June 2018 cam magazine

DIRECTORS

Joshua Barney JJ Barney Construction

PUBLISHER EDITOR

Kevin Koehler Diane Sawinski

Kerlin Blaise Blaze Contracting

Jeffrey Chandler ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Valenti Trobec Chandler, Inc./VTC Insurance Group

Mary Kremposky McArdle

Stephen Frantz GRAPHIC DESIGN ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE

Joseph Coots

Motor City Electric Co.

Michael Green

Roy Jones Cathy Jones

John E. Green Company

Samuel Ruegsegger III The Christman Co.

DIRECTORS OFFICERS Chairman

Paul Stachowiak Integrated Design Solutions, LLC

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Vice Chairman

Thomas Broad Midwest Steel, Inc.

Vice Chairman

Jennifer Panning Artisan Tile, Inc.

Treasurer

Kevin Foucher Commercial Contracting Corp.

President

Kevin Koehler

Edwards Glass Co.

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SUSTAIN ABILITY An Introduction to...the New Building Institute

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GLASS / GLAZING Self-Tinting Glass Technology Suntuitive® Brings Masco and the World into the Light

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CARPENTRY Listening to the Trades Collaborative Culture Gives Rise to New Horizon Building

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CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT “Meet Me at the Beacon” New Park and Gathering Place Opens in Downtown Detroit

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Industry News

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Safety Tool Kit

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Product Showcase

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People in Construction/ Corporate News

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ABOUT THE COVER Beacon Park in downtown Detroit is a wonderful demonstration of DTE Energy’s commitment to providing public space to Detroit residents and visitors. The joint venture construction team of Tooles-Roncelli worked with architect Touloukian Touloukian to create not only an inviting green space/open commons area, but also a signature building featuring wood paneling and an undulating wood-louvered ceiling of Forest Stewardship Council-certified Sapele Mahogany. The landscape architect is livingLAB, Detroit; Saroki Architecture is responsible for select finishes. Photo Credit: Jason Keen Photography

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OSHA’s Silica Citations Are Adding Up OSHA began enforcing its new silica safety rule on October 23, 2017. As of the end of April 2018, just six months in, the agency has issued more than 120 citations. The most significant reaching more than $9,000, which is short of the If maximum. potential $12,934 companies fail to make changes to come into compliance, they are charged an additional $12,934 per day, and up to $129,336 per repeated violation.

Respirable crystalline silica is created when cutting, sawing, grinding, drilling, and crushing stone, rock, concrete, brick, block, and mortar. Workers who inhale these very small crystalline silica particles are at increased risk of silica-related serious developing diseases, including silicosis, an incurable lung disease that can lead to disability and death, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and kidney disease.

Of the silica violations cited to date, mentioned frequently most the provision was employers failing to measure silica exposure levels. Just about equally cited was for incorrectly following Table 1’s procedures, intended to reduce silica exposure.

In 2017, CAM members benefitted from numerous training programs detailing the new respirable crystalline silica rule. If your company missed out or you’d like a refresher, be sure to register for this summer’s Silica Awareness class. The 4-hour class takes place on Friday, August 3, in CAM’s training center in Bloomfield emailing by Register Hills. lewis@buildwithcam.com or calling (248) 972-1133.

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Rudolph Libbe Inc. to Lead Construction on First Solar’s New U.S. Manufacturing Plant Rudolph Libbe Inc., Walbridge, OH, will serve as design/build contractor for First Solar Inc.’s new $400 million solar module manufacturing facility in Lake Township, OH. Construction is expected to begin in mid-2018 on the 1 million-square-foot facility, which will manufacture Series 6 thin-film PV modules and triple First Solar’s U.S. capacity.

Approximately 500 construction jobs will be created by the project. In addition, First Solar will add 500 new jobs to staff the new facility, which is scheduled to enter full production mode in late 2019.

The facility will be located within a mile of First Solar’s flagship manufacturing center in Perrysburg Township. Through Rudolph Libbe Group’s SiteLine services, Rudolph Libbe Properties supported First Solar with selection of the approximately 110acre site.

“For 16 years, First Solar has been a great employer and a key member of our local business community,” Rudolph Libbe President Tim Alter said. “GEM Inc. and Rudolph Libbe Inc. have been honored to have a long relationship with them, starting with the construction of their first manufacturing facility. We’re very pleased and proud to build for First Solar again as they continue to grow and bring jobs to our community.”

The Rudolph Libbe Group is headquartered in Toledo with offices in

Cleveland, Columbus and Lima, OH; Ithaca, NY; and Detroit, MI, areas.

TMP Architecture Project Earns Outstanding Design Award The newly renovated St. Clair County Community College Fieldhouse received National Recognition with an Outstanding Project Award from Learning by Design.

The $4.7 million renovation transformed the old McMorran Ice Arena in Port Huron into a modern, multi-sport arena. A jury of five architects scored the project on its innovation, community need, interior design, sustainability, functional design and 21st century learning and said, “The repurposing of an arena into a gym/running track, with all associated mechanical improvements, is quite a feat.

This was a creative use of existing building assets to provide a new amenity to the college.”

The centerpiece of the Fieldhouse is a new main competition court for basketball and volleyball with seating for 2,000 spectators. The facility includes an elevated track, weight fitness area and new locker and training rooms for college athletes. The facility is also a benefit and icon to the greater community. It can be used to host youth and high school athletic tournaments and camps and other large events. The Port Huron Sports Hall of Fame was moved into the Fieldhouse and the tower of the old arena received new lighting, maintaining an “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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important visual element of the building’s history.

TMP has offices in Bloomfield Hills and Portage, MI, producing a variety of projects for K-12 educational, college/university and municipal clients.

The firm’s current projects include a major bond program for the Port Huron Area School District, as well as projects for the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Saginaw Valley State University.

be recognized as one of Michigan’s Best Small Business Honorees. We could not have done it without the hard work and dedication of employees and the trust and confidence of our clients,” said Russell Beaver, President of RB Construction Company.

Companies recognized as a “Best Small Business” through Michigan Celebrates Small Business were selected by their regional Procurement Technical Assistance Center, Small Business

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Development Center, or SmartZone.

Honorees are selected based on their demonstration of successful growth and contributions to the economy of Michigan.

Winners were selected by Michiganbased judges from the banking, economic development, entrepreneurship development, and venture capital communities.

Additional information about Michigan Celebrates Small Business can be found at www.michigancelebrates.biz.

RB Construction Company Honored as One of the 2018 “Best Small Business Honorees” RB Construction Company, Mt. Clemens, has been recognized as one of the 2018 “Best Small Businesses,” an awards program presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. The company was honored at an awards ceremony during the fourteenth annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business gala event on May 2, 2018, in Lansing.

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Chem Link Introduces New Packaging for Entire Portfolio Chem Link, Schoolcraft, MI, a formulator and manufacturer of high-performance adhesives, sealants, coatings and related products for applications throughout the building envelope, has introduced a new look for the company’s entire product portfolio.

The new packaging reflects the company’s new branding to the products customers have come to know.

The new Chem Link packaging features a vibrant blue theme across most products, with the exception of the M-1 Universal Adhesive & Sealant product, which has retained its highly recognizable metallic silver packaging. Cohesive messaging written in three languages (English, Spanish and French) across product packaging clearly conveys important information, such as installation guidelines, while making clear that customers will receive high performance without toxic risks. The packaging now also includes application reference icons, making it simple to understand where a product is intended to be used.

“We are pleased to provide our customers with the same great products they’ve come to rely upon, but now in a form that offers more shelf appeal,” commented Krista Smith, Brand Manager, Chem Link. "We expect our customers will find the new packaging not only aesthetically pleasing, but easily referenceable, as well.”

The newly branded product will begin shipping to customers shortly. For more information on the new packaging or Chem Link products, visit www.chemlink.com or call 800-826-1681.

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Safety Tool Kit ELEMENTS OF A SAFETY & HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: HAZARD PREVENTION AND CONTROL

By Jason Griffin CAM DireCtor of eDUCAtioN AND SAfetY ServiCeS

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n the April 2018 edition of CAM Magazine, we covered the element of Hazard Identification and Assessment before taking a brief break from this topic to support the 2017 CAM Safety Achievement Award ceremony in the May edition. This month we will resume our discussion of the core elements for an effective safety and health management system with a review of the element of Hazard Prevention and Control. My goal in all of these related articles is to introduce some of the resources available to assist our readers with the development and implementation of their own safety and health management systems (SHMS).

The control and prevention of hazards in the workplace relies on an interlocking system of engineering design and practices, industrial hygiene design and practices, administrative rules, and personal protective equipment (PPE). The model that is probably most commonly seen is the model from The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) shown here. For additional information on the hierarchy controls, visit the NIOSH page on this topic by scanning the QR code in the sidebar. The two items that are most challenging to achieve on a construction site is are the levels of elimination and substitution because of the nature of the tools, varying environmental conditions, and changing dynamics of the worksite.

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Engineering controls provide some of the most effective means of controlling hazards by implementing guarding, mufflers, isolation, ventilation, or other means to limit access to a particular hazard. Engineering controls are not infallible and need to be maintained to maximize their effectiveness. It is important that the purpose of such controls be clearly communicated because such controls can be defeated by employees who feel that the control methods slow them down or interfere with the work operations.

Administrative controls are the next method that employers can use to control hazard exposures. Administrative controls include employer safety programs, manufacturer warning labels and pictograms, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other developed materials that are designed to educate and direct employees on the practices or procedures required to perform work safely.

These programs can range in complexity from very simple SOPs to complex, employermanaged programs. Administrative controls rely on effective training programs to clearly

communicate the “who, what, where, why, and when” information to employees who must follow them. We will be discussing education and training in the July edition of CAM Magazine.

The last and least effective means for controlling hazards shown in the model on page 11 involves the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). I would caution employers about the reliance of PPE as a control.

Personal protective equipment does not prohibit exposure to a hazard but rather helps to mitigate the effect that a particular hazard has on the person exposed. There are several examples that I could use to illustrate this point, but a very simple and common example is a hard hat. While the purpose of a hard hat is to protect a person from a traumatic injury to the head, there are limitations. If I drop a brick on your head, the hard hat may protect you from a traumatic brain injury, but it’s likely that you will still have a strained neck, potential shoulder injury, etc. The more effective approach would be to prevent the brick from falling to begin with.

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In its Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs in Construction guide, OSHA recommends six steps to begin implementing this element into your programs.

The steps, listed below, are just a recommended model for implementation and may vary depending upon an employer’s specific circumstances.

1. Identify control options 2. Select controls 3. Develop and update a hazard control plan 4. Select controls to protect workers during nonroutine tasks and emergencies 5. Implement selected controls on the job site 6. Follow up to confirm that controls are effective The steps identified here assume that the employer has done an effective hazard assessment to match the particular control method (steps 1 and 2) with the hazard identified. For additional information on this particular element, scan the QR code below. If you have been following this series of articles but have not yet downloaded the recommended practices for construction (OSHA Publication #8524) resource, I strongly recommend that you download the resource guide.

To summarize, engineering and administrative controls are essential for maintaining safety on our worksites. PPE should always be used as a last resort method when the engineering and administrative controls alone cannot effectively control the hazard. Where hazards can be eliminated or substituted for a lesser hazard, we should strive to make the change. In the July 2018 edition of CAM Magazine, we will be looking at the element of education and training. If you have questions or would like additional information on this topic, please contact me at griffin@buildwithcam.com or by phone at (248) 972-1141.

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SUSTAINABILITY

An Introduction to...

The New Buildings Institute

By Douglas Elbinger, Energy Systems Analyst Newman Consulting Group LLC

Although the market share for ZNE buildings is quite small, it is rapidly gaining traction and will eventually play a major role in lifestyle and financial decisions about the built environment.

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aving been affiliated with the construction industry most of my professional life, I was especially struck when it was noted at the New Buildings Institute annual conference (Getting to Zero National Forum, Pittsburgh, April 17-19, 2018) that on-site, ‘stick’-built construction of homes has not changed that much since the end of WWII, when lath and plaster walls were displaced by drywall.

Since then we now have power tools, computer-aided design and management, pre-made trusses and other components ... but the essentials are still the same. In a world where everything is rapidly changing around us, you can expect that 2x4 stick construction to get caught up in a whirlwind of change. Unless you are ready to be replaced by a robot, you’ll need to pay attention to what is on the horizon.

That being said, I’d like to introduce you to the New Buildings Institute. NBI is celebrating 20 years since its founding by a visionary group of construction industry Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

professionals. Since its founding, NBI has evolved into a world-recognized, trusted, and independent organization helping to drive buildings that are economically sound, healthier for people to occupy, and kinder to the environment.

Scraped off their informative website with one click, the stated mission of the NBI is worth repeating: We take leading-edge practice and technology applications for high performance buildings and translate them into innovative and practical solutions for the energy efficiency and commercial building industry.

As you may assume from the above, the New Buildings Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on driving better energy performance in commercial buildings.

According to the CEO of NBI, Ralph DiNola, “We work collaboratively with industry leaders, governments, utilities, energyefficiency advocates and building professionals to promote advanced design practices, innovative technologies, and

support public policies and programs that improve energy efficiency”.

In other words, the NBI offers guidance and tools to support the design and construction of high-performance energyefficient buildings. The NBI is set up as the “go to” place to learn about advances in construction technology.

The NBI assumes a dynamic leadership role, setting a vison and defining the path directing the change we see happening every day. Its purpose sets out to create the research that serves as the basis for the tools and policy development necessary to create a friendly environment to incubate market change. If you build practical, affordable, ultra-efficient homes and buildings, people will buy them.

With more than 20 years of traction, NBI continues to encourage innovation that accelerates the adoption of “next” practice in energy performance by the energy-efficiency and building industries. NBI’s role is critical to creating a future where ultra-low energy, even CAM MAGAZINE JUNE 2018

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“The best energy is the energy you don’t use. Until a time when energy is abundant, clean, and free, this will be our mantra.”

Jim Newman, CEM, LEED AP BD+C, ASHRAE OPMP & BEAP zero energy buildings are the norm. This is a future where the built environment represents an optimal use of resources, a positive force against climate change, and a driver for local economies that creates jobs and saves money on energy costs for homeowners and businesses.

The NBI Is Out There Delivering Results NBI is a results-driven organization working to find strategic points of leverage that will deliver the best outcomes for improving building efficiency.

ZNE Research Studies Identify Trends NBI’s groundbreaking research on trends, features, energy performance and tally of zero net energy buildings (ZNE) in North America offers the most comprehensive view of the landscape for ZNE. NBI has also worked

nationally with industry leaders to study the costs and technical feasibility of zero net energy buildings, including a financial study for the District of Columbia. These trends include: Online Database Profiles Buildings.

Building on ZNE research, NBI continues to track and verify ZNE status with its 2018 list showing more than 500 verified and emerging projects, a 74% increase over the 2015 buildings count.

Case studies on many of these projects and other ultra-low energy buildings can be found in NBI’s Getting to Zero Buildings Database.

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performance in buildings. This overarching focus on energy use data means that high-performance buildings will actually save energy and reduce carbon emissions rather than relying primarily on predictive models. NBI has been working with the National Institute of Building Sciences to establish a clear path to transition the industry to more common reliance on measured, outcome-based performance for determining a building’s efficiency in operation. The other mantra you will hear is “you can’t manage what you can’t measure.”

Deep Energy Retrofits Upgrade Existing Building Efficiency.

Realizing deep energy savings in existing buildings has long been a focus of NBI. A report on the potential for small commercial retrofits produced in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Preservation Green Lab estimates that investments in energy conservation could generate $30 billion in annual energy cost savings, improving the financial performance of millions of small businesses. These early research findings contributed to a U.S. Department of Energy investment of $10 million for six deep energy-efficiency projects to reduce carbon pollution and energy bills in small commercial buildings.

Community Building Renewal.

With funding from NEEA, NBI launched a Community Building Renewal (CBR) project with the cities of Tacoma, WA, and Boise, ID. The project looks at comprehensive, portfolio-wide building improvement policies and uses measured energy data to analyze consumption of existing building stock.

CBR has been expanded nationally to additional cities through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Setting Higher Standards in Energy Codes.

Energy codes set the minimum standard for efficiency levels of the country’s building stock. In recent code development cycles, major model energy codes have seen rigorous increases in efficiency codes due to efforts by NBI and partners such as The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) and others. Together, they were enabled to rewrite sections of the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) to clarify and strengthen application of these codes to existing commercial buildings as well as “historic buildings” increasing the impact of the code on retrofit projects. These achievements build on the changes to the 2012 IECC based on the NBIdeveloped Core Performance Guide that resulted in an energy code that is up to 30% more energy-efficient than current standards require.

Supporting Adoption of Advanced Energy Codes Locally.

NBI supports local jurisdictions in the adoption of higher stringency energy codes. NBI supported the State of Vermont in development of technical measures, evaluation approaches and implementation plans for its upcoming code cycles. Similarly, NBI has supported the Energy Trust of Oregon on Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

development of code roadmaps for the state. In California, NBI participated on a team of technical and policy experts to conduct a “top-down” code study that sets energy savings targets for code updates based on state energy policy goals and provides focus for strategies and tactics to accelerate market transformation to fast-track code readiness. Most recently, staff worked with NYSERDA to develop New York state’s first-ever stretch code.

Getting to Zero Forums NBI’s findings on zero net energy progress have been presented by staff and cited by others at dozens of conferences and workshops. As of 2016, NBI’s zero net energy webinar series touched more than 2,500 designers, owners and advocates; it remains the best intelligence on important aspects of ZNE. In 2018, NBI held the fourth Getting to Zero National Forum, where nearly 400 participants from all over the planet gathered to learn about and collaborate on ZNE projects.

There is a wealth of information on the NBI website (most of it free to download): https://newbuildings.org/

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Thanks to Suntuitive, natural light fills the interior of Masco’s new world headquarters in Livonia.

Self-Tinting Glass Technology: Suntuitive® Brings Masco and the World into the Light

By Mary

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picture is worth a thousand words. A Masco Corporation vice president recently sent Fenton-based glass fabricator, Thompson IG, LLC, a photo of himself leaning back in his office chair with a big smile on his face. His blinds were wide open, his southwest corner office was filled with natural light, and the indoor temperature was perfectly comfortable.

“Masco was able to open up the blinds for the first time in 28 years, and in fact, they actually removed them,” said Lindhout Associates Architects President Mike Kennedy, referring to a test installation of Suntuitive® Dynamic Glass in Masco’s former Taylor headquarters.

Suntuitive is a sun-sensitive interlayer laminated between the first two glass surfaces (the sun-side) of an insulated glass unit. This dynamic glass product automatically tints in response to heat from direct sunlight. In general, dynamic glass refers to a window able to change its visual properties and characteristics based on either the introduction of heat or electricity. Suntuitive Dynamic Glass appears to be a living skin, tinting and lightening in subtle, infinitesimal gradations as the sun’s heat waxes and wanes over the course of the day.

Watching this chameleon-like glass darken and lighten without any wires, controls or external power seems like magic, but it’s all based on Pleotint, LLC’s 16 years of scientific research and the West Michigan company’s incredible application of thermochromic technology. Thermochromism is the ability of a substance to change color due to a change in temperature; in this case, in response to the sun’s infrared waves.

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as Masco, along with schools, hospitals and homeowners, not only appreciate the product, they are embracing this off-the-grid technology at a pace as amazing as the product itself.

Suntuitive: Ubiquitous as the Sun Released to the market only a few years ago, Suntuitive Dynamic Glass is now enjoying an explosive level of growth, both nationally and internationally. “Over the last two years we’ve experienced tremendous growth internationally,” said Pleotint and Thompson IG President Tom Donovan.

“Once in only two countries, Suntuitive is now in place in 25 countries around the world and in over 450 projects globally.”

Pleotint manufactures rolls of the Suntuitive interlayer in its Jenison plant located near Grand Rapids, and currently sells the interlayer to 20 different glass fabricators across the globe, including fabricators in Australia, Canada, Singapore, Germany, Lithuania, Korea and Bahrain. “There is no other dynamic glass technology that is being utilized by glass fabricators worldwide,” said Donovan. Pleotint owns Thompson IG, the sole U.S. glass fabricator responsible for laminating the Suntuitive interlayer and fabricating the actual insulated glass unit.

Like the sun, Suntuitive seems to be everywhere. Suntuitive is in place from Ann Arbor to Singapore and from Korea to Toronto.

According to Donovan, Suntuitive is the glass of choice in the observation deck of the iconic CN Tower in Toronto, making it the highest dynamic glass installation in the world. The largest Suntuitive installation globally is soon to be a government building in the community of Geelong, Australia, near Melbourne. This “down under” building has just fewer than 30,000square-feet of Suntuitive Dynamic Glass. As its prime repeat customer, a high-end day care, called Children’s Learning Adventure, now has it in 36 different facilities across the United States, including Ohio, Nevada, Oklahoma, Colorado and Texas.

Back in the home territory of this Michiganinvented and Michigan-made product, Calvin & Co., a Flint-based glazing contractor, has installed Suntuitive Dynamic Glass on several projects in the Great Lakes State, including the Horizon Building in Fenton and the University of Michigan’s Glenn E. Schembechler Hall Football Performance Center, as well as several projects outside of Michigan. According to Donovan, the University of Michigan’s second Suntuitive installation is the Richard Postma Clubhouse at the U-M Golf Course, installed courtesy of Curtis Glass Company, Troy. “A Michigan-based real Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

estate developer installed Suntuitive at one of its student housing projects in Ann Arbor as well,” Donovan added.

Masco: The Largest Suntuitive Installation in the United States For Masco, the Suntuitive story began about a year-and-a-half ago. As its very first use of Suntuitive, Lindhout Associates specified this innovative dynamic glass on Eberspaecher’s new North American facility in Brighton. Lindhout was eager to let the light into Masco’s new home in Livonia after the successful completion of the Eberspaecher building in fall 2016. “It is not hard to explain the additional benefits of Suntuitive Dynamic Glass over a typical insulated glass unit system to our clients since the

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Shining through this self-tinting glass interlayer, natural light brightens the monumental stair in Masco’s grand atrium. Suntuitive’s long list of benefits includes the ability to introduce natural light and great views into a building, while enjoying solar heat gain reduction, glare mitigation and even improved acoustical control.

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increased initial costs can be offset by equal savings in many other areas of the building,” said Kennedy.

Masco wanted to first experience Suntuitive directly in the interior of its existing Taylor headquarters.

“Before Masco made the decision to put Suntuitive on the new headquarters, Masco requested prototypes to be placed on their existing facility,” said Donovan. “They wanted to directly live, see and experience it.”

Thompson IG fabricated 10 units for Masco’s Taylor office, testing the performance of several different glass constructions by varying the type of low-E coatings, the tint, and the location of the tint on different glass sheets of the insulated glass units.

Ultimately, Masco selected a CrystalGray® tint on the second glass surface and a Guardian Glass triple silver low-E coating on the buildingside of the insulated glass unit. “We tailored the design of our systems to accommodate Masco’s specific needs,” said Donovan. “In this case, we configured Masco’s chosen glass construction to perform better in colder months.”

At Masco’s “testing grounds” in Taylor, even though Thompson IG purposely installed

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Suntuitive in the worst possible direction for solar heat gain – the southwest – this innovative product still aced the test. Extremely satisfied with the results, Masco went full throttle and decided to install 18,000 square feet of Suntuitive as the exclusive exterior glass for its new world headquarters in Livonia. What began as only a test case became the largest installation of Suntuitive Dynamic Glass in the entire United States.

Suntuitive-Inspired Design Suntuitive actually transformed the design of this 91,000-square-foot building. “One of Masco’s priorities for their new headquarters was unobstructed views and ample natural light - a building without the need for window blinds,” said Kennedy. “The initial design concept of the new headquarters was that of a lantern gently illuminating the site from within. None of this would have been possible without the incorporation of this thermochromic glazing system.”

Taking full advantage of Suntuitive’s capabilities, Lindhout actually canted the entire building and altered its site orientation. Kennedy explains: “We were able to take advantage of the natural walkout topography and orient the main axis of the building 30 degrees farther to the west without the typical solar heat gain issues associated with west-facing glazing. The natural light is then able to penetrate into the center of the building, passing through the glass office wall along the building perimeter.”

Because of Suntuitive, Lindhout could incorporate more glass on the building’s exterior and throughout the interior as well. “Suntuitive enabled us to maximize the areas of glazing on the east, south and west exposures using common design details for all three conditions,” said Kennedy. “Suntuitive provided a balanced level of light from the shaded, or indirect light, glazing surfaces and full sun, or direct light, surfaces.”

Suntuitive’s ability to draw in natural light without drawing in heat or introducing glare not only completely erased the need for blinds, it inspired Masco to request pure glass office walls in lieu of the originally specified drywall. “They wanted the natural light to flow from one side of the building to the other,” said Thompson IG Associate Dan Danese, CSI. Even though this request was initiated while the building interior was under construction, Lindhout Associates and the George W. Auch Company, the building’s Pontiac-based construction manager, both mustered their professional expertise to make this building of light become a reality for Masco.

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Suntuitive’s Sustainable Synergy Today, Masco enjoys thermal comfort, beautiful views and an interior simply glowing with natural light. Once the George W. Auch Company completed construction of the building in June 2017, Masco began enjoying the full benefits of this cutting-edge, self-tinting technology.

For Masco, sweltering in the office during a summer heat wave is a thing of the past. The building registers a solar heat gain coefficient of 0.25 in modest sunlight and outdoor temperatures, but “when the glass fully tints in strong sunlight on a hot day, the solar heat gain coefficient drops down to 0.12,” said Danese.

“This means less solar heat gain enters the building and people are comfortable inside during the hottest parts of the day.”

This innovative interlayer amplifies the sustainability of other building systems, most notably conferring the ability to downsize the mechanical system for new construction.

Kennedy often conducts tours of the Masco facility. According to Danese, when Kennedy was asked during a recent tour how he would design the building differently, he replied, “I would reduce the cooling by 20 percent.”

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Kennedy himself adds, “With Suntuitive, the peak cooling loads are eliminated, saving energy and reducing the size of the required cooling components. During the daylight hours, artificial lighting can be dimmed dramatically as well.”

As more architects, contractors and building owners come to not only understand Suntuitive in principle but to experience it directly in practice, the product’s synergy with other sustainable systems can only increase. “I believe Suntuitive is the top glass product to incorporate with all the other sustainable building products in today’s buildings,” said Danese. “It also helps in so many different LEED categories that, depending on the project, a building might be able to leap from LEED Silver to LEED Gold just by using Suntuitive.”

Suntuitive Dynamic Glass can help a building project achieve LEED v.4 certification, earning credits in seven different areas. The seven areas range from credits granted for thermal comfort, daylight and quality views to acoustic performance, interior lighting and building innovation. As the highest credit level possible, Suntuitive can contribute 18 LEED credits in the Energy & Atmosphere category for optimizing

Masco’s new headquarters is designed as a lantern gently illuminating the site from within.

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Masco also appreciates Suntuitive’s ability to boost acoustical control. “Suntuitive provides acoustical value due to being a laminated product,” said Danese. “A regular insulated glass unit is 30 on the Sound Transmission Class (STC) scale, but with Suntuitive it is in the neighborhood of 39 STC.” The Suntuitive laminate interlayer offers “inherently less distortion and additional safety protection over non-laminated insulated glass units,” added Kennedy. “It can also be used in sloped glazing and skylight locations. The damaging exposure of the sun on the interior building finishes and furniture is eliminated as well.” In fact, Suntuitive blocks up to 99 percent of harmful UV light.

From thermal comfort to UV control, Suntuitive Dynamic Glass met Masco’s high performance standards. “Suntuitive delivered and exceeded Masco’s expectations,” said Donovan. “Masco is extremely happy.”

Rx: More Natural Daylight Donovan believes the core benefit of Suntuitive is its ability to boost productivity in the office, learning in schools and healing in hospitals.

Suntuitive aligns with Masco’s desire “to provide the best workspace for their staff,” said Donovan.

“Providing occupant comfort contributes to productivity in an office, and studies demonstrate that productivity is six percent higher in environments with proper natural daylighting.

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Studies in school and healthcare environments show similar positive impacts on building occupants. “Schools with natural daylighting show children learn 20 percent to 26 percent faster,” said Donovan. “Test scores drop 17 percent in classrooms without windows and a connection to the outdoors. Patients in day-lit hospital rooms spend up to 20 percent less time recovering in the hospital. Patients exposed to greater dosages of sunlight perceive less pain and took 22 percent less pain medication. All these benefits apply to residential applications as well.”

Suntuitive Dynamic Glass is a technology capable of fostering all of these life-giving benefits. Even more fortunately, both fabrication of the laminate and installation on the construction site is the same as conventional glass. There is no learning curve in working with Suntuitive technology. “Suntuitive is simple to use from an installation standpoint and it’s manufactured the same as any other laminated glass product,” said Donovan. “Because it is convenient and simple, we can easily integrate Suntuitive into the local supply chain in each country. We complement the whole supply chain, so that is what makes us the world’s most utilized dynamic glass.”

Equipment-wise, a second autoclave assists in ramping up production, as laminated glass may spend several hours in an autoclave as a means of removing the very last vestige of air and moisture.

The new tempering system offers a precise means of consistently producing flat, undistorted glass.

“We are now producing some of the flattest glass in the country on a daily basis all day long,” said Danese. “In the world of glass, flatness equals clarity.”

The company’s upgraded tempering line is a true miracle technology. In tempering or heating the glass, maintaining a consistent, even temperature across the entire glass surface is notoriously difficult.

Without an even temperature, the glass will not be flat enough to meet industry standards or customers’ expectations.

Thompson IG Ramps Up Production Given the growing interest in Suntuitive, Thompson IG has increased its lamination capacity by 300 percent and upgraded its entire lamination department.

In summary, the company has constructed three additions to its Fenton fabrication facility since 2012, invested in a second autoclave, upgraded the tempering line, and most importantly, the fabricator ramped up investment in training of its 120- to 140person staff.

“We’ve improved our whole process, including our glass-cutting, tempering or heatstrengthening capabilities, our lamination, and our process of fabricating insulated glass,” said Donovan.

Building-wise, “we’ve just completed a 5,000square-foot addition at the beginning of this year, and we are planning another expansion later this year as well,” Donovan added. Product-wise, Thompson IG is expanding its ability to fabricate Suntuitive in bullet-resistant glass. “Suntuitive is only one of our product lines,” said Donovan.

“As a full-service glass fabricator, Thompson IG fabricates architectural, interior, safety, printed, bullet-resistant and other glass products. We are a full-service platform of all different glass products.”

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With Suntuitive installed in every exterior window, Masco enjoys comfortable temperatures and natural light throughout the facility, including in this intimate nook with a small waterfall and infinity pool located within the building’s atrium.

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The new technology is part software program and part mechanical system that helps to evenly distribute heat across the glass during the tempering process. “The system automatically customizes how much air is blown and where the air is blown across the glass to achieve even heat distribution,” said Danese.

More importantly, Donovan believes in investing in people. “We could have the best facility and the best equipment, but we have zero chance of success without properly trained operators,” said Donovan. “People are the true source of quality. We have training videos and written procedures for every process in the plant. Training was our largest investment this past year.”

The training videos are used to certify newly hired employees, and to continually re-certify staff on procedures and processes. “Those training videos are always available on the plant floor, so that anyone can go and watch them,” said Donovan.

Thompson IG has also formulated a new employee Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to work smarter by having one uniform system control the entire process. “It’s a whole system to be able to have everyone working in unison throughout the shop across all three of our shifts,” said Donovan. “The key is to have every shift properly trained and working in the same manner. The ERP ensures the proper hand-off of jobs and projects from one shift to another.

“The feedback we receive from employees has been very positive,” Donovan adds. “The employees know that we are investing in them to make their jobs simpler, and to make them more productive and more skilled in their jobs.

They have been given the right tools to do their jobs better. It’s a win-win situation for everyone.”

Suntuitive is also a winning asset for any building owner and occupant. The applications and clients for this award-winning dynamic glass are continually increasing. Wayne State University’s Elaine Jacobs Gallery installed Suntuitive, and now the gallery can display art work in areas once rendered inaccessible due to potential UV sun damage to expensive and original art pieces. Suntuitive has been installed on 14 Sheetz high-end convenience stores and gas stations in North Carolina and Pennsylvania as well. Clearly, the answer to Pleotint’s and Thompson IG’s brand question, “Are you ready to let the light in?” is a resounding “Yes.” “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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hat building product offers the beauty of wood in an extremely durable, almost zero-maintenance exterior panel – and in a light-gauge application on a building’s upper levels? “Try the Trespa®” was the advice 40-year industry veteran and Jasman Construction President Lee F. Jasinski gave to Rhoads & Johnson’s own president, Kevin Johnson. Rhoads & Johnson is the Fenton-based construction management firm working on the new Horizon Building headquarters of Serra Automotive, one of the largest automotive dealers in the United States. As the carpentry trade contractor, Jasinski didn’t expect to have his suggestion taken to heart on the 24,000-square-foot building currently under construction in downtown Fenton. “All of a sudden the drawings come out and the product is on the plans,” said a surprised Jasinski.

Trespa is a blend of natural fibers and thermosetting resins manufactured under high pressure and temperature, creating what is called a phenolic panel. At the Horizon Building, the selected panel’s predominately dark walnut appearance adds to the elegance and unique character of a building located in a growing downtown dominated by brick-clad structures. One of the reasons Rhoads & Johnson embraced Jasinski’s suggestion – despite the added cost of this type of exterior cladding – was because “we didn’t want to follow what everyone else was doing,” said Johnson. “We wanted to step outside the box. We also wanted to satisfy a customer committed to building a first-class development.”

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In championing Jasinski’s suggestion, Johnson is not only constructing a premier building for his client, but he is also demonstrating his intent to build a new culture for the construction industry, one that respects the strong knowledge base of trade contractors and invites their participation in the early stages of the project.

“Germany is an economic powerhouse, and what they value more than anything is craftsmanship,” said Jasinski. “They hold a craftsperson at the same level as a lawyer and a doctor. The trades are not respected in this country.”

Johnson himself is an ardent advocate of true collaboration. “It’s all about respecting the expertise of each trade,” said Johnson. “They have to stand behind their work. Ultimately, they are the experts, and so listening to their suggestions and gaining their input before you actually start construction is important to the success of the project.”

Both Jasinski’s and Johnson’s fathers were in the trades. Johnson is a plumber by trade and his grandfather was a carpenter. “He carried his carpenter’s card until the day he died,” said Johnson.

Like their fathers and grandfathers, both Johnson and Jasinski are deeply committed to craft, and their joint dedication to the building arts is shown in every detail, flashing and material on the new Horizon Building.

Designed by FUNchitecture LLC, Flint, this three-story showcase of craftsmanship will soon house Serra Automotive on the third floor, the offices of the building’s co-owner, namely the Horizon Group of Raymond James, on the second floor, and a highend restaurant on the first level.

Construction. “Mr. Serra handpicked his team early on for the Horizon project,” said Jasinski. “He hired Rhoads & Johnson because of their excellent reputation. He brought us into the project knowing he could depend on our company, and his favorite Jasman foreman, Randy Liford.”

The newly assembled team had quite a demanding assignment in constructing an angular building tightly dominating a triangular site. “The theme, or idea, was to build a traditional downtown building,” said Johnson. “For this reason, the Horizon Building is close to the sidewalk and has a Chicago or New York feel of a flatiron building.” New York City’s famous Flatiron Building is a 22-story, slim structure situated on a triangular

A Challenging Assignment The project initially began under unfortunate circumstances.

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site shaped by the angled confluence of Manhattan streets. In Fenton’s version of a flatiron structure, the Horizon Building is a hybrid of a right angle and a narrow trapezoid sited at the convergence of N. Leroy Street and Silver Lake Road in downtown Fenton.

The Horizon Building’s close proximity to the sidewalk, its three-story height, and its open portico that can be used as a sidewalk café are all designed to help rebuild Fenton’s traditional downtown.

According to Johnson, an ill-considered downtown urban renewal project in the 1970s replaced virtually all of the City of Fenton’s historical building stock with a series of low-rise strip malls.

As part of Fenton’s downtown rebirth, the Horizon Building’s portico – located in the building’s narrow “nose” or the flat section of the building’s trapezoid – is clad in classic limestone as a nod to a traditional downtown. The entire building exterior is cloaked in a beautiful medley of traditional and innovative materials.

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The Horizon Building’s high-performance rainscreen is composed of elegant Trespa exterior panels, stout aluminum channels and VaproShield. The entire building exterior is cloaked in a beautiful medley of traditional and innovative materials, including Trespa, cultured stone, limestone, and Suntuitive dynamic glass.

laminate interlayer in an insulated glass unit, gradually tints the building’s windows in response to the sun’s direct heat.

Resembling a shadow-box or slight overhang, the building’s Trespa-clad, second- and third-story expanse serves as the exterior face of a high-quality rainscreen system projecting over a base of cultured stone.

A Meeting of the Minds Slated for completion in July 2018, both the building’s angular shape and its complex building skin presented quite a challenging puzzle to the construction team. “When we had our first look at the core and shell drawings, there was a concern with the complexity of all the different materials, involving numerous

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drawings. “By the time the trades are in the field, we have already met, we know each other’s strengths and weaknesses, and we know what we need to do and what we need to have in the field,” said Jasinski. “It’s a very productive approach.”

Jasman Construction framed the angled interior of all three floors and worked out all the soffit and insulation details as well.

installers meshing their work together without the guidance and coordination of Tom Derocher,” said Jasinski. “Those concerns were quickly dispelled during the first meeting with Rhoads & Johnson.”

Early in the project and long before shop drawings were formulated, Kevin Johnson invited six to 10 trade contractors to his office to discuss almost every detail and virtually every flashing. “I have had only one other contractor who does it this way in 40 years,” said Jasinski. “Kevin invited the structural steel, masonry, glazing, roofing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection trades, along with Jasman Construction, to his office. He displayed the prints on a big screen that covers an entire wall. Kevin sat at his computer, pulling up details and displaying them on the screen to allow everyone to work through the complexities and any likely complications as a team, long before any work began on the construction site.”

Every trade at the meeting commented on what details would or would not work.

“We probably couldn’t have built this building without this meeting,” said Johnson. In his father’s era, architects had to draw each building component by hand and show how it was put together.

“In my opinion, because we have electronic sets of drawings now, we still need the old-fashioned experience of each trade sitting in a room and analyzing if a detail doesn’t work or doesn’t fit together,” said Johnson.

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A First-Class Material and a First-Class Company As part of this early meeting of the minds, Rhoads & Johnson opted for the lighter Trespa and rainscreen system in lieu of ceramic tile on block. “The Trespa is a tried-and-true system that we have installed many times,” said Jasinski.

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Johnson trusted Jasman Construction to deliver a quality installation given the company’s reputation and level of expertise.

“Having a company like Jasman Construction, that knows the Trespa product and can deliver a complete rainscreen system, is very important,” said Johnson. “When you stand before a customer like Mr. Serra and tell him this is a good idea, you need to be able to back it up. The quality installation is the end result of bringing together a first-class material with a first-class company.”

A focus on details and a trust in the trades is particularly important when crafting a rainscreen system. “The details are critical on a rainscreen system, and I think having the input of the trades made for a better rainscreen system for the building,” said Johnson.

For the rainscreen, Jasinski explains the valuable information gleaned during the meeting: “As a result of this meeting, it was discovered that after allowing for the thickness of the rainscreen and the

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Intricate soffits, angled Maple panels, linear LED lights, and a leather wall are part of the Horizon Building’s elegant interior.

various claddings, there wasn’t enough room to clear the base columns. Kevin instructed the steel fabricator to reengineer the entire structural framing to accommodate the design without compromising the owner’s expectations.

This one revelation, worked out before even any site work was done, circumvented a myriad of costly, timeconsuming problems.

“Another extremely important item to resolve with the team was the convergence of all the different types of exterior claddings: Trespa panels, limestone, cultured stone, and glazing on the shadow-box wall. This was important because the juncture of dissimilar products is the weakest link in any rainscreen system, and without a cohesive plan and cooperation from all, the finished product would not stand the test of time.”

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tremendous amount of coordination and cooperation between Universe and our Randy Liford was needed to make sure the panels came out to the site cut to exact size and in sequence. The Jasman foreman used PlanGrid software extensively for the panel layouts.”

Thanks to the quality-minded team, the building owners will reap the benefits of this material. “Trespa gives the building a rich appearance,” said Jasinski. “It looks just like real wood even when you stand close to the building. I have witnessed its high-performance over the years. It’s a low-maintenance material, and in fact, if it’s done right, there is nothing to maintain.”

This type of panel adds to the material palette of the design and construction industry.

“It’s a light material,” said Johnson. “Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) has really been the only material that people have used in a lighter-gauge application higher up on the building.

Trespa really brings another high-end, long-term product to the marketplace.”

available through the Air and Vapor Barrier “I also obtained an Association. inspector’s license through the same association,” said Jasinski, “and I belong to the Building Enclosure Council, which is a wonderful group that hosts monthly speakers who discuss different products and systems.”

For waterproofing the Horizon Building, Jasman Construction installed Henry Blueskin SA w/Aquatac primer behind the limestone and VaproShield® RevealShield SA® with Liquiflash behind the Trespa.

The building also has two different types of environmentally friendly insulation: Knauf Eco-Batts and the spray-applied Heatlock Soy 200+ made of recycled plastic and renewable soy oils. The wellrespected spray foam contractor, Stony Creek Services, Westland, utilized a blowing agent with zero ozone-depleting potential. “Stony Creek Services had to coordinate their spraying with all exterior trades to provide a continuous insulation barrier,” said Jasinski.

Altogether, Jasman’s extensive scope of work included framing, sheathing, waterproofing, insulation and Trespa on the exterior, as well as framing, drywall, ceiling and insulation on the interior.

Jasman Construction’s quality work shines through in every trade performed.

“If quality is part of your DNA, it comes through in all your work, whether it’s framing or waterproofing or in the quality the materials a company of recommends,” said Johnson.

The S Word Construction began in September 2017, and the building was enclosed shortly after Christmas. The construction team battled the nemesis of a snowy Michigan winter, but fortunately the temperatureinsensitive Trespa panels could be installed without the need for temporary enclosures or temporary heat.

The construction team also worked on a very tight site that left just less than five feet of space for the equipment and the

Quality Is in Jasman’s DNA Beyond the Trespa rainscreen, Johnson embraced Jasman’s suggestion to singlesource the waterproofing for the building’s diverse skin. “Single-sourcing of the waterproofing and the rainscreen results in a seamless overall system,” said Jasinski.

Having one contractor responsible also eliminates the fingerpointing that is another unpleasant side effect of building leakage.

Jasinski believes contracting with a competent, single-source waterproofing contractor is particularly important given the current penchant for diverse building exteriors. “In the past, a building was strictly brick or siding, but now buildings can have five different materials, ranging from metal and siding to phenolic and brick,” said Jasinski. “Every one of those systems works well independently, but the issues arise when they come together.

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crew. “I think to be able to work on an extremely tight site and on the shell of a building with all of these complex details in the middle of winter was a testament to Jasman’s and to the entire construction team’s abilities,” said Johnson. “The guys on site on all those cold and snowy days were amazing.”

Step into the interior, and the materials are as angular and tightly interwoven as the building’s exterior façade. One area of Serra Automotive’s headquarters features a fusion of angled maple panels “sliced through” with equally angled, floorto-ceiling LED linear light. Other walls are clad in faux crocodile leather, and the entire space features offices with floor-toceiling glass to create a light-filled, open and collaborative office space.

GI – Millworks, Inc., Plymouth, working closely with the designer and the team, supplied these unique millwork items, as well as all the custom cabinets, quartz and solid surface components.

Jasman framed the angled interior of all three floors and worked out all the soffit and insulation details as well. “Rick Laenen, Jr. at Ryan Building Materials went above and beyond to make sure this project was always stocked when needed, so no delays would affect the schedule,” said Jasinski.

“We Are All in This Together” Respect and teamwork are the intangible building blocks of Fenton’s latest addition to its new downtown-in-the-making.

Johnson is continuing his campaign for a new construction culture at his next jobsite. “Lee and I are working on a new project,” said Johnson. “The drawings aren’t even complete, and I am having a team meeting shortly with a lot of the trade contractors to gather their input.”

Ultimately, early trade meetings save time and money over the course of the entire project. The paybacks also include a highly motivated trade contracting team.

“The trades feel their opinions are valued, and everybody feels they are part of the team,” said Johnson. “I tell our guys that the cleaning of the jobsite is as important as the waterproofing. One of the new cultural approaches we are trying to create is that we are all equal. We are all in this together.”

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Rhoads & Johnson, Jasman Construction and every trade contractor working on the Horizon Building is also part of Team Fenton. Once a Brownfield site hosting a gas station, the Horizon Building is now primed to revitalize a key corner of downtown Fenton. Pedestrians can stroll down the sidewalks of downtown Fenton and walk under the building’s portico or pause to eat in the first-floor restaurant. Serra and Raymond James staff can enjoy a grand view of Fenton and the wooded landscape beyond through either the Suntuitive windows or behind the glass handrails of the building’s rooftop patio.

The Horizon Building has a wonderful neighbor directly across North Leroy Street. Two years ago, Rhoads & Johnson completed an adaptive re-use of one of Fenton’s oldest buildings, namely the original granary built in the 1840s.

Restoring the original wood-sided, redpainted building and its tin roof, followed by construction of a contemporary glass and wood addition, preserved this vestige of local history and gave this wood- and lake-enveloped community a new retailer called Red Fox Outfitters. Thanks to Rhoads & Johnson and its willingness to take the advice of Jasman Construction and the entire trade contracting team, this corner of Fenton is realizing the dream of a re-invented downtown.

The following trade contractors worked on the Horizon Building: • Excavating and Concrete – Fessler and Bowman, Inc., Flushing • Steel Erection – Rohmann Iron Works, Inc., Flint • Masonry/Limestone – Zimmerman Masonry, Inc., Howell • Glass & Glazing – Calvin and Co., Flint • Roofing – Maxim Roofing, Flint • Painting – Niles Construction Services, Inc., Flint • HVAC – Dee Cramer, Inc., Holly • Mechanical – William E. Walter, Inc., Flint • Electrical – Markee Electric, Inc., Flint • Fire Protection – D & H Fire Suppression, Flint • Landscaping – Sunburst Gardens, Owosso

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rainscreen is essentially a ¼- to ¾-inch air gap built in between the exterior siding and sheathing of a wall assembly,” according to the website www.benjaminobdyke.com.

Benjamin Obdyke is a leading supplier of moisture management products, ridge vents and rainscreens. “When combined with a weather-resistant barrier, a rainscreen is designed to reduce the forces that draw water into a building’s sheathing. Water that does reach the back of the cladding is permitted to drain from the wall assembly via the space created by the rainscreen.”

The Horizon Building has a very high-quality rainscreen made of Trespa exterior siding panels, stout aluminum channels and an air and vapor barrier called VaproShield. “The Trespa Meteon® is a decorative high-pressure compact laminate with an integral surface manufactured using Trespa's unique in-house technology, called Electron Beam Curing,” according to Trespa’s website.

“The blend of up to 70 percent natural fibers and thermosetting resins, manufactured under high pressure and temperature yields a highly stable, dense panel with a good strength-to-weight ratio.”

A VaproShield air and water barrier blankets the sheathing of the Trespa portion of the wall assembly. Jasman Construction’s President Lee F. Jasinski opted for VaproShield because he trusts that the product will fulfill his obligation to create a completely waterproof barrier for the building.

For attachment of the Trespa panels to the VaproShield and wall assembly sheathing, Trespa provides a high-quality horizontal channel system made of powder-coated, heavy-gauge, quarter-inch thick aluminum with strategically placed spacers and openings for water drainage.

“The VaproShield fabric winds around the channel screw so tightly that it seals itself,” said Jasinski. “It’s an ingenious application.”

Product Spotlight: VaproShield® WrapShield SA® Self-Adhered Protects Horizon Building’s Varied Facade

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aproShield® membranes are breathable and airtight; they protect the building envelope by letting vapor–not air or water–to pass through. Air is expensive to treat, so blocking its movement in and out of the wall by using an air barrier saves energy for the life of the building. Jasman Construction chose VaproShield to protect its multi-facade Horizon Building, opting for the versatile and selfadhered WRB/Air-Barrier sheet membrane, WrapShield SA® Self-Adhered.

WrapShield SA Self-Adhered is a highly vapor-permeable Water-Resistive Barrier (WRB) and Air Barrier (AB) sheet membrane. It consists of multiple layers of spun-bonded polypropylene fabric with a proprietary adhesive that allows for re-positioning prior to rolling. It bonds without primer to most substrates and requires only basic tools for installation. No specialized mobilizations or protection gear are required.

WrapShield SA Self-Adhered offers extensive benefits at every stage of the project life-cycle. With exceptionally high drying capacity (50 perms), WrapShield SA allows building materials to dry out, reducing the risk of damage from moisture infiltration.

As a part of VaproShield’s complete WRB/Air Barrier System, WrapShield SA is designed and tested with rough-opening flashing materials and rainscreen design components, thereby reducing the liability for potential moisture damage, and eliminating the need for untested outside components.

Beyond WrapShield SA’s functional benefits, several environmental features distinguish it from traditional sheet membranes. WrapShield SA emits zero VOCs, contains no red-list chemicals, and is Declare Label awarded. Often compared to nutritional labeling, the Declare Label details information important to consumers; it discloses the materials, chemicals, and elements known to pose risks to human health or the environment. Together, these benefits ensure crew safety and sustainability for the life of the building.

More than 12,000 square feet of WrapShield SA Self-Adhered was installed on the Horizon Building in Fenton. Multiple facades, waterabsorptive materials, and variable winter weather posed challenges to the project; however, WrapShield SA Self-Adhered addressed these challenges while providing a host of additional benefits.

As construction manager, Rhoads & Johnson Construction wanted to save time, money, and effort by installing a single WRB/Air Barrier solution behind the three different types of cladding: metal panels, cultured stone, and limestone. WrapShield SA easily met the required specs for the complex building envelope design by being compatible with multiple facades and substrates.

Surrounded by open joint facades and a variant Midwest climate, the Horizon Building will be exposed to constant moisture infiltration.

With its high drying capacity, WrapShield SA offered continual drying of the water-absorbing substrates and facades throughout installation and will continue to do so after project completion.

Construction extended into the winter season, so enclosing the building quickly was critical to staying on schedule. With WrapShield SA, installation is bi-directional and requires no primers or joint and gap fillers. WrapShield SA Self-Adhered was applied with basic jobsite hand tools in below-freezing temperatures and during snowy and wet conditions, allowing crews to continue working regardless of weather conditions.

WrapShield SA Self-Adhered proved to be a crucial part of the project’s successful completion, as it easily navigated multiple complex challenges while contributing environmental benefits and LEED requisites.

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“Meet Me at the Beacon”

New Park and Gathering Place Opens in Downtown Detroit

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eacon Park – Lumen Restaurant, stretching along Grand River Avenue, welcomes visitors into the center of downtown Detroit. This urban revitalization project and new public space was created to anchor the emerging neighborhood, spur economic development, and provide a quality place for the community in Detroit’s surging and vibrant downtown district.

Detroit’s newest public park opened July 20, 2017. This project represents DTE Energy’s commitment to providing public space to the people of Detroit. The company transformed a vacant 1.5-acre lot into a dramatic new public park on the western edge of Detroit’s downtown business district. Among its many purposes, the park provides a pleasant place for Detroit residents, tourists, and DTE's 3,500 downtown employees, and it serves as a catalyst for new development in the under-utilized district.

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Downtown Detroit’s new Beacon Park offers a beautiful building for dining and a green oasis for relaxing. Photo: Jason Keen PhotograPhy (Left). aeriaL Photo: tooLes-ronCeLLi (above).

and bar, assimilating the two uses into one.

The restaurant features a socially engaging bar with views to the park, 75 interior dining seats, and a grand staircase leading to 50 roof deck seats. The roof deck seats are aligned on an axis with the historic Book Tower Building, providing panoramic views of both the park and the cityscape beyond. A sustainable, green roof space was constructed to soften the roof patio experience, and to provide an aesthetically pleasing view from the surrounding high-rise structure looking down upon the park and building.

The restaurant’s architecture features dramatic cantilevered roofs that extend over the park’s walkways. The roofs also provide a unique perspective designed to pay homage to downtown Detroit’s historic architecture.

The central lawn features recreational space for sports and relaxation, a roll-in stage to be used for various entertainment venues, two areas for mobile food vendors, E

and designated areas for bicycle parking.

The circular open lawn is the largest of any downtown Detroit park. It gives visitors room to run, play, relax, and recharge. Overall, this beautiful and contemporary park has activated 1.5 acres, improved both walkability and safety, and created a catalyst for cultural vibrancy and economic development.

The building posed many challenges to the joint venture construction team of ToolesRoncelli, including tight construction tolerances for multiple disciplines and the provision of a well-documented, highly intricate exterior envelope. Starting at the foundation and extending up through the steel, the building’s geometric relationships were coordinated through precise dimensions, angles, and inflection point alignments. The Tooles-Roncelli team worked together with architect Touloukian Touloukian to create a fully coordinated Building Information Model for each trade.

EDWARDS GLASS CO. SINCE 1953 The park’s triangular plot of land is bounded by Grand River Avenue, Plaza Drive, and First Street. Located about onehalf block east of DTE’s corporate headquarters in the heart of the central business district, this vibrant oasis brings much-needed green space to the downtown area.

This new park has been named Beacon Park, and DTE Energy’s slogan for this beautiful new gathering place is “Meet Me at the Beacon.” The park infuses light, energy, and motion, creating a distinctive gathering place and unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.

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Beacon Park’s central lawn offers recreational space for a roll-in stage to be used for various entertainment venues, along with two areas for mobile food vendors, a place for sports and relaxation, and designated areas for bicycle parking. Photo: tooLes-ronCeLLi.

The finish exterior building materials include Sapele Mahogany, precast concrete, aluminum composite panels, and folding storefront glass doors that interlock at important points of the architecture to create a modern yet respectful addition to historic downtown Detroit. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified Sapele Mahogany is derived from large trees native to tropical Africa. The installation of the material was furred out to make the multiple soffit angles and inflection points meet, and to provide space for flashing of the integrated recessed lights and sprinkler heads.

The interior design continues to utilize the Sapele Mahogany with wood wall paneling and an undulating wood-louvered ceiling.

The interior material language blends with the exterior wood soffits to enhance the experience of an indoor/outdoor relationship.

Strategically placed between the louvers are a series of concealed lighting, pendant lighting, fire protection, and diffusers. The challenge for the construction team was to install the modular louvers in a tight space where the layout of each component was critical to the other. In order to construct the ceiling design, the construction team developed a template in which the installers CNC-routed a mock-up of the louvers, lighting, diffusers, and other components and placed the template on the floor allowing 34 CAM MAGAZINE JUNE 2018

them to align the mock-up to the ceiling above.

A small challenge for Tooles-Roncelli was that the expensive Sapele woodwork needed to be on site in order to facilitate payment to the subcontractor. Tooles-Roncelli worked with MOD Interiors to carefully pack and store the materials, which also allowed the material to adjust to the site humidity and temperature.

Set flush along the exterior perimeter wall of the dining and bar areas is a Germanmade folding glass wall system manufactured by Nanawall. The folding wall system fully opens and compactly stacks together at the end of each track or remains closed for the appropriate use and weather condition. The challenge of the Nanawall system was coordinating its long lead time and installing the system within tight tolerances with minimized thermal breaks and proper drainage to a perimeter channel drain. Field adjustments were required in order to fit the wall system into place and to maintain the proper detailing relative to the interior ceiling for its operation and thermal performance.

The $12.4 million Beacon Park offers a wonderful oasis for the entire community.

This beautifully designed and constructed park adds to the image and experience of Detroit as the “Comeback City.” The building is projected to achieve a LEED Silver certification; certification is currently pending approval.

Article courtesy of Tooles-Roncelli Owner: DTE Energy Architect: Touloukian Touloukian, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts Landscape Architect: livingLAB, Detroit Select Finishes: Saroki Architecture, Birmingham Engineers: Structural: Studio NYL, Boulder, Colorado MEP: Peter Basso Associates, Inc., Troy Civil: Giffels Webster, Detroit Geo-Tech: Somat Engineers, Detroit General Contractor / Construction Manager: Tooles-Roncelli, A Joint Venture, Detroit, Sterling Heights Trade Contractors: • Astro Turf – Tour Greens Michigan, Zeeland • Bike Racks, Fountains, Park Accessories “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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• Painting – Signature Contracting Group, LLC, Redford • Paving – Nagle Paving Co., Novi • Pile Driving – Crawford Pile Driving, LLC, Bloomfield Hills • Plumbing – Oakland Plumbing Co., Ray Township; USA Plumbing & Sewer, Inc., Ray • Polished Concrete – Romer Decorative Solutions, Canton • Roofing, Green Roof – Christen Detroit, Detroit • Sheet Metal – Liberty Sheet Metal,

Shelby Charter Township • Steel – Casadei Structural Steel, Inc., Sterling Heights • Testing – Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc., Detroit • Thermal Barriers – Stony Creek Services, Inc., Westland • Tile & Marble – Eldorado Tile & Marble Co., Sterling Heights

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Hilti Connect App Brings Hassle-Free, Digital Tool Management to the Jobsite Hilti Inc. is bringing connectivity to the jobsite with the Hilti Connect application.

Tool information, service history and more are now accessible via the app and nearfield communication (NFC) tag inside the tool, allowing workers to easily identify the tool and access all its unique information even when the serial number is unreadable.

With instant access at your fingertips, Hilti Connect helps you make informed decisions

on the jobsite to be more productive.

Download the free Hilti Connect app to a smartphone or tablet to: • Identify a tool – The Hilti Connect app identifies the tool type, serial number, company name, and purchase date.

• Check tool information and service history – The app keeps track of when a warranty or fleet contract expires.

• Determine if a tool should be repaired or replaced – The app displays the last time the tool was repaired, how many times it has been repaired, as well as the total amount spent on repair.

• Schedule a tool for repair – With the touch of a button on the Hilti Connect app, users can initiate the tool repair process and receive a shipping label to mail their tool to a Hilti Tool Service Center.

• Learn more about a tool – Hilti Connect provides instant access to specific how-to videos as well as

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operating instructions and OSHA silica dust standards by tool type.

• Identify available accessories – The app suggests the best accessories or related products for your jobsite application and directly online for authorized users.

• Track tool usage information – Using Bluetooth technology, Hilti Connect tracks tool usage for its newest direct fastening tools, the DX 5 and DX9, keeping users informed on when to clean a tool or schedule a maintenance request.

For more information on the Hilti Connect app, call (800) 879-8000 or visit www.hilti.com.

Introducing the New Bosch GKF125CE Colt 1.25 hp (Max) Palm Router The Bosch GKF125CE Colt 1.25 hp (Max) Variable-Speed Palm Router offers a tool that puts real routing power and versatility in the palm of the user’s hand. The GKF125CE Colt delivers 1.25 hp (max) driven by a 7.0 amp motor, yet provides maximum comfort thanks to an ergonomic palmgrip design with soft-grip.

In addition to comfort, the Bosch GKF125CE Colt includes advanced electronics highlighted by variable-speed control and soft-start circuitry. Impressive power allows this Bosch Colt router to easily round-over edges and execute pattern cuts. It features advanced electronics highlighted by softstart circuitry to reduce start-up torque and variable speed (16,000 to 35,000 rpm) for optimal speed selection.

Constant Response circuitry helps maintain speed under load for consistent performance.

The router includes the rugged 360° (nonsplit) PR101 Bosch aluminum fixed-base housing, which enables wide bit capacity, accepting bits up to 1-5/16“ in diameter. Its revolutionary user-friendly depth-adjustment system (with both standard and metric scales) allows easy and precise depth adjustment.

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employ the palm router on an also new, optional plunge base.

“The Colt GKF125CE is a small workhorse router for the user who needs professional features in a palm-size tool,” said Jim Stevens, product manager, Bosch Power Tools. “This is a convenient tool to be sure, but its power is impressive. The tool brings a lot of the table for the user who’s looking for a tool that’s fast, easy to use and precise, but one that delivers on the horsepower end as well.”

Along with an enhanced ergonomic design to reduce user fatigue, this palm router delivers enhanced control to produce excellent results.

The palm-grip configuration and soft-grip housing combine with a base equipped with finger-support pockets for greater stability.

The Bosch GKF125CE Colt palm router also features LED lighting to provide an enhanced view of the bit and work area. In addition, a durable shaft lock and forged wrench are included for fast, easy and comfortable bit changes. The router also includes a ball-joint cord swivel for easy cord positioning. For more information, call 877BOSCH-99 or visit www.boschtools.com.

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single 1-inch nominal pipe or two ½-inch nominal pipes. Pipe supports are attached with standard stainless steel sheet metal screws, which are supplied with the heads. The Strut Support straps are available in nominal pipe sizes ranging from ¼ inches to 6 inches. These elastomeric straps slide into the strut channel and snap in place, eliminating the need for screws.

“We custom-engineered these products to fit the unique shape of our head designs,” said Ondrej Pekarovic, Green Link design engineer. “There is growing interest in securing rooftop mechanical installations in the face of high-wind conditions and seismic events. These straps will greatly increase the stability of pipes, conduit, channel and related mechanical equipment.

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Green Link Introduces a New Product Line for Securing Rooftop Pipes and Channel Green Link, Kalamazoo, has introduced a family of custom-engineered, molded straps and caps for securing pipes and struts for its KnuckleHead rooftop support product line.

Straps have been designed for both Heavy Pipe and Strut Support KnuckleHeads while a cap design was developed for Lite Pipe Supports. All are molded from tough, weatherproof urethane and feature a striking “safety yellow” color.

The Heavy Pipe KnuckleHead strap secures a 3-inch outside diameter pipe while the Strut Support strap fits steel or aluminum Unistrut-type channel. The Lite Pipe Support cap is designed to secure a Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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IPS® Corporation Introduces Water-Tite and Guy Gray™ Fire-Rated Outlet Boxes with REHAU EVERLOC+™ Valve Connections IPS® Corporation, the world’s leading innovator in outlet box technology, has expanded its extensive line of

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Water-Tite & Guy Gray Fire-Rated plumbing product brands to include outlet boxes with REHAU EVERLOC+ compression-sleeve connections. REHAU EVERLOC+ connections will be available on the following outlet boxes: Washing Machine Outlet Boxes with REHAU EVERLOC+ VALVES: DU-ALL™ Dual Drain Econo Center Drain Right-Hand Wide-Mouth MultiBox™ Single box and dual box system Fire-Rated MultiBox single box and dual box system Fire-Rated Guy Gray plastic washing machine outlet box

Ice Maker & Kitchen Outlet Boxes with REHAU EVERLOC+ VALVES: • Square plastic ice maker outlet

box • MultiBox ice maker outlet box • MultiBox Kitchen box • Fire-Rated MultiBox ice maker outlet box • Fire-Rated Guy Gray plastic ice maker outlet box This addition of EVERLOC+ valve connections provides contractors with increased flexibility and confidence in knowing they are prepared for any challenge they meet. IPS® Corporation is a leading manufacturer of solvent cements, primers and sealants for all markets and applications – plumbing and roofing products – as well as structural and assembly adhesives. More information is available at www.ipscorp.com.

REHAU delivers “Unlimited Polymer Solutions,” and is the worldwide brand for polymer-based innovations and systems in construction, automotive and industry.

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New Line of Fiskars Pro Utility Knives Fiskars, famous for the iconic orangehandled scissors and known for its everyday tools and superior performance, has a new line of Pro Utility Knives in the hardware category. These knives are sharper, smarter and more durable, designed specifically for professionals.

CarbonMax™ coating keeps blades sharp 24X longer than competitive blades.

An accidental blade release is prevented by an improved locking system, audio and visual locking cues, and smarter button placement. Tabs ensure blade won't pull out when twisted.

The new line also features improved ergonomics. Multiple grips provide comfort regardless of position, they use Softgrip® technology with strategic texturizing that enhances comfort, and have easy-access buttons to enhance ease of use.

Fixed Utility Knife • The folding blade guard deploys with the push of a button for easy protection • Knife easily hinges open for blade change • Five-blade storage capacity Retractable Utility Knife • Knife easily hinges open for blade change • Five-blade storage capacity Folding Utility Knife • Dual-locking system prevents accidental blade release without sacrificing blade-change speed • Knife opens with the flick of a wrist • Two-blade storage capacity

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• Two-blade storage capacity 18mm and 25mm Snap-off Utility Knife • Front-loading blade change with no loose parts • An integrated segment snapper captures used blades These new knives will be in-store and on Fiskars.com starting July 1. For more information, visit www2.fiskars.com.

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Larson Electronics Releases 1,296,000 Lumen Trailer-Mounted Hydraulic Megatower Light Plant Larson Electronics LLC, has released a new trailer-mounted hydraulic megatower light plant for heavy-duty industrial applications. This 7-stage folding tower hydraulic plant deploys lights or other equipment to elevations of 77 feet and features a hydraulic ram and mast, as well as high-output LED. The entire assembly is mounted onto a tandem axle trailer and powered by a 20KW Kubota diesel generator with a 110-gallon fuel tank. This trailer has been designed to hold steady through extremely rugged outdoor conditions and harsh winters.

The unit contains a water-cooled diesel engine powering a 20KW Kubota generator and features twenty 480-watt LED lights that produce a total of 64,800 lumens each, for a grand total of 1,296,000 lumens. This light plant can run for 43 continuous hours without refueling. The hydraulic tower can be extended to 77 feet, and can be collapsed to 30 feet for a smaller footprint. The telescoping boom is constructed of carbon steel with a galvanized finish and raised from and lowered to the folded position by a single hydraulic ram, and extended or retracted by a second hydraulic system.

An external oil pump system is included with this product, along with a robust wind monitoring system that prevents shaking during strong winds to keep the unit damage-free. When exposed to strong winds, such as 40 mph, the system automatically retracts the mast for safe operation. The entire unit is mounted onto a fourwheel, dual-tandem axle trailer with 12" I-beam construction. The LED light heads are grouped into banks of four. Each bank is wired into the NEMA 3R breaker control box at the base of the mast.

Operators control the light heads via an on/off switched breaker per bank of five light heads. The hydraulics are also powered from within this breaker box.

“With over a million lumens of brilliant LED illumination, this megatower light plant is a viable temporary lighting solution for huge outdoor events and large jobsite lighting,” said Rob Bresnahan, CEO of Larson Electronics LLC. “In addition to its high-powered illumination, this unit is extremely rugged, and features a durable cold weather package that can survive in the roughest conditions comparable with those found in Antarctica.”

For further information, call (800) 369-6671 or visit www.larsonelectronics.com.

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BeneSys, Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Jay Kolker in the role of Chief Information Officer.

Jay has more than 30 years of IT experience in healthcare, insurance, Kolker and benefit administration, most recently as Vice President of Enterprise Technology for Delta Dental of Illinois. Jay’s focus will be developing superior IT strategies and services in support of BeneSys’s strategic plan.

Dickinson Wright PLLC, Detroit, has announced that Attorney Christopher A. Cornwall has been named a “2018 Client Service All-Star” by BTI Consulting Group. He is Cornwall one of only 328 lawyers in the United States who were selected for this honor.

Mr. Cornwall is a member in the firm’s Detroit office and focuses his practice on Commercial and Business Litigation and Construction Law. With a depth of experience in commercial and business litigation, he has represented corporations in a wide range of business disputes, including breach of contract, tortious interference, fraud, non-compete agreements, shareholder claims and buysell agreements. He has defended class actions and has counseled business and private owners in real estate matters, including adverse possession, eminent domain, zoning issues, restrictive covenants, variances, boundary disputes, title issues and nuisance claims. He has also represented national and local construction companies in construction disputes, including lien and bond claims, delays, scheduling, cost escalation, differing site conditions, defective design, cardinal change, extras, and cumulative impact claims, as well as claims involving Departments of Transportation.

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Tom Ulmer has accepted the position of Vice President-Sales with GEM Energy, of the Rudolph Libbe Group.

Based in the Rudolph Libbe Group’s Northeast Ulmer Ohio office, Ulmer oversees GEM Energy sales operations in all markets.

With over 20 years of experience in the HVAC and energy services industry, Ulmer has held sales management positions with NORESCO, OPTERRA Energy Services, Honeywell and FirstEnergy.

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P E O P L E / C O R P O R AT E Triangle Associates, Inc., Grand Rapids, recently hired Dale Michael as Construction Superintendent. In his new role, Michael will be responsible for site mobilization and control, safety and quality assurance, and the management of all subcontractor activities on a project.

With more than 25 years of experience in a variety of market sectors including medical, K-12 education, retail and commercial, Michael was most recently with Miller-Davis in Kalamazoo.

Detroit-based Kraemer Design Group, PLC (KDG), an architecture, interior design and creative firm, has promoted Amanda Kight, Martin Olivier and Laura Shadik to Project Architects following their successful completion of the architect licensure exam. KDG co-founder and principal Bob Kraemer made the announcement.

“Since day one, Amanda, Martin and Laura have demonstrated a strong work ethic and commitment to improving as professionals,” Kraemer said. “We’re

N E W S proud to see these three expand their knowledge in the industry by earning their architecture licenses.

As Project Architects, they will take on larger, more challenging projects Kight in need of innovative and creative solutions – something all three have exemplified in their contributions to our portfolio.”

Kight joined KDG in Olivier 2014 and brought with her experience in multifamily and senior living projects. During her time at KDG, Kight has had the opportunity to work on several historic projects, including The Shadik Albert – Capitol Park, Capitol Park Lofts, 207 E. Baltimore and 1413 Woodward. She also is currently working on 1400 Woodward.

Olivier is originally from New Orleans.

Since moving to Detroit, Olivier has amassed more than three years of residential, industrial and commercial architecture experience and is particularly interested in multifamily residential design and the rehabilitation of historic buildings.

His recent projects include the David Stott Building and the Farwell Building, both currently in progress, as well as several Homewood Suites facilities around the country and Aloft South Bend.

While earning her Master of Architecture degree from University of Detroit Mercy, Shadik had the unique experience of studying abroad in Volterra, Italy, exploring the area’s historic architecture and gathering inspiration for future projects. She began at KDG in 2017 and brought experiences from a variety of project types including healthcare, senior living, multifamily residential and commercial developments.

Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC), an engineering consulting firm located in Bloomfield Hills, is pleased to announce the appointment of seven new associates.

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Melissa A. Coatta, P.E., began working for HRC as a field observer in 2001, while finalizing her engineering degree. She hired on full-time in 2002 and has been serving Slicker municipal and private clients. Michael P. Darga, P.E., has been with HRC since 1998. He oversees the operations of HRC’s Howell office, serving municipal and private Surhigh clients. Brian K. Davies, P.E., has been with HRC since 2009. As a Project Engineer, he has gained experience managing design and providing construction administration services Wagenmaker for various regional projects.

James E. Scholl, P.E., has 39 years within the industry. As a Senior Project Engineer, his experience covers water, wastewater, stormwater, and natural systems for municipal, industrial, and government agency clients. Matthew G. Slicker, P.E., began working for HRC in 1994. He has been a Senior Project Engineer for site/civil engineering services throughout Michigan. James J. Surhigh, P.E., began working for HRC in 1997. He has been responsible for the design and management of municipal utility and road projects during his tenure. Trevor S. Wagenmaker, P.E., began working at HRC in 2011. He has 27 years of experience in design of municipal wastewater and water treatment facilities, combined sewer overflow treatment facilities, pumping stations, elevated/ground water storage facilities, sanitary sewer, watermain and storm sewer utilities, raw water intakes, roadways, bridges, and dams.

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Neumann/Smith Architecture, Southfield, has hired Leo Valentino Mendez, Jr., AIA, as Director of Design. An award-winning designer with more than 20 years of experience, Leo will lead Neumann/Smith’s creative team with focus on elevating design, innovation and the client experience. In addition to expanding initiatives for design excellence, his leadership will advance the firm’s ability to help clients achieve more.

Joel Smith, AIA, President, says “As our firm continues to grow, we seek Mendez talented individuals who will help strengthen our teams and explore new levels of creativity and innovation. Leo is undoubtedly that type of design leader. His talent will play a key role in elevating design vision throughout our firm.”

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Corporate News

CAM member company Rehmann, Troy, a financial services firm, has merged with Trivalent Group, Inc., Grandville. Trivalent provides managed services and other IT solutions to more than 700 clients. With offices in Grandville, Traverse City, Battle Creek, East Lansing and Midland, Trivalent Group specializes in managed services, managed cloud, cyber security, managed networks and business continuity. Trivalent Group’s depth will expand Rehmann’s cyber security and technology consulting offerings.

Trivalent Group will initially maintain its name while operating under the Rehmann umbrella. The firms will offer expanded capabilities immediately throughout the Midwest, with a full integration beginning in 2019. Larry Andrus will remain at the forefront of driving the strategic vision and future growth of this practice. Randy Rupp will be CEO of both organizations.

C.A. Hull Company, Inc. Receives Ergonomic Success Award from MIOSHA’s CET Division C.A. Hull Company, Inc., Walled Lake, was awarded MIOSHA’s Consultation Education and Training (CET) Division Ergonomic Success Award in March 2018.

The company successfully implemented ergonomic improvements that have reduced workplace sprain/strain injuries and illnesses. These include: ergonomic pre-planning and hazard assessments, N.E.S.T. (New Employee Safety Training), daily Stretch ‘n Flex, and annual Safety Week. The company completed 2017 with no ergonomic injuries. For more information on C.A. Hull Company, visit https://cahull.com.

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J U N E CONSTRUCTION CALENDAR Please submit all calendar items no less than six weeks prior to the event to: Diane Sawinski, Editor: sawinski@buildwithcam.com

Allingham Corporation.............................34 Aluminum Supply Co...............................10 Architectural Building Components...........5 Butcher & Butcher...................................17 CAM Administrative Services ....................3 CAM Affinity ............................................23 CAM Comp .............................................37

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June 19 – Bay Pointe Golf Club, West Bloomfield

Cargo Co.................................................41

July 17 – Links of Novi, Novi

Carpenter Contractors’ Association ........39

August 21 – Fieldstone Golf Club, Auburn Hills

CEI Group, LLC. ......................................26

September 24 – Forest Lake Country Club, Bloomfield Hills

Connelly Crane Rental Corp....................44 Curtis Glass Co .......................................15

June 11-14, 2018 - American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) National Summer Conference Olympic Valley, CA (Lake Tahoe) For more information, visit https://aamanet.org.

June 12-12, 2018 - 2018 Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference (MECC) Lansing Center, Lansing, MI Designed to help businesses, municipalities, and environmental professionals across Michigan comply with their environmental requirements. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/deqevents.

June 14-15, 2018 - American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Western Regional Summit Olympic Valley, CA (Lake Tahoe) For more information, visit https://aamanet.org/.

June 20, 2018 - The Mid-Year Economic Forecast & State of the Industry Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, MI Brought to you by CAM, the Home Builders Association, and the American Institute of Architects. For more information and to register, call Mary at (248) 972-1108 or email carabott@buildwithcam.com.

July 19-22, 2018 - American Society of Concrete Contractors – Concrete Executive Leadership Forum (CELF) Montage Deer Valley, Park City, UT Forum featuring seminars, roundtable discussions, networking activities, and fun. For more information, visit www.ascconline.org or call (866) 788-2722.

October 15-18, 2018 - American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) National Fall Conference Tucson, AZ For more information, visit https://aamanet.org.

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