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MECHANICAL At Home in Detroit’s New Living Room Bumler Mechanical and Western Mechanical Contractors Help Bring Shinola Hotel to Life
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ELECTRICAL Restoring the Shine to Detroit LaBelle Electrical Lights Up the Shinola Hotel
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CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT Detroit Vineyards: Bringing a New Taste to the Motor City
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ABOUT THE COVER The Tasting Room at the new Detroit Vineyards has one of the longest bars in the city, along with “floating” tables built down from an existing steam piping riser complete with cast iron piping, stone tops and underside LED lighting. Photo courtesy of Kroo Photography.
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TILE DAY 2019 Brings Together Architects, Contractors and Suppliers The 4th annual TILE DAY was held May on 17th at St. Mary’s Cultural Center in Livonia. More than 50 architects turned out for this CEU event. Three different programs were offered that covered curbless shower applications, antifracture membranes, and an update on current grout technology. The event, sponsored by the Detroit Ceramic Tile Contractors Association, the Great Lakes Ceramic Tile Council and the International Masonry Institute was also supported by 26 local and national vendors who displayed their latest tile and tile-related technologies. All who attended were presented with the latest developments with ANSI, TCNA guidelines and industry information. In addition, all were provided with the latest TCNA research into plasticbased materials (PBM) information. For more information on next year’s event, contact Kurt von Koss at kurt@beavertile.com.
Relaunching of the Concrete Polishing Council’s Tradesman and Craftsman Certifications The Concrete Polishing Council (CPC), a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), has relaunched its Tradesman and Craftsman certifications. Craftsman certification is open to those who have achieved Tradesman certification and have a minimum of 4,500 hours of work 8 CAM MAGAZINE JULY 2019
experience in surface preparation, grinding, edging, chemical application, honing, polishing and polishing equipment maintenance. Recertification is necessary every five years and requires successful completion of a written examination.
Those applying for Tradesman certification may purchase the Tradesman Certification Manual, which covers Safety, Polished Concrete, Grinders/Equipment, Diamond Tooling, Maximum Refinement, Chemicals and Concrete. The certification exam is based on the Manual. Cost is $50 for CPC members and $65 for nonmembers. An online review course covering the same information and with sample test questions is available to help technicians prep for the exam. The review course is $150 for members and $190 for non-members. The concrete polishing certification program provides the industry with distinction between skill levels based on knowledge and real-world experience. Polishing contractors can use the program to provide employees long-term goals toward education, training and mastery. Owners and general contractors
can utilize it to set specifications and determine the best qualified bid list. For more information on this program, go to www.ascconline.org/concretepolishing-council/certification.
Ford and Christman/Brinker Kick-off National Safety StandDown Week at Michigan Central Station The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) kicked off this year’s National Safety Stand-Down Week with Ford Motor Company and Christman/Brinker, a joint venture comprised of The Christman Company and L.S. Brinker Company, at Michigan Central Station on May 6th. MIOSHA focused on fall prevention during the week-long campaign. A Safety StandDown is a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety and strengthen the safety culture at construction sites. “The Michigan Central Station is an homage to our state’s proud history and its reconstruction is crucial to our future,” said Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Director Orlene Hawks. “It’s a perfect project to kick off our efforts to prevent injuries resulting from falls in the workplace.” Ford is investing $740 million to restore Michigan Central Station and several surrounding properties to create a hub of innovation in Corktown. The historic, longvacant train station will be restored to its original grandeur and serve as the centerpiece of the development as well as “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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AUCH Construction’s Participation in the National Safety Stand-Down Week As part of the National Safety StandDown to Prevent Falls in Construction week, AUCH Construction and MIOSHA teamed up to host a voluntary Safety Stand-Down at several AUCH job sites in southeast Michigan. MIOSHA discussed three key components to maintaining a safe jobsite. The first was the importance of planning. Before work begins, AUCH conducts a pre-installation meeting to identify any issues that could occur during the construction process. The second component discussed was ensuring that the proper safety equipment is provided to employees in order to effectively and safely complete the job. The last component discussed related to providing the correct training. According to AUCH’s Safety Director, Eric Shumaker, AUCH provides any necessary safety training 10 CAM MAGAZINE JULY 2019
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required for its staff and verifies the trade contractors do the same at all job sites.
OSHA Issues Rule to Revise Requirements in Safety and Health Standards The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule that revises 14 provisions in the recordkeeping, general industry, maritime, and construction standards that may be confusing, outdated, or unnecessary. The revisions are expected to increase understanding and compliance with the provisions, improve employee safety and health, and save employers an estimated $6.1 million per year. This is the fourth final rule under OSHA’s Standards Improvement Project, which began in 1995 in response to a Presidential memorandum to improve government regulations. Other revisions were issued in 1998, 2005, and 2011. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA’s role is to help ensure these conditions for America’s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.
OSHA Requests Information on Possible Updates to Lockout/Tagout Standard Information on a possible update to the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) standard is requested. The agency has announced that it is interested in comments on the use of control circuit-type devices to isolate energy, as well as the evolving technology for robotics. OSHA seeks information about how employers have been using control circuit devices, including information about the types of circuitry and safety procedures being used and more. Comments must be submitted on or before Aug. 18th. Comments and materials may be submitted electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal, or by facsimile or mail.
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Safety Tool Kit CAMSAFETY RENEWS MIOSHA ALLIANCE
By Jason Griffin CAM DireCtor of eDUCAtioN AND SAfetY ServiCeS
he Construction Association of Michigan has had a long-standing commitment to promoting the dialogue of safety and health on jobsites throughout Michigan and across all of its member companies. One of the many tools that CAMSafety uses to achieve this goal is to work collaboratively with the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (MIOSHA) Consultation Education and Training (CET) division. As a former CET consultant, I have had the opportunity to work on both sides of the line with other organizations while I worked for the agency and now as an alliance partner. These experiences have really cemented in my mind the importance of the collaborative efforts between industry partners. The agency and I have seen the positive impact that these efforts can have on jobsites across Michigan. CAM has been a MIOSHA alliance partner since August of 2005. This alliance
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is renewed every three years, and I am proud to say that this is my second alliance renewal since I have been with the association. CAMSafety and the CAMSafety Committee work hard to stay up to date with the issues that our member companies face out on the jobsite, and it was great that 18 of the CAMSafety Committee members representing 14 contractors were available to be present for the alliance renewal ceremony held on May 13, 2019. The signing ceremony was also attended by: • Nella Davis-Ray - MIOSHA CET Division Director • Bryan Renaud - CET Senior Construction Safety Consultant and Alliance Liaison • Kevin Koehler - CAM President • Kevin Foucher - CAM Chairman of the Board
In support of this alliance, CAMSafety developed its own alliance program that it uses to partner with contractors on their worksites to provide lunch and learn trainings, jobsite safety inspections, and to promote the use of MIOSHA’s CET Division to assist contractors with their safety programming needs. These are great opportunities for CAM member companies to show their dedication to safety and health on their projects through the use of proactive measures to reinforce their safety efforts. In addition to this, all CAM member companies have the opportunity to participate in the CAMSafety Committee meetings or to ask the committee for assistance on program development, safety and health questions, and/or for guidance on issues they may be facing on the jobsite. As CAM’s Director of Education and Safety Services, I am your liaison to MIOSHA, the staff representative for the committee, and a “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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resource for you to utilize in support of your safety and health management systems. For more information on the MIOSHA Alliance Program, you can scan the QR code above to get to MIOSHA’s cooperative programs page, watch their Alliance Program informational video on YouTube (https://youtu.be/4u5cAxb8ZlE), or contact Jason Griffin by phone at (248) 972-1141 or by email at safety@buildwithcam.com. Resources: Fact Sheet https://www.michigan.gov/documents/cis _wsh_alliancefacts_92183_7.doc Alliance Specific Page -
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Awards Announced he American Institute of Architects (AIA-MI) announced seven buildings singled out for design excellence this year. Dozens of projects were entered in the competition, and they were judged by an esteemed jury from Minneapolis, Minnesota, chaired by Matthew Kreilich, FAIA, LEED AP, Snow Kreilich Architects. Additional jurors included Nancy Blankfard, AIA LEED AP BD+C, John Dwyer, AIA. The following is a list of the winning projects by category:
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Ann Arbor, Michigan Architect: Diamond Schmitt Architects Contractor: DeMaria Photos: Tom Arban Photography Jury Comment: This is an innovative adaptive reuse of an existing campus building focused on indoor air quality, sustainability and abundant access to daylight. It reconnects to the campus from both the inside and out.
Camp MINOH Charlevoix, Michigan Architect: William|Kaven Architecture Contractor: Glennwood Custom Builders Photos: Daniel Kaven and Matthew Carbone Jury Comment: The restrained material palette, exposed structure and sense of craft in this home creates wonderful spaces to live while the sensitivity to massing and siting create a powerful connection to the beautiful site.
St. Mary Chapel Livonia, Michigan Architect: Ply+ Contractor: Granger Construction Photos: Adam Smith Jury Comment: In plan and section, this project delights. There is a sense of craft that seeps through every moment of this small addition, manipulating light and material to create a sense of spirituality.
LOW BUDGET/SMALL PROJECT CATEGORY: Thrive Juicery Ann Arbor, Michigan Architect: Synecdoche Design Studio Contractor: R.W. Mercer Photos: Synecdoche Design Studio Jury Comment: A singular conceptual idea unites the space with CNC milled woodwork. The restrained palette adds just enough delight without overpowering the space.
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UNBUILT PROJECT CATEGORY: DTE Energy Campus & Neighborhood District Plan Detroit, Michigan Architect: SmithGroup Jury Comment: The project sets forth a bold vision that restores and revitalizes important public space within downtown Detroit. The community engagement, sustainable focused goals and attention to the pedestrian scale impressed the jurors.
STEEL AWARD CATEGORY - Presented by GLFEA: General Motors Durant-Dort Factory One
Flint, Michigan Architect: SmithGroup Contractor: Brencal Contractors, Inc. Photos: Jason Robinson Jury Comment: We loved the restorative and contextual use of steel to reinforce wood structure, create highlighted existing foundations and weave new stairs and guardrails throughout this historically significant structure.
SHEET METAL AWARD CATEGORY - Presented by SMACNA: Microsoft Detroit
Detroit, Michigan Architect: Neumann/Smith Architecture Contractor: Turner Construction Photos: John D'Angelo Jury Comment: This playful use of sheet metal supports the central conceptual idea of the project, connecting spaces and directing views throughout the office.
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The American Institute of Architects Michigan also announced the contributors to the design and built environment communities who have been singled out to receive prestigious recognition awards at the award ceremony. There were 11 recognition categories and 14 award winners this year. Gold Medal Award: Jeffrey Hausman, AIA Associate Member Award: Tiffany Brown, Associate AIA Firm of the Year: Hamilton Anderson, Detroit President’s Award: William Wittig, AIA Balthazar Korab Award: Amy Arnold Balthazar Korab Award: Brian Conway Robert Hastings Award: Tamara Burns, FAIA Young Architect Award: Danielle O’Neal, AIA Young Architect Award: Matthew Guinta, AIA Young Architect Award: Jonathon Jackson, AIA Honorary Affiliate Award: Kevin Koehler, Hon. Aff. AIAMI Michigan Architectural Foundation Leadership Award: Eugene Hopkins, FAIA 25-Year Award: Linked Riverfront Parks Featuring Chene Park [Aretha Franklin Amphitheater], Architect: Schervish Vogel Merz PC College of Fellows: Sharon Haar, FAIA
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At Home in Detroit’s New Living Room Bumler Mechanical and Western Mechanical Contractors Help Bring Shinola Hotel to Life By Mary Kremposky McArdle Associate Editor
n a blustery winter day – yes, it will be back – curl up in front of a cozy wood-burning fireplace in the Shinola Hotel’s communal space called the Living Room. Bumler Mechanical, Inc. made this warm blaze possible by routing a stainless steel, double-wall flue vent through eight stories of the historical Rayl’s Building in downtown Detroit. Originally built in 1915 and expanded in 1925, the Rayl’s Building is one of two historical structures and one of five tightly clustered buildings forming the first Shinola Hotel in the world. Take a seat in one of the comfortable sofas and armchairs not only clustered around the double-story fireplace but throughout the highceilinged Living Room. Enjoy a conversation with friends, surf the Web, let your eyes roam over the original artwork lining the double-height walls, or order a coffee, cocktail or even a full-scale meal delivered directly to your fireside seat. As part of its scope of work, Western Mechanical Contractors, Inc. coordinated utilities servicing each piece of kitchen equipment designed to support the hotel’s six different food and beverage options, including food service to the Living Room. “We are making history in the city of Detroit,” said Western Mechanical Project Manager Phil Orsi. “The Shinola Hotel is a major landmark, and I am proud to have been a part of the project. Having worked in downtown Detroit almost exclusively for the past nine years for Western Mechanical, I’ve watched the downtown area evolve into what it is now: It is alive!” As construction manager for a joint partnership of Bedrock (Detroit’s most active real estate company) and Shinola, Barton Malow Company brought an expert MEP team on board to bring this landmark hotel to life. As the dry-side mechanical contractor, Bumler Mechanical provided and installed the sheet metal ductwork and HVAC air distribution. Bumler’s expertise in delivering renovation projects earned the 70-year-old company a berth on the team. According to Bumler Senior Project Manager Paul Netkowski, Bumler recently performed work on 1515 and 1529 Woodward (the former Grinnell and Sanders buildings), two historical structures located almost directly across Woodward Avenue from
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Bumler Mechanical, Western Mechanical and Laramie Crane shut down a stretch of Woodward Avenue to hoist all of the large mechanical equipment to the roof. Shutting down a busy street like Woodward Avenue required close coordination with the City of Detroit.
Below-Grade at the Shinola Hotel The work of Western Mechanical and Bumler Mechanical involved complex routing and rerouting of mechanical infrastructure both belowand above-grade through the varied elevations of the hotel’s historical, replacement and contemporary structures. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
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M E C H A N I C A L • Mapping the Underground: As part of its underground plumbing work, Western Mechanical had to trace the direction of flow of the combined sanitary and storm leads, or connections from the street, set to serve the hotel’s drainage system. “Finding the leads and flow direction for the underground utilities was challenging, because there wasn’t good documentation,” said Orsi. For instance, Western Mechanical had to determine whether a particular drain flowed to Grand River Avenue to the south or to John R at the northern boundary of the site. As a successful solution, Western Mechanical conducted exploratory digging and used dye in select drains to discern the trajectory of the existing systems.
• Blowing Off Steam: Bumler Mechanical successfully rerouted and installed a new vent stack servicing the Detroit Thermal Steam Tunnel System. The rerouting made way for the east-west and the north-south activated alleyway named Parker’s Alley that is now home to Mad Cap Coffee, Lip Bar cosmetics, Posie Atelier florist, Velvet Tower
vintage clothing boutique and a locallyowned clothing store called Good Neighbor, along with eateries and shops. Originally, the existing stack was rooted in the east-west alley and rose 10 feet above an existing two-story building. If not rerouted, the stack would have been between this existing structure and the Shinola Hotel’s new Annex Building along Farmer Street. “The steam tunnel system below the city must be continually exhausted,” explained Netkowski. “Furnishing and installing a new stack and fan to exhaust air from the Detroit Thermal Steam Tunnel System was one of the most unique challenges of the entire project from a mechanical perspective.” Bumler installed a “new 48-inch round, Type 316 stainless steel welded heavygauge stack,” said Pagel. The 12-gauge stainless steel stack runs from a former DTE vault underneath the Annex Building, travels through a specially built architectural enclosure within the Annex Building, and vents above the roofline. As part of this system, Bumler installed a
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new specialty fan capable of withstanding high temperatures and high static pressure. Thanks to the custom fan, the new vented stack is neither seen nor heard in the Annex Building’s event spaces and in its large conservatory boasting vaulted glass ceilings and a private garden. “Bumler’s design and detailing team was able to find this specialty fan to fit adjacent to the old system,” said Netkowski. “Essentially, we built a plenum underground in the tunnel and then we installed the new custom-made fan and sound attenuator.” The switchover from the existing stack to the new stack and fan was the most difficult part of the process. “First, the new fan was connected to the new stack prior to the switchover,” explained Netkowski. “Despite working in a very congested area, the Bumler team was able to de-energize the existing exhaust system and make the final duct connection to the steam tunnel, while energizing the new system within a four-hour window, thanks to careful planning and coordination with Barton Malow’s construction team.”
Above-Grade: Deft Concealment Above-grade, the Shinola Hotel’s specialty ceilings, ranging from copper to Venetian plaster, along with the cornucopia of high-quality architectural finishes throughout this multi-building development, demanded the deft concealment of mechanical systems. “Because the architectural finishes were of high quality, they didn’t want a great deal of access doors or access in various areas,” said Orsi. “As one solution, the heat pump filters, along with Western Mechanical’s isolation control valves and the header for domestic water, share the same access location in each guestroom.” Bumler Mechanical and Western Mechanical installed the water-source heat pumps that serve the guestrooms. “Each guestroom is conditioned by a dedicated heat pump that is concealed to avoid detracting from the aesthetic design,” said Netkowski. “Hanging brackets, rods and Unistrut systems were installed, in many cases prior to carpentry work and walls, to allow access to the bottom of the deck on each floor. Bumler then returned to install the heat pumps and associated ductwork.” One part of the mechanical system is on full display: The custom Waterworks fixtures in the guestrooms and throughout the hotel installed by Western Mechanical. “Everything about the fixtures is custom-made from the color of the faucet handles to the shape of the trim,” said Orsi. “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
“There were several different configurations of showerheads, ranging from showerheads in the ceiling (rain showers) to showerheads on the walls (full body showers), along with handheld sprays. In some suites, they even had showers sharing the same room as the soaker tubs.”
Above-Grade: Working in Tight Spaces Working within the confines of historical buildings added to the complexity of the project. Existing structural members in the historical Rayl’s Building prevented Bumler from threading the roughly 100-foot-long flue for the wood-burning fireplace in a straight line through the early 20th Century building. “We had to put in offsets and elbows to work around the existing structural members on several floors and in the mezzanine area,” said Netkowski. “The space wasn’t wide open like a typical mechanical shaft, so we couldn’t get a worker in the space to run the ductwork through each floor,” Netkowski continued. “Because only a limited portion of the shaft from floor to floor was sufficiently wide and open, we had to work on multiple floors at the same time in order to route the roughly 10-inch diameter flue through each floor.”
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Bumler Mechanical hoisted and installed sections of the new energy recovery unit up to the third-floor mechanical room of the new ANNEX building.
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Working in the tight spaces consigned to the mechanical systems compounded the difficulty of it all, but through it all “Bumler’s well-versed project management and construction team were ready for the challenge of working within the Shinola Hotel’s space constraints, crowded shafts and inconspicuous mechanical rooms,” said Netkowski.
• Space Constraints: The hotel’s ceiling height curtailed available mechanical space. “The airy, high-ceiling design throughout the majority of spaces left minimal space for mechanical equipment,” said Netkowski.
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• Crowded Shafts: The hotel’s mechanical spaces and shafts – one located in the 1400 or Rayl’s Building and another at the north end in the 1424 Building – were crowded into relatively small zones to make way for the hotel’s diverse spaces, including 129 guestrooms in varied configurations, the Evening Bar, the San Morello Restaurant, and a Shinola store. “The story with the shafts is that they are extremely tight because they wanted to keep them as small as possible and to pack as much infrastructure in the shafts as possible in order to avoid curtailing the amount of space available for guestrooms, corridors, and other spaces,” Netkowski explained. “Instead of installing each system individually and completely all the way up the length of the entire shaft, all of the systems had to be installed on each floor before Bumler proceeded to the next level. “We had to install every duct main as we went up the shaft, whether it was a grease duct exhaust, kitchen hood exhaust, or supply or makeup air,” Netkowski added. “We had to fill the entire void as we went up the shaft floor by floor. Because we couldn’t install one entire duct main and come back and install another, we had to have just-in-time delivery for all the materials for each system.” • Inconspicuous Mechanical Rooms: The Annex Building hosts two mechanical shafts, along with the hotel’s densely packed mechanical room tucked away on the third floor. “The mechanical room itself is a tight space just packed with electrical gear, ductwork, boilers and other equipment,” said Netkowski. “When you are inside the Annex Building, however, you can’t even tell where the mechanical room is located.”
An Aggressive Schedule The hotel’s mechanical spaces weren’t the only tight squeeze. Working on a congested site in the middle of a bustling downtown compounded the difficulty of meeting an equally tight schedule. To make it happen, Barton Malow and the trades worked together to create a flow of materials, labor and equipment. “The construction schedule was very aggressive,” said Netkowski. “The trades worked hand-in-hand as material and equipment deliveries were closely coordinated. With minimal on-site storage availability, ductwork and equipment were both delivered and installed the same day.” Roof-top lifts of mechanical equipment demanded particular logistical finesse. Bumler installed energy recovery units and make-up air units, along with several exhaust fans on the roof of each building, all of which required road closures on Woodward and Grand River Avenues. “In order to accomplish these roof-top lifts, Bumler had to take into account the logistics of equipment delivery and road closures on this tight urban site,” said Netkowski. A combination of old-fashioned camaraderie, adept phasing and technology was responsible for the success of this fast-paced project. “It was a great team to work with,” said Orsi. “Everyone worked together, and all of the trades got along very well.” Netkowski adds, “Bumler Mechanical worked side-by-side with Western Mechanical Contractors and LaBelle Electrical Contractors, as well as Kode Labs and Compass Technology Solutions who installed the temperature controls and building integration work, respectively.” “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
M E C H A N I C A L Barton Malow’s adept phasing helped the team meet the aggressive timeline. “We did the project in sections,” said Orsi. “We didn’t wait for the whole building to be coordinated. For example, the MEP work on the second floor of the 1400 Rayl’s Building would be coordinated and installed before moving on to another area. They methodically went through the buildings, working on the coordination in a certain direction as part of following the schedule. “It was such an aggressive schedule that we were installing our systems as fast as we could get the coordination done,” added Orsi. “There was a great deal of effort put into overall coordination to make sure all systems fit in the spaces.” The use of laser-scanning technology, paired with the BIM model, assisted the coordination effort and the schedule. Barton Malow laser-scanned each floor after interior demolition of the historical buildings. “They actually scanned the entire structure of the existing buildings,” said Orsi. “We used the scanned images to help us in our drawings and coordination work with the BIM model.” Post-scan, Integrated Design Solutions created a base BIM model. Western Mechanical drew and coordinated the wet-side mechanical, while Bumler’s BIM team “took the base model and provided the dry-side mechanical coordination and clash detection to ensure that our systems did not clash with the systems of other trades,” said Pagel. The BIM model aided each trade immeasurably. “The BIM model played a key part in helping us to run all of the mains through the elevation changes from the new to the historical buildings,” said Orsi. The most significant elevation difference was between the Singer Building and its newly built neighbors. Being four feet lower, the Singer Building corridor was built up with geofoam blocks and a concrete slab floor. “Our heat pump mains and our water mains went through that geofoam from one building through to the next,” said Orsi. Despite the many hurdles of this complex project, “Bumler’s skilled workforce was able to successfully complete the project both safely and within the project’s tight scheduling constraints,” said Netkowski. Western Mechanical successfully met the challenges of helping to bring the Shinola Hotel to life as part of the re-invention of a great American city. “Everyone worked very hard but we all worked together,” said Orsi. “It is amazing what is happening in downtown Detroit, and it is great to see there is still more yet to come.” One doesn’t have to look far afield. Directly next door to the Shinola Hotel, work is underway on another Bedrock development, namely the project on the former Hudson’s department store site. The soaring building will offer a fitting legacy to the J.L. Hudson’s flagship store that was once the tallest Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
department store in the world. The mixed-used development will embody and reflect the amazing growth of the Motor City and of its next-door neighbor – the Shinola Hotel. Bumler Mechanical worked with several subcontractors and major vendors on this signature project: o Air Distribution – Michigan Air Products, Troy o Air/Water Testing and Balancing – International Test & Balance, Inc., Southfield o Ductwork Fabrication – Conquest Manufacturing, Warren o Energy Recovery Units – Griffin International, Inc., Chesterfield o Mechanical Insulation – Rival Insulation, Ferndale o Rigging and Hoisting – Laramie Crane & Trucking, Inc., Wixom o Stainless Steel Grease Ductwork – RogindParker, Inc., Ferndale o Water Source Heat Pumps – ThermalNetics, Auburn Hills
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Chandeliers brighten Bixby Hall, the Shinola Hotel’s most spacious event venue. A marble fireplace and an ornate ceiling, replicating the main building’s terra-cotta exterior façade, add to the glowing ambiance.
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hinola, an iconic Detroit-based maker of watches, bikes and leather goods, has re-invented a half-block of downtown Detroit in partnership with another change – and place-maker – Bedrock LLC, Detroit’s most active real estate company. Together, the two companies have created a hospitality experience completely original to Detroit. The work of LaBelle Electrical Contractors adds its own “glow” to the 160,000-square-foot development. LaBelle Electrical routed the power to the hotel’s five interconnected structures, and in early January 2019, 208 volts of electricity turned on the Shinola clocks, turntables and power strips in the 129 guestrooms. Not to mention the soft wash of accent lighting on the terracotta exterior and the shine of thousands of custom light fixtures, ranging from copper wall sconces in the main staircase to the table lamps in the communal space called the Living Room. To activate this five-building hotel, LaBelle Electrical ran medium-voltage conduits from the DTE utility structure in the street to the medium-voltage switchgear in the basement of the Annex Building, a structure located behind the hotel’s Woodward Avenue ensemble of two historical and two replacement structures. According to LaBelle Electrical’s Rick LaBelle, 13,200 volts course through the medium-voltage cables, housed within the conduits traveling from the street to the switchgear. “The medium-voltage switchgear feeds two substations, as well as a fire pump feed for the fire pump system,” said LaBelle. “The substations reduce the voltage from 13,200 volts to 208 volts. The electrical distribution system then distributes the lower voltage usable power throughout the buildings.”
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transformers and secondary equipment into place and assembling them was difficult on this congested urban site and within a tight nest of five buildings at Woodward and Grand River Avenues. To make it happen, LaBelle Electrical made full use of Barton Malow Rigging’s specialty steel platform. “We loaded the equipment onto the large steel platform, and it was raised into the air and set on the edge of the third-floor opening,” said LaBelle. “The platform device has a ramp that lands on the lip of the floor, and then while the platform is still suspended in the air, we wheeled the equipment off of the platform and onto the third floor of the Annex Building.” According to LaBelle, Barton Malow Rigging typically uses the device on healthcare projects to insert MRI units and other heavy pieces of medical equipment directly into or out of an existing hospital floor. Hoisting and installing a 20,000-lbs. generator on the roof of the Rayl’s Building with a 110-ton crane presented LaBelle Electrical with another heavy lift on a tight downtown site. “We had to close Grand River Avenue and set up in the middle of the street on a Saturday to install the generator,” said LaBelle. “It was relatively difficult because of the weight of the generator and the size of the crane. We had to have a large crane because of the height of the lift to the roof of the eight-story building, and because of how far we had to reach across the building. Operating a crane on a site close to the People Mover along Farmer Street required an extra degree of safety vigilance as well.” The tight site and the downtown street grid impacted even conventional material deliveries. The footprint of the hotel fills almost the entire space between Woodward Avenue and Farmer Street and halfway from Grand River Avenue to John R Street. “There was no place to land or store materials on site,” said LaBelle. “We used just-in-time delivery, but of course, deliveries and unloading materials on a very busy downtown street still presented a challenge.” On the interior, LaBelle Electrical had to install and weave its conduit through the hotel’s interconnected buildings. LaBelle Electrical ran its conduit through the pitCAM MAGAZINE JULY 2019
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A soft glow illuminates the intimate Evening Bar in the Shinola Hotel.
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like, four-foot differential in floor height between the historical Singer Building and neighboring structures. A combination of geofoam blocks and a concrete slab raised the elevation of the floor, making it compatible with its neighbors. Prior to installation of this unconventional floating floor, LaBelle Electrical ran its conduit in and through the open void, and afterwards, Barton Malow oversaw the “cutting of geofoam around our conduits, along with the plumbing and mechanical work, to tie the buildings together,” LaBelle added. Appreciating an Aggressive Schedule LaBelle Electrical tackled challenging lifts and elevation changes, as well as an aggressive schedule, taking it all in stride as par for the course on a construction site. “It was an aggressive schedule,” said LaBelle. “We had upwards of 50 people on the site at one time, but I appreciate an aggressive schedule. If you know what milestones have to be met, you make sure you have the materials, the manpower and the horsepower assembled to meet those milestones. If you’ve got a schedule and you know what to expect, you adapt and make it happen.” LaBelle even readily adapts to the unexpected surprises that can throw the best laid plans off schedule. “There were some surprises just because of the age of some of these buildings (the Rayl’s Building was built in 1915 and the Singer in 1936),” said LaBelle. “In working in older buildings, you have a plan and an intended way of routing, but demolition can expose a very large steel beam or structural component, for instance. In working in these vintage buildings, we have to shift gears and find different ways of making it work. At times, we had to find alternative paths to run our feeders between different areas.”
Lighting adds to the inviting ambiance of the Foundry Room, a space for corporate functions.
Close Teamwork Close teamwork delivered the project for Shinola and Bedrock, and for the project team of Barton Malow Company as construction manager and Kraemer Design Group as historical consultant and Architect of Record. “All of the trades on site got along very well with each other, and we worked with a great group of Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
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Next Generation Services Group, Inc. (NGSG) is a full service remediation and demolition contractor. NGSG provides demolition, salvage, dismantling, industrial cleaning, asbestos abatement, lead abatement, mold remediation and hazardous waste removal with our own full-time employees for each company. NGSG has successfully completed thousands of projects for some of the nations largest corporations. We believe that NGSG's depth of experience and technical expertise makes us uniquely qualified to comply with the stringent requirements of difficult demolition, environmental remediation, and indoor air quality projects that exist today.
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people,” LaBelle said. “Barton Malow did a wonderful job of organizing and keeping the project rolling. The project was successful because of the group of people we worked with and because of the construction manager.” Coordination and communication of project details proved invaluable. “Everybody looked out for each other,” LaBelle said. “We didn’t what our trades call ‘bury’ each other’s work. There wasn’t a wall that went up without discussion and coordination. There was a great deal of daily coordination by LaBelle’s Foreman Mark Roose to make sure that everybody was successful, and it worked.” This cooperative spirit extended to LaBelle’s installation of custom light fixtures. Given the number of European fixtures, every fixture had to be labeled as UL-listed prior to installation. “A wonderful job was done of making sure all fixtures were labeled,” said LaBelle. Of the overall job itself, LaBelle adds, “I am glad that LaBelle Electrical was able to be a part of it.” Currently, LaBelle Electrical is working on Bedrock’s OCM or One Campus Martius building, as well as the conversion of the former Detroit Free Press Building, now called 321 Lafayette, into apartments. “We also worked on the Detroit News Building,” added LaBelle. LaBelle Electrical has worked with Bedrock on a wide assortment of projects over the years. “We’ve got a team of people that helps Bedrock daily with service work,” said LaBelle. “We’ve been involved with many of Bedrock’s renovations, including the First National Building, which was the first building we worked on in Detroit for Bedrock Group. We have a very good relationship with Bedrock, and they are wonderful people.” Bedrock has transformed nearly 100 buildings in downtown Detroit into vibrant residential and commercial hubs; and LaBelle Electrical wields conduit, switchgear and substations into the power and lights making it all shine and operate smoothly.
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Detroit Vineyards: Bringing a New Taste to the Motor City
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dvanced Building Group (ABG) is proud to announce what it calls its greatest triumph – the construction of the City of Detroit’s first winery in 60 years, Detroit Vineyards. The facility, which opened to the public on May 3, 2019, was constructed inside the remains of the former Stroh’s Ice Cream facility just outside of Eastern Market. As the General Contractor, ABG, headquartered in Detroit, brought the project to completion with the help of Five/Eighths Architecture, Ferndale, and the engineering firms of JRED Engineering, Inc. (mechanical), Livonia, and Integrated Design Solutions (electrical), Troy. The owners of the Detroit Vineyards, Claes Fornell and Blake Kownacki, were attracted to the location due to its proximity near Eastern Market and yet still having a feeling of being in downtown Detroit. Kownacki has been making wine for some 15 years under what he feels are some of the best winemakers in the world, particularly in California and Australia. He has also served as the head winemaker and vineyard manager for four years in the Irish Hills area of Michigan.
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Reworking the Infrastructure The overall intent was to convert the decommissioned and partially run-down former ice cream production facility into a state-of-the-art wine production facility, tasting room and management office space that would attract your everyday wine drinker. “Being that the site was made for food production,” said Kownacki, “it was apparent early on that it was wellsuited for wine production as well.” The overall design concept included incorporating many of the building’s existing elements and infrastructure, including the use of decommissioned equipment, piping, pumps, fans, and tanks, where the challenges included incorporating new mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression systems all while preserving and working around the previously installed, yet decommissioned, systems. Phase I of the project was fast-tracked in order for the Detroit Vineyards to have its production facility, lab and barrel storage room up and running prior to the fall harvest season. The biggest challenge – ensuring MEP systems were in place prior to the delivery of the fermentation tanks that were en route across the Atlantic on a boat from Italy. ABG expeditiously completed selective demolition, underground MEP work, the complete chiller and glycol piping system, water filtration system and main electrical Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
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Tasting Room incorporated many of the existing facilities’ infrastructure and equipment. The construction of the Tasting Room included a new main entrance complete with the use of repurposed wood entry doors, transom and hardware from a local church that ABG had refinished and installed into a newly created exterior opening and a new polished concrete ADA ramp and railing system into the space. Within the new Tasting Room, the design integrated the existing water pumps and water sump tank into one of the most unique bar settings in the city. In addition to now having one of the longest bars in the city, the owners had a desire to add floating tables within their open concept plan. ABG and Five/Eighths Architecture came up with a design to have “floating” tables built down from an existing steam piping riser, complete with cast iron piping, stone tops and underside LED lighting. The Tasting Room at Detroit Vineyards features sit and stand options along the bar and throughout with complete views of the brand new wine production facility and barrel storage room through large, newly installed storefront glazing openings. The finishes in the Tasting Room include polished concrete floors, specialty graffiti paint features, custom steel, tile and stone work at the bar, high-end bar equipment, new exterior windows, custom millwork at the retail sales area, specialty lighting systems and lighting controls, and new HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
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C O N S T R U C T I O N Fornell and Kownacki were referred to ABG by their real estate attorney, and, according to Kownacki, they were impressed not only by their professionalism but the quality and clientele from their previous work. It was also important to them that ABG is a Detroit-headquartered business. Together, the team recrafted the factory of the iconic brand of Stroh’s Ice Cream into a unique space that can be once again enjoyed by Detroiters and visitors alike. “We are very proud to be able to place our name next to a new brand in downtown Detroit,” said Richardson. Since the opening of Detroit Vineyards, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, according to Kownacki. “Not only about the wines and our staff. But people are in awe of how the winery turned out. They find the facility something to behold.”
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Fluke T6-1000 Electrical Tester Wins 2019 Best New Product Award at MCEE The Fluke® T6-1000 Electrical Tester won the 2019 Best New Product Award in the
Protective Tools, Hardware, and Equipment category at the Mécanex/Climatex/Expolectriq/Éclairage (MCEE) Show held in Montréal this year. The MCEE New Products Competition recognizes the most innovative products that increase the efficiency and safety of mechanical and electrical installations. The T6 Electrical Testers with FieldSense™ Technology make troubleshooting safer and more efficient by allowing electricians to take simultaneous voltage and current measurements — not just detection — without test leads. The T6 testers make it possible to take reliable true-rms measurements in crowded junction boxes or along conductors with inaccessible end points, saving time, minimizing potential errors, and greatly reducing the possibility of arc flash. With the Fluke T6-600 and T6-1000 testers, electricians can: • Be safer: Measure voltage up to 1000V through the open fork without test leads or exposed conductors. • Be faster: With no need to open panels or remove wire nuts, electricians can speed through troubleshooting. • Be more efficient: Simultaneously measure and display voltage and current on the T6-1000. The T6-1000 also measures resistance up to 100.0 kΩ. • Be everywhere: With the widest open fork in the industry (17.8 mm),
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Milwaukee’s New M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ 750 MCM Dieless Crimper Milwaukee Tool has unveiled the simplest way to crimp without dies. The M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ 750 MCM Dieless Crimper utilizes an industry-first, groundbreaking technology called Auto Distance Control. Auto Distance Control enables the tool to sense the instant it contacts the connector, applying a precise pressure for each size based on crimp distance. This revolutionary technology delivers optimal compression for each individual size allowing for one crimp UL Classified connections and uniform crimp appearance across the entire capacity range. Auto Distance Control incorporates a linear distance sensor and linear encoded ram to continuously measure crimp distance along with pressure. The technology enables the tool to sense the instant it contacts the connector, Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
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First Sensor Announces MEMS Inertial Sensors for Structural Monitoring First Sensor is launching a new generation of high-accuracy capacitive silicon inertial sensors aimed at applications in the fastgrowing market of smart structural monitoring. The new sensors offer the resolution and low noise density required for recording vibrations or changes of inclination in wind turbines, bridges and high-rise buildings, thereby uncovering risks in the structure or material at an early stage. Integrated in smart solutions, these cost-effective sensors ensure the safety of structures both in everyday operation and following events such as storms, earthquakes, large loads or changes in the foundations. The sensors for measuring tilt, acceleration and vibration consist of a silicon sensor element made in accordance with a patented micromechanical process (HARMS, AIM) in conjunction with a signal-processing ASIC in a hermetically sealed SMD housing. For more information, visit www.firstsensor.us.
DeWalt’s D20V MAX* XR® Brushless 1-1/8 in. SDS Plus D-Handle Rotary Hammer Kit The DCH263R2DH 20V MAX* XR® Brushless 1-1/8 inch SDS Plus D-Handle Rotary Hammer Kit with onboard dust extraction is a lightweight, low-vibration, high-performance drill designed for the demands of today’s contractor. The durable three-mode German engineered 38 CAM MAGAZINE JULY 2019
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panels are available in a variety of natural stones including limestone, granite, or marble. The natural stone veneer is adhered to a high-performing aluminum honeycomb backing and fiberglass mesh that results in a 1-inch panel that weighs 80 percent less than solid dimensional stone panels, while boasting 60 times more impact resistance. Additionally, the predesigned panels are available in standard-sized units, do not require mortar or complex design layouts, and install easily. Duffe Elkins, VP of Operations for the company, says the LiteCore panel system is a natural progression in product innovation to meet the unique challenges of modern construction. mechanism delivers 3.0 joules of impact energy that delivers fast speed of application that professionals require. This allows the DCH263R2 Hammer to perform quickly in chipping applications and have a wide optimal drilling range between 1/4 inch and ¾ inch. The DCH263R2DH kit features the 6.0 Ah DCB206 battery pack for extreme runtime. SHOCKS-Active Vibration Control® system reduces vibration felt at the handles, compared to hammers without this feature. With its hard-hitting mechanism, fast drilling speed, long run time and balanced design, this hammer is ideally suited for all day use, even with large diameter hole drilling in the hardest concrete. The DCH263R2DH features the OSHA Table 1 Compliant DWH205DH. This dust extraction system features a powerful built in motor for increased suction and highperformance drilling. The two-second power-off delay ensures that dust extraction continues after drill is switched off. The DWH205DH features three nozzle heads for maximum dust collection during the application. For more information, visit www.dewalt.com.
Indiana Limestone Company Introduces New LiteCore Natural Stone Composite Panel System Indiana Limestone Company recently announced the launch of its LiteCore™ panel system. The new system provides the timeless look of natural stone in a lightweight, modular panelized system that combines high performance, design flexibility and labor-savings. LiteCore Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
Whether you’re installing water mains, sewers, storm drains, or conduit, you need a John Deere compact excavator in your lineup. With fast operating speeds, generous hydraulic flow, and powerful dig forces, they’re perfect for underground utility work. Easy to transport, too, and their standard rubber tracks are friendly to paved surfaces. Independent swing boom, 360-degree rotation, and minimal tail swing allow these nimble compacts to work easily around obstacles and dig parallel to foundations. Opt for a hydraulic adjustable-angle blade for efficient backfill. Add outstanding comfort and visibility, quicker cycles, and faster transports, and you have everything you need to get more done. Contact us today.
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“Our LiteCore system truly allows construction teams to have the best of several worlds with high design flexibility and labor-saving installation combined with the classic aesthetics and resiliency of the highest quality natural stone,” said Elkins. “Additionally, the system can stand
Atlas Copco Introduces HighPressure Booster Range Atlas Copco Power Technique North America has launched a high-pressure booster range to the market. The booster enables the operator to increase the pressure of the primary compressor for better productivity on the jobsite, offering solutions up to 5,000 PSI. The new booster range is comprised of five standard Tier 4 Final models, and 11 models for less regulated countries. They are designed to work across several industries including exploration drilling, geothermal drilling and pipeline services. All dual stage boosters come standard with the ability to also operate in single stage, offering the most flexibility. The new XC4004 controller panel allows for quick monitoring of all vital parameters. The panel also features an audible, visual alarm, and a remote mirror capability so you can control your booster from a distance to help increase your onsite efficiency. This is a large leap forward from the previous models which
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had an analog control panel. The XC4004 offers an interface that is much easier for the operator to use. Designed by Atlas Copco, the pumper block is the heartbeat of the booster package. It connects to the engine with a flexible coupling, allowing the pumper block to easily detach for service. Depending on the booster and compression stages needed, the pumper block comes in either four or six cylinder. For more information, visit www.atlascopco.us.
New Handheld Imaging Laser Scanner Offers Unprecedented Efficiency to Surveyors Leica Geosystems is bringing to market this year the Leica BLK2GO handheld imaging laser scanner, a first-of-its-kind mobile scanner. The BLK2GO is designed to scan complex spaces with
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unprecedented efficiency and speed thanks to LiDAR, SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping) and edge computing technologies, which enables surveyors, professionals and users to expand their reality capture capabilities. The BLK2GO is a wireless handheld imaging laser scanner that seamlessly
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captures 3D environments while the user is in motion and continuously creates a digital representation of reality in the form of 3D point clouds. The BLK2GO’s compact and handheld design allows a much greater degree of mobility, as well as access to spaces and objects that may have been difficult or impossible to scan before. With simple, one-button operation and a lightweight design, it is easy to use for professional and casual users alike. With the BLK2GO, surveying teams now have the option to use a hand-held mobile scanner in addition to the solutions they use today. Combining two-axis LiDAR with visual SLAM technologies, the BLK2GO has spatial awareness to know where it is and where it has been in space and will accurately follow a user’s trajectory while scanning. When used with the iOS app, users can get live feedback while scanning, check the device status, or do quick data inspection. For more information, visit BLK2GO.com
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Plunkett Cooney partner Henry (Hank) B. Cooney was recently nominated as a 2019 “Leaders in the Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, an Cooney industry publication serving the state’s legal community. Cooney along with 29 other honorees were selected for, among other things, their significant accomplishments or achievements in practice, outstanding contributions to the practice of law in Michigan, leadership in improving the state’s justice system, and seeking improvements to the legal and local communities. Cooney has served for 16 years as President and CEO of Plunkett Cooney, one of the Midwest’s oldest and largest law firms.
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TMP Architecture, Inc. is proud to announce that Bryan Peterson, AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA joins 20 top industry professionals in a Peterson groundbreaking new review program launched by Building Systems Design (BSD). The Specification Content and User Experience Advisory Committee was created to enhance BSD’s longstanding review system and further improve the quality of both existing and expanded SpecLink content, along with the user experience. Peterson has been appointed to the main steering committee, which is made up of 20 A/E/C/O professionals. The committee will meet quarterly to review and improve all 793 sections of SpecLink’s content on a rolling basis.
Peter Basso Associates (PBA), Troy, Michigan’s MEP largest consulting-only organization, is pleased to announce Shaman the recent hiring of two full-time electrical engineers. Sarmad Shaman, a former PBA electrical engineering co-op student who recently graduated from Wayne State University, has been hired as a full-time electrical engineer for PBA's higher education market sector. Nicholas Polega recently received an Electrical Engineering degree from Central Michigan University and joined PBA as a full-time electrical engineer for PBA's healthcare / lab market sector. Since 2018, as a PBA co-op, Polega has played an integral role in providing electrical engineering design for a number of health care projects, including Ascension Health, St. John’s Hospital and Medical Center Surgery Renovations, Detroit, and Beaumont Health’s, Beaumont Hospital Taylor's Fire Suppression Upgrades, Taylor. PBA is also pleased to announce the recent hiring of three returning summer term co-ops: Kody Rhodes is a third-term mechanical engineering co-op in PBA's Health Care / Lab group. While a coop at PBA, Rhodes Rhodes has provided mechanical engineering design services for Adient Automotive Lab Renovation and Henry Ford Health System's, Henry Ford Medical Center-Fairlane Emergency Department Addition & Renovation. Jacob Killian is a second-term mechanical engineering co-op for PBA's higher education market group. While a co-op
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at PBA, Jacob was integral in the mechanical engineering design for Michigan State University's Music Building Addition and Renovation and Wonders Hall Teaching and Learning and Student Support Renovations. Yatharth Bansal has returned for a second co-op summer opportunity with PBA. During his co-op with PBA, Yatharth provided mechanical design Bansal engineering services for Ascension Health St. John Hospital and Medical Center Surgery Renovations. Yatharth is a mechanical engineering student skilled in AutoCAD, Inventor CAD software and CATIA among other technical software programs. PBA also announced the recent hiring of six new summer term co-
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ops: Aaron Kaplan; Kelcey Heaney; Michael Bowen; Aaron Ustes; Melvin Pulianthuruthil and Jaylen Parker. Ruby+Associates, Inc. is proud to announce that Jacob Montgomery has passed the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Montgomery Examination, and is in the process of obtaining professional engineering licensure from the State of Michigan licensing board. Montgomery took the PE civil structural exam in April 2019 and received the positive results from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) in May 2019. He expects to hold active license status with Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs later this month.
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Nick Hammond has been promoted to director, distributed generation for GEM Energy, Walbridge, Ohio. In this expanded role, Hammond will lead the Hammond combined heat and power (CHP) business for GEM Energy, in addition to maintaining his current responsibilities in project finance, contracts and risk management. He will also continue to support the contract and risk management functions for GEM Inc. Hammond joined the Rudolph Libbe Group in 2015. Dalton Landers has been promoted to commercial group manager of Rudolph Libbe Inc., Walbridge, Ohio. Landers joined Rudolph Libbe in 2015 as a co-op in the
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preconstruction services department before becoming a full-time associate. He holds a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering technology from the University of Toledo. Ryan Miglets has been promoted to account manager for the piping group at Rudolph Libbe Group’s North Ridgeville office. Miglets joined GEM Inc. as a co-op in 2013 and accepted a full-time position with GEM in 2015. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Toledo. Miglets
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Stan Piecuch has accepted the position of safety manager with the Rudolph Libbe Group’s North Ridgeville office. Piecuch has over nine years of experience in Piecuch heavy industry as a process equipment operator, also performing equipment maintenance and serving as a first responder. Piecuch is a Graduate Safety Practitioner and a former U.S. Army sergeant with multiple deployments and state missions. John Roberts Jr. has accepted the position of account manager in the millwright group at Rudolph Libbe Group’s North Ridgeville office. Roberts is a 20-year Roberts member of Local 1090 Millwrights with certifications in gas/steam turbines, rigging, laser tracking, human performance and OSHA 500. Keith Weisman has been promoted to account manager in the millwright group of Rudolph Libbe Group’s North Ridgeville, Ohio, office. Weisman joined Weisman GEM Inc. as a millwright apprentice in 2005 and has held a supervisory role since 2010. A certified rigger with optical alignment expertise, he has supervised several large highprofile jobs for Rudolph Libbe Group in northeast Ohio. TowerPinkster, Grand Rapids, an architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, announced the advancement of four employees to join the shareholder group at the Adamczyk firm as associates. The four team members include Greg Adamczyk, Shelbi Iseminger, Yvonne VanWormer, and Zach Verhulst. Greg Adamczyk PE, HFDP, LEED AP, has more “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”
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than 15 years of experience as a mechanical engineer with a concentration in engineering consultation, maintenance engineering, and project management. He utilizes his experience to provide leadership in mechanical engineering design for building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, piping and controls, and energy efficiency. Interior designer Shelbi Iseminger, NCIDQ, IIDA, has experience with projects in all of TowerPinkster’s targeted markets. Iseminger joined the firm Iseminger as an intern while at Western Michigan University and transitioned to a full-time employee upon her graduation. For the past eight years, she has been honing her skills in programming, space planning, design development, furniture and finish selection, signage, and drawing production.
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Working to ensure the success of The District Detroit and other development across the Ilitch companies, Olympia Development of Michigan continues to expand its development team with recent and future personnel additions, which will reach more than two dozen new employees dedicated to the Ilitch organization’s continuing development in The District Detroit. Among the key additions to the team are Keith Bradford, Senior Vice President – Olympia Development of Michigan and The District Detroit, Leo Valentine Mendez,
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JR. AIA, Vice President of Design, John Valentine, General Counsel, and Russ Borrows, Senior Vice President of Finance. Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, mourns the loss of John M. Stropki, Jr., former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Stropki the Company, who passed away in May 2019. John had a successful career at Lincoln Electric for 41 years and served as the company’s seventh CEO from 2004 to 2012. John started at Lincoln Electric as a summer intern while attending college and rose through the sales organization to become Executive Vice President and President, North America in 1996. He joined the Board of Directors in 1998 and was promoted to Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer in 2004.
Yvonne VanWormer, NCIDQ, IIDA, LEEP AP, is a certified interior designer with project experience ranging from health care to K-12 schools to corporate VanWormer environments. With a specialty in furniture layout and space configuration, she advocates for unique product applications within technologyrich environments. Her projects have varied in scope from small renovations to specifying furniture and creating space layouts for entire buildings. VanWormer also spent two years as an on-site facilities designer at Pfizer. Zach Verhulst, AIA, NCARB, NOMA, acting as project architect and project manager, integrates architectural and engineering systems on many different scales. Verhulst Active in the Grand Rapids community, Verhulst sits on the board of directors for Blandford Nature Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com
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Commercial Contracting Corporation (CCC), headquartered in Auburn Hills, recently announced the opening of a new location, in Detroit, located in the Grand Park Center office building at 28 W. Adams, Suite 201, Detroit. “We wanted to be part of the growth of Detroit; there is excitement in the air and we wanted to be part of it,” said Stephen Fragnoli, President and CEO. “We’ve always had a presence in the City and with an office we hope to tap into the exceptional talent the City of Detroit has to offer.” Past projects include spending decades at Marathon Petroleum, National Fleet Services, multiple police stations, Police Athletic League Stadium, LEAR’s Innovation Center, Little Caesars Arena,
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Wayne County Community College District, FCA Jefferson Assembly Plant, Cobo Hall, the River Walk and Conservatory, to name a few. CCC services include General Contracting and Equipment Installation with self-perform services of Millwright and Rigging, Concrete, Steel Fabrication, Steel Erection, Carpentry and Interiors.
Intelligence division, is scheduled to be complete in the fourth quarter of 2019. The division specializes in advanced technologies and manufacturing products. The center will include an 11,000-square-foot showroom and demonstration area, a technical training center, and a 15,000-square-foot laboratory and calibration hub.
Dembs Development, Inc., a CAM member company located in Farmington Hills, has begun construction on an 88,000-square-foot Technology Center of Excellence at the Beck North Corporate Park in Novi. The facility, which will be occupied by Stockholm, Sweden-based Hexagon’s Manufacturing
CAM member company Monahan Construction Co., Eastpointe, has been selected as the general contractor for a $5.6 million condo development in Corktown. Bagley 10 is being built in a neighborhood about to experience major change due to Ford Motor Company's redevelopment of Michigan Central Station and the surrounding area. The
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Detroit-based architecture firm Christian Hurttienne Architects is taking a modern approach to the new "rowhouseinspired" residential development on Bagley Street. It will consist of 10 for-sale units spanning 2,250 square feet and priced at $600,000 to $725,000 per unit. The firm owns other properties in Corktown that it expects to develop in the near future. The project has been approved by the city's Board of Zoning Appeals and Historic District Commission.
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War. The building will provide a home-like environment for some 128 veterans on land that once provided housing for active duty troops at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Reports suggest that the project will complete by fall of 2021. Government funding provides $108 million to the project – $42 million from the state of Michigan and the rest from the federal government. Progressive Mechanical is one of several contractors on the project, outfitting the facility with plumbing, mechanical piping and fire protection. In addition, Progressive plans to subcontract the multi-million dollar sheet metal portion of the project to a veteran-owned subcontractor.
Winner of 16 Awards “THE VOICE OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY” Plunkett Cooney, Bloomfield Hills, one of the Midwest’s oldest and largest law firms – has launched a new responsive design website featuring substantive legal information, a bold graphics interface and refreshed brand messaging. According to Plunkett Cooney’s Director of Marketing & Business Development John Cornwell, the new website design is driven by a state-of-the-art technology platform that will help the firm provide information faster and more intuitively to site visitors. “Our new website is very easy to navigate, and it serves up information about our attorneys, their practice areas and the kind of robust legal content people have come to expect from a law firm website.” The home page is designed to highlight brand attributes unique to Plunkett Cooney, and it includes content such as upcoming events, blog posts, legal updates and much more.
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