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SEPTEMBER 2015 VOL IX

Ernesto Castro, Glenn Jarrett, & Frank Lopez are all celebrating their one year anniversary this September. Ernesto

ONE YEARTO LIFEOT

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TEALIANS!

TENARIS TRUCK ENTRANCE

WEEK ONE & TWO[PM] MICHAEL LOSOYA [SUPER] BILL SCHULTZ [PC] CHANTELA ROWLAND [E] MICHAEL LOSOYA

works as a Project Superintendent in our Special Projects Division and recently completed Frost Bank Stafford with the Frost Bank Team. Glenn Jarrett came to us from one of our present clients, Houston Community College, and is a Project Director. (He also can cook some amazing BBQ which we all have been privileged to enjoy.) Frank Lopez works as a Project Superintendent with our Corpus Christi team!

TEAL PROJECT THROWBACKWILSON FIRE EQUIPMENTIn 2002, Teal Construction completed a 26,000

SF tilt-wall headquarter offi ce and product

warehouse for Wilson Fire Equipment, a full

concept fi re protection company. The building had

a per-engineered metal building structure with

tilt-wall exterior. The two story building included

approximately 15,000 SF of offi ce and warehouse

area with an 11,000+ SF mezzanine. The project

Superintendent was Joe Garcia and we worked with

Goree Architects.

BENEFITS OF TILTWALL*

ACCELERATED SCHEDULEWall Erection reduces the schedule versus traditional

construction techniques

Reduction in transportation delays

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SAFETYMajority of the projects take place on the ground versus on

scaffolding, reducing many of the risks normally faced

COST SAVINGSLocal Materials - Concrete Construction

Smaller Work Crews - Reducing Labor Costs

Larger Building - Overall Reduction

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3AESTHETICSCustom Designs

Variety of fi nishes, wall textures, colors, etc

Functional & Durable Building4

MAINTENANCE, INSURANCE, OPERATINGConcrete is easily maintained, has a high fi re resistance rating,

and provides excellent insulation qualities which help reduce

maintenance, insurance premiums, and operating costs. 5

FUTURE EXPANSION & DURABILITYThe modular design of the tilt-wall panels allow for an easier

expansion when the client grows. The average life span of a

tilt-wall building is 82 years with proper maintenance. 6

*Information came from http://www.tiltup.com/commercial-

construction-articles/design-build-contractors/ & Survey on

Actual Service lives for North American buildings by Jennifer

O’Connor

KEY ENGINEERING CONTROLS & WORK PRACTICES1) All vehicles must have:

A service brake system, an emergency brake system, and a parking brake systemWorking headlights, tail lights, and brake lightsAn audible warning device (horn) Intact windshield with working windshield wipers

2) Ensure that all operators have been trained on the equipment they will use 3) Check vehicles at the beginning of each shift to ensure that the parts, equipment, and accessories are in safe operating condition. Repair or replace any defective parts or equipment prior to use4) Do not operate vehicle in reverse with an obstructed rear view unless it has a reverse signal alarm capable of being heard above ambient noise levels or a signal observer indicates that it is safe to move5) Vehicles loaded from the top (e.g., dump trucks) must have cab shields or canopies to protect the operator while loading6) Ensure that vehicles used to transport workers have seats, with operable seat belts, firmly secured and adequate for the number of workers to be carried 7) Equipment should have roll-over protection and protection from falling debris hazards as needed 8) Prior to permitting construction equipment or vehicles onto an access roadway or grade, verify that the roadway or grade is constructed and maintained to safely accommodate the equipment and vehicles involved9) Do not modify the equipment’s capacity or safety features without the manufacturer’s written approval10) Where possible, do not allow debris collection work or other operations involving heavy equipment under overhead lines

SAFETY

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATIONAPPLICABLE TO ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT

TRAFFIC CONTROL WITHIN WORK AREAKEY ENGINEERING CONTROLS & WORK PRACTICES1) Develop and use a site plan that provides traffic flow details2) Limit access, barricade, or set up controlled access zones where the equipment will be used; for equipment that rotates and/or carries/dumps loads, create an access zone that extends beyond the maximum rotation/swing radius of the equipment and/or beyond the area where loads will be carried/dumped 3) Establish/follow traffic control patterns (e.g., cones, barrels, barricades) in work areas4) Use spotters where visibility is limited5) Do not drive in reverse gear with an obstructed rear view unless the vehicle has an audible alarm or a signaler is used6) Ensure that spotters and heavy equipment operators have communications equipment or agree on and use hand signals7) Response and recovery workers and other pedestrians should make eye contact with heavy equipment operators before proceeding near equipment or operating areas8) Train response and recovery workers not to position themselves between mechanical equipment and a fixed object9) Provide barricades around excavations and structures such as debris reduction observation towers

ADDITIONAL PPEANSI/ISEA 107-2004 COMPLIANT HIGH VISIBILITY SAFETY APPAREL & HEADWEAR

SIGNALING, SLOW/STOP SIGNS, OR WANDS/FLASHLIGHTS FOR FLAGGERS PROVIDING TRAFFIC CONTROL OUTSIDE THE WORK ZONE

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STRUCK BYStruck-by injuries occur when an object comes into contact with a person with such force to cause harm. It is distinct from a caught-in or -between injury because in this case, the impact of the object alone is responsible for the injury. There are four common categories of struck-by hazards: flying object, falling object, swinging object and rolling object. ROLLING OBJECT: Heavy Machinery, such as forklifts, end loaders, excavators, and dump trucks are common sources of rolling object injuries. They are frequent in situation in which a worker is operating machinery without using proper signaling and communication.

Barry PeelSuperintendent at Teal ConstructionHouston, Texas Area | Construction

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Houston, Texas

Teal Construction

SuperintendentJune 2012 - Present (3 years3 months)

Message

Most Interesting or Unusual Project

The Palisade Palms in Galveston, TX. This is one of the coolest designs for a pool. Thepool goes from inside the condo to the exterior.

Racing Super KartsHobbies

Michael LosoyaDirector of Special Projectsat Teal ConstructionHouston, Texas Area | Construction

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San Antonio, Texas

Teal Construction

Senior Project CoordinatorAugust 2011 - Present (4 years1 months)

Message

Most Interesting or Unusual Project

NASA Building II - Public Affairs Projectbecause it was the NASA News Room.

Motorcycles & Time with Friends & Family

Hobbies

Favorite Quote

“Good, better, best, never rest until your good is better and your better is best!”

Jerry StaffordProject Managerat Teal ConstructionHouston, Texas Area | Construction

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Oklahoma, OK

Teal Construction

Project ManagerMay 2011 - Present (4 year4 months)

Message

Your e Happiest When?

When I am spending time with my kids

Hidden Talent

Cooking

Golf, Darts, and HuntingHobbies

MARKETING EVENTS

OCTOBER

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ABC EIC Awards Ceremony 6pm - 9pm

Wortham Theatre

NAIOP Fall Night Event TBD

Greenway Plaza

ABC Membership Drive 8am - 12pm

ABC Houston Offi ce

CANstruction 8am-5pm

Houston Food Bank

Tealians, if there is an organization event that you would like to attend, make sure to get with Jennifer!

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Cotton Gin Renovation is a fi nalist for the ABC Excellence in Construction in the Historical Category

Team Members IncludePM John LeBlanc, John SheadS Benny HopperSPC Connie Enmon

Please make sure to tell them CONGRATULATIONS & a job well done!

19Port of Freeport - Golf

Wilderness (12:30 Tee) 21

Cedar Creek

ABC YPC Mixer 6:30pm

CANstruction will be an event were we build a model out of food cans. We are teaming with Dawson Van Orden Engineers. Our structure will be featured on Channel 11 News!http://canstruction-houston.com/photo-galleries/2014-canstruction

NOV

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