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FEATURES 13 NAWIC Hosts Second Annual Skirts-n-Dirt Event 14 CAM Supports Michigan Turnaround Plan
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16 MOCA on the Move: Alliance Hosts its First Symposium to Improve Michigan’s Construction Climate
22 On The Jobsite A City’s Heart Goes Green
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Dennis J. Hall Begins Term as New CSI President in July The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) recently announced that Dennis J. Hall, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, FAIA, SCIP, will assume the presidency of the organization in July. Hall is managing principal of Hall Architects, Inc. and chairman of HALL Building Information Group, LLC, with offices in Charlotte, NC, and Dallas, TX. “CSI began as an organization of construction specifiers developing standards for written construction documents and has emerged into a multidisciplined organization creating standards, formats and practice guides for organizing building information for the life of a facility,” Hall said. “CSI is establishing the information structures to enable the design and operation of high-performing, sustainable buildings and other facilities.” Hall joined CSI in 1984. During the past 25 years, he has served in numerous CSI leadership positions at the local, regional and national levels. Currently, he is chair of the Project Resource Manual Update Task Team, the CSI forum moderator for Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction Documents, and a member of the UniFormat Task Team. “We are pleased that Mr. Hall will be serving as CSI’s president,” said CSI Executive
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Director and CEO Walter Marlowe, PE, CSI, CAE. “He brings 25 years of CSI leadership to the office, as well as dedication and commitment to improving and promoting the Institute’s products and initiatives.” Hall has earned chapter, regional and Institute awards from CSI. He is a two-time recipient of the CSI Southeast Region’s Frederick W. Bucky Memorial Award and a three-time recipient of the Institute’s President’s Plaque. He also earned five national specification competition awards, including three Honor Awards. Engineering News-Record named Hall one of its “Top 25 Newsmakers of 2005” for his leadership in updating CSI’s MasterFormat®. He has also been recognized by the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects with the 2007 William Dietrick Medal for Services and was the recipient of the National Institute of Building Sciences’ 2004 Institute Honor Award for exceptional contributions to the nation and the building community. Hall has written, co-authored, edited or supervised the preparation of several books. He was a contributing author for the “Information Management” section of the “Firm Operations” chapter of the Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 14th edition, and also acted as a reviewer. He is the co-author (with Charles Rick Green, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP) of The Architect’s Guide to the U.S. National CAD Standard; he also served as the senior executive editor of Architectural Graphic Standards, 11th edition, and contributed to several sections in the appendix. He is currently the editor-in-chief of Architectural Graphic Standards for Residential Construction, 2nd edition and co-author of Field Guide for Residential Construction and Field Guide for Commercial Construction, both scheduled for publication this year. Hall has written many articles addressing topics ranging from the creation of national industry standards for construction documents to Building Information Modeling. His work has appeared in publications such as Mechanical Engineering, Architect, The Construction Specifier, Commercial Builder, Architectural West, AIA Architect, The Wall Street Journal and The Indianapolis Business Journal.He has been cited in many articles as an authority on subject matters concerning the development of national standards for construction documents including MasterFormat® 2004 and the U.S. National CAD Standard, as well as the project delivery process. For more information, visit www.csinet.org.
NCCER and OSHA Align for Crane Safety The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) held a signing ceremony in mid-May to finalize OSHA’s formal recognition of the NCCER Crane Operator Certification Program. The ceremony was held in the Department of Labor Building in Washington, D.C. Attendees of the event included the following key industry leaders: Ted Blanton, president, North American Crane Bureau; Scott Cooper, vice president, Government Relations, American National Standards Institute; Steve Greene, vice-president, NCCER; Tim Johnson, director of Government Outreach, NCCER; David Michaels, US assistant secretary of labor for OSHA; Bill Parsons, acting director for OSHA’s Directorate of Construction; Kirk Pickerel, president/CEO, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.; Steve Sandherr, president/CEO, Associated General Contractors of America; and Don Whyte, president, NCCER. The voluntary agreement between OSHA and NCCER will have an immediate, significant and beneficial impact on the safe operation of cranes. “Through this agreement OSHA and NCCER are working together to attain our mutual goal of improving crane safety in the construction industry,” said Bill Parsons, acting director for OSHA’s Directorate of Construction. According to NCCER President Don Whyte, OSHA recognition for the Crane Operator Certification Program will provide significant
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benefit to the industry. “Certification of crane operators is critical to elevating crane safety in our industry,” said Whyte. “Having the OSHA stamp of approval further validates that our program meets the highest certification standards for crane operators.” NCCER’s Crane Operator Certification Program is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) under the ANSI/ISOIEC 17024 for the following scopes: Industrial/All Purpose Crane, Rubber Tire, Truck-Mount Crane and Rough Terrain/All Terrain Crane. For more information on OSHA’s recognition of the NCCER Crane Operator Certification Program, visit nccer.org/crane. For additional information, contact NCCER customer service at 888.622.3720 or visit www.nccer.org.
AIA Michigan Honors SmithGroup and Designer Bob Varga with Three Prestigious Awards The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Michigan Chapter presented its 2010 award winners at a gala in mid-May. SmithGroup
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community at large. He was the lead designer for both of the SmithGroup’s 2010 Honor Awards for MSU’s Owen Hall and WMU’s Richmond Center. With 346 LEED accredited professionals and 45 LEED certified projects, SmithGroup is a national leader in sustainable, environmentally intelligent design. Among its most noteworthy, recently completed projects are the dual LEED Platinum Christman Building, a corporate headquarters in Lansing; the LEED Platinum Smart Home at Duke University, Durham, NC; and the National Renewable Energy Lab’s Science & Technology Facility, Golden, CO., the first LEED Platinum federal project.
Turner Breaks Ground on new Basketball Player Development Center for University of Michigan In mid-May, the Michigan office of Turner Construction Company joined The University of Michigan to break ground on
From Left to Right: Bob Bowen, Turner Senior Project Manager; Kevin Borseth, University of Michigan Women’s Basketball Head Coach; Bob Sanders, Turner Senior Project Superintendent; John Beilein, University of Michigan Men’s Basketball Head Coach; Dave Brandon, University of Michigan Director of Athletics; Steve Berlage, Turner Vice President & General Manager; and Grant Mendeljian, Turner Project Engineer.
the new Basketball Player Development Center that will be built adjacent to Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor. The 57,000-square-foot facility will feature two basketball practice courts, team locker rooms for players and coaches, athletic medicine, strength and conditioning space, and hydrotherapy. Turner expects to complete construction of the estimated $23 million dollar project by the fall of 2011. Building in Michigan since 1913, Turner’s current major projects include the new Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids; Air Supported Practice Structure for Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti; and
SAFETY TOOL KIT Confined Space Rescue Team or No Team? By Herb Harris, HSE Integrated Ltd. he hazards of working in confined spaces are well documented, which is why there are extensive regulations governing this area and why confined space rescue has evolved into a specialized discipline. The question employers ask themselves is how they should handle confined space rescue. MIOSHA says: “…the supervisor makes the final decision (on how to handle confined space rescue) based on circumstances.” (MIOSHASTD-1160, Appendix C). This can be a contentious issue for workers, but given a choice, should employers train their employees to rescue their co-workers in the event of a confined space incident, depend on public emergency responders, or contract with a professional confined space rescue team (CSRT)? Consider option one: employee-rescuers. In this age of job specialization, a worker trained in a particular field may not be suited (or disposed) to handle confined space rescue. Training is an important issue with this option; given the time and investment needed this might be difficult but not impossible. A distinct advantage to this option is, of course, response time. Assuming adequate training, the rescue team is always right there and ready to go. Remember though, our minds are not really built for processing multiple streams of information, i.e. multi-tasking, and it becomes nearly impossible in an emergency. The second option is to rely on public emergency response teams – such as fire departments – to handle confined space rescue. However, calling 9-1-1
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always involves response time, which may vary depending on many factors. Further, some municipalities train firefighters in industrial confined space rescue, but many do not. The unfortunate truth, as an accident summary once concluded, is that police and fire department personnel may end up undertaking “…a bodyrecovery operation, not emergency rescue.” (NIOSH In-house FACE Report 99-02). The final option is hiring a trained, professional CSRT to stand by while confined space work is being performed. Unless they are on site during the entry, response time is a real issue but training and expertise are not. Typically this type of operation is referred to as a “technical rescue” with good reason. Many people view this as an expensive option but there are multiple suppliers of this service (including HSE Integrated), so shop around. The bottom line is: assess the hazard and select the option that will provide the highest margin of safety for your employees. Handling this improperly not only significantly reduces the chances of saving the victim but puts the rescuers in danger, as well. Remember, in confined space and excavation emergencies, fully one-half of the victims are would-be rescuers. CAMSAFETY is offering free, on-site safety training under our Grant from MIOSHA. To find out more about this opportunity, or if you have any questions or comments, contact Joe Forgue at 248-972-1141 or at forgue@cam-online.com. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”® “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
a new medical office building for Community Health and Social Services (C.H.A.S.S.) in Detroit.
Charlotte Pipe’s RePVC™ and ReUze™ Receive NSF Certification NSF International recently announced that Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company’s RePVC (polyvinyl chloride) and ReUze can now be added to the company’s list of products certified by NSF International, an independent, not-for-profit organization committed to protecting and improving public health and the environment. Both piping systems were inspired by the green and sustainability industries. According to Charlotte Pipe, there are three sources of non-potable water: rainwater, gray water and municipally supplied reclaimed water. Non-potable water systems are great for applications that do not require water that has been treated to drinking water standards. NSF International’s certification for water
piping systems verifies that the products meet all applicable requirements by conducting thorough testing and facility inspections. This includes three unannounced inspections annually, formulation and manufacturing process reviews and testing of product samples. ReUze™, a purple CPVC piping system for distributing non-potable water inside the building, is directly aimed at increasing water efficiency. The line pipes are purple to differentiate nonpotable water from potable water. Nonpotable water can be used to save building owners money, relieve stress on already over burdened public agencies and preserve a precious resource in applications, such as toilet and urinal flushing and process water. RePVC™ is a PVC pipe that uses recycled content as the center layer. It expands the market for recycled materials, slows the consumption of raw materials and reduces
the amount of waste entering landfills. RePVC is one of the first products to be certified by NSF International to ASTM F 1760: Standard Specification for Coextruded Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Non-Pressure Plastic Pipe Having Reprocessed-Recycled Content. ASTM F 1760 contains requirements for plastic pipe having
recycled content. Obtaining NSF Certification was especially important for Charlotte Pipe. “NSF Certification means that your product will be recognized and respected by engineers, code officials, building owners and contractors,” said Greg Nahrgang, new product development manager for Charlotte Pipe. He believes that one day all non-pressure piping will incorporate recycled content because it is the right thing to do for the environment.
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“Third-party, conformity assessment is one of the best ways to ensure that a manufactured product complies with the standards,” added Nahrgang. “It is important that companies like Charlotte Pipe and Foundry are innovative and actively pursuing new sustainable applications to improve efficiency and reduce waste,” said Nasrin Kashefi general manager of NSF International’s Plumbing Programs. “NSF Certification provides engineers, regulators, and users with assurance that products meet all applicable sustainability requirements. When they see the NSF Mark on pipes, they know it has been NSF certified.” For a complete list of Charlotte Pipe’s products that have been certified by NSF International, visit NSF’s website. For more information, contact Charlotte Pipe and Foundry at 800-438-6091 or visit http://www.charlottepipe.com.
NSF International Launches New American National Standard for Resilient Flooring Standard provides means to evaluate the sustainability of floor coverings
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NSF International, an independent, notfor-profit standards developer, has developed a new sustainability standard for resilient floor coverings. As products with sustainability claims continue to enter the market, certification of these products to national standards allows specifiers and purchasers to make better decisions when selecting products, such as floor coverings. The new NSF American National Standard 332: Sustainability Assessment Standard for Resilient Floor Coverings has been finalized under the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and can now be used to
certify the sustainability attributes of resilient flooring. The standard provides a means for designers, architects, facility managers and purchasers to evaluate the sustainability of a range of products, including vinyl composition tile, sheet vinyl flooring, vinyl tile, rubber sheet flooring, rubber tile, linoleum sheet flooring, linoleum tile, polymeric flooring, resilient wall base and resilient stair treads. Certification by a third party, independent certifier enables manufacturers of flooring products to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. NSF/ANSI 332 uses a pointbased system in which manufacturers achieve one of four levels of certification: conformant, silver, gold and platinum – with conformant status meeting entry level criteria and platinum adhering to the most strenuous requirements. Products are evaluated against the standard using five key criteria: product design, product manufacturing, long-term value, corporate governance and innovation. “We believe NSF/ANSI 332 will promote the greater use of sustainability practices in the manufacture of resilient flooring while also bringing more transparency and clarity to the sustainability process,” said Dean Thompson, president, Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), which was involved in the development of the standard. “Certification to NSF/ANSI 332 offers buyers of resilient flooring the highest level of confidence and credibility in a market that is awash in green claims,” said Jane Wilson, Director of Standards, NSF International. “The goal of this standard is to improve the sustainability profile of resilient floor coverings and enable the industry to achieve higher levels of sustainable manufacturing in the future.”
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A former employee of the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), Herman Marsh, passed away on May 21st at age 89. Mr. Marsh worked for CAM in the 1960s when it was known by its former name, The Builders and Traders Exchange of Detroit. He served on the CAM Board of Directors in 1981. Mr. Marsh was also the owner of Guardian Painters and Decorators. He was a native Detroiter, but most recently a resident of Rochester Hills. He was a 1939 graduate of De LaSalle High School and a WW II veteran, serving in the MP Motorcycle Brigade in Europe. Mr. Marsh’s wife, Marilyn, predeceased him; he is survived by two sons, three step-children, 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
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companies and members together to network, build relationships and learn about equipment that is used in the field, said NAWIC member Karen Hill, of the Construction Association of Michigan. The NAWIC Detroit Chapter 183 is looking forward to their next challenge: “MAGIC Camp,” a program that introduces high school girls to the trades in construction. MAGIC (Mentoring a Girl in Construction) Camp will be held July 12th to 16th at the Oakland Community College Campus in Farmington Hills. NAWIC is also seeking skilled workers who can donate four-hour time increments, sponsors, and money donations. Contact Carol Varga at cvarga@sgcs.net or call (810) 235-3200. CAM MAGAZINE
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CAM Board of Directors Signs Resolution Supporting By David R. Miller, Associate Editor igns that Michigan’s economy is troubled are easy to find, but considerably more effort is needed to discover workable solutions to rectify the state’s financial ills. Business Leaders for Michigan has developed a comprehensive plan that addresses what the group believes are fundamental flaws with the current system, and proposes remedies to encourage job and economic growth. This organization behind the Michigan Turnaround Plan is composed exclusively of the chairpersons, chief executives or senior executives of the state’s largest job providers and universities, which provide over 300,000 jobs in Michigan, generate $1 trillion in annual revenue, and serve over 130,000 students, giving it a level of credibility that was easily recognized by CAM’s Board of Directors. “Michigan’s construction industry has suffered tremendously for a number of years as this state’s economy struggles to find a new direction,” said CAM 2010 Chairman of the Board, Andy Martin. “The Michigan Turnaround Plan provides specific action items to move us forward as a state and return us to a growth economy. A growing economy fuels construction demand, and that’s what CAM members need. Very simply, Martin that’s why we support the plan.”
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UNDERSTANDING THE PLAN Job loss is a key concern in Michigan, as the state has lost almost one million jobs in the last ten years, more than any other state. A $2 billion state budget surplus has transformed into a $2 billion deficit over those same ten years because of this sudden erosion of the tax base. The state now ranks 37th in per capita income, but Michigan Turnaround Plan supporters have a long-term goal of returning Michigan to top ten status in terms of income and other economic indicators. The first of five steps outlined in the Michigan Turnaround Plan involves changing the way the state manages its finances. Over the past three fiscal years, Michigan has over-projected revenues leading to budgetary imbalances. This money must be made up somewhere, through some combination of cuts, fees, taxes and/or deficit spending. Plan supporters seek to prevent these imbalances by forming an independent council of economists from the private and public sectors to make more accurate projections, conducting quarterly surveys to identify business trends, and requiring two-year
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budgets to eliminate the possibility of simply transferring budget deficits onto next year’s books. Another key component of the plan is to not adopt any new government program until it is funded by the elimination of another or until revenues grow. “At some point, you need to pay the piper,” said Sabrina Keeley, COO of Business Leaders for Michigan. “We’ve gotten away with not paying the piper for a long time.” If pipers need to be paid, it stands to reason that someone must keep close tabs on how many pipers are employed and how much they charge for their services. The second step of the Michigan Turnaround Plan involves right-sizing government and enacting structural budget reforms. Supporters of the plan cite compensation and pension costs for state employees that significantly exceed what is found in the private sector, as well as the national average for state workers. By reducing the state workforce by five to ten percent, and by aligning the total compensation of these employees to what is typically found elsewhere, authors of the plan demonstrate potential savings ranging from $597 million to $1.9 billion. Of course, these cuts involve real reductions in what state employees see in their paychecks and potentially in the services offered by the state. Supporters of the plan see these numbers as a starting point for a conversation that must take place. The number of state jobs eliminated or the amount of compensation these workers receive can be modified, as long as the final tally stays within a funding level that can be supported by Michigan’s dwindling tax base. The third step of the Michigan Turnaround Plan involves making the state competitive. Plan supporters believe that lowering business taxes will help, but Keeley was quick to point out that unpredictability can also play a key role in discouraging business investment. As leaders look for “quick fixes” to shore up holes in the state budget each year, they are ultimately looking to compel someone to pay more. This leads to marathon budgeting sessions and unexpected compromises, which can result in the last minute addition of taxes or fees. Business leaders who create jobs through multi-million dollar investments want far greater certainty as to what their tax liabilities will be. Although the Michigan Turnaround Plan involves budget cutting, the fourth step of the plan lays out priorities where investments should be made. Investments in higher education, infrastructure, the Great Lakes and cities, will have a long-term economic impact by encouraging outside investment while also providing immediate opportunities for Michigan’s construction and design community. The final step of the Michigan Turnaround Plan involves “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
accelerating growth by supporting collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship at all levels; leveraging Michigan’s key assets, including talented engineers who served the automotive industry, are other key strategies that are being investigated by plan supporters. None of the five steps will be easy, but potential benefits have attracted a large number of supporters. SUPPORTING THE PLAN Business Leaders for Michigan receives direction from a Board of Directors upon which the state’s largest employers and universities are well represented. Construction industry leaders who sit on the Board have noticed a severe decline in work opportunities across the state. “The percentage of our work outside Michigan has drastically changed,” said Ben Maibach III, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Barton Malow Company, Southfield. “If we hadn’t reached out of state, our existence would have been threatened.” Fellow Business Leaders for Michigan Maibach III Board member John Rakolta, Jr., Chairman of the Board and CEO of Walbridge, Detroit, has had a similar experience. In recent years, the total volume of work performed by Walbridge has shifted from 80 Rakolta, Jr. percent in Michigan to 80 percent outside Michigan. Rakolta’s global building experience gives him a unique perspective as to why construction opportunities are scarce in Michigan. “We build plants and buildings all over the United States and the world,” he said. “We are involved with site selection and we see what their criteria are. Michigan simply isn’t competitive under their criteria. I can tell you from personal experience that we don’t even make the short list, let alone win.” Maibach and Rakolta, along with many other influential leaders, believe that the Michigan Turnaround Plan provides a realistic path toward returning the state to its winning ways. An endorsement from the CAM Board of Directors, representing over 3,200 member companies, is a logical development given the groundswell of support for the plan. “Fifty percent of all job losses nationally Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
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The panel discussion included (seated from left to right) Douglas Maibach, PE, senior vice president, corporate affairs of Barton Malow Company; David A. Skiven, PE, retired executive director of General Motor Corporation’s Worldwide Facilities Group; Patrick Devlin, secretary-treasurer of the Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council; and Ron A. May, DTE Energy, senior vice president, Major Enterprise Projects.
he Detroit River was a bright ribbon of blue as the first symposium of the Michigan Owners Construction Alliance (MOCA) convened at the Edison Boat Club on the eastern edge of downtown Detroit in early May. As William Terrasi, DTE
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director, Major Enterprise Projects, and MOCA chairman, convened the inaugural meeting, the glitter on the river gave way to a less than glowing report on the state of Michigan’s economy. Michigan’s construction work force declined by about
18 percent between February 2009 and February 2010, reported Patrick Devlin, secretary-treasurer of the Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council. About 20 percent of the job base Michigan had in the year 2000 has gone, said Doug Rothwell, “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
president and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan and one of the founders of the Michigan Turnaround Plan. “We have been growing about six to eight percent slower than the average state for about the last four years,” said Rothwell. Rothwell was one of three keynote speakers, and Devlin was a panelist, along with Douglas Maibach, PE, senior vice president, corporate affairs of Barton Malow Company; David A. Skiven, PE, retired executive director of General Motor Corporation’s Worldwide Facilities Group; and Ron A. May, DTE Energy, senior vice president, Major Enterprise Projects. Terrasi, a pivotal alliance leader who spearheaded efforts to form the symposium and who was instrumental in MOCA’s formation, welcomed over 106 participants to the daylong event, including Kevin N. Koehler, president of the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), and Patrick Baker, CAM’s director of labor relations.
The symposium was held to forge a tripartite alliance of owners, contractors and the building trades dedicated to building cooperation and strengthening construction efficiency. A streamlined building industry can be a vital tool in that ultimate construction project: rebuilding the economy of Michigan. According to MOCA, “the cost and time to complete a project can be a significant factor in a company’s decision to locate operations in Michigan.” DTE Energy and other Michigan companies formed MOCA in May 2009. Members include General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, CMS Energy, Marathon Oil, U.S. Steel, Severstal Steel, Michigan State University and Wayne State University. The MOCA symposium featured a panel discussion, afternoon breakout sessions, and three keynote speakers, including Ken Simonson, chief economist, Associated General Contractors of America; and Douglas R. Gipson, retired DTE executive vice
president and chief nuclear officer. Gipson is now CEO of GenCo Asset Alliance and executive consultant for URS Washington Group’s nuclear operations power business unit that is working to develop the next generation of nuclear power plants. TURNING THE TITANIC AROUND As the first keynote speaker, Rothwell described the dire state of Michigan’s economy, but also outlined the Michigan Turnaround Plan, a five-step strategy to turn the Titanic around. Obviously, the health of construction is tied to the fate of the overall economy. As the owner’s representative on the panel, May offered a field report on DTE’s efforts to launch a nuclear power plant in Michigan, clearly demonstrating the wet blanket effect of Michigan’s economic woes. May described his experiences in dealing with others in the industrial facilities sector who share DTE’s vision of building a nuclear power plant. “We began to hear how we in
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Michigan probably would never build a nuclear power plant,” said May. “It started with the idea that we are in a declining state in terms of population and employment, and it ended with the fact that we are simply too expensive. That a place like Georgia or North Carolina could do what we are talking about doing better and more quickly. I don’t accept that.”
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Neither does Gipson. As the second keynote speaker, he offered his insight into what is needed “to give us an edge in getting work back in Michigan.” First, Gipson outlined the possibilities: “In 2007, the Department of Energy said we would need to meet a 50 percent increase in demand by the year 2030 in this country. … If we maintain the current ratio of 20 percent
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nuclear to 80 percent fossil fuel, we have to build 277 coal plants and 66 new nuclear plants by 2030.” Gipson would like to see one of those nuclear plants and a coal plant built in Michigan. “There is no reason why they shouldn’t be built here,” said Gipson. To bring home the “bacon,” Gipson believes it is partly a matter of changing the negative perception of pro-union states. Certain common perceptions must be addressed in order to attract industrial and manufacturing facilities. While they may not be true, they are important, because perception drives reality. “I don’t know if it is true or not – I doubt it - but the perception is that pro-union states have higher prevailing wages of up to 20 percent,” said Gipson. The other perception is “that scheduling impacts occur because of what used to be viewed as jurisdictional issues between trades. I think Pat (Devlin) mentioned we pretty much worked that off of our plates.” If accurate, the 20 percent differential in wage rates would add $800 million in labor costs to an $8 billion dollar plant with $4 billion in labor costs. “On paper that appears to be a significant disadvantage to building a nuclear plant in a pro- union state,” said Gipson. But he fervently believes that if owners, contractors and the building trades work together they can dramatically boost efficiencies and increase wrench time – the actual productive time on the jobsite. “If they work together, like we have seen them do on some DTE projects, they can actually save more than the 20 percent differential, if that figure is indeed real,” said Gipson. Gipson believes the industry must break open the conventional communication model of exclusive two-way “conversations” between owner and contractor and then between contractor and building trades. An open three-way dialogue between owner, contractor and building trades will result in a streamlined project. “Actually engaging the building trades, coupled with the leadership of a contractor who is willing to listen, will really improve our wrench time,” said Gipson. “We can offset a lot of costs that traditionally went into the construction of these large plants.” For Gipson and for the entire panel, the presence of a union work force can be turned into a selling point for Michigan. The union work force’s training and immersion in their respective trade can bring sound ideas and solutions through this three-way communication channel. “They take pride in their trade,” said Gipson, “and that is a significant strength that we have in the State of Michigan that some of the southeastern and southern states do not have. … In the “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
Doug Maibach, Barton Malow Company, voiced his support of the Michigan Turnaround Plan at the MOCA symposium.
William Terrasi, DTE director, Major Enterprise Projects and MOCA chairman, spearheaded and chaired the symposium. He is a pivotal alliance leader who was instrumental in forming MOCA.
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tripartite or three-way communication model. Through Management and Unions Serving Together (MUST), Southeast Michigan was one of the national leaders in establishing standardized drug and alcohol testing for construction workers in the 1990s. “It wasn’t always easy selling drug and alcohol testing to our members,” recalls Devlin. “The bottom line is our members saw the benefits of agreeing to testing and more recently to safety testing. From 2004 through last month, there were no less than 120,793 drug tests administered to construction workers in Michigan. There were also 43,817 safety courses administered during that time. I use this example to illustrate an old saying, ‘that things are only impossible until they are not.” MUST is both a tripartite model and an example of efficiencies gained through collective effort. “MUST is a platform for industry advancement that is not redundant,” said Maibach. “Every employer doesn’t have to do it on their own. That sort of innovative program is what we need to help differentiate ourselves.” WORKING SMART Working smart is the heart of gaining a competitive edge. “Wrench time is not a matter of how fast a worker can work,” said Gipson. “It’s a function of getting the workers in front of the work and by that I mean getting the scaffolding, the support workers, and the cranes in line, and having a schedule that facilitates work utilization. That is where the real value can be added by the building trades and by the contractors who have more than a cost-plus attitude.” BIM is a powerful tool in the smart toolbox. “The rest of the country looks at what we are doing in Michigan with BIM as leading edge, and we haven’t even started,” said Skiven. “I think MOCA can take the lead and really push in the BIM arena.” Skiven also advocates formulating productivity metrics in the construction industry. “How do you know you are getting better if you don’t know how well you did yesterday?,” said Skiven. No matter the level of the construction industry’s efficiency, its well being is directly tied to the health of Michigan’s economy. The core concern is making the state competitive as a whole. Ron May threw down the gauntlet, issuing this challenge to those inside the room on this beautiful spring morning along the Detroit River: “From this moment on let us set a very direct course to be the most vibrant business community in this country.” Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
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nn Arbor - a city listed by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best places to live in the country - is about to enjoy a municipal center worthy of its ranking. The new 102,000-square-foot building will be contemporary in appearance and sustainable in function, both qualities in harmony with this progressive and ecologically minded university town. The new center is progressive in its design and construction methods, as well. As construction manager, Clark Construction Co., Lansing, is building this LEED™ registered building using Building Information Modeling (BIM). Chicago-based OWP/P Cannon Design is
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the design architect; Quinn Evans|Architects, Ann Arbor, is the architect-of-record. The project includes a new five-story building to house the Ann Arbor Police Department and the 15th District Court, followed by the renovation of the existing City Hall housed in the Larcom Building. “The new building will house four courtrooms, police space and holding cells, and a total of six elevators,” said Kyle Jobin, Clark project manager. The City Hall renovation is long overdue for a Police Department that has been housed on the Larcom Building’s first floor, and later in the basement. “The renovation of the Larcom Building has been talked
about for 20 to 30 years,” said Kenneth Clein, Quinn Evans principal. The space was cramped, the roof has reportedly leaked since 1963, and the space no longer meets the proper parameters for a functional police department. The 15th District Court needed a new home after expiration of its leased space in the Washtenaw County Courthouse. Clark Construction joined the project team in April 2008 under a CM at risk, guaranteed maximum price contract. Preconstruction services went beyond evaluation of the overall project budget, formulating site logistics and construction phasing with the owner and architect, and “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
developing a milestone construction schedule. “We evaluated LEED methods of construction and how to attain the City’s desired LEED certification rating,” said Jobin. “We also put together a BIM model for this project and regularly attended preconstruction meetings, providing input and updates with the owner and architect during this process.” For Quinn Evans, “BIM is an integral part of our design and construction document process,” said Clein. “We now use BIM on most projects.” Specifically, Quinn Evans has been using Revit for about five years. On this project, “BIM aided in our ability to communicate three-dimensional ideas to the client early in the design process and understand the complex relationships between the existing city hall, proposed new building and sloping site,” he continued. “BIM allowed the design team to assess the impact of changes to the design and corresponding quantities of materials. BIM also aided in detecting conflicts between structural, HVAC and electrical elements during the mechanical coordination process.” Clark Construction broke ground on the $47.4 million dollar project in March 2009. The new building is now under construction on the City Hall’s former parking lot. The structural steel building rests on “traditional foundation walls and large mat foundations under the elevator cores,” said Clein. “The new elevator tower addition to City Hall uses micro piles and tension piles as a foundation, because of the tight space in the existing basement. We also used injection grouting to strengthen the soil prior to installing the tension piles and to ease excavation of the elevator pit, eliminating the need for shoring.” The project team is aiming for LEED Gold. Both the roofing systems and landscaping will be in keeping with the LEED mission. The roof will feature a TPO, or white roof, in one area and a vegetative roof with pavers in another, said Jobin. Clein lists a few of the building’s many sustainable features: porous pavers and a rain garden with native and adapted plantings; a high-performance building with SEER 11 or greater air handlers, evaporative cooled condensers, and solar hot water heating; and a highly insulated building envelope. The most challenging “green” element was generating the sustainable rainwater design. “We are meeting or exceeding City and County stormwater regulations by capturing all run-off from roofs and impervious surfaces on site, treating the water, retaining some for irrigation in a Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
below-grade cistern and infiltrating the rest to recharge the aquifer as nature intended,” said Clein. Both ecological and elegant, the municipal center’s main entry will feature a public plaza, rain garden and water sculpture by internationally renowned artist, Herbert Dreiseitl. This contemporary building will be clad in metal wall panels, brick and glass curtain wall. The metal panels above and brick panels below differentiates the police and court sectors of the building. “The large framed glazed openings on the west open onto major public spaces, offering wonderful views of the Huron River valley from the upper floors and admitting generous amounts of natural light,” said Clein. Completion of the new building is scheduled for December 2010. Clark will commence the next phase, namely the renovation of the Larcom Building. “The phases will first include work in the basement, atrium and elevator tower, followed by renovation of the first and second floor, completion of the 6th floor, and then site work,” said Jobin. Added Clein, “I think the atrium will be a welcome surprise
to the community. It’s a two-story space with skylights and glazing at each end like an arcade. Open to the public 24/7, it will be a unique indoor public place that can be enjoyed year-round.” The Larcom renovation is slated for final completion in the spring/summer of 2011. Working in an occupied building always presents a challenging logistical puzzle as does building within the tight confines of a downtown area. “It is a very small site, running from sidewalk to sidewalk and with minimum lay down areas,” said Jobin. One aspect of the project was easy. “We have the luxury of having a great project team,” said Jobin. “The City of Ann Arbor, Quinn Evans, Clark Construction and the subcontractors have worked well together on this project.” Thanks to a great project team, the City is now enjoying the luxury of a project on schedule and on budget. In 2011, Ann Arbor – sometimes called Tree Town because of its well-treed residential neighborhoods - will soon have a sustainable citadel of city services in the heart of its own downtown.
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he construction industry in Michigan has endured some cloudy skies in recent years, but even the darkest day starts with at least a glimmer of sunshine that banishes the nighttime gloom. These first glistening beams can be true rays of hope for contractors who are wise enough to seize new opportunities in the clean energy economy. “Contractors really need to think about reinventing who they are and what they do,” said Robert Allen, president of Allen Brothers, Inc., Rochester Hills. “So many people in construction are seeing nothing but gloom and doom now, but they really shouldn’t. There is so much opportunity if you are willing to address what lies ahead.” Though many owners have limited funds for new construction, an attractive combination of potential energy savings and tax incentives are fueling a keen interest in retrofitting their existing facilities. Contractors who can assist them with this process stand to benefit from this windfall, while others will be left behind. Allen Brothers has taken bold steps to lead the way with the creation of LUMA Resources, a
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new company division providing next generation ecopower through a revolutionary line of building integrated solar systems for residential and commercial steep slope roofing applications. LUMA RESOURCES The Allen Brothers solar system is manufactured “by roofers and for roofers,” but what does that really mean? The “by roofers” is obvious, as Allen Brothers has been a trusted name in the roofing business since the firm was founded in 1950. “By roofers” also describes how the product is installed; by roofers and their electrical contractor partners. This is a noteworthy departure from other solar energy systems. Typical systems include frame modules, which are installed above a functional roof. Because they are elevated, substantial stanchions must be bolted into the rafters for support against wind uplift. Although boot flashings are installed around stanchions, each one is a potential leak path. More importantly for most roofing contractors, most of the
installation work is performed by a specialized solar integrator instead of a roofer. “This system was made with contractors in mind,” said Allen. “Everything is pre-packaged and pre-engineered, right down to every lug that is needed to take it out of the crate. When roofing contractors get to the place where the solar system will go, they go over to the crate and every part that is needed to install it on the rooftop is included inside.” Unlike frame modules, LUMA’s system is not suspended above the roof; it is the roof. It is installed like a skylight within a framework that serves as a chase for the wiring harness that drops wires down into the structure, where an electrician ties them into an inverter that converts the sun’s DC current into AC current. After installation, the system resembles a Bermuda metal roof with a dark color and slightly darker horizontal lines marking the splices between the solar panels, making it an attractive addition to nearly any structure. The system weighs no more than typical tar shingles and can be flashed to any type of typical roofing system. Material costs are also “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
reduced because the system doesn’t sit atop a functional roof. “Our system is the roof in the area of space it occupies,” said Allen. “There is no roof below, only a typical underlayment like you would have with any roofing system.” Though the system is easy for a roofing contractor to install and an electrician to hook up, it is also the product of some revolutionary thinking. THE MOTHER OF REINVENTION Allen believes that contractors need to “reinvent” themselves to thrive in the new energy economy, which he says will involve three primary technologies – geothermal, wind, and solar. Of the three, solar energy obviously has the potential to impact roofing contractors the most, but it might also be the biggest game changer for the industry as a whole. After all, enough solar energy strikes the surface of Lake Erie in a single day to meet American energy needs for an entire year, even in our Midwestern climate that many mistakenly believe is not well suited for solar power applications. “The technology to collect that energy has
finally arrived,” said Allen. The need to adapt to this coming technology is something that Allen preaches and practices. Allen saw the need for a building integrated photovoltaic energy collecting system while touring residential construction sites in California with a major homebuilder. Incorporating solar power into new homes added new complications that the builders were not entirely comfortable with. “We learned that what really drove them crazy was the fact that they had no control over specialized solar subcontractors. They are a niche group of contractors who have figured out the mystery behind solar power,” said Allen. After seeing a project where the solar panels were installed late and a clay tile roof was damaged during the process, Allen decided to demystify solar energy for everyone, and LUMA Resources was born. Allen described his partner, Gary Allen, as the person who always has to “figure out how to get things done, and do it now.” The brothers combined their talents over a three-and-a-half year period to develop their solar roof. They had a considerable amount of help along the way.
Richard Blieden, Ph.D, senior advisor for LUMA Resources, brought a lifetime of experience and accomplishments to the firm and was featured in the book Apollo’s Fire – Igniting America’s Clean Energy Economy by Jay Inslee, U.S. Congressperson, and Bracken Hendricks (2008). When true innovators like Allen Brothers blaze new trails, they also leave new opportunities in their wake for contractors who prepare themselves for the new energy economy. “There is as much wealth creation in the conservation of energy as there is in the creation of energy,” said Allen. “I’ve been telling the builders that I know to go back to their customers and ask if they can weather strip their houses, re-caulk, put in new windows, or change their furnaces for energy efficient ones. The government is offering incentives for all of that, more than 30 percent in some cases. If contractors start to really think about who they are and what they do, the opportunities for new and even better business are abundant right here in Southeast Michigan.”
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luids have an ability to flow that is unparalleled in the natural world. They run freely, uncontained by obstructions that would hamper the movement of solid materials. Even when a path is not clearly visible, fluids tend to find a way through. The construction industry has reacted similarly to the phenomenon of green building. The way forward has not always been obvious, but fluid thinking always leads to a resolution. Few projects illustrate this better than the 80,000-square-foot Rayconnect, Inc. manufacturing facility in Rochester Hills, which recently achieved Gold-Level Certification under the USGBC’s LEED rating system. Challenges were inevitable, as relatively few manufacturing facilities have earned LEED certification. Rayconnect is a manufacturer of fluid handling products, so the leadership of the company had a keen understanding of supple thinking that would be needed to address these obstacles. As a member of the A. Raymond Group, the company also had the commitment that was required to overcome them. All that was missing was a project team with the technical expertise to perform the work, but construction manager KIRCO MANIX,
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Troy, and architect Mandell Bilovus Lenderman + Associates, PC, Troy, led the team that filled this void. A DEEP COMMITMENT A. Raymond Group, founded in 1865, is a fifth-generation family owned enterprise headquartered in Grenoble, France. The group is a member of the United Nations Global Compact, an initiative that encourages businesses to voluntarily adhere to 10 Principles that address social and environmental responsibilities. When Rayconnect outgrew its manufacturing space, there was little doubt that the parent group would encourage construction of a sustainable replacement. “When we were building a new building, there was never any question in my mind that we would take environmental responsibility into account,” said Earl Brown, president and CEO of Rayconnect. “I didn’t know about LEED or the USGBC when we began working with KIRCO [MANIX] four years ago. I just knew that we needed to find an accreditation of some kind.” Brown wanted to find a green rating system,
but not just any one would do. First and foremost, the system needed to be comprehensive, credible, and well respected by the building industry. It also needed to be compatible with other facility requirements. A green facility would be of little benefit for the company if no one wanted to work there, for example, but Brown has found that items encouraged by LEED, especially providing access to natural light and good indoor air quality, actually complemented his desire to create a pleasant and efficient workplace. Other practical considerations included the potential for some LEED elements to impact the timing of the project and the ability to adapt the system to a manufacturing facility that inherently uses a lot of energy. Few manufacturing facilities have been through the LEED process, so the project team never had a clear “roadmap” to follow. Some decisions, notably those that reduced energy consumption, made sense no matter how one looked at them. Others were difficult to justify on a corporate ledger, they were simply “the right thing to do,” according to Brown. The rain harvester designed by Professional Engineering Associates, Inc., Troy, tops this list. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
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Few manufacturing facilities have gone through the LEED process, so the project team never had a clear “roadmap” to follow. Instead of burdening storm drains, water from over one-third of the roof area is collected in an 8,000-gallon cistern for irrigation needs. The system added considerable costs but also makes it very unlikely that city water will be needed for irrigation in a given year. Deciding to do what is right often involves challenges and the way forward usually is not found on a roadmap. “LEED is more of a guideline than a path,” said Terence Bilovus, AIA, president of Mandell Bilovus Lenderman + Associates. “You can apply LEED principles to any kind of building project, even though some parts may not be applicable to all building types. Industrial processes that generate significant heat or require a great deal of energy are inherent obstacles to overcome.” Bringing natural light into occupied spaces is also always desirable, but can involve challenges in manufacturing areas where windows are vulnerable and pose security issues. This issue was addressed by installing high windows in the shop area and large glass block panels in the quality control areas. Adapting LEED principles to a manufacturing facility requires a project team that thoroughly understands the process and continually makes creative choices. Bilovus believes that LEED certification for a manufacturing facility is a significant accomplishment, particularly at the Gold-Level. Going With the Flow The construction manager plays a critical role in making sure that LEED guidelines are adhered to on the jobsite, but success on any LEED project is a team effort. “We need to elevate, educate and
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demonstrate,” explained Mark Vizena, project manager for KIRCO MANIX. “We really aren’t asking subcontractors to do anything that they shouldn’t be doing for themselves. Sometimes, they just need to be a little more aware of what they are doing and what benefits they are receiving from it.” Vizena pointed out that a good construction manager is already onsite checking to make sure that work is being performed per the plans and specifications. It really does not require any more effort to verify that jobsite debris is going into the proper recycling bins, but much more work will be required when contaminated bins must be resorted – an expense that Vizena pointed out will be borne by the contractor who contaminated the load. Vizena noted that it is not “rocket science,” but it will come automatically to contractors who understand the benefits. The large number of LEED APs working on the Rayconnect project made this process much easier. Brown hopes to enlist the entire project team in a continuing effort to help industry professionals understand the benefits of LEED and sustainable construction. “We collectively have an obligation to educate people that LEED is not that hard,” he said. “There is a natural tendency for people to fear what they don’t know, but I think the situation will improve as there are more LEED APs out there.” Much like the supple fluids corralled by Rayconnect systems, new green ideas will continue to flow through our world. Contractors can choose to fight against this unstoppable current or just go with the flow.
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THE FOLLOWING SUBCONTRACTORS AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS CONTRIBUTED THEIR SKILLS TO THE PROJECT: Asphalt Paving – Nagle Paving Company, Novi Card Access Systems – Applied Building Technologies, Allen Park Carpentry – Jasman Construction, Inc., Whitmore Lake Civil Engineer – Professional Engineering Associates, Inc., Troy Commissioning Agent – Sellinger Associates, Livonia Concrete – Albanelli Cement Contractors, Inc., Livonia Doors and Hardware – Tupper Door & Hardware, Inc., Farmington Hills Dumpster Gates – Contractors Fence Services, Inc., Redford Electrical – Motor City Electric Co., Detroit Electrical Engineer – ETS Engineering, Inc., Royal Oak Equipment – Sargent Appliance & Video, Rochester Fire Protection – Westland Fire Protection, Inc., Livonia Flooring – SCI Floor Covering, Inc., Southfield Furnishings – NBS: Navigating Business Space, Troy Glazing – Crystal Glass, Inc., Wixom Ironwork – Utica Steel, Inc., Chesterfield Landscaping – Edwards Landscaping, Inc., Brighton LEED Consultant – Newman Consulting Group, LLC, Bloomfield Hills Masonry – Masonry Developers, Inc., Rochester Mechanical Engineer – Bumler Mechanical, Inc., Sterling Heights Metal Siding – SDI Exterior Systems, LLC, Farmington Hills Millwork – Trend Millwork, Inc., Lincoln Park Millwright – Crane Technologies Group, Inc., Rochester Hills Overhead Doors – KVM Door Systems, Inc., Clinton Township Painting- Accurate Painting Company, Warren Plumbing – Macomb Mechanical, Inc., Sterling Heights Roofing – Roofcon, Inc., Brighton Sitework – RRD Construction Company, Rochester Third Party Inspector – Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc., Plymouth Tile – Musante Tile, Inc., Macomb Toilet Partitions and Accessories – International Building Products, Inc., Livonia Subcontractors and professional consultants listed in this feature are identified by the general contractor, architect or owner.
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"Revolutionary Design" is a term to be used carefully and sparingly when applied to earthmoving machines, but the CAT® D7E Track-Type Tractor qualifies for that distinction. The D7E uses a first of its kind electric drive system that delivers 10 to 30 percent greater fuel economy, provides a quantum leap in productivity and efficiency, and offers lower lifetime service costs, compared with conventionally designed crawler tractors of equal weight and horsepower. Along with unprecedented maneuverability for a machine of its size, the D7E moves more material in less time while using less fuel and fewer resources of all kinds over its working life, making this amazing machine good for business and good for the environment. In an age of increasing environmental awareness and regulation, the diesel-electric hybrid technology of the D7E offers unprecedented sustainability benefits. It is designed to burn considerably less fuel and consume fewer fluids and parts for reduced owning and operating costs. These accomplishments were recognized in May 2009 with a Clean Air Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA gives the award in recognition for outstanding efforts to help make progress in achieving cleaner air. Major components and structures also are engineered to be rebuilt, extending the working life of the machine and reducing the need for disposal of materials. Caterpillar has been breaking new ground since its inception 100 years ago. In fact, Caterpillar invented track-type tractors more than a century ago. With the D7E, CAT’s tracktype tractor technology continues its long trail-blazing tradition. “D7E’s electric drive system is the most advanced machine drive train on the planet,” declares Caterpillar in an online video. Equipment owners and operators will have an opportunity to view D7E technology at work during a series of demonstration events taking place this summer at 14 CAT dealerships across North America. Michigan CAT’s Novi office is likely to be one of the facilities showcasing this exciting new machine, said Mike Lazzara, product support sales manager for Michigan CAT’s Novi office. CAT’S IMPRESSIVE STATS The D7E has impressive numbers behind the words. Using a diesel engine to generate electricity for machine power is very efficient. The engine runs in a much narrower power band, which saves fuel and enhances engine Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
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life. Coupling this fact with efficient transfer of power to the ground enables the D7E to give a contractor maximum power and performance, while using up to 20 percent less fuel per hour as compared to a similar conventional machine working the same application. In another telling equation, the reduction in fuel consumption paired with the 10 percent productivity boost measured in cubic yards moved per hour as compared to the current D7R Series 2 - gives the D7E an average 25 percent increase in material moved per gallon of fuel. Because the electric drive system has 60 percent fewer moving parts than the power shift transmission used in previous D7 models, an owner can expect up to 50 percent more electric drive component life compared with conventional drives in similar applications. Plus, all the electric drive components are built into easy-to-service modules that are readily accessible under the D7E’s tilt cab. For a contractor, these numbers all add up to lower total costs, higher profits and a more sustainable operation. INNOVATION AT WORK The overall efficiency of the new D7E results from its ability to better deliver engine power to the ground. This efficiency means the D7E can use a smaller engine than comparable competitive machines, yet it can outperform them. In addition, the engine runs in a narrow speed range (1,500-1,800 rpm) to further reduce fuel consumption and extend engine life. Electric drive eliminates the torque converter, power shift transmission and related drive shafts used in all-mechanical designs. Eliminating these components significantly lessens cooling requirements, decreases the number of moving parts and reduces the volume of fluids required. How does it actually work? It all starts with a CAT C9.3 ACERT™ diesel engine – rated at 235 net horsepower – that provides all the power a contractor expects with fewer emissions. Instead of an engine feeding into a conventional transmission, it drives a powerful electrical generator that efficiently converts engine power into AC electricity. The electric current flows through specially designed armored cabling and military-grade connectors into a unique electric drive system consisting of a power inverter and a propulsion module containing two continuously variable electric drive motors. This drive system delivers powerful torque in either direction with smooth modulation that makes the D7E a joy to operate. Power from the differential steering system is transferred via axles to mechanical, double-reduction final drives to provide smooth, infinitely variable driving force to the tracks. Plus, the engine in the D7E is entirely beltless, eliminating the need for belt maintenance and replacement. The D7E combines its innovative electric drive system with proven CAT mechanical components to create an extremely efficient package. The CAT differential steering system upholds its reputation for allowing the operator to power both tracks through turns while retaining blade loads. The D7E system, however, takes maneuverability to new levels by being the first differential steer tractor ever to be able to make locktrack pivot turns. Caterpillar has created a revolutionary track-type tractor capable of skillfully maneuvering around any type of terrain, including the challenging “terrain” of the 21st Century with its emphasis on fuel efficiency and sustainability. As a diesel-electric hybrid, CAT’s exciting new D7E is empowered to meet the both the environmental and the economic challenges of our world. For more information about the D7E, contact Michigan CAT or visit www.cat.com/D7E.
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This first batch of machines is designed to meet the new standard’s tighter nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) emissions for diesel engines from 175 horsepower to 750 horsepower. A second wave of interim regulations in 2012 will govern emissions from diesel-powered machines between 50 and 175 horsepower, said Lazzara. At mid-decade, the last wave of even tougher final Tier 4 standards will take effect in 2014 and 2015. Built to cleave the earth and clear the air, CAT’s line of construction machines will be fully equipped and fully prepared to successfully tackle this last step to final Tier 4 compliance.
he federal “breathalyzer test” for the big rigs is being kicked up a notch as more stringent emission standards take effect for off-road, diesel-powered vehicles in January 2011. With over a halfdecade of research and development, and nearly one million hours of engine and machine testing anticipated by the end of
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the year, Caterpillar® is prepared with an “offroad worthy” convoy of machines fully equipped with the technology to meet the EPA’s interim Tier 4 standard. “It is the single largest new product introduction in the history of Caterpillar,” said Mike Lazzara, product support sales manager for Michigan CAT® in Novi.
A LONG ROAD CAT and other heavy-equipment manufacturers have traveled a long road that began in 1996 with the release of Tier 1 emission standards, followed by Tier 2 and Tier 3 requirements in the first decade of the 21st Century. Essentially, emissions standards for off-road diesel engines and machines have tightened in successive steps or tiers over the course of the last 15 years. Final Tier 4 standards will be the culmination of a massive effort that is nearing the brink of reducing emissions to a virtually miniscule level. “The amount of emission reduction in these machines is amazing and dramatic,” said Lazzara. “The interim phase of Tier 4 will reduce NOx by 50 percent from Tier 3 emissions and PM by 90 percent; final Tier 4 emissions will reduce NOx by another 80 percent. In a short span of time, the emissions coming out of these machines will have been reduced by about 98 percent. Ultimately, a Tier 4 machine will produce only about 2 percent of the emissions of an unregulated machine built before 1996.” For CAT, turning its fleet of golden yellow mega-machines “green” is based on ACERT® technology, an advanced engine design developed by CAT in 2005 to meet the Tier 3 standard. Caterpillar is linking the proven ACERT technology engine to an advanced air management system or clean emissions module to reach the final Tier 4 stage. “Caterpillar is using a proven technology,” said Lazzara. “They are not developing a brand new motor; they are merely adding technology to proven ACERT engines.” As a broad overview, the system consists of next generation electronics and a suite of particulate matter after-treatment technologies, including a diesel particulate regeneration system. Basically, the “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
regeneration system burns the residual soot product, Caterpillar provides a deep support service CAT provides through a fleet from the original combustion and directs it network for detecting and resolving any analysis. “The enforcement of a company’s into an after treatment device, called a issue. “If by chance an issue arises with the feet of machines is going to be the question Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), before release, Caterpillar motor, the Caterpillar factory and going forward,” said Lazzara. CAT can install said Lazzara. its engineers can find the solution, because an after-treatment device called an A Tier 3 machine cannot be converted to a Caterpillar manufactures the complete oxidation catalyst filter on an existing Tier 4 machine by attaching a clean product,” adds Lazzara. “We also have machine to clean its emissions output. “It emissions module. “There are engineering trained technicians and testing equipment still would not be compliant with the higher differences between the engine enclosures to troubleshoot any issue. Our mechanics, Tier 4 standard,” he added. of a Tier 3 and Tier 4 machine,” explained our sales folks and our dealerships have all The EPA also offers grants to help diffuse Lazzara. “The Tier 4 enclosure needs extra been educated regarding our Tier 4 product. the cost of upgrading existing machines to a room to house the added components. In short, we are the most prepared in higher tier level. CAT received one such There are also differences in how the technology, equipment, and people to take grant in late 2008, helping ease the burden module mounts on the engine’s envelope. care of the Tier 4 product.” of upgrading the machines of several “The Tier 4 engines/machines will not fortunate contractors. “It was good for two impact fuel efficiency and life-cycle years,” said Lazzara, “but we went costs,” said Lazzara. “Will it increase through the grant more quickly than the price of new machinery? Yes, it anticipated and finished 8 months will, but by how much remains to be early.” As of May 2010, Michigan CAT “It is a Caterpillar engineered system seen.” Of course, CAT will be was on the brink of possibly from start to finish with all Caterpillar operating on a level playing field obtaining a second grant to expand with other manufacturers who must its repower program to aid another parts and components. It is not an all meet the new standards. “We are batch of companies. Repowering engine fit into a machine to make it Tier all in the same boat,” said Lazzara. updating older equipment with an 4. It has been specifically engineered for “But Caterpillar is ready. They have updated engine - can take a machine done their homework, having from a Tier 1 to a Tier 2, improving its a CAT machine. Caterpillar has always worked on meeting these standards emissions profile, as well as its fuel been the leader in the industry, as far as for a very long time.” efficiency and level of operation. Michigan CAT’s “toolkit” also research and development. There is no CAT DOES ITS HOMEWORK includes completely rebuilding a reason why Tier 4 is going to be any With the engine block, the machine through its Certified emission control system, and the Rebuild Program. “A certified rebuilt different.” — Mike Lazzara machine housing all developed and will take the machine completely engineered by CAT, the owner of a down to the bare frame and rebuild Caterpillar can be rest assured it is it,” said Lazzara. “We have a certain fully Tier 4 compliant and fully possesses the GRANDFATHER MACHINES number of customers who mix rebuilding power and performance behind this wellTier 4 standards apply exclusively to new their machines into their equipment profile. known manufacturer’s trusted name and machines, leaving an estimated 5 to 7 Some people buy 60 percent brand new and long history. “It is a Caterpillar engineered million legacy machines currently operating rebuilt 40 percent.” system from start to finish with all Caterpillar in the United States. “At this point, the The Certified Rebuild Program can parts and components,” said Lazzara. “It is enforcement part of how they are going to decrease equipment expenditures by up to not an engine fit into a machine to make it regulate all of these older machines remains 60 percent, plus upgrade the engine to a Tier 4. It has been specifically engineered for to be seen,” said Lazzara. Currently, higher tier level. “The machine is a CAT machine. Caterpillar has always been Michigan is nowhere near the level of refurbished back to ‘like new’ standards,” the leader in the industry, as far as research regulation in states such as California that added Lazzara. “We also offer the same and development. There is no reason why prohibit the purchase of an unregulated Tier warranty conditions.” Tier 4 is going to be any different.” Zero machine and even require a fleet In rebuilding a machine, CAT can upgrade The compatible CAT components are emissions profile demonstrating the an unregulated or Tier Zero engine to a Tier engineered to work together to produce average tier level of a company’s cumulative 1, 2, 3, if available. “Caterpillar has a great clean mean Tier 4 machines that have machines. “All a Michigan contractor might deal of upgraded solutions available but not undergone extensive scrutiny at Caterpillar’s be concerned with now is encountering a for every single machine,” said Lazzara. test facilities. “There won’t be any difference certain tier level requirement in a bid “However, we have more engine upgrades in how the machine operates or its specification,” said Lazzara. “The owner of a being developed in the pipeline.” Clearly, for horsepower,” said Lazzara. “It will be project might specify that the average tier emissions control, Michigan CAT has a highly seamless to the operator.” The only level needs to be a level one or two. These capable “mission control team,” plus a suite difference will be the inclusion of a few new cases are few and far between right now. As of services to help contractors field any gauges, switches and lamps in the operator’s a matter of fact, we haven’t really seen it very government standard and meet their own compartment, including a DPF soot-level much at all.” standard of quality on projects across the indicator. Lazzara advises contractors to merely be board. As another advantage to an all-CAT aware of their fleet emissions profile, a Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
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uture engineers and seasoned researchers alike will find plenty to inspire them inside Wayne State University’s new Marvin I. Danto Engineering Development Center (EDC), an addition to the existing College of Engineering. The genius of likeminded individuals will be on display all around them as they apply their own considerable talents towards the betterment of the human condition. Construction manager, The Christman Company, Lansing, and architect Ghafari Associates, LLC, Dearborn, delivered a facility where sophisticated laboratory spaces account for a combined total of over 50,000 of the 82,000 square feet. The complex systems that support these laboratories are on full display. “It is an engineering school, and engineers like to know how things work,” said Scott Hahn, project executive and project manager for Ghafari Associates. “The facility celebrates what engineers do.” The EDC is used for traditional university research and also provides engineering services to help companies accelerate their own research and design activities. Before any of these lofty goals could be realized, a skilled construction and design team needed to build a textbook example of a modern engineering research facility. ENGINEERING LABORATORIES Laboratories housed inside the EDC include: the Advanced Propulsion Laboratory, in which the use of fuel cells is explored; the Nanotechnology Laboratory, which is designed to accommodate advanced research in surface science, tissue engineering and biomaterials; the Urban Infrastructure Research Laboratory, which facilitates civil engineering research; the Interdisciplinary MEMS/NEMS Laboratory, which allows for collaboration on nanotechnology and micro/nanoelectromechanical systems; and the Team-Based Student Projects Laboratory, which is a student laboratory that serves as the proving grounds for participants in national collegiate events such as the Ethanol Vehicle Challenge. The facility also includes a 15,000-squarefoot Smart Sensors and Integrated Microsystems (SSIM) area with a Class 1,000 cleanroom for the development of programs in disease detection, environmental sensing and other promising
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areas. Though these laboratories accommodate very specific types of research, they were also designed to allow for easy repurposing as different needs arise. “The labs were designed as modular components, with the same infrastructure in each one, so they are basically plug and play,” explained Hahn. In addition to having mechanical and electrical infrastructure that can easily be modified to accommodate new types of research, the lab spaces themselves are
quite adaptable. Since the EDC is a steel frame structure, there are no load-bearing interior walls, so a block of four laboratories can be converted into one or two laboratories with the removal of a few partition walls. Even though there is a high degree of flexibility in the laboratory spaces, designers needed to contend with a few practical realities as they developed the building program. “The (Urban) Infrastructure Research Lab needed to be as far as possible from some of the other spaces, like SSIM,
The EDC was built adjacent to an existing engineering facility, to which it is connected on all three levels.
Instead of saving the existing auditorium, the project team found a way to deliver this improved one for the same cost.
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Laboratories were designed as modular components, with the same infrastructure in each one, so they can easily be modified to accommodate new types of research.
because they do compression testing on concrete that might cause vibration,” said Hahn. “We located all of the spaces that could cause vibration or interrupt other laboratories, in the basement.” Moving the laboratories into this configuration solved many problems, but some challenges occupied fixed positions on the site. The team faced difficult choices relating to an existing auditorium attached to the College of Engineering. “When we were doing conceptual designs, our first thought was to try to save the existing auditorium,” said Hahn. “It was really in a precarious spot, right in the middle of where the new facility would go. We went back and fourth with bridging over it and building around it, until one of our architects said, ‘What if we just got rid of it?’ We removed the auditorium and built a better one. It didn’t cost any more money than saving it would have, and we ended up with a better, more efficient lab facility and a new auditorium.” Hahn credits the early addition of The Christman Company onto the team with providing detailed cost analysis that aided with programmatic decisions like this one, among many other benefits. Contractors would contend with a number of logistical issues throughout the project that required the expertise of a skilled construction manager.
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ENGINEERING AN OUTCOME The EDC is a textbook example of an effective engineering research facility. The building could also be found under the heading “logistical challenge” in volumes dedicated to construction. “We built the facility adjacent to the existing engineering facility and connected to it at all three levels, and we did that in a very dense urban location on an active college campus while the existing building was being used by faculty and students during the course of the job,” said Patrick Podges, vice president, Southeast Michigan Region for The Christman Company. The construction site was bordered on two sides by the existing building, with a major thoroughfare, Warren Avenue, running along the South side of the site. An alley on the fourth side left no room for the laydown of materials, so deliveries were tightly coordinated. Given the close confines of the site and many hazards relating to the existing engineering facility, safety was also key concern. “Safety is always our paramount consideration,” said Podges. “We create site specific safety plans and videos for every site. Everyone who works on the site needs to view the video and understand the parameters.” Specific hazards at the EDC included overhead wires and a gas farm feeding the existing facility. Heavy construction
work, including demolition, occurred within a few feet of lines carrying gases including nitrogen, oxygen, acetylene, and even silane, which instantly combusts in the presence of oxygen. Two sections of the massive chiller plant, complete with two chillers, associated piping and pumps, were also lifted into position and bolted together. In spite of all these factors, the project team completed 142,000 work hours without a single recordable or time loss accident. Building Information Modeling (BIM) aided every aspect of the structure, but the biggest payoffs can be found in the mechanical and electrical systems. Conflicts in the field were virtually eliminated and the project is well on its way to certification under the USGBC’s LEED rating system simply due to sound engineering practices. After enhanced commissioning and a few other sustainable design elements were added, the project team expects to achieve SilverLevel Certification under the comprehensive sustainability system. BIM was also instrumental in translating the building’s complex footprint, on which few parallel or perpendicular lines are found, into solid reality. In fact, the BIM model for the facility was saved for the university to use as an educational tool for future facility designers. Better then a textbook example; the EDC is an educational resource unto itself. Hopefully, WSU graduates will emulate the creativity and technical skills of the EDC project team in years to come. THE FOLLOWING SUBCONTRACTORS AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS CONTRIBUTED THEIR SKILLS TO THE PROJECT: Auditorium Seating – Sedia Systems, Chicago, IL Bitumen Paving – Nagle Paving, Novi Carpentry and Drywall – DennCo, Detroit Carpet and VCT – Continental Interiors, Troy Ceramic Tile – Empire Tile & Marble, Eastpointe Chiller Plant – Rush Air, St. Clair Cleanroom – Daw Technologies/Utah Office, Salt Lake City, UT Concrete Floor Polish – M.I.S. Corporation, Saginaw Controls – Metro Environmental, Clinton Township Cut and Cap – John E. Green, Highland Park
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Demolition – Adamo Demolition, Detroit Earth Retention – The Niemi Corporation, Ypsilanti Electrical – Edgewood Electric, Madison Heights Elevators – ThyssenKrupp, Livonia Excavation – Site Development, Madison Heights Fire Protection – Wolvering Fire Protection, Milford Fireproofing – Wm. Harnish, Redford Glass, Glazing, Interior Glass and Aluminum Entrances – Peterson Glass Company, Ferndale HVAC – Dee Cramer, Holly Hydrogen Gas Delivery – JA Gastechnology, Inc., Burgwedel, Germany Interior Signs – Harmon Sighs/Planet Neon, Novi Intumsecent Paint – Trident National Corporation, Fenton Lab Casework – Farnell Equipment Company, Troy Landscaping – JR Lawrence & Associates, Inc., Detroit Masonry – HMC Mason Contractors, Utica Mechanical – Western Mechanical, Clinton Township Metal Siding/Roofing – Stephenson Corporation, Flint Miscellaneous Steel – Metro Fab, Burton Painting – Cavalier Painting, Sterling Heights Roof Demolition – Precision Demolition Services, Brighton Roofing – Royal Roofing, Orion Security – D/A Central, Inc., Oak Park Silane Gas – Innovative Systems Integration, Casco Site Electrical – Motor City Electric, Detroit Site and Structural Concrete – Brencal Contractors, Warren Statute Relocation – Belding Walbridge, Detroit Steel Erector – Whaley Steel Corp., Mio Structural Steel – Genzink Steel, Holland Temporary Fence – Great Lakes Fence, Detroit Testing and Balancing – Absolut Balancing Co., Inc., South Lyon Subcontractors and professional consultants listed in the Construction Highlight are identified by the general contractor, architect or owner. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
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General Equipment Company Introduces Axial-Flow Confined Space Ventilation Blowers Adding to its extensive line of hazardous and non-hazardous location ventilation blowers, General Equipment Company introduces its new axial-flow confined space ventilation blowers. Available in both 8- and 12-inch diameters, the blowers are well suited for use in conventional confined space worksites such as manholes and sewers. They’re also powerful enough to push air across large, open areas, making them great for drying applications, improving indoor air quality levels and removing unwanted odors. Three models are included in the line. The EP8ACP is powered by a 1/3horsepower, 115 VAC electric motor and provides a free air delivery rate of 900 CFM. For jobsites where power is supplied by a service vehicle, the EP8DCP features a 1/6-horsepower, 12 VDC permanent magnet motor. Free air delivery rate is 860 CFM. When larger airflow volumes are necessary to help comply with tough confined space regulations, the EP12ACP model is ideal. The unit is powered by a 1-horsepower, 115 VAC single-speed electric motor and produces more than 2,200 CFM free air delivery. Featuring heavy-duty polyethylene construction, the blowers are durable enough to handle jobsite abuse, yet light enough to move around with ease. The polyethylene also allows the units to maintain their strength and physical
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appearance by eliminating corrosion and damage concerns that are common with similar metal-built models. For added versatility, the blowers have the ability to either remove air from a confined space area or blow fresh air in, simply by changing the ventilation duct location on the blower’s inlet or outlet. Both the EP8ACP and DCP models utilize industry standard 8-inch diameter ducts up to 25 feet in length, while the EP12ACP unit provides the extra power necessary to push air through a 12-inch diameter flexible duct up to 100 feet in length. All General confined space ventilation blowers are flow tested according to industry performance standards. Published flow rates are certified by an independent testing laboratory. For more information, contact General Equipment Co., 620 Alexander Drive S.W., Owatonna, MN 55060; call 507-451-5510 or 800-533-0524; fax 507-451-5511 or 877344-4375(DIGGER5); or visit the website at www.generalequip.com.
Entropy Solutions’ PureTemp Redefines “High Efficiency” for HVAC Systems Entropy Solutions, Inc. has introduced PureTemp for HVAC – delivering a green and sustainable solution for HVAC system engineering. A vegetable oil derivative, PureTemp is a phase change material (PCM) that captures wasted ambient energy, and then releases this energy as necessary to hold specific temperatures for extended periods of time without requiring additional energy.
When integrated into the infrastructure of an HVAC system, PureTemp captures the tremendous amount of wasted energy generated every time a furnace, water heater or air conditioner restarts and cycles through to reach or maintain its target temperature. PureTemp for HVAC then harness this stored energy to power subsequent HVAC system restarts when the temperature fluctuates – creating greener, more efficient and cost-effective residential and commercial HVAC systems. For example, assume it costs 20 cents per kilowatt-hour of electricity to heat a commercial building during the daytime, but only 12 cents per kilowatt-hour at night. If the same building had a boiler engineered with PureTemp for HVAC, it would be possible to heat the system at night, with considerably less expensive off peak energy, and store the thermal energy to power the boiler during the day when energy is more expensive. Most HVAC solutions that store thermal energy use water as a temperaturecontrolling phase-change medium. But water-based systems are limited in their capacity to retain energy, storing only four joules per gram on average. By comparison, PureTemp can store up to 200 joules of energy per gram, boosting performance by up to 50-fold.
Other alternatives to water-based PCMs, such as paraffinic (petroleumbased) or salt hydrate materials, offer a slight improvement over water’s thermal energy storage properties, but lack the long-term stability and “green” properties of PureTemp. In addition to allowing HVAC engineers to comply with LEED certification and other regulatory standards, PureTemp retains its peak performance through more than 60,000 thermal cycles. Other, non-renewable PCMs can be corrosive, toxic and highly flammable. PureTemp is a “phase change material,” meaning it has the ability to change phases (for example, liquid to solid or solid to liquid) between set temperatures. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
PureTemp’s phase change range is anywhere between -40°F and 160°F. During the process of liquefying and solidifying within a set temperature range, phase change materials absorb, store and release large amounts of energy. These natural properties of latent heat energy help maintain a product’s or structure’s temperature (energy) and buffer it from temperature swings. Phase change materials (PCMs) recharge as ambient (outdoor) temperatures fluctuate, making them well suited for a multitude of everyday applications and industries. PureTempTM is a specially engineered renewable based passive technology that controls temperatures to extremes – as cold as dry ice, as hot as coffee – for extended periods of time. Available in liquid, micro-encapsulated and macroencapsulated forms, PureTemp has myriad applications in the shipping, construction, textile, healthcare, HVAC and energy industries – anywhere strict temperature control is required. To learn more about PureTemp for HVAC, please visit our website at http://www.entropysolutionsinc.com.
E-Z Drill, Inc. Introduces E-Z Tray for Lift Applications E-Z Drill has introduced the E-Z Tray, a work tray specifically designed for use on scissor lifts, boom lifts, aerial work platforms, and any equipment with railings where the tray can be attached. Developed to fit the specific requests of contractors in the field, the E-Z Tray provides a simple and ergonomically friendly solution for the safe handling of tools and other objects while working at heights. The E-Z Tray features a 3/4-inch security lip to keep tools, fasteners and other items in place on the unit’s 24-by-30inch workspace. The tray can be easily hooked onto lift railings while machined locking pins ensure it stays put. The unit can also fold down quickly to allow equipment to move through doorways and other tight spaces. Built with all-steel construction and a powder coat finish, the E-Z Tray is extremely durable and has a weight capacity of 50 pounds. For more information on the E-Z Tray or E-Z Drill’s complete line of concrete drilling and doweling equipment, contact E-Z Drill, P.O. Box 517, 4615 W. Lakeview, Stillwater, OK 74076; call 800-272-0121; fax 405-372-1429; e-mail sales@ezdrill.com; or visit the website www.ezdrill.com. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
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SHOWCASE the solution is premixed, it eliminates the need to mix a tackifier in the tank. The product can be used on slopes up to 35 feet long with a horizontal length to vertical rise ratio of 2:1 or less.
Economy Plain Style. The complete kit arrives with the PVC shaft panels, base, cap, nailing blocks and installation cleats in one box, and is designed to save installers job site installation time and effort. List pricing starts at below $140 per
TRU-Blend combines the superior holding strength of wood fiber with a clean, recycled paper product. It features the same holding strength as TRU-Wood.
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Finn Offers New Line of Premium Mulches for Erosion Control and Hydroseeding Applications Finn Corporation has introduced its TRU-Mulch line, consisting of six mulches specially designed to meet the demands of various erosion control and hydroseeding projects. The wood fibers used throughout the line originate from virgin poplar and pine wood chips from forests of the eastern United States. Finn performs extensive quality-control tests on each variety, so every product yields the high quality deserving of the company’s name. All TRU-Mulch products undergo an advanced “double refining” process that uses high-pressure steam to create fiber from wood chips. A non-toxic green dye is also added to the fibers to increase visibility during application and to enhance aesthetic appeal. After a final drying and baking stage, the mulches are packaged in UV-resistant, 50-pound bags designed for easy handling and quick loading. The finished products are well suited for mixing into homogeneous slurries and will not dewater during difficult hose work. TRU-Mulch products are backed by a limited warranty. The following six products are included in the TRU-Mulch line: ● TRU-Wood provides an effective solution for basic erosion control and hydroseeding needs. The mulch is consistent in fiber size and texture to ensure maximum performance. It can be used on slopes up to 30 feet long with a horizontal length to vertical rise ratio of 3:1 or less. ● TRU-Wood with HydroStik enhances the effectiveness of TRUWood by adding Finn’s HydroStik tackifier. This increases erosion protection by allowing a stronger binding of fibers to the soil. Because
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TRU-Blend with HydroStik increases the erosion protection of the standard TRU-Blend product by adding Finn’s HydroStik tackifier. Its capabilities are similar to TRU-Wood with HydroStik. ●
TRU-Max SMM is a stabilized mulch matrix designed for 3- to 6month soil stabilization and erosion control projects in construction areas where the soil has been disturbed. The product consists of a proprietary, cross-linked, non-toxic tackifier blended with long wood fibers. It retains integrity through repeated rains, yet does not interfere with germination and growth. TRU-Max SMM is biodegradable, so it adds organic material to the soil and aids future vegetation while decomposing over time. ●
● TRU-Bond BFM provides superior holding power on the toughest slopes. The bonded fiber matrix consists of long wood fibers mixed with a proprietary, non-toxic, hydrocolloidbased binder, which stays in place even after repeated rains. This completely biodegradable blend provides a quicker, safer and cheaper erosion control solution than installing blankets. It can be used on slopes up to 70 feet long with a horizontal length to vertical rise ratio of 1:1 or less.
For more information on Finn’s complete line of consumable products, contact Finn Corporation, 9281 LeSaint Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014; call 800-5437166; fax 513-874-2914; e-mail sales@finncorp.com; or visit the website www.finncorp.com.
Fypon® Introduces PVC Unassembled Column Wraps Fypon has introduced the PVC Unassembled Column Wrap in an
kit, depending on the column wrap size required. The free-floating decorative Unassembled Column Wraps can be positioned around existing wood or steel structural porch or deck posts. A lockmiter step assures ease of assembly while allowing for flexible wrap positioning. The free movement of the wrap around the post during installation aids with alignment of the columns in relation to each other and in alignment with the porch. This feature of Fypon column wraps makes it possible for builders and remodelers to line the column wraps up accurately, even if the support structures are not exactly parallel to one another. A second advantage of the floating wrap is that, since the wrap does not touch the support post, if the structural post (which is usually pressure treated lumber) twists over time, the shape of the wrap will not be affected. Fypon Unassembled Column Wraps come in a variety of more than 18 standard widths and heights, allowing for a suitable size for any project. Each kit includes the box style cap and base. Fypon also offers a full line of labor-saving twopiece, semi-assembled column wraps in more than a dozen different styles, such as Raised Panel, Fluted, Tapered, NonTapered and Craftsman. Each decorative column wrap installs in about 15 minutes, providing a unique look and custom style to both interior and exterior column wrap projects. Visit www.fypon.com to view all column wrap offerings.
Hilti Equidist Diamond Blades Specifically designed to match the new Hilti DSH gas saws, Hilti Equidist diamond blades offer exceptional cutting “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
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speeds and long life giving the user high productivity in most general purpose concrete, and masonry applications. Engineered with high-quality industrial-grade diamonds and qualitycontrolled bonded matrixes, the Equidist diamond blades provide superior cutting performance. The Equidist arranged diamond technology optimizes cutting in the most demanding applications. These blades excel in a variety of base materials, including cured concrete, reinforced concrete, natural stone, hard brick and concrete block. Air cooling vents also reduce blade wobble during operation, enhancing user comfort (lower vibrations and straighter tracking) and contributing to longer blade life. For more information on the Hilti Equidist Diamond Blades, please contact Hilti Customer Service. From the U.S., call Hilti, Inc. at 1-800-879-8000 or visit www.us.hilti.com; from Canada, call Hilti (Canada) Corporation at 1-800-461-3028 or visit www.ca.hilti.com.
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Introducing the New HighLeverage Concretors' Nippers KNIPEX-Tools has added High-Leverage Concretors' Nippers to its product portfolio. This tool twists and cuts thick wire in one operation and makes projects easier and less time-consuming. KNIPEX's new Concretors' Nippers feature a slim design that is suitable for work in confined spaces and offer a lighter, more balanced weight distribution for easier mobility. High damping of the cutting stroke also places less strain on tendons and muscles. Visit www.knipex-tools.com for more information on this product and other KNIPEX tools.
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James L. Newman, CEM, LEED AP, OPMP, FESD, owner and managing partner of Newman Consulting Group, LLC, Bloomfield Hills, has been selected to serve as a Newman provisional assessor for the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers' (ASHRAE) pilot for the Operational Rating of a new building energy labeling program, the Building Energy Quotient (EQ). The Building EQ program provides the general public, building owners, potential owners, tenants, and building operations and maintenance staff, with information on the potential and actual energy use of buildings - thus closing the gaps between intention and operation. Provisional assessors for the program will perform building energy audits and assessments in order to determine energy use, which will then be translated into an easily understood scale to convey a building's energy use in comparison to similar buildings, occupancy types and climate zones. Carey J. Suhan, PE, vice president and principal at Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc., Troy, has received the Franklin D. Meyers, PE, Outstanding Civil Engineer of the Year Suhan Award, presented by the Southeastern Michigan Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) at their annual meeting, held at the Book Cadillac Hotel in Detroit. This award is given based on an individual’s contributions towards the advancement of his/her profession through innovative designs, doctoral studies or ethical practices, as well as active participation in professional societies and community service. Suhan’s membership in the SE Branch of ASCE has spanned several decades and includes contributions as past president, president, president elect, secretary, and treasurer, as well as annual meeting chair and director. He was also president of the ASCE Student Chapter of the University of Michigan.
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Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME), Plymouth, recently announced its newest principal, senior associates, associates, and shareholders. SME Murley President Mark K. Kramer, PE, made the announcement and congratulated the individuals on their leadership, hard work, teamwork and professional development Willobee activities, as well as their commitment and dedication to SME’s clients, their profession, and SME. Principal: Cheryl Kehres-Dietrich, CGWP; Senior Associates: Laurel Johnson, PE; Lou Northouse, PE; Joel Rinkel, PE; Jason Schwartzenberger, PE; Associates: Amanda Katt-Cassidy, LEED AP, CDT, SMSI; Tony Thomas, PE; Shareholders: Jason Cumbers, PE; Matt Desjardins, PE; Jeff Edwards; Ron McClow; Simon Murley, PE; Mark Quimby; Paul Schmeisl, PE; and Steve Willobee, LEED AP. Superior Electric Great Lakes Company, based in Troy, recently announced two company promotions. Kevin McCaffery has been promoted from senior project manager to vice president of special projects, and Dale Massy has been promoted from general shop superintendent to vice president of field operations. Contracting firm Rudolph/Libbe Inc., with offices in Ohio, Michigan and Georgia, recently announced that Brad Delventhal accepted a position as account manager at the company’s Walbridge, OH location. Delventhal is a graduate of Delventhal Owens Community College with an associate’s degree in architectural construction, and a 1992 graduate of Lake High School. He has 14 years of experience in the construction industry.
Saginaw-based Duro-Last® Roofing, Inc., a large manufacturer of prefabricated roofing systems, is pleased to announce the addition of Peter Stackpole to its staff. Stackpole has joined the firm’s Accounting Department as assistant director of accounting. He is responsible for cost system implementation and ledger general supervision. Stackpole is Stackpole based out of the company’s Saginaw office.
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Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME), Plymouth, recently joined Toda America, Inc. (Toda), Governor Jennifer Granholm, state and local officials, to celebrate the groundbreaking for Toda’s new $70 million high-tech battery components plant in Battle Creek. Located on an 18acre Brownfield site, the 70,000-square-foot facility will produce lithium ion cathode materials for battery cells for electric drive vehicles. SME helped Battle Creek Unlimited and the City of Battle Creek secure approximately $4,000,000 in state and local Brownfield financial incentives for environmental and site preparation activities needed to prepare the site for redevelopment. SME also prepared an Act 381 Work Plan for environmental and non-environmental response activities, managed environmental due diligence and due care requirements and provided geotechnical engineering solutions to address complicated site conditions associated with construction at this Brownfield site. During construction, SME will work with Hazama Corporation (designer/builder) and provide construction materials services related to earthwork, foundations, concrete, structural steel, asphalt and stormwater. Toda said that it plans to build its manufacturing plant in two phases. Phase One is scheduled for operation in 2011, and the Phase Two expansion is expected to be complete in 2013.
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s you all are probably aware, the 2010 Construction Buyers Guide has been out on the street for several months now. In an effort to keep our information as accurate and upto-date as possible, we’re including here all the changes and corrections we have received for members’ company listings as of June 15. Changes from the book are in bold. To see continually amended company listings, check out the Buyers Guide Online at www.cam-online.com, updated mid-month. Return to this section every month in CAM Magazine to get heads-up information and news involving the Construction Buyers Guide. Questions? Contact Mary Carabott at 248-9721000 for answers and to find out how to add to your online listings. No updates will be made to the online Buyers Guide from July 15 thru January 30. To obtain additional copies of the Guide, stop by the CAM office and pick them up at no additional charge, or send $6 per book for shipping to have the books sent to your company via UPS. Please call ahead of time for authorization if your firm requires a substantial number of copies. Invoices for the listings have been generated and mailed. Prompt payment ensures a goodstanding membership and ability to list in the 2011 Buyers Guide. We will gladly answer any questions regarding charges on invoices. Preparation for the 2011 Buyers Guide has begun – look for renewal forms in your mail in early August.
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F.D.M. Contracting, Inc. 49156 Van Dyke Ave. Shelby Twp., MI 48317 Phone: 586-739-8400 Fax: 586-739-8402
Neil Adams, Inc. 8930 Trinkle Rd. Dexter, MI 48130 Phone: 734-426-0020 Fax: 734-426-9244
Summit Roofing, LLC 1750 Waldon Rd. Lake Orion, MI 48362-1238 Phone: 248-814-4050 Fax: 248-814-4058
Stephen Auger + Associates Architects, Inc. 214 S. Broadway, Suite 102 Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: 248-814-9160 Fax: 248-814-9180
Griffin Marble Restoration P.O. Box 206 Romeo, MI 48065 Phone: 586-261-0080 Fax: 586-261-0083
Overhead Door Company of Whitmore 8425 Main St. Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 Phone: 734-449-040 Fax: 734-449-0370
Dale A. Soumela Architect, AIA, P.C. 1801 Chelsea Circle Flint, MI 48503 Phone: 810-733-0880 Fax: 810-733-0976
Guinn Construction Company, Inc. P.O. Box 709 Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: 248-693-4432 Fax: 248-693-4480
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D H Construction (Formerly SHS Corporated) P.O. Box 703388 Plymouth, MI 48170 Phone: 734-207-1072 Fax: 734-207-1076 Detroit Concrete Company, LLC 2270 Stapleton Rd. Goodells, MI 48027 Phone: 586-465-9726 Fax: 586-4665-9728
Johnson’s Elite Insulation, LLC 177 Howland Pines Dr. Oxford, MI 48371 Phone: 248-969-8394 Fax: 248-969-2980 JSN Architecture 1755 Royal Ave. Berkley, MI 48072 Phone: 248-433-2030 Fax: 248-644-3919
Padula Cement Co., Inc. 1270 N. Pontiac Trail Walled Lake, MI 48390 Phone: 248-624-4446 Fax: 248-624-4425 Saginaw Valley Metal Works (Formerly Empire Sheet Metal Co.) 5982 State St., Suite E Saginaw, MI 48603 Phone: 989-249-5901 Fax: 989-249-5906
Victaulic Company 6480 Pine Valley Rd. Clarkston, MI 48346 Phone: 248-515-7036 Fax: 610-923-3395 Walltek Design Build, Inc. 2509 Success Dr., Unit 101 Odessa, FL 33556 Phone: 800-910-5835 Fax: 88-910-3607
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SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN ROOFING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS T. F. Beck Co. Rochester Hills MI 248.852.9255
Detroit Cornice & Slate Co. M.W. Morss Roofing, Inc. Romulus MI Ferndale MI 734.942.0840 248.398.7690
J. D. Candler Roofing Co., Inc. Livonia MI 313.899.2100
LaDuke Roofing & Sheet Metal Oak Park MI 248.414.6600
Christen/Detroit Detroit MI 313.837.1420
Lutz Roofing Co., Inc. Shelby Twp. MI 586.739.1148
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Dave Pomaville & Sons, Inc. Schreiber Corporation Wixom MI Warren MI 248.926.1500 586.755.6030
Newton Crane Roofing, Inc. Royal Roofing Co. Orion MI Pontiac MI 248.276.ROOF (7663) 248.332.3021 North Roofing Co. Auburn Hills MI 248.373.1500
Schena Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., Inc. Chesterfield MI 586.949.4777
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LAWNWORKS, INC., ORION
DONE RIGHT SIGNS, PONTIAC EURO BUILDERS, LTD PLYMOUTH
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CAMSAFETY ....................................................................20
STERLING DIE & ENGINEERING, MACOMB
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Curran Crane, J J ..........................................................43
PROEX, INC., BURTON
TRIDENT DOCK & DREDGE INC., WATERVLIET
PYRAMID SPRINKLER, LLC, WESTLAND
VINCENT LIGHTING SYSTEMS, SOLON, OH
Detroit Terrazzo Contractors Association ............19
SINK RITE DIE CORP., STERLING HTS
Connelly Crane Rental Corp. ....................................39
D & R Earthmoving ......................................................21 Deppmann, R.L. ............................................................33
DiHydro Services ........................................................IBC Doeren Mayhew ..........................................................41 Environmenal Maintenance Engineers, Inc. ........28 Facca Richter & Pregler, R.C. ....................................29 Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. ................27
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G2 Consulting Group ................................................43 Hartland Insurance Group, Inc. ................................15 Hilti ..................................................................................12 Jeffers Crane ................................................................ 33 Kem-Tec ........................................................................IBC McCoig Materials ........................................................17 Navigant Consulting ..................................................21 Next Generation Services Group ............................31 Nicholson Construction Company ........................39 North American Dismantling Corp. ......................29 Northern Boulder Baron ..........................................23 Oakland Companies ......................................................9 Operating Engineers Local 324-JATF ..................IFC
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American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) has announced the following events: Jul. 29-Aug. 1 – ASCC CEO Forum – Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, Ojai, CA Sep. 16-19 – ASCC Annual Conference – Little America, Salt Lake City, UT More information is available at www.ascconline.org, or by calling 866-788-ASCC (2722).
Plumbing Professors ..................................................19 Rick's Portables Sanitation, LLC ..............................25 SANI-VAC Service, Inc. ................................................27 SMRCA ............................................................................45 Spartan Specialties ....................................................30 TEMP-AIR ......................................................................IBC Testing Engineers and Consultants ......................25 Trend Group ..................................................................27 Valenti Trobec Chandler, Inc. ......................................3
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