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After 34 years with leading national fullservice architecture and engineering firm, Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED), including 20 spent as its chairman and CEO, Dennis King has retired from corporate life to launch his consulting career. King's new company, DMKING Consulting LLC, officially launched in early April from his home office in West Bloomfield. Under King's leadership, HED grew from a single local office in Southfield to a nationally recognized industry leader with five offices across three states. "Leaving HED is certainly bittersweet," said King, who began his tenure with the firm in 1979. "And although I am retiring from the firm, I am not retiring in the traditional sense of the word. I intend to spend many more years helping the local design, construction and development industry to thrive here in Michigan." Through DMKING Consulting LLC, King whose professional achievements include Fellowship in the American Institute of Architects, Fellowship in the Engineering Society of Detroit, LEED AP accreditation and architecture licenses in 23 states - will offer his extensive business knowledge and A/E industry experience to established companies, growing organizations and entrepreneurs. King is especially interested in playing an active role in the revitalization of Detroit. "I was raised in Detroit, attended school there and spent the early part of my career there," said King. "I remember what the city once was, and I have a passion and vision for what it could still yet become. I want very much to have a voice and a function in its physical revitalization." Available on a consulting and part-time basis, King's service offerings at his new firm
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GreenLancer Secures $275,000 in Initial Funding Detroit-based GreenLancer, a Web-based solar energy engineering company, has announced that it has secured more than $275,000 in private funding from a syndicate of Michigan-based investors. The GreenLancer offering was oversubscribed with additional investors still coming aboard. “GreenLancer has created a hybrid business model that leverages technology with the flexibility of the human touch,” said
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will be vast, and include both a design industry and business management focus. DMKING Consulting LLC's service areas include: owner's project representation, planning and pre-design services, project and program management, construction administration, architect/engineer selection and constructor selection advisory, post occupancy evaluations, leadership and management consulting, quality management systems, marketing and business development, litigation support, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, design and construction industry networking, acquisition and merger support, personal coaching and team partnering and industry talent recruiting. For more on DMKING Consulting LLC, please visit their website at www.dmkingconsulting.com or e-mail Dennis King at dennis@DMKINGconsulting.com.
The GreenLancer team, (left to right): Energy Policy Analyst Doug Elbinger; Chief Technology Officer Patrick McCabe; Bizdom Accelerator Leader Chris Seago; and Chief Executive Officer Michael Sharber, recreate the Beatles famous ‘Abbey Road’ album cover, complete to the bare feet and white suit on a renamed Woodward Avenue in Detroit.
Rick DeVos, founder and CEO of Grand Rapids-based Start Garden, one of GreenLancer’s newest investors. “Their assembly line approach has proven that they can provide professional engineering support that is far more cost effective than their brick-and-mortar competitors. This is exactly what the renewable energy industry needs to reduce the soft cost associated with developing clean energy projects.” Launched in 2011, GreenLancer has organized a national network of green energy engineering freelancers or “greenlancers” who are highly skilled at developing and engineering plans to meet clients’ diverse energy needs. The company’s services include online technical documents, engineering services, and financial modeling support for contractors’ use in proposing, developing and designing solar electric systems. By doing this work “in the cloud,” GreenLancer is able to provide fast, easy, affordable and accessible engineering support that reduces the soft costs associated with developing solar energy projects and can do it more cost effectively than their vertically integrated, brick-andmortar competitors. Initial investors in GreenLancer include Bizdom (Detroit), Start Garden (Grand Rapids), Blue Water Angels (Midland) and Northern Michigan Angels (Traverse City). Funding will be used to support GreenLancer’s ambitious growth plan. “We’re extremely gratified by the response to our offering and confident that each of these investors will be rewarded for the confidence they’ve shown in GreenLancer,” said Michael Sharber, CEO of GreenLancer. “Our standardized processes, systematic workflows, and predefined products have resulted in virtual assembly lines that are now providing the next generation of professional engineering services. This assembly line approach has proven to show significant cost savings for project developers.” GreenLancer’s crowd-sourcing, in-thecloud approach has enabled it to work seamlessly in 32 states and six countries spanning four continents. As a result of early market traction, the firm has recently added five full-time staff to meet demand in the booming sector that represents up to $56 billion annually in the United States and $260 billion globally. GreenLancer projects are developed “in the cloud” by its greenlancers who have been extensively pre-screened and qualified to design and build clean energy systems with an early focus on solar and photovoltaic “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
installations. “We combine our GreenLancer network with proprietary high tech cloud computing and mobile technologies to significantly cut development time and engineering cost while delivering a dramatically improved product,” said Patrick McCabe, GreenLancer CTO. “Using a crowd sourcing approach ensures that we have a broader, deeper and more geographically diverse knowledge pool than individual contractors.” Much of GreenLancer’s early effort has been spent developing feasibility studies for clients investigating whether a solar electric system is actually viable and can provide an economic payback in a reasonable amount of time. Although these feasibility studies don’t always manifest into full scale clean implementations, they provide access to a broad range of customers. In addition to recognition by investor groups, GreenLancer’s innovative approach and disruptive business model have earned recognition within the industry, most notably with a Next Energy “Renewable Energy Innovation” award. “More than entrepreneurs, we consider ourselves Street Fighters,” said Sharber. “GreenLancer’s ultimate success is determined by our ability to work in the trenches, to mine opportunities and prove to clients that clean energy investment can drop straight to their bottom-line while also contributing to a more sustainable future. It’s our mission and, as street fighters, we’ll roll-up our sleeves and see it to fruition.” GreenLancer’s first investor, Bizdom, remains a cornerstone of the company’s success. “Detroit, in general, and Bizdom, in particular, are generating amazing opportunities for start-up companies like GreenLancer,” said Sharber. “At our core, we’re a technology company. Through Bizdom, we have access to resources, information and talent that would have been very difficult to find elsewhere, especially at this early stage.” Bizdom is the entrepreneurial accelerator formed in 2007 by Dan Gilbert, chairman of Rock Ventures LLC and Quicken Loans Inc. GreenLancer is housed in Detroit’s M@dison building which serves as an incubator for dozens of tech companies. “We want to make a difference. We’re in the right city, with the right partners to do just that,” said Sharber. GreenLancer serves all sectors of the construction industry. For more information visit www.greenlancer.com
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SAFETY TOOL KIT Is Your Jobsite Prepared for an Emergency? By Tracey Alfonsi, CAM Director of Education & Safety Services
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mergencies happen without warning and construction sites Tracey Alfonsi have all of the ingredients for a disaster waiting to happen. Constantly changing conditions, exposure to the elements, rotating personnel, material storage issues and heavy equipment have been known to be contributing factors to workplace disasters. Having a carefully constructed and tested response plan will help prepare individuals on your jobsite, reducing reaction time, protecting property and, more importantly, saving human lives. Prior to work start, project managers must consider all possible disasters by asking, “What if? What then?” First aid response and life threatening emergencies will be at the top of the priority list. Prepare in advance by identifying trained personnel. OSHA requires employers to have an individual certified in first aid on every jobsite where emergency response is more than five minutes away – which is a pretty tight window. The next step is to provide the jobsite with a stocked first aid kit. Start with the ANSI guidelines for minimum kit requirements and then add items specific to your work hazards. For example, if you’re welding or cutting, you would include a burn treatment. Finally, create an inventory checklist and assign the foreman the task of checking kit contents and restocking weekly. The next hazard to address is the potential for fire. OSHA requires a minimum of at least one 2A extinguisher for each 3,000 square feet, one on every floor adjacent to stairway, and employees shall always been within 100 feet of an extinguisher. In addition, each piece of mobile equipment (forklift, backhoe, etc.) must be equipped with an appropriately sized extinguisher. Prior to commencing work
involving welding, burning or torch cutting, survey the area for flammable or combustible material. Be sure you know what’s in a tank or on the other side of the wall before exposing it to heat or sparks and have an extinguisher within arm’s reach. Practice your fire drills and verify that everyone on site knows where to meet and how to conduct a head-count. In Michigan, we don’t have to worry too much about earthquakes or mudslides but your emergency plan should definitely consider appropriate shelters in case of a tornado. Decide who will monitor weather conditions, when it’s appropriate to send personnel home, or where it’s safe to shelter in place. Some types of work require contractors to have an emergency rescue plan. Hazardous atmospheres, such as those found in a confined space or at the bottom of an excavation, require trained rescue personnel and appropriate equipment on site. In addition, if you put an employee in a fall arrest harness, you must also consider “How are we going to get that guy down if he falls?!” The fall protection standard requires “prompt” rescue of an employee. Experts say that waiting more than five minutes could result in a serious condition called suspension trauma. Consider whether there’s equipment on site to assist, like a crane or rough terrain forklift, or if you need to invest in a self-rescue retractable lanyard available from most fall protection suppliers. These are only a few of the situations that require advance planning. You must also consider proper egress, marking emergency exits, and what to do in the event of a fatality. It is every employer’s responsibility to consider all possible hazards and be prepared for the worst case scenario. For more information, or assistance on creating your written emergency action plan, contact me at alfonsi@cam-online.com or (248) 972-1141. CAM MAGAZINE
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INDUSTRY NEWS Detroit Selected to Host 2014 National Main Streets Conference ANNUAL CONFERENCE WILL SHOWCASE MOTOR CITY’S PROGRESS AND STATEWIDE SUCCESS IN REVITALIZING HISTORIC DOWNTOWNS The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced last night that it selected Detroit to host the 2014 National Main Streets Conference. The annual conference brings together practitioners of the National Trust’s proven Main Street Four-Point Approach® to downtown revitalization, which since 1977, has been used by more than 2,000 communities nationwide to stimulate more than 235,000 building rehabilitation projects and create 475,000 jobs. The conference theme, “Works in Progress,” reflects optimism in Main Street’s potential to build on cultural and heritage assets to overcome economic challenges, as exemplified by ongoing efforts in Detroit. “We chose to come to Detroit because we believe this city offers important lessons on resilience, innovation and hard work,” said Valecia Crisafulli, acting director of the National Main Street Center. “Detroit and the entire state of Michigan are rich in examples of civic leaders, citizens and business owners overcoming the obstacles facing downtowns and capitalizing on their advantages while preserving their heritage. We are excited to learn from and share ideas with revitalization practitioners that are on the front lines of downtown redevelopment in difficult economic times.” “I’m very pleased that the National Trust for Historic Preservation
has selected Detroit as the site of its 2014 National Main Streets Conference,” said Detroit Mayor, Dave Bing. “The redevelopment of downtown Detroit and our historic neighborhoods is well underway, and we look forward to a conference that will allow us to showcase our city.” The conference will be co-hosted by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s (MSHDA) Michigan Main Street Center. “We’re excited to share the many positive things going on in downtown Detroit and in downtowns across Michigan,” said MSHDA Executive Director Scott Woosley. “Michigan Main Street, Oakland County Main Street, the City of Detroit and many others have been doing some amazing work to revitalize our state’s downtowns and neighborhoods. We’re thrilled to see this work brought to the national stage.” Both the Michigan Main Street Center and Main Street Oakland County have used the Main Street approach to breathe new life in historic downtowns all across Michigan, resulting in over $674 million in private investment and creating nearly 8,000 new jobs. To learn from the state’s success, conference participants will have the opportunity to tour several nearby Main Street communities and engage with their leaders. The Main Street Four-Point Approach® is a proven methodology that empowers communities to utilize their distinctive assets, such as their independent businesses and historic character, to revive their commercial districts, strengthen local economies and increase civic engagement.
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Roncelli Earns Safety Achievement Award from NAWIC Roncelli, Inc., Sterling Heights, has been honored with a National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC) 2012 Safety Excellence Award. The NAWIC Safety Excellence Award was presented to Roncelli during the annual Region 4 meeting and convention held in April in Louisville, KY. “We are proud of the honors our company has received for their safety performance over the past decade,” said Tom Wickersham, President of Roncelli. “It is especially gratifying to be recognized regionally for our safety record which ranks among the best in the industry.” Roncelli received the Regional Safety Excellence Award from NAWIC Region 4, an area encompassing chapters in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. The regional recognition qualifies Roncelli for national award consideration in August at NAWIC’s 58th Annual Meeting and Educational Conference in Bellevue, WA. Roncelli has earned widespread recognition for demonstrating industry leading safety performance standards. As an example, since 2008, Roncelli has completed 1.5 million hours with no lost time incidents. Roncelli is one of the few construction companies to be awarded the prestigious CET Platinum Award from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). Roncelli is a privately owned construction company established in
1966 with operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Roncelli provides construction management, design-build, integrated project delivery, program management and general contracting services in the healthcare, industrial, commercial and institutional markets. Visit them at www.roncelli-inc.com.
Granger Construction Teams with Other Area Firms to Bring ACE Mentor Program to Lansing Schools Granger Construction of Lansing is teaming with Christman Company, Clark Construction, Mayotte Group and Bergmann Associates to start a mentor program in an effort to inspire Lansingarea high school students to pursue design and construction-related careers. High school students in the Lansing area can now benefit from the Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) Mentor Program, a nationwide program to introduce students to the wide range of career opportunities in architecture, construction, engineering and related areas of the building design and construction industry. At weekly meetings, student teams work directly with professionals from leading area firms who volunteer their time to mentor the teams as they design hypothetical projects, tour local construction sites and visit architectural, engineering and construction offices. “For students, it’s a unique chance to discover and develop new
There are No Mistakes, Only Lessons By Chris Hippler
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uilding a business is not for the faint of heart. It’s risky, there are no guarantees, and the competition is fierce. But it’s also exciting as all get out. It demands things of you that you never knew you had. And it invariably means you’re going to make mistakes. This is especially true in the nuts and bolts of business-building: Sales and Marketing. Zero tolerance for errors may apply to your profession, craft, or construction trade. But in building your business, zero tolerance can mean zero growth. Without risk there is no reward. To be successful, you must come to terms with the notion that you will make mistakes. Mistakes don't make you a failure. Unfortunately, many people don't learn from their mistakes because they are consumed with trying to place the blame on someone else. Of course, avoid mistakes when possible, but mistakes are okay as long as you learn from them and don't repeat them. MISTAKES AS INVESTMENTS IN LEARNING Mistakes recognize the value of real-life lessons. Just keep in mind that if you're not making mistakes, you're not taking any risks and that could mean you're not making progress. Here are a few ways you can turn Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
mistakes into beneficial experiences for your business: • Be Honest - Never try to cover up mistakes. The earlier you accept responsibility, the faster you'll be able to correct the problem while maintaining your credibility. • Take Responsibility - Nobody wants to hear excuses - your bosses, your partners and especially your customers. It's rare for managers to take that kind of responsibility. It's a powerful way to show a sense of accountability for your actions (and those of your team). Then figure out what you can do to fix it. • Follow Up and Follow Through Sometimes simple mistakes point to more complex problems that need to be corrected. When I worked on the Chrysler account at the ad agency BBDO, our team would do a post mortem after each big project. The goal was not to find fault or point fingers, but to identify problems so we could avoid them in the future. A thorough evaluation can reveal something about your habits or the work processes that need to improve. Explore what went wrong
and how to avert similar errors. Insight from others can often shed light on where things went wrong. Mistakes are opportunities for success. Mistakes often are prime times for people to turn bad situations into positive ones. At Disney - the gold standard for customer service - they have a saying: “It may not always be our fault, but it is our problem.” In fact, Disney’s research reveals that customer loyalty actually goes up when problems are fixed. Everyone makes mistakes. They are lessons; learn from them, and move forward. Be tenacious. As a business consultant, Chris Hippler helps clients avoid mistakes when possible, and fix them when made. He is president of Capital Letters a business-tobusiness marketing Chris Hippler company that focuses on getting results for clients through print and online communications. Contact him at chris@capitallettersmarketing.com or (734) 353-9918.
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and students from the Lansing area interested in gaining hands-on experience in solving the types of challenges that industry professionals confront every day. For more information on this program, visit www.acementor.org/1277 or call Emily White at (517) 887-4146.
State of Michigan Free Mercury Collection Program
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EQ – The Environmental Quality Company is proud to partner with The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Mercury Collection Project. This is an ongoing effort to collect and properly recycle mercury. Small and large business operations have traditionally been overlooked during mercury collection events. The project’s objective is to address this issue and promote a long-term solution for easily collecting and recycling of mercury. The program is free to anyone located in Michigan – residents included. The program is easy. Upon request, EQ will send a free collection bucket with a shipping box to your door via common carrier. Each bucket will contain the easy-tofollow return instructions. Once the bucket is filled with the mercury containing device(s), just simply apply the return label (provided with your bucket), securely tape the box, and place it where the designated shipper normally picks up your packages. EQ will facilitate the recycling of the mercury containing devise(s). Most mercury items can be returned through this mail-back program. Some examples of eligible mercury containing devises include: thermometers, thermostats, gauges with silver colored liquid inside, dental amalgam, hydrometers, etc. ACT NOW – The Program Ends September 30, 2013. Call 734-547-2517 or E-mail mercurybucket@eqonline.com today to order your free collection container and instruction kit. More information on the Mercury Collection Program can be found at http://greatlakesrestoration.us/ or the EQ website at www.eqonline.com.
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PARJANA Unveils New State-ofthe-Art Drilling Rig
C.A.N. Art Handworks, Inc. of Detroit Wins Awards in International Metalcraft Competition C.A.N. Art Handworks Inc., located at 2264 Wilkins, Detroit, has won award for outstanding craftsmanship in an international competition sponsored by the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA). The event was open to nearly 600 member firms throughout the U.S. and in 7 foreign countries. C.A.N. Art Handworks Inc. received the following awards:
NEWLY DEVELOPED DETROIT-BASED COMPANY DISPLAYS ITS NEW DRILLING RIG TECHNOLOGY In March 2013, Parjana Distribution, LLC celebrated its first anniversary. Parjana was formed to use their brand new technology to help the citizens of the world with numerous water issues. This Detroit-based company, which has grown to fifteen employees this year, will be revolutionizing water management not only in the Detroit area and Michigan, but throughout the world. This water mitigation technology (the brainchild of Polish inventor, Andrew Niemczyk) eliminates standing surface water which is not only the cause of approximately 80% of the deaths in developing nations (through disease), but is the cause of lost crops for farmers, crumbling roads and highways, and leaking basements and foundations. This is done without the use of electricity or fossil fuels, as it pulls the water into the ground naturally by using the Earth’s own hydrostatic pressure. The added benefit of this surface water mitigation technology is that it can help to
regenerate the world’s water table on a large scale. Since the human population is removing water from the ground faster than nature can replace it, fresh water is disappearing from our lakes and rivers and on a larger scale from under the Earth’s surface. This is causing such far reaching affects as deserts becoming more prevalent, sink hole events occurring more often, and in some cases, entire cities sinking. For this new Parjana technology to begin working effectively, it must be efficiently inserted into the ground. Parjana Distribution, LLC, along with Net Force One, has unveiled its new NF-001 drilling rig in Troy, Michigan. This state-of-the-art drilling rig will allow installers to insert the Parjana technology into the ground at speeds never achieved within standard drilling apparatuses in the past. This launch will be followed up with the production of hundreds of other Net Force One drilling rigs in the Detroit area; each of which is specifically engineered to handle the serious water issues that are already prevalent throughout the world. For more information, contact Greg McPartlin at Parjana Distribution, LLC (313) 915-5406 or Greg@ParjanaDistribution.com.
• GOLD - Restoration • GOLD - Unusual Ornamental Fabrication The presentation was made at a special banquet in Albuquerque, NM in March, during NOMMA's 55th annual conference. The Ernest Wiemann Top Job Awards Competition is an annual contest that recognizes outstanding work in the ornamental and miscellaneous metals industry. To win an award, entrants must submit photos and a description of their work. This material is then publicly displayed in a gallery where NOMMA member firms then vote. Winning a Top Job award has special meaning, since it represents a "voice of approval" from industry peers. To contact C.A.N. Art Handworks, call 313-392-0116.
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olutia Inc., a subsidiary of Eastman Chemical Company and a global leader in performance materials and specialty chemicals, has been recognized by Architectural Products magazine’s Product Innovation Awards for the second year in a row. EnerLogic® 70 window film series won in the Solar Control and Shading/ Site-Generated Energy category. EnerLogic 70 is the next generation of glass insulation technology. Built on the success of EnerLogic 35, which launched in 2010, EnerLogic 70 window film combines industry-leading low-E performance with a virtually invisible appearance, offering four-season window insulation. “With visible light transmission of up to 70 percent, EnerLogic 70 offers energy savings with a clear view that preserves the look of the window’s existing glass,” says Jeremy Verstraete, global business manager for Eastman performance films product lines in the Advanced Materials segment. “We’re honored that Architectural Products has recognized this window film series again as an innovative, energy-saving solution.” The EnerLogic series offers ROI in as little as three years, but ROI can often be shorter than this because of utility rebates for energyefficient products. “The way Eastman does business is by creating value through environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic growth,” says Travis Smith, vice president and general manager for Eastman performance films product lines in the Advanced Materials segment. “We continually look for sustainable solutions to protect our planet’s resources.” EnerLogic 70 demonstrates commitment to energy savings and sustainability through its goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of production by 25 percent by the year 2020. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) completed by Harmony Environmental, LLC and reviewed by an independent third party concluded that architectural window film becomes carbon neutral less than two months after installation. With an average service life of 15 years, these products typically provide 14plus years of greenhouse-gas reductions after
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A Miracle in Glass and Metal at 2|42 Community Church By Mary E. Kremposky, Associate Editor Brighton church’s conversion of an industrial building into a contemporary house of worship almost borders on the miraculous. Slice new windows into an existing pre-engineered building, construct a new addition with two towers, add a playful cluster of brightly colored metal containers for children, and a new community church is born. What can be simply stated was difficult to build. Butcher & Butcher Construction Co., Inc., working in league with its glass division, B & B Glass, served as the project’s single-source glass, sheet metal and roofing
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contractor. The B & B team hammered out an endless series of custom details to piece together much of this appealing and unconventional façade. Thanks to B & B, the building is as watertight as Noah’s Ark. Sunday morning at 2|42 Community Church now begins at the threshold of a 28-foot-tall glass curtain wall that serves as the soaring main entrance to this 88,800square-foot sanctuary and community center built by Contracting Resources, Inc., a Brighton general contractor. As the ultimate family entrance, one of the metal-sided, box-like structures is built on a
slant, allowing kids to actually fly down a slide into the new play zone (mom and dad can walk down a companion staircase). Visioneering Studios, Denver, designed this new facility that includes not only a place of worship but an indoor soccer field, a café, and a school for the arts. The existing 73,500-square-foot, metal-sided building once served as the old Brighton Athletic Club; adding 15,300 square feet created this amazing new worship space and community hub. The building’s design is perfectly aligned with the creativity celebrated in the church’s “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
brackets and an aluminum-clad steel plate to ease the transition between the floor and the curtain wall system. BUILDING A NEW FRAMEWORK In some ways, piecing together the frame work for each glass opening was far more complex than the glass installation itself. As part of this frame, B & B designed and installed custom sill flashings along the base of the building to block snow and rain. “We are not building an aquarium,” quipped Butcher, “so we helped to redesign all the flashings at the sill all the way around the entire building.” One of the more finicky areas confronting the B & B team was the merging of the existing building and new addition. B & B again created custom details not shown on the drawings to bring together an elaborate jigsaw puzzle of systems in a watertight manner, including the roof coping, the lower roof of the existing building, the existing siding and the new glass curtain wall. Another taxing area was joining together the whimsical stacks of boldly colored, metal panel boxes. B & B carefully crafted watertight details, especially in the area where the slanted box’s standing seam metal roof meets the wall siding of the adjacent box. “Potentially, water could have just poured right down into the area where the roof detail meets the siding detail,” said Butcher. “Each flashing piece was custom made for all the transitions between the standing seam roof and the siding panels.” Overall, B & B completed “5,000 square feet of Firestone’s VR Classic Omega Panels, as well as all the flush-mounted soffit, fascia and trim work, complete with several different Kynar finishes,” said Butcher. B & B brought their best sheet metal, fabricators and glass installers on board and used a state-of-the-art, computerized auto brake for in-house fabrication. “We fabricated all the curtain walls and storefront pieces in-house,” said Butcher. “We also fabricated all of our own sheet metal, including accessory trim for wall panels, fascia metal, coping caps, gravel stops, thru-wall flashings, gutter downspouts, sill flashings for glazing systems, and drip caps.”
PICTURE PERFECT Despite innumerable custom details, B & B helped the project team meet an aggressive schedule, because as a single-source contractor with the full trust of the owner and general contractor, decisions could be made quickly and custom details could be evaluated, designed, fabricated and installed more swiftly than usual. B & B also shaved a considerable amount off the cost of the project. Initially, the entire project called for the installation of glass curtain wall. B & B suggested a calculated shift toward more storefront glazing, a system 35 to 40 percent of the cost of a curtain wall. “Curtain wall is more labor intensive and the materials are more expensive than a storefront system,” said Butcher. “Some of the building’s smaller openings didn’t have to be curtain wall. We met with the manufacturer, Old Castle, and their engineering team to review each opening individually and to decide which openings could be installed with a storefront system.” As a result of this review, a glass and aluminum curtain wall was selected for the main entrance and flanking sections, while a storefront system became the option for most of the other openings. In keeping with the design vision, Old Castle offers a storefront system resembling curtain wall. “The average person wouldn’t notice any difference,” said Butcher. Overall, B & B handled the installation of 7,200 square feet of glass curtain wall and storefront glazing composed of high-performance, bluetinted glass. Thompson Glass, Fenton, fabricated the glass units for the project. For the curtain wall frame, B & B called upon the services of Larson Engineering, Chicago, as a third-party engineering firm. “Many of the curtain wall openings are steel loaded, meaning steel is inserted into the curtain Sunday morning at 2l42 Community Church now begins at the threshold of a 28-foot-tall wall back members to manage wind loads” said glass curtain wall that serves as the soaring main entrance to this 88,800-square-foot Butcher. B & B also installed a series of custom steel sanctuary and community center.
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Ethos Statement: “Creativity and innovation are the natural results of taking (the) next steps with the ultimate Creator. Artistic expression should be encouraged and not ignored, for the church should be transforming, not conforming.” B & B and Contracting Resources are also in alignment with another of the 2 l 42 community church’s guiding principles: “Not unrealistic perfection, but bringing your ‘A game’ to all areas of life honors God and inspires others.” B & B drew upon its own A team, using the best craftspeople in the company to draw together the glass, sheet metal and roofing details. The company also brought its own skills in creative problemsolving to the project by identifying and creating a host of custom details not defined on the drawings. “It would have been impossible to think through all of these details on paper,” said Matt Butcher, B & B project manager. “The owner and the general contractor just trusted us to make decisions because we have the expertise in siding, glazing, roofing and waterproofing. They leaned heavily on us to make sure their building was watertight.” Adding further complexity, no two details are alike from one building elevation and corner to another. “How the metal tied together in one area was completely different from how the metal tied in on another,” said Butcher.
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Altogether, B & B was on site from the summer of 2012 through December 2012 with three months devoted to glass installation. The 2|42 Community Church is pleased with the stellar efforts of the 7-yearold glass division of Butcher & Butcher Construction, a roofing and general contracting firm in business for 35 years. “The pastor walked up to me and said, ‘Your team cares about their work so much,’” said Butcher. “He shook my hand and said, ‘Just tell them thank you. Your team did a really phenomenal job for us out here.’ He couldn’t be happier with our work.” The B & B Glass Team • Matt Butcher – Project Manager • John Trenkamp – Design Team • Randy May – Curtain Wall and Storefront Fabricator • Pete Whorms – Field Foreman
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magine a house made entirely of glass. Now place this dream home on a lake with a grand view of water and sky. Drink in the natural light and take in the peaceful watery vista whether walking up the stairs, working in a home office or making breakfast in the kitchen. For a fortunate homeowner in West Michigan, this is no fantasy. Thanks to B & B Glass Company, Rochester Hills, this all-glass house now rises along the shores of a large inland lake close to Lake Michigan. The entire house is a picture window built by Scott Christopher Homes. The project itself offered a great window of opportunity for B & B Glass. Both the homeowner and the architect, Young & Young, Birmingham, wanted to use the products of Western Window Systems, one of the premier window and door manufacturers in the country. “They needed an installer who is qualified to install Western’s work,” said Matt Butcher, B & B’s project manager. “The architect then called B & B because of our reputation for quality work.” As a result, not only did B & B deliver a stellar house for this lucky homeowner, but the firm also became one of only two certified installers of Western Window Systems in Michigan. Western Windows is a single-source manufacturer whose list of products includes windows, glass wall systems, sliding glass doors, bi-fold glass doors, multi-sliding glass doors, pivot doors and casements and awnings, all of which are thermally broken products. B & B inserted the Western Window Systems’ multi-slide doors and vent windows into the curtain wall manufactured by Old Castle Building Envelope. “Western manufactures and warranties sliding doors that are taller and wider than others in the country,” said Butcher. “Western can even make a 12-foot tall sliding door.” Thompson Glass, Fenton, provided the insulated Low E glass units.
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BUILDING INTO INFINITY B & B created 25-foot tall glass corners of highperformance glass for this ultimate house on the lake. These crisp and seemingly seamless glass corners, called infinity corners, typically have no vertical support structures to bear the weight of the glass. This fusion of glass does not mar the view, and adds to the magic of a house built almost as transparent as air. However, the strong wind loads of the Holland area and of the lakefront site demanded some type of support. B & B added an almost invisibly small black angle to the inside of the glass corners. “The area gets category four winds, so we had to add some sort of support,” said Butcher. B & B’s addition of this small black angle is so remarkably subtle that it does the job without detracting from the design vision. As meticulous craftspeople, B & B Glass even ensured that this little black line was exactly one-inch on either side of the glass corner along the entire height of the building. Adding further complexity, several of these glass corners were not even square or 90 degrees. Several sharply angled corners called for a custom, 51-degree, mitered, all-glass corner at several locations along the glass façade. These corners joined together in a tight inverted V-shape. “Instead of just caulking the two pieces of glass, we had to create a custom offset,” said Butcher. The two glass pieces forming these 51-degree corners are tightly nestled together, thanks to B & B’s custom spacer bar – a type of shelf angle created CAM MAGAZINE
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GLASS / GLAZING for one glass piece to rest seamlessly and flush with its companion piece. “We had to draw each piece of glass,” said Butcher, “and show them how to install these spacer bars so that the glass would come together the way we wanted. We gave the architect and the homeowner that seamless look that they wanted.” With some pieces of glass weighing 400 lbs., the curtain wall did require the insertion
of aluminum angles for additional support in some areas. B & B enlisted the engineering services of Larson Engineering, Chicago, to help create custom aluminum angles. “We worked closely with the engineer and the architect to create the smallest aluminum angle that we possibly could that would still meet the wind loads,” said Butcher.
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PRECISION PLACEMENT The layout of the frame and trim pieces had to be equally precise and exact. “In a curtain wall system, we first install the back frame and then set the glass,” explained Butcher. “A pressure cap is then installed to screw and hold the glass in place. We needed to achieve even and equal pressure throughout this all-glass exterior, otherwise leaks will occur.” Every piece of the frame had to line up perfectly with its companions. “There was no room for error,” said Butcher. “If one piece of the frame was over by even 1/8th inch, the pressure cap couldn’t achieve a tight seal against the glass.” B & B measured everything down to a 16th of an inch, using lasers to layout and field measure every single frame component. The end result was a happy homeowner and a satisfied architect. “The architect said to our crew, ‘I have never seen glass work look this good in my life,’” said Butcher. Overall, B & B installed about 2,000 square feet of glass in a curtain wall dominated by column-like vertical mullions linking the third-story frame to the basement frame. “The Holland House undertaking was one of the most challenging projects for B & B Glass,” said Butcher. “Field measure and layout were extremely critical on this project. We combined our top carpentry crew with our top glazing crew to make sure the layout and installation was perfect.” Mother Nature didn’t cut B & B any slack. Working in January and February, “We had 45 mile an hour winds, freezing temperatures and sometimes rain or snow blowing sideways,” he said. “We battled through it and got the job done.” As part of the project, Butcher made allowances for Michigan’s northern climate. “The sill flashing details were critical for protection against snow and rain, and we also foam filled all the jambs,” he added. Come rain, snow, sleet or brilliant sunshine, thanks to the precision work of B & B Glass, this homeowner can enjoy a diorama of every season from the comfort of their own personal glass cocoon. While all-glass houses are for the choice few, B & B can clearly deliver a well-crafted façade no matter the weather or the glass and glazing system. Special thanks to the installers: Randy May, Dean Jones, John Krchmar, Matt Hearold and Pete Whorms.
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hat was once a Fellowship Hall with the look of a drab gymnasium is now a welcoming space adorned with the beauty of quartersawn, rift-cut Red Oak. Kulbacki, Inc., Clinton Township, has redeemed the First United Methodist Church of Birmingham’s hall, originally built in the 1950s and last renovated in 1967, with this prime cut of Red Oak. The subtle grain, ornate patterning and deep, rich color of the wood itself blankets a lift wall in the newly renovated Fellowship Hall designed by Integrated Design Solutions (IDS), LLC, Troy. Dividing the Fellowship Hall and a new learning center/bookstore, the lift wall is not only a gorgeous “canvas” of raised panels, but also an engineered assembly designed for ease of lifting, safety, and even for housing a retractable projection screen. The lift wall is only one of a host of improvements throughout this stately church located on West Maple Road. Kulbacki’s impeccable craftsmanship was invaluable on a project devoted to drawing the congregation into an even closer sense of Christian fellowship. “We furnished and installed all the architectural woodwork, including architectural wood doors and transoms,” said President James Kulbacki, Kulbacki, Inc. “We also furnished and installed all the architectural wood trim and ornate woodwork, as well as all the solid surface vanity countertops.” Working with George W. Auch Company, Pontiac, as construction manager, Kulbacki’s crew spent six weeks installing a host of beautiful millwork throughout the church complex. “I have some very talented carpenters, and they did a wonderful job on this project,” said Kulbacki. “When you have the right team, you get impressive results.”
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of five steps leading to the front door of the church complex. The exterior door once opened almost directly into a cramped reception area. Today, visitors walk through the lobby and up these same steps, entering a reception and welcoming area with room to breathe and a space for more friendly introductions. Post renovation, the elderly and disabled can more easily join in communion with their fellow parishioners. In the lobby, Kulbacki supplied and installed the rails for a new barrier-free ramp. “Most of the parking is in the back, but formerly the only barrier-free entrance was at the opposite end of the building,” said Marshall. “Overall, we have doubled the amount of barrier-free access points to the building with this ramp and others linking the parking to the Sanctuary.”
Kulbacki’s carpenters supplied and installed this well-crafted radius Red Oak reception desk, as well as the wood-framed window opening directly behind the desk and the wood doors along the length of the corridor.
Both beautiful and functional, this quartersawn, rift-cut Red Oak wall divides the newly renovated Fellowship Hall from the new learning center and bookstore.
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CARPENTRY In the reception area, Kulbacki’s carpenters supplied and installed the lovely and elegant radius Red Oak reception desk. Directly beyond the reception area, the main corridor is a combination of exposed brick and series of finely crafted doors, again courtesy of Kulbacki’s talented crew. From desk to doors, these beautiful wood elements serve as a series of signposts, or visual clues, guiding one to the church
Sanctuary. The wood is the main element drawing people from the welcoming lobby, down the corridor, and after a turn to the left, into the Sanctuary. “This dark, rich wood runs through almost every space in the church to create a unifying experience,” said Marshall. During the Sanctuary renovation the original light-colored Oak pews were removed and refinished, switching the stain
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to a deeper and richer hue. This same stain was applied to wood elements on the altar, such as the new organ case for the new pipe organ. “We now wanted to extend these same wood elements of the Sanctuary into the rest of the facility,” said Marshall. A SIGHTLINE TO A STRONGER COMMUNITY The renovation yoked together the entire building, a structure composed of three different buildings constructed over the course of several decades. “A northeast wing was added in 1957 and another area was added in 1967,” said Marshall. “The Fellowship Hall was the original gymnasium built in 1950.” The original exposed brick of the old gymnasium exterior was retained along the Fellowship Hall corridor. “The door openings, however, were enlarged to create more visibility into the Fellowship Hall, said Marshall. The new doors open “flat against each other instead of swinging open and blocking the corridor like the original ones,” he added. These window-filled doors visually invite people into the newly renovated Fellowship Hall. Adding to this transparency, a woodframed window opening behind the reception desk also offers a clear sightline into this community space. NEW WINE SKINS This church has followed the New Testament’s admonition not to put new wine in old wine skins. The former Fellowship Hall’s old CMU block walls, flat wood paneling and dated appearance clearly fit the goals of a former era. This newly renovated hall is now the inviting focal point for meetings, community gatherings and a wide variety of social events. Using the two-story, raised stage of this old gym, IDS conceived of an inspired way to beautify the Fellowship Hall, create a new learning center, and add storage space for the church. The design directive was to create an ornate wood lift wall that now drops like a wood curtain from the ceiling. The former backstage area is now a learning center and bookstore with its own raised panel Red Oak wainscoting; the upper level of the old two-story stage is now an additional storage space for the church. Kulbacki’s mission was to actually create this ornate wood wall, and to make it functional as a lift wall. The Kulbacki team supplied and installed this well-crafted raised panel wall, complete with a hint of a proscenium arch on the upper level as a nod “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
to its former use as a stage. The entire wall is flanked on both sides with robust columns and decorative capitals. IDS took a cloverleaf pattern from the Sanctuary’s original woodwork and used it as a template for the capital details. “We used some of the design cues from the original woodwork that were salvaged during the Sanctuary renovation,” said Marshall. “The cloverleaf details are still used heavily in the Sanctuary, including on the new organ cases. I brought those details into the new “proscenium”, creating a link between the old and the new and tying the two spaces together.” The cloverleaf details add grace and elegance to this monolithic lift wall. “We wanted to add detail to this large surface,” said Marshall. “The capitals were actually sized to work with the cloverleaf units. We didn’t want the cloverleaves to be half cut off or stretched out. Luckily, I had the drawings from the 2002 Sanctuary project, so I could copy the detail with all the dimensions of how they would need to come together. Overall, the cloverleaves add
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depth, texture and an ornate touch to the wall.” The details, the raised panels, and every facet of this moveable wall “has the subtle, rich and sophisticated appearance of quartersawn, rift cut Red Oak,” said Kulbacki. “When you use Oak, that is the cut you want to use.” This wall is both ornate and industrial. The wood wall actually has a steel sub-frame and intricate lifting hardware. “We provided the vertical lift hardware, the frame and everything about the lift wall,” said Kulbacki who called on the expert services of Applied Handling, Inc., Dearborn, for the lift engineering. Applied Handling usually handles contracts for large automotive vertical lift walls, garage doors and unique paint rooms that actually rotate. The company brought all their industrial expertise in the automotive arena to the interior of the church’s Fellowship Hall. “Applied Handling was outstanding,” said Kulbacki. “The wall is flawless. It looks great and works correctly and safely.” Kulbacki also inserted a slot in
the underside of this working “wood curtain” for a projection screen. IDS also designed a new skylight in the Fellowship Hall, along with new pendant light fixtures, coat racks and new flooring, as well as calling for a series of partition walls to subdivide the space as needed. The transformed hall, the learning center and the Sanctuary are aligned on the same axis for the perfect flow between spaces, added Marshall. Kulbacki praised the project, the construction manager and the church’s cooperation throughout construction. “The project was a huge success,” said Kulbacki. “It is one that I am proud of and happy to have been a part of. The George W. Auch Company was outstanding to work with as a general contractor. The church was incredible. They accommodated us in every way, shape and form.” Clearly, the Kulbacki team, IDS, and the George W. Auch Company responded in kind, delivering an amazing job in every way, shape and form.
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o doctors actually make house calls? Not exactly, but the Neighborhood Club, a 102-year-old, non-profit community service organization in Grosse Pointe, now offers a close version of this virtually abandoned medical practice. The Club’s unique partnership with Beaumont Health System could be termed a neighborly “community call.” Built by Frank Rewold and Son, Inc., Rochester, the new Neighborhood Club Recreation and Wellness Center houses a community fitness center, complete with a gymnasium and a sun-drenched swimming pool, along with Beaumont Health System’s adult physical therapy and the cutting-edge Center for Human Development, a cluster of
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clinical spaces delivering services to children and adolescents with behavioral and development disorders. This wellness partnership brings healthcare services directly into the heart of this thriving neighborhood. Moreover, this unique alliance made the development of the Neighborhood Club’s amazing community fitness center possible. “Locally, non-profits are going to have a very hard time surviving on their own,” said Chief Financial Officer Sean Bruce, the Neighborhood Club. “We needed to partner with someone in order for us to grow and to continue to be relevant in the community. Beaumont Health System’s lease put the final touches on the financing. For the banks, having a long-term tenant like Beaumont Health System is almost like gold.” Bringing such a partner into this $10.6 million project during planning and development is truly unique in Michigan. “Some other local communities have physical therapy or medical services in their facilities,” said Vice President Alicia F. Washeleski, LEEP AP, Plante Moran Cresa, the program manager for the 48,051-squarefoot facility. “What makes this unique was actually bringing Beaumont Health System on board before there was even a building, and utilizing their resources and the income generated from their lease to help underwrite the loan.” Even nationally, the practice is uncommon. “There are a few examples that have probably taken place in New York or California,” said Vice President Edward A. Pocock, AIA, Hobbs + Black Architects, the Ann Arbor architectural firm for the twostory facility. However, this type of coalition is an emerging trend across the country. “These types of alliances are the wave of the future,” said the Neighborhood Club’s Executive Director, Stu Alderman. “Plus, a community fitness center in partnership with a healthcare provider is a natural fit.” WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD With its brick exterior and cast stone accents, the building itself fits perfectly into the surrounding neighborhood. “We tried to use the traditional Grosse Pointe vernacular,” said Pocock. The building’s exterior is a blend of the current residential neighborhood and its future commercial flavor that will include installing street lights similar to Grosse Pointe’s existing commercial district, said Washeleski. Adding to the residential feel, two large gabled brick peaks dominate the building’s main entrance on St. Clair Street.
Adding to the commercial feel, a mansard roof, more typical of business districts, rings much of the structure. The mansard roof camouflages the mechanical equipment perched on the flat EPDM roof behind this parapet-like roof. “We wanted the building to blend well with the residential vernacular and the downtown atmosphere that the City is going to develop in this four-block area,” said Pocock. “The large windows on the corner of Waterloo and St. Clair Streets also give the building a little more of a commercial feel.” These expansive windows cloak the Neighborhood Club’s new pool in glass and light, and also draw attention to this wonderful new aquatic amenity. “We want everyone who drives by to see the pool,” said Bruce. “It’s the ‘Wow Factor’ of the building. The large windows will also help with utility costs over time.” A NEIGHBORHOOD WITHIN A BUILDING A before and after “snapshot” of the Neighborhood Club’s headquarters clearly shows the dramatic transformation of this community hub. Before: a 21,000-squarefoot building, originally constructed in 1968 with a 1979 addition, housed space for meetings, offices and conferences. The building also contained a small gym, multipurpose room and preschool area. Now demolished, “the building once supported what I would call passive space,” said Bruce. The Club partnered with the school district, using the district’s athletic facilities to provide community recreational activities for youth and adults. The Club’s strategic plan clearly showed that such an approach was not viable in the longrun. “We asked ourselves, ‘How do we grow?’” said Bruce. The answer - and the after “photo” in this verbal snapshot - is this well-crafted and beautifully designed facility that houses a veritable neighborhood of different uses. The Club still partners with the school district to create a vibrant menu of recreational activities, but now also houses its own fitness spaces, including a warm water lap pool, children’s swimming area, men’s, women’s and family locker rooms, a gymnasium, a fitness studio and a fitness center, all located on the first floor and placed directly adjacent to Beaumont Health System’s adult physical therapy department. “There are a lot of synergies between what the Neighborhood Club does and what Beaumont Health System does,” said Bruce. “Basically, both are trying to make people healthy and well.” The first floor also hosts a community CAM MAGAZINE
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CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT board in the planning and development stages eased the design process of these spaces and saved potential retrofit costs. “Beaumont Health System could tailor their spaces to their own needs right from the very beginning,” said Project Architect and Associate Walter P. Wyderko, AIA, Hobbs + Black. “We could integrate their needs directly into the design.” Pocock adds, “It made the project more affordable, because we were able to maximize the design, make it lean and efficient, and offer the best value. If they came in after the fact, we would have to work with existing space.”
With its brick exterior and cast stone accents, the building fits perfectly into the surrounding neighborhood’s traditional Grosse Pointe vernacular.
Beaumont Health System’s Center for Human Development integrates speech therapy, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, pediatric vision, pediatric rehabilitation and other services all in one second-floor facility.
room that can double as meeting space and a room for birthday parties and other special events, added Alderman. The second level houses two conference/training rooms, the Neighborhood Club offices, the Club’s preschool and Beaumont Health System’s Center for Human Development, a clinic that integrates services in speech therapy, fine
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motor skills, gross motor skills, pediatric vision and rehabilitation. The Center also houses a simulation kitchen for teaching life skills and an observation room with state-ofthe-art audiovisual technology that allows parents to remotely observe and learn therapy skills for home application. Having Beaumont Health System on
A WINNING PERSONALITY Beaumont Health System’s presence clearly played a pivotal role in the building’s development and design. In fact, past experience on Beaumont Health System projects was part of Plante Moran Cresa’s selection criteria. Hobbs + Black has designed adult and pediatric rehabilitation centers for Beaumont Health System, and has shaped countless fitness centers and medical office buildings. Likewise, Rewold has constructed many a Beaumont Health System project, as well as a host of other healthcare and recreation facilities, said Rewold’s Project Manager Adam Gut. Rewold joined the project at the beginning of design development, working as construction manager under a guaranteed maximum price. Portfolio and personality ultimately led to the choice of Hobbs + Black as architect and Rewold as construction manager. “It was their work and their personalities,” said Washeleski. “This is what we stress when we are helping clients hire architects, engineers and contractors. They might look good on paper, but you have to work with these folks for a number of years. You have to feel you can work with them and trust them.” The Neighborhood Club itself selected Plante Moran Cresa as program manager based on their past relationship with the company as program manager for the Grosse Pointe Woods Library, and their close working relationship with the Grosse Pointe Park Library project. Alderman reinforces the importance of a positive interpersonal climate: “It takes people working together, and if you don’t have that from start to finish, the project could fail.” Clearly, this project is a resounding success, thanks to the team’s collective talents and the synergy between all the diverse participants. The new facility not only came in on time and under budget, but it also has exceeded the expectations of the owner and has earned accolades from “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
the community. Over 2,000 people toured the building on the Saturday before the grand opening. “The response has been fabulous throughout the community,” said Alderman. Bruce added, “People can’t believe how beautiful the building is. The response has been very positive; people are blown away by the facility.” AN ALL-STAR TEAM The construction “game” was on, marked by three early milestones: the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new building on June 21, 2011; the beginning of the old facility’s demolition on Sept. 19, 2011; and Rewold’s arrival on-site Nov. 14, 2011. Rewold met an aggressive schedule, successfully reaching substantial completion on Dec. 19, 2012. Meeting this timetable allowed the Neighborhood Club to open wide its doors on Jan. 7, 2013. For fitness buffs and wannabes, this is traditionally the time to launch an exercise program. “A big portion of what generates their revenue is obviously their fitness center and membership dues,” said Gut. “They challenged us right out of the gate to open the building as close to the first of January as possible, because everybody makes their New Year’s resolutions at that time.” Teamwork and coordination were pivotal in meeting the deadline. “The project was a well-coordinated effort on the part of Plante Moran Cresa, Hobbs + Black and the owners, who made decisions quickly and without delay,” said Rewold’s Superintendent Mel Gingiloski. The skills of an all-star team of trade contractors also played a key role in scheduling. “We were able to streamline the schedule through coordinating the work with a good subcontractor base,” said Gut. Mother Nature was a team player as well. Initial soil borings, and a water table typically higher in a community so close to the Detroit River, led to some concerns with soil conditions. Fortunately, “The soil conditions ended up being quite good, and there was no need for undercutting,” said Gut. A mild winter also eased costs for winter conditions and quickened the pace of the schedule during the foundation phase. “The mild weather was probably one of the key factors in the schedule,” said Gingiloski. “We worked through the whole winter without needing a lot of frost protection or spending extra money for heat or even losing any production.” The building rests on spread footings and a poured concrete foundation. “There are trench footings on grade, because the Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
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The reception desk’s curved sweep and the curvilinear flow of the corridor, as well as classic finishes, set an inviting tone for the entire building.
building only has a partial basement,” said Gingiloski. Team Rewold also worked closely and cooperatively with the City of Grosse Pointe. The City had their own crews working on Waterloo, one of the main streets bordering the site. “The City was also redoing the parking lot on the other two sides of our site,” said Gingiloski. “There was a great deal of preplanning and coordination between the City and Rewold. We looked ahead and made sure everything was covered. There weren’t any surprises.” BUILDING AN INDOOR LAKE Structurally, the building is a combination of structural steel and load-bearing masonry. “A masonry-bearing wall runs through the building from east to west and separates the pool and gym from the rest of the steel-framed building,” said Wyderko. A vapor barrier at the pool walls blocks any moisture from infiltrating the main body of the facility; dual-glazed, one-inch thick insulated windows also play a part in moisture control. This warm water pool is only one of many specialty spaces within the building. The pool finishes are slip-resistant and resistant to humidity, chlorine and corrosion. The steel of the exposed roof decking was acid etched and primed prior to application of a
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specialty moisture - and corrosion-resistant paint. “All the walls are epoxy painted, the door frames have a Duronar finish, and the doors are a fiber-glass reinforced polyester finish, all for chemical resistance to the pool environment,” said Wyderko. The pool room also has its own HVAC system for dehumidification and a UV system to minimize the strong chlorine odor of a typical pool. SPECIALTY FUNCTIONS As part of this compendium of specialty spaces, the interior demanded a wide variety of systems, including Acrovan, a hard plastic wall protection surface installed in the hallways of the Center for Human Development. The walls are able to withstand the wear and tear of active children. The flooring ranges from rubber in the fitness center - a place with a heavy use of free weights - to wood in the fitness studio and gymnasium, both designed with different sub-bases. “Each of those floors has a different type of reinforcement underneath,” said Wyderko. “Dribbling a basketball is going to have a different impact than an aerobics class on the floor’s support system.” Both sub bases exceed the minimum DIN (Deutsche Industrial Norms) standards governing shock absorption, resilience and other factors. “We spent a
great deal of time analyzing the sub floor, because it helps to reduce injuries,” said Alderman. Sound absorption was another key element in this building of diverse uses. The rowing room with 20 to 30 rowing machines and the Sports Enhancement Center, a place for intense workouts for athletic teams, were both placed in the basement to shield the rest of the building from these high-volume activities. In other cases, the project team used an assortment of sound-absorbing materials to buffer the varied spaces. Because the fitness center is directly below the Center for Human Development, the project team used an acoustic spray, called Soni Spray, on the fitness area’s exposed ceiling. “The whole fitness center ceiling is soundproofed to reduce noise that could interfere with children’s therapy in the Center for Human Development,” said Wyderko. The gymnasium also has soundabsorbing Tectum panels blanketing all of the upper walls. The sounds of an intense game of volleyball, pickle ball or basketball will not be heard in the nearby adult physical therapy suites or in the Center for Human Development’s clinical spaces above. The walls within the Center for Human Development are also insulated to reduce the noise level. “Even the doors have “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
gaskets around them, so when they close these doors the children can still maintain their focus without noise distractions,” said Wyderko. A FUNCTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Beyond pure function, the interior appearance is classy, sophisticated and wonderfully brightened by natural light. Hobbs + Black has added inspired design touches throughout the interior to make working out and getting well a positive experience. Members and patients enter the building under a broad canopy with skylights. The lobby does not have an antiseptic, medical feel or the appearance of an athletic workout space just for “jocks.” Serving adults, children and seniors throughout the Grosse Pointe community and beyond, the reception area features a glass tile wall, porcelain tile flooring, solid surface counters and plastic laminate that beautifully simulate natural wood. The reception desk’s curved sweep and the curvilinear flow of the corridor also set an appealing tone for the entire building. In the fitness center, expansive windows flood the area with natural light. The center has over 20 cardio machines, all with their own state-of-the-art entertainment system with 24 different television channels. After their treatment course, physical therapy patients can directly segue into working out in this well-planned center. Tucked within its own separate space, the fitness studio is host to over 35 different exercise classes, including Zumba, spinning, aerobics, yoga, body boot camp and cardio kick boxing. “This whole area is very well-designed,” said Bruce. Both the Center for Human Development and the Neighborhood Club’s preschool are marked by bright, primary colors appealing to children. Four skylights draw natural light into the preschool filled with a water table and sandbox for learning and play. Hobbs + Black worked with the State of Michigan to receive approval for fire safety and other code compliances required for this school space. Overall, this well-coordinated group “workout” involved coordinating the project with Beaumont Health System on clinical spaces, the State of Michigan on the preschool, and the Neighborhood Club on recreation and athletics. Building diverse types of spaces and working with two different owners demanded a high level of coordination on the part of Rewold. “It’s a big coordination layer when you bring Beaumont Health System into the trailer, so to speak,” said Gut. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
Ultimately, only a project team with positive synergy could provide a building of equal synergy between such diverse spaces. “It was a positive experience,” said Wyderko. “We would meet every two weeks with everyone, and we truly looked forward to and enjoyed the meetings.” This team mind-meld extended to the subcontractor base. “The subcontractors all did great work and worked together in a good partnership,” said Wyderko. “Mel Gingiloski, the site superintendent, was a big key to the project’s success. He was very conscientious. If something came up, he called me and we worked it out. There were no cutting corners. Mel wanted to do it right, and he did a great job.” The project team has moved on to other projects, leaving behind a legacy of a wellcrafted building and a satisfied owner. The Neighborhood Club and Beaumont Health System’s clinical spaces are now open to members, both Grosse Pointe and nonGrosse Pointe residents. So lace up your tennis shoes, grab your swimsuit or get back to health in this great facility. Clearly, the best in health and fitness spaces is now open for business at 17150 Waterloo Street in Grosse Pointe. NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB RECREATION AND WELLNESS CENTER • Owner: Grosse Pointe Neighborhood Club • Program Manager- Plante Moran Cresa • Architect: Hobbs + Black Associates, Inc. • Contractor: Frank Rewold and Son, Inc. • MEP Engineer: Peter Basso Associates, Troy • Structural Engineer: Ehlert/Bryan, Southfield • Civil Engineer: Professional Engineering Associates, Troy • Color Concrete: Albanelli Cement Contractors, Livonia • Painting & Vinyl – Alton Group, Inc., Dryden • Concrete Flatwork – Amalio Corporation, Sterling Heights • Swimming Pools – B&B Pl. Service & Supply Co., Livonia • Earthwork – Bob Kebbe Grading Co., Inc., Chesterfield • Caulking & Sealants – DC Byers, Detroit • Special Equipment – C&M Associates, Inc., Brighton • Structural Steel – Casadei Steel, Inc., Sterling Heights • Wall Protection – Construction Specialties, Inc., Cranford, NJ • Resilient Floor & Carpet – Continental Interiors, Inc., Troy
• Demolition #2 – D. Olsen, Inc., Shelby Township • Fire Protection – Detroit Automatic Sprinkler, Warren • Hollow Metal Doors & Hardware – FBH Architectural, Flint • Ceramic Tile – Freedom Tile LLC, Fair Haven • Drywall & Light Gauge – Huron Acoustic Tile Co., Mt. Clemens • Job Sign – Images Unlimited LLC, Rochester • Carpentry – Wally Kosorski & Co., Inc., Clinton Township • Athletic Flooring – Kuhn Specialty Flooring LLC, Commerce Township • Plumbing – Mills Mechanical, Ortonville • Roofing – Molnar Roofing, Inc., Riverview • Toilet Partitions & Access. – Rayhaven Group, Southfield • Temporary Fence – Reliable Fence Company, Clinton Township • Glass & Glazing – Rochester Hills Contract Glazing, Rochester Hills • Flagpole – Rocket Enterprise, Inc., Warren • HVAC – L.J. Rolls Refrigeration Co., Fenton • Demolition – Rose Pest Solution, Clinton Township • Earthwork – Service Construction, LLC, Southfield • Blinds & Shades – The Sheer Shop, Shelby Township • Site Utilties – Shelby Underground, Inc., Shelby Township • Masonry – Sherman Masonry, Inc., Romeo • Electrical – Shoreview Electric Co., Clinton Township • Landscaping & Irrigation – Sinacori Landscaping, Inc., Shelby Township • Elevator – Thyssen Krupp Elevator, Cincinnati, OH • Demolition – Torello Demolition, Inc., S.A., Port Huron • Folding Partitions – Operable – Urban’s Partition & Remodeling, Northville The owner, architect or construction manager provides the Construction Highlight’s list of subcontractors.
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Precision, accuracy and versatility – the Hilti PM 4-M Multi Line Laser takes leveling, plumbing and aligning applications to the next level. The PM 4-M features two vertical lines and one horizontal line for maximum versatility for leveling or aligning applications such as leveling outlets, cable trays, pipes, suspended ceiling, aligning doors and windows and when transferring points or installing partition walls. The PM 4-M makes these applications easy and fast because it rotates around the center point and has a fine-tuning knob for precise alignment. Add to that Hilti Pulse Power™ technology to produce highly visible beams and contractors have an accurate squaring and aligning tool. Because these types of tools take a beating on a jobsite, the PM 4M has a rubberized tool body to help protect the laser aperture and tool edges for increased durability along with a locking pendulum mechanism for added protection. The PM 4-M is covered by Hilti’s Lifetime Service, a unique service agreement that includes two years of no-cost coverage* and one free calibration per year for the first two years to help ensure reliability and accuracy. For more information about the Hilti PM 4-M Multi Line Laser, please contact Hilti Customer Service. From the U.S., call Hilti, Inc. at 1-800-879-8000 or visit www.us.hilti.com; from Canada, call Hilti (Canada) Corporation at 1-800-363-4458 or visit www.hilti.ca.
Metabo’s SDS Plus D-Handle Rotary Hammer’s Ergonomic Design Reduces Fatigue IDEAL FOR DRILLING AND CHISELING APPLICATIONS Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, offers two ergonomically designed D-handle rotary hammers for use in a range of drilling and chiseling applications. The KHE-D24 and KHE-D28 extend the operators reach and reduce
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PRODUCT SHOWCASE Cooper Lighting Launches Sure-Lites PathLinx LED Emergency Lighting Line ADVANCED PATENTED AND PATENTPENDING FEATURES ALLOW FOR REDUCED LABOR AND MATERIAL COSTS Cooper Lighting, a leader at the forefront of transforming the lighting industry, is pleased to announce the launch of its SureLites PathLinx emergency lighting line, offering features to reduce egress system costs. Petite in size but powerful in performance, the new LED series includes sleek, interior, emergency lighting units with indoor and outdoor single- and doublehead remote choices for egress lighting in commercial spaces. After input from specifiers, distributors, and contractors, Cooper Lighting developed the PathLinx line with a number of industryfirst, patented and patent-pending performance and design features, offering savings in installation, maintenance and materials costs. These include expanded remote capability; maximum spacings between fixtures; and Sure-Lites’ EZ Solutions including EZ Click Ethernet connection, EZ Key power disconnect, and EZ Hang installation. Aesthetically pleasing with a compact and thin profile design (two-inch depth), the LED emergency lighting line utilizes Cooper Lighting’s patented AccuLED Optics™ system, resulting in expanded remote capability of up to four remote LED heads, reducing the overall cost of emergency lighting. When comparing a dual-head LED remote emergency light versus a standard dual-head emergency light with a battery pack, cost can be up to 60 percent less for the remote. In addition, the PathLinx series’ LED optics consume under 2 watts (.52 watts to 1.96 watts, depending on the model) while exceeding the lumen output of the traditional 5.4-watt incandescent heads. The lower power consumption results in expanded remote capability. The advanced LED optical design also offers maximum spacings of up to 50 percent greater than traditional incandescent emergency lighting fixtures (approximately 90 feet), reducing the number and overall cost of emergency lighting fixtures. The precision-engineered optics display sharp cutoff and an elliptical light pattern that provides even light distribution for a clear path of egress. The optics can also rotate a full 360-degrees, while a patent-pending lens swivel feature allows 348-degree rotation with 104degreetilt. This provides optimal flexibility
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Edgetite™ Paver Edging Spikes Make Installations Stronger and More Secure Frustrations that result from trying to tightly secure paver edging have reached an end with new Edgetite™ spikes. Edgetite Products, Inc. is pleased to introduce a new paver edging spike that makes paver installations stronger. Edgetite spikes help solve the separation problem that can occur when installing paver edging with common spikes. They were created from firsthand experience when Jeff Goodman, a landscape/hardscape contractor with 25 years of experience, continually encountered this problem while installing paver edging. After growing tired of seeing and repairing failed brick edging for years, he felt there had to be a way to solve this problem. Edgetite spikes were created with this in mind. Edgetite spikes are unique because of the patent pending angled tip design. As an Edgetite spike is hammered into the compacted base the angled tip deflects away from the installation while the head pushes the edge restraint tightly against the brick. The angled final position of an installed Edgetite spike resists frost heave while adding strength and longevity to your brick project. When Goodman pounded in his first Edgetite spike, the result was amazing. The spike tip deflected away while the head firmly secured the edging to the brick. Now an old installation problem has a solution and the brick paving industry has an ally. Ask your local Landscape Supply dealer about Edgetite spikes for your next project. See videos showing how Edgetite spikes work at their website www.edgetite.com.
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ONSET ANNOUNCES NEXTGENERATION TEMP/RH DATA LOGGERS NEW HOBO® UX100 SERIES OFFERS DRAMATIC PRICE/PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGE BY COMBINING BEST-INCLASS LCD DISPLAY AND MEASUREMENT ACCURACY IN COMPACT, DEPLOYMENTFRIENDLY PACKAGE Onset, a leading supplier of data loggers, today announced the HOBO UX100 Series, the company’s next-generation family of data loggers for tracking temperature and relative humidity in indoor environments. Starting at just $75, HOBO UX100 Series loggers offer a dramatic price/performance advantage over competitive products by
delivering higher accuracy, larger measurement capacity, and more LCD display features to make environmental data collection faster and easier than ever. Building owners, facility managers, energy auditors, and others will use the matchboxsized UX100 Series data loggers to quickly and easily collect indoor environmental data in a broad range of applications. This includes monitoring occupant comfort in office buildings, tracking food storage conditions in warehouses, logging temperature trends in server rooms, and measuring humidity levels in museums. HOBO UX100 data loggers streamline indoor environmental monitoring applications, and make deployment faster than ever. The loggers feature an easy-toview LCD display that visually confirms logger operation and battery status, eliminating the need to connect the logger to a PC to see the information. A large memory capacity enables users to deploy the loggers for longer periods with fewer site visits. UX100 loggers also feature start and stop pushbuttons, and rare earth magnet, strap,
and command-strip mounting options enabling faster deployment and greater mounting flexibility and reliability. Once data has been recorded with HOBO UX100 data loggers, it can be easily viewed in graph form and analyzed using Onset’s HOBOware® Pro software. Time-saving tools allow users to batch-configure and readout hundreds of loggers in a fraction of the time it would take with previous generations. Additionally, the software features a Bulk Export tool that allows users to export data files to text format for use in spreadsheets, and is available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and German. HOBO UX100 Series data loggers are available immediately from Onset. The series includes five models, including temperature-only loggers with integrated sensors to temperature/RH and thermocouple loggers with external probes. Prices range from $75 - $189. Please visit http://www.onsetcomp.com for complete pricing details and technical specifications.
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PRODUCT SHOWCASE FilterPave® Recycled Glass Porous Paving Adds New Colors for Greater Design Flexibility NOW INCLUDES STARLIGHT BLACK AND PLATINUM GRAY IN THE STONE SERIES AND GRAPHITE BLACK IN GLASS. FILTERPAVE Products LLC, manufacturer of pervious pavement, recently announced the release of new color options including Starlight Black and Platinum Gray in the stone series and Graphite Black in glass. The additional of these new colors adds even more design flexibility to the poured-in-place system. Twice as pervious as alternative systems and made from 100% recycled glass or locallysourced aggregates FilterPave helps Manage Stormwater and can contribute toward U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program requirements. Benefits at a Glance: • Reduces Stormwater Runoff: Twice as porous as other hardsurfaced porous pavements (38% porous) resulting in a greater reduction of stormwater runoff • Reduces Maintenance: Better resistance to clogging • Conserves Resources: Made of 96% of recycled materials that are typically landfilled • There are approximately 90 beverage bottles are used in just one square-foot of FilterPave
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• Design Flexibility: Poured-in-place and available in a wide range of colors • Solar Reflective Index of 29 mitigates Urban Heat Island Effect • Flexibility Increases Performance: Bonded with an elastomeric binder which allows the pavement to flex and endure severe weather conditions Please visit www.filterpave.com to download product specifications and project profiles, or to find a contractor in your area.
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Larson Electronics’ Magnalight Announces Addition of Magnetic Pedestal Mount LED Work Light Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com recently announced the addition of a portable pedestal mounted LED light that offers high power and the versatility and stability of magnetic mounting. Designed to provide a powerful and highly versatile lighting option for operators requiring effective portable area lighting, the BML-150LED magnetic pedestal work area light provides as much illumination as 400 watt metal halide units and can be used as a portable pedestal or temporary magnetic back mount light. This light is heavy duty, built to withstand the elements, and operates with standard AC voltages. The BML-150LED LED pedestal/magnetic mount work area light from Magnalight.com produces a powerful 14,790 lumen light output and is designed for portability and versatile operating options. This unit features an IP68 rated waterproof LED assembly, aluminum pedestal mount platform, and four 200 lbs grip magnetic feet that provide a total of 800 lbs of gripping force for secure mounting to any ferrous metallic surface. The aluminum frame of this LED work light is designed for rugged use and portable versatility with heavy gauge aluminum construction, and adjustable carry handle, adjustable LED light head, and four magnetic mounting feet. The aluminum carry handle is designed to be adjusted for easy carrying and unobtrusive use, with two side located thumbscrews that the user simply loosens to move the handle to the desired position. This light can be operated as a simple work area pedestal light, or mounted to tank walls or on equipment to provide illumination in areas where mounting options are limited. The four magnetic feet create 800 lbs of gripping force, providing secure and stable placement even when mounted vertically to a flat metal surface. The LED assembly is waterproof and constructed of heavy gauge aluminum with a LEXAN lens, providing a rugged lamp that can withstand the demanding conditions of outdoor and industrial work operations. The LED lamp is equipped with CREE LEDs for maximum Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
longevity and light quality, and is vertically adjustable to allow easy movement for optimum work area coverage. This LED lamp is equipped with an integrally mounted waterproof transformer, which allows it to operate with commonly available 120-277 AC current. Also included with this magnetic mount LED magnetic mount LED work area light is 25 feet of abrasion resistant cord equipped with a standard straight blade plug for durable long life and compatibility with standard wall outlets. This portable pedestal/ magnetic mount LED work area light is ideal for tank cleaning, work sites, construction, and general commercial use as a temporary magnetic back mount light. This weatherproof LED light is mounted within an aluminum stand that can be used as a pedestal light or attached to any flat metallic surface to illuminate the work area
more efficiently. Highly durable and cooler running the LED’s are a good choice for heavy duty work environments. Larson Electronics’ Magnalight produces a wide range of magnetic mount LED work lights, work area lights, LED light towers, LED floodlights and LED equipment lights. The entire line of Magnalight lighting products can be viewed by visiting Magnalight .com or you can call 1-800-369-6671 to learn more about custom ordering options. For international inquires, call 1-214-616-6180 for more details.
Larson Electronics Announces Release of Fully Portable Generator Powered Light Tower Larsonelectronics.com recently announced the release of a high power light tower designed to provide full portability and standalone operation for applications where an external power source is impractical or unavailable. The WAL-ML2XM-3G Mini Light Tower with 3000VA Generator provides operators with an easy to deploy portable lighting system that can illuminate approximately 2 acres effectively.
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PRODUCT SHOWCASE Featuring a telescoping mast fitted with metal halide lamps and an onboard generator, this light tower is ideal for work sites and emergency services where a self contained lighting system is required. The WAL-ML-2XM-3G Mini Light Tower from Larson Electronics provides operators on worksites, emergency scenes, outdoor events and similar locations with a portable lighting
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system that can operate independently of external power sources while providing enough light output to illuminate up to two acres. This telescoping tower can be elevated to seven feet in height for increased coverage using an included hand crank and is constructed of powder coated steel for strength and durability. A pair of 1,000 watt metal halide lamps provides a combined total of 220,000 lumens and distributes it in a wide flood pattern for efficient and effective illumination of large areas. Each lamp can be adjusted independently of the other and is mounted to a removable mounting bracket that can be unlocked and removed from the tower for transport. The tower is fitted with a heavy duty base equipped with rubber tires to allow operators to easily roll the entire unit into position without the need for towing or lifting apparatus. A single 6000va generator powers the metal halide lamps for up to 6 hours on a single tank of fuel and is mounted to the base platform for easy access and convenience. This generator also includes standard 120 and 240 volt outlets to allow users to connect tools and electrical devices for added convenience. The ballast system for the metal halide lights is contained within a heavy duty steel housing which is also mounted to the tower base, helping to distribute more weight to the bottom of the tower for increased stability. The WAL-ML-2XM-3G mini light tower is a highly versatile and powerful tower lighting system that provides the convenience of full portability in a package that does not require dedicated towing hardware to deploy. Operators can literally load several of these systems onto a truck and deploy them as needed around the site, where workers can then simply set them up and turn them on. These mini light towers are ideal for construction sites, commercial operations, outdoor events, and emergency scenes where effective lighting that can be quickly and easily deployed without the need for external power sources is required. Larson Electronics produces a full range of industrial and commercial lighting equipment, HID work lights, portable work lights, Light towers, and LED work lights. To view the entire Larson Electronics line of industrial grade lighting solutions, visit them on the Web at www.Larsonelectronics.com. You can also call 1-800-369-6671 to learn more about all of Larson Electronics’ lighting products, or call 1-214-616-6180 for international inquires.
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Gateway Safety Launches NEW Class E Serpent® Safety Helmet Gateway Safety has announced the launch of its redesigned Serpent® safety helmet. With a fresh, sleek shell design, the popular helmet line now includes a new, unvented Class E model. Plus, Serpent is now available in several new colors. Many of the original features that have helped make compliance less of a battle for employers have been maintained. These include a rotating ratchet adjustment system (pin-lock also available); an eight-point, six-strap suspension for extreme comfort and impact resistance; and a soft, cloth brow pad. And it’s still lightweight - just 13 ounces - to ensure day-long wearability. Plus, the suspension system comes partially pre-installed, lowering the risk of ill-fitting helmets and potential injuries on the job. Serpent comes in 11 shell colors, including Hi-Viz Orange and HiViz Limon (somewhere right in between lemon and lime), both independently tested to the ANSI standard for high visibility. And all helmet models meet the ANSI Z89.1-2009 standard for Type 1 helmets and have been independently tested to the voluntary ANSI standards for lower temperature and reverse donning. For more than 65 years, Gateway Safety has been designing and manufacturing award-winning, cost-effective safety products in eye, face, head, hearing, and respiratory protection. With many products independently certified to meet ANSI and CSA standards, Gateway Safety ensures its products are safe, durable, and of the highest quality. For more information, contact: Gateway Safety, Inc., 11111 Memphis Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44144. Phone: 800-822-5347; Fax: 216-889-1200; Web: www.GatewaySafety.com/PR; E-mail: marketing@gatewaysafety.com.
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PEOPLE IN CONSTRUCTION Turner Construction Company, Detroit, is pleased to announce that David J. Kelly has been promoted to business manager from preconstruction manager. He will be directly responsible for leading the delivery of Turner’s services in the State of Michigan. Kelly is a licensed Professional Engineer in Michigan and Illinois and a LEED Kelly Accredited Professional. He serves on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Civil Engineers - Michigan Section, Southeastern Michigan Branch. Atlas EPS, Byron Center, is pleased to announce the recent addition of civil engineer Doug Hula, PE, to support the growth of its Elevation® geofoam product line. A licensed Professional Engineer and registered in the State of Michigan, Hula brings over 14 years of experience in geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing. Hula is a Hula member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE), and is a past president of the Western Chapter of MSPE. Barton Malow Company, Southfield, is pleased to announce that Dan Kovoch will serve as vice president in their Central Region. Kovoch will focus on expanding Barton Malow’s services in the automotive manufacturing markets. His past experience at Ideal Contracting brings a unique opportunity for Barton Malow to strengthen its strategic partnership with Ideal and provide innovative solutions for their clients. Grand Rapids-based Triangle Associates, Inc. recently announced the promotions of five employees. Brent Gibson, LEED AP was Gibson promoted to vice president-operations; Josh Szymanski, PE, LEED AP to vice president-business development; April Bollenbach, LEED AP, and Matt Novak, E.I.T. to project managers; and Andrea Adkins was named cost accountant.
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Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME), Plymouth, is pleased to announce that Robert C. Rabeler, PE, SME senior vice president, has been appointed to the firm’s Board of Directors. As a member of the Board of Directors, Rabeler will work with the Board to set policies and strategic direction for the firm, and monitor the results of the management team. Rabeler began his SME career Rabeler in 1983. He is Past-President of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Michigan and serves on a number of the organization’s committees. Rabeler is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in six states, and a geotechnical engineer by training. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Michigan has announced the leaders of its Board of Directors for 2013. This year the President and Vice President/President Elect of the organization hail from the Huron Valley Chapter based in Ann Arbor. Tamara E. L. Burns, AIA, LEED AP, is the 2013 President of the American Institute of Architects Michigan. She is cofounder and principal of Hopkins Burns Design Studio, Ann Arbor. Burns served as president of the AIA Huron Valley Chapter. She has chaired Ann Arbor's Design Review Board which reviews large development projects in Ann Arbor's downtown. Paul Dannels, FAIA has been named the 2013 Vice President/President-Elect of AIA Michigan. He is a founding principal at SDI-Structures, Ann Arbor. Dannels’ designs have received many awards and recognitions including three AISC IDEAS awards, the steel industry's highest honor for building design. He has served in leadership for Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley and the Center for Faith and Scholarship. Also, AIA Michigan has announced its Board of Directors for 2013: Secretary is Joseph Veryser, AIA; Treasurer is Jeffrey Ferweda, AIA; Past President is Victor Saroki, FAIA; Regional Director is Glen LeRoy, FAIA, FAICP; Education Director is William Wittig, AIA; Associate Director is Amanda Harrell-Seyburn, Associate AIA; Professional Affiliate Advisor is Brandon Kinsey, PA. The Board of Directors members also include Mike Neville, AIA; Theodore Pappas, AIA, LEED AP BD+C; Michael Poris, AIA; Benedetto Tiseo, FAIA; Greg Metz, AIA; Glenn Rahn, AIA; Charles Bultman, AIA; Kristen Schleick, AIA, AICP, LEED AP; Daniel Bollman, AIA; Mark Humitz, AIA; Daniel La Pan, AIA, NCARB; Norman Hamann, AIA, LEED AP; Randolph Seiss, Associate AIA; Travis Hongisto, AIA. The Interim Executive Director of AIA Michigan is Cathy Mosley, Hon. Affiliate AIA Michigan. Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. Engineers Scientists Architects Constructors, headquartered in Grand Rapids, is pleased to announce that Anthony D. Heriford, PE has joined their Lansing office team. Heriford is a civil engineer who has worked for the past seven years in civil design and construction projects, and recently as a GIS manager focusing on capital improvement planning and asset management. Also, the firm is pleased to announce the following people have joined their Southeast Michigan team: Maria Sedki, PE, senior civil engineer, graduated from the University of Michigan with both M.S. and B.S. Degrees in Civil/Environmental Engineering. She is a licensed professional engineer in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas, and brings 19 years of experience to FTC&H. Michael M. Hardin, mechanical engineering specialist, has worked in the HVAC controls field for 12 years as a lead systems technician, project manager, and most recently field engineer. Hardin holds certificates for Boiler and Chiller Operation as well as Refrigeration.
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CORPORATE NEWS The Law Office of Marty A. Burnstein, Bingham Farms, is proud to announce the launch of their new website, martyburnsteinlaw.com. Burnstein is a long-time member of CAM, and teaches classes on Construction Liens and Payment Bonds through CAMTEC. The website, designed and developed by CAM member Capital Letters, Ann Arbor, features a Content Management System (CMS) that allows Burnstein and his staff to make changes and maintain the blog. Doeren Mayhew, a certified public accounting and advisory firm with locations in Michigan, Texas and Florida, has ranked 67th among the top 100 accounting, tax and business consulting firms in the United States by Accounting Today. Rankings for the publication’s 2013 “Top 100 Firms” report were based on annual revenue size. Following the completion of the 2013 survey, Doeren Mayhew continued to grow in revenue through a December 2012 merger with Houston-based MFR, PC, increasing the firm’s annual revenue by 14 percent. ABC Supply Co., Inc. has acquired substantially all of the assets of Lee Wholesale Supply Inc., a distributor specializing in steep-slope roofing, siding and windows with four locations in the Michigan communities of Livonia, Macomb, New Hudson and Port Huron. The Livonia branch is located at 11970 Farmington Road. The Macomb store is located at 46705 Erb Drive. The New Hudson branch is located at 55801 Grand River Ave. The Port Huron store is located at 2650 Howard St. Lee Wholesale complements ABC Supply’s existing locations in Southfield, Taylor and Warren, bringing the total number of locations that serve contractors in the Detroit market area to seven.
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Michigan Rental, LLC has purchased Michigan-based Titan Equipment Company. Michigan Rental, LLC is a Michigan entity owned by the MacAllister family out of Indianapolis, IN, who also own the Indiana and Michigan Caterpillar dealerships. Michigan Rental LLC acquired the assets of Titan Equipment on December 31, 2012. Titan Equipment, based near Grand Rapids, operates industrial rental locations in five locations across the state in Byron Center, Lansing, Midland, Traverse City, and Wixom. Among the benefits of joining forces with the MacAllister team is the ability to provide customers with a broader more diverse line of equipment, additional locations, additional capabilities to serve customers in their neighboring states through the 12 locations in Indiana, increased buying power with the manufacturers, and the many benefits that come with one of the most powerful brands in the world in Caterpillar. Triangle Associates, Inc., Grand Rapids, recently announced that it will provide design/build, construction management and general contracting services for the following projects: Michigan State University - the Union Hall Engagement and Multicultural Center and steam tunnel renovations at the intersection of Bogue and Shaw streets; Alma College - expansion and renovation of its aging food service and dining hall areas; Fox Ford Lincoln - Chicago Triangle was hired by DP Fox to serve as construction manager for the build-out of its new Ford Lincoln store on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, IL; Hart Ford Lincoln, Roscommon - design/builder to conduct the programming/evaluation, design and construction of either an expansion/renovation of the current facility or to construct a new facility; Walgreens Specialty Pharmacies – Canton, MI and Miamisburg, OH - construction manager for the renovation of two distribution and pharmacy spaces; Walmart - remodeling and expanding the Grand Rapids 28th Street location to house a 160,000-square-foot Supercenter; Grand Rapids Public Schools - construction manager for renovations to Sherwood Park Elementary School, Gerald R. Ford Middle School, Central High School and Creston High School.
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June 25, 2013 – CAM / HBA Mid-Year Economic Forecast and State of the Industry Breakfast Best Western Sterling Inn, Sterling Heights, MI The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) and the Home Builders Association (HBA) present their third annual Economic Forecast and State of the Industry Breakfast. 7:30 am – 10:30 am. Tabletop displays, guest speakers, plated breakfast - $45 per person. To register contact CAM (248) 972-1000 www.cam-online.com or HBA (248) 737-4477 www.builders.org
June 27, 2013 – Building Detroit “Plan to Permit” Cobo Center, Detroit, MI Presented by BSEED City of Detroit and the Woodward Corridor Initiative. Buildings, Safety Engineering & Environmental Department Forum: Presenting new processes for business investment in Detroit. 7:30 am – 12:00 pm, registration is required. Go to http://tinyurl.com/BSEED2013
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June 13 - Project Closeout 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tuition $90 CAM Members / $140 NonMembers Provides a review of the typical project closeout requirements and issues that will be encountered on a typical construction project. Procedures for preparing for project closeout during the early stages of a project. If you have questions, please call the CAMTEC offices at (248) 972-1000 or visit www.cam-online.com.
June 3, 5 - Project Management & Supervision 7:30 am - 10:30 am Tuition $180 CAM Members / $230 Non-Members Designed to provide an overall knowledge of the construction management process. The essentials will be covered including: Planning and Design; Budget Management; Scheduling; Contracts; Field Management; Project Close-Out. (2 sessions) June 6 - Project Accounting 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tuition $90 CAM Members / $140 NonMembers Provides a review of the project accounting process, including: preparation of payment applications; sworn statements and waivers of lien; review of certified payrolls; preparation of general conditions estimates; tracking and billing for general conditions. June 11, 12 - MIOSHA 10-Hour for Construction (MTI) 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Tuition $170 CAM Members/ Non-Members 10-hour program presents an overview of MIOSHA inspection procedure, as well as the most frequently cited MIOSHA violations in the construction industry. Participants gain detailed information regarding construction health and safety standards relative to the industry. Students will receive both MIOSHA and OSHA 10-hour cards upon successful completion of the class.
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CSM Mechanical, LLC ........................................................................23 Cendrowski Corporate Advisors ......................................................5
D & D WATER AND SEWER, INC., CANTON DOVETREE PRODUCTION, INC. DBA FABER PIANO ADVENTURES, ANN ARBOR
Connelly Crane Rental Corp. ...........................................................19 DRC Contract Cleaning Restorative Drying ................................10 Detroit Carpentry JATC ....................................................................12 Detroit Dismantling Corp., WBE, DCBE ........................................15
FAST SIGNS BIRMINGHAM, BIRMINGHAM FRESH LOOK, INC., BEVERLY HILLS
Detroit Terrazzo Contractors Association....................................35 Doeren Mayhew ..................................................................................35 G2 Consulting Group ........................................................................31
MODERN XTERIOR IMPROVEMENT, LLC, LIVONIA QUALITY PERFORMANCE PLUMBING, INC., MONROE
Glazing Contractors Association ..................................................IFC Gohm Insurance Restoration ..........................................................14 Hartland Insurance Group, Inc. ......................................................37
SHW GROUP, BERKLEY SIMPLY THE PERFECT FIT, DEPEW, NY
Kulbacki, Inc. ........................................................................................27 MasonPro, Inc. ......................................................................................19 Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters ..................................BC
STATE WIRE AND TERMINAL, DAVISBURG
North American Dismantling Corp. ..............................................41 Oakland Companies ..........................................................................23
THUMB COOLING & HEATING, CARO TRAVIS CONTRACTORS, LLC, NEW HUDSON
Oakland Metal Sales, Inc. ..................................................................42 Peterson Glass ......................................................................................15 Plante Moran PLLC..............................................................................26
TR DESIGN GROUP, LLC, BLOOMFIELD HILLS UTICA STEEL, INC., CHESTERFIELD,
SMRCA ....................................................................................................18 Scaffolding, Inc.....................................................................................10 Shaw Electric ........................................................................................39
VIEWPOINT CONSTRUCTION SOFTWARE, TROY
Valenti Trobec Chandler, Inc. / Griffin Smalley & Wilkerson ..........................................................7
WILTEC TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ANN ARBOR
Wally Kosorski ......................................................................................31 Zervos Group........................................................................................19
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