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Company Milestone
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Construction Highlight
Renovating a
Detroit Gem
DAC Celebrates the Beginning of its Second Century on Madison Avenue
Michigan Construction Outlook 2017
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32 TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUSTAIN | ABILITY 13 The Quest for Zero Energy Homes
MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES
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16 The Construction Association of Michigan Celebrates Member Companies Milestone Anniversaries in 2016 & 2017
CONCRETE 32 The Sustainable Shine of Polished Concrete
MICHIGAN CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK 2017 36 S.E. Michigan Non-Residential Construction Outlook
42 2017 Construction Outlook for Public Sector Projects
CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT
DEPARTMENTS 7
Industry News
12
Safety Tool Kit
54
Product Showcase
59
People in Construction
59
Corporate News
61
Construction Calendar
61
CAM Welcomes New Members
62
Advertisers Index
44 Renovating a Detroit Gem DAC Celebrates the Beginning of its Second Century on Madison Avenue
ABOUT THE COVER THE DETROIT ATHLETIC CLUB‘S NEW RENOVATION ADDS TO THE LOVELINESS OF THIS DETROIT JEWEL, BUT AT HEART, THE PROJECT WAS “ALL ABOUT CREATING SPACES FOR PEOPLE,” SAID DAC EXECUTIVE MANAGER J. G. TED GILLARY. “IT WAS ALL DONE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP. WE WANTED TO ASSURE THE MEMBERS THAT WE WOULD BE A RELEVANT, SUCCESSFUL ORGANIZATION GOING INTO OUR SECOND HUNDRED YEARS ON MADISON.” THE DETROIT-BASED TEAM OF SMITHGROUPJJR AND SACHSE CONSTRUCTION SUCCESSFULLY DELIVERED THIS THREE-PHASE PROJECT. PHOTO COURTESY OF - D'ANGELO PHOTOGRAPHY WWW.JOHNDANGELOPHOTO.COM
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Kerlin Blaise Blaze Contracting
Thomas Broad PUBLISHER EDITOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR
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Kevin Koehler Amanda Tackett
Joseph Fontanesi Fontanesi & Kann Company Architectural Building Components, Inc.
Mary Kremposky McArdle
Kevin Foucher GRAPHIC DESIGN ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE
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Joseph Coots Matthew Austermann Cathy Jones Roy Jones
Brad Leidal Leidal & Hart Mason Contractors, Inc.
Jennifer Panning Artisan Tile, Inc.
DIRECTORS OFFICERS Chairman
Preston Wallace Limbach Company, LLC
Giuseppe (Joe) Palazzolo
Erik Wordhouse
Detroit Spectrum Painters, Inc.
Vice Chairman
C.L. Rieckhoff Company, Inc.
Vice Chairman Treasurer
Kevin Ryan
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Gary Boyajian
Powerlink Facility Management Services
Division 8 Solutions, Inc.
John Raimondo
Marty Burnstein
Roncelli, Inc.
President
Edwards Glass Co.
John Rieckhoff
Kevin Koehler
Law Office of Marty Burnstein
George Dobrowitsky Walbridge
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CREW Detroit Announces Honorees at 15th Annual Impact Awards Ceremony Honors Metro Detroit’s Most Impactful Real Estate Developments of 2016, Woman of Impact Nearly 300 local professionals attended the annual CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Impact Awards Luncheon at the
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Westin Book Cadillac in Detroit on
Wayne State University Integrative
September
Bioscience Center
19,
where
several
local
projects and one CREW member were
Wayne State University’s newest research
presented with the organization’s highest
facility and largest construction project to
honors.
date-the Integrative Bioscience Center is
CREW Detroit presented the Woman of Cleland,
to the growth and prosperity of Midtown
president of Acquest Realty Advisors, Inc.
Detroit. The facility is dedicated to
Selected by the Board, CREW Detroit’s
studying
Woman of Impact is someone who
disparities plaguing Detroit residents.
Impact
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Joan
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eliminating
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health
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demonstrates a sincere commitment to the commercial real estate industry, has
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been an advocate for women in the
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industry, and is an organization member Jimmy Johns Field, Utica Community
of long-standing tenure. Cleland is a licensed real estate agent
Redevelopment
in the State of Michigan and has been an
Redevelopment of a former unregulated
active member of CREW Network and
landfill into Jimmy John’s Field represents
CREW Detroit for 30 years. She has
a “game changer� in the world of
served as Chapter President (2005);
community place-making. It has spurred
Network
(2004-2005);
revitalization of downtown Utica, ending
Chairperson of the Network Midwest
decades of neglect and creating a
Regional Conference in Detroit (2007);
destination
Network Board of Directors (2008-2009);
businesses thrive, and the community can
and has been a judge for the Impact
enjoy its treasured natural resources.
Delegate
where
families
gather,
Category: Special Impact; Submitted
Awards a number of times. Selected from 18 entries, the real estate
by: SME
developments presented with the 2016 Link Detroit
Impact Awards were:
Serving as a non-motorized network
Our firm has collected millions of
Michigan Humane Society Detroit
connecting the people of Detroit to the
dollars in accounts receivable and
Animal Care Campus
City’s natural resources, healthy food and
outstanding balances for suppliers
The Michigan Humane Society’s new
cultural destinations, Link Detroit has
and subcontractors nationwide.
Animal Care Campus in Detroit’s North
generated
End neighborhood has not only played an
opportunities and is improving the quality
integral role in the urban revitalization of
of
the
infrastructure improvements.
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care,
This year marks CREW Detroit’s 15th
treatment and well-being for years to
annual Impact Awards event; 2016 is also
come.
the organization’s 30th anniversary. Learn
collective
impact
on
animal
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and
Michigan
Chapter
Contractors
Western
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30th
Annual Excellence in Construction Awards. The
annual
event
highlights
West
Michigan’s most innovative and highquality construction projects, safety efforts and craft professionals. The Excellence in Construction Awards are highly sought after and highlight both individuals and companies in various categories from safety to general construction. Cornerstone
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2016-2017 ASCE Michigan Section
Western Michigan University’s Heritage Hall Alumni Center won in the category of GC/CM: Renovation/Addition More than $10 Million.
Officers President:
Steven Waalkes, PE, Grand Rapids
President-Elect: Melinda Bacon, PE, Kalamazoo
Built in 1903, East Hall, now known as
Vice President:
Christopher Owen, PE, Canton
Treasurer:
Jacob Rushlow, PE, Plymouth
Heritage Hall, was WMU’s first building
Secretary:
Tim Bradshaw, PE, Grand Rapids
and was the heart of WMU’s original
Past President: Therese Kline, PE, Lansing Founded in 1852, the American Society
campus. The 53,000-square-foot building
of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more
was experiencing significant deterioration
than 150,000 members of the civil
from old age, and as a space that held countless
memories
for
alumni,
engineering profession worldwide and is
an
extensive renovation was completed that focused on maintaining historic elements
ASCE Michigan Section Elects New President and Officers
America’s oldest national engineering society.
as it was transformed into an alumni center. Perched on the top of Prospect Hill
The ASCE Michigan Section has selected
overlooking the city of Kalamazoo, the
Steven Waalkes, PE, as its 2016-2017
building
is
a
tangible
example
of
Kalamazoo’s heritage as a community
president and has elected new officers for the
coming
year.
Waalkes has worked for the concrete
committed to education. Expected to
industry since 2000 and in Michigan since
achieve LEED Platinum certification, the
2006. His primary role with the Michigan
project focused heavily on salvaging historic features, using locally sourced
Concrete Association is to assist owners, engineers, inspectors, and contractors with
the
design,
specification,
and
Safety & Risk Management Council (SRMC) of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) Presents Safety Awards
new materials and incorporating “green”
construction of concrete pavements and
features
other concrete-related products. He also
Concrete contractors with exemplary
assists contractors and other members
safety records for 2015 were recognized
like
geothermal
heating,
biodiversity and active measurement of
with troubleshooting and technical issues
by the Safety & Risk Management Council
regarding concrete design, construction,
Heritage Hall now provides a home for
(SRMC) of the American Society of
and rehabilitation; he has also given
Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis,
alumni while showcasing the birthplace of
workshops and presentations around
MO,
the building’s energy and water usage.
the University. As a resource center that houses
artifacts,
pictures
and
North America on concrete pavement practices, technology, and research. Waalkes is a registered Professional
remembrances that are important to the
Engineer in the State of Illinois, and a
University’s rich history, it serves as a
member
touchstone for the WMU experience. For the campus and Kalamazoo communities
of
the
American
Concrete
Institute (ACI), the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), and the American Society of Civil Engineers
at
Conference
the
association’s
in
Minneapolis,
Annual MN
on
September 15. W. Burr Bennett Awards for Safety Excellence
were
given
to
specialty
contractor Structural
Preservation
Systems,
Columbia, MD, and general contractor,
alike, it offers gathering spaces that
(ASCE).
He’s active with the Western
Sundt Construction, Inc., Tempe, AZ.
showcase the town/gown connection and
Michigan Branch of ASCE, having served
These awards are presented in partnership
the
as the 2011-12 President, and is a past
with CNA, Chicago, to contractors that
board member of the ACI West Michigan
place the highest priority on safety. Entries
Chapter Board of Directors.
are judged on three years of safety
University’s
commitment
sustainability. 10 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2016
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performance indicators, values and trends;
publications and events.
N E W S
suppliers and others interested in the concrete industry such as architects,
a self-assessment checklist of company
The ASCC is a non-profit organization
safety practices; and detailed descriptions
dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of
specifiers and distributors.
of safety plans and culture.
those who build with concrete, and to
approximately 600 member companies in
Additional awards based on the incident
providing them a unified voice in the
the United States and 14 foreign countries.
rate for 2015 were presented to general
construction industry. Members include
For
and
concrete contracting firms, manufacturers,
www.ascconline.org.
specialty
contractors
in
four
more
There are
information,
visit
categories. General
contractors
receiving
the
Outstanding Safety Achievement Award for the lowest incident rate were Walbridge, Detroit, MI (over 500,000 work hours); Briegan Concrete Contractors, Clayton, NC (120,000 – 500,000 work hours); and Gregory Construction Services, Columbus, MS, (less than 120,000 work hours). Specialty contractors receiving the Outstanding Safety Achievement Award were Structural Preservation Systems, Columbia, MD (over 200,000 work hours); Lloyd Concrete Services, Forest, VA (70,000 – 200,000 work hours); and Poppoff, Inc., Moxee, WA (less than 70,000 work hours). 49 contractors received awards for zero lost time due to accidents and 42 contractors were recognized for having lowered their incident rate from the previous year.
73 contractors received
certificates for achieving an incident rate below the national average. Three companies were recognized for outstanding fleet safety records: Raffin Construction Co., Chicago, IL, 480,000 miles
with
zero
accidents;
Briegan
Concrete Construction, Clayton, NC, 994,063 miles with zero accidents; and Wayne Brothers, Inc., Davidson, NC, 2,032,937 miles with zero accidents. The ASCC Safety & Risk Management Council educates contractors on all aspects of safety relating to concrete contracting and insurance matters. The Council also provides oversight on safety
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RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAMS By Jason Griffin CAM DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND SAFETY SERVICES
In October 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its “Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs” which updates the traditional five core elements for effective safety and health management systems. The new model now includes seven core elements: 1. Management Leadership 2. Worker Participation 3. Hazard Identification and Assessment 4. Hazard Prevention and Control 5. Education and Training 6. Program Evaluation and Improvement 7. Communication and Coordination for Host Employers, Contractors, and Staffing Agencies The two additional elements are items that are not really new. They are practices that proactive safety professionals have been putting into practice for years. The new model incorporates the communication models that have been initiative programs at both the federal and state levels including the “Multi-Employer Worksite Agreement” (see MIOSHA COM04-1R4) and the “Temporary Worker Initiative.” As employers, we are responsible for assuring that we provide to our employees employment and a place of employment that are free from recognized hazards. For smaller companies, the task of developing and implementing a formal safety program can seem daunting when trying to develop programs that are 12 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2016
compliant with the federal and state OSHA programs. The “Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs” campaign (www.osha.gov/shpguidelines) provides many tools to assist employers with the development of their programs. One of the best pieces of advice that I felt was included in the document was to start small. Identify basic elements that you deal with on a daily basis, then build on those ideas by soliciting input from employees and creating an environment where management and employees are working together to develop the safety programs. For construction operations, one of the primary elements of the required accident prevention program includes evaluation of the worksite to identify hazards, evaluate the controls, and then train employees on the safeguards, equipment, and tools necessary to perform work safely. If we are diligent in this practice, we can develop work processes and procedures to capture hazards and control measures necessary to protect our employees. To assist employers with this important task, a number of tools have been created to assist employers. Some of the tools that I would recommend include the MIOSHA Safety and Health Toolbox found on the MIOSHA Consultation Education and Training Division’s web page. The MIOSHA 512 form for construction is a program evaluation that MIOSHA uses during
enforcement and consultation visits to rate a company’s SHMS by evaluating the five original core elements. This is a useful document for employer if they want to know what the agency is looking for in an effective program. Another tool that is very helpful for an employer to evaluate their existing system is the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) publication titled “Worksheets and a Rating Tool to Help You Strengthen Jobsite Safety Climate.” This document can be found on CPWR’s publications page found at www.cpwr.com. This document asks employers a series of questions that they can use to determine where they existing on a continuum ranging from inattentive to exemplary by evaluating program elements. Bottom line, employers are not alone in their efforts. Both the federal and state programs have tools designed to assist employers with compliance and to become proactive in their approach to safety. Many associations, including CAM, have tools, grants, and consultants that are available to assist employers with the development and implementation of effective safety and health management systems. For more information on available resources, contact Jason Griffin, Director of Education and Safety Services, by phone at (248) 972-1141 or by email at griffin@cam-online.com.
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A recent Yahoo! Real Estate poll found that 50 percent of 1,545 U.S. adults said `being green’ is a requirement of their dream home. Since I last reviewed the state of Net Zero Energy (NZE) homes in CAM Magazine’s February 2014 issue, the concept has gained enough traction to warrant another look. The bottom line here is that the NZE opportunity seems to be knocking a little louder. Following the Net Zero Energy trends for the last several years, I have observed them go from a barely measureable fringe aspect of the construction industry to be firmly entrenched in the ‘model T’ stage, and Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
THE QUEST FOR ZERO ENERGY HOMES therefore an opportunity worthy of a closer look. As more architects, developers, and contractors see the inherent benefits of constructing buildings that are built to high energy efficiency standards, often with their energy source built-in, they are encouraged that over 60 percent of surveyed home buyers (USA Today, April 2014) are looking to invest in homes that exceed contemporary building code standards and are willing to pay more for homes that are energy-efficient and have other green features. A zero energy home is a valueadded product - in effect, a home with a built-in utility - and thus competes in a unique market segment.
Although it is unlikely that we will go directly from a total dependence on ‘the grid’ to micro-grids, or independence from the grid altogether any time soon, we are moving in that direction at the speed technology will allow. For example, in the near-term, there is a good chance that battery or ‘storage’ technology will improve (meaning higher energy density, lower weight and cost) to the point when coupled with higher efficiency and lower cost solar and wind generation, the cost-benefit ratio will tilt toward cheaper, cleaner, safer, and resilient renewable energy, at any scale (residential, commercial, industrial, utility) in all climates. CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2016 13
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Zero Energy Basics In simplest terms, a Net Zero Energy (NZE) building is one that produces as much renewable energy as it consumes each year - the “net” referring to the annual balance between energy production and energy consumption. In non-technical contexts, many practitioners are migrating to the more conversational term, “zero energy.” The most common renewable energy source for a zero energy home is a photovoltaic (PV) array, typically roofmounted but occasionally freestanding, on the building site. However, and very importantly, zero energy is achieved by working on energy reduction, as well as on energy production. Thus a high degree of energy efficiency is at the core of zero-energy projects; without that foundation, which reduces the energy loads significantly below those of conventional inefficient buildings, few projects would have enough space for a PV array large enough to meet their annual energy needs. As a result of the challenges with roof space for PV, there are many more “solar homes” than zero-energy homes - where PV systems were added to relatively inefficient homes, and don’t come close to meeting the homes’ annual energy demands. There are also projects touted as NZE that are actually only net zero electricity – that is, other carbon-based, combustible energy sources (e.g., natural gas, propane, or solid fuels) used in the buildings are not accounted for in the energy balance. Why Watch This Market Trend? “Regardless of wherever you stand, the paradigm of the construction industry is changing,” said Phil Fairey, director of the Florida Solar Energy Center, an important partner in the recent growth of the net-zero energy home movement. “Now, greater efficiency doesn’t cost you more,” he said. And the cost of solar energy, he added, has dropped 50 percent over the last two years - from about $8 per watt to less than $3 per watt.
“It’s not a huge trend yet,” said green homebuilding consultant Carl Seville, “but it’s growing steadily.” Right now, there are pockets of demand like Austin, TX and the West Coast, he said, but ‘the movement’ is spreading to the Midwest. It’s not so much that homes are generating so much more energy with photovoltaics, said Seville, but rather that builders are becoming savvier about home design and energy efficiency. A well designed, well-built home without energy generation can get pretty close to NZE efficiency, he said. We call this ‘near net zero,’ which is far more common. Adding energy generation takes it over the top. Cost is one of the least understood aspects of zero energy homes; there is a wide perception that a near or zero energy home must cost more. When you factor in the energy savings, and all other characteristics being more or less equal, you could say that a zero energy home costs about the same as an otherwiseidentical house built under virtually identical conditions. Describe a ‘High Performance’ Home For this, I turn to Doug Selby, of Meadowlark Builders in Ann Arbor (see info on page 15) and a leading expert on home energy performance. According to Selby, an energy efficient, ‘high performance’ home is one that is designed to use substantially less energy than the average American home. These ‘high-performance’ homes are more comfortable and healthy because the building envelope is wellinsulated and sealed tightly. This is a great added benefit for the owner. A truly efficient home starts off using 30 percent less energy than the traditional home. Add in a ground source heat pump HVAC system and some solar, and this can approach 80 percent… something we call near net zero. This can increase in some cases to being a home that creates more energy than it uses. Recent advancements in Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) and Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) construction can actually lower the cost of construction while “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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significantly increasing the energy efficiency of the home. The Home Energy Rating System, or HERS scale, is a convenient measure of the efficiency of a home. The scale goes from zero to a theoretical maximum of 500. Like a golf score, lower is better, with a zero being a zero-energy home (one that averages zero net energy use over the course of a year), and a score of 100 being the average new home built to energy code minimum. Each point added represents a 1 percent decrease in energy efficiency. Older, leakier homes, with minimal insulation can score well over 200 on the HERS scale, and these homes can benefit the most from a basic home retrofit. According to Debra Little, of the Net Zero Energy Coalition, “The built environment is the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing 71percent of total emissions globally. The most efficient path to altering the negative impacts of climate change is to create buildings and communities where net zero energy is intentionally built into the business model, energy production and consumption design. By addressing the built environment on a community scale, we also address the CO2 emissions from transportation and industry, dramatically changing the overall energy equation. The next few years will be pivotal for the growing zero energy movement, with new cities and states adopting zero energy policies, solar costs plummeting to a new record low, and a growing demand for zero energy buildings globally. Lux Research (Lux Research in conjunction with the New Building Institute – the organization that tracks such things: www.newbuildings.org/hubs/zero-netenergy/) projects floor space for NZE buildings and near NZE buildings, will soar more than six-fold to 80 million m2 in 2017 (equivalent of approximately 398,000 homes). This demonstrates a major market opportunity for the entire construction industry ecosystem. LEED and virtually all other North American green building programs address Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
energy efficiency and/or renewable energy in some fashion, but just a few explicitly identify or reward zero energy projects. One that does is the Net Zero Energy Coalition (NZEC), a national organization dedicated to collecting and sharing information about the zero energy building movement. For more information about NZEC, read
actual case studies, or to participate contact: Debra Little, Net Zero Energy Coalition, debralittle1@gmail.com, or visit www.netzeroenergycoalition.com. Contact Doug Selby, Meadowlark Builders, www.meadowlarkbuilders.com, 3250 W. Liberty Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103.
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he Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) wishes to congratulate our CAM Member Companies who are celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2016 and 2017. We are honoring all companies celebrating anniversaries ending in “5” or “0” in either of these two years. In addition, companies that have achieved 50 years or more have provided us with descriptive paragraphs and images to be featured in these pages. CAM offers its heartfelt congratulations to everyone, and wishes for continued success.
10th Anniversary
Marble Mechanical, LLC
30th Anniversary Concraft, Inc.
10th Anniversary in 2016
30th Anniversary in 2016
Tri-Merit Specialty Tax Services
30th Anniversary in 2017
Lakin Electric
10th Anniversary in 2017
15th Anniversary
Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, Inc. (GPRS) 15th Anniversary in 2016
20th Anniversary Artisan Tile, Inc.
20th Anniversary in 2016
Ino-Tek 20th Anniversary in 2016
25th Anniversary
North American Dismantling Corp. 30th Anniversary in 2016
POWER PLUS Engineering, Inc. 30th Anniversary in 2016
40th Anniversary
Erlich Protection Systems, Inc.
40th Anniversary in 2017
Nedrow Refractories Co. 40th Anniversary in 2016
Eagle Excavation
Quality Air Service, Inc.
25th Anniversary in 2016
40th Anniversary in 2017
Steven C. Flum, Inc.
Rich Osterman Electric Co., Inc.
25th Anniversary in 2016
40th Anniversary in 2016
Sachse Construction
Surface Coatings / Gem Seal
25th Anniversary in 2016
40th Anniversary in 2016
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Plant Certification, making Advance one of the longest continuously certified precast plants in North America. From a 500 lb. custom block to a 50 ton concrete electrical vault, this team welcomes challenges. The keys to success are many, but it all comes down to the principles that Advance Concrete Products was founded upon: serve your customers well, take care of your employees, and keep your word.
Cochrane Supply & Engineering Advance Concrete Products Co. 50th Anniversary in 2016 Advance Concrete Products Co., Highland, MI, a longtime member of CAM and producer of precast concrete structures, celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2016 in style, with company employees and guests boarding the Infinity Yacht for a relaxing Detroit River / Lake St. Clair cruise. The day was filled with good food, music, smiles and laughter, while stories of past production years were told. Because of the diversity of precast concrete products, a strong team, excellent customers, and a smart business philosophy, Advance more than survived recessions; they emerged stronger than ever. Hiring of additional skilled employees, purchases of new delivery equipment, and installation of a state-of-theart concrete batching system, marked investments made in just the last two years. Advance has workers who have been employed since 1975, and one of the original partners from 1966 still works part-time. Contractors specifically request certain drivers by name, because of the familiarity with their crews, and the ability to brainstorm project challenges. Advance Concrete takes care of their people, without laying off a single employee since 1982. Having a National Precast Concrete Association Certified Plant helps keep Advance strong, ensuring customers they are purchasing the highest quality product possible. First passing in 1991, 2016 marked the 25th year of NPCA Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
50th Anniversary in 2017 Cochrane Supply & Engineering was founded in 1967 and is proud to be celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2017. The company has grown into a multi-award-winning Industrial IoT and Building Controls Supplier, and is pleased to continue to be your source of building controls products,
technology
Representing
the
and
information.
industry’s
top
manufacturers, Cochrane Supply’s diverse product lines blend innovation and solutions for successful facility management when it comes to HVAC, security, refrigeration, lighting and more. Proudly serving you with six convenient locations: Madison Heights, MI; Redford, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Louisville, KY; Toledo, OH; and opening soon, Cleveland, OH. Learn more at www.cochranesupply.com. Cochrane Supply invites you to save the date to celebrate this golden milestone with them by attending Cochrane Supply’s biannual
smart
building
conference,
CONTROLS-CON, on June 8th-9th, 2017. CONTROLS-CON will not only include a 50th Anniversary Gala to commemorate the occasion, but will also explore the latest technologies and possibilities of building controls and the Industrial Internet of Things. This
fast-paced,
education-packed
conference will take place at MotorCity Casino
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Florence Cement Company 50th Anniversary in 2016 Florence Cement Company, the largest concrete repair contractor in Michigan, is commemorating 50 years in business in 2016. The company started in Detroit in 1966 building sidewalks and driveways for residential homes. Over the years, it grew rapidly by expanding its business into public road projects. In 2009, Florence Cement built its world headquarters in Shelby Township, redeveloping a piece of vacant land that had long been an eyesore in the community. Today, it is a multi-million-dollar, family-owned company with more than 250 employees. “Our 50-year celebration is really about recognizing our outstanding employees, both today and in the past, who contributed greatly to our success” said Angelo Lanni, president of Florence Cement Company. “For half a century, we have treated more than 10,000 union workers and office staff like family; providing them with fully-paid health benefits, continuous training, and competitive wages.” Over the years, the company implemented many innovative techniques that improved the quality of roads, including: • Being the first company to recycle concrete for a project on Garfield Road in Macomb County in the 1980s • Completing one of the first concrete overlay projects on Coolidge Highway in Oakland County in the 1980s and again in 2007 • Pioneering a new way to repair concrete by using a dowel bar retrofit to extend the life of the John C. Lodge Freeway in Wayne County in 2000. “Our mission statement when we started in 1966 was hard work, honesty and integrity. Fifty years later we continue to follow these same principles, which we now call relentless positive action,” said Lanni.
Hotel in Detroit, MI, with registration opening early 2017. Subscribe to conference news and updates at www.ControlsCon.com. CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2016 17
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Roncelli, Inc. 50th Anniversary in 2016 Roncelli, Inc. is celebrating its 50th year in business. The firm was founded on March 17, 1966 in Sterling Heights, Michigan by Raymond “Skip” Roncelli, who passed away in 1989. Skip’s eldest son, Gary Roncelli, is Chairman and CEO. In addition to Gary Roncelli, corporate ownership also includes Tom Wickersham, President/COO; David Roncelli, Executive Vice President; and Gino Roncelli, Principal. Throughout its 50-year
history, Roncelli has constructed innovative, award-winning projects in Michigan, the United States, Canada and Mexico. Roncelli’s clients include Beaumont Health; Detroit Medical Center; DTE Energy; Fiat Chrysler Automotive; Ford Motor Company; General Motors; Henry Ford Health System; MJR Theaters; St. Joseph Mercy Health; and many others. “Skip Roncelli, was a boots-on-the-ground leader with a hard work ethic that guided this company to its success,” Chairman and CEO Gary Roncelli said. “The culture he established was one of skill, dedication and integrity. That’s our legacy. That’s why we honor him and those here at Roncelli who cultivated the values he believed in.” Today, Roncelli continues to focus on safe operations, maintaining customer trust and
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Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc. 50th Anniversary in 2016 Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc. (TEC), a certified woman-owned, engineering consulting and testing firm, is celebrating 50 successful years in business. John Banicki, PE, founded TEC in 1966 with Katherine Shanahan (now Banicki) at his side when he realized that there was a need for quality professional services for the building industry. TEC started out with humble beginnings, but continued to evolve and prosper, and in 1987, Ms. Banicki was named president and majority owner, making TEC a woman-owned firm. As founder and coowner, John Banicki continued to lend his engineering and management expertise. In 1997, Ruben E. Ramos, PE and Carey J. Suhan, PE were named vice presidents and principals of the firm. Under this new leadership, the focus on providing valueadded service to clients was paramount. As a multi-disciplinary firm, being able to provide a cross section of services to a single client became “key” from a mission standpoint. This combination propelled TEC into the 21st Century with a strong foothold on the market 18 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2016
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share. TEC has offices in Troy, Detroit and Ann Arbor, and has grown to become one of the most recognized engineering consulting and testing firms in SE Michigan. TEC provides professional services to clients in healthcare; education; municipal, federal and state government; retail; commercial and transportation markets. Core services include environmental assessment, industrial hygiene, geotechnical engineering, building & infrastructure engineering, and construction materials testing and inspection. As TEC enters its 50th year in business, we are excited about celebrating this milestone anniversary and are looking forward to many more prosperous years to come. We thank our staff and clients for their loyalty and friendship throughout the years and we look forward to our continued and mutual successes.
remained in the flooring industry. A common
60th Anniversary
generations has
three
participating
Collins
generations
involved
in
the
business. Five of six children began their careers at early ages and worked in the field as installers or in the office working their way through various positions. Currently, two daughters are following in Harvey’s footsteps and blazing a few trails of their own.
Over
thirteen
the of
years, fifteen
grandchildren have made contributions to the workforce. A few have thread that has been passed on through the been a strong work ethic
and high level of integrity. Our outstanding, talented staff shares the same commitment,
and
they
become part of our family.
have We
are fortunate to have so many amazing clients and it is to them we owe our success, thanks and gratitude for their loyalty. Floorcraft has enjoyed working on such a wide range of projects of every size and profile over its long history. We have always made every effort to be respectful of each client’s immediate and future needs and look forward to serving them for many years to come.
Fontanesi & Kann Co. Floorcraft Floor Covering, Inc. 60th Anniversary in 2017 Floorcraft Floor Covering, Inc. is a family business that began its history in a garage, and a young entrepreneur with a vision. Floorcraft was founded in 1957 by Harvey Collins who, to date, has not discovered the definition of the word retirement. He has made several contributions to the flooring industry, serving on Boards and developing a patented modular lift system. Sixty years later there are Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
60th Anniversary in 2017 Fontanesi & Kann Co. has reached a milestone, celebrating 60 years of business in 2017. The company is proud to celebrate six decades of excellence in providing quality products and services throughout the states of Michigan and Ohio. Founded in 1957 with two employees, John Fontanesi and George Kann, the company has grown to over 60 employees serving various aspects of the construction industry.
“The core values John and George instilled in us of being the best, working hard and always be honest and trustworthy has served us well over the years.” - Joe Fontanesi, President In 1989, the company created its subsidiary, Architectural Building Components (ABC). ABC specializes in Building Envelope and Interior
Specialty
Components
for
Commercial, Industrial, Municipal, Higher Education, and Healthcare. “Our growth is a testament of our commitment to ensuring excellent service while focusing on strong relationships with our employees and clients. I look forward to watching our relationships continue to grow.” - Gerry Caratelli, Vice President (Architectural Building Components) Today, Fontanesi & Kann, Co. offers and provides a diverse and complete line of HVAC & Architectural Products as well as Electrical Contracting services including: Security, Data, Fire
Alarms,
Installations
&
Building and
Automation Systems.
“It gives me pride to be a part of an outstanding team, dedicated to excellence, growth, and making the industry and our community better. It is very exciting to take a look at where we started, what we have achieved as a team, and what our goals are for the future.” - Mike Henneghan, Vice President. CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2016 19
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Gardiner C. Vose, Inc.
Detroit’s finest partition contractor, providing
60th Anniversary in 2017
carpentry services to a multitude of loyal
Established in 1957, Gardiner C. Vose, Inc.
corporate clients.
Today the company
humble
remains family-owned under the third-
beginnings into one of the most
generation direction of Gardiner’s grandson,
has
grown
from
specialty
well-respected
Kurt Schwarz.
of
Our home office, complete with warehouse
Our company prides
and showroom, is located in Bloomfield Hills.
itself on the ability to balance
We proudly furnish and install: Raised Access
contractors Michigan.
in
the
State
ethical
Flooring, Operable Partitions, Accordion
business practices with the love of
Partitions, Demountable Partitions, Custom
professionalism
and
family.
Gymnasium Equipment, Stretched Fabric
Gardiner
Acoustical
Chandler
Vose,
our
Systems
and
Data
Center
founder, was a 1926 graduate of the
Containment Solutions.
University of Michigan Architectural
union workforce also provides carpentry
School.
He harnessed a creative
vision and packaged architectural
Our highly-skilled
services ranging from small build-outs to major floor renovations.
specialty sales with integrity, know-
With this milestone anniversary in 2017, we
how and American ingenuity to set us
are humbled and honored and wish to thank
on a path to success.
Upon his
all of our devoted customers, valuable
retirement in 1962, the company grew
employees, trusted business partners and
to new heights under the direction of his son-
dear friends. We are proud members of CAM
in-law, Richard K. Schwarz. It was under his
and are especially proud to be members of
leadership that the company became metro-
such an exceptional commercial construction community here in Michigan.
Leidal & Hart Mason Contractors 60th Anniversary in 2017 Since 1957, Leidal & Hart Mason Contractors has established its reputation on successfully
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meeting the challenges of the toughest masonry projects. Leidal & Hart is a masonry systems specialist encompassing everything in a masonry wall system – including brick, stone, block,
vapor
insulation
and
barrier,
water
flashing.
repellents, We
work
collaboratively with our customers to provide solutions to construction challenges during “The Voice of The Construction IndustryŽ�
the design and construction process and deliver a masonry wall system that stands the test of time. Leidal & Hart is dedicated to delivering the highest
value
to
our
customers.
Masonry remains our core capability and service. From the concept phase, through the design phase, and continuing through construction, our professional staff will be proactive as a part of your construction team. We work together with our clients to achieve mutual goals and solve problems leading to reduced costs and time on project schedules. pride in cultivating quality client, community
plumber, property manager or homeowner,
installation methods, and how our work will
and employee relationships. Over two-dozen
when you select from their comprehensive
function within a wall system Leidal & Hart can
clients have completed five or more projects
selection of the industry’s best and hard-to-
be beneficial collaborators in many project
with LAA. Our 20 team members, of which
find items, you’ll find helpful and friendly
aspects
schedule,
12 are licensed architects, is a diverse group.
advice that will help ensure your purchase
In-studio and on construction sites, the
fits the job, and the job fits your budget.
For sixty years and counting, Leidal & Hart
wisdom and experience of our founding
They are looking forward to many more
has provided creative, innovative and effective
Principal meshes with the energy of the
successful years in the plumbing industry,
solutions for all of our customers. Please
college student interns giving Lindhout
creating customers for life!
contact us at www.leidalandhart.com to find
Associates staff a broad background.
With our extensive knowledge of materials,
that
influence
cost,
aesthetics, and durability.
out how we can help you on your next masonry project.
We enjoy a very stable workforce due to the simple fact that we foster an outstanding work environment. This allows our clients consistent contact throughout the life of their buildings (not just one phase). LAA. Ready for 60 more.
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Plumbers Wholesale Supply
For
60th Anniversary in 2017
Associates (WJE) has been helping clients
Plumbers Wholesale Supply,
around the world by providing practical,
60th Anniversary in 2016 60
years,
Wiss,
Janney,
Elstner
a Detroit based-plumbing
innovative, and technically sound solutions for
wholesaler,
celebrate
the built world. Our highly qualified engineers,
their 60th year of business in
architects, and materials scientists possess a
April 2017. Combined with
collective knowledge gained from solving, as
will
their second location, Atlas
well as helping our clients avoid, thousands
Plumbing Supply,
of problems. This knowledge and our in-depth
they have over 140 years of
understanding
proven industry knowledge.
architectural components, and materials are
of
structural
systems,
Plumbers Wholesale and Atlas
evidenced in all our project work. Our Detroit
Plumbing
have
office recently celebrated more than twenty
Supply
serviced the Metro Detroit area
years of service to businesses throughout the
Lindhout Associates Architects
for over six decades, with 20 employees, and
state. For more information on how WJE can
60th Anniversary in 2017
five trucks delivering material to various
help you address your most challenging
Lindhout Associates Architects (LAA), since
customer locations and jobsites. When it
construction-related problems,
1957. 60 years of designing with integrity.
comes to plumbing, expertise is as important
visit www.wje.com/Detroit or contact us at
as quality and selection. Whether you’re a
(248) 593-0900.
Lindhout Associates Architects take great Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
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65th Anniversary Baker Construction Co. 65th Anniversary in 2017 65 years in business and going stronger than ever, Baker Construction is one of the oldest originally established mason contractors in Michigan. Ray Baker started Baker Construction in 1952 with a truck, trowel and a dream. At that time work consisted of residential basements and porches in the Downriver area. He then transitioned to the Belleville area doing subdivision basements. Eventually he settled in the Ann Arbor area doing light industrial and small commercial contracts. 65 years later, the company is located in Whitmore Lake, housed in a two-story office building the company built, showcasing their masonry excellence. Baker’s main focus is now large commercial projects specializing in university buildings, schools and hospitals. Baker Construction is now a third generation company. Ray’s two sons, Tim and Tom, eventually took over the company and are now the operating officers. His daughter, Soozie, is the office/project manager. His grandson, Nathan (Tom’s son), is the field supervisor. His grandson, T.C. (Tim’s son), is an estimator/project manager. Ray, at 85 years of age, still comes into the 22 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2016
office every day. In 2015 Baker Construction completed the University of Michigan Munger Hall Project located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 65 years and three generations of Bakers later, the dream came true. The legacy will live on, as well as landmark masonry projects built by Baker Construction.
Klochko is now an authorized dealer of Wacker Neuson, Hyundai, Genie, Skyjack, JLG, Magnum and Sullair. In addition to rentals, sales and servicing, Klochko also has an extensive parts department as well as offering aerial lift training certification. For more information on any of the services that Klochko Equipment Rental Company offers, please call (800) 783-RENT.
Klochko Equipment Rental Co. 65th Anniversary in 2016 Klochko Equipment Rental Company was founded in 1951 by Stephen Klochko, Jr. He was the sole operator and administrator along with his wife, Irene, renting out the only equipment he owned at the time – an Oliver OC3, which sits proudly on the lot at 2782 Corbin Avenue in Melvindale, MI. The fleet began to build in the early 1950s, and the company began servicing machinery in the 1980s. Today, the company is operated by Mr. Klochko’s sons, Rob and Tom Klochko. They have carried on the tradition of leading a company built on fanatical quality service. There are now three locations serving the state of Michigan. The headquarters is still housed in the original building that opened 65 years ago, and there are two satellite branches located in Macomb and Saginaw.
Scaffolding Incorporated 65th Anniversary in 2017 For 65 years, Scaffolding Incorporated (SI) has been providing safe, efficient access solutions to the commercial and industrial construction industry. The company is a leader in scaffolding, shoring, swing stage, trash chutes and design/safety. During Scaffolding Incorporated’s 65-year history, the company has provided access to most of Michigan’s notable buildings and projects. More than ever, customers rely on the SI team to navigate MIOSHA, difficult access situations and complex shoring applications. SI has been providing rental, sales, erection, delivery, safety consulting and design for 65 years. Our rental customers
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energy modeling and analysis; CAD/BIM coordination; energy performance solutions; and building automation/DDC systems. It is Bumler Mechanical’s mission to attain and maintain customers through actions, attitude and service, for which
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the company is recognized as being exceptional. The company has been serving its clients for 70 years and intends to continue to deliver the best service and keep pace with their clients’ evolving needs, from construction to ongoing maintenance and support.
have access to all the best equipment that the Scaffolding Incorporated crews use on the most difficult jobs. Detroit-based for 65 years, the company remains committed to the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan. The company has achieved this milestone through commitment to customers, employees and the community.
70th Anniversary Bumler Mechanical, Inc. 70th Anniversary in 2016 Bumler Mechanical, Inc., Sterling Heights, is proudly celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2016. In 1946, Fred Bumler established Bumler Heating & Specialties as a small residential heating and cooling company. Specializing in every element of the process, Bumler Mechanical is now a third generation, family-owned, full-service commercial, industrial and institutional mechanical contractor, having grown to over 100 employees. Bumler specializes in all mechanical facets including: HVAC piping; sheet metal; fabrication; maintenance; service; design/build fully engineered HVAC systems; LEED certified projects; building
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Commercial Contracting Corp. 70th Anniversary in 2016 As we enter our 71st year in business, we would like to take this opportunity to show our appreciation to the individuals and organizations that have made this momentous milestone possible. Thank you to the Detroit Three Manufacturers that fueled our start and are still with us today. Thank you to all subcontractors, engineers, architects and consultants that continuously support us on every project, large or small. Thank you to the Union Skilled Trade Organizations in Detroit and throughout the United States for providing the best and safest labor in the world. And of course, thank you to all the Commercial Contracting Corporation team members that dedicate their time to make every project a success. We wish all another safe and successful 70 years!
International Building Products, Inc. (IBP) 70th Anniversary in 2016 International Building Products, Inc. (IBP), began in 1946 as a storefront business in Detroit at Linwood and Grand
River Avenue. It was founded as the International Venetian Blind Company by two brothers, Joe and Manny Sulkes. To pursue “The American Dream,” Joe left his job as a butcher at Eastern Market, and Manny, who had come home as a Captain from the Army in WWII, went into business together. The company grew quickly and relocated to an industrial area at the corner of Lyndon and Greenlawn in Detroit. The business became a major dealer of Levolor Venetian Blinds in Michigan. In the Detroit Metro Area, they also locally manufactured every venetian blind sold by Sears Roebuck and installed most of the blinds for Sears, all while expanding the commercial division through general contractors and builders. Most auto plants and office buildings at that time had venetian blinds, supplied by IBP, which became very dirty. IBP built a 100-footlong venetian blind washing machine. The blinds were hung at one end, restrung and parts replaced where necessary. Like a car wash, the blinds moved along a conveyer where high pressure soapy water, then clear water, and finally heated air would dry the blinds. They were then delivered back to the plant and rehung looking brand new. In the next 10 years, the business was incorporated and the name was changed to International Building Products, Inc., and the IBP Logo was created. Division 10, 11 and 12 items were added to their product line, and IBP turned their focus to the world of commercial construction and away from small residential. It was at that time they became members in what is now call CAM.
80th Anniversary R.L. Coolsaet Construction Company 80th Anniversary in 2016 R.L. Coolsaet started in 1936 with Remi Coolsaet, a young immigrant from Belgium. After starting a previous company with his brother in 1929 that failed
due
to
the
Great
Depression, Remi started his own company. Now in 2016, the company is celebrating
accomplished many feats over the years in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, New York, South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, including Canada. Third generation Coolsaets - Jeffrey, Remi and Chris - still run the company today as they did 20 years ago. R.L. Coolsaet has extensive experience in the laying of pipelines for both natural gas and product lines. The company is capable of installing all sizes and types of piping for cross-country projects as well as flow meters, gas wells and gathering systems. In addition to the initial testing, they have also been employed to perform periodic testing for the detection of leaks or other problems. After diagnosis, rehabilitation efforts are undertaken by Coolsaet which effectively repair the damaged
pipeline.
The
company
also
maintains safe conditions of pipelines in their corrosion control and renewal work. The company has installed numerous mains for the distribution of gas, residential and commercial gas service lines, and conduit for electricity and telephone. In certain situations, joint trenches are utilized as an alternative to separate utilities gas, electric, phone and cable television – thus lowering cost through reduced energy and manpower expenditures. Coolsaet is also skilled in construction of manholes and the installation of pipe and equipment for town border stations, regulator stations and regular vaults. For many years, R.L. Coolsaet has been heavily involved in the installation of piping and related equipment, whether the fabrication has been performed by their forces or supplied for the job. They have installed fabricated piping and mechanical equipment for a wide range of facilities including storage tanks, tank farms, loading racks, metering, pumping and bulk stations, and gas extraction facilities. They are capable of handling all the construction associated with the installation or replacement of equipment for each of these facilities.
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Dee Cramer, Inc. 80th Anniversary in 2017 Dee Cramer, Inc. is proud to be celebrating our 80th year in business in 2017. Devere (Dee) Cramer started the company as a twoman operation doing residential work in 1937. Currently in its 3rd generation of family operation, Dee Cramer, Inc. is now one of the largest heating, ventilating and sheet metal companies in the country. The company was recently ranked as the 8th Largest Sheet Metal Contractor by ENR Magazine (10/24/16) and as one of America’s 5000 fastest-growing private companies by Inc. Magazine (2007). The firm has held to the standards and principles that Dee founded the company on: excellence in design, workmanship, competitive pricing, and customer service and satisfaction. The firm specializes in industrial, commercial and institutional projects. They do Design/Build, Design/Assist and Plan/Spec work. They are an industry leader in 3D CAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM), and are currently working on the team of their 7th Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project. Headquartered on I-75 in Grand Blanc, the company has over 90,000 square feet of fabrication space with additional shops in Wixom and Saginaw and a branch office in Lansing. Dee Cramer, Inc. is one of the most trusted names in HVAC/Sheet Metal. The firms core values and focus on our employees is something that continues to set us apart. Dedicated People………Delivering Quality since 1937. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
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Farnell Equipment Company 80th Anniversary in 2017 In 1937, BF Farnell started his company renting church pews and tables to local parishes. Post World War II, BF Farnell Company quickly became a valuable supplier to
Michigan
schools
and
industrial
researchers. Since then, the company has grown from $1 million to over $10 million in annual sales, while winning multiple awards designing
and
constructing
for
R&D
companies and Life Science applications at Michigan’s
largest
universities.
In 2015, Farnell Equipment Company was officially handed off to its 3rd generation and became a recognized WBE. Today, Teresa and Karen Farnell, granddaughters of the original founder of the company, carry on the tradition of excellent customer service and quality furnishings. engineering,
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80th Anniversary in 2016 Wimsatt Building Materials is a distributor of quality steep slope & low slope roofing, exterior cladding, windows and doors, and general building materials. They serve builders and contractors with the gold standard in service from eight locations across Michigan and Northern Ohio. Wimsatt celebrates 80 years in business in 2016, with an 80th anniversary logo and brand-new website marking the occasion. A lot has changed since the beginning of the Wimsatt story, when the Wimsatt brothers purchased a warehouse in Highland Park from CertainTeed Corporation and opened their wholesale building supply business on March 17, 1936. Since then, with hard work and dedication to their customers, Wimsatt has grown to eight locations covering all of Michigan and Northern Ohio. Over the years, they introduced and perfected unassisted rooftop delivery and have gone on to become the largest residential roofing distributor in the state of Michigan. Wimsatt sets the gold standard for distribution in the exterior building materials industry through an unwavering commitment to excellent customer service and continual employee development. This dedication to service and their employees has allowed Wimsatt to exhibit a culture of growth and success for all those they employ and serve. Visit www.wimsattdirect.com or call (800) 497-9000. CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2016 25
85th Anniversary LaDuke Roofing and Sheet Metal
Celebrating 90 Years in 2017
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F.D. Berardino Tile 90th Anniversary in 2017
85th Anniversary in 2017
F.D. Berardino Tile was founded in Detroit’s
“Between the weather and you, since 1932”
Harper/Gratiot area in 1927 by Felice
is the slogan of LaDuke Roofing and Sheet
DiBerardino, who had emigrated from Italy
Metal located in Oak Park, MI. Founded by
seven years earlier. Building upon his old-
Phillip LaDuke, Sr. in 1932, LaDuke has
world ethic and craftsmanship, Berardino Tile
specialized in commercial and industrial
has serviced the ceramic and stone tile needs
roofing and custom architectural sheet metal
of the Commercial and Residential building
for 85 years.
With the finesse and
industry of Southeastern Michigan for nearly
personalized service of a family owned and
90 years. Felice’s passion for his work and
operated company, LaDuke is certified to
outgoing personality made him well respected
install a wide variety of roof systems
and remembered. To this day, people still
including built-up roofing, modified bitumen,
remember Felice and tell stories of this jovial
and single ply roofing. Their sheet metal
man. In 1960, Felice was succeeded by his
department is skilled in both fabrication and
son-in-law, Crescenzo Fazi, who instilled an
installation of custom architectural sheet
even greater intensity for taking care of the
metal, including metal trim, roofing, both
customer through his continual hard work and
insulated and non-insulated siding, and
passion. Frank Fazi succeeded his father in
custom copper and stainless work, as well.
1985
Roger LaDuke is currently at the helm,
foundation.
and
continues
to
build
on
this
serving as LaDuke’s third generation owner,
Berardino Tile’s work can be found
but followed closely by up-and-coming
throughout Southeastern Michigan in many
fourth
commercial and residential projects. Over the
generation
builders
Jacqueline
LaDuke-Walters and Adam LaDuke. “We’ve been blessed with the opportunity
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to continue our family’s service to the
past 90 years, the company has had the pleasure of working with many of the region’s best builders and general contractors.
industry,” said Jacqueline LaDuke-Walters,
Presently located in Eastpointe, Berardino
“and with the help of our talented team
Tile continues to focus on its customers, to
members, hope to carry on the tradition of
provide them with quality craftsmanship,
pride, excellence, and dedication to the
innovative design, and timely execution of
trade as our family has for so many years.”
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better decisions in the fledgling hydronic
operations in Cleveland and the northern
heating
Ohio area under the leadership of Grand
industry.
He
hired
registered
engineers, contractors, and wholesaler
Rapids sales leader, Robert Van Goor. Today, many of the company’s sales reps
leaders to build a team of experts. The Detroit area company grew quickly. In 1950, Deppmann opened a facility in
Company
Grand Rapids led by Bucky Walters and later
programs.
by Robert Whymer. Customers were so
continues the tradition started by Ray, living
happy with the new local office that Ray
the core values of: To Teach; Exceed
opened a Saginaw branch in 1956. The
Expectations; and Integrity.
who’s successor was Arthur Turner.
90th Anniversary in 2017 Deppmann
staff graduate from rigorous factory training R.L.
Deppmann
Company
branch leader in Saginaw was Ray Hurlbut
R.L. Deppmann Company R.L.
are graduate engineers, and all of the sales
(RLD),
manufacturer’s representative in hydronic, steam and plumbing, celebrates 90 years in 2017. RLD was started in Detroit in 1927 by Raymond L. Deppmann. In 1929, the company became one of the very first Bell and Gossett representatives in the country. Ray Deppmann believed the company would succeed by helping customers make
In 1971 ten key employees purchased the Company from Ray Deppmann. The new management team was led by Zaven Margossian, Robert Whymer, Art Turner and Andy Sturgeon. In 1991, the third management team, led by Norman Hall, started to move the 100 percent employee-owned (ESOP) company
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100th Anniversary Headquartered in Brighton, Michigan, the family-owned
company
specializes
in
commercial construction and renovation. While leadership of the firm has evolved
A.Z. Shmina, Inc. 100th Anniversary in 2016
and technologies to achieve the ultimate goal - the best possible finished project for their customers. By staying true to this approach over the
through three generations beginning with
decades,
the
company
Achilles Zissi Shmina, a strong passion for
something
that
can
has
gained
be
earned:
the business has always remained.
perspective. Shmina explained, “We take
only
“Passion is the very reason we’ve enjoyed
great pride in our ability to problem-solve,
100 years of success in a business as volatile
and it’s all about perspective. With an
as Michigan’s construction industry,” said
experienced staff and a track-record that
company President Andrew Shmina. “We
dates back 100 years, we know a thing or
love what we do, and it shows in the state-
two about the construction industry and the
of-the-art facilities we construct and in the
challenges it can present.” To commemorate their 100-year journey,
relationships we have built.” To
create
their
robust
portfolio
of
the company has planned a number of
A.Z. Shmina, Inc. has reached a major
outstanding work, A. Z. SHMINA, INC.
special events, including an open house
milestone in 2016 - a century of building
adheres to a fairly basic business model:
celebration at their Brighton office.
successful projects throughout Southeastern
bring together experienced, skilled craftsmen
Michigan.
with the latest innovations, advancements
To learn more about A. Z. Shmina, Inc., please visit www.azhmina.com.
We Built a Lot of Great Things Over the Past 100 Years.
Including Our Reputation.
For the past century, A. Z. SHMINA, INC. has built structures that can only be described as exceptional. We’ve accomplished this by bringing together skilled, experienced professionals who are truly passionate about all things construction, and driven by the will to exceed customer expectations on every project. To learn more about A. Z. SHMINA, INC., please visit www.azhmina.com or call 810-227- 5100.
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Schreiber Corporation 100 Years in 2016 Since 1916, Schreiber Corporation has been providing the highest quality commercial roofing and sheet metal services throughout the United States and Canada. During this time, Schreiber Corporation has become one of
North
America’s
most
respected
commercial roofing contractors by providing professional service and workmanship. For over 100 years, satisfied customers have
benefited
outstanding
from
customer
our
experience,
service,
creative
problem-solving, excellent safety record and superior quality workmanship. We are honored that clients chose Schreiber for their most difficult and complex projects based upon our longstanding reputation for quality and safety. Schreiber Corporation has consistently led the
industry
with
our
proactive
and
progressive Safety Program. Administered by a dedicated Safety Director, the Program
Continuing the tradition of providing the highest quality roofing installation and outstanding customer service through our th anniversary and beyond.
addresses all aspects of jobsite safety. Our rigid and advanced Safety Program is why respected and long term customers such as Ford Motor, General Motors, Dupont, and the U.S. Department of Energy have trusted Schreiber as their roofing contractor. On
our
100th
Anniversary,
we
are
celebrating not only our proud past as a family-owned company, but also our deep history of outstanding service from our highly skilled and talented union workforce and the longstanding relationships with all of our clients and associates whose support have helped us become the success that we are today after 100 years of service. We look forward to continuing the tradition through our 100th anniversary and beyond.
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Walbridge 100th Anniversary in 2016 In 1916, a new construction firm, WalbridgeAldinger Company, was created in Detroit. Its namesakes were two university-trained engineers who were becoming partners for the first time. They were George Walbridge, a Pennsylvania native and Cornell University graduate (1900), and Albert Aldinger, born in Germany, raised in Indiana and a graduate of Purdue University (1898). The two men had worked together previously at the Burnham architectural firm in Chicago, where they were exposed to exciting advances in high-rise construction. By 1910, both men went their separate ways: Aldinger to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Walbridge to New York City. By 1916, Detroit was booming in commerce generated by expansion of the automotive industry. Walbridge now worked in Detroit, managing construction of the Michigan Central Railroad Terminal for George F. Fuller Construction. Aldinger was enjoying success as a partner with Frank Halls and William Carter in CarterHalls-Aldinger, a construction firm in Canada. As the trio looked for new markets with ample opportunity, their sights soon were set on Detroit. On March 11, 1916 the four men signed the papers. Aldinger was elected president and Walbridge became vice president and general manager. During the first five years, the firm secured an impressive number of high-profile 30 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2016
projects, including the Book Building, Lincoln Motor Company Plant (maker of airplane engines), Fisher Body Plant No. 21, Selfridge Field and Detroit’s Orchestra Hall. In February 1918, the partnership of Walbridge and Aldinger was severely tested. Walbridge, a veteran of the Spanish-American War, resigned from the firm, sold his stock and joined the U.S. Reserve Engineers Corps. Walbridge then led time defying efforts to construct two massive training camps in just months; one was Camp Custer, built to accommodate 35,000 men near Battle Creek, Michigan. After the war, Walbridge returned to Detroit and re-joined the firm. The next great challenge to the business came with the hammer blow of the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and the resulting Great Depression. Company records show that from 1928-29, Walbridge-Aldinger secured 71 jobs that generated $7.3 million in revenue. Then, from 1930-39, a complete decade, the company worked on 96 projects that yielded only $8.1 million. The company’s survival is primarily owed to the resilience of Albert Aldinger, the quiet, stoic partner. From 1940 through today, Walbridge (as the company is now known) has built a reputation on honesty and integrity, working diligently to meet the highest expectations of its clients, and delivering world-class quality on time and within budget.
110th Anniversary Weigand Construction 110th Anniversary in 2016 Weigand Construction traces its roots back to 1906, when stonesman Henry Weigand began installing and repairing brick sidewalks in Fort Wayne, IN. Four generations later, Larry Weigand has positioned the company as one of the premier builders in the Midwest. With an average of 250 skilled workers, Weigand Construction has completed projects from under $500,000 to $100 Million and above. From simple renovations to state-of-the-art, nationally recognized facilities, Weigand is regarded as a specialist in healthcare, education, industrial and commercial work. Beyond our craft, Weigand emphasizes a commitment to the communities we serve and the institutions that improve the quality of life there. With two office locations, one in Fort Wayne, IN and the other in Niles, MI, Weigand Construction donates company resources and employee time to several worthy organizations across the region. Our approach to business is a simple one. “Do what you say, and say what you’ll do” is our charge and expectation with all employees, vendors and suppliers. Honoring commitments is the most critical aspect of our mission, and is the core reason that we deliver on our promise to clients: Trust. Well Built. “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
115th Anniversary Limbach Company 115th Anniversary in 2016 In 1901 Frank Limbach, a talented metal craftsman, founded a roofing and sheet metal company with little but his own integrity and skill. Over a century later, Limbach Facility Services LLC has become one of the nation’s largest providers of comprehensive facility services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Limbach’s construction heritage delivers an expertise that only experience can provide. Limbach differentiates itself by providing a single source for Sheet Metal, Piping, Plumbing, Controls, Commissioning and a fully licensed team of engineers which allows effective and efficient execution of Design Assist and Design Build Projects. Today, Limbach Facility Services has grown to a $350 million national mechanical contractor, consistently ranked in the Top 15 of ENR’s Top Specialty Contractors since 1964. Limbach maintains eleven (11) established branch locations to service the following geographic areas: Southern California; Michigan; Ohio; Pennsylvania; New England; New Jersey; Mid Atlantic; and Florida. Limbach has been delivering mechanical services to our Michigan customers since 1971 and offers state-of-the-art sheetmetal Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
and pipe fabrication shops as well as 3-D planning and LEAN offsite subassemblies. Our Service Department is equipped to provide preventative maintenance, equipment retrofits, fire protection, DDC controls and 24/7 emergency service. The Limbach team excels in Design Build and Design Assist solutions for complex mechanical systems in the built environment. Our locations in Pontiac and Lansing serve end-user markets in healthcare, higher education, entertainment, sports, research and development, corporate, manufacturing and infrastructure. Help celebrate Limbach’s anniversary and put our experience to work for you on your next project. Visit www.limbachinc.com.
150th Anniversary Sherwin-Williams 150th Anniversary in 2016 For a century-and-a-half, Sherwin-Williams has been a groundbreaking pioneer in the coatings industry. Throughout SherwinWilliams impressive history, homeowners, painting contractors, designers and other painting professionals have come to expect industry-leading innovation paired with exceptional product performance.
From introducing the first successful readymixed paint to more recent innovations including the industry’s first cleanable true flat finish, the most comprehensive deck care finishing system available, and Paint Shield™, a coating with the power to kill bacteria, Sherwin-Williams commitment to product excellence has been an ever-present hallmark of the company. And the innovative spirit continues beyond product, including the recent launch of Sherwin-Williams most comprehensive color selection system ever, ColorSnap®, which provides a fully integrated collection of color tools for use in-store, online or in-home. Throughout its history, Sherwin-Williams products have been woven into the fabric of American culture, protecting enduring icons such as the White House, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Hollywood Sign. For 150 years, Sherwin-Williams has been an industry leader in the development of technologically advanced paint and coatings. As the nation’s largest specialty retailer of paint and painting supplies, Sherwin-Williams is dedicated to supporting both do-it-yourselfers and painting professionals with exceptional and exclusive products, resources to make confident color selections and expert, personalized service at its more than 4,000 neighborhood stores across North America including over 50 neighborhood stores across Metro Detroit. CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2016 31
The Sustainable Shine of
By Mary Kremposky McArdle Associate Editor Photos Courtesy of
Hoover & Wells, Inc.
Hoover & Wells turned a bare canvas of concrete into this beautifully stained floor in the Genoa Medical Center.
C
oncrete used to be the ugly duckling of flooring materials. Today, polished and stained concrete has come into its own. Some concrete floors even border on works of art. In fact, Hoover & Wells, Inc., Toledo, OH, installed architectural polished concrete in some areas of an addition to the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) in Ann Arbor. More recently, Genoa Medical Center in Brighton now has a stained concrete floor in an eye-pleasing, two-tone color combination of olive green and cinnamon brown, thanks to Hoover & Wells, one of the first firms in the country to enter the polished concrete market. Like beauty, concrete polishing and staining is more than skin deep. A grinding process, using a succession of diamond-tooled polishing wheels, removes imperfections in the concrete surface and opens the pores in the concrete. This process allows the stain and what is called densifiers - a substance that chemically reacts with the free lime in the concrete to produce a harder surface - to become an integral part of the concrete. The products penetrate the concrete about a quarter-of-an-inch to threesixteenths-of-an-inch, said Hoover & Wells Vice President John A. Corsini. This melding of concrete and product makes polished concrete a durable, low maintenance flooring choice and gives it a competitive edge 32 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2016
in today’s marketplace. From the factory floor to corporate headquarters, high-end restaurants, large grocery chains and big-box stores, a growing number of industrial and commercial enterprises are embracing the benefits of polished and/or stained concrete. Some advantages: this flooring material doesn’t require waxing and it retains its shine for nearly a decade. “It will not require rebuffing for seven to 10 years, said Corsini. Going “Green” Sustainability is driving increased demand for polished concrete floors. Polished concrete adds to a project’s tally of LEED points. “Concrete is typically a local product,” said Corsini. “It is not shipped from a thousand miles away.” Zero VOCs and virtually zero waste are two other earth-friendly features of this choice floor. Once solvent-based, staining products have now transitioned into water-based agents. In terms of waste, the process inherently reduces material consumption and waste, because the concrete is the actual finished surface. In fact, the only waste product of the polishing process is an easily managed dry dust. “We use a dry polish and a vacuum system with HEPA filters to capture the dry dust,” said Corsini. “The material is bagged and disposed of in a normal landfill
just like any other type of construction debris. A strong theme in today’s construction is to generate as little waste as possible.” Improvements in the composition of the densifiers have reduced waste even further. “In the past, sodium silicate was used in the densifier,” said Corsini. “After application, the installer had to rinse the floor several times to remove the residue from the floor. The industry developed a lithium silicate that does not leave a residue on the surface, eliminating the need for repeated rinsing, and reducing both waste and cost. “The sodium silicate left one with a waste product that had to be disposed of properly, and now we don’t have to do that,” said Corsini. “Using lithium silicate has driven the installation costs down for a polished concrete floor by about 15 percent.” Polished concrete also lowers energy use. Hoover & Wells recently polished the concrete floor for a 200,000-square-foot plant for a Tier One automotive supplier in southeastern Michigan. This high-gloss polished concrete floor has tremendous light reflectivity, said Corsini. This amplified reflectivity of the flooring surface increases natural light levels in the plant interior and decreases electrical usage and costs. In addition, this boost in light levels has the potential to improve worker safety and “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
Hoover & Well’s commitment to quality shines through in this architectural polished concrete installation for an addition to the University of Michigan Museum of Art.
performance by increasing interior visibility. Factory-Friendly Polished concrete is factory-friendly in other ways. The polished concrete provides a sealed surface in a workhorse of a floor exposed to potential industrial substances. “If a plant has an oil leak or something of that nature, it can be easily cleaned, within a certain window, on a polished concrete floor,” said Corsini. “If the oil sits on the floor for more than about six to eight hours, then it will start to soak into the concrete a bit, but overall this type of floor helps the manufacturer with cleaning and maintenance.” A polished concrete floor is becoming an excellent choice for high-tech manufacturing, because of its ability to provide a dust-free environment. The more traffic in a facility with a basic concrete floor, the greater the possibility of generating concrete dust. “Many high-tech industries are finding out that concrete dust can be created just through normal wear and tear,” said Corsini. “It can actually affect the manufactured products. Concrete polishing seals the surface and prevents the generation of concrete dust. Polished Concrete Pioneers Corsini recounts the tale of how Hoover & Wells became a polished concrete pioneer near the very launch of this new market in roughly 1998 Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
to 2000. Founded in 1979, Hoover & Wells began as strictly an epoxy contractor. “We started by doing quarter-inch, applied epoxy coatings,” said Corsini. “We were more of a polymer resinous type flooring company.” A business excursion to the World of Concrete Expo in Las Vegas opened the company’s eyes to the polished concrete marketplace.“In 1998, I went out to the World of Concrete and visited a booth that sold grinding equipment, and the exhibitor talked to me about concrete polishing,” Corsini recalled. Hoover & Wells purchased the grinding equipment for a different type of project, and then equipped with the necessary tools, the company began intense in-house discussions on this new opportunity. “The more we looked into what was then a new field, the more we felt that this sector was going to become big,” said Corsini. “We could see that concrete polishing was going to become part of the future of the construction industry. We could also see that it was a natural fit for what we were doing in the epoxy part of our business. In short, we invested.” Concrete polishing is now about 20 percent of Hoover & Wells’ overall business. “The nice part is that the equipment used for concrete polishing can be utilized in our epoxy installations, as well, added Corsini. Hoover & Wells now has about a hundred
employees in the field for both epoxy and concrete polishing work. Currently, the company is experiencing strong demand for polished and stained concrete in athletic facilities and large arenas. This amazing process for turning a bare canvas of concrete into both a decorative and utilitarian floor is also in demand in university student unions and in dormitory general meeting areas. “We do quite a variety of projects in both industrial and commercial facilities,” said Corsini. “We work directly for owners, as well as for many large general contractors.” Corsini highlights several other key markets suited for specific types of concrete polishing. “Concrete polishing is well suited to manufacturing facilities, while architectural polishing is ideal for commercial applications, ranging from medical offices, schools and restaurants to office buildings,” said Corsini. In architectural polishing, deep grinding exposes the aggregate within the concrete to achieve a look resembling terrazzo but at a lower cost. “We just finished an office facility in Toledo where concrete polishing was done around the entire interior perimeter of the building,” said Corsini. “This facility has offices in the center of the building and now a concrete polished walkway around the entire interior edge.”
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Polished concrete in a manufacturing plant is an easy-to-clean-and-maintain flooring choice.
Polished concrete “is not meant to be used everywhere,” said Corsini. Achieving the same quality on older and more deteriorated concrete takes more patching, filling and repair. “Epoxies are often used in restoration work,” said Corsini. “When we do epoxy, we still shot blast the concrete to achieve greater adhesion. If you prepare the concrete correctly, the epoxy should last a long time without peeling. Preparation is 90 percent of the work in both epoxy and polished concrete installations.” Polishing Up Your Skills Corsini’s immersion in the concrete polishing field has taken him to the regional and national stage. Hoover & Wells uses union cement masons from Local 514 in the Detroit area and Local 886 in Toledo for the firm’s concrete polishing projects in those areas. Corsini and Hoover & Wells has actually conducting its own training sessions in concrete polishing at the Toledo Local, and hopes to hold instructional classes for the Detroit Local. Corsini serves as co-chairman on the board of the National Apprenticeship Committee for Cement Masons in Washington, D.C. The cement masons now have a training fund in concrete polishing, and the Committee is currently conducting national-level discussions to craft a standardized concrete polishing training program that cement masons can offer to apprentices. “We are in the process of formalizing and standardizing the schooling for apprentices all over the country,” said Corsini. He expects the concrete polishing apprenticeship program to be released in mid-summer to fall of 2017. In the Field with Hoover & Wells Hoover & Wells is extending to the industry the same high level of quality that it has cultivated in its own company. The firm became a national powerhouse after years of satisfying its regional customers. “As our customers grew, they would build a facility, for example, in Maryland,” said 34 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2016
Corsini. “They would ask us if we wanted to do their Maryland work, whether it was in epoxy or concrete polishing. They were interested in quality and in meeting schedule, and those are two things we strongly promote. We are very good at meeting schedule without sacrificing quality.” A prime example is the installation of stained concrete at Genoa Medical Center. The owners wanted flooring capable of providing LEED points. The ideal floor would be beautifully colored, low maintenance and cutting edge. Stained and polished concrete was the selected solution, and as a quality-conscious, scheduledriven company, Hoover & Wells was the selected contractor chosen to deliver the dream. The schedule was the most demanding aspect of the Genoa project. The challenge: Polishing or staining a floor generally takes four to five days to do an area, but usually the contractor is not given such a generous timeframe in today’s fast-paced construction environment. “We are never going to have a project where they say, ‘Just get it done whenever you can,’” Corsini quipped. Planning and communication, those socalled “soft” construction skills, made it happen. “Our project managers do a great deal of upfront work,” continued Corsini. “We meet with the owner, the general contractor and the concrete contractor to lay out certain guidelines for the concrete. The concrete is like a palette for an artist, and we are only as good as the palette that we are given. If the concrete isn’t in good shape and of a certain levelness, flatness and smoothness, it is much harder for us to do our work. We have to convince the owner and the general contractor that this is important. We also have to meet up front with the concrete contractor, so we can express to them what we need for our work.” Meeting with the owner and architect is optimal in achieving a satisfactory stain. The actual coloration of the finished product will
vary, because Mother Nature’s own color palette of local aggregate and sand differs from region to region. “Typically, people buy these materials within a fairly close radius of the jobsite,” said Corsini. “An owner is somewhat limited to the aggregate and sand mined in that particular area. In some areas, for example, the concrete may have more of a darker earth tone. “We always recommend that any time you do a concrete polishing project, whether it’s a stain-type architectural job or whether it is a natural concrete or a deep architectural grind, that you do a test patch for the owner first,” said Corsini. “Many times people think they are going to get a solid red or brown floor, and that is not the case. The concrete itself isn’t a solid or uniform color, so the stain reflects the differences in the concrete. If you do a sample and there is something the owner doesn’t like, the process can be adjusted to meet the owner’s expectations. It’s good to do all of that up front.” A Polished Delivery Clearly, Hoover & Wells knows the ins and outs of concrete polishing and staining, and has turned millions of square feet of bare concrete into attractive and functional flooring. They also know how to move a project forward. Hoover & Wells once worked three-shifts for two weeks straight, laboring virtually around the clock to deliver a 200,000-square-foot installation of high-gloss, polished concrete to a Tier One automotive supplier’s manufacturing plant. The installation itself is an industrial-type polishing “where we did not grind into the aggregate,” said Corsini. “We basically left the cream and did what we call a salt and pepper type polish. We polished the concrete without getting deeper into the aggregate.” Corsini describes the process: The lithium densifiers harden the surface further, allowing the polishing process to begin. The polishing process uses a series of successive diamond “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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tools that shine the concrete in increments until achieving the desired level of gloss. Corsini compares the diamond tools on the concrete polishing wheel to using rough grit sandpaper, followed by the use of increasingly higher grit sandpaper to smooth a rough wood board. “As we go through the polishing process, we keep changing the tooling until we are using a very fine polishing wheel to give the concrete floor that last buff and shine,� said Corsini. Several years ago, Hoover & Wells provided architectural polished concrete for a portion of the floor at a UMMA addition. The firm prepared several mockup panels to achieve the owner’s and the architect’s vision. Even some of the museum’s steps were formed of polished concrete. “The concrete contractor formed the steps, and we brought the steps to our warehouse,� said Corsini. “We did all the polishing in our own warehouse and shipped them back to the jobsite for installation.� This approach allowed Hoover & Wells to maintain better quality control. “Steps are a challenge,� said Corsini, “because steps have a lot of corners and edges, and in order to maintain the owner’s expected level of quality, we opted for this approach.� The Polished Concrete Advantage Concrete polishing offers a host of advantages. “There is constant vapor transmission through concrete, but vapor transmission doesn’t impact a polished concrete installation,� said Corsini. “Whereas, water may pool under a sheet good installed on a concrete floor, and may lift off the sheet product.� At the end of the day, the power of polished concrete rests on the integration of product and concrete. In the industrial market, concrete polishing has replaced epoxy-type coatings in some larger factories because it won’t peel or delaminate. “An epoxy coating may peel or delaminate, because it only rests on the surface of the floor,� said Corsini, “whereas the densifier in a concrete polishing system actually penetrates into the surface.� Even the shine of an unstained concrete floor is integral to the concrete. “The shine of polished concrete offers more of a permanenttype look, because again the densifier is integral to the concrete,� added Corsini. “If you were to scratch the surface, nothing will peel off because nothing is laying on the surface.� It’s easy for both commercial and industrial building owners “to be one with their concrete floor� given the beautiful color palette of stained concrete, the terrazzo-like look of architectural polished concrete and the sheer shine of a high-gloss polished industrial floor. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
In this architectural polished concrete installation, deep grinding exposes the aggregate within the concrete to achieve a look resembling terrazzo, for an addition to the University of Michigan Museum of Art. An increasingly sustainability-minded design and construction industry also has a great flooring choice to add to its list of “green� options. Hoover & Wells clients can also be grateful for the company’s fateful visit to the World of Concrete way back in 1998. In the concrete polishing and staining field for 18
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S.E. MICHIGAN NON-RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK By Don Wilson, Consulting Economist
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t is time again to update the membership of the Construction Association of Michigan regarding the non-residential construction in the southeastern region of the state, where about 80 percent of the membership is located. This is accomplished in Charts 1 through 10 and the related paragraphs. Chart #1 summarizes the value of Gross Domestic Product, the value added in the region to all goods and services sold by all industries, in the region in billions of 2009 dollars, with the value added in all types of the construction-residential and nonresidential building and civil and heavy engineering-performed in the region. The area is made up of the metropolitan areas of Detroit, Ann Arbor, Flint and Monroe, in nine counties of the state. Gross Domestic Product, after reaching $262.1 billion in 2006, declined to $219.6 billion in 2009 and then resumed increasing to $232.1 billion in 2010 and $257.1 billion by 2015. The value added in the construction industry, after rising to $10.8 billion in 2006, fell to $6.7 billion in 2009 and thereafter grew to $8.4 billion in 2015.
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The amount of space (in millions of square feet) of non-residential building construction underway at the first of the year, non-residential building construction started during the year, and the non-residential building construction completed during the year, is presented in Chart #2. “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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RETAIL MARKET Chart #4 portrays an index of retail sales of consumer merchandise and eating and drinking establishments (two years earlier) to show its influence on future construction decisions. Inflation free retail sales, after rising to a level of 101.7 (2000 = 100) in 2010 fell to 85.4 in 2011, rose to 89.0 in 2012, declined again to 87.9 in 2013, and then increased in 2014 and 2015. The construction index, after peaking at a level of 124.0 in 2007 (2000 = 100), fell to 19.2 in 2011, increased to 29.6 in 2012, 36.0 in 2013, 46.7 in 2014, and then backed down to 43.4 in 2015. At the start of 2016 it was expected more leasable retail space would become available due to lower store traffic with the rise in internet purchasing, chains going out of business or closing outlets due to weak performance and retailers retooling their investment strategy.
INDUSTRIAL MARKET The makeup of the industrial market is featured in Chart #5. The chart compares index of manufacturing activity with Detroit based automakers production, wholesaling and construction. The industrial market includes leasable flexible, research and warehousing facilities totaling over 500 million square feet at the close of 2015’s fourth quarter. While a substantial portion of the industrial market is conducted in manufacturer-owned sites, there is a market for others who elect to lease a facility. No information is published as to what type of manufacturers or wholesalers own or lease facilities, but it is assumed to be a broad variety of manufacturers and wholesalers in many industries. Manufacturing in the region is still centered on what is involved in making cars and trucks and their supply of components, even though there is a growing demand for other lines of products. Manufacturing, according to its index, reached a level of 74.3 in 2006 (2000 = 100), dropped to level of in 49.9 in 2009, mainly as a result of a deterioration in the output of cars and trucks to 34.8 (2000 = 100) in 2009. Manufacturing then rose to 67.7 by 2015 with the concurrent growth in Detroit automakers automobile production to a level of 73 in the same year. Construction of
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industrial space, after reaching 53.4 in 2006 (2000 = 100), fell to a level of 17.8 in 2009, rose to 19.8 in 2010, declined slightly to around 16 in 2011 and 2012, before expanding to 40.7 in 2015.
(based on activities in 2004) contracted 107.7 in 2007, rose in 20082009, contracted in 2010-2011, and then rose in 2012 through 2015. The hospital services index topped out at 140.9 in 2009 (based on 2007 services) and declined thereafter until 2015 (based on 2013 services). HEALTHCARE MARKET All healthcare and hospital services (two years earlier) are compared with an index of construction in Chart #6 to illustrate the impact those activities have on future building decisions. The index of all healthcare services (2000 = 100) after peaking in 2006
Local hospitals began to seriously consolidate with others in 2013, with acquisition of the Detroit Medical Center by Tenet Health, and with Beaumont joining with Oakwood Health and Botsford Hospital, and then the other lesser consolidations of others that followed.
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INSTITUTIONAL MARKET An index of student enrollment (based on counts one year earlier) at private and public schools and public colleges and universities and employment (one year earlier) at all levels of units of government - Federal, State and local - is compared with construction in Chart #7. This data is provided to demonstrate the impact of these measures on future construction decisions. Overall head counts, as measured by the enrollment index (in decline since 2004), dropped to a level of 96.5 in 2013 (2000 = 100) and then to 93.6 in 2015, based on counts one year earlier. Employment across government sectors also has been in decline since 2004 reaching 338,100 in 2013 (based on the 2012 count) before dropping again to 330,600 in 2015. Construction has likewise been receding since 2006 with the exception a rise in of 2011, then another rise to 129.2 in 2013, another drop to 43.1 in 2014, and then an increase to 56.0 in 2015.
HOTEL / MOTEL MARKET A hotel / motel occupancy index (based on one year earlier) is compared with an index of construction in the hotel / motel market in Chart #8. The purpose of the delay in occupancy data is to show its influence on future construction decisions. The occupancy index, after reaching a level of 90.8 in 2007 (based on occupancy in 2006), dropped to 74.6 in 2011 (based on 2010 occupancy), and then rose each year through 2015. The construction index, after descending to no construction in 2011, climbed to a level of 76.2 (2000 = 100) in 2012, declined to 57.6 in 2013, increased again to 67.7 in 2014, and declined to 64.9 in 2015.. 40 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2016
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ENTERTAINMENT / RECREATION MARKET Chart #9 compares a concurrent year visitor’s index with a construction index. The visitor’s index (casino traffic is not tabulated), after rising to a level of 111.7 in 2008 (2000 = 100), declined to a level 100.9 in 2010, rose to level of 105.2 in 2011, fell to 104.5 in 2012 and 104.1 in 2013, rose to 112.9 in 2014, and then dropped to 108.9 in 2015. The construction index, after topping out at 33.6 in 2006 (2000 = 100), fell 21.5 in 2007, then declined to a level of 6.3 in 2010 and 5.8 in 2012, before rising 24.8 in 2013, fell to 18.2 in 2014, and then increased to 32.7 in 2015.
CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK Chart #10 compares an index of construction put in place in all markets with change in payroll employment in all labor markets (three years earlier) with construction starts (three years earlier). After five years of decline in 2007-12, construction put in place rose in 2013, declined again in 2014, rose in 2015, is estimated to show further improvement in 2016, and is forecast to increase to a level of 70 in 2017 (2000 = 100). Employment in labor markets, after decreasing earlier by 8.0 percent, or 138,900 between 2008 from 2009 (shown in 2012), rose at a better pace - 2.5 Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
percent, 3.5 percent, 2.7 percent, 2.1 percent, 2.5 percent, and 1.8 percent, 2010 through 2015, respectively. Job growth or decline advanced three years, assists in portraying the impact such change has on the need for construction, depending the level of building vacancy and readiness of space for leasing, as to whether it requires an addition, alteration, redevelopment or renovation.
About the author: Don Wilson is a consulting economist based in Hartland. He has specialized in working for trade associations, banks, chambers of commerce and municipalities for over 30 years.
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repeatedly mentioned that ramping up state transportation spending rapidly without a corresponding increase in the road construction industry’s capacity to perform the work might just lead to higher costs. Although Michigan residents want better roads now, it’s prudent to first align the necessary resources and funding to maximize the ROI. OHM Advisors’ John Hiltz suggests that while 2017 will see an uptick in project work, however, it will take time for the new budget to develop, so the increase in road funding activity probably won’t truly be felt before 2018. “We would expect to see a small, but steady increase in public projects going forward. In the meantime, many construction companies will organize internally and upgrade equipment in preparation for future opportunities.” In addition to state funding, Hiltz suggested that local governments have seen more financial stability in property tax revenues, utility revenue, and gas taxes. With interest rates continuing at all-time lows, more communities are refinancing old debt, borrowing for infrastructure projects and/or receiving community support for local road millage programs. By way of example, Leigh Schultz, Southfield’s city engineer, said that after Michigan’s original Prop 1 Road Improvement Plan failed, the City of Southfield passed a $99 million bond for local improvement projects. “Our residents understand the value of good roads to
attract economic opportunities. In addition to addressing critical needs, the bond has helped us be aggressive in seeking federal grants that often require matching funds from the municipalities themselves.” According to Schultz, “We look to the state to provide the long-term vision and to tackle many of the most significant projects, which the new funding will greatly accelerate. Communities still need to find ways to improve their own respective networks.” Other city managers echoed the idea that Michigan communities have become adept at leveraging scarce funding by using a combination of new technology, holistic infrastructure planning and lessons learned. Paul O’Meara, Birmingham city engineer, said, “New technologies like Roadsoft have become great tools for road analysis and tracking. We drive each and every street each year to visually inspect road conditions, and we use a comprehensive database on road conditions to help us chart our future plans.” G2 Consulting’s Berry agrees that the available new road planning technologies add tremendous value and help to make new projects more efficient and long lasting. He also stresses the importance of visual inspections of road surfaces. “It’s equally important to analyze and evaluate belowthe-road factors – soil and pavement conditions, drainage, and the level of deterioration a road has experienced over a time period – to determine the best approach within an environment. This “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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information is key to prudent decision making. With the huge amount of work that needs to be done across Michigan communities, we all want to get the most out of every dollar spent and thorough upfront investigation of below-the-road factors will help to ensure that we do.” There’s no doubt that significant infrastructure improvement is coming to Michigan in the relatively near term. The projects are creating jobs and opportunities not only in the construction industry itself but among construction equipment and materials providers and among the myriad businesses that benefit from improved infrastructure and better communities. Yet truly improving Michigan roads will require a collaborative approach between all levels of government, engineering firms and their suppliers working together to address critical issues efficiently and in the most cost effective manner possible. The shared goal is to significantly improve drive quality experience for Michigan motorists.
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“It always takes time for new budget and tax revenue to actually hit government and municipal coffers,” says Mark Smolinski, PE, G2 principal. “As a result of talking with our colleagues, we agree that 2017 will see an increasing in public projects as the state and local municipalities begin to ramp up their spending. We also believe it’s a smart time for us to make investments in our people, equipment and processes to make us even more competitive. Ultimately this will help us add more value for our clients in the future as the project pipeline becomes more robust.” Berry captures the cautious optimism expressed, “With a combination of
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Photos courtesy of John D’Angelo Photography. The meeting rooms in the DAC’s new rooftop addition offer stunning panoramic views of Detroit.
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he Detroit Athletic Club’s (DAC) new glass-wrapped, rooftop addition offers a living map of the Motor City. Walk the open-air terrace or stroll through the meeting rooms, cigar lounge and new eateries of this seventh-floor aerie, and watch the “map” unfold: Detroit’s revitalized skyscrapers – the Broderick, the Kales, and the Whitney– dominate the southwest. Little Caesars Arena and the QLINE are transforming the west; and due north, home plate in Comerica Park is only 781 feet, as the crow flies, from the edge of the terrace’s
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safety glass guardrail. DAC members rank among the business leaders, visionaries and change-makers responsible for redrawing much of the cityscape expanding in every direction below this rooftop perch. The rooftop addition is only one part of DAC’s Vision 2015, a plan designed to celebrate the Club’s centennial on Madison Avenue and to move the DAC forward into its second century in this Albert Kahndesigned gem of a building. The DAC also transformed a basic parking lot into a landscaped plaza and circular drive; a newly
commissioned statue of a swimmer taking the plunge into a simulated “lake” of shimmering stone completes the metamorphosis from parking lot to plaza. In addition to creating the rooftop addition and plaza, the Detroit-based team of SmithGroupJJR and Sachse Construction renovated a series of spaces as part of this two-year, three-phase project, including: • A new vestibule for the Randolph entry; its glass walls offer shelter and welcome without marring the view of the building’s original canopy and its ornate “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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limestone exterior. • Re-envisioned areas of the main building service members and guests with a new café, an expanded pro shop and a new lobby in character with the marble, woodwork and decorative plaster ceilings of this grand building. • The outdoor North Pavilion offers the ultimate tail-gating experience, and takes full advantage of the DAC’s location nextdoor to Comerica Park and Ford Field. Each facet of the renovation adds to the loveliness of this Detroit jewel, but at heart, the project was “all about creating spaces for people,” said DAC Executive Manager J. G. Ted The Last Word cigar lounge is named after an internationally famous cocktail created by the DAC in 1916. The humidor has a Gillary. “It was all done for sophisticated humidity measurement and control system to protect probably the finest cigar stock in the region. the membership. We wanted to assure the members that we would be a relevant, successful organization going service eateries in an historical building all into our second hundred years on Madison.” made for a complex project. Not to mention DAC is loyal to its members, to the city it CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS the need to maintain DAC operations calls home, and to the architectural integrity throughout construction and to achieve a of its 101-year-old building. These strong “Serving the Construction seamless match of new and original bonds led to the selection of both materials in some areas. SmithGroupJJR and Sachse Construction. Industry for Over 30 Years” The project team successfully navigated SmithGroupJJR is one of the original DAC these obstacles and delivered a host of member firms, said Gillary, and the firm has wonderful spaces. “The work in all of the designed many of Detroit’s 1920s vintage phases was very well done, and the proof of skyscrapers. Sachse Construction, a it is that it is being used,” said Gillary. “When construction management firm with active we opened up the rooftop spaces, we never DAC members, has renovated and stopped. We were operating, and we were constructed innumerable buildings in the operating at a very high level. The “Comeback City” of Detroit, including the restaurant was packed; it cooked from day new Michigan Humane Society Animal Care one. Everything was just as we hoped it Campus, the Fifth Third Bank at the top of would be. The Last Word cigar lounge - the the Chrysler House, renovations in the First Last Word is the name of an internationally National and Compuware buildings, and the famous cocktail created by the DAC in 1916 Madison Building rooftop. In fact, Gillary - was busy immediately, and the meeting watched Sachse Construction in action as rooms were fully occupied. We ramped up the company reshaped the rooftop of the quickly, and once the doors opened, there Madison Building – a project that became was no turning back.” the basis for Sachse’s selection. The members clearly applaud the Both design- and construction-wise, the renovation. “Members are asking their structural anomalies of a 1915 building, an friends and associates to join, and now we underground laced with utilities – and the have a waiting list over two years long for presence of a sizeable mechanical vault resident members,” said Gillary. “The waiting plus the need to bring in MEP services to list for intermediate members, age 21 years turn once kitchen-less spaces into fullVisit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
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Screen walls are made of steel and clad in Ipe wood, a dense, extremely weatherresistant hardwood, said SmithGroupJJR Vice President and Design Principal Bob Varga. Sachse Construction launched construction in November 2013 and continued work through the brutally cold winter of 2014 to ready the Pavilion for the Tiger’s opening day in April 2014. “It was a steeply sloped parking lot, and so we had to level it,” said Berlage. “We raised the parking lot by pouring concrete all through the dead of winter.”
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Gourmet Tailgating The forward-thinking DAC actually began the planning process for Vision 2015 in 2010. A conceptual design was produced after planning started in earnest in 2012, said Gillary. “Sachse entered the project on a cost plus, GMP contract soon after conceptual design,” said Sachse President & COO Steve Berlage. “We provided cost, constructability, logistics, phasing and scheduling throughout the phasing for the DAC to make decisions.” The phasing was calculated to maintain Club operations. “We didn’t take on all three projects at once,” said Berlage. “We stacked them linearly to maintain existing operations and minimize disruptions.” The North Pavilion was the first phase of the project. Tailgating goes gourmet in this permanent pavilion located directly across the street from Comerica Park. The pavilion has three permanent, three-season tents, two for dining and a third for beverages and all imported from Germany, as well as a full complement of power and utilities for a kitchen and bar. Once a parking lot, the North Pavilion now has an attractive deck surface of exposed aggregate placed in a pleasing grid pattern.
Making Complexity Invisible Hospitality and harmony are the guiding principles of the DAC’s Vision 2015 plan. This sensibility begins at Madison Avenue’s Centennial Park, an island of greenery with four commissioned sculptures of athletes in motion, and continues through the DAC’s new circular drive and landscaped plaza near the Randolph entrance. “We wanted to make the most of the Club’s property, and we wanted the design of the property to be harmonious,” said Gillary. “Curbside attraction and visibility are extremely important to us.” Site and building come together at the new Randolph entrance. SmithGroupJJR and Sachse Construction created a glassenclosed vestibule, offering a gracious and weather-protected welcome to members and a transparent showcase for Kahn’s original architecture. “Essentially, we created a glass cube that shows off the historical metal entrance canopy and the original 1915 building face,” said Varga. Beauty camouflages function within much of this grand building. The vestibule’s delicate glass cocoon is built directly above the building’s mechanical vault and boiler room. “Building this glass cube over a boiler room, as well as around and over the top of the building’s air intakes was probably the most complicated part of the entire project,” said Varga. “We also had to remedy negative air pressure problems common to historical buildings.” Essentially, air was infiltrating the building in an uncontrolled fashion. “It was quite a feat both on the design and construction side,” said Varga. “Sachse’s team had to excavate a deep opening to rewaterproof the mechanical room, place steel over the top of it and then create spaces for air to enter the building. They created a kind of a cavity above this whole mechanical room to allow air to travel through the space.” While waiting for valet service, members “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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and guests can now gaze through the glass vestibule and enjoy the late-blooming roses and chrysanthemums of this new plaza without any knowledge that they are actually standing “on top of a large cavity pocket that extends 14 to 18 feet below grade and moves an immense amount of air through the space,” said Varga. “There were a lot of layers of complexity to the project, and much of the challenge was making the complexity invisible.” One of the few tell-tale indicators of this air flow system is a slot discretely placed over the main stair just before one enters the door. The slot is an area way for air entry, along with the air intakes located behind attractive metal gratings on either side of the entry. The presence of this existing mechanical vault also added complexity to the structural design. “We had to determine structurally how to place the new enclosure on top of a mechanical room that didn’t have columns in the necessary locations,” said Varga. “We had to align the two structures, and when they didn’t align, we had to determine the
Building a Glass Cocoon Excavating the vestibule foundation and related areas also uncovered an underground web of utilities located in the footprint of this former stretch of Randolph Street. “We had to relocate many of the utilities whose locations were not known prior to construction,” said Berlage. Sachse oversaw the cleaning of the building’s ornate limestone face and the restoration of the decorative entrance canopy. “The original metal canopy was taken apart piece-by-piece and restored by hand by a restoration expert,” said Berlage. “It was then erected right back on the original location.” Thanks to the glass walls, the original grandeur of the building pours through the new glass vestibule. Black tube steel supports the vestibule’s canopy-like superstructure towering above the original canopy. According to Varga, the new materials complement the historical
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building: the black tube steel echoes the dark metal canopy of the 1915 building; the new stone flooring takes its cue from the original building; and the new canopy’s acoustical plaster ceiling blends so seamlessly with the coloration of the existing building that it virtually disappears into the historical limestone exterior. The ceiling surface features “an acoustical plaster called BASWAphon, a type of acoustic ceiling typically used in museums because it offers a monolithic appearance,” said Varga. The material buffers the acoustic reverberation in an enclosure built of hard surface materials. “It is a thick layer of acoustical insulation covered with very small plastic beads embedded in a bonding layer, both of which are acoustically transparent,” added Varga. Construction of the new vestibule also included building a handicapped ramp and new stairs, as well as “rebuilding the mechanical systems and bringing in new sprinkler, speaker and lighting systems and tying them into the existing systems,” said Berlage. Sachse also coordinated the
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logistics of directing DAC members around this very active construction site and into the DAC’s Randolph Street Parking Garage. Nothing was easy about the design and construction of a glass cube built on a plenum-like pocket of air located above a below-grade mechanical vault, but at the end of the day, the DAC has a warm, welcoming and quiet space to greet members and guests. Member-Centric Spaces The transformation continues in the interior. The “before” picture: Catering offices were located across the entry corridor from a small, drafty sitting room and a nearby coat check area. The front desk was down a long corridor, and staff assistance was not immediate. The “after” picture: The catering offices have been relocated to the fifth floor, and the space now houses the Madison Café, a new barista-type coffee shop and grab-and-go eatery in line with today’s health-conscious but hurried executive. Members and guests can work on their mobile devices and laptops while sipping a roasted caramel latte at marble tabletops
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and under a tin ceiling that gives an early 20th Century vibe to the space. “Rather than being a catering office, we now have a new space for members to enjoy,” said Gillary. The Madison Café flows into the woodpaneled warmth of the pro shop formerly located on the fourth-floor fitness center but now placed in a more accessible location. The newly renovated and relocated hotel lobby is now the first space patrons encounter after entering the building. “We are engaging members and guests immediately after they walk in the new entry,” said Gillary. “The new lobby is gracious, welcoming and attractive, and offers a sense of arrival.” The new lobby is in perfect harmony with the wood, marble and plaster finishes of the original interior. History and DAC tradition live in this newly crafted space: A part of the main lobby desk is the DAC’s original cigar counter circa 1915; the other sections beautifully replicate the original woodwork. The lobby walls have the same complex, detailed and well-crafted wood panels as the main Club. In another instance of beauty camouflaging function, several wood panels are actually access panels for mechanical units and filters, said Varga. One panel is even an access door to a luggage storage room. In another surprise, the lobby interior is not original to the building, according to Varga. To align the new lobby with the original building, “we drew inspiration for the new lobby design from an old Albert Kahn-designed residential library in a Grosse Pointe home,” said Varga. The central corridor is finished with “very refined and beautiful wood work, and ceilings were re-created by taking molds from other historical and architecturally significant plaster ceilings in the building,” said Gillary. “All the interior spaces that SmithGroupJJR touched were harmonious and recreated the architectural treasures of the building.” Varga credits SmithGroupJJR’s Interior Designer and Associate, Amanda Key, with achieving a perfect match of current and past materials. “She also worked with Wolverine Stone Co., Warren, and others to make sure we got all the materials right and that we made the interior cohesive with the historical Club,” added Varga. SmithGroupJJR also reviewed historical documents to restore the historical appearance of the area, including bringing in craftspeople to install Caen stone near the elevator and stairway. Caen stone, a type of plaster capable of simulating stone, was originally used in several areas of the
interior. Construction-wise, “the two plaster ceilings – one in the corridor and the other in the lobby - were a big challenge,” said Berlage. “They are brand new but were made to look like the 1915 era. All the work – the brass, the wood, and the marble floors – had to meet DAC standards and DAC quality.” Sachse managed the logistics of maintaining DAC operations by building temporary enclosures to route patrons past the construction site and to the stairway and elevators beyond. Even the temporary enclosures were more detailed than a typical temporary structure. “It was painted drywall and wallcoverings on the temporary walls, and the flooring material was carpet,” said Berlage. Staying True to Form Sachse began the third and final phase in summer 2014, delivering the new rooftop addition and mechanical penthouse in late summer 2015. The addition offers the same high-quality DAC experience, but in a more contemporary, relaxed and casual venue. “It’s very urban, and has polished concrete floors, very clean lines and lots of windows,” said Gillary. “We now have this other little adventure on the rooftop that has many social dining spaces to keep people interacting with one another. And with Little Caesars Arena, District Detroit and the QLINE, we have views almost unimaginable years ago.” The DAC and the design team, however, never lost sight of the building’s architectural heritage. SmithGroupJJR designed the new addition to evoke the memory of the building’s original rooftop trellis. To simulate the trellis, the column spacing of the addition echoes the historical trellis; the roof of the addition has a pronounced “eyebrow,” or extended canopy; and a series of repeating outrigger-like elements supported the past and support the present canopy. “We determined the original patterns of the trellis, and then developed a ratio on the new addition that allowed us to add these elements to the rooftop in such a way as to bring back the memory of the trellis,” said Varga. “The new structure is not a duplicate, because the addition is much larger, much taller and goes all the way around the building, whereas the original trellis only faced the Madison side of the building.” The addition’s slightly dark composite metal panels complement the character of the existing metal work. “It was designed as more of a background piece to blend with “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
the historical building,” said Varga. “Mechanical equipment is housed behind a perforated metal roof screen set back to camouflage the units. We perforated the screen to keep it from reading like a big, solid top hat.” 2015 Meets 1915 Sachse Construction demolished a series of small existing rooftop structures and two layers of the existing roof to create a clean canvas for the launch of rooftop construction in summer 2014. “The first part also involved decommissioning, demolishing and replacing the existing elevator machine room,” said Berlage. “We also had to shut down the elevators one at a time to raise them to the rooftop level.” SmithGroupJJR’s structural design had to support the weight of the roughly 10,000square-foot addition and mechanical penthouse, while taking into account the structural anomalies of a 1915 vintage building. “We didn’t have any of the structural steel drawings of the original building,” said Varga. “Albert Kahn used a one-of-a-kind reinforcing system in an era that predated reinforcing standards. We knew it was a solid building, but we didn’t want to make any assumptions on the loadcarrying capacity of the beams.” 1915 was a less exacting era in construction. “In most cases, we didn’t have columns that lined up all the way up through the building; the historical columns were in somewhat random locations,” said Varga. Added Berlage, “We had to explore and find the columns for each and every load point.” As a solution, SmithGroupJJR designed a transfer steel system placed above the existing roof and under the new floor. “There is a whole layer of steel designed to transfer the loads, said Varga. “Transfer beams transfer the load to columns in the appropriate locations.” SmithGroupJJR’s design also set the new concrete floor on a three-foot-thick insulation base composed of additive layers of two-inch-thick high-density polystyrene. “The dense insulation helped to distribute the load, both the live load and the dead load of the four-inch-thick concrete floor and distribute it over the entire roof,” said Berlage. Varga adds, “We spread the load over the rooftop to minimize any issues with the existing structure.” Construction-wise, Sachse devised strategies to avoid disrupting DAC operations. The company used two cranes to construct the rooftop addition, one crane to hoist structural steel and a second crane Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
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camouflage the exhaust stack. A floor-to-ceiling, aesthetically pleasing stone surround actually serves as the enclosure for the entire building’s kitchen exhaust system. The Stadium Club and the glass vestibule both have an energy-efficient Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system for temperature Beauty camouflages function at the Detroit Athletic Club. Several wood panels in this wonderfully appointed new control. “It is a lobby are actually access panels for mechanical units and filters. series of smaller units that is to deliver materials and remove demolition used a great deal for temperature control in debris, said Berlage. Sachse constructed Europe,” said Varga. “It is starting to make temporary enclosures to protect the inroads in the United States.” exposed roof from inclement weather, as The DAC places a great deal of emphasis well. on energy-efficient and well-designed MEP systems. “We have five principles of master Artfully Camouflaged, Energy-Efficient planning,” said Gillary. “Life safety comes first, along with mechanical, electrical, MEP Systems plumbing and infrastructure. It’s not the The MEP systems were of equal complexity. romantic part of a building, but it’s the thing The Stadium Club not only has a fantastic you have to do. Our other guiding principles view into the heart of Comerica Park’s are enhancing member use of the facility, playing field, but it also has a full-service preserving the architectural treasures of the kitchen and specialty pizza oven capable of building, ensuring a revenue component to reaching high temperatures. “We weren’t make sure the place pays for itself, and just constructing office space on the roof,” sustainability.” said Berlage. “We were installing MEP The Last Word cigar lounge has a specialty systems in tight spaces that never had a exhaust system to clear smoke from the kitchen to begin with.” space, as well as a sophisticated humidity The goal was to extend the sixth-floor measurement and control system for the kitchen exhaust stacks into the new glass-enclosed humidor. “The system seventh-floor Stadium Club. Unfortunately, measures and sets the humidity,” said Varga. the sixth-floor stacks vented in the “It will even send a signal to management’s northwest corner of the building – the Smart Phone if the humidity fluctuates or location with the best view of Comerica moves beyond what is allowed for the Park, said Varga. cigars.” The humidor also has an insulated The project team rerouted the exhaust steel-framed glass wall. stack, and much of the new mechanical systems, through the interstitial space between the existing roof and the sixth A Varied Menu of Spaces floor. “The rerouting allowed for clear, Part of the addition is wrapped in a nano unobstructed views of the ball park,” said wall system that opens to the terrace, Varga. “It was very challenging for Sachse, offering a unique rooftop experience for all because the stack has a fire rating, and it is of the addition’s unique spaces. The Stadium running horizontally through an interstitial Club is more relaxed and casual; the cigar space that is hard to access. Kudos to them lounge is more in tune with the woodfor all their work and making it happen.” paneled grandeur of the main Club. “We are The Stadium Club’s finishes artfully trying to hark back to the elegance of the 50 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2016
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Club without emulating the existing spaces,” said Varga. “Because it is a brand new addition, we wanted to differentiate rather than match the historical precedent established in the original Club. We asked ourselves, ‘How do we give the new addition character and some richness, while definitely making it different?’” In the north-facing Stadium Club, the answer is to use the same material palette of wood and stone, along with a ceiling grid of wood beams, but to translate the materials into a more contemporary vernacular. The polished concrete floors and the horizontal wood planks create the casual but sophisticated feel of an upscale pizza bar, said Varga. In the south-facing cigar lounge, the door to the Last Word is actually original to the DAC’s 1915 billiard room. On the interior, the space is a hybrid, having the same polished floor as the Stadium Club but blanketed in more traditional and highly figured wood panels. “The woods are not as panelized as the main building, but they do not have the more casual horizontal planks of the Stadium Club,” said Varga. “The cigar lounge’s original main lobby, the cigar
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lounge’s ceiling is a play on the gilded ceiling.” The two meeting rooms – both with panoramic views of Detroit - celebrate the architects who gave the DAC such lovely spaces. One room is named after Albert Kahn and the other after Gearing, the architect for the first DAC building on Woodward Ave. The renovation well serves one of the top clubs in the United States. The DAC is a Platinum Club of America, a peer-reviewed designation granted by colleagues operating athletic, country and other types of private clubs across the United States. The DAC consistently ranks in the top three of Platinum Clubs nationally. Thanks to the DAC, SmithGroupJJR, Sachse Construction and a host of trade contractors, both new and renovated spaces have a timeless beauty in harmony with the original building. On the interior, the 1915 building’s opulent ceilings and ornate woodwork mark it as an early 20th Century Detroit masterpiece. The ornate limestone exterior was inspired by Kahn’s tour of Renaissance architecture in Rome and Florence, and according to the Encyclopedia
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of Detroit’s website, Kahn designed the large fourth-floor windows and its row of graceful arches after the Palazzo Farnese in Rome. But the DAC is not a museum. Hundreds of members and guests flow through its well-designed spaces on a daily basis to take part in business roundtables, yoga classes, lunch meetings and special events. As the DAC’s own magazine states, “Networking is a creative art at the DAC.” What better building to practice this art than in this monumental gem. DAC members, and Gillary himself, are clearly pleased with the entire renovation. “I love it,” said Gillary. “It is very harmonious, and we accomplished what we set out to do. We always think long-term, and we have clearly put ourselves on the right path to the future. How do I feel about the renovation? I feel pretty darn good about it. I love pulling into the property; I love walking in the door; and I love the great DAC staff.” Says Berlage, “It is a fantastic building, and it has been an honor to be part of the team. The project will have a lasting footprint for many years to come, and it was great that Sachse Construction had the opportunity to be the builder of it.”
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The Stadium Club is a more relaxed, casual and contemporary eatery in the DAC’s new rooftop addition. The Stadium Club and open air terrace offer direct views into the heart of Comerica Park.
Over 40 contractors participated in the three-phased project, including: • Abatement – Professional Abatement Services, Inc., Melvindale • Architectural Metal – Nelson Iron Works, Detroit • Carpeting – Crowther Carpet & Rugs, Grosse Pointe Woods • Concrete – Colasanti Specialty Services, Macomb Township • Concrete Cutting – F.M.G. Concrete Cutting, Inc., Brighton • Concrete Polishing – Michigan Specialty Coatings, Inc., St. Clair • Demolition & Abatement – 21st Century Salvage, Inc., Ypsilanti • Doors & Hardware – Stafford Building Products, Inc., Waterville, Ohio • Drywall – Brinker Team Construction, Detroit • Earthwork – Eagle Excavation, Inc., Flint • Electrical – G & B Electric, Inc., Ferndale; Triangle Electric Company, Madison Heights 52 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2016
• Elevators – ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corp., Livonia • Fencing – Future Fence Company, Warren • Fireproofing, Plaster – Russell Plastering Co., Ferndale • Fire protection – Absolute Fire Protection, Inc., Mount Clemens • Flagpole – J.C. Goss Company, Detroit • Food Service Equipment – Great Lakes Hotel Supply Company, Southfield • Glass & Glazing – B & B Glass Company, Rochester Hills; Edwards Glass Company, Livonia • Historic Door Restoration – Building Arts & Conservation, • HVAC – W.J. O’Neil Company, Livonia; Western Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Clinton Township • HVAC Controls – ControlNET, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo • Landscaping – KLM Landscape, Armada; WH Canon Company, Romulus; • Masonry – James Ross Construction, Inc., Hartland; Dixon, Inc., Detroit; RAM
Construction Services, Livonia • Metal Panels/Siding – Christen Detroit, Detroit; C.L. Rieckhoff Co., Inc., Taylor • Millwork – George I. Landry, Inc., Milford; Mod Interiors, Inc., Ira Township • Painting – Conci Painting, Livonia; Detroit Spectrum Painters, Inc., Warren • Plumbing – Oakland Plumbing Co., Ray Township • Roofing – Butcher & Butcher Construction Co., Inc., Rochester Hills • Stone & Tile – Wolverine Stone Company, Warren • Structural Steel – Casadei Structural Steel, Inc., Sterling Heights; Davis Iron Works, Inc., Commerce Township • Window Treatments – Creative Windows, Ann Arbor • Wood Flooring – Foster Specialty Flooring, Wixom; Master Craft Carpet Service, Inc., Plymouth Sachse Construction supplied the names of the above participants “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
The DAC Story: Building Muscles and Muscle Cars
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he DAC entrusted its centennial renovation to SmithGroupJJR and Sachse Construction, because as DAC members, the two firms would understand and preserve the flame of this unique Club’s history, as well as protect the architectural integrity of this rare jewel of a building. For the DAC, it all began in 1887 when a group of prominent young men formed the Club as a way to join the legions of late 19th Century Americans enthralled by amateur athletics. Originally headquartered in a building on Woodward Avenue and Canfield, the DAC teams won a long list of accolades, including four national titles in track and field; one DAC member was even the first runner to complete the 100-yard dash in under 10 seconds. The DAC evolved into a business, social and athletic club, and in 1915 moved into its grand new home on Madison Avenue. Many of the members of the re-organized
DAC would go on to create a thriving automotive industry – a manufacturing enterprise that would ultimately build the muscle cars that made Detroit famous around the world. In fact, DAC members were responsible for 95 percent of the 975,000 cars built in the United States in 1915. Maintaining its strong roots in athletics, DAC members sparked the genesis of major sports teams in Detroit. A consortium of DAC members purchased the Victoria Cougars in 1926, bringing the team to Detroit where they would ultimately evolve into the Detroit Red Wings. In 2015, the DAC celebrated its centennial in this storied building that once hosted the October 1940 meeting responsible for transforming Detroit’s automotive might into the “Arsenal of Democracy” during World War II. FDR tapped GM and DAC President William Knudsen to head the War
Production Board in June 1940. Knudsen brought 22 auto executives to the October 1940 meeting, forming the Automotive Council for Air Defense. The DAC was dubbed “the General HQ of War Production,” and Knudsen was ultimately named lieutenant general in the U.S. Army overseeing weapons production. In later years, the Ford Mustang was born during lunch meetings at the DAC. Other DAC meetings in this grand incubator of civic enterprises and business ventures gave rise to Northwest Airlines. The DAC has hosted Amelia Earhart and Harry Houdini, as well as U.S. presidents from Teddy Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson to George Herbert Walker Bush. Business roundtables, squash tournaments and luncheon meetings have forged friendships and a host of business and community development initiatives all born within this 160,000-square-foot building.
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Loftness Redesigns Cool Flow Hydraulic Oil Cooler to Improve Cooling Capacity The redesigned Cool Flow auxiliary hydraulic cooler from Loftness now, more than ever, meets the needs of tool carriers and other machines operating in the most demanding conditions. Along with a conveniently decreased profile, the Cool Flow’s increased cooling capacity keeps machines and attachments running safely until the job is done. Under intense attachment loads or high ambient temperatures, hydraulics can overheat, which might mean putting a machine out of commission for lengthy – and costly – periods of time until the oil cools to a safe level. The Cool Flow reduces the risk of overheating in almost any machine, including tool carriers such as skid steers, backhoes and track loaders. Twin 11-inch-diameter fans, an aluminum brazed core and a peak flow of 45 GPM
push cooling to 120,000 BTUs per hour. Fan speed is controlled by a 12-volt system and an automatic thermostatically controlled on/off switch. This assures hydraulics remain at safe operating levels, regardless of the load demand of the attachment or high operating temperatures. Unlike most auxiliary coolers that are mounted near the attachment, the Cool Flow can be installed to a cab roof where it is less susceptible to vibration, backpressure and debris. Because of its unique versatility, however, it can also be attached in a variety of configurations depending on the machine and attachment requirements. The updated Cool Flow has a smaller profile that mitigates the chance of impacts, and is specially engineered to allow full hydraulic flow to the attachment, in either direction, without risk of damage to the cooler. This unique feature allows operators to run the attachment in reverse when needed, as well as protect the unit in case hydraulic hoses are accidentally reversed. Operators can keep the unit continuously mounted to provide cooling for multiple attachments used on one machine. To simplify maintenance, the bottom screen slides out for debris removal, and the top protective screen can also be removed. Loftness manufactures the VMLogix line of vegetation management equipment, which includes hydraulic oil coolers and highperformance mulching heads for a variety of equipment, ranging from skid steer loaders to 400-horsepower prime movers, as well as Kwik-Trim 53-foot self-propelled trimmers. For more information on Loftness’ complete product line, contact Loftness Specialized Equipment, P.O. Box 337, Hector, MN 55342; call (800) 828-7624 (U.S. and Canada) or (320) 848-6266 (international); email info@loftness.com, or visit www.loftness.com. “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
Increasing Productivity – Introducing the Hilti 18 V Battery Packs and Multi-Bay Charger Hilti extends the productivity of its cordless tool line with the introduction of the B 18/5.2 Li-Ion and B 18/2.6 Li-Ion battery packs, as well as the Multi-bay charger C4/36-MC4. The new Hilti battery packs deliver up to 80 percent longer run time and are compatible with the whole Hilti 18 V cordless tool range and chargers. And, the new Hilti multi-bay charger provides a more convenient and efficient solution on the job, charging up to four batteries in a smart, sequential order. The new Hilti B 18/5.2 Li-Ion and B 18/2.6 Li-Ion battery packs are built with higher density cells and use smart software that monitors and controls each cell to protect it
against overheating and provide optimal performance and charging. The B18/2.6 CPC Li-Ion Battery is the highest capacity compact battery available on the market at 2.6 Ah, and the larger B18/5.2 offers an impressive 5.2 Ah capacity. These batteries' higher and more reliable output allows Hilti tools to handle larger loads, while ensuring the power delivered in each trigger pull is always consistent. Designed to stand up under the most demanding weather conditions, the batteries have a Low Temperature Module that allows for dynamic voltage regulation at sub-zero temperatures. This feature ensures that the batteries provide the same level of power in cold-weather applications as in warmer temperatures. The electronics are sealed against moisture, dust and debris. Also, the battery housing is built using glass fiber with an outer, rubberized, soft grip for better handling and improved impact resistance. As with other Hilti batteries, these new battery packs come with an LED state-ofcharge indicator so the operator knows exactly how much power is left. And, the batteries charge quickly — up to 75 percent in the first 20 minutes.
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New 40 Watt LED Low Bay Light from Larson Electronics Replaces 250 Watt Metal Halides Larson Electronics has announced the release of a powerful low bay LED fixture that produces output comparable to 250 watt metal halides yet uses a fraction the power. The GAU-LB-400 LED Low Bay LED Light produces high output in an energy efficient design capable of replacing comparable metal halide wall packs while offering greater durability and reliability. The GAU-LB-400 Low Bay LED light from Larson Electronics is a compact LED light fixture that provides a powerful flood of bright white light capable of matching the performance of metal halide wall packs. Unlike incandescent and HID lighting systems where fragile glass, bulky housings, and inefficient reflectors are needed to focus and concentrate their output, outdoor approved LED light incorporates the intensity and directional control of LED lighting technology to produce a beam of comparable power using a fraction as much energy. This LED low
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Larson Electronics Releases a 1.8KW Solar Powered Security Light Tower Equipped with Four 160 Watt LED Light Fixtures Leading supplier of industrial grade lighting Larson Electronics announced the release of a Solar Powered Generator with a Pneumatic Light Tower Mast equipped with four 160 watt LED light heads. This solar light tower includes 6 solar panels, a solar charging system, battery bank and pneumatic mast mounted on a trailer with outriggers and a removable tongue. The SPLT-1.8K-800A-30-4X160W-LEDMS from Larson Electronics is a 1.8KW solar generator system that replenishes 800 amp hours of usable battery capacity per day. This solar security system is equipped with four 160 watt LED light heads atop a 30’ collapsible, pneumatic mast and is equipped with a motion sensor for instant illumination whenever motion within the secured area is detected. This unit is comprised of six 30-watt solar panels, generating a total maximum output of 1.8 KW. The panels are mounted to a rotating axis assembly. The panels can be rotated until they face inwards, which protects the panels during transport. When deployed, the panels are rotated until they face upwards. As part of the deployment, operators will set the four outriggers into position by pulling them out and pinning them into position. In this 24 volt system, each panel is terminated with a fused combiner box with a single lever action cut-off switch. With the switch set to the ‘on’ position, the combiner box passes power to the 80 amp capacity Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
Outback Extreme charge controller. The charge controller charges an 800 amp battery bank. This 24 volt battery system is comprised of eight 6 volt batteries tied together in series and parallel. The battery bank cannot be drained below 50 percent without destroying the batteries. The trailer itself houses a built in wire raceway that brings power from the component control center and batteries to the light mast. At the base of the light mast there is an access panel for making connections from the power source to the cabling within the pneumatic mast. The pneumatic mast reaches 30’ in height via the use of a low voltage air compressor located in the job box. The compressor is equipped with a pressure switch that maintains the pressure within the mast. When it is time to take the mast down for transport, the operator simply releases the pressure switch and the mast will slowly release pressure and lower to its full collapsed height of 8.25 feet. Larson Electronics carries an extensive line of LED light towers, portable distribution systems, explosion proof lights, portable work lights and industrial grade LED area lights. You can view Larson Electronics’ entire line of lighting by visiting them on the web at www.larsonelectronics.com. You can also call (800) 369-6671 to learn more, or call (903) 498-3363 for international inquiries.
New Hydraulic Drifter Rock Drill Takes Brokk Power and Safety to Cramped Worksites Brokk remote-controlled demolition equipment brings Goliath-sized drilling power in a David-sized package for mining, demolition and tunneling applications with the latest TE160 hydraulic drifter rock drill from TEI Rock Drills. When paired with the Brokk 100 or Brokk 160, the new drill attachment is far superior to the alternative for drilling in cramped spaces, jackleg drills. The Brokk/TEI combination eliminates fatigue caused by operating the heavy handheld tools, improves overall drilling accuracy and promotes safety by allowing operators to stand farther away from the drilling site. Operators can take the 45-inch-tall Brokk
100 units into areas with 6-foot height clearances, which make them great for workspaces with little headroom. In addition, when the arms and stabilizer legs are folded in, the Brokk 100 is less than 31 inches wide, narrow enough to fit through doorways or onto elevators at demolition sites. At just under 26 inches long, the TE160 is the smallest drill attachment from TEI, yet it packs a punch. The TE160 delivers 35 to 60 foot-pounds of impact energy at 5,000 to 6,500 blows per minute. The drill also produces 100 pound-feet of torque and reaches rotation speeds of up to 250 rpm, which makes it an accurate and faster alternative to jackleg drilling through brick, concrete and rock. In addition to enhancing safety, power and speed, the new drill attachment complements other Brokk attachments to make the Brokk machines more versatile. For example, demolition crews can use the Brokk 100 or Brokk 160 with the TEI attachment to bore 2-inch-diameter holes for splitter or cracking agents in non-explosive demolition applications. They can then quickly switch out the drill for a hydraulic breaker, shear or bucket to size and remove debris. The hydraulic TE160 drill attachment is also quieter than pneumatic handheld alternatives. This allows construction crews to use the equipment in locations where noise-control ordinances are in effect, such as in and around apartment buildings and high-rise towers. Brokk also makes the new drill easy to handle by integrating its controls into the Brokk machines’ control systems. For more information, contact Brokk, Inc., 1144 Village Way, Monroe, WA 98272. Phone (800) 6217856. Email info@brokkinc.com. Web www.teirockdrills.com. CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2016 57
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New Surround® VR Underlayment Offers Economical Option for Everyday Roofing Jobs Due to contractor demand, the makers of the popular TYPAR® Weather Protection System, recently launched Surround® VR Underlayment - the next generation of highperformance, cost-effective synthetic roofing
underlayments. Designed with the installer in mind, Surround VR Underlayment reduces the amount and weight of material needed for roofing jobs. In fact, one roll of Surround VR covers the same area as five rolls of 30# felt, yet weighs seven
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times less and is 10 times stronger. The highly versatile product is waterproof and was developed to work in nearly any roofing application, including with shingles, shakes, tile, slate or metal roofs. Made from a waterproof, synthetic polymer material, Surround VR Underlayment provides an optimal balance of high performance, enhanced safety and streamlined installation. It is engineered to repel moisture and will neither warp nor buckle when wet, thus helping to maximize the life of the roof system. Surround VR is also slip resistant on dry surfaces and provides better traction than 30# felt and synthetic competitors when wet. The underlayment maintains its integrity year-round performing well in temperatures ranging from -40 degrees to 240 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 degrees to 115 degrees Celsius). In cold temperatures, the material will not crack or wrinkle, which helps ensure smooth installs. In warm temperatures, its heat-reflecting, gray-colored surface reduces the amount of heat buildup on the roof. Surround VR is also proven to withstand up to six months exposure to UV light, while its inherent strength can withstand high winds and storms, even those experienced by coastal regions. Surround VR Underlayment is backed by a 15-year product replacement warranty and is ideal for residential and commercial applications. For more information on Surround VR Underlayment, please visit www.typar.com or call (800) 284-2780. “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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Turner Construction Company is pleased to announce that David J. Kelly, Ph.D., PE has been promoted to vice president and general manager of Kelly Turner’s Michigan office. He has been serving as business manager of the Michigan office since 2013. Kelly will continue to lead the delivery of Turner’s services in Michigan, in addition to serving as an officer of the company. Alexander Briseño has joined the HKS Detroit office as vice president and design director. He is also responsible for the Detroit area commercial practice. Briseño With nearly 20 years of experience, his background includes both small and large, complex projects in the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. He has designed or managed over 37 million square feet of mixed-use, multi-family, hospitality, corporate, educational and healthcare projects. Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. (FTCH) announced recently that three new employees have joined their team. Terry Woodward, PE has over 30 years of experience as an engineering professional, with over 20 years of project management experience directing design and construction projects. Raja Jildeh, PE, senior project manager, is a licensed Professional Engineer in Michigan. He has extensive experience from his 30+ years with the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Emily Schlanderer, PE, water/wastewater engineer, is also a licensed professional engineer in Michigan. She brings experience as a design/project engineer participating in numerous wastewater treatment plant improvements, retention basin improvements, wet weather relief systems, and dam security plans for municipalities and industry. InVEST, the insurance industry’s premier classroom to career education program, recently announced that Barbara Walker, CAWC, Walker has joined its national Board of Directors as an agent member. Walker is vice president of Hartland Insurance Agency, Inc., in Hartland. She brings more than 35 years of experience in the independent agency system. She also currently serves on the Michigan Association of Insurance Agents
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CORPORATE NEWS Brighton-based
ASTI
Environmental
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celebrating their 31st Anniversary in 2016. Since ASTI was founded by Tom Wackerman and Peter Collins in February 1985, it has grown and diversified to provide environmental investigation, remediation, compliance and restoration services to
industrial,
commercial,
institutional
and
governmental clients across the U.S. ASTI is the only Michigan-based firm providing Wetland, Industrial Compliance, Brownfield and Gap Financing services that is approved by the MI Department of Transportation (MDOT), MI State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) and the General Services Administration (GSA).
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Ohio-based Lehman Daman Construction
Plumbing Professors, Canton Twp., a 24-hour
their surrounding communities. Sachse’s work
Services, of the Rudolph Libbe Group, is
service plumbing, sewer repair & CIPP epoxy pipe
on the animal care campus was chosen for the
ranked seventh on the Columbus Business First
lining company, was awarded a cleaning and epoxy
building’s visibility from I-75 with large
Fast 50 list. For the 2016 Fast 50 awards
pipe lining contract by the State of Michigan for
expansive windows, and exterior lighting and
program, Columbus Business First received 120
work at the State Police Headquarters in
signage peaking interest at night. Project highlights also included the unique build-out of
nominations from companies whose sales have
Dimondale. Scope of work includes high pressure
surged over the last three years. The recognition
cleaning of the cast iron sewer under the floor, then
two additional entrances into the building to
program ranks nominees by percentage growth
epoxy lining of the sewer without interrupting
intentionally and sensitively separate three very
of their gross revenue. To be eligible, companies
daytime operations. Plumbing Professors will use
different emotional experiences for visitors.
must average at least $1 million in annual
its CIPP epoxy pipe lining process to restore the
Lastly, the overall impact the project will have
revenue over the last three years. Lehman Daman is a single-source contractor for general contracting, design/build construction and facility management services, with projects ranging from corporate offices, warehouses, manufacturing, retail, religious and medical facilities. The company reported sales growth of 100 to 199 percent from 2013-15. Rudolph Libbe Companies Inc. acquired a controlling interest in Lehman Daman in 2013.
sewer line to “like new” condition. Visit
on education, animal care and development
PlumbingProfessors.com to learn more.
within the city of Detroit is notably immense
Sachse Construction (Sachse), Detroit,
Sachse Construction, the project team
and was noted by the judges. Along with announced that the firm received the CREW
included Neumann/Smith Architecture, TAKTIX
Detroit Impact award for new construction on
Solutions, LLC, and Ghafari Associates, LLC.
the $15.5 million, 35,000-square-foot Michigan
The Michigan Humane Society Animal Care
Humane Society Animal Care Campus. The
Campus was one of only three projects
CREW Detroit Impact Awards recognize
awarded in 2016 by CREW Detroit.
outstanding southeast Michigan commercial property developments that significantly impact
G2
Consulting
Group,
a
Troy-based
geotechnical, environmental and construction services firm, was recently retained by the historic Country Club of Detroit in Grosse Pointe Farms to provide geotechnical and excavation support underneath the original “natatorium wing” for an adaptive reuse of the related spaces. The clubhouse plans called for relocation of the popular bowling facility to the lower level location previously occupied by an indoor swimming pool. The current bowling facility location was repurposed for an all new, state-of-the-art fitness center. The project created an interesting engineering challenge
We’re all in business for a reason.
since the team would need to excavate
Ours is to make yours better.
disturbing it. Adding to the challenge, the
underneath the existing structure without underlying soil conditions were poor, with clay
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along one side of the structure and wet sand along the other. The team used a series of underpinnings, essentially putting the building on stilts, and then pouring concrete foundation walls to encapsulate the stilts, providing stability for the renovations to occur in the short-term and adequate bearing for the longterm. The current renovations are expected to be complete in time for the club’s 77th bowling
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December 7, 2016 CAM ASSE 2016 Safety Leadership Conference Laurel Manor, Livonia, MI CAM has teamed up with the Greater Detroit Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) to provide the very best training for construction safety personnel in Michigan. This full-day conference is specifically designed for leaders in safety, regardless of the title on their business card. Contact Jason Griffin at (248) 972-1141 or visit www.cam-online.com . January 17, 2017 CAM Connect Networking Event Exferimintation Brewing Company, Pontiac, Michigan The CAM 2017 Brewery Tour begins at the newly opened Exferimintation Brewing Company in Pontiac. The proceeds from this event will benefit the CAM Foundation Construction Scholarship Fund. All registrants will receive one pint of custom CAM brew and a bite to eat. The event will also include 50/50 raffle and silent auction items. Register by January 10th for only $25. Plea se visit www.cam-online.com to register or call the CAM Marketing Department at (248) 972-1000. February 1, 2017 CAM Construction & Design Tradeshow MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit, MI This one-day tradeshow will be held on February 1st, 2017 and will be attended by construction owners, contractors, suppliers, architects and engineers. Show hours are 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow will also play host to the CAM 131st Annual Meeting, CAM Magazine Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
Special Issue Awards, and Construction Project of the Year Award, which will be held inside the Sound Board. CAMTEC, the training and education division of CAM, will offer classes during the tradeshow, as well. Contact Ron Riegel for tradeshow rates and information (248) 972-1110 or visit www.cam-online.com/Tradeshow.aspx .
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