In this Issue:

• Thinking Outside the Box
• The First Look Hotsheet: Extraordinary Candidates
• Ear to the Ground: Trends in Construction
• Burj Dubai
• The Poll
• Hard Hat Humor

Thinking Outside the Box

Savvy construction companies are strategically embracing alternate means to augment their revenue streams. We have found that many firms are supplementing their traditional income sources during these economic times by branching into market segments whose profit margins exceed those currently attainable by simply doing “business as usual.”

Mechanical Contractors who have historically focused on negotiated or hard bid projects in the commercial or institutional arenas are establishing service divisions or adding fire protection to their portfolio of work. Property owners and managers have found that it may make fiscal sense to contract out the facility maintenance on their structures.

Energy management is an increasingly emerging field for both General and Subcontractors. Both public and private entities are seeing the value of retrofitting electrical and HVAC systems, insulation, windows or other areas needing improvement which actually pay for themselves over a period of years.

Electrical Contractors are bidding projects outside their normal areas of expertise. While typical markets may have slowed, there are abundant opportunities in the transmission and distribution of power, substation construction and servicing residential, commercial or industrial properties.

It has become a time to think outside of the box; to identify the work which is more prolific in a given region and adapting, when possible, to be able to fill that need. We have seen commercial General Contractors expand into heavy civil, institutional builders evolving into Industrial Constructors, and firms committing to bidding federal and military contracts. Some companies have even gone overseas to pursue international work.

These transitions are not easy. Many are very difficult and are nearly impossible without the right people in the right places. Business development or service industry professionals with contacts in a viable market segment are a huge asset. Experts in estimating or managing a particular type of project can quickly assist in fiscal growth.

There are companies that still have a strong backlog and are continuing to grow and prosper. This has been accomplished by making clear and strategic decisions, by seeing and seeking opportunities in a wider variety of projects, and by having the talent on board to pursue these opportunities successfully. This has allowed them to stay viable in the short-term and also provide diversification which will lead to even greater success in the future.

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The "First Look" Hotsheet: Extraordinary Candidates

The candidates listed below can generate business for your company, make you money, and save you money in a tough time and a tight market. The needs you face may differ from the talents these candidates represent, so please contact a consultant who knows your industry and territory by calling Kimmel & Associates at 828-251-9900 or contact us by email. We’d be honored to serve you.

#18042 Senior Project Manager - This candidate has worked on projects up to $90M. During career in the DC/Metro Area, has built commercial, residential and government (GSA) projects of which over 25 have been base buildings and many had complete build-outs. Has put in place over $600M worth of construction projects. This individual has experience in wood framed projects, high-rise concrete base buildings, high-rise residential, hotel construction, dormitory and barracks construction, transit facilities, historic preservation and government projects. More recently, managed the construction of a LEED Gold office building and the construction of a LEED Certified multi-family residential building. Self-starter, familiar with the DC Market, and computer literate. Location: Mid-Atlantic only.

#378762 President or Executive Vice President - Over 30 years of experience in the engineering, procurement & construction industry with extensive experience in corporate operations. Possesses a broad knowledge of construction in industrial, power, renewable energy, chemical, petrochemical, commercial, municipal, government, institutional, and utility projects through a variety of delivery methods such as: EPC, EPCM, design-build, design-build-developer, design-bid-build, negotiated select team, fast-track, agency construction management, construction management at-risk, bridging target pricing with shared savings. Location: Midwest, West.

#169208 Senior Project Manager - Military/Corps of Engineers projects. This candidate has experience managing multiple projects at a time, $15M to $90M in value. Excellent design-build experience while working with the Corps of Engineers. Understands the acquisition process with the Corps of Engineers and is an excellent number two leader in presenting/qualifying for large Corps work. A good consultant to the preconstruction team within an organization in qualifying for Corps of Engineers work, but focus is the operations of such work not doing the preconstruction personally. Will consider any opportunities in the South. Willing to travel and/or relocate.

#353480 Glass/Glazing and Curtain Wall Project Manager - This candidate has worked in the industry since 2000. Came up through the ranks as a tool & die maker and has done both production and project management. Worked for several regional and national glazing contractors. Managed projects ranging in value from $500K-$15M. Has worked with both stick and unitized systems and has had multiple project responsibility. Extremely computer literate and has a great combination of skills in both manufacturing and contract installation. Relocation: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast.

#106931 Construction Executive - Construction Executive with Master’s degrees in Construction Management and Architecture as well as Bachelor’s degree in Economics. Experience on some of the world’s most iconic projects and extensive experience in managing all aspects of multiple construction projects simultaneously from preconstruction to completion. Extensive historic restoration experience. Prefers NYC but open to right location.

#442346 CFO or Senior Vice President of Finance - This candidate has 14 years of experience with extensive background in strategic planning, risk management, financial analysis, and as a corporate controller. Has ”Big 4” experience and currently is Senior Vice President of Finance with a $500M-plus general contractor. Prefers NYC but open to right opportunity.

#114831 Structural Steel Fabrication Estimator - This candidate has commercial and industrial project experience including manufacturing plants, schools, churches, hospitals, office buildings and medical facilities. Accurate and complete material take-off expertise. Solid employment history. Projects up to $50M. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management and is computer savvy. Available immediately. Location: anywhere East of the Mississippi River.

#175928 Senior Estimator/Project Manager - Well rounded 20-year heavy civil veteran seeks General Manager or Division Manager role in civil or concrete construction: highway, excavation, bridge, asphalt, airport, utility. Location: Southeast.

#176069 Heavy Civil Project Manager/Estimator - This candidate holds a PE, and has 35+ years of diverse heavy civil project experience including airfield, dam, mass excavation, mass transit, heavy industrial road and bridge. Clients include Army Corps of Engineers, and numerous DOT/municipal/federal entities. Stable work history, excellent reputation, and can manage entire life cycle of major projects. Location: Texas.

#518217 Civil Project Manager/Estimator/Business Development - Heavy civil professional who possesses significant program management and major project oversight experience. Background includes major infrastructure projects for both public and private entities, and WTP/WWTP, lift stations, water distribution, tunnels, and earthwork for golf/residential development as well as DOT work. Based in Houston, open to the South, South-central and Southwest regions of the US.

#565036 EPC Executive Manager - This candidate has 17 years continuous service to a leading heavy industrial contractor in the EPC sector. Accomplished Vice President/Project Director, most recently led a $1.4B EPC terminal project. Outstanding safety record, holds Bachelor’s in civil engineering, extensive international project experience, and fluent in Spanish. Among the most qualified candidates in the industry. Interested in the Mid-Atlantic region.

#257946 Senior Estimator - Construction degree. Excellent reference from former Chief Estimator. Currently employed for five years with the same General Contractor but motivated to make a change for the right reasons. Based in Southeast and can easily relocate since family currently rents. Projects include: government, office, retail, church, golf clubhouses, parking deck, hotel, fire station, YMCA, condos, higher education, K-12, MOB, hospital, & CCRC … up to $30M in size. Location: Southeast.

#247659 Director of Estimating/Chief Estimator - This is a very strong candidate who has 25 years of experience with only four companies including roles as a Project Manager, Senior Estimator, Chief Estimator, and Vice President of Estimating and Construction. Bachelor’s in Construction from Auburn University and was considered by one reference as the “strongest employee we have ever hired.” Extensive hard bid & conceptual estimating/management experience. Software expertise includes Timberline, MC2, Excel, and Microsoft word. In Atlanta now, but would consider relocation in the Southeast.

#18595 Senior Estimator - Detail-oriented Senior Estimator with experience in both the public and private arenas. This degreed 20 year veteran has experience working on conceptual estimates and hard bid work. Projects include but are not limited to: entertainment industry, university work, hospitality, schools, retail and museums. Interested in Southern California opportunities only.

#15147 Chief Operating Officer - This candidate has over 20 years experience in the construction and real estate development world. Varied experience in working with capital partners and structuring public-private partnerships, as well as managing one of Southern California’s most successful General Contractors. Will bring value to any Developer or General Contractor that is looking to fill or upgrade a leadership void in these turbulent times.

#455282 Estimator/Project Manager/Operations Manager/Client Development/P&L - Midwest-based, degreed Project Manager/Estimator/Operations Manager with experience in private and public markets, both civil and building construction with recent experience in building a domestic energy division. Open to relocation for growth or equity position.

#478803 Transportation Engineer/Construction Manager - Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, MBA, EIT and LEED certified. With 10 years experience on airports and light rail projects, this professional has spent nine of those years with the same company. Located near and with a preference for the Atlanta area, this accomplished problem solver has exceptional client skills and the ability to manage the projects from design through completion. Experience would bring significant value to any Architect, Engineer, Owner or General Contractor with a focus in the transportation industry, including government entities.

#442381 Senior Construction Manager - Candidate has over 20 years’ experience; lives in the Toronto area but able and willing to relocate. Projects in the ICI sector ranging up to and over $100M. This candidate also owned own business for years and is well-versed in operations and business development. Very interested in helping companies grow.

#51712 Construction Executive/ Senior Project Manager – Mechanical - This candidate has diverse project history of hospital, industrial, power, high tech-aerospace, and government-education work. This sharp, dedicated, and connected candidate is ready to bring experience to a Mechanical Contractor or Engineering Firm (with a construction management division). Over 30 years of experience supervising field personnel, Estimators, Project Managers, and associated administrative/operational support staff. Specific talents are centered on mechanical pipe, plumbing, and larger industrial piping projects. Looking to stay in home area of Los Angeles, but will travel to projects in the Southern California market.

#569436 Business Development - Top sales professional for the Disaster Restoration Industry. Over 12 years in sales in this field and has over two years at a National Sales level as well. Top producer who is seeking a career opportunity in the Texas market place. Xactimate estimating skills and project management skills as well. Insurance Adjuster contacts in Texas and many other states.

#533602 Chief/Senior Estimator - Paving/wet utilities up to 144 feet. Twenty-five progressive years of experience in self perform contracting. In-depth knowledge of public work, integral part of growing Northern California contractor from $15M to $50M. Location: Northern California and SW/Central Oregon only.

#567458 Senior Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager - Ten years of experience on complex arterial civil construction projects. This candidate is competent in the field as well as the estimating department for highway/road/bridge projects. In-depth knowledge of value engineering, cost tracking, scheduling and claims. Location: Los Angeles/Orange County/Riverside County.

#285840 Business Development/Estimator/Senior Project Manager - This candidate is based in Austin, Texas. Bachelor degree from Texas A&M and experience in all facets of commercial drywall and metal stud framing. Built a significant client base in Texas and the Southeast. Open to all areas in Texas and relocation.

#85411 Estimator/Pre-Construction Manager/Principal - Seattle-based and degreed with experience in industrial, commercial and public sector construction / pre-construction. Open to relocation in the Northwest.

Ear to the Ground: Trends in Construction

Construction Outlook for 2010

At a recent roundtable, the Construction Industry Newsletter Group spoke with several Kimmel & Associates Consultants to provide insight into the outlook for the industry going into 2010. Here is what these experts have to say:

David Goodrum, Vice President-Heavy Civil Group: The Federal Stimulus will inject a lot of public sector money into the economy. This will be mainly highway projects such as bridges and road maintenance along with design/build projects. We have a vast need to replace old bridges throughout the country as high profile bridges are increasingly making the news as being structurally unsound.

Mark Jones, National Sales Manager: We see several areas which are looking to pick-up. Energy work, especially renewable energy projects seem to be gathering steam. There is considerable need for people with data center experience and facilities management. Companies also seem to be looking for good Quality Control and Safety employees.

Debbie Eckart, Vice President-Southeast General Construction: Companies in Houston, TX and Washington, DC foresee commercial work picking up in 2010 and I’m seeing a big interest in business development people. Companies are looking for talented Sales Managers to lead them out of this economy

Paul Samuels, Executive Vice President-Industrial Group: I see veins of activity in sectors like power plant maintenance, rigging /millwork for dismantling operations, grid projects for electricity transmission and distribution. These should continue to grow in 2010. We will also see renewable energy projects including geothermal, solar and wind farms expand mainly because of the influx of federal stimulus money.

Alan Laibson, Vice President/Mid-Atlantic Construction: I see three areas growing next year: institutional, healthcare and federal projects. Green technology firms will do well along with companies that are involved with projects that improve energy efficiency. Several companies I talk to are starting to get upbeat about growth in 2010. The best managed companies are going to prosper.

Alan MacNair, Vice President-Southeast Construction: Military and university work will grow in 2010. I envision growth in the public sector that performs hard bid and CM at risk projects.

I agree with Mark Jones that data center projects will grow and I see more general contractors partnering with energy companies to take advantage of energy efficiency projects going on at the university and government levels.

CIN: Alan, what would you tell companies out there as they prepare for 2010?

Alan MacNair, Vice President-Southeast Construction: Now is the best time to grab top talent in the industry. I have talked to great individuals who are looking to make a move and you won’t be able to find talent like this for years. Invest now. I also see companies looking to hire C-Level leaders at this time. Companies need CFO’s, COO’s and Presidents to lead them out of this economy and they are looking for individuals with four specific skill sets. Companies want leaders with more than operation expertise; they are looking for key professionals who also have business development, preconstruction and survival skills.

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CARTOON

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What do you believe to be the outlook for your company in 2010?

Burj Dubai

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Burj Dubai (Arabic: "Dubai Tower") is the super tall skyscraper under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the tallest man-made structure ever built, at 818 m (2,684 ft). Construction began on 21 September 2004 and the exterior of the building was completed October 1. The building has 160 habitable floors, a total of 206 floors and it is scheduled to be completed and ready for occupancy on January 4, 2010.

The building is part of the 2 km² (0.8 sq mi) flagship development called "Downtown Burj Dubai". The Chicago-based architecture and engineering firm SOM is in charge of the project. The primary builders are Samsung Engineering & Construction and Besix along with Arabtec. Turner Construction Company was chosen as the Construction Manager.

The total budget for the Burj Dubai project is about US$4.1 billion, and for the entire new "Downtown Dubai", US$20 billion. The price of office space at Burj Dubai has reached US$4,000 per sq ft (over US$43,000 per m²) and that the Armani Residences, also in Burj Dubai, were selling for US$3,500 per sq ft (over US$37,500 per m²).

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