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2009 - Nationwide Companies Continue Strong Financial Performance

Despite the brutal economy and tough competition throughout the US, Nationwide continues to maintain a strong balance sheet and anticipates strong revenue growth in 2010. Preliminary 2009 revenues exceed 2008 figures by 13%.

Nationwide’s commitment to diversify and expand its construction operations beyond its traditional boundaries continues to lead to incredible growth opportunities across the country. Nationwide is prequalified with Departments of Transportation in 31 states and performed on construction projects in 20 states during the 2009 construction season. Supported by $5 million of construction equipment, zero debt and a solid book of business to carry in to 2010, all signs point to a prosperous 2010 construction year.

Nationwide Construction expands its Federal MATOC operations

Nationwide Construction now is an awarded contractor for a sixth MATOC contract. Nationwide was notified in late December that it was an awarded contactor for the Indiana National Guard MATOC Contract for five National Guard facilities in Indiana. In 2008 Nationwide assembled a management team to target and obtain Federal infrastructure work. MATOC’s (Multiple Award Task Order Contracts) are awarded after an extensive government review of the company’s qualifications with an emphasis on its capabilities, equipment, financial capacity, personnel and experience. Only a select number of contractors are chosen for award. These prestigious two year contracts (with three one year optional extensions) allow Nationwide to bid amongst a select number of prequalified contractors for the right to perform for the Federal Government.

Mike Carr, Nationwide’s lead project manager on MATOCs notes “Because we are prequalified, the bidding and award process is very streamlined and the design portion of the task orders is simplified. We really build strong relationships with our customer and we feel comfortable working with each other as we understand their expectations. We strive to provide an excellent product and service and we expect to see a lot of activity in 2010 with these awards.”

Previous MATOC Awards have been obtained for the US Department of Agriculture in the Ouachita/St. Francis and Ozark Forest Region in Arkansas and Oklahoma and the Mississippi Delta National Forest Region. Nationwide has also received award by the Iowa National Guard for construction at various National Guard facilities in the state, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3 for task orders in Minnesota, Illinois and Indiana and by the Michigan National Guard for work at the Fort Custer Training Center and Battle Creek Air National Guard Base.

Task order work varies on the MATOCs but typically involves road construction and rehabilitation, new building construction and remodeling/upgrades, cast in place and precast culvert construction, environmental stabilization and erosion control, dam maintenance, bridge construction and maintenance and civil development. Nationwide has completed five task order contracts under its first MATOC in the Ouachita/St. Francis and Ozark Forest region for the construction of a multi span precast bridge in Broken Bow, Oklahoma and other various culvert construction projects. Currently, Nationwide is in the process of a constructing a new road through forest near Heavener, Oklahoma and a cast-in-place culvert construction near Mena, Arkansas.

Nationwide lands Iowa ANG building project at Fort Dodge, Iowa

Nationwide Construction Group has been awarded the contract to build a new vehicle maintenance facility and remodel the existing communications training complex at the Iowa Air National Guard Base in Fort Dodge, IA. The $3.2 million contract, awarded May 27, 2009 calls for the complete construction of a new 11,000 square foot brick block and masonry bearing vehicle maintenance building. In addition, Nationwide will do extensive remodeling of the communications training complex including demolition, reconstruction and finish work of the existing 15,000 square foot building. David Rector, Nationwide’s lead project manager and Jeff Adams, site superintendant welcome this opportunity to service the Iowa Air National Guard. “Obviously, we’re very excited to serve the Guard for this project”, notes Rector. “We’re pleased with the construction at this point and, despite some weather delays, we’re very confident that the project will be complete by our goal of July, 2010. Successful completion of this project will open many doors for Nationwide’s building division.” In addition to the building, Nationwide will construct a new parking lot and will complete all sitework and underground construction.

Louisiana DoTD selects Nationwide Prime for New Orleans area major road reconstruction project

On September 17, 2009 the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development awarded Nationwide Construction Group a contract for the reconstruction of six main roads in Orleans Parish. The $18.2 million federal stimulus road project provides for the rebuilding of approximately 7.5 miles of residential streets that were structurally comprised when Hurricane Katrina flooding submerged the roads for over two months. Nationwide’s work will involve the excavation of all areas damaged by the flooding. The existing asphalt will be milled out and the concrete base will be removed. New stone base, then a new concrete base followed by new asphalt pavement will complete the road portion of the project. Nationwide will also replace all sidewalks and add handicap ramps along the roadway. Mike Litz, project manager for the contract, states “Because these roads are so deteriorated, we’ll need to do extensive surveying and layout….much more than our typical street project. We’re excited knowing that this shores up our position as a nationwide player in the road rehabilitation arena.” The project started in December, 2009 with expected completion in April, 2011.

Nationwide expands its DOT work with Intelligent Transportation System and Signage projects

Nationwide Construction is continually exploring new and exciting areas of expansion throughout the country. This year has proven to be no exception, with several projects actively underway. Most notably, contracts were awarded in New Mexico and North Dakota for the installation of Decorative Road and Dynamic Message Signs.

Nationwide Construction continues to make a solid presence in the Michigan market currently deploying Dynamic Message Signs (DMS), Microwave Vehicle Detection Systems (MVDS) and Active Speed Warning Systems for the Michigan Department of Transportation.

Currently, Nationwide is contracted by the Michigan Dept of Transportation to erect 12 DMS sign structures in Wayne County. Nationwide will install DMS units on these structures and 12 additional structures in early 2010. Also slated for 2010, Nationwide will be installing eight more DMS units and camera poles and 3 MVDS and 2 towers in Wayne, Oakland, Bay and Saginaw Counties. All electrical construction will be completed by Nationwide’s electrical division.

In Mississippi, the Department of Transportation has secured Nationwide’s services to erect seven truss highway signs in Harrison and Jackson counties. This project should be complete in early 2010.

Kevin Hintz, lead project manager, along with an experienced staff foresees continued growth in all areas of Intelligent Transportation Division. As the infrastructure is revitalized and expanded, the need to better inform the traveling public becomes even more crucial. The addition of Active Warning systems that relay real time information to the Dynamic Message Signs will continue to not only improve traffic flow, but ultimately provides a safer roadway.

Strategic alliances in Concrete and Excavation

Through common ownership, Nationwide has formed strategic alliances with an underground/excavation company and a concrete contractor thereby adding critical capabilities to Nationwide’s arsenal of construction services. Incredible synergies have been obtained since these alliances were formed. Nationwide can now integrate its general contracting, electrical, fencing, highway, security and access control capabilities with the concrete, sitework, excavating and utility operations of these companies to provide a total construction solution for its customers. Greater control, quality of work product, efficiency and competitiveness are additional benefits of these alliances.

Nationwide is now a “Butler Builder”!

Need a building contractor that can offer construction services to complete turn-key design-build services? Look no further than Nationwide Construction for your solution. Nationwide Construction is now an authorized Butler Builder meeting all of Butler’s strict requirements for this certification. All Pre-Engineered Butler Buildings are custom designed to meet every customer requirement and detail. Nationwide has used Butler Building products for its work for the National Mine Safety & Health Department in Tridelphia, West Virginia and at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Please call Mike Carr at (586) 270-2035 with any questions you may have regarding Butler Building products.

Other Notable Contract Awards in 2009

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has awarded Nationwide Construction a contract for $3,848,000 for the installation of approximately 331,000 lineal feet of longitudinal cable barrier along various interstate routes near Nashville. Construction commenced in December and is expected to be complete by May, 2010.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has awarded Nationwide Construction a contract for $2,482,000 for the installation of approximately 204,000 lineal feet of longitudinal cable barrier along various interstate routes primarily in twelve counties in southeast Tennessee. Construction commenced in December and is expected to be complete by June, 2010.

The Indiana Department of Transportation awarded Nationwide Construction a $2.811 million highway project for the installation of a 176,000 lineal foot cable barrier system. Construction also includes traditional highway guardrail, shoulder aggregate work and grading. Project construction commenced in the summer of 2009 and was complete in November.

The Texas Department of Transportation awarded a $1.934 million construction contract to Nationwide to install a 93,000 lineal feet TL-4 cable barrier system including excavation, maintenance strip, embankment, traffic control and landscaping. Construction is expected to commence in January 2010 with spring 2010 completion.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development awarded Nationwide a $3.397 million contract to perform the removal and installation of concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks and driveways, asphalt pavement and brick pavers along Magazine Street in the New Orleans area. This streetscape project also includes street striping and the installation of street lighting, traffic signals, manholes, sewer main, drain pipe, catch basins and restorative landscaping. Construction began in the fall of 2009 and is expected to be complete in early 2010.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development awarded Nationwide the contract to perform the removal and installation of concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks and driveways along Claiborne Avenue in the New Orleans area. Work also includes the installation of manholes, drain pipe and catch basins and restorative landscaping. This $1.635 million contract is expected to start in early 2010 with late spring 2010 completion.

The Illinois Department of Transportation awarded Nationwide a $1.641 million contract for the removal and installation of approximately 32,000 lineal feet of highway guardrail, and related shoulder and culvert work with restorative landscaping along I-255 in Madison County, Illinois. This project began in May, 2009 and completed in September.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development awarded Nationwide a $1.56 million contract for the removal and installation of approximately 31,000 lineal feet of highway guardrail, asphalt shoulder and incidental signage along US 61 in St. Charles Parish. Construction began in the fall of 2009 and is expected to be complete in early 2010.

Nationwide Construction was awarded a $983,615 subcontract to provide permanent and temporary fencing and barriers for a runway improvements project at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. A majority of the permanent fence is installed. The temporary fencing barrier will be installed on a fast track schedule in the summer of 2010 with ultimate removal at runway project completion expected in December 2010.

Nationwide Construction was awarded an $892,000 subcontract to provide security fencing and gates at the Central Prison Regional Medical Center and Mental Health Facilities project in Raleigh, North Carolina. This project is expect to start in February 2010 with late 2010 expected completion.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation awarded Nationwide a contract for $2.09 million security fencing and improvements project at the Outagamie County Regional Airport in Appleton, Wisconsin. This contract included the installation of approximately 30,000 lineal feet of 10’ chainlink security fencing, building a gravel access road, powered security gates with full electrical, asphalt paving and some landscaping. Construction for this project began in the spring 2009 and completed in December, 2009.

The Michigan Department of Transportation awarded Nationwide a $927,940 electrical improvements project at the Oakland County International Airport.

The scope of work for this project includes replacement of existing electrical vaults and running power to the field for airport lighting. In the spring, 2010, Nationwide will replace approximately 370 field lights.

The Oklahoma Department of Central Services has awarded contract to Nationwide for the construction of approximately 27,000 lineal feet of security chainlink fencing at the Space Industry Development Center in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. Also included in the project is the installation of numerous powered access gates, grading and drainage structures and landscaping. This $577,320 contract is expected to start in early 2010 with May 2010 completion.