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IN THIS ISSUE:

“VOICE OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY”

GREEN PROJECT OF THE YEAR Michigan’s Most Outstanding Sustainable Design and Construction Projects

MICHIGAN CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN TRADESHOW A Sure Bet at MotorCity Casino Hotel

CONCRETE The Art of Concrete Underway at MSU’s Broad Museum Creating Greener, More Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure

TOOLS Making Life on the Jobsite Easier with the Latest Hand Tools

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY Beefing Up Your Safety Culture Health and Safety Hazards Working in Dilapidated Buildings

Plus: Renovating and Expanding MSU’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts

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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY 26 Beefing Up Your Safety Culture What Happens on the Jobsite When No One is Looking

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FEATURES 10 Letter from the President Optimism for 2011 and 2010 in Review

19 AIA Detroit Announces Honor Award Winners MEMBER FEATURE

29 Greenprint for the Future Health and Safety Hazards of Working in Dilapidated Buildings

30 Tradeshow 2011 Show Preview 31 Tradeshow 2011 Floorplan 32 Exhibitor Booth Listings 33 Alphabetical Exhibitor Directory 22 Constructing Success Experienced Contractor Launches John DeMattia Construction, LLC

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42 CAM Magazine Green Building Awards 54 2011 CAMTEC Catalog

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66 The Art of Concrete Concrete Work in Progress at MSU’s Broad Museum

CONSTRUCTION TOOLS 70 Using Concrete to Create Greener, More Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT

58 Tools of the Trade Making Life on the Jobsite Easier with the Latest Hand Tools

72 Double Feature Renovating and Expanding MSU’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts

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62 Hilti to the Rescue

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Industry News Safety Tool Kit Product Showcase People in Construction Construction Calendar CAM Welcomes New Members Advertisers Index

Reducing Down Time and Costs

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PUBLISHER EDITOR

Kevin N. Koehler Amanda M. Tackett

ASSOCIATE EDITORS

Mary E. Kremposky David R. Miller

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR GRAPHIC DESIGN DIRECTOR OF MARKETING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Matthew J. Austermann Marci L. Christian Gregg A. Montowski Cathy A. Jones

DIRECTORS OFFICERS Chairman

R. Andrew Martin, FH Martin Constructors

Vice Chairman

Brian D. Kiley, Edgewood Electric, Inc.

Vice Chairman

John O’Neil, Sr., W.J. O’Neil Company

Treasurer

James C. Capo,

President

Kevin N. Koehler

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DIRECTORS

Gregory Andrzejewski, PPG Industries

Stephen J. Auger, Stephen Auger + Associates Architects

M. James Brennan, Broadcast Design & Construction, Inc.

Kevin French, Poncraft Door Company

Frank G. Nehr, Jr., Davis Iron Works

Donald J. Purdie, Jr., Detroit Elevator Company

Kurt F. Von Koss, Beaver Tile & Stone

Jacqueline LaDuke Walters, LaDuke Roofing & Sheet Metal

2006 GRAPHIC DESIGN USA MARCOM International Creative Awards

AMERICAN INHOUSE DESIGN AWARD

Gallery of Fine Printing 2002 Bronze Award

2005 Gold Award

Michigan Society of Association Executives 2002, 2004, 2005 & 2007 Diamond Award 2003, 2006 Honorable Mention

The Communicator International Print Media Competition Overall Association Magazine Magazine Writing

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A Letter from the President January 2011

Dear CAM Members: In a year that’s been filled with economic struggle and continued unemployment, it remains a challenge for the construction industry in Michigan to stay positive. Here at CAM, we have done our best to continue working hard to offer you, our members, the products, services, information and opportunities you need to keep succeeding. In 2010 we celebrated CAM’s 125th anniversary as an association. In recognition of this achievement the association received Certificates of Tribute from several public officials including Governor Granholm, Lieutenant Governor Cherry and several U.S. Senators and Congressmen. 2010 was a good year for our Construction Project News department. Upgrades to operating software and our network gave users improved access speed and enhanced functionality. Four new easy-to-use computer stations with large monitors were installed in the planroom along with FREE wireless Internet access for all members. CAM continues to be the premier construction news organization in Michigan, now and in the future. CAM Magazine broadened its scope of readership through online social networking. The magazine now has nearly 400 online subscribers and has received over 100,000 online hits and reads to date. CAM and CAM Magazine have 800+ followers on Twitter and Facebook and over 700 views on YouTube and Constructube. In fact, our staffers are so well versed in social media techniques they have been asked to instruct classes on the subject. CAMSAFETY remained the leader in training and educating Michigan’s construction workforce. We offered 64 training sessions, as well as 14 OSHA classes reaching over 500 workers. CAMTEC trained nearly 1,000 people in classes, seminars and on-site sessions. Popular new classes included Lead Renovator and LEED Prep Training. In November, we launched the CAM Construction Activity Index, in an effort to keep a pulse on the construction industry in Michigan. We plan to track and chart the results of these surveys and present the data to the media and the CAM Membership. Watch for our 1st quarter results. In January 2011 CAM launched the Michigan Construction Marketplace - a one-stop online e-commerce center for equipment dealers, suppliers, materials providers and the public. The Michigan Construction Marketplace connects those who are looking to sell with those who are looking to buy. The site features 22 different categories of Construction Equipment and several categories of Building Materials and Supplies, Real Estate, Vehicles, and General/Other. This is available to the public and is not limited to the CAM Membership. Our motto is: Find It, Sell It, Buy it. Check it out online @ www.cam-online.com. In February 2011 CAM will introduce the all-new Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow at a new and exciting venue: MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit. This one-day event will take place on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Response has been very positive, and by the time you read this, booth space will be sold-out. The CAM 125th Annual Meeting will be held at Sound Board inside MotorCity, along with the CAM Magazine Special Issue awards, Green Project Awards, and something new this year: the Project of the Year Award. The event will be hosted by actor/comedian Dwayne Gill and is definitely a Don’t Miss. Watch for your Annual Meeting invitation in the mail. Or register for the show on our website. See you at the show and Annual Meeting. Sincerely,

Kevin N. Koehler President Construction Association of Michigan

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Dumke Announces Retirement from AIA Michigan and AIA Detroit; Sido Named as New Executive Director The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Michigan and AIA Detroit announced the retirement of Executive Director Rae J. Dumke, Hon. AIA, at the end of 2010. Barb Sido Sido, CAE, has been named as Dumke’s successor. Dumke has been involved with the AIA since 1967, starting as a secretary before progressing to her role as executive director in 1984. The Grosse Pointe Farms and Leelanau County resident has been deeply committed to architecture and the profession, leading AIA Michigan, managing AIA Detroit and the Michigan Architectural Foundation (MAF) and providing support to AIA’s nine chapters throughout Michigan. She will continue to serve on the MAF Board of Directors. Under Dumke’s leadership, AIA purchased and renovated a historically significant

building in downtown Detroit, the Beaubien House, which currently serves as AIA Michigan/AIA Detroit and the Michigan Architectural Foundation headquarters. She also expanded advocacy efforts; furthered the practice of architecture in the state; established innovative programming, partnerships and public outreach; and created guides and books. Dumke was awarded the prestigious AIA Honorary Membership by AIA Detroit in 1984, AIA Michigan in 1987 and AIA National in 1990. In 2009, she was inducted into the Michigan Association Hall of Fame, the highest honor bestowed upon an association executive by the Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE). “Rae Dumke has been a pivotal force for architects in the state, AIA Michigan and its chapters in more than 43 years of service,” said AIA Michigan President Alan Cobb, FAIA. “Her ability to connect with outside groups and create collaborative opportunities with AIA through events and continuing education programs has provided a tremendous benefit to our members.” Sido has more than 20 years of experience running non-profits and associations,

specializing in strategic management of resources. She is recognized within AIA and the architecture community for her commitment to leveraging the profession’s knowledge and skills in continuing education, conferences, contract documents, publishing and government affairs. A Certified Association Executive (CAE), Sido previously served with the AIA National Office in Washington, D.C., where she was the vice president of knowledge and professional practice for the past nine years. She also has held positions as chief knowledge officer and foundation director for the School Nutrition Association, and as deputy executive director at Business and Professional Women/USA. Sido holds a Bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri, and a Master’s degree from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. “We eagerly look forward to having Barb Sido join AIA Michigan,” said Cobb. “With her addition, we anticipate being capable of continuing the growth of our education programs and advancement of our government affairs initiatives in Lansing.” For more information, please visit www.aiami.com.

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The Michigan Construction Industry Roundtable Dispels the Myths of School Construction to Local Board of Education Officials The Michigan Construction Industry Roundtable took the message of responsible contracting to the annual Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) conference held in Grand Rapids in early November 2010. Exhibiting at the MASB conference with over 500 board of education officials in attendance offered the Michigan Construction Industry Roundtable members the opportunity to increase awareness of responsible contracting policies. A Responsible Contracting Policy is a set of enforceable qualifications adopted by building owners to help ensure that work is performed by competent and qualified construction firms. One market segment of responsible contracting is school construction. The Roundtable members firmly believe in responsible contracting for the betterment of the industry as well as the quality of school construction. To dispel the myths of school construction was the primary focus and message shared with attendees at the conference. A key marketing handout was the Top Five Myths of School Construction. Attendees were encouraged to review the information before beginning their school construction projects. Providing the information to make sound decisions and adopting responsible contracting polices during school construction is essential to a quality project for the school, the construction industry and the community at large. The Michigan Construction Industry Roundtable is comprised of various construction trade associations, labormanagement groups and unions who are working together to promote responsible contracting throughout all facets of the construction process, regardless of the type of project.

Millennium Park Receives Keep Michigan Beautiful Award Keep Michigan Beautiful, Inc. recently awarded the President’s Plaque to the Kent County Parks and Recreation Department for the Millennium Park Recreation Core in Kalamazoo. O’Boyle, Cowell, Blalock & Associates, Inc. (OCBA), Kalamazoo, led the site design team from preliminary design through construction administration. The annual awards program recognizes programs and projects that contribute to clean-up, site restoration, historic preservation, Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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Christman Headquarters Becomes World’s First Triple Platinum LEED® Certified Building Construction Services Firm Achieves New Milestone in Mission of ‘Walking the Talk’ to Help Clients With Own Green Building Goals The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently certified The Christman Building, the national headquarters of The Christman Company in downtown Lansing, as LEED for Existing Buildings (LEED EB) at the Platinum level. Platinum is the highest rating attainable under LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the third-party rating system for designing, constructing and operating the world’s greenest, most energyefficient buildings. Christman’s headquarters is now the world’s first building project to achieve a triple Platinum distinction. In 2008, the building became the world’s first building to achieve dual platinum, having been certified LEED Platinum for Commercial Interiors (LEED CI) and Core and Shell (LEED CS). According to the USGBC, The LEED EB rating system helps building owners and operators measure operations, improvements and maintenance on a consistent scale, with the goal of maximizing operational efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts. LEED EB addresses whole-building cleaning

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and maintenance issues, such as chemical use, waste stream management, exterior maintenance programs, and systems upgrades. “Of the 29 buildings worldwide with LEED for Existing Buildings Platinum certification, only the Christman Building has achieved ‘triple Platinum’ status,” said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair of USGBC. “Cutting-edge green buildings like the Christman Building are game-changers in the way they remind us day in and day out of the importance of living sustainably. We are proud of the example they have set for others to follow.”

STEPS TO SUSTAINABILITY Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the ca.1929 building, formerly known as The Mutual Building and located across the street from Michigan’s state Capitol, has become an iconic example of a sustainable “green” historic building. Reusing an existing structure is often considered the highest form of sustainable design and construction. The Christman Company’s rehabilitation of the building in 2008 introduced green features and practices into this historic structure, including water use reduction, optimized energy performance, waste stream management,

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materials selection, a focus on daylighting, a healthy indoor environment, and offsetting 100 percent of its carbon footprint. The effort to achieve LEED EB was a yearlong, team-based initiative by Christman staff intent on focusing and fine-tuning the company’s green practices within the building, including energy and water consumption, technology use and implementation, purchase of consumable and durable goods, use of cleaning practices and products, managing indoor air quality and waste, and implementing innovation in building operations. Steve Roznowski, LEED AP, Christman chief executive officer, notes that the LEED EB effort, which cost $22,000 to implement, will yield a total annual net savings of nearly $50,000 in addition to the environmental and other benefits experienced. During its quest for LEED EB, Christman also earned the prestigious Energy Star Award from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in June 2010, placing it in the top 17 percent of facilities in the nation for energy efficiency, with 44 percent energy use reduction, 50 percent less carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere and a current rating of 83 (75 or above is required to become an Energy Star facility).

Christman has announced it will be providing one or more free Building Owners LEED Workshops in early 2011 to help demystify the process of going green, including an overview of LEED certification for buildings, a presentation of the steps followed in the greening of the Christman Building (including building tours), and an opportunity to ask questions and gain a greater knowledge base about sustainable construction and building operations. Interested building owners can pre-register to receive further information on-line at www.christmanco.com/workshop. For more information, including a comprehensive case study on this project, visit www.christmanco.com. For information on sustainability, please visit www.usgbc.org and www.energystar.gov.

CSI Acquires Building Systems Design, Inc. The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) recently acquired Building Systems Design, Inc. (BSD). Under the acquisition, BSD will continue as a separate, for-profit enterprise with its current management and employees remaining in place.

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CSI was founded more than 60 years ago by volunteers dedicated to the mission of improving communication between all members of the construction project team. CSI has been the driving force in the creation of industry standards and formats used in the production of building construction specifications and other construction documentation, including MasterFormat®, SectionFormat™, UniFormat, and OmniClass™. In recent years, CSI has increased its focus on creating practice tools that improve communication and the development of construction documentation in day-to-day construction work all as a means of better addressing the needs of its members and the construction community. The acquisition of BSD is the next logical step in providing useful products that advance CSI’s mission and improve how construction is executed by individual practitioners and in firms around the world. Founded in 1983, BSD produced cost estimating software for use on personal computers; the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was its first client. In 1996, BSD launched the initial version of BSD SpecLink®, an automated specification writing system that is now in its

third generation as BSD SpecLink-E. The company recently introduced BSD LinkMan™E, a product that links SpecLink with Autodesk’s Revit, he industry’s leading building information modeling (BIM) software. Plans include extending LinkMan’s interoperability to BSD CostLink®-E, a next generation cost estimating product now in development. CSI will continue to develop and maintain industry standards in an open and inclusive manner, using consensus-based processes. All interested industry organizations will continue to have access to CSI’s intellectual property, serve on CSI committees and task teams, and license CSI’s formats for use in their products. CSI members will directly benefit through increased access to BSD’s master specifications software and additional building information management tools through special discounts on the purchase of BSD products and services. Special BIM and interoperability-related education sessions will also be available to CSI members as a result of the acquisition. For more CSI information, visit www.csinet.org, or call 800.689.2900. For more BSD information, visit www.bsdsoftlink.com or call 888.273.7638.

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United Association of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Launches Veterans in Piping Initiative at Camp Douglas A successful partnership that trains veterans for careers in the plumbing and pipefitting industry is expanding to Wisconsin, according to William P. Hite, general president of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada. Hite recently signed a memorandum of agreement with the Wisconsin Army National Guard and the Department of Workforce Development to bring the Veterans in Piping (VIP) program to Camp Douglas. Hite was joined by Colonel Kenneth Koon and Secretary Roberta Gassman. Approximately 2 million of our nation’s veterans have served since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. “Historically, our veterans have always been underemployed,” said Anne St. Eloi, UA Special Representative for Training. “If they can find work, it’s usually something low-paying that doesn’t match any of the skills they’ve learned in the military. That needs to change –

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Southeast Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Recognizes Outstanding Sustainable Business Practices

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The program was developed as a tool to help businesses understand how to become more sustainable. The 10 criteria included business model, operations, land use, waste, energy, water, transportation, risk reduction, and work place and community relations. PBS's Tim Skubick, of "Off the Record," addressed the crowd with a speech entitled, "Really Off the Record: Where Environmental Issues are Headed." Skubick discussed the changes he foresees on the environmental

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for sustainable operations is defined by reducing energy by more than 30 percent below the newest energy code and by aspiring for LEED® Silver buildings on its campus. • Finalist - Clarkston Community Schools: Clarkston is saving operational costs for the school district with an energy management program and by working towards further comprehensive improvements by measuring and tracking environmental metrics. The program is serving as a model for other school districts in the area.

RETAIL/MANUFACTURING • Winner - Great Lakes Recycling: GLR has built the first two single-stream recycling facilities in Michigan, supporting over a thousand businesses in the firm’s recycling efforts and processing over 100,000 tons of material. In addition, GLR has invested in an extensive education center at its newest facility. • Finalist - Wellspring Land Company, LLC: This local landlord utilized programs from the Ann Arbor DDA, DTE and the federal government to assist them in conserving

energy and water. Wellspring adopted "green cleaning" practices and is managing waste through recycling programs and purchase plans.

SERVICE/CONSULTING • Winner - Planet Footprint: This recent member of the Michigan business community is bringing a global perspective to providing energy and environmental scorekeeping services to public entities in Australia and across the U.S. • Finalist - Resource Recycling Systems: RRS is a consulting company providing sustainable solutions for reducing waste. Internally, RRS is maximizing the use of resources with strong Zero Waste and Environmentally Preferable Purchasing policies, in addition to employing landscape and stormwater management techniques and encouraging low emission transit. For more information, www.smsbf.org.

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Whirlpool Corporation Ranks Among the Top 500 U.S. Companies in Newsweek’s 2010 Green Rankings Whirlpool Corporation has once again been recognized as one of the top 500 U.S. companies in Newsweek’s second annual Green Rankings, which lists the greenest large companies in the U.S. and globally. Whirlpool ranked 116th on the list. “It is a privilege to be named to Newsweek’s Green Rankings list for the second straight year," said Jeff M. Fettig, chairman and CEO, Whirlpool Corporation. “Our innovation and long-term commitment to the environment make this distinction possible.” The rankings are divided among industries, with Whirlpool being recognized in the Consumer Products category. Out of a possible 100, Whirlpool Corporation’s overall green score for 2010 is 77.41, ranking it 11th in this category. Nearly 40 years ago, Whirlpool Corporation established a corporate office for environmental control. In 2003, the company became the world's first appliance manufacturer to announce a global greenhouse gas reduction

SAFETY TOOL KIT No Excuses for 2011 By Carl Granger, Safety Director, WOODS Construction Inc. fter years of managing safety programs for both general industry and construction, it’s clear that excuses for not working safely are almost homogeneously the same regardless of the industry. “I forgot” or “I didn’t know” or “This will only take a second” are a few of my favorites. Also great are, “I am in a hurry” or “Yeah, but the job has to get done” or, “I don’t have time to do it the safe way.” But, my all time favorite, and perhaps the crux of all other excuses, is,“I have always done it this way and haven’t been hurt!” History is an excellent teacher. Humans will naturally find a way to do a job—it may not be the best, safest or most efficient way to do something overall, but as long as we don’t get hurt, fail, die or are taught/learn a better way, we will keep doing it that way. Practice doesn’t make perfect, practice makes permanent; a big difference. Unfortunately for thousands of workers annually, that last excuse

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can’t be used once he or she is injured or killed on the job, doing “it” the same way it’s always been done. The excuse should be, “I have always done it this way and haven’t been hurt YET!” It is not a matter of IF you will get hurt, but WHEN (your luck runs out). Being lucky is awesome, but relying on luck to get you home at the end of the day is foolish. So stop with the excuses already. Nearly all of us know that if our son or daughter were standing there watching, we would go get our safety glasses or fix the machine guard or find a safer way to do the job, instead of making some lame excuse that basically says to that child, “It’s okay to work unsafely and, if I’m lucky, I might see you later for dinner….oh, and don’t watch what I am about to do right now.” Stop making excuses! Always make the decisions that get you home safely – never donate your life or your body parts to your employer; generally, we don’t want them anyway. Stay safe out there!

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target. With common standards and appropriate incentives in place, Whirlpool Corporation’s goal is to make all of its electronically controlled appliances produced around the globe capable of receiving and responding to signals from smart grids by 2015. The Newsweek Green Rankings 2010 measures the environmental performance of the 500 largest U.S. and 100 largest global companies, in terms of revenue, market cap and number of employees. The list was launched in 2009 as the first objective ‘green’ analysis of the largest U.S. companies. The 2010 list was published in Newsweek’s October 2010 issue and on the web, and is the first to include a global companies category. The rankings are completed with the help of ASAP Media, Newsweek’s editorial partner. Its research partners on the rankings are RiskMetrics Group, TruCost and CorporateRegister.com. Each research partner provides specific scoring data to be weighted for the overall score of each company. For more information about the 2010 Newsweek Green Rankings, visit www.newsweek.com/green. For more information on Whirlpool Corporation and its offerings for building professionals, please visit www.insideadvantage.com or call 1-800-952-2537.

AIA Detroit Announces Honor Award Winners The annual Celebration of Architecture for the Detroit Chapter of the American Institute of Architects took place in late November 2010 at the School of Architecture Gallery at Lawrence Technological University. Detroit Chapter President Ray Cekauskas, AIA, recognized 10 design projects and five individuals for their contributions to architecture. SmithGroup Incorporated headlines the recipients. The downtown Detroit-based organization became the first firm since the awards program was inaugurated in 1928 to earn six design awards from the chapter in the same year.

The five individuals honored at the recent Detroit Chapter ceremony are: • Gold Medal - AIA Detroit’s highest honor was awarded to Birmingham architect Victor A. Saroki, FAIA, for his consistent, high-quality, awardwinning designs for a variety of building types. • Honorary Affliliate Member – This honor went to William Dunn, a Saroki Dunn longtime sponsor of the awards program and other AIA efforts who heads Dunn Blue Reprographics Technologies in Clawson. • Charles Blessing Award – The award created to honor the legendary Detroit City Planner was presented to Robert L. Ziegelman, FAIA, for his continuing influence on his home city of Birmingham, Michigan. Ziegelman • Young Architects of the Year - Cory C. Lavigne, AIA LEED® AP and Janice L. Suchan, AIA LEED® AP, were honored as Young Architects of the Year, an accolade awarded to accomplished architects who have yet to reach the age of 40 years. Both recipients are from award-winning firms that earned design awards this year. Lavigne Suchan Lavigne is a design architect with INFORM Studio in Northville. Suchan is a project architect and partner at SHW Group in Berkley.

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For the Honor Awards, plaques also were awarded to the firms that created the work and to the building owners whose cooperation and understanding made creative solutions possible. A panel of distinguished architects, chaired by San Francisco architect Dan Winey, FAIA, LEED AP, managing principal of Gensler’s Northwest Region, chose the winning buildings from among 46 anonymous entries. The Detroit AIA 2010 Honor Award recipients are:

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inFORM Studio, Northville Withers Swash District Plan, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Category: Urban Design Owner: City of Myrtle Beach

First Congregational Church Sanctuary Addition, Rochester Category: Building Owner: First Congregational Church Sanctuary Addition Contractor: Frank Rewold and Son, Inc. SmithGroup Incorporated’s six winning entries include two in the unbuilt category, two interiors, one building category and one twenty-five year award.

Western Michigan University Frostic School of Visual Arts Kohrman Hall Renovations, Kalamazoo Category: Interior Architecture Owner: Western Michigan University Contractor: CSM Group

SHW Group, Berkley Richard J. Mazurek, MD Medical Education Commons, Detroit Category: Urban Design Owner: Wayne State University - School of Medicine Contractor: Walbridge

West Virginia University Art Museum and Rare Book Room, Morgantown, West Virginia Category: Unbuilt Owner: West Virginia University

Michigan State University Owen Hall Renovations, East Lansing Category: Interior Architecture Owner: Michigan State University Contractor: Triangle Associates

Albert Kahn Associates Inc., Detroit A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education, Detroit Category: Building Owner: College for Creative Studies Contractor: Walbridge

Cameron Memorial, Cameron, Louisiana Category: Unbuilt Owner: National Hurricane Museum and Science Center

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order the long lead items for a project uilding a sustainable business with full assurance that it will be in an anemic economy may accurate.” seem like mission impossible. As demonstrated on this But John M. DeMattia is successfully project, forging alliances to obtain building a sustainable company both the project and working as a team in a business and an environmental throughout the job was a win-win for sense. The newly launched firm’s the companies and the client. At the largest project to date is for First end of the day, this showcase project Solar, a solar panel manufacturer and also will enable DeMattia to glass recycling company based in demonstrate his firm’s abilities to Perrysburg, OH just south of Toledo. other clients undertaking similar In part, John DeMattia Construction expansions in the emerging “green” LLC seems to be growing steadily by economy. The project will help going “green.” DeMattia carve out a specialty niche DeMattia began full-blown and become the first one knocking construction in December 2010 on on this particular door of this exciting new project for First opportunity. “All contractors look at Solar, one of the fastest growing what market can be gained by being manufacturers of solar modules in the DeMattia handled all architectural and structural work on the complex the first one to reach an owner,” said world. With corporate headquarters renovation of two pump stations for the Ypsilanti Community Utility Authority (left). Work on the Sentinel Chiller Plant (above) is another DeMattia. in Tempe, AZ, First Solar maintains part of the firm’s project portfolio. offices across the globe and manufacPLACING DEEP FOUNDATIONS turing facilities in Germany, Malaysia and the United States. Work at the DeMattia has deep foundations in the construction industry, having Perrysburg manufacturing facility is yet another example of the entered the field unofficially at the age of 13 as a part-time general expanding “green” marketplace. helper at his father’s construction company called Lerner-Linden. He For DeMattia, this $8 million project involves installing new process learned the business from all angles, earned a Bachelor of Science work to recycle damaged and not to spec solar panels through the degree in civil engineering at Michigan Technological University, and process of acid etching. (Acid etching extracts the metals from the tinted worked at Lerner-Linden for almost 14 years, first as a laborer, layout glass for reclamation.) “It is a large mechanical and electrical job that we engineer and superintendent and ultimately as an estimator, project are working on as design/build general contractor with Saline-based manager and vice president. Process Results, the mechanical and electrical engineering firm on the DeMattia worked for several large construction firms for the next 15 project,” said John M. DeMattia, owner and president of John DeMattia years in business development and as a vice president before deciding Construction. to strike out on his own. His impressive portfolio of past projects The First Solar project is a demonstration of DeMattia’s business plan includes work on the campus of Domino’s Farms, General Motors Tech in action. The plan clearly shows that DeMattia knows how to build both Center, and the University of Michigan’s Med Sports Relocation. a building and a business. He launched his new firm on a solid Other project experience includes work at the BorgWarner Sterling foundation of business relationships and experience cultivated over the Heights dynamometer facility, and various wastewater treatment plant course of almost 30 years in the construction industry. “I have been expansions for the cities of Bad Axe, Wixom, South Lyon and Richmond. working with Process Results for about 15 years,” said DeMattia. “Since DeMattia has also performed work for major industrial giants such as we have a long history together, they asked me on board with their General Dynamics, General Motors, Chrysler, TAQA Industries, Taubman team. Process Results is the lead on the project.” The value of close teamwork and experience is evident on the First Cos. and Detroit Diesel. Add work for the Charter Township of Plymouth, Solar project. “The advantage I have with Process Results is they can the City of Southfield Eight Mile Road Pumping Station expansion, and spec the equipment, and we can pre-order it ahead of time to make sure the Detroit Metropolitan Airport Pump Station to his roster of successful the schedule works,” said DeMattia. “I know they have the knowledge projects. and experience to go into the facility and accurately assess the His extensive experience and knowledge is the bedrock and equipment and conveyor needs. They do it all on paper, and then we can foundation of his new general contracting, construction management

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and design-build firm officially launched in August 2009. “Although new in business, I have been in the industry a long time,” said DeMattia. “I have had good feedback from different owners.” Domino’s Farms is only one of many satisfied clients. “John is a very conscientious person,” said Van Belanger, facilities superintendent, Domino’s Farms Corporation, as part of a Web testimonial (www.demattiaconstruction.com). “He has our company’s highest respect through his integrity and commitment to our projects.” Clearly, DeMattia learned more from his father than how to construct a building. He is following in his father’s footsteps by conducting his own business using an approach based on integrity and hard work. “It’s all about doing the hard work the owner expects,” DeMattia said. A professional approach and a personal touch complete his business philosophy. “It’s all about personally tending to an owner’s construction needs,” said DeMattia. “I am always available for an owner.” BUILDING A STRONG STRUCTURAL FRAME Working on a strong foundation of experience and a sound business approach, DeMattia is structuring his fledgling company for steady controlled growth, stepping up the size and expanding the type of projects in increments and in alliance with contractors in other disciplines. Similar to building a bonfire beginning with small kindling, the firm’s first projects are modest in scope and mainly fueled by private sector referrals. The firm’s first project was renovating two pump stations for the Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority. “We worked with J.F. Cavanaugh as general contractor, and we handled all architectural and structural

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work on a complex renovation project that had to be phased with operational shutdowns,” said DeMattia. As on the First Solar project, building a strong network of business alliances seems to be the master key with the power to open multiple doors of opportunity. “My alliance with some subcontractors makes me a little more diverse,” said DeMattia. “I am aligned with some specialty contractors in going after certain projects. We work together and bid as a team. We are basically looking for work for each other.” Working with established, “field-tested” firms leads to even more opportunities, as well as access to valuable contacts and a reduction in project risk. This framework of collaboration and trust continues throughout the actual project. “I believe owners and architects need to perform with the contractor as a team to achieve a successful project,” said DeMattia. “We work with the project team step-by-step to formulate and implement cost and construction strategies.” DeMattia’s project portfolio in his firm’s inaugural year includes renovation work for Black & Veatch in Ann Arbor, as well as site work, preparation and estimating for Hope Lutheran Church in Farmington Hills. Other projects on DeMattia’s list include work for Best Block, La-ZBoy, Dhake Industries, Christ the King Lutheran Church, and Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish. Launching a new business in today’s rough economic seas takes above par navigation skills. With construction talents cultivated virtually over a lifetime, John DeMattia’s expertise as a businessman and contractor is steering his new company in the right direction – a path marked by projects steadily growing in size and by enterprises that are part of the expanding “green” economy.

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looking. Most employees will wear hardhats when safety managers can see them, but what happens when they work on their own? Companies can spice up their safety efforts with incentive programs and training, but none of this will be effective if workers do not understand the risks and take the initiative to mitigate them for themselves. Members of the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) Safety Committee recently gathered together to explain how they have beefed up the safety culture where they work.

uilding a safety program is a lot like making a hamburger. Jalapeños, sharp cheddar or bacon might make a better sandwich for some tastes, but it simply is not a burger without a beef patty in the middle. No matter what other ingredients are used, most

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diners will not enjoy the final result unless the meat is prepared well. Likewise, a company’s safety culture is the “meat” of their safety program. Every company has a safety culture, which can best be defined as what happens on a jobsite when no one is

WORKING WITH MANAGEMENT Good safety managers strive to improve the safety culture where they work. The best ones realize that they cannot do this alone. “In my opinion, the safety director has very little influence over the safety culture,” said Joe Forgue, CAM’s director of education and safety services. The reason for this is simple. A safety director can visit jobsites and cite safety violations, but it is ultimately management that will either hold employees accountable or let them off the hook. Repeating safety instructions to employees who have learned that they can ignore them will have little effect. The only way to improve the safety performance in this case is to convince management that safety has value. ““There needs to be an understanding across an entire organization that safety and profitability go hand-in-hand,” said Carl Granger, safety director for Woods Construction, Inc., Sterling Heights. “When I see a well-run project where everyone, from the superintendent to the tradesman to the apprentice are all working together and holding each other accountable to make sure we are not just getting the job done, but getting the job done safely, I can guarantee that we will be working towards a profit.” In other words, Granger’s work to make every Woods Construction jobsite safe is also an effort to improve the company’s profitability. Upper management at Woods Construction understands this concept, but a safety director needs to work with all levels of management in order to be effective. “There is a lot of trust between our safety department and our project managers,” said Dennis Quinn, safety director for John E. Green Co., Highland Park. “Many of our project managers come from the field, so they are respected on the jobsite and they are key individuals within our organization. If they tell people how things need to be done, the journeymen usually follow pretty well. If the message doesn’t come down from the project “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

managers, the journeymen will do whatever they want.” Although the various levels of management are key players in creating a good safety culture, the importance of a safety professional’s role should not be minimized. There are many things that a safety professional can do on a jobsite to encourage good safety practices.

about safety procedures topped the list of everyone interviewed for this article. Avoiding these situations is not as easy at it sounds, especially when people who do not fully understand a hazard honestly believe that their actions are safe. Some workers also incorrectly believe that there is no way to perform certain tasks in compliance with MIOSHA. Setting an anchor point to tie off from often comes up in these discussions, as some workers are convinced that, since there is no obvious anchor point, there is no way to provide fall protection. They then don’t take the time to consider a variety of safe techniques by which to establish an anchor point, including the possibility of working at ground level with reach extenders to perform this task. Taking the time to help these people understand the risks of their actions and educating them on proper techniques can be good use of a safety professional’s time, or it can be a complete waste of breath. Knowing which type of conversation is taking place is not a skill that can be learned overnight. “It comes from experience,” said Quinn. “You need to have been through the process enough times to know where the stopping point is or when you won’t gain anything by taking it further. You need to keep it black and white: Here is the rule and here is how it will apply to your situation. Debating safety rules never goes anywhere.” When confronted with arguments that simply will not be resolved, safety professionals need to know when to stop arguing and just tell workers that they will perform a task a certain way. They can take their concerns to company management or a union steward - but the discussion is over. Getting drawn into unproductive arguments is only one way that even an experienced safety professional can spend time with very little to show for it.

PROMOTING SAFETY ON THE JOBSITE Safety professionals can communicate management’s commitment to safety in a variety of ways on the jobsite - sometimes just by being there. “Just having us [safety professionals] there is an investment,” said Granger. “Most of our jobs are out of state right now, so having me go out and do a safety visit is a sizeable investment of money and time. I don’t think that goes unnoticed down at the journeyman level.” Eugene Rupp, vice president of safety for Adamo Demolition, also rarely goes unnoticed. In fact, he becomes a constant fixture in the lives of every employee as soon as they are hired. Instead of merely finding out that a new hire is allergic to bee stings, Rupp has learned the importance of asking follow-up questions like, “What happens if you get stung?” Many people with allergies carry medication, but this will not help them if they are too ill to take it themselves. A supervisor can save a life when this happens, but only one who knows where the medicine is and how to administer it. Rupp simply will not leave a jobsite until he knows that this knowledge is in place. Of course, Adamo Demolition has many jobsites, and only one Rupp, so safety professionals need to have some degree of confidence that people still work safely when they are gone. “You need to make everyone a resource,” said Granger. “Train your people to be their brother’s keeper and everyone on the job will be a lifeguard.” Even when everyone is watching SPINNING WHEELS ON SAFETY out for everyone else, complacency Members of the CAM Safety Committee recently gathered together to explain how they have beefed up the safety culture Determining if their efforts are can set in. Every task involves hazards where they work. actually making a difference ranks that need to be considered among the most difficult tasks for a safety professional. Everyone may beforehand. Members of the CAM Safety Committee were quick to point adopt safe work habits while they are being watched, but how can a out that soft tissue injuries to the back were the most costly injuries for safety professional really know if a good safety culture has taken root? construction companies. Unlike the specific injuries associated with Many red flags signaling a problem may exist are easy to spot. elevated work or trenching, a strained back can strike someone moving “If everyone stops working when you show up, it is a pretty good a table across a jobsite trailer. Because any activity can involve risks, indication that people don’t feel comfortable working around you,” said crews at Adamo Demolition have learned to never tell Rupp that they are Granger. “It also isn’t a good sign if everybody knows you are coming “just” moving some furniture, sorting demolition debris, or doing any before you get there.” other basic task. Even if work continues as normal when the safety director arrives, “When I hear people use the word ‘just,’ I get really worried,” he said. safety professionals can still get a feel for the safety commitment “Right off the bat, that tells me that they are thinking that something is without talking to anyone or looking at a single document. run of the mill, standard operating procedure, or not worthy of special “You can’t hide housekeeping,” said Quinn. “If I see a well-organized attention.” site, I at least know that someone is putting some thought into things.” Safety professionals realize that there is a process that should be followed to keep workers safe, no matter how simple a task is. Even with trades like demolition, which is an inherently messy “Whether you have two people working or 100, the process should be business, crews can still create orderly piles of debris and maintain safe the same in a good safety culture,” said Quinn. “The process should keep walking paths throughout the site. Most safety professionals would like people safe.” to spend all day on jobsites to make sure things are running smoothly, Of course, not everyone agrees with exactly what this process should but other responsibilities bring them back to the office. entail. When asked to identify the least productive thing that a safety “Just getting the ability to bid the work can be time consuming,” said professional can do on the jobsite, getting drawn into an argument Quinn. “The prequalification forms that we are filling out are getting Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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more extensive.” Members of the CAM Safety Committee see this as a mixed blessing. They are happy to see the emphasis on safety, but the everexpanding heaps of paperwork can keep them out of the field. Owners and construction managers may demand site specific safety plans, each with different requirements. The lack of consistency can catch safety professionals off guard, while some requirements can seem arbitrary and illogical. One committee member interviewed for this article cited a requirement to have workers tieoff while working from the bed of a pickup truck, while another needed to submit a plan for working with benzene – even though no contact with the chemical was anticipated. The Internet is a valuable tool in complying with unusual safety requirements, but CAM Members should not overlook another benefit that comes from paying their dues. “Generally, nothing in safety needs to be reinvented,” said Quinn. “Safety professionals need to share information and not be competitive with it. That is where an organization like CAM really helps out.” A quick conversation with another safety professional who has faced a similar requirement and is willing to share can often yield a quick solution to a prequalification issue that would have otherwise required extensive research. Diverse member groups like CAM’s can also provide access to specialty contractors who may face specific safety requirements that would not apply to most contractors, while the membership also can provide a unified voice to encourage more consistency in safety requirements. It should be noted that no one interviewed for this article suggested that safety prequalifications should be eliminated, nor do they view time at the office filling out forms and performing other tasks as wasted time. In fact, many stressed the importance of analyzing operations to look for trends. A sudden spike in a particular type of injury, for example, can illustrate a need for more training or better protective equipment, but only if someone identifies the trend. This type of detailed oversight can only occur when a safety professional has time away from the jobsite to see the whole picture. Safety professionals can work on beefing up a company’s safety culture in a variety of ways in the office and in the field, while always working toward the goal of an injury-free workplace. If they can create a safety culture where everyone works to keep everyone else safe, the result of their efforts will be easy to swallow. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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BY MARK A. HALLOWAY, OHST, SOIL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERS, INC. orking inside specifically prohibited from entering buildings on such structures alone. Brownfield sites Assessment/sampling activities or during either the initial renovation/demolition activities in assessment stage or dilapidated buildings should be redevelopment activities can conducted by a minimum of two present significant health and appropriately trained personnel, safety concerns for consultants commonly referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Buddy and construction personnel. System.â&#x20AC;? The Buddy System helps Many Brownfields are keep track of project team members occupied by derelict or and provides for more timely dilapidated buildings that may notification of accidents/injuries and harbor health risks in the form response to such incidents. Use of of deteriorated building The Buddy System can help prevent materials and/or equipment individuals from becoming lost, containing asbestos, lead, isolated, or stranded within a mercury, and polychlorinated dilapidated building due to a Working in dilapidated buildings increases risks and requires adequate biphenyls (PCBs); naturally debilitating injury or further assessment, planning, and protective equipment to safely complete the project. occurring molds, fungi or structural degradation, such as the bacteria; and physical hazards collapse of a walkway or floor. Prior associated with structural to entry, the team must review deterioration. potential safety concerns, entry/exit procedures, communication methods Brownfield projects frequently involve entering abandoned, between entrants, and emergency evacuation routes. deteriorated structures that have been shuttered or neglected for so long Flooded lower level areas such as basements, sub-basements and that they pose significant health and safety concerns to personnel mechanical tunnels should be avoided during initial assessment and entering the structures to assess for the presence of hazardous materials demolition/decommissioning activities until the flooded areas are and to conduct renovation or demolition/decommissioning activities. dewatered. If confined spaces, such as enclosed ceiling spaces, tunnels, Dilapidated buildings often have structural deficiencies such as floor or pits, vessels, and duct systems, are present, appropriate confined space ceiling supports weakened by moisture or decomposition. Large holes in entry procedures are required to assess or work in those spaces. floors, flooded basements and mechanical areas, and collapsed ceilings are Consultant and construction personnel should exercise caution when a few more structural safety issues associated with vacant, abandoned entering areas of a building with roof leaks or damaged pipes, or any areas buildings. Other concerns include exposed asbestos-containing materials, where leaking water may have impacted building materials. Waterlogged oils and hydraulic fluids leaking from equipment, dielectric fluids in older surfaces will decompose rapidly and lose structural integrity, so areas with electrical equipment that could contain PCBs, deteriorated building water-impacted floors or ceilings should be assessed for structural stability materials containing asbestos and lead, fluorescent light tubes and prior to entry. Following adequate assessment of unsound areas, thermostats or gauges containing mercury, microbial and bacterial appropriate entry procedures and precautionary measures can be growth, rodents, and containers of chemicals or waste materials left implemented to safely enter and work in such areas. behind by the previous occupant or clandestinely dumped in the building Construction is high-risk industry. Working in dilapidated buildings after closure. increases the risks and requires adequate assessment, planning, and Certain precautionary measures should be implemented when working protective equipment to safely complete the project. in dilapidated buildings. Consultant or construction personnel should be

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first time, CAM Magazine will be presenting the Special Issue Project of the Year Award, as voted upon by the readership of CAM Magazine. The Green Project of the Year Awards for 2010 will also be presented immediately after the Special Issue Awards.

This year, during this one-day construction event, CAMTEC will get the day started with educational programs beginning a 9:00 am; the Tradeshow opens at 10:00 a.m. and runs to 5:00 p.m.

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EXHIBITOR LIST AS OF 12/23/2010 ABTEK Financial

Foundation Software

Pactiv Building Products

ARC/Dunn Blue

M.C. Gutherie Lumber Co.

Plumbing Professors

AZZ Galvanizing Service

Hansen Marketing Services, Inc.

Power Vac of Michigan

Ace Cutting Equipment & Supply

Hartland Insurance Group, Inc.

Precision Vinyl Corp.

Adaptive Environments, Inc.

Hilti, Inc.

R.S. Dale Co.

Aluminum Supply Co., Inc.

Homrich

Rainbow Hi-Tech

BAC Trowel Trades

Insulex Panel Systems, Inc.

Ronald B. Rich & Associates

BD Electrical

Jeffers Crane Service

SMRCA/149 Labor Management

The Blue Book

Johns Manville

Safety Services, Inc.

Broner Glove & Safety

Kerkstra Precast

Wm. H. Scarlet & Associates

C.A.S.S. Sheet Metal

Larson's Insurance Solutions Agency, Inc.

Simpson Strong-Tie

CRS Technologies, Inc. F. Lax Construction

Speedway SuperfleetState of Michigan/MIOSHA

Marshall Sales, Inc.

Sterling Cleaning Services, Inc.

Mazzella Lifting Technologies

Teletrac, Inc.

McCoig Materials, LLC

TruFab, Inc.

Michigan Glass Coatings

Unique Metal Products

Detroit Carpentry JATC

National Association Of Women In Construction, (NAWIC)

Urban's Partition & Remodeling Co.

Efficiency Production

Oakland Metal Sales, Inc.

Uretek Great Lakes

EnergyBright, LLC

Olson Architectural Products

V & S Detroit Galvanizing

Energy Shield, Inc.

Operating Engineers Local 324 JATF, Inc.

Venture Grafix

CTS-Construction Tool & Supply Cipriano Coating Technology Contractors Hot Line Cougar Sales & Rental, Inc. Delta Thermal Imaging (DTI)

FastSigns of Birmingham

Gardiner C. Vose, Inc. PPG Pittsburgh Paints

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In your office! ABTEK Financial 5841 Andersonville Rd Waterford, MI 48329 Contact: Jaclyn Tocco (248)623-4430 (248)623-4444 Fax jaclyn@abtekusa.com www.abtekusa.com Products on Display: Credit Card Processing, Gifts Cards - See Our Ad on Page 38 ARC/Dunn Blue 1009 W Maple Rd Clawson, MI 48017 Contact: Ken Van Portfliet (248)288-5600 (248)288-1198 Fax ken.vanportfliet@dunnblue.com www.dunnblue.com Products on Display: Plotters, Project Collaboration, Document Mangement, Remote Print, Iship Documents, Tracking, Canon, Kip, Xerox, Oce, HP - See Our Ad on Page 33 AZZ Galvanizing Service 7825 S Homestead Dr Hamilton, IN 46742 Contact: Jim Getz (260)488-4477 (260)488-4499 Fax jimgetz@azzgalv.com www.azzgalvanizing.com Products on Display: Hot Dip Galvanizing Structural Steel, Gratings, Handrailings, Industrial Fasteners, Anchor Bolts Ace Cutting Equipment & Supply 25806 Novi Rd Novi, MI 48375 Contact: Ron Measel (248)449-4944 (248)449-4946 Fax sales@acecutting.com www.acecutting.com Products on Display: Market's Most Innovative & Powerful Range Of Concrete & Masonry Cutting Equipment, Diamond Blades & Core Bits & Specialty Tools - See Our Ad on Page 24 Adaptive Environments, Inc. 43600 Utica Rd Sterling Heights, MI 48314 Contact: Derek Nowak (586)739-9300 (586)739-6220 Fax derek@adaptive-environments.com www.adaptive-environments.com Products on Display: Residential Elevators, Wheelchair Lifts, Stairlifts, Overhead Patient Transfer Systems

Aluminum Supply Co., Inc. 14359 Meyers Rd Detroit, MI 48227 Contact: Nancy Marshall (313)491-5040 (313)491-6380 Fax nmarshall@aluminumsupply.com www.aluminumsupply.com Products on Display: Fabricator/Distributor Architectural Building Products, Sheet Metal Service Center, Copper, Stainless, Galvinizing, Aluminum, Metal Wall & Roof Systems See Our Ad on Page 8 BAC Trowel Trades 21031 Ryan Rd Warren, MI 48091 Contact: Mark King (586)754-0888 (586)754-5889 Fax mark@bricklayers.org www.bricklayers.org Products on Display: Education, Training, Brick, Tile, Cement, Stone, Terrazzo, Safety, Codes, Design BD Electrical 1684 Hydraulic Dr Howell, MI 48855 Contact: Jeff Layer (517)552-8701 (517)552-8706 Fax jeff@bdelectrical.com www.bdelectrical.com Products on Display: Supplier Of New & Remanufactured Electrical Distribution Equipment; Custom Build & Repair Services Also Available The Blue Book PO Box 500 Jefferson Valley, NY 10535 Contact: Jodi Germain-Tolliver (800)431-2584 (810)844-2488 Fax info@thebluebook.com @thebluebook.com www.thebluebook.com Products on Display: Free Digital Work Flow Solutions Broner Glove & Safety 1750 Harmon Rd Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Contact: Todd Jones (800)521-1318 or (248)391-5000 (800)276-6372 Fax safety@broner.com www.bronersafety.com Products on Display: Safety Equipment & Supplies

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C.A.S.S. Sheet Metal 5641 Conner Detroit ,MI 48213 Contact: Glenn Parvin (313)571-2277 (313)571-1954 Fax glenn@casssheetmetal.com www.casssheetmetal.com Products on Display: Custom Architectural Sheet Metal Installation & Fabrication - See Our Ad on Page 39 CRS Technologies, Inc. 26401 Northline Rd Taylor, MI 48180 Contact: Herbert Harris (734)947-9111 (734)947-9428 Fax hharris2@hseintegrated.com www.hseintegrated.com Products on Display: HSE/CRS Provides Industry With A Cost-Effective Suite Of Services & Equipment For Workers, Assets & The Community CTS-Construction Tool & Supply 20866 Dequindre Rd Warren, MI 48091 Contact: Bill Parkhill (586)757-3330 (586)757-5399 Fax ctsbillparkhill@comcast.net Products on Display: Fire Stop, Concrete Anchors, Drilling Equipment, Masonry Bits, Spring Steel Clips - See Our Ad on Page 50 Cipriano Coating Technology 6538 Arrow Dr. Sterling Heights, MI 48314 Contact: Jim Cipriano (586)726-2900 (586)726-2624 Fax info@ciprianocoatings.com www.ciprianocoatings.com Products on Display: Provider of Quality Resinous Floor Coatings & Concrete Polishing Systems - See Our Ad on Page 38 Contractors Hot Line 1003 Central Ave Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Contact: Shannon Bushman (515)955-1600 (515)955-6636 Fax sales@contractorshotline.com www.contractorshotline.com Products on Display: Industry-Specific Publications For Heavy Construction, Parts, Attachments, Heavy Hauling, Auctions & Services

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Cougar Sales & Rental, Inc. 46845 12 Mile Rd. Novi, MI 48397 Contact: Marty Schmitt (248)348-8864 (248)348-4494 Fax cougar@cougarsalesrental.com www.cougarsalesrental.com Products on Display: Contractors Equipment & Supplies; Sales, Parts, Service, Rentals Delta Thermal Imaging (DTI) P.O. Box 640 Walled Lake, MI 48390 Contact: Contact: Jerry Marquette (248)303-6603 (248)522-1226 Fax jmarquette@deltathermalimaging.com www.deltathermalimaging.com Products on Display: Thermal Scans & In-Depth Reporting By A Certified Thermographer Detroit Carpentry JATC 1401 Farrow Ave Ferndale, MI 48220 Contact: Don Kissel (248)541-2740 (248)541-1660 Fax don@detcarpapp.org www.detcarpapp.org Products on Display: Carpenter Training Facility - See Our Ad on Page 35 Efficiency Production 685 Hull Rd Mason, MI 48854 Contact: James McRay (517)676-8800 (517)676-0373 Fax jmcray@epi-shields.com www.efficiencyproduction.com Products on Display: Trench Shielding & Shoring EnergyBright, LLC PO Box 495 Laingsburg, MI 48848 Contact: Mary Steele (517)651-6007 options@energybrightoptions.com www.energybrightoptions.com Products on Display: Affordable Green Marketing Materials & Products Energy Shield, Inc. 138 W Pike St Pontiac, MI 48341 Contact: Karl Fritzinger (248)332-2910 (248)332-4777 Fax karlf@myflatroof.com www.energyshield.net Products on Display: Spray Foam Insulation & Roofing Contractor, Roof Coatings

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FastSigns of Birmingham 33322 Woodward Birmngham, MI 48009 Contact: Jack Winslow (248)642-9911 • (248)642-7184 Fax 212@fastsigns.com www.fastsigns.com Products on Display: Full Service Sign Shop; Construction Signs, Channel Letters, LED, Light Box & Monument Signs - See Our Ad on Page 52

Hilti, Inc. 21890 Schoolcraft Rd • Livonia MI 48150 Contact: Jerry Blackstone (734)522-7631 • (734)249-5333 Fax gerald.blackstone@hilti.com • www.hilti.com Products on Display: Hilti: An Industry Leader With Innovative Tools & Fastening Systems, Helping Improve Jobsite Productivity, Worker Safety & Your Overall Bottom Line - See Our Ad on Page 34

Homrich 200 Matlin Rd • Carleton MI 48117 Contact: Jeff Rider (734)654-9800 x603 (734)654-3116 Fax jeffr@homrichinc.com www.homrichinc.com Products on Display: Demolition & Environmental Services

Fortis Payment Systems 43155 Main St Ste 2208 Novi, MI 48375 Contact: Samir Pimputkar (248)761-5777 • (248)232-6128 Fax sp@quantummgroup.com www.fortispayments.com Products on Display: MasterCard & Visa Credit Card Processing Services, Gift Cards Foundation Software 150 Pearl Rd Brunswick, OH 44212 Contact: Debra Smole (330)220-8383 x251 (330)220-1443 Fax dsmole@foundationsoft.com www.foundationsoft.com Products on Display: Foundation Software Offers Two Products For Construction: Foundation For Windows Job Cost Accounting Software & An Online Payroll Processing Service M.C. Gutherie Lumber Co. 12152 Merriman Rd Livonia, MI 48150 Contact: Mike Mahoney (734)513-5777 (734)513-5785 Fax mmahoney@gutherielumber.com www.gutherielumber.com Products on Display: Engineered Wood Products, Lightweight Steel Beams Hansen Marketing Services, Inc. 1000 Decker Rd P.O. Box 640 Walled Lake, MI 48390 Contact: Jerry Marquette (248)669-2323 (248)669-1204 Fax jmarquette@hansenmarketing.com www.hansenmarketing.com Products on Display: Wholesale Distributor Of Building Materials Hartland Insurance Group, Inc. 691 N. Squirrel Rd Ste 190 Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2863 Contact: Peggy Wessler (248)377-0082 (248)377-0082 Fax www.hartlandinsurancegroup.com Products on Display: Discounted Insurance For CAM Members - See Our Ad on Page 25 Visit us at www.cam-online.com

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Insulex Panel Systems, Inc. 506 E. Chapin St. Cadillac MI 49601 Contact: Scott Martin (231)779-3991 (231)779-3991 Fax scott@insulexpanels.com www.insulexpanels.com Products on Display: Structural Insulated Building Systems

Jeffers Crane Service P.O. Box 807 • Detroit, MI 48357 Contact: Vince Voetberg (248)207-6944 (248)681-6504 Fax vincev@jefferstoledo.com www.allcrane.com Products on Display: Sales & Rentals Of Manlifts, Material Handlers, Boom Trucks, Cranes, Tower Cranes - See Our Ad on Page 37

Johns Manville 21867 Nottingham Ct Woodhaven MI 48183 Contact: Sue Baumberger (734)675-7535 (734)675-6355 Fax baumbergers@jm.com www.jm.com Products on Display: Commercial & Industrial Roofing System Solutions Kerkstra Precast 3373 Busch Dr Grandville MI 49418 Contact: Steve Haskill (616)224-6176 (616)224-2651 Fax shaskill@kerkstra.com www.kerkstra.com Products on Display: Precast Concrete Building & Utility Products

Built on Training Built on Quality Using our signatory contractors guarantees a customer gets the best trained masons for the best quality workmanship. Do not settle for inferior training! Our brick, tile, and cement masons undergo rigorous education in these training areas: MASONRY SCIENCE I MASONRY SCIENCE II BLUE PRINT I BLUE PRINT II JOURNEYMAN UPGRADING SEMINARS WELDING CERTIFICATION ~ MCC OSHA 500 OSHA 10 HOUR 1926 OSHA 30 HOUR 1926 GROUT CERTIFICATION CPR/FIRST AID ACI – Cement Certifications AAC – Block Training JAHN STONE PATCHING SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD COMPETENT PERSON TRAINING SCAFFOLD USERS TRAINING MUST SAFETY MODULES & DRUG SCREENING SELF RESCUE ROPE TRAINING

STONE UPGRADING CLASS TILE UPGRADING CLASS MARBLE UPGRADING CLASS TERRAZZO UPGRADING CLASS TERRAZZO TERRA TOP CERTIFICATION FOREMAN TRAINING SUPERVISOR TRAINING FLASHING CERTIFICATION CONFINED SPACE TRAINING HYDROMOBILE USER AWARENESS MASONRY WALL BRACING/RESTRICTED AREA TRAINING

BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS UNION Local #1 • 21031 Ryan Road • Warren, MI 48091 ph. 586-754-0888 • www.bricklayers.org

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Larson's Insurance Solutions Agency, Inc. 37625 Pembrooke Livonia, MI 48152 Contact: Karen Larson (248)939-2224 (248)381-5027 Fax karenlarson@larsonsinsuranceagency.com www.larsonsinsurance.com Products on Display: Commercial Insurance, Services Include Benefit & Health Services F. Lax Construction 651 Livernois Ferndale, MI 48220 Contact: Carol Green (248)547-1914 or (800)547-1914 (248)547-1842 Fax cgreen@flaxco.com www.flaxco.com Products on Display: Universal Design & Construction, Barrier-Free Home Modifications, CAPS Certified Architects & OT’s Marshall Sales, Inc. 14359 Meyers Rd Detroit, MI 48227 Contact: Nancy Marshall (313)491-1700 (313)491-6462 Fax nmarshall@marshallsales.com www.marshallsales.com Products on Display: Full-Line Stocking Distributor Of Construction, Industrial, Automotive Fasteners, Tooling, 3M, Paint, Etc., Application/Engineering Services Available, Tool Repair Center - See Our Ad on Page 8

Sponsored by: Bricklayers Labor Management, Bricklayers /Cement Masons Apprentice Training Committee, Tile Marble Terrazzo Labor Management, and the Tile Marble Terrazzo Apprentice Training Committee.

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Mazzella Lifting Technologies 31623 Stephenson Hwy Madison Heights, MI 48071 Contact: Steve Ressler (248)752-5361 (248)588-8776 Fax sressler@mazzellalifting.com www.mazzellalifting.com Products on Display: Manufacture Chain, Wire Rope, Nylon & High-Performance Synthetic Slings; Engineer, Design & Manufacture Cranes, Lift Devices, Die-Related Products & Special Fabricated Items McCoig Materials, LLC 40500 Ann Arbor Rd E., Ste. 200 P.O. Box 6349 Plymouth MI 48170 Contact: Mike Hyland (734)680-5494 (734)414-0447 Fax mhyland@mccoig.biz www.mccoigmaterials.com Products on Display: Ready-Mix Concrete Producer Based In Detroit With 6 Plant Locations Strategically Located To Service & Deliver Ready-Mixed Concrete - See Our Ad on Page 7

Michigan Glass Coatings 1120 Doris Rd Auburn Hills MI 48326 Contact: Ed Golda (248)364-6667 (248)364-6670 Fax sgoga@michgc.com www.michiganglasscoatings.com Products on Display: Michigan Glass Coatings Is A Leading Provider In Glass Coatings With Over 30 Years Experience; We Provide Solar, Security & Decorative Films National Association Of Women In Construction, (NAWIC) 13019 Pauline Dr Shelby Township MI 48315 Contact: Laurel Johnson (586)731-3100 (586)731-3582 Fax ljohnson@sme-usa.com www.nawicdetroit.org Products on Display: Non-Profit Organization Enhancing The Success Of Women In Construction

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always building on our reputation. Equipment + Service + Safety + Location Anyone can just rent you a crane. But does the buck stop there? At Jeffers, safety is one of the most valuable services we offer our customers, beginning with equipment that is properly maintained and operators who are trained to the highest standards. Our complete Safety Management System includes lift planning, crane selection and inspection, personnel training, and performance monitoring.

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248-207-6944 888-758-8041 www.allcrane.com

Get the package deal: equipment, safety, and service. Give us a call. A member of The ALL Family of Companies ÂŠ ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp., an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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GIVE YOUR BUSINESS A COMPETITIVE EDGE. ENHANCE YOUR CREDIBILITY. INCREASE YOUR BOTTOM LINE. ABTEK Financial is a local Michigan full service provider of electronic payment solutions focusing solely on your business.

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Oakland Metal Sales, Inc. 2430 N. Opdyke Rd. Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Contact: Don McCoy (248)377-8847 (248)377-4196 Fax info@oaklandmetalsales.com www.oaklandmetalsales.com Products on Display: Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Galvanized, Zinc, Painted Steel & Aluminum, Gutter Systems, Snow Guards, Andek Roof Coating, Fabrication Services - See Our Ad on Page 40 Olson Architectural Products P.O. Box 88 Sylvania OH 43560 Contact: Tom Olson (734)777-6788 (734)538-6080 Fax tolson7295@aol.com www.oap-sws.com Products on Display: Fire-Rated Glass, FRP Doors, Translucent Panels, Custom Railing Systems, Composite Panels, Louvers, Sunshades

ABTEK Financial

...educating merchants since 1986 www.abtekusa.com DIRECT: 248.623.4430 TOLL FREE: 800.544.9145

Operating Engineers Local 324 JATF, Inc. 275 E Highland Rd Howell, MI 48843 Contact: Mary Smith (517)546-9610 (517)546-9793 Fax mary.smith@iuoe324.org www.oe324jatf.org Products on Display: Heavy Equipment Journeyman & Apprentice Training School - See Our Ad on Page Inside Front Cover

YOUR SINGLE SOURCE COATING CONTRACTOR

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Cipriano Coating Technology installs state of the art protective & decorative coatings for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional facilities. Providing concrete Polishing Systems, we can create highly durable and low maintenance floors from your existing concrete. We combine our years of experience with today’s technology to provide the proper surface preparation and coating system to match each clients need.

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Call the coating contractor of choice today, and ask for your free consultation! 1-888-726-3322 or 586-726-2900

PPG Pittsburgh Paints Southfield, MI Contact: Vic West (248)357-4817 (248)357-4543 victor.west@ppg.com www.ppg.com Products on Display: Pittsburgh Paints, Olympic Stains, Lacquers, Graco, Wagner, MegaSeal, Computor Color Matching, Eleven Locations In Metro Detroit Pactiv Building Products 9505 Arbor Lane Goodrich, MI 48438 Contact: Sheryl Meerman (810)241-4423 (810)636-4773 Fax smeer@centurytel.net www.green-guard.com Products on Display: GreenGuard Commercial Air Barrier & Building Wraps, Flashings & Accessories, Extruded Polystyrene Insulation & Protection Board, Drainage Mat

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Are You Connected? Plumbing Professors 7966 N. Lilley Rd. Canton, MI 48187 Contact: Peter Cunningham (734)416-4221 (734)416-4238 Fax pete@plumbingprofessors.com www.plumbingprofessors.com Products on Display: We Are A Full Service Plumbing Company That Specializes In Sewer & Pipe Lining - See Our Ad on Page 59

SMRCA/149 Labor Management 3560 E. 9 Mile Rd. • Warren, MI 48091 Contact: Heather Hadley (586)759-2140, (586)759-0528 Fax heather.hadley@smrca.org www.smrca.org Products on Display: Labor Management Working Together To Build The Best Roofs - See Our Ad on Page 47

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Power Vac of Michigan 44300 Grand River Ave Novi, MI 48375 Contact: Paul Olesnavage (248)912-9974 (248)912-9975 Fax service@yourworkorder.com www.yourworkorder.com Products on Display: Vactor Jet Trucks, Camera, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Boilers Precision Vinyl Corp. 28780 Reilly Rd New Hudson, MI 48165 Contact: John Knapp (248)446-0766 • (248)446-0655 Fax javsknapp@comcast.net www.precisionvinylcorp.com Products on Display: Inflatable Work Domes, Covers For Industry & Home, Liners/Underlayments R.S. Dale Co. 6090 Wall St Sterling Heights MI 48312 Contact: Tom Thompson (586)264-1962 • (586)264-2165 Fax tthompson@rsdale.com www.rsdale.com Products on Display: Michigan's Specialists In Hanging, Mounting & Supporting Needs For Electrical, HVAC, Fire Protection & Interior Finish Contractors - See Our Ad on Page 45 Rainbow Hi-Tech 16706 Telegraph Rd Detroit MI 48219 Contact: Linda Kaiser (313)794-7355 • (313)794-7368 Fax linda@rainbowhi-tech.com www.rainbowhi-tech.com Products on Display: LED Digital Message Boards/Signs Ronald B. Rich & Associates 30665 Northwestern Hwy Ste 280 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Contact: Ronald Rich (248)851-4411 • (248)851-1094 Fax rbr@letuscollect.com www.letuscollect.com Products on Display: Legal Services, Lien Services Visit us at www.cam-online.com

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CASS SHEET METAL (313) 571- C.A.S.S.

5641 CONNER • DETROIT, MI 48213 - www.casssheetmetal.com CAM MAGAZINE

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Oakland Metal Sales, Inc.

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Distributor of:

COPPER Cold Rolled Rolled Copper Copper Sheet Sheet and and Coil Coil in in 12oz-.125 12oz-.125 •• Cold Revere Evergreen Evergreen Pre-Patinated Pre-Patinated 16 16 & & 20oz 20oz •• Revere •• Freedom Freedom Gray Gray Z-T Z-T Alloy Alloy Coated Coated Copper, Copper,16 16 & & 20oz 20oz •• Copper Copper Bar Bar

ALUMINUM

Mill Finish Finish .025-.125 .025-.125 •• Mill Anodized Aluminum Aluminum .032-.125 .032-.125 •• Anodized •• Kynar Kynar 500 500 Painted Painted Sheets Sheets .032-.063 .032-.063

STAINLESS STEEL 10 ga-28ga ga-28ga Sheets Sheets 2B 2B & & #4 #4 Finishes Finishes •• 10

KYNAR 500/HYLAR 5000 PRE-PAINTED STEEL SHEETS Roofing and and Wall Wall Systems Systems in in Many Many Profiles Profiles from from •• Roofing Different Manufacturers Different Manuafacturers

GALVANIZED, GALVALUME, BONDERIZED STEEL SHEETS RHEINZINK SHEET & COIL LEAD SHEETS GUTTER SYSTEMS Copper: American American & & European European Styles Styles •• Copper: Rheinzink •• Rheinzink Pre-Finished Steel Steel & & Aluminum Aluminum •• Pre-Finished

RAKE METAL CUSTOM FABRICATED BREAK

ANDEK ROOFING & WALL COATINGS ADDITIONAL STOCK ITEMS Snow Guards Guards •• Solder-Flux-Irons Solder-Flux-Irons •• Snow •• Copper Copper Roofing Roofing Nails Nails •• Copper Copper & & Stainless Stainless Steel Nails-Driven Nails-Driven & & Collated Collated Steel

Safety Services, Inc. 5286 Wynn Rd • P.O. Box 3539 Kalamazoo, MI 49048 Contact: Kathryn Bowdish (800)632-2955 x2004 (800)851-7233 Fax info@safetyservicesinc.com www.safetyservicesinc.com Products on Display: Construction Safety Distributor: PPE Safety, Health, Environmental, Homeland Security, Fall Protection, Gas Monitors, Contractor Supplies, Rental, Repair, Service - See Our Ad on the Back Cover Wm. H. Scarlet & Associates 24431 Telegraph Rd. Southfield MI 48033 Contact: Bob Scarlet (248)354-0424 (248)354-0568 Fax whscarlet1@aol.com www.c-sgroup.com Products on Display: Construction Specialties: Acrovyn Wall Protection, Doors, Corner Guards, Hand Rails, Crash Rails, Cubicle Curtains/Track, Expansion Joint Covers, Entrance Mats Simpson Strong-Tie 2600 International St. Columbus, OH 43228 Contact: Jerry Tuggle (800)999-5099 (614)876-0636 Fax jtuggle@strongtie.com www.strongtie.com Products on Display: Connectors, Anchors, Fasteners For Wood, Steel & Concrete Construction Speedway Superfleet 885 E. Oakridge Ct. Midland, MI 48640 Contact: Tom Farnham (989)615-2736 (989)837-8604 Fax tcfarnham@ssallc.com www.superfleet.net Products on Display: Free Discount Fleet Fuel Program Good At Any Speedway Or Marathon Location

State of Michigan/MIOSHA 7150 Harris Dr. P.O. Box 30643 Lansing, MI 48909 Contact: Sheila Ide (517)322-1809 (517)322-1374 Fax ides@michigan.gov www.michigan.gov/miosha Products on Display: Consultation, Education & Training Materials For Construction Safety Sterling Cleaning Services, Inc. 1080 Naughton Dr Troy, MI 48083 Contact: Jim Gallagher (248)457-9300 (248)457-0520 Fax jgallagher@sterling-cleaning.com www.sterling-cleaning.com Products on Display: Commercial Janitorial Services/Supplies Including Carpet Cleaning, Floor Care Of All Types, Window & Construction Cleaning, Water Restoration Teletrac, Inc. 7391 Lincoln Way Garden Grove, CA 92841 Contact: James Fantich (248)343-2222 (248)295-4444 Fax jfantich@teletrac.net www.teletrac.net Products on Display: More Than 100,000 Vehicles Using Our GPS-Based Technology To Manage Their Mobile Resources In Real Time To Maximize Productivity & Control Costs TruFab, Inc. 25150 Thomas Dr Warren MI 48091 Contact: James Halanski (586)757-6969 (586)757-9769 Fax trufabinc@sbcglobal.net www.trufabinc.com Products on Display: Custom Metal Fabricator, Stainless Steel, Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Arch Design, Hoods, Railings, Tops, Cabinets, Backsplashes, Corner Guards

www.OaklandMetalSales.com Phone (248) 377-8847 Fax (248) 377-4196 info@oaklandmetalsales.com

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Centurion Medical Products Corporate Headquarters:

2010 GREEN PROJECT OF THE YEAR By David Miller, Associate Editor

any facilities are designed with sustainable goals in mind, but the Centurion Medical Products Corporate Headquarters Building, Williamston, is literally outstanding in the field. Not only has the structure been recognized as CAM Magazine’s 2010 Green Building of the Year, it also sits nestled in a

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Photography by Justin Maconochie picturesque oasis. Exterior sun shades and tall translucent glass windows celebrate the rural countryside with spectacular views while providing abundant natural light inside. The 73,000-square-foot facility, for which LEED Gold-Level certification is anticipated, not only conserves valuable natural resources – it also provides a

tangible link to the living world to help people understand the importance of these efforts. Construction manager Granger Construction Company, Lansing, and architect Neumann/Smith Architecture, Southfield, led the team that delivered this fine example of sustainable design and construction. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

UNDERSTANDING HOW Many sustainable features at the Centurion Medical Products Corporate Headquarters are easy to see, but a thorough understanding of the structure is needed to understand the depth of the commitment. An energy efficient exterior envelope delivers an insulation R value that is 28 percent higher than what is required by code, while the building’s mechanical and electrical design incorporates numerous efficient design strategies to perform 18 percent better than the base model for a similar structure. These savings were confirmed through an advanced building commissioning process that will be maintained over time to document long-term results. Water usage was also given careful consideration through water-efficient plumbing fixtures. Native and drought resistant plants were used to reduce irrigation needs. When irrigation is required, water will be delivered by drip line systems and a SmartLine controller delivers only what is needed. As natural resources become scarcer, the sophisticated techniques used at Centurion Medical Products will become more common. “Green building is, in essence, about being responsible whether you are the owner, architect, engineer or builder,” said Christine Costa, LEED AP, LEED coordinator and project architect for Neumann/Smith. “It is a responsibility to the public and to the environment that everyone on this project took seriously, which is what led to its successful realization as a green building. To recognize it as such, as well as other responsible projects, will continue to move the industry in that direction and ultimately the ‘green building movement’ will become standard practice.” Before the green building movement can become standard practice, construction and design professionals must address the challenges associated with it. Although this can require a different mindset from contractors, many have found that tangible benefits accompany green building practices. “I don’t think that we did anything unusual on this project,” said Jeff Tuley, project manager for Granger Construction Company. “We try to reuse and recycle as much as we can – from concrete and masonry waste, to cardboard, paper, Styrofoam, wood and metal. We have recognized that there is a cost savings because we are sending less material to landfills.” Tuley admits that not every contractor has discovered the benefits of recycling, but it is standard operating procedure on every project for Granger Construction Company. Over 466 tons of materials were diverted from landfills on the Centurion Medical Products project. The project team also specified significant quantities of Visit us at www.cam-online.com

recycled material for the facility – with recycled content accounting for almost 28 percent of all materials used. Many of the elements that make the new Centurion Medical Products facility green will probably go unnoticed by the people who visit the facility, but the reasons behind them are made abundantly clear by a design that celebrates harmony with the facility’s natural surroundings. UNDERSTANDING WHY The Centurion Medical Products Corporate Headquarters sits on a bucolic 37-acre site. The building blends into the site with a low profile that reduces visibility from the road and this is augmented with landscape berms that screen the delivery area while shielding the building. Future outdoor amenities will include a soccer field, a picnic area and a fitness trail which will run around the entire property. A six foot band of wild flowers lines one side of the entry drive and wraps around the building while separating lawn areas from natural grasses. Eventually, workers will need to enter the building to complete their tasks, but they need not leave this natural splendor behind when they do. "The owners of Centurion Medical Products wanted to create an open, inviting, flexible and enjoyable work environment for their employees,” said Stanley E. Cole, RA, LEED AP, principal at Neumann/Smith and project manager and LEED administrator for the project. “Through the use of vision glass, translucent windows and clerestories, the building was designed to allow a lot of natural light into the building and provide great views for 98% of the normally occupied spaces." Natural light flows over the vibrant interior spaces highlighting the creative talents of Jamie Millspaugh, NCIDQ, LEED AP, interior designer for Neumann/Smith. Clerestory glass in the centrally located main atrium brings natural light into interior spaces. Daylight is also harvested along the building perimeter and interior column uplights, frequently allowing for lighting fixtures to be dimmed or turned off entirely. Efficiency is further enhanced by a flexible system that lets individual users set lighting levels to suit their needs and preferences. The conference center alone features four separate lighting zones that can be individually set. Generous portions of natural light coupled with outdoor views create a tangible connection to nature that reinforces the strong commitment to sustainability already in place at Centurion. The company embraces a corporate recycling policy with multiple bins placed to provide easy access from offices and loading dock areas. Company leaders also selected linear fluorescent lighting over compact CAM MAGAZINE

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fluorescent lighting whenever possible and the company also instituted a recycling program for any used lamps that might contain mercury. The final result of this successful project is a building that is truly worthy of the title, “Green Building of the Year.” The CAM Magazine staff sincerely hopes that others will follow the example of this dedicated

project team. "It is our hope that by informing the public about green ideas and why it is important to be good stewards of the earth that one day it will be commonplace thinking and sound design practice with materials that are ecologically friendly,” said Emil R. Sdao, RA, LEED AP, project designer and design director at Neumann/Smith.

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GREEN PROJECT OF THE YEAR HONORABLE MENTION Madonna University Franciscan Center Photo by Jim Haefner Photography During the Green Design Charrette for the new Franciscan Center at Madonna University, Sister Rose Marie Kujawa, university president, first voiced the four words that became a mantra for the entire team: “Good, Growing, Gorgeous and Green.” Achieving Gold-Level certification under USGBC’s LEED rating system was a natural extension of this commitment. Energy efficiency emerged as an early challenge for the team, as certain activities in laboratory and broadcasting spaces involved a “process load” that was largely dictated by the equipment that was used. HVAC loads, on the other hand, could be greatly reduced and three separate HVAC units were installed, helping the project team achieve seven out of 10 possible energy points under LEED. Goals for diverting waste from landfills and using materials with recycled content were also exceeded on the project. Other green highpoints include the green roof above the broadcasting studio, a white PVC roof over other portions of the building, irrigation and plumbing fixtures designed to reduce water usage, FSC-Certified lumber used for timber frame construction, and a comprehensive indoor air quality management plan.

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Owner – Madonna University, Livonia Construction Manager - Clark Construction Co., Lansing Architect and Engineer - SmithGroup Incorporated, Detroit Owner’s Representative – Charles R. Bisel, Focus Facility Consulting Services, Inc., West Bloomfield • Access Flooring – Data Supplies Company, Plymouth • Carpentry, Casework, Fumehoods Metal Studs, Drywall, EIFS and General Trades – Nelson Mill Company, Southfield • Controlled Environmental Room – Detroit Technical Equipment Co., Troy • Concrete (Site and Building Flatwork) – Contek, Inc., Ann Arbor • Electrical – LaBelle Electric, Macomb Township • Elevators – Schindler Elevator Corp., Livonia • Fire Protection – Interstate Fire Protection, Milford • Floor Covering and Wall Tile – Artistic Installation, Inc., Warren • Foundations – E.L.S. Construction, Inc., Orion Township • Glass, Glazing and Aluminum – Harmon, Inc., Livonia • Landscaping – KLM Landscape, Romeo • Masonry – Baro Contracting, Clinton Township • Mechanical (HVAC and Plumbing) – John E. Green Company, Highland Park • Metal Wall Panels – Universal Wall Systems, Grand Rapids • Painting – Niles Construction Services, Flint • Painting, Striping and Exterior Signage – Nagle Paving Company, Novi • Roofing – J.D. Candler Roofing, Livonia • Sitework and Underground Utilities – W.P.M., Inc., Grand Blanc • Soils Testing – Soil and Material Engineers, Inc., (SME), Plymouth • Structural Steel – Kirby Steel, Inc., Burton • Waterproofing & Joint Sealants – Western Waterproofing Co., Livonia

GREEN PROJECT OF THE YEAR HONORABLE MENTION Dearborn Town Center Parking Deck Photography by Matt Austermann, CAM The Dearborn Town Center Parking Deck is a new five-level, 525-car precast structure located near the intersection of Schaeffer and Michigan Avenues. While the parking deck itself is not a LEED certified project, many of its green components were used in the LEED calculations for the new medical office building, to which it is attached by a glass-enclosed skywalk. The deck was constructed on a previously developed site that was nearly 100 percent impervious and provided no stormwater controls. Redevelopment of this site conserves undeveloped land while significantly reducing the overall footprint by stacking parking spaces instead of spreading them out over a surface lot. The new deck also provides 100 percent stormwater runoff treatment through a combination of methods. The deck includes Photo Voltaic Solar Panels and an energy efficient fluorescent lighting system that can be controlled by a laptop computer. Lights also be programmed to dim during low-use hours and instantly activated by motion sensors. An estimated 62 percent decease in energy consumption over typical parking deck lighting systems is expected and the deck also includes electric vehicle charging stations.

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office space and luxury residential units. The design and construction team created a landmark façade and revitalized a busy Birmingham corner while following LEED guidelines, with Silver-Level Certification as the primary target. All future tenant improvements will be required to meet the same standards. The building will encourage walking over driving by providing easy access to public transportation, a post office, library, fire station, police station, park, bank, places of worship, school, movie theater and supermarket. Construction plans also addressed soil erosion, waterway sedimentation, dust control and waste management. Vegetated and high Solar Reflective Index roofing, low-e insulated glass, along with high-efficiency plumbing, heating, cooling, lighting and building automation systems were installed. Over 10 percent of the building materials used was sourced within 500 miles of the building site and recycled materials are also featured prominently throughout the facility. All of these sustainable elements, and many more, come together to create a building that minimizes its impact to its surroundings. GREENLEAF TRUST Owner – Catalyst Development, Kalamazoo Construction Manager – CSM Group, Kalamazoo Architect – Eckert Wordell, LLC, Kalamazoo • Carpet and Specialty Flooring – SCI Floorcovering, Southfield (Core and Shell, • Greenleaf Trust Interior and Zazios Restaurant) • Concrete Flatwork, Structural and Floor Slabs – Ideal Contractors, Detroit (Core and Shell) • Concrete Forming and Accessories – Albanelli Cement Contractors, Livonia (Core and Shell) • Conveying Equipment – Connelly Crane Rental Corporation, Detroit (Core and Shell) • Drywall, Acoustical Ceilings and General Trades – Jasman Construction, Whitmore Lake • (Core and Shell, Greenleaf Trust Interior and Zazios Restaurant) • Earth Moving – Site Development, Inc., Madison Heights (Core and Shell) • Electrical and Fire Alarm – Edgewood Electric, Madison Heights (Core and Shell,

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GREEN PROJECT OF THE YEAR HONORABLE MENTION Crystal M. Lange College of Nursing & Health Sciences Building Photos by Christopher Lark Photography This facility is on track to achieve LEED Silver-Level Certification and it is tied into an aqua-thermal system – the largest pond closed loop geothermal system in Michigan. The water-to-water heat pump system utilizes only seven heat pump units and has no negative impact on the pond’s aquatic life, while using the water’s 40 degree F temperature to provide 130 degree hot water heating and 42 degree chilled water. A photovoltaic system will also generate between 45,000 and 50,000 (kWHr) annually, approximately 2.5 percent of the anticipated

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electrical power for the new building. The facility was also sited to maximize daylighting, with every occupied space including a window. The building envelope is designed to reduce solar gain through shading devices and low-e insulated glass. Fabrics and furnishings were selected with sustainability in mind. Green goals were addressed with Air Quality and Construction Waste Management Plans. The building also supports a variety of alternative transportation possibilities and includes many features designed to reduce water consumption. CRYSTAL M. LANGE COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES BUILDING Owner – Saginaw Valley State University, University Center Construction Manager – Spence Brothers, Saginaw Architect – TMP Architecture, Inc., Bloomfield Hills • Lab Consultant – Ballinger, Philadelphia, PA • Mechanical and Electrical Engineer – Peter Basso Associates, Troy • Asphalt Paving – Pyramid Paving, Essexville • Athletic Flooring – Star School Flooring Corp., Hastings • Audio Visual – ICI, Saginaw • Concrete Foundations – Fessler & Bowman, Inc., Flushing • Concrete Slabs – Spence Brothers, Saginaw • Drywall – William Reichenbach Co., Lansing • Electrical – Maryland Electric Company, Clinton Township • Elevator – Schindler Elevator, Grand Rapids • Fire Protection – Winninger Fire Protection, Birch Run • General Trades – Serenus Johnson Construction, Bay City • Glass and Glazing – Architectural Glazing Systems, Mt. Morris • Hard Tile and Soft Flooring – Standard Tile, Saginaw • Irrigation – Marlo Company, Saginaw • Lab Casework – Detroit Technical Equipment Company, Troy • Landscaping – Bell Landscaping, Saginaw • Lockers – Rayhaven Group, Southfield

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• Masonry – Leidal Hart Masonry, Livonia • Masonry Foundations – Boettcher Masonry, Bay City • Mechanical – Remer Plumbing & Heating, Saginaw • Painting – Hock Painting, West Branch • Resinous Flooring – DC Byers, East Lansing • Security System – Electronic Security Systems, Warren • Site Concrete – A.J. Rhemus & Son, Bay City • Sitework – Fisher Contracting, Midland • Sitework – Mead & Sons Contracting, Saginaw • Smart Podium – Three Rivers, Midland • Structural Steel – Delta Steel, Saginaw • Technology – SPI Innovations, Freeland • Temporary Electrical – Nuechterlein Electric, Frankenmuth • Temporary Fencing – Noble Fence, Armada

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• Terrazzo Flooring – Artisan Tile, Inc., Brighton • Testing and Balancing – International Test & Balance, Inc., Southfield • Underground Electrical – Halligan Electric, Flint • Underground Mechanical – R.C. Martin, Bay City • Waterproofing and Joint Sealants – RAM Construction Services of Michigan, Livonia • Window Treatments – Creative Windows, Ann Arbor Subcontractors and professional consultants listed in this feature are identified by the general contractor, architect or owner.

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LIST OF CLASSES: • Accounts Receivable Management & Collections • AIA Contracts • AIA Contracts & Contracts and Subcontracts (Combined class) • Blueprint Reading I/Basic • Blueprint Reading II/Intermediate • Construction Industry Technician (CIT) • Contracts and Subcontracts • Estimating I • Excavations the Grave Danger • Fall Protection • First Aid, CPR and AED (combined class) • Lien Law/Payment Bonds • OSHA 10-Hour • OSHA 30-Hour • MIOSHA 10-Hour • Preparing Documents to Preserve Construction Liens and Payment Bond Claims • Project Management Commercial/Residential Construction • Scheduling & Planning • Techniques for Controlling and Working on Delayed Projects: Scheduling and Legal Perspectives ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGEMENT & COLLECTIONS This seminar will take you through the four phases of the debt collection process: 1. Debt is created. 2. The delinquency period. 3. Litigation. 4. Post-judgment collections. Learn how to set up a project so that you get paid. We'll look at everything from the first call to the day you cash the check. Why sell if you can't collect? The goal of this seminar is to assist you in creating more agreeable terms for your credit sales and teach you techniques to collect debts in-house. You will also gain an understanding of the litigation and judgment collection process. The seminar is recommended for business owners and those responsible for the monitoring of delinquent accounts. Instructors: Ronald B. Rich - Ronald B. Rich & Associates and Mark Merlanti, Esq. – Finkel Whitefield Selik AIA CONTRACTS This seminar instructs contractors and subcontractors on the use of AIA contracts, including design-build, construction management, and subcontract agreements. Special attention is paid to AIA A201, the most commonly used set of general conditions in the industry. Other topics include: contractual assignment of risk; owner, architect, contractor and subcontractor obligations; dispute resolution procedures; change orders; and key differences between the AIAs A201 and the new Consensus DOCs 200. This course is directed at those who negotiate and manage contracts, such as company owners, senior managers, and project managers. Instructors: R. Edward Boucher/ Barry Jensen - Kotz, Sangster, Wysocki and Berg, P.C.

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BLUEPRINT READING 1 / BASIC Learn the basics of how to read and understand construction blueprints from actual project drawings. This is a basic course is a foundation for the Intermediate and Advanced Blueprint Reading courses offered by CAMTEC. Instructor: Chuck Bovair BLUEPRINT READING 2 / INTERMEDIATE This course provides experience in exploring residential and light commercial construction documents. Fundamentals of Blue print Reading Part 1 are reinforced and used in the review and study of specific projects. Emphasis is placed on three major evaluations. 1. Understanding the project scope and intent. What is being constructed and how the Architect/Engineer is explaining the project. 2. Understanding how the documents are formatted. How the Architect/Engineer conveyed information by symbols, lines, words and drawing organization. 3. Understanding where individual components or trades are indicated. Where are specific elements such as structure, plumbing or electrical shown or indicated. Five sets of documents are discussed over the length of the course by way of class discussion and review followed by assignments on the specific project with follow up and clarifications. The associated chapters in the text also explain the individual projects. The projects are a single-story Brick Veneer Residence, a two-story Commercial Building, a four-story Multi-family Dwelling, a single-story Branch Bank, and a Wendy’s Restaurant. Prerequisite: Blueprint Reading 1 or prior experience reading blueprints needed. Instructor: Chris Dow - URS Corporation CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TECHNICIAN Developed by Clemson University and administered nationally, this course is ideal for new personnel or anyone interested in obtaining a broad knowledge of the construction industry. Upon completion, a standardized test will be given and sent to Clemson for grading. Students who achieve a passing score will become Certified Industry Technicians, and entitled to use the designation "CIT" after their name. Instructor: Richard Scheck - Frank Rewold & Son, Inc. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS & SUBCONTRACTS Learn to review a contract with an owner or a subcontractor with a general contractor, without being an attorney. Know how to check for key provisions. What is a ‘pay when paid’ clause? How will disputes and claims be handled? What can I negotiate? Know before you start the work. Instructor: Marty Burnstein, Law Offices of Marty Burnstein

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ESTIMATING I / BASIC Course Summary: Provides students with solid foundation in the academics of construction cost estimating. Prerequisite: Blueprint Reading I & II, or thorough blueprint reading experience. Instructor: Michael Woodhouse - United Consulting Services EXCAVATIONS: THE GRAVE DANGER This workshop will provide an overview of MIOSHA Part 9, Excavations, Trenching and Shoring. In addition, the electrical hazards and applicable regulations associates will be discussed as well as identifying hazards at their workplace associated with mobile equipment. This will be followed by a question and answer session. Instructor: Bryan Renaud - Construction Safety Consultant MIOSHA FALL PROTECTION Attendees will review the MIOSHA Part 45 Construction Safety Standard for Protection including the latest OSHA and MIOSHA interpretations. Examination of recent fatal falls in construction and discussion of the latest fall protection techniques for construction will be covered. This will be followed by a question and answer session. Instructor: Bryan Renaud - Construction Safety Consultant MIOSHA

FIRST AID, CPR & AED This course, presented and certified by the National Safety Council, teaches the principles of basic life support for adults, children, and infants. The course details how to perform one-rescuer CPR and rescue breathing, and how to manage choking in a conscious person. It also addresses infection control. The AED portion of the program details key precautions. It explains how AEDs work and why they’re a critical part of emergency cardiac care. Instructor: Safety Council of SE Michigan LIEN LAW / PAYMENT BONDS Attorney Marty Burnstein will explain the step-by-step approach to protecting contractor, subcontractor and supplier payment rights on private work under the Michigan Construction Lien Act and on Public work under the Michigan Bonding Act with an explanation of how to fill out all forms. Instructor: Marty Burnstein - Law Offices of Marty Burnstein OSHA 10-HOUR This program is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the hazards present in most construction projects. Participants will be able to identify, and then avoid, reduce, or eliminate job hazards. In addition, they will become more familiar with required record keeping and MIOSHA enforcement procedures. Special emphasis is placed on those areas that are the most hazardous. Upon completion of the course, the student will receive an OSHA Construction Safety and Health 10-Hour course completion card. Instructor: Joe Forgue – CAM Safety OSHA 30-HOUR This course is for construction industry personnel and will cover OSHA policies, procedures and standards, as well as construction safety and health principles. Topics include the scope and application of the OSHA construction standards. Special emphasis is placed on those areas that are the most hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide. Upon completion of the course, the student will receive an OSHA construction safety and health 30-Hour course completion card. Instructor: Joseph Forgue - CAMTEC Safety

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MIOSHA 10-HOUR This 10-hour program presents an overview of MIOSHA regulations for the construction industry. Detailed information is presented to enable the participant to develop an accident prevention plan as required by Rule 114 of MIOSHA Construction Safety Standard Part 1, General Rules. An overview of MIOSHA inspection procedures is presented, as well as the most frequently cited MIOSHA violations in the construction industry. Participants gain detailed information regarding construction and health standards relative to the industry. Students will receive both MIOSHA and OSHA 10-Hour cards upon successful completion of the class. Instructor: Bryan Renaud, Construction Safety Consultant - MIOSHA PREPARING DOCUMENTS TO PRESERVE CONSTRUCTION LIENS AND PAYMENT BOND CLAIMS This class will provide hands-on document preparation to make sure that proper documentation is completed and issued to protect and enforce construction liens and rights to payment under project payment bonds. This course also provides some helpful review of the key requirements of the Michigan Construction Lien Act and Michigan law governing claims under project payment bonds. The benefits of this class can be enhanced by taking the Construction Lien Law/ Payment Bond class first. Instructor: Dennis Schultz - Varnum PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION This class is designed for new project managers and field personnel seeking to become project managers. All areas of project management will be covered. Instructor: Michael Woodhouse - United Consulting Services SCHEDULING & PLANNING This class addresses the consequences of poor planning and the benefits of proper planning. This session discusses the procedures to follow in the development of a detailed construction schedule, including: project phasing, activity lists, logic ties (predecessor and successor activities), activity duration, progress updates and revisions, and more. Also, the Primavera Sure-Trak Scheduling Program will be demonstrated during the class. Instructor: Michael Woodhouse - United Consulting Services TECHNIQUES FOR CONTROLLING AND WORKING ON DELAYED PROJECTS: SCHEDULING AND LEGAL PERSPECTIVES This course provides attendees with practical techniques for managing delayed projects. Special attention is paid to CPM scheduling, the enforceability of modified schedules, and the contractual obligations of contractors, subcontractors, and owners. Topics include: Using the CPM schedule to overcome, mitigate or account for delay; subcontractor obligations under modified schedules; preserving your rights to recover delay costs; project record keeping requirements and techniques; time impacts of change orders and change directives; obtaining compensation through the lien and bond acts; the delay claim process. Instructors: R. Edward Boucher/Barry Jensen - Kotz, Sangster, Wysocki & Berg, P.C.

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used for utility, commercial infrastructure, fire & rescue, underwater and general construction applications. PowerGrit technology allows access to the entire cut from one position, which not only reduces the amount of excavation required, but also dramatically reduces the difficulty of doing this type of job. In addition, because of its unique type of chain design, PowerGrit provides positive control of the saw and cut, plus resistance to breakage and kickback, according to the ICS video. Never cut pipe the same way again! In short, PowerGrit offers single-point access and reduces excavation, labor time and operator effort, plus provides improved operator safety and ease of control while

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AOUN & CO., P.C. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Multi-Tasking with the PS50 Multi X Tool CTS - Construction Tool & Supply Company, Warren, is offering an amazingly versatile tool, a veritable Swiss Army knife for contractors. Multi-tasking on the jobsite is easy, thanks to the diverse applications of Bosch’s PS50 Multi X tool. The PS50 can be used either as a saw, sander, scraper or grinding tool, all because of its unique oscillating action. As a further bonus, “the head size of the different accessories allows the Multi X tool to access confined areas that other power tools cannot reach,” said Bill Parkhill, CTS president. Plus, the tool is cordless and can get the job done without an extension cord. The Multi X is ideal for contractors performing restoration work on historical homes, churches and other structures. “Restoration contractors can’t just thumb through a catalog to find a replacement window, door or other items that were custom made possibly 50 to 100 years ago,” said Parkhill. Fortunately, the beauty of these difficultto-replace decorative pieces can be gently restored with the Multi X tool. “The Multi X tool is powerful enough to handle some tough jobs but delicate enough not to destroy the original item, primarily because of its variable speed feature,” said Parkhill. Restoration of a window frame is a prime example of the tool’s versatility and its light touch. First, the triangular sanding pad can access tight corners and remove years of

built-up paint. The scraper attachment can be used to remove any peeling paint and dried-out glazing compound. Added Parkhill, “In many cases, the contractor is also trying to save the glass for reinstallation after the wood is restored, which again is somewhat of a delicate operation.” The saw tooth attachment is a wonderful tool for restoring the window frames of yesteryear that are far more decorative than today’s frames. Paint may have filled the crevices and recesses created by the old frames’ decorative flourishes. The saw tooth attachment can easily remove the paint and reveal the original beauty of these historical window frames. In addition, the Multi X tool can easily handle tile and grout repair. This versatile tool also has many applications in new construction, such as recessing an electrical box into wood cabinetry. The Multi X tool’s capabilities remove the electrician’s common dread of ruining an expensive cabinet during this maneuver. In addition, cutting wood molding to allow for the height of ceramic tile or hardwood on a floor is quick and easy with this tool. “Lastly, the Multi X tool can safely cut off rusted bolts in places where the user doesn’t want to create sparks from a grinding tool, say around a kitchen where food is being prepared,” added Parkhill. For more information, please visit CTS – Construction Tool & Supply Company at Booth No. 126 at CAM’s Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow.

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POP® MCS5800L Power Rivet Tool: Portable and Rechargeable Wherever You Need It! The POP® MCS5800L tool brings powerful blind rivet setting performance wherever it’s needed. The new Lithium Ion 14.4V battery

and high capacity battery pack have the endurance to set up to 1,900 rivets and recharges in just an hour. Supplied with a battery, battery charger and steel carry case, the MCS5800L is ideal for site and maintenance work if not on the production line. Blind rivets can be installed at assembly stations with no convenient power supply or

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approximately 80 tools per month in its Michigan facilities. URGENT CARE FOR TOOLS Each Hilti Diagnostic Service Center offers a host of services.

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• Warranty evaluation of carbide drill bits and chisels: Hilti places a wear mark on its premium drill bits. If a drill bit fails with the wear mark present, the Hilti Center representative will replace the drill bit at no charge to the customer.

• Cord and switch replacement on most corded tools: Hilti Centers can replace cords and switches for most of its corded tools. This also helps determine if a problem is caused by something other than a cord or switch. If so, customers are notified that the tool needs to be sent to a Hilti Tool Repair Center. • Powder Actuated Tool (PAT) cleaning – Many times Powder Actuated Tools need to be cleaned rather than repaired. Hilti Center representatives can train customers on the proper cleaning of Hilti PAT tools to help customers stay productive. Hilti is the only tool manufacturer with this type of Diagnostic Center. This innovative company is currently piloting the lithium battery service in Hilti Pro Shops at The Home Depot. “Hilti is always setting a new standard for the industry,” said Coe. “Just watch what we do next.” Please visit Hilti at Booth No. 216 at CAM’s Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow.

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CONCRETE WORK IN PROGRESS AT MSU’S BROAD MUSEUM By Mary E. Kremposky, Associate Editor hinking outside the box is part of the very definition of art. Constructing a building far beyond the conventional box is turning concrete into an art form at a masterpiece of a museum currently under construction on the East Lansing campus of Michigan State University. As concrete subcontractor, Granger Construction Company, Lansing is pouring its expertise and passion for this building material into the construction of the concrete interior walls of the amazing Eli and Edythe Broad Museum. The museum interior will feature three levels of angled walls, some tilted at 70 degrees and others at 75 degrees, with a few vertical but virtually none parallel or even perpendicular to each other. The provocative design of world-renowned architect, Zaha Hadid, will be a perfect showcase for the works of contemporary artists who challenge convention as part of their basic job description. Barton Malow Company, Southfield, is the construction manager, and Integrated Design Solutions, LLC, Troy, is the executive architect of this 46,000-square-foot museum in the making already destined to put MSU on the map.

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Photos Granger Construction Company A RARE APPLICATION The interior concrete is groundbreaking in both form and material composition, being one of the first examples of self-consolidating concrete in an architectural application in the country. “There are only about a dozen buildings in the United States that have used selfconsolidating concrete to achieve an architectural finish,” said Darryl R. Massa, Granger executive vice president, operations. Self-consolidating concrete is typically used in structural concrete applications, particularly in areas of tightly congested re-steel. Flowing as easily as liquid, self-consolidating concrete fills heavily reinforced areas that have no room for conventional mechanical vibration, explained Massa. (Mechanical vibration is commonly used in conventional concrete to fill crevices and corners in the formwork and to reduce voids in the concrete.) Appearance is immaterial in seldom-exposed structural concrete, but is the heart and soul of an architectural application. “The reason they are using it at the Broad Museum is because self-consolidating concrete offers the desired finish,” said Massa, “and it gives sharper, “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

crisper details and cleaner corners.” At the Broad Museum, the goal is to create a concrete wall with a surface as smooth and unmarred as an artist’s blank canvas. “The idea is to pull the forms down and have a wall with nothing to patch and without any bug holes or voids,” said Massa. “Having three bug holes in 10 square feet that are the size of a dime might be considered reasonable on a job. On this project, the goal is not to have any bug holes bigger than the tip of a pen. The requirements are incredibly stringent.” Granger’s mission is to create an almost perfect canvas of concrete, complete with putting in place angled joints and a specific pattern of tie holes - the round openings remaining in the concrete after the removal of the tie rods in the formwork. Adding further complexity, the joints must be slightly slanted or skewed, meaning the plywood of each form has to run at angle. “Basically, we are trying to place the tie layout correctly on a panel layout that is skewed and on a wall that is leaning backwards,” summarized Massa. “At times, it was a 3D nightmare.” Massa compares Granger’s cutting-edge work to the television show called Extreme Challenge, for no one in Michigan has tackled a job with such stringent concrete standards and requirements as the Eli & Edythe Broad Museum. “Even nationally, it is very hard to find a project with the requirements of this complex job,” said Robert Lange, Granger project manager. Granger is deeply committed to the task of forming these complicated concrete walls in a museum composed of a lower level and two upper levels. The firm has a history of successfully tackling some very tough and complex concrete projects, such as the North Quad at U of M and the Grand River Avenue Parking ramp for MSU.

analyzed mix primed for placement in the field. One of the pivotal ingredients is a super plasticizer in the polycarboxylate family. Massa explains in brief: “Conventional concrete might slump at four to five inches. That is a pretty stiff mix. Adding a super plasticizer to the mix will make the concrete slump at nine to 11. This polycarboxylate is a super plasticizer on steroids. It makes the concrete flow like water, and that’s what makes it self-consolidating.” During a traditional cone test, the polycarboxylate actually produced an amazing spread of 30 inches – a pancake of liquid-like concrete that is a far cry from the average slump of conventional concrete. Air entrainment was added to block aggregate segregation. “This mix is so fluid that it is subject to having the larger aggregates sink to the bottom instead of being suspended and consistent throughout the whole mix,” explained Lange. A small amount of air entrainment did the trick. “As we are pouring, the aggregate actually bobs like a cork in the mix,” added Massa.

CONCRETE WIZARDRY This rare application took three months of testing and experimentation. Granger tested about 24 different test mixes and poured roughly 70 different test panels. The quest for the perfect concrete mix continued for two months in the summer of 2010. As the weeks went by, the number of test panels grew until rows of concrete rectangles lined the length of Granger’s yard in Lansing. The quest was an adventure for a company that is a true Above is a mock-up of the main interior wall corner being constructed in Granger’s concrete connoisseur. “We live, breathe, and sleep yard in Lansing. concrete,” said Massa. “We love concrete. It is pretty cool stuff.” Other concrete pioneers on the project included Consumers The core mix is pea stone embedded in a matrix of sand, cement Concrete Corporation, a Kalamazoo-based ready-mix supplier, and and 30 percent fly ash. “The pea stone is as big of an aggregate that Euclid Chemical Company of Cleveland, Ohio. Euclid’s project we have in the mix,” said Lange. This custom mix has 800 lbs. per yard consultant serves on the American Concrete Institute’s selfof cementitious material versus the 500 to 600 lbs. of cement per yard consolidating concrete board. in a conventional concrete mix. “The reason is that for an architectural The actual pour of a mockup panel, which still towers over the mix you have to have a high cementitious content, because you need Granger yard today, took place in the third month of the test period. those fine particles to fill in all those corners nicely,” said Massa. Granger consulted a cadre of national concrete experts after the At the end of the day, this mix became part of the quest to create a lower wall panel did not meet the project’s impeccable standards. wall with both a beautiful smooth finish and an inherent strength. But this concrete riddle of a project stumped even national experts With an actual strength of 10,000 psi, the mix actually exceeded the in the field. “This is something that has never been done,” said Massa. required strength of 5,000 psi, added David G. McAlvey, PE, Granger “The project had elements that were new to everybody.” senior estimator, project manager. Some national advice was useful, but ultimately Euclid delivered a mix with some positive results. Euclid’s Warren McPherson, aka FORMWORK AS AN ART FORM Warren the Wizard, created a miracle mix that is aiding the cause of The Granger team had to buck conventional wisdom in navigating meeting the stringent requirement of this rare project. a project whose path led the team into unexplored territory and The test results at the end of a long, hot summer yielded a muchthrough difficult terrain. Beyond Warren the Wizard’s miracle mix, a Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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host of other parameters had to be tested, investigated and analyzed to create these experimental architectural walls. For example, Granger had to scrutinize every facet of the plywood formwork, including the type of form oil. “Form oil is a release agent applied to the plywood before the pour so the concrete comes out without sticking to the plywood,” said Lange. “It has a large impact on the finish left behind on the concrete.”

finish only. Some walls have a drywall finish on one side, requiring only one plywood layer. POURING A COLD ONE The unending analysis of every project detail continued throughout the long, hot summer of 2010. The intensive test period included analysis of four or five different caulks in the joints. “The test was undertaken because some of the caulks reacted in

Granger tested about 24 different mixes and poured roughly 70 different test panels over the course of several months.

Granger tested three or four different types of form oil as part of the 70 sample panels. Next Granger had to select the timing and the number of applications. “We figured out that we needed to apply the form oil two weeks prior to actually pouring the concrete into the form in order to season the plywood,” said Lange. “We then applied it again right before we poured into the form.” Granger even had to analyze and test the type of plywood used for this incredibly detailed project. Double-baked HDO (highdensity overlay) was the plywood of choice. “Double-baked means the overlay is run through a type of oven twice, once to make it adhere and the second time to remove any lingering yellow residue on the plywood that might find its way to the concrete surface,” said Lange. In this case, the HDO is being placed over MDO (medium-density overlay) structural plywood. “The HDO is fastened to the formwork by back screwing through the structural plywood into the finish plywood, so any hint of a screw imprint will not be seen in the finished wall,” he added. The HDO is used only on walls that call for an architectural

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different ways with the concrete,” said Massa. “We also had to try different types of ties and tie caps to achieve the desired tie hole patterns and spacings.” This rigorous testing phase was not yet finished. Granger also had to determine how best to pour the concrete and at what rate. Granger used a pump, pouring the liquid selfconsolidating concrete with all the care of a beer lover pouring a cold glass of craft brew. For the test panels and on the jobsite, the head of the pump was actually submerged in the rising concrete to avoid turbulence just as a good bartender tilts the glass and carefully pours to avoid a head of foam. “The form itself has to be 10 to 20 times stronger than a conventional form, because the concrete is poured fast and the form must hold a full liquid head,” said Massa. “The liquid goes from zero to 17 feet – the full height of the wall. With our job being liquid all the way, we actually did think of how a beer is poured. If you just open the spigot, bubbling foam will fill your glass. Our pump isn’t 12 feet up and dropping concrete. The pump discharge point is underneath the level of the concrete, and we raise the pump as the

concrete rises in the wall form. This approach avoids turbulence.” This testing period was an intense engagement with every aspect of concrete and then some. “Every time we poured a panel, we were testing about 12 different items,” said McAlvey. The test period was only a fleeting three months on this challenging masterwork. “We were basically pouring test panels at least every other day,” added Lange. ON THE JOBSITE Granger actually commenced work in the field at the end of August 2010 and will continue work through February 2011. The project will require about 17 different architectural pours, each with a pre-pour meeting complete with a review of a quality control plan and checklist signed off by MSU, Barton Malow and Granger. Work in the field is as unique, demanding and specialized as the mix design and rigorous testing process. This labyrinth of angled and vertical walls, placed askew rather than parallel, had to be poured in a specific sequence. “In some cases, we couldn’t pour one wall until we poured and stripped the form an adjacent one, because the wall braces of one would be in the way,” said Lange. Granger used a robotic layout device – another first for this pioneering company – and a total station to layout the labyrinth of formwork that will hold the shape and place of the final wall. “The walls have extremely tight tolerances,” said Massa.“A quarter-of-aninch would be normal tolerances, but we had to be 1/32-of-an-inch, which is as slight as a few sheets of paper.” Before the actual pour, Granger often had to vacuum the form interior to remove either rainwater or leaves from nearby trees to avoid marring the final architectural wall. “We had to vacuum the rainwater out of the form, because we were afraid to just push the water up as we poured,” said Massa. “Stains and/or inconsistencies might appear in the wall.” Granger even meticulously tended to the concrete in the post-pour period. After form removal, Granger installed a protective layer of plywood to prevent any damage from subsequent work on the site. The crew even placed plastic sheets or bonnets on the resteel projecting from the walls. “If the rain falls on that re-steel and it rusts, the rust would run down the face of the wall and stain the concrete,” said Massa. Granger clearly has pushed the envelope in this experiment in concrete. The project remains a work in progress as challenges and “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

issues arise in the course of tackling a project that has never before been attempted. But Granger is working on the jobsite with the same sense of creative problem-solving and intense engagement in seeking the right solutions as the firm brought to the elaborate testing phase. Clearly, this concrete connoisseur is deeply committed to ultimately realizing the grand vision of this world-class museum in the making. Once unveiled, the University and the general public will enjoy this amazing new museum whose striking visual power is a work of art, itself. “It’s a very difficult project, but it has been a great learning experience, and we wouldn’t give the job back for anything,” said Massa. “It is satisfying to perform a job that is above and beyond what you’ve ever done before and one that pushes you to achieve. For as difficult as it has been, it is gratifying to think that this could possibly be the nicest self-consolidating architectural concrete in the United States.”

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Using Concrete to Create Greener, More Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure By Aaron R. Harris, Michigan Concrete Association

ver the last 10 years, the “green movement” has grown from being a small group of environmentally aware individuals to becoming the mainstream standard for new development and construction. Over this span of time, concrete has been there every step of the way in order to allow for economically feasible and environmentally friendly building. Now more than ever, concrete is in the forefront and is leading the way in the arena of environmentally friendly, sustainable construction. In recent years, we have become acutely aware of the need to control heating costs and to create interior building environments that are cleaner and safer than those previously designed. Going hand-in-hand with our newfound desire to upgrade the sustainability of the structures we place in newly developing areas, we have also realized the need to handle stormwater within a given area in a more sustainable manner. Finally, we are seeing the benefits of using longer lasting paving materials while developing the streets and local roads comprising our infrastructure. At the end of the day, concrete can be utilized in a building’s construction and in

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both parking areas and roadways leading up to new developments, all while capturing LEED credits and maximizing sustainability. Whether we chose to discuss minimizing heating and cooling costs, controlling stormwater runoff or creating long-lasting quiet surfaces, the most utilized building material in the world offers solutions that are both affordable and sustainable. ICF CONSTRUCTION Let’s start our new development by looking at how concrete construction can save money and lives. Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction is the process in which hollow foam blocks are stacked upon one another, creating a channel in which ready-mix concrete can be placed. This construction process known as ICF has been shown to be very efficient, often times allowing a construction crew to finish the structure more quickly than it could by utilizing a stick-built frame. ICF also provides substantial savings on heating and cooling over the duration of the building’s existence. Michigan has several examples of this technology, including Mallard Cove, an assisted living facility in Traverse City that only used ICF below

ground for the basement, and Heron Manor, a Baptist Church in Grand Rapids that used ICF through the whole building. Even the Waverly Animal Hospital in Lansing was able to use ICF for an addition to their facility. Another distinct advantage of utilizing ICF construction is safety. With a structure that is now completely encased in concrete, a building is created that is almost impermeable to the damage often caused by hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes. In addition, these structures also possess superior acoustic characteristics by not only muting sounds from adjacent rooms, but also by virtually eliminating exterior noise. The culmination of these factors makes ICF construction the obvious building method of choice in projects desiring sustainability, safety and a quality environment. PERVIOUS CONCRETE Once an ICF structure is in place, we can now turn our eye towards the exterior of the development. Utilizing pervious concrete in conjunction with a concrete parking area allows developers to not only control their stormwater runoff on site, but also to cut down on what is known as the urban heat island effect. Concrete parking areas have “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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recently become costefficient on an initial cost basis. Due to this factor, we have seen more and more developments choose to utilize a concrete parking area in their environmentally conscious developments. Not only does the 100 percent recyclable concrete parking lot last considerably longer than other paving materials, it also reflects the sun’s ray thereby preventing the pavement surface from With its pervious concrete, this pleasant courtyard is a showcase heating up. This leads to of “green” concrete. a cooler environment and a lower airconditioning bill for the building owner. Finally, if the concrete parking area is used will last on average 26 years with little in conjunction with pervious concrete often maintenance. At the same time, the developers can minimize or even eliminate concrete supplies a surface that will reflect the need for retention/detention ponds. the sun’s rays and help prevent the warming This not only saves money, but also frees up of urban areas, therein helping to reduce additional space to be utilized as green smog, as well as the health risks that are space or for additional development. associated with these low-lying pollutants. Pervious concrete is an open-graded This is just one more example of how material that allows stormwater to pass concrete plays a major role in protecting our through it and into a recharge bed located environment and promoting sustainable below the pavement surface. This recharge development. bed allows water to be taken back into the At the end of the day, concrete’s use in earth and replenish the groundwater table. buildings, parking areas and roadways give All of these reasons, coupled with the low designers and developers affordably priced maintenance of concrete parking areas, have and sustainable options for construction. led many Michigan developers to begin With ICF and tilt-up construction, one can utilizing concrete in their parking areas. quickly design and construct safe, energyefficient and long-lasting buildings and CONCRETE ROADWAYS structures. Through the use of concrete We now turn our gaze to the highways, parking areas in conjunction with pervious streets and local roads that bring concrete, we can reduce the need for employees, clients and customers to our lighting in a parking area by 25 to 30 doorstep. A newly constructed concrete percent, while managing stormwater run-off roadway not only utilizes recycled concrete and avoiding the absorption and trapping of in its construction, but also meets the solar radiant energy that leads to higher cooling reflective index necessary for residential bills. Finally, by installing concrete roadways, developments to reach LEED® standards. one can improve the safety and longevity of Over the past several years, we have seen our highways and roads by using a more and more federal and municipal recyclable pavement that has withstood the projects choose to utilize concrete test of time. So next time you think green pavement due not only to its reputation for construction, call your local concrete longevity, but also its contribution to a contractor for grey solutions to your green greener, cleaner environment. questions. Concrete roadways contribute to the About the Author environment in many ways, but first and Aaron R. Harris is the Engineering/Promotion foremost by the material’s longevity and Director-Private Market for the Michigan durability. By putting a concrete roadway in Concrete Association. place, concrete can provide a surface that

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Double Feature BY DAVID R. MILLER, ASSOCIATE EDITOR ichigan State University’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts was recently the site of two spectacular performances, though neither occurred on stage. A team of design and construction professionals played the starring role by delivering a breathtaking four-story addition to enhance the experience of patrons, while simultaneously accommodating backstage improvements in a separate addition on the opposite site of the facility. Construction manager, The Christman Company, Lansing, architect, TMP Architecture, Inc., Bloomfield Hills, and Michigan State University led a talented cast through this double feature that drew rave reviews.

CENTER STAGE Before the expansion and renovation project began, the Wharton Center already housed two theaters, both of which were regarded as premiere regional attractions. Spaces outside the two theaters, on the

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY IKE LEA other hand, left something to be desired. The front addition caters to all theatergoers with a new box office, expanded lobby and a new gift shop, while the needs of financial supporters are met with two new patron lounges. Access to restrooms was also problematic, especially for female patrons, who were limited to a scant six stalls. The project team addressed this by adding 17 women’s stalls, and they also created an office suite to accommodate the center’s administrative needs. Creating a new image for the center was another goal. Instead of a place to see and be seen, the Wharton Center was an all brick building hidden among nearby trees. The front addition’s new glass façade generates excitement by letting people see inside while making the reconfigured landscaping an asset by offering ample views of a picturesque natural setting. Glass also contributed to sustainability goals by reducing the need for artificial light and the design includes a distinctive inset section that will accommodate backlit banners to promote future shows. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

The donor wall seen here is found in the Wharton Center’s renovated lobby.

theater, and suck on some dust.” Separation between construction areas and occupied spaces was a critical issue. “We put up a temporary wall and finish painted it to make it look like a finished product,” said William Mackay, project manager for The Christman Company. “An artist was hired to paint a mural on it and it blended in so well that people who had been going to the center for years said that the wall had always been there.” Accommodating the new patron lounges was another design challenge, as both needed to provide barrier free access to existing bathroom facilities, lobbies that were located on different levels, and a warming kitchen, as well as a new passenger elevator. Many traffic patterns were proposed before a workable solution was found. Of course, efficiency was not just a concern for public spaces, the backstage addition needed to function like a well-oiled machine.

“We thought about other materials, but it seems like we kept coming back to a glassy expression,” said Tim Casai, FAIA, president of TMP Architecture. “We wanted people to be able to see the activity going on inside the building and we wanted people in attendance to see out and engage with more of the campus.” Building this massive addition in close proximity to two operational theaters involved more extensive planning than most stage productions. The shows not only needed to go on, as the old saying goes, they also needed to be an enjoyable experience. Casai summed it up best when he said, “No one wants to get dressed up, go out to the Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

BEHIND THE CURTAIN The backstage addition at the Wharton Center was geared primarily towards accommodating bigger and more complex shows. These productions often involve many semi-trailers full of scenery, costumes, lighting and sound gear, along with busses filled with performers and support personnel, all of which will be better accommodated by a new freight elevator and expanded space for cast and crews. In spite of the glitz and glamour found in the front portion of the building, the back portion is often far busier. “Before I started this job, I had no idea how busy the center was,” admitted Mackay. “When I put the schedule together, I had a copy of the event schedule in front of me and I tried to pick and choose times in-between events. I quickly realized that everyone would need to work together to sequence this job while keeping the Wharton Center fully functional, because they had events every single day.”

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Flexibility was a key consideration with patron lounges. The sturdy curved bar on the ceiling accommodates a variety of lighting configurations for different uses.

Fortunately, everyone was willing to invest the extra planning to help ensure the success of the project. In addition to hands-on management from The Christman Company and TMP Architecture, the project team had high praise for the subcontractors who were willing to look ahead on the schedule in an attempt to identify issues relating to their respective trades before they reached the problem stage. Diane Baribeau, general manager of the Wharton Center was also credited for her accessibility and her thorough knowledge of the building’s complex systems. Her input was particularly important as the project team worked on the backstage addition. “The back-of-the-house addition, while not sexy or glamorous, was the toughest part of the project in many ways,” said Casai. Soils throughout the site were mixed with organic material and water was found 20-25 feet below grade. These conditions combined to create low bearing capacity mandating deep foundations. Plans to underpin an existing 70-foot tall brick veneer/masonry block wall adjacent to the backstage addition were scrapped in favor of an augercast retention wall to support the existing structure. The layout of the basement needed to be completely reconfigured mid-project to accommodate this change. A fine cast of industry professionals addressed this challenge, along with countless more, to raise the curtain on a unique double feature that delivered two separate additions to the Wharton Center for Performing Arts. They may never receive star billing, but theater patrons will enjoy the fruits of their labor for years to come. THE FOLLOWING SUBCONTRACTORS AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS CONTRIBUTED THEIR SKILLS TO THE PROJECT: • Architectural Specialties – Contract Specialties, Hudsonville • Auger Cast Piles – Hardman Construction, Ludington • Carpet and Resilient Tile – Bouma Interiors, Okemos • Cast Concrete Paving – Mid Michigan Turf Care, Owosso • Civil Engineer – Beckett & Raeder, Ann Arbor • Cleaners – Clean Investments, Lansing • Controls – Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., Plymouth • Decorative Ornamental Railings – Courterior Iron Craft, Comstock Park • Earthwork and Site Utilities – Sandborn Construction, Portland • Electrical – Superior Electric, Lansing • Elevator – Otis Elevator Company, Lansing • Exterior Window Cleaning – Great Lakes Window Cleaning, Lansing

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• Fire Protection – Dynamic Piping, Hemlock • Glass and Glazing, Curtain Wall and Aluminum Entrances – Lansing Glass, Lansing • Hard Tile – Lansing Tile & Mosaic, Lansing • Interior Glass and Glazing – Calvin & Company, Flint • Masonry – Schiffer Masonry Contractors, Holt • Mechanical and Electrical Engineer – Peter Basso Associates, Troy • Mechanical Systems – Gunthorpe Plumbing & Heating, East Lansing • Metal Panels and Column Enclosures – Architectural Metals, Portland • Operable Partitions – Payne Rosso, Lansing • Overhead Doors – Overhead Door of Lansing, East Lansing • Painting and Wallcovering – Lake State Decorating, Lansing • Plaster, Drywall, Acoustical, Insulation, Temporary Partitions and Temporary Stairs • William Reichenbach Co., Lansing • Pollution Control – Pollution Control Services, Kalkaska • Roofing – Stephenson & Sons, Flint • Sheet Metal – Dee Cramer, Holly • Site Concrete, Curbs and Concrete Paving – Fessler & Bowman, Flushing • Structural Concrete, General Carpentry, Millwork and Doors – Christman Constructors, • Lansing • Structural Engineer – Desai/Nasr Consulting Engineers, West Bloomfield • Structural Steel, Deck and Stairs – Howard Structural Steel, Saginaw • Temporary Construction Drive, Soil Erosion and Site Demolition – Genesee-Bay • Constructors, Davidson • Temporary Fence – Nationwide Construction Group, Chesterfield • Temporary Power – Superior Electric, Inc., Lansing • Testing – Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc., Lansing • Trailer Electric – Superior Electric, Lansing • Waterproofing/Dampproofing – D.C. Beyers, East Lansing • Window Treatments – Creative Windows, Ann Arbor • Wood Flooring – Star School Flooring, Hastings Subcontractors and professional consultants listed in the Construction Highlight are identified by the general contractor, architect or owner. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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template with a random knockdown pattern that enables the user to replicate the knockdown texture on the rest of the wall after a drywall repair has been made, using the template, some spackle and a putty knife to re-apply the knockdown pattern to the repaired wall. The process can be much cleaner and faster than using a professional sprayer or a retail spray can treatment because there is no over-spray and no need to tape off the area to protect the surrounding surfaces. The benefit to drywall professionals is that they can make multiple repairs more quickly after contractors have completed their work, and move on to other paying jobs faster than with other knockdown treatment repair methods. Professional contractors, maintenance professionals and installers of home theater, fire and security systems can use the Drywall Repair Tool to complete drywall repairs for their clients without having to bring in a drywall contractor or leave the mess behind for the client to repair. The Drywall Repair Tool can be re-used on multiple projects, making it extremely cost-effective for those who perform frequent drywall repairs. The Drywall Repair Tool is available in three patterns to ensure a good match with the three types of knockdown patterns that exist in commercial and residential construction across the United States. Customers can purchase just one template or a pack including all three, which is recommended for professionals who are likely to encounter multiple knockdown patterns on jobsites. A single template is available in fine, medium or heavy texture to match the wall’s current knockdown pattern for $17.99 each. The Drywall Repair Tool 3-Pack includes all three textures and costs $35.99. The Drywall Repair Tool is available at select retail home improvement stores or online at www.drywallrepairtool.com.

1-PART TM Pourable Sealant Gets Added Ease of Use Contractors who are already familiar with the highly dependable performance of Chem Link’s solventfree, polyether pourable sealant in the ChemCurbTM Penetration Seal System will appreciate the latest features added for their convenience. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

They are already aware that it bonds aggressively to virtually any type of roof with a 20-minute skin over time, with no out gassing or shrinkage – and no special tools required. Low slope contractors not familiar with this system will want to check out how much easier their work can get on their next project. Foil containers in a new, more user friendly shape and a new 4” nozzle in every package will make using and pouring 1-PART even quicker and easier. The new half-gallon foil containers are shorter and wider and can sit upright when taken out of the package. If the whole amount is not used, the nozzle can be replaced with the original cap and reused when needed. The new containers still come four to a carton or four to a rigid plastic field pack. 1PARTcomes in Gray or White to match the ChemCurbs and is also still available in two cartridge sizes and a 5-gallon pail. The 28-oz tube has been upgraded from foil to plastic. For more information visit, www.chemlinkinc.com, or call Contractor Hot Line at (800) 826-1681

AGC’s U4 Window Technology Delivers R5 Glass Package Performance in a DoubleGlazed Window Unit AGC Flat Glass North America has introduced a leading-edge glass technology called U4 4th Surface Technology™, which dramatically improves the performance and energy efficiency of double glazed window units without adding more glass panes. By adding U4 4th Surface Technology, double-glazed window systems are now able to achieve the same levels of efficiency as costlier triple-glazed units. Traditionally, adding more panes of glass to a window was the only way to improve their performance and energy efficiency. However, the U4 4th Surface Technology system has revolutionized the industry by incorporating a patent-pending pyrolytic low-E hard coating that can be installed on the fourth surface of an insulated glass unit (IGU). This unique coating technology enables manufacturers to use two low-E coatings in one double-glazed unit, resulting in an R5rated glass package in a double glazed unit. Adding U4 4th Surface Technology to an AGC double-glazed IGU reduces the center of glass U-factor by as much as 20 percent compared to standard IGU configurations with one low-E coating. More importantly, the U-factor reduction gained with a U4 glass package improves the whole window performance (Uw) by 16 percent when

compared to a standard glass package. In standard double-glazed units with one low-e coating on the inside of the gap between the glass panes, the low-e coating permits the window to reflect solar energy outwards when the sun is shining and to reduce heat loss when it is cold outside. However, because there is no coating on the room-surface of the inner pane, some heat from the room is lost to the gap between the glass panes. This heat loss can significantly lower a window’s thermal performance. With the addition of the U4 4th Surface Technology coating to the roomsurface of the inner pane (surface #4), the window is able to reflect energy to the inside as well as to the outside. This reduction improves the overall insulating properties of a U4 IGU by as much as 15 to 20 percent over conventional IGUs. In addition to the energy performance advantages of U4 technology, the doubleglazed system also eliminates many of the drawbacks of costlier triple-glazed window units. First, the manufacturing process of triple glaze windows requires additional capital investments and new production processes. By contrast, U4 technology can be easily integrated into current double-glazed manufacturing processes. In addition, the manufacturing cost of triple glazed IGUs is 50 to 60 percent more than the cost of adding U4 technology to a double glazed window. U4 offers the performance and durability benefits of traditional pyrolytic glass products, providing an unlimited shelf-life with no performance loss. U4 is easy to fabricate, requires no special tools, is extremely durable, and is easy to handle. Moreover, it requires no edge deletion and can be tempered or heat-strengthened when needed. U4 4th Surface Technology is backed by industry leader AGC’s outstanding customer

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APEM Components has introduced the P65 series of rotary switches, a high temperature version of APEM’s PT65 DIP coded rotary switch. The P65 series DIP Rotary Switch is specifically designed for high temperature soldering. Typical applications include security systems, laboratory instrumentation, telecommunications equipment and computer peripherals. The P65’s temperature resistance ranges from -65°C to more than +135°C. The P65 series is rated for 30,000 steps or position changes at 42 VDC and 200mA. APEM’s P65 Series DIP Coded Rotaries are available in surface mount and through-hole configurations and are manufactured with lead-free, pure matte tin plating. Switches are available in 10 and 16 positions in four output code configurations; BCD, BCD complement, hexadecimal and hexadecimal complement. The DIP Rotary Switches feature three actuator styles; screw driver, spindle and slotted spindle. The round switch surface allows for a convenient and cost saving round/drilled panel cut-out. Installation in square cut-outs is also possible. These switches are designed to meet the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive (2002/95/EC). For more information about APEM or its broad line of products, contact APEM Components, Inc., 63 Neck Road, Haverhill, MA 01835; 978-372-1602; or visit the company’s website at www.apem.com.

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Jasman Construction, an interior contractor based in Whitmore Lake, recently announced the addition of William Thomas as vice president of the firm. Thomas brings extensive Thomas construction knowledge and estimating experience to complement Jasman’s expertise in interior building construction and cold formed metal framing. Steven K. Cretsinger, an accredited environmental professional with 13 years experience, has joined Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc. (TEC), Ann Arbor, in their Industrial Cretsinger Hygiene Services Department as a senior environmental health & safety consultant. TEC has offices in Troy, Ann Arbor and Detroit. Somat Engineering, Inc., an international engineering consulting firm headquartered in Detroit, has hired Khyzer Malik, PE, MSc, civil engineer, and Nicole Park, geologist, to its staff. Malik joins the firm’s Cleveland, OH office as a staff engineer. Park, G.I.T., joins the firm as a field geologist for environmental services.

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G2 Consulting Group Park recently announced that Heather Sandor has earned the federal definition of an Environmental Professional (EP) by meeting experience, education and certification standards specified by the Environmental Protection Agency. This qualifies her to conduct the all appropriate inquiry (AAI) environmental due diligence investigations required to exempt commercial real estate purchasers from cleanup liability for past contamination of a site. G2 Consulting Group is a full-service engineering firm providing geotechnical, environmental and

construction engineering services. They have offices in Troy, Brighton, and suburban Chicago. Willis, a global insurance broker, has named Nicole Giddings account executive of its Human Capital Practice in Farmington Hills. Willis of Michigan, Inc. has offices in Farmington Hills, Port Huron and Grand Rapids, and specializes in the sectors of automotive manufacturing, construction, financial institutions and retail. Giddings will be responsible for client management and service delivery with a special focus in the underwriting of financial risk and analysis of benefit plan designs for large groups. Bloomfield Hills-based Plunkett Cooney senior environmental attorney Saulius K. Mikalonis has been appointed vice chair for the American Bar Association’s Section of Mikalonis Environment, Energy and Resources Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Ecosystems Committee. This is the leading forum for attorneys engaged in the national and international regulatory and legal aspects of climate change. He will serve a one-year term. Mikalonis is also a member of the Plunkett Cooney Energy Industry and Corporate/Transactional practice groups, and practices primarily in the areas of environmental, natural resources and energy law with particular emphasis on greenhouse gases, renewable energy and green building/LEED. Architect Joseph A. Gonzalez, FAIA, has joined Ghafari Associates in its Chicago office as its global director of design. Gonzalez, with over 30 years experience, brings a wealth Gonzalez of diverse project experience, distinguished by design excellence and industry recognition. As Ghafari’s global director of design, he will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the firm’s design work.

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Hobbs+Black Associates, Inc. is proud to celebrate 25 years of providing architectural and engineering services to clients from its Lansing office. In the mid-’80s Hobbs+Black established a Lansing office to service the Mid-Michigan market; predominately working with state government agencies, colleges, universities, and the auto industry. Today, Hobbs+Black designs dominate the Lansing skyline with iconic buildings such as the Lansing Convention Center, Grand Tower, and the Abbott Center. Hobbs+Black also has offices in Ann Arbor and Arizona. Schonsheck, Inc., Wixom, was recently awarded a Design/Build contract for a new medical office building in Lenox Township. Preliminary plans call for a state-of-the-art, 20,000-square-foot building. In addition to a family practice, the facility will include areas for physical therapy, diagnostics, laboratories, and a pharmacy. Construction is slated to begin in the spring of 2011. Ameri-CAD, Inc., a Texas-based ITW Company, has posted new Building Information Modeling (BIM) education videos to their VisionREZ Channel on YouTube. These education videos are free and designed to help viewers understand how to migrate from CAD to BIM in a successful manner. Topics currently available on the VisionREZ Channel include: Transition Legacy CAD to BIM; The Impact of Architectural BIM on Estimating; BIM Architectural Deliverables and Component Design; and Migrating from Layers to Layer Keys in BIM. Clark Construction, Lansing, recently served as construction manager for the new Central Michigan University (CMU) Student Events Center, which recently celebrated its grand opening. The Center includes a redesigned arena with 5,300 seats and contoured bleachers; retractable seating to accommodate multiple arena configurations including athletics, concerts, (continued)

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Jan. 31 – 34th Annual SOURCE Awards Entries Due Entries for SOURCE Awards must be postmarked on or before January 31, 2010. The competition is open to all lighting designers, architects, engineers, professional designers, and consultants who use Cooper Lighting fixtures in an interior or exterior design project. Winners will be announced in May 2011. To download a complete list of rules, visit the company website at www.cooperlighting.com or e-mail TalkToUs@CooperIndustries.com. Feb. 2 – Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow CAM is pleased to announce that their tradeshow this year will be held at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit. Along with numerous exhibits for construction products and services, the one-day event will include CAMTEC educational programs; the CAM Magazine Special Issue / Green Building of the Year Awards; the 125th CAM Annual Meeting; and much more! Visit www.cam-online.com for more information, or call (248) 972-1000. Feb. 24-26 – CSI Academies The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) announced that it will hold The CSI Academies at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas, TX, to help construction professionals develop skills and improve their job performance through a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of construction teams. Visit www.csinet.org/academies for more information. Feb. 24-27 – Cottage and Lakefront Living Show Every aspect of cottage and lakefront living for cottage and lakefront property owners or those looking to buy, build or rent will be on display at this event at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi. Information is available at 800-328-6550 and www.NoviCottageShow.com. The show can also be followed on FaceBook or Twitter. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

Mar. 11-13 – Michigan Home and Garden Show Attendees will find inspiration from the latest trends in landscaping, gardening and home improvement at this event at the Pontiac Silverdome. Information is available at 800-328-6550 and www.SilverdomeHomeShow.com. The show can also be followed on FaceBook or Twitter. Mar. 17 – Helical Foundations and Tiebacks Seminar The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) is holding this seminar in Dallas, TX, in conjunction with GeoFrontiers 2011. For more information, call DFI at 973-4234030.

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