TDSpirit Fall/Winter 2014

TDSpirit

Fall/Winter 2014

Moving Forward in Technology Featured: UT Southwestern & Lean Processes

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Yuma Regional Cancer Center | INSYS Therapeutics Facility | One Dallas Center | TD Weslaco TCU’s Annie Richardson Bass Building | Texas Center for Proton Therapy | Partner Bobby Cole Retires | Awards

Letter from CEO Harold MacDowell

As the seasons change and nature transitions, it’s a time for TDIndustries to look ahead at the next chapter of technology evolution. It’s that journey to the future that we find thrilling. Although we have matured as a company, we are still growing, learning and aggressively improving. With Servant Leadership as our compass, decades of growth and cultivation by TDPartners have brought us to this intersection of innovation and what we do best. The theme for this issue of TDSpirit is “Moving Forward in Technology.”

You will read about the latest advancements in medical care and how TD has been contributing to the progress. You will see how TD has embraced Lean principles to operate more efficiently and productively, and to save our customers time and resources.

Con el cambio de estaciones y las transiciones de la naturaleza, comienza el tiempo en que TDIndustries vea para adelante hacia el siguiente capítulo en la evolución tecnológica. Es ese viaje al futuro que encontramos emocionante. Aunque hemos madurado como compañía, todavía seguimos aprendiendo, creciendo y mejorando agresivamente. Con el liderazgo de servicio, como nuestra brújula, décadas de crecimiento y cultivación de nuestros socios de TD nos han traído a la intersección de innovación y a lo que hacemos mejor. El tema para esta edición de TDSpirit es Avanzar en Tecnología. Usted leerá sobre los últimos avances en la atención médica y como TD ha contribuido en el progreso. Usted verá como TD ha adoptado los principios Lean, para operar de manera más eficiente y productiva, y para ahorrarle tiempo y recursos a nuestros clientes.

One such revolutionary development is using particle therapy to target cancer cells — a promising new treatment — at the Texas Center for Proton Therapy in Irving, Texas. Another major facility paving the way in cancer treatments is the Yuma Regional Cancer Center in Arizona. They are using a comprehensive approach to battling this horrible disease, including education and patient support services. From modern pharmaceutical manufacturing facility at INSYS Therapeutics in Austin, Texas to the future healthcare practitioners studying in Texas Christian University’s Annie Richardson Bass Building, we find it a privilege to be a part of the many facets of improving patient care. Truly, TD has been fortunate to be on the vanguard of building innovative healthcare facilities for our communities and families.

Uno de tales acontecimientos revolucionarios es el uso de la terapia de partículas para combatir las células cancerígenas—un nuevo tratamiento prometedor—en el Centro de Texas para la Terapia de Protones en Irving, Texas. Otra instalación importante que está marcando pauta en tratamientos cancerosos es el Centro de Cáncer Regional Yuma en el estado de Arizona.

Allí es donde están abordando compresivamente esta horrible enfermedad, incluyendo educando y apoyando al paciente. De instalaciones como la planta de fabricación de productos farmacéuticos INSYS Terapéutico en la ciudad de Austin, Texas y los futuros profesionales de la salud que estudian en la Universidad Cristiana de Texas Annie Richardson, nos parece un privilegio al ser parte de las múltiples facetas que siguen mejorando la atención al paciente.

Verdaderamente, TD ha sido afortunado de estar en la vanguardia en la construcción de estas instalaciones de centros de salud innovadoras para nuestras comunidades y familias.

Behind the scenes, Lean processes have helped each project become a reality, thus literally opening the doors for modern technology across the Southwest. As one of the early adopters of this method, TD is beginning to master Lean principles and bring it to each aspect of our operations. You will read how integral Lean processes and prefabrication were to the UT Southwestern William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. As a champion of Lean, we encourage all businesses to weave this type of thinking into their culture. We did it, and it is changing our industry for the better.

Los procesos Lean han ayudado detrás de escena a que cada proyecto sea una realidad, literalmente abriendo las puertas a la tecnología moderna a través del sudoeste. Como uno de los primeros adoptadores de este método, TD comienza a dominar estos principios Lean y traerlos a cada aspecto de nuestras operaciones. Usted podrá leer lo integral que fueron la prefabricación y los procesos Lean al Hospital Universitario UT Southwestern William P. Clements Jr. Como campeón de Lean, animamos a todos las empresas para incorporar este tipo de pensamiento en su cultura. Nosotros lo hicimos, y esto está mejorando nuestra industria.

We’re different than most, and we like it that way.

By being smarter, bolder and faster learners, it’s an exciting march toward progress and innovation.

Thank you all for having and sharing the vision to see what’s to come in engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance for our amazing clients!

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Somos diferentes que la mayoría, y nos gusta así. Por ser más inteligentes, audaces, y aprender más rápido estamos emocionados al marchar hacia el progreso e innovación. Muchas gracias por tener y compartir la visión de lo que está por venir en ingeniería, construcción, operaciones, y mantenimiento para nuestros increíbles clientes.

Carpe Diem!

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Inside this issue ■■ UT Southwestern goes Lean...pg. 4 ■■ TDPartners in the Rio Grande Valley...pg. 22 ■■ Texas Center for Proton Therapy... pg. 7

DFW Storm Line Repair...pg. 18

■■ TDPartners Give Back to their Communities...pg. 26

Partner Bobby Cole Retires...pg. 24 One Dallas Center...pg. 20

Annie Richardson Bass Building...pg. 16

Partner Paul Washington...pg. 15

Yuma Regional Cancer Center...pg. 10

INSYS Therapeutics...pg. 8

Our mission We are committed to providing outstanding career opportunities by exceeding our customer’s expectations through continuous aggressive improvement.

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Lean by Example

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new state-of-the-art William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital was designed to focus on the most effective and innovative ways to incorporate top quality medical care, research and medical education for patients’ experience and safety. The 1.3 million sf facility opened ahead of schedule as a result of outstanding teamwork, says Ed Reeve, Executive Vice President.

Comprised of 12 floors and 460 single-patient rooms, the medical facility includes: • 24 surgical suites • 72 adult ICU rooms • 30 neonatal ICU rooms • 40 emergency department rooms • 16 labor and delivery rooms • 2 MRIs 4

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Multiple Interventional Radiology (IR) and catherization lab rooms Additional amenities include: cafeteria, dining room and an expansive atrium

Value of Pull Planning TD’s ability to utilize pull planning assisted in fast-tracking the timeline. “TD volunteered their own pull planning expertise and training methods to assist other subcontractors on the project, helping to guide all efforts,” comments Bernie Sublette, Construction Manager of Hunt Construction Company. “We discussed necessary milestones to reach our goal, and I said ‘Show me how you are going to get there,” Sublette continues.

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center:

William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital Embraces Lean Processes

Utilizing Modular Construction

Prefab in Action

UT Southwestern’s (UTSW) Capital Improvements Project Director, Guillermo Ramos, encouraged any type of prefabrication to expedite hospital construction and reduce costs. Hunt Construction was also committed to achieving maximum savings to align with the agreed guaranteed pricing scope.

Utility Tunnel Piping Racks

Project areas that contributed to major savings include: • Prefabricated patient bathrooms (PODs) • Utility tunnel piping racks for mechanical, electrical and fire sprinkler trades • Patient room headwalls

370 PODs were manufactured offsite, transported to the site and hoisted by crane for installation. Each POD was equipped with all regulatory and medical requirements for patient safety, cleanliness and ease of use.

The 600-ft utility tunnel connecting the new bed tower to UTSW’s Central Utility Plant (CUP) was a significant hurdle.

The tunnel, consisting of chilled and heated water piping, fire sprinkler mains and electrical conduits had to be routed from the CUP to the hospital. To connect and route the piping underground, innovative design and full collaboration were required among all trades: Fisk, the electrical contractor; Texas Sprinkler, the fire sprinkler contractor; and TDIndustries, the mechanical contractor.

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To expedite installation, the 40-ft utility piping racks were prefabricated by TDManufacturing. Architect, RTK and structural engineer, Walter P. Moore, were willing to make design changes to accommodate the prefabricated racks. As a result, the concrete tunnel flooring and 12-in thick concrete walls were put in place, with the top (lid) left open until the racks could be hoisted in place from above.

Of the most significant projects valued at more than $10 million, Canter estimates that 90 percent are utilizing Lean practices. “It is a cultural transformation,” states Canter. “We are embracing Lean in healthcare construction and at every opportunity with other commercial projects to ensure owner/developer satisfaction and bottom-line results.”

The result: a faster, safer and more cost-effective installation than any other conventional “stick-built” method could have provided.

Thank you to Partners who contributed to this project.

Patient Room Headwalls

All patient headwalls consist of numerous medical gas, low voltage and electrical connectors. To save time and money, the trades worked with Hunt to plan wiring and piping for prefabrication. Once the design and planning were complete, TD used computer technology to laser cut sheet metal panels for each headwall. Each opening for the electrical outlets and the medical gas connections were cut in the sheet metal plate. The electrical and plumbing were attached to the plate in the walls, tested and installed in the patient rooms.

Guiding Principles of Lean

According to TD’s Chief Technology Officer Steve Canter, the healthcare industry has higher standards in both regulatory and medical requirements, and is willing to explore ways to speed up the construction process and contain costs.

WATCH the Action: Scan the QR code or visit http://goo.gl/Mzyaof to watch the UTSouthwestern prefab tunnel video.

ABC National Diversity Excellence Award At TDIndustries, we value each person’s uniqueness, which earned us the National Diversity Excellence Award for 2013 from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for subcontractors over $14 million.

We incorporate diversity in training, hiring practices, contractor/vendor relationships and company culture.

This commitment to recognizing the individual made us stand out among companies across the nation.

“Valuing our differences has always been a way of life at TDIndustries,” says Maureen Underwood, SPHR, Executive Vice President, People Department. “We believe that a diverse workplace, where every employee’s contributions are respected, creates a highly productive work environment and forms the bedrock of our success as a company.”

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TDPartners Maureen Underwood and Tim McNew (center) accepting the award

Photo courtesy of Linbeck

Texas Center for Proton Therapy: A Solid Foundation for Cutting-Edge Technology

TD has worked on several healthcare facilities, but none quite like the new Texas Center for Proton Therapy.

Imagine concrete walls about as thick as your car is long with floors about half that size with an extensive piping system throughout. To help with this unique project, general contractor Linbeck chose TDIndustries to bring expertise in construction as well as automation and control systems for this 63,000 sf healthcare facility.

Sounds like Sci-fi Proton therapy is a form of radiation treatment that uses a beam of protons to damage cancer cells. That beam can target a tumor’s exact shape, and this advanced therapy shows promise and as more precise than traditional radiation. Patients benefit from less risk to surrounding healthy tissue, fewer treatments and reduced longterm side effects.

Central to the success of this treatment center is how it protects the people in the building. The structure’s walls and floors must block any harmful radiation from escaping the treatment area. Typical construction calls for 1-ft walls and 10-in floors. Linbeck poured walls 13-ft wide and floors 5-ft thick.

The concrete surrounds the proton therapy treatment machine, a 220-ton piece of equipment that will fill an area three stories high. “There were massive amounts of concrete used,” Project Superintendent Tommy Stallcup says.

“The space looks like something out of an X-Men movie.”

Operating on the Edge Before any concrete was poured, the piping system had to be prefabricated.

“There’s process piping, vent piping and plumbing piping inside of all that concrete,” Stallcup says. “It had to be fabricated at our shop, delivered to the site, set in place and tested prior to the concrete being poured. We’ve never done that before.” Nor had Stallcup hung piping underground. But he and his team devised a solution. “The soil in Las Colinas swells over time,” Stallcup explains. “So we had to develop a way for the underground piping to move with the concrete.” Rather than using the traditional installation for underground pipes, Partners first positioned 1-ft by 1-ft beams in ditches, then hung the piping from those.

TD has developed creative solutions to novel challenges throughout this 12-month build. “Because the project includes such leading-edge technology, we had to step out of the box when it came to solutions,” Stallcup says.

“Hanging piping underground is unique. Our Partners came up with that design. Because the customer is on the edge of technology, we have to operate right there on the edge with them.”

Because of the project’s highly technical nature, TD chose to keep all work inhouse. TDPartners installed the HVAC system—including two direct expansion rooftop systems and two chilled water systems—plus the process piping, sheet metal, and plumbing, without the use of subcontractors. TD also utilized the

Building Systems Integration (BSI) Group to install and commission the building automation system that monitors and controls all aspects of the building’s heating and cooling systems supporting the center’s equipment.

Teaming up for Success Strong teamwork was key to this project, which started in July of 2013.

Stallcup says good communication and close collaboration aided TD’s various team members including including Engineering, Coordination, Major Projects, BSI and TDManufacturing in the design, construction and operations for the center.

BSI Manager Randy Heidrich emphasized the importance of teamwork. “Success on this project is a real mark of excellence for our automation team,” he says.

“When we deliver high quality and high value on a project like this, it demonstrates that we can do this work for anybody.”

Thank you to Partners: Tommy Stallcup, John Straughan, Pedro Castillo, John Johnson, Orland Hilliard, Donny Waller, Paul Jenke, Arthur Davison and Derick Linton

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INSYS Therapeutics: A Clean Start In Round Rock, Texas, an unassuming one-story building is undergoing a major overhaul. The former home of an inflatable bounce house company is being transformed into a Class 10,000 high-purity pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. Completing the transformation will require ingenuity, strong project management, and a focus on teamwork—all hallmarks of the TD approach.

Creating Clean Expansion INSYS Therapeutics is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes innovative drugs and novel drug delivery systems of therapeutic molecules that improve the quality of life of patients. INSYS began evaluating prospects for expanding their manufacturing facility: either relocate its facility near Austin, Texas to its company headquarters in Arizona (and lose its highly trained staff in Texas), or find a new facility nearby that would meet its stringent cleanroom requirements.

Ultimately, INSYS chose to work with general contractor Rogers-O’Brien to transform an existing 53,300 sf building in Round Rock into its new manufacturing facility. TDPartners in Austin were contracted to develop the facility’s air control and plumbing systems. “A medical manufacturing facility is not a typical production building,” says Jim Haas, Project Manager. “It has a higher cleanliness factor when it comes to airflow and circulation. It also requires an understanding of how to handle pharmaceutical waste.”

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Close Coordination for a Seamless Look One of the project’s major challenges was designing the complex air purifying system necessary to meet the facility’s Class 10,000 air cleanliness level and fitting all of its associated parts within the design specifications developed by Page Southerland Page, the project engineer. During testing, clean rooms actually met the standards of Class 100 criteria – twice as clean as initial design specifications. Parts of the facility will also serve as office and showroom space, meaning that mechanical systems need to be hidden.

To fit all of the cleanroom’s necessary components—highpurity piping, ductwork and electrical—in the space allotted by the design specifications, the team created a “ceiling within a ceiling” concept. More than 100 filters, each one powered by its own fan, constantly circulate and purify air. Above the filters is a sheet metal lid that creates a return air plenum.

And above that sheet metal lid is an interstitial space that houses all of the electrical and plumbing components.

“The most unique attribute about this is building is the plenum, that ceiling within a ceiling—and hiding the fan filters and making them operate per spec,” says Haas. Plumbing features also needed to be moved to match the design specifications, which necessitated saw-cutting the slab foundation, digging and rerouting the plumbing infrastructure.

Fast-track Success TD started work on this project in March 2014, with a scheduled completion date in August—a mere five months later. “It was a fairly aggressive schedule, considering what had to be done,” says Senior Project Manager Roland Abarca.

Success resulted from partnerships among multiple TD teams, including Central Texas Business Unit’s Technology Group, which handled process piping, and Austin’s HVAC and plumbing teams. TD’s Building Systems Integration (BSI) Group was brought in to develop the building’s controls, an important addition that will help the facility maintain its cleanliness standards.

Meeting the tight schedule required intense coordination using advanced building information modeling (BIM) tools. With BIM, Partners were able to load drawings of each system— ductwork, HVAC, plumbing and electrical—into a 3-D model.

This allowed for a more complete picture of system interaction than traditional 2-D layered drawings, as well as early discovery of possible overlap. With so many TD teams at work on the project, all systems were loaded into the same 3-D model—a huge advantage with a schedule this tight. According to Abarca, this proactive approach is paying off.

Solving Problems and Building Strong Relationships The key to success for a project with this scope and timeline is simple, says Abarca. “Make sure you have the right team in place.” “It’s also important to develop open lines of communication with your whole team,” adds Haas. “TD, the general contractor, engineer and all other subcontractors have been in constant communication. If there’s an issue, we make everybody aware of it—and then we address it.” This project would not be possible without help from Darlyanne Estill and the entire Technology Group, as well as Shawn McDonnell and the BSI Team. Without either of these two groups the team would have been incomplete and the necessary cohesion for this project would have been missing. “We were ‘one for all and all for one’ on this project,” says Haas.

Distech Award

TDPartners Randy Heidrich (center left) and Michael Ceritelli (center right)

2014 Distech Award for Outstanding Growth Recipient On October 6, 2014, TDPartners Randy Heidrich, Building Systems Integration (BSI) Sales and Operations Manager, and Michael Ceritelli, BSI Development Manager, accepted the Distech Award for Outstanding Growth on our behalf.

The award was given to Distech Partner companies who showed exceptional sales growth for Distech products and solutions from 20122013. TD achieved an impressive 143% growth rate, placing us amongst the top 10 to receive the award.

BIM model of INSYS Therapeutics Facility

Thank you to Partners: Roland Abarca, Jim Haas, Darylanne Estill, Shawn McDonnell, Jeff Espinoza and Mercel Johnson Special Thanks to INSYS Design Team Members: Bryan Waltrip, Everett McKinley and Dale Smith

Heidrich says, “This business growth award from Distech is a nice acknowledgment from a significant automation manufacturer. It recognizes the hard work, professionalism and customer focus that our BSI Partners have dedicated themselves to over the last year in working to grow our building automation business.”

“We look forward to a bright future with Distech innovation and the commitment to excellence,” adds Michael Ceritelli.

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Yuma Regional Cancer Center: Delivering on a Promise to Improve Patient Care

An ambitious schedule and a challenging site are no problem for TD, particularly when it comes to a goal as important as improving patient care. Such was the case with the Yuma Regional Cancer Center (YRCC) in Yuma, Arizona, which opened its doors this summer.

The YRCC was designed by the Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) as a means to transform cancer treatment services in the region. For the first time, patients in Yuma have access to comprehensive treatment and educational resources under one roof, creating a continuum of care that is supportive of, and sensitive to, patients and their families.

TD provided the full scope of mechanical work, which included all piping, the installation of three rooftop units, an energy recovery unit, multi-zones and split systems.

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Collaborating on a Vision Transforming the patient experience hinged on completing the 38,000 sf facility as well as installing and commissioning highly sensitive equipment within a tight 12-month window.

Any delays in schedule would have caused setbacks in patient treatment. The timeline prompted some firms to bow out of the project, but TD rose to the challenge.

“There was no leeway whatsoever in this schedule. There was no give or take. It had to happen,” says Project Manager Chris Meachum. “Ultimately, we were able to provide everything needed—manpower, scheduling and equipment—to get it done.”

This required a high degree of communication and collaboration among TDPartners, general contractor Okland

Construction, the other trades and specialty consultants including a physicist and seismic engineer.

Partnering with Specialists Located across the street from the YRMC, the new facility is three times larger than the YRCC’s previous location.

The three-story building houses medical and radiation oncology, clinical research, infusion rooms, a pharmacy, a lab, the American Cancer Society Resource Center and space for complementary services, such as physical therapy and massage.

At the heart of the facility are two linear accelerator (LINAC) vaults, which are used for radiation therapy.

The YRCC opened with one LINAC in place and shell space for a second.

The LINAC is encased in leadlined walls and three feet of concrete.

This specialized e q u i p m e n t demanded close Yuma Regional Cancer Center coordination with the YRCC physicist, not only to ensure that temperature and humidity are tightly controlled, but to also prevent radiation leakage.

“We had to ensure there would be no leakage through the pipe and ductwork—even though the ducts are lined with four inches of lead,” says Meachum. “For several months our project team worked closely with the physicist and design team to make sure everything was set.”

The YRCC’s location in a seismic zone also meant that all piping and ductwork had to be supported and braced to allow for movement in the event of an earthquake.

To ensure a secure installation, our team consulted with a seismic engineer and used 3-D modeling to map the project before work got underway.

No Room for Error If the equipment left no margin for error, the project timeline left no room for delays. With only 12 months between groundbreaking and completion, TD’s team had to ensure that the LINAC vaults were ready in 10 months

to allow for the installation and commissioning, which was a challenge.

“The new LINAC drove the project schedule,” says Meachum. “YRCC is changing how they are doing treatment, and we had to have the LINAC up and running to support this. This required a real team effort.”

A great team was key to working on the challenging site.

With limited space and extremely sandy soil, the site posed special scheduling and safety considerations for all project teams. “We had to be very specific and meticulous about where we lifted from with our crane, and everything had to be delivered on demand,” says Meachum.

“This is something we excel at, but to be successful, it requires a lot of coordination and communication.”

Turning a Promise into Reality A project of this magnitude could not be completed without seamless organization for everyone on board. Our established relationship with Okland is built on a solid foundation of performance. “In fact, we’re now working with Okland on multiple projects across Arizona, including the Green Valley Hospital located just south of Tucson,” Meachum adds.

“Overall, this has been a great project,” he says.

“Everyone has been very communicative, and with our preplanning, coordination and scheduling, we’ve had great success. Without dedicated team members like project Superintendent Jose Miranda, we never could have accomplished what we did.”

The YRCC opened on time, making true on its promise to deliver world-class care. We are proud to be a member of this team, doing our part to make cancer treatment more accessible for Yuma-area patients.

Thank you to Partners who contributed to this project!

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Andy Pritham Houston Construction Frank Byrd Major Projects

Guy Albanese People Department Darwin Pierce Technology Mark Boykin Major Projects

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Ray Jackson Major Projects Jimbo Bunnell Major Projects Graham Moore Houston Construction

Dwain Rainey Major Projects Mike Fitzpatrick Professional Services Rick Duncan Special Projects

Al Carter Manufacturing Pat Tipton Major Projects James Whitley Major Projects

Jerry Watts Special Projects James Huff Manufacturing

25 Larry Marsh Multifamily Glen Krahn Houston Construction Bob Hughs Dallas Service Mike Hancock Major Projects Max Wagner Major Projects

Jason Cinek Technology Pete Kessler Manufacturing Randall Seargeant Major Projects Phillip Richmond Major Projects Matt Johnson Major Projects

Rudy Camarillo Multifamily Joel Stewart Technology Rebecca Gonzalez Technology Tim McNew Fort Worth Construction

20 Lori Lattin Technology Charlie Thomas III CTBU South Construction Greg Roberts Facilities Andrew Streeter Major Projects Larry Curtis Facilities Chuck Swallow CTBU North Construction James Adcock Houston Service Jason Carmona CTBU South Service David Whited CTBU North Service Francisco Gandara Technology Joel Griffin Arizona Construction Jason Cano Technology Frank Grelle Technology Stephen Cavalier Houston Service Scott Frazier Technology Luchi Rusek Facilities Arnoldo Villarreal Facilities Tomas Limon CTBU North Construction Juan Esquivel Major Projects Glenn Wilson CTBU North Construction Adam Martinez Technology

Victor Nolazco Houston Special Projects Bill Brown Major Projects Keith Ross Houston Special Projects James Tillman Houston Service Junior Morales Houston Construction David Flores CTBU South Service

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Oscar Bustamante Jr. CTBU South Construction David Gulledge Major Projects Manuel Lopez Technology Oscar Flores Houston Service Peggy Martinez Major Projects Terry Priddy Major Projects Matt Shelton CTBU North Service Domingo Diaz CTBU North Service Chris Castillo Major Projects Scott Hartmann Major Projects Joe Putnam Major Projects Carlos Coreas Special Projects Edward Taylor Major Projects April Garza Houston Service Chris Rogers Fort Worth Construction Cheryl Gray CTBU North Construction Kevin Benter CTBU North Construction Stacy Lining Major Projects Brandon Doyle Dallas Service Rick Ferguson Arizona Construction Jeff Espinoza CTBU South Service Oscar Benavides Arizona Construction Duran Moore Major Projects Juan Robles Manufacturing Alejandro Robles Manufacturing Justin Beard CTBU South Construction Brad Patterson Major Projects Chris Harris CTBU North Service Steve Luce People Department Jacob Featherston Major Projects Servando Rueda Special Projects Daniel Faldyn Facilities Ricardo Cantu Facilities Humberto Urdiales Facilities Geoff Gerland CTBU South Construction Eddie Gamboa Facilities Tim Ward Facilities Scott Allen Major Projects Leonard Gill Major Projects Cindy Mortenson Arizona Service David Ashbaugh Professional Services Rosie Nicholson Professional Services

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Maria Garcia Manufacturing John Regian Facilities Bronco Juarez Facilities Jose Oquendo Technology Stephen Matthews Facilities Kevin Smith Building Systems Integration Jose Rivera Technology Ivan Worthington Technology Mario Ruiz Technology Jason Morris Technology Tom Vines Facilities Lee Collins Major Projects Andrew Kobe Major Projects JD Bennett Special Projects Jo Sheppard Houston Construction Janet Galdamez Houston Service Patrick Tullous Major Projects Dee Brodie Major Projects Grant McDowell Ft. Worth Service Mike Long Facilities Alma Villanueva Manufacturing Tonya Lang Professional Services

Rudy Reyes CTBU South Construction Jose Olivas Manufacturing Dan Edwards Major Projects Jose Ibarra CTBU North Construction Justin Lewis CTBU South Service Erik Muniz Houston Construction Brandon Holland Fort Worth Service John McRae CTBU North Service David Ausema Special Projects Wendy Macias Fort Worth Service John Bouzos Arizona Construction Jimmy Hatcher Houston Special Projects Ken Sparks Dallas Service Jancie Snyder Professional Services Pedro Robles Fort Worth Construction Carlos Robles Fort Worth Construction Johnny Hodnett Fort Worth Construction

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TDPartner Paul Washington

TDPartner Paul Washington: Servant Leader in Action

In keeping with family military tradition, TDPartner Paul Washington, a Piping Foreman in TDManufacturing followed his stepfather and grandfathers’ footsteps in serving in the military. Earlier this year, Paul returned home safely from serving overseas in an engineering unit at Camp Arena in Afghanistan.

There, he and his unit taught Afghan Army soldiers various skills in carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical and other engineering trades. It was a rewarding yet potentially dangerous situation. His unit was responsible for nine locations, much of it located in Taliban-run territory.

In the meantime, his Partners at TDIndustries wanted to show their support.

Robin Newton coordinated a care package collection effort for Paul. She along with Partners Karen Albright, Kathy Ayers, Misty Jackson, Stacy Thomas, Jana Lindsey, Peggy Martinez and Shannon Avants assembled eight full boxes, which included snacks, notes of appreciation and even cards from local Girl Scouts.

The packages made their way safely to Paul and the other 12 soldiers in his unit.

In response he wrote back [read his letter at the side], thanking Partners for their support and thoughtfulness. “Those comforts of home really affected the morale in my unit,” Paul says. “My fellow soldiers were so grateful for the care packages that they wanted to hold the TD banner and to send a photo back home.”

Back at TDManufacturing, Paul rejoined his Partners stateside, using his leadership and military experience in his career. “The biggest thing I’ve learned is to be patient and thankful, even for the little things.” Working as a true servant leader, he not only instructs but also mentors his fellow Partners. According to Paul those skills come in handy not only at work but also at home with his two young daughters.

Thanks, Partners, for helping Paul and his military unit for making a difference in their lives. And to Paul, TD thanks you and your unit for your service and the positive impact you’ve made in our lives.

Paul’s Letter to the Partners Partners, It is truly a blessing to work for a company that is thoughtful enough to send their love in so many different forms that give not only morale, but also a sense of belonging. I realize that it is easy to get caught up in our day-to-day lives and forget to reach out and show how much people mean to us. On behalf of my soldiers and myself, thank you for your patriotism, thoughtful minds, kind words, and generosity!

Sincerely, Your long-distance Partner Paul Washington

Retirements Eddie DeHaas 41 years Jack Deborde 22 years

TDPartners are at the heart and soul of our company. We salute our recently retired Partners and wish them all the best following their years of service. Thank you for your many contributions throughout your careers and for helping to make TDIndustries a great place to work!

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Annie Richardson Bass Building: Enhancing Healthcare’s Next Generation

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The Annie Richardson Bass Building, home to the Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Texas Christian University (TCU), opened its doors in 1971. Since then, much has evolved in technology and practices, resulting in cutting-edge training for healthcare professionals.

Therefore after four decades, the Annie Richardson Bass Building was ready to be renovated.

Upgrading the Installation The three-story, 35,000 sf addition represents a 70 percent increase in space for the Bass Building. Working under general contractor Linbeck, TDIndustries provided mechanical and plumbing work, with the installation of new equipment on the addition’s top floor to serve as a mechanical room.

TD replaced two heated and two chilled water pumps in the basement-level HVAC system. “To complicate things, the old piping didn’t have the valves needed to shut off the pumps, so we came up with an alternative for the new installation,” states TD Project Manager Richard Bain. TDPartners shut down the HVAC system, cut back sections of pipe and then installed the valves.

This also accommodated future renovations scheduled to take place in spring 2015.

“The whole process took almost four weeks,” says Bain.

The bulk of the work took place during TCU’s winter break, although Partners also worked evenings and weekends to avoid disturbing occupants while classes were in session. The project team pulled through, resulting in a user-friendly piping system to fit the Bass Building’s future needs.

Innovation and Efficiency Another upgrade to the new wing of the Bass Building was its airflow system. TD installed a chilled beam system with a reverse flow design that replaced typical variable air volume (VAV) boxes. This innovative system installation was among the first on TCU’s campus.

Chilled beams offer several advantages: controlled temperature, significant energy savings by using less power, less ductwork and other materials. This not only helped the addition achieve its LEED Silver rating—it gave the building more ceiling height than it would have had otherwise.

Cutting-edge Classrooms This project was one of many TD completed for the university, including the Rees-Jones Hall Instructional Building and a library warehouse annex on Bolt Street.

Both Linbeck and TCU, were pleased with TD’s work.

“We are proud of another successful project with Linbeck and the opportunity to help grow and enhance TCU’s campus. Our success was a direct result of our TDPartners’ outstanding performance,” says Vice President Aaron Rice.

Photo courtesy of Alexandra Dekleva

The Bass Building project began in April 2013 and opened in time for classes in fall 2014. The addition, designed to help healthcare students become familiar with real-life clinical settings, included a number of “simulation labs” using the latest technology and resembling real facilities – operating rooms and space for acute care, primary care, residential care and public health.

The new building provided a more engaging, handson education for TCU’s next generation of nursing and healthcare students.

Thank you to Partners: Aaron Rice, Richard Bain, David Hollowell, Eddie Martinez, Hollis Bearden and Curtis Jewell

United Way Award

United Way Commitment to Service Award

TDIndustries’ Austin branch was recognized in May by the United Way of Williamson County for “MidSize Campaign of the Year.” Chosen to receive the award among companies with 100 to 999 employees, TDPartners in Austin demonstrated exceptional commitment to the values and goals of United Way. TDPartners Melissa Mendiola and Sandra Sullivan attended the breakfast awards reception and accepted the award on behalf of our Austin office.

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On-Time Arrivals: The race to keep flights on schedule at DFW Airport When a shattered storm line threatened to disrupt operations at DFW International Airport (DFW), TD launched into action on an incredible, around-the-clock race that took Partners 25 feet underground and 200 miles away.

It all started with a simple manhole cover located outside of DFW’s Terminal D. On the afternoon of March 27, 2014 the steel cover slipped during an inspection conducted by DFW and plummeted down a 25-ft shaft, shattering a 30-in plastic storm line at the bottom.

This was no ordinary storm line. It had a special valve to keep glycol, the de-icing agent used on planes, from entering the stormwater system. The shaft also housed electrical systems that fed Terminal D, the airport’s international terminal. One storm could halt operations in the terminal, and the forecast showed thunderstorms were coming.

The project had all the makings of a disaster: 1,000-pound parts that had to be custom made, jumbo jets rumbling by just a few feet away, and violent thunderstorms on the horizon.

The situation prompted our joint-venture partner and general contractor, Phillips/May (TDPM), to contact TDPartners Matt Johnson, Senior Project Manager, and Bob Lowe, Vice President.

The first order of business: marshalling resources, determining the extent of damage and creating a repair plan.

An authorization to proceed also needed to be obtained from DFW, and permits needed to be pulled. “You divide up the assignments, and everyone is responsible for getting their part done,” says Lowe. “Then, you count on your Partners to go out and do what they need to do.”

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No drawings existed so Partners had to rely on industry knowledge to determine what they were working with. To round out our skill set, we brought in KMP, our plumbing subcontractor on the DFW Terminal A project. “It starts out with past experience,” says Lowe. “Donnie Roberts, our TDPM superintendent, was the key in this. He has 37 years of plumbing experience, so his knowledge of systems and dealing with confined spaces played an important role in how this operation was performed. “The work itself was hard, and the confined space added complexity,” says Roberts.

In short order, TD’s Confined Space Rescue Team completed the necessary preparations for working in a confined space. Oxygen was pumped into the pit, and a hoist with harnesses was erected so Partners could be pulled out if the situation took a bad turn. The team shared their constricted surroundings with electrical wires and cutting torches which required additional precautions.

Underground, the team had to grapple with removing a 1,000-lb valve and 500-lb flanges. They also had to torchcut bolts that had been in place for at least 20 years and cut through pipe that was more than an inch thick.

“I’ve been doing this for 20 years, and this was probably the most challenging thing I’ve ever done,” says David Watson, general manager for KMP. “We didn’t have much room, we were working in 2-in of water, and there were electrical wires.

We had cutting torches, sledgehammers, saws, crowbars, everything else down there that you can think of to remove the damaged pipe.”

As our Partners descended into the pit, the Service team raced to find the needed parts. But you can’t just run to a nearby parts supplier for specialized 30-in storm drain couplings.

TD found a manufacturer in Texarkana, 200 miles away, who offered to manufacture, test and paint the parts overnight.

TD put a Partner on the road right away who ultimately made two round trips to Texarkana for those parts.

Once everything was brought to the site, it took the combined expertise of several Partners to assemble the pieces. “Situations like this don’t come with an instruction manual. It took all of our experience to figure out how to pull this together,” says Roberts.

As if the race against the clock wasn’t pressure enough, the entire operation was completed on a narrow sliver of tarmac sandwiched between two active gates. Thanks to strategic planning and seamless coordination between TDIndustries, Phillips/May, KMP and DFW, our team worked while jumbo jets taxied to their gates without interruption.

“The air traffic controller would radio down and tell us to get ready when a plane was coming in,” says Lowe. “At one point, I looked up and there was a 737 on one side of us, and a 777 on the other side.”

The operation required alternating teams of Partners from TD, KMP, Phillips/May and TDPM working 12-hour shifts for two days straight. By Saturday night, Partners were closing up the shaft with a new and sturdier manhole cover.

In just 48 hours, the team had completed the impossible.

“It was a pleasure to work with a bunch of professionals who, together, could overcome any obstacle,” says Lowe. “We assembled people with the skill sets and ingenuity to solve this who were willing to get down there and do the work. In these kinds of emergency situations, that level of ingenuity and can-do attitude is really something to see.”

TDIndustries’ Diversity Council Champion Kevin Damian Guerrero, Mechanical Designer, was named TDIndustries’ 2014 Diversity Champion. He has consistently placed an emphasis on diversity throughout his almost three year tenure with TD and shows a profound interest in supporting the needs of the Diversity Council, often assisting with their efforts.

In order to be selected, a TDPartner must demonstrate a history of increasing awareness for those around them concerning the value of diversity or displaying a diverse act toward others within the workplace or community.

“One of my favorite things about Kevin is his willingness to educate and share multicultural information. For example, he will send an email with a greeting and sign off in several different languages and then translate it back to English,” says Darylanne Estill, Assistant Project Manager. “Kevin even translated our diversity slides to Spanish for our Spanish-speaking Partners.”

Kevin is interested in studying different languages and understanding the culture behind them. He operates in the best interest of all Partners, and values all perspectives and differences, not just the majority. “Never dream small, always dream BIG,” Kevin believes. “It’s a career, not just a job. Sometimes one must serve in order to lead,” he adds. We at TD look forward to what this Diversity Champion has in store.

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One Dallas Center: A Rise Above the Rest

TDIndustries Helps Reinvent A Dallas Landmark One Dallas Center, located in the heart of the Dallas Central Business District, has seen its share of changes since it was constructed in 1979. Designed by famed architecture firm I.M. Pei & Partners as the first of three geometrically inspired buildings, it was the only one of the three that was ever built.

Thirty five years after its completion, comes its grandest reincarnation: One Dallas Center. The high-rise will become a mixed-use development of renovated office space and luxury residences, complete with resort-style amenities and easy access to Dallas’ public rail system, DART. Since day one of construction, TDIndustries has been a part of the evolution of this iconic Dallas high-rise.

High-Rise Challenges, High-Tech Solutions Developer Todd Interests and partners envision the finished residences rivaling high-end hotel suites from around the world. To bring the concept to life, they named StreetLights Residential as general contractor. Thanks to TD’s long-standing 20

relationship with StreetLights, TD’s Multifamily Group was contracted to complete the renovation’s plumbing.

“The building’s sewers weren’t designed to handle new apartments and fixtures,” says Project Manager Rudy R. Camarillo. So increasing load capacity was the first step. This involved installing a 10-in sanitary sewer horizontally in the basement and then running it to an 8-in vertical stack from levels one through 14. “That was a challenge,” says Camarillo.

“The work had to be done in all cast-iron piping, while the rest of the design for the property was done in PVC.” But that wasn’t the only roadblock. Once the vertical stack reached level 28, all pipes had to be rerouted around an existing Verizon data center. To protect the mission-critical equipment, Verizon requested no “wet areas” (pipes, bathrooms or water of any kind) be located directly around or above the data center.

The solution: instead of apartments, the area above the data center will be home to the building’s 5,000 sf fitness center. No water, no problem.

Active Coordination Throughout its renovation, One Dallas Center will remain open for offices on the lower levels, including the headquarters of Greyhound and HKS, who is also the project’s architect.

Working in an active building presents its own set of challenges. And working in an active high-rise without an exterior elevator only adds to them. With only one freight elevator plus three standard elevators for all contractors to use, coordinating elevator time was a priority from the beginning.

It also prompted the installation of temporary bathroom facilities on every other floor to solve a particularly timeconsuming issue. In a large building with so much construction activity, traveling to the bottom floor, where construction bathrooms are typically located, can take 15 to 25 minutes. By installing temporary facilities, TD implemented huge savings in both time and cost.

Proactive Planning One Dallas Center isn’t scheduled for completion until early spring of 2015, nearly a year after Partners began precontract planning work. Planning proved invaluable, allowing for better scheduling of possible disruptions, such as coring holes for plumbing pipes and precise schematics for components like aerator

devices, which have custom specifications and spacing requirements. “We put a lot of work in before construction and contracts actually kicked off,” says Camarillo. “Once we got started, everything went smoothly and seamlessly. It blew everybody away that there weren’t any big concerns that we had to work through.”

The finished development will feature 276 luxury residences ranging from 800 sf to approximately 1,200 sf, a fitness center, a lobby level with an expansive art collection, an outdoor pool complete with gas grills and fire pit features, a one-acre park and onsite bar. And because the development is just steps from DART, residents will have easy access to Dallas’ top cultural destinations, as well as the numerous bars, restaurants and entertainment options around One Dallas Center.

All of these features adds up to an exciting project that is poised to redefine both the trademark tower and downtown Dallas as a modern, vibrant place to live, work and play. “The result has been very positive,” says Camarillo. “The project is doing well and our customer is happy. We’re excited to work through the rest of the project.”

Apartment at One Dallas Center

A View of the High-Rise

Thank you to Partners:

Terry Beasley, Gene Peek, Randall Carwile, John Cates, Rudy Camarillo and Joe Dixon.

Another Look Inside

Fort Worth Plumbing Superstar

TDPartner Joe Rodriguez

Fort Worth Plumbing Foreman Joe Rodriguez was recently named TEXO’s Safety/Superintendent Construction Superstar. He has 36 years of construction experience, recently working on the TCU Rees-Jones Instructional Building and the prestigious Kimbell Art Museum.

Talk to Joe’s coworkers, and they’ll tell you that for him, going above and beyond is just part of the job. He never shies away from even the most difficult tasks.

On multiple occasions, he has traveled out of town on a moment’s notice to help a Partner in need. He also understands the importance of mentoring up-andcoming Partners and knows how and when to delegate. Joe has also earned fellow Partners’ respect through his professional approach and emphasis on safety. In his words, “Safety is as simple as A-B-C. Always Be Careful. Working safely may get old, but so do the people who practice safety.”

Joe’s supervisor David Hollowell says, “Joe is one of the most dependable TDPartners that anyone could want on his team. His dedication to his craft and to those he works with far exceeds expectations.”

Joe has three children and five grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, buying and rebuilding cars and motorcycles and panning for gold.

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Room for Growth:

TDIndustries Expands into the Rio Grande Valley

Checking in with TDPartners in the Rio Grande Valley “Some things are just different in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV),” explains Adrian Delgado, TD Project Manager. The attitude is more laid-back. There’s no traffic. Everything is more spread out than in Texas’ big cities. In the Valley, many contractors prefer to work with fellow RGV natives.

Delgado is an RGV local, as are many other Partners, in our Weslaco, Texas office that has been open since 2012.

As part of the RGV office, TD transplanted some knowledgeable long-time Partners including Dave Peysen, Science and Construction Operations Manager, who has been with TD for nearly 15 years and Corey Rivers, Superintendent, who has been a TDPartner for 14 years.

“We’re more than four hours away from the nearest TD office,” says Dave Peysen. “So we needed leaders who could instill the TD culture here from day one.”

This combination of local talent who understand regional markets–and experienced leaders who live by our creed–is central to RGV’s growth strategy. It has helped us expand into other areas, and not surprisingly, is already making a difference in the area.

The RGV office is the most recent addition to the TD family.

Tom Brimer Sr., Senior Vice President, oversees the Weslaco office in addition to San Antonio and a growing number of projects near Corpus Christi. Ron Golmon, Senior Operations Manager, was also instrumental to the new office’s launch.

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Contributing to the Local Growth The RGV office started out small. The branch began in 2010 when Peysen met a service technician with contacts in RGV and won TD a bid to provide service and maintenance for the H-E-B grocery stores. Not long after, construction Partners began to venture down to RGV. Since then, demand has grown.

The Service team has moved on to other facilities, including the McAllen Miller International Airport renovation, chain restaurants, school districts, a local Walmart, the McAllen VA Outpatient Clinic and Border Patrol and Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) buildings.

Growing Our Network The RGV office has developed several significant partners hips with local general contractors and engineering firms including SpawGlass, D. Wilson, and Halff Associates.

Working with these various partners, TD has completed a series of projects for the University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA). Our first project for UTPA was the university’s gymnasium, also known as the Health and Physical Education (HPE1) which required working around sporting events and new student orientations to install a new HVAC system.

In December 2013, TD helped D.Wilson renovate UTPA’s Social and Behavioral Sciences Center (SBSC), which involved a complete HVAC renovation in just four weeks. In both efforts, projects were on-schedule and on track. “UTPA staff appreciated our approach,” Delgado says. “Both the use of tools like Lean and our honest, transparent attitude really made an impression.”

For Project Manager Adrian Delgado, TD’s UTPA work has been a family affair. He’s worked alongside his brothers Juan Delgado, a project manager at SpawGlass, and Jose Delgado, an electrical engineer/project manager at Halff Associates. To top it off, all three brothers are UTPA graduates. “Having brothers that are experienced in the construction industry has helped me grow in my career at TD,” says Adrian.

Becoming a Contractor of Choice RGV Partners are looking ahead to several projects over the next year, including a renovation of a John Knox Village retirement facility with Halff Associates and at least two more projects at UTPA. TD is also working with D.Wilson on the UTPA HVAC renovations at the Arts and Humanities (ARHU) building.

UTPA SBSC Building

“TD’s quality and workmanship are some of the greatest in the Valley” says Trey Murray, Vice President at Halff Associates.

Our ultimate goal is to convince other RGV businesses of the same. “We are focused on life-cycle customers and owner-direct, design-assist work,” says Peysen. “We want owners to come to us for solutions.”

Partners’ work ethic and values have helped begin to make this a reality. “Corey and Adrian have exceeded customers’ expectations,” says Peysen. “They’ve established clear lines of communication with customers and contractors, and are helping raise the bar for work in the region.” They have laid the foundation for a great internal culture, too.

Exciting things are happening in the Rio Grande Valley, and TD is proud of the work our Partners are doing in that region.

McAllen VA Outpatient Clinic

UTPA HPE1

ABC Craft Championships Partners Represent TDIndustries at the 2014 National Craft Championships

Partner Travis Akins

Partner Ricky Mata

In April, two TDPartners traveled to Birmingham, Alabama to compete in the ABC National Craft Championships. The two-day competition is open to ABC chapter members and member firm trainees across the country. More than 150 competitors participated in one of 13 competitions, representing 11 crafts, which included a written exam and a hands-on practical test.

This year, Travis Akins (Technology) and Ricky Mata (Major Projects) represented TDIndustries and the Construction Education Foundation (CEF) in Pipe Welding. Although neither brought home a medal, both enjoyed the chance to compete. Cheering them on were Tim McNew, Senior Vice President, Terry Baker, Project Superintendent, and our business partners from CEF. Congratulations to Travis and Ricky for taking part in the event!

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Bobby Cole:

The Heartbeat of Houston

After 38 years with TDIndustries, TDPartner Bobby Cole is retiring.

“Take a piece of ground,” Houston’s Bobby Cole says. “A lot of people look at it and can’t envision a 50-story building sitting there. Building landmarks is something you can always look back and be proud of. It provides a true sense of accomplishment.”

Bobby retired this year, after a career spanning nearly four decades, two TDIndustries offices—14 years in Dallas and 24 years in Houston, and countless landmark projects.

Throughout his career, he has implemented numerous timesaving innovations, set company records for productivity, mentored some of our top Partner leaders and helped cultivate our award-winning culture.

Bobby can lay claim to many buildings in Houston and Dallas. But his biggest achievements of all may be the contributions he’s made to TD itself.

A Talent for Improvement Bobby’s career with TD began in 1976, when he joined the Dallas office as a sheet metal mechanic. Over the next 10 years, he rose to the ranks of foreman, superintendent and senior superintendent. He oversaw some of Dallas’—and the company’s— highest-profile projects, including the Hilton Anatole expansion, the Crescent complex and the first high-rise condominiums in Dallas, the Claremont.

He has developed a reputation for his hard work, successful track record on challenging projects and continual focus on process improvement. He spearheaded many innovations in

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prefabrication and material handling that spread across the company. Bobby’s goal was always to boost productivity in the field. Bobby caught the attention of leaders in Houston, who needed someone with his talent to turn the thenstruggling office around.

Helping Houston Thrive The Houston office opened in 1980 and lost money every year for its first 10 years. “If the branch was going to survive, we needed the best to lead it. And that was Bobby Cole,” recalls Graham Moore, president of TD Houston, Bobby started in Houston as a production manager in 1989 and later led the coordination department. His field experience and knack for process improvement were vital to growing the business. Under his leadership, TD Houston eventually set the best productivity numbers in the history of the company. The branch now has the longest-running profitability of any business in TD. “Bobby has been the heartbeat of Houston since he got here,” says Moore. “I watched him build a workforce that could barely do $4 million worth of work—to one that has done $70 million worth.”

Growing with TD Not only has Bobby enjoyed watching the business develop, he likes watching the people within the Houston and Dallas offices grow as well.

“But he doesn’t just watch them grow,” adds Moore. “He grows them. Bobby has grown more of TD’s leaders than just about anybody else.” For example, when Bobby attended his first office-wide meeting in Houston, there were only 20 Partners. Now, there are more than 300 and many of today’s leaders began as Bobby’s mentees.

A small sampling of TD leaders who have benefitted from Bobby’s leadership include David Perdue, a production manager who started as a sheet metal mechanic; Jimmy Hildebrandt, a former pipefitter turned superintendent; Bob Lowe, a helper at the Hilton Anatole expansion who is now a vice president in the TDPM joint venture; and Pete Ybarra, who began as a pipefitter before becoming a senior superintendent.

“A tremendous amount of TD Houston’s culture is a result of Bobby’s leadership— his personal example of working hard, striving to be the best, and caring about people,” says Randee Herrin, vice president of TD Houston. “He’s the driving force of the field. Without him, I don’t think we would have the strong field leaders we do today.”

He’s also built a family of his own. Bobby and his wife, Sandra, have been married for 25 years, and his three children— Brandon, Laura, and Steve—have given him seven grandchildren.

As for his retirement, Bobby’s already constructing big plans. He plans to explore the country with his family, from Wyoming to Florida in their 38-ft RV and, of course, keep building things.

“Thanks to all the Partners that have helped me in being a part of a great company,” says Bobby. “What a ride.

Thanks!”

2014 AIA Contractor of the Year

Leaving a Legacy Naturally, part of a successful career in construction is Bobby’s passion for building things—focusing on one task to create something entirely new.

“Building things is my relaxing time,” he says. “Some people like playing golf, some people like fishing. For me, building helps me unwind.”

Outside of work, Bobby keeps himself busy making anything and everything including porches, fences, decks and even a record-setting Habitat for Humanity house. An Associated Builders and Contractors’ team led by Bobby built an entire house—framing, electrical, plumbing and all—in just 24 hours, a record that has yet to be broken.

Phil Claybrooke, TD Vice President, Nunzio DeSantis, AIA Dallas, and Harold MacDowell, TD CEO

The American Institute for Architects (AIA) Dallas chapter’s annual Contractor Award is a major honor. The award is given based on a company’s professionalism, ability to maintain superior working relationships with contractors and architects and its impact on the community through its work.

This year, AIA Dallas chose TDIndustries as the best representative of these criteria. The organization highlighted TD’s strong track record with major general contractors in North Texas that have consistently earned architectural recognition.

“We are grateful to have been chosen by the AIA Dallas community for this award,” says Harold MacDowell, CEO of TDIndustries. “Our Partners work hard at their jobs and take pride in what they accomplish on the jobsite. This award speaks to the quality of work we produce throughout the region and the importance we place on our relationships within the construction community.”

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TDPartners In Ou TDServes Servant leadership through volunteer work is a regular undertaking for many of our TDPartners. Many Partners regularly organize service events of all kinds throughout the year. But with so many great organizations out there to choose from, we haven’t always known where to focus our efforts.

To streamline Dallas efforts, Brandon Dixon helped to organize TDServes. TDServes is a group committed to supporting causes Partners care about.

The group held its first service day in 2011 at Vogel Alcove.

Vogel Alcove, a service customer, provides childcare and early child development services to the youngest children of homeless families, giving them a foundation for success. We provided plumbing, AC and electrical repairs, painted playrooms refinished furniture, folded laundry and sorted through donated clothing.

Later that year, TDServes held two “Meet the Troops” events in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro to welcome military personnel home. Last year, TDServes volunteered at the Texas Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital Farm & Ranch Day. Other activities included the annual Toy Party and Food Drive, which benefits Metrocrest Social Services, and the continued participation in TD2GO, a team that delivers Meals on Wheels to area clients of the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), another TD customer.

In 2014, TDServes once again took part in the Farm & Ranch Day and participated in the Children’s Christmas Parade, Toy Party, and Food Drive. They are also working with the VNA and United Way to find clients and agencies who could benefit from special service skills.

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Rounding Up for Scottish Rite Farm and Ranch Day TDIndustries has a longtime relationship with Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas. We’ve provided HVAC, plumbing and other services to the hospital for years. In the spirit of servant leadership,we have made a tradition of giving back. TDPartners have participated in the annual scholarship golf tournaments, constructed a park and playground, and sponsored patients at the donation-supported hospital.

This year, Partners also volunteered at Scottish Rite’s 16th Annual Farm & Ranch Day. At the event, Scottish Rite patients, families, and friends took part in handson activities related to Texas agriculture. Other organizations that took part in the event include the Dallas Parks & Recreation Department, local 4-H clubs and the Southwest Dairy Museum.

Thanks to the following Partners for helping out: Jim Alexander, Dai Alexander, Mary Anderson, Dee Brodie, Roger Cotton, Zoya Fields, Peggy Hawkins, Kim Hebert, Lynne Kempf, Jana Lindsey, Elaine Martin, Scott Richards, Annie Smart and Fred Smith.

ur Communities TDPartners Prepare Food for Houston’s Hungry Six thousand meals go a long way. That’s how much a group of Houston Partners packed in a day of volunteer work at the Houston Food Bank. The Food Bank provides food and other resources to Houston’s hungry and homeless at food pantries, soup kitchens and community centers. Together with its partner agencies, the Food Bank feeds more than 100,000 people per week, and offers programs in nutrition, job training and other social services.

TD is happy to contribute to their efforts. Thanks to Partners who participated, including Nikki Morgan, Tom Brimer Jr., Luke Palumbo, Carol LaHaie, Jenny Sheppard, Andrew Sheppard, Kat Pena, Kelly Johnson, Tracie Howe, Megha Vyas, Mandy Jennings, Janet Galdamez, Kim West, Charles Boehm and several Partners’ family members.

Houston and Fort Worth Partners Support Ronald McDonald House Ronald McDonald House offers a “home away from home” to families with children in the neonatal, pediatric, or cardiovascular intensive care units at hospitals across the country. Our Houston Professional Service Partners recently provided meals and pantry items for the Ronald McDonald House at Texas Children’s Hospital. Families appreciate the meals, which give them one less thing to worry about as they focus on their children’s health. Special thanks to Partners Crystal Seiler, Patrick Gebhart, Myra Comeaux, Toni O’Bryan, Miriam Villalobos and Debbie Stephens.

Fort Worth Partners also support this worthy cause once a quarter. Partners donate their time and efforts to the local Ronald McDonald House. Wendy Macias, Accounts Payable Specialist, manages the events. This year, TD donated its time to Meals from the Heart, an ongoing program at the House that raises funds for meals for families. Partners cooked in the House kitchen, making meals for roughly 75 people.

Our latest Partner volunteers were Adrian Delgadillo, Mark Hull and Lyn Freeman. Thanks to all Partners who help and support the Ronald McDonald House mission.

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PREFAB CORNER

4-In RPZ Manifold

Cook’s Children Medical Center will soon benefit from TDManufacturing’s prefabrication shop. Once it reaches its destination, this 4-in Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) Manifold will be fitted as part of hospital’s plumbing installation. By using TD’s in-house manufacturing shop, a significant decrease in labor costs occur.

Rather than assembling each copper piece onsite, the team sets the manifold in place and connects the water line, thus saving time and resources.