Todd & Sargent Canada crews are completing the equipment installation for GrainsConnect Canada’s new shuttle train loading terminal in Maymont, Saskatchewan.

Crews are currently installing grain handling equipment for the grain cleaning system and transitions/spouting on the bindeck. Below grade, the focus is on the reclaim belt conveyor, gates, and transitions. Erection of the receiving building is complete, and installation of the receiving dust system and sampling equipment will be the final steps before electricians energize the facility in October to receive grain. Millwrights will stay on-site to place the indent cylinders and wheat head reclaim

equipment throughout the fall, while the rest of the Todd & Sargent Canada crew will begin work on GrainsConnect’s third facility in Vegreville, Alberta.

The crew includes General Foreman Levi Joanette, Foreman Cody Fraser, and Leadmen Eric Farmer, Josh Gilson, and John Stace.

GrainsConnect Canada is a joint venture between GrainCorp (Sydney, Australia) and Zen-Noh Grain (Covington, Louisiana).

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GRAINSCONNECT CANADA – MAYMONT, SASKATCHEWANSHUTTLE TRAIN LOADING FACILITY

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MINEOLA, TX

Sanderson Farms and Todd & Sargent propose to engineer and construct the new 8,500 ton per week feedmill scheduled to be built in Mineola, Texas. Todd & Sargent designers and project engineers have been working closely with Pic Billingsley over the past few months to provide new feedmill general arrangement drawings.

Features of this facility will include 45,000 BPH unit train corn receiving system, 650,000 bushels corn storage, 50 TPH hammermill system, 14,000 CFH soft stock ingredient receiving, 160 TPH batching system, 19 bins of ingredient storage, dual loadout drives, and 85 TPH CPM pelleting system with horizontal cooler and crumbler. The pellet cooling cyclones incorporate a fan to deliver 60,000 CFM. Also included are ancillary pre-engineered metal buildings, mechanical installation, and electrical installation with lightning protection. This state-of-the-art poultry complex will have the capacity to process 1.25 million birds per week for retail chill pack customers.

This will be the seventh feedmill that Todd & Sargent has built for Sanderson Farms. Other locations include McComb, Mississippi; Easterly, Texas; Adel, Georgia; Collins, Mississippi; Kinston, North Carolina; and Oakwood, Texas.

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SAGINAW, TX

Construction at Miller Milling’s new 20,000 CWT flour mill in Saginaw, Texas, continues after the mill slip was finished on May 22, 2017. The warehouse precast has been erected and crews are busy preparing to pour the floor and apply roofing. Mill floors have been poured up through the 4th level. The infill area between the existing facilities and

new mill is being constructed.

The crew has included Superintendents Randy Durby, Randy Hullinger, James Beck, Mike Taggart, and Scott Tessum; General Foremen Dale Mittlieder and Patricio Dominguez-Rosas; Foremen Dana Black, Efrain Perez-Escobar, Rick Dorrel, Jesus Garcia, Eric Gay, Cristian Miranda, Jose Pimentel-Gil, Santiago Gomez-Fernandez, Andres Villalobos, Sonny Williams, Irving Gomez, and Lyle Sondgeroth; Leadmen David Ramirez, Ramon Herrera-Martinez, Juan Manuel Lopez-Perez, Bernardo Sagun-Madrigal, Alvaro Escareno-Munoz, Jose Jesus Hernandez-Baza, Jose Luis Crispin, Jr., and Uziel Marcelino-Mosca; Project Safety Coordinator Steve Somers and Crane Operator Dan Morton.

NOTES FROM JON BIRTHSCongratulations to Robert Clark (T&S Engineering) and his wife Julie on the birth of their grandson Levi Raymond Christenson on February 10, 2017, to Matt and Kaylyn Christenson of Ames, Iowa.

Congratulations to Ryan Rock (T&S Project Manager) and his wife Andrea of Ankeny, Iowa, on the birth of their daughter Vera Katherine Rock born on April 17, 2017. Congratulations also to Vera’s grandparents Clint (T&S VP Marketing) and MaryKay Steele.

Congratulations to Cindy Kennedy (T&S Accounting Manager) on the birth of her granddaughter Nora Lee Harrison on April 28, 2017 to Brandon and Heidi Harrison of Des Moines, Iowa.

Congratulations to Kelly Taggart (T&S Purchasing) and Ian Meister of Boone, Iowa, on the birth of their daughter Madison Darlene Meister born on June 18, 2017. Congratulations also to Grandpa Dennis Taggart (T&S Superintendent).

Congratulations to Epifanio Gudino (T&S Superintendent) and his wife Mary on the birth of their grandson Edison Archer Cordle on June 22, 2017, to Sarah and Tim Cordle of Louisa, Kentucky.

WEDDINGCongratulations to Kathy Carlson (Engineering Data Coordinator) and Curtis Kiesling who were married on August 5, 2017, in Nevada, Iowa. Kathy and Curtis will be making their home in Ames, Iowa. Best wishes to you both.

SYMPATHYOur deepest sympathy goes out to Jeff Starnes (T&S Pilot), his wife Marijo, and their family on the loss of his mother, Shirley Beth Hall, of Sidney, Iowa, on June 14, 2017.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Bryan Coussens (VP Engineering), his wife Emily, and their family on the loss of his mother, Sandra Coussens, of Davenport, Iowa, on August 2, 2017.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Josh Schneider (Engineering), and his wife Whitney, and their family on the loss of his grandmother, Lydia Murphy, of Clermont, Iowa, on August 2, 2017.

TraditionWe are proud to have recently held our 43rd annual T&S company picnic. While this event has certainly changed over the years, the tradition has maintained at least one constant the past four decades: family. There’s often talk of the “T&S Family” and it doesn’t matter what your name is or where you’re from—if you’re here, you’re welcomed into it. The chance to see a new generation of T&S colleagues and their children is beyond rewarding. And if you search the crowds at these events you’ll spot the faces of a number of people who attended as kids themselves some decades ago (myself included along with the Steeles, Sondgeroths, Noelcks, Baumhovers, Kennedys, Taggarts, and Ayers). The relationships and camaraderie developed over the years at events like these is something we’re very proud of—and eager to continue.

We’re excited this year to expand this tradition with picnics at our jobsites as well. We have the best field crews in the business, and the things they accomplish are nothing short of amazing. While our jobsites are frequently separated from our office by several hundred miles, our field team is as much a part of our company and our family as anyone—and we couldn’t do what we do without them. They are dedicated, talented, and make sacrifices every day to help achieve our joint mission of serving the needs of our clients. If you’re lucky enough to have the chance to interact with our field crews, please join me in taking the opportunity to thank them for the great things they do.

That’s a tradition we can all be proud of.

Crews are busy power troweling the 3rd floor of the new mill process tower in Saginaw, Texas.

T&S JOBSITE SECRETARIES/OFFICE MANAGERS

OP Nutrition // Peru, INMaria Rojas

GrainsConnect // Reford, SaskatchewanCourtney Enslow

GrainsConnect // Maymont, SaskatchewanRuby Ryan

Miller Milling // Saginaw, TXBarb DurbyRobbi Beck

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EMPLOYEESPOTLIGHT

Cora Sondgeroth began working at Todd & Sargent in 2005 as a Data Coordinator in the Engineering Department. In 2008 she moved into Purchasing as an Assistant Project Manager. Cora lives in Ames, Iowa. Her hobbies include traveling, live music, and golfing. She also enjoys entertaining in her home for Iowa State Cyclones and Green Bay Packers games. Todd & Sargent would like to congratulate and thank Cora for 12 years of service and hard work.

T&S ANNIVERSARIES

SEPTEMBER // OCTOBER // NOVEMBER // DECEMBER

40+ Years42 Randy Durby

20+ Years29 Robert Clark28 Michelle Sime23 Jeff Starnes21 Bryan Coussens

10+ Years15 Alex Kerrigan13 Pete Clausen12 Cora Sondgeroth11 Jorge Ugalde-Uribe

5+ Years8 Efrain Perez-Escobar7 Jon Sargent5 Clifton Bolden

1+ Years3 Brian Watson, Rolando Herrera,

Gilberto Morales2 Gabriel Pimentel-Hernandez,

Gustavo Padilla-Galindo, Mitchell Gomez, Sonny Williams

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OP NUTRITION// LOCATION >

PERU, IN

Crews at the OP Nutrition (a subsidiary of Indiana Packers) 4,800 ton per week swine feedmill in Peru, Indiana, poured the feedmill main slab July 25, 2017. Work continues on building the mill slipforms in preparation for the slip which will take place in September. Work is also progressing on the grain silo main slab and truck receiving pit concrete work.

The feedmill includes 330,000 bushels of whole grain storage, over 2,000 tons of bulk ingredient storage in 20 bins, and over 1,200 tons of finished feed bulk storage in 12 bins. Batching will be 120 TPH using a 6-ton twin shaft mixer and one 20-bin micro ingredient system with a 4-bag tote hoisting assembly. This facility also includes a 55 TPH pelleting line and considerations for a future 55 TPH pelleting line.

The Todd & Sargent crew includes Superintendents Robby Shell and Epifanio Gudino; General Foreman James Stewart; Foremen Sam Ramos and John Deepe; and Leadmen Edgar Avitia-Molina and Hans Evers.

Cora Sondgeroth

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PILGRIM’S PRIDE// LOCATION >

NASHVILLE, AR

Piling is installed for the new 12,000 ton per week feedmill for Pilgrim’s Pride in Nashville, Arkansas. Crews currently are working on the receiving boot pit, soy silo slipforms, the mill main slab, and piling for the grain silos.

When complete, this new facility will include high-speed rail and truck receiving, 29 bulk ingredient bins to the mixer, and 24 bulk loadout bins. The whole grain storage will have a capacity of 750,000 bushels. Batching will be 200 TPH which includes a 10-ton twin shaft mixer, one 20-bin micro ingredient system, and a 4-bag tote micro system. The facility includes two 70 TPH pelleting lines. This project will also include complete plant automation, electrical, and mechanical installation.

The crew includes Superintendent Dennis Taggart; General Foreman Jorge Ugalde-Uribe; Foremen Rafael Alicea-DePablo, Eliseo Guidno-Maqueda, and Felix Enriquez-Osornio; and Leadmen William Weller, Fidel Gudino, Edgar Ugalde-Ugalde, Jose Enriquez-Ugalde, Federico Osornio, and Severiano Yanez-Hernandez.

Crews are building slipforms for the feedmill and pelleting tower and backfilling for the grain silo foundation and boot pit at Peru, Indiana.

PROMOTIONSGeneral Foreman // Patricio Dominguez Rosas

Foreman // Irving Gomez, Darcie West, Sonny Williams

Leadman // Quisto Whitfield, Bernardo Sagun-Madrigal, Alvaro Escareno-Munoz, Jose A. Enriquez-Ugalde, Eric Farmer, Josh Gilson

NEW HIRESForeman // Eliseo Gudino-Maqueda, Sam Ramos, Andres Villalobos

Leadman // Jose Luis Crispin Jr., Uziel Marcelino-Mosca, Jose Jesus Hernandez-Baza, Federico Osornio

Office // Sales: Brandon Norton; Engineering: Alma Wilson, Terry Stover, Intern Hyaquino Hyacinth; Design Development: Intern Vashon Alexander; Purchasing: Intern Emily Bialick

The receiving boot pit is shown at left. Piling rig is finishing up the piling for corn silos. Soy silo main slab and mill piling shown at right.

Steve SomersTodd & Sargent would like to congratulate and thank Steve Somers on 3 years of service and hard work. Steve started with Todd & Sargent in February of 2014 working at the West Harrison, Indiana, jobsite. Steve currently is a Project Safety Coordinator at the Saginaw, Texas, site. Steve and his wife Shellie have two sons, Dylan, 16, and Murray, 14. They live in Lake Worth, Texas. His hobbies include fishing, camping and many outdoor activities.

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ISU GRADSTodd & Sargent held their annual 4-person best ball golf tournament on Friday afternoon, June 16, at Jewell Golf & Country Club in Jewell, Iowa. The weather was a perfect Iowa summer day. When all golfers were finished, hole prizes were awarded and lunch was served. Thanks to all who took part in the Todd & Sargent 2017 golf tournament.Back row (left to right): Linsey and David Gravlin, Caryn and Brian Watson; front row: Genevieve Gravlin.

SAFETY CORNERThe Todd & Sargent Corporate Safety Committee is proud to announce the winner of the 2016 Superintendent of the Year Award. Superintendent Robby Shell is the recipient of this award. Robby and his crew completed the oat storage complex for Grain Millers Inc. in St. Ansgar, Iowa, with no work-related injuries. Robby received a check for $1,000, a trophy, and his name will be added to the safety plaque in the home office. Robby began his employment with Todd & Sargent in 1987. Thank you, Robby and all the superintendents and field employees, for your hard work and dedication.

Paul Sondgeroth, Vice President-Operations, is shown presenting Robby Shell with a check after receiving the 2016 Superintendent of the Year Award.

REGGIE’S SLEEPOUTA group of Todd & Sargent employees and their families participated in “Reggie’s Sleepout” held on March 25, 2017, at Jack Trice Stadium located on Iowa State University’s campus in Ames, Iowa. Reggie’s Sleepout is held each year in honor of Reggie Kelsey, a young man who aged out of the foster care system in 2001 and, within three and a half months, was found dead in the Des Moines River. As a result of Reggie’s death, Youth & Shelter Services led the effort to develop the Iowa Aftercare Services Network to provide services to those aging out of foster care. This event has been held for over a decade at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, and raises much-needed awareness and funds to end youth homelessness. More than 600 campers braved the rain and cold temperatures in an effort to create their shelter for the night using only cardboard, tape, and ingenuity. Thanks to the Todd & Sargent employees and families and to the more than 100 volunteers who shared their time to make Reggie’s Sleepout Ames possible.

During the construction Team Todd & Sargent received a visit from ISU Mascot Cy. Pictured above kneeling (left to right ): Genevieve & David Gravlin, Kathy Carlson, Curtis Kiesling, Christina Hamous, Nick Stanbrough, and Christie Mohlke. Standing: Brooklyn & Caryn Watson, Cy, Brian Watson, Clayton Gebhart, Clarissa Cox, Grant Mohlke, Troy Lester, and Jessica Taggart.

43RD ANNUAL COMPANY PICNIC

2017 GOLF TOURNAMENT

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING VENDORS FORTHEIR

GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE T&S PICNIC

4B Components Ltd.Aircon Corporation

ArrowCorp.BM&M

Browning EnterprisesC & A Scale Service

Cardinal Scale Mfg. Co.Chief IndustriesCleaver Brooks

CompuWeigh CorporationCorwin, Reichter & Company

CPM Beta RavenDrake CompanyHart-Hammer

Hayes & Stolz Industrial Mfg.Holmes Murphy

Imperial IndustriesIndustrial Fabrication Services

Interstates CompaniesKnutson Brothers

Longfellow Foundations, Inc.Miller Mechanical Specialists

Rolfes Aeration - BooneSargent Metal FabricatingScanada International, Inc.

Schenck ProcessSchlagel, Inc.

Sperling IndustriesU.S. Bank

W D Patterson Company, Inc.WAM, Inc.

Warrior Mfg.

Todd & Sargent employees and their families enjoyed the 43rd Annual Todd & Sargent Company Picnic on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Brookside Park in Ames. The day started with a bags tournament with 15 teams participating with the winners being Jon Sargent and Josh Schneider. A barbecue lunch was catered in by B-Fabulous BBQ out of Slater, Iowa, and employees were awarded various door prizes donated by Todd & Sargent vendors. The employees and family members received a Todd & Sargent T-shirt designed by Robert Clark (T&S Engineering). Thank you to the T&S Social Committee for putting the picnic together.

VOLLEYBALL

Congratulations to the T&S Volleyball team who finished the season in 2nd Place. There were 8 teams who competed during the summer volleyball league put on by Ames Park & Rec.

Team photo includes (front row, left to right) Christina Hamous, Cora Sondgeroth, Emily Carlson, Kathy Carlson and Curtis Kiesling; (back row) Mike Evans, Craig Sondgeroth, Michael Leners, and Jon Sargent.

Not pictured is Nick Stanbrough.

Above (left to right): Nick and Jennifer Schult, Sue and Mike Baumhover

Russ Long enjoying his time at the picnic.

Charles Taylor and his daughter Lydia during the picnic. Emily Bialick is pictured at left.

Grace Mohlke (daughter of Christie & Grant Mohlke), Ava Rock (daughter of Ryan & Andrea Rock), Emmet Schult (son of Nick & Jennifer Schult), and Frankie Kerrigan (son of Alex & Missy Kerrigan) having fun at the picnic in a squirt gun battle.

Aaron MortonFebruary 12, 1989 - July 25, 2017

Todd & Sargent is saddened by the loss of our employee Aaron Morton. Aaron passed away at home on July 25, 2017, at the age of 28. Aaron was currently working in the field at the Saginaw, Texas, jobsite. He was the son of Dan Morton who is also employed by Todd & Sargent as a Crane Operator. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Dan and his family on their loss.

Todd & Sargent would like to congratulate three employees, Kaleb Thomas, Christina Hamous, and Jessica Taggart, on their graduation from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, on May 5, 2017. Kaleb graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture; Christina with a Bachelor of Industrial Design, and Jessica with a Bachelor of Science in Management, Summa Cum Laude. Congratulations to all of you!

Kaleb Thomas, Christina Hamous, and Jessica Taggart during an office graduation party in their honor on

May 2, 2017. Above (left to right): Vickie Ayers, Cindy Kennedy, Josh and Whitney Schneider.

Our Mission Todd & Sargent Inc. is in business to serve the engineering and

construction needs of our clients to help ensure their continued growth and success.

The GrainsConnect Canada high-speed train loading terminal 6-pack slip took place the week of July 10 with the 4-pack slip immediately following. This facility is being built 130 kilometers west of Saskatoon, in the rural municipality of Reford, Saskatchewan. This site will have over 35,000 tonnes of slipformed concrete storage capacity with the ability to load 130 rail cars. Systems included will be receiving at 625 MTPH, cleaning at 240 MTPH, and rail loadout at 2,000 MTPH.

With the slip completed, the crews will now pour the concrete roof on both silo structures and install the sandfill and slickcoat hopper bottoms in the silos. Truck receiving concrete and grain handling equipment installation is also underway.

The crew includes General Foreman Thomas Alexander; Foremen Dwight Teale and Darcie West; Leadman Quisto Whitfield; and Project Safety Coordinator Ray Joanette.

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REFORD, SASKATCHEWAN

The “CanDo” Review is a publication of Todd & Sargent. Editor: Vickie Ayers2905 SE 5th Street // Ames, Iowa 50010

Phone: 515.232.0442 // www.tsargent.com

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VEGREVILLE, ALBERTAGrainsConnect Canada has awarded Todd & Sargent Canada the contract to design, engineer, and construct a shuttle train loading terminal to be built in Vegreville, Alberta. The facility will include a grain elevator with workhouse and annex, 23,000 BPH dump-through truck receiving and scale system, 73,500 BPH reclaim/rail shipping system over loop track, rail reclaim, pre-engineered metal buildings and support structures, grain cleaning system, material handling equipment, and facility dust system.

Superintendent Russ Shady and concrete crew are setting up the jobsite and pre-building forms.

This is the third facility that Todd & Sargent Canada, LTD is building for GrainsConnect Canada.