LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Happy New Year!
I hope you enjoyed the holidays with your loved ones. As we begin this new year, I want to wish you and your family joy and success. Let’s start strong—with energy, focus, and a positive outlook.
Safety remains our top priority. Every one of us plays a role in keeping our workplace safe. Please stay alert and follow our safety standards every day. At the same time, let’s continue to build on our foundation of integrity and innovation in everything we do.
This year brings exciting opportunities in areas like our traditional Oil, Gas and Chemicals markets, as well as Data Centers, Pharmaceuticals, and Power. These projects have great potential, and I’m confident that with your talent and teamwork, we will achieve outstanding results.
Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Your efforts make a real difference, and I appreciate everything you do. Together, let’s make this one of our best years yet.
Wishing you and your family a fantastic year ahead!
– Thad E. Rispone, President

SAFETY FIRST

As temperatures drop across the nation, seasonal hazards become a serious concern both on and off the job site. Cold stress, slippery surfaces, and increased illness can impact safety, productivity, and overall well‑being. Preparing now helps protect our teams, our families, and our communities.

Stay Safe with These Winter Best Practices

Flu & Illness Prevention

  • Wash hands frequently and sanitize shared surfaces
  • Stay home when sick to avoid spreading illness to the crew
  • Keep your immune system strong with adequate rest, hydration, and nutrition

Cold Weather Safety

  • Dress in layers to conserve heat and prevent hypothermia
    • Base Layer = Moisture-Wicking (Avoid Cotton)
    • Middle Layer(s) = Insulating (Fleece/Wool)
    • Outer Layer = Windproof, Waterproof, Flame-Resistant
  • Use insulated gloves & hats when appropriate
  • Take warm‑up breaks indoors or in heated shelters

Ice & Slip Prevention

  • Walk slowly and take shorter, deliberate steps on icy or wet surfaces
  • Use handrails and watch for black ice in parking lots and walkways
  • Wear slip‑resistant footwear with good tread
  • Report icy conditions immediately so they can be addressed

Winter Driving Hazards

  • Allow extra travel time during freezing conditions or low‑visibility mornings
  • Increase following distance and brake gently to avoid skidding
  • Keep your vehicle stocked with essentials: scraper, blanket, flashlight, and emergency kit
  • Avoid travel when conditions become unsafe; notify your supervisor as needed

COMPLIANCE

Pregnancy Accommodations – What to Know

At ISC Constructors, associates are treated fairly during pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. While all applicable laws are followed, associate well-being remains a priority. Key points include:

  • Equal Treatment: Associates experiencing pregnancy-related conditions are entitled to the same benefits and privileges as others with similar ability or inability to work.
  • Reasonable Accommodations: If requested and appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided.
  • No Retaliation: Requesting accommodations will never result in retaliation or intentional adverse employment action.

For more information, refer to the Pregnancy Leave and Associated Accommodations Policy in the Associate Handbook. Questions or accommodation requests should be directed to Corporate HR Compliance.

Test your knowledge…

Pregnancy Accommodation Quiz

Only office associates who already have private offices are permitted to pump.

Since pregnancy is protected, it removes supervisors’ requirements to plan work in advance, so there is no reason to share when time off is anticipated.

A best practice when expecting is to bring a copy of the job description to a doctor’s appointment to discuss what tasks can and cannot be performed safely and set a timeline for evaluating comfort and possibly revaluating.

COMPANY WINS

Congratulations on your retirement, Jerry Millien!

“Mr. Jerry has been at the Westlake Plaquemine jobsite since November of 2020 and with ISC since 1995! He has been an instrumental part of multiple large projects as well several large turnarounds. On behalf of everyone at ISC/Westlake Plaquemine, we would like to congratulate you on your retirement and sincerely thank you for your last 5 years of dedicated service as an electrician on site.

Throughout your career, your skill, reliability, and strong work ethic have made a lasting impact on our jobsite and on the people who had the privilege of working alongside you. Your knowledge and commitment to quality and workmanship have contributed greatly to the success and safety of our jobsite. Beyond your technical expertise, you have been a valued teammate—always willing to lend a hand, share your experience, and get the job done right. Your contributions over the years will not be forgotten. You have always been considered one of the core group members. More than just a skilled electrician, you have been a mentor to many of our apprentices. Your teaching has helped shape the next generation of ISC professionals. We are truly grateful for the knowledge you’ve shared with our team.

As you begin this new chapter, we hope your retirement is filled with good health, relaxation, and time to enjoy the things that matter most to you. You have truly earned it!

Thank you again for your years of service and dedication to ISC. We wish you all the best in your well-deserved retirement.”

– Travis Michel & Loren Watts

Congratulations to our team at QTS in New Albany, OH for reaching 500k Safe Work Hours! 

We sponsored LSU’s Construction Student Association (CSA) Meeting in January at Alex Box Stadium

Featuring Guest Speaker, Joe Lawrence, and highlighting our ISC Intern Program!

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Advanced Electrical Maintenance Training- Level 1 Graduation

ABC Pelican Graduation

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LP1 – Indianapolis, IN
  • Freddy Mercado, an ISC electrician, won the 2026 Quality Motto Contest at the LP1 Job Site!
  • “Quality is doing it right the first time, even when no one’s watching.” will be displayed on banners posted throughout the job site.

Shintech – Plaquemine, LA

December 17th, 2025, the ISC nested Shintech Plaquemine site made their one-year Safe Anniversary. Associates took on the challenge to make the site safer and to make their safety record better. Across 132,463 work hours, they have not experienced any safety incidents, including those as minor as first-aid needs. Given all the unique challenges in working on a maintenance site, this has been no small feat.

Chuck Browning, Construction Manager, says, “I would like to extend a thank you for their commitment and hard work to the Maintenance team, Maintenance Support group and the Capitol Projects group. Keep up the good work!!!”

Left to right: Dewey Watkins (ISC), Scott Bellina (Shintech) and Landon Hilbun (ISC)

Google – Red Oak, TX

Three outstanding ISC Associates were recognized by Holder as Employees of the Month for having proper PPE for their task and well-written, detailed PTP.

Congratulations:

  • Troy Mendoza
  • Jorge Martinez
  • Luis Zavala Jr.

Thank you ISC team for volunteering to participate in the 2025 Construction Careers Exposition on Thursday, October 23 at the Pasadena Municipal Fairgrounds by facilitating a Hands-On Activity helping grow our potential workforce.

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ISC and Southern Power joined forces to create a team that was very successful over a brief but critical infrastructure upgrade replacing damaged cables at the Cleco substation in Saint Landry, Louisiana.

New Jobs We’re Excited About

  • AWS – Canton, MS
  • Meta 10X – Holly Ridge, LA

BENEFITS

New 401k Limits, Rules, and Annual Escalation for 2026

The 2026 IRS Annual Limits per Age for Retirement Contributions:

New Rule for Age 50+ High Earners:

Starting in 2026, if you are turning age 50 or older and earned more than $150,000 in FICA wages (Box 3 on your W2) in the prior year, any age-based catch-up contributions you make must be made as Roth (after-tax) contributions.

    • If you qualify, please refer to the email Important Update Affecting Catch-Up Contributions – New Rules for 2026 you received on 1/5/26 for additional details.

Paystub and Portal Updates for Associates Age 50+

Due to updated IRS rules, the appearance of your contributions on your paystubs and on the ISC Associate Portal is changing:

On your paystub: All contributions up to the standard limit ($24,500) will appear on the 401k (RothK) deduction code on your paystub. Any contributions above that limit will start appearing on the 401k w/ Catchup (RothK w/ Catchup) code of your paystub for all age-based catch-up contributions. Previously, associates 50 and over had all contributions on the 401k and/or Roth catchup codes only.

On your Associate Portal: because contribution percentages must be housed on both the 401k (RothK) and 401k w/ Catchup (RothK w/ Catchup) codes, it may appear in the ISC Associate Portal’s Benefit Summary as if you are set up for double the contribution percentage you elected. That is not the case; it is appearing as doubled because of the way the percentage must now be housed on two codes in Vista.

Annual Escalation

ISC’s annual retirement contribution auto-escalation will occur on the pay cycle for the week ending April 5, 2026.

  • Your current contribution percentage will automatically increase by 2% unless you are a recent hire (within the last year) or have made/make a change between 4/1/2025 and 3/31/2026.
    • Change: If you would like to increase your contribution but prefer a different amount, you will need to contact Nationwide Retirement.
    • Opt Out: If you wish to opt out of the increase this year, you must take action no later than March 31, 2026.

Please refer to the memo on the Associate Portal titled ISC 401(k) Escalation: Action Needed for additional details.

 

401k Questions & Contact Information

For any questions, to change your contribution percentage, or to manage your auto-escalation preference:

Sun Life Annual Wellness and Screening Benefits Reminder

If you have voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and/or Cancer policies, you are eligible for annual wellness screening and/or Cancer screening benefits once per year.