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HILL BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC                              

         STATEMENT OF POLICY

It is Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc.’s policy to maintain the highest ethical standards and comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the United States, federal, state and local where HBCC transacts business.  We believe that adherence to this policy will ensure our continued success and in order to maintain our commitment to integrity, we have established this Code of Ethical Conduct. As an employee, you are expected to read both the Code and the Program and fully comply with them.  Integrity is your personal responsibility.  An employee who becomes aware of any unethical or illegal act of the company or any of its employees must report that violation immediately to the CEO, Project Manager, or the Corporate Ethics Officer.

1. All employees must comply with this Code of Conduct. Any officer, manager, supervisor or employee violating this Code is subject to discipline, which may include discharge.
2. Employees in management positions are personally accountable for their own conduct and the conduct of those reporting to them. Each manager is expected to inform those reporting to him or her about the Code of Conduct and make certain compliance is maintained with this Code.
3. All employees have a duty to report all suspected violations of the Code or other unethical behavior by anyone, whether it be officer, managers, supervisors, employees, prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, customers to the Corporate Ethics Officer.
4. No employee has the authority to direct, participate in, approve, or tolerate any violation of the Code.
5. Any employee who has questions about this Code should consult with the Corporate Ethics Officer.  

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM

Equal Employment Opportunity:

This policy extends to all phases of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits and training.  Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or coercion related to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability.  Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. promotes a work environment in which everyone is treated with respect, trust, honesty, and dignity.  (See - Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. - Respectful Workplace Policy)

Physical Violence:

All Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc.’s employees are expected to act in a professional manner with business associates, employees, and the public.  At no time would it be appropriate to threaten or to use physical violence against another person.

Threats or physical violence with an employee, supplier, subcontractor or any individual on Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. job sites should be reported immediately to the employee’s supervisor.

Safety and Health:

Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. considers employee and customer’s safety and health as the highest priority.  Each employee must be aware of HBCC’s safety program that incorporates health and safety procedures.  Supervisors and employees are responsible for ensuring that all reasonable safeguards and precautions are taken in the workplace including strict adherence to Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc.’s procedures and guidelines, promoting safe work practices. And no work should be conducted at any time without the use of personal and appropriate protective safety equipment.

If any employee has any safety related concerns, he or she should report these to their immediate supervisor or to Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc.’s Safety Compliance Officer, Benton Elliott.  Violation of safety rules could result in employee discipline, including discharge.

Environmental Compliance:

Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. is completely committed to being in full compliance to protecting the environment with all federal, state and local environmental laws.  It is an important part of our obligation to the communities, in which we work and to our reputation. Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. takes environmental policy violations very seriously.  It is essential that HBCC provides each employee a safe and healthy environment in which to work; each employee involved with regulated air emissions, water discharges, hazardous materials or other pollutants must follow safety and health rules as well as environmental procedures.

No one at Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. may participate in concealing an improper discharge, disposal, or storage of hazardous materials or pollutants.

Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. is committed to using energy and materials in a manner that will not impact the environment.  HBCC will also strive to use recycled materials when possible.

Any person who has reason to believe that there has been violation or suspected violation of HBCC environmental policy or procedures (may be reported anonymously without fear of retaliation) to the CEO, the Corporate Safety Officer or the Corporate Ethics Officer. 

Drugs and Alcohol:

Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. is firmly committed to providing its employees with a safe and productive workplace.  HBCC expects all employees to report to work and be able to perform his or her duties safely and productively.  Drug and alcohol abuse by employees will not be tolerated and HBCC will take the appropriate measures to ensure compliance of the drug and alcohol abuse policy. Any person discovered using alcohol or drugs in the workplace would be subject to discipline, including termination. (See - Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. Drug and Alcohol Policy)

Conflicts of Interests:

Employees must avoid situations in which their personal interests could conflict with or even appear to conflict with the interests of Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc.  Conflicts of interests occur when an individual’s position or responsibilities with Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. present an opportunity for personal gain or profit separate from the individual’s earnings (from Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc.) are inconsistent with the interests of the company.  A conflict of interest may occur in different situations, if you think that any situation is a potential conflict of interest, you should consult with the CEO, or the Corporate Ethics Officer.  The following lists describe situations that have a great potential for conflicts of interests.

1. Personal Financial Interests:

Employees should avoid personal financial interests that might be in conflict with the interests of Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc.  Such would be: Obtaining financial or beneficial interest from a supplier, customer or competitor of HBCC.

Such personal financial interests include those of the employee’s spouse, children, parents, grandparents, siblings, and all in-laws. If an employee knows that personal financial interest may be in conflict with Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc., the employee must speak with the CEO or the Corporate Ethics Officer to obtain written approval.

Gifts and Entertainment:

Bribery and Kickbacks

All forms of bribery and kickbacks are illegal and prohibited by Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. Any employee discovered participating in such activity will be promptly terminated.  Any employee who knows or reasonably should know about such activity and does not report it to the CEO or the Corporate Ethics Officer will be disciplined which might include termination of employment.

Government Personnel:

Any form of gifts and entertainment to or from government personnel whether it is Federal, State or local or individuals acting on behalf of the government are strictly prohibited. The CEO or the Corporate Ethics Officer may authorize an exception where a family or personal relationship exists outside the employee’s business relationship with the government employee.

Non-Government Personnel:

Accepting gifts in business areas can be inappropriate, or illegal depending on the  

Circumstances.  It is extremely important that all employees be careful when giving or receiving gifts from non-government personnel.

Accurate Records, Books and Communications:

All Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. and company employee communication, correspondence, or records must be accurate, timely and complete. If an employee discovers that he or she has made an error, the employee must take steps to correct mistake(s).  All disbursements of funds and all receipts must be promptly recorded.  No undisclosed funds may be established for any purpose.  Any employee who knowingly makes a false or miscommunication or misleading correspondence or record will be discharged from employment.

Company Resources:

To maintain the protection and proper use of Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. assets, each employee should ensure that any personal use of the company resources including telephones, fax machines, copiers and office equipment, whether or not for personal gain, for any unlawful or improper purpose is strictly prohibited.

Competitors and Antitrust:

Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. is committed to full compliance with the antitrust laws, which were created to promote free and open competition on a fair and level business field.  It is essential that every employee be aware of the antitrust laws and that all employees who are involved in the bidding process participate in Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. Antitrust Program.

The antitrust laws are very complex and violation of antitrust laws is a felony and could result in criminal prosecution of the company and the employee with huge fines, imprisonment and disbarment.  Also collusion among competitors may constitute violations of mail or wire fraud.  Any officer, manager, supervisor or employee who discovers that a violation of this policy has occurred must report immediately to the CEO or the Corporate Ethics Officer.

 In addition, United States Laws prohibit competitors from fixing prices (bid-rigging) or inflating prices on federal contracts.  No employee will in any manner violate these laws or suggest to a competitor that Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. would be involved in such violations.

Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. employees must avoid deceptive behavior through misrepresentation of facts, manipulation of unfair advantage in the conduct of business affairs.  This applies to relationships with Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc.’s subcontractors and suppliers.

Fraud Policy:

Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. will not tolerate fraud. Fraud is a deliberate deception of misrepresentation made for personal gain.  Employees should report fraud immediately to the CEO, VP and the Corporate Ethics Officers. Employees will not be discriminated against for raising concerns. An investigation and internal audit will immediately be preformed.

Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. has established a help line for individuals to report fraud or other violations.  The caller may remain anonymous and report their suspicion of fraud without fear of retaliation. In addition a Fraud hotline Poster will be posted on Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc.’s website.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises:

Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. is fully committed to comply with government-sponsored opportunity programs, such as the disadvantage business enterprise (DBE) program.  Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disabilities in the hiring of subcontractors or suppliers. Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. will maintain an environment in which everyone will be treated with respect, trust honesty, fairness and dignity.  In every government contract Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. will make good faith efforts to ensure that each DBE’s participation in subcontracts is executing the work and carrying out their responsibilities by managing and supervising the work.

VIOLATIONS:

Employees should report immediately any violations of this Code or the Program or any

 Violations of law to the CEO or the Corporate Ethics Officer.  Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc. will encourage reporting of suspected violation of this Code.  Employees reporting real concerns and complaints will not suffer retaliation as a result of reporting an issue.  Any employee involved in a violation of the Code, the Program or other Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc.’s policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination that is found unethical or illegal.

Any report made under this section will be strictly confidential and under no circumstances will any employee who makes a report be subjected to any act of retaliation or disciplinary action.  Additionally, all employees must fully cooperate in any investigation of a suspected violation of the Code and fully cooperate with any request by the Corporate Ethic Officer.

Any employee found to have violated this Code or engaged in other unlawful or unethical behavior will be disciplined, including demotion or discharge.  Any employee who fails to report known or suspected violations of the Code or other unlawful or unethical behavior will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, which may result in any of the following consequences:

• Reprimand
• Loss of compensation
• Reduction in pay
• Demotion
• Suspension with or without pay
• Discharge