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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

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SUSTAIN | ABILITY Detroit Firm Constructs the First Passive House in Michigan

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AIA-MI DESIGN PERSPECTIVES Making Detroit Home

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INTEX AWARDS

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HIGHLIGHT

Royal House Recording: A-List Team Builds Creative Utopia in Royal Oak

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Welcome to the Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow

Industry News Safety Tool Kit

66

Product Showcase

70

People in Construction

71

Corporate News

72

Construction Calendar

73

CAM Welcomes New Members

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Advertisers Index

ABOUT THE COVER The City of Detroit as seen from Windsor, Canada at night. This image is a symbol of the continuing rebirth of S.E. Michigan and the renewed spirit of the City.

Photo by Joseph M. Coots

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Tradeshow Floorplan Overview & Exhibitor List

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Listing of Exhibitors Displays, Products & Services

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CAMTEC Course Offerings 2017

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DIRECTORS

Kerlin Blaise Blaze Contracting

Thomas Broad PUBLISHER EDITOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Midwest Steel, Inc.

Kevin Koehler Amanda Tackett

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

Mary Kremposky McArdle

Kevin Foucher GRAPHIC DESIGN

Joseph Coots

Commercial Contracting Corp.

Cathy Jones Roy Jones

Leidal & Hart Mason Contractors, Inc.

Brad Leidal ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE

Jennifer Panning Artisan Tile, Inc.

DIRECTORS OFFICERS Chairman

Preston Wallace Limbach Company, LLC

Giuseppe (Joe) Palazzolo

Erik Wordhouse

Detroit Spectrum Painters, Inc.

Vice Chairman

C.L. Rieckhoff Company, Inc.

Vice Chairman Treasurer

Kevin Ryan

CAM MAGAZINE EDITORIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Gary Boyajian

Powerlink Facility Management Services

Division 8 Solutions, Inc.

John Raimondo

Marty Burnstein

Roncelli, Inc.

President

Edwards Glass Co.

John Rieckhoff

Kevin Koehler

Law Office of Marty Burnstein

George Dobrowitsky Walbridge

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L E T T E R

F R O M

T H E

P R E S I D E N T

January 2017

Dear CAM Members, I would like to wish each and every one of you a very happy and prosperous New Year. Another year has passed and our industry continues to gain steam.

Now we talk of workforce shortages, backlogs and transition in government; what a change from seven or eight years ago. Year after year, we can always count on change, and CAM continues to embrace change in order to deliver improved member benefits and services. Our goal, as always, is to provide CAM Members with the best service, information and assistance in the construction industry.

“Your success and happiness lies within you…” Helen Keller In March 2016, former CAM Chairman of the Board Larry S. Brinker, Jr. and I were interviewed by Fox News National reporter Mike Tobin regarding the current workforce shortage in the Michigan construction industry. Workforce development is being attacked at a local level through CAM’s Construction Workforce Development Initiative: 3D - Develop, Design and Deliver. 20 Detroit high school students were selected to participate in the pilot program, and were successfully trained in the construction process, in specific trades, with hands-on experience and paid internships. Program graduates were then eligible for a 7-week paid internship with a CAM Member company. High school students have been made aware that there are other options available to them other than four-year degrees, and are on their way to successful careers in construction. This program has been one of the major initiatives for our last two CAM Chairmen - Larry Brinker, Jr. and Giuseppe (Joe) Palazzolo - and remains at the top of list in 2017. The program has been expanded for 2017 and is available to school districts and job recruitment agencies throughout the state. Check out our promotional video at http://www.cam-online.com/laborrelations/3Dprogram.aspx.

During 2016, the membership department worked to implement a new database, which will manage membership records and provide an online portal for event registration, payment of invoices, and tracking of continuing education units. The launch is scheduled for late February 2017. Additional networking events have been added to the 2017 calendar, including a monthly brewery tour and an OHL game between the Flint Firebirds and the Saginaw Spirit.

CAMTEC – the training and education division of CAM – expanded both its course offerings and training space over the past year. Overall, CAMTEC held nearly 70 classes attended by more than 750 students, almost doubling its numbers from the previous year. More than 130 people received their First Aid/ CPR/AED certifications through CAMTEC in 2016. In early fall, CAMTEC signed a formal agreement with the Mid-America OSHA Education Center (MAOEC) to serve as a host site offering OSHA-authorized courses. This allows CAMTEC to increase its safety-related course offerings for the 2016-2017 training cycle by adding 22 OSHA-authorized courses, including the OSHA 500 and 501 trainer courses for construction and general industry. To better meet the safety education needs of mid-Michigan workers, CAMTEC began offering classes at its downtown Saginaw office. Several sessions took place in 2016, with more to come in 2017.

Also in the works for 2017 is an expansion of the CAMTEC training space in Bloomfield Hills.

CAMSAFETY continued offering free training under our MIOSHA-CET Grant, conducting training sessions for almost 800 individuals. In June, CAMSAFETY and the George W. Auch Company celebrated the signing of their new construction safety alliance agreement. Designed to provide ongoing safety training and site visits during the $18 million renovation project at the Livonia-based Stevenson High School, the alliance agreement is supported by MIOSHA and is expected to improve site safety. CAMSAFETY’s annual Safety Leadership Conference, held in December, brought in more than 150 participants at Laurel Manor in Livonia.

This day-long event featured 12 different seminars, panel discussions, a Keynote speaker, and a networking reception to close the day.

Last year was a busy year for CAM’s Construction Project Information Group. The newsroom reported on over 7,000 projects, continuing the three-year grow trend. In addition, we launched our new Newsroom software, the Virtual Planroom Network. Our easy to use system has brought greater functionality to our membership along with access to projects across the country. Watch for more exciting enhancements in the Newsroom during 2017.

During the waning days of the 2016 election year, the CAM-Government Affairs Committee (GAC) organized and hosted a Legislative Breakfast. The wellattended event afforded guests with the opportunity to meet and interact with many elected members of the Michigan Legislature. As always, the CAM GAC, along with its lobbying firm KDA, continued to monitor and advance pro-business and pro-construction policies and legislation, including performance/prompt pay, collaboration and workforce development initiatives.

In closing, I urge you to visit the 2017 Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow and the CAM 131st Annual Meeting at MotorCity Casino Hotel on February 1, 2017. The Keynote Speaker at this year’s Annual Meeting will be Matt Cullen, principal of Rock Ventures, LLC. His address, Opportunity Detroit, will cover Detroit’s exciting present, promising future, and Rock Ventures’ role in moving the city forward. This will be a “can’t miss” Annual Meeting.

Tradeshow hours are 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. You can register to attend the tradeshow via the CAM website at www.cam-online.com. See you at the show and the Annual Meeting! One Industry; One Resource; One CAM.

Sincerely,

Kevin N. Koehler President Construction Association of Michigan

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safer transportation network, the state

Challenge Detroit is a leadership and

sees economic opportunities in growing

professional development program that

Michigan’s role as a logistics center.

invites approximately 40 of tomorrow’s

G2 is licensed to work in over 35 states

G2 Consulting Group Earns MDOT ‘As-Needed’ Contract Renewal Agreement Pre-Approves G2 to Participate on Future MDOT Infrastructure Projects The

Michigan

and has completed thousands of public

in and around the greater Detroit area, for one year. During the course of the year,

private

projects,

including

commercial, industrial, transportation,

fellows

telecommunications

intellectually

and

civil

infrastructure developments over its two decades

in

business.

For

chosen and

to

through

contribute hands-on

service making incremental impact in the community. Sachse is one of 35 host

information on G2 Consulting Group, visit

companies who believe in the importance

www.G2consultinggroup.com

of retaining and attracting innovative, multi-disciplinary

entrepreneurial

top

talent, as well as have a commitment to philanthropic initiatives and corporate

Department

citizenship in greater Detroit.

of

“We are dedicated to bringing top talent and hungry minds to Detroit,” says Sachse Founder & CEO Todd Sachse.

Troy-based geotechnical, environmental

“I’m proud to work with such a forward

and construction services firm, as one of engineering

are

more

Consulting Group, a nationally recognized

pre-approved

leaders to live, work, play, give and lead,

and

Transportation (MDOT) has named G2

its

N E W S

thinking non-profit who has the city’s best

teams

interest at heart, and help expose the next

through a two-year “as-needed” indefinite

generation to Detroit in an effort to help

services contract for state-wide projects.

the city maintain its upward trajectory.”

G2’s recent efforts with MDOT include

Sachse welcomes its second Challenge

the M-20 replacement bridge over the Tittabawassee River in Midland. “The M-

Detroit

20 bridge carries a heavy load of daily

photojournalist Everett McMillen Cislo, as

fellow,

award-winning

traffic over a river and a former rail line

a full-time videographer. He will play an

converted into a nature trail. In order to

integral role in assisting Sachse’s training

maintain traffic as long as possible,

department by documenting training

numerous evaluated

foundation that

would

types

were

courses through the production of high-

allow

partial

quality videos. Selected from more than

construction of foundations before traffic closures were required. G2’s role relates to understanding those geotechnical and environmental factors in support of the bridge construction plan,” said Dave Wanlass, G2’s project manager.

In the recent past, G2 has partnered with MDOT on many notable projects including: I-75/University interchange; I94/I-69 interchange in St. Clair County; I-94/Cadillac

bridge;

and

the

I-96

Reconstruction, to name just a few.

Road reconstruction and infrastructure improvements continue to be a top priority for Michigan state officials.

In

addition to providing a more efficient and Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

400 applicants, Everett comes to Sachse

Sachse Construction to Welcome Second Challenge Detroit Fellow as Host Company

degree from Western Kentucky University.

Sachse Construction (Sachse), a premier

program.

Detroit-based commercial construction management firm, announced that the firm is welcoming its second Challenge Detroit fellow as one of 35 Challenge Detroit host companies. The firm is participating in Challenge Detroit in order to help draw young talent to the city in

from northern Kentucky with a bachelor’s He is one of 43 other fellows selected to participate in the Challenge Detroit Sachse continues to remain actively engaged in the Detroit community through programs like Challenge Detroit. For more information

on

the

non-profit,

visit

www.challengedetroit.org. To learn more about

Sachse

Construction,

visit

www.sachseconstruction.com.

which they are committed to rebuilding.

Sachse Construction President & COO Steve Berlage made the announcement.

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I N D U S T R Y

N E W S

The

Detroit-Based

Business

In addition to Gino Roncelli, the

Certification is granted only to firms that

company’s efforts to strengthen its

significant

operations,

presence in Detroit is also headed by

personnel and office space in the City of

Ehrlich Crain, Business Development and

demonstrate

Roncelli, Inc. Announces Certification as a DetroitBased Business

Detroit. The Detroit Business Certification

Diversity Leader. Crain noted that, “In

Program is an important component of the

addition to the service of our clients,

economic

Detroit.

continued investment in Detroit opens

Detroit

more opportunities for diversity and the

Roncelli,

revitalization Inc.

relocated

of its

operations to the Guardian Building last

utilization of Detroit businesses and

year in support of these efforts.

Detroit residents on our projects, each

Roncelli, Inc., a Michigan-headquartered

Roncelli, Inc.’s Detroit presence is led

construction company celebrating its 50th

being strategic goals that make us a

by Gino Roncelli, Principal, who is also a

anniversary

better firm.” Crain achieves these goals

resident of Detroit himself.

through Roncelli’s diversity program.

this

year,

is

proud

to

Roncelli

announce that it has received certification

commented

as a Detroit-Based Business (DBB) by the

reflects

City of Detroit. This certification means

investment in Detroit, and we are excited

that using Roncelli satisfies the City of

corporate

headquarters

to be recognized as a Partner in the efforts

Detroit’s Executive Order No. 2014-5,

Heights,

Michigan,

to revitalize the City. Moving was an easy

which

operations center located in London,

requires

that

certain

our

that,

“The

company’s

certification

The Detroit office adds to Roncelli,

continued

Inc.’s list of locations that include its its

in

Sterling Canadian

Detroit

decision that just made sense for us, and

supported contracts be awarded to 30

Ontario and its Mexico operations center

for the service of our Detroit- and Wayne

percent Detroit-Based Businesses.

located in San Luis Potosi.

County-based clients.”

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Roncelli Wins Prestigious CURT Construction Industry Safety Excellence Award (CISE) The

Construction

Users

Roundtable

• OSHA Injury/illness statistical data for the contractor’s site personnel from OSHA 300 logs • Effectiveness in managing subcontractor’s safety performance • The contractor’s safety management system as it pertains to

(CURT) presented Roncelli, Inc. with the

implementation of the CURT R-807

Construction Industry Safety Excellence (CISE)

Award

at

CURT’s

National

Conference in New Orleans on November 7,

2016.

The

award

Construction Owner’s Safety Blueprint • Review of safety performance with three client companies for whom the

recognizes

constructor recently performed work

commendable safety management and improvements of owners, constructors, and local user councils who have most effectively implemented recommendations detailed within the CURT Owners Safety Blueprint (R-807) that serves as a strategic guideline for safety performance.

Roncelli is a privately owned construction company

established

in

1966

with

operations in the United States, Canada and

Mexico.

Visit

them

at

www.roncelli-inc.com.

“We are honored to be presented with this prestigious award. Our dedicated project teams have earned this award by their efforts to protect the lives and livelihoods of everyone working in our offices and on our projects by ensuring they return home,” said Bill Parker, corporate safety manager.

The CISE award winners are evaluated on critical safety requirements including:

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October 2016 Special Edition Correction Farnell Equipment Company, Troy, was selected for both Casework and Lab Equipment Packages for Wayne State University’s

Integrative

Center in Detroit.

Bioscience

This information

corrects the listing on page 119 of CAM

Magazine’s

Special

Edition,

October 2016.

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ARE YOU READY TO RECEIVE A SAFETY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD?

By Jason Griffin CAM DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND SAFETY SERVICES

I

t’s the time of year when companies are compiling their injury and illness data, reviewing safety programs, and discussing changes that need to be implemented to ensure compliance with updated regulations. These are the actions that progressive companies take to identify trends, develop Best Practices, and identify training needs for both supervisory and field staff. The question posed by the title of this article is really asking where your company falls on the safety continuum of uninformed to exemplary.

The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), through its safety department, hosts an award ceremony each year that recognizes companies that have performed at least to, or better than, the industry averages for safety. This is evaluated by looking at the lagging indicators for their Days Away, Restricted or Transferred from work (DART), Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR), Experience Modification Rate (EMR), and their public citation records through the OSHA establishment search tool. These numbers are used to measure performance but are not true indicators of a company’s culture of safety. In some cases, having below industry average numbers is simply a matter of luck.

At the time of the writing of this article, in November 2016, the State of Michigan 12 CAM MAGAZINE JANUARY 2017

was on track to have nearly 40 workplace fatalities, which is the highest number of workplace-related fatalities that it has had in over 10 years. Specifically, at that time, there were 39 workplace fatalities – an average of a little more than three fatalities each month. This is simply unacceptable.

As we go forward into 2017, it is imperative that we focus on the tools that we have to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. Training, worksite inspection, consistent enforcement of safety rules, and effective planning of work tasks to identify and control hazards are critical to reversing the rising number of injuries and illnesses that are occurring.

In order to qualify to receive recognition under CAM’s Safety Achievement Award program, companies must hav--e a DART rate below 1.6, a TCIR below 3.4, and an EMR of less than 1. Also, companies cannot have any fatalities, or willful or repeat violations within the last three years.

Companies are categorized by their hours worked into the following four groups: • Under 50,999 hours • 51,000 to 199,999 hours • 200,000 to 499,999 hours • 500,000+ hours In each of the above categories, the top three employers are selected to receive a Gold, Silver or Bronze award. Each

company that meets all of the criteria to qualify for the award receives an honorable mention.

New this year: Gold award winners will give a presentation about how their company manages and leads a progressive culture of safety by describing how they worked to achieve safety excellence.

Workplace safety in construction operations is one of the pillars of an exemplary project. It is as important as quality and efficiency. It also requires that companies deal with the complexities of shifting regulations and changing site conditions.

When looking at the categories of hours worked, you can begin to imagine how the processes of managing safety differs from a smaller company to a larger company in terms of process complexity, managing culture, or dealing with regulations that may vary from State level to Federal programs. Each level of employer has valuable insight to share about the effective implementation of their safety and health management systems. It is my hope that through the sharing of these experiences, contractors who may be struggling to develop their own processes can learn from industry leaders in safety the skills, processes, and tools necessary to progress along the safety continuum of uninformed to exemplary performers and managers of safety culture.

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The Freeland house is the first Certified Passive House in Michigan. Completed in April 2016, this house uses about 90 percent less energy than a conventional house, same size and location. Phoenix Haus factory assembled wall panels with 2 x 12 studs, sheathed on the exterior with 2” Agepan fiberboard, and on the interior with 5/8” OSB; supplemented by an interior 2 x 4 service cavity. Panel seams are sealed with SIGA Rissan for interior and SIGA Wigluv for exterior. Foam Free – low embodied energy wall cavities are filled with dense packed cellulose insulation. Total wall R-value is R-51. Photo courtesy of Krystle Prime Photography

Detroit Firm Constructs the First ‘Passive House’ in Michigan

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By

Douglas Elbinger

Energy Systems Analyst, Newman Consulting Group LLC

et’s start with the question, ‘What

energy savings of up to 90 percent

is a Passive House?’

Passive

compared with conventional building

House is a building standard that is

stock - and over 75 percent compared

Internal surface temperatures vary

to average new builds. Vast energy

little from indoor air temperatures,

truly energy efficient, comfortable, and

• Passive Houses are distinguished by the high level of comfort they offer.

affordable at the same time. It first

savings have been demonstrated in

even in the face of extreme outdoor

evolved in Europe about 25 years ago,

warm climates where typical buildings

temperatures. Triple glaze windows

where it is now common practice. Passive

also require active cooling.

House is not a brand name, but a proven construction concept that can be applied by anyone, anywhere.

A Passive House is more than just a low-energy consuming building. Consider the following: • Foremost, the Passive House design concept embodies ‘super’ insulation

and a building envelope consisting of a highly insulated roof and floor slab,

• Passive Houses are carefully sited to

as well as highly insulated exterior

make efficient use of the sun. Internal

walls keep the desired warmth in the

heat sources and heat recovery

house – or undesirable heat out.

render conventional heating systems unnecessary, throughout even the

• A ventilation system imperceptibly

coldest of winters. During warmer

supplies constant fresh air, making for

months, Passive Houses make use of

superior air quality without unpleasant

passive cooling techniques such as

drafts. A highly efficient heat recovery

in the building envelope that results in

strategic shading to keep comfortably

unit allows for the heat contained in

space heating- and cooling-related

cool.

the exhaust air to be reused.

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• The Passive House concept is based

homeowners to the numerous benefits (for

interfaced with a CNC machine, which cut

on the goal of reducing heat losses to

both occupants and the environment) of

the lumber for the home.

an absolute minimum, rendering large

the Passive House building technique. He

package of wood parts are cut, they are

conventional heating systems

conceived the idea of fabricating the walls,

sent to the Phoenix Haus production

unnecessary. A building that does not

roof and floor panels in a controlled factory

facility in Detroit. According to Bill, “We

require a heating system other than

environment as a solution for the high cost

assemble and deliver an entire Passive

post air heating is called a Passive

and intensive labor associated with

House building envelope, which includes

House. Traditional heating or cooling

Passive House construction on site.

the walls, windows, roof, and floor areas

systems are not required.

“Europeans have been building these for

that create the main structure of the home.

years”, said McDonald. “I knew that

This envelope is delivered via pre-

After the

If you’ve already heard about Passive

component building is the ideal solution

fabricated panels – structural sections up

House, I’m sure you’re already aware of

for the Passive House standard because

to 28 feet long that are pre-insulated,

these benefits. Unfortunately, Passive

such a high level of detail is necessary and

chemically foam free, air-tight detailed,

House on a prescriptive and custom basis

can be easily accomplished in a controlled

and wrapped with a weather tight

for new construction tends to be overly

setting.”

membrane. A typical 2 x 4 frame residence

complicated,

time-consuming,

and

expensive… until now.

This component building process begins behind

a

computer,

using

powerful

Enter construction entrepreneur, Bill

modeling software. A 3D CAD model

McDonald, principal of Phoenix Haus, in

assured the highest level of accuracy

Detroit. Bill wanted to bring Passive House

before, during, and after the design

science to the Midwest and introduce

process. Once completed, this model

may take up to 12 weeks to construct on site, whereas Phoenix Haus can delivered and erected in less than one week.

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S U S TA I N - A B I L I T Y

Phoenix Haus Factory-built wall, roof, and floor panels with 2 x 12 studs, sheathed on the exterior with 2” Agepan fiberboard sheathing and on the interior with 5/8” OSB; supplemented by an interior 2 x 4 service cavity. Panel seams are sealed with SIGA Rissan for interior and SIGA Wigluv for exterior.

SIPs

Case Study: The Freeland House

Factory built wall and roof panels filled with insulating EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam core. HIGH embodied energy and Global Warming Potential (GWP) wall panels available from a variety of manufacturers in standard overall thicknesses of 4 ½”, 6 ½”, 8 ¼”, 10 ¼” and 12 ¼”.

First

Certified

Passive

House

in

Michigan This single-family home is the first house in Michigan to be certified by the

Foam Free – low embodied energy wall cavities

Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS). The

are filled with dense packed cellulose insulation.

striking building is situated on nearly three acres of rural land, bordered by woods

Diffusion Open Assembly – moisture can dry/breathe towards the outside through the fiberboard and cellulose layers.

Diffusion Closed Assembly – moisture has no means by which to travel/dry, which may accelerate mold or rot.

Extreme Durability – over 100 years.

Durability a function of site installation.

Includes 2 x 4 service cavity ready for MEP and exterior cladding.

Substantial amount of work is left to complete MEP on site.

Weather-tight as soon as the panels are assembled in only a couple of days.

Not weather-tight after assembled. Can take subsequent weeks with on site labor.

and farm fields, in Freeland, Michigan.

General Specs and Team: Location: Freeland, MI. Climate Zone - 5b Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Living Space: 3,234 square feet

Assembly is easy and straightforward.

Assembly is easy and straightforward.

Designer: Sedgwick & Ferwerda

Pre-cut and assembled floor systems.

No floor systems.

Builder: Phoenix Haus

Affordable, fast and cost effective.

Expensive.

Energy Consultant: Bill McDonald

Each panel is structural and requires no other form of support.

SIPs require two levels of structural walls,

Completed: April 2016

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By Timothy Flintoff, Jr. AIA, NCARB Project Manager, Hamilton Anderson Associates

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hether someone lives in the 139 square miles known as the City of Detroit, or one of the many suburban communities in the four adjacent counties, the residents of Southeast Michigan often refer to themselves as “Detroiters.” We are filled with a pride for our region and the city at its center. Comprised of many diverse neighborhoods, Detroit offers many opportunities for its own renaissance.

Whether visiting, living or working in the city, it is difficult to miss the abundance of activities currently taking place. Detroit is on the cusp of experiencing its greatest growth since the first three decades of the 20th Century.

I moved to Metro Detroit 16 years ago and never left. While attending the University of Detroit Mercy, the School of Architecture imprinted upon me experiences that filled me with a passion to participate in Detroit’s resurgence. During my career I have commuted from the suburbs to the city and the city to the suburbs. Then, two years ago, my wife and I had the opportunity to move into Detroit proper, giving us the opportunity to live, work and enjoy all this city has to offer – to truly make Detroit home. This is something more and more suburbanites are choosing to experience, and an opportunity that is not just for millennials. Many new residents are choosing to reside in what is commonly called “Greater Downtown Detroit,” the 7.2-square-mile area of the city’s core. This area is experiencing tremendous development momentum and is the focus of both public and private investment, resulting in enhancement of connections, amenities, and services which serve to increase the city’s residential population and workforce.

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development in Midtown and Downtown demonstrates the evolving residential base in the area. To that end, there should be a renewed focus on ensuring that equitable residential development is occurring. As neighborhoods are revitalized, there must be opportunities available to all. By adding affordable housing in vibrant walkable neighborhoods, current, future, and aspiring residents will have access to amenities such as the much anticipated M-1 Rail (Q Line), a variety of employment centers, educational institutions, healthcare and retail services.

New projects should illustrate a vision that is in line with the culture of the community as it traditionally stands and encourages a critical mass of diverse populations in high-quality, well-designed environments.

I came to work at Hamilton Anderson Associates in Detroit just a few months ago.

It was an opportunity for me to realize projects that will have a direct impact on the City of Detroit and my community. Hamilton Anderson has 22 years of experience in the shaping of our city. As an architect, the opportunity to participate in this renaissance was one that I could not ignore. The firm has earned a reputation for providing meaningful places in the city that facilitate growth and opportunity for future generations. We strive to create new, human-centered spaces which affect positive futures beyond four walls.

An example of this work is the Brush Park South Development, which offers the opportunity for a diverse and vibrant community while taking into consideration the rich historical architecture of neighboring

properties. Located directly adjacent to downtown events and businesses, it is an ideal location for a mixed-use housing development. The Brush Park South design takes on the opportunity to extend the neighborhood to its southernmost edge, creating a visual and spatial connection with the lively downtown area. This development also activates Brush street; serving as both a gateway and anchor for the neighborhood.

Through a series of townhomes, carriage houses, and apartment buildings with retail and live work opportunities, the community will vary in both height and density.

Architecturally, the development takes on the language of responsible urbanism, serving as a new development that adds to the energy of its context and contributes to adding desirable residential choices in Detroit.

The proposed development is uniquely positioned to anchor the Brush Park neighborhood at a critical entry point, strengthen Brush Street as a major Detroit neighborhood connector, reinforces the fabric of a residential street (Adelaide), and helps to re-envision underutilized alleys as pedestrianoriented shared residential zones. The project is sensitive to its historic neighbors, building on aspects of the development to the north in scale and ethos of contemporary architecture, yet proposes its own unique voice that is the result of its particular temporal and geographic position.

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a new canopy and streetscape along West Alexandrine and a parking lot adjacent to the existing alley. The project involved a mixture of funding sources including: private development, MSHDA Low Income Housing Tax Credits, and Historic Tax Credits.

Hamilton Anderson assisted the developer in filing the applications and documentation required for these funding sources and has been successful in meeting the requirements for the award of the desired funding. The firm provided design and construction documents for the building and site, and worked closely with a construction manager on establishing the budget and updating costs throughout the documentation process.

These are only two examples of many projects transforming Detroit, but they remind us that we must meet the continuing challenge to design for people and create places where a variety of individuals want to live, work and play. Density in the city needs to be created with a focus on people, architecture, open spaces, and accessible infrastructure and amenities that encourage residents and visitors to come together, connect, grow, and experience the city through its storied history and diverse future.

About the Author: Timothy Flintoff Jr. AIA, NCARB, is a project manager with Hamilton Anderson Associates. A resident of Detroit’s Woodbridge Neighborhood, he is currently restoring a 1914 Queen Anne Victorian home with the supervision of his wife Ashley, their huskies, Hunter and Ares, and their cat, Nora. When not working on his house, Tim can usually be found sailing on Lake Erie. Tim received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Detroit Mercy and a Master of Architecture from Lawrence Technological University. Working in the profession since the early 2000s, Tim’s project experience has covered a variety of project types ranging from healthcare, industrial, residential, retail, and mixed-use to federal/government work. Tim has been an active member of the AIA for over 10 years starting with the early formation of the Emerging Professionals committee, to leading and lecturing for the ARE prep committee in 2012, and has been a member of the AIA Michigan Government Affairs committee since 2008.

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2016 Resilient Floor INTEX Winner MasterCraft Floors - Henry Ford Health Systems B-2 Renovation Project Manager: Michael Reardon GC: DeMaria Building Co. Architect: Henry Ford Construction and Design 2016 Resilient Floor Finalists were: Conventional Carpet, Inc. - Fifth Third Bank - Floors 25 & 26 MasterCraft Floors - University Prep Science & Math 4th Floor Dining

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DEWALT Cuts the Cord with FLEXVOLT™ R.S. Dale Company Offers Game-Changing Battery Technology and Tools

By Mary Kremposky McArdle Associate Editor

DEWALT’s FLEXVOLTTM 60V MAX 7-1/4 Circular Saw delivers the power and depth of cut of a corded circular saw with the power and convenience of a cordless tool.

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tep into the Sterling Heights facility of the R.S. Dale Company and be “immersed in one of the largest collections of ‘gadgets’ for commercial and industrial contractors,” says R.S. Dale President Randy Dale, as he stands among the well-stocked shelves of a warehouse filled with over 20,000 items, each between 50 and 500,000 in number. Walk into Dale’s office to view a type of demonstration of this specialty distributor’s product line of pipe hangers, threaded rod, anchors and fasteners for hanging, mounting, fastening and anchoring virtually anything. In this “product demonstration,” his office interior is crowded with about five large fish and eight trophy deer, all well fastened and securely anchored to the walls.

The office “décor” fits Randy Dale’s origins in the tool and fastener business. Working as a harbor master in Port Sanilac while earning a business and marketing degree from Central Michigan University, Dale met successful business people with a love for the outdoors. A salmon fishing trip with the owner of a Detroit-based construction supply company led to his first sales job. The rest is history. In the tool business since 1984, Dale ultimately managed the company until launching his own enterprise in 2007. Today, R.S. Dale Company is a successful distributor serving electricians, plumbers, pipefitters, HVAC contractors, fire protection contractors and general contractors with not only anchors, fasteners, hangers and strut framing, but also a host of tools along with safety equipment and supplies.

In 2011, the thriving R.S. Dale Company opened a Lansing facility, and now “new operations are being considered regionally,”

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said Dale. The firm’s own fleet of trucks services Michigan and its regional neighbors in Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania. More than a regional reach, the firm also ships product across the United States through its network of national suppliers. “We have a strong commitment to servicing jobsites,” said Dale. “More than 94 percent of our orders are delivered complete within the next day.”

Dale’s story began with a fishing trip, but clearly the success of his committed and knowledgeable company is no fish story. As the foundation of its success, the company is dedicated to bringing contractors the most innovative and efficient products and tools available.

As one of DEWALT’s premier distributors, R.S. Dale Company now offers the truly amazing FLEXVOLT™, the world’s first battery pack that automatically changes voltage when a contractor changes tools.

FLEXVOLT: Power of Corded; Freedom of Cordless FLEXVOLT is empowering contractors to truly pull the plug on corded tools.

“It’s a game-changer industry-wide,” said Dale. “That’s a bold but true statement. No one has a battery like this one.”

DEWALT, a subsidiary of Stanley Black & Decker, took out the largest patent ever filed in the history of the over 100-year-old parent company, said R.S. Dale Product Specialist Jeff Beebe.

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The number of patents reflects FLEXVOLT’s high level of innovation.

The 60-volt lithium ion battery gives a cordless tool the power of a corded tool.

Importantly, contractors can keep their stock of 20-volt DEWALT tools, because FLEXVOLT is backwards compatible with DEWALT’s existing 20-volt tool platform.

“They didn’t make their 20-volt line obsolete, because when contractors commit to a tool platform, they have already invested heavily in the tools,” said Dale.

Attach a 60-volt or a 20-volt tool to the battery, and FLEXVOLT lives up to its name by automatically recognizing the tool’s voltage and immediately switching the operation of its 15-cell pack. “A computer chip allows the battery to recognize whether the tool is 60 or 20 volt,” said Beebe.

FLEXVOLT offers three times the battery power to 60-volt brushless tools – delivering the power of a corded tool and increases run time up to four times for 20-volt tools.

Place two 60-volt FLEXVOLT batteries together and power a 120-volt miter saw – a piece of equipment never before available in the cordless version. A dummy battery pack allows the crew to operate the miter saw in either a corded or cordless version, added R.S. Dale Outside Sales Representative Tom Thompson.

Given these capacities, one can already hear the famous music from the iconic movie, “2001 Space Odyssey” begin to play.

What technology creates this

seeming magic? The lithium ion battery has three rows of five cells totaling 15 cells altogether. FLEXVOLT operates in series mode to power a 60-volt tool.

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Beebe. For the 20-volt tool, FLEXVOLT operates the three rows of five cells in parallel mode. “For the 20-volt tool, FLEXVOLT runs five cells at a time, and once those five cells lose charge, the next row of five cells power the tool without the need to charge the battery,” explains Beebe.

That’s the theory. Here’s the practice: On the jobsite, FLEXVOLT boosts safety and improves efficiency. Safety-wise, fewer cords will eliminate tripping hazards. Efficiency-wise, the daily ritual of hauling out and then returning a tangled web of extension cords will no longer dominate the beginning and end of a workday. “Imagine arriving at a jobsite at 6:30 am, and pulling out all the extension cords you put away the night before,” said Dale. “It’s very timeconsuming, and expensive cords might be damaged, versus just turning on the tool and using it.”

Tasks can be conducted at the actual work area rather than near a power outlet or tethered by cord to a gas generator on a jobsite without permanent power, added Thompson. Working in multiple areas of the site throughout the course of the day can be more easily and more quickly accomplished.

In research and development for over two years, DEWALT held a live launch of FLEXVOLT on Facebook in June 2016. DEWALT began taking orders in April 2016 and shipping products in mid-July 2016 for its distributor network. Jobsite demonstrations have already taken place in Detroit, including at the emerging Little Caesars Arena. “Reaction is positive and interest is high,” said Dale.

Current demand for FLEXVOLT has already sky-rocketed and outpaced supply. “On average, 2016 demand is seven times larger than forecasted,” said Beebe quoting DEWALT. “FLEXVOLT has far exceeded our wildest expectations in regard to user and distributor demand.”

FLEXVOLT has the potential to actually replace a sizeable majority of corded tools on construction sites, said Beebe. Once FLEXVOLT floods the market, Beebe estimates the ratio of cordless to corded tools will be 70 to 30 as compared to the current 60 to 40 market dominance of the corded tools. In the early days of cordless, “ergonomic concerns led to smaller, lighter tools, but now contractors are demanding portability, power and run time,” said Beebe. “Twenty years ago, the 12-volt cordless tool was also a luxury. It was expensive and only used if you were more than 100 feet away from a plug, a hundred feet being the length of the typical extension cord. Twenty years later, the industry is coming full circle, and soon the corded tool will be a dinosaur.”

Despite the successful roll-out of FLEXVOLT, DEWALT is not resting on its laurels. The current FLEXVOLT battery is six-amp hours, but DEWALT will soon debut a nine-amp hour version. Beebe explains the difference: “An amp hour rating can be viewed as a fuel or gas tank. In comparing a six-amp to a nine-amp hour rated battery, both are producing the same power but the higher-rated one will basically run longer than the other battery.” Coming soon, the FLEXVOLT 9.0 Ah battery will power several 60-volt tools, including a rotary hammer described below, as well as a blower, a plunge saw, a 15-inch string trimmer and a 16-inch chainsaw.

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DEWALT has delivered the world’s first battery pack that automatically changes voltage when you change tools. The battery, called FLEXVOLT, works with cordless 60V or cordless 20V tools. It increases the runtime of cordless 20V tools by up to four times.

developed to help contractors stay in the game and effectively compete in a demanding industry.

“DEWALT produces more products domestically than any other tool manufacturer,� said Dale. DEWALT holds the FLEXVOLT patent, and DEWALT assembles the FLEXVOLT battery pack in its own facility from cells that are made from DEWALT’s Lithium Battery cell suppliers.

DEWALT’s line of new cordless tools is waiting to be turned on and put to good use in solving contractors’ nagging jobsite problems. R.S. Dale outlines the benefits of seven DEWALT cordless products and accessories:

FLEXVOLT’S TOOL BUDDIES AND OTHER ACCESSORIES DEWALT has developed 88 new products for use with the FLEXVOLT battery; approximately 54 are geared toward commercial and industrial contractors, said Beebe. Many newly released tools are adaptations allowing existing tools to operate more efficiently and more safely.

In addition, many of these tools are manufactured in the United States.

The 60-Volt 1-9/16� Cordless Rotary Hammer with E-ClutchŽ System DEWALT’s new rotary hammer is the only cordless version in the marketplace capable of producing “an optimal drilling hole size in concrete of around an inchand-an-eighth,� said Beebe. “Other cordless versions will produce an optimal hole of about half-inch-and-five-eighths.

There is nothing like it in the marketplace.� Coming soon, the rotary hammer kit includes FLEXVOLT 9.0 Ah battery.

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The optimal drilling range is between ½inch and 1-1/18-inch. The rotary hammer is also a PERFORM & PROTECT™ tool that features DEWALT’s SHOCKS antivibration system and E-Clutch. The DEWALT E-Clutch® system senses the motion of the tool and reduces the motor torque to a manageable level if necessary. This is especially important when drilling into rebar-embedded concrete.

The Holy Grail of Cordless Grinders A 60-volt battery in DEWALT’s new 4.5to 6-inch grinder with a Kickback Brake™ offers the ability to actually grind a material instead of merely cutting it with a cordless grinder. “If you try to grind rather than just cut, other cordless platforms in a 4.5-inch grinder will physically stop the blade,” said Beebe.

“It just doesn’t have the power. This will be the first true cordless grinder in the marketplace. Trades people have been begging for this for a long time.”

According to DEWALT product literature, cuts as fast as 2.66 seconds can be made in ½-inch rebar using a FLEXVOLT 6.0 Ah battery and six-inch FLEXVOLT cutting wheel.

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Safety First: DEWALT Offers the ½Inch VSR Cordless Stud and Joist Drill with E-Clutch® System DEWALT’s cordless stud and joist drill carves holes in studs in a safer manner.

“When you are drilling wood with knots, the bits in the tool may catch and the possibility exists – and it has happened – that a worker’s arm may become twisted and break or the person working on a ladder may even be thrown off,” said Dale. According to Beebe, “DEWALT’s 60-volt, cordless stud and joist drill has

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The cordless revolution continues with the much-antipated release of FLEXVOLT 9.0 Ah. The FLEXVOLT 9.0 Ah battery will power several 60-volt tools, including a rotary hammer described below, as well as a blower, a plunge saw, a 15-inch string trimmer and a 16-inch chainsaw.

pull of a trigger,” Beebe continued. “A nut can be threaded immediately. It speeds up the job. It is the only one on the market. We just can’t keep that item an electronic clutch that senses any binding in the bit. It dramatically boosts the safety factor.”

As one of DEWALT’s PERFORM & PROTECT™ tools, when a loss of control is detected from sudden stall or bind-up incidents, the E-Clutch reduces power and torque, allowing for enhanced tool control when it is needed the most, according to DEWALT’s website. Using tools featuring DEWALT’s 2-Stage Clutch for rotary hammers and E-Clutch for drills and grinders, more control is provided in a bind up situation to help minimize sudden torque reactions.

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High Demand for DEWALT’s Threaded Rod Cutters In the 20-volt arena, DEWALT offers a new threaded rod cutter capable of making a clean cut and eliminating an entire step in production. “If a person wants to cut threaded rod, they use a band saw, a grinder or a reciprocating saw,” explains Beebe. “These are all fine tools to do the job, but the problem is after the cut is made a bur remains on the end. Often times, the person won’t be able to thread a nut on the rod without cleaning or grinding off the bur on the end.

“DEWALT has developed a threaded rod cutter that cuts cleanly with a simple

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The Portable Power Station™ Four, 60-volt batteries power a cordless 3,600-watt DEWALT generator.

The DCB1800 can use 20-volt batteries, or the new FLEXVOLT battery, in any combination to achieve the 3,600-peak watt output.

“This generator operates without gas and without oil, and without making any noise or fumes,” said Beebe. “This is a huge development that is being eyed by many people. This is part of the end game to replace corded and gas tools on jobsites.” Working in a cordless, no gas environment, a contractor could also save on fuel costs and reduce site emissions, added Thompson.

Also available in a plugged-in, corded version, the same generator can be used as a power station capable of charging multiple batteries all at the same time.

“Other multiple battery chargers are sequential, meaning they charge one battery first, and only when the first is finished does it begin to charge the second,” said Beebe. “This charges four batteries simultaneously, and they can be 20-volt, 60-volt and either FLEXVOLT or some other type of battery.”

Bluetooth LED Large Area Light with Built-In Battery Charger No permanent power and no lights is a common jobsite condition. A welcome accessory is a so-called wobble light that doesn’t fall when pushed, and that lights an entire area rather than a focused spot.

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The 20-Volt Dust Extractor: R.S. Dale Company keeps its customers up to date on new safety regulations.

The firm also gives contractors the tools to meet any new standard and to get the job done safely. New OSHA regulations reducing exposure to silica dust from concrete drilling will become effective in June 2017. Under the new regulations, “if you are drilling into concrete you have to collect the dust,” said Beebe.

Dale adds, “As a cutting-edge supplier of the most modern and innovative tool line that we know of, it is our job to make all of our customers aware of the pending enforcement. More importantly, there are

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Providing 150 Years of Movable Wall Experience To The Great State Of Michigan

Finally, a continuously hinged movable wall system that actually provides premium acoustics and premium aesthetics all with a touch of a single modern touchscreen. The future of movable walls and space division is automation. Modernfold, Inc. and Gardiner C. Vose are once again at the forefront with Acousti-Seal® Encore® Automated. As an industry innovator, Modernfold is introducing it’s new Presto™ Package which provides users touch screen operation, consistent error-free set-up, and state-ofthe-art safety systems for any space division need.

Contact Gardiner C. Vose, Inc. today to learn more about Acousti-Seal® Encore® Automated as well as a variety of other space division products, including:

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The Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow will be held at the MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit on February 1, 2017. The 32nd edition of this event for industry professionals is sponsored by the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM).

The Tradeshow opens at 9:00 a.m. and runs to 4:30 p.m.

Many exhibitors plan to launch new construction-related equipment, tools and services. Contractors, designers, and construction buyers will be able to actually see, test and learn about the newest equipment, products and services available.

CAM will be celebrating its131st Annual Meeting, by invitation only, at the Sound Board beginning at 11:30 a.m.

The CAM Magazine Special Issue Awards will take place during the CAM Annual Meeting. The architects and general contractors whose projects were featured in the 2016 Special Issue will be receiving commemorative plaques. CAM Magazine will also be presenting the 2016 Project of the Year Award, as voted upon by the readership of CAM Magazine and the CAM Magazine Editorial Advisory Committee.

This year CAMTEC, the Training and Education Center of CAM, will be presenting several seminars during the Tradeshow. They included: Getting to Zero; What You Need to Have foran EPA Audit; and Affordable Care Act (ACA). To register, please visit www.cam-online.comor call Jason Griffin or Diane Sawinski in the CAMTEC offices at (248) 972-1000.

Tickets to the tradeshow can be picked up at CAM Headquarters in Bloomfield Hills. However, the most convenient way to get tickets is to pre-register online now at CAM’s website: www.cam-online.com.

Attendees pre-registering before January 15th will have their name badges mailed, and those pre-registering after January 15th can pick up their badges at the door of Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow.

For further questions, please call Ron Riegel at (248) 972-1000.

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Tradeshow Exhibitors & Booth Numbers Ace Cutting Equipment & Supply, Inc. ........414 Advanced Disposal ......................................510 Advanced Disposal ......................................510 Alta Equipment ............................................210 Aluminum Supply Co. .................................105 ARC Michigan..............................................402 Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local #2 .................................309 Broner Glove & Safety .................................125 Clean Duct Systems ....................................119 Closet By Design .........................................315 Construction Points Plus .............................117 Construction Specialties ..............................115 Construction Tool Supply ............................126 Contractors Training Institute ......................500 Doeren Mayhew...........................................106 Elite Air Products.........................................116 Engineering Supply & Imaging....................222 Exceptional Metals.......................................308 Ferris State University .................................410 Fieldstone A&E ............................................212 Foundation Software....................................207 Galeana’s Van Dyke Dodge ..........................422 Gardiner C. Vose, Inc. ................................401 GEO Shack...................................................312 Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

Glassline ......................................................427 GPRS...........................................................213 Ground Penetrating Radar Technologies................................................503 H E Lennon..................................................208 Hansen Marketing........................................121 Henderson Glass .........................................100 Hilti, Inc. .....................................................325 HSE Integrated Ltd. ....................................203 Identicom Sign Solutions ............................319 Iron Workers Local 25.................................305 Jeffers Crane ...............................................225 Marshall Sales, Inc. ....................................105 MDOT ..........................................................204 Michigan CAT / MacAllister Rentals.............512 Michigan Fair Contracting Center ................219 Michigan Glass Coatings .............................112 Michigan Statewide Carpenters & Millwrights ...............................................214 NXT Design..................................................504 Operating Engineers Local 324 JATF ...........303 Power Vac of Michigan / Service Pro ..........302 PPG .............................................................314 Production Modeling Group ........................501 Proficient Training & Consulting..................217

Progressive Plumbing & Supply..................202 Progressive Sweeping & Orbital Transport......................................108 Red Wing Shoes..........................................404 RetroFoam of Michigan ...............................124 Safety Services ............................................102 Servpro of Saginaw/ Romulus/Downriver.....................................412 Signature Wall Solutions .............................209 SMRCA/149 Labor Management .................206 Speedway SuperFleet ..................................118 Standard Textile ...........................................107 STE, Inc. .....................................................424 Tempo Technologies ....................................508 The Work Wear Store ..................................111 Tri Media Environmental Engineers .............205 United Rentals Power & HVAC ....................313 Urban’s Partition & Remodeling ..................103 V&S Detroit Galvanizing ..............................406 Venture Grafix..............................................110 Versico / Division 7 Roofing Solutions ........113 VTC Insurance Group ..................................215 Weiser Recycling .........................................120 William Scottsman ......................................109

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Advanced Disposal Services Inc 10599 Five Mile Rd Northville MI 48168 Contact: Deborah Bruner (248)412-0685 • (248)349-7572 Fax deborah.bruner@advanceddisposal.com www.advanceddisposal.com Products On Display: Environmentally conscientious waste company integrating non-hazardous solid waste collection for residential, commercial, industrial & construction customers.

Alta Equipment Co 56195 Pontiac Trail See Our Ad on New Hudson MI 48165 Page 40 Contact: Gary Mercer (248)356-5200 • (248)356-2029 Fax gary.mercer@altaequipment.com www.altaequipment.com Products On Display: Complete Construction Equipment Solutions Company

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Aluminum Supply 14359 Meyers Rd Detroit MI 48227 See Our Ad on Contact: Meghan Zoll Page 8 (313)491-5040 (313)491-6462 Fax mzoll@marshallholding.com www.marshallsales.com Products On Display: Fastener Distributor, Sheet Metal/Extrusion Distributor, Fabrication

Broner Glove & Safety 1750 Harmon Rd Auburn Hills MI 48326 Contact: Donna Preston (248)391-6016 • (248)391-5001 Fax dpreston@broner.com www.bronersafety.com Products On Display: Making A Diffrence In Your Safety Program…Solutions, Training, In-Stock Safety Equipment & Products, Same-Day Shipping

ARC Document Solutions 1009 West Maple Rd Clawson MI 48017 See Our Ad on Contact: William Dunn Page 46 (248)459-8677 bill.dunn@e-arc.com • www.arc.com Products On Display: Copiers, Plotters, Scanning, Color Graphics

Closets By Design 2295 N Opdyke Rd Suite B Auburn Hills MI 48326 Contact: Corissa Farmer (248)499-9774 (248)499-9751 Fax cfarmer@cbd-mi.com www.auburnhills.closetsbydesign.com Products On Display: Custom Organizational Systems

Booth 309

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STERLING HEIGHTS

3242 W.ST. JOSEPH HWY. LANSING, MI 48917 PH. 517.372.0000

6090 WALL ST. STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312 PH. 586.264.1962

Specialists in Hanging, Mounting, and Supporting Needs for Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, and Fire Protection Contractors

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CTS-Construction Tool & Supply Co 20866 Dequindre Rd Warren MI 48091 Contact: Bill Parkhill (586)757-3330 See Our Ad on (586)757-5399 Fax Page 38 ctsbillparkhill@comcast.net www.ctsfastening.com Products On Display: Concrete Anchors, Masonry Drills & Bits, Spring Steel Clips, Beam Clamps, Thread Lockers, Fire Stopping Materials

Construction Specialties 48679 Alpha Drive #190 Wixom MI 48393 Contact: Jeff Blackford (248)545-1002 Ex 101 (248)545-7902 Fax jblackford@eisengroup.com www.c-sgroup.com Products On Display: Manufacturer of specialty interior building products: wall and door protection, entrance flooring and cubicle curtains

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Doeren Mayhew 305 West Big Beaver Rd Troy MI 48084 See Our Ad on Contact: Matthew Gurwin Page 41 (248)244-3000 gurwin@doeren.com www.doeren.com Products On Display: Experienced construction CPA’s offering industryspecific accounting, audit, tax, business valuation, litigation support, business advisory services and much more.

Contractors Training Institute, LLC Lead Renovator Training, LLC 8756 Trenton Dr White Lake MI 48386 Contact: Edward G. Wenz, Jr. (248)698-6900 • (248)694-2001 Fax edward@leadrenovatortraining.net www.contractorstraininginstitute.com Products On Display: CTI - Consulting, Testing & Inspections, LLC Michigan Builders Training & Builders Con-E

RS Dale Company 6090 Wall St Sterling Heights MI 48312 See Our Ad on Contact: Tom Thompson Page 37 (586)264-1962 (586)264-2165 Fax sales@rsdale.com www.rsdale.com Products On Display: Supplier Of Unistrut, Pipehangers, Anchors, Cutting Products, Through-Hanger Insulation Products, Fasteners, Gaskets, Firestop, Cable Tray, Cadweld, Sioux Chief

Engineering Supply & Imaging 11281 James Street Holland MI 49424 Contact: Matt Tilton (616)392-7700 (616)392-7741 Fax mattt@engineeringsupply.com www.engineeringsupply.com Products On Display: Large & small format printers

SPECIALISTS IN CONCRETE ANCHORS SPRING STEEL CLIPS FIRE STOPPING SOLUTIONS The CTS Fastening Center is designed to better accommodate both normal and EMERGENCY NEEDS — for unexpected changes if a breakdown occurs, or if you’re just out-of-stock.

We’re loaded with quality concrete anchors, masonry bits, rotary hammer drills, fire stopping materials and spring steel clips, including many hard to find items. Our central location in the Detroit Metro area makes pickup only minutes away from your jobsite.

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Ferris State University 605 South Warren Ave; GRN-227 Big Rapids MI 49307 Contact: Suzanne Miller (231)591-3773 • (231)591-3587 Fax suzannemiller@ferris.edu www.ferris.edu/ctm Products On Display: Four-year university with an ACCE accredited construction management program covering commerical, industrial, institutional, residential, highway and bridge markets.

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Fieldstone Architecture and Engineering 3400 Auburn Rd Suite 200 Auburn Hills MI 48326 Contact: Jeff Schniers (248)622-4035 jschniers@fieldstoneae.com www.fieldstoneae.com Products On Display: Full Service Architecture & Engineering focusing on commercial, community, custom & clubhouses/amenity campuses

Foundation Software 17999 Foltz Industrial Pkwy Strongsville OH 44149 Contact: Brent Ragnoni (330)220-8383 (330)220-1443 Fax bragnoni@foundationsoft.com www.foundationsoft.com Products On Display: Foundation Software offers two products for construction; foundation job cost accounting software and an online payroll processing service.

GPRS, Inc 7540 New West Road Toledo OH 43617 Contact: Dena Rozzi (734)377-4551 (419)843-5829 Fax dena.rozzi@gp-radar.com www.gp-radar.com Products On Display: GPRS provides utility locating and concrete scanning services

Galeana’s Van Dyke Dodge 28400 Van Dyke Warren MI 48093 Contact: Dennis Christina (586)510-4601 (586)573-7036 Fax dennis@vandykedodge.com www.vandykedodge.com Products On Display: Trucks, Vans & Vehicles

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H.E. Lennon 23920 Freeway Park Dr Farmington Hills MI 48335 Contact: Dan MacGlashing (248)474-6624 (248)474-3410 Fax dan.macglashing@swagelok.com www.lennon.swagelok.com Products On Display: H.E. Lennon, Inc is the authorized distributor of Swagelok Products. We strive to be your first choice in quality fluid system components.

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Hansen Marketing Services Inc 1000 Decker Road, PO Box 640 Walled Lake MI 48390 Contact: Jerry Marquette See Our Ad on Pages (248)669-2323 39, 42 & 44 (248)669-1204 Fax Jmarquette@hansenmarketing.com www.hansenmarketing.com Products On Display: Wholesale Distributor Of Building Materials For Commercial & Residential Construction

Henderson Glass 715 E South Blvd Rochester Hills MI 48307 Contact: Cindy Bliemaster (248)829-3313 (248)829-4799 Fax BliemasterCJ@hendersonglass.com www.hendersonglass.com Products On Display: Michigan-based glass experts specializing in Automotive, Residential, and Commercial glass for over 100 years.

Michigan’s Largest Selection of Concrete Sawing & Coring Equipment Booth 414

Hilti 28190 Schoolcraft Rd Livonia MI 48150 Contact: Amy Keim (614)477-8673 amy.keim@hilti.com www.us.hilti.com Products On Display: Chemical/Mechanical anchors, Power tools & firestop

IdentiCom Sign Solutions 24657 Halsted Road Farmington Hills MI 48335 Contact: John DiNunzio (248)344-9590 (248)946-4198 Fax jdinunzio@identicomsigns.com www.indenticomsigns.com Products On Display: We design, manufacture, install and service signs.

We ensure to achieve best value on your projects. Our innovative solutions provide on time and accurate delivery.

We’re all in business for a reason.

Ours is to make yours better.

If your construction business has a getting-better agenda (and whose doesn’t?), you need more than traditional accounting firm services. Staffed with construction CPAs and business advisors with an entrepreneurial mindset, Doeren Mayhew goes beyond the traditional with a wide range of services delivered along with insight into your business, oversight to ensure best practices and foresight for what’s ahead.

Booth 106 248.244.3000 | doeren.com

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Ironworkers Training CTR 50490 W. Pontiac Trail Wixom MI 48393 Contact: Kevin McDonell (248)960-2130 (248)960-0980 Fax kevin.mcdonell@iw25tc.org www.ironworkers25.org Products On Display: 4 year apprentice training, specializing in structural reinforcing, rigging and machinery moving and ornamental ironwork.

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Marshall Sales 14359 Meyers Rd Detroit MI 48227 See Our Ad on Contact: Meghan Zoll Page 8 (313)491-5040 (313)491-6462 Fax mzoll@marshallholding.com www.marshallsales.com Products On Display: Fastener Distributor, Sheet Metal/Extrusion Distributor, Fabrication

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Michigan Fair Contracting Center PO Box 1081 Birmingham MI 48012 Contact: Daniel Argentati (248)836-2770 • (248)253-1721 Fax dan.argentati@mifcc.org www.mifcc.org Products On Display: Provides Educational Services On Public Construction Projects To Ensure Compliance With All Applicable Prevailing Wage Rate Regulations & Related Standards

Jeffers Crane Service PO Box 807 Highland MI 48357 See Our Ad on Contact: Vince Voetberg Page 21 (248)207-6944 (888)758-8041 Fax vince.voetberg@allcrane.com www.allcrane.com Products On Display: Sales & Rentals Of Manlifts, Material Handlers, Boom Trucks, Cranes, Tower Cranes

MIOSHA PO Box 30643 Lansing MI 48909-8143 Contact: Katie Benghauser (517)284-7718 (517)284-7725 Fax benghauserk1@michigan.gov www.michigan.gov/miosha Products On Display: Consultation, Services & Information On Workplace Safety & Health

MacAllister Rentals/Michigan CAT 52700 Pontiac Trail Wixom MI 48393 Contact: Paul Mason See Our Ad on (248)417-8300 IBC (877)714-6210 Fax paulmason@macallister.com www.macallisterrentals.com; www.michigancat.com Products On Display: Michigan’s Premium Heavy Equipment Solutions Provider

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Michigan Glass Coatings, Inc 1120 Doris Rd Auburn Hills MI 48326 Contact: Chad Golda (248)364-6667 (248)364-6670 Fax info@michgc.com www.michiganglasscoatings.com Products On Display: Commercial/Residential window films for sun control, security, privacy, and decorative purposes

Michigan Statewide Carpenters & Millwrights Joint Apprenticeship & Training Fund 1401 Farrow Ferndale MI 48220 Contact: Geroge Gillis (248)541-2740 (248)541-1660 Fax george@detcarpapp.org Products On Display: Meet and discuss our apprenticeship program with union and non-union contractors, school boards & municipalities

NXT Design 1442 Brush St Suite 200 Detroit MI 48226 Contact: Justin Morelock (309)631-2784 hello@nxtdesign.com www.nxtdesign.com Products On Display: Commercial interior design, hospitality, retail and office.

Operating Engineers 324 JATF 275 E Highland Rd Howell MI 48843 Contact: Elizabeth Rzepka See Our Ad on (517)546-9610 x1700 IFC (517)546-9793 Fax elizabeth.rzepka@iuoe324.org www.oe324jatf.org Products On Display: Heavy Equipment & Stationary Operating Engineer Journeyman & Apprentice Training School

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Power Vac of Michigan/ Service Pro 44300 Grand River Ave See Our Ad on Novi MI 48375 Page 45 Contact: Michael Van Couwenberghe (248)912-9974 (248)912-9975 Fax michael.v@yourworkorder.com www.yourworkorder.com Products On Display: Full service plumbing, electrical/HVAC, emergency vac/jet services. Hydro excavation, pipeline inspections and grease trap services.

Production Modeling Corp (PMC) 15726 Michigan Ave Dearborn MI 48126 Contact: Amanda Moore (313)441-4460 (313)441-6098 Fax sales@pmcorp.com www.pmcorp.com Products On Display: PMC Is A Design Engineering Solutions Firm Specializing In Engineering & Visualization Services For Laser Scanning, 3D/2D CAD Modeling & Facility Integration

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Proficient Training & Consulting 36432 Pound Rd Richmond MI 48062 Contact: Lisa MaCauley (586)651-1811 lmacauley@proficienttc.com www.proficienttc.com Products On Display: Site Safety Professionsal, Safety Training, Safety Consulting

Progressive Plumbing & Supply 23950 Ryan Rd Warren MI 48091 Contact: Jay Hults (586)756-8662 (586)756-9077 Fax hultsjp@hotmail.com Products On Display: Plumbing Supplies and Toilet Room Accessories

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Progressive Sweeping & Orbital Transport 5202 Enterpirse Blvd Toledo OH 43612 Contact: Kerry Mackert (734)777-0368 kerry@Prosweep.com www.prosweep.com Products On Display: Power Sweeping Contractor, Parking Lots, Streets, Construction, Highway, Warehouse and more.

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

Red Wing Shoe Co 779 Saint James Park Ave Monroe MI 48161 Contact: Ed Hoyas (847)471-4052 Cell • (734)457-2854 Fax ed.hoyas@redwingshoes.com Products On Display: Work Boots, Safety Footwear

Safety Services Inc 5286 Wynn Rd, Kalamazoo MI 49048 See Our Ad on BC 585 Kendrick Court SE, Grand Rapids MI 49512 49048 Contact: Kathryn Bowdish (800)632-2955 • (800)851-7233 Fax klr@safetyservicesinc.com www.safetyservicesinc.com Products On Display: Distributor Of Safety, Health, Environmental & Emergency Reponse Products Since 1948; PPE, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Service Center, Rental; WBENC; Also located in GRAND RAPIDS

RetroFoam of Michigan Inc 200 Grover St PO Box 3098 Montrose MI 48457 Contact: Jessica Walker (989)244-1206 • (989)393-6300 Fax retrofoamofmichigan@gmail.com www.retrofoamofmichigan.com Products On Display: Installation of foam Insulation

Servpro of Saginaw/ Romulus/Downriver 7025 Metroplex Drive See Our Ad on Taylor MI 48174 Page 45 Contact: Cody Wedel (734)922-3138 • (313)914-3734 Fax cwedel@rdmhc.com www.servproromulustaylor.com Products On Display: Contractor specializing in fire and water cleanup and restoration. Additional core competencies include abatement of mold, asbestos and lead.

Speedway Superfleet 885 E Oakridge Ct Midland MI 48640 (989)615-2736 • (989)837-8604 Fax www.superfleet.net Products On Display: Free Discount Fleet Fuel Program Good At Any Speedway Or Marathon Location

Booth 402

Standard Textile 1 Knollcrest Dr Cincinnati OH 45237 Contact: Matt Filkins (734)341-3877 mfilkins@standardtextile.com www.standardtextile.com Products On Display: A Vertically Integrated Company, We’re A Leading Global Provider Of End-To-End Solutions For The 46 CAM MAGAZINE JANUARY 2017

Institutional Textile & Apparel Markets Tempo Technologies 288 Washington St Brooking MA 02445 Contact: Karen Gunsberg (888)948-0376 info@tempotech.com www.tempotech.com Products On Display: Revolutionary inventory management system using I.T. Integrated hardware and software for locating, identifying and organizing parts, materials, tools, and equipment.

TriMedia Environmental & Engineering 830 W Washington St Marquette MI 49855 Contact: Hilary Smith (906)228-5125 hsmith@trimediaee.com www.trimediaee.com Products On Display: Environmental, industrial hygiene, health & safety, surveying, GIS

Urban’s Partition & Remodeling Co. 19430 Gerald Northville MI 48167 Contact: Rod Vasold (248)348-1180 (248)348-7858 Fax rod@urbanspartition.com www.urbanspartition.com Products On Display: Sales of Moderco operable partitions, service of all brands of operable partitions and accordian doors.

V & S Detroit Galvanizing 12600 Arnold St Redford MI 48239 Contact: Pete Kohler (313)535-2600 (313)535-0862 Fax petek@hotdipgalv.com www.hotdipgalvanizing.com Products On Display: Hot Dip Galvanizing

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Royal House Recording:

By Mary Kremposky McArdle Associate Editor Photos Courtesy of Jared Chulski

A-List Team Builds Creative Utopia in Royal Oak

The Detroit area is once again becoming a mecca for making legendary music. A growing number of nationally known, A-List recording artists are frequenting a former industrial building turned creative utopia in Royal Oak. Grammy-nominated producer and Detroit area native, Roger L. Goodman, assembled his own A-List project team of Saroki Architecture and Kelly Building & Development Company, both of Birmingham, along with a host of artisans and acoustic consultants, to convert an auto parts warehouse into a lavishly appointed and richly layered series of spaces, all clustered around a working recording studio. AIA Michigan, AIA Detroit and the Masonry Institute of Michigan have already showered the project with awards.

Recording artists reserve the entire building for their own work, and enjoy free reign of the studio, along with a lounge, kitchen, basketball court, fitness center, an art gallery and an outdoor courtyard. Each space is music translated into color, texture, pattern and material richness: • The lounge has a striped White Oak floor, each plank stained a different color tone; three dense clusters of long-corded light bulbs splay downward from the ceiling, creating light fixtures resembling pendulous inverted flowers.

• Both the lounge walls and the art gallery are blanketed in blue-colored plaster, hand-embossed with an alligator skin pattern by a local artist.

• The kitchen is one of the more understated spaces, the goal being to highlight an immense table of Labradorite Lemurian Blue Granite, a gorgeous dark rock with swathes of aqua blue, iridescent hues, courtesy of Ciot Detroit, Troy.

• The control room’s sound board and other audio production equipment are mounted on cabinetry featuring carved wood lions as decorative end pieces. The Live Room for the recording artists includes angled walls of Western Red Cedar also striped in different stains. Changeable and adjustable LED lights add a select glow to the working studio.

The interior doesn’t just speak to the creative force within; it sings. For recording artists, it would be hard not to be inspired in a place of such virtuoso design, construction and craftsmanship, along with the newest audio production equipment available. As architect of record, Saroki Architecture synthesized an eclectic blend of different styles into a symphony of uncommon spaces. Other areas showcase the industrial aesthetic of the existing building’s exposed metal deck and structure, along with new insertions of exposed ductwork and structural steel. According to Saroki Designer and Project Architect Jim DiMercurio, NCARB, LEED AP, an outdoor courtyard and the exterior itself echo modern Japanese architecture in its simple geometries and natural material palette of wood, and in this case, plaster formed to simulate concrete.

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Adjustable LED lighting, wood pilasters, ornate wall fabric and carved wood cabinetry turn the Control Room into a lush and layered space.

The state-of-the-art production console itself is as intricate as a computer.

• BONDS “Roger likes spaces to be lush, rich and layered,” said DiMercurio who worked closely with Alex Saroki, fellow designer and project architect, and Victor Saroki, principle architect, as well as several consultants. “He also likes the industrial effect, so we had to carefully merge the two together. There were a million and one conversations about what approach to take. In the end, we achieved a good balance of the raw industrial and modern look with the more traditional and theatrical.”

The Discipline of Quality The construction was as intricate, diverse and layered as the building’s varied styles.

President John Kelly, of Kelly Building & Development Company, calls the building “a crafted jewel in a small footprint that has very unique characteristics in every wall plane from a construction, architecture and interior design standpoint.”

Each exterior wall of this 1950s Butler Building features a different construction methodology. Adding to the complexity, Kelly Building & Development essentially constructed a building within a building, inserting a structural steel frame within the interior to house the actual recording studio.

Achieving acoustic control and sound isolation demanded specific design and construction measures: The creation of a multi-layered system for suspension of the ceiling on sound isolation fasteners; building double stud wall systems over a foot thick; installing a floor with a sound underlayment; and creating independence in the newly poured concrete slab to isolate the studio acoustically from the rest of the interior.

Executing such a complex project is par for the course for this accomplished 30-year-old construction firm that joined the project after programming and during conceptual schematic design. “We gravitate towards higher-level projects, design-oriented outcomes and collaborative enterprises,” said Kelly. Within the last five years alone, Kelly Building & Development has constructed Porsche dealerships for the U.S. Auto Group and built the District Lofts in Birmingham, along with a host of upscale restaurants, including the Phoenicia, the Stand and the Forest, all in Birmingham.

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The firm religiously adheres to what Kelly terms “the discipline of quality.” According to Kelly, “It isn’t just making sure something is plumb, level and square. It takes a dedicated effort in the preconstruction phase and enlisting the right trade base, and after several decades in construction, we have an outstanding depth to our trade base. Our contribution to this project was helping to determine the best means and methods needed to achieve the desired outcomes. We employed high levels of skill and thoughtful, purposeful execution. It wasn’t just an increase in production outcomes.” As a graduate of Michigan State University Construction Management Program, Kelly serves on the Program’s board and also on the State Board of Licensing for Residential Builders. About 50 percent of Kelly Building & Development’s work is high-end residential.

This level of workmanship and knowledge shines through in every wall, floor and ceiling of this rare recording studio. Completed in September 2015, Royal House Recording clearly lives up to its name and rivals studios in Los Angeles. “This is topping everything that is out in Los Angeles right now,” said Royal House Studio Manager Brandon Suwinski. “We are booked almost every day.”

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Kelly Building & Development collaborated with the owner and architect in assessing the existing light industrial building and in selecting

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roof structure, most of the steel structure, which was added to and modified in certain locations to provide volume, the east wall and initially the concrete floor.”

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Nothing is simple about this complex but modest-sized, approximately 6,000-squarefoot building. “There is a great deal going on in a small space,” said Kelly. “Not one of the outside walls is the same. Each wall has a different construction methodology.”

The west, or street-side wall, was originally precast tilt-up panels, similar to the concrete T plank panels of a parking garage. Because the owner wasn’t pleased with the facade patterning, “we in-filled the T panel wall with a masonry backup, creating a surface for cementitious plaster panels,” said Kelly.

“There was a study about what the right means and methods were to produce that wall, and we ended up going with full masonry.”

Zanni Plastering was the firm responsible for installing this artistic-type of cement plaster over block, and applying the plaster to resemble concrete right down to the faux holes or “dimples” at the corners that simulate the location of ties in concrete formwork. “The plastering company also had to carefully dial in the color and texture to make it look just right,” said DiMercurio. “At one time we did consider using new precast tilt-up panels, but we liked the look and rhythm of the plaster wall. We also had more control using plaster, because its use accelerated production. We could just get the plaster out to the site and just do it.”

Western Red Cedar panels clad a portion of the exterior wall, adding the richness of wood and the clean, straight grain of the cedar to the exterior palette. “We used the wood screens on the walls to warm up the exterior, and they actually worked their way into the interior of the building as well,” said DiMercurio. The modern Japanese architect, Takaharu, was the source of inspiration for the exterior walls’ simplicity of materials and line, added DiMercurio.

The seamless cedar panels of the security gate also serve to protect the privacy of the studio’s A-List clients. The purchase of a small neighboring brick building and the insertion of a new masonry screen wall, concealing the entry to the building, helps to create a private parking area and to “seal the perimeter” of the complex.

The East Wall: From Trash to Outdoor Treasure The east wall was also formed of precast tiltup concrete T plank panels, but the wall was preserved to take aesthetic advantage of a series of repeating fin-like projections marking the entire face of the wall and running from roof to grade. The fins became ideal design features for a newly created outdoor courtyard.

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Royal House’s recording artists enjoy a living room, or lounge, like no other. Wood flooring – each plank stained a different tone - clusters of suspended lightbulbs, and a lamp resembling a spotlight add to the imaginative flourishes filling this inspired interior.

dumpsters filled this alley-like area between buildings. Saroki’s design transformed the area into a peaceful enclave with comfortable outdoor furniture, original sculptures, landscaping, a gas fireplace pit set in a trough of black stones, and concrete pavers, all again rooted in the serenity of Japanese architecture.

The rear faces of the surrounding buildings in this light industrial zone were painted to create a more pleasant ambiance. Additionally, a new six-foot privacy wall was constructed in the outdoor courtyard, as well to offer privacy to high-profile recording artists.

The North and the South Wall: A New Front Door The north wall, abutting a neighboring building, “is an existing masonry wall that is part of the T plank-type precast system,” said Kelly.

Working on the inside, Kelly Building installed bentonite caulking and applied other waterproofing techniques before framing the wall to conceal the waterproofing.

The existing south wall was completely demolished; its three- to four-truck bays and industrial roll-up doors replaced with a new single-wythe, 12-inch block wall with insulated cores. The new wall is well-integrated into the existing structural beams, with masonry “soaps,” or sliced blocks, concealing the beams in certain locations, said Kelly.

The dramatically transformed south wall also contains the main entry, a steel door set in a glass entry and flanked by the building’s signature cedar panels. Always protective of the client’s privacy, the main entry also has a privacy screen, along with a canopy.

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Welcome to Royal House Open the entry door and the exterior’s simple geometries and basic wood and masonry palette gives way to a bejeweled interior. The lobby is a living illustration of the building’s name, Royal House. Red velvet and goldgilded chairs and a white marble-top table greet the visitor.

The furniture actually replicates the furnishings in the lobby’s painting of a possibly 17th Century aristocrat in a white wig and ladies in lavish gowns.

Restoration Hardware, known for re-inventing traditional objects, supplied the glowing chandelier encased in an open globe of metal strands.

The floor is specialty polished concrete and overhead is exposed metal deck in this eclectic lobby where Rococo meets industrial chic.

“The polished concrete floor had to be carefully done to dial into Roger’s specific tastes,” said DiMercurio. “Several mockups were prepared to achieve this look.”

Making for an interesting juxtaposition, directly across from the lobby is the fitness room with steel-clad door panels and helmetlike metal light fixtures based on antique German light bulb testers. A Lansing company called Solar2 crafted the door panels and Restoration Hardware supplied the light fixtures.

Around the corner from the lobby is yet another shift in scene. The walls of this contemporary art gallery are blue plaster embossed with a handcrafted alligator pattern.

LED floor lighting shines on the art work, and a full-length blue curtain drapes the corridor wall across from the displayed paintings.

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The interior is like living in an art museum or a presence, but it all works very well together walking through a series of movie sets. “There to create the palette and to create the mood is a cinematic quality to the interior,” said desired by the owner,” said Kelly.

DiMercurio. “It feels like a theater to some degree.

One one experiences space, moves a few feet and experiences another space with a completely different feel. The interior has many different samplings to embrace and enjoy.”

Even the basketball court has a nearby art gallery; the lower end has custom pilot p The existing east wall was retained to take aesthetic advantage of chairs – cinnamon its series of repeating fin-like projections. The wall is part of a leather with metal secluded outdoor courtyard offering privacy and a peaceful oasis for the studio’s A-List clientele. sides – again courtesy of Restoration Hardware. An airport hanger door folds open into the secluded The spaces speak to one of the project’s outdoor courtyard, and laminated glass main design issues. “One of the biggest windows physically separate but visually link challenges was merging all of these different the basketball zone to a private garage. styles and making it all legitimate, meaning If the interior is a theater, the lounge is one making a space that is not just okay, but of the stars of the show. Japanese-like, the something that people truly enjoy,” said lounge rests on a raised platform of White Oak DiMercurio. Slivers of horizontal windows and flooring; a screen of tube steel and timbers the repeated use of Western Red Cedar, segregate the space from the surrounding striped in different stains, helped to unify the areas. The stripes of different flooring stains interior. “We also didn’t draw anything once,” match the walls of an adjacent part of the DiMercurio added. “We drew everything studio called the Sound Lock, which nestles several times until we got there. Then another closely into the screen wall. person would add something to it.”

Ductwork and specialty light fixtures also fit This modus operandi speaks to another tightly into the ceiling space above this small design issue. “The third challenge was lounge or den. The cluster of dangling light working with so many different personalities bulbs – each independently wired – emits a and artists in such a careful and particular soft glow from these inverted floral-like fashion,” said DiMercurio. “Roger is an artist fixtures. Saroki had to intertwine the lamp’s who was fully involved in the design process; intricate wiring among the massive duct work Ken Capton of Solar2 is a sculptor; and Glenn concealed in the shadows above the lounge.

Brown is a recording sound engineer and “It was quite a puzzle,” said DiMercurio. “The producer. We spent weeks selecting colors for ductwork is very complex and had to be different spaces, which is what you want if you carefully thought out for sound control want to do good work.” reasons.”

An upright lamp, resembling a movie Building a Life-Sized Music Box spotlight, stands in the corner next to a The number one challenge was creating a contemporary fireplace whose walls are made building within a building to house the actual of light-gauge steel designed and built to recording studio. New structural steel framing resemble plate steel, a popular cladding choice supports the studio, because the existing steel on the East and West Coasts. could not support this specialty space. “This Nothing is prosaic or remotely ordinary in the structure within a structure is formed of a steel interior. “Just about every type of material has tube frame and other structural steel “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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The studio includes the Live Room for the recording artists, both instrumental and vocal; the Control Room houses the audio production space; and The Sound Lock, a small adjacent room, can also be used for recording. All of these spaces are built within a specialized “cocoon” created for acoustical control and sound isolation.

“We inserted different structural elements within the joists and beams, creating a secondary structure,” said Kelly. “We hung the ceiling structure from this secondary structure using isolation fasteners.

These connection fasteners have isolation components composed of rubber and spring isolation points. The ceiling is floating as much as it can, allowing it to react to the sound. It can attenuate the sound and bounce the sound according to the design.”

Added DiMercurio, “The suspended gypsum ceilings are on light-gauge framing systems suspended from isolation hangers for acoustic purposes. The ceilings need to be able to vibrate, move and absorb sound. It was a complex engineering feat, and we worked with

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Glenn Brown Studios, East Lansing, on both the acoustics and interior features.”

The project was a highly collaborative effort of Goodman, Kelly, Saroki, Glenn Brown Studios, and Solar2, the Lansing firm responsible for many of the crafted studio finishes. Both Glenn Brown Studios and Solar2 work exclusively on recording studios.

“One of the owner’s brilliant decisions was in the team he assembled and in the very collaborative nature of the project,” said Kelly.

Kelly details the wall and floor construction of this well-designed music box. The studio walls are built with diverse construction techniques calculated to isolate the space from the rest of the building. The east wall is exposed masonry block filled with a sound attenuation material. The west wall is a double-framed stud wall with a woven sound attenuation mat and sound insulation materials between the walls. “Each wall in the studio is different in terms of its construction,” said Kelly. “Each wall uses very sophisticated techniques, including the use of staggered studs, isolation contacts to the perimeter and

sound caulking to the floor.”

Although the client enjoyed the industrial aesthetic of the existing concrete floor, acoustically, the floor of the actual recording studio spaces had to be isolated from the rest of the building. “There was so much work going on in terms of saw cutting and new utility locations,” said Kelly.

“Both were considerations in removing the existing concrete floor.”

Additionally, the floor level in the studio spaces had to be depressed to accommodate the insertion of an underlayment, again to isolate the sound and achieve greater acoustical control. “We removed the existing concrete floor and poured the new floor, allowing us to segregate the studio floor from the rest of the building,” said Kelly. “The distribution of sound would be isolated; it wouldn’t move into other areas of the building, and vice versa, it wouldn’t migrate into the studio from outside the recording studio spaces.”

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The Perfect Mix The Live Room - the recording hub for vocalists and bands - is acoustically wellengineered and aesthetically well-designed.

The room’s Western Red Cedar walls are angled for sound control and striped in different-colored stains, courtesy of Ken Capton’s crew at Solar2. “The team took our photo shop renderings and replicated the stained colors exactly,” said DiMercurio.

In harmony with the rest of the interior, the Live Room is an eclectic blend of multiple styles. A newly constructed and exposed block wall, filled with sound attenuation material, not only aids in acoustical control, but also introduces the industrial aesthetic into the space. Angled acoustic wall panels are clad in lavish, intricately patterned wall paper. In the ceiling surface, a sound diffuser grid, formed of small uneven cubes, is awash in magenta LED lights – at the moment. Recording artists can chose any LED color to suit their mood.

The same type of diffuser panel was installed in wall areas.

This holistic mix of elements is beautiful, creatively stimulating and capable of producing a crisp sound recording. “The angled walls bounce the sound off of everything in the room,” said Suwinski. “The sound travels and does not stay in one area but circulates throughout the entire room. The diffusers on the ceiling do the same type of thing. If someone is on the floor playing music, the sound is traveling up, down and all around.

This keeps the sound consistently distributed throughout the space. This consistency produces a crisp sound during recording.”

The Control Room – the hub of audio production – is on the other side of a two-layer glass window wall from the Live Room. The production consoles look as intricate as the inner workings of a computer, but again the mix of lush materials is what catches the eye.

One work surface is clad in a beautiful stone similar to the Lemurian Blue kitchen island.

Wood pilasters and ornate wall fabric brings the production space to life. Even the top of the sub woofers – the deep base sound unit – does double duty as a type of velvet-clad seating platform.

Managing Mechanical “Music” The design and construction team had to manage the “sound production” from the duct work and the mechanical system. For acoustic control, “the space has a series of dampers,

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Because of the equipment load, the control, or audio engineering room has additional cooling needs. “The duct work is concealed, sound attenuated and has equipment with variable speed drives so the air is not all on or all off,” said Kelly. “It also has a higher threshold of degree differential reading, so it has multi-stage compressors and multi-stage burners. If there is only a one or two degree differential, all the burners do not fire.

Likewise, the fan drive is also variable in nature.” p

The exterior echoes modern Japanese architecture in its simple geometries and natural material palette of wood, and in this case, plaster formed to simulate concrete.

and there are plenums as opposed to ductwork in certain areas, the plenums just being a wide, open space where air can flow without making a great deal of noise,” said DiMercurio.

Kelly adds, “The concealment and distribution of the duct work, both return and supply, is handled through different pathways that sort of envelop the room with more of a broad distribution than traditional ductwork

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that is blown out of specific grills.”

The mechanical systems service four different zones. “The mechanical systems operate as independently as possible between the different groupings of use, including the art corridor encircling the recording studio; the kitchen, lounge and fitness room; the gym and garage; and the recording studio rooms,” said Kelly.

Masonry Magic Saroki also opted for installation of several suspended furnaces to avoid marring the exterior with rooftop units and additional screening, added DiMercurio. As part of crafting the building’s exterior presence, the last piece of this intricate project was recladding the small brick companion building that forms the south perimeter of this secluded and enclosed complex.

Like jazz musicians improvising compositions of increasing complexity, Saroki went further than the intentions of the original

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design. They elected to design a freestanding masonry screen, creating a mini-courtyard that conceals the building entry. This unique masonry wall has a grid of small square perforations. “We have steel framing all the way around the perforated wall to keep it rigid,” said DiMercurio. “It has its own foundation for the steel to keep the wall sturdy, as well as some carefully thought-out rebar. We worked with the Masonry Institute of Michigan to ensure the wall still stands 50 years from now.”

From this masonry wall to the studio’s multilayered systems and beyond to the diverse exterior wall and high-level of lavish finishes, virtually every building system and detail was carefully thought-out and embellished. The main challenge was the sheer “sophistication of each layered element,” said Kelly, “and I don’t mean just of the design but of the construction itself.”

Clearly, Kelly Building & Development, a company intensely devoted to quality, was the right fit for the job, along with Saroki Architecture, a prominent and well-respected architectural firm with an original eye for custom, boutique design. “I think the owner did a great job in assembling his team and managing the outcome,” said Kelly. “We are proud of the outcome, and we are proud to have been part of the project.”

The following firms contributed their talents and skills to the creation of the Royal House Recording facility: • Cleaning – Saber Building Services, Rochester Hills • Demolition – Great Lakes Construction Services, Royal Oak • Demolition, Earthwork, Asphalt Paving, Concrete – Cranbrook Paving, Beverly Hills • Fencing & Gates – Future Fence Co., Warren • Irrigation – Michigan Automatic Sprinkler, Commerce Township • Landscaping – Shecter Landscaping, Keego Harbor • Masonry – Madison Masonry Contractor, Inc., Madison Heights • Steel – Schneider, Macomb • Architectural Metalwork, Steel - Disenos Ornamental Steel, Detroit • Carpentry – Standard Drywall, Shelby Township • Millwork, Carpentry, Doors & Hardware – Bolyard Lumber, Rochester Hills • Cabinetry – Aria Custom Cabinetry, Rochester Hills • Roofing – Butcher and Butcher Construction Co., Inc. Rochester Hills; CityScapes, Hilliard, OH • Doors & Hardware – Environnetics, West Bloomfield Township; Soundproof

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Using a retractable tether for heavy hand tools is particularly important when working in close quarters or climbing.

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Magnetic Mount LED Mechanics Work Light from Larson Electronics Provides Versatile Operation Leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial lighting equipment Larson Electronics has announced the release of a powerful new LED work light designed for convenience and versatility. The AMLLED-WP40-M-22C LED mechanics’ work light features heavy duty construction combined with LED lighting technology and magnetic mounting to produce a work light capable of providing more and better quality light from a safer and easier to operate fixture. This high grade mechanics light produces 1,462 lumens of clean white light from only 40 watts of power, making it far more powerful and efficient than a standard 100 watt incandescent work light. Because this work light is equipped with cool running LEDs, it is also a safer alternative that removes the potential for accidental burns should the user accidentally contact the fixture while in operation. The LED design of this light offers further benefits in the

form of an extreme 50,000 hour operational life, high resistance to damage from impacts and dropping, and better light color quality than typical incandescent or halogen bulbs. The housing on this LED work light is formed from high strength aluminum with a polycarbonate lens, resulting in a very rugged design capable of standing up to rough handling and abuse. The entire assembly is IP68 rated waterproof as well, meaning it can withstand submersion up to three meters for extended periods without damage. To really add value and versatility to this unit, Larson Electronics has equipped it with a 200 lbs. grip magnetic mounting base and adjustable lamp bracket that allows operators to attach the fixture to almost any metal surface that will accept a magnet.

Operators can attach this light to toolboxes, hoods, underbodies, and just about anywhere a powerful source of illumination is needed, and aim it precisely where needed without having to deal with loose hanging hooks or trying to steady the light while also trying to perform repairs. This LED work light is ideal for mechanics and technicians in the automotive, aerospace and aviation industries as well as professionals in the industrial work space who need a powerful yet easy to manage source of illumination that can stand up to the rigors of demanding work conditions.

Larson Electronics carries an extensive line of LED lights, LED drop lights, intrinsically safe LED lights, portable work lights and industrial grade LED area lights.

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Jamm Products Launches Hands-Free Door Handle to Help Prevent the Spread of Influenza, E.Coli, MRSA, and Norovirus Infections The Hands-Free Door Handle, patented and produced by Jamm Products Ltd., helps premises in healthcare, education, transport, hospitality, and the food and drink industry prevent harmful infections caused by germs being passed on via door handles.

The Hands-Free Door Handle is a simple retrofit to most doors via two drilled holes, and once fitted, removes the need to touch door handles which may be contaminated with contagious germs. In addition, the Hands-Free Door Handle has a lifetime silver ion additive that prevents bacteria reproducing, should they find their way to the handle. Its anti-ligature design has also been mechanically tested in UK laboratory conditions to withstand severe forces and is certified as a Grade 4 handle (BS8424:2004) - ‘suitable for severe duty’ - which certifies use in facilities up to prison standard.

Door handles are one of the most touched surfaces in any building, and researchers at the University of California, found that on average, people unconsciously touch their faces 15.7 times an hour. Touching a germcontaminated surface prior to touching your face can lead to infection entering your body. Influenza, E.coli, MRSA and

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Washrooms are a particular challenge in the fight against infections caused by germs being passed on through touching contaminated surfaces. This issue is highlighted by the trend towards ‘handsfree’ in today’s washrooms: hands-free flushes, hands-free taps, hands-free soap, and hands-free dryers. But with no guarantee that the person before you washed their hands after visiting the washroom, even in “hands-free” washrooms, the door handle is a weak link in the battle against the spread of germs and infections.

In addition to the health benefits, the Hands-Free Door Handle is also likely to save organizations money. For example, preventing the spread of germs reduces employee cold and flu absenteeism. A more surprising cost saving is that of reducing the number of paper towels used in washrooms. They are often used by washroom visitors as a germ barrier between their hands and the door handle.

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

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Monique Bassey, a landscape designer at SmithGroupJJR’s Ann Arbor office, was named MiASLA’s Bassey “Michigan Emerging Professional of the Year.” Bassey was also elected secretary of the chapter for 2017.

She has served in numerous capacities for ASLA. Bassey was also one of 12 participants in the 2016-2017 National ASLA Diversity Summit, tasked to identify an action plan that the ASLA will implement in the coming year to promote diversity in the profession.

Merritt Cieslak Design, Northville, is pleased to announce that Steven G. Schneemann has joined the firm in the Schneemann role of Firm Principal.

Having managed his own firm for 14 years, Schneemann brings a wealth of experience. The firm looks forward to his contributions and providing creative and innovative design solutions to their clients.

Fleis & VandenBrink (F&V),

Plymouth-based

engineering and architecture firm,

announced

has announced the hiring of nine

several individuals in the firm’s

new employees. Senior project

regional offices to new leadership

manager Jennifer Chehab joins

roles. The following individuals have

F&V’s Farmington Hills office. She

been

has over 20 years of municipal

Presidents: Paul C. Larsen, PE –

experience as a senior project

Southern Region (Indianapolis, IN

manager and design engineer in

and Cincinnati, OH); Timothy J.

southeast Michigan. F&V’s Grand

Mitchell, PE – Central and Western

Rapids office also added three

Michigan

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Lindsay

Rapids and Lansing); Daniel O.

Sagorski Munsell, Joe Westerbeke

Roeser, PG – Eastern Region

and Matt Johnson. Brian Richey, a

(Plymouth,

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Detroit, and Cleveland, OH); and

among the new hires. Also in the

Larry W. Shook, PE – Northern

Grand Rapids office are new hires

Michigan (Bay City and Traverse

Phil Smith as IT manager, Karl

City). The following individuals have

Plattner as CAD designer, and Jill

been

Travis in accounting. F&V’s Grand

Managers: Bradford L. Ewart, II, PE

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named

appointment

Regional

(Kalamazoo,

Shelby

named

of

Vice

Grand

Township,

Regional

Office

Blanc office has hired Dan Sturgis

– Lansing; Jeffery M. Krusinga, PE,

as

GE – Kalamazoo; Paul J. Schmeisl,

a

construction

inspection

technician.

PE – Shelby Township; and Anthony B. Thomas, PE – Detroit.

Chehab

ASTIs Director of Site Redevelopment Services, Robert Anderson, has been chosen for a committee to assist the Michigan Underground Storage Tank Authority (MUSTA) in updating its cost schedule for 2017. Anderson brings over 25 years of remediation, demolition and hazardous material assessments experience for car dealers, gas stations, dry cleaners, banks and insurance companies.

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announced that the Wnuk Spurlock Architecture design team joined Quinn Evans’ Washington, D.C. office, effective November 1, 2016.

Wnuk

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Washington, D.C.-based practice and transfer current projects to Quinn Evans Architects. Steven Spurlock, FAIA, LEED AP, Melissa Gobrecht, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, and Sarah Rushing, LEED AP BD+C, will join the Quinn Evans Architects practice. The two firms have already begun

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The Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow will also play host to the CAM 131st Annual Meeting, CAM Magazine Special Issue Awards, and Construction Project of the Year Award, which will be held inside the Sound Board. CAMTEC,

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the training and education division of CAM, will offer classes during the tradeshow, as well.

Contact Ron Riegel for tradeshow rates and information (248) 972-1000 or visit www.cam-online.com/Tradeshow.aspx .

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

Registration begins at 10:30 am, bowling at Noon.

For more information, visit www.camonline.com or contact Ron Riegel (248) 972-1000.

July 20-23, 2017 American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) Concrete Executive Leadership Forum Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, SC For more information or to register, visit www.ascconline.org or call the ASCC office (866) 788-2722.

Sep. 14-17, 2017 American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) Annual Conference Arizona Grand Resort, Phoenix, AZ For more information or to register, visit www.ascconline.org or call the ASCC office (866) 788-2722.

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ARC/Dunn Blue......................................................46 Ace Cutting Equipment ..........................................41 Alta Equipment ......................................................40 Aluminum Supply Company / Marshall Sales .....................................................8 Amalio Corp ...........................................................10 Aoun & Co..............................................................57 Blevins Sanborn Jezdimir Zack PLLC.........................................................19 Bricklayers Union Local 2 ......................................36 Butcher & Butcher Construction ............................56 CAM Administrative Services...................................3 CAM Affinity ...........................................................67 CAM Comp ............................................................30 CAM Events ...........................................................27 CAM Membership ..................................................53 CEI Group LLC.......................................................52 C.F.C.U ..................................................................13 Carpenter Contractors Association........................50 Cipriano Coating Technology .................................71 Cochrane Supply & Engineering ............................11 Concrete Moisture Control.....................................28 Connelly Crane Rental Corp ..................................64 Construction Points Plus .......................................43 Construction Tool & Supply (CTS)..........................38 Dale Fisher Photography .......................................25 Detroit Dismantling ................................................16 DiHydro Services ...................................................61 Division 8 Solutions ...............................................72 Doeren Mayhew .....................................................41 Edge Solutions.......................................................51 Executive Vehicle Sales .........................................69 Facca Richter & Pregler, P.C. .................................65 G2 Consulting Group .............................................64 Gardiner Vose ........................................................32 Gillett Excavating ...................................................58 Glazing Contractors Assn ......................................62 Hansen Marketing....................................39, 42 & 44 Homrich .................................................................74 I.B.E.W. Local 252..................................................73 JJ Curran Crane.....................................................68 Jackson Associates ...............................................65 Jeffers Crane .........................................................21 Kem-Tec ................................................................51 Lawrence Technological University ........................65 Lee Industrial Contracting........................................6 Lippit O'Keefe Gornbein, PLLC .............................69 MASONPRO, Inc....................................................31 Michielutti Brothers................................................68 Michigan CAT/MacAllister Rentals .......................IBC Michigan Construction Protection Agency.............58 Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters MRCC ..59 Next Generation Services Group ...........................47 North American Dismantling Corp. ........................28 Novara Tesija .........................................................71 Oakland Insurance .................................................63 Oakland Metal Sales ..............................................26 Operating Engineers Local 324 ............................IFC Optare Services .....................................................55 PPG Paints ............................................................20 Plante Moran .........................................................29 Power Vac..............................................................45 RL Deppmann................................................15 & 60 R.S. Dale Company................................................37 Safety Services, Inc ..............................................BC Sani-Vac Service Inc ..............................................19 Scaffolding Inc .......................................................33 ServPro ..................................................................45 Spartan Specialties ................................................17 Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton,P.C ........................73 Testing Engineers...................................................74 Valenti Trobec Chandler, Inc. / Griffin Smalley & Wilkerson .................................5 Woods Construction Inc ........................................57 Zervos Group .........................................................55 “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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