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SUSTAIN I ABILITY 7 Ways to Finance Energy Efficiency Projects
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CORPORATE IT Data Loss Disasters and How to Avoid Them
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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY Elements of a Safety & Health Management System
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LIFTING EQUIPMENT • CRANES Shinola Hotel’s Steel Rises in Downtown Detroit
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CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT Branch Library in Ann Arbor Shopping Mall Reinvents Itself
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ABOUT THE COVER Barton Malow Company is constructing the first-ever Shinola Hotel in Detroit. According to the Shinola website, the Shinola Hotel will feature “Detroit-inspired design from Gachot Studios and Kraemer Design Group (architect of record and historic consultant), plus an innovative food and beverage program from New York-based NoHo Hospitality Group. The Shinola Hotel will combine the best of two Detroit-based companies – Shinola’s craftsmanship and Bedrock’s development and urban revitalization expertise.” Desai/Nasr Consulting Engineers, Inc. is the Engineer of Record. Photo Courtesy of Barton Malow Company
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Landscape Design Services, Inc Holland, MI Lotus Gardenscapes, Inc./BLOOM! Gardens Dexter, MI Luke Landscape Company Haslett, MI Outdoor Expressions, LLC East Lansing, MI Pro-Mow LawnCare, LLC Byron Center, MI Rose Landscape Services LLC Marne, MI
RB Construction Co., Inc. Celebrates New Headquarters CAM Member RB Construction Company, Inc. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 6, 2017 to celebrate the official grand opening of their new headquarters, located at 249 Cass Avenue in Mount Clemens. The Mayor of the City of Mount Clemens, Barb Dempsey, and several other dignitaries participated in the ceremony. RB Construction Company, owned and operated by Russ Beaver, was established in 1984 and provides general contracting and pre-engineered building construction services, with their main client being the federal government. The new property is just over an acre in size, and is the site of the new 3,915square-foot headquarters building and 54-space parking lot. Additionally, the site is ready to accept the construction of a future 10,000-square-foot building on the east side of the property.
Rosemont Nursery, Inc. Alto, MI The MNLA Mission: United to Advocate Professionalism, Integrity and Growth for Michigan's Green Industry.
and Consumer Show Landscape Categories. These winning firms will be honored in front of industry dignitaries at the 2018 Great Lakes Trade Exposition January 22nd - 24th in Lansing, Michigan. Winning firms were notified of their achievement, but do NOT know who garnered the prestigious "Grand" award in their respective categories. Congratulations to the 2017 MNLA Industry Award Winners (in alphabetical order): Antonelli Landscape, LLC Ray Township, MI
Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association Announces 2017 Industry Award Winners The Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) Industry Awards Program recognizes and honors those in the Green Industry that have demonstrated excellence, professionalism and responsible environmental standards. This year's winners are in the Landscape Design & Installation, Special Projects, Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
Blue Ridge, Inc. Holland, MI Cre Woodard, Hardscapes, Landscapes, Garden Design Empire, MI Drost Landscape Design & Construction Petoskey, MI Garpiel Group LLC Saginaw, MI Kelly Services, Inc. Troy, MI
G2 Consulting Group Earns Second Amazon Contract The race to be named Amazon’s second headquarters city is on. Nobody knows where Detroit stands in the running, but if metro Detroit is fortunate enough to win the mammoth headquarters competition, it won’t be Amazon’s first venture in southeast Michigan. Troy-based G2 Consulting Group provided a geotechnical investigation and is currently providing construction engineering services on an 850,000square-foot Amazon distribution center in Romulus and has been contracted to provide similar construction engineering services for another Amazon distribution center currently underway in Shelby Township. Seefried Industrial Properties of Atlanta, GA is the developer for the Romulus site. Ryan Companies U.S. of Chicago, IL is the general contractor for both sites. CAM MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2018
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“These are huge projects on an unusually fast track,” says Jason Stoops, PE, G2 Ann Arbor project manager on the Romulus Amazon project. “With the incredible growth Amazon is experiencing in its business, the company needs geographically relevant distribution and they can’t waste time getting it built. They’re a tough, demanding but fair client. We were able to meet their needs and schedules on the Romulus center and we’re delighted to have won a second contract for Shelby Township.” G2 Consulting's work on the new centers will include soil and materials inspections, concrete testing, structural steel evaluation, and floor flatness / floor levelness of the warehouse floors so that robots and other equipment can function flawlessly and efficiently. Construction plans for the new center call for quick erection, including pouring of 500 to 1,000 yards of concrete a day with perfectly flat floors being of paramount concern.
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“We’ve been doing this kind of work for more than two decades,” says Mark Smolinski, PE, G2 principal. “We’re confident we can meet Amazon’s schedule and help keep construction on time and on budget. It’s a challenge, but it’s what we love to do.” For more information on G2 Consulting Group, visit www.G2consultinggroup.com.
Newsweek Ranks Consumers Energy as #1 Company in Michigan in Annual ‘Green Rankings’ Recognition Reflects Commitment to Environment, Providing Clean Energy Consumers Energy has been ranked as
Michigan’s top company – and ninth in the nation – in Newsweek’s annual “Green Rankings,” a reflection of its commitment to environmental principles that are good for its home state of Michigan and customers. Consumers Energy was flanked by Apple and Johnson & Johnson on the list of top performing companies in the country. California-based Cisco Systems finished first overall. “This independent, national recognition affirms our efforts to protect the planet we all cherish while providing the energy Michigan needs,” said Patti Poppe, Consumers Energy’s president and chief executive officer. “We are excited to be recognized for our commitment to providing energy from increasingly clean energy sources and taking actions that preserve the natural resources of Michigan.” Newsweek’s annual survey of companies’ environmental performance looks at such factors as support for clean
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energy, reduction of carbon emissions and efforts to reduce and divert waste. Consumers Energy and parent company CMS Energy have taken several recent actions that are good for the environment. The company: • Closed seven coal-fired power plants last year – a higher percentage of its coal plants than any investor-owned utility in the U.S. • Provides over 10 percent of the electricity that its Michigan customers use from renewable sources such as wind, solar and hydroelectric power. • Opened solar power plants in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. CMS Energy will install another in Lansing in 2018. • Has helped Michigan homes and businesses save over $1 billion on bills through energy efficiency since 2009. • Has already reduced water used to generate electricity by 17 percent and expects to reach a 20 percent reduction by 2018. That should save over 100 million gallons of water per year. • Committed to a cumulative waste reduction goal of one million cubic yards of landfill space avoided by 2019, and met that goal in 2017.
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Decorative Concrete Council Celebrates 20 Years The Decorative Concrete Council (DCC), a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, will be 20 years old in 2018.
Made up of concrete contractors that install decorative concrete, manufacturers and other interested parties, the mission of the DCC is to “Advance Decorative Concrete Contractors through Education and Networking.” “The DCC is the only professional organization dedicated to focusing on the issues, trends and work of the decorative concrete industry, and to meeting the needs of contractors who pursue this specialty market,” says Todd Scharich, decorative concrete specialist for the ASCC. The council is overseen by an elected Board of Directors. Members of ASCC can choose to join the DCC for no additional fee and have the added benefit of all the resources, expertise and reputation of the ASCC supporting them. Membership in the DCC includes a number of member benefits specifically designed for decorative concrete contractors.
“Our mission is to do what’s right, not only what is required, to strengthen the environment and provide clean, reliable energy for our customers,” Poppe said. Consumers Energy has earned other recent honors for its work to promote clean energy and develop a strong workforce. Consumers Energy this year scored highest in an independent ranking by Sustainalytics for sustainability performance among U.S. energy providers for the second consecutive year. Consumers Energy also was ranked as Michigan’s best place to work by Forbes magazine and was recognized in Michigan and nationally for its commitment to providing job opportunities for military veterans. Given these honors, it is not surprising the Consumers Energy was also named the Most Trusted Brand in America in the MSI annual customer Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
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• Manned by Scharich, a telephone hotline provides answers to technical questions on decorative concrete design and construction. • An annual international awards program showcases the best in decorative and architectural concrete projects. • The opportunity to network with leading decorative concrete contractors, consultants and suppliers. • Ability to give back through articipation in community projects around the country. • Answers from your peers to business and technical questions where you could use the experience and expertise of other contractors. • A professional safety program. The Council will kick-off its 20th year with a party at World of Concrete in Las Vegas on Monday, January 22, 2018 dedicated to celebrating the anniversary. The DCC is composed of contractors, manufacturers and suppliers of decorative concrete products. The Council is dedicated to improving the technical and business expertise of the contractors that pursue this specialty market. For more information go to http://www.ascconline.org or call (866) 788-2722.
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7 Ways to Finance Energy Efficiency Projects Use these financing mechnisms to help defray first and long-term costs of energy conservation projects
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CEM, LEED AP BD+C, ASHRAE OPMP & BEAP, FESD Owner/Managing Partner, Newman Consulting Group, LLC
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here are many ways to fund energy-conserving projects for new buildings and renovations other than conventional short-term bank loans - and more than one method should be considered in your budget process. Utility costs typically don’t decrease over time, so keeping energy use down over the long term is critical to maintaining cost savings. Beyond reducing costs, there are many ways to fund energy conservation projects. Following are seven of the more common.
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1. PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy): Started in California in 2008, PACE funding is now available in Michigan and more than 30 other states including the District of Columbia. It provides funding by using a property tax assessment for deep energy retrofits and energy-conserving measures in new buildings - with no up-front layout of money by an owner. To date, PACE has provided more than $400 million for energy-improving projects in commercial buildings - and just has a toe-hold in most states in which it is available. 2. PPA (Power Purchase Agreement): With a PPA or similar program, equipment or systems that contribute to energy generation or use are paid for and maintained by a vendor for extended time periods. This includes not only the systems typically replaced, like HVAC and lighting, but also windows and building envelope and solar. PPA typically features no up-front cost. 3. Energy Performance Contract (EPC): EPC is a turnkey service, sometimes compared to design/build construction contracting, typically delivered by an energy service company (ESCO). It can provide customers with a comprehensive set of energy efficiency, renewable energy and distributed generation measures. It often is accompanied by guarantees that the savings produced by the energy-conserving project will be sufficient to finance the full cost of the project. 4. Tax Credits/Deductions: Some of the better-known tax credits and deductions are for solar and geothermal systems. The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for renewable energy is among the most popular, whereby you can get a credit of up to 30 percent of the installation cost. Make sure your accountant is up to date with the current tax incentives. Not as well-known are 179D and cost segregation deductions. Many of them have sunset dates or require due diligence, so it may be necessary to do some face time with your accountant before getting too excited. 12 CAM MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2018
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5. 179D Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction: This was authorized by congress in 2005, extended several times, and expired Dec. 31, 2016. To use this now, ‘look back’ at projects completed before December 31, 2016 and amend your returns. For a building to qualify, the energy based improvements must be made to the HVAC, interior lighting systems, or to the building’s envelope. Additionally, the enhancements to these systems must surpass ASHRAE Energy Standard 90.1-2001 for buildings placed into service before 2016 and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007 thereafter. There are multiple methods to securing 179D, and different levels of deductions depending on the energy efficiency levels that your project meets. The qualifications have changed over the years, but it generally provides for a tax deduction of up to $1.80/square foot. As of this writing, it is expected to be renewed retroactively. There are bills in Congress, with new modifications, to extend it again. 6. Cost Segregation: Cost segregation is the practice of identifying assets and their costs, and classifying those assets for federal tax purposes. In a cost segregation study, certain commercial building costs previously classified with a 39-year depreciable life, can instead be classified as personal property or land improvements, with a 5-, 7-, or 15-year rate of depreciation using accelerated methods. An “engineering-based” study allows a building owner to depreciate a new or existing structure in the shortest amount of time permissible under current tax laws. 7. Michigan Saves Business Energy Financing: Michigan Saves offers contractors a convenient way to stand out from your competitors and help your customers finance energy improvements for their home or business. Spending less for energy means more money for your business. Michigan Saves has financing programs available from a group of participating lenders, directed toward homeowners, commercial and industrial building across the state, that offer loans up to $20,000 for residential and $150,000 for commercial industrial buildings. Of interest to contractors is that Michigan Saves screens a network of authorized contractors and other professionals that conduct energy audits and install high-efficiency building improvements and equipment. This may be the solution to get jobs that may have gotten away due to financing. It’s a lot easier to sell energy improvements when the financing is this easy to put in place. Michigan Saves has made it easier than ever to find where your operation is wasting valuable energy and apply the latest in efficiency solutions to maximize return on your investment. Michigan Saves is a non-profit dedicated to making energy improvements easier for all Michigan energy consumers. To accomplish this, Michigan Saves operates as a green bank, making affordable financing and incentives available through grants and partnerships with private sector lenders and energy providers. They also authorize and monitor a network of contractors and recognize those with advanced training while providing technical assistance for customers and contractors alike. The current portfolio includes programs for residential, commercial, and municipal customers, and supports energy-efficiency, geothermal, and solar PV projects. Michigan contractors can take advantage of this finance tool at https://michigansaves.org/ Keep in mind, first costs pale in comparison to long-term costs of ownership in a building, so using technology to save energy has a much bigger impact on the bottom line over the life of a building. Source: U.S. Federal Facilities Council Technical Report No. 142 TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP
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To stay in the game, and stay profitable for the long term, you must be flexible. Keep up with new technology, certifications and energy and cost–saving measures. To learn more about any of these financial tools contact Jim Newman, CEM, LEED AP BD+C, ASHRAE OPMP & BEAP, FESD, owner/managing partner of Newman Consulting Group, LLC www.newmanconsultinggroup.us jimn@newmanconsultinggroup.us (248) 626-4910.
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Data Loss Disasters and How to Avoid Them By Patrick Casey, Visicom Services ata loss is an extremely common and largely avoidable problem, yet many organizations fail to follow even the most basic steps to be adequately prepared. Data loss disasters can take many forms, from simple lost productivity from recreating documents, to a complete work stoppage (and worse). For example, many organizations think about how to prevent ransomware like Cryptolocker, but then fail to follow through on creating necessary backup and recovery processes. To help organizations become more proactive in this area I have put together step-by-step recommendations to arm business owners and managers with the information they need to tackle this challenge efficiently and effectively.
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Take the Lead The first critical ingredient is having the business leader(s) involved in this process. Failing to plan for these risks is a failure that starts with leadership. If your data is not important enough to warrant leadership’s attention, then risk of data loss will likely not get addressed until after disaster has struck. The directive has to come from a high level in the organization to make this a priority before a disaster, allocate enough time to get a plan together, and ensure follow-through. Pick a Champion Designate someone in the organization to be the champion for this task. Rather than simply thinking of this individual only from a technical perspective (i.e. computers and data), the designated person also needs to be able to understand how the organization functions, what information / systems are critical, how they interact and consider both on-premise as well as cloud solutions. In addition, this person needs to be able to communicate effectively with leaders of different departments in the organization. Document Your Data and Systems Document the data and systems used throughout the organization (i.e. email, ERP) as well as department specific data (i.e. accounting, human resources, or marketing). Typically, a simple spreadsheet will likely be adequate to allow the champion to capture the necessary information. Identify the systems / data and where it is stored such as on a local PC, server, or in the cloud. Think critically and don’t be lulled into a false sense of security just because data is stored “in the cloud.” Cloud providers have specific data protection limitations that may not match your expectations so you must investigate and document their data backup and recovery policy by provider and specific plan. It is not enough to say that you are sure company X is protecting your data because they are very large. When going through this process, the amount of detail required will vary by organization size and complexity, but it is better to move forward with even a rough plan that covers the critical systems than having no plan because the process might seem daunting. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
Determine Your RTO, RPO, and RDO Once you have an understanding of the critical data and systems in use, you need to ask yourself the hard questions and make some important decisions: How long can the organization work effectively without each of the systems you documented? Can you go a day without email, a week without accounting? The answers to these questions help you determine your RTO or Recovery Time Objective. This needs to be determined for each data source / system identified. How problematic would it be if you had to restore the system from three days ago or three weeks ago? How much would it cost to reproduce lost creative work or a week’s
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worth of transactions in your order entry system? This is called your RPO or Recovery Point Objective. Do you only need the data from the last few weeks or do you need to keep multiple years of data for compliance or contractual requirements? This is your RDO or Recovery Depth Objective. How much would it cost if this data were lost or the systems were not available for an extended period of time in terms of lost productivity, reputation, fines, etc.? These answers help identify the financial risk and decide how much you would be willing to invest to protect those systems. Once you have answered these questions for each system, you can design a cost appropriate solution to address your data protection needs. Design, Implement and Test Your Data Protection Strategy If they are not already involved, this is definitely a time to work with your IT team to develop a plan of how you will protect your data while considering your RTO, RPO, and RDO. Ideally, you want a plan that covers everything but when there are financial constraints on the organization, the scope may be limited. If this is the case, focus on covering the most critical data and systems first and then expanding your data protection plan as financial conditions allow. Often data protection plans require everyone in the organization to understand and follow certain procedures. For example, if your company stores all documents in SharePoint with an associated data loss prevention plan but there is no backup of individual computers then all staff members need to knw and follow the proper document storage process. Testing your recovery plan is absolutely critical. There have been numerous incidents where the way the system was protected did not produce the intended effect because the plan wasn’t tested. You don’t want to find out in the middle of a data loss disaster that the recovery plan did not work in the manner expected.
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Make It a Ritual The final step of developing an effective data protection plan is to conduct an annual review. Create a recurring task to review what systems have changed, review if your data protection strategy is still appropriate, and test that it still works as intended. Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help An experienced IT professional can help you work through this process. If you are already swamped with too many other items to delegate this process to an internal resource, work with a trusted IT partner to follow these guidelines and they should be able to document, design, implement and test your plan relatively quickly and cost effectively. About the Author Patrick J. Casey is the President and Founder of VisiCom Services, a professional IT management services company that serves many CAM-affiliated organizations. He has more than 30 years of management and technical experience in the computer industry with a focus on helping organizations maximize the value of their IT systems. Pat can be reached at (248) 299-0300.
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eveloping and maintaining a culture of safety in an organization means taking a comprehensive approach to managing not only the hazards on the jobsite but the development and implementation of an effective means for employee engagement. This process begins with a realization by senior management that the development of an effective safety culture contributes to the bottom line and is a model for business sustainability. OSHA has identified seven core elements that are essential for safety and health programs in construction. These seven elements, listed below, are like links in a chain, and they are dependent upon one another for the development and delivery of a culture of safety within an organization. They help to manage that culture through the combination of program elements that must work together seamlessly as an integrated system.
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allocate the necessary resources. These resources will vary depending on an organization’s size, complexity, hazard types, and program maturity. Resource needs might include the allocation of monies to purchase capital equipment and supplies, staff time, training, access to information, and/or the need to hire subject matter experts to evaluate hazards and design control measures. In the development of an SHMS, managers should consider the implementation measures: 1. Establish a written policy that describes the organization’s commitment to safety and health 2. Designate a champion to manage and maintain the system 3. Communicate the policy to all employees, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers 4. Reinforce management’s commitment to safety and health by considering it in all business decisions and including safety in estimating, bidding and design of projects 5. Include safety metrics in the selection of subcontractors and vendors 6. Demonstrate commitment to the system through everyday actions by “Walking the Talk” when visiting jobsites and interacting with employees or contractors The management team should designate a person to serve as the champion for the program. The designated person should have the appropriate training for implementing the various written programs that will be required. Written programs may include topics that are required for a variety of agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Mining Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), and/or a variety of other insurance or client requirements. To “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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assist employers with this process, there are a variety of tools and resources that are available. These tools were used in the development of this article and will be used for the development of the articles addressing the remaining SHMS elements. OSHA has developed two guides for “Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs.� The first is targeted at SHMS programs generally and the second document focuses that discussion specifically on construction operations. The guides give an overview of the seven elements of an effective SHMS and include guidance to remind employers and employees about their rights and responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The documents can be found by navigating to OSHA’s website www.OSHA.gov and using the A to Z index to look up “Safety and Health Programs, Recommended Practices.� In addition to the documents, OSHA has set up a topics page, which allows for quick navigation through the elements, with links to a variety of related resources. MIOSHA also has a tool that deals with the development of an SHMS, referred to as the “MIOSHA Safety and Health Toolbox.� Employers can gain access to this page by going to the MIOSHA website at www.michigan.gov/miosha and following the link to the Consultation Education and Training (CET) page. The link to the Safety and Health Toolbox is found at the bottom of the page. This tool guides employers through the first five core elements and touches on the evaluation and multi-employer pieces, but does not delve into these topics in depth. MIOSHA does have other resources dedicated to the remaining topics, such as the memorandum MIOSHA-COM-041R4, which covers the multi-employer worksite agreement in depth. There is often a disconnect between the impression that the management and the employees of an organization have regarding the perception of safety culture within their organization. The Center for Construction Research and Education (CPWR) has developed a tool that can be used to gauge and strengthen the culture of safety through the use of eight leading indicators. This tool can help guide the management team in the development of their SHMS. The eight leading indicators that are identified by the tool include: Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
1. Demonstrating management commitment 2. Aligning and integrating safety as a value 3. Ensuring accountability at all levels 4. Improving supervisory leadership 5. Empowering and involving employees 6. Improving communication 7. Training at all levels 8. Encouraging owner/client involvement The tool also includes an online Safety Climate Assessment Tool (S-CAT). The SCAT allows the company to generate a report based on a survey of the eight leading indicators helping management to gauge the maturity of their safety culture. This tool is available through CPWR’s website at www.cpwr.com. The CPWR tool makes use of a series of worksheets that employers can utilize to gauge the organization’s level of maturity against a continuum that ranges from inattentive to compliant to
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exemplary. It also describes what it means to be at each of these levels for each of the leading indicators. The worksheets also make recommendations about the planning of activities or goals that are short-, intermediate-, or long-term goals that the organization can work toward. In the next Safety Tool Kit article, we will discuss the core element of worker participation as it relates to the effective implementation of the SHMS. For additional information on this topic, please feel free to contact Jason Griffin by email at griffin@cam-online.com or by phone at (248) 972-1141. Resources: www.cpwr.com www.cpwrconstructionsolutions.org http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7154-11407_15317-124535--,00.html
Two areas of workplace safety and health concerns in the construction industry are: s &ALLS n THE LEADING CAUSE OF WORKPLACE FATALITIES IN THE STATE )N THERE WERE PROGRAM RELATED FATALITIES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY /F THOSE WERE FROM FALLS s 3ILICA n BREATHING SILICA DUST CAN CAUSE SILICOSIS A DISABLING NON REVERSIBLE AND SOMETIMES FATAL LUNG DISEASE -ICHIGAN IS ONE OF THE TOP RANKED STATES FOR THE NUMBER OF REPORTED CASES OF SILICOSIS MIOSHA’s Consultation Education and Training (CET) Division is available to assist you in addressing workplace hazards. CET operates separately from MIOSHA’s enforcement program. The service is free and there are no citations or penalties issued.
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Five Buildings, Four Cranes Shinola Hotel’s Steel Rises in Downtown Detroit By Mary
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uilding a less than 20-foot-wide, eight-story building in between two vintage structures is all in a day’s work for Barton Malow Company’s recently formed Steel Self-Perform Team. This narrow, needle-like structure is part of a five-building complex being knit together with steel to form the new Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit. Barton Malow’s precision steel installation is in perfect sync with Shinola’s own dedication to craft in the making of its watches, bicycles, leather goods and audio equipment – and now its very first boutique hotel in the country located along downtown Detroit’s historic Woodward Avenue. Whether building a hand-assembled bicycle or a steel-framed building, every craftsperson needs the right equipment for the job. Barton Malow’s Steel Team created a crane build plan as intricate as a Shinola watch for this collage of structures composed of two existing and three new buildings. The plan calls for the use of progressively smaller cranes as this tight weave of buildings consumes more of the available space on site. Ultimately, Barton Malow’s Steel Team will use four different cranes, beginning with a Kobelco CK-1600 crawler crane and concluding the project in late 2018 with a 22-ton boom truck crane. The Steel Team not only used four different cranes, but Barton Malow Company as a whole wore four different “hats” on the project, essentially working on the Shinola Hotel as construction manager and selfperforming all of the civil, concrete and steel work, as well.
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LEFT: Barton Malow’s Steel Team created a crane build plan as intricate as a Shinola watch for this collage of structures composed of two existing and three new buildings. The expertise and equipment of Connelly Crane Rental Company was also pivotal to the project’s success.
Planning an Exit Strategy Barton Malow’s steel phasing plan for this tightly nestled series of buildings focused on a core objective: Creating an easy exit strategy for the last crane on site. “Whether we began construction first on the Woodward buildings or the Annex was the question, and then should the work flow north-south or in the opposite direction,” said Barton Malow’s Director of Steel Operations Mark Braekevelt, PE. “The answer to those questions came down to crane logistics.” Barton Malow’s Steel Team opted to work south to north, launching work first on the Woodward buildings and staging the large crane necessary for this task on the south end of the temporarily vacant Annex site. As the entire site becomes increasingly congested, the final and the lightest crane on the project will be completing work on the Annex’s singlestory, northern section. Once finished, the crane - light enough to be staged on the sidewalk – is primed for an easy exit. The south Annex was also the ideal starting point, because placing a large crane on Woodward Avenue is no longer feasible, thanks to the QLINE and the tidal wave of new development along this historic thoroughfare. “Years ago, we used to close a lane of Woodward and park a crane, because there wasn’t much traffic and activity,” said Braekevelt. “Woodward Avenue has changed quite a bit. We are surrounded on all sides with live public access areas, including the QLINE, the fully operational People Mover Track, a Puppet Art Theater and the occupied loft towers located just north of the Shinola development, along with sidewalk traffic on Woodward Avenue.”
project, the tower mode configuration was preferable to an actual tower crane. “Basically, we didn’t have anywhere to place the large concrete foundations required by a tower crane,” said Braekevelt, “because all sorts of utility corridors run underneath the alleyway behind the Woodward buildings. The crawler was also a cost-effective solution, because tower cranes work out well on long duration projects.” In this case, the large crawler crane’s use was limited to a three-month stint running from July through September 2017. The crawler crane configured in tower mode operates in a small footprint and offers a nearly vertical mast similar to an actual tower crane. Adding to its
capabilities, the crawler crane’s luffing jib, or luffer, has a 175-foot working radius capable of reaching over the Woodward buildings. “We needed a crane that could reach up and over the eight-story, corner building in particular, but still function within a small footprint,” said Braekevelt. “The Kobelco crawler could access all areas of the roof and the building’s Woodward face.” The crawler crane was used “to drop steel in through the corner building’s roof to create new elevator shafts,” added Braekevelt. “We also set floor infill steel and rooftop grillage steel, which supports the building’s new rooftop mechanical units.”
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Building a Needle in a Nest of Four Buildings The large crawler crane was used to install steel on all of the Woodward buildings. Inserting steel for the needle-like building next door required finesse in planning and execution. “Once an existing building was demolished, we were left with this very narrow space between two vintage buildings,” said Braekevelt. “We laser scanned the remaining space in between the two buildings. We compared the laser scan to our steel model, created an overlay of the two and found the interferences.” As one “interference,” Barton Malow’s Steel Team discovered that the space between the two vintage buildings “was smaller than anticipated, so we actually had to ‘shrink’ the new steel structure to make it fit,” said Braekevelt. The building is heavily braced, because it is structurally independent of its neighbors. “All four Woodward buildings are structurally independent but architecturally linked via corridor connections,” said Braekevelt. The Kobelco crawler crane also came into play for steel installation of the south portion of the Annex, a section built over an operational underground utility vault. “The southwest corner of the Annex Building actually cantilevers over the top of the vault,” said Braekevelt. “We had to stay a minimum of 20 feet away from the vault.”
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Crane Control Barton Malow’s Steel Team exercised equal care in delivering steel and conducting crane operations in a bustling area of downtown Detroit. Steel deliveries and unloading were completed before the morning rush hour even began, and the radius of every crane swing was calculated and controlled. “Every time a crane would swing steel or move anything, we would boom the crane straight up,” said Braekevelt. “We confined the swing radius to the work site; we would never swing any type of weight or any material over occupied buildings and live areas. The swing radius ranged from 150 feet down to a very tight, limited radius of 20 feet.” A spotter on the ground coordinated operations with an experienced crane operator recommended by Connelly Crane Rental Corp., the Detroit firm responsible for supplying the large crawler crane. “Connelly recommended an operator who was very familiar with that particular crane,” said Braekevelt. “That was very critical and very key.” Staying on Track Barton Malow nimbly switched gears to accommodate the client’s request to build a basement under a portion of the Annex. “It is an iconic Shinola Hotel, and Shinola as a company has a strong focus on craftsmanship, appearance and high-end finishes,” said Braekevelt. “Consequently, changes occurred over the course of the project, but one of our accomplishments was being able to adapt to those changes and accommodate the client.” Switching to a new crane was part of Barton Malow’s rapid response to the request for a basement made after the launch of construction. “We changed the plan, the sequencing and the type of crane in order to accommodate construction of the basement,” said Braekevelt. “In October and November 2017, we switched to a tracked 75-ton hydraulic crane, a type of crane that has been available for a few years, but is still relatively new.” The tracked hydraulic crane could easily navigate both the site’s shrinking footprint – the south end of the Annex having already been built – and the
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basement’s earth ramp. “It was our first crane downsizing of the project,” said Braekevelt. “We needed to go to a hydraulic crane with a telescopic boom, because the site was so much tighter. We also wanted crawler tracks on the hydraulic crane for mobility. This crane was ideal for traveling up and down the earth ramp and assisting with building the perimeter basement walls.” Heavy Lifting: A 22,000 lbs. Truss In December 2017, Barton Malow’s Steel Team completed basement construction and retired the tracked hydraulic crane in favor of a 90-ton hydraulic rough terrain crane. This “new crane on the block” was used to erect the Annex portion built directly over the basement. “This crane brought more capacity to this phase of the project, including having the ability to set a 65-foot-long, 22,000 lbs. truss over the basement,” said Braekevelt.
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Barton Malow’s crane build plan called for the use of a tracked 75-ton hydraulic crane, a type of crane capable of easily navigating both the site’s shrinking footprint and the earth ramp necessary for basement construction.
The 90-ton crane was positioned next to the backfilled perimeter of the basement. “We parked it near the basement after enlisting Ruby + Associates, Inc. to verify the crane’s ground-bearing pressure and side loading on the basement,” added Braekevelt. The last piece of machinery in this convoy of cranes will be the 22-ton boom truck crane. “Once we finish building the main Annex, we will have even less room to work,” said Braekevelt. “We will be basically right out to the sidewalk.” As Barton Malow moves north on the site, it will intentionally work itself into a well-chosen corner. They will then reach into their “tool belt” for the boom truck crane, the designated crane of choice for the installation of the remaining singlestory portion of the Annex to be constructed at the very north end of the site. “The 22-ton boom truck crane is light and street-legal,” said Braekevelt. “You can even position it on the sidewalk.” As shown by this last phase, self26 CAM MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2018
performing the steel allows Barton Malow as construction manager to “much more intimately control the whole project,” said Braekevelt. “For instance, we might intentionally hold off on steel installation on the one-story annex at the far north end of the site just to leave ground space for some of the other trades following behind the steel.” The use of multiple types of lifting equipment and elaborate crane build plans showcases the Barton Malow Steel Self-Perform Team’s creative problemsolving capabilities. These capabilities were well-used in the creation of the signature Shinola Hotel, another new development in a resurgent downtown Detroit. In 2018, Detroit and the world will soon witness the end result of these efforts as the new Shinola Hotel opens and reveals a constellation of five buildings in sync with Shinola’s own mission: the preservation of craft, the beauty of industry and a belief in products well-made and built to last. “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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This five-building complex is being knit together with steel to form the first-ever Shinola Hotel.
About the Shinola Hotel Team According to the Shinola website, the Shinola Hotel will feature “Detroit-inspired design from Gachot Studios and Kraemer Design Group, plus an innovative food and beverage program from New York-based NoHo Hospitality Group. The Shinola Hotel will combine the best of two Detroitbased companies – Shinola’s craftsmanship and Bedrock’s development and urban revitalization expertise, to provide a unique experience worthy of the city itself. Kraemer Design Group will act as the Architect of Record and Historic Consultant.” Desai/Nasr Consulting Engineers, Inc. is the Engineer of Record, and Barton Malow Company is the construction manager.
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Branch Library in Ann Arbor Shopping Mall Reinvents Itself By
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M a r k e t i n g C o o r d i n a t o r, H o b b s + B l a c k A r c h i t e c t s , a n d C A M M a g a z i n e E d i t o r i a l St a ff P h o t o g ra p h y c o u r t e s y o f J a s o n R . W o o d s oth shopaholics and book lovers can indulge their passions at the Ann Arbor District Library’s Westgate Branch. Those who enjoy both have the better of these two worlds at the newly expanded and renovated branch library housed within the Westgate Shopping Center located on the edge of Ann Arbor. The Westgate Shopping Center is easily accessible from Jackson Avenue and I-94, and being free of charge, library books and services are the best bargain available in this retail center. Originally opened in 1977, the Westgate Branch re-opened in September 2016 as a local learning center to the residents of the northwest quadrant of Ann Arbor. Hobbs+Black Architects, Ann Arbor, and Lovell Contractors, Inc., the general contracting firm based in Mason, are the project team responsible for the branch library’s reinvention. Originally housed in just one bay of the Westgate Shopping Center, the Ann Arbor Library decided to renovate and expand the existing space into two new adjacent tenant spaces. The decision, based on the existing library’s heavy usage, increased the library’s square footage by approximately 15,000 square feet. The library’s decision to expand dovetailed perfectly with the recent move of two existing Westgate Shopping Center tenants, according to Library Director Josie Barnes Parker. The landlord welcomed the expansion of the Branch Library due to the symbiotic relationship between the shopping center and the library user population. The new expansion is now one of the most visited branches out of the four quadrants in the city. Lovell Contracting and Westgate Enterprises LLC, the owners of the retail facility, were actively involved throughout the entire design and construction process in assisting in the development of cost-effective means to achieve the library’s goals. As a lease space in an existing shopping center, the Westgate Branch had more budget constraints than a library branch housed in an individual building owned by the library system.
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Left: The new custom-designed Information Desk includes a Fairy Door in its front elevation and several viewing niches that both children and adults adore. Above: As a design strategy, the use of a gray monochromatic color scheme allows the books to take the main stage.
Great Books in a Great Building The renovation and addition included two new public entrances, a new information desk, and a series of spaces, including a reading room with fireplace, a large children’s area, a computer lab and seating areas, two meeting rooms, four first-come, firstserved study rooms, and a Sweetwaters Café, along with new public restrooms. Post-construction, one can judge a book by its cover at the newly expanded Westgate Branch. The building is as attractive and inspired as the library’s own content. Unveiled in late 2016, the new design recently won a 2018 Huron Valley AIA Award for Interior Architecture. Content-wise, the Branch “houses an updated collection, consisting of traditional materials, such as books, BOCDs, and DVDs, now organized by user-friendly subject headings,” according to the Ann Arbor Branch information website. “Electronic resources include 13 public computer terminals, wireless Internet access, and abundant electrical outlets throughout the building. Along with the more traditional picture and chapter books, the Westgate Kids section features a sizable collection of kids’ magazines, educational toys, a group of iPad gaming stations, and a giant honeycomb wall.” Hobbs+Black Architects worked closely with Parker and the Library Project Team to develop an updated program for the space and to envision design concepts capable of reflecting the branch library’s direction for years to come. Essentially, the revamped Westgate Branch Library retains its primary mission of delivering a range of library services, while also serving as a kind of community center and meeting place. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
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Big Box Meets Books A library expansion in a non-traditional, existing open bay retail tenant space added a layer of complexity to the initial design concept formation. The workable area was basically a big open box with few columns, corrugated roof deck ceilings, exposed steel beams and ductwork, and a floor slab in need of leveling in some areas. Core mechanical rooms and a load-bearing common wall at the existing bay added to the challenge. The single-level space did offer a blank slate in the form of a storefront wall at the front entry and windowless masonry walls at the sides and back of the space. Programming studies for the library branch expansion lead to the eventual delineation of spatial configurations and circulation pathways. The studies evolved into the design of spatial areas based on several concepts. Controlling Visual Access One of the project team’s main design concepts was to make sure the new
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space was open and visually accessible from all areas of the centrally located, main information desk. “It was very important to the library team to make sure that the design was configured so that the main entryways and most of the library areas were visually accessible from the information desk,” said Parker. To create these sightlines from the information desk to the library’s entryways and spaces, the new open floor plan utilizes design tools like the massing of furniture, shelving, and the changing patterns of flooring to subtly define spaces and create a feeling of separation without having walls. Visible from all areas of the library, the custom-designed circular information desk curves with the shape of the entire space. A live edge wood counter was carefully detailed at the front of the information desk. The front elevation of the information desk includes the design of a “fairy door” and several display niches that are frequently visited and viewed by children while their parents take care of library business. Light grey LVT
flooring radiates out from the information desk area, creating a visual directional pattern directing public circulation from one area to another. Taking the Main Stage Another strong design concept was establishing a neutral color palette to allow the library’s collection of books and media to have a strong visual presence. Clean gray modern-lined bookcases are filled end-to-end with multi-colored and multi-sized books, magazines and media. The resulting affect is almost sculptural and draws the eye to the books themselves. The color palette of the main finishes and furnishings are within the range of monochromatic grays with an occasional burst of bright color. The interior designer’s selection of finishes and fixtures has fared well. Despite the Branch Library’s heavy use, the space remains new and vibrant in look and feel. Custom-designed screen walls with benches, curved seating areas, hexagonshaped cubbies and the central curved
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space is the children’s area. These two rooms are as far apart as they can be in the building. The acceptable volume level around the children’s area is comparable to the sound level of adults talking. The adjacency of the children’s area to the open seating of the coffee shop works well together, while the study rooms are placed in the path towards the reading room. As a result of this placement, as library users go towards the reading room, the actual building cues people to become quieter. This design is an example of the importance of programming and adjacencies.”
Custom millwork was designed throughout the space. This custom bench and screen is adjacent to the children’s area.
information desk were designed and fabricated by Aria Custom Cabinetry. The clean lines of the millwork and new furnishings create a crisp space and allow the books and media to take the main stage. Strategic Programming The reading room was strategically placed toward the back of the library as a way of designating the space as a quiet zone. The large, custom-designed reading table was positioned as the room’s focal point. As another design feature, a customdesigned, stone-faced fireplace creates a warm, comfortable and welcoming environment for patrons to relax while reading. An open area between the windows can be used as an area to display local artwork. “The library is designed so that the activities that produce the most noise are adjacent to each other,” said Parker. “Adjacencies really matter. The quietest area is the reading room and the loudest Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
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Glass partitions create a quiet retreat without blocking sightlines. As part of the building’s quiet zone, glass partitions enclose the study rooms at the perimeter of the open floor plan, creating a quiet retreat for either small group study or individually separated spaces for private study. The glass partitions permit quiet without blocking sightlines. The partitions do not extend full height to the roof deck to add more dimension to the space and to help with the acoustics. Whimsy in the Children’s Area The children’s area, placed near the main entry to the library, is a central part of the library’s design. Clearly distinguishable from the other areas, the clear delineation of the children’s area was accomplished design-wise through the use of color, playful shapes that emulate pebbles and other natural objects, and the use of organic carpeting transitions marked by changing colors. A vertical honeycomb pattern with
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cubby shelves just the right size for a small child to sit in and read attract a high level of use. The new children’s area and the honeycomb wall are among Parker’s favorite design elements of the new expansion. “I love the way children and their parents use the beehive wall,” said Parker. “That wall was a brainstorm between our team and the designer, James Sharba, on how to do something with that great big existing wall. We wanted a design solution that would stand the test of time. He worked with us on a number of different options. We saw the honeycomb wall idea, and we loved it.” A curved wall and bench at the corner of the children’s area is designed to host large groups of children for readings and special events. The bright green carpet with gray pebble pillows, a blue-painted accent wall and white pendant lights in a range of shapes and sizes are symbolic of ground and sky. The ceiling lamps at different scales were hung at varying heights to add whimsy. The electrician for
the project found it challenging and unconventional but refreshing to hang the fixtures at so many different elevations. For adults, the Westgate Branch Library also has new small group meeting spaces. “I also am very pleased that we have been able to offer the community two new meeting spaces that are small group meeting spaces,” said Parker. “At no charge, library card holders can reserve these spaces online in advance. The fiveperson and eight-person meeting spaces are fully equipped with a white board and all the latest technology. These rooms have been a huge success at Westgate, so much so, that our older branches are now considering adding this type of space.” Construction Above and Below The open seating area near the new Sweetwaters Café has a variety of seating types. Circular carpet insets help to define seating groups. Large acoustical ceiling clouds are placed over the seating area
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Above: The children’s area is bright and colorful with many features emulating pebbles and other objects found in nature. The hexagon beehive wall has cubbies that small children can sit and play in; a curved group seating area serves as a space for book readings and events. Right: The new fireplace at the reading room, creates a warm light-filled space to spend time reading.
for sound buffering, as well as to create visual interest in defining the seating spaces. A Steelcase “power thread” is used in each seating group at the floor slab. The “thread” permits under carpet installation and offers flexibility in the placement of power outlets in an open seating area. The delineation of ceiling planes in a variety of materials and elevations posed a challenge in above ceiling coordination among all trades involved in installation and in the transition of one ceiling plane area to another. Drop ceilings were floated over the glass partitioned study rooms; acoustical ceiling grids were installed in the reading room; and fully shaped traditional drywall ceilings were placed at the fireplace. Construction of all areas demanded a thorough series of above ceiling coordination meetings, so that electrical, fire sprinkler, technology and security could access each different scenario at a workable and visually appealing elevation. The resulting range of lighting and ceiling styles in the space makes for a dynamic experience. The library and café required significantly more plumbing system capacity than the former retail uses. This required substantial saw cutting of the Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
floor slab and underground plumbing work before construction of the new spaces could even begin. Other challenges included dealing with a bearing wall between the old and new areas, and a few varying floor elevations due to the multi-phase construction of the shopping center over several years. “Lovell Contractors, Inc. are very proud of this space and are grateful for the opportunity to work with Ann Arbor District Library, Westgate and Hobbs+Black Architects on this exciting project,” said Kevin Lovell, president of Lovell Contracting. -Information provided courtesy of Brita Brookes, Marketing Coordinator, Hobbs+Black Architects The following trade contractors participated in the project: • • • •
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Honeywell’s New SelfRetracting Lifeline System Protects Workers at Height When Involved in a Fall Over a Sharp Edge New Miller® Falcon™ Edge SRL System Protects Workers At-Height from Severed Life Lines, Includes Model for Welding Applications and RFID Tag to Track, Maintain Equipment Honeywell recently announced a new line of premium, durable self-retracting lifelines (SRLs) designed to protect workers against serious injury or death if their life-line becomes severed by a sharp
edge during a fall from height. Honeywell’s new Miller® Falcon™ Edge SRL series is specifically designed to protect workers who are tying off at foot level or working near sharp edges by ensuring the lifeline remains intact if a fall were to occur over an edge. Falls from height are the leading cause of worker death or injury on jobsites, and inadequate fall protection was the most frequently cited safety violation, according to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Traditional self-retracting lifelines have not been designed to perform against sharp edges, and run the risk of being severed or otherwise compromised. Honeywell Industrial Safety estimates that as many as 80 percent of fall protection applications have the potential for the lifeline to come in contact with an edge in the event of a fall – so there is tremendous need for a safety system that can protect against this risk. Available in 20-, 30- and 50-foot cable lengths, the Miller® Falcon™ Edge SRL provides versatility, reliability, and maximum safety. It is effective for atheight work situations with the capacity to support user weights up to 420-lbs. in all connections at foot level and above, including horizontal, vertical and overhead mounting. Miller® Falcon™ Edge SRLs are equipped with an RFID tag, which enables safety managers and workers to efficiently track important product information, inspection and employee training in real time through Honeywell Safety Suite Software. All Miller® Falcon™ Edge SRLs meet the most stringent safety requirements including those of “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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Iron Age Footwear Launches “Old School Tough” Line of Heavy-Duty Work Boots Warson Brands is proud to announce the arrival of three “Old School Tough” work boot series to its Iron Age Footwear line. Iron Age Footwear, with its proud, long-standing history in the United States, is going back to its roots as an “Old School Tough” work boot for “Old School Tough” workers who perform dangerous, dirty, yet glorious work – all day and all night. The Iron Age product development team has been getting its hands dirty by visiting and observing tough workers in tough work places all around the nation, seeking their guidance and advice to develop and test new footwear in the field with those who are actually performing the toughest work.
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The fruit of this work is the proud introduction of three new product series, hitting the shelves in January 2018: Galvanizer™, Troweler™ and Groundbreaker™. The Galvanizer™ series energizes welders and fabricators over long days on concrete floors, providing ultimate top-of-the-foot comfort and protection with CushguardTM, an innovative internal metatarsal guard. St. Louis welders who wore the prototypes for over a month in real fabrication shops noted that the slip-on and lace-up models were “super comfortable” with “lots of cushion and snugness around the foot.” Both feature Scuff Tough abrasion-resistant toe and heel guards to prolong the life of the boots, while the lace-up versions come with Spark Arrestor™ fire-retardant laces. Concrete, construction and utility workers as well as plumbers will approve the toughness of the hardcore Troweler 6” work boot. These composite-toe waterproof boots can handle all of the mortar and mud that can be thrown at them. Concrete workers in Tennessee and Illinois have been testing the boots over the past six months, just to make sure they were perfect for the toughest use. The outsoles feature slip-resistant tread on traditional lugs with extra stabilization features for climbing and balancing on grating. With features such as the Shift KickerTM abrasion-resistant toe guard, and Iron Age’s new super comfortable BootBed™ footbed, Iron Age is backing the Troweler with a 60-day Tough Guarantee. The Groundbreaker™ series is being extended with two high-heat outsole metatarsal guards for the toughest metal and smelter environments. The 6” work boot version features a traditional external metatarsal guard while the slip-on version features the new Cushguard™ internal metatarsal guard. Both models feature the Vibram® TC4 Alpha high heat rubber outsole, Kevlar® stitching, and the new
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New Skullerz® Safety Glasses Line from Ergodyne Ergodyne has introduced a new single lens model to its Skullerz® Safety Glasses Line. Sköll provides all the same safety features as the other Norse God-named, high-performance Skullerz models at an exceptional value. A new single-lens model in the Skullerz Line, Sköll meets MIL-PRF 32342 Impact requirements, ANSI Z87.1+ and CSA Z94.3 Standards as well. Available Fog-Off™ Anti-Fog Technology keeps lenses from fogging up in even the most extreme conditions and changes in temperature. A matte black, bladeframe design for ample coverage and a wide field of vision with six lens options: Clear, Indoor/Outdoor and Smoke, with or without Fog-Off™. Plus, scratch-resistant lenses that block 99.9 percent of harmful UV rays, rubber temple tips and a nonslip nose piece for a snug, comfortable, fit. This eyewear benefits workers in a wide range of outdoor AND indoor job settings who require full eyewear protection on the job, but can’t spend more than $10 bucks. For more information, visit www.ergodyne.com or call (800) 2258238 or (651) 642-9889. CAM MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2018
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MagnaShear™ Motor Brakes which Provide a MaintenanceFree Solution for Frequent Start/Stop Cycles on 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 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 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. The oil shear technology also provides a smooth “cushioned” stop which reduces shock to the drive system, further 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. 36 CAM MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2018
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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. Headquartered in Fairfield, Ohio, Force Control Industries is the world leader in oil shear technology, offering a full line of clutches, brakes, and clutch brakes for OEMs in diverse applications. For additional information contact Force Control Industries, Inc., 3660 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH 45014, or visit www.forcecontrol.com, e-mail sales@forcecontrol.com, or call (513) 8680900.
ALL Purchases Package of Five Tower Cranes Increased Demand for Tower Crane Rental Drives Fleet Expansion To meet an increased demand for tower crane rental, the ALL Family of Companies Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
has announced its purchase of a package of five (5) new tower cranes. ALL’s diverse fleet of towers from Manitowoc/Potain and Terex now numbers approximately 100, with capacities ranging from 6 to 35 USt (approximately 5 to 32 mt). The 5-crane package includes the following: Two (2) of the new Manitowoc/Potain CCS City Tower Cranes, model MDT 219 J10 (11 USt/10 mt), with a maximum hook reach of 213 feet (65 m) and a maximum hook height of 231 feet (70 m). Its innovative CCS (Crane Control System) provides fast, time-saving setup and outstanding lift performance. One (1) Manitowoc/Potain Igo T 130 (8.8 USt/8 mt), the largest self-erecting tower crane from Potain, with a maximum hook reach of 164 feet (50 m) and a maximum hook height of 200 feet (61 m) when using an elevated jib. The new T 130 - the first one in the ALL tower fleet - has a greater capacity than others in its class, offering enormous flexibility with its multiple jib configurations, variable mast heights, and an offsettable jib. The T 130, available immediately, will be put into service by their Pittsburgh branch. Two (2) Terex SK 415-20 hammerhead tower cranes (22 USt/20 mt) feature a maximum hook reach of 246 feet (75 m) and a maximum hook height of 214 feet (65 m). These workhorses are a popular staple in the ALL fleet, so the company chose to add two more that have the
longer 263-foot (80 m) jib (versus 246 feet/75 m). ALL rents and sells a large variety of lifting equipment, including cranes, boom trucks, aerial lifts and material handlers. Learn more at www.allcrane.com or for more information, contact ALL Erection & Crane Rental at 4700 Acorn Drive, Cleveland, OH 44131. Phone (216) 5246550 or toll free (800) 232-4100, or fax (216) 642-7633.
Larson Electronics LLC Releases Light Tower LED Package Kit Leader in industrial lighting, Larson Electronics LLC, release an LED Light Tower which directly replaces balloon light towers. This 640-watt unit includes four, 4-foot LED fixtures configured as a downward to replace balloon light heads. This LED tower is mounted on an aluminum quadpod that reaches heights between 7 to 12 feet. This IP65 unit is an ideal high-quality lighting solution for public work sites and industrial operations. TThe WAL-QP-4X48.160W-LED-50 LED light tower kit from Larson Electronics is a suitable replacement for balloon light towers and consists of four, 4' LED fixtures with diffused illumination that are positioned downward and in an 'X' CAM MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2018
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This LED light tower for is a highly efficient replacement for balloon light tower heads. The pattern helps diffuse the flood beam and reduces the possibility of blinding, making this a great fixture for elevated lighting at outdoor work sites. 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 (903) 498-3363 for international inquiries.
Honeywell’s New Powered Air Purifying Respirator Offers Simplicity, Comfort, Improved Respiratory Protection Next-Generation PAPR Offers Ergonomic Advantages, Ease-of-Use and Maintenance for Enhanced Wearability and Safety pattern, reducing the possibility of blinding. These lamps can be adjusted vertically and produce 76,800 lumens, drawing just 640 watts with a 50,000 hourrated lifespan, making this unit highly efficient compared to conventional balloon light masts. This fixture has a 6,000K light temperature and illuminates the ground in a 160º wide flood beam spread of bright white LED light. The LEDs in the WAL-QP-4X48.160WLED-50 are housed in aluminum and protected by shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses. The quadpod the LED fixtures are mounted on has a telescoping center pole to raise the light heads 7 to 12 feet and is built with nonsparking aluminum for a durable IP65 rated assembly that can withstand harsh conditions and extreme temperatures from -30°C to +60°C. The LED light is equipped with 50 feet of 16/3 SOOW cord fitted with an industrial grade cord cap for easy connection to common outlets. This unit is multi-voltage capable and operates on 120-277V AC without modifications. 38 CAM MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2018
Honeywell recently announced the launch of the Honeywell North Primair PA700 Series Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR), a next-generation, belt-mounted safety device that protects against airborne particulates while adding a new level of comfort, ease-of-use and easy maintenance for industrial workers. PAPRs, which protect workers against contaminants that can pose significant health risks, have had separate, exposed functional parts as part of the design, making them cumbersome and difficult to operate. The new Primair PA700 has been designed to be lightweight, ergonomic, intuitive and efficient to keep workers comfortable, productive and safe. The PA700 features improved design with elements for better worker protection as well as improved worker comfort and ease of use. With its many built-in ergonomic advantages, workers can have the comfort that leads to increased productivity, as well as enhanced respiratory protection.
The PA700 Series kit includes a newly high-efficiency blower, designed, breathing tube, waist belt, battery and charger — plus a single, high-capacity P100 particulate filter that provides a 99.97 percent filtration, and is NIOSHapproved to P100. It can also can be used in conjunction with Primair loose-fitting head covers and hoods. Honeywell’s PA700 serves a variety of industrial, medical and commercial applications including pharmaceutical manufacturing, silica production, asbestos abatement, construction, grinding and welding, shipbuilding, timber-cutting and hospital labs and clean room applications. Other features include: • User-friendly two-button operation • Twist and click technology -- one filter that installs with a single twist and locks in with a click, so worker knows protection is assured. Integrated, rechargeable battery installs fast and easy with a push and a click for secure attachment. • Adjustable airflow technology – three air speeds help to keep workers cool throughout entire shifts. • Easy to clean – smooth case wipes down in minutes with a damp cloth or alcohol wipe; no crevices to trap particulates. • Quick, easy battery charge – Easy three-step operation: push the “quick release” button, pull out the battery, snap into the charger. • Even weight distribution -- PA700 belt distributes weight evenly over the back to prevent worker fatigue. A comfort pad accessory provides extra, cushioned lower back support. • Additional built-in safety features – filter design prevents exposure to contaminants during cleaning; easy-tooperate controls are easily accessed even when wearing gloves; stay-locked battery compartment keeps battery secure. • Long operating life – battery delivers 10 to 12 hours on a charge. • Streamlined filter design - a single, high-capacity filter can be used, instead of multiple filters.
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Compact, Rubber-Tire Paver Offers Maneuverability, Performance Power The Roadtec RP-170e is a rubber-tire 8’ (2.5m) Highway Class, asphalt paver. The machine features a 6' 4" (1905 mm) wheelbase designed to offer greater maneuverability without sacrificing performance in traction or pushing power. The hopper width is 10" 5" (3175 m) with a 11.5 ton (10.4 mt) capacity. The smallest machine in the Roadtec paver line, the RP-170e rubber-tire asphalt paver is designed to offer better maneuverability, ride quality and traction. Two large rear drive tires are steered by two tandem bogie assemblies, and the offset bogie assemblies to increase the ground pressure gradually. Dry disc brakes on both wheels, hydraulic braking, and a parking brake are designed to provide precise control during operation. Featuring a tight turning radius of 30 inches (762 mm), the 174 hp RP-170e is expected to perform well in congested sites and space-restricted urban areas. The machine is designed for managing tight spots around barriers and drains. With the narrow shipping width of 10' 6" (3194 m), the RP-170e is designed for quick and easy transportation between job locations. The RP-170e contains Roadtec’s exclusive anti-segregation design, which now includes larger 16-inch (406 mm)diameter augers. The auger assembly can be hydraulically raised, lowered, or tilted. This feature can assist in eliminating segregation in certain mixes and is designed to be helpful during the loading
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and unloading process, as well as with constructing HMA Superpave mixtures. Standard sonic feed sensors control each side of the feed system Dual operator stations hydraulically swing out beyond the sides of the machine, allowing the operator a clear line of sight down the side of the machine, back to the screed and down to the material tunnel. On-the-fly responsiveness is designed to allow the operator to be in the best positon while paving, but move when encountering trees or other obstacles. The company’s new Comfort Drive™ operator system embodies the latest in ergonomic design and unobstructed views. Fingertip controls with user-friendly switch and button placements on the armrest are designed for operator comfort, even through long shifts. A tilt steering wheel controls the rubber tires. As with all Roadtec pavers and MTVs, the Roadtec RP-170e rubber-tire paver features the FXS fume extraction system for the operator area. The FXS system uses two fans to draw any fumes emitted by the asphalt mix away from the operator. Fumes and exhaust are directed
through vents at the front of the engine hood. This large amount of air moving over the hopper is designed to keep the platform fume-free and cooler. The cooling package on the Roadtec RP-170e paver is mounted on the side, where it can receive the cleanest and coolest air. Also access doors allow for improved air flow. The radiators are rated for higher horsepower engines and the fan is controlled hydraulically. The fan can run at the optimal speed depending on the load, which reduces noise levels emitted by the paver. The machine can accommodate a variety of screed options to match paving needs. Through partnership with Carlson screeds, Roadtec offers the EZ-IV and EZV front mount screeds. The machine can also be paired with Roadtec-designed S8 standard wedge-lock screed or the Eagle 8 rear extendable screed. Every screed option is electrically heated and vibratory. Every screed comes with the backing of Roadtec Service. For RP-170e machine specs, features, and pdf downloads, go to: https://www.roadtec.com/products/aspha lt-pavers/rp-170e-ex CAM MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2018
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WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS A1 SITE DEVELOPMENT INC. HENDERSON Grand Rapids-based Wolverine Building Group announced recently that three senior project managers - Jamerson M. Rise, Troy Redman, and Bill Pursifull have been promoted to vice presidency. All three will continue overseeing their current projects as they shift into their new leadership role. Rise joined Wolverine in 2012, hired as a project manager to oversee large multi-unit developments. He brings expertise in the areas of civil engineering with experience in multifamily, subdivision, retail and commercial projects. His strengths include entitlement processes, financial analysis, scheduling and communication. He is also proficient with value engineering, Brownfield program requirements, and site planning. Redman has over 17 years of experience as a senior project manager with an extensive background in a wide range of projects. He started as a subcontractor for a developer, and in 2007 became active in construction management. Pursifill has over 22 years of experience in the construction industry. He has been with Wolverine since 2006 and has excellent communications skills and a strong ability to build lasting relationships. He also has the desire to mentor and develop others in helping them achieve their career goals.
Corporate News Bumler Mechanical, Inc., of Sterling Heights, has opened a northern Michigan division in Traverse City. This satellite office will offer HVAC mechanical service and construction to commercial, industrial and institutional customers. Bumler specializes in all mechanical facets 40 CAM MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2018
including: HVAC piping, sheet metal, fabrication, maintenance, service, design / build fully engineered HVAC systems, LEED certified projects, building energy modeling and analysis, CAD / BIM coordination, energy performance solutions and building automation / DDC systems. Bumler's new Traverse City phone number is (231) 944-4138. King Steel Corporation, headquartered in Grand Blanc, was recently awarded the Supplier of the Year Award from Nexteer Corporation, a global Tier-one automotive supplier and leader in motion control. King Steel was awarded for excellent customer support, focus, and next generation design, which helped Nexteer cut costs and plant downtime. Nexteer was facing the possibility of disruptions to their product line because a supplier was closing a plant. King Steel stepped in to deliver a new solution and new material in less than five months. As a bonus, King Steel and Nexteer were able to establish just-in-time delivery to three plants, reducing a majority of Nexteer’s warehousing costs. King Steel works closely with its’ supply base as well and values those relationships just as much. King Steel supplies many different grades and qualities of wire rod, different grades and qualities of SBQ steel bars. The company stocks approximately 20,000 tons wire rod, 25,000 tons of SBQ bar in various diameters and grades and specializes in high carbon and cold heading wire rod in carbon, alloy and stainless grades. With warehousing and processing centers all over the country, they are well positioned to service key customers quickly and efficiently, ensuring operations remain uninterrupted.
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