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PIPELINE CONTRACTORS JOURNAL | 3rd Quarter 2024 5 Officer Directors Official Publication of the American Pipeline Contractors Association Board of Directors Publication Staff PO Box 638 Churchton, MD 20733 (703) 212-7745 • www.americanpipeline.org ©2024 American Pipeline Contractors Association Nick Bertram Jomax Construction Co., Inc. Mike Castle, Jr. Castle Scott Coppersmith Mears Group, Inc. David Dacus (Advisory) Troy Construction, LLC Taylor Dacus Troy Construction, LLC Shannon Driver Holloman Corporation Ricky Dyess M.G. Dyess, Inc. John Fluharty (Advisory) Troy Construction, LLC Patrick McRae Primoris Pipeline Adam Nietsche Pumpco, Inc. Sean Renfro Sunland Construction, Inc. Aaron Simon (Advisory) Troy Construction, LLC Publisher Timothy Wagner Editor Michael Ancell Associate Editor Caroline Ferguson Advertising Sales Stacy Bowdring Information Technology Greg Smela Accounting James Wagner Layout & Design Joseph Wagner Government Affairs Jaime Steve Government Affairs Zachary Perconti President Roy Weaver Weaver, LLC President-Elect Kevin LaBauve WHC Energy Services Vice President Nick Bruno Bi-Con Services Secretary/Treasurer Chris Jones HardRock Infrastructure Services AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION 3rd Quarter 2024 EEOC Releases Guidance for Preventing Harassment at Construction Worksites 9 By Greg Guidry Recent guidance from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission offers best practices for employers in the construction industry to prevent and address harassment in the workplace. Given the fact that the construction industry is specifically targeted by the EEOC, it is highly recommended that APCA members review their current policies, practices, and trainings on harassment and take steps to beef them up if necessary. What’s Your Core Mission? How to Build Employee Engagement and Resilience 13 By Tim Tokarczyk and Grace Lattner The built environment has long faced a shortage of talent, and the problem is getting worse. While many companies look to talent development and company branding to attract and retain talent, they often overlook a powerful and underrated lever to help mitigate the problem: establishing a clear and inspiring company mission. 2024 APCA Member Directory 19 Inside Washington | By Jaime Steve & Zack Perconti 7 News Briefs 34 Member News 45 Industry Calendar 50 New APCA Members 50 Advertiser Index 50
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PIPELINE CONTRACTORS JOURNAL | 3rd Quarter 2024 7 Two recent developments—a federal judge overturning the Biden administration’s halt on exporting Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and a new bill in the U.S. Senate to reform permitting of energy projects—could bring a significant boost to the pipeline construction industry. LNG Halt Overturned by Federal Judge In July, a federal appeals court judge reversed the Department of Energy’s (DOE) freeze on new liquefied natural gas export approvals, handing a win to industry and 16 states that had challenged the Biden administration plan. Judge James Cain of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana ruled that DOE’s export pause would be “stayed in its entirety, effective immediately.” The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by coalition of 16 Republican-led states, which claimed the administration had overstepped its authority when it launched the freeze. The pause affected exports for pending LNG projects, including Commonwealth LNG and Venture Global’s CP2 project in Louisiana as well as the second phase of Sempra’s Port Arthur LNG project in Texas. In January, the Biden administration halted reviews of new LNG export applications to non-free-trade-agreement countries, saying it needed to review how to account for climate risks of projects before approving exports. The pause was praised by environmentalists who had been critical of President Biden’s record on fossil fuels. However, the ruling does not force DOE to now approve LNG applications, but it does require the department to restart the process of considering them. DOE’s decision went against the language of the Natural Gas Act and was subverting “Congress’s determination that LNG exports are presumptively in the public interest,” Cain, a Trump-appointed judge, said. The department had said the pause would remain in place temporarily as it reviewed how it would account for climate risks when determining whether new gas exports were in the public interest. The freeze did not affect exports to non-freetrade agreements (FTA) that had already been approved at the time. According to Cain, the Natural Gas Act instructs DOE to ensure “expeditious completion” of export application reviews. He acknowledged that DOE has previously used studies to update how it makes public interest determinations, but “the Inside Washington Zack Perconti APCA Government Affairs Representative zperconti@americanpipeline.org (703) 677-6049 Jaime Steve APCA Government Affairs Representative jsteve@americanpipeline.org (202) 841-5493 Continued on page 8 Recent Developments Encouraging for Pipeline Construction Judge James Cain of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana ruled that DOE’s export pause would be “stayed in its entirety, effective immediately.”
PIPELINE CONTRACTORS JOURNAL | 3rd Quarter 2024 8 Inside Washington Continued from page 7 decision to wholesale halt the process of approving applications for non-FTA countries is a complete reversal of how the DOE processed these applications in the past,” he wrote. In a statement, DOE said that it disagreed with the ruling, adding it “continues to review the court’s order and evaluate next steps.” The country has an operating gas export capacity of 14 billion cubic feet per day, with projects under construction that could add 12 billion more cubic feet per day in this decade, according to DOE. The department has also authorized another 22 billion cubic feet per day of exports from facilities that are not yet under construction and were not affected by the pause. West Virginia Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey lauded the court’s decision. West Virginia was one of the 16 states backing the lawsuit. “This is a big win for the country’s energy industry and the millions of jobs it supports against the attacks from the Biden administration to further its radical climate change agenda at the expense of our economy,” he said in a statement shortly after the decision. “This administration’s Energy Department has no such authority to justify this ban—authority on matters like this lies with Congress and Congress alone.” Senate Permitting Reform Bill Has Bipartisan Support Meanwhile, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) and his Republican counterpart on the panel, Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), introduced and just passed a significant energy project permitting reform bill through their committee. On July 31, the full Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee approved the bipartisan Manchin-Barrasso Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 (S. 4753) with a strong bipartisan vote of 15 to 4. The bill next goes to the full U.S. Senate for a vote, possibly before the end of this year. This APCA-supported bill would take important steps to streamline and reform the federal permitting process. For example, reforms in this bill would put in place tighter timelines on legal challenges that often indefinitely delay projects. Here are some of the specific changes the Manchin-Barrasso bill would put into law: Liquified Natural Gas Exports: The bill would set a 90-day deadline for the U.S. Energy Secretary to approve or deny all pending and future LNG export facilities once the Federal Regulatory Energy Commission or U.S. Maritime Administration publishes the final environmental review document for an exporting facility. This provision would also eliminate the LNG export approval pause discussed above by ruling that DOE shall proceed on applications under existing study results until new studies are finalized. Acceleration of Claims: The bill would establish a 150-day statute of limitations to seek judicial review of an agency action granting or denying an authorization for an energy or mineral project. Federal Offshore Leasing and Permitting: The bill would require at least one offshore lease sale be held from 2025 to 2029, for a minimum of five lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico. Balancing out the bill between traditional and renewable energy sources, the bill calls for a minimum of five lease sales and established a national goal of 30 gigawatts for offshore wind energy. Federal Onshore Leasing and Permitting: The bill would boost onshore oil and gas development by requiring the U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary to offer a minimum number of acres for leasing, extending the life of a permit to drill by one year and streamlining requirements for federal permits needed for non-federal lands. The Manchin-Barrasso permitting reform bill is a huge step in the process to speed up energy project approvals and to bring some common sense to building and updating America’s energy infrastructure. APCA will continue pushing for passage of this game-changing bill aimed at supercharging development of both traditional and new domestic sources of energy. When Congress returns in September, they will find themselves with a packed legislative calendar. Much will need to be accomplished over the course of just a few weeks, not just consideration of the permitting reform legislation, but also must-pass funding/appropriations bills. Congress must pass all twelve annual funding bills or one big stopgap, catchall funding bill to keep the government open and avoid a shutdown by September 30. After this deadline, Congress will return to the campaign trail for the month of October until after Election Day. 7 “This is a big win for the country’s energy industry and the millions of jobs it supports against the attacks from the Biden administration to further its radical climate change agenda at the expense of our economy,” – Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia Republican Attorney General
PIPELINE CONTRACTORS JOURNAL | 3rd Quarter 2024 9 Recent guidance from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) offers best practices for employers in the construction industry to prevent and address harassment in the workplace. Given the fact that the construction industry is specifically targeted by the EEOC, it is highly recommended that APCA members review their current policies, practices, and trainings on harassment and take steps to beef them up if necessary. The EEOC’s guidance can be found at eeoc.gov/promising-practices-preventing-harassment-construction-industry. Quick Hits • The EEOC recently released guidance for the construction industry to prevent and address workplace harassment. • The guidance is intended to help employers meet their legal obligations and remedy harassment if it takes place. • The guidance builds on its new harassment guidance issued in April 2024 for all industries. • The guidance aligns with the EEOC’s strategic enforcement priorities, which include a focus on industries where women and certain racial groups are underrepresented. On the heels of the EEOC’s April 2024 release of its “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace,” the EEOC released detailed guidance on preventing harassment in the construction industry on June 18, 2024. More than one-third of the charges the EEOC received between fiscal year (FY) 2019 and FY 2023 “included an allegation of harassment based on one or more of the characteristics protected under federal employment law,” such as race, color, sex, religion, or disability, the agency said in its report, “Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry.” For the construction industry, the EEOC listed these five principles as keys to preventing harassment: 1. Strong and comprehensive anti-harassment policies, 2. Leaders who are committed to maintaining a culture in which harassment is not acceptable, 3. Consistent and demonstrated accountability, 4. Trusted and accessible complaint procedures, and 5. Regular, interactive anti-harassment training tailored to the audience and the organization. The EEOC recommended that project owners “requir[e] that contract bids include a plan to prevent and address workplace harassment” and that “general contractors can include corresponding provisions in any agreements with subcontractors and staffing agencies to ensure ongoing compliance.” Construction employers may wish to review their contracts and agreements for such provisions. The agency also recommended that general contractors do the following to prevent harassment: • Provide an anonymous hotline to receive complaints from all onsite workers, • Confirm that every subcontractor has established its own complaint channel, • Conduct anonymous worker surveys on a regular basis to determine whether harassment is occurring, • Provide an anti-harassment policy written “in all languages commonly used by workers at the site,” posted in easy-tosee places, and Human Resources Greg Guidry Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart greg.guidry@ogletree.com (337) 769-6583 Continued on page 10 EEOC Releases Guidance for Preventing Harassment at Construction Worksites By Greg Guidry
PIPELINE CONTRACTORS JOURNAL | 3rd Quarter 2024 10 Human Resources Continued from page 9 • Require each onsite employer to notify the general contractor about any harassment complaints they receive. In the guidance, the EEOC identified nine elements of what constitutes a comprehensive anti-harassment policy in the construction industry. 1. A clear description of who is covered by the policy, such that people covered by the policy can understand that it prohibits certain conduct by and toward coworkers, apprentices, applicants, independent contractors, temporary workers, worksite inspectors, onsite vendors, or any other people likely to be on the worksite. 2. A clear description of prohibited conduct, with examples tailored to the work environment, such as taunting tradeswomen when they are performing a difficult or dangerous task or vandalizing the toolboxes or personal protective equipment of Black workers. Certain conduct may be more likely to constitute unlawful harassment when it occurs in high-risk environments like construction. 3. An unequivocal statement that harassment is prohibited. Anti-harassment policies do not have to be limited to characteristics explicitly covered by law, and construction employers should consider extending their policies to cover additional factors that may make a worker more vulnerable to harassment in a construction environment (e.g., apprenticeship status, undocumented status). 4. A description of complaint and reporting processes and where to find more information about them. 5. A statement that workers are encouraged to report harassment, bullying, or other inappropriate conduct, even if they are not sure that the conduct violates the policy. 6. A commitment that the employer will provide a prompt, impartial, and thorough investigation and that the employer will keep the identity of individuals who report harassment, alleged targets, witnesses, and alleged harassers confidential to the extent possible and permitted by law, to allow the employer to conduct an effective investigation. 7. A statement that workers are encouraged to respond to questions or to otherwise participate in investigations regarding alleged harassment. 8. An assurance that the employer will take immediate, reasonable, and proportionate corrective action if it determines that harassment has occurred. 9. An unequivocal statement that retaliation is prohibited and that individuals who report harassing conduct, participate in investigations, or take any other actions protected under federal employment discrimination laws will not be Pipelayers Flat Bed Tractors Padding Machines Bending Machines Excavators Trenchers Dozers For Rentals And Supplies Visit CrossCountryIS.com Or Call 1-855-955-CCIS (2247) SUPPLIES INCLUDE: Abrasive & Cutting Tools - Environmental - Safety Products - Valves, Fasteners & Fittings - Lifting & Rigging Pigging Products - Power & Hand Tools - Pipe Testing Equipment - Paints & Coating - Electrical Supplies and Much More EQUIPMENT RENTALS INCLUDE: Motor Graders Lifting
PIPELINE CONTRACTORS JOURNAL | 3rd Quarter 2024 11 penalized or retaliated against for doing so. In construction, such retaliation may include blackballing, transferring to a different worksite, or cutting hours worked of the target of harassment (and/or anyone who supported the target and their allegations). The guidance aligns with the EEOC’s “Strategic Enforcement Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-2028,” which includes an emphasis on industries where women and certain racial groups are underrepresented and an emphasis on systemic harassment. The agency identified risk factors that increase the likelihood of harassment in a construction workplace, such as having a primarily male workforce, a decentralized workplace, and pressure to conform to traditional stereotypes. “These factors may be exacerbated by the presence of multiple employers on a worksite, and the cyclical, project-based nature of construction,” the EEOC noted. According to the EEOC, women make up 11 percent of all workers in the construction industry and 4 percent of workers in the trades. The consequences of harassment can be potentially riskier in the construction industry compared to other industries. “Because construction work is potentially hazardous and often performed in teams, harassment on construction sites can endanger workers’ physical safety and increase the chance of injury,” the EEOC stated. However, safety is not the only concern. “Harassment imposes immediate costs on those who are subject to it, and harassment based on race, sex, and national origin is also a significant barrier to recruiting and retaining women and people of color in construction,” the EEOC stated. Next Steps As stated above, employers in the construction industry may want to review both the EEOC’s general guidance and construction-specific guidance and take steps to ensure that they are complying with local, state, and federal anti-harassment laws. Employers may want to review their workplace policies and practices, including their agreements and contracts with other entities while keeping a keen eye on joint and co-employment risks. Employers may also want to note differing state or local laws and state or local agency guidance that differ from Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other federal laws enforced by the EEOC. 7 Family Owned and Operated Since 1995 (800) 578-7436 sales@pigsunlimited.com
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PIPELINE CONTRACTORS JOURNAL | 3rd Quarter 2024 13 In FMI’s 2023 Talent Study, 93 percent of respondents reported difficulty in hiring qualified talent. And to meet the labor demands of 2024, the industry needs to hire an estimated 546,000 more workers. While many companies look to talent development and company branding to attract and retain talent, they often overlook a powerful and underrated lever to help mitigate the problem: establishing a clear and inspiring company mission. As shown in Exhibit 1, adapted from Jim Collin’s “Built to Last,” a company’s core mission is one of three parts of its vision. The vision is grounded in core purpose and values, which don’t change and are often seen as reflecting the company’s brand. On the other hand, a core mission defines where a company is going and inspires change within the organization. It represents an objective that, ideally, everyone within the company strives to achieve. It is unifying, empowering, and motivating because it paints a vivid and descriptive picture of an attainable future. Note that a core mission is often longer-term and broader than a strategic plan. The Variability of Core Missions The core mission will look different for each organization. Some companies have more externally focused missions, such as striving to dominate their market, being recognized as the premier builder of the most prestigious projects, revolutionizing the industry, or setting new standards of customer service. Other organizations focus more internally, aiming to meet specific growth milestones, transform themselves into innovative leaders, or lay the groundwork for developing exceptional talent. Whether your company’s emphasis is internal or external, establishing a clearly communicated, long-term core mission will help you align, focus, and inspire your workforce. Core Mission vs. Mission Statement Many organizations have a mission statement, and while definitions vary, most of these offer a brief explanation of what the company does and who they serve. In contrast, a core mission is a longer-term strategic objective—think of it Continued on page 14 The built environment has long faced a shortage of talent, and the problem is getting worse. By Tim Tokarczyk and Grace Lattner What’s Your Core Mission? How to Build Employee Engagement and Resilience
PIPELINE CONTRACTORS JOURNAL | 3rd Quarter 2024 14 What’s Your Core Mission Continued from page 13 as the mountaintop the organization is attempting to reach. A core mission is also sometimes referred to as a BHAG (big, hairy, audacious goal) or a collective ambition. Consider the following examples from a small regional design firm: Mission Statement: To provide high-quality and innovative design solutions for the built environment. Core Mission: To become the built environment design company of choice for clients and employees throughout the Southwest region within 10 years. Unpacking the Power of the Core Mission Working from a motivating core mission is key in engaging and retaining employees for three main reasons: 1. It can increase employees’ sense of belonging. 2. It can instill employees with purpose and accountability. 3. It can drive employees’ focus and innovation. Builds Belonging. A company’s core mission can increase employees’ sense of belonging because it has the potential to unify the workforce around a central inspiring goal. With a core mission, employees may be better able to understand how their roles and responsibilities contribute to the goal. When people see how their career paths align with the company’s trajectory (and how that course might create more opportunities for them), they are more likely to deepen their connections with colleagues and clients. An employee might be a project manager today, but if they do the job well, they might be tomorrow’s project executive, devoting time to building more engaging client relationships. The core mission becomes part of each person’s role and responsibilities. Drives Purpose and Accountability Another key factor in optimizing employee resilience and loyalty is enabling employees to feel a sense of individual purpose. In fact, employees who fit a purpose-oriented profile (driven by meaning and fulfillment as opposed to money and status) are 54 percent more likely to stay with a company for more than five years, 30 percent more likely to be high performers, and 69 percent more likely to be promoters of the company. Without a clearly defined and understood core mission, employees may be more inclined to emphasize money and status. With an inspiring core mission that imparts purpose, we see increased engagement and focus on achievement. Fuels Focus and Innovation Lastly, with a motivating core mission in place, employees are more likely to be focused and innovative, because such a mission clearly defines direction and gives parameters for coming up with new solutions to problems. And yet, according to research by Prophet on innovation and resilience, 98 percent of leaders want their organizations to be resilient and innovative, but only 23 percent say they have both. FMI’s own research shows that when employees have clarity around company purpose and values, they’re able to keep the bigger picture—the company’s vision—in perspective. Oftentimes, working actively toward a vision requires significant and innovative shifts in an organization’s operations, leadership, products and services, and market approach. So which shifts are the right ones? Without a core mission, employees may lack long-term focus and risk wasting time on innovations that are misaligned with the broader goals of the company—an area where many organizations struggle. Chasing the shiny short-term objective often takes companies in the wrong direction, wasting valuable resources in the process. When employees know where the company is aiming to go, their in-kind efforts will be more focused. Employee resilience is about more than just surviving; it’s about thriving. Adversity is a given, but by establishing a core mission that helps employees focus and innovate, you also help them build resilience as they learn and feel encouraged to solve their next challenge with the goal in mind. Applying the Power of the Core Mission If you want members of your workforce to feel a sense of belonging, purpose, accountability, focus, and innovation in the interest of enhancing their loyalty and resilience, there are a few key steps you can take. Step 1: Think Deeply About the Organization Today Before you begin creating or revising your core mission, you must first determine where the business is. Ask yourself and other strategic leaders a few key questions: • What are our current strengths? What are the biggest challenges holding us back right now? • Where do we want the company to be in five to ten years? • What will we need to change to get there?
PIPELINE CONTRACTORS JOURNAL | 3rd Quarter 2024 15 • What are the biggest external trends we see impacting our business over the next five years? • How are we encouraging our pool of talent to look beyond today’s operating environment to be more strategic, longterm thinkers? • What kind of leaders do we need to accomplish our goals over the next decade? How will their skill sets need to differ from what we have today? Step 2: Create or Review Your Core Mission Remember, a core mission should be clear and compelling so that every employee understands where the company is heading. It should also be audacious but achievable—something you’re confident you can achieve but that’s not a sure bet, either. Lastly, the core mission needs to speak to and be applicable to the whole organization, not just to select business units, geographies, or teams. Step 3: Apply Broadly Once the organization has clarified a core mission, the real work begins. Every employee needs to understand the organization’s destination and what it will take to get there. Keep in mind that no company can achieve its core mission without change—and it’s change that you’ll want to make sure to clearly communicate. Furthermore, employees need to be able to grasp how they can contribute to progress. Not only does the core mission need to be communicated clearly and frequently, it should also be applied across your company’s processes. Your core mission, as part of the broader organizational vision, should serve as a backbone for processes such as peak profiling of key roles, talent development, strategic decision making, and succession planning. When a company does the work to establish, communicate, and operationalize a quality core mission, the future is bright for all. The sense of belonging, purpose, and accountability among employees will reverberate throughout the organization as employees approach their work with improved focus and innovation. So what happens when your organization achieves its core mission? You simply establish the next one. The work of business is never finished, after all, and the enduring future-focused orientation will drive your company to heights never imagined. 7 Tim Tokarczyk has consulted with individuals and organizations in the construction industry for more than a decade. He coaches leaders to operate at peak level effectiveness and guides companies in clarifying vision, designing organizational structures to support business strategies, and preserving and shifting organizational culture. Tim has extensive firsthand experience leading content development teams, designing hiring and onboarding programs, and developing project management and performance evaluation processes Prior to joining FMI, Tim worked in recruitment and leadership selection for a high-growth health care consulting firm. He also served with a nonprofit consulting firm, providing management, financial, marketing, and operational consulting to small business owners. As a consultant in leadership and organizational development, Grace Lattner is responsible for supporting client engagements and advancing thought leadership content. She is particularly energized working with individuals to maximize their potential and expand their leadership in organizations. She is also passionate about working with high-potential teams and building positive company cultures to improve work experiences. Before joining FMI, Grace worked in corporate strategy for a data analytics and market research company. This position exposed her to many facets of business including financial planning, strategic investments, business development, and talent development across more than 15 global markets. Provider of Launchers and Receivers for all Pipe Diameters Our Rentals Include: • Pig Launcher Rentals (4”-48”) • Pig Receiver Rentals (4”-48”) • Pig Sales • Valve Rentals 713-906-0271 candacetcrentals17@gmail.com tedbtcrentals@gmail.com www.tcrentalsinc.com P.O. Box 1688 • Tomball, TX 77377
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PIPELINE CONTRACTORS JOURNAL | 3rd Quarter 2024 19 2024 AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION MEMBER DIRECTORY REGULAR MEMBERS (CONTRACTORS) Bi-Con Services, Inc. Nick Bruno 10901 Clay Pike Road Derwent, OH 43733 (740) 685-2542 Fax: (740) 685-3863 E-mail: nbruno@bi-conservices.com www.bi-conservices.com Bluewater Constructors, Inc. Jon Welkey 5337 Dow Road Houston, TX 77040-6101 (713) 462-8525 Fax: (713) 462-4133 E-mail: jwelkey@bwc-houston.com www.bluewater-constructors.com Canyon Pipeline Construction, Inc. Dave Folker 1148 Legacy Crossing Blvd Suite 250 Centerville, UT 84014 (801) 268-0058 Fax: (801) 268-1338 E-mail: dfolker@canyonpipeline.com www.canyonpipeline.com Castle Mike Castle, Jr. 2201 Front Street Meridian Meridian, MS 39301 (601) 693-8777 Fax: (601) 693-8778 E-mail: mwjcastle@wearecastle.com www.wearecastle.com Clifty Group, LLC Brock Allen 1109 Oak Park Drive, Suite 125 Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 657-2098 E-mail: ballen@cliftygroup.com www.cliftygroup.com Double M Construction Co., Inc. Mike Meadors P.O. Box 448 Okemah, OK 74859 (918) 623-1556 Fax: (918) 623-0567 E-mail: dmc1951@doublemok.com Driver Pipeline Co., Inc. Russell Driver 1200 North Union Bower Irving, TX 75601 (214) 638-7131 Fax: (972) 573-2304 E-mail: rdriver@driverpipeline.com www.driverpipeline.com Earth View LLC Randy Gilbert 3494 Shearwater St. Naples, FL 34117 (239) 434-5200 Fax: (239) 435-7202 E-mail: rgilbert@evlocates.com www.earthviewllc.com
PIPELINE CONTRACTORS JOURNAL | 3rd Quarter 2024 20 Enerpipe LTD Mike Brister 500 S. Taylor, Suite 1010 Amarillo, TX 79101 (806) 371-8851 Fax: (806) 345-5000 E-mail: mbrister@enerpipe.com www.enerpipe.com Equix Energy Services, LLC Nicholas Atkin 46 South Rolling Meadows Drive Fond Du Lac, WI 54937 (920) 924-3690 E-mail: natkin@equixinc.com www.equixinc.com Evers and Sons Inc. Buster Evers 12905 Hwy 36 Caldwell, TX 77836 (979) 596-2136 Fax: (979) 596-2678 E-mail: buster@eversandsons.com www.eversandsons.com Focus Construction, Inc. Mitch Kerrigan 10333 Harwin Dr., Suite 260 Houston, TX 77036 (713) 515-4205 E-mail: mkerrigan@focuspipeline.com www.focusconstructionservices.com H&S Constructors Inc. Jacob Gleason 1702 Valero Way Corpus Christi, TX 78469 (432) 270-8864 E-mail: jgleason@hsconstructors.com hsconstructors.com HardRock Infrastructure Services Robert Myers 16500 San Pedro Ave., Ste 410 San Antonio, TX 78232 E-mail: robert.myers@hardrockhdd.com Hollico, Inc. Todd Holloway P.O. Box 96322 Houston, TX 77213-6322 (713) 453-0146 Fax: (713) 455-5659 E-mail: bethwenner@hollico.com www.hollico.com Holloman Corporation Shannon Driver 333 N. Sam Houston Pkwy East, Suite 600 Houston, TX 77060 (281) 878-2600 Fax: (281) 272-1227 E-mail: shannondriver@hollomancorp.com www.hollomancorp.com Jomax Construction Co., Inc. Nick Bertram P.O. Box 701 Great Bend, KS 67530 (620) 792-3686 Fax: (620) 792-3731 E-mail: nick.bertram@jomaxgb.us www.jomaxconstruction.com Legends Pipeline Services LLC Charlie Brown 2683 Hwy 290 West Giddings, TX 78942 (979) 542-3813 E-mail: charlie.brown@legendspipeline.com www.legendspipeline.com M Wright Services, LLC Marcus Wright 2400 Industrial Blvd. Weatherford, OK 73096 (580) 323-1940 Fax: (580) 323-1960 E-mail: www.mwrightservices.com Regular Members Continued from page 20
PIPELINE CONTRACTORS JOURNAL | 3rd Quarter 2024 21 M.G. Dyess, LLC Ricky Dyess P.O. Box 520 Bassfield, MS 39421 (601) 943-6663 Fax: (601) 943-6680 E-mail: rickydyess@mgdyess.com www.mgdyess.com Mears Group, Inc. Scott Coppersmith 4500 N Mission Rd. Rosebush, MI 48878 (800) 632-7727 Fax: (989) 433-2979 E-mail: scott.coppersmith@mearsgroup.com www.mears.net MPG Pipeline Contractors, LLC Jimmy Fontenot 16770 Imperial Valley, Suite 105 Houston, TX 77060 (713) 955-9901 Fax: (713) 955-5232 E-mail: jfontenot@mpg-plc.com mpg-plc.com Orion Marine Group Mark Carreon 12000 Aerospace Ave. Suite 300 Deer Park, TX 77034 (713) 852-6561 Fax: (713) 852-6580 E-mail: mcarreon@orionmarinegroup.com www.orionmarinegroup.com Precision Drilling Services, LLC Charlie Simpson 538 Britton Road Calhoun, LA 71225 (318) 372-0362 Fax: (318) 397-3970 E-mail: charlie@precisiondrill.net www.precisiondrillingservices.net Primoris Pipeline Patrick McRae 14455 Primoris Way Houston, TX 77048 (281) 431-5900 Fax: (281) 431-6881 E-mail: pmcrae@prim.com www.prim.com Pumpco, Inc. Adam Nietsche P.O. Box 742 Giddings, TX 78942 (979) 542-9054 Fax: (979) 542-5610 E-mail: adam@pumpco.cc www.pumpco.cc Ranger Plant Constructional Co. Brenda Ball 5851 E Highway 80 Abilene, TX 79601 (325) 677-2888 E-mail: brenda.ball@rpccinc.com www.rpccinc.com Southeast Connections, LLC Stan Pitts 2720 Dogwood Dr., SE Conyers, GA 30013 (404) 659-1422 Fax: (404) 659-1425 E-mail: stanp@seconnections.com www.seconnections.com Sterling Construction Co. Pat Simpson P.O. Box 792 Rifle, CO 81650 (970) 625-8606 Fax: (970) 625-8608 E-mail: sps@sterlingconstruction.net
PIPELINE CONTRACTORS JOURNAL | 3rd Quarter 2024 22 Strike Tanner Patterson 460 Wildwood Forrest Dr., Suite 350N Spring, TX 77380 (281) 362-9708 Fax: (281) 353-9091 E-mail: tanner.patterson@strikeusa.com www.strikeusa.com Sunland Construction, Inc. Sean Renfro 2532 Aymond Street P.O. Box 1087 Eunice, LA 70535 (337) 546-0241 Fax: (337) 546-0245 E-mail: rsrenfro@sunlandconstruction.com www.sunlandconstruction.com Troy Construction, LLC Taylor Dacus P.O. Box 450862 Houston, TX 77245 (281) 437-8214 Fax: (281) 835-9032 E-mail: tdacus@troyconstruction.com www.troyconstruction.com Turner Underground Installations, Inc. Jane Peers 1891 Scottsville Rd. Rochester, NY 14623 (585) 359-2531 Fax: (585) 359-3394 E-mail: jpeers@turnerunderground.com turnerunderground.com Weaver, LLC Roy Weaver P.O. Box 361667 Birmingham, AL 35236 (205) 230-0080 Fax: (205) 230-0081 E-mail: rweaver@weaverllc.com www.weaverllc.com WHC Energy Services Kevin LaBauve 300 Industrial Trace Broussard, LA 70518 (337) 837-8765 Fax: (337) 837-4500 E-mail: kevin@whcenergyservices.com www.whcenergyservices.com ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Acuren Inspection, Inc. Jamie Amonett 2467 Route 60 East Ona, WV 25545 (812) 344-4022 E-mail: jamie.amonett@acuren.com www.acuren.com Allan Edwards Co. 6468 North Yale Avenue Tulsa, OK 74117 (918) 583-7184 Fax: (918) 583-8423 E-mail: info@allanedwards.com www.allanedwards.com Allan Edwards is the original manufacturer of Pipeline Weights including ECOBAG Pipeline Weights, now spanning four generations in the industry since 1947. Allan Edwards’professional team can help/supply customers to solve any pipeline weighting, concrete pipe coating or repair sleeve solution and are available to provide valuable technical assistance on any other related situations. American Augers Javen Moore P.O. Box 66 1959 W Fir Ave Perry, OK 73077-0066 (405) 406-1722 Fax: (419) 869-1910 E-mail: javen.moore@ditchwitch.com www.americanaugers.com American Augers / Trencor is second-to-none in underground construction equipment consisting of Auger Boring Machines, Maxi-Rig & Mid-Size Directional Drills, Mud Pumps & Cleaning Systems, Trencor Trenchers & Surface Miners as well as Tooling & Accessories. The American Augers / Trencor names are synonymous with quality and durability with over 60 years of underground equipment manufacturing experience. American Piping Inspection Jeremy Guretzki 17110 E Pine St Tulsa, OK 74116 (918) 863.4994 E-mail: jeremy.guretzki@quantivegroup.com Regular Members Continued from page 21
PIPELINE CONTRACTORS JOURNAL | 3rd Quarter 2024 23 Apache Industrial Coleman (Chip) Black 250 Assay St. Houston, TX 77044 (512) 829-5242 E-mail: cblack@apacheip.com www.apacheip.com Applus+RTD USA, Inc. Shawn McFarlane 11801 S Sam Houston Pwky W Houston, TX 77031 (832) 295-5023 E-mail: shawn.mcfarlane@applusrtd.com www.applusrtd.us Applus+ RTD is a global leader in the Testing, Inspection and Certification sector. We are a trusted partner who enhances the quality and safety of our clients’assets and infrastructures while safeguarding their operations. We deliver this through our technical capabilities, innovative approach and our motivated team who are committed to operational excellence. Badger Infrastructure Solutions Christopher DeClue 4910 North County Rd, 900 East Indianapolis, IN 46112 (720) 505-0957 E-mail: cdeclue@badgerinc.com www.badgerinc.com Beard Oil Karl Schwartz 616 Industrial Avenue Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 (800) 232-1860 Fax: (989) 772-5247 E-mail: kschwartz@beardoil.com Beard Oil Distributing is a family company that has been providing fuel and lubricants exclusively to pipeline contractors for three generations. Beard Oil provides “state of the art”dispensing tankers that offer the contractor innovative systems for; worker safety, environmental safety, fuel management, 24/7 dispatching and high speed fuel dispensing. Safety and efficiency are the design criteria behind the brand new fleet of tankers Beard started introducing last year. Bulk fueling, lubricants and exceptional customer service are backed by our 50 years of business with the pipeline industry. Beard Oil; fueled by trust. Benchmark Industrial Services Michael Wilcox 2100 Hwy 31 E Kilgore, TX 75662 (903) 983-2951 Fax: (903) 984-0982 E-mail: mj.wilcox@benchmarkisi.com www.benchmarkisi.com Brandeis Machinery Company David Coultas 1801 Watterson Trail Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 493-4380 Fax: (502) 499-3180 E-mail: david_coultas@bramco.com www.brandeismachinery.com Brownline USA, Inc. James Cloud, Jr. 34275 Sunset Lane Brookshire, TX 77423 (281) 391-5800 E-mail: j.cloud@drillguide.com www.drillguide.com CHASE, LLC Marilyn Hayes 475 Henslee Drive Dickson, TN 37055 (800) 831-8378 Fax: (615) 446-7887 E-mail: mhayes@chasesafety.com www.chasesafety.com Caterpillar Global Pipeline Tyler Rosenberg 10203 Sam Houston Park Drive Suite 150 Houston, TX 77064 (713) 329-2260 E-mail: rosenberg_tyler@cat.com www.cat.com/pipeline Since our inception over 80 years ago, Caterpillar has grown to be the world’s largest maker of construction and mining equipment, forestry, pipeline equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. In partnership with our worldwide dealer network, we drive positive and sustainable change on every continent. We deliver products, services and technologies in three principal lines of business: Machinery, Engines and Financial Products. As a global, diverse technology leader, Cat commits to excellence in all that we do. We are proud to be a leader in building the world’s infrastructure, and in enabling progress for millions of people around the globe. ISO 9001:2000 Cisco Equipment C.J. Sibert 520 SE Loop 338 Odessa, TX 79762 (432) 367-9181 E-mail: cj_sibert@ciscoeq.com www.cisco-equipment.com
PIPELINE CONTRACTORS JOURNAL | 3rd Quarter 2024 24 Cleveland Brothers Ralph Bruno 5300 Paxton Street Harrisburg, PA 17111 (412) 812-0996 E-mail: rbruno@clevelandbrothers.com www.clevelandbrothers.com Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co. Inc. is the exclusive Caterpillar dealer of Pennsylvania, Northern West Virginia and Western Maryland, providing new, used and rental equipment and machinery, parts and service. We supply a vast variety of solutions and products, including: industrial diesel and gas engines and generators, air compressors and boosters, oil and gas machinery, construction equipment and much more, in addition to full truck service for all makes and models. With 25 locations conveniently positioned over the Marcellus and Utica shale formations, you’ll have access to 24/7 service, more than 600 technicians, 98% off-the-shelf parts availability and decades of experience, all here to make sure your machines, equipment and vehicles are ready to work when you are. Cobbs Allen Slade Smith 115 Office Park Drive, Suite 200 Birmingham, AL 35223 (205) 874-1279 E-mail: ssmith@cobbsallen.com www.cobbsallen.com Cobbs Allen is a risk management and insurance brokerage firm providing market leading service in traditional commercial insurance, employee benefits, alternative risk financing, and structured solutions. Our energy and construction practice groups have extensive experience handling complex insurance issues faced by the pipeline industry. Founded in 1887 and headquartered in Birmingham, AL, with offices in Houston, New Orleans, New York, and Kansas City, the firm is still owned and led by its employees. For more information about Cobbs Allen, please visit cobbsallen.com. Cokinos | Young Gregory Cokinos 1221 Lamar St., 16th Floor Houston, TX 77010 (713) 535-5500 Fax: (713) 535-5533 E-mail: gcokinos@cokinoslaw.com www.cokinoslaw.com Compliant Integrity Group Tom Wilson 10401 S Sam Houston Pkwy Ste 100 Houston, TX 77071 (832) 968-9220 E-mail: tom.wilson@compliantintegrity.com www.compliantintegrity.com Construction MediCamp Kelly Langston 2101 S. IH-35 suite 350 Austin, TX 78741 Fax: (877) 809-5342 E-mail: kelly@constructionmedicamp.com www.constructionmedicamp.com Construction MediCamp is a nationwide medical management group that specializes in providing fully staffed, temporary job site medical clinics to energy and construction related companies to oversee any and all minor medical injuries and illnesses. CDL exams, prescription refills, FIT testing, general wellness, and more are also provided. Our model avoids unnecessary treatment & medication that is often dispensed at a commercial facility (automatic Recordables). CMC clinics work for YOU to manage your medical costs, drive down your TRIR, Worker’s Compensation Claims, EMR, and minimize employee lost time. We partner with our clients to create record setting health and safety results. CRC-Evans Pipeline International Roger Spee 7011 High Life Drive Houston, TX 77066 (918) 438-2100 Fax: (918) 438-6237 E-mail: roger.spee@crce.com www.crc-evans.com Cross Country Infrastructure Services, Inc. John Lucki 2251 Rifle Street Aurora, CO 80011 (303) 361-6797 Fax: (303) 361-6836 E-mail: jlucki@crosscountryis.com www.ccpipeline.com Cross Country Infrastructure Services is a leading supplier of materials, tools, equipment, and parts for the pipeline construction industry. The company’s mission is to provide the pipeline industry with innovative and dependable equipment to get the job safely and efficiently while providing you, the customer, with service that goes the extra mile. Cross Country is dedicated to manufacturing, procuring, and providing specialized pipeline equipment to the pipeline industry, both domestically and internationally. We work with you to create equipment and product solutions to fit your situation every time. With more than 60 years of combined on the right-of-way experience, we know where you are coming from and how to get you where you want to be. Darby Equipment Co. Bob Darby 2940 N. Toledo Ave. Tulsa, OK 74115 (918) 582-2340 Fax: (918) 582-2001 E-mail: bob@darbyequip.com www.darbyequip.com Associate Members Continued from page 23
PIPELINE CONTRACTORS JOURNAL | 3rd Quarter 2024 25 Delta Fuel Company, Inc. Clint Vegas P.O. Box 1810 Ferriday, LA 77134 (318) 757-7610 Fax: (318) 757-6742 E-mail: cvegas@deltafuel.com www.deltafuel.com Derrick Corporation Ben Clark 15630 Export Plaza Dr Houston, TX 77032 (281) 590-3003 E-mail: bhclark@derrick.com www.derrick.com Digital Control, Inc. Tim Doerflinger 19625 62nd Ave S., B-103 Kent, WA 98032 (425) 251-0701 Fax: (425) 251-0702 E-mail: timd@digital-control.com www.digital-control.com Discovery Hydrovac, LLC Karma Newberry 4525 Stagewach Lane Grantsville, UT 84029 (888) 983-4729 E-mail: knewberry@discoveryhydrovac.com www.discoveryhydrovac.com DMI International, Inc. Robert Buchanan 15615 E Pine St Tulsa, OK 74116 (918) 438-2213 Fax: (918) 438-2061 E-mail: robert@dmiinternational.com www.dmiinternational.com Drake Medical Andy Drake 6066 FM 1488, Suite 148-677 Magnolia, TX 77354 (800) 799-5087 E-mail: adrake@drake-medical.com www.drake-medical.com Dykon Pipeline Blasting Corp. Jared Redyke 8120 W. 81st Street Tulsa, OK 74131 (918) 592-5278 Fax: (918) 592-5277 E-mail: jared@dykonblasting.com www.dykonblasting.com Since its inception in 1997, Dykon Blasting has been focused on providing the best value for specialty and hard to do blasting projects across North America. Dykon’s team has extensive experience in explosive demolition, site development, road cuts, utilities, etc. Our primary focus is trench blasting for oil and gas pipeline industry. Dykon maintains one of the largest fleets of John Henry rock drills which are designed specifically for pipeline work. Dykon’s experienced group of Project Managers, Blasters and Drillers provide a total turnkey package for rock drilling and blasting. We regularly perform rock blasting within 20ft of existing in service pipeline and can help any pipeline contractor on their next rock project. ECI Contracting Jeremy Ellingson PO Box 68 West Concord, MN 55985 (507) 969-9054 Fax: (507) 969-9055 E-mail: jellingson@ellingsoncompanies.com www.ellingsontrenchless.com EER Group, Inc. Winn Raughley 1747 Oxmoor Rd. Homewood, AL 35209 (205) 365-5125 E-mail: wraughley@eerpipe.com eerpipe.com Empire Group Leighton Davis 140 Mayfair Rd., Ste 980 Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (601) 906-9244 E-mail: ldavis@yourempiregroup.com www.yourempiregroup.com Enviro Services Rental LLC Jered Ramsey P.O. Box 339 Farmerville, LA 71241 (318) 368-9111 Fax: (318) 368-7874 E-mail: jeredramsey@yahoo.com www.enviroservicesllc.com
PIPELINE CONTRACTORS JOURNAL | 3rd Quarter 2024 26 EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants Brian Tanner 2720 3rd Ave., South, Suite 100 Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 581-3334 E-mail: brian.tanner@epicbrokers.com www.epicbrokers.com EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has nationwide presence and resources, with a specialty focus on oil and gas pipeline developers, contractors, supplier/vendors and owner/operators offered through our National Energy Construction Practice . The Energy Construction team drives results for our clients by being experts in their business and bringing creative and cost-effective risk management and insurance solutions to the table. Since our founding in 2007, EPIC has grown to roughly 1,500 team members operating from 42 offices across the country. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC offers a full spectrum of risk management and insurance services, including property & casualty insurance, employee benefits consulting, specialty practices and programs, and private client solutions. EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States and is one of the top 50 brokers in the world, as well as being repeatedly recognized by our employees as one of the insurance industry’s“Best Places to Work”(Business Insurance Magazine). Fabick CAT Brent Grimm 211 Fabricator Drive Fenton, MO 63026 (618) 975-5968 E-mail: brent.grimm@fabickcat.com www.fabickcat.com Flatirons Drilling Jeremy King 2009 2nd Ave Greeley, CO 80631 E-mail: jking@flatironsdrilling.com H.L. Chapman Pipeline Construction, Inc. Jeff Ford 9250 FM 2243 Leander, TX 78641 (512) 259-7662 Fax: (512) 259-7870 E-mail: jford@hlchapman.com www.hlchapman.com HL Chapman specializes in mass rock excavation and custom trenching for utility, pipeline, and telecom for industrial and commercial customers nationwide. HLC has been in the construction business since 1974 and in trenching since 1982, cutting over 37,000 miles of trench. It has become the industry leader and the largest most respected excavation authority. With a fleet of 138 trenchers, 9 haul trucks, 13 mechanic rigs, and a state of the art repair/rigup/service/maintenance facility we are committed to every customer’s service need. Harsco Environmental Jonathan Bernard 350 Poplar Church Road Camp Hill, PA 17011 (717) 506-4665 E-mail: jbernard@harsco.com www.harsco-environmental.com HOLT CAT Jeffery Surratt 5665 S.E. Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78222 (512) 815-5333 E-mail: jeffery.surratt@holtcat.com www.holtcat.com HSI Services/Aqua Barrier Darren Miller 20581 FM 362 Rd Waller, TX 77484 (936) 372-1222 Fax: (936) 972-1223 E-mail: darren@aquabarrier.com www.aquabarrier.com HUB International, Inc. Bill Allen 6100 S. Yale Avenue., Suite 1900 Tulsa, OK 74136 (918) 712-5270 Fax: (918) 491-8570 E-mail: bill.allen@hubinternational.com www.hubinternational.com HUB International Mid-America is a part of HUB International, a worldwide insurance agency. The HUB International Mid-America office includes Bill Allen, who has been committed to pipeline construction contractors and related industry services since 1980. He is joined by Ted Marshall, his partner, and Bernardo Estrada, an expert in loss control and risk services as well as an expert team handling the daily services required by our insureds. Mr. Allen has been a amember of the APCA since 1982 and faithfully served on the Associate Board for many years. Inrock Michael Rybak 6000 Berittmoore Rd. Houston, TX 77041 (713) 690-5600 E-mail: michael.rybak@inrock.com J.T. Miller, LLC Neal Hamil P.O. Box 2098 Conroe, TX 77305 (936) 447-2929 Fax: (936) 588-2030 E-mail: neal.hamil@jtmillerllc.com www.jtmillerllc.com Associate Members Continued from page 25
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