GlenStar SOQ-Yates Construction

Integrity

Safety

Passion

Commitment

Statement of Qualif ications

November 3, 2016 Mr. Matt McGeath Vice President | LEED AP GlenStar Texas Asset Management, LLC Energy Square One 4925 Greenville Avenue, Suite 105 Dallas, Texas 75206 email: mmcgeath@glenstar.com Re: Statement of Qualifications | Energy Square, Dallas, Texas Dear Matt, I appreciate the opportunity to present our Statement of Qualifications for your exciting Energy Square project. Yates’ goal is to exceed expectations in craftsmanship, quality, safety and supervision in all phases and aspects of building construction. We dedicate the time, resources, management, labor, equipment and material needed to deliver quality projects on time, within budget and to the satisfaction of our Owners. We maximize the involvement of local trade contractors, suppliers (including equipment and materials) and labor. In Texas, Yates provides construction services to both public and private-sector clients from our permanent locations throughout the greater Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio areas.

Highlights of our qualifications and capabilities include:

Proven

Local

Safe

Feature: Yates is consistently ranked amongst the top construction service providers in the nation by *ENR, including our highest rankings of #23 in the nation, #15 in general building, #28 in green building, #35 in design/build & #42 in CMAR

Feature: Yates has an established presence throughout Texas, including the DFW Metroplex, and the Southeast providing an enormous network of qualified vendors and subcontractors, as well as extensive selfperformance capabilities.

Feature: Yates has an industry-leading safety program that consistently receives local and national awards, including the 2015 ABC National Safety Pinnacle Award, one of only nine recipients in the country selected from member firms that achieved Diamond and Platinum status in ABC’s Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP).

Benefit: We have an in depth understanding of multiple product-types and their specific construction needs.

Benefit: These relationships and in-house expertise allow Yates to provide tangible value & predictable results.

Benefit: Safety is the first of Yates’ Core Values and priority #1 on all of our projects.

* Source: Engineering News Record (ENR), The Top 400 Contractors Sourcebook 2004-2016

We look forward to demonstrating our Core Values of Safety, Integrity, Passion and Commitment on GlenStar’s project. Please contact me at (512) 751-0498 or via email: cholechek@wgyates.com should you have any questions or require additional information.

Respectfully,

Chris Holechek Project Executive 4500 Mercantile Plaza Drive, Suite 102 | Fort Worth, Texas 76137 | (817) 554-5100 | www.wgyates.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CenturyLink Technology Center of Excellence

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Executive Summary

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Company Overview

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Project Experience

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Safety

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Value Added Services

The Residences at the Stoneleigh

SECTION 1: Executive Summary

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Yates understands the complexity and magnitude of multiple product types. You can rely on Yates’ tremendous amount of experience and knowledge as we have been providing construction solutions for fast paced, high profile, complex projects for over 50 years.

Experience

Yates has a vast amount of experience with Mixed-Use, Condominium, Hotel/Resorts, Retail, Restaurants, Medical Facilities, High Profile Offices, Recreational Facilities, Gaming & Entertainment, and Parking Structures, to name just a few.

Safety

Yates has a safety record that continues to top industry standards. Over 70 awards have been received by Yates for safety performance within the past 10 years. Yates’ current EMR is 0.66.

Local

As an organization, Yates has operated in Texas for nearly 15 years and maintains regional offices in North, South and East Texas. During this time, we have developed a deep pool of local subcontractors and employees ensuring that your project will be a success.

Financial Stability

Yates has the financial stability necessary to perform the project. Our sureties have bonded single jobs in excess of $300 million and have provided an aggregate bonding program in excess of $2.5 billion.

Preconstruction Services

From day one, we will have an open book policy with ownership which will promote a free exchange of information to ensure that your costs are controlled to your satisfaction.

Quality Control Procedures

Because of our systematic approach to quality following the government’s rigorous 3-phase inspection process on all federal projects, we have taken these best practices and implemented multiple processes and procedures on all of our projects to ensure that the highest quality standards are met throughout the entire construction process.

Our involvement in the design review phase allows us to focus on constructability reviews and value engineering to assure that quality is maintained.

Rankings

Yates has ranked as high as #23 in the Top 400 Contractors, # 2 in MultiUnit Residential, #1 in Gaming & Entertainment, #7 in Retail and #12 in Hotels/Motels/Convention Centers, over the past decade according to ENR.

Golden Nugget Hotel & Resort

SECTION 2: Company Overview

COMPANY OVERVIEW W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company (Yates Construction) is part of The Yates Companies, Inc. who ranks among the top construction services providers in the nation. With annual revenues of approximately $2 billion and over 12,000 employees, the firm has the capabilities to provide a full range of construction services to clients nationally and internationally.

Yates has ranked among the top 50 construction service providers in all delivery methods (Construction Management, Program Management, General Contracting, and Design/ Build) in recent years. These attributes make Yates one of the largest and most well respected corporations in the construction industry today.

Our Commitment

Yates Construction was incorporated in 1964 and has been providing construction services by the founder’s motto: on time, within budget, to your satisfaction. The company has branched out to provide clients with quality construction services across the United States and abroad. Yates has offices strategically located throughout North America including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, and Mexico, giving Yates a wide geographical presence.

Our Experience

Delivery Methods

Construction Management Program Management General Construction Design/Build

Services

Conceptual Estimating Constructability Reviews Value Engineering Program Analysis Master Plan Evaluation Preconstruction Planning Construction Phasing Bidding and Procurement Cost Control Construction Administration Quality Control Management Facility Startup Project Closeout Warranty Management

Core Values Safety Integrity Passion Commitment

Operating throughout the country on a highly diversified construction program, Yates Construction utilizes extensive self-performance capabilities including heavy, civil, concrete, masonry, electrical, mechanical, steel fabrication, asphalt/paving, security and utilities.

These capabilities allow for more control over schedules and budgets on extremely fast-track projects. The company’s project experience is diverse in size and scope and encompasses an immense record of impressive projects.

Yates’ Mission:

To provide value to our clients

COMPANY RANKINGS & AWARDS

AWARD-WINNING PROJECTS Yates Construction is the proud recipient of more than 80 industry awards that recognize our achievements in the areas of project excellence, innovation, partnering, quality, commitment to diversity, safety and more.

Below is a partial listing of our recent awards and recognitions: Residences at the Stoneleigh

Borgata Hotel & Casino and the Water Club Tom Vandergriff (Tarrant County) Civil Courts Century Link Technology Center of Excellence Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World & Hotel MGM Park United Cooperative Services Hood County Office Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Capstar at Compass Plaza

Hard Rock Riverwalk Cafe Hilton Garden Inn / Homewood Suites Mississippi Museum of Art Renovation Turquoise Place Condominiums Biloxi Public Library & Civic Center

ABC National Excellence in Construction Eagle Award, ABC Excellence in Construction Award, ENR Best of Construction Merit Award ABC Merit Award ENR Best of Construction Award, Downtown Fort Worth Trailblazer Award, ABC Merit Award ABC Merit Award ABC Merit Award ABC Merit Award ABC National Excellence in Construction Eagle Award, ABC Excellence in Construction Award ABC Merit Award ABC Excellence in Construction Award, ENR Best of Construction Award, AGC Outstanding Construction Award, Building of America Gold Medal Feature ABC Excellence in Construction Award ABC Merit Award ABC Merit Award ABC Merit Award ABC Merit Award

LOCATIONS

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT One of Yates Construction’s “Top 10 Strategic Vision Goals” is to actively engage in the communities in which we live and work, and we do so on three basic levels:

1) Hiring local suppliers and subcontractors (including M/W/DBE’s & HUB’s) to work with us in delivering projects.

2) Direct engagement by Yates and our people in programs and initiatives that help support and build local communities.

3) Communicating with local organizations and residents regarding large or longer-term projects where construction itself may affect the community.

Regardless of project size or scope, Yates works closely with local communities to maintain open communication, minimize disruption and inconvenience, and understand and address local concerns through the project delivery phases. We maximize the involvement of local trade contractors, suppliers (including equipment and materials) and labor. We also collaborate with local organizations to provide opportunities for skills acquisition and enhancement, and we deliver project-specific training and workforce development programs. As a Corporation, Yates actively supports and sponsors organizations that focus on health, children and veterans, as well as individual charitable projects and other community initiatives undertaken by Yates employees in their respective communities. Yates’ business model is based on these foundational principles, and the very reason why we have full-service divisional offices strategically placed throughout our geographical footprint.

In north Texas, Yates’ DFW personnel enjoyed volunteering at the Log Cabin Village in Fort Worth. Volunteers of the revitalization effort helped beautify the campus which had become overgrown and dense with debris from the recent severe hail storms in North Texas.

“These wonderful people are helping to both preserve the cabins and ensure that our visitors are greeted with a lovely view. We are so very grateful for helping hands!” - Kelli Pickard, Museum Director

In south Texas, Yates’ San Antonio personnel recently identified high need students in our community and teamed up with the staff at Steubing Ranch Elementary to hold a Tablet Giveaway Contest called “Round Up Your Writing Skills”, wherein students were encouraged to write a one-page essay discussing the importance of having a good education and what it means to their future.

Yates’ San Antonio staff read through hundreds of well written essays, and identified a total of 12 kids that we believed would benefit the most. Winners Consisted of 1 Boy and 1 Girl from each grade, Kindergarten through 5th received a tablet, tablet cover, stylus pen and $10 Google Play Card. It was a meaningful experience for our staff.

Any Baby Can is an organization that is also near and dear to our hearts. The organization is a compass for families, providing direction and guidance for families of children and youth with special needs. Yates’ personnel participated in Any Baby Can’s 12th Annual Walk for Autism to support the organization, and one of our very own Yates employees. The “Noah’s Skywalkers” made the 2 mile walk (in the rain) to spread awareness for Autism and to show our support and love for this wonderful organization.

Outlets of Mississippi

SECTION 3: Project Experience

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

MULTI-FAMILY

Residences at the Stoneleigh | Dallas, TX Client: Maple Wolf Stoneleigh, LLC The multiple award winning Residences at the Stoneleigh, a classic 2-story residential high-rise in the heart of Uptown Dallas, adjacent to The Stoneleigh, a legendary boutique hotel. This project features 75 custom condominiums with a sophisticated combination of boutique hotel services and exceptional amenities. The facility offers residences high-end finishes, spacious balconies and skyline views.

Turquoise Place | Orange Beach, AL Client: Turquoise Properties Gulf, Inc. The project included the construction of two towers, 24 and 32 stories respectively, with 400 residential units encased in shimmering “turquoise” glass. The units, ranging from 2,400 to 5,900 SF, feature highend finishes including ten-foot ceilings, tile and hardwood floors, and three-centimeter granite countertops.

Everglades on the Bay | Miami, FL Client: Cabi Downtown, LLC This project consists of two 53-story towers surrounded by an eight-story podium. The towers contain 849 luxurious units including flats, lofts, apartments, and penthouses. Amenities include a 100,000 SF pool deck, a six-level parking deck with 65,000 SF of ground level retail space, and a four-story health center.

The Presidio at Judges Hill | Austin, TX Client: Presidio at Judges Hill, LP This project features 45 boutique condominiums. The concrete and steel building totals seven and a half stories with two and a half stories of parking and five floors of high-end residential units. The exterior finishes include cut stone, precast concrete, stucco, and glass. Units include highend interior finishes, and residents can order “room service” from the nearby iconic Mansion at Judge’s Hill.

The Shelby | Dallas, TX Client: Prescott Realty Group The four-story stick frame building has an exterior stucco finish and was constructed on top of a two-story concrete podium with parking and retail space on the ground level. The units are designed with hardwood laminate flooring in the living area, carpet in the bedroom, and ceramic tile flooring in the bathrooms. The kitchens feature built-in appliances, flushed paneled cabinets, and granite countertops.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

HOTELS & RESORTS

Hilton Garden Inn/Homewood Suites | Atlanta, GA Client: North Point Hospitality Group, Inc The 12-story tower offers 228 guest rooms as well as meeting and conference facilities accommodating up to 200 guests, a fitness center, and a 110-seat full service restaurant and lounge. The dual brands have two separate check in areas, dining areas, and elevator lobbies. The project also includes three levels of elevated parking, topped with an outdoor pool and spa.

Marriott’s Oceana Palms | Riviera Beach, FL Client: Marriott Vacation Club This 19-story resort/hotel consists of 13 floors of villas over six floors of parking and common areas which include a playground, oceanfront restaurant and marketplace, climbing wall, two swimming pools with water features, and a spa facility. All 76 villas are two-bedroom, twobathroom, fully furnished units with granite countertops, hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, and other high-end finishes.

River City Hotel & Event Center | St. Louis, MO Client: Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. The seven-story hotel includes 200 guest rooms and a fitness center. The state-of-the-art event center has a 1,400-seat capacity and cutting-edge audio, video, and lighting systems. The 1,600-space parking structure serves casino, hotel, and event center guests. The event center connects the new parking garage with the existing casino. The new hotel is also attached to the events center.

Coushatta Grand Hotel | Kinder, LA Client: The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana The first phase of the project was the removal and replacement of approximately 60,000 SF of existing roofing (TPO & SBS). Shortly following the start of the exterior envelope renovations, the full interior renovations of approximately 122,000 SF began. This phase of the project involved significant selective demolition on floors 2-6 to accommodate new suite types, floor layouts, and finishes.

AC Hotel by Marriott | Asheville, NC Client: McKibbon Hotel Group The Asheville hotel will feature an 80,000 square foot hotel atop 120,000 square feet of parking. Guests will enter through a street level lobby that is flanked by mixed-use and retail space. The five-story hotel features 132 modern, upscale rooms with high-end finishes. Additionally, the top floor offers guests several meeting rooms as well as a rooftop restaurant and lounge. A fitness center is included for guest convenience.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

RETAIL

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World & Hotel | Memphis, TN Client: Bass Pro Shops The project is 535,000 SF under one roof making it one of the largest retail stores in the world. It is 32 stories tall and contains the largest freestanding elevator in America which is 25 stories open on all four sides.

The 1st Floor is approximately 169,000 SF of retail space. The 2nd floor is approximately 129,000 SF of retail space. The 3rd floor is a Bass Pro themed hotel with 103 rooms.

Outlets of Mississippi | Pearl, MS Client: Bloomfield Development The region’s largest and most upscale outlet center, attracting visitors from well over a 200-mile radius. This open-air retail village features unrivaled visibility and accessibility, and plenty of shoppers as the site already draws close to 3 million visitors per year who enjoy over 80 designer and name-brand outlet stores.

Golden Nugget Hotel & Resort | Lake Charles, LA Client: Laundry’s, Inc. The first phase of the project was completed in June 2013 and consists of a new entrance to the resort with a remodeled porte cochere as well as eight featured retail shops: Style & Trend, Nineteen 46, Aqua, Luxe, Essentials, Riveted, Memento and The Chocolate Box.

Dogwood Promenade | Flowood, MS Client: Arc Dogwood Promenade Dogwood Promenade is the second phase of a two-part development that includes the Dogwood Festival Market. The project includes a new Target, PetSmart, Kroger, Stein Mart, and over 15 other retail stores.

The attractive architecture, unique exterior finishes and beautiful landscaping of the Dogwood Promenade complement the neighboring Dogwood Festival Market.

Poplar Commons | Memphis, TN Client: Seritage Growth Properties The project consists of a 135,000 SF retail complex including five separate structures with potentially 11 tenants. The project includes shell construction of the structures using load bearing CMU and structural steel frames. Interiors are limited to drywall demising walls and fire protection.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

OFFICE

Tom Vandergriff (Tarrant County) Civil Courts | Fort Worth, TX Client: Tarrant County This high-profile project in downtown Fort Worth consists of an asymmetrical scheme with a public plaza, and six levels including 13 courtrooms spanning the 235,000 SF. The design mirrors the architecture of other historical buildings downtown, using Texas and regional materials, natural stones and bricks.

UCS Hood County Office Expansion | Granbury, TX Client: United Cooperative Services In addition to an expansion of office and meeting space, the project included selective demolition of the existing structure and complete upgrade of finishes and mechanical, electrical and plumbing to the existing facility, totaling nearly 20,000 square feet. Interior finishes included demountable glass partitions between office spaces, carpet tile, ceramic tile, walnut finished millwork and other upgrades.

CenturyLink Technology Center of Excellence| Monroe, LA Client: CenturyLink The center includes technology research and development labs, a network operations center and office and meeting space. The project also contains a three-story mechanical plant and a five-story, 1,050car precast parking garage. The facility is located on the north side of CenturyLink’s existing headquarters building and encompasses approximately 300,000 SF, accommodating about 800 employees.

Capstar at Compass Plaza | Austin, TX Client: Capstar Investment Partners The project included approximately 82,000 SF interior build-out over three floors, each floor plate consisting of approximately 27,000 SF of partition development, glass and glazing, floor finishes, millwork, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC and electrical. Level eight includes a greater level of finish consisting of high quality, built-in and free standing millwork, high quality decorative ceilings, and butt glazed glass partitions.

Internal Revenue Service Building | Austin, TX Client: Endeavor Real Estate Group

The first phase of this project consisted of a 110,000 SF retail space conversion into an office and administrative facility. The second phase of this project included a high-profile, fast-track interior build out for the IRS that was completed in 115 days. Tenant improvements consisted of a 93,000 SF build-out of office and training space, and 63,000 SF of raised access flooring.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

RESTAURANTS

Hard Rock Cafe - Riverwalk | San Antonio, TX Client: Hard Rock Cafe International This $3.7 million project was an interior renovation of approximately 12,000 SF. Renovations included a three-story restaurant, bar, and retail space. As well as new structural modifications to expand seating, all-new finishes for the dining areas, and upgrading of support spaces such as service stations, kitchen equipment, and restrooms.

Hard Rock Cafe | Memphis, TN Client: Hard Rock Cafe International Demising of a 102 year old building into 3 separate lease spaces totaling 20,875 SF and the cafe occupies 13,500 SF. Work included interior renovation of two-story restaurant, bar and retail space including demolition, structural work, installation of two new stair cases, new interior partitions and finishes, and associated support spaces such as service stations, kitchen equipment, and restrooms.

Golden Nugget Hotel & Resort | Lake Charles, LA Client: Laundry’s, Inc. The first phase of the project was completed in June 2013 and consists of a new entrance to the resort with a remodeled porte cochere as well as new gaming space, a Rush Lounge, Lili’s Asian Cuisine & Sushi Bar, an Asian gaming section, a remodeled Morton’s Steakhouse, Vic & Anthony’s, Saltgrass Steak House, ClaimJumper Grille, The Buffet, Blue Martini and a Starbucks.

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World & Hotel | Memphis, TN Client: Bass Pro Shops The new Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and Hotel features Uncle Buck’s Fishbowl and Grill. The restaurant includes, casual family dining areas, a private room for special events, and an island themed bar that gives the illusion of being underwater. Within the restaurant, are 13 underwater bowling lanes, that feature hand painted murals of ocean life, for a deep sea dive like no other.

Beau Rivage | Biloxi, MS Client: MGM Mirage Beau Rivage includes casual dining, bars & lounges, and the award winning, Four Diamond, BR Prime Steakhouse and Jia Asian. BR Prime features a dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass wine display, exquisite bar, and sophisticated dining areas. The upscale Jia Asian restaurant has a stylish Zen-inspired dining area, teppanyaki tables, and stylish bar.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

RECREATIONAL

MGM Park | Biloxi, MS Client: City of Biloxi The ballpark has 5,000 fixed seats with room for an additional 800 to 1,000 fans in berm seating. The stadium layout is organized around the concourse level that wraps around the field and include concessions, a lounge and a team store. The majority of the seating is located below the concourse level with 12 suites situated above the concourse.

Art Garden at Mississippi Museum of Art | Jackson, MS Client: State of Mississippi Bureau of Buildings and Grounds The art garden has a rain garden with monuments, pools, fountains, and extensive landscaping. The loading dock at Thalia Mara hall was also remodeled to accommodate the new art garden in the adjacent parking lot with a green screening system that allows plants and vines to grow on the screen to prevent the view of the loading dock at Thalia Mara hall.

Golden Nugget Golf Course | Lake Charles, LA Client: Landry’s, Inc. The 18-hole, world class golf course was constructed in the swamps of Louisiana. Over 700,000 cubic yards of soil was imported to bring the elevations out of critical flood area. Every fairway has perforated drainage installed every 20’ on center with 6” of sand over the entire fairway and green surrounds making it playable. Golf Digest named the Golden Nugget Resort & Spa’s golf course one of the 2015 Best New Courses.

Fallen Oak Golf Course | Biloxi, MS Client: Beau Rivage Construction & MGM Mirage The par-72 layout course stretches out over 7,500 yards and the expansive clubhouse is over 12,000 SF. The clubhouse houses a pro shop, locker facilities, lounge, and restaurant. The earthwork included moving 700,000 cubic yards of earth during the development of the course.

Basins provide nearly 150,000 SF of runoff filtration through sand, gravel, and perforated pipe.

GulfQuest National Maritime Museum | Mobile, AL Client: City of Mobile Gulfquest Maritime Museum is a 90,000 SF cast-in-place structure, shaped like a vessel headed out to sea. The museum includes exhibits, a cafe, museum store, an orientation theater, meeting rooms, and event space on the rooftop.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

PARKING STRUCTURES

Ole Miss Parking Garage | Oxford, MS Client: University of Mississippi Athletic Association The five level, precast deck has approximately 800 parking spaces, three elevator banks and two stairwells. The garage ties into the new baseball arena, and the lower level is used for deliveries to the arena. There is exterior pole lighting on the top parking level and hardscaped areas. A chain link fence with gates and wind screen outlines the back side of the perimeter.

Walnut Street Garage | Knoxville, TN Client: Walnut Street Garage, LLC This parking garage, located in downtown Knoxville, is a nine story precast concrete structure with 1,099 parking spaces. The building foundation consisting of fifty-eight drilled caissons, poured in place pile caps and grade beams. The project also consists of a 1,400 SF retail space, a three story storage building to the south of the parking garage and a pedestrian bridge to the adjacent office building.

Western Heritage Parking Garage | Fort Worth, TX Client: City of Fort Worth The garage has a cast-in-place structure uniquely designed to blend into the surrounding landscape and architecture. This unique facility houses 1,149 parking spaces and is 416,080 SF. Several 33-foot tall tile mosaic murals are prominently displayed depicting the city’s cowboy roots designed by muralist Mike Mandel.

Texas Woman’s University Dallas Parking Garage | Dallas, TX Client: Texas Woman’s University The project consisted of demolition of an existing two-story building with partial basement and construction of the cast-in-place parking garage with a metal canopy connection to the adjacent education building. The 591-space parking garage is approximately 182,570 SF. The project included lighting, elevators, as well as landscape and irrigation for the entire site including the adjacent education building.

City Center Parking Garage | Jackson, MS Client: Parkway Lamar The City Center Parking Facility project is a four-story 160,233SF parking garage. Pre-cast veneer, access ramps, barrier cables, metal grills, and geopiers were utilized for the 517 Space Parking Garage. The project also required 6,736 CY of concrete and 532 tons of concrete reinforcing steel.

Electrical systems included power, lighting, and fire alarms.

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SECTION 4: Safety

SAFETY Safety is number one and we establish a project safety plan on each project which is championed by the Site Safety Director, Project Superintendent, Project Manager and a designated representative from each of the trade subcontractors. This team is responsible for providing a safe working environment for both the employees and the public.

Yates implements the following steps to ensure a safe jobsite is maintained throughout the duration of the project.

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The Yates Corporate Safety Group will assist the project team with the creation of a project specific safety plan. Ultimately, the responsibility for the adherence to and enforcement of the established company safety program and project specific safety plan lies with our Project Team and on-site Safety Personnel but every employee is obligated to ensure that each project we build is completed safely.

SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Family Photo Boards

Another unique way Yates will promote safety is the inclusion of Family Photo Boards on-site to make sure the families are involved in safety and encourage safe practices in the behavior of our workers. We will also hold safety cookouts, encourage workers to have their families sign safety pledges, and provide other family oriented safety incentives to ensure the employees are working safely. Our Project Teams hold mandatory safety meetings weekly which require attendance by everyone working on the project site. Additionally, each trade subcontractor is also responsible for holding task specific weekly, sometimes daily, safety meetings.

Behavioral Based Safety Program

Yates will utilize Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) Program for this project. BBS is an employee-driven program that is non-punitive. This program uses actual data about the behaviors of individuals. This program enables the employees to provide peer employees with unthreatening, non-punitive feedback, thereby modifying the safety behavior of the individual. The overall outcome of this program is a workforce that operates safely. No single group of individuals is solely responsible for safety; every employee shares this responsibility. Having a good site safety culture and providing a safe workplace for employees are two of the main factors that help to prevent accidents and to increase productivity. BBS has been widely accepted as addressing an important need as part of an organization’s total health, safety, and environmental effort. BBS programs have a proven track record of effectiveness in many sectors.

The key principle of BBS is deceptively simple - identify the key behaviors that cause accidents and then reduce them. It involves promoting safe behavior in the workplace by using employee involvement to initially identify practices (behaviors) critical to reducing the risk of injury. The core elements of the BBS Program are the Self Assessment Checklist, employee involvement, and training.

SAFETY Brother’s Keeper

The Brother’s Keeper program was created so that employees can have a positive impact on assuring that everyone works safely and goes home to his/her family each day. By signing a commitment form, the employee willingly pledges to be their “Brother’s Keeper” by personally encouraging others to follow all company safety rules and regulations. After signing the form, each employee receives a sticker for their hard hat and a high visibility t-shirt to proudly display their commitment and participation.

Yates Safety Statistics YEAR

EMR RATING

2016

.66

2015

.56

2014 2013 2012

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Yates has an industry-leading safety program that consistently receives local and national awards, including the 2015 ABC National Safety Pinnacle Award, one of only nine recipients in the country selected from member firms that achieved Diamond and Platinum status in ABC’s Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP).

CenturyLink Technology Center of Excellence

SECTION 5: Value Added Services

SELF-PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES Yates is a large, multi-disciplined firm with unique in-house trade capabilities. We have the ability to self-perform site work and underground utilities, masonry and drywall, structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication and erection, mechanical, plumbing and electrical work. Yates’ self-performance capabilities enhances our ability to meet the goals of our clients in terms of cost, schedule, and quality, and provides our project teams with added control and flexibility in scheduling and installing the work. This also provides our personnel with more knowledge of construction means and methods, and increases our ability to direct and manage construction activities in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

Value during Design/Preconstruction This in-house ability can be used in the early stages of the project for information, which can be used by the owner and design team in developing various design strategies in relation to the circumstances that exist in working with your specific needs. We are uniquely capable of formulating a plan with the design team prior to the final construction documents. This is a stark contrast to our competition, who must distribute the drawings to the subcontracting community for input on design direction before forming a plan of action. We strive to develop a method that will save dollars in potential re-design time for the design team and will further reduce the overall schedule by eliminating this additional step altogether. This benefit is provided as part of our preconstruction services for preliminary design input that is geared to save the owner money from a design perspective. Yates has utilized this strategy on past projects to great success. To accomplish maximum value results with our in-house capabilities during the preconstruction and design phase, we assign subject matter experts (SMEs) for each critical division of work. These SMEs are fully engaged throughout the preconstruction and design process and work directly with the project team. They provide current market updates as the design progresses within their respective area of expertise. This allows for data driven decisions based on current market data throughout the design process which results in cost effective, constructible solutions.

Value during Contracting/Construction Our in-house self-performance capabilities are a tremendous safety net for owners during the construction phase. Once the project starts and the completion date and contract value is set, our capabilities provide many assets to our clients. During the contracting stage when we are procuring the subcontractors, we have the ability to perform cost checks and ensure our client is getting current market rates for that particular scope of work.

If the subcontractors are providing unnecessary premiums in their bids/cost information, we have the ability to either get them in line with current market pricing or we can simply step in and self-perform that portion of the project in a cost effective manner that meets the cost goals. Another advantage our capabilities provide to owners is the ability to supplement or take over for an underperforming subcontractor. If they are having manpower or performance issues, we have the ability to step in without going through the extensive process of re-engaging other subcontractors, getting them up to speed and accepting bids relative to that scope of work.

We can have support resources on site within 24 hours and ensure the schedule and cost impacts relative to underperforming subcontractors are minimized.

BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING/ VIRTUAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Benefits • Reduced Risk • Options Analysis • Reduced Change Orders • Better Design • Reduced RFIs • Accelerated Project Delivery • Informational As-Built Model • Facilities Management Tool

Yates Construction has been very active in the implementation of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process for construction since 2005. From the start, Yates’ BIM focus has been efficiency and productivity, and every aspect of BIM we use on our projects ties back to client value.

Engaging BIM is more than an additional feature on a project, it is a way to design, construct, and commission a project. By using 3D models to coordinate project information, the collaboration and communication on the project is greatly increased. It becomes much faster and easier to understand the design, schedule, cost, and construction of the project. Creating the design with models allows for greater coordination between disciplines and opens the door for a faster construction process. When the design focuses on the models and creates the 2D drawing as a reporting function, the model reliability is high enough that many quantities and scopes of work can be pulled to create faster estimates.

In turn, visual comparisons of cost changes make it easier to control scope and associated costs. Using reliable design models makes creation of 4D schedules possible. Using a 4D schedule makes the entire project schedule easier to understand and coordinate with the owner, designers, and trades. Implementing BIM allows construction trades to produce fabrication models and modularize many aspects of their work. Prefabrication and modularization have been used by many trade contractors across the United States to greatly reduce project costs.

4D Scheduling CenturyLink Technology Center of Excellence 3D Model

Yates will tie the project schedule to the individual models on the project.

Creating a 4D schedule raises the effective communication levels dramatically.

We have found 4D scheduling has enhanced the collaboration process by: • eliminating hours normally spent analyzing and understanding the construction schedule.

• allowing the progression of construction to be easily seen by associating the schedule with areas of work and installation of equipment. This is exceptionally important for occupied and adjacent buildings and communicating how those existing areas will be affected.

Outlets of Mississippi 4D Schedule

• using the schedule sequencing video in meetings enables people who may not be familiar with bar charts to understand and provide the necessary feedback to make the project highly successful.

Clash Detection

Yates will take all available information and establish a 3D coordination process, which is improved through the use of design models, but can be completed even if design models are not available.

The clash detection process creates two major benefits for the project: • it allows for issues to be discovered much sooner, thus reducing the overall cost of correcting problems, translating into reduced cost to the owner.

Outlets of Mississippi Virtual Clash Detection

• it establishes confidence in the coordination and installation process and opens the way for prefabrication and modularization. Prefabrication reduces labor costs and improves safety.

DPROFILER Benefits • Lower Risk/Improved Predictability • Better Communication • Rapid Alternatives • Knowledge Reuse • Reduction of Rework • Engages All Stakeholders

DProfiler is the most comprehensive project analysis tool in the building design and construction industry. DProfiler is a 3D modeling software that allows the team to apply our historical cost data to a dynamic, easy to modify model of the project. This allows us to provide instant feedback on the estimated cost of the project and be able to show what is contained in each cost item. This is particularly helpful during the early stages of the project where the program is still being finalized and material selections are taking place as well as in the instance where value engineering alternatives must be considered. The software allows you to see the cost implications of different options in real time so as to make informed decisions with regards to material selections, finishes, and square footages. We have found the following to be the primary benefits of this tool: • Lower Risk/Improved Predictability – Combined visual + data modeling capabilities provide predictability. Formulas drive costs on each system based on the specific design, materials, site conditions, phasing and other parameters.

• Better Communication – Clearer way to review the proposed design and understand the assumptions and the cost drivers.

• Rapid Alternatives – Provides data in real-time as the graphical model is being developed or changed. Alternative concepts can be easily explored all while seeing the cost and other data update in real time.

• Knowledge Reuse – Develop a tailored “kit of parts” database that captures the rules of thumb your firm observes repeatedly. Allows for leverage of historical data as an asset.

• Reduction of Rework – Eliminates any one person working in a “silo.”

This is collaborative.

• Engages All Stakeholders – Stakeholders can visualize the end product and understand what is included in the budget.

BERM

(BUILDING ENVELOPE REVIEW MEETING) Benefits • Efficient Installation • Coordinated Trades • Performing Envelope • Reduced Claims

A unique tool Yates Construction utilizes on projects to add value and ensure quality is the Building Envelope Review Meeting – BERM. This process consists of a series of meetings with the owner, designer, Yates, and all trade subcontractors with any construction of or interface with the exterior skin of the building. The meeting encourages a partnering concept and full cooperation from all parties is requested in order to produce the best possible end product achievable for the owner. There are three steps in the BERM process.

1. The first consists of a thorough review of all contract drawings and associated details pertaining to the exterior of the building.

The entire team conducts a constructability review of every detail to determine the feasibility and constructability of the details.

The meeting is an open forum to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the given details. Often, the details are modified for the owners’ benefit at the request of the contractor through the RFI process, thereby being incorporated into the contract documents.

Patrik Lazzari collaborating with the team during a BERM meeting.

Project team incorporating details outlined in the BERM meeting into an onsite mockup.

Quality control measures being implemented as water testing occurs on glass installation.

2. Once the details are incorporated into the contract documents, a second meeting is held on site to familiarize the on-site supervision of the various trade contractors with the details and the required sequence of construction to ensure the building envelope is in accordance with the design standards. Topics such as material compatibility, sequencing of work, and scope of work are the focus of this collaborative meeting. The most intricate details revealed during this meeting are represented thereafter in mock-ups built on-site, where all the parties involved will have a chance to further review the installation and interaction of the components involved.

3. Upon the successful completion of the second meeting, the implementation of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers three phase construction quality control system is incorporated and construction of the building envelope commences. This BERM process has been successfully utilized on a variety of product types and is a Yates internal requirement on all of our projects.

Ownership

Efficient Installation

Design Team

Coordinated Trades

Yates Management/ Supervision

Performing Envelope

Subcontractors/ Vendors

Reduced Claims

LEAN CONSTRUCTION Processes & Techniques

Lean Construction

• Prefabrication

Yates utilizes lean construction philosophy and techniques to eliminate waste from the design and construction process in order to provide maximize value for all stakeholders involved. A few of the processes and techniques we utilize are prefabrication, modularization, mock-ups, BIM, production charts, and project specific design, supply, and assembly practices. Specific prefabrication and modularization examples includes prefabricated wall panels, concrete, steel and interior room sections as well as precast concrete and interior finishes packages. The most effective way to implement Lean practices on projects is to begin this process during the design phase. Yates includes this in our preconstruction planning and ensures these processes/practices are implemented throughout the project.

• Modularization • Mock-ups • BIM • Production Charts • Project Specific Design, Supply, & Assembly Practices • Pull Planning • 5S (Sort, Simplify, Sweep, Standardize, Sustain) • Collaboration • Kitting

A few project examples where we have implemented Lean practices include the following:

• Collaborative Environments

• Turquoise Place

• Holistic View of Project Delivery

• Caribe • Borgata Resort & Water Club • CenturyLink Technology Center • Coushatta Grand Hotel • Golden Nugget Resort & Spa • Harrah’s Cherokee Resort • Hard Rock Café • The Outlets of Mississippi • Engineer Research & Development Center (ERDC) Headquarters Building

On-site mock-up

• Mississippi State University Center for America’s Veterans & Residence Hall Yates is a corporate member of the Lean Construction Institute and three Yates employees have been approved to instruct and teach the Lean Construction Education Program which was developed by The Associated General Contractors of America and The Lean Construction Institute.

BIM Model on CenturyLink

SUSTAINABILITY Facts

Sustainability

• Yates Building Supply was the 1st LEED Gold facility in Mississippi

Yates Construction is dedicated to providing high performance buildings and services based on environmentally-conscious principles. In fact, Yates Building Supply was the first LEED Gold facility constructed in the state of Mississippi and Yates’ Corporate Headquarters is also LEED Gold Certified.

We are committed to integrating sustainable design and construction practices in our operations to provide safe, healthy, and economically viable projects. Additionally, we believe it is our responsibility to be good stewards of our environment. As a leader in sustainable construction, we continue to focus on sustainable practices.

• Yates’ Corporate Headquarters is LEED Gold Certified • Staff of 80 LEED Accredited Professionals • 50+ projects pursuing or certified LEED

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Yates Construction provides safe, healthy working environments for our employees. We provide in-house LEED training, promote professional development, and incentivize LEED accreditation. Our staff of 80 LEED Accredited Professionals has overseen the construction of 50 projects that have either obtained or are pursuing certification and are trained to provide construction services to meet our clients’ needs. Yates Construction employees are encouraged to participate in community organizations that work toward more sustainable neighborhoods.

Sustainability at Yates Construction is incorporated at all levels of our organization.

LEED

Capstar Interiors at Compass Plaza Austin, TX

The construction industry has experienced an increased adoption of sustainable building construction practices – also known as “Green Building” practices – under the guidance of the LEED™ Green Building Rating System. In response to the ongoing transformation of the industry, Yates has been dedicated to the initiative of promoting a valuedriven building design process that emphasizes design excellence, user satisfaction, reduced operating costs, and environmental responsibility.

As a result, Yates is an active USGBC member and is aggressively expanding capabilities in this growing field by employing LEED™ Accredited Professionals in each Division.

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One of the main priorities in our LEED™ commitment is to combine sustainability with profitability. The experience gained by being involved with LEED™-projects, has helped create a philosophy that is based on an integrated design approach. With LEED™ Accredited Professionals on the team, the planning and budgeting for eventual LEED™-ratings will be facilitated in the earliest stages of the design process. By engaging the LEED™ evaluation process early, the project team has the greatest opportunity to pursue integrated design solutions that can deliver lifecycle cost-effective, environmentally responsible, high-performance buildings.