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TABLE OF CONTENTS

12 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY 2016 Safety Leadership Conference In Review & 2017 Safety Outlook

15 LIFTING EQUIPMENT • CRANES The Luffing Tower Crane: A New Breed of Crane Poised to Dot the Michigan Skyline

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22 CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT The Fine Art of Fitness at Interlochen’s New Dennison Center

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Industry News

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Product Showcase

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People in Construction

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Corporate News

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Construction Calendar

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CAM Welcomes New Members

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Advertisers Index

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ABOUT THE COVER This amazing luffing tower crane was used by Assemblers, Inc. for over two years on the ArborBLU project in Ann Arbor. Jeffers/ALL Crane predicts that there will be at least a half dozen luffing tower cranes dotting Michigan’s skyline by 2018.

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DIRECTORS

Kerlin Blaise Blaze Contracting

Thomas Broad PUBLISHER EDITOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Midwest Steel, Inc.

Kevin Koehler Amanda Tackett

Joseph Fontanesi Fontanesi & Kann Company Architectural Building Components, Inc.

Mary Kremposky McArdle

Kevin Foucher GRAPHIC DESIGN

Joseph Coots

Commercial Contracting Corp.

Cathy Jones Roy Jones

Leidal & Hart Mason Contractors, Inc.

Brad Leidal ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE

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

Edwards Glass Co.

John Rieckhoff

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Kevin Ryan

Division 8 Solutions, Inc.

John Raimondo

Marty Burnstein Law Office of Marty Burnstein

Roncelli, Inc.

President

Gary Boyajian

Powerlink Facility Management Services

George Dobrowitsky

Kevin Koehler

Walbridge

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MICHIGAN CARPENTERS, MILLWRIGHTS BRING CHRISTMAS CHEER, HOLIDAY SPIRIT TO MORE THAN 400 DETROIT SCHOOL KIDS More than 400 schoolchildren at Spain Elementary School received a Christmas treat today when Santa, Frosty and the Minions, as well as dozens of carpenters and millwrights, delivered gifts and a morning full of holiday cheer to the school in Detroit.

This is the 20th annual Christmas holiday party that the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights has given to students at Charles L. Spain Elementary School - located at 3700 Beaubien.

“Carpenters and millwrights in Detroit and across Michigan have a strong tradition of giving back to our neighbors, and we want to show our appreciation for the students and teachers who have become true friends,” said Mike Jackson, MRCC executive secretarytreasurer. “At a time when schools across Michigan are facing tough times, students, teachers and staff at the Spain school and schools in many other communities are doing more with less, and we want them to know that carpenters and millwrights stand with them. They’re our future and this holiday

party is our way of saying thanks to them.”

The event featured a range of fun activities for students and participants, including carols with the children; costumed characters – including Santa, Frosty and the Minions; bags full of gifts; framed photos of children with Santa; and food and refreshments.

“For many years, carpenters and millwrights have been friends and mentors to our community at Spain Elementary-Middle School, supporting students, teachers and staff in so many different ways over the years,” said Acting Principal Frederick Cannon. “In many ways, they are a role model for our students and we are thankful to consider them our extended family.

They are always there for us, and we are very happy to celebrate the holiday season with carpenters and millwrights.”

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ROSSETTI DESIGNS QLINE STATIONS The first rendering of a QLINE Station was released today by M-1 Rail, showing the design planned for the 20 Detroit streetcar stations being built on Woodward Avenue.

The 98-foot by 12-foot stations from downtown’s Congress Street to West Grand Boulevard at the edge of Detroit’s North End will be heated and have security cameras, Wi-Fi, emergency phones and next-vehicle alert screens, according to a news release from M-1 Rail, the entity building the streetcar system.

In addition, the stations, which were designed by Detroit-based architectural firm ROSSETTI, “will recognize each sponsor with an individual custom Pewabic Pottery tile corresponding to their corporate brand along with a plaque commemorating their contribution to the project,” the release said.

Rip Rapson, president and CEO of the Kresge Foundation, touted the station design and what it will mean for the region.

Kresge donated $50 million to the project and assisted in developing the station design.

“These designs affirm that from streetcars to stations, our entire region will soon have world-class transportation at its heart. The system’s benefits will be real, tangible and felt far beyond lower Woodward,” Rapson said in a news release.

M-1 RAIL CEO Matt Cullen said project sponsors are working to make the Woodward corridor a vibrant destination.

“We’re creating a rider experience that will be safe, reliable and welcoming to everyone in the community,” Cullen said in the release. “The stations are a terrific example of the private-public partnership driving this project and its benefit to Detroit residents and businesses.”

Some stops have one station, others have two, one on each side of Woodward. Station sponsorships required a pledge of $3 million with JPMorgan and Compuware splitting the cost for the Canfield stop. The $142-million streetcar project is expected to be operational in the spring of 2017.

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TEXTURED METAL BUILDING PRODUCTS GROW IN POPULARITY The Use of Textured, Pre-painted Metal Products is a Growing Trend in Commercial and Residential Building and Design Applications Pre-painted metal is a popular choice for consumers, architects and specifiers who are looking for environmentally friendly, durable and aesthetically pleasing options. The National Coil Coating Association’s (NCCA) members are seeing a growing trend for textured, pre-painted metal products in commercial and residential building design.

While the use of coated metal is often

found in roofing applications for its environmental benefits compared to asphalt-based roofing materials, the visual and textural innovations of recent years have opened up textured products to a number of applications. Textured, pre-painted metal products are being used to recreate the look of wood, stucco, brick, stone, asphalt and other materials for wainscoting, door and side-wall applications as well as becoming more popular in roofing.

Using textured, pre-painted metal products in building design offers a variety of aesthetic, durability and environmental benefits. Textured metal products can be made to resemble countless materials while providing the same excellent performance of traditional pre-painted metal systems, and the texture will not trap dirt and debris. These products are also scratchresistant and reduce the appearance of dents and other imperfections while withstanding harsh environmental elements and corrosion. Pre-painted

textured products can also be used to help buildings qualify for LEED, Energy Star and cool-roof compliance.

“Designers and consumers want more choices, and textured paint provides the depth and breadth of options demanded by the industry,” said Jeff Alexander, vice president of sales with Valspar, an NCCA member company. “With the materials available, it’s possible to achieve a unique look and feel with better longevity.”

Although the use of textured prepainted metal products has grown in popularity in the United States over the last five years, the textured products trend began in Europe in the 1980s when European-based coil coating companies began producing painted metal products that were textured.

These innovative coating technologies helped expand the visual, durability and eco-friendly possibilities of coil-coated metals.

The National Coil Coating Association (NCCA) is the leading association of businesses engaged in the process of coating coiled metals. Founded in 1962, NCCA consists of more than 100 coaters and suppliers to the coil coating process that are at the forefront of the industry. Coil coating is an automated process that permits a high degree of customized coatings to produce a costeffective, environmentally friendly, quality product. Pre-painted metals are used in a wide variety of industries including construction, appliance, transportation, automotive, HVAC, and more. For information, contact NCCA at (216) 241-7333 or email at ncca@coilcoating.org. Visit the NCCA website at www.coilcoating.org.

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Correction: In the December 2016 issue of CAM Magazine, a portion of the Milestone Anniversary blurb for International Building Products (IBP) was accidentally omitted.

The complete blurb appears, below. CAM Magazine regrets this error.

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 Avenues. 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

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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-foot-long 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.

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In 1973, IBP moved to Livonia where its office and warehouse still reside today. Joe passed away in 1979; Manny passed away in 2006 at the age of 88, having worked actively as the owner and chief estimator of IBP until three months before his death.

The company was acquired by Joe’s son, Sanford (Sandy) Sulkes, who became CEO and financial manager. Along with Sanford’s son, Adam Sulkes, lead estimator, this proud second and third generation team has continued the 70-year tradition of excellence and quality for which IBP is known.

IBP has been proud to be part of the history and growth of Michigan and The Detroit Metro Area and its iconic buildings and structures. To name a few: Ford World Headquarters; Chrysler World Headquarters; The Renaissance Center; both terminals at Detroit Metro Airport; Pontiac Silverdome; MGM Casino; Cobo Hall; The Beaumont, DMC and Providence Hospital Systems; educational buildings at MSU, The U of M, Wayne State, Eastern, Western, Central, Ferris, and Grand Valley State; the Detroit Institute Of Arts; and many others.

IBP’s 70th anniversary is a real milestone. It reflects durability, adaptability and excellence in estimating, engineering, and project management. If you need a specialty, IBP will find it for you. IBP looks forward to serving our industry for many more years into the future.

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2016 Safety Leadership

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he Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) and the Greater Detroit Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) held its 2016 Annual Safety Leadership Conference in December 2016 at Laurel Manor in Livonia. This event provided an opportunity for safety professionals, business owners, and other interested parties to participate in a forum with educational, networking, and vendor relationship building opportunities in the field of safety. One of the primary attractions of the conference was the Safety Leadership Panel Discussion that was held with recognized leaders in industry to discuss the development and maintenance of safety culture within organizations.

Ewan Alexander, the Keynote speaker for the conference and COO of RISKmap, began the day with a great presentation entitled, “Hitchhiker’s Guide to Deep Safe,” discussing the importance of the need to balance at-risk behavior and innovation in the workplace. Participants at the conference

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By CAM Director of Education & Safety Services were then able to take part in a variety of other instructor-led sessions that were spread over the three primary tracks depicted in the chart at left.

The most popular sessions included Confined Spaces in Construction; Fleet Safety Programs; Work Zone Safety; OSHA Recordkeeping Update; and Complying with OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard.

These programs had an average of 38 to 59 participants, and ended with participants being able to ask questions to the presenters about each of the topics. Organizations that helped in the development and delivery of the sessions included: Cadillac Asphalt; Christman Constructors; Engineering Systems Inc.; JDRM Engineering; Limbach Company; MDOT; MIFACE; MIOSHA; Sixth Sense Safety Solutions; Tooles Contracting; Walsh Construction; Woods Construction; and VTC Insurance. CAM and ASSE would like to extend to each of these companies a special thanks for the time and dedication it took to make the 2016 Safety Leadership Conference a success.

After completing the last session of the day, the participants returned to the main conference hall to take part in the Leadership Panel Discussion. The discussion was moderated by Patricia Fisher of Liberty Mutual Insurance, who fielded questions from the audience that were directed to one or more of the panel members.

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professionals with responsibility for safety oversight in their respective organizations. The panel members included Nella Davis-Ray, MIOSHA CET division director; Gus Dumas, medical director for Materion Corporation; Steven Fragnoli, president and CEO of Commercial Contracting Group; Les Weick, construction safety specialist for the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers; and Rebecca Zaror, safety health and environmental manager for Kelly Services.

The panel discussion had over 70 participants who submitted questions; the panel then addressed a variety of questions and topics ranging from industry trends, to dealing with injuries and occupational medical clinics.

It is important to note that this conference would not be possible without the support of our sponsoring organizations. These sponsors provide a wealth of information on products and services that are used by safety professionals to assist with keeping our working men and women free from injuries and illnesses. A special thanks to each of our following event sponsors:

Overall, the 2016 Safety Leadership Conference was a successful event that helped to promote the dialogue of safety and health in Southeast Michigan. As we move into 2017, it is important to recognize and stay diligent in our efforts to protect workers from recognized and predictable industry hazards.

The 2016 calendar year was a tough year for

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Michigan construction workers. As of December 22, 2016 we suffered the loss of 41 men and women who died during the course of the work they performed every day. These unfortunate events can be prevented with diligence, training, and the provision of the necessary safety equipment to do a job safely. Looking backward through time at the non-fatal injury and illness

• Airgas On-Site Safety Services • Broner Glove and Safety • Capital Tool and Safety Supply • Detroit Training Center • Fasteners, Inc. • Miss Dig • Nova Environmental, Inc. • Oakland Community College • Optare Services Training and Consulting • Proficient Training and Consulting • Safety First Data Systems LLC. • Walsh Construction Throughout the conference, participants were able to network with each other and over twenty-four vendor companies that participated in the conference as exhibitors or presenters.

Each of the vendors at the conference was a CAM Member Company, and the complete list of vendors is available upon request, or can be viewed on the Leadership Conference web page found on CAM’s website – www.cam-online.com.

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rates in the State of Michigan, we can see the following trends:

While the nonfatal injuries and illnesses seem relatively stable, we can see a rise in the number of fatalities that are occurring in the state. It is reasonable to expect that once the 2016 non-fatal injuries and illnesses data becomes available, we will see a rise in these numbers that directly relate to the number of fatalities that we saw in 2016. The average age for the 41 fatalities that occurred by December 22, 2106 was 46 years old.

Many of the fatalities that occurred were in seasoned workers aged 50 to 75 years. The youngest worker was only 20 years old. Due to the labor shortage in the construction industry, we are seeing an increase in the average age of our workforce because work is increasing and we don’t have enough new talent to fill the skills gap. It is my prediction that this combination of aging workforce and a lack of incoming skilled labor will ultimately lead to a rise in the fatality and I&I numbers we see in the accompanying chart.

It is important that we, as safety professionals, stay up-to-date on the latest tools, methods, regulations, educational and management techniques to arm our workforce to be able to adequately deal with changing field conditions.

Through training, diligence, and workforce development we can work to re-direct the rising numbers of fatalities and other occupational-related injuries or illnesses, and drive these numbers down.

The 2017 Safety Leadership Conference will be held on December 6th, 2017 at the Oakland Community College Auburn Hills campus.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for advertisers, exhibitors, and other organizations interested promoting the dialogue of safety and health in the State of Michigan. Additional information regarding the Safety Leadership Conference is available by contacting me, Jason Griffin, CAM Director of Education and Safety Services, at (248) 972-1141 or by email at griffin@cam-online.com.

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Luff ing Tower Crane:

A New Breed of Crane Poised to Dot the Michigan Skyline

Photos Courtesy of ALL fAmiLy of ComPAnies

The Liebherr Group’s new model, 500-ton, all-terrain (AT) crane is an impressive machine set to make its debut in the United States at the 2017 CONEXPOCON/AGG show being held in early March in Las Vegas.

By Mary Kremposky Associate Editor

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construction site in Ann Arbor has given Michigan contractors a glimpse of what is to come in the tower crane market, thanks to Jeffers Crane Service, Inc. Jeffers is a Highland-based firm — in business since 1948 and since 1995, a member of the largest privately owned crane rental and sales enterprise in North America — the ALL Family of Companies.

More than one contractor may have been surprised by the sight of a different breed of tower crane dominating the skyline of Ann Arbor’s South University district for the past two years. Seldom used in Michigan, the luffing tower crane was the machine of choice for the construction of Opus Development Company’s new 13-story luxury apartment complex called ArborBLU. For its part, the luffing tower crane, known as a luffer, adds an extra dimension to the conventional tower crane.

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boom of a conventional tower crane is outstretched in a fixed horizontal position; tower and boom remain at a near 90-degree angle throughout the duration of construction, whereas the luffer’s boom can be adjusted and angled with ease, producing a remarkable, hybrid-like machine resembling a lattice boomed crane perched on a tower of steel. Because of its adjustable versus fixed boom, the luffing tower crane is able to operate more efficiently in close quarters.

Vincent J. Voetberg, Michigan sales representative for Jeffers/ALL Crane, explains further the difference between these two types of tower cranes, both used primarily to construct high-rise buildings in the tight lot lines of downtown urban areas.

Says Voetberg, “While the conventional tower crane, called a hammerhead or flattop crane, rotates in a wide 360-degree radius, the luffing tower crane is able to

operate in a reduced radius to more easily meet the demands of constructing a new building tightly nestled between neighboring structures. With the luffing crane,” he continues, “you can safely swing right around in front of a neighboring building.”

When the job is shut down at night, the hammerhead and the luffing tower crane are both engineered to weather vane to effectively manage wind load. Unlike the permanently outstretched “arms” of the tower crane, the luffer’s boom stores in a more vertical out of service position, allowing it to weather vane safely in close quarters.

Given these capabilities, the luffer is proving better at squeezing into the confined spaces of urban environments, such as downtown Detroit, Royal Oak and Ann Arbor, said Voetberg. At the previously mentioned ArborBLU project, the luffer’s capabilities were ideal for the vertical and CAM MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2017 15

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horizontal expansion over a popular South University restaurant called the Pizza House on Church Street.

The luffer is not something seen very Though, predicts often in Michigan.

Voetberg, this is about to change. “More Michigan communities are pushing for downtown revitalization, creating an expanding market for the luffing tower crane. They are all over Chicago, and we are just now getting to the point where people in this area are appreciating their usefulness,” said Voetberg. “We now have a number of these cranes quoted in Ann Arbor and more quoted in Detroit.”

In fact, Voetberg predicts there will be at least a half dozen luffing tower cranes dotting Michigan’s skyline by 2018.

Voetberg said the usage of a half-dozen luffing tower cranes is a leap forward for the Great Lakes State, given the fact that only one or two of these cranes has ever been used in Michigan.

The Michigan market is looking-up for these reduced-radius and adjustable-boom giants of the tower crane sector.

Hydraulic Telecrawler Cranes: Not Just a Niche Market Jeffers/ALL Crane’s Voetberg offers a glimpse into a type of hybrid crane already entrenched in the Michigan market. LinkBelt’s TCC 750 and 1100 is essentially a hydraulic rough-terrain crane on crawler tracks so outriggers are not needed for stability. The TCC rolls over varied terrain, making it a perfect crane for servicing Michigan’s roughly 750 wind turbines.

“They crawl farm fields and only cut into the field by about four inches,” said Voetberg, who was raised on a farm and inspired to enter the equipment industry by his uncle, called “Bobcat Bob” because he was the largest Bobcat seller in the country in the late 1960s and early ‘70s.

“Originally, the hydraulic crawler crane filled a niche market, but they are now in high demand,” said Voetberg. “What created that demand is the ease of movement on that crane. It’s a very heavy crane, and so what Link-Belt did was develop a crane that could be taken apart and moved on five trucks as opposed to a crane that might have been moved by 10 trucks before. This saves customers a significant amount of money. They are just dynamite cranes.”

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This amazing luffing tower crane was used by Assemblers, Inc. for over two years on the ArborBLU project in Ann Arbor. Jeffers/ALL Crane predicts that there will be at least a half dozen luffing tower cranes dotting Michigan’s skyline by 2018.

An ALL press release offers further background: When first introduced in 2005, the Link-Belt telecrawler products won immediate praise as a niche market solution to ease off-road maneuvering common in power-line utility applications, but they have quickly proven their work in rental and general construction fleets both domestically and abroad.

Several TCC cranes are installing wind turbines in Michigan’s Thumb. “Called Thumb Wind, DTE has about 10 different wind farms, and the Link-Belt TCC is working throughout that area right now,” said Voetberg.

In 2016, the ALL Family of Companies purchased six Link-Belt 250 USt TCC2500s. Initial machine delivery will begin in March 2017 and remaining deliveries will be spread through mid-2018. ALL, a longtime Link-Belt customer, has taken the first order of every telecrawler model that Link-Belt has introduced, including the TCC-750 and the TCC-1100 in 2009 and 2014, respectively. “The new TCC-2500 takes everything that is great about Link-Belt telecrawlers and combines it with an unmatched new combination of reach and capacities,” said Michael L. Liptak, president of the ALL Family of Companies in a recent ALL press release.

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Liebherr’s Newest All-Terrain Crane: Robust Lift Capacity on a 500-Ton Machine Not everything that happens in Vegas should stay in Vegas. A case in point: The Liebherr Group’s new model, 500-ton, allterrain (AT) crane, an impressive machine set to make its debut in the United States at the 2017 CONEXPO-CON/AGG show being held March 7 to 11, 2017 in Las Vegas. In fact, this new 500-ton model is set to roll into the Great Lakes State. According to Voetberg, the new model of Liebherr allterrain crane will be used on wind turbine installation and maintenance projects in the Michigan market, as well as on an assortment of industrial and infrastructure jobs in Toledo, Ohio and in Michigan in the coming six months to a year.

The ALL Family of Companies has preordered several new Liebherr models, including two LTM 1450-8.1 500-USt allterrain cranes.

Voetberg praises the capabilities of this all-terrain crane and its enhanced load chart.

“It has just a tremendous amount of lift capacity in the heart of the chart.

The is a highly engineered piece of equipment that uses its computer, its counterweight, and its balance — along with the high tensile strength of the steel in its boom — to provide lifting capacities in the heart of the chart and at great heights.”

Changes in boom shape and steel type also add to the new model’s capabilities.

“The booms today in the big cranes are ovaloid or rounded and formed of rolled steel with a higher tensile strength as opposed to square-shaped, welded booms,” said Voetberg. “The resulting boom is lighter weight, and a lighter weight boom uses less counterweight.

In combination with other factors, we can then pick or lift more in the air.”

The Liebherr 500-ton all-terrain crane is also efficient on the road and in the field.

The LTM 1450-8.1 is manufactured to accommodate a variety of transport weight and machine axle configurations, making it one of the most road-friendly, eight-axle allterrain cranes in the market. Hutton Strader, ALL business development specialist, said in a recent ALL press release, “This allterrain crane is unique, as it was designed for both ease of transport and minimal setup time, which increases efficiency before, Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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mobile, versatile all-terrain crane is a welcome addition to the convoy of cranes and lifting equipment needed to revitalize Michigan’s infrastructure.

during and after the job.”

This 500-ton AT Liebherr crane is also part of the on-going drive to deliver heavyduty cranes with a lighter footprint on the highway. “Parts are designed to be lighter but stronger, allowing the industry to load crane components onto fewer trucks,” said Voetberg.

In the field, this new model all-terrain crane features Liebherr’s innovative Variobase® system.

“Essentially, the system offers variable position outriggers,” said Voetberg. “Each variable position changes the dynamics of the crane and the load chart of the crane. With different outrigger positions, the system also allows the crane to fit into a variety of differently-

sized spaces.”

An ALL press release further explains the intricacies of Variobase®, pointing out that the innovative, award-winning Variobase® variable supporting base system allows the operator to customize the crane’s outrigger extensions to best take advantage of the available working space, which in turn helps enhance lifting capacity and flexibility on the jobsite, while creating greater efficiency. In tight spaces or on narrow sites, it can be challenging to extend all the outriggers as far as necessary for proper and safe lifting.

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By Mary Kremposky McArdle Associate Editor

Interlochen’s New Dennison Center at

The white pine- and lake-dotted campus of Interlochen Center for the Arts, a nationally renowned fine arts academy and summer camp set in Michigan’s North Woods, attracts blue-sky thinkers, prominent guest artists and a high caliber of students drawn to the visual arts, theater, music and the writer’s craft. The latest facility constructed on this North Country campus - the Dennison Center for Recreation and Wellness – is a welcome addition to the growing portfolio of new structures built over the last 17 years. The late Lee W. Dennison, a 1970 Interlochen alumna and a dedicated trustee and friend, bequeathed a gift from her estate to her beloved alma mater to be used exclusively for the construction of a fitness center. For Dennison, the health of the body was as important as the life of the mind, both in creating a well-balanced life and in cultivating those sparks of genius responsible for making beautiful music, brightening an empty canvas or filling a blank page.

Two firms - Cornerstone Architects and Spence Brothers - have brought Dennison’s vision to life in the heart of this well-known arts education institution, offering a 500-student high school, a 3,000-person summer camp and adult art programs and presentations. Cornerstone Architects, Traverse City, designed not only the Dennison facility, but almost every new structure on the Interlochen campus since 1999, including the Herbert H. & Barbara C. Dow Center for Visual Arts, The Writing House, the Bonisteel Library and the DeRoy Center for Film Studies, said Cornerstone Vice President John E. Dancer, RA, AIA. Cornerstone used its design talents to give a contemporary twist to Interlochen’s traditional palette of natural materials; the end result being a constellation of contemporary stone, wood and glass structures in harmony with the original campus.

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Photos Courtesy of Spence Brothers The beauty of cedar and the transparency of glass make for a warm and inviting entry into the new Dennison Center for Recreation and Wellness.

“Performance Art” Spence Brothers’ Traverse City operations turned an empty “canvas” of a site into a beautiful building. Well-versed in the art of construction management, Spence Brothers returned approximately $300,000 to the Owner in Construction Management fees and General Conditions costs, along with the unused contingency fund, due to the excellent management associated with the build. This speaks volumes about Spence Brothers’ integrity in spending every dollar as if it were their own.

Spence Brothers attributes this feat to close teamwork during the design and pre-construction phase. According to Spence Brothers’ Vice President and Northern Michigan Operations leader, Robert S. Spence III, “The idea of having money set aside for project contingency is insurance for unforeseen challenges. The project’s design and pre-construction phase is to be applauded. During this critical development stage, Interlochen, Cornerstone Architects and Spence Brothers put in an extra effort toward value engineering, constructability reviews and identifying potential construction risks – and simply avoided costly overruns. In addition, only 25 RFIs were submitted during the entire project – a sure sign the team’s early efforts were paying off during construction.”

Spence Brothers delivered the project on time, under budget and with sufficient funds returned to the Owner to help supply funds for future projects.

Clearly, Spence Brothers’ “performance art” represents project management at its best.

The Pure Genius of Being Physically Fit Together, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Cornerstone Architects and Spence Brothers built a beautiful building on a tight budget of approximately $4.7 million. The programming phase successfully placed a diversity of spaces into the 21,000-square-foot building, including a large cardio room, a group fitness room, and a full-sized basketball court divisible into two smaller-sized courts, along with a sizeable rock-climbing wall with varying levels of difficulty.

The rock-climbing wall, located on the east side of the gym, adds a unique venue to the facility’s fitness options. “The rock-climbing wall is certainly one of the highlights of the recreation center,” said Spence. “The wall’s material suppliers even provided on-site training to the Dennison Center’s staff regarding proper safety for users. Suppliers also provided maintenance information, ensuring the wall will service the fitness and entertainment needs of generations to come.”

Newly equipped with treadmills, rock-climbing walls, elliptical machines and free weights, Interlochen students can now prove whether or not a recent Stanford University study holds weight. The study found that walking, even briefly, increased an individual’s capacity for creativity, or divergent thinking, by 60 percent as defined by the participant’s ability to think of three new and startling uses for familiar objects. Thomas Edison’s famous quote, “Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration” seems to be true in more ways than one.

The building as student community center also houses a recreational game room, meeting rooms and a spacious, sky-lit entry lobby and commons area.

The facility’s high usage reflects the team’s wise decisions. After its October 21, 2016 grand opening, “almost immediately, the building has been in use constantly,” said Dancer.

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The materials of the new Dennison Center fit in with the wooded site and with the existing vernacular of the other buildings on the Interlochen Center for the Arts campus.

A New Campus Crossroads The Dennison Center for Recreation and Wellness is a far cry from its predecessor: a small pre-engineered metal building without any windows and with low student usage.

“Students barely knew that it even existed unless they took an actual physical education class,” said Dancer.

Today, this small facility, aka The Shed, rests in the shadow of the new Dennison Center, an inviting, contemporary building enabling the Interlochen Center for the Arts to design a complete fitness and wellness program for students.

Site selection was one of the preliminary steps in planning the new Dennison Center.

Cornerstone Architects conducted several site

selection studies, ultimately assisting the Owner in choosing a strategic location on the north end of campus. The site is not only located along the main campus pedestrian route of Frederick Stock Avenue, but also between student housing to the south and several well-used academic buildings to the north. “The Dennison Center acts as a bridge between north and south,” said Dancer, “making it a perfect location for student access.”

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ideal for students but demanding for the construction team. Spence Brothers crafted a site logistics plan to manage heavy foot traffic and access for construction deliveries and personnel. “The pedestrian thoroughfare, also connecting music classrooms, a dining hall and a music library, passed by the active construction site,” said Spence. “Our plan provided two primary access points for construction deliveries and personnel who worked in an always active area frequented by students, staff and visitors. Large material deliveries were coordinated in the early morning hours to minimize campus disruptions.”

Project communication proved pivotal in managing construction in the middle of a bustling campus. “Spence Brothers’ project manager and site superintendent met regularly with the Owner’s security detail,” said Spence.

“We used the project’s look-ahead schedule to provide precise communication regarding the week’s construction impact. As a result, minimal disruption occurred to the busy campus.”

The mature trees on the site were also wellprotected for current and future generations.

“While walking through campus, it doesn’t take long to figure out how important trees are to the Interlochen experience,” said Spence. “The project team went to great lengths to preserve the natural character of the Interlochen campus by protecting mature trees on the site and thoughtfully re-purposing the wood of the few removed trees. When a tree had to be removed, it would never go to waste. Smaller trees and 100 percent of branches were ground up for mulch and used by Interlochen as a trail way bedding.”

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construction schedule significantly. Atypical for Northern Michigan, lack of winter conditions well into January helped the schedule, as did Spence Brothers’ ability to aggressively tackle the schedule.

The building has shallow, poured-in-place concrete foundations with reinforcing steel.

“The structural frame is a combination of steel and load-bearing masonry, and the roofing system is a combination of standing seam metal and PVC membrane,” said Dancer.

The building’s cloak of natural materials fits into the wooded site. Cedar soffits and sections of cedar siding add the beauty and warmth of natural wood to the entry canopy and portico sheltering the full-glass entry. A stone sill at the base of the glass-clad cardio room turns into a larger stone wall partially blanketing the group fitness room next door.

Essentially, four materials – the cedar and stone, along with fiber-cement siding and splitand ground-faced concrete masonry veneer – clad the building exterior. “The materials fit into the existing vernacular of the Interlochen Center for the Arts campus,” said Dancer. “This building is actually designed to blend with the Dow Visual Arts facility, a building we also designed using the same materials.”

As a fifth material, generous glass windows mark each building elevation, drawing natural light and wooded views into virtually every interior space. In the virtually all-glass cardio area, “students can see people working out on the treadmills and other equipment,” said Dancer. “It actually works as a kind of advertisement for fitness.”

The lower half of the gymnasium is entirely glass; its upper half being clad in brown-toned, fiber-cement siding. “The building fits into the naturally wood site, and one of the unique features about the building is the fact that the back of the gymnasium has an immense amount of glass that opens up to give students a view of the woods, the ravine and a couple of the older cabins,” said Dancer. “This is unlike most gymnasiums that are made exclusively of block walls.”

The game room and part of the group fitness room each have their own windows on a wooded world. The only section without glass is the south-facing locker rooms clad in splitfaced concrete masonry veneer.

The interior is equally transparent. Glass behind the reception desk offers a clear sight line directly into the gymnasium; across from the desk, another glass expanse offers a view into the cardio room. “We wanted the building to Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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The building’s cloak of natural materials fits into the wooded site. Cedar soffits and sections of cedar siding add the beauty and warmth of natural wood to the entry canopy and portico sheltering the full-glass entry.

have a sense of transparency,” said Dancer.

Using more glass, in combination with traditional Interlochen materials, is part of the quest to create contemporary buildings that are still sensitive to the original campus. “We wanted to design the Dennison Center within the context of the Interlochen campus, but we wanted the building to have a much more modern twist than the older structures on campus,” said Dancer. “Using more glass - and using glass expanses without divisions - gives the building a much more modern interpretation, along with creating more horizontal elements, such as the horizontal entry canopy.”

Teamwork: Making Great Things Happen The project team’s wise use of resources created a contemporary, sustainable and economical interior. Polished concrete flooring in the commons area and exposed structural steel ceilings balanced out the cost of the rockclimbing wall and other features.

Contemporary: Similar to the exterior materials, a blend of contemporary and North Woods materials infuses the interior. “Cedar from the outside comes into the interior,” said Dancer. The reception desk has a cladding of wood planks and frosted green glass, and above the reception desk, a wood lattice is superimposed over the exposed structural steel ceiling. “Another wood lattice behind the desk

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In the lobby/commons area, three skylights draw in natural light, and glass walls create a transparent interior with a sense of space and flow.

In the west half of the gymnasium, the sizeable wood panels within complement the view of the woods outside as seen through the lower wall’s glass windows.

warms the harder concrete and steel materials of the space,” said Dancer. Both gymnasium and group fitness room have beautiful, glossy athletic wood floors, the gymnasium floor even featuring the Interlochen Center for the Arts logo.

Sustainable: The Dennison Center cultivates both personal and global wellness in the form of sustainability. “The flooring in the cardio room is made of recycled rubber, we used all low VOC paint, formaldehyde-free adhesives and the concrete and wood are both sustainable materials,” said Dancer.

The middle slice of the gymnasium’s west wall has sizeable wood panels; the wood in the building complements the view of the woods outside the building as seen through the lower wall’s glass windows. Both the tier of glass on the lower and the translucent panels on the upper wall draw more natural light into the building. “Bringing natural light into the building was a huge driver of the design and of our sustainability goals,” said Dancer.

As another day-lighting strategy, the entry lobby/commons area has three slanted skylights, the front side being clear to draw north light into the building. “The back of those skylights is actually a frosted glass, because we didn’t want to pick up heat gain on the south side,” said Dancer.

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Economical: The entire building was wellthought out to achieve a balance of visual appeal and economy. “It was the up-front decisionmaking in the design/preconstruction phase that enabled the core team of Cornerstone Architects, Spence Brothers and Interlochen Center for the Arts to identify and recommend alternative material selections, best pastpractice methodologies and other value engineering ideas to stretch the construction dollar,” said Spence. “The project benefits, relating to time and savings, were a pure reflection of what the construction management process brings to the table. When there is synergy between the Owner, Architect and Contractor, great things will happen!”

95 Percent Local Subcontractor Participation Spence Brothers’ team of trade contractors played an important role in this well-orchestrated effort. “Once the building design and the construction plan were in place, the subcontractors performed with no delays and very minimal changes,” said Spence. “The subcontractors truly stepped up and contributed to the overall success of the project.”

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even more remarkable, 75 percent of those subcontractor businesses were located within a 20-mile radius of the project. “Often, a construction project’s success is strengthened through the participation of those who surround its location and purpose,” said Spence.

“Increasing the opportunity for local subcontractor participation is strongly valued with the Spence Brothers firm,” he continued.

“One of the greatest benefits a contractor can bring to a community is to engage the talents of those who contribute to their community’s construction projects. With the Dennison project’s high local subcontractor participation rate, the economic impact helps to support local commerce, as well as those who live, work and play as neighbors to this great institution. With this level of local participation, Interlochen Center for the Arts can also proudly boast of their support for their community. It’s a win – win.”

recordable injuries. “These safety benefits are a direct result of Spence Brothers’ own high standards of safety behavior – and the training of subcontractors before they are allowed to become part of our project partner workforce,” said Spence.

“An excellent safety record doesn’t happen by chance,” he continued.

“It requires leadership, discipline and setting the expectation for the right worksite behaviors.

Spence Brothers site specific safety plans are developed to support ZERO incident work sites.

These plans help ensure each worker returns home each day the same as they came to work.”

A safe work zone often goes hand-in-hand with a clean construction site. “Superintendent Steve Willson was instrumental in setting very high expectations for job-site cleanliness,” said Spence. “Spence Brothers appreciates the willingness of our subcontractors to contribute daily to maintaining a clean and safe site.”

As another example of success, Spence Brothers delivered the project on time through two important communication tools: • Subcontractor Scheduling - Morning project briefings were used to keep subcontractors informed and accountable for daily project milestone expectations.

Spence Brothers Superintendent Steve Willson attributes much of the project’s success to excellent subcontractor participation in the effort.

• Project Milestone Reporting – A monthly Construction Manager Report was provided to the Owner with details regarding accomplishments, scheduling and safety achievements.

Given this long list of successes, the entire Interlochen staff and Board of Directors praised the work of Spence Brothers throughout the construction of the Dennison Recreation and Wellness Center. “Trust is surely an earned benefit for any relationship,” said Spence. “It was Spence Brothers open book policies and sincere interest in delivering a project that would exceed expectations that led to the alliance and to these successful outcomes.”

Safety and Schedule: ZERO Lost-Time Incidents/On-Time Project Spence Brothers’ astute construction management also yielded another important statistic: The Dennison Recreation and Wellness Center project earned a perfect safety record with ZERO lost time incidents and ZERO

In Memory of Lee Wick Dennison The story doesn’t end here. Spence Brothers’ construction management and financial stewardship may help fund two expansions: a pool expansion to the south and a new student union to the north. Cornerstone Architects designed the Dennison Center’s locker rooms,

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located in the south portion of the building, and the mechanical penthouse to accommodate the future pool. “The mechanical penthouse was sized for all the pool equipment, including the pool air handling system,” said Dancer.

The future student union will be connected to the Dennison Center’s glass main entry on the northeast, and a courtyard will be created between the student union and the gymnasium in the Dennison Center’s northwest quadrant.

The expanded glass entry will create a visual sightline through the entry to the courtyard beyond. “We created a master plan of how all these different phases are going to occur,” said Dancer. “The master plan actually changed how the Dennison Center is sited. Basically, it moved the building a bit further south to create space for the future student union to the north.”

As a result of the work of Cornerstone Architects and Spence Brothers, the Interlochen Center of the Arts has the opportunity to explore more ways to further strengthen Lee Dennison’s vision of making quality of life and personal wellness as important as the quality of artistic training and experience on the Interlochen campus.

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The entire project team took great pride in knowing their finished product would help to fulfill Lee Dennison’s vision of a healthy body and mind and an optimal quality of life for the thousands of emerging artists who flock to this unique teaching institution. Not only does the new Dennison Recreation and Wellness Center reflect the values, aesthetics and vision of Interlochen Center for the Arts, it also purely reflects the teamwork, commitment and synergy necessary to create this successful design and construction project in the heart of the North Woods.

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ALL Expands Fleet of Crawler Cranes, Aerial Lifts Addition of 30 Machines Grows Fleet and Customer Choice Strengthening its hand at both ends of the lifting market, the ALL Family of Companies has announced the acquisition of an equipment package consisting of large-capacity crawlers and aerial lift equipment, including boom lifts and telescopic forklifts. The two separate deals with leading-brand manufacturers Manitowoc and JLG will include 30 new machines.

The Manitowoc purchase includes two 275-USt Manitowoc 999 crawler cranes. These crawlers are a perfect combination of capacity, reliability, and versatility, and are in such high demand that one of the new cranes will head straight to a job in Ohio. Also joining the crawler fleet is a new 220-USt Manitowoc 14000. With its long reach (up to 462 feet with the luffing jib attached), this is an extremely versatile crane.

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ALL Aerials, the company’s nationwide aerial equipment division, continues to experience strong demand for their varied inventory of equipment. The company’s new JLG package includes 17 telescopic boom lifts, with horizontal outreach ranging from 33 to 80 feet, as well as 10 JLG telescopic forklifts (telehandlers).

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The BILCO Company, a subsidiary of AmesburyTruth™, announced recently that the BIL-Guard ® 2.0, the second generation of its top-selling roof hatch safety railing system, is now available for order.

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Thanks to a complete redesign, the BILGuard 2.0 is much stronger and easier to install than the prior version. As part of BILCO’s long tradition of excellence and design innovation, the company’s product development team has delivered a superior product that ensures personal safety when working around roof hatches. The new product is offered at the same price as its predecessor and will fit virtually any size or brand of roof hatch.

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Larson Electronics Releases a 28 Watt Magnetic Mount LED Work Light Larson Electronics, an industrial lighting leader, has announced the release of a 28 watt low profile LED light fixture equipped with magnets for temporary mounting while offering operators an energy efficient direct replacement for fluorescent lighting solutions.

The WAL-48-1L-LED-M-25 magnetic mount LED light from Larson Electronics is a general use linear LED work light that provides 3,500 lumens of light in a 150° beam spread. This low profile, highly efficient LED light fixture is a direct replacement for existing fluorescent work lights, providing twice the

lamp life, increased durability, and less energy consumption. This light features an impact and shock resistant polycarbonate T8 LED tube, sealed polycarbonate end caps, and corrosion resistant aluminum hardware. This unit is multi voltage, operating on 120-277 volts AC and is supplied with 25 feet of line-in cable terminated in an industrial grade cord cap.

Larson also offers a low voltage 12-24 volts DC model for low voltage applications, such as off the grid and remote locations powered by alternative energy.

There is no ballast in this unit which reduces the overall weight and creates a slimmer profile for the unit. The integrated LED assembly has a 50,000+ hour service life, which results in extreme efficiency and greatly reduced maintenance costs.

The solid state design of LED technology gives this fixture superior resistance to damage from vibration, extremes in temperature, and a lamp life over twice that of standard fluorescent bulbs. The integrated heat sink allows for efficient heat dissipation, preventing the LEDs from overheating and keeping the overall temperature of the work light relatively low. This low profile light features two adjustable brackets, allowing the operator to adjust the fixture once mounted. It is designed to be magnetically mounted and is equipped with two 100 pound grip magnets.

This new magnetic mount LED light is ideal for temporary jobsites and direct over-head lighting applications, providing twice the lamp life, better durability, and higher energy cost savings when compared to standard fluorescent work lights. Bearing an IP66 waterproof rating, this work light is ideal for indoor and outdoor applications and suitable for work space lighting, general area lighting, and machine and equipment illumination.

Larson Electronics carries an extensive line of LED light towers, portable power distributions, explosion proof lights for hazardous locations, portable work lights and industrial grade LED area lights. You can view the company’s entire line of lighting by visiting them on the web at Larsonelectronics.com. You can also call (800) 369-6671 to learn more about their products or call (214) 616-6180 for international inquiries.

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Ergodyne Unveils New Proflex® Thermal Series Gloves Ergodyne has announced that it has refreshed and redesigned its ProFlex® Thermal Series Gloves. All told, six models were updated and one model was added to give more traditional thermal gloves workplace functionality.

Dual-zone 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation means wearers will enjoy a lab-tested increase of nearly 15 percent in warmth over previous designs for cold days and colder nights. Additional benefits include rolled fingertips for dexterity, extended cuffs to keep weather out, and reflective accents on most models to combat winter darkness.

Workers in a variety of applications, from cold weather construction and cold storage to marine work, mining and more.

Off the clock, gloves can be used for general outdoor recreation, as well.

For more information, visit www.ergodyne.com or call (800) 2258238 or (651) 642-9889.

LiftWise Introduces High Capacity, Remote-Controlled Tire Handler LiftWise has introduced the new SideWinder™, a hydraulic tire handler designed to assist with moving and mounting larger tires. The SideWinder has a capacity for tires with diameters from 58 to 75 inches and up to 2,200 pounds, making it ideal for everything from tractors and agriculture equipment, to construction equipment and material handlers.

Designed to work with an overhead crane or lift, the SideWinder assists with

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moving, mounting and handling tires directly from a horizontal position. This reduces the need for numerous tire racks, effectively increasing valuable floor space. Additionally, one person can remotely operate the SideWinder, allowing him or her to safely and precisely mount a tire, thus freeing up manpower for other tasks.

The SideWinder can lift a tire from a flat position and rotate it continuously to vertical for installation. It is battery powered, and comes equipped with a convenient, built-in charger. Other features include a self-locking gearbox, as well as hydraulic cylinders with holding valves.

The SideWinder is the newest option in the LiftWise line of tire handlers.

Several tire handlers are available, with capacities of 2,200 to 32,000 pounds.

LiftWise is a division of Diversified Products. The company offers a wide range of material handling for installation of axles, cylinders and carts. For more information, contact Diversified Products, 1001 Webster Avenue, Waco, TX 76706; Phone (254) 757-1177, Fax (254) 757-1188, or visit www.diversifiedproduct.com.

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MagnaShear™ Motor Brakes Provide a Maintenance-Free Solution for Frequent Start/Stop Cycles on Truck Mounted Cranes The MagnaShear™ motor brake from Force Control Industries employs oil shear technology, providing longer service life even in demanding applications like the frequent start/stop cycles seen on cranes, hoists, winches, and other mobile material handling equipment. Proven oil shear technology transmits torque between lubricated surfaces – thereby eliminating wear on friction surfaces. A patented fluid recirculation system dissipates heat – eliminating heat build-up which is the most common problem in dry braking systems.

Elimination of the wear significantly increases service life and virtually eliminates adjustment which also elongates maintenance intervals.

An anodizing plant cut preventative maintenance by two hours per week and eliminated $8,000 in annual parts expenditures by switching from dry brakes to MagnaShear™ motor brakes.

They are ideal for applications where the motor is reversed each cycle such as mobile cranes, winches, and hoists as well as loader/unloader conveyors, rail car spotters and dumpers, ship and rail car loading conveyors, trippers and pallet return conveyors.

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extending service life of downstream components.

The totally enclosed MagnaShear™ brakes are impervious to moisture, dirt and dust that is common in concrete block plants as well as asphalt shingle manufacturing, coal, bulk materials handling, forest products manufacturing, and more.

Unlike dry brakes, oil shear technology includes a layer of automatic transmission fluid between the brake disc and the drive plate. As the fluid is compressed, the fluid molecules shear – thus imparting torque to the other side.

This torque transmission causes the stationary surface to turn, bringing it up to the same relative speed as the moving surface. Since most of the work is done by the fluid particles in shear, wear is virtually eliminated.

Elimination of wear also eliminates the need for adjustments which are common for dry braking systems.

In addition to transmitting torque, a patented fluid recirculation system helps to dissipate heat which is the major problem with traditional dry brakes.

Along with heat removal and torque transmission, the fluid serves to continually lubricate all components of the oil shear brake, elongating their service life.

MagnaShear™ brakes with oil shear technology provide significantly longer service life, characterized by virtually maintenance-free operations.

These proven motor brakes are available to accommodate a wide range of applications. Spring set torque ratings from 3 to 1250 foot-pounds are available.

MagnaShear™ motor brakes can be sized to the correct torque independent of the motor frame size or horsepower.

MagnaShear™ motor brakes feature “quick mount” features for quick and easy

mounting to drive motors in NEMA frame sizes 56 to 449. They are shipped ready to install, with no assembly or adjustments required. They are also available pre-mounted on a motor for severe duty applications. MagnaShear™ motor brakes can be furnished to fit a NEMA or IEC frame motor, as a complete motor and brake assembly, or to mount on a machine frame or other special mounting configuration.

These proven motor brakes are totally enclosed from outside contaminants, with seal integrity for harsh and washdown environments.

A modular design /assembly allows for ease of servicing and maintenance.

For additional information contact Force Control Industries, Inc., 3660 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH 45014; visit www.forcecontrol.com, e-mail sales@forcecontrol.com, or call (513) 8680900.

Introducing JJ Curran’s Newest Crane: The GMK 6300L 350-Ton All-Terrain The Grove GMK 6300L has some of the strongest lifting abilities of any six-axle allterrain crane and offers more power when lifting at greater heights. Its seven-section main boom is the longest in the Grove product range and is designed for heavy lifts without the need to rig the jib. An option of five outrigger positions, more than any other crane in its capacity class, offers great flexibility.

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Advanced Layout Simplified Hilti Layout System PLT 300 Contractors will find advanced layout simple with the Hilti Layout system PLT 300. This new layout system makes everyday layout and measuring tasks easier than ever. But best of all, layout jobs can be completed quickly and efficiently by just one person for increased productivity when compared to traditional methods.

The PLT 300 virtually eliminates a learning curve as no leveling is required and the new Hilti Auto-Stationing technology allows for easy automatic station set-up. Layout and recording jobsite information is made easy with a green laser pointer for greater visibility.

Built for tough jobsite conditions, the PLT 300 comes with the PLC 300 controller, a tablet with a 7-inch display that has permanent wireless contact with the total station putting the complete building plan in the palm of your hand.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) and “jobsite to BIM” data flow are now at your fingertips. The easy user interface makes it simple to use the system outdoors on the ground or on facades, or indoors on floors, ceilings and walls, and checking positions on plans and measurements for as-builts.

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everyday use and more. Through the Calibration Service, the PLT 300 will be calibrated and adjusted as needed, with the calibration confirmed in writing.

The Hilti Layout system PLT 300 is covered by Hilti’s Tool Warranty 20/2/1 which consists of 20 years of repair or replacement of defective parts; 2-year no cost repair including wear and tear; and a guaranteed 1-day turn-around on repairs.

For more information about the Hilti Layout system PLT 300, contact Hilti Customer Service. From the United States, call Hilti, Inc. at (800) 879-8000 or visit www.us.hilti.com. From Canada, call Hilti (Canada) Corporation at (800) 3634458 or visit www.hilti.ca.

Larson Electronics releases a New Mobile Power Distribution Center Larson Electronics has added to its extensive range of industrial grade lighting equipment with the release of a mobile distribution system that steps down 240 volts AC electrical current to 120 volts AC. The MDC-240-100MB-1X240.30A1X240.50A-6X120 temporary power distribution system from Larson Electronics provides a safe and reliable way for operators in industrial settings to tap into and utilize power sources independently of the work area. This unit provides an effective power distribution system for operators performing plant turnarounds, maintenance and cleaning in hazardous areas, equipment installations and repairs, and any activities requiring an alternative to native power sources. The portable transformer is designed to operate with 240 volts 60Hz which it then steps down to 120 volts. The power distribution system on this portable substation makes 120 volts AC available with six 20 amp, 120 volt GFCI protected 5-20 duplex receptacles with weatherproof covers. This system also makes 240 volts available through one 30 amp and one 50 amp receptacle.

Fifteen feet of #6/4 Type-W line in power cord is included to connect the substation to a primary 240V power supply. An eight foot copper ground wire provides operators the ability to ground the panel via grounding rod. The main load center is protected by a 100 amp load center with main breaker for circuit protection. The 120 volt line out protection is provided by eight 20 amp, 125 volt, 1 pole breakers. The load center is mounted within a NEMA 3R enclosure. The transformer and distribution assembly is mounted to a standard upright steel dolly cart style frame resulting in an extremely stable, durable, and mobile power distribution platform. Two run-flat tires and a cart style mounting platform provides easier substation mobility. This temporary power distribution solution can be modified to meet the needs of job-site receptacle requirements. This power distribution system conforms to UL 508A and is NEMA 3R rated and ideal for indoor and outdoor use.

Larson Electronics carries an extensive line of LED light towers, portable distribution systems, explosion proof lights for hazardous locations, portable work lights and industrial grade LED area lights. You can view Larson Electronics’ entire line of lighting by visiting them at Larsonelectronics.com. You can also call (800) 369-6671 to learn more, or call (214) 616-6180 for international inquiries.

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IDEAL Helps Create Perfect Conduit Bends with New Line of Precision Levels Levels Eliminate Crooked or “DogLeg” Bends for Faster, Cost-Effective Installation of Electrical Conduit IDEAL Electrical, a leader in professionalgrade contractor tools and accessories, continues to deliver productivityenhancing innovation with the introduction of a new line of Precision Levels that eliminate "dog-legs" when making saddle or offset bends to electrical conduit. Equipped with the exclusive Thumb Winder™ conduit wheel, IDEAL Precision Levels ensure that bent conduit lines up correctly for perfect, labor-saving installations no matter how many bends are made.

Levels currently available on the market suffer from two common problems: poor holding strength to the conduit being bent, and difficult-to-replace vials. To

address these issues, IDEAL integrated its Thumb Winder™ conduit wheel featuring a contoured screw that hugs the conduit’s surface for a firm, stable hold that eliminates crooked or “dog-leg” conduit, even in the most complex bends. In addition, IDEAL vials are designed for easy field replacement just by removing a single setscrew, unlike most competitors’ vials that are typically glued into the levels.

IDEAL Precision Levels are conveniently available in 3.5”, 6” and 9” lengths. The two smaller levels feature the Thumb Winder for perfect conduit bending and perform double-duty as torpedo levels, while the 9” model is solely for use as a torpedo level. Oversized neodymium rateearth magnets are built into the bottom of

all three models for hands-free leveling of conduit, a process made even more accurate thanks to a custom v-groove geometry that provides greater surface area for the magnets to attach, as well as a bull’s eye vial to align X and Y axis points. Oversized windows let electricians see the vials from all angles.

Built for professional use, IDEAL Precision Levels are the most durable and best equipped on the market today. The entire chassis is CNC machined from 6061 T6 aluminum billet for absolute straightness and is protected with an anodized corrosion-resistant finish for an extended service life. The tough, molded acrylic vials have shock-absorbing rubber O-rings, which virtually eliminate shock damage. IDEAL Precision Levels are backed by a Lifetime Guarantee.

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Loftness Introduces the New Carbide Cutter G4 High Performance Mulching Head Attachment Building on the success of the previous G3 model, the Carbide Cutter G4 is Loftness Specialized Equipment’s newest generation high-performance mulching head attachment for skid steers.

Incorporating an adjustable shear bar to customize material sizing and a 37-percent larger displacement drive motor with more torque, it is packed with features that increase efficiency while maintaining rugged reliability.

The Carbide Cutter G4 is available with 61- and 71-inch cutting widths. All models are offered with either carbide-tipped teeth or and heat-treated steel planer blade Loftness Quadco teeth to match any job applications. The precisely engineered tooth pattern has an improved staggered spiral configuration that offers better power distribution

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and balance, as well as single-tooth contact with the work surface at all times.

For maximum cutting performance, the Carbide Cutter G4 features a two-stage cutting chamber with two shear bars. This combination of features results in small particle sizes while eliminating the jamming and wrapping issues associated with competitive products. A new adjustable primary-stage shear bar can be widened or narrowed to fine-tune material size and production rate. And the inside of the cutting chamber is smooth and open, which reduces clogging from mud or buildup of material. Improved skid shoes can be adjusted from 0.5 inches to -1.5 inches, which allows mulching below grade.

Operating at 2,000 to 2,400 RPM, the mulching head features a synchronous drive belt for greater efficiency and less maintenance. The G4 comes standard with a V-Drive system that includes a variable-displacement motor (V-Drive) with 37percent more displacement, which improves torque and offers less stalling and shorter recovery. The VDrive also has load-sensing technology. Under light loads, it operates at maximum RPM, and as the load increases, it automatically lowers the rotor RPM to maximize torque.

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thanks to specially designed hose routing that has been improved to allow more motion without damage. This feature also allows the unit to easily position trees with the adjustable push bar and welded claw hooks. The push bar can be used to push falling brush and trees away from the power unit, and the claw hooks can pull material into position for proper feeding.

The Carbide Cutter G4 is designed for maximum durability. Abrasion-resistant steel is used in areas exposed to high wear, and it comes equipped with a custom hydraulic control valve that protects the unit from pressure spikes. It also stops the rotor quickly on shutdown without damaging components. Other standard features include an onboard pressure gauge and steel deflector chains.

Loftness manufactures the VMLogix line of vegetation management equipment, which includes hydraulic oil coolers and high-performance mulching heads for a variety of equipment, ranging from skid steer loaders to 400-horsepower prime movers. 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.

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a SmithGoupJJR, Detroit-headquartered architecture, engineering and planning firm, has promoted Ed Burton, Sven Shockey and Athens Cheryl Zuellig to vice presidents. Ed Burton, RIBA, is promoted to vice president, continuing in his role as director of the firm’s Science & Technology Practice.

He is based at SmithGroupJJR’s Detroit office.

Cheryl Zuellig, RLA, ASLA, is promoted to vice president, continuing in her role of Director of Sites. A registered landscape architect, Zuellig is based at SmithGroupJJR’s Ann Arbor office.

Sven Shockey, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, is promoted to vice president, retaining his title of Director of Design. Shockey, who both lives and works in Washington, D.C., is based at SmithGroupJJR’s office located at 1700 New York Avenue. Also, SmithGroupJJR has hired George Athens, AIA, as workplace studio leader at the firm’s Detroit office. In his new role at SmithGroupJJR, Athens will oversee the firm’s growing Workplace Studio in Detroit, including its project delivery and business development efforts throughout the Midwest U.S. Elzinga & Volkers (E&V), a Holland, MI-based provider of construction management services, recently announced the promotion of Grace Silva to chief financial officer for both Elzinga & Volkers and EV Group – a subsidiary of Elzinga Silva 36 CAM MAGAZINE

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& Volkers that is an industry leading supplier of construction management, project management and administrative personnel. Silva has worked at E&V for nearly 15 years and formerly held the position of accounting department leader/controller. She is also an active member of the Western Michigan Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA).

Detroit-based Hamilton Anderson Associates (HAA) announced the promotion of long-time employee Angela Hicks to Director of Landscape Architecture. In the position, she will lead HAA’s business development strategy for landscape Hicks architecture and oversee all elements of site design for HAA going forward. Hicks is the first female in the firm’s history to be appointed to its board of directors. With nearly 25 years of experience, 19 of which have been at HAA, Hicks has worked in the design and implementation of master plans and site design.

Working in the public and private sector, her work includes the design and planning of urban parks, historic institutions, neighborhoods, streets and schools across the country. Most notably, she worked on the Belle Isle Scott Foundation Rehabilitation Master Plan.

E. Hubbell, PE and Executive VicPresident Thomas E. Biehl, PE. Mitchell is a registered Professional Engineer Faught and has been with HRC since 1990; he serves as Principal InCharge of all of HRC’s field services. Faught is a registered Professional Engineer and serves as an Hart active member of American Public Works Association and Michigan State University’s Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering Professional Advisory Board. Hart joined HRC in 1998 and currently leads the Road Design Department.

He is a registered Professional Engineer.

Farmington Hills-based LaSalle (LaSalle) has Group, Inc. announced the promotion of Ken Perko to vice president of estimating and self-perform services. Perko is a 25-year veteran of the industry and a graduate of Ferris State University’s Construction Management School. He was previously vice president of selfperform at LaSalle. Perko fills the position previously held by Randy Palermo, who has been promoted to president.

CORPORATE NEWS Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC), Bloomfield Hills, announced that Daniel W. Mitchell, PE, has been named president; Nancy MD Faught, PE has been named executive vice-president; and Charles E. Hart, PE Mitchell has been named a vice president of the firm. The announcements came on the eve of the retirements of President George

Triangle Associates, Grand Rapids, has unveiled a new website, after months of hard work and dedication. From strategic planning to the final touches, they’re building a better experience for those who live, learn, and work every day. To see the new Triangle website and learn more about the company, visit http://www.triangle-inc.com/

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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 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.

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February 25, 2017 CAM Men’s Doubles Classic Bowling Tournament Thunderbowl Lanes, Allen Park, MI The 66th Annual Men’s Doubles Classic, sponsored by the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM). All CAM companies are invited to participate. Registration begins at 10:30 am, bowling at Noon.

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April 4 & 5, 2017 Healthcare and Educational Facilities Design and Construction Event for New England Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, MA The theme for the 2017 event is “Design, Build, Innovate for Health, Safety, Welfare & Resiliency”.

Program features real-world, solutions-based case studies and management discussions relating to the planning, designing, construction, and facility management of medical and educational building types.

For more information, contact Dawn McElaney (508) 790-4751 ext. 204, or visit http://mededboston.com/register/ July 20-23, 2017 American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) Concrete Executive Leadership Forum Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, SC For more information or to register, visit www.ascconline.org or call the ASCC office (866) 788-2722.

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