2019

dutragroup.com

INDUSTRY LEADER IN AGGREGATES, DREDGING, AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Dutra Revives
Florida’s Space Coast
Brevard County Beach
Nourishment Project

INSIDE 14 21 35
THIS Delta Island
Revival:
Quarry In
Action—
Harry Stewart:
Celebrating 35

ISSUE A Bridge Over

Middle River
Bel Marin Keys
Levee Breach
Years of Dedication
and Leadership
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FAMILY OWNED FOR FOUR GENERATIONS

CAPACITY. CAPABILITY. CHARACTER.

OUR MISSION
Dutra's mission is to
strengthen our nation's
maritime infrastructure
and improve our waterways
through sustainable dredging,
marine construction, and
aggregate manufacturing.
The "Three Cs" of Dutra —
Capacity, Capability, and
Character —reflect our
commitment to the many
public and private customers
we work hard for, to the safety
and growth of our team, and
to our core values that have
guided us since 1904.

OUR CORE VALUES COMMUNITY QUALITY

SAFETY
Safety is our top priority. No operation
proceeds until safety has been fully
addressed. The safety and health of all
our employees is not only critical to our
success, but it also reflects the collective
commitment of every employee each
and every day.
INTEGRITY
We define integrity as acting
with honesty, transparency, and
trustworthiness in all aspects of our
internal and external relationships. It
embodies how we treat each other as
employees, how we treat our customers,
and how we represent ourselves to the
subcontractors that work by our side.
Dutra is committed to contributing to the Dutra has many experienced and
communities we serve in a sustainable talented people who strive every
and environmentally friendly way. Dutra day to be responsive and deliver the
will always operate in the safest manner highest quality product possible. We
possible for the surrounding community. take great pride in our consistency and
We believe a sense of community starts effectiveness because we know that
from within and is evident in the strong good business is about delivering high
bond we have among our employees. value to our customers.
RELATIONSHIPS
Our relationships mean the world
to us. It is critical that we treat our
partners with integrity and honesty,
holding ourselves accountable for
our actions, decisions, and policies.
Every day we strive to develop and
foster a positive relationship with our
employees, customers, suppliers, and
subcontractors.
See more: www.dutragroup.com/history.html
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
T he Dutra Group has faced many
challenges this year. We have succeeded
in overcoming these challenges as a result
of the great commitment and leadership shown
by our employees. Our people are our truly
greatest asset, and you are the ones who do the
hard work to move this company forward and
overcome any obstacles that we might face.
As we move into 2020, it seems like a good
time to remember the “three Cs” of The Dutra
Group – capacity, capability, and character.
We have the capacity to do the work with our
equipment; we have the capability to do the
work with our knowledgeable and experienced
employees; and we have the character to do the
work ethically and to support our customers.
Integrity is at the heart of everything we do, both
in service to our clients and internally here at the
company. It is what makes us great.
Looking into next year, there are great
opportunities ahead in our core business. We
will continue to provide the same services to our
loyal clients that we have always provided. At
the same time, we are poised and ready to move
3
into the future. We have the experience and
expertise to address the evolving threat of sea-
level rise. We have the ability to adapt to tight
environmental windows to ensure completion
of our projects on time. We are committed to
improving our technology and modernizing our
assets. We continue to invest in the training and
education of our future leaders. We always make
safety our highest priority, and we perform our
work in a safe and environmentally conscious
way.
I am looking forward to a great year in 2020,
and I personally want to thank each and every
one of you for your unwavering commitment to
this company. You are the ones who have made
The Dutra Group what it is now, and what it will
be in the years to come.
Let’s make 2020 a Great year!
Best,
Bill T. Dutra, President/Chief Executive Officer
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR COO
2
019 brought unprecedented and unique challenges
for The Dutra Group’s operations, yet despite
these hurdles, I am proud to report that we have
concluded yet another successful year. I want to express my
appreciation for all the hard work and diligence from Dutra
employees throughout one of the most formidable years we
have experienced in the recent past.
Environmental, regulatory and budgetary constraints
have become increasingly prevalent in our industry and are
largely beyond the control of our customers. For instance,
late spring rains adversely impacted quarry operations and
delayed project starts. Environmental concerns on bird activity
suspended work at Woodward Island Bridge and delayed our
Tule Red and Jacksonville projects. Similarly, our Suisun and
Cargill projects experienced fish-related delays. Slow permit
processes pushed our Conowingo project until 2020 and
certain long-term, private clients decided to reduce budgets
and minimize maintenance contracts.
As work windows become increasingly narrow and permit
requirements more stringent, we no longer have full liberty over
our own schedules to maximize efficiency and manage costs.
What does all of this mean for us and our competitors? Well,
it means that we must continue to adapt and evolve to respond
to the market. In order to stay ahead, we must place an
increased emphasis on scheduling and thorough planning. To
compete successfully, we must be mindful of the management,
equipment, and labor resource needs of the projects we
pursue. Lastly, we must prioritize advance forecasting to
anticipate what may lie around each and every corner.
Work window restrictions tend to contract and expand as
the regulatory climate evolves with newer science and values,
which we will continue to monitor. Despite these challenges,
The Dutra Group is successfully executing its obligations and
our customers are very pleased with our performance. If the
2019
past is a reliable indicator, I am confident that The Dutra Group
will rise to the challenge and maintain our leadership role within
the industry.
Several outstanding efforts across the company are
noteworthy: the year’s drydockings of the Dredge Paula Lee
and the Stuyvesant were a monumental challenge for our
Equipment team and the crews performed exceptionally well.
We saw our recent acquisition, Decker Island, complete its
maiden project. Our Construction group lead their teams to
finish a three month project in merely six weeks at the Carnival
Cruise berth in Long Beach. We witnessed a well-orchestrated
Dredging group effectively execute Kings Bay, Southwest Pass,
Mobile Harbor, Boston Harbor, a myriad of San Francisco Bay
dredging projects, as well as commence the Brevard County
Beach Restoration project. The Delta group successfully
tackled a variety of challenging environmental projects in the
Suisun Marsh.
I am pleased to report that we find ourselves advancing
into 2020 with one of our most robust backlogs ever, and one
that is reasonably balanced across all segments. I have no
doubt that 2020 will prove to be another challenging year, yet
with every challenge comes opportunity. The Dutra Group
is more capable and effective when working collectively as a
team than with individual performance. Our achievements this
year stem from teamwork and our successes in future years will
be maximized with a similar effort. I couldn’t be prouder of the
most important asset of The Dutra Group – our employees.
Please remember that our No.1 core value is safety. Please
be safe.
Best,
Harry Stewart, , Chief Operating Officer
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A GLIMPSE AHEAD
Here is a look at some projects Dutra has on the horizon for 2020
California
Woodward Island Bridge
Project (Ferry Ramp
Replacement)
$16.5m / County of San
Joaquin
Port of Long Beach Fire
Station No. 15 at Pier F
$8.7m / City of Long Beach
DWR Fish Screens,
Sherman and Twitchell
Islands
$4.6m / Dept. of Water
Resources
New Dock at Raley's
Landing Project
California / $4.6m / City of
West Sacramento Public
Works Department
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Massachusetts
Boston Harbor
Deepening
$122m / U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers,
New England District
Maryland
Conowingo Dam
Pilot Program
$3m / Maryland
Environmental Service
North Carolina
Wilmington Harbor
Mid-River Channels &
Military Ocean
Terminal Sunny Point
Dredging
$23.2m / U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District
Louisiana Alabama Florida
Mississippi River, Baton Contract for Rental of Jacksonville Harbor,
Rouge to Gulf of Mexico Hopper Dredge with Maintenance Dredg-
$12.5m / U.S. Army Corps Attendant Plant and ing $9.8m / U.S. Army
of Engineers New Orleans Operations for Corps of Engineers
District Maintenance Dredging Jacksonville District
$9.2m / U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, Mobile Shore Protection
District Contracting Project (SPP)
Division Mid-Reach, South
Reach, and Patrick Air
Force Base Segments,
Beach Restoration and
Renourishments
$38.4m / U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers
Jacksonville District
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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
TULE RED RESTORATION PROJECT
On October 15, state government and private
industry leaders gathered at the edge of the
Suisun Marsh in Solano County’s Grizzly Bay
region to celebrate the completion of the Tule Red
Restoration Project, one of the most significant
tidal wetland rehabilitation efforts in California’s
recent history.
T
he Suisun Marsh is the largest brackish water marsh on
the west coast and part of the San Francisco Bay tidal
estuary. As a landscape subject to tidal ebb and flood,
a section of marsh was diked off in the early 1900’s by duck club
enthusiasts to create freshwater habitats for game. In August
2019, Dutra was contracted by the State and Federal Contractors
Water Agency (SFCWA) and the California Department of Water
Resources to begin excavation work so that tidal water could flow
back into the southern Suisun Marsh and effectively restore 400
acres of wetlands.
“Projects like Tule Red and the Winter Island Habitat Restoration
project we completed earlier this year really showcase Dutra’s skills in
performing effectively among difficult marsh environments,” explains
Ryan Abood, project manager for Dutra. “Even with unforeseen
timeline setbacks, our team performed expertly to get the job done.”
The Tule Red Restoration Project is part of a larger, multi-phased
2019
ABOUT THE PROJECT
RESTORATION GOALS / TARGET
610 creditable acres toward the 2008 USFWS
Delta Smelt OCAP Biological Opinion, including
approximately 400 acres of tidal and subtidal
restoration, and approximately 200 acres of
subtidal enhancement.
LOCATION AND LANDOWNER
The site is currently owned by Westervelt Ecological
Services (WES). Under an agreement with SFCWA,
WES provided the restoration design of the tidal
marsh wetlands and will oversee construction by the
contractor. When the habitat restoration construction
is completed, plans are to transfer the site to California
Department of Fish and Wildlife to own and manage.
FUNDING
SWP funding will be utilized for all aspects of the
project including development, design, construction
and ongoing operations, maintenance and monitoring.
PARTNERS
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effort to meet a requirement set forth by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife

"The Tule Red Tidal

Service to rehabilitate 8,000 acres in the Delta region for native fish
and plant species to thrive. The $1.8 million project required strategic
channel excavation, demolition of existing water control structures–
Restoration Project will including lowering of the outer dike – and the relocation of 15,000
cubic yards of earth among the murky terrain. It’s a job that could only

provide a host of lasting benefits be accomplished with the help of a large, amphibious excavator. Similar
to a standard excavator but with pontoon-style tracks, this specialized
heavy machinery is engineered to remain stable in wet marshland
including flood protection and conditions. As a highly unique piece of equipment, the job on Tule Red
couldn’t begin until the amphibious excavator finished the necessary

the re-establishment of tidal work for Winter Island’s habitat restoration, which had been delayed a
few weeks.

habitat which is critical to

supporting native fish"
- Ted Craddock, Acting Deputy Director for the State Water Project,
California Dept. of Water Resources
“Our equipment needs was one factor, but what really pushed our
start date back was the nesting season of migratory birds on Tule Red,”
adds Abood. “What was originally a two month window resulted in a
three-week timeline to execute. Our team pulled through to meet all
stakeholder coordination and ecological requirements in time.”
Other equipment used in this project included a smaller amphibious
excavator, two morookas (low ground pressure haul trucks) and a low
ground pressure dozer. The project scope also included repairs to the
Montezuma Slough Fishing Pier and Island Slough Fishing Pier. The final
phase involved hand-planting of 3,000 native tules and concluded with
the breach of the levees to restore hundreds of acres of wetland habitat
for endangered and threatened fish species including Delta smelt,
Chinook salmon and Longfin smelt. Westervelt Ecological Services
(WES) who owns the site in the Suisun Marsh provided the restoration
design and oversaw construction for the project on behalf of SFCWA.
In a statement to the press, Ted Craddock, Acting Deputy Director for
the State Water Project, California Dept. of Water Resources said that
the project is a template to replicate future efforts in the region.
“The Tule Red Tidal Restoration Project will provide a host of
lasting benefits including flood protection and the re-establishment of
tidal habitat which is critical to supporting native fish,” said Craddock.
“This project can serve as an example for future multi-benefit projects
delivered through collaboration with our partners at the local, state and
federal levels.”
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FEATURED PROJECT

REVIVING FLORIDA’S
SPACE COAST
BREVARD COUNTY BEACH
NOURISHMENT PROJECT
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M
ore than any other state in the
continental U.S., Florida is
synonymous with long stretches of
pristine beaches and the leisure lifestyle it
promises. The state’s hundreds of miles of
white sand attracts more than 120 million
tourists a year, and according to a 2013 report
by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida’s
beaches have more tourist visits than all
theme parks and National Parks combined.
Yet, maintaining this status is also hard work.
Heavy storms and hurricanes have caused
considerable damage to the beaches for more
than a decade. Dunes were depleted and sand
had to be hauled in by truck to patch them
after every major storm. »
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» In October 2019, Dutra began work on an extremely large task

for Brevard County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to widen
and replenish the county’s beaches – a long strip of sandy shore also
known as Florida’s Space Coast. Dutra’s role in the Brevard County
Beach Nourishment Project, which complements the creation of a
4.8-acre man-made reef, will renourish approximately 18.4 miles of
shoreline using 1.1 million cubic yards of sand over three areas on the
coast: the South Reach and Mid Reach for Brevard County, and Patrick
Air Force Base on behalf of the U.S. Air Force.
“We do beach nourishment jobs all the time, but we’ve never done
anything like this,” remarked Project Manager Brandon Caudle who had
just finished a long day onsite. For Caudle, who has been with Dutra for
seven years, it has been one of the largest and most challenging beach
projects to date.
Usually in beach replenishment projects sand is moved hydraulically
from one location to the other. Due to environmental concerns on
this project, 490,000 tons of sand needs to be hauled by truck and
transported by highway to be deposited in the Mid Reach. The goal is to
minimize any impact or burial of nearshore rock reefs. Then an additional
700,000 cubic yards will be placed hydraulically in other areas. For phase
one of this project, Dutra dredged massive amounts of sand from
Canaveral Shoals — an area about five miles off of Cape Canaveral—
and stockpiled it on the beach between Spessard Holland Northand »
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“We do beach
nourishment jobs all the
time, but we’ve never
done anything like this.”
- Brandon Caudle, Dutra Project Manager
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» South Holland Park. By December 2019, the stockpile had reached

its pinnacle size of 2,100 feet long, 77 feet wide, and 20 feet high, and
the sand transportation phase was already underway.
This unique project has been years in the making due to the
extensive permitting process with local agencies, including debating
the feasibility of trucking this amount of sand while still adhering to
regulations. Part of the challenge Dutra faced at the onset was the loss
of a subcontractor tasked with handling the bulk of the trucking portion
of this project. Rising to the call of duty in a matter of weeks, Dutra
transformed a craggy grass field into a turnkey scale yard where sand
from the stockpile could be efficiently loaded, weighed and delivered
to designated access points. Crews cut out two access roads and an
oval-shaped road in the field, and flattened an area with baserock
and steel plates to create conditions that could host two scales with
accurate precision, to the point where the scales achieved certification
by the state of Florida.
“When the scale inspector came out to the site he said he didn't
think it was possible,” said Caudle. “We were able to replicate the
conditions for state-of-the-art equipment in a way he had never seen
anyone else attempt. Our ability to lean on the expertise of our Quarry
team to consult on this aspect was a huge advantage.”
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BREVARD
BY THE
NUMBERS

$38m
Budget for a

24/7
Operation with

65
Personnel

25
Heavy duty pieces of equipment

1.3 million
cubic yards of sand
placed on the beach

Dutra’s flagship Hopper Dredge Stuyvesant, six excavators, eight

bulldozers, four front loaders, and up to a dozen articulating off-road
dump vehicles are in use for this project which will conclude in May
2020, right before turtle nesting season. The National Marine Fisheries
Service will oversee the outcome of the sand distribution so that the
beaches are constructed with a natural slope which adult turtles prefer
for nesting.
“There’s been an incredible amount of prepping and research on
this project to address the environmental concerns while meeting the
needs of the county and state,” adds Caudle.
The $38.5 million project spans 18 miles from end-to-end and
crosses multiple municipalities in Brevard. Once completed, the new
sands will not only act as shore protection, but will also result in a
bolstered economy. Beach tourism generates $1.6 billion in annual
revenue and provides indirect and direct benefits for the county.
Officials estimate that each dollar spent on beach restoration generates
$48.60 in revenues.
“Trucking this much sand is a novel process for a beach
nourishment project of this size and so far we’ve been successful.”
Caudle pauses, then continues with a laugh, “We're only at the
beginning though, so talk to me again in May.”
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FEATURED PROJECT

DELTA ISLAND
REVIVAL
A BRIDGE OVER
MIDDLE RIVER
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T
he California Delta region has over
1,100 miles of waterways and is
home to 57 major named islands and
hundreds of smaller ones. Many of the islands
are also reclaimed farmlands connected by
a network of bridges and ferries. Sitting
approximately 12 miles west of Stockton,
Woodward Island is one of those agricultural
gems; crops such as corn, wheat, asparagus
and safflower comb across 1,790 acres of
fertile farmland. It also happens to be a
crucial region for the Bay Area’s drinking
water supply: The Mokelumne Aqueduct,
managed by East Bay Municipal Utility District
(EBMUD), crosses Woodward Island and
serves 1.5 million residents in the East Bay. »
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» In November 2019, Dutra was wrapped
construction of a new, 675-foot-long concrete
and steel bridge to replace the historic ferry
system that served Woodward Island since
1936. During the final days onsite, Project
Manager Bryan O’Sullivan looked on as for
the first time in history, a line of cars drove
across a bridge towards Jones Tract, the
adjacent island.
“The community has been waiting for this
bridge for a long time,” explained O’Sullivan
as he observed the scene. Just south of
the new bridge, Dutra crews were in the
process of demolishing one of the landings
of the now-defunct Woodward Island Ferry.
“Ultimately the ferry system made it difficult
to maintain the aqueduct and for emergency
response situations. It solves a lot of
problems for San Joaquin County, Delta river
users and stakeholders across the board.”
The call for a bridge over Middle River
had been a decades-old discussion by
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regional authorities. Aside from the ferry’s
limited capacity, it ran on a cable-line
system anchored on both sides of the shore
which posed a safety hazard to recreational
boaters and river users. In 2012 Caltrans
determined that parts of the ferry were
structurally deficient and plans for a bridge
were kicked into high-gear. The goal of the
Woodward Island Bridge project was to
replace the woefully obsolete ferry system
while maintaining the navigation channel in
Middle River, and to provide farmers and
EBMUD workers with uninterrupted access
to the island. The ferry’s limited capacity
had restricted crop selection in the past,
but with access to a bridge, farmers could
start using larger transport trucks and grow
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higher-yield crops, such as tomatoes. With a

30-foot clearance, the design of the two-lane
bridge also allows for the center section to
be removed by a crane so unusually tall ships
can pass through in an emergency.
San Joaquin County’s Department of
Public Works selected Dutra to lead the
entire bridge construction effort including

“Dutra has a competitive dismantling the existing ferry system. With

an exemplary knowledge of the Delta
region and long-established rapport with
advantage in that we know how local agencies, the company’s fluency of
the area was a significant advantage for

to operate within the Delta better streamlined operations. In addition to San

Joaquin County, stakeholders and regulatory

than anyone.”
agencies for this project included the U.S.
Coast Guard, EBMUD, Pacific Intracoastal
Yacht Association, Power Squadron boaters,
Sports Fisheries Alliance and other fishing
- Bryan O'Sullivan, Dutra Project Manager
groups, environmental interest groups, and
several agencies that monitor activities in
Middle River. »
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» “Dutra has a competitive advantage in

that we know how to operate within the Delta
better than anyone,” adds O’Sullivan. “There
are certain activities like pile driving you
“With so many specifications on
have to get done within tight construction
windows to not interfere with spawning a project, it takes all facets of the
season for salmon, sturgeon and Delta smelt.
Anticipating the needs of various agencies
is what it takes to be a strong partner in this
company working together.
region.”
The Delta is under strict environmental From equipment, to the punch list and
clean up efforts, it’s a total team effort.”
protections due to highly sensitive
ecosystems. Any development must adhere
to oversight by several agencies to protect
the region’s natural beauty, fisheries, wildlife,
- Bryan O'Sullivan, Dutra Project Manager
vegetation, and navigability of the waterway.
For the expanse of the bridge, Dutra crews
drove a total of 18 piles up to 137 feet long
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WOODWARD
ISLAND
BY THE
NUMBERS
into the river bed, each with a 60” diameter.
Marine construction methods such as the
$17m use of “bubble curtains” during pile driving
Budget were used to dampen underwater sound
shockwaves to reduce the potential impact
5’ on fish. Construction activities were also
diameter piles monitored by a biologist on site to ensure
137’ environmental compliance and observe any
impact to wildlife and land animals. The $16.5
long
million project was completed on schedule
to the elation of local farmers.
Piles driven with a
“With so many specifications on a
144,000lb project, it takes all facets of the company
hammer working together. From equipment, to the
punch list and clean up efforts, it’s a total
1,900 team effort.”
cubic yards of concrete

675’
long bridge
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IN OUR COMMUNITY

A LOCAL RESOURCE FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF

AND DISASTER PREVENTION
The San Rafael Rock Quarry (SRRQ) is one of Northern California’s most valuable deposits of
natural rock and a critical resource that serves municipalities around the greater Bay Area. In
operation since the 1870s, SRRQ provides riprap for Delta levees, shoreline protection from
coastal erosion and emergency flood protection. The site also supplies materials such as
gravel, asphalt concrete and sand for local roads and other public works.

I n Oct 2019, SRRQ applied for an operating

extension to allow for mining on the
site until 2044. As part of an updated
reclamation plan, the need for an extension
is due, in part, to the construction slowdown
during the Great Recession when quarry output
was at an all time low. However, as a valuable
depleting resource with millions of tons still to
be mined, the quarry provides crucial product
to support local infrastructure and municipal
projects aimed at mitigating the potential
impacts of climate change including sea level
rise, shore protection from storm surges, and
flooding. Strategically positioned on the shores
of a peninsula within the Bay, it’s also the only
quarry in Northern California with the capability
to barge rock by water – a virtue which
maximizes both emergency response time and
economy of shipping, including the benefit of
reduced greenhouse gas emissions without the
need for trucking.
The 20-year extension from the previous
reclamation plan maintains all the existing
conditions which have made the quarry a good
neighbor to local residents, including limited
operating hours, limited daily truck trips, noise
reduction systems, daily street sweeping, and a
maximum annual production limit.
“We take a lot of pride in the programs
we’ve developed that specifically address
community concerns while maintaining
productive operations that support our local
infrastructure,” said Aimi Dutra, director
of public relations for SRRQ. “As a state-
designated resource the quarry should have
been protected from any conflicting land
use, but that clearly didn’t happen as housing
developments continued to populate around
the area. The balancing act hasn’t been easy,
but together, we are on the right path.”
As part of the reclamation plan after
SRRQ mining is complete, the area will be
transformed into a desirable bayside enclave
with mixed/use developments around a
600-berth marina that Dutra will impart on the
city of San Rafael.
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"We take a lot of

pride in the programs
we’ve developed that
specifically address
community concerns
while maintaining
productive operations
that support our local
infrastructure." Quarry
- Aimi Dutra, Dutra Director of Public Relations
In Action—
Bel Marin Keys
Levee Breach

M aterials from SRRQ have a role

in approximately 90 percent of
Marin County projects, including
fast emergency response for levee
failures around the county. In February
2019, SRRQ sprung into action when a
levee breach in Bel Marin Keys, Novato
flooded a farm and put nearby houses in
jeopardy. With Ghilotti Construction as the
lead contractor to repair the site, SRRQ
responded to the emergency protocol by
the California Coastal Conservancy and
the county to extend its operating hours
to supply necessary materials for the job.
SRRQ provided Ghilotti Construction more
than 2,500 tons of riprap and over 1,500
tons of soil as construction crews worked
108 hours around the clock to insure a
timely repair of the levee.
“It was an excellent example between
public agencies, contractors and the quarry
working together to meet the demands of
the situation,” said Riley Genazzi, project
manager at Ghilotti. “Without those
materials ready at a moment’s notice, the
results of that breach would have been
catastrophic.”

For more information visit

www.dutragroup.com/community
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EQUIPMENT UPDATE

A WORD FROM EQUIPMENT

weather conditions around the country. We

encourage all employees to research and
take proactive measures to understand these
potential impacts, and to properly winterize
vehicles for safety and operation. Employee
input is always appreciated to improve this
annual review.
Throughout the year, we maintain a
“Safety, service, and support” is the credo amongst The Dutra skilled shop, field service and fabrication
arsenal of mechanics, welders, electricians
Group Equipment personnel: At all our yards, facilities or field sites and fabricators. The maintenance and repair
near and far, we strive to maintain a safe workplace for employees team is busy all year servicing equipment in
the field, at project sites around the country
across all divisions. But we can’t do it alone – safe operations and and at our aggregate and asphalt facilities.
maximizing equipment utilization is a collaborative effort between 2019 Equipment projects included a complete
rebuild to the Paula Lee, removing all
multiple departments. We are grateful for the alliance with Safety, machinery from CB8 and installing on TM20
Operations, Accounting, Job Cost, Purchasing, Risk, Legal, and with new spuds and repowered winches, an
extensive drydocking and engines rebuild
Corporate as key partners working toward a common goal. on the Stuyvesant, and installation of new
lifeboats. Our Rio Vista ship repair facility

W
performed dry-docks, wet-docks and multiple
orkplace safety and the safe use of equipment is a core tenant of Dutra’s mission barges were scrapped. As always, safety
and a required condition to maintain protection from danger, risk or injury. It is our continues to be our first order of business.
highest priority. In addition to the current fleet, we’ve
At the end of each year, Equipment focuses our attention towards winter preparedness added an additional work boat, crew boat,
at home and at work. There are many efforts underway to address the various types of harsh excavator and cone crusher, and we launched
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SAFETY,
our new 6,000 CY Dump Scow ‘ES15” in
September. She arrived at the Boston Harbor
deepening project and has been working well
in replacement of a smaller scow.
We’ve had a great year and we look

SERVICE, AND
forward to meeting the challenges of 2020
together. The accomplishments mentioned are
not confined to the efforts of our Equipment
group; it takes a village and we want to
extend many thanks to Purchasing, Safety,

SUPPORT
Operations, Accounting and Division and the
strong leadership by senior management.
Additional thanks to the many vendors that
help keep us supplied with parts, labor,
equipment, fuel and oil to keep Dutra’s fleet in
top condition.

See more: www.dutragroup.com/fleet.html &

www.dutragroup.com/fabrication.html
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DUTRA MUSEUM

DUTRA MUSEUM FOUNDATION

SHAPING THE FUTURE WITH
WISDOM FROM THE PAST
In addition to being the source of California's drinking water
and a fragile ecosystem, the Sacramento–San Joaquin DUT A
Delta is also a place rich with culture, history and diversity.
This fact was not lost on the late Edward Dutra, Bill Dutra’s
father. While running Dutra Dredging Co. with his wife Linda,
Edward set out to document the region’s storied past and
the role the family trade had on building and protecting the
Delta’s infrastructure since 1878. MUSEUM
FOUNDATION

W
hile researching Tule
Breakers: The Story of the
California Dredge, a book
that Edward co-authored,
he uncovered a trove of dredging artifacts,
photographs, engineering drawings, log
books, models and even dinosaur fossils.
With this vast private collection of materials,
in 1978 Edward and Linda bought a century-
old craftsman-style house in Rio Vista to
showcase these special pieces. The home,
which overlooks the Sacramento River, also
served as their private residence and was the
headquarters for Dutra business operations.
“It was an incredible collection which
documented the influx of industry to the
Delta in the post-Gold Rush era, when
farmland reclamation had boomed in the
region,” explains Janet Bennett, co-director
of the Museum and Linda’s daughter.
“People would come from all over to the
house for tours. As a couple, they loved
sharing their knowledge and giving back to
the community in this way. ”
The Dutra Museum of Dredging is
a monument to the history of sidedraft
clamshell dredging in the Delta region and
a window into what life was like in the early
20th century amid California’s burgeoning
transportation corridor. Among the artifacts
are Edward’s detailed models of dredges
which he built by hand. Despite never
attending college, Edward was a skilled
engineer who designed four dredges, among
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other notable accomplishments. have the opportunity beyond high school,”

In honor of Edward and Linda’s legacy,
Bill Dutra established The Dutra Museum
Foundation as a nonprofit organization in
2008. The aim was to preserve the home
as a place of historical record for the
region’s heritage, and to formally continue
philanthropic efforts inspired by the couple
to help young students in pursuit of higher
education. The scholarships are distributed
through the Portuguese Historical and
Cultural Society and Rio Vista High School in
the names of Edward and Linda Dutra.
“Edward and Linda were steadfast
supporters of a college education but didn’t
adds Patty Dutra Bruce, director of Human
Resources of The Dutra Group, President of
the Dutra Museum Foundation and Edward’s
granddaughter. “We honor their values
through the annual distribution of college
scholarships to four high school students who
wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity,
and who demonstrate exceptional ownership
over their own educational advancement.”
For more information on the Dutra Museum
Foundation and to schedule a private tour,
visit www.dutramuseum.org

DUTRA 2019 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

ALONDRA VILLALPANDO CONOR CLINE MARIA SOARES MADISYN WIDMER

of Rio Vista High School is
attending Sacramento State
University and wants to
become a Social Worker.
of Rio Vista High School
is attending Cal Lutheran
University and will study
Sports Management.
of Petaluma High School
is attending the University
of Oregon and wants to
be a Speech-Language
Pathologist.
of Escalon High School is
attending UC Davis and will
study Biological Sciences.
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DUTRA MUSEUM

A MILESTONE YEAR:
5TH ANNUAL GOLF
TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER

T he Dutra Museum Foundation’s an-

nual Golf Tournament Fundraiser is a
popular event and the single largest
fundraiser for the foundation’s scholarships
as well as a partner charity chosen each year.
The selected nonprofit for 2019 is North
Marin Community Services whose mission of
educational empowerment aligns with the
foundation’s values in supporting the path to
higher education.
For the 5th annual milestone event
held on August 26 at the Marin Country
Club in Novato, the lively tournament was a
spectacular celebration of community with
fun on the greens. Interactive tents held
something for everyone and featured chair
massages, a hula hoop challenge, gambling
hole, and a chipping contest. The addition
of the “Rocket Golf” golf ball launcher was
a major hit and spiced up the gameplay
on course. Attendees noshed on authentic
street tacos, a nacho bar and home-baked
desserts as Irish bagpipes and a performance
of the national anthem by a talented Novato
2019 DUTRA YEAR IN REVIEW 27

Based in Novato, California, the mission of North Marin Community

Services (NMCS) is to empower people of all ages to achieve success
within a diverse community—at home, at school, and at work.
With an emphasis on wellness, supporting basic needs and education,
NMCS programs work together in a comprehensive way to support
the academic, social-emotional, physical and behavioral needs of
youth. From enrichment programs to fresh food access, families
receive the support they need to thrive among difficult financial or
emotional circumstances. Core services include childcare, after-school
programs, counseling services, an emergency food pantry, temporary
rental assistance program, job seeking, financial planning, and
immigration aid. The organization assists over 6,000 of low-income
children, adults, and seniors each year.

For more information on NMCS’s programs, services and stories of impact, visit
www.northmarincs.org.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR

GENEROUS GOLF SPONSORS!
TITLE SPONSOR
The Dutra Group
DINNER SPONSOR
Cathay Bank
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Carpenter Rigging
Carson Wealth Management
Clifton Larson Allen
Del Gavio Hydraulics
Foss Maritime
Ghilotti Construction
Granite Construction
Kie Con Inc
Mare Island Dry Dock
McPherson Crane & Rigging
Montezuma Wetlands
North Bay Petroleum
Odin Construction Solutions
Pacific Tugboat Service
Pendleton Group
Peterson CAT
Silverado Contractors
teen entertained guests.
Zenith American Solutions
Due to the event’s success, the Dutra
Museum Foundation was able to grant GOLD SPONSORS
$12,500 to the North Marin Community Blue Shield of California
Services and match the dollar amount raised Briscoe Ivester & Bazel LLP
for college scholarship funding in 2018. Next Green Mountain Engineering
year’s event will be held on Monday, August Interwest Insurance Services
31, 2020! Maggiora & Ghilotti, Inc
Operating Engineers Local 3
Pape Kenworth
Ritchie Brothers
Shamrock Materials
SILVER SPONSORS
Bay Ship & Yacht
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
Liberty Mutual Surety
Nova Group
Pile Drivers Local 34
Rasmussen Equipment
Strategic Benefit Concepts
Underground Construction
Workmanship International
BLOODY MARY BREAKFAST BAR
Etrac
FIRST DRINK AT DINNER
Associates Environmental
CLOSEST TO THE LINE SPONSOR
FMI Corporation
CLOSEST TO THE PIN SPONSORS
American Marine Corporation
LONGEST DRIVE - WOMEN SPONSOR
The Dutra Group

If you would like more information on how to

participate or ways to get involved, please
contact Denise Dutra at deniseddm@yahoo.com
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JOIN THE DUTRA TEAM

Meet our 2019 Interns
DUTRA RECRUITS Max Eller

TOP TALENT TO BUILD Division: Dredging

University: Texas A&M University
Major: Engineering
THEIR CAREERS
The Dutra Group has been hitting the road on a Derek Brower
search for our next Summer Interns! Fall and Division: Legal
University: USF School of Law
Spring is a very busy season on college campuses Major: Juris Doctorate Candidate
with Career Fair events. With competition for
young talent becoming more intense, career fairs
are a great way to interact with emerging talent
right on their own turf. Tedric Hadeen
Division: Marine Construction

T
University: Cal Maritime Academy
he Dutra Group offers an exceptional paid internship program Major: Maritime Affairs
for civil engineering, construction management, mechanical
engineering, marine engineering technology, mining engineering,
business administration, computer science and information technology
(IT) students at accredited colleges and universities. Working
alongside experienced professionals – estimators, project engineers, Erwin Smith
superintendents and project managers – our interns gain invaluable, first- Division: Materials
hand experience on a wide range of heavy construction and dredging University: Purdue University
projects. And we provide our interns with feedback on their work! Major: Industrial Engineering

Dutra’s interns apply their coursework to practical,

real-world skills, like:
Kylee Hagan
• Estimating, budgeting and • Contracts and Division: Equipment
scheduling correspondence University: UC Davis
• Temporary design • Quantity takeoffs Major: Business & Agriculture
• Submittals • Methods of operations
• Quality control • Accounting
• Plan reading • Computers (IT)
• Field measurement and • Surveying/Hydrographics
David Jampolsky
field sketches
Division: Accounting
University: Cal Maritime Academy
Major: Business Administration
At The Dutra Group, we build careers by providing opportunities for
development. Dutra is about commitment. It’s a function of our people
and the character of our brand.

We actively hire people with degrees in the James McLaughlin

following areas: Division: Equipment
University: San Jose State
• Construction Management • Business Administration Major: Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering • Contract Management
• Mechanical Engineering • Information Technology (IT)
• Mining Engineering • Computer Science
• Marine Engineering
Maddy Stewart
Technology Division: Legal
University: San Diego State University
Major: Business Administration
APPLY NOW! Our 2020 internship positions are seeking applications!
Visit www.dutragroup.com/opportunities
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DUTRA CAREERS

THE DUTRA GROUP OFFERS

A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR CAREER 2010

OPPORTUNITY AND GROWTH

Valerie graduated with a
degree in Construction
Management from California
Polytechnic State University
2010 - San Luis Obispo, California

July 2010
Field Engineer August 2010
Cabrillo Way Marina and Berth 102 Office Engineer
Projects Estimating Department at The
Port of Los Angeles, CA Dutra Group
San Rafael, CA

May 2012
Project Engineer March 2013
Brannan Street Wharf Deck Engineer
Port of San Francisco Project Engineer on Crescent City
VALERIE DALEY, Marina Project - Crescent City
PROJECT ENGINEER Harbor District
July 2014 Crescent City, CA
Project Engineer
WETA North Bay

W
Maintenance Facility
ith 10 years of marine Mare Island, CA December 2014
construction and dredging Project Manager
experience, Valerie Daley Bayview Gateway Project - Port of
has worked as a Project Manager, Project San Francisco
September 2016
Engineer and Scheduler on several projects San Francisco, CA
for Dutra. In her previous role as the Project Manager
lead scheduler on the WETA North Bay Cullinan Ranch Phase IV -
Operations and Maintenance Facility project, Ducks Unlimited
Valerie achieved substantial design-build Mare Island, CA
April 2017
experience with proficiency in scheduling
Project Engineer
systems. The breadth of her cross-category
North Point Outfall Project -
expertise includes ferry terminals, pile
SFPUC
driving, wharf construction, dredging, float
installation and steel fabrication. San Francisco, CA

March 2018
Project Engineer
“I love working at Dutra because of the people. The Woodward Island Bridge Project -
San Joaquin County
people I work with are very supportive and have Stockton, CA
taught me so much over the years.”
- Valeri Daley, Project Engineer

2020
30 DUTRA YEAR IN REVIEW 2019

DUTRA CAREERS

2007
Bryan graduated with a
degree in Construction
Management from California
2007 Polytechnic State University
- San Luis Obispo, California

April 2007
Office Engineer July 2007
Estimating Department Project Engineer
San Rafael, CA Pier 52/54 Boat Launch Project
Port of San Francisco, CA

March 2008
BRYAN O'SULLIVAN, Project Engineer September 2009
PROJECT MANAGER Bay Bridge East Span Seismic Project Engineer
Retrofit Berth 102 Wharf Project - Port of
Oakland, CA Los Angeles
San Pedro, CA

B
June 2011
ryan O’Sullivan has more than 12 July 2011
Project Manager
years of heavy civil engineering and Project Manager
Camp 21 Pump Station
construction experience. Throughout
Stockton, CA San Francisco Airport Emergency
his career, he has overseen production on
Response Marine Rescue Facility
various projects including pile installation,
San Francisco, CA
wetland restoration, bulkhead/pier/levee
reconstruction, cast in-place concrete, rock
slope protection, dock installation and May 2012
dredging. Bryan leads weekly meetings with Project Engineer March 2015
teams, coordinates with clients, suppliers and Brannan Street Wharf Project Manager
subcontractors, manages cost tracking and Port of San Franscico, CA Albany Beach Restoration
maintains productive communication for the Phase 1 - East Bay Parks
successful completion of projects. Albany, CA

August 2015
Project Manager December 2015
Drought Emergency - Temporary Project Manager
Rock Barrier Removal 2015 - De- WETA North Bay Maintenance

“The Dutra Group partment of Water Resources Facility

Mare Island, CA
CA Delta
prioritizes its people
and supports you
February 2017
both personally and June 2017
Project Manager
Project Manager
professionally. It is great Dredging and Debris Removal
Emergency Dredging and Debris
Removal Feather River - Depart-
working with a team that Feather River Hyatt Powerplant to
Thermalito Diversion - Department
ment of Water Resources
Oroville, CA
treats you like family and of Water Resources
Oroville, CA
really cares about you. ”
March 2018
- Bryan O'Sullivan, Dutra Construction Manager Project Manager
May 2019
Woodward Island Bridge Project -
Promoted to
San Joaquin County
Construction Manager
Stockton, CA

2020
2019 DUTRA YEAR IN REVIEW 31

1983
1997
Will graduated with a degree
in Economics from Alma
College - Alma, Michigan
April 1997
Accounts Payable and Payroll August 1997
Accounting Purchasing Agent
Dutra HQ, San Rafael, CA Dutra HQ, San Rafael, CA

WILL WALLGREN,
August 1998 DREDGING BUSINESS MANAGER
September 1999
Equipment Administrator
Equipment Maintenance
Dutra HQ, Fleet wide
Superintendent
Dutra HQ, Fleet wide

February 2000
Equipment Administrative
Manager
Dutra HQ, San Rafael, CA
July 2002
Project Manager
Construction of Montezuma
W ill Wallgren has worn many hats
at The Dutra Group, beginning
as a part-time temporary
employee to his leadership role today in
operations. Since joining the firm, Will
Wetlands Liberty Offloader
Rio Vista, CA Mooring & Upland Distribution has served in numerous official capacities
Facility, Collinsville CA including work within the Accounting,
Purchasing, and Equipment Departments,
before transitioning to field Project
June 2003
Manager. In his current role as Dredging
Project Manager
August 2005 Business Manager, Will oversees contract
Operation of Montezuma compliance and guides the firm’s standard
Wetlands Facility Project Manager
operating procedures, including facilitating
Collinsville, CA Port of Everett 12th Street Marina
communications between all firm divisions
Everett, WA
and departments. Among many of his
accomplishments, Will led a successful
company-wide computer system migration
July 2007 to ensure that interdepartmental interactions
Dutra Dredging and activities run smoothly.
Business Manager July 2013
Dutra HQ, San Rafael, CA Dutra Operations
Business Manager
Dutra HQ, San Rafael, CA

July 2018
Director Business Development
& Government Relations
Dutra HQ, San Rafael, CA
“To say you get swept up into The Dutra Group is an
understatement. From the very start you are considered
part of the Dutra family and your success becomes a team
effort. The bedrock for me has been a company culture
of core values that’s embraced from the top down, with
employee safety and well-being first.”
- Will Wallgren, Dutra Business Development

2020
32 DUTRA YEAR IN REVIEW
HUMAN RESOURCES
NEW BENEFITS AND LEADERSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES TAKE DUTRA
EMPLOYEES TO NEW HEIGHTS
At Dutra, we know the strength of our company depends fully on
the engagement and satisfaction of our talented employees. So
when Dutra employees speak, we listen. Every year, the Human
Resources department solicits important feedback through a
confidential survey to all employees. This initiative allows us to
better understand our community’s needs, priorities and values
for long-term retention, and it gives us the opportunity to be
responsive in meeting those needs in today’s competitive climate.
2019
W orkplace studies have shown that
while earning a competitive salary
is an important factor for employee
satisfaction, so is a good benefits package.
A comprehensive benefits plan supports
employees across the work/life continuum
and includes opportunities for professional
development and personal advancement. In
2019, our survey stretched beyond the topic
of benefits to include areas such as culture,
leadership and more. Based on the results of
the survey, we added several high deductible
healthcare options, orthodontia coverage
and increased our dental benefit maximum
to $2,500. We also revised our vision benefit
to allow annual coverage of lenses and
eyeglass frames, and plan to increase our
2019 DUTRA YEAR IN REVIEW 33

“By design, the

employees selected
for CLIMB are
diverse in age,
experience and
employer contribution to the 401(k) matching third quarter of 2020. In our CLIMB program,
individuals are encouraged to challenge old
job function,
program in 2020. At HR, we want to ensure
that everyone is getting the most out of the
programs we offer, and our survey indicated
assumptions and share their opinions on how
processes or operations can be improved at which enables new
perspectives and the
that a segment of employees weren’t aware Dutra. It’s through this process we’re able to
of how to maximize their existing benefits. To gain fresh perspectives from a cross-section of
talented employees and uncover the path to
opportunity to learn
respond to this awareness gap, HR developed
a “Benefits Awareness” communications innovation for the future of our people and our
plan which included a monthly email blast operations.
to all Dutra employees. The content of each
newsletter focused on a different benefit and
from each other.”
ways employees could learn more.
As an industry leader, Dutra goes up - Rick Reese, Senior Consultant at FMI
and beyond to invest our people with robust
training and development programs. In
March 2019, we recognized the first two
groups who completed our internal CLIMB
program (Continuing Leadership Instruction
for Managing Business) with a graduation
ceremony to honor and celebrate this
achievement. CLIMB is a Dutra-specific
professional development program designed
to enhance the leadership and business
skills of our employees. The first round of
CLIMB participants included 36 people who
attended class sessions over an 18-month
period. Sessions included topics like Customer
Relationship Management, Negotiating Skills,
Financial Acumen and Strategic Thinking.
Employees completed a Capstone Project at
the conclusion of the course.
On March 5, 2019, the day after our first
two teams’ graduation, a third group of 17
employees embarked on their CLIMB program
journey with their first meeting at an outdoor
ropes course in Sonoma. This new round of
participants are scheduled graduate in the
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2019 HARVEY FREEMAN AWARD

DUTRA SAFETY HONORS 2019 HARVEY

FREEMAN AWARD RECIPIENT, CHRIS PETERSON
Ensuring the safety of all Dutra Group employees
is one of the greatest responsibilities for the
well-being of our company, and it is a core part of
how we fulfill our mission. At The Dutra Group’s
annual meeting, the Safety Department announced
the 2019 Harvey Freeman Award was granted to
Dredging Division Manager, Chris Peterson.

T
he Harvey Freeman Award is an annual honor given to an
employee who demonstrates exceptional qualities that would
make Harvey proud: integrity, honesty, mutual respect and
leadership. In addition, Harvey was proactive and open-minded in
understanding that safety and production can, and should, exist
together.
As a dedicated employee for more than 30 years, Chris Peterson who set foot on the property. He understands the importance of
exemplifies these qualities. Chris was one of the first Site Safety SSHO position and takes it very seriously. Many of Chris’ safety
Managers after the program was started in 2001. He was invaluable in ideas were pushed up the ladder to the Safety Leadership Team
supporting our Heavy Lift program and was paramount in making sure who continually works to identify issues, resolve conflicts and
that these lifts were performed safely. As Manager of the Alameda move forward as one voice to improve the Dutra Safety culture.
Yard, Chris was the steward of safety for every employee and visitor Congratulations to Chris on this accomplishment!

2019 SAFETY UPDATE

I n our industry there have been many changes in how safety

performance is measured, which now extends to total
recordable incident rates, EMRs and unredacted OSHA
logs. We realized some time
ago that in order to remain
existing employees will review it as well. We continue to increase
our episodes of safety training and focus on our Activity Hazards
Analysis as a tool to drive the training curriculum. More than 450
training episodes occurred this
year and we performed strategic
competitive, we must make safety "stand downs" to increase
safety and production a safety awareness.
partnership. For the last twenty The Safety Department holds
years, The Dutra Group has bi-weekly Site Safety Health
been on an upward trajectory Officer Committee meetings
regarding safety and in 2018, where the entire roster of Dutra
we celebrated our best year of Safety personnel share lessons
Total Recordable Incident and learned, near misses, great
Lost Time Incident rates since catches and creative safety
2000. At the time of this update, we are trending even better procedures. We are in the process of brainstorming new initiatives
for 2019. to maintain our progress in 2020 and continue to promote
There were several initiatives in 2019 which included the company-wide awareness that Safety is our No. 1 Core Value.
launch of a new safety orientation video featuring interactive
lessons on the hazards typically found within our industry. All
See more: www.dutragroup.com/safety
our new hires have completed this mandatory orientation and all
2019
THE DUTRA GROUP EMPLOYEE AWARDS & MILESTONES
Q&A WITH HARRY STEWART:
CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF
DEDICATION AND LEADERSHIP
Q: 35 years at The Dutra Group is an
impressive career benchmark. What
compelled you to join a niche marine
construction and dredging company in
the first place? How did you find yourself
advancing to the top?
I grew up in a farming family and 35 years
ago I was drawn to the family aspect of
Dutra Construction. I was also drawn to the
marine business as it is exciting and extremely
challenging – no two projects are alike. It’s not
your normal everyday construction!
Unlike other construction segments, there are
few standard or ordinary elements in marine
construction. It is a high-risk business and I
like that. The fun begins with the teamwork
needed in fighting off risk and hopefully ends
with the enjoyment of the rewards thereafter.
Q: Dutra’s acquisition of the San Rafael
Rock Quarry was a major milestone for
the company’s capabilities and operations.
What other significant benchmarks have
been pivotal to the company’s growth and
scale that you’re most proud of?
The acquisition of Smith-Rice Co. was clearly
a significant benchmark as well, but probably
the most impactful was our decision to
enter the Hopper Dredge market. After we
acquired the Columbia and then committed
to the Stuyvesant, the risk and opportunity
chemistry within our company changed. There
were many challenges, which still remain. I
am very proud of how the many segments of
DUTRA YEAR IN REVIEW 35
to time. This is particularly so in the marine
business where sea and weather conditions
can be unpredictable, and can get nasty and
mean very quickly. The challenge is to plan for
them, assure that the losses are minimal, and
infrequent.
Q: What brings you joy these days? How do
you unwind, find clarity, and avoid feeling
overwhelmed?
I find joy in conquering risk, even more so
when accomplished through a team effort and
leveraging the talents of our team members. I
really like team success!
I unwind on the golf course with friends
and family. I am also blessed with a family that
enjoys hiking, traveling, and other outdoor
adventures.
Clarity comes with knowing how to focus
and how to walk away and refocus.
Avoid feeling overwhelmed – when I figure
that out I will let you know! Actually I make
every effort to maintain a healthy balance
between work, family and friends – they are all
part of my support system!
our organization has answered the call and are 2019
creating a success story for all.
TENURE
Q: If you could time-travel to your younger AWARDS
self just starting out, what advice would you
give?
Some simple advice, but extremely valuable:
35
• Establish and commit to solid core values.
Live your life by them and rely on them to
guide you throughout your professional
career. YEARS
• Commit to assessing risk. Rewards Harry Stewart
15
rarely come without risk. All risk is not a
bad thing, manageable risk can create
opportunities and unmanageable risk can
break you. Learn to differentiate between
YEARS
Abel Jimenez
opportunity risk and unmanageable risk.
Learn to assess risk, measure it, and take Phillip Torres
10
advantage of it to gain the sweetest
rewards.
Q: When growing a business, failures are as YEARS
inevitable as successes, both small and large. Aric Schuster
Do you have an example of a time you failed Raymond Waters
5
and how it changed you?
I probably fail a little bit every day. My goal
is for the daily successes to far outweigh the
failures. Nice one. YEARS
Joy Bily
Q: As the saying goes, nothing is certain Donna Fraser
but death and taxes. What are the universal
Brandon Caudle
truths or certainties can be said of working
in this industry? Iain Searle
Well, in hard dollar contracting, it is inevitable Brett Andrews
that you will have a loser project from time Thomas Gill, Jr.
 THE DUTRA GROUP Tel. (415) 258-6876
Corporate Office Fax (415) 258-9714
2350 Kerner Blvd., Ste. 200
San Rafael, CA 94901
Bill Dutra named winner of ASCE's annual John G. Moffat-
Frank E. Nichol Harbor and Coastal Engineering Award
E
arly this year, The Dutra Group’s Bill T. Dutra was selected
by ASCE’s (American Society of Civil Engineers) Coasts,
Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute to receive the 2018 John
G. Moffatt-Frank E. Nichol Harbor and Coastal Engineering Award.
The award is presented to a member of ASCE who has
made a definitive contribution to the field of harbor and coastal
engineering, and serves to recognize new ideas to expand the
engineering or construction techniques available for harbor and
coastal projects.
Bill T. Dutra was honored with this prestigious award for his
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leadership in the dredging and marine construction industry. For over
45 years, Bill has undertaken some of the most challenging coastal
and harbor projects in the U.S. and played a major role in shaping the
San Francisco Bay-Delta as we know it today.
Bill founded the Dutra Construction Company in 1972, and
subsequently, the Dutra Group in 1982. He first set himself apart
as a leader in innovation and efficiency in 1972, when a major
Delta levee break crippled the heart of Southern California's water
delivery system and flooded a highway, hundreds of homes, and
12,000 acres of farmland. The dewatering and repair were slated
to take 18 months, but Bill had the job done in just 110 days. Other
accomplishments in the Bay-Delta include developing specialized
equipment for the beneficial reuse of dredge material, installing an
emergency temporary salinity barrier to prevent saltwater intrusion
into the Delta during the 2015 drought, and building a fleet of
oceangoing barges to transport dredged material to the EPA-
approved disposal site 50-miles offshore, the furthest such site in the
country.
When the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake caused the collapse of a
section of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, Caltrans estimated
it would take four months to restore this vital piece of infrastructure;
Bill had it done in 30 days. He has also contributed significant
innovations for projects on the East Coast including Boston's Big Dig
project and the harbor deepening at the Port of Miami.
See more at www.dutragroup.com/awards
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