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Profile and Overview

Since it’s inception, RUSH has a long history of successful performance on projects in the Central Florida Region. Our primary clients have been NASA, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Central Florida YMCA.

We excel in the performance of challenging and difficult projects. Our ability to effectively manage the many aspects of a project towards an ultimately successful conclusion is well proven. We are aggressive problem solvers and are very proactive in helping the Owner in the timely resolution of problems that normally occur on most projects.

RUSH is an employee-owned company. The dynamic of this type of ownership is that our employees apply themselves to our projects with the vigor that comes from a vested interest, not just from the performance of a job. On a local level, RUSH is at the forefront in environmental initiatives, having the distinction of constructing the first LEED^® certified facility at the Kennedy Space Center, Fl. This building was certified at a “Silver” level and has been joined by a second “Silver” certified facility at KSC.

We have an award-winning safety program, which is administered by our Corporate Safety Director. We have received the highest safety recognition offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Associated Builders and Contractors. NASA has awarded RUSH with their Public Service Group Achievement Award in recognition of our safety program and their first ever, Environmental Recognition Award.

During our 27-year history, RUSH has never failed to complete a project on, or ahead of, schedule.

RUSH’s dedication to a short list of clients has facilitated its ability to avoid litigation with clients, subcontractors or vendors. RUSH is a member of the Associated Builders & Contractors, the Design Build Institute of America, the U.S. Green Building Council, The Society of American Military Engineers, and the Florida Safety Council.

Green Building “LEED^®”

RUSH first became involved with the LEED^® Green Building Rating System and facilities while acting as the design-build contractor on the DEOMI facility, a $15.9 million, design-build project at Patrick AFB, Florida. While this project was not required to be LEED^® certified, it was designed and constructed with LEED^® principles, requirements and constraints.

Our second involvement with a LEED^® project involved the construction of the KSC Commissary Warehouse for Delaware North at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). RUSH has Six LEED^® Accredited Professionals on staff and is a regular attendee at the annual “Green Build” International conference in order to further our understanding and knowledge of sustainable design and construction.This facility, the first of its kind at KSC, was completed in September 2006, and has been accepted by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) as a “Silver Certified” LEED^® facility.

RUSH completed their third LEED^® related facility, which is the Life Support Facility located at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. This $5.4 million project encompasses 22,000 square feet and has been certified at a “Silver” level by the USGBC. The Life Support Facility was completed in May, 2008.

We currently have four other LEED^® rated projects either in the final stages of completion or in design, including three projects for the USACE, Mobile District. Other environmental initiatives that we are undertaking includes recycling programs at our office and project sites, and the purchasing of high-efficiency and hybrid powered vehicles.

As part of their overall efforts in the area of “Green Building”, RUSH attempts to be conscious of environmental issues related to our project sites. We are proud to have the distinction of having received NASA’s first ever “Environmental Recognition Award”.

Capabilities

RUSH is capable of self-performing trades such as concrete, carpentry, metal framing and gypsum wallboard, painting, and specialty items. Our level of self-performance is typically tailored to meet the specific demands of each project. Collectively, through the experience of our firm and the experience of our staff, we have demonstrated our capabilities in many facets of specialized construction.

Our Project Capabilities include:

Construction Of “Green” Buildings	Laboratories
Concrete Tilt Walls	Launch Control Facilities
High-Secure DoD Areas	Clean Rooms
Antiterrorism Protection	Computer Labs
Indoor Gun Ranges	Anechoic Chambers
Rf Shielding

Safety

RUSH knows that safety is an important factor in the evaluation and selection of any company, however, simply having a safety plan gathering dust on the shelf of a job-site trailer falls far short of the type of proactive effort that is necessary to maintain a safe work environment. Furthermore, an aggressive safety program is an integral element in controlling the schedule and cost of a project.

RUSH invests a significant amount of money and effort in our safety program, and this effort is evidenced by the recognition and awards that we have received. This investment is also represented in RUSH’s current accumulation of approximately 1,658,483 man-hours without a lost-time incident as of 2010 4^th quarter.

Further evidence of our commitment to safety is the fact that RUSH employs a full-time safety and quality control director. This position is one that few contractors of our size employ. The creation and maintenance of this position underscores our corporate philosophy and speaks of our willingness to commit significant corporate resources to ensure the safety of our employees, subcontractors, and associated personnel. In addition, we have three certified trainers for the National Center for Construction Education and Research on our staff. These are examples of the additional value that RUSH offers to our clients.

Corporate Safety Program

RUSH’s overall safety program is comprehensive and includes our corporate commitment to safety, written plan and procedures, performance incentives, training, as well as membership and participation in safety-related organizations.
All of RUSH’s Field Supervision hold a current OSHA 30 Hour Certificate, and numerous Construction Health and Safety Certifications and Competent Person Training Cards.

Agencies such as the NASA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the United States Air Force have recognized the exceptional features of the RUSH safety program. Our knowledge of the requirements, expectations, and functioning of a competent safety program for construction projects is among the best in the industry.

Safety Awards

Some of the many safety awards that RUSH and our joint ventures have received include:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Contractor of the Year
Associated Builders & Contractors, National Safety Award
Associated Builders & Contractors, Platinum Safety Awards
NASA, Safety and Environmental Excellence Award

NASA

NASA SAFETY APPRECIATION AWARD – For outstanding safety support on the Jay Jay Bridge Emergency Repair Contract.

NASA ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD – For contribution to keeping KSC environmentally sound for work on the Mid-Course Radar Facility and the Fire Station No. 2 Facility.

U.S. ARMY CORPS of ENGINEERS, MOBILE DISTRICT

3^rd Quarter, 2008 Cape/Patrick Resident, Office, Mobile District SUPERIOR SAFETY AWARD, CONUS, Medium Contractor Category

3^rd Quarter, 2008 Cape/Patrick Resident, Office, Mobile District SUPERIOR SAFETY AWARD, CONUS, Subcontractor Category, Misener Marine

3^rd Quarter, 2008 Cape/Patrick Resident Office, Mobile District SUPERIOR SAFETY AWARD, CONUS Medium Contractor Category.

2^nd Quarter, 2009 MacDill Resident Office, Mobile District SUPERIOR SAFETY AWARD, CONUS, Medium Contractor Category.

3^rd Quarter, 2009 SOCOM Area Office, Mobile District, SUPERIOR SAFETY AWARD, CONUS, Large Contractor Category.

4^th Quarter, 2009 MacDill Resident Office, Mobile District SAFE CONTRACTOR OF THE QUARTER, CONUS Medium Contractor Category.

4^th Quarter, 2009 SOCOM Area Office, Mobile District SUPERIOR SAFETY AWARD, CONUS, Large Contractor Category.

1^st Quarter, 2010 SOCOM Resident Office, Mobile District, SAFE CONTRACTOR OF THE QUARTER, CONUS Large Contractor Category.

2^nd Quarter, 2010 SOCOM Area Office, Mobile District SAFE CONTRACTOR OF THE QUARTER, CONUS Medium Contractor Category.

FLORIDA SAFETY COUNCIL

Gold Level Outstanding Safety Achievement Certificate, For 36 Months Without a Lost Time Incident or Injury, having a lost time record 51% – 100% below the National Average for the respective industry, Construction.

AMERICAN SOCIETY of SAFETY ENGINEERS, Cape Canaveral Chapter

2003 COMMENDATION for SAFETY, For winning the Florida Safety Council’s Outstanding Safety Performance Throughout the Private Sector of Central Florida.

ASSOCIATED BUILDERS and CONTRACTORS (ABC)

FIRST PLACE AWARD – NATIONAL SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARD in ABC’s 2004 NATIONAL SAFETY EXCELLENCE, for Standard Industrial Classification 15 – Category 4 – 250,000 – 500,000 Work Hours.

S.T.E.P. AWARD – PLATINUM LEVEL, Recognition of achievement and effort in the development of a Quality Safety Program.

Testimonials for RUSH Construction

“…This is a local contractor who is familiar with our work environment here at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Patrick Air Force Base, both located in Florida.”
Dennis Newell, Resident Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

“…this contractor performed above average work and was responsive to the requirements of the Government. I would recommend using RUSH-PEAK for future requirements…”
Jeffrey A. Agee
P.E. Resident Engineer
MacDill AFB, FL

“Teamwork is a vital component and every one of RUSH Construction’s staff has been extremely accommodating in working with a variety of team players from NBMS and Parrish Medical Center. I do not believe we would have accomplished the early completion of The Children’s Center without RUSH’s efforts to make a cohesive team regardless of the obstacles facing us.”
Lisa Rice
Project Coordinator
North Brevard Medical Support

“…a huge milestone for the project…the wall panel tilting was expected to take two days – it was completed safely in one day! This is a monumental success! Congratulations to RUSH…”
Traci Just
Mechanical/Electrical Branch
Kennedy Space Center, NASA

“…throughout the term of the contract RUSH-PEAK have demonstrated commitment to quality production that has resulted in virtually no need for CORPS QA intervention, We feel fortunate that RUSH-PEAK was awarded this sensitive and complicated project…”
Jeffrey A. Agee
P.E. Resident Engineer
MacDill AFB, FL

“…RUSH Construction far exceeds excellence. Their expertise in understanding, and implementing not only the requirement, but being part of the solution to any changes is a true asset to the government. It is indeed refreshing to work with a company that has the government’s best interest in accomplishing the mission…”

“Your moral integrity is equal to the high quality and professionalism of your work. We appreciate the pride you take in your project and the keen respect you have for your clients. You are definitely a first class construction company and maintain high expectations from your supervisors and sub contractors from the beginning to the end.”
Mrs. Donna Shepherd
Executive Director
National Association of Chiefs of Police

“…As the Chief Financial Officer, I can highly recommend RUSH Construction, Inc. The work performed has created a model for other YMCA projects…The project was completed six weeks ahead of schedule…The project was brought in under budget…”
Mark A. Russell
Chief Financial Officer
Central Florida YMCA

“RUSH Construction from the very beginning demonstrated its high quality professional approach to getting the work done. Mobilizing a quality staff and outstanding subcontractors on short notice to deliver a quality product on schedule.”
Mark Russell
Chief Financial Officer
Central Florida YMCA

“…I want to commend you and your project team for the effective management of our project deliverables. Our Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED^®) initiatives, schedule and budget are all tracking on target. You have also done an excellent job of minimizing impact to our on going operations…keep up the good work.”

“…I want to congratulate and thank RUSH Construction on a job well done. Working with your project team has truly been a pleasure, which attests to the depth and character of RUSH. We look forward to working with RUSH Construction again on future challenges at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.”
Chris Wellman
Director of Project Development
Delaware North Park Services/DNC

“The design-build team, led by RUSH Construction, Inc. excelled in many areas during the course of the contract, including managing quality control, safety and overall project management They embraced and championed partnering as their operating procedure I am enthusiastic about the DEOMI project’s nomination for various construction awards and consider this to be worthy of recognition.”
Dennis W. Newell
Resident Engineer
Department of the Army
Mobile District, Corps of Engineers