This letter is to express the highest regard for the Janod-led team's professionalism and expertise in providing emergency and general rock slope stabilization on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail's $1.9 billion Design, Build, Operate, and Maintain project in northern New Jersey.

Janod's management team has proven an ally to the Washington Group in its ability to work with public officials and other stakeholders concerned about retaining the natural condition of the rock slopes in their communities. On the three Hudson-Bergen sites where Janod has worked, much of the geological formations were preserved, intact.

Janod employs world-class people who have the experience and the knowledge to analyze rock slope problems and to develop efficient and cost-effective fixes that will provide many years of safety and security. The crews and their supervisors work evenings, weekends, or whenever they are required to complete the job at hand.

Washington Group would be pleased to recommend Janod Contractors for any project requiring rock slope protection, stabilization, and related activities.

Edward F. Hrinewski, Project Director
Washington Infastructure Corporation

I would like to take this opportunity to provide my impression of the Janod team assigned to the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Project. Pierre is a very competent Project Manager and a true pleasure to work with. At every opportunity, he has addressed the few safety issues we have identified for a quick and timely resolution. Your team is very professional and performs all assigned tasks in a safe and professional manner. Peter, you and Pierre never hesitate to interface in advance of a change in your work plan and provide detailed information. The Janod materials and equipment used on this project has been high-end state of the art in every aspect. Your personnel are highly trained and very professional.

Alex W. Mills, Environmental, Safety & Health Manager
Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Design Build

I would like to express my appreciation for the extra effort you and your crew put in on my own projects for the New York State Thruway Authority in Nyack and Mamaroneck. When Rich Humphries suggested we construct a soil nail wall on top of the 100-foot high rock cut in Nyack, we immediately thought of Janod as the company that could construct the wall on rappel without inferfering with the ongoing rock excavation. With your help and 'can-do' approach to the project, we were able to design and construct the tieback wall in six weeks, which allowed the prime contractor to finish the project within the same construction season.

Peter C. Ingraham, P.E., Associate
Golder Associates Inc.

...I am familiar with the expertise of Janod Contractors in rock slope stabilization as a result of my work with them over the last ten years approximately. They specialize in the field and have experienced crews, custom-built equipement for working on high slopes, and the resources to undertake substantial projects.

The following are three projects on which I have worked as the Engineer, and Janod has been the rock slope stabilization contractor:

* Burlington Northern Railway - Bonners Ferry, Idaho;
* North Carolina Department of Transporation - Asheville and Boone, NC;
* Canadian Pacific Railway - Ontario and New York.

Duncan C. Wyllie, P. Eng. President
Wyllie & Norrish Rock Engineers LTD.

As the geotechnical engineer for the Metro-North Railroad Priority Rockslope Remediation Project, I have worked very closely with one of your crews. Your workers have done an outstanding job in scaling rock, and installing rock anchors and cable mesh. They have acted professionally in all technical aspects of the job and in communicating with the railroad and myself.

I have been particulary impressed by the foreman, Norbert. Besides keeping the job site safe, Norbert's concern has been to do quality work. He has been flexible in accommodating changes in rockslope and railroad conditions but unyielding in his commitment to doing the job correctly, Norbert has earned my confidence and respect.

My dealings with your managment team have also been successful. Peter, Dan and Andrew have repeatedly supplied me with information and useful input. Your attitude has been refreshing. It has been a pleasure working with you.

Stuart Davis, P.E. Senior Civil-Geotechnical Engineer
URS Corporation/Woodward & Clyde Consultants