A Message from CEO Dave Witsken
I’d like to take a moment to congratulate all of our STRIVE Award nominees, and to all those that took the time to nominate a co-worker. We received more than 110 nominations and we’ll be announcing the winners at the upcoming town hall meeting in September. While we are selecting the best of these nominations for awards, we are all very thankful and proud of all of the nominees and want to personally thank all of you for your dedicated work and contributions to UES.
To read the full list of nominees, click here. Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination!
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Please note: The Training & Development team continues to work with leaders across the business to onboard people into the LMS. Be on the lookout for more information if your business is not yet in UES LMS, and reach out to the Training & Development Team to find out when this exciting platform is coming to your region! | |
Please Complete Your Training - Safety Review: Heat Stress!
Last month we shared the importance of being prepared and staying safe while working (and playing) outdoors, whether outdoor work is a major component of your job here at UES, or you are more of a weekend warrior spending time outdoors doing yardwork or engaging in family activities. As an additional resource, the Safety and Learning and Development teams have assigned team members the module “Safety Review: Heat Stress” learning through the LMS for those most impacted in their work by extreme weather conditions.
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Urgent: Cyber Security Awareness - Protecting Our Company from Cyber Threats
Throughout 2023, cyber ransomware attacks have surged by 37%, with a concerning shift towards targeting the construction industry. Ransomware is a type of malicious attack designed to block access to files or a computer system until a sum of money is paid.
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95% of ransomware attacks begin with users revealing their login information, so we need your help to protect our systems and your personal information. Click here to read how – we promise it’s a safe link. 😊 | |
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Project Bedrock Kicks Off in Southeast with Successful Paycom Implementation
Congratulations to the team on a successful Paycom rollout to the Southeast and FAST (Field Advisory & Support Team) in June/early July. The rollout of this HR and payroll system marked the first official rollout for a phase of Project Bedrock! Check out SVP Kathy Kilmer’s update for the latest details.
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Help Recruit New Team Members, Receive a Referral Bonus!
We’re always looking for talented individuals to join the UES family! With job openings around the country, the opportunities are endless. Check out the full list on our website and learn more about how you can help build our team and fill important roles through our employee referral program! At UES, there’s room to grow!
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Wellness Corner: HSA Cards and Annual Physical Deadline | |
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Optum Health Savings Account Payment Cards Issued
For those of you who participate in UES health plans, and take advantage of a health savings account (HSA), please be aware that Optum Financial is issuing a new HSA payment card to you. This is just a note to be on the lookout for it and activate it when it arrives.
Annual Physical Deadline Reminder
Also for those of you who participate in UES’ health plans, a reminder that the deadline to have your annual physical in order to receive a $30/pay period discount on your health insurance premiums in 2024 is September 30. If you don’t get an annual physical in time and your discount ends, you can still get a physical at any time and begin the discount again, but it will begin 1–2 pay periods from the date the notification is received by UES.
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Master Service Agreements Available on Huddle
The Commercial Sales Group (CSG) has added a National Master Service Agreements Summary file to their Huddle page. Included is an overall description of the MSAs for the following organizations who have executed national agreements for use anywhere in the U.S.
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Register for the Next Virtual Town Hall
You’re invited to attend our next virtual town hall meeting with UES leadership and team members from across the country. This very special broadcast will include the announcement of our first ever STRIVE Award winners!
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. ET
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Charlotte Pipe & Foundry’s State-of-the-Art New Facility
SUMMIT, a UES company in our Mid-Atlantic region, performed geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing for the new Charlotte Pipe & Foundry located on a 428-acre property in Oakboro, North Carolina. Relocating from its original nearby location, occupied for more than 100 years, the company’s new cast iron foundry will begin operations next month. The location includes state-of-the-art facilities and a much larger working space for their 500 employees.
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UES on Deck to Support Critical Water Infrastructure in Southern Las Vegas Valley
The Horizon Lateral Project is an approximately $1.6-billion new potable water conveyance system proposed by the Southern Nevada Water Authority. The project is designed to deliver up to 375 million gallons per day to the southern portions of the Las Vegas Valley beginning in approximately 2030. UES' Las Vegas Environmental team will be coordinating with the Bureau of Land Management in completing the NEPA process, periodically updating the Plan of Development, and participating in Tribal coordination. UES is also providing the biological monitoring of pre-NEPA geotechnical testing.
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UES IN ACTION
Community News & Team Member Spotlights
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Experienced Regional Leaders Join FAST as Directors of Risk Mitigation
As our company continues to grow, it’s essential that we have the right individuals in place to provide legal expertise to our field teams. We’re excited to announce that Joe Darmody from Geotechnology and Paul Danforth from GFA will be joining our FAST (Field Advisory & Support Team) Legal team, both as Directors of Risk Management, reporting to Ben Butterfield, General Counsel. Joe and Paul are longstanding UES employees with decades of experience in the AEC industry.
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Joe Darmody, Director of Risk Management | |
Paul Danforth, Director of Risk Management | | |
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FAST Team Welcomes Two New Fleet Leaders
As UES continues to grow, and the FAST Team STRIVEs to best support our regions, we’re pleased to welcome two new members to the FAST Team dedicated to Fleet support and initiatives, Jason Dillon, National Fleet Director, and Phil Tidona, Fleet Manager Florida, both reporting to John Sullivan, Director of Operations.
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Jason Dillon, National Fleet Director | |
Phil Tidona, Fleet Manager Florida | | |
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DC Metro Office Welcomes New Geotechnical Department Manager
DC Metro welcomes Parham Safarian Bahri, PE, as their new Geotechnical Department Manager. Parham has eight years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering and has been involved in a wide array of projects such as government and federal work, energy sector, commercial, and private projects including data centers. Learn more about him in UES in Action.
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A Quick Response for a Slow & Steady Friend
UES Las Vegas had an unexpected visitor on one of their job sites recently - a desert tortoise! Within 30 minutes of the call, UES deployed a biologist who stayed on-site 24/7 to monitor and ensure the safety of our newfound friend. UES' environmental services include biological monitoring for endangered and threatened species. In this instance, we briefly halted construction until the tortoise escaped harm's way.
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