to take. With encouragement from her husband, she entered the trades and fell in love with a career where she could be a strong role model for her daughters.
SUMMER
Summer has over ten years of construction experience and has been a part of some of Rosendin's prominent projects in Southern California. She uses her social media presence to educate and expose the next generation to the many opportunities in construction.
ANGIE
Angie started her career at Rosendin when she was 18 years old and became the company's first female Division Manager. After being mentored in the industry, she rose through the ranks to Vice President and promoted in 2022 to Senior Vice President. Her hard work earned Rosendin the reputation of being one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area.
OFFICER PROMOTIONS
In early 2022, Rosendin appointed three new officers to the company. Stephanie Roldan, Matt Hisaka, and Matt Orosz were named as Vice Presidents. Angie Hart was promoted from Vice President to Senior Vice President and is the first woman to hold this role at Rosendin. These promotions support Rosendin's growth as an organization and strengthen the company's position across markets and the country.
Congratulations!
Angie Hart Senior Vice President
Angie is being promoted to Senior Vice President. Angie began her career at Rosendin in 1990, beginning as a receptionist and working her way up as Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, and Division Manager. Her confidence, determination, and grit have served her well in various leadership roles. Angie earned Rosendin the reputation of being one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area while supporting and developing strategic relationships with a diverse portfolio of clients, including the most well-known high-tech companies in the world. In 2016, Angie began leading the organization as a Vice President. Angie's leadership has not only increased Rosendin's market share in the Bay Area, but she has expanded the organization across the East Bay and into the Sacramento region. In addition to her responsibilities at Rosendin, she actively works with NECA, ELECTRI, Women in Construction, the Associated Schools of Construction and is sought after in industry leadership peer groups. Rosendin is grateful for Angie's influence and leadership over the years.
Stephanie Roldan
Vice President
Quality & Training
Stephanie is now the Vice President of Quality and Training. Stephanie most recently served as the Corporate Director of Lean Culture, and over the last four years, was mentored by her predecessor, Lisa Vere. In addition to her new role as V.P. of Quality and Training, Stephanie will continue to serve as the Chair of Rosendin's Diversity and Inclusion Committee and as a Director on The Rosendin Foundation Board, where she also sits on the Grant Making Committee. In October 2021, she began cohosting a monthly podcast titled Construction DEI Talks to provide DEI knowledge and insights focused on the construction industry with actionable steps to develop and nurture an environment for everyone to thrive. Stephanie began in the industry 21 years ago as an electrical apprentice in Arizona and joined Rosendin in 2004 as an Assistant Project Manager. Her expertise and background make Stephanie a thoughtful advocate for our craft workers and mentor of many women in Rosendin. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Foundation for Women and Co-Chaired the Ladies Day to Play Golf Tournament with Junior Achievement.
Matt Orosz, P.E. Vice President
East Region
Matt has held Division Manager and Operations Manager positions for the Mid-Atlantic region. He is being promoted to Vice President for the East Region, comprised of Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington DC. Under Matt's leadership, Rosendin has continued to expand its footprint in the Mid-Atlantic with his ability to develop highperforming teams in addition to his solution-oriented approach for our customers. Matt has an impressive resume that includes delivering some of the area's most demanding and complex projects throughout his 20-year career. Matt is a graduate of Penn State with a Bachelor's in Architectural Engineering and obtained his P.E in 2015.
Matt Hisaka, CPA
Vice President Chief Accounting Officer
Matt is being promoted from Financial Controller to Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for Rosendin. In addition to his new role as V.P. and Chief Accounting Officer, Matt will continue to serve on the Board of Directors of The Rosendin Foundation and the 401(k) administrative committee. A graduate of Rosendin's Leadership Academy, he was instrumental in helping to establish The Rosendin Foundation in 2020. Matt has provided steady and insightful leadership of his teams as Financial Controller, based out of the Orchard office in San Jose, CA. A graduate of Santa Clara University and a Hawaii native, Matt has been with Rosendin since 2011.
AWARDS & RANKINGS
Q1 | 2022
In Quarter 1, 2022, Rosendin received eight awards, six of which were granted for efforts in Electrical Excellence by the National Electrical Contractors Association. Mike Greenawalt, CEO, was awarded one of 2022's "CEOs Who 'Get It'" by Safety + Health Magazine, and we also ranked in the Top 5 Electrical Contractors in Phoenix, AZ, and Silicon Valley, CA. To learn more about the headlines Rosendin is making, visit rosendin.com/newsroom.
RANKINGS
#1 Largest Phoenix-Area Electrical Contractors
Phoenix Business Journal
#2
2022 Training Apex Awards
Training Magazine
#4 Largest Electrical Contractors in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley Business Journal
AWARDS
2022 Electrical Excellence Awards – Shoreline Gateway (Residential Over $5M)
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) - Los Angeles Chapter
2022 Electrical Excellence Awards – SoFi Stadium 5G Oculus Upgrade (Commercial Under $1M)
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) - Los Angeles Chapter
2022 Electrical Excellence Awards – The Grove Flagship Store – Apple (Commercial Between $1-5M)
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) - Los Angeles Chapter
2022 Electrical Excellence Awards – Los Angeles City College – Da Vinci Hall (Audio/Visual Under $500K)
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) - Los Angeles Chapter
2021 Award for Electrical Excellence – Institutional Category – Harbor Day School
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) - Orange County Chapter
2021 Award for Electrical Excellence – Commercial and Voice-Data-Video –The Westin Anaheim Resort
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) - Orange County Chapter
2022 CEOs Who 'Get It' Award Recipient – Mike Greenawalt Safety + Health Magazine
2022 Construction Business of the Year
Anaheim Chamber of Commerce
CHECK PULSE
In Q1, 2022, Rosendin was awarded over $900 million in projects. The chart below provides an overview of the industries with estimated award value (millions) nationwide.
NOTE: Includes work orders and large change orders.
BioTech/Pharmaceutical: $6.7
Commercial: $26.3
Data Center: $210.5
Education: $2.4
Entertainment: $12.7
Health Care: $10.6
Heavy Industrial: $13.5
High Tech: $48 Hotel $590k
Institutional: $8.2 Miscellaneous $400k Power: $6.7
Residential: $8.9
Solar: $404.2
Systems: $21.7
Transportation: $129.6
Wind Farms: $700k
AREVON AND ROSENDIN COMPLETE TOWNSITE SOLAR + STORAGE PROJECT
LOCATION: Boulder City, NV
CLIENT: Arevon Energy, Inc.
DURATION: 19 Months
BUDGET: $129 Million
On January 11th, Rosendin and Arevon, a leading renewable energy company, announced the completion of the Townsite Solar + Storage facility in Boulder City, Nevada.. Offtakers and local politicians helped local IBEW electrical workers and company representatives celebrate the occasion with a ribbon-cutting and media tour.
The new Townsite Solar + Storage facility features an innovative solar system and Tesla battery energy storage system (BESS). The new facility, located 20 miles south of Las Vegas, will generate more than 500,000 MWh per year of renewable energy, enough to power 60,000 homes annually, and will serve two local municipalities and an electric cooperative, avoiding 400,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
“Arevon is grateful to everyone who has worked so hard to complete Townsite Solar + Storage and we are thrilled that the local community can now benefit from this new clean energy source,” said Justin Johnson, Chief Operating Officer of Arevon. “The infrastructure required to provide electricity to our homes and businesses reflects one of the largest labor and capital investments in human history. Transitioning to renewables is a similarly massive undertaking. We applaud Nevada’s efforts to boost clean energy and develop new opportunities for companies focused on building a brighter future.”
“At Rosendin, we value strong relationships with trade partners like Arevon and the IBEW. We wish to thank every individual craft worker for their hard work and dedication in completing Nevada’s newest solar energy and battery storage system,” said David Lincoln, Rosendin’s Renewable Energy Group SVP. “The federal government’s support to drive Zero-Carbon Energy production by 2035 will significantly accelerate opportunities for innovation and future collaborations across the country.”
The 1,053-acre Townsite Solar + Storage site incorporates 528,084 First Solar’s Series 6™ photovoltaic (PV) modules for a nameplate capacity of 232 MW DC/180 MW AC. It also has a 90 MWac energy storage facility that uses Tesla Megapack. Power generated on-site will be distributed underground to a 230kV substation and then via overhead generation tie-line to the Mead Substation just outside Boulder City.
Since the Townsite project began construction in November 2020, the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Jennifer M. Granholm, visited and the project was featured in a video produced by the Office of the White House. During construction, hundreds of clean energy union jobs were created with IBEW Local 357, providing a stable and reliable workforce.
Read the full Townsite press release »
PROFILES
LOCATION: Mesa, AZ
CLIENT: Mesa Community College
Rosendin partnered with Graybar, an electrical distribution company, to install free lighting components at Mesa Community College’s baseball facility. This donation gives local players access to lighting in the batting cages for the first time in the school’s history.
The baseball facility at Mesa Community College previously had no lighting equipment. When contacted for an estimate on the project, the team at Rosendin surprised school officials by donating their time and services to install the wiring, conduit, light switch, and lights, which were donated by Graybar. Rosendin’s skilled trade workers completed the project on February 18th, 2022, giving local college players the opportunity to utilize the facility and practice after dark.
MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASEBALL FACILITY
PROJECT PROFILES
803 WAIMANU STREET
LOCATION: Honolulu, HI
CLIENT: Coastal Rim Properties
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Layton Construction
BUDGET: $3.8 Million
SIZE: 132,775 SF
Rosendin provided electrical construction services for the construction of 153-affordable housing units. This 7-story building is designed with modern amenities and offers studio, one, and two-bedroom units, as well as two-story loft units. The building also features 82 parking spaces, a rooftop deck, and is located steps away from the planned Civic Center Light Rail Station.
LOCATION: Bend, OR
CLIENT: St. Charles Health System
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Skanksa USA Building, Inc.
BUDGET: $4M
The purpose of the Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade project was to replace the hospital’s original main and emergency switchboards from 1974. Replacement parts were no longer available for the original equipment, and the facility was at major risk of equipment failure and loss of critical load due to the age and condition of the equipment. Rosendin installed (2) new services to a new 3000A M-T-M switchboard to replace the original normal power switchboard and cut over each of the (12) loads individually while maintaining the normal operation of the facility. A new 1600A switchboard and 1000A ATS were provided to replace the original emergency power switchboard. Rosendin worked closely with the hospital on a cut-over plan where all of the emergency loads were migrated from the original system to the new system over a long weekend while still maintaining the operation of the facility. The project also included providing (2) new services for the facility’s Heart Center Wing, where Rosendin re-fed the existing service equipment with the new utility services in order to make space for future expansion.
ST. CHARLES HOSPITAL ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE
HOPE ON HYDE PARK
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA
CLIENT: Aedis Real Estate Group
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: C.W. Driver Companies
SIZE: 60,000 SF
Hope on Hyde Park is a 60,000 SF five-story affordable housing building and community located on a .49-acre site along the Crenshaw Corridor. The building is constructed from locally fabricated modular building units, 98 steel modular units, and will include studio and one-bedroom options ranging from 400 to 480 square feet. When completed, the community will also have residential services, a boxing gym, parking, and storage space. The project will be constructed around a central courtyard, feature outdoor community space, and provide access to the new K-Line, an 8.5-mile light rail that connects the Crenshaw district to Leimert Park, the City of Inglewood, and the Los Angeles International Airport.
Hope on Hyde Park is supported by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services and the nonprofit Brilliant Corners.
Photo Credit: CW Driver
By Shayne Stevens, CSP, CHST, CMSP, Sr. Corporate Safety Director
With the current workforce shortage, safety in the construction industry is imperative to maintain a healthy staff. The commitment to safety at Rosendin, an employee-owned electrical contractor that employs more than 7,000 people, impacts every employee, from the apprentice to the CEO, and that helps us attract a robust workforce that sets the standard for electrical contractors. We believe that safety is nonnegotiable. Every employee deserves a safe working environment, and no one should have to put themselves in harm’s way while making a living for themselves and their family.
Committing ourselves to a Culture of CARE, we ensure every employee has the opportunity to reach their full potential by building a workplace that is diverse, reliable, welcoming and inclusive. Our safety records have provided evidence that the training programs we implement, the atmosphere we create and the focus of our team members help us achieve excellence every day.
Whether it be our CEO, a project manager, or a field electrician, every employee is responsible for safety and is empowered to make sure others around them act in a safe manner. We’ve developed corporate policies including a “Stop Work” card, “5Why” Accident Investigation form, and Pre-Task Planning policy to identify and prevent potential hazards. Our folks show accountability by participating in safety meetings, committees, pretask planning (PTP), and a morning Stretch and Flex
routine on job sites to reduce repetitive motion strains. We also implement best practices companywide and ongoing training, including tool, ladder and electrical safety, as well as mental and wellness practices.
In 2021, we developed the Craft Empowerment Program (CEP) to give craft employees a voice and provide feedback on improving field operations in safety and production. This allows our safety professionals, field management and project management to openly discuss safety concerns in a bi-weekly safety auditing program that provides real-time feedback. We send out a weekly corporate summary to all operations showing the past week’s safety results from each region and division. To recognize teams, we have a quarterly trophy that is presented to the division with the best record.
Rosendin also has a Safety Hotline number (1-800-4REISAF) posted on all our projects. Employees can call anytime to report any hazardous conditions, empowering them to make the right decisions when performing their work assignments.
Our commitment to maintaining our values extends to the subcontractors we work with. Before joining our team, they are evaluated through a computerbased program that identifies their safety standing as a company. Factors, such as their EMR, TRIR, DART, OSHA logs and other relevant measurables, are assessed to see if there is consistency in how they will perform.
In the construction industry, safety extends beyond gloves, glasses and harnesses. Today, many workforce incidents stem from anxiety, depression, stress, anger and financial concerns. We at Rosendin provide a variety of programs to support each component of health. For example, our programs such as Construction Safety Week include daily activities and targeted themes spanning from mental health, diversity, equity and inclusiveness as part of safety at work, to PPE and fall prevention.
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rosendin was among the first companies to require 100 percent
"Rosendin’s Start Up Crew has been selected by DPR to receive the recognition and the honor of being the February 2022 Crew of The Month! Rosendin's on-site leaders have done a great job at leading and mentoring the crews that are onsite every day. The recognized group of employees for this month are always willing to help in any situation, present themselves with professional and positive attitudes, and conduct their work in a manner that displays an exemplary buyin to the safety culture! DPR would like to congratulate and thank the Start Up Crew for your ever forward efforts.
Edgar Nino DPR Construction
masking. We did not wait for the CDC’s lead on requiring a mask because we believed it was the right thing to protect our employees regardless of state rules. We also worked collaboratively with business partners to create a COVID-19 safety plan, which we happily shared with industry partners, peers and any company that asked.
One of our most significant challenges is getting a new unskilled workforce up to speed to meet the industry demand for construction. To overcome this, we employ a comprehensive onboarding process that delivers training on hazard recognition, Lock Out Tag Out, one-line drawings, mobile equipment, tool safety, fall protection and how not safely working will affect their future in retirement.
Safety is a never-ending struggle we continue to focus on as we set the standard for the electrical construction industry. Our strengths lie in the quality of our programs, our training, understanding the seriousness of electrical work, and the commitment of every individual at Rosendin to keep one another safe. We know that our most successful projects are our safest projects.
Source Article: www.retrofitmagazine.com/howsafety-programs-empower-employees/
SAFETY CULTURE
HOW'S MY DRIVING? GOOD DRIVER REPORTS
March 25th, 2022 - Jeffrey Tobler
Caller wanted to commend Rosendin's driver Jeffrey Tobler (Unit 177A) on being an excellent driver.
February 7th, 2022 - Orlando Hernandez
Caller wanted to commend Rosenidn driver, Orlando Hernandez, on being an awesome driver! Caller observed Orlando getting cut off really badly and he did not show any sign of anger and handled the situation very well.
ConstructSecure Changes Name to Highwire
Launches Partner Elevation Pledge to build safer and more enduring businesses
Every year in the U.S., there are roughly 150,000 injuries on job sites, and over 5,000 construction workers lose their lives. Prequalification isn’t working; instead, it gives us a false sense of security because it’s only looking in the rear-view mirror.
ConstructSecure, now Highwire, has been a fantastic partner for Rosendin over the years. As the Supplier/Subcontractor Program Supervisor, I've worked hand-in-hand with them while developing our subcontractor program, which is now a cornerstone of our project operations procedure," said Joan Bremer, Rosendin Supplier & Subcontractor Program Supervisor and Grant Making Committee Chairperson for The Rosendin Foundation. "I am beyond thrilled they looked to our organization for their philanthropic giving. I also strongly believe The Partner Elevation Pledge will help with Rosendin's goals of building quality with our many trade partners, along with building people in our communities.
Rosendin is teaming up with Highwire for The Partner Elevation Pledge because the industry deserves better. Contracting partners are strategic partners, which requires an entirely new mindset and framework for execution.
By signing The Partner Elevation Pledge, Rosendin is committing to meet partners wherever they are on their #riskmanagement journey and collaborate to deliver better work. We’re committing to helping them build a safer and more enduring business by dynamically mitigating risk together.
For every signature, Highwire will donate $10 to The Rosendin Foundation, which was established to positively impact communities, build and empower people, and inspire innovation.
Learn more and take the pledge: www.highwire.com/pledge
Every February, hundreds of college students across the nation gather in Reno, NV, for the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Student Competition. The annual ASC Student Competition challenges top college teams to present solutions to complex construction problems in one of 12 categories, including commercial, electrical, sustainability, and design-building. Rosendin is proud to recognize students from Boise State University for their award-winning presentation. Teams from Oregon State University and California State Sacramento placed second and third.
Rosendin's Electrical Challenge required students to work together to prepare a high-level cost-benefit analysis to add a photovoltaic (PV) system to a client's facility. A requirement was for the system to reach a minimum 5-year return on investment (ROI) after rebates or tax credits were realized.
"The students were presented with a scaled-down example of a real-world project related to renewable energy sources, and we challenged them to present how to build this project," said Brandon Stephens, Rosendin Operations Manager and ASC judge. "We applaud all the teams for their hard work, and I'm especially proud of my alma mater, Boise State, for displaying outstanding teamwork, planning, and adaptability."
2022 ASC Student Competition Rosendin Recognizes Teams
Stephens, a Boise State alum, is among several Rosendin judges who also competed at the ASC Student Competition while in college.
"I've been involved with the ASC Competition since 2013, when I first competed as a sophomore in college," said Rob Clark, Rosendin Project Manager and ASC judge. "This is how I was first introduced to Rosendin and met my future colleagues, so you could say the ASC Competition is when my career at Rosendin started."
Mark Stone, Rosendin Project Manager and ASC judge, also competed in the ASC Competition. "Words cannot express how gratifying the opportunity has been, and I am grateful to give back to
the program that helped shape my career forever," said Stone. "If it weren't for ASC, I probably wouldn't be here today, so my goal is to continue to provide the same experience and opportunity to the future leaders of our industry."
The annual competition is also an important recruiting pipeline for many companies in the construction industry seeking summer interns and the brightest employees.
The Associated Schools of Construction is the professional association for the development and advancement of construction education, where the sharing of ideas and knowledge inspires, guides, and promotes excellence in curricula, teaching, research, and service.
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We Are Thankful
We are thankful for our volunteers, the non-profit organizations who support the communities where we work and live, and our donors who allow us to make an impact in these communities.
We Are Thankful
In early 2022, The Rosendin Foundation (TRF) kicked off the year with in-person visits to Rosendin and MPS offices across the country. These visits gave me the opportunity to share what TRF has been doing since our journey began to build and extend our community of service in 2020. In addition, we are continuing to forge relationships with non-profit organizations in the communities where we work and live to help address the needs that exist through our emergency and annual grant programs. Members of TRF's Board and Committees have taken time to visit organizations that received grants in 2020 or 2021. Seeing the impact that a grant from The Rosendin Foundation can make to these organizations is humbling. Watch our videos on the following page for two of these organizations, Laura's House in Orange Country, CA, and Las Vegas Rescue Mission in Las Vegas, NV. Because of the people that work at Rosendin and MPS, we are making a difference. Thank you!
We’re also rolling up our sleeves to help the American Red Cross replenish our local blood banks. Please pledge to give blood through the Sleeves Up Campaign, download the Red Cross Blood App, and join The Rosendin Foundation team. As a reminder, the blood drives are open to everyone, so encourage your family and friends to donate as well. The next blood drives are in Anaheim on May 31st and San Jose on June 30th. As an added benefit, American Red Cross will provide COVID-19 Antibody Testing for FREE. It’s a win-win for everyone who participates.
We also wrapped up The Rosendin Foundation's first Giving Week! It was very exciting to have Rosendin and MPS teams everywhere participate in a service activity during the week. Photos and more information about the events will be included in the next issue. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Remember, there are many ways you can give. Talk to your local TRF Communications Committee member or email us. The Rosendin Foundation is your Foundation!
Thank you, Jolsna Thomas
The Rosendin Foundation President
For more information, visit www.therosendinfoundation.org or email info@therosendinfoundation.org
Who We Support.
The Rosendin Foundation supports recovery nonprofits like Laura's House and the Las Vegas Rescue Mission to positively impact the community, build and empower people, and inspire innovation.
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Laura's House, located in Orange County, CA, works to change social beliefs, attitudes and the behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence while creating a safe space in which to empower individuals and families affected by abuse.
Since 1994, Laura's House has been serving individuals affected by domestic violence providing shelter and supportive services to more than 5,400 abused women, men, and children. Nonresidential direct services include counseling, life skills education and legal advocacy and has serviced over 59,000 persons. The organization's 24/7 Crisis Hotline receives over 2500 crisis calls each year.
Today, Laura's House continues to be the only state-approved comprehensive domestic violence agency in South Orange County.
Founded in 1970, the Las Vegas Rescue Mission (LVRM) started with a small storefront building that included the chapel, kitchen and a shelter that could house a few men. Today, LVRM campus takes up two city blocks in downtown Las Vegas, helping hundreds of men, women and their children daily, and provides approximately 30,000 meals each month.
Through donations, LVRM supports the community of individuals and families experiencing homelessness with emergency shelter, nutritious meals, clean clothing, and substance abuse recovery. Clients learn skills to help them on the road to recovery and self-sufficiency. Many obtain employment and stability after going through LVRM's holistic recovery program.
$10K donated Emotional and Occupational Health
$5K donated Nutritional Health
MEET ROSENDIN
BRANSYN M.
Project Assistant
Prineville, OR
2.5 years with Rosendin
Core Clarity: Stabilizer
Hidden Talent: Cooking/Baking
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB?
The room for growth. I started with Rosendin when I was 18 years old, and I am excited to see what I can achieve given the endless opportunities here!
CHRIS A.
Sr Purchasing Agent Sterling, VA
6 years with Rosendin
Core Clarity: Lifeline
Hidden Talent: All of my talents are on full display! No, I guess playing guitar and I enjoy learning new stringed instruments like the mandolin.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB?
My team! Getting to know all these unique personalities that make up the Purchasing Team here and across the country.
Area Superintendent
Las Vegas, NV
13 years with Rosendin
Core Clarity: Stabilizer
Getting to know your Rosendin family
NATE S. KATRYNKE C.
Hidden Talent: I make the best pancakes
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB?
Helping others succeed. ‘‘ ‘‘
Office Manager
Anaheim, CA
14 years with Rosendin
Core Clarity: Lifeline
Hidden Talent: I have about 10 different laughs and none of them are fake – they differ in pitch, tempo, length, etc.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB?
From my second week here at Rosendin, I felt like I was home. This is truly like a family to me, we are at times dysfunctional, we argue, we tease but deep down we truly love each other.
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APRIL
Arab American Heritage Month
National Volunteer Month
April 4-8 DBIA Transportation Conference
April 11 National Pet Day
April 21 World Creativity and Innovation Day
April 22 Earth Day
April 27 Admin Professionals Day
April 28 Take Your Child to Work Day
Career Fairs
April 11 2022 College of Business Spring Career Fair (Virtual)
April 27 2022 Spring Virtual Career & Internship Fair
JUNE
Pride Month
National Safety Month
June 4 Wear Blue Day for Men's Health
June 12-15 7x24 Spring Conference
June 14 U.S. Army Birthday
June 17 Rosendin Pride Day
June 19 Juneteenth
June 19 Father's Day
MAY
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Military Appreciation Month
May 2-6 Construction Safety Week
May 4 Skilled Trades Day
May 8 Mother's Day
May 9 IBEW Convention
May 12-14 GWIC Conference
May 16-19 RSSI Conference
May 30 Memorial Day (offices closed)
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CULTURE OF CARE
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