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The Leading Environmental Remediation, Geotechnical Construction, and Civil Construction Company: RECON

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emedial Construction Services, L.P. (RECON) is a national leader in environmental remediation services, including soil remediation, soil stabilization and solidification, landfill cap and cell construction, permeable reactive barriers, deep soil mixing, biopolymer trenches, slurry walls and demolition of hazardous waste sites. The company’s geotechnical division specializes in the construction of groundwater cut off walls, earth retention systems, and soil modification techniques. RECON focuses on helping clients solve their large, complex problems by leveraging our extensive project and industry experience, specialized equipment fleet, and patented technologies. It has helped its clients avoid downtime costs and save over $20 million in project costs.

Since 1989, RECON has successfully completed over 6,000 environmental remediation, geotechnical and civil construction projects across North America.

Its team of dedicated employees, financial strength and large fleet of equipment empower the company to deliver world class solutions for the complex environmental problems its clients face.

RECON provides solutions and we are committed to investigating the advancing technology and continuously diversify our skill set

to embrace the changing needs of our clients and the industries we serve. Given the competitive nature of the markets the company serves and the stringent regulatory environment, RECON is proud that 85% of its work is from repeat customers.

Mission, Vision and Values Mission Statement

We strive to create value added solutions for our customers through innovative patented techniques and proprietary technologies to rectify the most challenging environmental and geotechnical problems in the world.

Vision

We aspire to grow our organization by expanding our suite of services to create long-term customer partnerships. We embrace advancing technology and continuously expand our technical capabilities to meet the challenging problems facing the industries we serve.

Values

Safety: Protecting the health and safety of every employee is our top priority and is the foundation of our success. We incorporate safety and risk management procedures into our daily operations and ensure

integration throughout the entire RECON organization

Integrity: We act with honesty, fairness, respect and safety, furthering a culture of unquestioned integrity.

Strong Work Ethic: Our strong work ethic is derived from our safe work practices, integrity, technical expertise and consistent performance.

Innovation: We continuously diversify our skill set and develop proprietary technologies that address the complex problems within the stringent environments and industries we serve.

Exceptional Performance: We aim to exceed our customer’s expectations in order to provide the best value and be the best in our industries.

Specialized Equipment Fleet

RECON owns a strategic fleet of 450 pieces of specialized equipment valued at over 30 million dollars. Its equipment inventory is comprised of numerous cranes, heavy equipment, excavators and other specialized equipment needed to properly execute environmental remediation, geotechnical or civil construction projects. In order to complete its complex projects

Meet the Chieftain Steven R. Birdwell, Founder, and CEO: In 1989, Birdwell

founded RECON to meet the growing demand for specialized construction services created by new regulations. He leveraged his experience in geological engineering and his practical knowledge of geotechnical construction techniques to create a value-added environmental and geotechnical services construction company. RECON has become a national leader in the field of environmental remediation services, including chemical, biological, thermal and physical treatment of soil, sludge, groundwater and facilities. With almost 500 employees, RECON has performed over $1 billion in remediation projects worldwide and is recognized as one of the top hazardous waste remediation specialty contractors by Engineering News Record.

Steven R. Birdwell, Founder & CEO

Birdwell earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Geology from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and his Master of Science in Geological Engineering from the University of Missouri – Rolla in Rolla, Missouri.

“We employ some of the most talented professionals in our industry and our collective expertise in engineering; geosciences and regulatory compliance allow our team to customize solutions that provide exceptional cost savings for our clients.” efficiently, RECON customizes its equipment to provide capabilities that go beyond the traditional equipment scope. RECON’s ability to quickly mobilize by transporting and customizing our equipment for each project is an essential part of its success. The company has full service equipment shops where it can customize its equipment to meet project needs and mobilize quickly.

RECON extensive inventory of equipment enables its team to deliver flexible and reliable inhouse services for both small and large scale projects while meeting its clients’ scope of work, schedule and budget. The firm uses its own specially designed and fabricated equipment tools to customize its equipment to meet desired

applications. These specialty tools allow them to enhance its equipment and provide innovative application technologies that optimize construction schedules, which provide valuable savings to its clients.

The equipment fleet includes: long reach excavators, hydraulic crawler cranes, LGP dozers, off-road haul trucks, reagent mix plants, soil mixing drill rigs and waste reduction process equipment; and has the following features: • Over 450 pieces of specialized construction equipment • Cranes equipped with hydraulic and mechanical grabs, chisels, and jay attachments.

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Larger industrial dozers that feature extra wide tracks for low ground pressure and cab and air for environmental safety for operator.

Deep soil mixing rigs with an assortment of various mixing tools and depth ranges, hydraulic soil mixers with attachments for dry and slurry applications, jet grouting rigs, and slurry mix plants.

A large inventory of slurry trench and long reach excavators with thumb attachments, heavy duty booms, buckets, and hydraulic capabilities.

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“Our construction management company has extensive experience in the construction industry including engineering, project management, scheduling, claims avoidance and ADA compliance”: H.R. Gray “Our knowledgeable staffs utilize their understanding of the design process, contract language, scheduling, construction techniques, costs and construction law to provide project owners with the critical information they need to manage their project.”

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.R. Gray is a unique construction management company and consulting firm serving the construction industry offering responsive, cost-effective, quality, construction management services for complex projects and resolution of construction disputes for public agencies. With more than 30 years of experience, H.R. Gray meets the demand for responsive, cost-effective, quality, construction management services for complex projects and resolution of construction disputes. The company utilizes its insight on behalf of its clients to proactively prevent factors that result in change orders, budget overruns, delays, scheduling

problems and design errors during construction. H.R. Gray provides owners with an assessment of the outstanding issues, highlighting the liability of the design professionals, contractors, subcontractors and the owner.

H.R. Gray – For Construction Success

H.R. Gray was founded in 1979 to meet the increasing demand for responsive, cost-effective, quality, construction management services for complex projects and resolution of construction disputes. The firm works with its clients to make the construction documents as clear, complete, and executable as possible and we focus on ensuring consistency between the drawings, specifications and general conditions. H. R. Gray provides reports with comments and recommendations on changes to the contract documents that will help to reduce the owner's risk and improve cost controls.

H.R. Gray Team Approach

H.R. Gray has a unique culture designed to empower all team members the opportunity to grow in their role and profession. Its philosophy is to be proactive in its administrative procedures, client contact, and industry leadership.

New team members are integrated into the H.R. Gray culture by

participating in a training program called "The H.R. Gray way of doing things." In this program, we provide all team members the opportunity to learn best practices and project leadership. Further, all team members are given the opportunity to directly work with some of the industry's leading and most respected experts.

H.R. Gray's Expertise

H.R. Gray's values guide us to be a leading provider of construction management services.

Water-Wastewater: H.R. Gray’s construction professionals are managing projects designed to address Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) mandates throughout Ohio.

Large or small, the H.R. Gray staff is trained and qualified to manage your treatment, distribution and collection system construction projects to a successful completion.

Buildings: The professional staff of H.R. Gray is available to manage your community building projects. Contract development, design professional selection, scheduling, cost estimating, owner’s representative and construction management services are offered to see that your projects are completed on time and on budget.

Transportation: The knowledgeable staff at H.R. Gray can provide scheduling, cost estimating

Meet the Head Honcho James Joyce, P.E., President and CEO: James uses his

managerial and operational expertise to lead more than 50 full-time associates. Jim oversees the effective implementation of short- and long-term goals through marketing strategy, cost control and organizational leadership.

Jim assumed the presidency in 2004. Through his leadership, H.R. Gray has successfully grown their offices in Columbus and Akron, Ohio; Lexington, Kentucky, as well as Austin, Texas.

Further, the number of employees has more than doubled, which has enabled the firm to pursue regional work as well as grow in profitability and name recognition.

Prior to joining H.R. Gray, he served as the executive head of the Department of Public Utilities for the City of Columbus. In this capacity, he directed the activities of the Airport, Electricity, Sewerage and Drainage and Water Divisions; served as the advisor to the Mayor on public utility matters at the Cabinet level; oversaw all engineering functions of the Department as well as all Capital Improvements and Operation/Maintenance functions.

Jim was also the primary point of contact with U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. and construction management services associated with bridges, roadways, interchanges, parking structures, rest stops and tunnels.

Our project managers assist our clients in achieving their objectives by delivering the project on time and within budget.

Claims Resolution: H.R. Gray’s knowledgeable staff utilizes our understanding of the design process to provide owners with the critical information they need to manage construction claims. We provide owners with an assessment of outstanding issues, highlighting the liability of all project team members including the design professionals, contractors, subcontractors and the owner. The H.R. Gray team assists the owner in developing a strategy to resolve claims and disputes.

Higher Education: H.R. Gray has assisted community colleges, state colleges and universities to

achieve the goals of their building projects. H.R. Gray has construction managers who have earned the LEED® Professional Accreditation.

This accreditation permits H.R. Gray to apply detailed knowledge of LEED® project certification requirements, processes and integrated design principles to your project. Knowledge of the LEED® principles permits the H.R. Gray construction manager to control project costs, schedule and success.

ADA Curb Ramp Consulting: H.R. Gray, the national leader in ADA Curb Ramp Consulting Services, has extensive experience working with municipalities and states in providing all necessary professional services including technical, management, administrative, training, and inspection services for curb ramp retrofit programs.

Our staff can assist communities in resolving American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility

James Joyce, P.E., President & CEO

issues, providing accessible routes and constructing sidewalks and curb ramps that are in compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act in the most economical fashion.

Tunnels: H.R. Gray provides practical, cost-effective, risk management and construction management services for rock and soft ground tunnels, TBM and EPBMtunnel excavations projects.

Recognized as a regional leader in underground construction, our services are designed to save money throughout the construction process from preconstruction to project close out. Our team provides proactive review and interpretation of contract documents and specifications, resident construction management and inspection services and claims mitigation and analysis.

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In the spirit of a master builder, gkkworks delivers a powerful synergy of planning, architecture and construction services “The diverse talents of our multi-disciplinary groups provide innovative solutions that drive our clients’ mission and business to new levels.”

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he original Master Builders are credited with such feats as pyramids and cathedrals.

Building projects that without an integrated approach would have never been a reality. Building projects that after centuries continue to marvel visitors. Building projects that became destinations that literally define their environment. This required the dedication, innovation, and cooperation of a team working together as a single entity. That is what comes to mind at gkkworks when thinking of Integrated Services.

It’s not just about delivery methods or contracting vehicles. It’s a team

“We partner with clients to improve the built environment through creative and adaptive planning, design and construction solutions that respond to our clients’ culture, business and community.”

approach that when executed well can move people to deliver a project of the highest significance and value.

gkkworks’ integrated philosophy are: to unite talented people and partner with clients to improve the built environment through creative, adaptive planning, design, and construction solutions, that respond to our cultural, business, and community needs. The company offers services in Interior Design Services Construction Services, Architectural Services and Integrated Services.

Gkkworks has amazing expertise in the following areas: Healthcare Services

gkkworks has extensive experience in all aspects of healthcare design and medical planning including inpatient and outpatient facilities. Projects include master plans in both urban and rural settings as well as major facility expansions and renovation projects. In addition to our design capabilities, gkkworks provides construction management services

including staff augmentation and project management.

Education

gkkworks has extensive experience in the planning, design, and construction of new, modernized, and renovated K-12 school facilities. gkkworks has extensive experience in the planning, design, and construction of higher education facilities including new construction and renovation projects for public and private colleges and universities. The company has designed and built virtually all higher education facilities types including administrative offices, classroom and laboratory buildings, lecture halls and auditoriums, libraries and learning resource centers, student services centers, off-site centers, gymnasiums, sporting fields, and aquatic centers.

Federal Government

gkkworks offers integrated design and construction services for CONUS and OCONUS facilities for the Federal Government. More than 75% of gkkworks’ design-build and construction services in Federal facilities are performed within US military installations where

The Visionary Praful Kulkarni, AIA, President and CEO: In 1991 Praful founded gkkworks to pursue his dream of becoming a “Master Builder.” To accomplish this Praful opted to do something almost unheard of in the modern world of architecture: establish an integrated division devoted to construction management and general construction services. In time, gkkworks would become a model company providing integrated services and customized solutions to better serve the building industry. Praful is a registered architect and holds a degree in Architecture from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology in Kharagpur. He also holds a Masters of Architecture degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a Masters of Business Administration degree from Pepperdine University. Praful provides distinct vision to the firm’s philosophy, responsibility, and dedication to client’s needs and goals. He is an active member of the national board for the Design-Build Institute of America. He also serves on numerous additional boards and is the proud recipient of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for his excellence and success in innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to his business, clients, and the communities they serve. the continual operations of the facilities are critical, requiring zero downtime during the construction phase of the project. gkkworks has a long history supporting public sector projects including award winning civic centers, courthouses, hospitals, correctional and detention facilities, fire stations, police facilities, emergency operations centers, libraries, and recreational facilities.

Commercial

With over three decades of delivering inventive and proven design and planning principals in mixed-use, office space, corporate headquarters, and retail projects, gkkworks is well-versed at balancing the business requirements of commercial projects with thoughtfully-crafted design solutions. Office space environment work includes housing contemporary business functions, athletic training facilities, cafeterias, child care, roof terraces, envelope renovations and campus planning.

Transportation

gkkworks’ transportation services division was born out of the growing need for transportation specialists

who can address increasingly complex mobility issues. We provide planning, architecture, and construction management expertise in transitoriented development, ports, and aviation-related projects. Our firm brings a depth of resources rooted in more than 20 years of experience.

Sustainability

gkkworks’ energy services focuses on providing professional consulting services to clients that are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint, implement renewable energy projects, or large scale energy reduction and conservation programs. Our role as an impartial trusted advisor allows us to evaluate multiple options and present recommendations based on accurate and thorough analyses. Our integrated services capabilities allow us to provide a full range of services from initial feasibility through implementation.

Hospitality

gkkworks has been serving the hospitality and housing industries with new construction, renovation and adaptive re-use of historic

Praful Kulkarni, AIA, President & CEO

structures for more than 30 years.

Hospitality projects range from the Denver Regency Hyatt Convention Center Hotel to smaller, technical renovations of existing properties.

Our experience includes meeting and pre-function spaces, ballrooms and business centers. A luxury high-rise senior living community is currently under design in Denver’s urban core and we also conduct planning and design of student housing and mixed use residences.

Interior Design

We immerse ourselves in the client’s culture to create timeless interiors that reflect their unique culture and brand. What drives our creative process is our passion to help our clients to flourish. Our award winning team works collaboratively and strategically to deliver the highest level of focused service. Regardless of the size and project type, we take pride in providing tailor made and personalized service with all the resources on an international design firm. gkkworks provides a full scope of interior design integrated with our planning, architecture and construction expertise.SR

Leading the industry of design, manufacture, fabrication and installation of traditional wooden roller coasters

Martin & Vleminckx

“Being the leaders in the design, manufacture, fabrication and installation of traditional wooden roller coasters, Martin & Vleminckx is looking forward to acquire every possible project and take the company to a whole another level.”

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artin & Vleminckx specializes in the construction and installation of rides of all sizes for amusement parks around the world. Ghislain Martin and Alain Vleminckx, the founders of the rides companies, both started their careers

in the amusement park industry as ride operators. Throughout the years, Martin & Vleminckx has added several professionals to its team whose expertise contributes greatly to making the company a leader of the amusement park industry in North America.

is unequalled in the amusement park industry. The company prides itself on its commitment to creating long-lasting relationships; not only with manufacturers but also with the amusement and aquatic parks that it serves.

The company is committed to producing nothing less than top quality work. They have enjoyed a healthy and regular growth curve that has included many order renewals from prestigious clients.

25 years after its inception, Martin & Vleminckx provides a wide range of services. It delivers the best quality work on time and on budget, and look forward to showing you how a project can be better with Martin & Vleminckx. From design services to ride installation, quality control and even loss prevention, Martin & Vleminckx will be with you every step of the way. It also offers delivery of Wood Coasters of all sizes and types, prefabrication, quality control, renovation plans, and construction and the installation of rides. Through its collaboration with the industry’s top engineers, Martin & Vleminckx is also able to offer design services.

Martin & Vleminckx is a world leader in the design, manufacture, fabrication and installation of traditional wooden roller coasters offering its clients a complete coaster solution. The rides companies offer its clients the best work, products and services, through a level of quality, safety and satisfaction that

The giant rides company has a bucket full of amazing products and services for the amusement park and rollercoaster industry. Wood coaster manufacturing, installation and relocation, and attraction maintenance and repair are the best services that the company provides.

Today, Martin & Vleminckx serves an international clientele comprised of ride manufacturers and amusement parks. The company’s headquarters are located in Montreal, Quebec (Canada). In addition to its administrative offices, the company has more than 30,000 sq. ft. of warehouse and workshop space in Haines City, Florida.

About the Rides Companies

The products and services of Martin and Vleminckx

The personalities behind the Rides Companies Ghislain Martin and Alain Vleminckx are the founders of Martin & Vleminckx.

Ghislain Martin, Founder/Consultant, has more than 45 years of experience, 15 of which are as a technician. Former President of the company, Mr. Martin is now retired. He is still active as a consultant for the company.

Alain Vleminckx, who has worked at every job relative to the ride installation field, now has more than 45 years of experience and he holds the position of President.

Alain Vleminckx, President

Martin & Vleminckx Rides delivers innovative, one of a kind, traditional wooden roller coaster with state of the art trains. Recent wood coaster firsts include: The High Five, Barrel Roll, and varying degrees of over banked turns. With more new elements currently under development the rides company can custom design a unique and tailor made ride to fit the site and budget.

Rugged terrain, flat surface, large or small, design and delivery anywhere in the world are the expertise of Martin & Vleminckx. Projects like installation of amusement rides of all types and sizes have been completed in America, Canada, Mexico, South America, China, Malaysia, Europe, and most recently Vietnam. These projects have included the installation of the two largest roller coaster installations in the world. Maintenance and repair of amusement attractions, including wood coaster re-profiling, re-tracking, structural repairs, and annual service contracts are the company’s expertise. Whether it is a controls update, mechanical update or repair,

or any other maintenance or repair problem, no issue is too big or too small for Martin & Vleminckx Rides.

Martin & Vleminckx’s list of completed projects and service offerings has grown steadily from installation of the Super Manège at Six Flags La Ronde for Vekoma in 1981. Today, the company’s projects include installation, erection and testing of the tallest, fastest and most thrilling rides and coasters in amusement and theme parks all over the world.

Wood Coaster Manufacturing: From start to finish, Martin and Vleminckx manufactures the most thrilling wood coasters around the world and will deliver a complete coaster on time and on budget, no matter what the specific needs are.

Coaster Repair & Refurbishment: From massive refurbishments to simple maintenance, Martin and Vleminckx can keep the wooden roller coasters in great shape. It even offers computer control upgrades to

keep classic rides competitive with modern attractions.

Attraction Installation: Martin and Vleminckx have been installing rides for well-known manufacturers like Vekoma and Intamin for more than 35 years. They pride themselves on their attention to detail and bringing their expertise to the attraction installation project, no matter what size or scale.

Ride Relocation: No matter whether you need to move a ride across a park or across a country, Martin and Vleminckx will carefully dismantle, catalog, pack and ship every piece of the ride to its destination and then completely rebuild it to factory specifications, ensuring smooth and speedy ride relocation.

Consulting: Martin & Vleminckx provides consulting services to amusement parks, theme parks and ride manufactures. Services include, new park concepts, new wood coaster designs, construction of wood and steel coasters, ride maintenance, repair and relocation.

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