Honda’s Redesigned GX Engines. The Foundation Of Success. Next time you pass by a construction site, you’ll probably see a piece of Honda-powered equipment. Stop and ask them what they think of the Honda Engine. Chances are they’ll tell you they wouldn’t use anything else. Sure, you can find a less expensive engine, but you won’t find a more reliable one. That’s because our GX Series offers improved performance, lighter weight, great fuel economy and meets EPA Phase 3 emission requirements without the use of a performance-inhibiting catalyst. Honda’s 3-Year Warranty* and unsurpassed reputation for reliability are standard equipment. And that’s set in concrete.
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SUSTAIN ABILITY Building Automation Systems Revisited
CONSTRUCTION LAW 16
Project Impact: A Review of Changes to the AIA Contract Forms that Could Impact Your Project for Years to Come
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Pension Fund Withdrawal Liability
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INTERIORS / FINISHES ACT Announces INTEX Winners
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CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT Superbly Crafted, Vibrantly Colored: Rewold Renovates Taubman Headquarters
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CAM Welcomes New Members Construction Calendar Advertisers Index
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Positive News Reported at the 2018 Mid-Year Economic Forecast
Results of the 2018 Biennial Business Survey Are In What are the most pressing business and strategic issues in Michigan’s construction industry? What are construction leaders optimistic about, and what’s keeping them up at night? How are they addressing the workforce shortage? Learn about these topics and more in the 2018 Biennial Business Survey Outlook, presented by the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) and Plante Moran. The survey was issued online, and data was compiled from confidential responses by an independent survey company and developed as a collaborative effort. There are many valuable insights in this year’s outlook report. The survey explores the industry’s activities and outlook, challenges and opportunities. Overall, key findings reveal a forward-looking industry that, alongside growth, is reckoning with some strong headwinds, but is up for the challenge. Almost half of respondents identified future planning as the most important strategic issue facing their business, with workforce development a close second. In addition to identifying workforce development as a strategic issue, more than half of participants reported workforce development as their most challenging business issue in the next 12 to 18 months. Taken together, results suggest businesses are taking a more strategic approach overall, and specifically, with respect to cultivating skilled labor, including identifying innovative approaches to workforce development. To read the full report, visit www.buildwithcam.com. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), American Institute of Architects Michigan (AIA) and Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan (HBA) partnered to present the eighth annual MidYear Economic Forecast and State of the Industry Breakfast on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. The event was held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi and featured Keynote speakers 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. Kevin Koehler, president of CAM, noted, “With this annual event, we have created a valuable service to everyone involved in construction. We offer them the opportunity to convene to gain national and regional perspectives on our economy and the impact on our industry.”
Eric Bussis (in the blue suit) and Jim Baird (in dark grey), flanked by Ken Calverly (on the left) and Chuck Breidenstein (on the right) of the WJR 760 radio show The Inside Outside Guys.
keep the Fed on the path to raising interest rates.” Bussis summarized that Michigan’s economy is strong and growth is expected to continue. He predicts a positive outlook for construction and home builders, but believes that a tight labor market in the trades will likely become even more competitive. Visit buildwithcam.com to view event photos and the full presentations as given by the speakers.
Kevin Koehler, president of CAM, and Joseph Fontanesi, CAM Chairman of the Board.
Michael Stoskopf, CEO of HBA, chimed in before the event, “This is the eighth year we are producing this event, and we anticipate that both speakers will offer important insights to aid the audience in making their business plans for the remainder of 2018 and beyond.” “The overall economy appears to be doing quite well,” commented Baird, “with consumers no longer having to exclusively shoulder the load. Expect strong labor market conditions and rising inflation to CAM MAGAZINE AUGUST 2018
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Brinker Jr. is a past Chairman of the Board for the Construction Association of Michigan. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who excel in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. These business leaders were selected by a panel of independent judges.
Entrepreneur of the Year® 2018 Award Finalists Announced—Larry Brinker Jr. of the L.S. Brinker Group Selected The finalists for the Entrepreneur of the Year® 2018 Award in the Michigan and Northwest Ohio region have been announced, and Larry Brinker Jr. of the L.S. Brinker Group made the list. Larry
The finalists are: Joe Hessling - 365 Retail Markets (Troy, MI) Jim Teets - ADAC Automotive (Grand Rapids, MI) Joey Agree - Agree Realty Corporation (Bloomfield Hills, MI) Asad Malik - Amerilodge Group (Bloomfield Hills, MI) Ann Vidro - Creative Studio Promotions (Grand Rapids, MI) Menda Wright - Creative Studio Promotions (Grand Rapids, MI) Rick Blake - Edgewater Automation (St. Joseph, MI) Jason Wenk - FormulaFolio Investments
(Grand Rapids, MI) Pete Ruppert - Fusion Education Group (Grand Rapids, MI) Damien Rocchi - Grand Circus Detroit, LLC (Detroit, MI) Franco Bianchi - Haworth, Inc. (Holland, MI) Mark Hatfield - HECO, Inc. (Kalamazoo, MI) Jeanne Jeup - Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) (Northville, MI) Matt O’Bryan - KLA Laboratories, Inc. (Dearborn, MI) Thiru Ganesan - Kyyba, Inc. (Farmington Hills, MI) Larry Brinker, Jr. - L.S. Brinker Company (Detroit, MI) Brad Oleshansky - M1 Concourse, LLC (Pontiac, MI) Doug Callahan - MMI Engineered Solutions, Inc. (Saline, MI) Ronia Kruse - OpTech, LLC (Troy, MI) Ron Alvesteffer - Service Express, Inc. (Grand Rapids, MI) Danny Ellis - SkySpecs (Ann Arbor, MI) Jonathan Bendes – SkySpecs (Ann Arbor, MI) Tom Brady - SkySpecs (Ann Arbor, MI) Bob Howell - SSOE, Inc. (Toledo, MI) Pete Douglas - The Douglas Company (Holland, OH) Birgit Klohs - The Right Place, Inc. (Grand Rapids, MI) Jake Sigal - Tome, Inc. (Royal Oak, MI) Bill Reminder - Truck Hero, Inc. (Ann Arbor, MI) Rifino Valentine - Valentine Distilling Co. (Ferndale, MI) Now in its 32nd year, the program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 145 cities and more than 60 countries throughout the world.
Four Projects Win ESD's 2018 Construction & Design Award The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) has chosen four projects to receive the 2018 Construction & Design Award. The winners were recognized during ESD's annual dinner on June 20, 2018, at Ford Field in Detroit. In its 44th year, the prestigious Construction & Design Awards are among the premier recognitions awarded to 8 CAM MAGAZINE AUGUST 2018
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members of the construction industry and their projects. These awards are unique in that they honor the three primary members of the building team: owners, designers and constructors - and recognize outstanding team achievement and innovative use of technology.
The 2018 winners are:
Michigan State University Facility for Rare Isotope Beams Owner: Michigan State University Designer: SmithGroupJJR Contractor: Barton Malow Company
Central Park Elementary School Owner: Midland Public Schools Designer: French Associates & Strategic Energy Solutions, Inc. Contractor: Barton Malow Company
University of Michigan Art and Architecture Building A. Alfred Taubman Wing Owner: University of Michigan Designer: Preston Scott Cohen, Inc. & Integrated Design Solutions Contractor: The Christman Company
General Motors Durant - Dort Factory One Owner: General Motors Company Designer: SmithGroupJJR Contractor: Brencal Contractors Inc. To learn more about ESD's Construction & Design Awards, visit https://www.esd.org/awards/cd/. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
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Safety Tool Kit ELEMENTS OF A SAFETY & HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSYTEM:
Program Evaluation & Improvement
By Jason Griffin CAM DireCtor of eDUCAtioN AND SAfetY ServiCeS
n the July edition of CAM Magazine, we discussed the element of Education and Training. This month, we will explore the element of Program Evaluation and Improvement. This element is unique in that it is driven by a variety of factors. Some of the specific regulations, like the confined space standard for construction, specifically mention that the program must be evaluated annually. Other regulations only require that a qualified person be responsible for the implementation and ongoing evaluation of a particular program to maintain its effectiveness. OSHA’s Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs in Construction guide recommends that safety programming be initially evaluated. After this initial evaluation, they recommend that periodic (intervals exceeding one month) evaluations be done to identify how the program is performing in terms of implementation, effectiveness and driving program goals. They also recommend that programs be evaluated at least annually. It is important that prior to setting up a monitoring program, appropriate benchmarks and both leading and lagging indicators are used to identify opportunities. OSHA recommends three action items to assist employers with developing and implementing a self-auditing process.
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1. Monitor performance and progress 2. Verify that the program is implemented and operating 3. Correct program shortcomings and identify opportunities to improve
There are a variety of tools that can be used to assist in the self-auditing process. Michigan OSHA has self-auditing checklists and other documentation available through its Voluntary Protection Program to assist organizations in program evaluation. Another great tool is the Safety Climate Assessment Tool (SCAT) or the S-CATSC for small contractors available through the Center for Construction Research and Education. These tools help organizations through the use of an online tool, worksheets, or use of checklists that can be customized for an individual organization to identify the perceptions of the safety program/climate through the eyes of the employees. This is helpful in determining whether or not the message that safety is a value is reaching the end users of the safety program. The QR codes to the left or the links to the right direct you to both of these programs. These tools should be used help to guide activities and identify opportunities to improve safety systems and programs.
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It is important to remember that the safety programs developed for an organization are not static documents and must evolve with the organization’s size, complexity, and work operations. We will finish this series of articles in the November 2018 edition of CAM Magazine with a discussion on “Communication and Coordination for Employers on Multiemployer Worksites.” For questions on or additional information related to this topic, contact Jason Griffin at safety@buildwithcam.com or by phone at 248-972-1141. Resources: CPWR S-CAT: https://tinyurl.com/CPWRS-CAT MIOSHA VPP: https://tinyurl.com/mioshavpp
These three steps are an oversimplification of the process that many employers go through to evaluate their programs. A successful outcome depends heavily on whether an employer has set up effective recordkeeping systems for the tracking of the leading and lagging indicators used to evaluate program performance against their stated goals. It is important to remember that the goal of all of the elements that we have discussed to this point is to drive a culture of safety that includes members of an organization at all levels. This particular element is no different. Organizations need to involve employees and management at all levels of the organization in the review process. The recommendation is to set up a committee to assist in the periodic or annual reviews of the program – this committee should involve field staff, human resources (often responsible for recordkeeping), safety, project managers, and at least one senior management official. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
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Building Automation Systems Revisited Building owners look to high-definition sensors, direct digital controls, cloud computing, big data and dashboards to control energy expenses
Obsolete control panels? If your control panels look like this, consider replacing them with networked Building Automation Systems (BAS) that will not only save energy but thousands of dollars on avoided maintenance costs.
By Douglas Elbinger, Energy Systems Analyst, Newman Consulting Group LLC
ou Can’t Manage What You Can’t Measure” … you’ve probably heard this before. In the real world of facility management and commercial real estate, it’s critical to have reliable, real-time data to guide your investment and management decisions. Until recent advances in direct digital controls and computer automation, having a real-time picture of your building operation was near impossible. More often than not, you had to wait until a system “failed” before you knew there was a problem. Building owners and third-party service companies increasingly manage large buildings remotely, or off their desktops using proprietary software platforms that provide performance monitoring, data analytics, visualization, fault detection and diagnostics, portfolio energy management, and text messaging, all using the cloud. This trend is reflected in the large number of new offerings in building automation services, facility management systems, wireless controls, and building information management (BIM) in the last few years, as well as the spread of energy dashboards, cheap sensors, and a greater awareness of the business case for energy upgrades. In addition, there is a trend toward cities and states that will demand building performance disclosure. Since the 2007 adoption of the USGBC Architecture 2030 standard—a voluntary program that encourages all existing buildings to cut energy use 50% compared with 2005 levels, and all new buildings to be net zero by 2030—group efforts to cut carbon emissions and encourage voluntary performance disclosure has emerged as a major trend in the United States. Nineteen U.S. cities had functioning 2030 Districts by mid-2017, with three in Michigan (Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids). These initiatives capitalize on concerns over climate change and incorporate values of openness and transparency embraced by many corporate citizens. In the United States, this trend is highlighted by more than 30 large and medium-sized cities requiring—not just encouraging— commercial building owners to disclose actual green building performance to tenants, buyers, and, in some cases, the public. By mid-2015, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., had such ordinances. This trend will spread rapidly as the easiest way to monitor reductions in carbon emissions from commercial and government-owned buildings. It will also encourage owners to invest in energy-efficiency retrofits and renovations. Making Energy Improvements Possible. There is a clear but narrow path between operating cost, environmental quality, and profitability. Computer technology is the key to managing facilities and utility costs effectively. Without these tools, the existing personnel often cannot keep up with increasing demands. Either quality suffers or costs increase in other areas like contracted services, utility charges, down-time or personnel. Technologically, we have reached a point where facility managers rely on automated building management systems and direct digital controls for HVAC, lighting, security and other systems to stay ahead of the game. Building
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Jim Newman, Managing Partner, Newman Consulting Group, inspects older HVAC equipment in a commercial building. Energy savings can be 15% or more when Building Automation Systems are installed.
owners recognize that energy costs are manageable, and how they are controlled affects an organization’s ability to compete. The immediate benefits of Building Automation Systems are… Lowers utility costs – According to the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), an average building automation system typically saves about 15% of the energy cost of mechanical equipment, or from $0.20 to $0.40/square foot.
time. The value benefits average $25.00/ square foot. With decreased sick days translated into a net impact of about $5.00/square foot and increased in productivity translated into a net impact of about $20.00/square foot. Simplifies building operation – Computerized controls and real-time graphical displays let you see exactly what is happening with the equipment in
Maintains measured comfort – Computerized controls help to maintain even temperatures and lighting levels within the facility to provide measured comfort. Maintaining consistent temperature and lighting levels cuts down on wasted energy. Enhances property value – The value of most commercial buildings is related to the net operating income (NOI). Lowering utility costs increases the net operating income on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Every $0.10/square foot saved in energy could increase the market value of the property by $0.80/square foot. A 100,000 square foot building could increase in value by $120,000 by reducing energy costs $0.15/square foot. Reduces occupant complaints – A more comfortable building means fewer occupant complaints. This means less time resolving complaints, happier occupants, and a more productive business environment. Increased productivity – Better ventilation, air quality and lighting improve greater worker productivity and less sick Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
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the building without having to go up on the roof or crawl up into the ceilings. This saves on costly diagnostic time and simplifies operations. Decreases maintenance costs Running the equipment less and controlling it better reduces system wear and extends equipment life. Avoids business interruptions – Unexpected equipment breakdowns can cause very costly business interruptions. The cost of employees and/or processes in a building can easily be 50 to 100 times the facility operating cost on a square foot basis. The impact when customers are involved can be equally costly. Breakdowns and emergency repairs are very expensive. Computerized controls monitor equipment status and help you be pro-active with regards to scheduling maintenance. Prudent investment – Many systems will pay for themselves in less than two years. Typical numbers for an owneroccupied 100,000 square foot building are estimated to be as follows: System Cost
$200,000 ($2.00/sq. ft.)
Utility Rebate
$30,000
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Annual Energy Savings
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Annual Productivity Loss Avoidance* $10,000 Annual O&M Cost Avoidance*
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$105,000 Simple payback 1.9 years *Annual cost avoidance year over year How does Building Automation work? Graphical Operation – Simplifying facility operation and integrating data from various systems in a "seamless" manner is best accomplished with a GUI (graphical user interface). This eliminates the need to memorize commands or point numbers, and allows the operator to take a tour of the facility from the comfort of a PC or Smart Phone. Most existing systems can be easily upgraded to add this “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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powerful operational tool. Point and click graphics allows everyone to see what is going on and taking the ‘guess work’ out of proper operations.
load under worst-case conditions. Most conventional controls are set up to meet these design criteria at all times. With the automation system, control set points and strategies can be fine-tuned to meet only the actual load, eliminating unnecessary waste.
HVAC and Lighting Controls – Integrated controllers and software are installed to take over the control of building HVAC and lighting systems. The building is not only scheduled more closely but it is also operated more intelligently and efficiently with real-time reports.
I almost forgot to mention that most of these energy improvements can be financed with Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE). To learn more about PACE or the latest on Building Information Systems, contact Douglas Elbinger doug@ncgconsulting.us
Outside Air Optimization – Proper control of outside air provides necessary inside air changes for occupant comfort and health, minimizes energy costs by space preconditioning and reduces the use of outside air when it is not needed. Coordinating Equipment – Operating a building system so that equipment works together saves energy and improves comfort. Individual control systems that are not centrally monitored and coordinated can conflict or malfunction, causing comfort problems and wasting considerable energy. BACnet based BAS can interface to existing or planned systems so that the building will run smoothly and at peak efficiency without expensive duplication of controls or unnecessary replacement. Direct Digital Controls (DDC) – Upgrade older existing equipment to DDC to match new equipment functionality. These controllers come standard on most new mechanical systems and are more reliable, require less maintenance, provide more sophisticated control, and are less expensive to purchase and operate than they were a few years ago. Tighter Scheduling – Conventional controls, such as time clocks, are inaccurate and are typically set up to run equipment longer than is actually needed. By automating this function with computerized controls, the computer can predict the optimum start/stop time to equipment and eliminate waste caused by excessive runtime. Incremental savings start to add up. Smarter Control – HVAC equipment is typically sized to handle the building Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
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Project Impact:
A Review of Changes to the AIA Contract Forms that Could Impact Your Project for Years to Come
Written by Joshua
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he American Association of Architects (AIA) has published form construction documents since 1888. These construction forms are the most commonly used set of construction contract forms in the United States. In April of 2017, the AIA issued updates to some of its contract forms — the first update to its contract forms in 10 years. Since the AIA contract forms are only updated every decade, the revisions are often significant to the industry and reflections of recent legal issues and trends in the industry. While the 2017 changes are more evolutionary than revolutionary, the revisions still require careful attention. This article discusses some of the revisions that are of significance to the industry and that you should be aware of when negotiating and executing your contracts in the years to come.
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1. Date of Commencement (A101 §§ 3.1-3.3; A102 §§ 4.1-4.3) The date of commencement of a project can be critical to determining how long contractors have to complete the work or whether damages may arise and be assessed if contractors take longer to complete the work than they are allotted. Under prior versions of A101 and A102, the date of commencement was, by default, the date of the agreement. The updated versions of A101 and A102 provide for different options that the parties can choose to constitute the date of commencement, including the date that the agreement is executed or the date that the contractor receives a notice to proceed (A101 §§ 3.1-3.3; A102 §§ 4.14.3). Considering and negotiating for the best commencement date term is important to all parties, given its potential impact on the completion of the work and the assessment of liquidated and other forms of damages.
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2. Electronic Notice (A201 § 1.6) A201 received a much-needed thrust into the 21st century as it allows project teams to now send and receive notices via electronic transmission (e.g. e-mail) (A201 § 1.6). While project teams have been doing this informally for years, these revisions make it a contractually Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
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acceptable means of transmitting notices, so long as the method for electronic transmission is set forth in the agreement. You can now use e-mail, for example, but you must specify it in the agreement. There is no specific reference set forth in the boilerplate language. Before signing the contract, the contractor must remember to list the appropriate e-mail addresses to preserve the right to use email to provide notice under the contract. However, it should be noted that notices for claims must still be personally delivered or sent through certified/registered mail or courier with return receipt. Nevertheless, these revisions modernize the industry documents and allow for quicker and easier communication between parties, which is often critical on complex and costly, and consequently, high-staked and high-pressured projects.
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of the Contract now have morecomprehensive requirements regarding the owner’s duty to provide the contractor with information concerning the owner’s ability to pay. Also added were provisions that allow the contractor to refuse to proceed with the work or to suspend the work if “reasonable” information is not provided to the contractor (A201 § 2.2.2). Additional protection is found in Section 2.2.3, where it prohibits the owner from materially varying the stated financial arrangements without first notifying the contractor. While what is “reasonable” is open to interpretation, these revisions were certainly implemented to safeguard against the many funding issues that arose with projects during the recession and to ensure contractors are paid for the work that they complete and provide them with recourse if they have suspicion that they will not be.
3. Owner’s Financial Arrangements (A201 § 2.2.2)
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conducting their own due diligence regarding the safety of the construction means and methods dictated by the contract documents (A201 § 3). In the past, contractors could often rely on the direction of the architect or the designer stated in the contract documents. Not so anymore as these revisions place responsibility on contractors for the means and methods of the contract’s These revisions are completion. significant for architects and designers and contractors. As for architects and designers, these revisions potentially protect them from legal action and liability associated with the means and methods and safety of the project. As for contractors, these revisions potentially open them up to legal action and liability associated with the means and methods and safety of the project. 5.
Warranty (A201 § 3.5)
All warranties must now be issued in the owner’s name or be transferrable to the owner (A201 § 3.5). This change comes as no surprise as this requirement has been commonly required for years and simplifies the warranty process since subcontractors and suppliers perform most of the work on a project and there is likely to be many different warranty periods.
reflects how project teams are interacting in today’s industry and is important because it should aid in preventing misunderstandings between owners and contactors about their respective expectations and obligations with respect to projects and facilitate the resolution of issues and claims associated with projects. It should, however, be noted that, even with this change, the architect still needs to be informed of matters affecting the architect and the architect’s performance of services.
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to take the architect’s word that that their request is a minor change that will not impact the price or the time of the contract and are entitled to stop the work, protecting them from additional costs and delays that accompany actual changes in the work. Importantly, the contractor must notify the architect of its belief that a minor change will affect the contract sum or contract time because, if the contractor does not, the contractor runs the risk of waiving its right to claim an adjustment to the contract sum or contract time because of the minor change.
8. Minor Changes (A201 § 7.4) The updated AIA contract forms now provide that, if a contractor believes a minor change to the work that is ordered by the architect will affect the contract sum or contract time, the contractor can refuse to perform the change until the matter is resolved or a construction change directive is issued (A201 § 7.4). In other words, contractors are not required
9. Termination and Termination Fee (A201 § 14.4.3) As was the case with the prior version of A201, an owner may terminate a contract at any time without cause (i.e. termination for convenience). The prior version of A201, however, required five days’ written notice to the contractor of such termination and a specification of the date
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of termination and the work terminated. The updated version of A201 does not contain the notice or the specification requirements, which places the contractor in a more vulnerable position in the event of such termination. However, where an owner has terminated a contractor for convenience, the owner is now obligated to pay the contractor a termination fee and costs attributable to termination of subcontracts (A201 § 14.4.3). This revision is advantageous to both the owner and the contractor. As far as the owner is concerned, it will relieve the owner from having to pay reasonable overhead and profit for work not executed after the contract has been terminated for convenience. As far as the contractor is concerned, it will help the contractor get its subcontractors paid. Indeed, considering and negotiating this termination fee is extremely important as it will determine a large percentage of what the owner and the contractor will pay and receive, respectively, in the event the contract is terminated for convenience.
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10. Claims and Dispute Resolution (A201 § 15.3.3) The updated AIA contract forms have implemented a new timing mechanism designed to prevent mediated disputes from becoming stagnant. The updated AIA contract forms provide that either party can demand in writing that the other party file for binding dispute resolution proceedings (e.g. arbitration or litigation) within 30 days from the date that mediation has been concluded or 60 days after mediation has been demanded without resolution of the dispute (A201 § 15.3.3). If the party receiving the demand does not file for binding dispute resolution within 30 or 60 days depending on the situation, then both parties waive their respective rights to binding dispute resolution proceedings with respect to any initial decision on the dispute. As mentioned above, these revisions will ensure that any disputes between the parties will not stall as the parties are now required to proactively work at resolving
any dispute between them. The 2017 changes should improve efficiency and promote collaboration as many of the updates reflect the way project teams currently interact on projects. After an 18-month phase-in period, which for many of the AIA documents will end in October 2018, use of the 2007 versions will no longer be permitted. While the changes in the contract forms are largely targeted in nature, anyone attempting to use the new 2017 forms should carefully review the new versions showing the redlined changes from the former versions. About the Authors: Joshua T. Barney is General Counsel and Director of Business Development at J.J. Barney Construction, Inc. and a member of the Board of Directors for the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM). Michael C. Decker is an attorney and partner at Butzel Long and a member of Butzel Long’s Construction Practice Group. If you have any questions about these revisions or any other revisions to the AIA contract forms, please contact Josh at 248-844-5460 or jbarney@jjbarney.com or Mike at 517-372-4928 or decker@butzel.com.
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Pension Fund Withdrawal Liability By: Del A. Szura, Esq. ill there be enough money to pay pensioners the benefits they’ve been promised? That’s a problem Congress began to address when it passed the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) in 1974. Employers are now required to shore up struggling pension funds as a condition of quitting those funds. They cannot withdraw from defined-benefit pension funds without paying their share of withdrawal liability – that is, their share of the plan’s unfunded vested benefits. Withdrawal liability is an issue for employers whose pension funds are deemed to lack sufficient assets to pay anticipated future benefits, and are thus “underfunded.” There are many causes of underfunding. It often results from miscalculations and errors of judgment by actuaries, investors and trustees. Too often employers who faithfully made pension fund contributions for years find themselves saddled with unanticipated liabilities caused by others. ERISA originally limited potential employer liability for underfunding to 30% of an employer’s net worth in the single-employer pension plan context. A 1980 amendment to ERISA lifted the liability cap and established withdrawal liability for multiemployer pension plans, the Multiemployer Pension Plan Amendments Act. Congress was attempting to head off what some reform advocates feared might be a “death spiral” resulting from multiemployer pension plans losing contributing employers at an accelerating pace. Unfortunately, however, employers that continued contributing to these pension plans found themselves facing withdrawal liability amounts that, accruing as they typically did over years of contribution history, could be staggering. Employers who want to exit a failing plan may feel trapped, like they are in some sort of Hotel California with their pension funds, you know the song: “… you can check out but you can never leave.” The good news? Withdrawal assessment amounts are decreasing for many employers. The stock market’s recent rise has increased the value of pension fund investments, thereby reducing the problem of underfunding. Since the passage of ERISA, there’s been a gradual shift away from defined-benefit pensions to defined-contribution retirement funding. Employers may be wise to move to defined-contribution retirement plans to avoid an unpleasant withdrawal liability surprise in the future. You don’t have to be an economist to know that financial promises resting on a host of predictions and calling for performance decades into the future are fraught with difficulty. Yes, it’s true that the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation insures pensions, but only minimally. Estimating the correct measure of employer withdrawal liability involves complex actuarial considerations about which reasonable minds often differ. In a federal appeals case decided some years ago, an arbitrator had determined an employer’s withdrawal liability to be $960,000, but a
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court later pegged it at $14 million. That’s a pretty big spread. In March of this year, a federal court rejected a multiemployer pension fund’s use of an actuarial calculation known as the “Segal Blend” in determining an employer’s withdrawal liability, a calculation that had enjoyed wide acceptance by arbitrators and courts. Such cases give credence to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s withdrawal liability case observation that actuarial analysis is “more in the nature of an ‘actuarial art’ than a science.” The pension funds might not admit that, of course. Several years ago, I took the deposition of a Teamsters’ Central States Pension Fund trustee and asked whether that fund had compromised on an amount in allowing employer UPS to withdraw from the fund for $6.1 billion, an amount well below some estimates of its liability. Fund trustees are legally bound to maximize recovery for their funds, so perhaps it should not have been surprising that he rejected the “compromise” characterization and said of the withdrawal liability amount, simply, that, “[i]t was what it was.” In 2014, Congress passed another law trying to fix underfunded multiemployer pension funds, the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act. It provides a mechanism by which struggling funds may be permitted to reduce pensioners’ benefits to stave off insolvency. The benefit reductions must be approved by the Treasury Department. Initial indications about the effect of this reform are not too promising. After its passage, the Central States Pension Fund, the largest of the struggling multiemployer pension funds, came up with a plan to increase its solvency by reducing benefits to 270,000 current and future retirees – the Treasury Department rejected the plan. It criticized the fund’s actuarial assumptions as being “significantly optimistic.” There may yet be a political reckoning to resolve the problem of pension underfunding. In February, Congress created the House and Senate Joint Select Committee on the Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans. And there has been some talk of a loan program by which employers who participate in struggling pension funds may be granted eligibility to receive low-interest federal loans. We will have to see where that leads. Employers contemplating pension fund withdrawal should keep a few basic Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
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considerations in mind: • Withdrawal liability payments may be spread over time, up to 20 years, depending on several factors such as length of participation in a fund – though a missed payment may lead to the debt’s acceleration. • Disputes over the amount of withdrawal liability are subject to arbitration, and employers must i nitiate arbitration under timelines measured in days. • Initiating arbitration does not forestall payment, employers must make interim payments during arbitration, something known as the pay-nowdispute-later requirement.
liable, and common control extends to businesses controlled by an owner and spouse. • Personal liability – funds may seek to impose personal liability on individuals under a “piercing the corporate veil” theory. • De minimus exemption – liability may be excused for smaller withdrawal liability amounts. • Construction industry exemption – building and construction industry employers that go out of business in the jurisdiction of th e collective bargaining agreement, and stay out of business for five years, may avoid liability.
Other considerations about the scope of liability are important too: • Control group liability – withdrawal liability can be collected from contributing employers and affiliated businesses under “common control.” These so-called controlled group members are jointly and severally
About the Author: Del A. Szura is a member of Szura & Delonis, PLC, in Southfield, and practices in the areas of commercial litigation and labor and construction law. He’s practiced law for over 25 years, been a circuit court mediator since 1998, and held an AV Preeminent® peer review rating with Martindale-Hubbell since 2002.
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he Architectural Contractors Trade Association (ACT) recognized six area subcontractors for their hard work and outstanding construction projects at the 22nd Annual INTEX Achievement Awards at the Inn at St. Johns in Plymouth. This year's INTEX Award Ceremony honored the nominees and their projects that were completed in 2017-2018.
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2018 Wall & Ceiling INTEX Winner Pontiac Ceiling & Partition Co., LLC - Ford Field Renovations
Project Manager: Jeff Kolpacki GC: Turner Construction Architect: Rossetti ACT Suppliers: ASI, Rice Associates, Inc. 2018 Wall & Ceiling Finalists were: Acoustic Ceiling & Partition - A. Alfred Taubman Wing at The University of Michigan Acoustic Ceiling & Partition - McLaren Corporate Services Building 24 CAM MAGAZINE AUGUST 2018
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2018 Unique Construction Finalists were: Ann Arbor Ceiling & Partition - U of M Biological Science Building Pontiac Ceiling & Partition Co., LLC - Fordland Engineering Lab Pontiac Ceiling & Partition Co., LLC - John D. Dingell VA Medical Center Hybrid OR Renovation
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Thank You to All of our Sponsors The INTEX Awards is sponsored by the Architectural Contractors Industry Fund in conjunction with this year's sponsors: We would like to thank our Diamond Sponsors: • Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters • MUST We would like to thank our Presenting Sponsors: • Brinker Team Construction • Carpenters LMPT • Denn-Co Construction, Inc. • Laborers Local 1076, Labor Management Trust • Laborers Local 499 LECET • Master Craft Floors • MI Building and Construction Trades Council • OPCMIA Local 514 • Oakland Insurance • Painters District Council 1M • UL-Pure Safety We would like to thank our Gold Sponsors: • Acoustic Ceiling & Partition Co., Inc. • Ann Arbor Ceiling & Partition LLC • Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) • Carpenter Contractors' Association • City Renovation & Trim • Foundation Building Materials • George I. Landry, Inc. • Jaimes Industries • Jasman Construction • L & W Supply • MDG Enterprises, Inc. • MCA Detroit • McNish Group, Inc. • Nelson Mill Company • Novara Tesija & Catenacci, PLLC • PlasterForm • Rice Associates, Inc. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
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Superbly Crafted, Vibrantly Colored Rewold Renovates Taubman Headquarters
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rank Rewold and Son Inc. (FRS), Rochester, recently renovated the three-story corporate offices of Taubman headquarters in Bloomfield Hills. The complete renovation of this Class A office building showcases the design and construction industry’s dual mission: Offering clients a perfect fusion of beautiful spaces in a smoothly functioning building. At the Taubman headquarters, Rewold and the architectural team of SmithGroupJJR, Detroit, and Landry & Cekauskas Architecture, PC, Birmingham, successfully achieved this dual mission. The renovation of this 156,000-square-foot building not only resolved ongoing exterior wall water penetration near the ribbon window areas, it also upgraded the office entry way, vestibules, and curtain walls, as well as enhanced the working environment for the entire Taubman staff. Given Taubman’s reputation for creating extraordinary retail environments since 1950, the client deserved no less. The project team created a superbly crafted and vibrantly colored interior. But the first task was to boost the facility’s function. The window replacement entailed replacing 3,500 linear feet of the building’s tall exterior “ribbon” storefront window system, as well as the vestibule and curtain wall windows. For the ribbon windows, the window replacement involved working with the existing matrix of brick, steel lintels, and flashings, as well as interior soffit and sill work: • The work required removal of an eight-inch soldier course brick at the head of the ribbon windows while the brick above. • Due to a deeper frame section, the interior soffits and window sills were either removed, rebuilt, or repaired. • Steel lintels, attached to a metal frame backing, were corroded, adding another level of complexity to the task. • The head and sill flashing details were replaced while coordinating existing weather barriers behind the brick. The new detail required eight sealant joints along each head and sill, because the existing support system was out of horizontal plumb. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
The project team developed cost-effective solutions for this intricate task. The architect and glass and glazing contractor for the exterior ribbon windows and curtain wall systems, Butcher & Butcher Construction Co., Inc., Rochester Hills, developed a window detail that allowed for found conditions, resulting in excess of $500,000 in savings. Team Rewold devised a staging, temporary construction, and work coordination plan saving an additional $250,000.
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Vestibule window replacements, along with the three-story curtain walls, were clustered at the north and south main building entrances leading to the lobby. Each were long duration tasks that could not overlap and required close coordination with the lobby renovations to maintain emergency egress and access to the lobby elevators. Prior to starting this work, FRS devised a detailed egress plan – reviewed and approved by the Bloomfield Hills Building Official and Fire Marshal – to address each phase of this operation. The window replacement schedule progressed in tandem with the interior renovation schedule in order to complete the window finishes along with, or just ahead of, the interior renovations. The building remained occupied and operational during construction. Close coordination with the owner’s facilities manager ensured that employees were moved out of construction areas and into newly renovated areas without creating schedule delays or unduly impacting employees. An extremely detailed schedule was revised and distributed weekly to the owner and subcontractors to make all parties aware of their responsibilities. Over 1,700 task lines were updated weekly with formal commitments from the subcontractors. Interior renovations encompassed the entire three-story building. Portions of the first floor were repurposed, and over 20,000 square feet was demolished. Thanks to the professional talents of the project team, a new lobby welcomes visitors, and employees were gifted with updated “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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Equally important was the underground plumbing and sewage improvements for the kitchen and shower areas. Due to an existing underground water main, a screen wall could not be built over the easement. FRS proposed a post-and-metal panel scheme developed by repurposing a roofing panel system at a substantially less cost. It was approved, resulting in additional savings. A construction manager’s art of cost control, married to finessing a space through quality design, has produced this newly renovated interior for a prominent owner who is no stranger to the art of creating compelling spaces. According to its website, Taubman Centers owns, manages, and/or leases 26 regional, super-regional and outlet shopping centers in the United States and Asia.
conference rooms, exercise facilities, and a commercial kitchen and cafÊ operated by Plum Market. Moving the front desk from an upper floor to the first floor was an important part of this extensive lobby renovation. To make it happen, development and implementation of a logistics plan separated the employees from the jobsite and maintained access to the elevators. In this limited space, custom furnishings had to be coordinated appropriately to comply with health code standards. For example, a wood flooring product arrived from Germany that did not meet the manufacturer’s specifications or owner requirements. Due to schedule constraints, a credit was given from the manufacturer in lieu of replacement. The project team brought in a wood finish specialist to modify the delivered product that suited the owner at no additional cost. Owner operations continued while the second and third floors were enhanced with new staff kitchenettes, conference rooms, and reconfigured offices. A phasing plan was altered to better accommodate the needs of the Taubman staff. Essentially, the work of certain trade contractors was scheduled in the evening to reduce disruption. Significant upgrades to the mechanical systems, as well as replacement of the fire system, were necessary for new assembly use. Additional fireproofing and extensive above-ceiling cavity ductwork was installed to accommodate the new kitchen amenities and exercise facilities.
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VisionVestTM : Tomorrow’s Safety Vest for Today’s Worker VisionVestTM has created an upgraded version of the standard high-visibility safety vest. Its product takes the safety vest to the next level with new features that enhance the workers’ safety and increase their productivity in the field. The company has focused on three areas to
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incorporate into their patent-pending safety vest that enhance worker safety through advanced lighting, worker connectivity, and easily accessible hydration. Standard high-visibility safety vests are made with fluorescent colors and reflective material that improve the visibility of the worker. This effectiveness diminishes in low light or poor weather conditions where visibility is reduced. The VisionVest features lighting strips to allow workers to be more visible even in poor lighting conditions. The lighting strips also allow for newer workers to be easily identified compared to more seasoned workers to a specific job site—this is helpful for many companies that work to implement a new worker program. In addition, the vest includes the latest technology advancements such as a builtin power source for smartphones and tablets. In this way, according to the VisionVest website, “the vests will not only keep the workers safe but also improve their mobility and productivity.” A worker location device allows for workers to be identified within the boundaries of the work site and provides immediate location in case of an emergency. And an easily accessible water source allows workers to have water on hand throughout the day while not impacting their ability to perform their various tasks. According to the company, the VisionVest meets ANSI standards for safety vests. Visit visionvest.com for more information.
Techniseal® Introduces DriBond™ to Transform Outdoor Concrete Surfaces into Beautiful and Lasting Hardscapes TechniSeal® announces the introduction of DriBond™, a product that transforms existing concrete surfaces into beautiful hardscapes in two days or less. DriBond's advanced dry polymer mudset allows contractors to overlay veneers and paving tiles over existing, sound concrete surfaces, reducing time and costs to transform residential or commercial spaces. "After identifying the benefits to of an overlay solution for existing concrete slabs, we worked alongside Paver Technologies to determine the best product to complement our extensive line of hardscape-enhancing products," explains Phil Graves, Director of Sales, TechniSeal. "After years of development and testing, we are excited about the results DriBond delivers and look forward to serving more customers through this offering." Through the use of DriBond, contractors have the opportunity to provide a completely new dryset bonding system to overlay with many different options for consumer or commercial clients. With DriBond, installation is quick and easy, as it eliminates the need for heavy equipment and traditional mudset applications. The use of this product is ideal for residential driveways, sidewalks, pool decks, patios, courtyards, garage floors and light commercial applications. Visit techniseal.com for more information. “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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Larson Electronics Offers a Selection of New Evaporative Coolers Construction sites, oil refineries, and other industrial facilities get very hot and usually don’t have the proper ventilation to help cool areas. Finding alternative solutions to cool work areas needs to be addressed when working in hazardous locations. Larson Electronics offers a selection of evaporative coolers designed to cool employees and work spaces, while maintaining ventilation and circulation in hazardous locations. When working in extremely hot temperatures, evaporative coolers can prevent workers from overheating and experience physical harm. The chilling systems feature "dry mist technology" to cool down the work environment while keeping work spaces dry. Larson’s explosion-proof coolers also feature spark-proof blades and enclosed motors to ensure no ignition risks within hazardous locations. The base stand and pedestal is available for the operator to move and adjust the cooler to different areas n the facility. The water tank contains two separate filters and three spray nozzles to cool the work environment for up to eight hours. This portable cooling system also has a built in automatic shut-off feature once the water reservoir runs out. Visit www.larsonelectronics.com for more information.
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SKILSAW’s 10-Inch Heavy-Duty Worm Drive Table Saw The 10-Inch Heavy-Duty Worm Drive Table Saw is the latest addition to SKILSAW’s tablesaw lineup. SKILSAW’s legendary Worm Drive power train delivers superior torque, an aggressive 3-⅝ in. depth of cut and 30-½ in. rip capacity. The rack and pinion system makes fence adjustments quickly and smoothly for accurate cuts. SKILSAW’s patented Dual-Field™ Motor runs cooler so it can work harder, longer. The rugged stand delivers dependable stability, and the sixteen-inch wheels easily take stairs and roll over uneven surfaces to just about anywhere. Visit www.skilsaw.com for more information.
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Hexagon Introduces the Leica BLK3D for Real-Time, In-Picture 3D Measurement Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital solutions, introduced another industry-first solution in its popular BLK line – the Leica BLK3D – a compact 3D handheld imager that improves productivity by enabling immediate and precise 3D measurements from any image it captures. By combining measurement sensors, software, and on-device edge data processing capabilities, the BLK3D enables in-picture measurements with professional-grade accuracy. Every image captured by the BLK3D is a complete and precise 3D record. Its edge capabilities eliminate the need for network connections and/or cloud services, ensuring professionals can make faster decisions within their daily workflow – whether creating floor plans and estimating building installations or documenting construction progress and creating as-built facility documentation. With the expanded functionality of the desktop software, users can create new projects and CAD-ready 3D models from their measurable images. BLK3D connects seamlessly to a laptop or desktop computer – via Wi-Fi or USB cable. Data is automatically synced, and measurable images can be accessed, processed, and organized from the convenience of the desktop application. Visit hexagon.com for more information.
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Kohler Expands Environmental, Health Disclosures for Kitchen & Bath Products Kohler Co. recently released its first Declare human health product labels for two popular enameled cast iron fixtures – the Villager® bathtub and the Brockway™ sink. Declare labels, similar to food ingredient labels, detail the material composition of the fixtures and help inform consumers about the safety of the products they use every day. Declare labels are produced using a format developed by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), and they fulfill product disclosure requirements in the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating system. Kohler’s engineering and operations team worked together for more than six months on the project. “Developing our first Declare labels required gathering details on the sourced raw material from each supplier, the quantity of naturally occurring impurities, and the final material composition after undergoing chemical transformation during the casting and firing process,” said Jeff Zeman, principal engineer for product sustainability engineering at Kohler. Kohler also recently expanded availability of environmental product declarations (EPDs) for its plumbing fixtures produced for North American and select Asian markets, which helps “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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architects and interior designers maximize the credits they can achieve when targeting a building for LEED certification. Kohler has achieved third-party certification through UL to create ondemand EPDs for more than 1,000 primary kitchen and bath fixtures, or more than 10,000 total product SKUs when accounting for color and finish variations. With this expansion, Kohler offers more EPDs than any other building products manufacturer. For more details, visit kohler.com.
BROKK Introduces Four New Next-Generation Demolition Robots BROKK has introduced four new nextgeneration demolition robots. The new BROKK 170 replaces the Brokk 160 in the product lineup. With a 24 kW SmartPower™ electric powertrain, this lightweight machine comes with 15 percent more demolition power than its predecessor. It packs a mean wallop with the new Brokk BHB 205 breaker and brutal crushing force with the new Darda CC440 crusher. The new BROKK 200 defines a new weight class for demolition robots, filling the gap between the Brokk 170 and the Brokk 300—and it does so by squeezing the power of a 3100 kg Brokk 280 into a 2100 kg package, enabled by Brokk SmartPower™ technology. The Brokk 200 represents the new standard in compact remote-controlled power – ideal for heavy duty but difficult-toaccess projects and applications. The new BROKK 300 is an example of how quickly Brokk demolition robots evolve to meet the ever-increasing demands of the industry. Replacing the fairly recent Brokk 280 model, the new Brokk 300 comes with the more powerful Brokk BHB 455 breaker delivering 40% more hitting power. Equipped with the new generation of Brokk SmartPower™ technology, power output is increased to 37kW delivering the hydraulic flow and pressure to fully power the heavier and more powerful attachments it is paired with. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
Finally, the BROKK 520D establishes a new standard for diesel-powered demolition robots with a larger hydraulic breaker that packs 40% more hitting power than the Brokk 400D it is replacing. This eco-friendly, five-ton machine comes with two diesel engine options: a Stage 4/Tier 4 Final Kohler unit meeting the new EU and North American emission standards, and a Kubota model available for the rest of the world. Shipments of the new machines began in summer of 2018. For more information, visit www.brokk.com.
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Triangle Associates, Inc., Grand Rapids, announced that John Raimondo has been named the company’s new Chief Operations Officer (COO). As COO, Raimondo Raimondo’s responsibilities include overseeing the performance of the construction operations of the company by providing leadership and oversight while ensuring that proper management systems and personnel are in place. Prior to joining Triangle, Raimondo was Director of Business Strategy and Planning/International Operations at Roncelli, Inc. He has also worked for Walbridge Aldinger, Barton Malow and Arcadis. Raimondo served as Chairman of the CAM Board in 2017 and served as a Director from 2014-2016. The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) announced the appointment of Mashell Carissimi of JMC Electrical Contracting, Clinton Township, to the NECA Board of Carissimi Directors. The NECA board supports the organized electrical construction industry by providing industry leadership on policy and procedures for NECA signatory contractors including labor relations, education and industry development and oversees the responsible management of several industry-related trust funds. Carissimi is a NECA member contractor and owner/CEO of JMC Electrical Contracting. She received the prestigious Athena Award for leadership in business from the Macomb County Chamber Foundation in 2016, the Foremost Leader award from the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) in 2017 and was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to the Electrical Administrative Board in 2017. Stephen E. Smith, AIA, Senior Vice President of TMP Architecture, Bloomfield Hills, has been awarded the 38 CAM MAGAZINE AUGUST 2018
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2018 AIA Michigan F. Hastings Robert Award. This award is given to an individual significant with contributions to AIA Michigan and the Smith profession as a whole. Smith has 38 years of architectural experience, 35 of which have been with TMP Architecture. He has impacted many young learners through his work on large school bond projects and numerous, award-winning municipal libraries. He also designs projects for college and university clients, including Northern Michigan University’s Superior Dome, the world’s largest wooden dome structure. Throughout his career, Smith has been a dedicated member of AIA Detroit and Michigan. In addition to his involvement in AIA, Smith is a member of the Public Library Association, American Library Association, Society for College and University Planning, Association of Schools Business Officials International, Michigan Society of Architects and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. TMP Architecture is also proud to announce that Bryan I. Peterson, AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA, and Richard Skowron, AIA, have joined the firm’s architectural staff. Peterson has over 20 Peterson years of experience as a specification writer, project architect and project manager. Peterson is a registered architect and member of the Construction Specifications Institute. Skowron He currently serves as a Director on the Board of the Metropolitan Detroit Chapter and is a member of the American Institute of Architects. Skowron has more than 30 years of experience in architectural engineering and BIM coordination. He is a registered architect and member of the American Institute of Architects and a
Revit Architecture Autodesk Certified Professional. Midwest Glass Fabricators has hired Ross Winiemko to fill the role of Director of His Engineering. background includes 15 years of field experience Winiemko as a project manager on such projects as Ford Field, U of M Crisler Basketball Arena, and the Detroit Zoo’s Penguin Exhibit. Winiemko is past president of the Glazing Contractors Association of Michigan. Windemuller, an advanced technical and design services provider headquartered in Wayland, MI, has announced that Joel Newton, detail manager Newton at Windemuller, has been selected as one of three finalists for Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Western Michigan’s Craft Professional of the Year (CPOY) Award. Finalists were selected from journeyman applicants throughout the entire western side of Michigan who best demonstrated a passion for the trade, taking pride in hands-on work and the satisfaction of a job well done to benefit both the construction industry and the greater community. Giffels Webster, a Detroit-headquartered consulting firm specializing in infrastructure and land development solutions for public, private and McClain institutional clients, has announced that Nancy McClain, PE, F.MSPE, F.NSPE, senior engineer, was awarded Engineer of the Year. McClain was recognized at the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE) Conference for her diverse resume of industry involvement over the last 30 years. As a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers since 1988, McClain has “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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held a variety of positions for the Detroit Metro Chapter of MSPE. She currently serves as the MATHCOUNTS co-chair and acting chapter secretary/treasurer, taking on various additional roles ranging from PE review course chair to newsletter editor. Rick Grant, a GEM Energy service technician, received 3rd place/honorable mention in the 2018 James J. Willis Craftperson of the Year Grant awards competition presented by the Association of Union Contractors (TAUC). Grant joined GEM Energy, Plymouth, in 2015 and is a 20year member of Local 50 Plumbers, Steamfitters & Service Mechanics. The James J. Willis Craftperson of the Year Award was created in 1989 to honor outstanding labor-management cooperation and quality craftsmanship in the construction industry. With an eye toward the future after a successful 72-year run, Clark Construction Company, headquartered in Lansing, has announced the following updates to its executive team: David A. Reece, AIA, now serves as the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Reece joined Clark Construction Company in 2009 as their Director Reece of Healthcare. He ultimately rose to Senior Vice President, leading the Healthcare Market Segment, the Preconstruction Department, Business Development and Marketing Groups. Allen Blower has been named Senior Vice President. Since joining Clark Construction in 1998 as a Project Manager, Blower has completed more than Blower $750 million of construction projects with an emphasis on the private market including retail, mixed use, industrial and gaming throughout the United States. Blower Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
was promoted to Vice President in 2013. Robert LaLonde has been promoted to Senior Vice President. LaLonde joined Clark Construction in 2006 and rose through the ranks of Project LaLonde Manager and Senior Project Manager. He was promoted to Vice President in 2013. LaLonde leads Clark Construction’s higher education and science and research market segment. Dan Korte has been named Vice President, leading the healthcare market. A 20-year veteran in the construction industry, Korte joined Clark Korte Construction in 2014 as a Senior Project Manager after a successful career with two international construction companies and has a strong healthcare construction background. Gary Steller has been promoted to Vice President, leading the K-12 elementary school market. Steller joined Clark in 2006 as the Director of the K-12 Steller elementary school market, and has successfully completed more than 30 different school bond programs totaling more than $2 billion of projects throughout Michigan. Colt Odehis joined Clark Construction as Vice President of the Municipal Infrastructure Market with a strong emphasis on water and waste water treatment plants. Odehis has completed over $500 million of projects throughout the continental United States for clients such as Great Lakes Water Authority, City of Detroit Water and Sewage Department and Wayne County Airport Authority. Mary Kane Butkovich has been promoted to Director. Kane has spent her entire career at Clark Construction, rising through the ranks from Project Manager, Senior Project Manager and
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ultimately Project Director. She assumes direct responsibility for the state and local government market for key clients such as Macomb County, Ingham County, and Livingston County. In addition to the formation of the new executive team, the following key personnel have been added: Steve White joins Clark Construction as Controller, Lyn Hewitt as Human Resource and Training Manager, and Jennifer Huebel as Creative Manager. Detroit-based Kraemer Design Group, PLC (KDG), a leading highend architecture, interior design and creative firm, has promoted Sarah M. Rabe to Project Rabe Architect after successfully completing her architect licensure exam. Rabe has played a critical role in KDG’s work with historic preservation, using her expertise and experience with a wide range of architecture types to assist clients in preserving historic buildings and other landmarks. She has served as the lead on several historic projects that won the Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation.
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Ruby+Associates has been reviewed and officially certified by independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. The firm earned the credential for the third year in a row, based on extensive ratings provided by its employees in anonymous surveys. Great Place to Work® produces the annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list and the Best Small & Medium Workplaces list. Overall, 97 percent of Ruby+Associates employees say their workplace is great. Among the other high-ranking Ruby attributes: great challenges (99% of employees ranked this as ‘often’ or ‘almost always’), great atmosphere (99%), great rewards (99%), great pride (99%) and great communication (99%). CAM MAGAZINE AUGUST 2018
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WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Wolverine Stone Company is celebrating 95 years and four generations as a family-ownedand-operated stone and tile installation and fabrication company serving commercial and residential clients nationwide. Wolverine Stone opened in Detroit in 1923. From the 1920s to the 1960s, Benny Capp worked diligently to build a successful team and foster strong relationships in the Detroit community. Considering its humble beginnings, Capp never anticipated that the company would achieve almost a century of success. Capp’s arduous undertaking in the early years paid off. Today, Wolverine’s craftsmanship is featured in some of Detroit’s most well-known landmarks, including the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Guardian, Penobscot, and Fisher Buildings, among others. Ben Capp, Jr. succeeded his father Benny as president of the company in 1969. Together with his brother Stanley, he expanded the company’s capacity to secure larger-scale commercial projects. Notable projects include the Chrysler World Headquarters, State of Illinois Center, Southfield Town Center Towers, and Renaissance Center.
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Ron Capp took over as president and CEO in 1992 and has overseen many complex and impressive projects, such as The University of Michigan Law Library, David Stott Building, MGM Grand Casino & Hotel, Somerset Collection, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, DTE Energy Headquarters, Shinola Hotel, One Woodward, Detroit Foundation Hotel, Aloft Detroit at the David Whitney, and many more. Ron currently serves as chairman of the Association of Marble Contractors and a director of the Detroit Ceramic Tile Contractors Association. Recently, Ron's three sons Alex, Mitchell, and Tyler joined the company, representing the fourth generation of Capp family leadership at Wolverine. In addition, Project Manager Matthew Bontomasi was promoted to vice president of operations. Bontomasi has been with the company for 15 years. “I am thrilled to have a robust team of experienced professionals leading our company during such an exciting time in the Detroit market,” said Capp. “We are wellpositioned for another successful 95 years of business.”
A F Bellisario Inc. Waterford AGC Group Inc. Clinton Twp Blasy Electric Inc. Midland Clean Logix LLC Grand Rapids Clearlink Wireless Solutions LLC Milford Genesis Chevrolet Eastpointe Master Q Construction Inc. Detroit MGM Restoration Troy Moss Construction Detroit Omega Construction of Michigan Ann Arbor Pella Windows and Doors Auburn Hills SDI Structures Ann Arbor Spartan Construction Services Wixom Syenergy Engineering Rochester Hills
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Ace Cutting Equipment & Supply ............30 Aluminum Supply Company/ Marshall Sales Company...........................9 Blevins Sanborn Jezdimir Zack PLLC .....17 Butcher & Butcher...................................31
August 21 – Fieldstone Golf Club, Auburn Hills
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September 24 – Forest Lake Country Club, Bloomfield Hills
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August 8, 2018 - MIOSHA “Take a Stand” Day An opportunity for employers to bolster their workplace safety and health by requesting a free, consultative visit from MIOSHA with no citations or penalties on this day. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/mioshatasd.
CAM Labor ..............................................14 CAM Magazine Advertising ...................IBC CAM Membership ...................................21 CAMTEC .................................................42
August 18, 2018 - CAM Connect: Woodward Cruise-In Members can enjoy a shaded front-row seat to the Woodward Dream Cruise, with live music and BBQ all day. For more information, visit www.buildwithcam.com. August 20-23, 2018 - Electrification 2018: International Conference & Exposition Long Beach, CA This annual conference hosted by the Electric Power Research Institute focuses on issues and opportunities associated with electrification, including policy and regulation, commercial and residential space conditioning, industrial and process manufacturing, and more. For more information, visit www.electrification2018.com. September 11, 2018 - Fall Sporting Clays @ Hunters Creek CAM members enjoy a day of networking and a test of their shooting skills. For more information, visit www.buildwithcam.com. September 20, 2018 - Boy Scouts Building Connections Networking Event GM Heritage Center, Sterling Heights A unique opportunity for informal business and social interaction while supporting the Scouting program for area youth and their families. For more information, visit www.buildwithcam.com. October 15-18, 2018 - American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) National Fall Conference Tucson, AZ For more information, visit https://aamanet.org.
Cargo Co.................................................34 Carpenter Contractors’ Association ........32 Cavanagh Quesada PLC ........................BC Cipriano Coating Technology ..................13 Connelly Crane Rental Corp....................37 Doeren Mayhew ........................................8 Facca Richter & Pregler, P.C....................20 Frank Rewold & Son................................29 G2 Consulting Group ..............................14 Great Lakes Ceramic Tile Council ...........25 Jackson Associates, Inc..........................13 JJ Curran Crane Co. ...............................35 Lee Industrial Contracting .........................4 Lee Xtreme ..............................................36 MASONPRO, Inc. ....................................27 Michielutti Brothers .................................11 Michigan Construction Protection Agency.....................................7 North American Dismantling....................30 Novara Teslia, P.L.L.C..............................19 Oakland Insurance ..................................26 Pace, Inc................................................IFC
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Silica Awareness Training OSHA 30-Hour for General Industry Elements of a Safety & Health Management System OSHA 521 Guide to Industrial Hygiene Qualified Rigger Class Residential Builders License OSHA 2264 Permit-Required Confined Space Entry OSHA 7505 Accident Investigation
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Ronald B. Rich & Associates PLLC .........18 Szura & Delonis, PLC ..............................23 Valenti, Trobec, Chandler, Inc. ...................5 Varnum Law ............................................18 Wolverine Stone ......................................40
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