This year P1 welcomes a mix of new and returning faces to the team of 2024 Construction interns. The interns are already out and about at project sites and activities, and we hope they have a great summer here with P1! Aidan Wolownik Mechanical Intern, Lenexa Aidan is a student at...
When you have a campus of buildings full of rich history dating back to 1884, system upgrades are inevitable. Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) in Lawrence, KS, began as an agriculture education program for grades one through five. Today, HINU continues to serve the educational needs of American Indian and Alaska...
In honor of National Construction Safety Week, the P1 Safety Team reminds everyone to be vigilant of slip, trip, and fall hazards.
Slips, trips, and falls are often a top cause of workplace injuries.
Tripping, falling, or slipping injuries account for more than 300 fatal - and 20,000 nonfatal - fall injuries annually since 2013 [Center for Construction Research & Training]. P1 has had their share of these injuries in the past, with a recent increase. Learn how to mitigate or eliminate these type of injuries.
SOI: STOP, OBSERVE, IMPLEMENT
Familiarize yourself with surroundings utilizing the SOI before starting in a new area, and stay aware of changes using the 20x20x20 rule: Every 20 minutes, take 20 seconds & observe changes within a 20 ft. area.
P1 associates like Accounting Manager Morgan Lassise have been participating in the Kansas City Corporate Challenge for 15 years. āItās a truly unique event specific to the Kansas City area ā most cities in the U.S. do not hold similar events,ā Morgan said. Kickball, tug-of-war, and archery may sound more like...
P1 recently received the āOverall Excellence, Large Companyā award from Turner Construction. The award recognizes trade partners who demonstrate overall job performance excellence, and exemplify outstanding dedication and commitment to delivering a high-quality product safely and on time for Turner clients. P1 was nominated for projects spanning both electrical and mechanical...
P1 is part of an exclusive group known as the BuildSafe Partnership Program (BSPP), and the meaning behind the membership is simple: P1 has a successful and pervasive safety culture. There are currently only 13 Kansas City-area based companies that qualify for BSPP. Nationwide, BSPP is among the very top prestigious...
Out of 468 total entries, P1ās own Marketing Proposal Specialist (and fine artist) Beth Martens was selected as one of the final 100 local artists to create heart art for the 2024 Parade of Hearts. Once again, the final hearts will be on display throughout the Kansas City metro for people...
Even though welding hasnāt always been a common career for a woman, that didnāt stop Melanie McNeil from pursuing - and excelling in - this challenging trade. Growing up, Melanie was around the trades through her family. Her dad was an operator for Local 101, her uncle was also an operator,...
When looking at pipe, plumbing, ductwork, conduit, switchgear and everything else that goes into making a facility operate comfortably and safely, itās easy to forget the end beneficiaries of those items are the people who use that facility every day. P1 was awarded a design-assist role with Roncelli, Inc. for the...
Thereās something indescribable about the way a childās face lights up when they see Santa Claus ā and P1 Construction Project Manager Jack Kobe has experienced that moment hundreds of times. Jack is especially busy this time of year, donning his Santa suit and spreading Christmas cheer to churches, events, community...
ONCE AGAIN putting our single-source capabilities to work, P1 has landed the MEP scope of the 113,913-square-foot expansion and renovation of Saint Lukeās East Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Building E. The project includes both remodel and new construction. The expansion will increase the hospital size by 10 percent, renovating 8 percent....
Throughout her life, Diana Korbe has always loved adventure and travel, and this year, she has had many opportunities to āget out of town.ā Dianaās cousin is a travel agent, and they were roommates in Houston for a couple of years. Now that Diana is back in the Kansas City area,...
Imagine the size and scope of mechanical and electrical systems needed to serve a 700,000 sq. ft. sports and entertainment venue. The T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO, is that venue, and a team of electricians from P1ās Building Technologies division was awarded the building automation upgrade, allowing all these systems...
Senior Project Manager Brian Maginness has had a good working relationship with JE Dunn Construction for many years. The relationship dates back 25+ years to Brianās time in Kansas City, when he worked with JE Dunn on many construction projects like North Kansas City Hospital, Liberty Hospital, Saint Lukeās and many...
APPLY TODAY What do P1 Project Manager Brady Kyle and P1 Project Engineer Amelia Mullin have in common? They may not work on the same projects or teams, but they were both once P1 interns that became full-time employees. P1 has a solid history of interns returning after college: more than...
Could the āearsā on a Monopoly game piece pose a threat to patients in a mental health facility? That is just one interesting question addressed during the planning of a new mental health campus in Olathe, KS. The ground was officially broken June 29 on the new facility, designed to reduce...
St. Joseph, MO, has a rich history steeped in manufacturing that includes companies such as NestlƩ Purina Petcare, one of the leading manufacturers of pet food in the world. P1 Project Managers Shawn Conz, Jason White, and Cris Ray have been working in the electrical trade in St. Joseph for the...
Providing support for local charities, community activities, and events is an integral part of the P1 business plan. We take great pride in investing in our community and the lives of our associates. Each year, P1 offers two $500 sponsorships to P1 associates twice per year (spring and fall). All associates...
āThose bracelets that say WWJD ā āwhat would Jesus doā ā make me think of George," P1 Business Development Director Steve Hinshaw said. "As I walk through our fabrication shops, I often find myself asking āwhat would George do?āā The George Stuller Award, developed by the UA and Pipe Fabrication Institute...
P1 welcomed the following interns for the summer. Not only will they work with their mentors at various job sites this summer, they will participate in industry-related events with vendors and affiliate organizations like the Mechanical Contractors Association of Kansas City. And of course, thereās fun on the schedule too, with...
