BUILDERS BLOC CAREER PATH PRESENTATION

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ACIG SAFETy /ClaIMS MANAGEMENT Workshop
New Orleans, LA
BUILDERS BLOC CAREER PATH PRESENTATION
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McBride Son

• Founded 1946
• Originally Residential Carpentry and Foundation
  contractor
• First Subdivision in 50s
• Employees purchased company in 1988 (ESOP)
• 2004 Revenues half a billion

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COMPANY
OVERVIEW
McBride Son Enterprises
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COMPANY
OVERVIEW
Builders Bloc Contracting
St. Louis County
Johnson County
Cook County
St. Charles County
Kane County
Clay County
St. Clair County
Lake County
Jackson County
Jefferson County
McHenry County
Northern KS City
Warren County
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COMPANY
OVERVIEW
Builders Bloc Metro St. Louis
Metro St. Louis
Foundations
Foundations
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Objective To change safety culture!
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Avenues to Impact Safety Attitudes

• Emotional
• Fear
• Intellectual

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THE CONTRACTING GROUP MISSION To establish our
firm as the best value provider of goods and
services in the construction industry by
demonstrating personal and process integrity to
our employees, customers and vendors.
HOW? Always acting with integrity. Valuing our
employees, customers and vendors Utilizing
innovative techniques and technology Demonstrating
a safety focus Promoting professional and
personal development
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How will we accomplish this? By incorporating it
into our career path.
Always acting with integrity. Valuing our
employees, customers and vendors Utilizing
innovative techniques and technology Demonstrating
a safety focus Promoting professional and
personal development
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AREAS FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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• Builders Bloc/McBride Son Employee Survey
• WE NEED YOUR HELP
• We are trying to put together a roadmap for
  career advancement within our company. An
  important factor is input from our field
  leadership to identify the kinds of traits,
  training, etc. that lead to success for people
  like you.
• You are not required to fill out this form, and
  you may skip any questions you would rather not
  answer, including your name. Of course, we hope
  you dont mind, just in case we have a few
  questions.
• A LITTLE ABOUT YOU (excepts from the actual
  survey)
• Name ____________________________________________
  _________________
• Your division ___________________________________
  ____________________
• Hobbies__________________________________________
  __________________
• Why did you choose the construction
  industry____________________________
• What are the pros and cons of becoming a foreman
  for our company?

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Brief overview of The Blueprint The
Blueprint is an invitation to each employee to
advance their career at Builders Bloc. It is
also a road map because it shows an employee the
path and expectations for career advancement.
For every skill set identified in The
Blueprint, a training session is offered to give
employees the opportunity to learn the needed
skills for career development. Everyone can
benefit by attending additional training that
improves job performance, whether seeking a
promotion, or just wanting to learn more about a
particular activity.
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• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• How do I get into the Blueprint Program?
• You must talk with your direct supervisor and get
  permission to enter the program. If your
  supervisor does not think you are ready for the
  program, he/she will explain to you why you need
  to wait. Once your supervisor gives approval to
  enter the program, you must both sign an entry
  sheet that will be turned in to Paul Renaud.
• Q. After I get approval to enter the program,
  what happens?
• You will set up an appointment with Paul Renaud
  for an initial interview with an explanation of
  all requirements of the program.
• Once I have taken the classes required, will I be
  promoted?
• No, classes account for 25 of advancement
  requirements. 25 is measured by production
  goals and 50 by your safety record. You may get
  further explanation of these requirements by
  talking with your supervisor.
• How will I know what classes to take?
• A. Class requirements are detailed in the
  Blueprint career guide for your trade. You may
  work with your supervisor to tailor the program
  to your specific needs.

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• Guiding Policies and Values
• Always act with integrity, be uncompromisingly
  truthful. Its your reputation.
• Value our employees, customers and vendors.
• Treat customers associates and vendors as you
  would expect to be treated.
• Utilize innovative techniques and technology.
• Be creative
• Be receptive to new ideas
• Embrace change
• Demonstrate a safety focusbe knowledgeable, act
  accordingly and expect the same from your
  personnel.
• Promote professional and personal development.
• Mentor and be mentored.
• Have fun make Builders Bloc an exciting place
  to work.

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Job Description Congratulations! Foremen are key
members of our leadership team. Should you
decide to remain a Foreman the rest of your
career at Builders Bloc, we will honor and
respect your decision. Whats next? If you
decide to advance your career with Builders
Bloc, training and other opportunities will be
offered. Safety The Builders Bloc goal and
expectation is zero accidents on all jobs. Our
expectation is for you and your crew to be
accident free. You must have no safety violations
from routine observations or safety inspections
for you and your crew(s) for twelve (12) months
from the date of your interview. Expectations Br
ing a great attitude demonstrate honesty,
integrity and leadership. Be familiar with the
history, mission statement and organizational
structure of Builders Bloc. Present yourself and
the organization in a professional manner
including dress code, dialog, conduct, etc. Have
the ability to complete and understand field
reports. Willing to offer and receive
constructive criticism and coaching. Demonstrate
the ability to maintain targeted profitability
for your crew(s). Should be a job running
foreman, supervising multiple crews. Training
and Education (Personal) (employee must keep a
written record of training) You must
satisfactorily complete the following
sessions How to praise, criticize and review
employees/Dealing with new employees Leadership St
ress Management/Conflict Resolution Safety
Awareness Culture Job Planning and Budget
Usage 10 Hour OSHA Take any sessions required to
become a foreman, if not previously taken. Other
requirements before advancing to Senior
Foreman Complete a final Senior Foreman test to
the satisfaction of management. Successfully
recruit at least 2 employees into the blueprint
program. AT THE POINT WHEN YOU AND YOUR
SUPERINTENDENT FEEL YOU ARE READY FOR ADVANCEMENT
YOU SHOULD REQUEST AN INTERVIEW WITH YOUR
SUPERVISOR AND THE GENERAL MANAGER BOTH OF WHICH
MUST BE SATISFACTORY FOR A PROMOTION.
Blueprint to becoming a
Senior Foreman
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Incentive for Senior Foremen
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Builders Bloc Blueprint Program signup
sheet Name _____________________________________
_ Division _____________________________________
_ Supervisor ____________________________________
__ Current Level ________________________________
______ Desired Level ____________________________
__________ I agree to participate in the
Builders Bloc Blueprint Program from this day
forward. I understand that this entails 100
commitment to the program and to the Builders
Bloc mission. I will follow the program to the
best of my ability in order to advance my career
with Builders Bloc. Signature _________________
______________________ Supervisors
Signature_____________________________________ Bu
ilders Bloc Mission To establish our firm as the
best value provider of goods and services in the
construction industry by demonstrating personal
and process integrity to our employees, customers
and vendors. How -Always acting with
integrity -Valuing our employees, customers and
vendors -Utilizing innovative techniques and
technology -Demonstrating a safety
focus -Promoting professional and personal
development
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Emotional Cycle of Program
Resolve Commitments
Initial Excitement
Reality of Requirements
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Results as of 4/7/05

• Through this program, there have been
  advancements in these areas
• 3 foremen
• 21 senior foremen
• 5 superintendents
• 2 Assistant General Managers
• 5 Employees nearly at Field Manager level
• 2004 included 3000 training hours

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Current Training

• There are presently 139 field and office
  employees enrolled in this program, including
  Chicago and Kansas City.
• We presently offer approximately 40 different
  sessions in house, plus additional training at
  outside sources when necessary.
• Most sessions last 1-3 hours, mid afternoon.
• Journeymen attend on their own time.
• Foremen are paid approximately ½ of their
  training time with ½ on their own time.
• Saturday and evening sessions are offered as
  well.

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Intangible Benefits

• Better at relationships
• Higher self confidence
• Can handle feedback w/o being defensive
• Can address sensitive issues
• Displays a sense of humor
• Better at resolving conflict

• Not always trying to please others
• Better posture, smile on the face
• More respectful interactions
• Not turned off by negative comments
• Can say no when necessary
• More self-assured

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Builders Bloc Vision

• The most talented trades people and managers in
  the construction industry compete for the
  opportunity to work for Builders Bloc
• We are a dominant subcontractor in every market
  in which we compete
• We are recognized as the safest place to work in
  the industry
• Our consistently profitable growth creates
  unprecedented opportunity for our employees in
  St. Louis, as well as other markets.

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Conference Center
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Builders Bloc Safety Action Items

• Active in ACIG
• Monthly safety meetings (All managers)
• Monthly safety subcommittee meetings (management
  and field)
• Monthly, quarterly and annual safety awards
• Daily posting of accident free days (in offices
  and on website)
• Immediate accident review meeting with injured
  party, managers and president
• Monthly tracking and reporting of safety by
  manager, zone, etc.
• Worked with Carpenters union to incorporate drug
  testing and OSHA 10 hour
• President called and copied on every report of
  injury
• Personal call to all injured parties by Chairman,
  President or General Manager
• ACIG manager provides quarterly audit and update
  of safety programs
• Annual Safety Banquet
• Consulted with large local GC to incorporate
  elements of their program
• Safety videos produced (one mailed to every
  employee)
• Other safety materials and correspondence
• Construction of in house training center with
  specific safety curriculum
• Career development program with major emphasis on
  safety
• Field bonus primarily based on safety
• Safety Incentive for all managers

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If you have any questions, comments, or
suggestions regarding our training
program, please, contact
Dave Marxkors Email dmarxkors_at_buildersbloc.com Ph
one 314/336-0259
www.buildersbloc.com