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CAM ANNUAL REPORT/ANNUAL MEETING & TRADESHOW RECAP CAM Celebrates 133rd Annual Meeting & Tradeshow
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Precast Concrete Roof Trusses and Specialty Lifting: Assemblers Helps to Deliver Sofidel’s First U.S. Greenfield Plant
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Got Block? National CMU Checkoff Program Now Awaiting Referendum Vote
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Masonry Strong: Baker Assists in the Revitalization of Eastern’s Strong Hall
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The Forefront: A Downtown Birmingham Masonry Project
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Handcrafted in Detroit: New Tile Studio Takes Pewabic Pottery into the Future
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New Safety Resources for Concrete Pumpers The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) has released new safety materials for concrete pumpers. The "Safety Procedures When Maintaining a Concrete Pump” Manual outlines safety procedures when maintaining a concrete pump. The document covers basic hazards such as slip-and-fall, safety signals, burn hazards and serious injury or death hazards and includes sections on shop mechanics, safety signal definitions, rules for working with concrete boom pipelines and scheduled maintenance. The new manual is available for hard-copy purchase in the Safety Publications section of ACPA’s online safety store and also available for a free download within the Contractors or Members Only sections of the ACPA website. ACPA’s updated “Hose Whipping Safety Bulletin” has an expanded section on reducing hose whipping injuries, including steps to take when it’s impractical to move personnel away from the hose. The newly updated bulletin also outlines ways the pump operator can communicate with the pour supervisor to prevent injuries with the placing crew and explains how the pump operator can safely troubleshoot hose blockages that could potentially lead to hose whipping injuries. To download a copy of the bulletin, click onto the Contractors or Members Only sections of the ACPA website. An updated Hand Signals PDF with graphical representations of safety hand signals is also available on the 8 CAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2019
Contractors or Members Only sections of the ACPA website for free download. The ACPA previously employed 14 hand signals and has adopted two new ones to reference the actions of safely approaching a hose and moving away from a hose. This safety resource is available in both English and Spanish. The American Concrete Pumping Association was founded in 1974 to promote concrete pumping as the choice method of placing concrete, and to encourage and educate the concrete pumping industry on safe concrete pumping procedures. For more information about the ACPA’s safety resources, contact Sue Schumacher, assistant director, at (614) 431-5618. To learn more about the ACPA, visit www.concretepumpers.com.
BFGoodrich® Tires Launches Tradesmen Support Program BFGoodrich® Tires has launched a firstof-its-kind tradesmen support program for the men and women in construction, agriculture, landscaping and other trades that rely heavily on pickup trucks to get work done. This is the first time a tire brand has launched such a program for the estimated 30 million skilled trades jobs in the United States. BFGoodrich will partner with associations representing a combined 1 million tradesmen in the United States in 2019. Members of these trade associations will receive the following from the program: • $100 off a set of four BFGoodrich®
All-Terrain T/A® KO2® tires for association members and $70 off for non-association tradesmen and women – a substantial discount on the brand’s toughest all-terrain tire capable of handling virtually any job site. • Roadside assistance for two years, with towing up to 150 miles. • 30-day satisfaction guarantee. • Chances to win VIP experiences to races such as the SCORE BAJA 1000 and the MINT 400. BFGoodrich is working to offer the Tradesmen Support Program to associations, including the National Association of Home Builders, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the Associated General Contractors of America, the National Association of Landscape Professionals, the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, the American Quarter Horse Association and the American Subcontractors Association. Members of partner associations receive the largest tire discount, but any tradesmen or women can take part in the program and still receive a significant discount on a set of BFGoodrich AllTerrain T/A® KO2® tires and take advantage of the other benefits of the program. Tradesmen and women can find out if their association is offering its members the BFGoodrich® Tires Tradesmen Support Program by visiting www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tradesmen. Those who are not members of an association can still access the Tradesmen Support Program by visiting an authorized BFGoodrich® Tires dealer or going to www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tradesmen.
ACEC/M Presents “FIRM OF THE YEAR” Honors to Engineering Companies The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/M) presented the 2019 member “FIRM OF THE YEAR” awards at the Engineering & Surveying Excellence Awards Gala held on March 2, 2019, at Sound Board in the MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit. Both a “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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large firm and a small firm were recognized during the event. This is the highest ACEC/M honor bestowed and the only award program instituted to recognize ACEC/M member firms for their leadership in professional practice and community service. In the large firm category, ACEC/M member firm Fleis & VandenBrink Engineering, Inc., headquartered in Grand Rapids, took the honor. According to ACEC/M, Fleis & VandenBrink Engineering, Inc. (F&V) stands out as a company that helps to advance the consulting design profession, is actively involved in the success and growth of ACEC/M, and continually gives back to the community. F&V employees are heavily involved in
the community through Adopt-A-Highway, Habitat for Humanity, United Way, Toys for Tots, and 100,000 Thank Yous, among others. Time and resources have been donated to the Cedar Marina Project, the Manton Library and to Safe Water International Ministries. F&V promotes the engineering profession by partnering with universities and high schools, including serving as a liaison, attending career fairs, arranging presentations, and sponsoring many scholarship programs. The 2019 ACEC/M small firm of the year award went to RS Engineering, LLC (RSE), located in Lansing. According to ACEC/M, RSE has been purposeful in their efforts to advance the consulting design profession through the review of technical papers, consulting with university programs and capstone courses, mentoring engineers in training, attending conferences and workshops, and working alongside various organizations. As a part of RSE’s culture to actively participate in and give back to the community, the staff of RSE contributes their time, energy,
professional expertise, and funds to multiple organizations across Michigan.
Union 4 Life Donates $20,000 to University of Michigan for Cancer Research A charity run by National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) apprentices and IBEW Local 252 have donated $20,000 to a cancer research center in Michigan. Union 4 Life recently presented the check to officials from the University of Michigan’s Rogel Cancer Center. The donation was the result of a fundraising drive that involved several
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area unions. Called “Union 4 Life,” the annual effort is spearheaded by apprentices and raises funds for cancer research through sponsorships and events hosted throughout the year. Union 4 Life was founded in 2012 by NECA apprentices and IBEW 252. It has reportedly raised some $90,000 for cancer research at the University of Michigan, and it has reached its $20,000 goal in each of the past three years. “Union electricians and contractors do a lot of charitable work in their communities,” said Mike Crawford, the executive director at NECA’s Michigan Chapter, “but this one is different because it’s led by apprentices.”
Enforcement Suspension: Injury and Illness Reporting – Electronic Submission of Forms 300 and 301 Effective immediately, MIOSHA is suspending enforcement of the requirement for employers to electronically submit information from the Form 300 “Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses” and the Form 301 “Injury and Illness Incident Report” to OSHA. This requirement is found in Administrative Part 11, Recording and Reporting of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. The suspension is based on OSHA’s rescission of the federal rules requiring electronic submission of the Forms 300 and 301. MIOSHA intends to make the same rescission in Part 11 within the next six months. Employers will still have to maintain the Forms 300 and 301 onsite. Per Part 11, employers with 250 or more employees must still electronically submit information from the Form 300A “Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.” Electronic submission is also required for employers with 20 to 249 employees if they are in an industry listed in Appendix B of Part 11. The submission is an annual requirement. The deadline for submission is March 2 of the year after the calendar year covered by the form. The information is submitted through a secure web application at the U.S. OSHA website. For more information, visit https://www.osha.gov/injuryreporting.
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Safety Tool Kit The
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By Mark Yukich Fauske & associates, LLc
t is very possible that NFPA 652 and the requirement for a Dust Hazards Analysis (DHA) is something that general contractors, architects, engineers and many others in the construction industry have encountered during one of their projects. The overall impact of the NFPA standard is that a DHA is to be completed by September 7, 2020, where a facility has identified combustion materials present within their facility. The following will demonstrate what this standard means and how to address the standard effectively.
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What Is NFPA 652? In NFPA 652, the term “Dust Hazards Analysis” or DHA is introduced when it was originally issued in 2015. This is designed to differentiate from the more complex Process Hazard Analysis or PHA required by the OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) program for the chemical process safety industry. Industrial and academic experts in the area of combustible dust, fire and explosion safety guided the formation of NFPA 652. Its purpose is to give personnel a single source for information on the fundamentals of safe handling combustible dust and powders in an industrial setting. The standard also directs users to commodity specific standards such as the following, which offer material and production specific guidance: • NFPA 654 – Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids • NFPA 61 – Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities • NFPA 484 – Standard Combustible Metals • NFPA 664 – Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities
The principles discussed within NFPA 652 focuses on fuel containment, controlling ignition sources and limiting the spread of a combustion event by identifying potential risks in the process. These are the elements that can be found by conducting a DHA, which will need to be revalidated at least every 5 years.
When Will NFPA 652 Be in Effect? NFPA 652 is an active standard, so steps should be taken right away to ensure that your facility is following the requirements. The deadline that was originally issued when NFPA 652 was first released in 2015 has been extended to take effect by September 7, 2020. The reason for an implementation deadline for the DHA is to encourage that proactive actions are taken in completing the assessment. The NFPA standard is not requesting a shutdown or redesign of every industrial facility where combustible dust is present. The DHA will be used to encourage taking steps towards completing a DHA to perform risk identification within the facility to reduce the risk of a dust deflagration or explosion.
How to Start Compiling a DHA Even though the deadline for the requirement has been pushed back, local authorities having jurisdictions (AHJs) are still expecting that there are steps being taken towards understanding your risks. Here are a few steps that you should consider when developing your DHA:
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S A F E T Y 2. What can go wrong with the process and how? 3. How bad and how likely can that “event” be? 4. What protections currently exist to avoid the “event”? 5. What is the risk of continuing to operate the process as it stands now? 6. Is additional protection warranted, if so, what?
Hazard Identification – Do you need a DHA? Have the fugitive dust being generated within your process tested to determine if your material is explosible (dust cloud) or combustible (pile or layer). If you find your material to be a potential risk for an explosible and/or combustible event, you are required to document a DHA within your facility. OSHA offers other combustible dust and ignition source control recommendations, as well as guidance on injury and damage control methods. The following are some key recommendations, presented in no particular order: • Enforce a program that includes dust inspections, testing, housekeeping and ignition source control • Use appropriate dust collection systems and filters • Limit escape of dust from equipment or ventilation systems • Use surfaces that limit dust accumulation and ease cleaning • Regularly check for dust residue in all areas, including hidden locations • Clean without creating dust clouds around ignition sources • Operate vacuum cleaners certified for dust collection • Use appropriate electrical equipment • Keep heated surfaces and systems away from dust • Create an emergency plan
Once your team has reviewed the items in the list above, you have taken foundational steps towards starting your DHA. These items can give you a good idea for mitigation steps that need to be implemented. A good place to start while developing your team is to have a group of people with a working knowledge in each individual phase of the process. Have your team focus on answering 6 fundamental questions: 1. What does “normal” look like for the process? Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
Where to Focus within Your Facility? When determining the hazard identification of your process, you want to focus on areas where there is fugitive dust escaping from the process and settling on elevated surfaces. If you have a dust collector, this is the first place to start by pulling sample from the filter media or the bin below the dust collector. This is where you can pull the roughly 1-2 pounds of sample needed to run the testing needed. If you have a dust collector, you want to review the facility to make sure that the proper fugitive dust collection is in place and is properly limiting the amount of dust being generated outside of the point of collection. In a process area where dust collection is not present, take the time to determine how the dust is being generated and where the material is settling on elevated surfaces, like i-beams and light fixtures Ideally, you want to have one team member that is assigned the role of team lead and meeting facilitator who has experience conducting a DHA. Once the review is completed, you want to document the information obtained in the analysis. The goal is to move forward and continually walk through the process to ensure recommended safety measures are maintained and if any adjustments are needed. Another key component is to pass on the information gathered to your team, so that they know the hazard to be aware of and ensure the safety measures are continually implemented after personnel changes. In short, this is not a linear activity, but a cyclical one that is repeated continually for the life of the process.
Why Complete the DHA at your Facility? The requirement established in NFPA 652 is one good reason to complete the DHA, but the safety of your employees and facility should be the primary reason. OSHA currently follows NFPA standards to ensure that a facility is staying safe while handling explosible and/or combustible materials.
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Currently, OSHA will point to The General Dust Clause, Section 5 (a) (1) of the OSHA standard to enforce safety guidelines for combustible dust safety. Taking on a DHA for your facility can be a daunting task, but it is one that is necessary to recognize any potential hazards. However, if you take it one process and one step at time, you can make your way towards having a safer operation. The DHA should develop a plan of action to maintain good housekeeping, safety training to your employees and properly protected equipment and electrical components. Your employees are a great resource to utilize where safety measures may need to be explored. Take the proactive steps towards a safer operation in your facility today.
About the Author: Mr. Yukich supports the Customer Service and Business Development efforts across all of Fauske & Associates’ business units and specializes in Combustible Dust and On-Site process safety consulting.
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CAM Celebrates 133rd Annual Meeting and Tradeshow at MotorCity Casino Hotel By Diane Sawinski, Editor he 133rd Annual Meeting of the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) was held at Sound Board Theater inside MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. The event took place in conjunction with the Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow in a one-day construction extravaganza. This year, exhibit space was sold out with 100 companies taking 100 booths and two tabletop displays. Total attendance for the show was over 1,400. This includes more than 300 exhibitors and well over 1,000 attendees. Nearly 500 people attended the Annual Meeting luncheon. CAM president Kevin Koehler called the meeting to order and introduced an exciting video narrated by Joe Fontanesi, president of Fontanesi and Kann Company/Architectural Building Components, Inc. of Ferndale and CAM’s 2018 Chairman of the Board. The video showcased Fontanesi’s business as well as CAM’s accomplishments over the past year. The Annual Meeting Keynote speaker was Sammy L. Davis, Sergeant, U.S. Army, Retired, Medal of Honor Recipient, who delivered an inspiring presentation titled, “Build Together, Work Together.” In 1994, footage of Sergeant Davis’s Medal of Honor award ceremony was used in the film Forrest Gump. The CAM Magazine 2018 Special Issue Awards and the 2018 Project of the Year Award were also presented at the meeting. The 2018 Project of the Year was determined by online votes as well as votes from the CAM Magazine Editorial Advisory Committee. This year’s winner was Little Caesars Arena, Detroit; Project Team – Contractor: Barton Malow/Hunt, a joint venture in association with White Construction Co.; Architect of Record: HOK; Owner: Detroit Downtown Development Authority.
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Facility for Rare Isotope Beams
Contractor: Barton Malow/Hunt, a joint venture in association with White Construction Co. Architect of Record: HOK Architectural Team: Hamilton Anderson Associates, ROSSETTI, Cambridge Seven Associates, McIntosh Poris Associates, SmithGroup, and FRCH Design Worldwide Owner: Detroit Downtown Development Authority
Contractor: Barton Malow Company Architect: SmithGroup Owner: Michigan State University
The Siren Hotel/Wurlitzer Building
Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center
Contractor: The Monahan Company Architect: Quinn Evans Architects, Inc. Owner: ASH NYC
Contractor: Frank Rewold and Son, Inc. Architect: Auger Klein Aller Architects, Inc. Owner: Oakland County
The Dow Chemical Company World Headquarters
Ford Field Premium Suites Renovation
Contractor: KIRCO MANIX Architect: Kirksey Architecture Owner: Dow Chemical Company
Contractor: Turner Construction Company Architect: ROSSETTI Owner: Detroit Lions (DLI Properties, Inc.)
Sparrow Health System’s HerbertHerman Cancer Center Contractor: The Christman Company Architect of Record: AECOM Local Architectural Representative: Hobbs + Black Associates Owner: Sparrow Health System
28Grand Contractor: Walbridge Architect: Kraemer Design Owner: Bedrock LLC
The Corner Ballpark Contractor: Tooles-Roncelli, a joint venture Architect: Pendulum Architecture Studios Owner: The Detroit Police Athletic League
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CAM Magazine 2018 Project of the Year:
Little Caesars Arena Contractor: Barton Malow/Hunt, a joint venture in association with White Construction Co. Architect of Record: HOK Architectural Team: Hamilton Anderson Associates, ROSSETTI, Cambridge Seven Associates, McIntosh Poris Associates, SmithGroup, and FRCH Design Worldwide Owner: Detroit Downtown Development Authority
Masco Corporation World Headquarters Contractor: George W. Auch Company Architect: Lindhout Associates Architects Owner: Masco Corporation
Fiat Chrysler Sterling Heights Assembly Plant Contractor: Commercial Contracting Corporation Architect: NSA Architects Owner: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Stephen M. Ross South Athletic Competition & Performance Center Contractor: Granger Construction Architects: TMP Architecture & Sink Combs (now Perkins + Will) Owner: University of Michigan 16 CAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2019
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he association’s new officers and directors who will serve on the 2019 CAM Board of Directors were installed at the meeting. CAM's New Chairman of the Board is Kevin Foucher, Vice President, Construction, Commercial Contracting Corporation, Auburn Hills. Newly promoted to CAM Vice Chairmen are: Kerlin Blaise, Blaze Contracting, and Erik Wordhouse, Edwards Glass Company. CAM's incoming Treasurer is Samuel Ruegsegger III, The Christman Company. Each year, three Directors retire from CAM's 12-member board, and three new Directors are elected by the CAM Membership. The newly elected 2019 Directors are: Matthew Cramer, President, Dee Cramer Inc., Holly; Frank Jonna, CEO, Jonna Companies, Detroit; and Tricia Ruby, President / CEO, Ruby+Associates, Inc., Bingham Farms. Other current members of the CAM Board of Directors are: Josh Barney, JJ Barney Construction; Jeffrey Chandler, Valenti Trobec Chandler Inc./VTC Insurance Group; Stephen Frantz, Motor City Electric Company; Michael Green, John E. Green Company; and Paul Stachowiak, Integrated Design Solutions, LLC.
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Matthew D. Cramer
Frank G. Jonna
Tricia S. Ruby
President Dee Cramer, Inc.
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President / CEO Ruby+Associates, Inc.
Matt joined Dee Cramer, Inc. full time as Controller in 1993 and has served in several other capacities including CFO and VP/Sales & Estimating before being named President. Matt has given more than 50 presentations to audiences of Architects, Engineers, General Contractors and Subcontractors all over North America on BIM/IPD and their adoption. Matt graduated from The University of Notre Dame with a B.B.A. in Accounting. Locally he serves on the Detroit SMACNA Board of Trustees, he is a Trustee on the SMART Union Local #7 Pension/Health & Welfare Fund and on the SMART Union Local #80 Pension Plan. He currently serves as a Trustee for the International Training Institute (ITI), which develops and oversees the curriculum for the union sheet metal apprentice programs nationally. He is the chair of the Powers Catholic High School Board of Trustees and is on the Regional Leadership Council of the Flint & Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce. Matt was named as SMACNA’s National Contractor of the Year in September 2011 and inducted into the SMACNA National College of Fellows in October 2014. In his spare time, he coaches lacrosse and enjoys pheasant hunting. He and his wife Sharon live in Fenton and are members of St. John Catholic Church.
Frank Jonna is Chief Executive Officer of Jonna Companies, a holding company of Jonna Realty Ventures and Jonna Construction Company L.L.C. Frank is responsible for new development management and construction operations. Frank joined the company in 1972. His years with the company have been split between construction and development. Today, he is a licensed builder in Michigan and Florida, and is experienced in every aspect of development and construction, including land acquisition, managing project consultants, securing government approvals, negotiating purchase and sale agreements, overseeing architectural design and developing marketing plans. During his 45 years with Jonna, Frank has worked in every aspect of construction, development and property management. In 1999, he was named CEO of Jonna Companies from President of Jonna Construction. Frank serves on the Catholic Central Alumni Board, Catholic Central School Board, Henry Ford Health Foundation Board, and Angel’s Place Board. He is also the Executive Vice Chair of the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce.
With Ruby+Associates since 2002, Tricia Ruby has served as CEO since 2011. She leads the firm in setting strategic direction, invests in Ruby’s work culture and maintains client relationships. Ruby, a structural engineering firm devoted to serving the construction industry, works with top builders, constructors, architects, fabricators and erectors. Ruby + Asociates is a certified Great Place to Work®, receiving Top 50 status in 2016. Tricia has been on the Executive Committee for the CAM Building Connections event for four years, serving as Co-Chair for the past two years. She serves on the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Code of Standard Practice Committee. In addition, she served on the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)/Michigan Board; and is immediate Past-Chair of the ACEC National Small Firms Council. She is currently Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees for Judson Center, a local nonprofit human services agency, and in 2019 will assume the role of Board Chair. Tricia earned a BS in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and a MS in Manufacturing Management from Kettering University. She belongs to the Detroit Golf Club and lives in Bloomfield Hills.
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CAM Newsroom / CPIG Throughout 2018, the CAM Newsroom worked hard at bringing CAM members new bidding opportunities, closing out the year at more than 200 projects in the design phase and over 8,000 actively bidding reported projects. Since the 2016 launch of its new software program, the Newsroom has continued the process of taking full advantage of the system’s capabilities as it has evolved and changed. In July, staff attended a conference to provide suggestions for improvement to the software. They also learned about upcoming changes, including opportunities for advertisers and a redesigned home page. The CAM Newsroom is looking forward to making 2019 a stellar year for CAM, and for the Newsroom subscribers. Working together as a team, our goals are to continue to bring CAM members the most current and up-to-date project information as it is released for opportunities to bid.
CAMTEC In March 2018, CAMTEC, the CAM Training and Education Center, piloted the new CAM Leadership Academy in partnership with Premier Executive Forums. This new program was a success with 18 participants. CAMTEC is currently working on the development of the next phase of the program, designed for mid- to senior-level managers, with a projected launch in fall 2019.
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A variety of safety-specific classes were offered, including those from the MIOSHA CET Grant program, Respirable Crystalline Silica for Construction, and Permit Required Confined Space (PRCS) for Construction. Training for the MIOSHA Lead Standard is anticipated to increase, as MIOSHA changed some of the lead rules toward the end of the 2018 calendar year.
CAMSAFETY The MIOSHA CET grant was awarded to CAM to assist with the development of safety and health management systems, to promote the dialogue of safety and health in Michigan, and for the development of a series of short movies based upon the Focus Four hazards in construction. CAMTEC and M-1 Studios partnered to develop and deliver the films. A mini-grant from MIOSHA provided for the purchase of equipment to support training efforts, and to perform more scenario-based training using the equipment for the development of a “Competent Person” as defined by the MIOSHA standards. CAMTEC was able to write the grant to order a set of 1/3-scale training frame scaffold. The new program will be offered in 2019. The CAMSafety Achievement Award ceremony was held in March. 34 companies were recognized and awarded for their 2017 safety records. The awards were given to companies having better-than-normal injury and illness rates as derived from their case history, and compared to the industry average for private sector construction. The Safety Leadership Conference was held in December at Oakland Community College’s Auburn Hills Campus - a
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conference partnership between CAM and the Greater Detroit Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals. It was a successful and well-attended industry event. CAM Public Relations CAM, the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan (HBA), and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) presented the eighth annual Mid-Year Economic Forecast and State of the Industry Breakfast on June 20, 2018, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. More than 200 individuals attended the breakfast, and 24 tabletop booths were sold for display. Featured Keynote speakers included Eric Bussis, Michigan Chief Economist and Director of the Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis in the Michigan Department of Treasury, and Jim Baird, partner with Plante Moran Financial Advisors, Chief Investment Officer and Investment Committee Chair. During this event, Kevin Koehler and Chairman Fontanesi were interviewed by Chuck Breidenstein and Kenneth Calverley of WJR’s Inside Outside Guys radio broadcast. The interview aired on July 7th. In June, CAM and Plante Moran released the results of the 2018 Biennial Business Survey for construction. Results are indicative of how contractors cope with the present economy; the future construction climate is also forecasted by those who are directly involved in the Michigan construction industry on a daily basis. Per Chairman Fontanesi, “As this year’s survey reflected some positive indicators, we are confident that the construction industry in Michigan will remain strong.” In April 2018, CAM held its inaugural CAM Client Council meeting in an effort to join our industry with progressive owner groups to deliver uncompromised results for the benefit of the Michigan Marketplace. The mission of the council is alignment and strategic partnerships between contractors and owners to provide an open forum of information sharing. Building off the success of the April meeting, a second meeting was held in November. These meetings have been very beneficial—as a result, expect to see new programming in 2019. Stay tuned as we roll out our Advanced Jobsite Tour Initiative and our Project Manager Training Academy. CAM E-Newsletter In 2018, the CAM E-Newsletter was 20 CAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2019
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redesigned to better align with CAM’s new website. It continues to be released to the membership twice monthly – on the 15th and last day of each month. The awardwinning CAM E-Newsletter is the one-stop news-in-brief service that CAM provides for its members. It contains all the latest CAM events, educational classes, legislative and safety updates, and human interest features. Additional changes and new features to better serve the CAM membership are coming to the E-Newsletter in 2019.
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CAM Magazine In February 2018, CAM Magazine held its annual Special Issue Award ceremony at the CAM Annual Meeting. Plaques were presented to the architects and general contractors whose projects appeared in the October Special Issue 2018. The Project of the Year was awarded to the DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Troy. In 2018, four new topics were added to the CAM Magazine Editorial Calendar: Carpentry, Interiors and Finishes, Commercial and Industrial Lighting, and Winter Construction. CAM Magazine continued to increase its online presence in 2018. While still distributed in print with nearly 3,000 subscribers, the magazine boasted thousands of electronic subscribers, Twitter followers, YouTube viewers, Facebook followers, and LinkedIn connections. Advertising sales in 2018 remained strong as CAM Members continued to view the publication as an excellent source to reach the owners and leaders of Michigan’s construction industry with their message. Their continued support enables CAM Magazine to exist as one of the few association magazines today as a monthly print publication. CAM Magazine saw a major staff change in 2018. In February, long-time editor Amanda Tackett retired after devoting nearly 27 years to her career at CAM. She was replaced by Diane Sawinski, who comes to the role with nearly 20 years of publishing experience. Diane was previously on staff in CAM’s Training and Education Center. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
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The Buyers Guide added 15 new classified categories & sub-headings in 2018. Also, for the sixth year in a row, the 2018 Buyers Guide accepted 4-color display advertisements from CAM Members. Distributed throughout the book, the ads were popular with the membership and complemented the Buyers Guide’s clean and efficient appearance.
CAM Labor Relations In its sixteenth year, the CAM Labor Relations Program continues to be the largest provider of labor relations services in Michigan. Approximately 400 union contractors employing carpenters, cement masons, laborers and operating engineers throughout Southeast Michigan’s Lower Peninsula participate at various times in the CAM Labor
Program. All benefits of the Labor Program are available at no additional cost to our union contractors. CAM’s Labor Program is making contractors more productive and competitive by providing the best advice and information available. During this past year, the CAM Labor Program: negotiated a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Operating Engineers Local 324 covering the seven counties of Southeast Michigan and an Outstate Addendum for the remaining counties in our State’s Lower Peninsula; monitored and reported on the progress of contract negotiations for several non-CAM construction trades; and attended many industry-related events, including union contractor symposiums and annual meetings/receptions hosted by fellow construction industry associations. Throughout 2018 the CAM Labor Program responded to a countless number of requests for advice and information. Moreover, the Labor Program updated its popular all-in-one, plastic-laminated, 30” X 60” Jobsite Poster.
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CAM Government Affairs Committee The CAM Government Affairs Committee (GAC) is dedicated to identifying, shaping and promoting pro-business and proconstruction policies and legislation on behalf of the CAM membership and the Michigan construction industry. During calendar year 2018, the CAM GAC closely monitored and actively advanced CAM’s position on the following issues: • Workforce development initiatives to address the severe shortage of qualified labor in both the current and future construction industry workforce and the need for increased training opportunities for young adults; • Preservation of Michigan’s 50-year old Prevailing Wage law, which discourages questionable out-of-state contractors from attempting to improperly out-bid honest local contractors on state -financed construction projects by undercutting the established local wage scales with low-paid, low-skilled, outof-state workers; and • Prompt pay legislation requiring the timely payment for labor, materials and services, including but not limited to architectural, engineering and other professional services. The CAM GAC has drafted and submitted for consideration by our State legislators what we hope will become Michigan’s first prompt pay legislation [Michigan Construction Payment Act] for the private sector. CAM’s proposed prompt pay legislation is now known as Senate Bill 1121. During 2018, the CAM GAC, through its lobbyist firm, monitored several legislative bills potentially impacting the CAM membership and the Michigan construction industry. Also, CAM GAC representatives attended several industry-related events, such as, the 11th annual Michigan Construction Careers Days for high school students at the Operating Engineers Local 324 Training and Education Center in Howell, in addition to many conferences and receptions hosted by CAM’s lobbyist firm,
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companion associations and organized labor. Additionally, in May 2018, CAM hosted a fundraiser for a local politician in support of his run for an open U.S. Congressional seat. In October, CAM hosted its third annual Legislative Breakfast in Troy, with four state legislators serving as panelists before an audience of legislative colleagues, contractors, association executives and union representatives.
Building Connections fundraiser benefitting the Boy Scouts Great Lakes Field Council. Throughout the year, CAM brought together well over 1,000 individuals to network in different venues to further their businesses. In 2019, CAM will strive to incorporate professional development opportunities into various networking events. The schedule is available on the CAM website. Get involved and plan on joining us!
CAM Membership In February of 2018, CAM launched the Member Login Portal. This new system allows users to login and access exclusive members-only rates and services, register for events, update company information, and pay balances online. Members can access their accounts by going to www.BuildwithCAM.com and clicking on Member Login. In the twelve months between October of 2017 and October of 2018, CAM added 172 new member companies. Making the most out of your CAM membership includes utilizing the discount programs we’ve negotiated on your behalf. In addition to our continued relationships with companies like UPS and Staples, we have added two new vendors to our list. Members can now receive a discount on business internet, including temporary installations for job site trailers, through an exclusive agreement with Metro Wireless. In addition, we’re thrilled to announce a partnership with Sunoco, saving members up to .06 per gallon. Visit the CAM website, and click on Member Benefits for more information on all of the available programs. The member-sell-a-member program is still in effect. Encourage a colleague to become a CAM member and receive a $50 Visa gift card.
Sponsorships Throughout 2018, CAM participated in and represented members at several industry events. We exhibited at the Great Lakes Trade Expo, the Michigan Green Industry Association Convention, the Institute of Real Estate Management Tradeshow, Michigan Construction Career Days, Career Quest, and the Sachse Construction Academy. CAM proudly sponsored the National Association of Women in Construction Regional Forum, the AIA Celebration of Architecture, the Building Connections Event benefitting the Boy Scouts Great
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Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow In early 2018, CAM hosted its one-day industry-wide event, The Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow. It returned to the MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit on February 7th. This year, the exhibit
CAM Events In 2018, our dedicated staff, assisted by strong committee support, facilitated many social events for CAM Members. The list includes: an annual event benefiting the CAM Foundation Scholarship Fund; a wellattended Men’s Bowling Doubles Classic; an afternoon Bowling League; four sold-out Summer Golf Outings; two Sporting Clays Shoots; a European Pheasant Hunt; a Tigers Opening Day tailgate party; a summer picnic during the Woodward Dream Cruise; a VIP party followed by a Tigers game; and the
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space reached capacity and was sold out by early January. The total attendance reached a new high with over 1,500. Along with the tradeshow, CAM’s 132nd Annual Meeting celebrating CAM’s 133rd Anniversary as an Association occurred, along with the CAM Magazine Special Issue Awards; CAMTEC educational classes; a reception for new members of CAM; and countless opportunities for networking. The Tradeshow provides an opportunity for companies to market their products and services to the Michigan construction industry. More than 20 companies were firsttime exhibitors, and were able to take advantage of this opportunity, introducing their products and services at the 2018 show. CAM Benefit Program (CBP) - A Group Health Insurance Program Sponsored by CAM for Its Members; CAM Administrative Services, Inc. (CAMADS), a Third Party Administrator (TPA) Since 1964, CAM has sponsored the CAM Benefit Program, a Group Health Insurance
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Program for members of the association. This program offers a Group Health Insurance Program for members of the association - a competitive package of comprehensive medical benefits with a wide choice of deductibles, co-insurance, copays, and out of pocket maximums to meet specific needs of each employer. Additionally, coverages such as dental, vision, and group term life and AD&D are also available. New for 2018, the CAM Benefit Program offered level funding down to two employee lives; improved pricing on medical & dental coverages; telemedicine; group voluntary dental; stand-alone dental down to two lives; 3D mammograms; and Medicare primary rates. “Employers Advantage” is the PPO level/self-funded Medical and Prescription Drug program which includes aggregate stop loss coverage through a carrier rated A+ “superior”by A.M. Best Company. The fully insured Medical and Prescription Drug plans feature PPO, HMO and POS plan options that are insured by Priority Health, a Michigan-based insurance company. Both
the fully insured and self/level-funded programs offer attractive plan options and flexibility in plan design. CAM Administrative Services, Inc. (CAMADS) provides administrative services that may include quoting, underwriting, eligibility management, group invoicing, claims adjudication, claims payments and stop loss management for self-funded/levelfunded groups. CAMADS would welcome the opportunity to provide CAM members with a “no obligation” cost-effective quote.
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companies joining them and generating $500,000 in additional premium. CAMComp services over 300 CAM members across the state covering more than 3,200 employees. As a group self-insured fund for Michigan’s construction industry, CAMComp is owned by its members and governed by a Board of Trustees elected by members. CAMComp’s commitment to exceptional customer service results in a one-of-a-kind work comp experience. Members’ low loss ratios are a testament that SAFETY PAYS!
Construction Federal Credit Union Construction Federal Credit Union (CFCU) continued to achieve the coveted 5-Star Superior rating, which puts it in an elite category as one of the strongest credit unions in the nation. Earning the 5-Star rating for the most recent 75 consecutive
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The Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow 2019 Recap Taking place at MotorCity Casino Hotel on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, the Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow was another sold-out success. Exhibit space was sold out with 100 companies taking 100 booths and two tabletop displays, exhibiting the latest in today’s construction products,
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supplies and services. Total attendance for the show was nearly 1,400. This includes 300 exhibitors and well over 1,000 attendees. Nearly 500 people attended the Annual Meeting luncheon. Big changes are in the works for next year’s show! Repositioned as the Great Lakes Design & Construction Expo and presented in conjunction with both CAM and the Home Builders Association, the event takes place over two days at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi on February 12th & 13th. Be sure to watch for more information on the CAM website at www.BuildwithCAM.com.
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Assemblers Helps to Deliver Sofidel’s First U.S. Greenfield Plant By
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ising out of the farm fields south of Circleville, Ohio, is a mile-long site housing one of the most technologically and environmentally advanced tissue paper plants in the world. Italian tissue paper manufacturer Sofidel celebrated the opening of its 280-acre plant in early October 2018. The plant produces paper products, such as bathroom tissue, napkins, and paper towels, but the plant itself is made out of far sturdier stuff. “Most pieces of precast concrete on the job are 95,000 lbs. or even heavier,” said Precast Division Vice President Greg Holt, Assemblers Precast & Steel Services, Inc. The Pinckney-based precast concrete and steel erection company installed approximately 3,500 pieces of heavyweight precast concrete for the 1.4-millionsquare-foot plant. Kerkstra Precast, a manufacturer headquartered in Grandville with a new precast concrete plant in Trenton, “retained Assemblers to do the job because of their pre-planning capabilities and safety history,” said Kerkstra President/CEO Greg Kerkstra. “Assemblers pre-planned how to erect this project, and they have the ability to manage a project both safely and efficiently. While this job was very challenging, we knew that they were capable of doing the work.” Assemblers Precast & Steel Services, Inc. arrived on site in early 2017 to erect its portion of “Sofidel’s first integrated paper plant built from the ground up in the United States,” according to news provided by Sofidel through PRNewswire. “The plant includes a paper mill for transforming pulp into paper, a converting plant tasked with producing the finished product, and a state-of-the-art warehousing facility.” Of the three buildings, Assemblers Precast & Steel Services, Inc. installed precast concrete for roughly 240,000 square feet of the paper mill portion, working under the Ohio office of Lexington, Kentucky-based Gray Construction. The project even included installing precast concrete roof trusses, some weighing as 26 CAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2019
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Assemblers Precast & Steel Services, Inc. used an engineered proprietary lifting system of the Peikko Group headquartered in Lahti, Finland.
much as 120,000 lbs. “I’ve been in precast over 30 years, and it’s the first time I have ever installed concrete roof trusses,” said Holt. The concrete roof trusses were needed to meet the fire rating of a plant dedicated to paper product production and storage. In fact, the plant has a total production capacity of 140,000 tons of paper products a year, according to PRNewswire. Assemblers Precast & Steel Services, Inc. employed a 660-ton Manitowoc 18000 crane to erect the heavy-duty precast pieces. This behemoth of a crane was needed not only to manage the sheer weight of the precast, but also because access was limited to the exterior of the building. The precast structure shelters two paper mill machines that are rooted in an 18-foot-deep basement. “Access was a challenge because of the basement,” said Holt. “We had to erect everything from the outside in; we couldn’t install from the interior of the building.” Assemblers Precast & Steel Services, Inc. maintains an extensive equipment fleet, including a 300-ton Manitowoc crane, as well as a 330-ton Manitowoc. More than equipment, “it’s about getting trucks and a semi-tractor trailer loaded with let’s say an 80,000 lbs. piece of precast into position within range of the crane,” said Assemblers Co-Founder and President Frank Sample Sr. “A great deal of thought has to go into it.” At the Sofidel plant, the mighty Manitowoc required extensive “matting of the crane runway or roadway,” said Sample. “The crane actually was sitting on three layers of mats.” Crane mats offer stability, safety and maneuverability on unstable ground and prevent the crane from becoming unstable during travel and operation. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
A Tall Order Assemblers Precast & Steel Services, Inc. literally filled a tall order for Sofidel. The plant’s 94-foottall precast concrete columns had to be carefully transported and lifted into place. Transportation-
wise, Kerkstra Precast had to ship the precast pieces down to the Circleville site located south of Columbus. “Many of the pieces were so big and heavy that they had to have transportation escorts both front and back all the way to the jobsite,” said Holt. “These heavy pieces have to travel slowly, and if issues arise, it could potentially take two days to get to the jobsite.” Sample details the actual means of transportation for the 80 columns: “These tall columns were transported on a steerable rear axle trailer with an electronic steering wheel. When the trailer is going around a large curve, the operator presses a button to turn the rear tires. Because the rear of the trailer attaches to the column, the column essentially becomes part of the trailer. The attached column basically follows and turns with the trailer.” Once on the site, Assemblers Precast & Steel Services, Inc. used Peikko, an engineered proprietary lifting system commonly used in Europe. Holt explains: “The columns arrive flat on a trailer. When we pick them up, we have the main load line going to the Peikko rigging apparatus, and the second line on the crane goes to the bottom of the column. We pick the column up and
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The Pinckney-based precast concrete and steel erection company installed approximately 3,500 pieces of heavyweight precast concrete for the 1.4-millionsquare-foot plant.
rotate it in the air. We then pull a pin, which is part of the Peikko lifting system, out of the column to erect the precast piece.” 850 Easy Pieces The precast concrete wall panels are usually some of the heaviest crane lift, but in this case, the wall panels proved to be the lightest and easiest precast piece to erect in the field. “The difference is that the 850 wall panels on this project are basically a non-load-bearing firewall,” said Holt. “They are essentially a demising wall between two parts of the paper machines.” Assemblers Precast & Steel Services, Inc. completed installation of the 3,500 precast pieces at the end of 2017. Another unusual feature is the metal siding installed over the precast wall panels. “The building
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has insulated metal panels installed over the sixinch solid precast wall panels,” said Holt. The pristinely white metal panels and several blue accent bands turn a paper products plant into a visually appealing structure along US 23. Even bathroom tissue and paper towels can be glamorous as shown by a YouTube video of Sofidel’s grand opening. Models were attired in elegant, haute couture dresses made out of these paper products as part of the celebration of the plant’s opening. Functionally, the plant itself is part of the wave of manufacturing facilities with a strong focus on sustainability. Assemblers Precast & Steel Services, Inc.’s precast structure envelopes the part of the facility equipped with two Advantage New Tissue Technology (NTT) 200 paper mill machines. These paper mill machines are “manufactured by Valmet, a global leader in the development and supply of technologies for the pulp, paper, and energy-processing industries,” according to PRNewswire. “Advantage NTT 200 technology allows the production of both standard tissue and textured paper and will enable Sofidel to further increase the quality of its products, reduce water usage, and recycle heat to power driers and fuel the plant. “The plant features a new system for recovering heat generated by turbines. The heat will be conveyed through extractor hoods and used to dry the rolls of paper, and then produce steam. The system will supply almost all the energy needed to dry the paper and, under certain operating conditions, will power the entire machine.” The knowledge and experience of firms such as Assemblers Precast & Steel Services, Inc. have helped to make this plant possible. “What we bring to the table is 30-plus years of experience on the job to help the customer sequence the events of construction that will help them construct the building in the most economical and safest way possible,” said Holt. “We install both precast and steel, and we help the customer figure out how both materials can best work in conjunction.” Assemblers Precast & Steel Services Inc.’s team of experienced ironworkers who erect and install the precast have decades of experience. The firm’s own commitment to schedule, logistics, teamwork, safety, and exemplary project management is responsible for the longevity of this 33-year-old company. According to its own website, the company serves both commercial and residential clients using state-of-the-art construction technology. Assemblers Precast & Steel Services, Inc.’s strong reputation has enabled it to participate in a wide variety of projects, including Comerica Park, Ford Field, and Greek Town Casino Parking Deck, as well as such customers as Meijer, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, and Holiday Inn. “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION REDESIGNED FOR 2018! Learn the principles used in Project Management and remain competitive and successful in today’s construction environment. The project environment is discussed, as well as tools to plan organizational response to work. Project management implementation is explained including the effective management of resources. It is not enough to effectively manage others, tools and tips are provided for managing one’s daily schedule, and responding to emergencies on the job.
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FALL PROTECTION COMPETENT PERSON TRAINING WHO SHOULD ATTEND . . . This knowledge-packed, hands-on training is for those looking to expand upon their current knowledge of OSHA and MIOHSA’s Fall Protection Standards to become a competent person in the field • Leadmen
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Got Block? National CMU Checkoff Program Now Awaiting Referendum Vote
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ho can forget the iconic “Got Milk?” commercials and those now famous milk moustaches on celebrities, real and imagined, including Lady Gaga, Batman, and Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock? California’s largest milk processors voted to contribute three cents for every gallon of milk the companies processed to the creation of a collective fund, according to the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) Educational Foundation website. Those three cents turned into a pool of $23 million annually used to fund the Got Milk? marketing campaign originally through the California Milk Processor Board. The national Milk Processor Education Program added the milk moustache, and the rest is marketing and dairy history. Today, Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) manages the national dairy checkoff program, working in partnership with state and regional promotional organizations. Checkoff programs work on the same principle described above: Assessing a token fee per unit, amassing a funding pool, and using the funds to promote an industry. According to DMI’s website, “Dairy farmers pay 15 cents and dairy importers pay 7.5 cents for every hundred pounds of milk they sell or import into a generic
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dairy product promotion. That money – with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversight – is used to fund programs aimed at promoting dairy consumption and protecting the good image of dairy farmers, dairy products and the dairy industry.” What does milk have to do with concrete masonry block? Plenty. The concrete masonry block industry has worked for nine years to pass legislation authorizing the industry’s development of a national concrete masonry checkoff program. At long last for its supporters, the Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education and Promotion Act became law on October 5, 2018. Under the program, “concrete masonry units are defined as any man-made masonry unit having an actual width of three inches or greater manufactured from dry-cast concrete using a block machine,” according to www.cmucheckoff.com. Concrete block manufacturers across the country now have to vote on whether or not to authorize a mandatory selfassessment of one cent for every block produced and sold in the United States. A simple majority of those manufacturers voting affirmative (provided that they also represent a majority of the production capacity) in a national referendum vote is now required to activate the program. Jim Gendron, architectural sales for Fendt Builder’s Supply based in Farmington Hills, hopes the vote will take place before the end of 2019. Gendron has been working with other industry representatives from around the country on the concrete masonry checkoff initiative at key junctures for the past nine years. Currently, this 32-year veteran of the block industry is traveling throughout Michigan with the Masonry Institute of Michigan, meeting with the state’s block manufacturers to encourage passage of the referendum in conjunction with support from local associations, including the Mason Contractors Association (MCA), the Michigan Mason Contractors Association (MMCA) and the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Local 2. Others like Gendron are promoting the checkoff opportunity through their own regional associations as well as national organizations such as the National Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA), and the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (IUBAC). According to Gendron, the funding gained through the checkoff program would initially generate approximately $10 million based on the one-cent-per-block assessment and the estimated current production of a billion concrete masonry units nationally. The funding level would rise as the program matures and generates increasingly higher levels of block demand and production. Under the CMU checkoff program, every block produced and sold becomes an investment in the future. “The participation of all producers ensures a broader funding base, lowering the costs for all involved,” according to www.cmucheckoff.com. The investment of any given company is pennies on the dollar, but the end result is a thriving business climate for each
individual company and for the concrete masonry block industry as a whole. “One cent per block is miniscule,” said Gendron. “A typical job is 10,000 block, so that means a hundred bucks. It means almost nothing to any company, but it means everything to their ultimate survival.” Got Wood? According to Gendron, the first checkoff programs emerged during the Reagan administration. “Certain industries, such as beef and dairy, were struggling and they needed to figure out how they could get their industry to grow,” said Gendron. “They applied to place an assessment on their particular industry. The money came back to the industry in the form of a national committee that allocates the money for the purpose of advertising, promotion, research, training, education, and similar activities.” Today, Gendron believes a checkoff program could boost the block business.
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“Block production has fallen from a high of four billion to a current level of one billion annually in the United States,” said Gendron. “We’ve lost 3 billion block in the United States, despite being a product providing modern solutions.” The softwood lumber industry has a checkoff program through the USDA, and uses the North American Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) to promote its According to the products. WoodBusiness website, the SLB’s mission is “to increase market demand for softwood lumber by supporting pro-wood communications (Think Wood and Wood, Naturally), code and standards expansion (American Wood Council), educating and assisting architects, engineers and construction specifiers (WoodWorks), and supporting innovative new applications and markets for softwood lumber products.” “The wood industry’s checkoff program has been extremely successful,” said Gendron. “They started it five years ago,
and that is why you are seeing a lot of wood structures today. They pull in $14 million a year. They are spending that money to get more business, and it is working. They have always been big in residential but they are just going to town right now even in commercial. A case in point is the wood-frame modular apartments being built on Trumbull and Michigan Avenue in downtown Detroit on part of the former Detroit Tiger’s stadium site.” The SLB’s website lists some key statistics in its 2017 impact report: “Since its inception in 2012, the SLB has created more than 3.6 billion board feet of new demand and resulted in an incremental $1.33 billion of revenue. The SLB has delivered a total return on investment of $19.74 in incremental revenue for every $1 spent since 2012.” Got It: Collective Funding = Greater Growth The existing 20 different checkoff programs through the USDA range from softwood lumber to Christmas trees and from avocados to watermelons. Block manufacturers, however, are the very first industry authorized to create a checkoff program through the U.S. Department of Commerce. As Gendron travels across Michigan visiting block manufacturers large and small, he describes how the CMU checkoff program will bear much-needed fruit for the block industry in the form of pooled funding applied to promotion, education and research. PROMOTION: The checkoff program would dramatically expand the ability of the block industry to promote demand for masonry block. According to Gendron, promotion could include webinars, social media campaigns, conventional media advertising campaigns, and direct meetings with potential block users ranging from local architects to large national accounts with facilities scattered across the country. Gendron offers an example of how he convinces even small block manufacturers of the checkoff program’s value: In traveling to a family-owned and operated block manufacturer in southwestern Michigan, “I told them, ‘You
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(estimated) make the block, your children drive the trucks, and your spouse sends the bill, but who sells the job? Let’s suppose a Holiday Inn comes into town and the new hotel is made out of wood. How do you sell that job? And he said, ‘I don’t.’ And I said, ‘You are absolutely right. With a check-off program, we could meet with national accounts, such as Holiday Inn. Next time, they will be more likely to build out of block – and your penny paid for it.’” “Block has great qualities that are easy to sell, including greater sound absorption, lower vibration transmission and the fact that block is non-combustible and easy to insulate,” said Gendron. “It sells particularly well in Florida, because
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block is insect-proof, mold-resistant, and weather-protected from everything from tornadoes to hurricanes.” RECRUITING, TRAINING AND EDUCATION: The checkoff program could help ease the labor shortages now rampant throughout the construction industry and in the concrete masonry trade. Gendron and other proponents worked with the MCAA and the International Masonry Institute (IMI) on the initiative. “We can sell like crazy, but we need the installers,” said Gendron. “With the checkoff program, we would have the funding to spend on recruiting installers, as well as expanding the installers’
training and education. The unions are behind this a hundred percent. It will produce more work for them, plus the checkoff program will expand funding for more extensive training programs.” As a labor-intensive industry, masonry can help generate strong economic growth. “Masonry doesn’t employ robots,” said Gendron. “Masonry employs people, and people get paid. They can then spend money on new cars, housing and vacations, helping to stimulate and boost the economy.” This increased level of spending accelerates the velocity of money, a term referring to the rate at which money is exchanged in an economy.
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The concrete masonry checkoff would expose design program professionals and others to the value of block. According to www.cmucheckoff.com, “A concrete masonry checkoff program can provide resources to support the continuing education of engineers, architects, contractors, inspectors, building officials and more regarding best practices for use of concrete masonry products. For future designers and industry professionals who are now making their way through school and college, increasing their educational exposure to concrete masonry construction will make them more comfortable with using it once they become practicing professionals.” RESEARCH: Checkoff funds will offer research opportunities into new block applications. “The wood industry is looking into wood high-rises,” said Gendron. “We will be able to research the
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panelization of block.” According to www.cmucheckoff.com, “Building codes and standards have a significant impact on how concrete masonry products are used. Research is needed to document the performance of concrete masonry to support code changes that will open additional markets, reduce unnecessary conservatism, and make concrete masonry more market competitive. Additionally, research needs for concrete masonry abound in areas related to sustainability, fire-resistance, structural performance in seismic and wind events, recycled materials, manufacturing improvements, energy, and more.” The New Kid on the Block Given the checkoff program’s benefits, “I would be surprised if it doesn’t get voted in,” said Gendron. “I think that there is a very good chance for passage of the referendum. We know the checkoff program will be successful.” At publication time in February, Gendron and other proponents were preparing for the referendum and establishing details on creating a vehicle for funding distribution and program administration. Distribution-wise, “the government does not collect nor hold at any time the checkoff funds,” according to www.cmucheckoff.com. “Collections and management of funds is the responsibility of the checkoff board, composed of industry representatives.” Administration-wise, “legislation calls for five Regional Advisory Committees (RAC) made up of groups of states,” according to www.cmucheckoff.com. “These RACs will each have a representative on the board and they will recommend programs and initiatives for funding that will have the greatest impact for their region. The Board will also consider programs that have industrywide impact and/or programs recommended by RACs. The Board has the fiduciary responsibility of reviewing and approving the programs.” Michigan is in Region 3, along with North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. The regions are broken down into districts, Michigan being in District 8 headed by Gendron and “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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composed of Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin. “The block manufacturers essentially make up the committee that approves or disapproves programs, based on cost, type of program, and the proposed program’s projected increase in block demand,” said Gendron. “They are examining the other successful checkoff programs to see how it could apply to block.” After a decade of work, the referendum should be voted on late this year. The website www.cmucheckoff.com explains the beginnings of the referendum process: “Based on industry recommendations, the Department of Commerce will develop an order that provides guidelines for running a compliant program and the process for a referendum. The industry will have an opportunity to provide public comment to the order prior to the referendum. Once the referendum is passed, the checkoff program takes about five years to fully mature and produce the envisioned results. “Once you start collecting funds and establishing programs, the industry will really take off,” said Gendron. After five years, Gendron predicts a growth in block production to at least twoand-a-half billion annually. “That’s bigger than the current one billion annually, but hopefully we can get block production back to four billion and increase from that point,” said Gendron. Those who fought for almost a decade to secure authorization of this program are as tough and durable as block itself. After the program’s passage in October 2018, Major Ogilvie of Ready Mix USA, a CEMEX company, and national chair of the concrete masonry checkoff initiative since 2010, said in a NCMA press release, “This is a great day for our industry. We demonstrated a level of perseverance on this initiative that is only matched by the resilience of the products that we manufacture. By standing together, we will not only strengthen our industry, but our communities. We applaud the members of Congress for recognizing that the small businesses in our industry can accomplish even greater things together if we can more effectively pool our resources to promote ourselves.”
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Baker Assists in the Revitalization of Eastern’s Strong Hall
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Exterior building materials – brick and aluminum/glass curtain wall – were selected to harmonize with the other buildings of the science complex, and were detailed for durability and energy efficiency.
astern Michigan University opened the newly renovated Strong Hall and its new addition to students in January 2019. The $40 million project crafted more functional spaces for its Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs and brightened the interior, offering more natural light throughout the 81,000-square-foot building originally built in 1957. Baker Construction Co, Inc., a masonry contractor based in Whitmore Lake, helped to revitalize the building’s brick exterior and to clad a portion of the new 20,000-square-foot addition in brick veneer and limestone accent bands. In the remaking of Strong Hall, Baker Construction secured one of its first design-assist masonry contracts. Because design-assist is uncommon in the masonry trade, Baker Estimator and Project Manager T.C. Baker “applauds Clark Construction for thinking outside-the-box.” Clark Construction Co., Lansing, served as construction manager for the Stantecdesigned project. Clark Construction opted for a designassist masonry contract for the Strong Hall
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project “to confirm marrying details with adjacent materials, to help with the details of cladding the existing three-wythe brick auditorium structure, and to confirm budget and offer cost/schedule savings ideas,” said Clark Senior Project Manager Rick Hutter.
Marrying the Details The new addition houses a sun-washed atrium and community center. The making of the addition is a case study in marrying the details of a diverse building envelope across multiple trades. As a factor in this successful “marriage,” all of the building envelope trades were design-assist partners, including Baker Construction. The MEP and elevator trades were design-assist partners in their respective disciplines as well. All of these trades collectively comprised “the majority of the work and the majority of the cost,” said Hutter. “These trades had the biggest impact on the project’s overall design and budget. Their expertise in these systems was invaluable. “We enjoy working with Baker Construction,” Hutter added. “We have
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Using a design-assist approach for the masonry trade and for all of the building envelope trades made for a smoother project, because details were formulated ahead of time. In their respective disciplines, MEP and elevator trades were design-assist partners as well.
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partnered with them on numerous projects. They bring a great team attitude to the project, and they do great work.” Baker Foreman Bob Wischer, a 25-year “veteran of the scaffold” with Baker Construction, describes the addition’s masonry wall assembly: A layer of DensGlass exterior sheathing was installed over metal studs. After installing three-inch anchors to the metal studs, Baker Construction brought RAM Construction Services, Livonia, on board to install three inches of liquid-applied spray foam over the DensGlass. “RAM was our subcontractor and partner through the entire design-assist project,” said Baker. “They did a good job and helped us to be successful.” The exterior façade itself is brick with a series of limestone belts, including a waterbelt at the wall’s lower reaches and 20-inch-wide stone caps forming a large limestone belt at the top of the parapet wall, according to Wischer. In the design phase, Baker Construction attended a design-assist meeting with the architect to confirm the masonry details and the connecting details to other façade elements. “They went through details and
said, ‘Do you like the way this was done or do you not like the way this was done?’” recalled Baker. “Most of the details were the way we would have done it. It was good, but that’s not always the case in all projects.” Hutter points to specific cost savings in the design-assist phase as well. “Baker Construction helped detail transitions from brick to curtain wall and metal panels,” said Hutter. “Cost savings included eliminating stainless steel flashing below grade.” In the field, using a design-assist approach across multiple trades made for a smoother project. “Details that impacted multiple trades, such as tying together window opening details involving masonry, an air barrier and windows, were hammered out ahead of time,” said Baker. “When it was actually being installed, there were no major concerns.”
A New Brick Face Baker Construction’s work included renovating the existing three-wythe brick auditorium structure. The auditorium/lecture hall is located next to the new addition. “We veneered over the “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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Masonry Investigators As part of the overall renovation, some sections of the existing building were taken down to the steel structure, metal framing was installed to create window openings, and Baker installed brick veneer as part of the new façade. In this portion of the renovation, other anomalies were discovered, including variations in the wall’s height elevations. “On any renovation, you always have to anticipate these types of variations,” said Wischer. “For instance, it is supposed to be 11 feet from the first floor to the second floor of the existing two-story building, but in some cases, it would be 11 feet two inches.” Baker Construction brought its masonry expertise to other facets of the renovation as well. “They were instrumental in the Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
design of added collaboration rooms into the existing brick structure, resulting in a better, safer, and more cost-effective “Also, Baker project,” said Hutter. Construction did a lot of investigation of the existing structure (Area B) and assisted with detailing what and how the structure could be shored, re-supported, repaired, and removed in order to work with the new skin and roof structure.”
Reading the Drawings on the Wall Given the masonry industry’s in-depth knowledge, design-assist masonry “could save a building owner a great deal of money, particularly for complex masonry projects,” said Baker. “And it’s not just us. There are other masons in Michigan who are knowledgeable as well and could save building owners a ton of money.” Baker himself serves on the Wall Design Committee for the Masonry Institute of Michigan (MIM). “The committee is tasked with creating generic masonry designs that are all posted on MIM’s website,” said
Baker. “The idea is that they are the best and most economical design for any particular type of detail. We don’t have every single detail under the sun, but the basics are on the website and available for use for free.” Baker uses the MIM website design templates to demonstrate the best masonry practice on any given job. “Anytime we are building a job, I always look at it ahead of time,” said Baker. “If I notice something that’s not necessarily wrong, but maybe it’s not the best way or it’s an outdated way to do the masonry, I always make a suggestion. I try to back it up with data from MIM’s website.” In the future vision of a mason’s heaven, Baker hopes the design and construction industry will incorporate design-assist masonry into the project at an earlier stage. “I would hope we are brought on during schematic design to help finish the masonry design of the building,” said Baker. “That is where could have a significant impact and where we could
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Managing Site Logistics Beyond the actual masonry design details, site logistics presented Baker Construction with another challenge on the Strong Hall project. A series of mechanical tunnels, along with water, sewer and gas lines, crisscrossed the site. “I couldn’t bring a machine in or drive over these areas without the potential of collapsing a tunnel,” said Wischer. The drawings and site investigations pinpointed the location of the tunnels and utility lines. Each of these locations were flagged or spray-painted to alert the trade contractors. “We have
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encountered this type of underground grid in other university and hospital campus complexes, but not to this extent,” said Wischer. As a solution, Baker Construction installed a series of wide steel mats over these areas to displace the weight of the masonry-loaded equipment. “These were much wider mats than usual,” said Wischer. “We used maybe a half a dozen 12-foot-wide-by-8-foot-long mats. If there was a 100-foot stretch of wall, however, we could only work on a 40-foot section of it. It limited access, so we were only able to work on a certain portion of wall, say from control joint to control joint.” Limited access did not delay the schedule. “It took a bit of foresight and planning to make it happen,” said Wischer, “but it didn’t impact the schedule.” The use of a hydro-mobile scaffold assisted Baker Construction’s field team in working in excavated areas not yet able to be backfilled. “The hydro-mobile can be placed in different configurations and can even go around corners,” said Wischer. In one instance, Baker used the hydromobile scaffolding system to create a 12-foot bridge that curved around a corner. “In another case, because of underground sewers, there was not enough solid compacted surface available to build a scaffold on,” said Wischer. “We made adjustments to the hydro-mobile scaffolding system to allow work to continue in that area.” Begun in Fall 2017 and completed in January 2019, Strong Hall is a milestone for Eastern Michigan University, “as it marked the completion of the third and final phase of the Science Complex, which includes the renovated Mark Jefferson Building and the Science Complex Addition,” according to Eastern’s website. “The building represents Eastern's ongoing commitment to educating students in STEM disciplines and preparing them for careers in high-demand fields. Construction involved a complete building renovation and addition for a crucial facility that houses numerous labs for STEM classes.” Thanks to Eastern Michigan University, Clark Construction, Stantec, and Baker Construction, along with the entire designassist and trade contracting team, the project successfully transformed the entire structure, including both the visually striking changes and additions in the new atrium area, along with the necessary updating of architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical systems. “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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Stantec’s Design Modernizes Eastern’s Strong Hall Eastern Michigan University’s Strong Hall renovation and expansion project was a much-needed modernization of the third most-trafficked academic building on Eastern’s campus. Stantec’s redesign of Strong Hall resulted in an inspiring learning environment for students. Features of the design reinforce the geology, geography, physics and astronomy programs housed within the building: Light fixtures in the atrium mimic planetary orbits and form constellations; natural materials, such as copper panels and travertine, create the illusion of a cross section of the Earth; views to the outside highlight the dry riverbed concept and its use of indigenous boulders; and a bioswale, blooming with native Michigan plants, is a prominent feature of the landscaping. The addition of high-level finishes in public spaces and daylighting throughout breathed new life into the building. Coupled with efforts to support a more diverse body of students, the entire building is now handicap accessible. Both efforts offer a more inclusive environment and better meet the university’s cultural aspirations. Perhaps the most transformative element of the Strong Hall project is its new atrium designed to house social and study space. The new addition’s open space offers a variety of seating and collaboration options for students and serves as a major source of natural light within the core of the building. The design improves circulation by expanding the narrow stairway connecting Strong Hall to the Mark Jefferson Building as well. Additionally, incorporating built-in bench seating in corridors alleviates a prior issue concerning students sitting on the floor while waiting for class. -Content Courtesy of Stantec
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The Forefront: A Downtown Birmingham Masonry Project
fter 25 years of experience, it’s good to reflect on the many projects your company has done. The Forefront, located on Old Woodward in Birmingham, is one of those many things that Albaugh Masonry is proud to call part of what it has left behind. T The mixed-use residential and retail development, on the site of the old Greens Art Supply, just steps away from downtown Birmingham’s shopping district, has retail and parking on the main level. On its second level, there are residential condominiums. Its location at the center of downtown Birmingham means that everyone who enjoys this project can be close to the important happenings that this location has to offer.
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Before work was even started, it was a hard decision on how Albaugh Masonry would put a number to this project. The company was just starting to see past the difficult recession. Like everyone, Albaugh was careful to choose projects that could be done efficiently. Projects like the make predicting that Forefront challenging. Would stone be delivered on time? Would the downtown area give the work access needed? According to Scott Albaugh, president of Albaugh Masonry, “We even needed to account for how heavy all these stone pieces would be. All of these, and many more questions need to be considered in every project we do.” The Forefront has a large amount of concrete masonry units (CMU) that was built up with steel stud framing. The exterior is clad in limestone panels above the windows. Beneath the windows is a rich, dark granite that not only adds to the magnificent look of the building, but is resilient to the expected salt that will be thrown to it. The cladding is covering an essential insulation product that is both insulating and acting as an air barrier with its foamed joints. That multi-faceted insulation allows the building to perform much better than the old multi-wythe masonry buildings constructed in the turn of the century. And the entry area is clad in copper panels that have a timeless marriage with the limestone. The assembly of the Forefront started with many meetings and discussions on how to successfully finish this project. The idea for a granite base was very wellreceived. “We carefully discussed the thickness of the limestone and the method of installation,” said Albaugh. “Its interaction with the windows was a key element to making a timeless building style in the upscale landscape of Birmingham.” Timing was a huge factor in the planning. “Once the details were decided, we needed to depend on good scheduling to make sure we finished before the weather made working too difficult,” explained Albaugh. In this type of building, carefully working according to the schedule is a must. Another factor was the delivery of materials. Unloading a truck full of stone in a busy downtown area is never popular Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
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among the building’s neighbors. This is where an experienced operator is important. Experienced craftsmen assembled this project. Tom Albaugh was the field foreman working on the installation and coordinating the stone deliveries. His crew held some of the best masons the trade has to offer. Danny Shellnut was the operator with Craig Boman supporting at times. Mike Shields and Dave Lalone were part of the anchoring and fastening team. Alex Stabrava and John Sinclair were the block masons that were instrumental in the layout and elevations. The granite and limestone were supplied by Genesee Cut Stone and Marble Company. Albaugh Masonry’s long relationship with Genesee made it an easy choice for this large-scale fabrication job, and, according to Scott Albaugh, “they performed especially well for this project. We continue to do work with Doug Howes, our longtime friend in the company who has a talented team with him.” The masonry accessories were supplied by Mason Pro. “A constant ally like them is
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essential in these sorts of high-performance projects,” explained Albaugh.“We are very fortunate to have Jeff Snyder and his associates in our area.” The specially made block was produced by Fendt Building Products. Jim Gendron was the technical support and salesman that assisted through the project. The anchoring engineering was done by Todd Daily from Daily Engineering. Content contributed by Albaugh Masonry Stone and Tile Inc.
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growth in the form of its first new addition for both Sachse and for Pewabic Pottery. ewabic Pottery’s Mary Chase Perry since 1912 to inFORM studio, Northville, The new 2,500-square-foot tile studio will Stratton was a woman who and Sachse Construction, Detroit. give Pewabic more space to meet the “painted with fire.”* Her experiTogether, these three organizations production demands of Detroit’s 21st mental glazes turned humble clay, created a vibrant new tile production Century renaissance and to give shape to twice-fired in a kiln, into ceramics of lush studio on a parcel of property on Pewabic’s vision of its own future. The and varied color. Thrice-fired works took Pewabic’s northeast corner. existing tile studio is a tight labyrinth of on an iridescent glow. Now a revered This gem of a studio is perfectly equipment, clay objects, plaster molds, cultural icon, the pottery’s beginnings functional on the interior and perfectly and working artists all crammed into 700 were as basic as raw clay: In 1903, Perry beautiful on the exterior. The exterior’s square feet of space. Stratton and businessman Horace J. smooth-as-silk white clay brick and The existing studio’s snug series of Caulkins co-founded Pewabic Pottery in Pewabic’s inlays of iridescent faceted tile spaces, along with its narrow pathways a rented stable in Detroit’s Brush Park. frame and showcase the work of this and vintage brick walls, draw the visitor By 1907, Pewabic’s artistry caught fire storied pottery. intimately into the world of a working with the public, and the growing pottery pottery. The belts, gears and wheels moved into its own building powering the clay mixer designed by William Buck are in motion overhead, a Stratton. The prominent pugmill kneads the clay architect and Perry’s future with an auger-like device, husband designed the a series of metal or ware building as a working carts are stacked with pottery resembling an freshly made clay tiles English Tudor-style inn. ready for the tile dryer, This working pottery has and the shelves are filled never stopped working, with bisque-fired pieces. having produced over a (Bisque firing is the first of century of handcrafted three potential kiln firings pieces for thousands of and the one that hardens buildings and public the clay in preparation for spaces in Detroit, across glazing; the second firing the country, and even at a higher temperature is internationally. used to melt the glaze.) Pewabic continues to New equipment produce handcrafted insertions exacerbated ceramics, working in the the space dilemma. “The same 1907 building along Some of the voids between the Spanish bricks create a screen in front of recent addition of two East Jefferson Avenue and storefront glazing, allowing natural light to enter the interior of the new new production kilns took even using the same clay Maxine and Stuart Frankel Pewabic Tile Studio. Pewabic’s fabrication mixer originally installed in area to the limits of its an addition built in 1912. *Mary Chase Perry Stratton quoted in the physical working space,” said inFORM This round vat and its assorted equipment book, Pewabic Pottery: A History Project Leader Shannon Schmehl. has mixed clay for works installed in Handcrafted in Detroit by Cara Catallo “Overall, Pewabic was formerly operating buildings ranging from the Guardian with inefficient space, work spaces not Building in 1928 to the exterior façade of “I have such admiration for Pewabic at ergonomically designed for employees, Little Caesars Arena and the QLINE every level,” said Sachse Construction and a lack of windows and natural light. stations in 2017. “We champion a Founder & CEO Todd Sachse, LEED® AP, These conditions diminished the quality of tradition of handcraftsmanship and an the visitor experience, making movement a dedicated potter who took his first amazing connection to Detroit that dates and demonstrations difficult as well.” pottery lesson at the age of 10. “I have back over a hundred years and continues Pewabic set about fundraising, great respect for what they do and for the to this day,” said Pewabic Executive ultimately gathering the necessary funds craft of pottery itself. When they Director Steve McBride. for the $1.1 million project from a host of contacted me about the expansion, I The creative fire lit by this woman from individuals, companies, and thought ‘What an honor it would be to Hancock, Michigan, continues to burn organizations. The new addition, actually be a part of this project.’” brightly after 116 years, making it one of christened the Maxine and Stuart Frankel the longest continuously operating Pewabic Tile Studio, is named in honor of A Brick Labyrinth potteries in the United States. In 2017, the Frankels’ generous donation. The resulting studio is a dream come true Pewabic entrusted the flame of its future
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Form, Function and Cost Several architects on Pewabic Pottery’s board recommended inFORM studio because the firm is modest in size and has a reputation for producing high-quality work. The architectural firm worked closely with Pewabic’s own internal committee on the design. “One of the most rewarding parts of the project was working with Pewabic’s design team,” said Schmehl. “Through thoughtful collaboration between our architectural team and their ceramic designers, each team was able to bring their own experience in their respective disciplines to the project, which created such a seamlessly integrated product.” In turn, inFORM recommended Sachse Construction to Pewabic. “Sachse Construction made a presentation to us, and we really liked the fact that Todd Sachse is a potter himself,” said McBride. “He actually discussed some of the features of the room that we should consider in terms of working with the clay. Working with both Sachse Construction and Todd Sachse was great.” Sachse Construction, inFORM, and Pewabic’s own committee worked together collaboratively beginning in the early design stages to deliver a building in line with Pewabic’s vision and its budget. “Kudos to Steve and the Pewabic community,” said Sachse. “In my opinion, their project delivery approach was on target. They brought the architect on early, they brought the construction manager on early, and it was a collaborative effort. In our experience, this approach, although challenging, offers the most value. Everyone participates, and at the end of the day, the owner chooses how to spend the money intelligently. I think Pewabic did that brilliantly.” The project team focused on delivering in three categories: form, function and cost. “We worked together for a fair amount of time,” said Sachse, “because the architecture had to be satisfactory from an aesthetic perspective, the new studio had to functionally work for Pewabic as a tile studio, and it had to meet the budget.” One of the first design iterations envisioned interior wood beams on the ceiling and architectural wood columns as 48 CAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2019
Iridescent faceted Pewabic tile, installed in some of the voids between the brick, showcases the work of one of the longest continuously operating potteries in the United States.
exterior accents to the masonry. Sachse Construction suggested and the project team concurred on a plan to switch the wood beams to bar joists on the interior and to create a completely masonry building. “We said, ‘Let’s just make it a block building,’ because on the interior the block is the most durable, easy and maintenance-free option for a tile production studio,” said Sachse. “It also serves as the structure, because the block is a load-bearing wall. For the ceiling structure, we opted for steel bar joists set on the structural block wall, because the joists allow for a clear open work space without any columns on the interior.” In the final design, a honey-colored wood soffit crowns the underside of the building overhang, adding the warmth of wood to the building exterior. The rest of the exterior is an inspired celebration of clay, both in its white brick veneer with handcrafted Pewabic tile inlays and a brick screen veiling the storefront windows along the north and east corners. Spaced gaps in the brick screen allow in natural light. In working with a nonprofit operating with limited funds, Sachse Construction urged Pewabic to reconsider its choice of
white brick imported from Spain. “The challenge was budget and bricks,” said Sachse. Needless to say, Pewabic is adamant about all things clay. Sachse Construction brought the budget savvy of a construction manager to the task, giving Pewabic its heart’s desire by building a functional studio interior and by using the funds saved in the design process to deliver this jeweled and inspired brick exterior. A Brick Canvas Unlike common brick, the exterior brick has a rarified appearance. “It’s the pureness of the color and the smoothness of the finish,” said McBride. “It almost feels like porcelain tile.” Schmehl explains the design of the brick façade as it segues from brick veneer on block to open brick screen: “Along the north and east façades, the Roman face brick gradually spaces out from its normal coursing, creating voids between the brick. This establishes two different conditions: The first condition has Pewabic tiles installed in the voids between bricks, and the second condition left the voids open, creating a screen in “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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front of storefront glazing allowing natural light to enter the studio interior.” The brick screen actually drove the selection of the Spanish brick. “In order to use a brick that also acts as an open screen, the brick had to be both solid as well as finished on all six sides,” said Schmehl. “It proved difficult to find such a product manufactured in the United States, and so the brick was ordered from a Spanish manufacturer called Mora. In fact, this was one of their first jobs completed using a standard U.S. Roman brick length.” The brick was a challenging material during both design and construction. “While the brick length matched U.S. sizing, the height was different,” said Schmehl. “Because the height was not modular with typical masonry dimensions, coordinating elements like openings and brick ties proved difficult. In order to accommodate this, varying concrete masonry unit (CMU) heights were used so the bricks and CMU would align at regular intervals. The project was delayed in order for the brick manufacturers to complete setting up their fabrication process and even further delayed due to long shipping times.” The long lead time stretched to six months. “The building was effectually built, and we were waiting for the bricks to arrive,” said Sachse. Despite these challenges, Pewabic remained committed to the Spanish brick. “Throughout the entire design, estimating and construction process, the client showed a great commitment to the design and understood the importance of the brick in achieving it,” said Schmehl. The white brick offers Pewabic both functional and aesthetic benefits. First, the brick and the brick screen are in harmony with the surrounding neighborhood. “The exterior façade is designed to highlight Pewabic’s artistry as well as integrate the building into the fabric of the residential neighborhood,” said Schmehl. Function-wise, the brick screen draws in natural light, offers ventilation in combination with operable storefront windows, and provides an easy access point for giving clay to neighborhood children. “Kids from the neighborhood knock on our door and ask for clay, and Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
this new studio will offer much better access for giving them the clay,” said McBride. “It’s cool to have people feel that this is their pottery. The kids learn that we did the tile in Comerica Park, for instance, and it’s all made in the pottery right in their own neighborhood.” Design-wise, the contemporary white brick exterior complements the existing historical building with its upper level of white stucco and its lower level of brick. “The simplicity of a single building material on the exterior was deliberate in order to compliment rather than mimic the historical context,” said Schmehl. “We thought inFORM did a great job of uniting the historical and the contemporary buildings,” said McBride. “Without recreating the original building, we wanted the new addition to represent a nod to our heritage but still look towards the future.” Tile: A Pewabic Showcase White brick imported from Spain is the ideal canvas for Pewabic’s own iridescent faceted tiles inlaid in gaps in the brick. Thanks to Pewabic’s glazing techniques, each light-colored tile has a subtle rainbow of color capable of shifting in the changing light. “As the light changes on the tile, the tile facets reflect the light in a new way,” said McBride. The variability of each handcrafted tile adds to shifts in color as ephemeral as a child’s blown soap bubbles in sunlight. Pewabic artists have achieved this effect with rock-solid clay and the assistance of their own glaze development specialist. According to McBride, each tile is fired in the kiln three times – and the final firing in an electric kiln at a lower temperature and with a dollop of vegetable oil – produces the iridescence. The iridescent faceted tiles have that quality of “awakeness” Perry Stratton aimed to achieve through her extensive experiments in glazing and firing times, according to Catallo’s book. The contemporary tile design takes Pewabic Pottery into the future. “One of our goals was to use the new tile studio addition as a way to showcase how one can use Pewabic tile in a contemporary context,” said McBride. Even some of the techniques in the initial stages of tile design included contemporary digital technology. “Our
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designer sketched out the faceted tile form on a computer, and we then had the initial shape 3D-printed,” said McBride. “We cast our plaster molds out of the 3D print, and we then used traditional type means of pressing the tiles into the plaster molds. The project gave us the opportunity not only to showcase the finished work in the contemporary façade but also to experiment with some new forming techniques.” Once in the field, Sachse Construction’s masonry trade partner installed the brick, leaving recesses for the tile. “We left the openings in the brick façade,” said Sachse. “It was designed exactly like a template with the drawings showing exactly which bricks to leave out and which ones to leave recessed so that Pewabic’s tile contractor could insert the tile inlays.” Tripling Production Space Both the iridescent faceted tile and the white brick offer a tantalizing glimpse of
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Founded in 1903, Pewabic Pottery’s work graces some of the most prominent buildings and public spaces in Detroit, including Comerica Park.
the work taking place within the new studio. “The use of a white Roman brick brings the craft of clay from the studio interior to the building exterior, while continuing the existing palette,” said Schmehl. Prior to move-in, Pewabic artisans had a tantalizing glimpse of working in a studio with more than triple the space of the original building’s production area. According to Schmehl, pushing the new addition to the edge of the property line maximized the building’s square footage. “The layout was then established based on collaborative meetings between our design team and Pewabic’s fabrication team,” she added. Sachse Construction’s team pushed through the brick wall of the existing studio as the very last step in the construction process. This strategy avoided interfering with Pewabic’s work throughout the six months of active construction that began in January 2018, according to Sachse. McBride and his staff vividly recall the day when the future broke into the past in the form of the controlled demolition of the vintage brick wall. Long before the official ribbon-cutting, this unofficial “brick-breaking” in June 2018 was a momentous occasion in its own right. “We came in one morning and Steve and I 50 CAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2019
happened to be in the room with the old tile dryer and we heard the crew starting to deconstruct the brick wall,” said Pewabic Marketing & Communications Manager Amanda Rogers. “All of a sudden we could literally see the future reaching into the past.” One part of the future is a new, much larger and much more efficient tile dryer from the Netherlands now installed in its own nook in the sun-washed studio interior. “Our existing tile dryer would dry three ware carts of tiles in three days, while the new one dries four fully loaded ware carts in 24 hours,” said McBride. Overall, the new studio’s open floor plan and the sheer increase in square footage offer a more comfortable, productive and flexible work space. “The addition’s open floor plan allows for a flexible work layout and easy work flow for fabrication, giving fabricators the ability to increase production and efficiency,” said Schmehl. New MEP systems improve temperature control and flexibility as well. “Pewabic can easily make changes in the new studio, such as inserting a new sink, because of the new systems and open slate,” said Sachse. The new studio also has an overhead door for the easy influx or exit of materials. Thanks to the new studio, Pewabic “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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hopes to cut its lead time in half and to boost its production. “Our goal is to double our tile production over five years,” said McBride, “and that will allow us to create more jobs in production, marketing, retail, and support functions.” The new tile studio will help Pewabic Pottery play an even stronger role in Detroit’s renaissance. “The new tile studio will allow us to deal with increased demand and take advantage of new opportunities as they arise,” said McBride. Pewabic moved into its new studio in spring 2019. Today, the tile pressing and mold-making operations are all located in the new studio, freeing up space within the vintage production area for both ceramic artists and visitors. “It would create quite a traffic jam in the existing studio’s small walkways when a 30person tour came on a day when all of our production staff was working,” said Rogers. “Moving tile pressing and mold making into the new studio allows us to open up the flow of the existing glazing room, markedly improving some of those pathways and the overall tour experience.” The Master Plan: An Art Oasis For Pewabic, the future doesn’t stop with the construction of the new addition. “As an organization, we want to be just as relevant to the future of Detroit as we have been to the city’s past,” said McBride. “The new tile studio is only the first bold step forward in Pewabic’s investment in the future.” To make the future happen, Pewabic will remove some of the existing walls in the original studio. “Some walls block sightlines for visitors, and we will open up the space enabling us to better host our visitors,” said McBride. “Reconfiguring the space will begin in 2019.” Pewabic’s greater master plan will unfold this summer. “Our number one priority was production space in the new tile studio, because that is our main revenue generator,” said McBride. “But the next phase of our master plan is to develop a landscaped campus, including sculpture gardens, seating areas, a water feature, and public art. We want to consolidate our gravel parking lots and empty plot of land and create a much more artistic presence on East Jefferson Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
Avenue that will announce to visitors that they have arrived at a cool, cultural landmark.” The building expansions and the gardens will be part of a cohesive campus environment, turning this National Historic Landmark into a Top 10 destination in Detroit and creating a nurturing oasis for the arts. Pewabic also hopes to expand its education studio, add a new café, and create a tile showroom expansion in a separate building. “We would add approximately 10,000 square feet of new space that will wrap around and expand our existing courtyard space, creating a sheltered kind of secret garden,” said McBride. “Hopefully, we will break ground in the next two or three years.” Additionally, the master plan’s goal is to “incorporate art and nature around a working craft studio,” said McBride. “For instance, a visitor can be eating lunch and watching people load the kilns. We also want to use the whole development to showcase what can be done with tile.” Pewabic’s century-long portfolio shows what can be done. Nationally, Pewabic Pottery’s work graces the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, and contemporary projects in New York and California. Internationally, Pewabic has even provided its handcrafted magic to a medical office center in Kuwait and a project in New Zealand. Pewabic’s work is seemingly omnipresent in buildings across Detroit and throughout Michigan. Pewabic tiles grace the Detroit Zoo’s original birdhouse now a Wildlife Interpretative Gallery and Cranbrook’s rainbow fountain, as well as floor and fountain tiles in and near the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Rivera Court. Contemporary installations include the Shinola Hotel, the Plymouth District Library, and Sparrow Health System’s Herbert-Herman Cancer Center. Pewabic crafted a high-relief ceramic sculpture of baby animals at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, as well as innumerable fireplace surrounds and kitchen backsplashes in private homes. Pewabic artists working in the spacious and sun-washed interior of the new tile production studio are sure to craft another beautiful wave of handcrafted works.
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Thanks to Pewabic, inFORM studio, Sachse Construction, and generous donors, the new Maxine and Stuart Frankel Pewabic Tile Studio itself is a building worthy of Mary Chase Perry Stratton’s sense of beauty, her regard for natural materials, and Pewabic Pottery’s 116-year legacy of handcraftsmanship. Today, the legacy of a woman who “painted with fire” continues to ignite Pewabic’s own community and creative spirit. Pewabic Pottery currently has an extensive community outreach network, including an education studio on the upper level of its own building. Pewabic conducts school programs and even has a mobile initiative called the Pewabic Street Team. “We converted a van into a mobile museum loaded with two portable kilns, allowing us to do pop-up firings at the RiverWalk, the Spirit of Detroit Plaza, Belle Isle, and other parks,” said McBride. “We bring bisque-fired and glazed pots, and we fire them right on the site. People can watch the pots get loaded in the kiln and
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Thanks to the new tile studio, Pewabic hopes to cut its lead time in half and to boost its production, helping this cultural icon and working pottery play an even stronger role in Detroit’s renaissance.
we do what is called Raku firing. This means we fire up a kiln to about 1800 degrees to melt the glaze, and then when it is red hot, we pull the pot out and place it in a pile of newspapers, creating these dramatic metallic finishes. It’s fun and has a quick turnaround time, so people can see a firing from start to finish.” The new studio and Pewabic Pottery’s outreach programs, along with its future plans for an art oasis on East Jefferson Avenue, are more than enough to fire up and inspire a community, especially one with its own storied legacy of making everything from stoves and horse carriages to automotive vehicles and well-crafted buildings. The following trade partners contributed to the project: • Concrete – Visionary Construction, Inc., Macomb • Doors & Hardware – Rayhaven Group, Inc., Livonia • Drywall – Jonstin Construction, Inc., Canton Township • Electrical – Southern Lakes Electric, Fenton • Equipment Movers – Phoenix Machinery Movers, Shelby Charter Twp. • Excavation – William R. Curtis, Inc., dba WM R Curtis, Inc., Commerce Twp. • Floor Covering – DF Floor Covering, Flint • Floor Sealer – Partners Contracting Group, Flint 52 CAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2019
• Glass & Glazing – B&B Glass Company, Rochester Hills • HVAC – Continuum Services, Farmington Hills • Landscaping – Artman’s Nursery, Inc., Westland • Masonry – James Ross Construction, Inc., Hartland • Millwork – Sobania, Inc., Detroit • Misc. Carpentry – Morrey’s Contracting, Detroit • Overhead Doors – Overhead Door West Commercial, Inc., Waterford Twp. • Painting & Wallcovering – TD Painting and Wallcovering, Inc., Sterling Heights • Plumbing – Snover Plumbing, Inc., Clinton Twp. • Printing – Engineering Reproduction Inc., Detroit • Roofing – Tri-Star Roofing & Sheet Metal, Kimball • Structural Steel – American Steel Construction, Livonia • Surveyors – Monument Engineering Group Associates, Fowlerville • Testing Companies – Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc., Troy • Tile Installer (Owner selected) – Rapasi Tile and Marble (Steve Smith), St. Clair Shores • Toilet Accessories – Progressive Plumbing Supply, Warren • Waterproofing – DC Byers Company, Inc., dba Byers DC Detroit, Inc., Detroit
In 1903, a machinist, engineer and inventor named Henry Ford launched Ford Motor Company. He would introduce the world to the Model T and mass production techniques in his Detroit plant on Piquette Avenue located not far from Brush Street. In the same year and only two miles due south, a successful china painter named Mary Chase Perry and her neighbor Horace J. Caulkins established a fledgling pottery in Brush Park. Only two miles away but worlds apart, one greased the wheels of mass production and the other glazed and fired clay objects handcrafted on the potter’s wheel. Perry Stratton was a strong advocate of the Arts and Crafts Movement, and she remained dedicated to all things beautiful and handcrafted until her passing at the age of 94 in 1961. Who was this woman who would touch thousands of buildings with her artistry? The book Pewabic Pottery: A History Handcrafted in Detroit by Cara Catallo details the life story of this amazing ceramic artist. She was born on March 15, 1867, in Hancock, Michigan. The future pottery’s namesake was the Pewabic copper mine near this Upper Peninsula town where her father, Dr. William Walbridge Perry, served as a physician to the miners and their families. Like Henry Ford who tinkered as a child, Perry Stratton was attracted to the arts at an early age. As a child, “colors affected me tremendously,” wrote Perry Stratton, as quoted in Catallo’s book. A true Yooper, she marveled at the “great walls of white snow that lined the wintery streets like ‘endless marble halls,’ and Portage Lake’s ‘warm coppery red in summer,’” according to Catallo’s book. After her father died, the family moved to Ann Arbor, exposing Perry Stratton to art and revealing her own talent for watercolors, followed by painting on silk, eggshells and other materials. Moving to Detroit at the age of 13 broadened her artistic horizons even further. Ultimately, she would attend the Cincinnati Art Academy and become a respected and skilled china painter adept at mixing decorative mineral colors and applying them to the china pieces. “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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What directly led Perry Stratton to her life’s path? Porcelain teeth and a chance walk on the beach. The Perry family moved to a rented house in Brush Park, setting up house next door to Horace Caulkins. As the owner of a dental appliance business, Caulkins became acquainted with Charles Land, DDS, a Detroit dentist credited with inventing gold and porcelain artificial teeth. The end result of their acquaintance was the design and manufacture of “a high-firing kiln that fired porcelain dental ware without causing it to discolor,” according to Catallo’s book. Perry Stratton and other china painters used the same kilns to seal their painted pieces. Perry Stratton, now a respected teacher and leader within the National League of Mineral Painters, even toured the country demonstrating china painting and selling Caulkins’ new Revelation Kilns, a portable, kerosene oil-fueled muffle kiln that could reach heats in excess of 2400 degrees. Perry Stratton became tired of traveling and disenchanted with the superficiality of china painting. As a brief respite, she joined the Caulkins family at their Canadian cottage near Rondeau Point, Ontario, on Lake Erie. One morning, as Perry Stratton strolled the shoreline, a gust of wind blew a newspaper across her path. An article exalting America’s natural resources of clay, copper, zinc and lead and profiling a clay-working school caught her attention. “Perry Stratton instantly felt that she had found her place in the world,” according to Catallo’s book. “At once I was illumined,” said Perry Stratton. Drawn to the potter’s craft, she formed a life-long business partnership with a willing Caulkins. Beginning a pottery without any knowledge of working with clay is a lesson in audacity and persistence. Perry Stratton began her experiments in clay in the basement of Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
Caulkins’ house. According to Catallo’s book, Perry Stratton “researched the fundamentals of clay and began to experiment with materials. … Once she had a handle on the basics of clay and mold-making, Perry Stratton began to fashion small shapes that would, as she said, serve her next great purpose: ‘to receive glazes and colors … and point us on our way.’ Her focus forward turned to the glazes that would define her pottery for decades to come.” Ultimately, the pottery partners rented the Brush Park stable behind what is now the newly renovated Ransom Gillis House on Alfred Street in Detroit before commissioning William Buck Stratton to design the East Jefferson building. Her direct experiments in clay, glazing and kiln-firing led to an increasing number of commissions, including work for the Detroit Public Library in 1921 and 1926 and Pewabic Pottery’s first tile installation for the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Detroit.
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Perry Stratton left an immense and continuing legacy of handcrafted beauty. After Stratton’s passing, “her assistant Ella Peters ran the pottery until 1965,” said Pewabic Executive Director Steve McBride. “It then passed into the hands of Horace Caulkins’ son Henry who ultimately gave it to Michigan State University. MSU operated it for 15 years as part of their continuing education program. A type of friend’s group was founded to raise money to keep the pottery operating. The group turned into the Pewabic Society and MSU gave it to us. We have been operating it as a nonprofit since 1981.” Since Perry Stratton’s death, the pottery has changed hands, but every one of those hands has preserved the Pewabic tradition of handcrafted work. Perry Stratton’s sense of handcraftsmanship and her spirited exploration of the ceramic arts are still hallmarks of Pewabic Pottery as this iconic Detroit institution moves into its second century.
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Bosch’s track saw’s adjustable track guidance mechanism offers exact settings for the perfect cuts with table-saw quality. An easy-to-transport tool that’s ideal for making table saw-quality cuts on sheet goods like laminated particle board and plywood is highly prized on every jobsite for cutting precision. The Bosch GKT13225 Track Saw delivers on that need with precision and power, including an adjustable track guidance mechanism that aides cutting angle, cut depth, and plunge and finish angle cutting. The track saw can be combined with optional Bosch tracks (sold separately) to deliver straight fast, finish cuts. The saw features a single pivot point for bevel cuts from -1° (for slight undercuts) to +47°, so a user employing the track doesn’t need to position the saw differently for bevel or non-bevel cuts. The track saw’s plunge mechanism ensures plunge cuts with accurate depth of cut thanks to a that displays a scale with both inches and metric increments. The optional Bosch track system (sold separately) is easy to use by simply aligning the track to the desired cut line. Bosch offers a full range of attachments to complement the connectable tracks, which are sold separately. The saw includes an efficient dust extraction design that helps deliver a clean work environment. Blade change on the Bosch Track Saw is fast and easy. To learn more about the Bosch GKT13225 Track Saw with Plunge Action or to find a local dealer, visit www.boschtools.com.
The new 6500 Series Wheel Handler from LiftWise® is designed for any operation that needs a safe method for transporting and changing large tires. Using an integrated pallet truck for familiar operations and excellent maneuverability, the standard unit can handle steel compaction wheels with diameters of 55 to 79 inches. It can be raised or lowered 20 inches and has a maximum capacity of 6,500 pounds.
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lighter and 31 percent smaller in volume than other machines in its class, it transports to the field with less bulk and less effort, leaving more room for other tools and accessories needed on your job site. The Ranger 330MPX is fully loaded with advanced features. It is the first engine driven welder from Lincoln Electric to incorporate the company’s patented CrossLinc® remote control, ArcFX™ visual setting feedback, and Ready.Set.Weld® quick setup guide technologies – all of which are designed to streamline your welding operations and improve efficiency at your worksite. For more information, visit www.lincolnelectric.com.
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The E&L Construction Group, Inc., headquartered in Flint, announced the addition of three new owners to its team. Jeff Krueger is a mechanical engineering alumni of GMI Krueger (now Kettering University). Following seven years in automotive engineering, Krueger graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with an MBA and worked at Discover Financial Services in Chicago for 12 years. He will head up the accounting, financial, and treasury management areas as the Chief Financial Officer at E&L. John Ray is the Vice President of Industrial Operations at E&L. He is an engineering graduate of Michigan Tech and has over 23 years in construction expertise. Ray Ray has handled over $300 million in construction with projects ranging from $250,000 to $45 million. He will continue to lead E&L’s industrial construction market segment. Mike Carlyon, Vice President of Field Operations, has covered the gamut of positions in construction from laborer progressing through superintendent to project Carlyon manager. In his 22 years at E&L, he personally managed high visibility projects such as KWA, Lansing Regional Airport, and Genesee Valley Mall. Carlyon earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Michigan. He will lead all field operations and activities. Giffels Webster, a Detroit-based consulting firm specializing in planning, land development, and infrastructure solutions, has promoted three Darga partners. Michael G. Darga joined the firm in 2008 and has served as a senior project manager, specializing in urban redevelopment and multimodal transportation initiatives. He 58 CAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2019
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has more than 34 years of experience in the industry and was previously the engineer of design for Wayne County’s Public Services. Jill Bahm served as principal planner of Clearzoning for eight years before it was acquired by Giffels Webster in 2016. She held the same position at Bahm Giffels Webster, specializing in long-range planning, downtown development, and community engagement projects. Bahm has more than 23 years of experience in the planning industry and serves as a board member for Main Street Oakland County, Mend on the Move, and the Huron Valley Council for the Arts. Justin Wellman joined Giffels Webster in 2013 and has served as senior project manager, specializing in municipal infrastructure and federally funded Wellman transportation design and contract administration projects. He was most recently a member of the city of Royal Oak engineering department and has more than 21 years of experience in the industry. Jeff Curran was named president and majority owner of family-owned crane business JJ Curran Crane Company, Detroit. The move is part of a transition plan where Jeff Curran Curran moves from his current role as chief financial officer to assume ownership responsibilities formerly shared with his brother, Larry Curran, who retired. Jeff’s experience running the financial side of JJ Curran Crane, as well as his 26-year involvement with an international fleet management software company, position him to continue promoting safety, innovation and technology to the crane and heavy equipment industries. While retired from day-to-day operations, Larry will continue to act as an advisor and chairman at the company.
Sachse Construction, Detroit, announced Ron Henry as the firm’s new Senior Vice President. As Senior Vice President, Henry will be accountable for achieving financial Henry growth, establishing and executing Sachse Construction’s business strategy, and building new customer relationships. Henry’s experience includes prior leadership roles with Beaumont Health as Corporate Vice President of Real Estate, Design and Construction, Detroit Medical Center as Senior Vice President of Facilities Management, Engineering and Construction, and Plante Morgan CRESA as Senior Vice President of Healthcare. Rockford Construction is pleased to announce the addition of Mark Brimmeier to its leadership team as Vice President. Bringing nearly 35 years of construction Brimmeier experience, Brimmeier will continue to foster key relationships with Rockford’s clients in the Metro Detroit area and forge new lines of communication with potential clients throughout the Midwest. He will also work to expand Rockford’s growing senior living market. Rockford Construction also promoted Matt Evans from Business Development & Project Executive to Vice President. Evans will continue to lead efforts in Evans the Detroit community focusing on workforce development, trade contractor relationships and construction and development management services for private developers and commercial and institutional clients. His current projects include 640 Temple, Hotel St. Regis, Detroit is the New Black, Brush Park South, The Leland, 3750 Woodward, The Murry and Oakland University. KAI announces the appointment of Matt Westphal as President of KAI Design and KAI Engineering. Westphal is responsible “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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for leading, managing and maintaining accountability for the KAI Design and KAI Engineering companies. To enhance KAI’s multioffice approach to executing work, Westphal will travel between offices in Atlanta, Dallas and St. Louis. Prior to joining KAI, Westphal was the President of Hospital Designers, Inc., a subsidiary Westphal of HBE. Over the past nine years, he successfully led a team of 100+ architects and engineers specializing in the design-build of healthcare projects across the United States.
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DeMaria, Detroit, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. DeMaria provides Construction Management, Design Build and General Contracting services across the nation to healthcare, education, government, commercial, energy, environmental, transportation and industrial markets. The family-owned and operated company was founded in 1969 by brothers Joseph A. DeMaria, Sr. and Richard DeMaria in Detroit. The company is now owned and operated by Joseph A. DeMaria Jr. and Anthony DeMaria, sons of the co-founders, employing over 135 professionals throughout southeast Michigan, constructing projects up to $50 million. Crain’s Detroit Business ranks DeMaria as one of the largest General Contractors in Michigan with average annual revenues exceeding $125 million.
Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED), located in 8 major U.S. cities, including Detroit, is pleased to announce its merger with Integrated Design Group, also known as ID, an architecture, engineering, and planning firm with a strong reputation for data center design. According to Peter Devereaux, FAIA, Chairman of HED, this is a natural step for the firm. “We are committed to strategic growth that increases the firm’s ability to create positive impacts for our clients and their stakeholders,” he says. “Bringing the ID team into the HED family is a step on our journey toward expanding our expertise and enabling a greater impact for our clients. The ID leadership and staff, working in two offices in Boston and Dallas, join the HED team working in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Sacramento offices. The team is now 420 strong. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
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us to keep their heating and cooling systems operating safely and efficiently, and our associates who earn that trust every day with their personal commitment to service and excellence.” GEM Energy, of the Rudolph Libbe Group, set a local industry record when its 39 HVAC service technicians based in northwest Ohio worked more than 80,000 hours in 2018, according to United Association (UA) Local 50. The reports generated by UA Local 50 reflect hours worked for HVAC service under the National Service Maintenance Agreement. In addition to setting a new record for Toledo-area HVAC service providers, GEM Energy’s HVAC service team has more than doubled its northwest Ohio hours worked annually from 2013 to 2018. GEM Energy’s total HVAC workforce of 54 technicians in Toledo, Cleveland, Lima and Detroit exceeded 115,000 workhours in 2018. “Two groups of people have made this level of growth possible,” said Chris Weeks, director of service operations for GEM Energy. “They are our customers, who trust
In March, the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) received the 2019 Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction from the Turner Construction Company and the National Building Museum. This award, named after the founder of Turner Construction Company, recognizes an invention, an innovative methodology, and/or exceptional leadership by an individual or team of individuals in construction technology, including construction techniques, innovations and practices, project management, and engineering design. In addition to acknowledging the Center's overall contributions to promoting and improving safety conditions in the construction industry, the prize recognized the dedication and contributions of Dr. Linda Goldenhar, CPWR’s Director of Evaluation and Research, for her work to strengthen jobsite safety climate.
SnowEx, Madison Heights, has been awarded a four-year national cooperative contract through Sourcewell (formerly NJPA). Now, public purchasing agents throughout the United States and Canada are able to save both time and money by eliminating the bidding process when purchasing SnowEx’s industry-leading line of snow and ice management equipment through the competitively solicited Sourcewell contract. Partnering with the largest independent government cooperative purchasing agency of its kind, SnowEx joins Sourcewell’s community of over 300 vendors and more than 50,000 nonprofit organizations and state, county and local government entities. 60 CAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2019
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Ace Cutting Equipment & Supply ............................................................31 AIS Construction Equipment Corp. ...................17 Albaugh Masonry...............................................44 Aluminum Supply Company ..............................11 Amalio Corp .......................................................25 Arc Document Solutions....................................35 Baker Construction Co. .....................................37 Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local #2........45 C.F.C.U.................................................................5 CAM Affinity .....................................................IBC CAM Comp ........................................................21 CAM Magazine ..................................................57 CAM Membership..............................................56 CAMTEC ............................................................29 Cargo Co............................................................60 Cipriano Coatings ..............................................32 Cochrane Supply & Engineering..........................7 Connelly Crane Rental Corp ..............................62 Containers4Sale, LLC ........................................34 D.A. Alexander .....................................................3 Detroit Dismantling ............................................55 DKI International ................................................49 Doeren Mayhew.................................................20 Executive Vehicle Sales .....................................41 Facca, Richter & Pregler, P.C .............................39 Franskoviak Tax Solutions .................................16 G2 Consulting Group.........................................23 Gemelli Concrete ...............................................27 Homrich .............................................................22 International Masonry Institute ..........................38 Jackson Associates ...........................................50 JJ Barney Construction Inc ...............................10 JJ Curran ...........................................................20 Lee Industrial Contracting ...................................4 Lee Xtreme.........................................................43 Mason Contractors Association.......................IFC MASONPRO ......................................................40 McDonald Modular Solutions ........................OBC
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