Winter 2010

We are pleased to announce the addition of Joe Giesler to the project management staff at General Excavating. Joe's extensive experience in site utilities, communications, and environmental construction allows General Excavating to take their level of service to a higher level. With the last 10 plus years running work in Omaha, Joe possesses over 25 years of field and project management experience giving him the needed perspective to manage projects effectively. Joe's certifications and training includes OSHA EXCAVATION and COMPETENT PERSON, FIRST AID and CPR as well as 40-HOUR OSHA HAZWOPER. Assisting in the installation of underground utilities, building of fiber networks, or the clean-up of hazard materials, Joe's work background is the perfect fit for the services already offered by General Excavating. Joe was asked to share some thoughts about the new opportunities presented at General Excavating and what he has to offer clients.

Q. What did you see at General Excavating that made this feel like a good fit for your skills?

A. The level of service offered by GE is really unique for the industry. I have worked in the construction field for a long time at a few different places and just really feel like this company does it the "right" way. It starts upfront by giving clients an honest assessment of what it will take to build the project. If problems come up, they are addressed. No finger-pointing which seems common in the industry.

Q. What past project experience do you have and how will it help in your new role?

A. I spent a good deal of time managing work at the MUD Platte West Water Treatment Plant, worked on communications upgrades for various providers, and handled miscellaneous service work for a variety of clients in Omaha and the surrounding area. I am excited because General Excavating has a reputation for tackling some of the jobs others will shy away from. I have only been here a short time and I have already heard phrases like... "has to be done yesterday", "it's deep and nasty", "no room", "have to work around others", and some other choice terms that might not need to be repeated.

Q. How about down time, what do you do when you're not at work?

A. I have been married for 16 years and have a young son and daughter that keep me busy. I love to hunt, fish, and spend time outdoors.

Joe can be reached at jgiesler@generalexcavating.com or by cell phone at (402) 430-9028 and can help provide budget numbers, answer construction questions, or work up numbers on your next underground utility project.

Working for MI Industries, General Excavating recently completed some miscellaneous maintenance projects.

"Working with Mr. Brunner was pleasant even when the weather was not on my side. His team did an outstanding job. I will be calling him again." Robert Masters, Plant Manager - MI Industries

Over the years General Excavating has strived to be YOUR "UNDERGROUND" PARTNER. We have enjoyed working with many of the same clients during this time and look forward to 2010 as we continue to provide solutions to your underground problems. The long list of repeat clients would not be possible without the consistent level of high quality service our employees have provided. Thanks to the following individuals who have chosen to make a career with General Excavating. Your efforts and commitment are appreciated!

20 Years
Daryl Hopp

10 Years
Alan Kaster
Travis Kost
Larry Volk

15 Years
Kevin Thiemann
Mark Knorr

5 Years
Scott Wilson
Efren Vega
Travis Kost
John Krolikowski

Happy Holidays from everyone at General Excavating and THANK YOU for the opportunity to work with you this past year. We wish you the best of luck in 2010!

Project

• Antelope Valley North & South Road "P" to Vine Street
• Lincoln, NE

Owner

• City of Lincoln

Sub-Contracted to

• Constructors

Scope

• Relocated water mains and storm sewers including nearly 1,700 feet of 54" storm sewer and associated work.

Project

• Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach
• Lincoln, NE

ARCHITECT

• Sinclair Hille

Sub-Contracted to

• Brester Construction

Scope

• Directional bored a 6" fire line and 4" water service under No 27th street and appurtenant work.

Project

• Water Extension District #59
• Columbus, NE

Owner

• City of Columbus

Sub-Contracted to

• Gilmore & Associates, Inc.

Scope

• Installed over 3,000 feet of 14" water main and nearly 2,900 feet of 8" water line. The project also included various other sizes of water main as well as the construction of a booster pump station, meter building and associated work.

Project

• New U-Stop at 21st & K Street
• Lincoln, NE

Owner

• Whitehead Oil Company

Sub-Contracted to

• Midwest Pump

Scope

• Installation of underground fuel storage tanks, product lines, canopy bases, and appurtenant work.

While working on the campus of a State of Nebraska facility an opportunity presented itself. Yancey Keiser and Marhlon Brown, both project foremen at General Excavating, took some time out of their morning to discuss the work occurring on campus and the equipment needed to complete the project. The students had a chance to see and ask questions about what is required to make the computers run when they hit the power switch as General Excavating was on site to upgrade the communications infrastructure for the school.

23 - years of service as your "Underground" Partner.

10 - employees At GE who are OSHA 40-Hour certified.

1151- tons of 1" Limestone sold at General Excavating in 2009.

30 - dump trucks at General Excavating

73,000 - feet of pipe Installed by GE in 2009

80 - miles of communication cable installed by GE in 2009.