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FEATURES 12 Employee Stock Ownership Plans — Transitioning Your Business
22 Cobo Makes a Comeback Trend millwork helps cobo leapfrog the competition
28 Cobo: A New Center Rising
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14 SUSTAIN | ABILITY Commercial ‘PACE’ Takes Flight in Michigan The First privately Financed property assessed clean energy (pace) project in michigan creates Jobs & saves energy
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32 Making it Happen at Mt. Brighton well-Known ski resort Gets a new Facelift - and new chair lifts
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INDUSTRY NEWS
OLSON ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS JOINS BENDHEIM WALL SYSTEMS SALES TEAM bendheim wall systems, Inc., an exclusive distributor of lamberts channel glass in north america, welcomes olson architectural products, Inc. (oap) as its new sales representative. specifically, Tom olson will represent bendheim in detroit and east michigan; adam olson in ohio; Joe marini in western pennsylvania and west virginia; and scott osters in west michigan and Indiana. with more than 100 years of combined experience in the specialty architectural products, including glazing, oap has assisted owners, installers and design professionals with a variety of construction challenges. The oap team worked on thousands of projects and garnered experience in all types of construction, from airports and zoos to military and private. “olson architectural products has considerable knowledge and experience in a broad range of division 8-type products, adding value to
every project they work on,” said michael Tryon, general manager of bendheim wall systems. “we were pleased to introduce our channel glass to their portfolio and look forward to collaborating with the olson team to help design professionals in that area achieve their project goals.” olson makes available lamberts channel glass to the michigan building and design professionals. used to create sweeping walls of glass up to 23 feet tall with little need for intermediate framing members, lamberts channel glass contains as much as 40% postconsumer recycled glass carefully selected from the municipal waste stream, with a total recycled content of approximately 60%. oap represents a number of manufacturers selected for the high quality of their products and leadership in their fields. To learn more about oap, visit www.oapinc.us. bendheim wall systems, Inc. is north america's experienced leader in channel glass wall systems and the exclusive distributor of lamberts channel glass. For more information about bendheim wall systems, please call 1-800-221-7379 or visit www.bendheimwall.com.
News from Clark Construction Clark Construction Company, a construction management firm headquartered in Lansing with a regional office in Southfield, recently made the following announcements. clark construction company has been honored by the associated General contractors of michigan (aGc michigan) with its Keystone award for education excellence. The award was presented during the recent aGc of michigan annual meeting in Kalamazoo. clark construction received the prestigious Keystone award for its project engineer development program. The Keystone award for education excellence honors exceptional and innovative professional development programs for construction supervisors, managers and executives. programs considered offer education to construction site foremen, supervisors, superintendents, project engineers, project managers and/or construction executives. clark construction’s project engineers professional development plan was implemented in 2012. all project engineers are currently enrolled and at various phases of this multi-year process. The program establishes an all-encompassing professional curriculum that provides a roadmap for project engineers to advance within the organization. The program provides for each project engineer to receive mentoring and coaching to facilitate growth, and advance each employee’s skill levels in areas, including project scheduling, constructability review, building systems, change management, public speaking and presentations and several other areas. also, clark construction company was awarded an outstanding safety performance award by the associated General contractors of michigan (aGc michigan). The award was presented at aGc michigan’s recent annual meeting held in Kalamazoo. “we are honored to be recognized for our commitment to a safe work environment for our employees and our valued clients,” said clark construction ceo charles clark. “The excellence of our safety program over the years is a result of a dedicated team that spends long hours making sure that every detail involved in workplace safety is fully implemented at all of our jobsites. we are proud of the results.” clark construction is a nationally-recognized leader in workplace safety. clark was honored by aGc michigan due in large part to the fact the company has logged 3.5 million hours over the past 13 years without suffering any lost time due to injury. clark has won widespread 8 CAM MAGAZINE JUNE 2014
government and industry recognition for its safety accomplishments in recent years. In addition, The lenawee Intermediate school district project is the first school in michigan to be awarded a net Zero energy leed platinum rating. clark construction was the construction manager for the project. The clark Team working in concert with the design firm The collaborative achieved a total of 82 leed points. “we are thrilled to have been a part of providing this incredible learning environment for the lenawee Intermediate school district. lIsd students for years to come will have the opportunity to interact first hand with the reality of producing energy equal to the energy consumed through the use of passive energy systems,” said project director Gary steller. as michigan’s first net-zero energy school building, the lenawee Intermediate school district’s (lIsd) center for a sustainable Future (csF) will provide students of all ages with hands-on learning opportunities through product development, demonstration, and active research in the rapidly growing areas of sustainable agriculture and alternative energy production. The project reflects innovation and leadership in sustainable design as an educational and community campus serving the needs of a diverse group of end users. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
SAFETY TOOL KIT Pre-Task Planning:
“Assess and Address” By Lisa Macauley, Corporate Safety Director, DE-CAL, INC.
Solar Engineering Platform Greenlancer.com Takes Home $50,000 Prize from Clean Energy Trust Challenge The clean energy challenge is the midwest’s leading showcase for clean energy innovation. The annual event combines a business plan competition for midwest entrepreneurs, researchers, and students with presentations by the leading clean energy thinkers and doers. among the winners, detroit’s own Greenlancer.com took home $50,000 as part of a total of $500,000 in prizes awarded in this acclaimed clean energy Trust competition. The clean energy challenge prize money was donated by sponsors such as the department of energy; wells Fargo; boeing co.; united continental holdings Inc.; honeywell International; exelon corp.'s commonwealth edison subsidiary; and the clean energy Trust (ceT). The ceT was founded by a group of civic and business leaders to accelerate the pace of clean energy innovations in the midwest region. The founding board of directors includes co-chairs nick pritzker and michael polsky. The Trust’s leadership not only brings capital, but their personal and professional networks to this endeavor with the vision of making the midwest region a national center of innovation for clean energy. by doing so, ceT believes the region will benefit from the creation of clean technology jobs, a healthier and more sustainable environment, a growing economy, and a higher quality of life for future generations. Greenlancer.com, the innovative energy start-up in detroit fits this bill perfectly. according to Greenlancer.com president michael sharber, “our cloud-based solar engineering system fills a critical juncture in the solar supply chain. Greenlancer’s ability to design and engineer solar systems of any size, quickly and efficiently, cuts the cost and time in solar project development.” Greenlancer.com has developed an e-commerce platform that takes advantage of the surging solar energy market employing freelance engineers and installers. contractors and developers use this platform as a tool kit of services… everything they need to complete projects on time and in budget. most popular services include feasibility studies, in depth financial reports, permit drawings, and interconnection applications, to name a few. The ceT specializes in identifying ‘early stage innovation’ and technologies that demonstrate a clear potential for commercialization. by bringing together entrepreneurs like Greenlancer.com, with potential funding sources, the clean energy Trust acts as a catalyst to develop an innovation ecosystem in the midwest. For complete details about the clean energy Trust visit www.cleanenergytrust.org. For more information about Greenlancer.com contact douglas elbinger at delbinger@greenlancer.com or visit http://www.greenlancer.com. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
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ccording to the michigan occupational health and safety administration (mIosha) Fatality reports, there were 28 michigan workplace fatalities in 2013. whether these fatal injuries were caused by faulty equipment, failure to lock out energized machinery, improper use of equipment, inadequate lighting, etc., the fact is many of these fatalities may have been prevented with proper hazard assessment and planning. one of the most important lessons we can teach our employees is to assess and address the safety hazards of each and every task. The use of a pre-Task plan (pTp) or a Job-hazard analysis (Jha) is a great way to accomplish this. pTp and Jha forms come in a wide variety of styles and with many different names, but essentially they are tools that companies and workers can use to make sure safety hazards are assessed and addressed before a task begins. It’s been my experience that the most useful pTps and Jhas are the ones that are filled in by the actual employees and supervisors performing the work. These forms can be thought of as memory joggers to help workers make sure they have identified every hazard, inspected necessary tools and equipment, identified special circumstances (hot work, working at heights, possible chemical exposure, etc.) and also, identified how they are going to deal with every hazard (ppe, fall protection, fire extinguishers, etc.). broader, more formal hazard plans may also be utilized and are typically completed by safety personnel, general foremen, or project managers depending on the workplace requirements. These hazard plans may encompass an entire project, or a portion of the project. They are useful in ensuring that the correct safety equipment is available on the jobsite, key personnel are identified in case of an emergency, and the steps of a job or task are clearly spelled out with the associated hazards. some projects may require both a broad safety plan and individual daily pre-task plans. some may require one or the other. The important point is that the hazard information is being assessed and addressed before work begins each day, and also reassessed if there are any significant changes to the scope of work. when training employees on completing pTps/Jhas, it is important to emphasize that these forms should be filled out carefully and should be understood by all parties involved before moving forward. no one should just fill in the blanks or “pencil whip” a pTp/Jha without fully assessing and addressing the safety hazards. The forms are a tool to help workers complete a job safely and without incident, they are not merely a document to be signed. complacency in the workplace can lead to serious injuries and even fatalities. Taking the time to assess safety hazards and diligently address those hazards with a pTp/Jha before starting a task can prevent injuries and save lives. CAM MAGAZINE JUNE 2014 9
INDUSTRY NEWS
Detroit Architects Design for School in Kenya The detroit chapter of the national organization of minority architects (noma-detroit) recently hosted a two-part competitive design charette for The Kenya relief school Kitchen and cafeteria project on saturday, april 5 and saturday, april 12 at lawrence Technological university's school of architecture in southfield. all architects, interns and college students were invited to participate at no charge. a charette is an intense period of design - either by an individual or teams - to solve a specific design problem. noma-detroit invited design teams to develop schematic designs and 3d models for the kitchen and cafeteria at the Kenya relief school, which provides care and education to schoolage children in migori, Kenya. all teams brought laptops or tablets for design production. The schedule for the charette included registration; part I: orientation, program criteria review, and design kick-off; part II: design charette; and charette designs judged and finalists chosen. Final designs were posted on noma-detroit's website (www.nomadetroit.org). noma was founded in 1971 as a means to foster communications among minority architects and to fight discriminatory practices used by public sector and private clients. noma-detroit was founded in 2006, and
the detroit chapter hosts activities that highlight the architecture profession and the needs of the community and provides solutions that will insure a healthy living and working environment. The mission of Kenya relief (Kenyarelief.org) is to rekindle hope for a new generation in Kenya through partnership between communities, uniting for a common good.
Want to Impress Clients? Update Your Website. By Chris hippler, president, Capital letters
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ver have to apologize to a client or prospect for your website? not a good way to start a relationship. This is 2014. your site is not static; it needs regular updates and maintenance to reflect the growth of your business, changes in technology and online marketing techniques. your website says a lot about your business. why not have it say something good? despite the time or money you put into launching your site, if you neglect your website, it can provide modest or little benefit. your website is the portfolio of your work, the reservoir of your experience. It is arguable, the most important part of your marketing strategy. doesn’t it make sense to update it regularly?
reasons to Update 1. The websites of most cam members are showplaces for their work, services or products. regular updates of completed projects, new personnel or products, and professional recognition will let your customers and prospects see that you are thriving. 2. Fresh material added regularly to your site keeps visitors coming back to see what's new. every site should routinely feature creative new content, text, graphics or images, to build the traffic of repeat visitors. don't limit your website to a static, stale presentation. spend time and resources to keep the site fresh, and you will reap dividends. 3. websites must continually evolve and be refined to reflect the progressing technologies and new browser versions. you may discover better ways to organize your information or improve the usability of your site. you may also come up with more features to add which provide some benefit to your visitors, which is a sure‐fire way to build a rapport with future clients or customers. 10 CAM MAGAZINE JUNE 2014
4. The success of your website is largely dependent on whether people can find your site from a search engine or link index. such directories are constantly changing the way they rank and display sites, and some search engines will not index your site at all unless your pages contain appropriate meta tags, well‐structured content or error‐free hTml code. This requires on‐going supervision and interaction to assure that your site remains listed properly. like michigan roads, the cyber‐highway is full of potholes and road hazards. make sure your host server is always doing what it's supposed to, that your files and file directory structures remain intact, and that all your links are still functional. review your Google analytics report regularly to see how much traffic you are getting and where it's coming from, to evaluate the overall effectiveness of your website. anyone who relies on their site for business purposes should monitor it regularly. If you don't take care of your health, you'll get sick. If you don't paint the wood siding on your house, it will rot. If you don't change the oil in your car frequently, someday you'll need expensive repairs. Think of the cost of updating your website as an investment in your sales force. your website can be a sales tool extraordinaire. “Marketing on the Level” is written specifically for CAM members and the commercial and industrial construction industry. We are specialists in developing and maintaining websites, and online marketing. Contact Chris @ chris@capitallettersmarketing.com or 734-3539918, or visit www.capitallettersmarketing.com. Chris Hippler
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CWA Confers Honorary Membership Status for Michigan Construction Journalist The national construction writers association (cwa) has conferred honorary membership status for veteran michigan construction industry journalist Joe neussendorfer, aff.m.asce, esd of livonia, mI. neussendorfer has been a regular member of cwa for over 30 years. The award is presented by cwa and is named after the late publisher of Engineering News-Record, an internationally recognized publication reporting on engineering projects and news world-wide. over the past 40 years, neussendorfer has written hundreds of articles on construction, engineering and architecture. he has served as a weekly construction newspaper editor, the founding editor of two monthly construction association magazines, and the editor of several construction association newsletters and publications. he is an affiliate member of the american
society of civil engineers (asce), 38-year member of the engineering society of detroit (esd), life member of the detroit economic club, life member of the national exchange club, and a member of the former and new detroit press club. he is the president and ceo of u.s. construction research, livonia. he currently writes construction news and history articles for several michigan publications including CAM Magazine (construction association of michigan), Technology Century Magazine (engineering society of detroit), and a monthly history column in The Metropolitan Detroit newspaper. his writings have also appeared as guest columns in the Livonia Observer, Observer & Eccentric newspapers, a Gannett company. cwa observed its 50th anniversary in 2008. Its current administrative office is located in chicago, Il.
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Employee Stock Ownership Plans – Transitioning Your Business By Walt McGrail Senior Manager, Cendrowski Corporate Advisors
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aving a sound exit strategy in place with respect to departing shareholders is imperative for any company; this is especially true for small businesses where the departing shareholder is a key cog in the company’s management and day-to-day operations. a departing shareholder also faces the issue of finding a market to be adequately compensated for his shares. companies and individuals are faced with the daunting task of finding a market for the shares being sold, the fear of a targeted acquisition in which the purchaser would drastically alter the landscape of the company, and the various costs and time associated with the transaction. accordingly, this has caused companies and shareholders to look elsewhere from traditional buy-outs for this transition. one solution that the individuals have turned to is implementing an employee stock ownership plan (esop).
what Makes an esop UniqUe? an esop is essentially an employee benefit plan in which employees of a company can acquire ownership through a qualified retirement plan. one of the defining characteristics of the esop is that an esop is the only qualified plan permitted and required by law to invest primarily in the stock of the sponsoring employer. esops also offer attractive options with regard to obtaining financing and tax planning for different types of entities. securities acquired by an esop are held in a trust and the employees will be the beneficial owners of the value of the stock despite not having to invest their own money. according a 2010 survey by the esop association, there were approximately 10,000 esops in place in the u.s. covering roughly 10.3 million employees, which is approximately 10 percent of the private sector workforce.
why have so Many CoMpanies tUrned to these types of plans? esops have become viable options as exit strategies for shareholders for a variety of reasons. For a departing equity holder, implementing an esop creates a ready market place in which the shares can be purchased; thus eliminating the need to find a willing buyer. an esop is also advantageous in that among qualified employee benefit plans an esop is allowed to borrow money from financial institutions. This is an attractive option to companies that may be in need of capital to acquire the stock. Implementing an esop also allows a company to receive significant tax and financial benefits. among the numerous benefits, the dividends paid on stock held by the esop are 12 CAM MAGAZINE JUNE 2014
fully tax-deductible, the principal can be repaid with tax-deductible funds, and the owner can choose what portion of his or her stock to sell. The transaction costs associated with esops are also comparable and if not better than traditional buy-outs.
how does an esop transaCtion work? There are a variety of ways in which an esop can be implemented. In one of the most common methods, a company will elect to obtain financing through a third party, which is known as a leveraged esop. without getting too much into the technical aspect, a bank will lend money to the company the esop will then buy stock from the company or the shareholder(s). The company in turn will make annual tax deductible contributions to the esop, which will repay the bank for the original note. employees will then receive stock or cash when they retire or depart from the company. under certain circumstances, selling shareholders can defer the entire gain recognized from the sale of shares for federal income tax purposes.
what Makes a CoMpany an ideal Candidate to iMpleMent an esop? esops are effective exit strategies particularly with smaller companies. esops can serve as an effective method of transition by having a purchaser already lined up and selling the stock in a tax efficient manner. smaller companies also have the ancillary benefit of giving the employees extra incentive and motivation through an esop purchase. To correctly adopt an esop, you need to have a team in place that has experience with finance, legal and tax support, benefit plans, and can coordinate effectively. About the author: Walt McGrail is a senior manager with Cendrowski Corporate Advisors (CCA) in Bloomfield Hills. McGrail is a Certified Public Accountant in Michigan and is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. He serves as one of the firm’s senior tax and transactional technicians. In addition, McGrail, along with senior CCA personnel, has assisted companies in developing effective exit strategies by implementing general transfers of ownership, management buy-outs, and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). CCA’s experience with ESOPs includes advising on how to structure the transaction, consulting on various tax-related issues, and assisting clients in obtaining in third-party financing. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
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COMMERCIAL ‘PACE’ TAKES FLIGHT IN MICHIGAN THE FIRST PRIVATELY FINANCED PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (PACE) PROJECT IN MICHIGAN CREATES JOBS & SAVES ENERGY By Douglas Elbinger Energy Systems Analyst, GreenLancer.com
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ack in the september 2013 issue of cam magazine I wrote about the pace program, a new type of financing that would have job-creating impact for the construction industry. well, we finally have our first project. The project involves over $1,000,000 of energy improvements to the 1-800law-Firm building in southfield. over $500,000 will be financed through pace, an innovative new tool that allows any commercial property owner to use a property tax assessment to obtain much longer term financing than is otherwise available in traditional capital markets. In a recent announcement, andy levin, president of lean & Green michigan and the administrator of southfield’s pace program said, “Today marks the beginning of a new era of cost saving for michigan businesses of all kinds. The door is now open for businesses to save money by making their buildings more efficient and producing their own clean energy.” pace is a game changer because it enables lenders to finance projects over ten to twenty years. Keep in mind this includes any and all energy conservation measures, such as windows, doors, insulation, hvac and roofing, as well as renewable energy generation from solar and wind. Too often,
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energy upgrades and projects may not pay off for seven to fifteen years, while traditional commercial loans generally have terms of only three to five years. This mismatch has left many valuable clean energy projects stuck with no effective way to finance them. by allowing the use of the “special assessment” mechanism by private parties to achieve a public good, pace opens the market for a win-win clean energy economic development… without the use of taxpayer dollars. The overall upside is that this creates jobs in all sectors of the construction industry and results in a net energy savings for the building owners. lean & Green michigan is a true example public-private partnership. levin congratulated the parties that came together to achieve this historic deal: - The city of southfield, which was the very first jurisdiction to create a pace district with lean & Green michigan. “mayor brenda lawrence, the city council, and the city’s hardworking professional staff all played big roles in reaching this historic day.”
part of the performance guarantee, the energy savings will offset the additional property tax assessment resulting in positive cash flow from day one. The parties expect that the construction will be complete by early summer. For more information about how you can participate in pace programs, visit the following websites on the right:
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- ari Kresch, ceo of 1-800-law-Firm (located at 26700 lahser road, southfield, mI 48033). “Today’s announcement derives above all from the vision of ari Kresch. not satisfied to have made his building more efficient, today he is adding solar and wind generating capacity, electric vehicle charging stations, and additional efficiency measures. ari understands the power of pace to transform our commercial and industrial building stock.”
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- srinergy, the turnkey solar projects development company: “srinergy president prasad Gullapalli represents the can-do, entrepreneurial spirit that will bring michigan back – and make it a center of the clean energy economy.” - comerica bank: “comerica banker Joe vassallo provided up-front capital and consent for the pace portion of financing, helping to give birth to this innovative new finance market in michigan." according to general contractor and srinergy president prasad Gullapalli, “energy conservation measures such as a power optimizer that will stabilize power throughout the building in addition to the generation from solar and wind will reduce the power consumption of the building by nearly half.” In addition to four wind generators and a 145Kw solar array on the roof, there will be a solar powered carports with ev charging stations for up to 30 cars. as one of the first pace financing projects in michigan, this serves as a good example of what commercial building owners around the state can expect in energy saving. as
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Self-Tinting and Off the Grid:
The Smart Window Has Arrived By Mary E. Kremposky, Associate Editor
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magine a warm, summer day in a glass-wrapped office building. Every window captures a welcome view of those fleeting, green and leafy days. The downside: glare on computer screens and heat buildup in the afternoon. The response: pull down the shades and crank up the air conditioning. For building occupants, shut blinds are now blocking that sweet glimpse of summer. For building owners, their hard-earned dollars are going out the window to pay for peak power usage. A truly revolutionary window interlayer called Suntuitive™ is completely changing this dynamic. As a sensitive laminate inserted in an insulated glass unit, Suntuitive is exquisitely attuned to respond to the sun’s heat or
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Photos Courtesy of Pleotint/Thompson IG infrared waves. As temperatures rise, this interlayer gradually darkens and shifts to a wide range of tints, ultimately darkening more deeply in full sunlight before returning to a neutral, clear state in the cool of the evening. With the window continually altering its own tint, “The building appears to act almost like a living being,” said Curtis Liposcak, president of both Pleotint, LLC, the Jenison-based manufacturer of this amazing interlayer, and of Thompson IG LLC, a Fenton insulating glass fabricator. The two firms formed an association in 2013 to advance development of this exciting new technology. This smart window can even sense if a portion of the building is shaded “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
by an overhang or by nearby buildings. “The window is so smart, it understands and detects areas of diffused daylight or shadow,” said Liposcak. “It doesn’t tint areas that are in shade; only areas in sun. It knows. There is no other window system in the whole world that can do that.” Watching a Suntuitive window darken and lighten over the course of the day is like watching the subtle movements of a prayer plant moving its leaves in response to light. Suntuitive’s ability to respond to the sun’s heat answers a number of a building owner’s “prayers”: When paired with low-e and other existing technologies in an insulated glass unit, it provides building owners with an even more powerful tool for significantly reducing heating, cooling and lighting-related energy costs; it increases the comfort of building occupants; and it maintains outdoor views while reducing the need for unsightly shades and blinds. Suntuitive has already been declared the winner of Glass Magazine’s 2013 Most Innovative Commercial Window Award. This intriguing technology works its magic without the need for any mechanical or electrical systems. Power outage or computer glitch? No problem, because this off the grid, smart window will continue to tint, and hence cool a building, even if the air conditioning or the entire mechanical and electrical system should fail. “It’s the world’s only smart window, because you don’t have to tell it what to do through manual intervention, mechanical intervention or even a computer system,” said Liposcak. “It intuitively knows what to do to keep the building in harmony with its environment and with everchanging weather conditions.” As a bonus, this nationally-recognized product with a global customer base is Pure Michigan, having been invented near Holland and now being manufactured west of Grand Rapids. Pleotint’s recent acquisition of Thompson IG strengthens the Michigan connection. Thompson IG is a premiere glass fabrication manufacturer of insulating and tempered glass, as well as laminated and specialty glass products. Thompson’s state-of-the-art lamination department deftly installs Suntuitive in between the outer two panes of glass in an insulated glass unit. “We probably have one of the most effective lamination lines in the country right now,” said Dan Danese, Thompson sales representative. “We easily rank in the top five.”
This Suntuitive installation at a Saginaw theater is self-tinting by day (far left) and clear at night (above).
THermocHromic GeniuS Hudsonville native and Pleotint founder, owner and CEO, Dr. Harlan Byker, and his team spent 16 years researching and developing this smart window in its West Olive facility near Holland. The last three of those years included releasing Suntuitive into the marketplace. Byker’s Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
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GLASS / GLAZING distinguished portfolio includes being listed as the inventor or co-inventor on 53 U.S. patents, as well as the inventor of the chemistry portion of the first commercially successful electrochromic device, namely an automatic dimming rear view mirror for motor vehicles. Byker is also the world’s foremost expert on thermochromism, a term referring to the ability of a material to change color in response to a change in heat. Think of the Suntuitive window as a pair of transition sun glasses that darken in response to sunlight. Both are examples of chromism, but Suntuitive is on a completely different wavelength. “The transition glasses rely on the organic chemistry of photochromism, essentially light energy in the ultraviolet spectrum,” explained Liposcak. “Instead of using the ultraviolet spectrum, Suntuitive reaches into the sun’s infrared spectrum to solve the problem. Essentially, we are using the sun’s heat to darken the glass on a molecular level.” The switch was necessary because transition sunglasses may only last three years while a window system needs a durability of at least 25 years. Suntuitive’s patented technology fits the bill. “Pleotint actually has quite a variety of patents covering different aspects of the technology,” said Liposcak. “The actual chemistry didn’t exist before Pleotint invented it.”
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Theory segues into practice in Pleotint’s manufacturing facility in Jenison where patented chemistry meets a common material. Prior to extrusion of a polyvinyl butyral (PVB) sheet, chemicals with thermochromic properties are dissolved into the PVB, explained Liposcak. PVB is the same material used in the production of laminated glass for automotive windshields all over the world. In Thompson IG’s Fenton facility, the PVB laminate is then installed between the two pieces of glass that form the outer layer of an insulated glass unit. “Suntuitive is now the crème de la crème of the conventional double-glazed unit,” said Liposcak. Completing the journey from lab to market, Suntuitive now boasts over 100 installations around the globe with over half being in Michigan. This dynamic, self-tinting window has been installed on commercial and residential buildings from Australia to Arizona and from China to Saginaw. “We have no dissatisfied customers so far,” said Liposcak. As one of the earliest test installations, Calvin College took the Suntuitive plunge – or halfplunge - in 2010. “They did the entire ground floor in Suntuitive, but not the second floor,” said Liposcak. “To this day, the shades and blinds are pulled on the second floor all the time, but they
aren’t on the first floor.” The first two full-throttle installations were for a LinEl Signature office near Indianapolis, Indiana and for Crown Operations in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. The largest Suntuitive installation is in Michigan’s own backyard. Architectural Glazing Systems, Mount Morris, installed 296, 5x10-foot windows in late 2010 to early 2011 for a Dow facility in Midland. AGS worked under SSP Associates, a Saginaw-based real estate development company led by Dr. Samuel Shaheen and Peter Shaheen. SSP’s wide range of expertise includes site selection and property acquisition, as well as general contracting and turn-key construction management services. Also working under SSP, Lansing Glass Company, Lansing, installed a second Suntuitive project in another Midland office building. More recently, Calvin & Company, Inc., Flint, installed 60 large Suntuitive windows for the Saginaw Theater. The Suntuitive interlayer system also adds to the sustainability credentials of the REHAU® Ecosmart House in Montana.
SunTuiTive PerkS The list of clients is almost certain to grow. “Suntuitive is going to continue to grow rapidly,” said Liposcak. “I would say it is going to double or triple from the year before. It may even quadruple.” The smart window, like the smartphone, offers a long list of services, all courtesy of a single inspired invention. The main benefit is a window with clarity and a clear view seldom blocked by exterior or internal shades. Other benefits include energy efficiency, thermal comfort, light and glare control, noise reduction and security.
SuSTainabLe comforT Suntuitive is a major leap forward in window technology that can catapult an insulated glass unit to an even higher level of energy efficiency. Modern windows have evolved from single to double pane and even triple pane, from air- to argon-filled insulated glass units, and from hard low-e coatings to soft low-e coatings. “We make use of all those good technologies for this invention to work,” said Liposcak. “This is the last elusive bit on the energy story that has been missing.” The exact same window system without Suntuitive would be less energy efficient than a system with this pivotal addition. “All other factors being equal, pound for pound, the use of this invention would result in a more energyefficient window system in comparison to other systems,” said Liposcak. “If you put all of the best energy-efficient technologies into an insulated glass unit that you could find in the market today and then add Suntuitive to it, you would wind up with the world’s most energy-efficient window.”
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But numbers speak louder than words. Pleotint provides an example of the solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) benefits gained when pairing Suntuitive with an industry standard triple silver low-e coating. These stats also show Suntuitive in action as the day shifts into full sunlight. • The SHGC is .31 and the visible light transmittance (VLT) is 49 percent for a Suntuitive clear laminated, warm-edge spacer, argon, industry standard triple silver soft coat low-e. • The SHGC drops to .14 and the VLT falls to 8 percent for the same window fully tinted due to the heat of the sun. Clearly, Suntuitive operates optimally when the building is baking in full sunlight and struggling with massive heat loads. Every building owner will appreciate a technology hitting peak function during peak power. “This technology kicks in when everybody is clicking on their air conditioners during peak power – the time when energy is most expensive,” said Liposcak. With window blinds eliminated or reduced, a building owner does not have to turn on interior lights after closing the blinds. According to Pleotint, “In helping to manage a building’s changing needs for passive solar gain, solar control and natural daylight transmittance, Suntuitive can lower costs associated with heating, air conditioning and artificial lighting, which together can represent up to 70 percent of a building’s total energy consumption.” These cumulative energy savings are part of the reason why Suntuitive is a GreenSpec® listed product. Suntuitive also meets the criteria of nine different LEED™ categories, including Innovation in Design, Optimize Energy Performance and Thermal Comfort-Design. One client, Wolverine Enclosures, Allegan, is clearly satisfied with his building’s level of thermal comfort. “Since the installation of Suntuitive glass, our office has been very comfortable on sunny days,” wrote Matt Krause, president of Wolverine Enclosures in a testimonial. “Suntuitive has lowered our morning heat gain by 10 to 15 degrees. The air conditioning does not run constantly as it did before.”
PreServinG THe view Suntuitive also preserves the core reason for having a window: the view. “In real estate, its location, location, location; for windows, it’s view, view, view,” said Liposcak. Without the need for and cost of installing, maintaining and cleaning shades, blinds and other sun-protection devices, “Suntuitive maintains that connection to the outdoors.” However, Liposcak adds, some glass-ensconced buildings in northern climates may need some shading on those cold, sunny Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
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GLASS / GLAZING days when the low angle of the winter sun may introduce some glare into the building. Suntuitive offers a perfect balance between maintaining a clear view and optimizing energy efficiency. “In a window system, you typically want the windows to be as energy efficient as possible and also as clear as possible,” said Liposcak. “To obtain more energy efficiency, you usually pay a price in visual light transmittance, because every time you coat a piece of glass or add a piece of glass to a system it takes a cut of the visual light transmittance. The beauty of Suntuitive’s technology is that you don’t have to compromise. You can have a much clearer window, because as a smart window, the energyefficient technology only kicks in when needed.”
LeSS noiSe, more SecuriTy Because Suntuitive is a laminated glass product, it inherently serves as a safety glass. “The technology also offers sound attenuation and even intrusion resistance,” said Liposcak. As a laminated product, Suntuitive can thwart or slow down a burglary by forcing the intruder to take more time to gain access to the building. Without the visual obstruction of shades or blinds, Suntuitive’s clear view can help building occupants detect suspicious persons outside the building and possibly place a timely 911 call or take other security measures. In essence, Suntuitive’s watchful eye of clear, unobstructed glass can almost become part of the building’s security system. With a clear view, more people in the building
are able to be vigilant regarding potentially harmful outside activities. “For instance, it can help people detect the intruder before he starts breaking the window,” said Liposcak. In a school environment, for example, more people in the building are more apt to see if two kids are fighting outside or a suspicious person is approaching the facility.
THe waveS of THe fuTure Suntuitive systems are available in green and gray tints and in widths up to 65 inches. The Suntuitive does have certain operating parameters, including needing a slightly thicker insulated glass unit. For building retrofits, “if you have a limitation with your framing system or you have a thin insulated glass unit of significantly less than 1 inch, that is sometimes an issue,” said Liposcak. Suntuitive does its job 100 percent of the time in warm, sunny climates. “It even does its job on 80 percent of those cold days in a winter climate,” said Liposcak. “There is no problem in the summertime. It will also do its thing in the fall and spring. Although it is still better than any of your other available options, a cold climate challenge exists on some of those extreme winter days.” For instance, the window may not mitigate the glare while letting in the passive solar heat gain on very cold, bright and sunny winter days. Another step forward in window technology may close the gap in the far future. “Ultimately, the world’s smartest window will be able to tint down in the visible spectrum but open up in the
infrared spectrum,” said Liposcak. Essentially, future window technology will be able to respond to two different wave-lengths of the sun simultaneously and solve the cold climate challenge. Another advance with more immediate promise is vacuum glazing. Liposcak explains: “If you have two pieces of glass that are fairly close together and you support the glass periodically with small pieces of metal, tungsten or even ceramic so it doesn’t collapse, you create a vacuum in between those two pieces of glass. If you add a low-e coating in that small space, you have a very energy-efficient window in terms of insulating value. This is being developed right now. It is going to a significant step forward when it’s mainstream.” Vacuum-glazing products can be produced now, but the cost is high. “It’s potentially 10 years away or more from being introduced on a large scale,” said Liposcak. Today, Suntuitive is the most revolutionary product in the glass marketplace. Suntuitive helps to create a cool, comfortable interior, and also has an intangible “cool” factor: a building occupant has an actual “window seat” for watching the glass change in tint over the course of the entire day. More importantly, this adaptable window technology promises to help building owners and occupants adapt to sweltering summers. This amazing interlayer technology is taming the sun and increasing occupant comfort and energy efficiency in buildings both in our home state and around the globe.
WORLD-CLASS ASSEMBLY AT THOMPSON IG In 2013, Thompson IG, LLC, revamped its entire lamination department, outfitting this portion of its Fenton plant with a new cold room, clean room, washer and tack oven to assist Suntuitive production. Thompson’s Plant Manager Lorne Flaig outlines the first steps in the process that produces the amazing Suntuitive interlayer. “We first put an edge on the glass in a process we call seaming. The glass is then sent through a LiSEC washer and then into the tempering oven.” Every step of the process is computer controlled and adjusted to ensure the proper degree of heat for each thickness of glass while in the tempering oven. “The glass needs to be heat treated for strength and needs to be as flat as possible to avoid distortion,” said Flaig. An Osprey light sensor measures every square inch of the glass as it exits the oven. This process ensures that the glass meets the quality specs. Plus, the end result is the flattest glass possible and glass with the least amount of minimal distortion as possible. As of 2013, “there were only 120 of these Osprey systems in the world,” said Dan Danese, a Thompson sales representative. The glass is now sent to the lamination department and fed into a LiSEC washer and then into the clean room. Workers wear hair nets, beard guards, booties and gloves to protect the glass from lint and other forms of fine
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debris. The Suntuitive laminate itself is stored in the clean room then cut on the Eastman cutter to fit the size of glass. Suction-cup equipment stacks the two pieces of glass to the Suntuitive interlayer. The laminate assembly is pressed together through the LiSEC tack oven heated to approximately 150 degrees F. The assembly enters an autoclave as the last step in this meticulous lamination process. “The glass is opaque prior to entering the autoclave,” said Flaig. “The glass becomes clear after a 2.5 hour autoclave process; Suntuitive takes about 3.5 hours in the autoclave.” The end result is a well-crafted laminated assembly that is now ready to be fabricated as part of an insulated glass unit. Thompson IG employs the same level of quality workmanship, state-of-the-art equipment and computer-aided controls in the assembly of its well-respected insulated glass units. Thompson IG has produced and supplied glass products for a host of prominent projects dotting the Michigan landscape, including The University of Michigan Football Stadium, the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, The University of Michigan School of Public Health, and Crisler Arena. The unstoppable company is currently on the brink of beginning an addition to The University of Michigan’s School of Nursing.
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and concrete “bones” of the former arena. With overhead doors wide open, the interior panels serve as the perfect “picture frame” showcasing one of the grand tableaus of a re-invented Cobo: the glass-wrapped and lightfilled pre-function space overlooking the flowing, blue ribbon of the Detroit River. Thanks to Trend, the beauty of natural walnut door frames and transoms is part of the ballroom’s lower-level meeting rooms. Both ballroom and meeting rooms flow easily into another signature space: a three-story atrium with Sunset marble-clad columns from Portugal, 30,000 square feet of Italian porcelain tile flooring and a wide panoramic view of Detroit’s home waterway. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
“We KnoW HoW To BuIlD THInGS” Trend and the rest of Cobo Center’s contractors have brought craftsmanship, commitment and savvy project management to this $279 million riverfront resurrection. “One of the things that you can say about this entire region is we know how to build things,” said Patrick S. Bero, CEO/CFO of the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (DRCFA). “There are many examples in this area of us going from worst to first.” He lists the transformation of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, the transition from the Silverdome to Ford Field, and the emergence of Comerica Park as one of the premiere facilities in major league baseball. “It’s the same thing with this facility,” Bero continued. “We are literally leapfrogging the competition in restoring Cobo.” Trend Millwork clearly assisted DRCFA in this high-stakes game of leapfrog. Trend’s selection of Treefrog composite wood veneer added a beautiful but budget-conscious material to the Grand Riverview Ballroom. “Trend has been a great partner for us,” said Bero. “Trend helped us significantly in bringing the project back into budget. They have been a very valuable partner in helping us to get where we are today.” Trend’s fabrication and installation of diverse materials in the meeting rooms and in the food court was driven by this same value-conscious approach. “Over the course of the project, we have had to come up with alternatives that fit into the budget,” said Bero, “and Trend is one of the players that definitely stepped up to the plate.” With a set amount of $279 million authorized for construction by the Legislature, DRCFA watches the budget like a hawk. “We are the stewards of the taxpayer’s money, and we’ve got to make sure we spend their money wisely,” said Bero. “We are vigilant in making sure that we are getting the maximum value for every dollar we spend,” said Bero. “We are absolutely committed to delivering what we promised (a completely renovated Cobo Center) and delivering it on budget.”
TReefRoG HITS THe MaRK Cost: Trend brought that same level of commitment to its share of the work at Cobo Center. From initial bid in July 2012 to project award in March 2013, Trend submitted 16 different value-engineering ideas, all calculated to whittle the budget down to an acceptable number. “Six ideas were accepted, saving the owner approximately 12 percent of our initial proposal,” said Trend Chief Operating Officer and Chief Estimator Brian Zuccaro. He credits Trend Estimator, Rich Wilding, with preparing the estimates and working closely with DRCFA throughout the value engineering process. Of all the value engineering options, switching the ballroom’s wall paneling from quartered walnut
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to Treefrog pre-finished composite wood veneer resulted in the most significant cost savings. “The Cobo Authority’s goal was to stay with natural wood veneer, and we did it at a cost savings,” said Trend Field Operations Manager Luca Bonanni. Treefrog is actually wood, whereas plastic laminate translates a photograph of wood into a laminate product. Produced by Alpi, an Italian firm founded in 1919, Treefrog is a composite or engineered wood derived from commonly occurring species, such as Italian Poplar and African Ayous – both certified wood from wellmanaged forests, according to treefrogveneer.com. “The process uses faster growing and more commonly occurring tree species to replicate the look, feel and warmth of more exotic and sometimes endangered woods, all without having to harvest those tree species,” according to treefrogveneer.com. “It’s not printed, it’s not plastic. It’s real.” The logs are debarked, converted into sheets, dried, dyed, glued and pressed to create over 52 real wood veneer laminates. An adherent of sustainability, Alpi never allows “the volume of timber harvested to be greater than the volume of lumber re-grown in a given period of time,” according to an Alpi video production.
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CARPENTRY Schedule: The selection of Treefrog pared down the budget and shaved time off the schedule. According to Bonanni, working with raw walnut would have required a great deal of sanding and finishing in Trend’s fabrication shop. Treefrog with a factory-applied, polyurethane pre-finish eliminated an entire step in the fabrication process. “The elimination of that finishing step helped us in meeting an aggressive schedule,” said Zuccaro. Aesthetics: The selection of Treefrog saved
time and money without sacrificing appearance. Treefrog trumped other composites in its ability to replicate the look of traditional walnut. “We offered a couple of different options, but Treefrog offered a more realistic look than the other options and gave more of a high gloss finish,” said Zuccaro.
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Coordinator Vince Gismondi, worked closely with the Cobo Authority and the architect to seamlessly incorporate Tree Frog into the existing panel details to avoid compromising the original design intent,” said Zuccaro. Trend Millwork then fabricated and installed 22,000 square feet of Treefrog wall paneling for the ballroom exterior and interior. Because the panels were all shop fabricated, field measurements had to be precise and well-coordinated with other relevant trades. “We worked with the drywaller and the framer to make sure everything was framed correctly, before measuring and releasing the result to our shop,” said Bonanni. Turner-Brooks, Madison Heights, installed the metal stud drywall in the ballroom, meeting rooms and the food court. At peak, Trend installed the massive 32-feet-tall by 24-feet-wide panels using six different lifts and 20 crew members. Trend maintained peak labor for a full six weeks, working amid a beehive of construction activity. “At best, there were 10 different trades, including carpeting, lighting, specialty ceiling material, doors and hardware, and glass,” said Bonanni. “We all coordinated our work with one another.” The end result is a spread of panels with precisely aligned reveals and perfectly fitting mitered joints at all the corners. “The miters are just beautiful,” said Bonanni. Trend’s scope of work in the ballroom also included fabrication and installation of 12-inch, two-piece solid walnut bases, as well as solid lumber frames laminated with Treefrog around the ballroom’s quartered walnut entry doors. The walnut doors in both the ballroom and the meeting rooms were sourced from the Rayhaven Group, Inc., Southfield, to Denn-Co Construction, Inc., Detroit, according to DRFCA.
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Trend brought the classic beauty of wood to the meeting rooms directly below the ballroom. Trend fabricated and installed the 9-foot-tall walnut door frames and transoms that welcome visitors to Cobo’s new flexible meeting spaces. “The 15 solid walnut frames also measured 1.5 inches thick x 10 inches deep,” said Zuccaro. “To be able to source those sizes of walnut was a huge achievement, but we were able to achieve the architect’s design vision.” Trend craftspeople also maintained the consistency of the reveal margins. “With multiple reveals, it took some finesse in measuring and installation to keep them uniform, straight and neat looking,” said Bonanni. Add manufactured stone to the glory of wood at the new Cobo Center. Each meeting room has a credenza with a Silestone Quartz countertop, courtesy of Trend’s subcontractor Hard Rock Stone Works, the Sterling Heights-based firm that also fabricated and installed eleven quartz
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enclosed space that visually invites downtown Detroit directly into this appealing eatery. Trend fabricated and installed stainless steel bases on the columns and also provided Silestone quartz countertops and laminate cabinetry, all durable, low maintenance materials to handle this hightraffic area. Thanks to the timely build-out of this space, crowds at the North American International Auto Show got their fill of Detroit- and Michigan-made specialties, including pierogis from Hamtramck and Michigan grass-fed beef at such places as the Jefferson Street Deli. Trend is a downriver-based company that will be celebrating 50 years in business next year. The manufacturer also has an installation division located in the shadow of the
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TRenD’S CoBo TeaM Trend produced beautiful results on a tight budget and compressed schedule in the ballroom, meeting rooms and food court. In each venue, Trend had to finish their work on an unalterable date to accommodate scheduled events. “We met every date,” said Bonanni. “We prepared a schedule, and we had enough manpower and lifts to get the job done. Plus, we were under the gun in the shop, because we also fabricated all of our work in-house.” Trend fabricated the following materials in eight weeks and installed the same items in six weeks: 22,000 square feet of wall paneling; 12 meeting room entry frames; 15 solid walnut door frames; 4,500 lineal feet of wood base; and 800 lineal feet of stainless base. Trend worked six days a week and 10 to 12 hour days to help bring Cobo back to life. “We started in August 2013, and we worked through Labor Day,” said Bonanni. Zuccaro commends the entire Trend team. “The only way we were able to meet such an aggressive schedule, which allowed Cobo to host its first large function, was because of the contribution and team work of our office, plant and field employees,” said Zuccaro. “They gave up a large portion of their summer to work around the clock to ensure the project was completed on time and was of the highest quality.” Given the high level of commitment from Trend and from all those who labored to rebuild this prominent convention center, Bero commends the efforts of every tradesperson who gave their talent and labor to this riverfront
Composite wood panels soar the full height of this 40-foot-high ballroom and add the beauty of wood to the ballroom’s glimmer and glitz. resurrection. “The work that the individual men and women in the companies that have worked here have performed has been tremendous,” said Bero. “They have delivered great value for the taxpayer, and they are moving us toward our goal of delivering exactly what we promised within budget. At the end of the day, I hope that each and every person that has worked on this project will be able to look at this job with a great deal of pride and say, ‘I was part of it.’”
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elcome to the new Cobo Center. This beautiful fusion of a river and a building has already earned rave reviews. Vistas of blue water pour into the new atrium – a three-story space with a dramatic riverfront entry of almost pure glass. This panorama of a city and a river continues within the new Grand Riverview Ballroom, a new creation rising out of the concrete and steel “egg shell” of the former Cobo Arena. Clearly, Cobo is a convention center re-invented, courtesy of a host of construction firms, inspired architecture and a regional authority that may prove to be a template for a new spirit of regional cooperation in southeastern Michigan. A new ballroom and flexible meeting rooms are satisfying the needs of the 21st Century marketplace. “Since we opened the ballroom on Sept. 7, 2013, we’ve done over a million dollars in revenue out of the pre-function and ballroom space,” said Patrick S. Bero, CEO/CFO of the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (DRCFA). DRCFA is serving as the general contractor for the $279 million construction project. With such positive results, Cobo is indeed rising, both in function and symbol. Two, dual-use stage/lift elevators rise out of the ballroom floor to support up to 80,000 lbs. of vehicle and product introductions. Against a backdrop of sky-infused glass curtain wall, an inventive stretch of ballroom ceiling takes the shape of a flock of birds in flight. Lift off is a fitting symbol for a convention center and a regional economic engine on the brink of a new era. Past clients are beginning to flock back to Cobo, beginning with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. “Last year, we had five to six city-wide conventions, and this year we have 12. The level of activity is ratcheting up,” said Bero. For August 2015, Cobo Center has already hooked the big fish in the convention world, namely the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). “They are a convention of meeting and convention planners, so when this facility is completely done, we will literally be unveiling the new Cobo Center to the entire convention and meeting world,” said Bero. “History suggests that about 25 percent of that group will book a meeting or convention in the next three to five years in the very facility that hosted the ASAE convention. That’s a great deal of additional business.” As the source of this success, Bero credits the cooperative spirit of the 28 CAM MAGAZINE JUNE 2014
regional authority and the tremendous project team, including the architectural and engineering firms of SDG Associates-Albert Kahn Associates; and atrium designer TVSDESIGN. “Jenkins Construction is primarily providing us with in-house supervision labor for the contractors that we hold direct contractors with and that we call our self-perform group,” said Bero. “Also Robert Darvas structural engineers did an analysis and determined that the existing structure was designed to far exceed the wind loads. We didn’t need to add additional cross bracing to the glass curtain wall to handle the additional loads, because the building already had that capacity.”
THe SpaRK As host to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) and other conventions, Cobo has long been an important economic engine for southeastern Michigan. “The North American International Auto Show by itself has $350 million of economic impact,” said Bero. Cobo’s “economic engine” began to stall due to outdated facilities, poor service and other concerns. Critical meetings and conventions left Cobo, but when the flagship show of the NAIAS threatened to leave, the region took notice and formed a regional authority composed of a representative from the State of Michigan, Wayne County, Oakland County, Macomb County and the City of Detroit. Under the Board’s structure, every vote had to be unanimous. “Everybody thought it was the poison pill that was going to sink everything,” said Bero, “but it ended up being the thing that has made it work. Any one individual on this Board could bring the whole thing to a grinding halt. All they would have to do is keep voting no, and nothing gets done. But the board wants the project to succeed. Each one of our Board members has proved critical to our success. “You can either roll up your sleeves and fix the problem or you can sit back and complain about it,” said Bero. “The Board has decided that we are going to collectively roll up our sleeves and we are going to make this right, and in making this right we can improve other things for the City of Detroit and be positive agents of change now.” This spirit and energy is behind the transformation of this iconic convention center originally built in the 1960s and last renovated in 1989. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
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THe VISIon DRCFA began turning its physical vision of Cobo into reality in 2009. “The critical element for us was reconnecting with the river,” said Bero. The result is a grand three-story riverfront entrance and atrium that has generated positive buzz and new business. The lower-level Michigan Hall – once the dungeon of Cobo Hall – is now connected to the river and open to the atrium. “Michigan Hall was once a rarely used, undesirable space and now is highly visible and attractive,” said Bero. For an encore, DRCFA will transform Cobo’s city-side east and north faces. A video marque wall will face Jefferson Avenue, and a second video wall will face the northeast corner of Congress and Washington. The video walls bring Cobo events into the corridors of downtown Detroit, while the glass brings the city and the river into this open and light-filled events center.
THe flexIBIlITy The visual changes are both stunning and strategic. Rather than blindly doubling the size of Cobo at double the cost of the current renovation, DRFCA engaged Convention, Sports and Leisure (CSL), a prominent consulting firm in the convention and meeting space marketplace. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
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CARPENTRY For the right direction, CSL went directly to the source: disenchanted and potentially new clients in the marketplace. “They asked customers, ‘what is it that you need in this facility, what is your opinion of Cobo, what are the rumors of this facility in the marketplace, and what do we need to improve in order to earn your business,’” said Bero. The consultants determined the problem was the type and not necessarily the amount of space. Potential clients wanted a grand ballroom and flexible meeting spaces, and DRFCA has delivered beautifully on both counts. Cobo’s new Grand Riverview Ballroom is divisible into two spaces, each serviced by a central corridor. A new kitchen is centralized to service both the new food court and the ballroom. The 21,000-square-feet of new meeting rooms below the ballroom house a variety of spaces. One of the larger meeting rooms can open directly into the atrium or it can be partitioned into six or seven smaller rooms to meet market demand. “The facility can be customized for each event,” said Bero. Instead of being swallowed up in a mega-convention center, smaller conventions can take advantage of different options, such as using exhibit space in the Michigan Hall, hosting seminars in meeting rooms directly across the atrium, and then moving it upstairs for a gala in the pre-function space overlooking the river. Other meeting rooms extend along the south side of the exhibit halls with pre-function space along the river. These rooms now have separate service and public corridors to accommodate guests and ease congestion. “Now no one has to share the corridor with a forklift,” said Bero. “We’ve turned an existing corridor into a dedicated service corridor with staff access from the north. The public will access the meeting rooms along the south side facing the river.” Cobo Center has been reborn in yet another way. “It is not only a complete metamorphosis of the physical structure, but also a change in attitude and in the level of customer service,” said Bero. “We are making sure that the customer needs are paramount.”
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DRFCA applied an eagle eye to the construction budget and to a series of energyefficient infrastructure improvements. DRFCA invested $15 million of its own money in energysaving improvements that allowed the Authority to obtain over $2.6 million in Department of Energy grants. “We then re-invested the grants in further energy-saving improvements,” said Bero. New induction lighting in the event halls reduced electrical costs in the halls by 40 percent. LED lights will be installed throughout the other areas of Cobo Center. Repair of Cobo’s
steam system and the replacement of existing motors and drives with high-efficiency, variable speed drives in the heating and cooling systems have also reduced the center’s energy burden. “When the Authority took over in 2009, we were over $4.6 million in electric and steam,” said Bero. “We have lowered that number by more than 50 percent.” Enclosing the exhibit halls’ loading dock also reduced energy costs significantly. “Our energy bills plummeted when we enclosed those loading docks,” said Bero. In addition, installation of a computer-controlled building operating system has allowed real-time control of all building systems. “We can run this entire building off of an iPad,” said Bero. “We can turn lights on and off and change the room temperature in any space.” All of these energy-efficient improvements have saved costs and has earned Cobo Center designation as a Michigan GreenCertified facility. These improvements and others will aid DRCFA in achieving its mandated goal of managing the facility without an operating subsidy by 2023. DRFCA is already making significant progress towards that goal.
ConSTRuCTIon upDaTe The Cobo Center transformation is in its home stretch. The next steps are renovating the exterior of the building along Washington Boulevard and constructing an outdoor plaza between the facility and the food court that will extend all the way out to the sidewalk along Jefferson Avenue. The next major transformation will entail renovating all the meeting rooms and the concourse along the eastward facing potion of the facility. “It’s the last 15 percent in terms of dollars, but it is among the biggest sections of the building,” said Bero. “This portion will involve more renovation than reconstruction. It will call for new carpeting, new lighting, new air handling and electrical improvements and new control systems. The target is full completion by the end of December 2014.” Today, the ripple effects of a renewed Cobo Center are already spurring new hotel growth in Detroit and generating excitement. The words stunning and impressive filled the headlines of local media during the grand unveiling of the atrium and ballroom in September 2013. But in the end, it’s all about connection. A new atrium, ballroom and pre-function spaces now connect Cobo to the Detroit River, and a new food court offers a panorama of downtown Detroit. Beyond these new linkages, the project is beginning to connect and weave together the interests of an entire region in a bond of mutually assured success. “It’s a wonderful project,” said Bero. “It is an honor to be part of it.”
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MAKING IT HAPPEN AT MT. BRIGHTON Well-Known Ski Resort Gets a New Facelift - and New Chair Lifts By Mary E. Kremposky, Associate Editor
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hether the sun is shining or the snow is falling, Mt. Brighton Resort has been an oasis for the work-weary for over 50 years. Spend a summer afternoon on the golf course or gliding down the slopes on a cold winter day. The need for rest and relaxation just doesn’t have an off-season. Guests of this allseason resort can now relax in style and comfort, and avid skiers will appreciate the new snowmaking equipment and remodeled slopes, courtesy of our Rocky Mountain neighbors in the West – Vail Resorts of Broomfield, Colorado. Once outdated and in decline, Mt. Brighton has been re-invented for the 21st Century, thanks to the two Brighton firms of Lindhout Associates Architects (LAA) and Contracting Resources, Inc. 32 CAM MAGAZINE JUNE 2014
The project team transformed the facility in time for Vail Resorts to take advantage of the snowiest winter ever recorded in southeastern Michigan’s history. Such a winter is a ski resort owner’s dream, and this one was made possible by Vail’s own dream team of LAA and Contracting Resources – a team that tackled a lodge transformation marked by a host of unforeseen conditions. Of course, your average golfer or skier dining in one of the lodge’s new eateries wouldn’t even know of the intricate reworking of the existing plumbing and electrical systems. What would strike the average visitor is the visual switch from drab to dynamic in a short span of only five months. Hundreds of people lined up on opening
Photos by Mike McManus day for their first glimpse of the new Mt. Brighton. “I could not believe the looks on people’s faces as they walked into the place,” said Contracting Resources Project Superintendent Dan Hough. “People were stunned.” Bold colors and an inventive melding of metal to existing brick are all part of the “urban edgy” design that is turning heads and attracting visitors. The re-use of the original chair lifts as actual chairs in the informal “picnic” eating area is a whimsical nod to the resort’s long history. Clearly, this improved 52,000-square-foot lodge lives up to its new entrance sign – Mt. Brighton: Where Epic Begins. “Vail Resorts challenged our studio to create a contemporary, industrial treatment for the
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building’s existing façade,” said LAA Project Manager Dave Richardson, RA, LEED AP. LAA clearly met the challenge. On the exterior, the lodge’s original brick has a host of innovative metal elements, ranging from a wall of perforated aluminum near the ticket area to a Daredevil Redpainted canopy that suggests the tip of an upturned ski or snowboard. “Expanded metal, perforated aluminum, “Daredevil Red” paint and fiber cement board form the exterior palette,” said Richardson. “The same materials highlight areas of the interior, as well. “Overall, Lindhout’s designer, Vanessa Fuller, Assoc. ASID, LEED AP, took the corporate, marketing palette from Vail Resorts and integrated the fabrics, metals, carpet, quartz surfaces and paints into a vibrant interior,” Richardson continued. “This dynamic combination, along with the new exterior, plays off of the energy from all of the ski hill activities and helps to make Mt. Brighton into a fun destination.”
A HigH-Speed SlAlom CourSe Both LAA and Contracting Resources were brought on board at about the same time, working with the concentrated swiftness of a champion skier hot dogging down a slalom course. The goal: Meet a Thanksgiving Day grand opening for the 2013/2014 ski season. “It was a fast schedule, considering LAA began designing in April, June was reserved for bidding and contract awards, and we started work in early July,” said Contracting Resources Director of Pre-Construction John Jickling. “In the end, the resort actually opened before Thanksgiving.” Design: Once Vail brought LAA on board, “we were able to quickly generate a number of schemes that the Vail Resort development team was able to review,” said Richardson. “Ultimately, notable elements from two schemes were combined into the final design solution that formed a bold, new entrance.” Bidding: The team went to work immediately, quickly discovering that the project bids were coming in higher than the budget. Vail, LAA and Contracting Resources spent two days identifying cost savings. “We simplified the scope of some mechanical and electrical systems,” said Jickling. “We worked towards getting a better cost on food service equipment for the two restaurants, and we made the determination not to even touch some areas of the building, such as the rental area and the rental area toilet rooms.” Construction: Construction began the first week of July 2013. As one hurdle, Contracting Resources worked around the existing Bauery Restaurant, keeping it open for business for the entire July-to-September golf season. Adding even more complexity to the project was the host of unforeseen conditions uncovered in a
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The re-use of the original chair lifts as actual chairs in the informal “picnic” eating area is a whimsical nod to the resort’s long history.
Bold splashes of color bring the dining spaces to life in this newly transformed lodge.
facility originally built in the 1960s. “What surprised me the most was the plumbing and electrical systems that originated on the lower level,” said Contracting Resources Project Superintendent Dan Hough. “There were a lot of cross connects, and a lot of water valves that didn’t clearly indicate what they exactly controlled. There were a lot of electrical issues that we came across that really threatened to add time and money to the project. With the help of our contractors, we were able to
work through all of those challenges.” Contracting Resources Project Manager David Melville added, “Almost all of the electrical for the building was rewired completely. We got with the client quickly, and they understood the urgency of the schedule. They responded and allowed us to proceed with the financial resources and what we needed in order to keep on schedule.” With the aid of savvy electrical and HVAC contractors, the project team remedied both the CAM MAGAZINE JUNE 2014 33
CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT outdated systems and inserted contemporary features, such as LED lighting. According to Richardson, “The owner elected to use design/build as an answer for the mechanical and electrical systems. A few areas only needed repair, but the larger assembly areas needed wholesale system replacements and upgrades. Frank Struble of MAS Electrical, Livonia, and L.J. Jim Rolls of Rolls Refrigeration, Fenton Township, were up to the challenge. MAS also collaborated with
LAA in order to come up with high-efficiency LED lighting for the parking lot, entryway and new food service areas, and Rolls designed cost-effective ways to deliver make-up cooking and ventilation air within the existing structure.”
mogul mouSe re-invenTed Contracting Resources peeled back the layers of outdated finishes, installing a bright wash of color set off against new metal and wood
elements. Bold bursts of deep purple, orange and green brighten the interior and ripple through the new carpeting. On the lower level, Contracting Resources installed new paint, carpeting, and millwork in a central area called Mogul Mouse, the children’s area for ski instruction, as well as a warm-up area between ski classes for “recovering” with sandwiches and hot cocoa. According to the Mt. Brighton website, “The new children’s ski and ride center has been designed specifically for them with pintsized dining and play areas and will offer innovative skiing and riding programs unmatched in the Midwest.” Three different locker rooms also received a Mt. Brighton makeover, including new lockers, new flooring, and new paint. As the project progressed, Vail expanded funding and reinserted the items that were initially cut from the project, essentially allowing the entire lower level to be completely renovated. “We ended up renovating the rental area and the rental area restrooms in the lower area,” said Jickling.
mT. BrigHTon mAkeover On the upper-level, Contracting Resources retained the original wood beams and wood tongue and groove ceiling, the precast plank floors and the masonry brick walls. “It had good bones, and we kept most of the structure that was properly put together,” said Jickling. Similar to the lower level, Contracting Resources uncovered structural, electrical and plumbing anomalies, while retaining the basic core of the building. Contracting Resources also added a whole new level of contemporary finishes, along with new restrooms and a new kitchen food service area. The new kitchen services a host of new eateries, including the Ski Hill Grill, Bruhn’s Bar and the Ore Creek Mountain Grill, all serving great food in the glow of LAA’s dynamic new design. Once the Ski Hill Grill was open and golf season sadly ended, construction activities shifted to the renovation of the existing Bauery kitchen and restaurant, since renamed as Ore Creek Mountain Grill. Once demolition of this area commenced, there were several unknown structural conditions that had to be documented and corrected quickly. This required a great deal of communication between Contracting Resources, LAA, Vail Resorts, and Jim Rowell of the Livingston County Building Department. “There was evidence of some fire damage that was covered up in four locations in the Bauery Restaurant,” said Hough. “Again, we found very substandard repairs to structural issues, so we were forced to gut the whole area and even take the wood plank floors out.” The project team was able to overcome the additional demolition and repair work and bring 34 CAM MAGAZINE JUNE 2014
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the restaurant and the entire building to completion on schedule. Hough sums up this challenging makeover of Michigan’s man-made mountain resort: “The end dates were set, the expectations were high, the owner was firm but fair, but we knew the mission. We assembled a team that knocked down all the obstacles. We made it happen.”
An exTerior gloW The exterior also received quite a facelift. New metal meets existing brick to set the tone for the entire facility. “We had at least four different metal fabricators working on the project to create that look,” said Melville. “All the metal is custom fabricated; the details of assembling the components properly took a great deal of preengineering, review and field meetings to make it happen.” According to Richardson, “Due to an accelerated schedule, the various metal work was divided up into four bid categories: Larry Lesniak of Welk-ko Fabricators, Livonia, handled the installation of the new steel canopy and repurposed lift chairs; Steve Fuller of Ann Arbor Fabrication, Inc., Dexter, handled the expansion
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CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT of the metal sign panel, rusted fireplace accents, and expanded metal decor panels; Jason Smith of Michigan Custom Fabrication, Pinckney, managed the expanded metal casework and ceiling panels; and Eric Cook of CEI Michigan, LLC handled the installation of perforated aluminum wall panels.” Exterior renovations also included painting, window replacement and construction of a new set of stairs down to the bottom of the ski slope, as well as installation of barrier-free access in the form of an elevator, added Jickling.
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The lodge interior is a melding of brick, wood and metal, all producing great spaces in which to gather, such as this fireplace in-the-round.
The actual skiing has never been better at Mt. Brighton. While outside of Contracting Resources’ scope of work, Vail Resorts has made improvements to the actual ski slopes, installed new quad chair lifts and created an innovative new terrain park for snowboarders and skiers. In order to improve the beginner ski and snowboard experience, Mt. Brighton has relocated some rope tows and replaced some others with new lifts called Magic Carpets, which are surface lifts similar to a “people mover” at the airport. Other improvements include re-grading the beginner trails to help improve the learning experience. Vail Resorts has also installed more robust
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snow-making equipment capable of producing a higher quality snow surface and with triple the capacity of the former system. As part of a scope expansion, Contract Resources built a new pump house to shelter the pumps designed to transport water from the lagoon to the snow-making equipment, said Jickling. Vail Resorts turned on its new snow-making equipment on Nov. 22 – the Friday before Thanksgiving 2013. By Monday, 30 inches of man-made snow was piled on the slopes of Mt. Brighton. Contracting Resources knew that as soon as the snowmaking equipment was activated, skiers would be lined up for that first run down the mountain. “Like the resort, we were ready for business on Monday, Nov. 25,” said Jickling. As the final step in this amazing transformation, Contracting Resources put the finishing touches on the new Ore Creek Mountain Grill restaurant on Dec. 14, 2013. “We know quite a few people that either drive by or are avid skiers,” said Melville. We still get comments on how much of an impressive transformation was made in virtually only five months from July to November.” LAA also provided architectural services for the simultaneous renovation of another Vail resort – the Afton Alps near Minneapolis. A new visitor center façade was modeled, as well as what the resort refers to as the “Landing Zone” or LZ that serves as the new terrain park village. Some similar materials from Mt. Brighton were used for this contemporary makeover, including perforated aluminum, steel frames and decorative metal siding. In addition, a food truck was permanently installed as a snack bar in the LZ.” Michigan’s design and construction clearly has the talent and expertise to make the old new again. Thanks to both firms and Vail Resort, Michigan golfers can enjoy the new eateries and skiers and snowboarders can look forward to the next winter season at Mt. Brighton.
mt. Brighton resort owner: Vail Resorts Development Co., Broomfield, CO Architect: Lindhout Associates Architects, AIA, Brighton Construction manager: Contracting Resources, Brighton Trade Contractors: • Doors, Frames, Hardware/Toilet Partitions/Accessories/Extinguishers/Lockers Rayhaven Group, Southfield • Paver System – Northville Lumber Co., Northville • Steel – Welk-ko Fabricators, Livonia • Concrete – Charles Sinelli & Sons, Milford • Masonry – James Ross Construction, Hartland • Roofing/Siding/Panels – CEI Michigan, LLC, Howell • Aluminum/Glass Glazing – Crystal Glass, Wixom • Metal Studs/Drywall/Acoustic, Finish Carpentry – Shaffer Construction, South Lyon • Elevators – Wright & Filippis, Rochester Hills • HVAC – LJ Rolls Refrigeration, Fenton • Electrical – MAS Electrical, Farmington Hills • Metal Panels – Ann Arbor Fabrication, Dexter • Plumbing – JM & Sons Plumbing, Brighton • Food Service – Hockenbergs, Denver, CO • Custom Metals – Michigan Custom Fabricators, Pinckney • Hard Tile – Shamrock Flooring, Ann Arbor • Painting – United Painting, Clinton Township • Metal Railings – Ideal Shield, Detroit • Carpet – Conventional Carpet, Sterling Heights • Overhead Doors – Overhead Door West, Waterford • Millwork Point of Sale Fixtures – KGL Trimworks, Pinckney • Pole Barn, Rough Carpentry, Install Paver System – Reid Builders, Howell • Millwork – Sobania, Inc., Detroit The general contractor, construction manager and architect provide the list of project participants for the Construction Highlight.
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The Tape-Ease® Rubber Grip Makes Accurate, One-Person Measuring Faster and Easier Using a tape measure just got easier with the release of the Tape-Ease Rubber Grip, which easily attaches to the end hook of any standard oneinch-wide tape measure. The Tape-Ease Rubber Grip enables one person to quickly and accurately measure almost any material without the tape blade slipping off. The patented Tape-Ease Rubber Grip fits onto the end hook of all standard one-inch-wide measuring tapes. Once attached to the measuring tape, the blue rubber end of the Tape-Ease unit grips almost any material— including wood, tile, rock, masonry, stone, brick—and even rounded corners such as granite countertops and curved stucco. The molded rubber end of a TapeEase Rubber Grip won’t scratch surfaces and grips securely. Tape-Ease Rubber Grip provides exceptional stability and strength of contact between the tape tip and the work surface, enabling the user to measure any material without the end of the tape slip¬ping off. This means one person can now make accurate measurements—without the assistance of another person to hold the end of the tape measure in place. By serving as the ultimate measuring tape assistant™, the Tape-Ease Rubber Grip improves efficiency, saves time and saves money. To use a Tape-Ease Rubber Grip, gently press the edges of the tape measure into the “rails” of the Tape-Ease unit. Then slide the Tape-Ease Rubber Grip toward the tape’s end hook. When the end hook fits snugly into the blue rubber dock on the Tape-Ease unit, you’re ready to quickly and efficiently measure almost anything. The Tape-Ease Rubber Grip is the brainchild of Michael Rafter. As a contractor, Rafter grew impatient with the inadequacies of a standard tape measure with its slippery metal end. Rafter often worked alone rather than
incur the expense of hiring an assistant, so he used duct tape to hold the end of his tape measure. A more efficient solution, he realized, was to create a rubber grip end for his one-inch-wide tape measure. His idea is now available as the patented Tape-Ease Rubber Grip. The Tape-Ease Rubber Grip is also perfect for do-it-yourselfers (DIYers) who do their own building, renovation and repair projects at home. Adding a Tape-Ease Rubber Grip to a standard one-inch-wide tape measure enables homeowners to independently complete a wide range of tasks throughout the home, yard and garden. Invented in the USA and proudly manufactured in the USA, the Tape-Ease Rubber Grip sells for the suggested retail price of $3.99. The Tape-Ease Rubber Grip is available at hardware stores, select Home Depot stores, and online at www.tape-ease.com. For retailers, the product is available in singleunit blister cards for display on hooks or clip strips, and in a counter-top display tub that contains 50 units. Tape-Ease is a certified women-owned business. For additional information, contact Lisa Johnson at (310) 913-2055 or lisa@tape-ease.com.
Simple and Reliable Lasers - Hilti PM 2-L Line Laser and PM 2-P Plumb Laser With always on “Pulse Power” technology, the latest Hilti lasers drive productivity on the toughest jobs. Both the PM 2-L and the PM 2-P are a small pocket size design for use in tight spots, have a large rubberized tool body to help protect laser aperture and tool edges for increased durability and improved protection against tool drops. PM 2-L Line Laser – Features a horizontal and vertical line with large fan angle to cover the whole working area with the ideal brightness for visibility to perform a multitude of applications for maximum versatility. Applications such as leveling junction boxes, outlets, cable trays, radiators, pipe installations, suspended ceilings, aligning doors and windows can be completed quickly and easily. PM 2-P Plumb Laser – Has a fixed foot with integrated magnets to attach to drywall tracks for greatest ease of use for applications such as transferring points from the floor to the ceiling, or vertical alignment of windows, doors and steel elements. Backing the Hilti PM 2-L Line Laser and PM 2-P Plumb Laser is Hilti’s Calibration Service to help ensure reliability and accuracy. Even with Hilti’s built-in protection features, precision instruments can be affected by everyday use and more. Through the Calibration Service, the lasers will be calibrated and adjusted as needed, with the calibration confirmed in writing. The PM 2-L and PMP 2-P Lasers are also covered by Hilti’s Lifetime Service, a unique service agreement that includes one free calibration per year
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during the first 2 years. For more information about the Hilti PM 2-L and PMP 2-P Lasers, please contact Hilti Customer Service. From the U.S., call Hilti, Inc. at 1-800-8798000 or visit www.us.hilti.com; from Canada, call Hilti (Canada) Corporation at 1-800-363-4458 or visit www.hilti.ca.
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Empire Level Releases True Blue® e70 Series Second Generation Level The second generation e70 series (designated e2G™) incorporates thoughtful features such as removable eshock pro™ end caps, AccuEdge2™ frame, one-piece hand grips and an eLock™ center vial system with exclusive two-part Empire epoxy. The new features reflect intensive months of panel and field research conducted by Empire. In the new e70 line, removable eshock pro end caps were added when finish carpenters and installation professionals— who need to strike clean lines into corners—asked for removable end caps. The AccuEdge2 frame also creates an improved edge for striking precise lines while an improved one-piece rubber ergonomic handgrip provides all-day comfort and prevents fatigue. Finally, the patented eLock center vial system, with Empire’s specially formulated and proprietary two-part epoxy, offers significantly improved durability over any other level on the market today. Empire Level is the home of True Blue - the most accurate vials in the world. The blue fluid in Empire level vials is a unique symbol of superior accuracy and a trademark of Empire Level Mfg. Corp. For more than 90 years, Empire has been the leading designer and innovator of accurate and durable measuring tools for the professional and DIY user. Empire employs approximately 300 people at its facilities in Mukwonago, WI and sells its products in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Empire and its products can be found at www.empirelevel.com.
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Larson Electronics Releases a 70 Watt Explosion Proof LED Light with an Adjustable Scaffold Bracket Mount Industrial lighting specialists Larson Electronics has announced the release of a 70 watt explosion proof LED light fixture mounted on an adjustable scaffold bracket. The 70 watt LED light head produces 5,800 lumens of light and is attached to an aluminum rail/ladder mount bracket that allows operators to easily mount this unit to ladders, handrails, catwalks, and other similar structures. The EPL-JHLP-70LED bracket mounted LED fixture from Larson Electronics is weatherproof and comes with an adjustable aluminum scaffold mount that makes it ideal for industrial applications, maintenance, cleaning and servicing duties, and large hazardous work areas. This unit contains a 70 watt LED lamp that produces 5,800 lumens of light capable of illuminating an area of 4,500 square feet. The 70 watt LED lamp produces illumination equivalent to a typical 400 watt halogen bulb while drawing only 70 watts at .59 amps on a 120V AC power source. The LED lamp runs cooler than a 400 watt halogen, resulting in an easier to manage light source and less heat produced in the work space.
New Ecophon® Solo-on-the-Wall Panels from CertainTeed Ceilings Provide ShapeShifting Possibilities for Vertical Acoustical Installations CertainTeed Ceilings is making it easy for architects and designers to add sound absorption and dynamic design to any space with the introduction of Ecophon Solo-on-the-Wall panels. Available in colors and shapes that easily blend with any interior design, the fiberglass panels provide a solution for fine tuning acoustics in areas where traditional wallto-wall suspended ceilings aren't possible or do not align with the desired aesthetic. Ecophon Solo-on-the-Wall is available in nine colors and 10 geometric shapes including circles, squares, triangles and octagons, and joins CertainTeed's family of Ecophon Solo free-hanging ceiling panels for easy design continuity throughout a space. The Connect Distance hanger allows the panels to overlap each other on the wall to create three-dimensional patterns, while the Connect Hook allows direct installation to the wall. The panels also easily integrate with a variety of lighting components. Comprised of high-density fiberglass with 71 percent recycled content, Ecophon Solo-on-the-Wall can help elevate indoor comfort and
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The lamp assembly on this unit includes a 70 watt LED lamp, internal driver and aluminum finish reflector in a copper-free cast aluminum housing with a powder coat finish. The lens is constructed of thermal shock and impact resistant tempered glass and the housing contains threaded joints lubricated with non-drying lubricant. The solid state LEDs in this unit have no filament and are thus highly resistant to damage from shocks or impacts. The light is highly durable and produces high light in a wide flood pattern. The lamp is mounted to an aluminum bracket with an adjustable J-hook bottom bracket that enables operators to securely mount the light to any ladder or scaffolding. The aluminum bracket can be adjusted from 26 inches to 43 inches to allow mounting to a wide variety of railings, scaffoldings or ladders. This unit is supplied with 100 feet of 16/3 SOOW cord ending in an explosion proof straight blade plug. All of the hardware on this unit is non-sparking/corrosion resistant and the cord is resistant to damage from chemicals and abrasion. Larson Electronics carries an extensive line of LED light towers, portable power distribution systems, explosion proof lights for hazardous locations, portable work lights and industrial grade LED area lights. You can view Larson Electronics’ entire line of lighting by visiting them on the Web at www.larsonelectronics.com, or call 1-800-3696671 or 1-214-616-6180 for international inquiries.
contribute to sustainability goals. The panels' Akutex™ FT surface finish provides 85 percent light reflectivity and 99 percent light diffusion, which helps maximize natural and conventional lighting for pleasant, energyefficient interiors. Certified for low-VOC emissions, Ecophon Solo-on-the-Wall also helps maintain high indoor air quality required for hospital and school settings. As experts in the science of sound, CertainTeed Ceilings serves as a single source for high-quality ceilings that create acoustically friendly, aesthetically captivating environments. Encompassing the Performa®, Ecophon and Gyptone® brands along with Decoustics® — a leader in high-precision, custom-engineered solutions — the company offers the perfect balance of innovation, budget and beauty with products that range from basic high-performance panels to premium, customizable systems. Through its Environmental Acoustics™ design and research, CertainTeed Ceilings provides solutions that promote healthier interiors while having a smaller impact on the environment. The company offers ceiling panels with one of the highest concentrations of recycled content in the industry as well as a recycling program for used ceiling panels. CertainTeed Ceilings is the first ceilings manufacturer to issue Environmental Product Declarations through UL Environment and The Green Standard. For more information, visit www.certainteed.com/ceilings.
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Eaton’s New, Highly Efficient, SkyRidge™ Fixtures Use WaveStream™ LED Technology to Illuminate Ambient Applications
Gateway Safety’s Luminary® Safety Eyewear Targets Pinch Points with Revolutionary Temple Technology™ At just four-fifths of an ounce, Gateway Safety’s Luminary® safety eyewear is ultralightweight - but it more than carries its weight in both comfort and protection. Luminary’s superior comfort features were engineered to target the “pinch point” areas behind the ears and at the bridge of the nose. As part of the Temple Technology™ Safety Eyewear line, a collection of Gateway Safety products designed to fit users more comfortably, Luminary takes comfort to a new level for workers who wear protective eyewear all day, every day. Luminary offers unique qualities that eliminate pinching but promise a secure fit—regardless of the wearer’s head size. Its ultra-flexible temples self-adjust to accommodate wide or narrow faces, relieving pressure behind the ears. A rubberized coating on the temples prevents slipping, helping to ensure a snug fit. A “fingertip” nosepiece reduces slippage, so Luminary not only fits like a glove, but also stays securely in place. And, not to leave style out of the equation, translucent temple insets match the color of the lens, giving Luminary a cutting-edge appearance. Add to the comfort and style its ultra-light weight, and Luminary will make workers forget that they’re wearing protective eyewear. But make no mistake: Luminary is, first and foremost, durable eye protection. It is independently certified by Underwriters Laboratories to meet ANSI Z87.1+ and CSA Z94.3 standards. The Temple Technology eyewear line also includes Flight safety eyewear, a revolutionary design with unique, patented temple “wings” to cushion the head and relieve pressure. For more information, contact Gateway Safety, Inc., 11111 Memphis Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44144. Phone: 800-822-5347; fax: 216-8891200; Web: www.GatewaySafety.com; e-mail: marketing@gatewaysafety.com.
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Power management company Eaton today announced that its Cooper Lighting division has introduced Metalux SkyRidge luminaires. Featuring patented WaveStream light-emitting diode (LED) technology, the high-efficiency fixtures offer customers a stylish, affordable alternative to fluorescent fixtures. They provide superior optical control, resulting in maximum energy savings and design flexibility for ambient applications. WaveStream LED technology transforms the LED point source into an elegant luminous plane. A patented optical system maximizes the amount of light injected into the WaveStream panel, dramatically improving luminaire efficiency. Laserprecise, patented AccuAim™ optics arranged in exacting patterns provide unparalleled brightness control while delivering distributions to each fixture and application. The Metalux SkyRidge high efficacy luminaires provide up to 109 lumens per watt (lm/W), offering energy savings of more than 50 percent compared to traditional fluorescent troffer-type
products. The series is available in 2’ x 2’ x 4’ configurations with 3000 Kelvin (K), 3500K and 4000K Correlated Color Temperatures (CCT) choices at a typical 85 Color Rendering Index (CRI). The contemporary-looking fixtures feature a choice of two unique reflector choices (curved or rectilinear/straight) and are compatible with all of today’s popular ceiling systems. The fixtures are available in four standard lumen packages, including 2,000; 2,900; 3,900 and 4,800 based on the configuration, with four additional made-toorder packages. Fixtures have a five-year warranty and retain a high lumen output at 60,000 hours. The SkyRidge luminaires are equipped with a zero to 10 volt standard dimming driver for control with wall dimmers from Eaton’s Cooper Wiring Devices business and occupancy and/or daylight sensors, lighting control panels and Greengate Room Controllers from Eaton’s Cooper Lighting Controls business. A Fifth Light™ Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) driver option is available for complete digital energy management using the scalable Fifth Light controllers and software. To learn more about the Metalux SkyRidge Series and WaveStream LED technology available from Eaton’s Cooper Lighting business, please visit www.cooperlighting.com.
Impeltronics Extendable LED Light and Magnetic Pick up Tool for Every Toolbox The main functionality of this LED Magnetic Flashlight Tool offers the ability for the user to find and retrieve objects in hard to reach areas. The magnets in both the head and tail end of the flashlight permit the recovery of magnetic objects. • 3 bright LED lights for increased visibility • Extendable from a compact 6.75” to over 21” long for better reach • Flexible LED Head for 360° directional rotation • Magnetic Head for retrieving metal objects • Magnetic Tail for retrieving up to 8 lb. metal objects • Requires (4) LR44 Batteries for power • Pocket or Belt Clip for quick and handy action This product is constructed of rugged aluminum and includes a stainless steel clip. The LED Head, also made of aluminum, contains 3 bright LED’s. The flashlight head is attached to approximately 3” of sturdy flexible metal for multi-directional applications. For more information visit http://www.impeltronics.com/products/extendable-telescoping-magnetic-flashlight. CAM MAGAZINE JUNE 2014 41
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Chicago Faucets’ New 640 Series Kitchen Faucets Feature Integral Stops Chicago Faucets, manufacturer of the finest commercial faucets available, brings high quality to everyday applications with its new 640 Series kitchen sink faucets. The new faucets with integral supply stops feature durable brass construction and ceramic mixing valves for troublefree operation. The Chicago Faucets 640 Series is intended for use in the same applications as the popular 540 Series of 8" wallmount kitchen faucets, but these new models include hot- and cold-water supply stops built right into the body. This allows maintenance personnel to service the cartridge or spout without turning off the main water supply: the water can be shut off at the point of use. Solid ECAST® brass, chrome-plated bodies, which meet lead reduction laws, provide unmatched durability. Easy, hassle-free installation for simple retrofits is accomplished with 1/2" NPT female inlet arms adjustable for 6-1/4" to 9-3/4" centers. There are 22 standard models in common configurations. Plus, models are available without spouts: drop in any interchangeable Chicago Faucets spout to create a faucet that precisely matches your commercial sink. The Chicago Faucet Company is part of the Geberit Group, a European market leader and global provider of sanitary technology. Since 1901, The
Chicago Faucet Company, located in Des Plaines, IL, has offered commercial and residential products built to stand the test of time. A combination of the best engineering, finest materials and quality workmanship has made Chicago Faucets the specified choice in many of the finest building projects throughout North America. As European market leader, the Geberit Group is a global provider in the area of plumbing technology with sales of CHF 2.2 billion and about 6,200 employees in 41 countries worldwide. For additional information, contact The Chicago Faucet Company, 2100 South Clearwater Drive, Des Plaines, IL 60018 or call 800-566-2100. You can also visit Chicago Faucets at chicagofaucets.com.
Larson Electronics Releases a Four Foot Explosion Proof LED Light Fixture Approved for Paint Booths Leading supplier of industrial lighting equipment Larson Electronics has announced the release of an explosion proof four foot four lamp LED light fixture that is approved for paint spray booths. The EPL-48-4L-LED explosion proof LED light provides improved output and durability over comparable fluorescent fixtures, but offers a more budget friendly price tag without compromising quality or safety. The EPL-48-4L-LED is Class I Division 1 and Class II Division 1 and 2, has a T6 temperature rating and is an ideal lighting solution for areas where flammable petrochemical vapors and pulverized dust exist. This four-foot-long fixture is ideal for operators seeking a top quality explosion proof light that will reduce operating costs, improve lighting quality and reduce downtime incurred from frequent servicing intervals. This four-LED-bulb fixture is lighter in weight, has a slimmer profile and produces more light than traditional explosion proof fluorescent fixtures. The LED bulbs used in this fixture are Larson’s new second generation LED T series 24 watt lamps which produce 15% more foot candles than a T8 configuration and are rated at 50,000 hours of service life. The solid state design of the LED lamps and integral spring loaded end 42 CAM MAGAZINE JUNE 2014
sockets give this fixture superior resistance to damage from vibrations and extremes in temperature as well as a lamp service life over twice that of standard T8 bulbs. This fixture is multi-voltage capable and works on 120, 220, 240, and 277 volts AC. These fixtures are standard end mounted via unistrut. The unistrut is attached to our standard L-bracket mounts. These L-bracket mounts can be adjusted to create angle mounts. A single through bolt can be used to secure the light to the surface. A
single junction box at one end of the light is provided for the electrical connection. Larson Electronics carries an extensive line of explosion proof work lights, hazardous location lights, intrinsically safe LED lights, and power distribution panels. You can view Larson Electronics’ line of explosion proof lighting by visiting Larsonelectronics.com. Larson Electronics can be reached directly by calling 1800-369-6671 or 1-903-498-3363 for international inquires. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
PEOPLE IN CONSTRUCTION / CORPORATE NEWS Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME), Plymouth, recently announced that Gerald M. (Jerry) Belian, PE, FESD, a vice president and principal of the firm, is retiring after more than 20 Belian years with SME and over 50 total years in engineering consulting, management, business development and client relations. Belian’s engineering career includes five years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; positions with two other engineering consulting firms for a total of 25 years; and more than twenty years at SME. Throughout his career, he has served in a variety of roles including project manager, branch manager, regional manager, vice president, principal and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Belian is a Fellow of the Engineering Society of Detroit (FESD); the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE); the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE); and the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). In 2002, he received the MSPE’s Steinman Award; the ESD’s Outstanding Leadership Award in 2007; and in 2005, the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)/MSPE Outstanding Engineering Award for Professional Engineer in Construction. A native of Detroit, Belian is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the states of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Florida, Pennsylvania, Florida and Texas. Five employees of Clark Construction Company, Lansing, have graduated from the Future Construction Leaders of Michigan (FCLM) program sponsored by Associated General Contractors of Michigan (AGC Michigan). The five employees are all project engineers with Clark Construction and include: Jake Carney; Bill Cox; Nick Henne; Andrew Richter and Terry Stewart. FCLM is a 40-hour program, spread over nearly a year, combining technical training with additional events geared toward developing soft skills, building relationships and encouraging community involvement. The FCLM program complements Clark Construction’s Project Engineer professional development Program, which was recently recognized by AGC Michigan with the Keystone Award for Educational Excellence.
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Grand Rapids-based Triangle Associates, Inc. recently named James D. Conner as vice president – business development. In this newly created position, Conner’s responsibilities Conner include both short-term tactical and long-term strategic sales and business development efforts for the company. His role is broad in nature and he will assist with sales efforts across all of Triangle’s market segments. He is also charged with new sales lead generation, client networking and preconstruction phase planning. Conner will also serve as a project executive on construction phase services with specific clients, and sits on the Senior Management Team. DiClemente Siegel Design Inc. (DSD), an engineering and architecture firm headquartered in Southfield, is pleased to announce the addition of Goran Kanevce to its Mechanical Department. As a mechanical engineer, Kanevce brings more than 17 years of design experience in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems. He has worked on a variety of different projects from Kanevce higher education, K-12, governmental, commercial, health care, religious and automotive, and will continue with similar projects at DSD. A native of Macedonia with U.S. citizenship in 2001, Kanevce holds a Master’s of Science Degree from the University of Macedonia. Flint-headquartered ROWE Professional Services Company has named Leanne Homberg Panduren, PE, as its new president. Panduren, a licensed civil engineer in Michigan and South Carolina, is a 20-year employee of the Panduren engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, planning, and aerialmapping firm. John Matonich, PS, has served as ROWE’s president since 1997, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) since 2000, and Chairman of the Board since 2005. In keeping with the company’s leadership transition plan, he will maintain the role of CEO and Chairman of the Board for the next two years. In January 2016, Panduren will transition into the CEO role as well, while Matonich will remain Chairman of the Board. ROWE has additional offices in Lapeer, Mount Pleasant, Farmington Hills, Grayling, and the tricities area in Michigan, and Myrtle Beach, SC.
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Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. Engineers ● Scientists ● Architects ● Constructors, is pleased to announce the following people have joined their Novi team. Kristen M. Walker, PE has Klein joined as a civil engineer; Katerina Kollar, PE, LEED AP has joined as a senior civil engineer; Bryan D. Turczynski, PE has joined as a senior civil engineer; Jeremy J. Schrot, PE, has joined as a civil engineer; Christine Price Merrill III has joined as a civil engineering technician; and Mukund P. Patel, PE has joined as a senior bridge design engineer. In the firm’s new Macomb office, Tia L. Klein, PE has joined as a senior civil engineer. Also, Leigh C. Merrill lll, PE has received his Professional Engineer license in Michigan. Merrill is a civil engineer on the firm’s Transportation Design Team in the Novi office. Plymouth-based Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME) announced that Jay Ruby, PE, has joined the firm as a senior consultant and leader of SME’s Materials Consulting Group. With more Ruby than 26 years of industry experience, he specializes in structural steel building design and building systems from the structure to the building envelope and cladding, as well as concrete, masonry, light gage steel and wood for projects of every size and type. As SME’s Materials Group leader, Ruby is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction for the group and for developing both staff and business across the firm’s materials practice in all ten of SME’s offices throughout the Midwest. He is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in a dozen states, including Michigan. CAM MAGAZINE JUNE 2014 43
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Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. Engineers ● Scientists ● Architects ● Constructors, is pleased to announce the following news from their Grand Rapids office. Timothy R. Smith is now a staff engineer in the firm’s Early Structural Department; Timothy J. Swainston is a chemical engineer in the firm’s Environmental Services Department; Mark C. Bottorff joined the firm’s Environmental Services Division as an occupational safety & health services technician; Joshua J. Schroedter joined the firm’s Environmental Services Division as an occupational safety & health services technician; and Robert W. Skipper joined the firm as a mechanical engineering specialist. Also, Stephanie A. Jarrett, PE and Jason R. Early, PE have received promotions to associates within the firm, which are key management and leadership positions.
CORPORATE NEWS Barton Malow-Hunt-White has been selected as the general contractor for new Detroit events center. The City of Detroit Downtown Development Authority Board (DDA) approved the recommendation by Olympia Development of Michigan (ODM) at their board meeting in April. Barton Malow-Hunt-White is an industry leader in sports and entertainment construction. Notable projects by team members include Ford Field, Comerica Park, the expansion and renovation of The University of Michigan Football Stadium, Detroit Riverfront, Detroit Medical Center Pediatric Specialty Center and Amway Arena in Orlando, FL. Barton Malow-Hunt-White was chosen because of its sports and entertainment construction experience, unsurpassed construction management leadership, and demonstrated commitment to working with the local community. As part of the construction, 44 CAM MAGAZINE JUNE 2014
Barton Malow-Hunt-White will implement the workforce and business participation plan. The comprehensive plan was created by ODM, with input from the City of Detroit Ethics and Human Rights Office, Detroit Employment Solutions, and the local construction trade unions. Included in the plan are outreach, training and apprentice programs to ready the current and future work force of Detroit for construction job opportunities. The construction of the entire events center, residential and commercial mixed-use district will create approximately 8,300 jobs and $290 million in job-related income. The building of the new events center alone is anticipated to create approximately 5,500 jobs with more than half of those construction jobs being filled by Detroit residents and over $100 million being paid to Detroit-resident workers. The new Detroit events center is the anchor of the $650 million publicprivate catalyst development project that includes a $200 million investment by ODM to redevelop an underutilized area in downtown Detroit into a mixed-use development of residential, retail and office space. Of the project costs, ODM will contribute $367 million or 56% and the State of Michigan and the DDA will contribute $283 million or 44%. It is expected that the project’s economic impact on Detroit, the region and State will be $1.8 billion. Barton Malow-Hunt-White is a joint venture between Barton Malow Company, Hunt Construction Group and White Construction. Saginaw-based commercial architecture firm, Wigen Tincknell Meyer & Associates, is beginning its sixty-seventh year in business with a new name, new brand and new website. The new Wigen Tincknell Associates Architects – now WTA Architects - reflects a firm more refined in their people and processes. Along with the new name, WTA Architects has introduced a new logo, suite of identity materials, and launched a new website which features many of the firm's award-winning and LEED-certified projects. An established fixture in the mid-Michigan business community, WTA Architects serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, government, and historic preservation. Tubelite, Inc. has expanded its facility in Reed City, MI. It has increased production capacity, as well as its aluminum extrusion capabilities, offering larger and more complex shapes for storefront, curtain wall, entrance, and daylighting systems. These improvements were accomplished with the addition of a third aluminum extrusion press and the application of Lean Manufacturing principles, maximizing use of materials and space and minimizing waste. Tubelite was established in 1945 and is part of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. The company’s
headquarters, distribution, warehousing and assembly operations are in Walker, MI; its additional facility in Reed City houses the company’s aluminum extrusion operation. Plumbing Professors, Canton Twp., a 24hour service plumbing, sewer repair & epoxy pipe lining company, has been awarded a sanitary sewer pipe lining contract by Rams Horn Restaurant in Farmington. The contract calls for Plumbing Professors to epoxy line 75' feet of 4" inch sanitary sewer under the restaurant using its epoxy pipe lining system. This systems allows for epoxy pipe lining (CIPP) of the sewer with no digging and no disruption to the restaurant by installing the epoxy liner at night after the restaurant closes. Broder & Sachse Real Estate Services, Inc., Birmingham, is continuing to provide property management services to ROCO Real Estate. ROCO recently awarded Broder & Sachse property management contracts for more than 2,000 units at apartment complexes across the United States. Broder & Sachse is now providing property management services to the following ROCO properties: Brookstone Apartment Homes, 250 units, Birmingham, AL; Crestview Apartments, 150 units, Birmingham, AL; Park Brook Apartments, 120 units, Birmingham, AL; High Pointe Apartments, 250 units, Birmingham, AL; Willow Creek Apartments, 285 units, Columbus, GA; Carriage House Apartments, 120 units, Flint, MI; Westwind Townhomes, 100 units, Lansing, MI; Gale Gardens Apartments, 234 units, Melvindale, MI; Huntington Club Apartments, 192 units, Warren, MI; Midtown Square Apartments, 108 units, Wayne, MI; North Gate Apartments, 96 units, Meridian, MS; East Gate Apartments, 104 units, Meridian, MS. Broder & Sachse’s property management services include property maintenance, tenant and condominium owner relations, leasing and leasing administration, accounting and financial reporting, financial analysis, insurance, real estate taxes, construction services, inventory management and web services. Miller-Davis Company, construction managers based in Kalamazoo, is proud to announce that construction of Friendship Village’s renovation and expansion project has commenced. The Kalamazoo facility currently includes 212 Independent Living Apartments, 16 Garden Homes, 63 Assisted Living Units and 57 Skilled Nursing Beds. The $15.6 million project includes 25,600 square feet of additions, and 61,000 square feet of remodeling. Additions include a Skilled Nursing Home, a Wellness Center and a new front entrance. Other improvements include a new traffic loop around
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June 19, 2014 – BOMA/Metro Detroit Mega Education Day DoubleTree Fort Shelby - Executive Conference Center, Detroit, MI Building Owners, Managers, Brokers & Operations Staff - Get 6 CEU credits in One Day - 13 courses to choose from! All seminars have been approved for 1 continuing education credit from the State of Michigan real estate, including Legal Update. Cost is $69 for BOMA member companies - includes 6 sessions, valet parking, breakfast, lunch and 1 happy hour drink. NonBOMA members add $25. Walk-ins are welcome, $100 at the door. To register, call Emily Keranen at BOMA (248) 848-3714 or visit our website at http://www.bomadet.org/pages/secured/MegaProgram_2014.asp July 17 – 20, 2014 – American Society of Concrete Contractors Concrete Executive Leadership Forum La Posada de Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM The ASCC is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of concrete contractors and those who build with concrete, and to providing them a unified voice in the construction industry. Members include concrete contractors and contracting firms, manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in the concrete industry such as architects,
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engineers and educators. The ASCC is one of the largest concrete associations with approximately 500 member companies in the United States and abroad. To register call (866) 788-2722 or visit www.ascconline.org September 18 – 21, 2014 – American Society of Concrete Contractors Annual Conference Westin Westminster, Denver, CO The ASCC is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of concrete contractors and those who build with concrete, and to providing them a unified voice in the construction industry. Members include concrete contractors and contracting firms, manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in the concrete industry such as architects, engineers and educators. The ASCC is one of the largest concrete associations with approximately 500 member companies in the United States and abroad. To register call (866) 788-2722 or visit www.ascconline.org October 22 – 24, 2014 – Hardscape North America Show Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY 750 exhibits with new products, education sessions, Distributor preview day, networking,
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Hartland Insurance Group, Inc. ..........................11 Jackson Associates, Inc. ........................................25 Jaimes Trusses and Wall Panels ........................IFC Jeffers Crane Service, Inc.......................................21 MasonPro, Inc. ..........................................................39 Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters ......................................................BC Norkan ........................................................................30 North American Dismantling Corporation ................................45 Oakland Companies ..............................................31 Oakland Metal Sales, Inc. ......................................37 Plante Moran ..........................................................15 Rolland L. Stapleton................................................25 SMRCA ........................................................................31 Scaffolding, Inc. ......................................................19 Trend Millwork ........................................................27 Valenti Trobec Chandler, Inc. / Griffin Smalley & Wilkerson ..............................5 Woods Contruction, Inc. ........................................36 Zervos Group............................................................18
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