in this issue

Williston Area Recreation Center P.1

Scheels P.2

Customer Comments P.2

Projects in Progress P.3

Muth Electric Technology Initiative P.4

Muth Electric’s Commitment to Safety P.4

Spring 2014

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Muth Electric 730 N Kimball

Mitchell, SD 57301 605-996-7300

Muth Electric 701 E 48th St N

Sioux Falls, SD 57104 605-338-6586

Muth Electric 1825 Samco Rd

Rapid City, SD 57702 605-341-3554

Muth Electric 415 3rd Ave NW

Watertown, SD 57201 605-882-2680

Muth Electric 116 W Folsom

Brookings, SD 57006 605-692-0800

Muth Electric 307 Dakota Ave N Huron, SD 57350

605-352-8579

Muth Electric 412 5th Ave SW

Aberdeen, SD 57401 605-226-8424

Muth Electric 1000 S Saddlecreek Rd

Omaha, NE 68106 402-551-7780

Muth Technology 701 E 48th St N

Sioux Falls, SD 57104 605-334-3232

Muth Electric 14059 Country Lane Williston, ND 58801

701-577-7300

Service That Reflects a Commitment to Quality Featured Project:

Williston Area Recreation Center

Muth Electric was awarded the electrical bid for the Williston Area Recreation Center in Williston, ND. Work on this 234,000 square foot facility began in September 2012, and is expected to be complete in April 2014. The city of Williston, located in the heart of North Dakota’s booming oil patch, approved this project in order to meet the needs of the pub-lic and boost the quality of life for a rapidly grow-ing population. This facility, located on the Williston State College campus, will comprise of many amenities, including basketball and tennis gyms with four full size courts in each, indoor field house, running track, batting cages, golf simulator, racquetball courts, fitness area with cardio machines and cir-cuit training, weight room, walking track, water park, instructional pool, gaming room, full-scale playground, activity room, catering kitchen with an outside patio, and four meeting rooms. The Williston Area Recreation Center will be the largest recreation center in the state. In order to pay for this project, local voters approved a one-cent sales tax, half of it going to pay the bond on the facility with the other half to pay the d is t r ic t ’s operating

budget. The tax ends once the bond is paid but cannot exceed twenty years. J.E. Dunn Construction Company of Eden Prairie, MN, is the general contractor. The archi-tect for this project is JLG Sports Architects of Grand Forks, ND and the engineer is ONE Build-ing System Consultants of Fargo, ND. Seth Redman is the Project Manager, Bryan Hamer is the Project Foreman and Todd Stickler is the Project Estimator. Other employ-ees assisting on this facility are as follows: Zane Beringer, Ross King, Ryan Pettit, Kyle Milekovich, Ken Shafer, Levi Butler, Jeremy Boehrns, Marion VanEgmond, Dennis La-Roche, Austin Konold, Derrick Miller, Dillon Anderson, Randall Jones, Krister Holland, Jeremiah Perschbacher, Jordon Biever, Justin Allison, Jordan Thompson, Jared Anderson, Jacob Skoog, Daniel Gamso, Scott Feiler, Paul Becker, Brandon Brostrom, Kade Barsotti, Ri-muinee Kangootui, Thomas Cash, Troy Kramer, Bo Tibbitts, Jeremy Cirian, Stuart Clause, and Ryan Grandpre.

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Service That Reflects a Commitment to Quality Featured Project:

Scheels

Muth Electric began working on the 100,000 square foot addition to the existing SCHEELS store in March 2013. The project has an expected completion date of April 2014.

SCHEELS is a retail store that showcases a large selection of sports, sportswear and footwear under one roof. The store will feature brand-name concept shops by Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, Colum-bia and The North Face; each shop will be staffed by ex-perts who are passionate about their sports.

Other attractions will include a 45 foot fully operat-ing Ferris Wheel, shooting gallery, bronze statues, and simulators for various sports where customers can test their skills. A deli and fudge shop, Starbucks coffee shop, mini bowling alley, and Buck Hunter simulators are some of the other amenities that will add to the retail experience.

SCHEELS will feature boutiques ranging from techni-cal running gear and fashion

sportswear to hunting and fishing shops. Other shops include golf, bike, ski and sport and game shops. The gun shop will feature the largest retail selection of guns in South Dakota.

Sampson Construction of Lincoln, NE is the general con-tractor for this project. R.L. Enge-bretson Architecture, Interiors & Construction is the architect, and the engineer is Vareberg Engineering, both of Fargo, ND.

Don Muth is the Project Manager, Chuck Eppe is the Project Foreman and Jim Norgaard is the Project Estimator. Other employees assisting on this project are as follows: Bob Rentschler, Chad VanEde, Jon Wil-

liams, Jeff Heumiller, Adam Sauer, Chris Heberlee, Logan Stokke, Toby DeVries, Gregg VanWyk, Yoanes Majok, James Graff, Dale Waibel, Jeremiah Perschbacher , Justin Irving, Brian Tate, Sam Landberg, Mike Donner, Robert Kirkvold, Dell Sharp-ing, Eric Kpai, Mike Patten, Arlyn Vander Ziel, Jeremy

Mercier and Darryl Boltjes.

“I have nothing but good things to say about

Chuck and all the guys on the crew here. I haven’t

met one Muth employee that isn’t a hard worker

and willing to do whatever it takes to get the job

done. They have been very accommodating about

having to work around our employees and

customers. I am very pleased the way it is going.”

— Chris Kray, Scheels General Manager

Pictured at left are students in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance program at MTI and their instructor, Doug Fuerst, as well as Jim Borgstadt and Harold Kelly represent-ing Muth Electric. Muth Electric in conjunc-tion with Graybar donated 7,000 feet of 1/2” EMT conduit to MTI. The students will obtain hands-on experience learning to install and bend the conduit.

Conduit Donation to Mitchell Technical Institute

Do you want a challenging career with growth opportunity? Our project load is strong, and we currently have open Journeyworker and Apprentice positions at all locations. We offer top wages and a full benefit package including health insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, training programs, paid time off, and incentive plans. If you are interested in becoming a member of a growing and successful team, visit www.muthelectric.com or any division of-fice for more information or to request an application.

Muth Electric Now Hiring

Projects in Progress

Projects Under $250,000 Project Superintendent Estimator Location

Aberdeen E Hwy 12 Lighting Jim Kramp Wayne Schneider Aberdeen, SD

BEDC Tech Center Phillip Buboltz Jared Schmidt Brookings, SD

Bel Brand Circ Pumps Lane Hammond Chad Lanoue Brookings, SD

BHSU Electrical Upgrade Zane Beringer Wayne Schneider Spearfish, SD

Big Bend Fire Alarm Dave Bechen Gaylord Grieve Fort Thompson, SD

Black Hawk Signal Mod Ryan Painter Wayne Schneider Black Hawk, SD

Building Blocks Daycare Dean Stone Jim Norgaard Brandon, SD

Christ the King HVAC Darwin Hohn Todd Stickler Sioux Falls, SD

Christ the King School Darwin Hohn Todd Stickler Sioux Falls, SD

Corsica Fertilizer Plant Charlie Olinger Billy Schneider Corsica, SD

Counterpart Manufacturing Brandon Soupir Jared Schmidt Brookings, SD

Countryside Cabinets Dustin Graham Don Walker Iroquois, SD

EAFB Holding Tank Valves Jeff Bergstrom Randy Riepma Ellsworth, SD

EAFB Multi Docks FA 2012 Jeff Bergstrom Don Walker Ellsworth, SD

EAFB Repair Airfield Lighting Casey Curtis Wayne Schneider Ellsworth, SD

Ethan WW Improvements Dave Bechen Randy Riepma Ethan, SD

FedEx Expansion Chad Randgaard Jim Norgaard Sioux Falls, SD

GFAFB Clean Room Barry Johnson Jared Schmidt Grand Forks, ND

Herreid Community Center Brian Menzel Todd Stickler Herried, SD

Horizon Dental Jeff Bergstrom Jim Norgaard Martin, SD

Hutchinson Cty Generator Dan Schmidt Wayne Schneider Olivet, SD

Hwy 85 Vehicle Class Ryan Painter Wayne Schneider Belle Fourche, SD

MB40 Apts - Tech John Trudo Keith Beachler Williston, ND

NSU Library Replace Fire Alarm Brian Menzel Don Walker Aberdeen, SD

Oacoma WTP Disinfection Dave Bechen Tom Overbay Oacoma, SD

OSRWSS Batesland PS Not Assigned Randy Riepma Batesland, SD

Plamp Grain Facility John Schmidt Gaylord Grieve Mitchell, SD

Pringle Booster Station Not Assigned Tom Overbay Black Hills, SD

RC Airport Imps 2013 Ryan Schrempp Wayne Schneider Rapid City, SD

RC Orchard Meadows Signal Ryan Painter Wayne Schneider Rapid City, SD

Rosebud Casino Remodel Paul Schelske Billy Schneider Valentine, NE

Scheels Store Addition SF-Tech Tyler Bialas Keith Beachler Sioux Falls, SD

SF Traffic Signals 2014 Gregg VanWyk Wayne Schneider Sioux Falls, SD

Southwest Pipeline Jeremy Boehrns Randy Riepma Zap, ND

St. Benedicts Kitchen Remodel Dave Bechen Todd Stickler Parkston, SD

St. Michaels Cemetery Chad Randgaard Randy Riepma Sioux Falls, SD

Thrivent Financial Casey Curtis Ed Pauly Rapid City, SD

USDA Greenhouse 2&3 Control Lane Hammond Don Walker Brookings, SD

USDA Greenhouse 2&3 Elec Lane Hammond Don Walker Brookings, SD

Vermillion Bliss Pt Lighting Gregg VanWyk Wayne Schneider Vermillion, SD

Vermillion Leachate Pond Gregg VanWyk Jared Schmidt Vermillion, SD

Vern Eide Parking Lot Lighting Dave Bechen Paul Vieth Mitchell, SD

Walmart Signal NW Gregg VanWyk Wayne Schneider Sioux Falls, SD

Wolsey Fertilizer Rewire Dustin Graham Billy Schneider Wolsey, SD

Projects Over $250,000 Ashley Furniture Store Barry Johnson Jared Schmidt Fargo, ND

Ashley Furniture Store Dean Stone Jared Schmidt Sioux Falls, SD

Bormann Manor Remodel Chad Muntefering Matt Thompson Parkston, SD

Custer Hill City Signals Ryan Painter Wayne Schneider Custer, SD

Penn Courthouse Exp-Tech John Trudo Keith Beachler Rapid City, SD

SF 10th &Sycamore Lighting Gregg VanWyk Wayne Schneider Sioux Falls, SD

Projects Over $250,000 continued Project Superintendent Estimator Location

Spearfish I-90W Lighting Ryan Painter Wayne Schneider Spearfish, SD

VA SF Bldg 1 AC Dean Stone Tom Overbay Sioux Falls, SD

Projects Over $500,000 Project Superintendent Estimator Location

Bel Brand HVAC Controls Lane Hammond Chad Lanoue Brookings, SD

Bel Brand Low Voltage Lane Hammond Chad Lanoue Brookings, SD

Cambria Suites & Conf Center Randy Reil Todd Stickler West Fargo, ND

CSC Armstrong S Addition Scott Hall Don Walker Chadron, NE

Educare School Bill Engel Billy Schneider Winnebago, NE

Fox Hills Village Apartments Jeremy Boehrns Paul Vieth Watford City, ND

Gettysburg School Addition Not Assigned Billy Schneider Gettysburg, SD

Highlands Engineering Not Assigned Don Walker Dickinson, ND

LSI Pretreatments Ryan Block Randy Riepma Alpena, SD

Marmen Energy Chad VanEde Jared Schmidt Brandon, SD

Mobridge Hwy 12 Lighting Brian Menzel Wayne Schneider Mobridge, SD

MUD Minne Lusa PS Paul Wuertz Randy Riepma Omaha, NE

Randall WTP Ph 3 Paul Mayer Randy Riepma Platte, SD

RC E North St Lighting Ryan Painter Wayne Schneider Rapid City, SD

RC Jackson Blvd Lighting Ryan Painter Wayne Schneider Rapid City, SD

Rippin Rapids Water Park Adam Webster Paul Vieth Rapid City, SD

SF Event Center - Tech Rick Woodring Keith Beachler Sioux Falls, SD

TDO Grain Facility Nathan Ahlers Chad Lanoue Aberdeen, SD

UNMC Data Center Gary Witherell Todd Stickler Omaha, NE

Projects Over $1 Million Agrex Grain Facility Dan Schmidt Chad Lanoue Laurel, NE

Aurora Grain Facility Not Assigned Chad Lanoue Superior, NE

Bel Brands Cheese Plant Chris Lee Chad Lanoue Brookings, SD

Bowman Airport Jeff Bergstrom Wayne Schneider Bowman, ND

Box Elder Wastewater Plant Cliff Gibbs Randy Riepma Box Elder, SD

Brookings Airport Ph 2 Josh Broekhuizen Wayne Schneider Brookings, SD

CPI Grain Rebuild Ryan Block Chad Lanoue Fairmont, NE

Dickinson Wastewater Plant Brent Buffington Todd Stickler Dickinson, ND

EAFB Housing Site 2013 Casey Curtis Don Walker Ellsworth, SD

Eagle Butte Campus Renov Rick Ferguson Jared Schmidt Eagle Butte, SD

MB40 Apartments Zane Beringer Paul Vieth Williston, ND

Offutt AFB Runway Ltg Logan Stokke Wayne Schneider Omaha, NE

Pennington Courthouse Exp Jason Muller Jim Norgaard Rapid City, SD

Scheels Store Addition Chuck Eppe Jim Norgaard Sioux Falls, SD

SD Veterans Home Jason Muller Billy Schneider Hot Springs, SD

Watertown Middle School Chris Lee Jared Schmidt Watertown, SD

Projects Over $5 Million

SF Event Center Calvin Wiebelhaus Jim Norgaard Sioux Falls, SD

Williston Rec Center Bryan Hamer Todd Stickler Williston, ND

Williston Water Treatment Ph 4 Not Assigned Randy Riepma Williston, ND

A Few of Our Customer Comments...

“Your employees have been very efficient and neat. They work and

don't mess around like some guys do.” Mitchell, SD

“Friendly staff; the service technician does an excellent job whenever

we have had work done.” Mitchell, SD

“Honest and fair.” Sioux Falls, SD

“Excellent work. Thank you.” Sioux Falls, SD

“Your prompt and courteous service after the blizzard is much appreci-

ated. Even though the workers came back to secure the mast more securely at the recommendation of the city inspector I did not need to call you, you called me.” Rapid City, SD

“Good, reliable service.” Rapid City, SD

“Good people to work with.” Watertown, SD

“Great people, nice, clean cut, good work, prompt, accurate billing and

on schedule.” Watertown, SD

“Very good work, cleaned up afterward.” Brookings, SD

“Your promptness!” Huron, SD

“Friendly employees.” Huron, SD

“Prompt, friendly service and very nice people working for you.” Aber-

deen, SD

“The service manager is always available and quick to respond, and it

is always affordable.” Omaha, NE

“The service technicians did what they said they would do.” Omaha, NE

“Friendly, professional.” Williston, ND

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Spring 2014

At Muth Electric we strive to be the industry leader in safety. Our safety policies are recom-mended and agreed upon by our employees which shows how committed we are to safety. Our policies have evolved to reflect the ever changing culture in the construction industry as in imple-menting our 100% hard hat, safety glasses and gloves policy.

We can show a direct cor-relation in implementing these policies with the reduction in our EMR rate by 10 points. We have also seen a dramatic shift in safety with more and more Gen-eral Contractor around the state which we applaud. At Muth Elec-tric we believe there is no second place when it comes to safety.

Technology Advances in Our Field Forces

At Muth Electric we are making a bold move to technology to improve our efficiency and have even more information at hand to serve you better. This move is one of the biggest changes in our 43 year his-tory and affects all of our employees.

Our goal is to eliminate all of the paperwork flowing between our offices and field operations. On projects we are eliminating all paper plans and specification manu-als. An internet based system is utilized to hold all of the paperwork and all of our plans. These will be accessed using laptops, and on the jobsites we will use tablet computers for the crews to work from. They will always have a complete set of plans to review and to make any necessary markups on for changes.

In addition, all of the information flow from the field in the form of time cards and other paper will now be done electronically. This will allow the information to flow directly into our main software. It will not only speed up the information, but will enable more information to be shared with our field force, further improving their accuracy.

Our goal is to continue to serve our customers in the most efficient methods we can to help each of you attain a project that is cost effective in all aspects. When fully implemented, you will see even more information from Muth Electric.

Muth Committed to Safety