August1, 2022

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Message from the corner office

Good morning

We are at the end of July roughly halfway through the season. Due to a slow weather start (remember it snowed in early May?) that means the second half of the season will be extremely busy. Currently, Park has exceeded an aggressive 2022 sales plan by 20%. The definition of Sales is new contracts obtained in current year (Awarded in 2022). Backlog is work under contract that has yet to be performed. Park’s current backlog is $138 million, the highest in many years. Some of the current backlog is multi-year projects that will carryover to 2023 and 2024, providing work to complete in the future.

These are very exciting numbers to share. I’d like to highlight that it is the confidence in Park’s employees that has allowed us to bid effectively and take calculated risk to obtain this work. So, let’s continue to hope for good weather, reduced supply chain issues and great productivity. But most importantly let’s continue the focus on safety. All the numbers are extremely strong, but everyone needs to go home safe at night. I would like to say thank you to all Park employees for your dedication, loyalty and commitment.

Tom DePauw

Message from the Safety office

Hello everyone,

2022 has been a very positive year with Near Misses being reported, proactively engaging safety before a high risk task begins, and the kick off to a CHASE Level 3 project in Maple Grove. Even though we’ve been “good” this year, we haven’t been “great”. We’ve seen an increase in property/equipment damage this month with much of it resulting from complacency (working on auto pilot).

One way to help overcome complacency, is to 'stay in the moment' and understanding your risks. Before you start any task, complete a SCAN.

Survey your surroundings for potential hazards
Consider how your actions could create a potential hazard
Analyze "What could go wrong?"
Notify supervisor if unable to correct or eliminate the hazard

Project Spotlight - Skyview Middle School

Location: Oakdale, MN

Client: Independent School District ISD 622

Construction Manager: Adolfson & Peterson Construction

Park Superintendent: Nick Nelson/Paul Plieseis

Park Project Manager: Josh Prange/Chris Grimes

Park Estimator: Trent Bolin/Josh Prange/Chris Grimes

Job Summary:

Park Construction was awarded two separate bid packages at Skyview Middle School located in Oakdale, MN. Park’s work includes the site preparation, soil correction, foundation excavation and backfill, underground utility installation, and asphalt paving of 2 separate parking lots. Park’s Paving & Commercial Divisions along with key Subcontractors partnered to bid, manage, and coordinate the 2 separate projects to be completed concurrently. Since 2019, Park has been awarded four separate bid packages at this school site, competitively bidding each package separately. Our field teams have continued to perform and demonstrate great competency on multiple scope projects for the School District and Construction Manager, which has established long lasting working relationships spanning multiple projects and multiple site locations.

Project Highlights:

13,113 SY of Asphalt
11,959 CY of Excavation
3,273 LF of Underground Utilities
2,405 LF of Foundation Excavation & Backfill

Employee Spotlight - Josh Swankier

What's your favorite move?

Anchorman 1 or 2. Basically anything with Will Ferrell.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I love the freedom I get and the opportunity to see a lot different areas of the state and country. I work hard, do a good job, and have developed a trust with my boss that he doesn’t have to hover over me. I also love hauling big, awkward, equipment. It’s a great challenge!

How's your health

Much better. In 2010 I had open heart surgery and recovered fully. However, I started to develop symptoms last year and the doctors didn’t know what the problem was. This spring, I became more sick and they finally saw that my heart sac was calcifying. Within 2 days I was back on the table for my 2^nd open heart surgery. I was in a coma for 5 days and spent a total of 10 days in the hospital and was back to work 3 months later. I still feel like I’m not 100% but I continue to improve every day, which means a lot to me and my family.

Tell us something Interesting about yourself.

Well…most people don’t know that I’m a huge fan of animals and have a “miniature zoo” at my house. I’ve got a dog, 2 cats, a bird, a guinea pig, and a bearded dragon. If that’s not enough, I’m actively looking for another dog.

What do you enjoy doing when not working?

I love to swim and relax in my pool at home. It has helped me quite a bit in my recovery from surgery. Lay back on a floatie with a beer in hand…that’s the life.

Why do you work safe?

I work safe because of my family. I have a wife and 2 kids that I need to provide for and come home to. That means the world to me.

Park Photo Contest

I29 Drone Photo's

Crane setting a beam - Xcel Energy Project

2 dozers push during mass grading - Xcel Energy Project

Choose the winner of the photo contest!

I29 Drone photos

Crane setting beams - Xcel Energy

Dozers - mass grading - Xcel Energy

Last month's winner - Tim Steiger