SUCCESS IS OUR MAIN OBJECTIVE. SAFETY IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY. OVER 75 YEARS OF STRATEGIC GROWTH AND EXCEPTIONAL CLIENT SERVICE

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1 Serving Canadian Industry Since 1939 SUCCESS IS OUR MAIN OBJECTIVE. SAFETY IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY. OVER 75 YEARS OF STRATEGIC GROWTH AND EXCEPTIONAL CLIENT SERVICE

2 WE ARE A FAMILY BUSINESS. Voice Construction is a privately owned civil construction firm specializing in petrochemical and hydrocarbon site preparation and heavy industrial construction projects. Although we re a large multi-faceted company, we prefer to think of ourselves as a tightly knit family. Even though numerous changes have occurred since Arthur A. Voice established this company, our philosophy has always remained the same: to maintain a solid family approach to our business. It helped us find initial success in the 1930 s and success continues to find us today. We believe that by treating our employees as valued members of our family, the quality of our people will always define our reputation, our work will be the best in the industry, and our clients will value our contributions far after the project is completed. VOICE IS A PEOPLE COMPANY, WITH A REPUTATION DEFINED BY THE QUALITY OF OUR EMPLOYEES. Voice is exceptionally well positioned to share its knowledge, capabilities and experience in those capacities where we have proven our strengths time and again.

3 Voice has long realized the vital role that the company plays in the oil industry in Western Canada. A GALLON OF GAS COST A DIME. A Kodak open a construction company. Highway project took Voice to the far North in 1942, quality. With each new project, Voice has increased camera was three dollars and a nice men s suit set you The hungry thirties were tough on almost every and shortly after, a new head office was established its knowledge base and consistently refined the back $ Sounds incredible. Keep in mind though, business, but through determination, common sense in Edmonton. Countless civil engineering projects abilities of every employee. And this is the one single that a professional engineer s annual salary was about $ years ago, in 1939, the world was a vastly and sheer grit Voice Construction began to slowly prosper. Road building projects brought in steady cash throughout the 1950 s and 1960 s allowed the company to grow in both manpower and experience, placing element that provides the incredible momentum behind Voice Construction. Our people. Those highly skilled, THROUGH STEADY different place. North Americans were still suffering from the devastating effects of the Great Depression and political extremism was finding a powerful foothold in Europe. Clark Gable won the Oscar for best actor and Arthur A. Voice decided to seize the opportunity and flow and, in 1940, Voice was awarded the contract to build the very first section of paved highway in Saskatchewan. By this point in time the war effort was of paramount importance and Voice quickly developed expertise in airport construction. The massive Alaska Voice in a prime position when the Alberta oil industry exploded in the 1970 s and 1980 s, culminating in the game-changing development of the Oil Sands. All along, Voice has strived to remain at the forefront of construction technology and performance thoroughly dedicated individuals who have shared their experience, skills and integrity with both this company and our clients. It is with their contributions, and the trust and support of our clients, that we look forward to continuing decades of growth and success. DETERMINATION, COMMON SENSE AND SHEER GRIT, VOICE BEGAN TO PROSPER.

4 KNOWLEDGE. EXPERIENCE. EXPERTISE. With over seven decades of experience in our field, Voice has developed significant expertise and a wealth of operational knowledge in all aspects of heavy construction. Professional engineers, construction managers, site superintendents and field coordinators lead an innovative team of employees through the safe and timely completion of diverse projects. Our clients rely on the best-in-class quality we bring to every project, and they trust in our people, their skills, and the vast range of capabilities that we offer. The following pages offer just a brief overview of the major heavy construction services offered by Voice. With the massive crews working on Voice sites, safety is the first consideration every second of the day. VOICE HAS GAINED EXTENSIVE PROFICIENCIES IN ALL ASPECTS OF HEAVY CONSTRUCTION.

5 Our proficiency in a variety of construction disciplines enables us to overcome potential challenges with foresight, intuition and determination. UNDERGROUND INSTALLATIONS Voice SITE PREPARATION Today s fast-track projects ROADS & RAILWAYS With years of road building TANK FOUNDATIONS & BERMS The LANDFILLS & PONDS Environmental FINAL GRADING From the early 1950s, industrial CONCRETE STRUCTURES Throughout our ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION Voice STEWARDSHIP In addition to our environmental has earned the expertise to plan and execute complex demand up-to-date and well-maintained equipment. and plant rail installation experience, Voice has gained construction of tank foundations and containment responsibility is a serious component of every project. site grading and paving has been a specialized service history, Voice has had the opportunity to build a wide has over 35 years of experience in the design and protection services, we have instituted a strict set of piping and compacted backfill projects. Numerous past Voice knows the critical importance of site preparation a vast knowledge of the requirements to complete berms has been a fundamental aspect of our This is the primary reason we train our crews to of Voice. In the early days municipal street paving variety of complex concrete structures that demand construction of hazardous waste containment facilities, policies that govern our day-to-day operations. We projects have allowed Voice to work with High Density and can mobilize a fleet of equipment able to meet any these types of projects under tight schedules and in operations since oil was first discovered in Alberta. become environmental stewards themselves and provided a strong foundation in road work, and this detailed planning, extreme quality control and meeting site upgrades to meet current environmental standards, maintain a massive fleet of modern equipment that VOICE STRIVES TO REMAIN AT THE VANGUARD OF CONSTRUCTION Polyethylene, RCP, carbon steel, and PVC piping for various underground systems. Our knowledge of these diverse pipe materials allows Voice to work intuitively with clients and engineers during both the planning and construction phases to achieve cost effective and project specification. Our adherence to QA/QC and comprehensive project management controls allow us to accurately track progress and file time sensitive reports for our clients, supporting a smooth transition for subsequent structural, mechanical and electrical various soil conditions. We have decades of experience constructing both rail spurs and rail storage yards in the refining and petrochemical industries throughout Northern Alberta, and bring a superior level of skill and expertise to every project. Voice offers decades of knowledge in the construction of tank farms, including cathodic protection, geosynthetic liners, concrete ring walls and concrete or earth berm containment. This also includes the intricate installation of underground firewater systems, have detailed contingency plans and the necessary resources in place for unanticipated events. At Voice, we possess the necessary knowledge, equipment and personnel to build these crucial facilities that meet and exceed the high standards that environmental experience has led to much larger and more complex projects at refineries and petrochemical plants. Our planners and crews focus on delivering value-added grading and paving solutions to all projects, backed by competent well-trained personnel and state-of-the-art tight schedules. Experience in this field is focused on the installation of pilings, structural foundations, pump houses, precast structures and concrete paving, in addition to ring walls for storage tanks and concrete spillways for water diversion projects. the decommissioning of obsolete sites, and the safe transport of toxic materials throughout Alberta. We also perform cleanup operations of hydrocarbon spills as well as containment and elimination of herbicide, pesticide, mercury, creosote and arsenic contaminants allows us to maximize fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and control maintenance costs. Used oil is never discarded, but instead used to heat our maintenance facilities. All coolants and filters are recycled along with scrap metals from our millwright operations. Voice TECHNOLOGY. highly reliable end results. phases. process piping and electrical power supplies. regulations and permits require. equipment. at older sites. is steadfast in ensuring that we perform every single task with the environment in mind.

6 VOICE CAN MOBILIZE OVER 250 PIECES OF HEAVY MACHINERY FROM OUR MASSIVE FLEET. SOCIAL Responsibility Throughout our history, Voice has come to understand the significance of building strong, mutually beneficial relationships with the communities that we work in. By engaging local stakeholders in worthwhile employment and business opportunities, Voice strives to alleviate any potential negative aspects of a construction project by turning them into opportunities that will have a positive impact on the community s economic and social structure. Voice has historically engaged local Aboriginal contractors in past projects and has been consistently impressed with the quality and dedication of these contractors. Thus, Voice has instituted policies to maximize Aboriginal involvement on all projects and is committed to assisting Aboriginal businesses through gainful employment, skills development and comprehensive safety training. Our adherence to safety is more than policy; it is a value system in which we commit to eliminate work place incidents entirely. WE ARE VOICE. Voice Construction is a company that has long realized the vital role it plays within the oil industry in this country and, since 1994, we have made a calculated and strategic decision to focus our strengths within the energy sector, particularly in the Alberta Oil Sands. The terms earthmoving and site preparation don t begin to describe the substantial capabilities and operational expertise that Voice delivers on every project. We constantly increase our knowledge base and consistently refine the skills of every employee throughout our operations, maintaining our position as a recognized leader in the petrochemical and hydrocarbon market. Relying on our vast experience in a variety of civil engineering disciplines, Voice has developed an intrinsic understanding of the complex construction and long-term maintenance of industrial facilities. And, capitalizing on our expertise in site preparation, underground utilities and tank foundation work, Voice Construction maintains the ability to marshal our logistic and manpower resources on a wide range of projects across Western Canada. At Voice Construction, safety is the one crucial component that governs every aspect of our operations. With a seasonal peak of over 1000 employees, Voice strives to ensure that each superintendent, foreman, operator and laborer is highly experienced and qualified in their respective profession. We are committed to an all-encompassing safety culture that protects the health and safety of our employees, the public and the environment. Our 360o commitment to safety not only results in an enviable safety record, but repeated recognition from our clients as well as the Alberta Construction Safety Association. Our corporate culture underpins our commitment to safety and operational excellence, and has directly resulted in a company wide mandate that emphasizes and establishes the safest, most efficient methods and operating procedures and advocates communication, co-ordination and cooperation at every level. Voice relies on industry proven software and hardware to ensure that the company leadership possesses appropriate information that is vital for day-to-day operations and successful project delivery. We embrace technical innovations that will benefit growth for ourselves and, more importantly, for our clients.

7 THE HISTORY of Voice Construction is directly tied to the history of industrial development in Alberta. From our inception, and through decades of exponential growth, Voice has established a reputation for dedication and reliability. Our valued relationships with leading oil sands clients and EPCM s, coupled with an enriched understanding of future development objectives, have provided Voice with a concrete foundation for unprecedented growth and expansion. VOICE CONSTRUCTION S HISTORY IS DIRECTLY TIED TO THE HISTORY OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ALBERTA. As Arthur Voice once said, It all just comes down to common horse sense. Voice maintains the constant ability to marshal their manpower and equipment resources on a diversity of projects, province-wide.

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