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For nearly two decades, Barnard Pipeline has provided a broad scope of pipeline construction services to owners and engineers. Barnard’s reputation for integrity, innovation and performance has positioned the company as a well-respected leader in the industry. As we have expanded our capabilities over the years, one fact has remained constant – our people are our greatest asset.

Barnard Pipeline is a unique organization. Among our strengths, our highly qualified staff accurately estimate costs and effectively manage the many facets of project design and implementation. We believe that pipeline projects require skillful management of safety, schedule, costs, and subcontractors. Furthermore, Barnard’s ability to interact with related agencies, landowners, and the general public is of great value to our clients.

Barnard Pipeline is experienced in pipeline construction up to 42 inches in diameter, in a variety of locations and conditions. We are members of the Pipe Line Contractor’s Association.

As a results-oriented pipeline contractor, we have earned an incomparable reputation for quality construction. We develop long-standing relationships built on integrity, hard work, and innovation, and we are honored that our customers often refer our services to their colleagues. In addition to satisfied customers, Barnard has an exceptional safety record and has earned numerous awards for excellence. As a company, we strive to exceed our own high standards.

Whether you are an engineer, an owner, or a potential partner, we welcome the opportunity to discuss Barnard’s pipeline capabilities with you. For more information or to let us know about your upcoming project, please contact us:

Barnard Pipeline
ATTN: Marty L. Jorgensen, President
P.O. Box 362
Bozeman, MT 59771
p: (406) 586-2969
f: (406) 586-3530
e: marty.jorgensen@barnard-inc.com

Our People

Barnard Pipeline's people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, hard-working people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. Integrity, innovation and sophistication in constructing a quality project have earned Barnard Pipeline great respect throughout the construction industry.

Our Reputation

• Bonding capacity of over $700 million
• Completely debt free
• Exceptional safety record and recipient of numerous safety awards
• History of project completion ahead of schedule
• Resolution-oriented with a commitment to the Partnering concept

The Barnard Difference

• Accurate, thorough cost estimating
• Capable and comprehensive management of safety, schedule, costs, and subcontractors
• An emphasis on our people, their safety, professional development, and opportunities
• Partnership with owners and agencies toward successful project completion
• Integrity, innovation, and performance

Marty L. Jorgensen
President

Marty Jorgensen has been working in all areas of the pipeline and heavy civil construction industry for 29 years. Mr. Jorgensen worked for 10 years as an operator, welder, laborer, foreman, and superintendent for a pipeline company before joining the Barnard Companies in 1989. He became President of Barnard Pipeline, Inc. in 2000.

Throughout his career, Marty has gained a thorough understanding of the pipeline and construction industries. His experience in oil and gas pipelines includes mainline construction with pipe diameters up to 42 inches, river crossings, wetlands, and construction in extremely difficult terrain, from remote mountainous regions to congested urban locations. He has been especially instrumental in the successful estimating and construction of these projects as well as public works contracts across the country. His attention to quality, safety, and open communications contributed to a national Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Award on one project and a Bureau of Reclamation Safety Award on another recently.

Marty’s experience in alternative contracts, including shared-risk, perfectly complements his team-building and partnering style of management. His focus on quality includes the recent achievement of 60 miles of pipeline in rugged terrain with no anomalies.

Barnard's Safety Program is designed for active participation by the entire project team. Our project managers and superintendents are the leaders. They are responsible for accident prevention and reduction of on-the-job injuries. We believe that success in accident reduction lies in planning ahead. At Barnard, we make every effort to cultivate a positive safety attitude at every level. The company Safety Director provides technical support and training.

Our outstanding safety record reflects our dedication to building a culture of safety - from the CEO to employees in the field. At every job site, safety awareness is an integral component in any endeavor we undertake. At Barnard, staff members and service partners share a willingness to uphold high safety standards, which helps us provide the safest and healthiest work environment possible. A copy of our comprehensive Safety Program is available for our clients upon request.

Barnard's Safety Objectives Include:

• Promoting the safety and well-being of each employee and his/her family
• Eliminating personal injury based on the belief that "injury-free" projects can and should occur
• Encouraging recommendations for improvements to safety throughout the company and the project
• Establishing individual responsibility for the safety program on each project, reaching all levels from the project manager to the workforce

Key Elements of Our Safety Program:

• Company safety and health manual
• Drug and alcohol testing program
• Safety recognition program (Project and Foreman level)
• Safety incentive program (Employee Incentive)
• Supervisor and employee training programs
• New employee orientation
• Accident and injury reporting system with follow-up corrective measures
• Jobsite Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Site-specific Safety, Health, Injury and Illness Prevention Program

Reinforcement of Safety:

• Frequent safety review of jobs by our Corporate Safety Director
• Weekly tool-box safety meetings
• Daily pre-work safety meetings to cover the work tasks and associated hazards
• Safety awards presented during tool-box safety meetings and published in company newsletter
• Safety training provided applicable to the project scope of work
• Work plans which incorporate safety training and planning
• Safety violation forms to document employee violations
• Insurance company visits and follow-up recommendations
• Company-wide project safety award program

Pipeline Contractors Association Annual Safety Awards - 2003:

• 150,000 Man-hour Category
  • Dave Mallon - Project Superintendent
  • Rockies Expansion-Idaho Loops
  • Owner: Williams Gas Pipeline-West
• 150,000 Man-hour Category
  • John Grife - Project Superintendent
  • Evergreen Expansion
  • Owner: Williams Gas Pipeline-West

"Their workmanship is excellent, their knowledge of pipeline work is outstanding, and their willingness to work with the customer is exemplary."

Carlton H. Darnell, Project Manager
Los Alamos National Laboratory

"Barnard demonstrated the necessary attitude, construction knowledge and project management skills to help make our project successful."

Barrie B. McCullough
Manager Northwest Pipeline Corporation