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ELECTRICAL / MECHANICAL Ferndale Electric Aids CHASS Clinic near Detroit’s Mexican Town Ann Arbor’s Tower Plaza Gets Mechanical and Building Systems Make-Over

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SMACNA Names Matt Cramer National Contractor of the Year

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34 Celebrating the Renewable Airplane Sustainable Design and Construction Techniques are on Display at the New OCIA Terminal

16 Excelente Trabajo (Excellent Work) Ferndale Electric Aids CHASS Clinic Near Detroit’s Mexican Town

20 Mechanical and Building Systems Make-Over Ann Arbor’s Tower Plaza Gets Much Needed Attention

26 Greenprint for the Future HVAC Decisions that Slash Operating Costs and Raise Space Utilization

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Industry News Safety Tool Kit Marketing on the Level Product Showcase People in Construction Construction Calendar Buyers Guide Updates CAM Welcomes New Members Advertisers Index “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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Kevin N. Koehler Amanda M. Tackett

ASSOCIATE EDITORS

Mary E. Kremposky David R. Miller

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR GRAPHIC DESIGN DIRECTOR OF MARKETING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Matthew J. Austermann Marci L. Christian Gregg A. Montowski Cathy A. Jones

DIRECTORS OFFICERS Chairman

Frank G. Nehr, Jr. Davis Iron Works

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James Brennan Broadcast Design & Construction, Inc.

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Donald J. Purdie, Jr. Detroit Elevator Company

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Kevin N. Koehler

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PPG Industries

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Kevin French Poncraft Door Company

Todd W. Hill Ventcon, Inc.

Stephen J. Hohenshil Glasco Corporation

Mary K. Marble Marble Mechanical, LLC

Eric C. Steck Amalio Corporation

Kurt F. Von Koss Beaver Tile & Stone

Donielle Wunderlich George W. Auch Company

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William L. Borch, Jr. Ironworkers Local Union 25

Gary Boyajian Universal Glass and Metals, Inc.

Marty Burnstein Law Office of Marty Burnstein

George Dobrowitsky Walbridge

Daniel Englehart Peter Basso and Associates, Inc.

Chris Hippler Capital Letters

Dennis King Harley Ellis Devereaux

Nancy Marshall Aluminum Supply Company

Rick Rys Hi Def Color

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Ventcon Offers Kingspan KoolDuct® System Ventcon, Inc., Allen Park, is a local supplier for the Kingspan KoolDuct® System, an advanced and innovative premium performance pre-insulated ductwork system.

The system’s ductwork is fabricated using rigid insulation panels in sections up to 13feet long. The ductwork sections are fabricated from CFC/HCFC-free rigid phenolic insulation panels with aluminum surfaces available in silver or black.

The panels, fabrication methods, jointing systems and its complete line of accessories produces a system where air leakage can be reduced to a minimum. The components and techniques associated with the fabrication of ductwork from the Kingspan KoolDuct System have been established in the European marketplace since the mid-1960s.

The superior insulating qualities of the rigid phenolic insulation panels, combined with the minimal air leakage of the system, can yield significant electrical consumption savings because of reduced heating and cooling loads. Independent research, investigating the estimated effect on fan power of different ductwork air leakage rates, showed that the use of the Kingspan KoolDuct System can yield savings of over 30 percent on the annual electricity cost of running a fan. The embodied energy of a ductwork section The Kingspan KoolDuct System offers the triple benefits of cutting energy, cutting carbon and cutting costs while already having proved itself in a highly competitive marketplace.

As a time saver, the system has a single fix installation as the lagging operation is eliminated, thus reducing site time. The availability of Kingspan KoolDuct in 13-foot sections means fewer sections and less handling, resulting in fast track installation.

As a space saver, Kingspan KoolDuct system can be installed flush to the ceiling, eliminating the space required for the lagging and lagging operation above the ductwork.

The exceptional strength to weight ratio of ductwork fabricated from the Kingspan

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KoolDuct System results in ductwork that is easier to handle and install. The System can overcome severe constraints on structural loadings in older buildings that cannot support additional weight, making it ideal for renovation projects. For clean air quality, the air steam flowing through the ductwork flows over sealed aluminum surfaces, reducing the risk of loose fibers entering the air handling system and making the system particularly suited and specified in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, clean air, hygiene-controlled environments, high humidity environments, swimming pools and sterile areas of hospitals and communication/server rooms in data centers where non-fibrous insulants may be preferred. For more information please contact Ventcon, Inc., (313) 336-4000.

VDK Architects Merges with Harley Ellis Devereaux Oakland, CA-based VDK Architects, one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s leading architecture firms specializing in the science and technology market sector, has merged with Harley Ellis Devereaux, a nationally acclaimed architecture and engineering practice headquartered in Southfield. Harley Ellis Devereaux relocated employees in its current Berkeley, CA office to the new Oakland office in early January 2012. “The merger enhances Harley Ellis Devereaux’s strong credentials in the science and technology market,” said Harley Ellis Deveraux Chairman and CEO Gary Skog.“The increased staff size in the Bay Area will improve the firm’s capabilities in the education market sector, which it has traditionally served in Northern California.”

Established in 1988 by Lee VanDeKerchove, VDK Architects has earned a reputation for excellence in the design of technically demanding projects. The firm specializes in programming, planning and designing advanced technology facilities, manufacturing facilities and research and development laboratories. Client groups served include biotechnology, pharmaceutical, electronics and higher education. The firm has always been focused on providing superior service, resulting in many long-term client relationships.

VDK Principals Lee VanDeKerchove and Susan Briggs will continue on as principals at Harley Ellis Devereaux with VanDeKerchove taking on the role of science and technology studio leader and Briggs becoming the managing principal of the combined Oakland office. VDK Associate Principal Roland Lazzarotto will continue on as an associate

principal at Harley Ellis Devereaux.

Founded in 1908, Harley Ellis Devereaux is one of the few design firms in the nation to reach the 100-year milestone. The firm’s longevity has fostered financial stability that has served the firm well through the recent economic downturn. Harley Ellis Devereaux has a wealth of experience to draw from and to build upon, a quality-focused approach, a clear sense of its roots and culture, and most importantly, a clear vision for the future. Today, Harley Ellis Devereaux is a full-service design firm with nearly 250 professionals located in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco, serving clients in the corporate and commercial, educational, healthcare and science and technology markets.

Harley Ellis Devereaux’s staff in the Bay Area includes two associates: Ed Dean, a specialist in sustainable design and Net Zero Energy facilities, and Malvin Whang, an expert in the design of Simulation Centers and hightechnology facilities. Both will continue to serve the firm’s clients throughout the country from the new Oakland office location. The newly merged Bay Area office officially began operations under the Harley Ellis Devereaux name on January 3, 2012. For more information, please visit www.hedev.com

Final Structural Concrete Pour to Mark Topping off of New Hotel at FireKeepers Casino The final structural concrete pour was placed on the new hotel at FireKeepers Casino in Battle Creek in late January 2012. This will mark the ceremonial “topping off” of the nearly 292,000-square-foot hotel located on the southwest corner of the property.

“This is a great milestone for the hotel,” said Mary Kane Butkovich, project director for Clark Construction. “We are making excellent progress, and everyone on the project team has worked diligently to make this possible.”

The tribal leaders of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi announced construction of the new hotel in early spring 2011. Construction is scheduled to be complete in time for the late fall 2012 opening.

The eight-story, 242-room hotel will include an event center and extended bingo hall. The “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

new building will add an estimated 400 jobs in ongoing casino operations to the current 1,500 jobs at the facility.

In building the $300 million Las Vegas-style FireKeepers Casino, Clark Construction received a 2009 Build Michigan Award for their role as construction manager. The casino opened on Aug. 5, 2009.

Founded in 1946, Clark Construction Company is ranked as one of the top 400 CM firms in the nation by Engineering News Record. The firm is headquartered in Lansing and maintains a Southeast Michigan office in Southfield. Clark Construction has projects in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, North Carolina, Kansas and Texas.

In addition to a full range of construction management services, Clark continues to offer planning and pre-construction services, program management, general contracting and design/build services.

ASCC Elects Officers and Directors Mike Poppoff, Poppoff, Inc., Moxie, WA, has been elected first vice president of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, for 2012-2013. Scott Anderson, Houston, TX, Chris Plue, San Mateo, CA, and Thomas Zinchiak, Woodbine, MD were re-elected vice presidents.

The Society elected several individuals to positions within the group, including: • Keith Wayne, Kannapolis, NC, elected as secretary/treasurer • Jack Cooney, Ft. Myers, FL, and Aaron Long, Rocky Mount, VA, elected as new directors • Robert Dalrymple, Valley View, OH; Peter Emmons, Hanover, MD; Shawn McMahon, Irving, TX; and John Ylinen, Tempe, AZ reelected as directors

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The Decorative Concrete Council (DCC), a specialty council of the ASCC, elected Chris Klemaske, T.B. Penick & Sons Inc., San Diego, CA, as council director. Paul Schneider, Cincinnati, OH, was re-elected secretary/treasurer.

Individuals elected as new members include Nick Adams, Cleveland, OH; John Belarde, Woodinville, WA; Clark Branum, Marysville, WA; and Tim Fischer, Louisville, CO. Individuals re-elected as directors of the DCC Advisory Council include Ray Brooks, Sioux Falls, SD; Clyde Cobb, West Columbia, SC; Marshall Hoskins, Columbia, SC; Dionne Hutchings Ojeda, Dallas, TX; Gregory Hyde Hryniewicz, Annapolis, MD; Byron Klemaske II, San Diego, CA; Jim Mullins, Naperville, IL; Joe Nasvik, Addison, IL; Kevin Percy, Walpole, MA; Rob Sousa, East Providence, RI; and Wes Vollmer, San Antonio, TX. The ASCC Safety and Risk Management Council re-elected Steve Pereira, Professional Safety Associates, Denham Springs, LA as council director, and Scott Winkler, Hamilton, OH, as secretary/treasurer.

Newly elected directors include Mike Dawson, Detroit, MI; Al Padelford, Alpharetta, GA; and Ray Raffin, Chicago, IL. Re-elected directors include Helen Prince, Dallas, TX and E. Byron Spencer, Lombard, IL. The ASCC Manufacturer’s Advisory Council also has a new group of officers. Mike Ferguson, Multiquip, Inc., Carson, CA is the new council director, and Jeremy Clark, Chicago, IL has been elected as the new secretary/treasurer. Newly elected members include Craig Dahlgren, St. Louis, MO and Tim Lickel, Sussex, WI. Re-elected directors are Wayne Allen, Sturtevant, WI; Jim Hughes, Fair Lawn, NJ; and Doug Rhiel, Mt. Pleasant, SC. The ASCC is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the

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capabilities of those who build with concrete, and to providing them with a unified voice in the construction industry. Members include concrete contracting firms, manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in the concrete industry, such as architects, specifiers and distributors.

The ASCC includes approximately 460 member companies in the United States and For more eight foreign countries. information, please visit www.ascconline.org or call 866-788-2722.

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MRCC Celebrates 15th Annual Carpenters’ Christmas for Kids at Detroit’s Spain Dual School

Spain School Principal, Ronald Alexander, Paws, Mike Jackson, Executive Secretary Treasurer of the MRCC, and Mayor Dave Bing speak to the students of Spain School during the 15th Annual Carpenter’s Christmas for Kids Celebration.

The Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters (MRCC), under the leadership of Executive Secretary/Treasurer Mike Jackson, hosted their 15th Annual Carpenters’ Christmas for Kids holiday party in mid-December for prekindergarten through eighth-grade students of Spain Dual School in Detroit. The school is located on 3700 Beaubien near MRCC’s headquarters in Detroit.

Special guests/speakers included Santa

Claus; Detroit Mayor Dave Bing; Oakland County Sheriff Michael J. Brouchard; Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh; and Detroit Councilwomen JoAnn Watson, Brenda Jones and Saunteel Jenkins.

The holiday party featured Santa and MRCC union members distributing gifts to the students, caroling and mingling with the children and special guests. The MRCC invited

local dignitaries, celebrities, pro-athletes and media to the event to provide the children with a memorable morning while also helping establish role models and expanding the students’ vision for the future.

In addition to this year’s lineup of guests and speakers, the Carpenters’ Christmas for Kids included Little Caesars pizza provided by the Detroit Tigers for all the students and faculty at Spain Dual School. The Detroit Tigers also distributed a gift to each student.

The MRCC adopted Spain Dual School after relocating its headquarters to Detroit in 1997.

In addition to the holiday party, the MRCC has donated their skills, time and fundraising abilities to improve the school and the school’s programs.

Correction The photo on page 51 in CAM Magazine’s January/February 2012 issue is not the Accident Fund Holding’s headquarters. The photo is of the Saginaw Valley State University College of Health & Human Services.

CAM Magazine sincerely apologizes for the error.

SAFETY TOOL KIT Small Trucks and Business Operations

by Sylvia Davis, CDS/CDT ost construction companies use trucks in their business operations.

However, many are not aware that they must comply with the Department of Transportation (DOT) rules when they use trucks that meet the definition of a commercial motor vehicle [CMV]. Who will tell a company that their vehicle falls into the DOT guidelines? No one. It is the carrier’s responsibility to understand and operate in compliance with the rules. Some companies do not even realize that they are a “motor carrier.” A motor carrier, or simply “carrier,” is a company that uses a commercial motor vehicle to support their business operations.

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WHICH VEHICLES MUST COMPLY? • A truck that is rated over 10,000 lbs.

• If the truck/pickup is towing a trailer and the truck/pickup rating added to the trailer rating is over 10,000 lbs.

• The rating tags are below 10,001 lbs. but the vehicles are loaded and have a physical weight that exceeds 10,000 lbs.

Where does one find the rating of their truck and trailer? The manufacturer puts this information on a tag on the door post of the driver door. Look for the letters “GVWR” followed by numbers in kilograms [KG] or pounds [LBs].

THE RULES The rules that apply to smaller CMVs are practically identical to those rules that apply to a semi-tractor trailer combination. The main difference is that the smaller CMVs do not require a commercial driver’s license or drug and alcohol testing.

The CMV rated/weighing between 10,001 lbs. and 26,000 lbs. must comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, specifically parts 390-399 and the

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inspection requirements found in appendix G. Michigan adopted these rules with Act 181 of 1963; the Act also contains the fines that apply when a carrier is not in compliance with the rules.

NEED A GENERAL IDEA OF WHAT THE RULES REQUIRE? 390: USDOT lettering on the power unit – trailers are not required to be lettered Accident register/recordkeeping 391: Medical certification, disqualifications, and driver files/recordkeeping 392: Driving and parking rules 392.82 Prohibiting use of a hand-held mobile telephone – all drivers of CMV’s over 10,000 lbs 393: Parts and accessories that must be on the vehicle in working order at all times cargo securement 395: Hours of service rules –work/driving hours thresholds that the driver must not violate /recordkeeping 396: Daily/Yearly inspections/recordkeeping The DOT rules are enforced by local jurisdictions, the Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Division, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration/USDOT. If you are not familiar with the information contained in this short article, you may need assistance to understand your responsibilities.

Contact the Michigan Center for Truck Safety for assistance at 800-682-4682 or via e-mail: info@truckingsafety.org. Contact the Michigan Trucking Association to order a copy of the DOT rules or other recordkeeping documentation at 517-3211951.

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To Blog or Not to Blog dvocates of blogging believe it is a low-cost, high return marketing tool that can raise a company’s profile on the Internet. But ROI is the measure for marketing effectiveness. Can blogging improve the ROI in a business-to-business environment? Here’s some information to process before you decide.

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THE WORLD OF SOCIAL MEDIA Social Media (SM) is not a fad. It is a significant shift in the way we communicate.

And it is constantly evolving. Most conversations about SM focus on Facebook, YouTube or Twitter. Blogging is often overlooked, yet blogs can be the best vehicle for businesses. When effectively created, advocates say, a blog can draw attention to a product or service that is being promoted.

First caveat: Few businesses have the capacity to regularly invest in creating original content without eventually seeing a measurable ROI. Establish realistic objectives and develop a blog strategy before publishing.

IMPROVING SEO Blogging has gained popularity as a marketing tactic because it can improve the Search Engine Optimization (SEO) of a business website.

Google’s algorithms are secret, but it is widely believed that the search engine giant has shifted its formula toward “quality content” versus “self promotion”; that is, “real” commentary found on blogs and social media sites carry more weight than the “self-promoting” content (as Google sees it) written for your website.

Small to mid-sized businesses struggle to generate strong Google rankings due to the limited volume of content on their site. Adding a blog can increase content. More posts with relevant keywords can lead to an improved ranking.

Third caveat: A good blog requires a lot of planning, hard work and research. It must be well written by someone who has mastered the form, and is an expert on the content.

Could a blog help you leverage the power of the Internet? Maybe. But in a business-to-business environment, relationships and the quality of your work will TM Before investing in a blogging strategy, always be the foundations of your business. weigh all the costs first.

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THE BIRTH OF THE BLOG Blogs - Web pages made up of posts listed chronologically - were born in the late ‘90s from the need to easily publish online. The emergence of blogs allowed nontechnical people to post content on the Web and engage readers.

Business blogs often feature commentary by management, product updates, upcoming events or recent news.

Second caveat: Unless you have an interesting perspective on a relevant topic and good writing skills, readers aren’t likely to regularly visit your blog (and regular visits are what you’re after).

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SHARE YOUR STORY If you use blogging as a marketing tool for your business, please share your story with other CAM members. Contact me directly and I will include your information in a future “Marketing on the Level” column. Confidentiality will be always respected.

“Marketing on the Level” is a monthly column written specifically for the commercial and industrial construction industry. Got an idea for a column, or a question about marketing? Contact Chris @ chris@capitallettersmarketing.com or 734-353-9918, or visit Capital Letters at www.capitallettersmarketing.com.

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Congratulations to Matthew Cramer (right) for receiving SMACNA’s Contractor of the Year Award from SMACNA President Jim Boone (left) at the association’s national convention.

A Model Contractor SMACNA Names Matt Cramer National Contractor of the Year

By Mary E. Kremposky, Associate Editor ● Imagine using 3D laser scanning technology in a 40-year-old mechanical room without any original mechanical drawings and actually creating a 3D document – scaled to AutoCAD - of each and every pipe, each and every pump and each and every piece of ductwork, along with exact dimensions. ● Imagine using 3D laser scanning technology instead of manually field measuring existing conditions. Throwing away a tape measure in favor of a laser pointer or prism saved at least 150 to 200 field hours of work. Plus, the end product was 100 percent accurate. ● Imagine boosting productivity in the field by 18 percent over the course of the first few phases of a major ductwork installation for a hospital addition. A savvy, sheet metal contractor built on the 5 percent boost in productivity in Phase I to achieve a 13 percent increase in productivity in Phase II. Overall, the firm secured a contract for five of the six phases of a major hospital addition in Lansing. f course, none of the above scenarios is imaginary, but actual examples of the revolutionary capabilities of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D scanning. The projects demonstrate the cutting-edge capabilities of Dee Cramer, Inc., a full service HVAC/sheet metal firm based in Holly with offices in Lansing, Wixom and Saginaw. The first case is a demonstration project for the University of Michigan; the second is the renovation portion of an addition/renovation of Hurley Hospital’s Emergency Department in Flint.

The final scenario - a Sparrow Hospital addition in Lansing - is an example of what company President Matthew D. Cramer calls small-scale BIM. This level of BIM uses a 3D model for automated

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But Cramer didn’t earn the national 2011 Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) Contractor of the Year Award for thinking small. Clearly, Cramer is more than keeping pace with developments in both scanning technology and in what he calls large-scale BIM, defined as 4D BIM (tying the 3D model to schedule); 5D BIM (tying the model to cost estimating); and 6D BIM (tying the model to facility management for the owner’s use).

In the 3D laser scanning arena, Dee Cramer has used the technology on three different projects in Michigan as a replacement for manual field measurement. Using 3D scanning technology in tandem with a BIM 3D model is another fascinating application. As shown in the University of Michigan demonstration project, a contractor can scan an existing area with a 3D laser and generate what is called a point cloud. “The point cloud gives you data that can be either imported into an existing design model or used to actually create the architectural, structural or M.E.P. elements into a 3D model for a space without a pre-existing 3D model,” said Cramer.

With Dee Cramer’s 4D CAD and BIM capability, one can actually watch the building being constructed digitally under different scheduling options and in different trade sequences. Because the BIM model and process is so visual, 4D BIM can uncover the flawed logic in a proposed schedule, according to Dee Cramer’s SMACNA presentation called “The Basics of BIM: The Nuts & Bolts.” Other benefits include better communication of construction sequencing among team members and improved site planning and logistics.

SPREADING THE NEWS This pioneering company has been on the cutting-edge of BIM from the very beginning, having served as the sheet metal contractor in General Motors’ groundbreaking advanced 3D modeling projects at the Lansing Delta Township Plant and the GM Global V6 Engine Plant in Flint. Today, Dee Cramer has over 40 BIM projects to its credit.

But the company is not hoarding its expertise. Matt Cramer is on a mission to spread the news about these amazing digital building tools to sheet metal contractors across the country. “The benefits were so huge on those early projects - zero change orders from building component interferences, a 36week construction schedule completely delivered in 31 weeks and a 24-week reduction in the overall design and construction schedule - that I wanted to share the experience and the value offered by utilizing 3D technologies,” said Cramer.

Today, Cramer has spread the word through a webinar and over 50 good old-fashioned “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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This showcase lobby of the new C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital in Ann Arbor has an unseen counterpart, namely the infrastructure behind the scenes. Dee Cramer, partnering with Ventcon, made full use of 3D laser scanning technologies and 3D model information for the hospitals’ ductwork installation. seminars to audiences of architects, engineers, general contractors and subcontractors across North America. He is SMACNA’s appointed representative on the Board of Directors of the buildingSMART Alliance, a subsidiary of the National Institute of Building Sciences in

Washington, D.C. The Alliance is dedicated to developing the second edition of a national BIM standard to increase the interoperability of the 3D model, allowing different software and computer programs to “talk” to one another.

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SMACNA’s efforts to develop a MEP Contractors’ Guide to the Spatial Coordination Process. According to a SMACNA press release, the Guide “will provide the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) industry with well-defined guidelines and best practices for spatial coordination in the evolving BIM environment.” The Guide is a collaborative project between SMACNA, the Mechanical Contractors Association of America and the National Electrical Contractors Association.

Because of his outstanding leadership in introducing BIM to the SMACNA membership, the Association honored Cramer as 2011 SMACNA Contractor of the Year at an awards ceremony held this past September during the 68th annual SMACNA convention in Colorado Springs, CO. “Matt has unselfishly shared his company’s experiences and expertise in BIM to assist the SMACNA membership in increasing its competitive advantage in the construction industry,” said 2011 SMACNA President Jim Boone in a recent SMACNA press release. “He personally took time away from his business and conducted a SMACNA webinar and convention session, plus he developed a nationwide chapter BIM education program – all of which have been met with exceptional reviews by the membership.”

Matt is the third Cramer to receive the SMACNA Contractor of the Year award, the first being his grandfather, Dee Cramer, in 1983, and the second being his father, Dick Cramer, in 1997. Not bad in a marketplace where less than 10 percent of family businesses make it to the third generation. With a national award granted at 14-year intervals, success must be part of the Cramer family’s DNA. Despite this pattern of success, Matt Cramer was still shocked to hear his name announced from the podium, for he is now – at the age of 43 - one of the youngest recipients of the award. “I was pleasantly shocked and deeply honored,” said Cramer.

BIM: A TEAM SPORT Cramer is eager to share his knowledge, for BIM is a game that can’t be played alone.

Success rests on collaboration in creating the model and group adherence in the field. This game doesn’t have any losers, for the benefits of BIM reach every player on the team. “It doesn’t do me any good to protect my knowledge and not share it with everybody else,” said Cramer. “The more quickly everyone gets on board the better, because it benefits all of us.”

Using basic BIM or automated clash detection alone, the long scroll of benefits include less wasted materials and rework in the field, far fewer interruptions to work flow, and even a safer job with less clutter and congestion. For sheet metal contractors in particular, Cramer adds the benefits of downloading 3D drawings to fabrication

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“Overall, BIM is one of the first major approaches since the 1900s that actually significantly improves the way we build buildings,” he continued. “It’s revolutionary in my mind, and it really increases value to the owner. BIM drives waste out of the traditional construction delivery method.”

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Matthew Cramer is the third generation to receive SMACNA’s Contractor of the Year Award, the first being his grandfather, Dee Cramer (top photo) and the second being his father, Dick Cramer (lower photo). equipment. “This offers the certainty the fabricated pieces will fit in the field,” said Cramer.

Beyond clash detection, higher levels of BIM promise to further sharpen the project management tools in the industry’s collective toolbox. Information embedded in the model makes possible 5D and 6D BIM. With the click of a mouse, 5D BIM for cost estimating can quickly determine, for example, the cost impact of switching the type of door frame in a large facility with over 500 doors.

Currently in its infancy, 6D BIM gives the model to the owner for facility management.

The model eases maintenance by showing the exact location, for example, of a specific mechanical valve. Sophisticated owners can use the model as a type of template for the construction of similar buildings. “A Coast Guard representative at a conference in Washington, D.C. told me the Coast Guard now puts more value in the model of their building than in the bricks and mortar of the physical building,” said Cramer. “Once you have the model, you can more easily build another building, because all the technology and information is built into an active model.

Dee Cramer’s extensive knowledge of BIM has been put to good use in two recent Michigan projects. “We’ve been hired by general contractors to actually draw the architectural elements into the model,” said Cramer. (A 3D model begins with a steel model, followed by insertion of architectural elements, such as walls, slabs, ceilings and door frames.

The 3D model is then populated with mechanical, electrical and other infrastructure.)

As the first project, Dee Cramer poured its expertise into building the model for the Crystal M. Lange College of Health and Human Services Building at Saginaw Valley State University. “BIM was not part of the original plan, but the general contractor approached us about utilizing BIM and automated clash detection on the job,” said Cramer. “We drew the architectural elements in 3D, and also took the 2D drawings of other subcontractors without 3D capability and drew their part of the job in 3D, as well.”

Dee Cramer also partnered with Ventcon, Allen Park, in drawing the architectural elements in 3D for the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital in Ann Arbor. Cramer and Ventcon also made full use of 3D laser scanning technologies.

Rather than manually field measure each ductwork hanger, the team plugged in GPS coordinates and 3D model information into a robotic total station/trimble.

This time-saving technology, coupled with the use of Bang-It™ inserts, led to the ultraefficient placement of over 30 miles of ductwork in the new 1.1 million-square-foot hospital. Bang-It inserts are placed before concrete is poured and thus eliminate the time, hassle and mess of drilling concrete; the field crew need only screw the hanger rod into the Bang-It device.

Beyond ultra-rapid field measuring, 3D scanning technology can be used for checking installation techniques. “We haven’t used this yet, but you can actually scan a floor, and then overlay the scan results over the 3D model,” said Cramer. With the scan and model in different digital colors, “you can actually see if everything is where it should be. You can essentially use the scan as a validation tool.”

BIM PREDICTIONS Cramer also provided an update on the general use of BIM in the Great Lakes State.

With early BIM projects concentrated in the automotive industry, Michigan general “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

contractors, construction managers and their subcontractors are ahead of the game compared to their colleagues across the country. “We are lucky to have such a progressive group of general contractors and construction managers in the Michigan market,” said Cramer.

Over the last year alone, Cramer has witnessed significant growth in the number of people who have done their first BIM job.

“Owners are requesting it more, and so it is being adopted,” he said. About half of all sheet metal contractors have now been involved in a BIM project at the automated clash detection level.

Cramer predicts BIM will become second nature to virtually everyone in the industry in five years. “Most new large-scale construction projects are done now in BIM at the automated clash detection level,” said Cramer. “I think new large-scale construction projects will all be done in BIM in a year. Then almost all new construction projects will be done in BIM in five years. But BIM is not for every job. If you’re building a 10,000 square-foot addition, I don’t necessarily think it has to be done in BIM.”

BIM AND OTHER BUZZWORDS BIM is a perfect blend with two other trends generating buzz in the industry: prefabrication and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). BIM promotes prefabrication and all of its wonderful efficiencies, said Cramer. At Miami Valley Hospital in Ohio, the ceiling racks in the patient corridors – both frames and MEP infrastructure – were prefabricated in a shop environment in 8 x 20-foot sections, according to a video presentation on the website of NBBJ, the architectural firm on the project. A sizeable section of each of the roughly 180 patient rooms, complete with MEP infrastructure, was prefabricated in a shop environment and delivered to the site in three parts per room.

BIM also is a perfect fit for IPD. Cramer defines IPD as “a collaborative alliance of people, systems, business structures and practices into a process that harnesses the talents and insights of all participants to optimize project results, increase value to the owner, reduce waste and maximize efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication and construction.”

Dee Cramer is again in the forefront of this emerging trend - the firm is already working on its third IPD project in Michigan. With BIM and IPD as the new industry paradigm, design and construction is in the early stages of becoming a true team sport, and Matt Cramer is a true team player, educating and encouraging his teammates to adopt new strategies for winning the challenging game of design and construction.

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The above photo is an electrical room with conduits coordinated to each panel and back out to the equipment throughout the floor. A 3D model (center image) was a valuable aid in coordinating work with other trades.

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By Mary E. Kremposky, Associate Editor ommunity Health and Social Services (CHASS) is getting a real shot in the arm with the construction of a new 48,000square-foot medical and dental clinic near the heart of Detroit’s Mexican Town. Ferndale Electric Co., Ferndale, is installing new electrical systems through the facility that triples the existing clinic’s number of healthcare providers and doubles both the number of exam rooms and the number of patients able to be served in this community clinic, according to a press release from

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“We are doing all the electrical work, including the power, lighting, underground feeder conduits, nurse call system, lighting control systems, and all the parking lot lighting,” states Don Braun, Ferndale project manager.

A central atrium cuts through the core of the building, splitting the dental suites from the medical areas in this two-story health center and administrative facility designed by

Harley Ellis Devereaux, Southfield. Ferndale Electric and the MEP trades had to bring the vital infrastructure for this dual-use clinic across the atrium. For the most part, the building systems had to fit in the beam enclosures spaced at intervals along the length of the sky-lit atrium. With such compressed space for systems, one of the Ferndale’s logistical concerns was installing the electrical work through this dense weave of building components.

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BIM: PREVENTIVE MEDICINE With automated clash detection of building systems, BIM highlights clashes digitally before installation in the field. BIM can be a godsend for electrical contractors, in particular. “Because electrical is typically the last trade to install its systems, the electrical contractor may not have sufficient space for a straight vertical run of conduit,” said Vito Rosolino, LEED AP, Ferndale Electric project manager. “Installing a conduit system with too many bends, dips or offsets around other building systems is more labor intensive and more costly to install, and may create some code issues.”

Fortunately, BIM is the ultimate preventive medicine against these uncertain costs. In a BIM model, no one is last. “BIM enables electrical contractors to install their scope concurrently with other trades, rather than waiting for everyone else to install their scope first,” said Rosolino. The 3D model is viewed collectively, showing all the systems layered, in place and working together.

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underground conduits to avoid routing the low-voltage cable tray in the beam enclosures. Plus, Ferndale installed a certain number of conduits in the interstitial space around the columns. In addition, a BIM 3D model helped to remedy most of the issues. “BIM was a big help on this project,” said Braun. “In fact, it was almost imperative.”

The field installation (top photo) is the end product of all of the trades coordinating work in the 3D model. The lower image of a main pathway in the building is the 3D design that aided trade coordination.

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Clearly, BIM improves a project, using vital designs, especially in healthcare facilities with a greater density of building infrastructure, such as medical gas and pneumatic tubing.

“Many times pneumatic tubing, along with fire protection, is design/build,” said Rosolino.

“With BIM, we can take those drawings and coordinate them with our work.”

Using BIM, the project team can visualize the building structure and clearly view all systems, including pneumatic tubing, fire protection, electrical, medical gas, and mechanical ductwork. The project team worked together both in the 3D model and on site. “Turner has been good to work with,” said Braun. “There is a great deal of harmony on the job.”

ECONOMIC WELLNESS Securing minority participation was another key task of the $11 million dollar project. Ferndale Electric purchased the light fixtures and other electrical equipment from Vega Electric, a minority supplier based in Metro Detroit. Approximately 30 percent of the contract’s dollar value had to be minority

based, said Braun. Rosolino added, “CHASS’s mission is dedicated to helping Hispanic and African Americans in the City of Detroit at its two locations. Since the current project is right in what is referred to as ‘Mexican Town,’ it is very important to the owner to try to do as much business as possible with Hispanic firms. We were able to help them with that mission.”

Ferndale is very close to turning on the lights at the new Southwest Detroit facility. In mid-January, the project team has started ceiling installation, followed by the light fixtures in approximately three weeks, and finally activation of the electrical systems, according to Braun. The entire project is slated for completion in spring 2012, according to a Turner press release.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY: THE RACE FOR THE CURE The building’s electrical system is part of the drive for energy efficiency and environmental wellness. “Using daylight harvesting and occupancy sensors to control lighting are only some of the new building’s

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efficiency measures,” said Braun. “The building also has a full-size backup generator.” The LEED™ registered project “has been designed to LEED standards and will seek certification upon completion,” states Turner in a press release.

Ferndale Electric’s last phase of work will be the installation of parking lot lighting and underground conduits for the security installation. The new building is being constructed only about 30 feet from the existing clinic, said Rosolino. Once the new facility is built and the original clinic demolished, Ferndale will deliver the last phase of its contract.

The CHASS health center and administrative facility is located on Fort Street between Campbell and Junction, just south of the Ambassador Bridge. Beyond medical and dental services, this vital facility will offer wellness programs and promote healthy lifestyles for the entire community. Ferndale Electric is proud to be a part of this LEED registered project of such vital importance to the community.

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urn on the tap and fresh water flows. Dial up the AC and air as cool as ice cubes replaces the stifling heat. Activate the thermostat and an entire interior becomes a warm blanket on a cold winter night. The average person probably takes for granted the creature comforts made possible by a building’s unseen maze of pipes, ductwork and valves, not to mention cooling towers and boilers well hidden from view. Savvy, proactive residents in the Ann Arbor Tower Plaza Condominium Association have forged an alliance with Kramer-Triad Management Group, LLC, a well-known property

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management firm that has been paying serious attention to the infrastructure of this 26-story (plus mechanical penthouse) condominium and office high rise in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor.

“The association’s Board of Directors is very forward thinking, and Kramer-Triad is on top of maintenance, repairs and replacement of the building’s infrastructure,” said Betsy Baird, AIA, LEED Green Associate, VP Quality and project manager of O’Neal Construction, Inc., Ann Arbor. The expertise of O’Neal and its team of subcontractors have turned the association’s reservist study – a 30-year forecast of building

improvements – into an ongoing plan of action. O’Neal Construction has been pivotal in identifying and executing almost every step of the study for the last six years.

In the last few years, John Darr Mechanical, Inc., Ann Arbor, has been working this tall monolith of a building from the rooftop to the basement, first snaking through the difficult access areas of the building’s upper reaches to install new Lochinvar boilers. Installation of new components in the building’s make-up air unit is an actual breath of fresh air to tenants throughout the 298-unit Tower Plaza located only one block from the University of “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

Michigan’s Central Campus.

Improvements continue below grade with installation of a new domestic water booster pump package in the basement, said Jeremy Finn, Darr project manager. These HVAC and mechanical infrastructure improvements were all performed in 2010. In 2011, Darr went outside this concrete box to coordinate a crane lift for the removal and replacement of the cooling towers perched on the building’s rooftop (see article on page 30 of this issue).

Modernizing the elevators in the Tower Plaza – the tallest building between Detroit and Chicago at the time of its construction in 1969 – was another vital upgrade in 2011. O’Neal called on the expertise of the Detroit Elevator Company, one of the oldest, independent elevator companies in the country. Established in 1914, the Ferndale-based firm put its nearly 100 years of experience to good use in introducing the digital age to an elevator system originally installed in 1969. Tenants now enjoy faster elevators with reduced wait times, as well as other amenities and safety features made possible with a digitized elevator control system.

“Instead of installing an entirely new unit, we thought the most efficient way to do it was to update the unit with a new coil and drain pan,” said Finn. The unit also has new filter boxes and a new motor, as well as a new belt and revamped piping.

Accessing the unit required innumerable trips up the ship’s ladder, as well as struggling to reach the make-up unit tucked away in the difficult-to-reach recesses of the mechanical room. The Darr crew also had to make their way through an obstacle course of mechanical equipment placed directly in front of the make-up air unit. “The unit was The old domestic water pumps were embedded in 4-inch concrete probably installed first back in the day housekeeping pads. The new pumps (lower left on opposite page) of the building’s original are much smaller and much more efficient than the old pumps construction,” said Baird. (shown above), installed in 1969.

Work shifted from the Tower’s upper reaches in September 2010 to the basement in October 2010. The “ship” had been taking on some water, meaning the original domestic water pumps were chronically leaking and in need of replacement. Before pump replacement, the valve controlling water flow from the street had to be replaced first. Because of the valve, “We couldn’t even shut the water off from the street to replace the water pumps,” said Baird. “We didn’t know if A MECHANICAL MISSION: it would shut off from the main in the In recent years, the Tower Plaza has street. It was that old.” gotten a building system version of a After valve replacement, Darr began total body makeover. “Kramer-Triad the work of tearing out three existing began substantially revamping the domestic water pumps, all of which Tower’s building systems six years were embedded in a 4-inch concrete ago,” said Baird.

“Kramer-Triad housekeeping pad. Removing the John Darr Mechanical, Inc.’s work also included replacement of the old domestic water supply valve shown above with a new valve performs maintenance work, but we original units - described by Baird as (upper right on opposite page). steer the ship with work requiring “old, rusty and leaky pumps” - and engineering documents or a permit.” installing a replacement and a backup In the case of the HVAC and mechanical pump involved shutting down the water to the and lift it up that level. We then hoisted it up work, steering a ship is an apt analogy. The entire building. To minimize tenant disruption, and pushed the equipment into the pump replacement was conducted over the mechanical room is sequestered on the top mechanical room.” course of a single day, beginning at 9 a.m. and floor of this pillar of a building. With the As another logistical concern, all work was ending at 8 p.m. “We notified the residents a elevators only reaching the 25th floor, access performed in an occupied building filled with a week or two in advance,” said Jason Fletcher, to the cramped mechanical room is gained by constant stream of students, academics, O’Neal superintendent. “We also started a little a brief flight of stairs, followed by a narrow, professionals, retirees and other tenants later in the morning to give residents time to steep stair aptly nicknamed the ship’s ladder. making heavy use of the three elevators. Darr shower. We then shut the water off, but Truly more like a ladder than a stair, this route also used the elevators for transport of provided residents with coolers full of bottled was the sole access into the mechanical room equipment and materials, taking care to water in the lobby.” crowded with the equipment responsible for remove and deliver larger materials in the early Darr calculated the gallons-per-minute flow much of the building’s operational systems. morning hours to minimize tenant disruption, of the new pumps to match the existing flow Darr’s first mechanical mission was said Finn. Post-project, the work of Darr and to meet the needs of the building, said replacing one larger boiler with three smaller Mechanical will keep tenants content in Finn. Similar to the boilers, the new pumps are Lochinvar boilers to service common areas. For another important way, namely by reducing much smaller and much more efficient than access, the new Lochinvar boilers were hoisted utility costs via the use of these energythe pumps installed back in 1969. “The old into the mechanical room. “There is a lifting efficient boilers. ones were three times the size of the new beam that is up above the ship’s ladder,” said The Tower’s “annual physical” in 2010 also pumps,” said Fletcher.

Finn. “We used chain falls to rig the equipment included revamping the make-up air unit.

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In 2011, the “to-do list” from the Board and Kramer-Triad began with replacement of the cooling tower pump located in the mechanical penthouse above the 26th floor. “The shaft had broken, and they tried to rebuild it, because it is a really fine-looking piece of old machinery that you couldn’t get these days,” said Baird.

Added Jim Porter, Kramer-Triad building engineer,“We just couldn’t trust a rebuild; there is no backup for it. We decided to replace it, so we wouldn’t have to worry.”

Darr replaced the two cooling towers with a single, more efficient one in December 2011.

Completing building infrastructure improvements, Huron Valley Electric, Ann Arbor, provided the control wiring for all the mechanical systems and also upgraded the intercom system in 2010, Baird added.

The New Year is ushering in another burst of infrastructure improvements. In January 2012, Darr rebuilt the Tower Plaza’s fire pump and continued work on the new cooling tower piping. New electrical surge protection is being added to the new cooling tower, as well, said Baird. Work in 2012 may also entail RotoRooter’s reaming of all of the original sanitary piping in the building. With such substantial infrastructure revisions, the ongoing work of this expert team is keeping the residents of the Tower Plaza in the comfort zone – and protecting their investment.

GOING DIGITAL Thanks to the Detroit Elevator Company, tenants can add state-of-the-art elevator systems to the list of the Tower Plaza’s infrastructure improvements. Residents will note the nicely refinished elevator cabs, but the true transformation of the circa 1969 elevators can only be seen in the machinery room on the 26th floor. A covered unit in a corner is emblazoned with the letters, TAPS, standing for Traction Auxiliary Power System.

With TAPS, tenants will never again be stranded in an elevator in the event of a power outage. “The system identifies power loss in the building,” said Donald J. Purdie, Jr., president of Detroit Elevator. “The elevator feeds power to the control system as part of an emergency power backup system. It’s all selfcontained in the elevator system. The elevators will cycle themselves down to the next floor and allow people to egress from the elevator. No one will ever be trapped between floors.”

Once all three elevators are completed, a new digital elevator control system will reduce wait times, as well. Pressing the elevator button transmits a signal to a control cabinet on the 26th floor. Each elevator is linked to its own control cabinet; all three elevators are

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connected to a group control or dispatch cabinet, allowing all three control units to communicate with one another in a type of elevator mind meld.

“Because the new control system is all digitally-based, it has a much better capability of capturing what push buttons are pressed and in ascertaining which elevator should be dispatched to answer the call most efficiently,” said Purdie. “This control system also is far more efficient in establishing the home base where each elevator is parked or located. With this control system, the wait times will be drastically different when all three elevators are finished.”

Opening the group control cabinet reveals a computer pictorial unfolding on a screen, detailing elevator operation in real time right down to the opening of an individual elevator door. In the event of a problem, this control system also “gives you a fault log of when an elevator shutdown and a rundown of the potential problem,” said Steven Stark, Detroit Elevator project manager.

All four control cabinets have their own selfcontained air-conditioning, because this oldtime machinery room is neither heated nor cooled. “One of the hurdles of this job was, ‘What are we going to do about the heat?’ ” said Purdie. “In the summertime, this room gets well over 100 degrees F, and these systems cannot tolerate that temperature.

Because air-conditioning the entire space is not cost-effective, we built air-conditioning systems into the control cabinets themselves.

In this way, we didn’t give the building owner the added cost burden of air-conditioning the entire area.”

The digitized elevator control system was only one of four major subsystems replaced and modernized, the others being the actual hoisting machinery, the door operating systems, and the signal fixtures, such as the push buttons within the cab, said Purdie.

Overall, this in-depth modernization of the Tower Plaza elevators will increase their speed from a probable average of 280 feet per minute to 400 feet per minute.

Plus, the new elevators are more energy efficient. “The old DC hoisting motors use a motor generator that takes AC power from DTE and converts it to DC,” said Purdie. “They spin continuously, and are quite inefficient. With the newer technology, we are able to offer the building pure AC-driven elevators with new AC-based hoisting motors that use a great deal less power.”

SMOOTH OPERATORS Detroit Elevator worked at a productive clip to install the first elevator, beginning in early

June 2011 and reaching completion in time for student move-in in late August. “To give you an idea of how busy these elevators are, the doors of that elevator have opened 237,000 times from late August to early January,” said Purdie. “The elevator has traveled roughly 3,700 miles in just those four months.”

With three months for installation per elevator, the second elevator was online by Thanksgiving weekend with a third completed Feb. 28, 2012. According to Purdie, the most challenging aspect of the work was separating an elevator from the old control system and tying it into the new digital controls. Much of this work was performed after midnight to minimize disruption to residents. In addition, Detroit Elevator disassembled the machinery, transporting it to and within the building in manageable pieces.

All parties worked together as smoothly as the new elevator control system. “Detroit Elevator has been really remarkable to work with, absolutely fantastic,” said Baird. “I couldn’t ask for a better project team.” KramerTriad was equally pleased. “We couldn’t be happier with O’Neal, Detroit Elevator and all of our contractors,” said Jim Porter, Kramer-Triad, building engineer. “It has been a great relationship, and we will continue it into the future.”

Work in 2009 included installation of new loop water boilers by Altech Mechanical, Ann Arbor. Additional mechanical work in 2010 included John E. Green Co.’s replacement of the heat exchanger manifold and tube bundle, as well as replacement of the cooling tower pump due to a broken shaft. Underwood Fire Equipment, Inc., Novi, handled a fire pump rebuild and new jockey pump as a subcontractor to John Darr Mechanical in 2011.

Grunwell-Cashero Co., Detroit, added its own mark of craftsmanship to the revitalization of this 214,488-square-foot building that literally stands above the rest of Ann Arbor and much of Michigan. In 2011, Grunwell-Cashero performed concrete repair and application of an elastomeric silicone coating to the exterior of the concrete-framed building, said Baird.

While such exterior work is far more visible, the transformation of building systems is a mostly unseen boon to building users. But just as a true car aficionado can savor not only the look of a car but the systems under the hood, Kramer-Triad Management Company appreciates the quality work of this great team of building professionals. Every turn of the tap and every press of the elevator button will clearly boost the quality of life for Tower Plaza residents.

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By Michael F. Cooper, Managing Principal Harley Ellis Devereaux he engineering aspects of building design have enjoyed enhanced visibility in recent years with a renewed focus on lifecycle building value and minimizing total cost of ownership. Some of us may understand the importance of Michael F. Cooper, PE, mechanical and electrical engineering LEED AP in optimizing building energy performance.

What is often not recognized is the positive impact engineered systems can have on the overall facility design and utilization of work space. Increasing productivity improves an organization’s bottom line in the same way that reducing energy consumption does. This article presents strategies proven to reduce operating costs and improve utilization.

If you are a facility manager or owner, they are worth some consideration.

In an integrated design process, the 360 degree perspective is the only one that matters. This is to say that optimal building solutions come from the more holistic approach. It cannot be about just heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), or any single trade, for that matter.

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INTEGRATED SPACE PLANNING As engineers, we must engage in the planning process early, so that as the spatial configuration is developed, the supporting HVAC infrastructure is also developed. In the end, they must work together to provide a safe, comfortable and productive work environment.

These specific considerations will drive a more efficient design process, as well as maximize the functionality and utilization of the work space. ● Co-locate like purposes so that specific HVAC requirements can be compartmentalized. Distribution of services can then be targeted to areas of need, and equipment space both above and below the ceiling can be minimized. Such spaces would include instrumentation rooms, copy/print rooms, and shop areas. ● Cluster vertical distribution to eliminate excessive shafts and other vertical “monuments” within the building. These tend to

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impede the ability to provide more open collaborative work areas. Note that with less vertical distribution paths, more space will be required at the ceiling for horizontal distribution of ductwork and piping. ● Contain highly specialized functions such as network/computer rooms, clean rooms, and chemical containment spaces, such that the total volume of the areas is minimized. This in turn minimizes the HVAC service required, as ventilation air change rates are often influenced by room volume.

ENERGY OPTIMIZATION Early engagement also enables a more proactive path to energy conservation. There is a methodical approach to energy optimization that begins with a commitment to integrated planning from day one. The strategy is a fairly simple one, but highly effective.

Provide only what is needed, where it is needed. The three key implementation steps are: 1. Minimize load requirements: Look at the required functionality and determine what services are actually required.

Avoid “across the board” solutions and instead look to provide what is needed. For instance, if centralized heating is not needed in all areas (stairwells, loading docks, etc.), resist the urge to provide it.

2. Maximize efficiency of existing systems: Once the loads are minimized and you are providing only what is needed, look to tune any existing systems. Engineered system performance can degrade over time. Your in-place systems should be operating at their maximum available capacity, with an ongoing predictive maintenance program.

3. Add new capacity as required: Once loads have been optimized and the existing systems are operating at peak capacity, we can consider the need for additional capacity. Of course, renewable energy generation, cogeneration systems, geothermal exchange, and other cost effective systems should be considered.

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The effort to minimize HVAC load requirements should include a thorough evaluation of equipment. In an office, that might be computers and printers. In a laboratory or classroom, perhaps bench top instrumentation. There are key questions to consider that will help in the development of realistic load profiles. Are we modeling use-schedules rather than assuming constant operation?

Are we relying on nameplate data rather than determining actual heat dissipation? Actual heat dissipation is often only a fraction of the nameplate data. Have we benchmarked similar facilities with respect to effective loads and energy consumption?

LEAN VENTILATION STRATEGIES Thediscussion of equipment and associated HVAC loads leads directly the broader discussion of ventilation strategies for energy optimization. There are a number of strategies worth consideration.

Demand controlled systems take us right back to the idea that we will only provide what is needed. We can monitor room air quality and adjust ventilation airflow accordingly. We can also utilize occupancy sensors to adjust ventilation rates based on room occupancy (note that lighting control based on occupancy is quite common also). In all cases, an understanding of planned functionality is essential to determine if these strategies are appropriate for the rooms in question.

Increased heating/cooling deadbands maximize the periods where neither heating nor cooling is required. Essentially, a

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deadband is a comfortable temperature range. For instance, if a system heats at temperatures below 72 degrees and cools at temperatures above 78 degrees, then there is a 6 degree deadband (78-72). The larger the deadband, the greater the energy savings.

Static pressure reset helps control fan energy. When air terminal units (i.e. variable air volume boxes) are utilized to control room airflow, the required system fan pressure varies with total airflow.

Providing automatic reset of the system static pressure allows the supply fan to operate at the lowest possible pressure that satisfies the airflow requirements. This corresponds to lowest effective fan horsepower and reduced energy consumption.

Energy recovery systems can be highly beneficial to overall energy performance, regardless of HVAC system configuration. Two commonly deployed systems are the run around loop and total heat wheel. A run around loop uses a fluid piping system to transmit heat between exhaust and outdoor intake air streams. The two airstreams are fully decoupled, so they do not have to be physically adjacent to one another and there is no possibility of cross contamination. Because the air streams are decoupled, only sensible heat is transmitted, yielding a system efficiency of roughly 40%. A total heat wheel uses a rotating wheel to transmit heat between adjacent exhaust and outdoor intake air streams. The airstreams are adjacent to one another, but wheel design yields very low risk of cross contamination. Because the streams are adjacent, both sensible and latent heat is transmitted, yielding a system efficiency

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of roughly 75%. In cooler winter climates, the temperature difference between the exhaust and outdoor air streams can be as high as 80 degrees, which results in a very attractive payback for such systems. In more temperate climates, where the temperature difference between airstreams is small, energy recovery may not be an economically viable system approach.

Chilled beams can effectively address both energy and spatial issues. They are essentially radiant cooling units which use chilled water for space cooling in lieu of a more traditional forced cold air system. Chilled beams allow the ventilation air requirements and cooling load requirements to be decoupled and addressed separately.

They are most beneficial in spaces with high equipment heat loads (and low occupant-related ventilation requirements). Since chilled water pipes require less physical space than cold air ductwork, less space is required for equipment and fan energy is reduced.

Low pressure drop system design is more of a design philosophy than a specific strategy. There are many ways of reducing pressure drop through a ventilation system. Often times, a modest reduction in air pressure drop results in a significant reduction in fan energy.

Increasing the face area of air handling units decreases the face velocity through the unit, which in turn decreases the pressure drop through the unit. Similarly, increasing air duct sizes decreases the effective face velocity and associated pressure drop. Utilizing larger air terminal units also serves to decrease the pressure drop. In all cases, the reduction in pressure drop results in a drop in total fan

energy. So, what’s the downside? All of these approaches involve increasing the physical size of the mechanical equipment. If space is not an issue, then this is viable. In tight spaces or an existing building retrofit, however, equipment space is typically limited and such a design approach not feasible.

FINAL THOUGHTS With early engagement, an understanding of high performance HVAC strategies, and a commitment to collaboration and integrated solutions, building system engineers can positively influence the operating cost and space utilization of their projects. As previously stated, the 360 degree perspective is the only one that matters. It’s the one that will bring the most value to the building owner and management community.

Michael F. Cooper, PE, LEED AP, is a managing principal at Harley Ellis Devereaux, a national architecture, engineering, planning and management firm. He has more than 20 years of experience in the design and management of high performance building projects. Mr. Cooper holds a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. He is a licensed professional engineer in 19 states and a LEED Accredited Professional.

Mr. Cooper has authored numerous articles and is a featured speaker on both design and management issues. He can be reached directly at 248.233.0146 or mfcooper@hedev.com.

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oisting a nearly 9,000 lb. cooling tower to the rooftop of one of the tallest building between Detroit and Chicago is all in a day’s work for Allingham Corporation, Southfield. In business since 1939, Allingham Corporation has operated the “big rigs” responsible for piecing together much of Metro Detroit’s skyline, including Midfield Terminal, Ford Field and both the original Tiger Stadium in 1959 and Comerica Park in 1999.

Today, Allingham cranes dot southeastern Michigan and beyond, ranging from jobsites at Severstal Steel to the Marathon expansion.

A snowy, fog-bound morning in early December 2011 found Allingham Corporation in Ann Arbor’s tight grid of streets, assembling a jib extension for a Grove 350-ton capacity crane. Coupling the jib to the crane’s 197-footlong main hydraulic boom created the long “arm” of latticed steel needed to reach the very top of the Tower Plaza, a 26-story building, plus mechanical penthouse, soaring into the city’s skyline along East William Street. “It was 253 feet just to clear the edge of the roof,” said Alan D. Livernois, Allingham vice president. “The entire lift was about 270 feet in the air, because we also had to get up and over a 16-foot-high screen wall.”

The rooftop of this concrete-framed building (actually the tallest building between Detroit and Chicago at the time of its construction in 1969) offers an eagle’s eye view of Ann Arbor, complete with a sightline to the scoreboard of the Big House – the home of the University of Michigan’s fabled maize and blue football team. On a clear day, GM World Headquarters in Detroit and the twin stacks of Fermi II in Monroe are faintly visible on the far horizon. Of course, the construction team wasn’t on the rooftop to admire the view. During the hoist, the team’s attention was focused on guiding the building’s new cooling tower into precise position for attachment to a newly built structural steel support platform.

“This massive box had to land on just four, tiny little bolts for attachment,” said Betsy Baird, AIA, LEED Green Associate, VP Quality and project manager for O’Neal Construction, Inc., the Ann Arbor-based construction manager for the Tower Plaza’s 2011 infrastructure improvement project. The project was performed for Kramer-Triad Management, LLC, the building’s property managers, and the Ann Arbor Tower Plaza Condominium Association, the steering committee for this 298-unit residential facility with some private offices.

This well-coordinated hoist was the result of the teamwork between O’Neal Construction, John Darr Mechanical, Inc., Ann Arbor, as mechanical subcontractor, and Allingham Corp., one of the largest crane rental companies in the Detroit area.

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Darr Mechanical brought Allingham on board and coordinated the intricate switch of two old cooling towers, original to the circa 1969 building, for a new, energy-efficient unit.

“Darr Mechanical provided coordination for that day for the labor and the equipment on site, said Livernois. “O’Neal also coordinated with Darr and with Allingham to put it all together as a team.”

COUNTDOWN TO THE BIG HOIST Preparation for the big lift was an exercise in logistics. Two seasons – cooling season and football season – steered the project toward a target date of early December. “We were going to try to do it as soon as cooling season was over,” said Baird. However, the end of cooling season marks the beginning of football fever.

Any potential interference with traffic flow during a football weekend at this Big 10 town was unthinkable – and not even allowed. “The City wouldn’t allow us to close a street on a football weekend,” said Jason Fletcher, O’Neal superintendent.

Ultimately, Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 was selected with Saturday as an alternate date in the event of inclement weather. O’Neal also opted to conduct the hoist in a single day, beginning at 5 am and ending at 8 pm. Allingham selected the Grove 350 hydraulic, all terrain crane from its fleet of close to 100 cranes, to meet the demands of a one-day schedule. “If we brought in a crawler crane, it would have taken two days to assemble it,” said Livernois. “With a mobile hydraulic crane, we can set it up in three hours.

It is also rubber-tired, so it can be driven to the jobsite.”

In the planning phase, O’Neal also added “a couple of supports in the interstitial spaces as an extra precaution,” said Baird. Actually getting the project off the ground also entailed minimizing disruption to tenants by notifying residents on the upper floors and creating a detour to steer all tenants clear of potential danger. Despite the detour and placement of security fencing around the perimeter, one foolhardy pedestrian exited a nearby dry cleaning business, actually climbed the security fencing with his laundry slung over his back, and calmly walked through the construction zone, recalled Baird.

Clearly, the core logistical demand was working in the sheer congestion of Ann Arbor streets, plus being directly next door to the University of Michigan’s Central Campus buzzing with students and other pedestrians, as well as a fair number of construction projects. “We were right in the heart of downtown, and we were really crunched for space,” said Jeremy Finn, Darr project manager.

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Coupling the jib to the crane’s 197-foot-long main hydraulic boom created the long “arm” of latticed steel needed to reach the very top of the Tower Plaza.

hoist, consumed the width of the entire street, said Livernois. O’Neal even had to remove the barricades of a fellow O’Neal project located directly across the street to make room for the Grove 350’s outriggers. “They had to make space for us to be able to fit the crane in that location, because the crane couldn’t sit just anywhere on the street,” said Livernois. “It had to be placed in a certain spot in order to make the lift.”

The crane had to be staged in a location offering the optimal center of rotation, along with the proper angle and distance, for the machine to access the cooling towers in the southwest quadrant of the rooftop. “We couldn’t boom up high enough if we were too close to the building,” added Livernois.

Ultimately, the crane was staged west of the Tower Plaza, and at a distance bordering on the very edge of the crosswalk at East William and Thompson streets.

INFINITE CONTROL The project team arrived in the pre-dawn darkness of early winter. Beginning the day with a brew of fog, snow and wind, Allingham proceeded with the first part of the mission: assembling the jib extension and the crane’s massive 220,000 lbs. of counter weight, both

delivered to the site on tractor trailers the previous day. The crane was prepped for 9,000 lbs., but the cooling tower probably weighed in the 8,700 lb. range.

Using a National 1400 H boom truck with a 33-ton capacity, Allingham built the 141-footlong jib extension, pinning together four latticed sections to assemble the entire piece.

While the crane and counter weight occupied the entire width of the street at the west end, the jib extension stretched to the east the full length of the block. Even with the main boom retracted, the completed jib extension stopped just short of the opposite cross walk at East William and Maynard Streets.

After the 3.5-hour assembly of jib and counter weight, the weather cleared as if on cue, creating perfect conditions for the required series of lifts. “It turned out to be a crystal clear day with no wind – either at street level or up at the rooftop,” said Livernois. “We have an anemometer at the tip of the jib that measures how many meters per second the wind is blowing.”

The poor weather lifted quickly, but rigging consumed the next two hours. Rigging and centering a heavy load with an assortment of cables must be performed with care and at a deliberate pace. Maneuvering the boom over and down to the load is also a studied action.

“When the operator goes over the top of a heavy piece to pick it, he finds the center of gravity and keeps the center of gravity underneath it,” said Livernois, who has been in the crane business since 1973 and who has done more than his fair share of swinging steel and hoisting heavy objects skyward. “While the operator hoists the load up at a fair rate of speed, he slows when he gets close to clearing the roof of the building. He is moving so slowly at that point, he has infinite control.” At the Tower Plaza project, the actual vertical hoist from the rooftop, either up or down, took only about six or seven minutes, recalled Fletcher.

AN UPLIFTING EXPERIENCE The first actual pick was removal of the two existing cooling towers, both 43-year-old mechanical units in poor condition. The panels of both cooling towers had been previously removed as part of an asbestos abatement, said Fletcher. With the cooling towers essentially stripped down to their structural frames, Darr and Allingham decided to remove the fans from both units as a safety measure.

“The old towers were in rough shape,” said Finn. “We didn’t want the weight of the fans bearing on top of the towers and causing any problems going down.” Fan and tower removal was conducted in two phases: the first pick began at 11:15 and brought the fan to the street below; the first cooling tower came down at high noon, said Fletcher.

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The project entailed removing two existing 43-year-old cooling towers and hoisting a new, nearly 9,000 lb. cooling tower beyond the roof level and up and over a 16-foot-high screen wall for placement on a newly built structural steel support platform.

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As part of the project, the structural steel platform for the cooling towers had to be removed and replaced. “Because we only had a day, the steel for the new platform was put together in the shop,” said Fletcher. “Latvala Brothers, Inc., Ypsilanti, fabricated the steel per the engineer’s and the shop drawings, sent it to the galvanizer, assembled it in their shop and delivered it to the site in one piece.” Added Finn, “A crew had to set and flash the new support steel on the roof before the new tower could be raised. There was quite a bit of coordination involved among all the trades.”

The new cooling tower was loaded on a lowboy semi and delivered direct from the manufacturer, said Fletcher. Allingham rigged and lifted the new cooling tower skyward, and using a slow, controlled motion, drew it over the roof parapet and the screen wall. Darr’s and O’Neal’s team on the rooftop guided the cooling tower in a picture-perfect placement towards the four bolts of the recently crafted steel platform. The team had to be right on the money, because “there is no tolerance in any of these bolts,” said Baird.

Allingham put the job in reverse, dismantling the jib extension and counter weights to bring the project to a successful conclusion. Added Livernois, “Both O’Neal and Darr Mechanical were very professional and good to work with. Both took great care and were very helpful in making the crane lift successful.” As a last step, Allingham took the old towers to the scrap yard.

“The job could have turned into a logistical nightmare if it hadn’t been for the people making it all happen – the roofer, Jeremy Finn and his team from Darr Mechanical, Allingham’s crane operator, Jim, and his people at Kramer-Triad, Jason Fletcher, and the gods,” said Baird. “The cooling tower gods were with us. By 8 pm, people were moving out, and the job scheduled from 5 am to 8 pm: Done.”

Allingham Corporation can add another done deal to its portfolio of projects. The firm has helped communities stand tall for over 73 years, helping to shape the Detroit and Michigan skyline with such projects as the Palace of Auburn Hills and innumerable office buildings.

Livernois, himself, has a long history in the crane business and with Allingham, having been with the successful rental service company almost continuously since 1977.

Allingham’s fleet of support vehicles and its round-the-clock services and rentals help its customers to complete projects in a timely manner. With its friendly office staff, job estimators, trained mechanics and exceptional crane operators, clearly Allingham Corporation has what it takes to turn every project into an “uplifting experience.”

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Celebrating the Renewable Airplane

By David R. Miller, Associate Editor Photos Courtesy of Neumann/Smith Architecture aper airplanes have amused children, as well as the occasional adult, for many years, but few stop to think about how wonderfully sustainable these simple diversions are. Most are fashioned from material that has already served its purpose as a shopping list or completed homework assignment, briefly taking a flight of fancy before finally landing, hopefully, in a recycling bin. Paper airplanes require no batteries, are not shipped to consumers in packaging that clutters landfills, and they can be recycled just as easily as flat paper.

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Airport (OCIA) embodies the distinctive features of paper airplanes in many ways, including a distinctive roof profile that resembles these fibrous flyers. The facility is a celebration of flight and the many human benefits that can only be realized by soaring through the clouds, while reinforcing the importance of the Earth below by incorporating many sustainable features.

Construction manager Frank Rewold and Son, Inc., Rochester, and architect Neumann/Smith Architecture, Southfield, led the project team that brought this innovative vision off the ground.

CELEBRATING FLIGHT The new terminal at OCIA essentially serves as a gateway into Oakland County.

Administrative and U.S. custom spaces are housed within, but visitors flying into the airport are more likely to see the striking glass entryway and elegant conference spaces. The building was designed to make an impression that begins before one even sets foot inside.

The red carpet treatment begins as visitors leave their sleek business jets and walk along a red paver pathway that leads them by a sustainable rain garden and an attractive sign announcing their arrival in Oakland County. The red pavers gracefully transform into an actual red carpet that is highlighted with dramatic lighting at the building’s threshold. As visitors approach the front door, they walk underneath a metal canopy that is easily recognizable as a paper airplane design. Four 26-foot-tall concrete columns support the graceful sloping surfaces of the structure.

The emphasis on aviation continues inside, as visitors are greeted by a 1940s-era Pitt Special biplane that is suspended from the ceiling and airfoil-shaped light fixtures that are artfully placed to resemble a flock of birds.

“We wanted this building to celebrate the art of flying, as well as the science,” said Scott Bonney, AIA, LEED AP, BD + C, design director for Neumann/Smith Architecture.

The facility also embraces the possibilities of flight. The meeting room adjacent to the lobby features a unique glass partition, inspired by an airplane hangar door that folds up into a ceiling pocket. This space will host many dignitaries who never would have had the opportunity to visit Michigan without the timesavings made possible by air travel. In spite of this convenience, working at the airport posed many challenges for the project team.

Height restrictions impacted the placement of structural steel. Cranes that were allowed onsite needed to be marked with warning lights and lowered at the end of each working day. Maintaining sightlines from the control tower was also of paramount importance. The site was also cordoned off with an eight-foot perimeter fence and fabric to prevent keep debris away from active flight operations.

“We always try to contain our debris, but it was much more important on this project because of the adjacency of the airfield and the prevailing wind,” said Robert Sellman, vice president and senior project manager for Frank Rewold and Son, Inc. “Because it

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was so open, the airfield developed some interesting wind dynamics that made it different than most jobsites.”

Something as small as an unsecured piece of building insulation could have endangered flight operations, so debris was given careful consideration. In addition to tiny objects that could blow off the jobsite, the team also carefully managed the project to preserve one particularly large item – the planet Earth.

The red carpet treatment begins as visitors leave their sleek business jets and walk along this red pavered pathway.

STAYING GROUNDED Sustainable design and construction techniques are on display at the new OCIA terminal and Gold-Level LEED Certification is pending for the facility. The lobby includes a living wall of plants to filter carbon dioxide that is irrigated using a rainwater collection and storage system. Electrical requirements are offset with a combination of wind power generating technology and rooftop UNI-SOLAR® modules manufactured by United Solar Ovonic LLC, Auburn Hills. These modules serve an educational role by being highly visible on the striking roof profile that was carefully crafted to maximize the benefits of energy from the sun while managing thermal gain to prevent excessive heating.

“In addition to the roof sheltering the atrium, we were also very cognizant of how the sun would hit the building,” said Bonney. “We have deep overhangs on the south side because we wanted to shelter the glass. We wanted an open interior, but we also wanted to provide shading. There are elements that we call ‘the flaps’ on the east and west. They’re like airplane flaps that tilt up to provide additional shading.”

The photovoltaic product features another characteristic that endeared it to the construction team.

“We learned during the buyout that the photovoltaic film could be applied directly to the standing seam metal roof in the factory,” said Sellman. “When the material was delivered to the site, it was set in place and the electrician simply terminated the circuits on the photovoltaic system.”

The UNI-SOLAR modules can also be bonded to single-ply membranes or modified bitumen roofing materials and they can be fabricated into flexible roofing shingles. Other green flourishes required a bit more consideration from the project team than the photovoltaic film did. Sellman had high praise for the adaptability demonstrated by subcontractors, but he singled out CEI Electric Co., Walled Lake, in particular for handling their scope of work well while accommodating additional work that was made possible resulting from additional grant funding that was secured during the project.

The horizontal-loop geothermal field also limited available space on the project site. The project team saved space by building the terminal on the basement and foundation of the existing structure, but this was hardly a benefit for the contractors, as sensitive communications equipment in the basement needed to be protected throughout the duration of the project. Still, preserving the below grade portions of the building reduced the environmental impact of the construction while keeping costs in check.

Overall, the new OCIA terminal is an outstanding example of a modern aviation facility. It fills a variety of needs, but the basic benefits of the structure can be understood by appreciating the unique geometry of the roof above the building’s atrium, or by simply making a sustainable tribute to aviation out of a scrap piece of paper and then letting it fly.

Many elements celebrate flight throughout the facility, including this Pitt Special biplane that is suspended from the ceiling.

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THE FOLLOWING SUBCONTRACTORS AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS CONTRIBUTED THEIR SKILLS TO THE PROJECT: • Appliances – Sargent Appliance, Inc., Rochester • Architectural Woodwork – Mod Interiors, Inc., Ira Township • Art Glass – Fox Fire, Inc., Pontiac • Asphalt – Asphalt Specialists, Inc., Pontiac • Carpet and Resilient Flooring – Conventional Carpet, Inc., Sterling Heights • Coiling Counter Doors – Overhead Door, Whitmore Lake • Concrete Flatwork – Albanelli Cement Contractors, Livonia • Dewatering – Marsino Drilling & Dewatering, Metamora • Earthwork and Site Utilities – DCC Construction, Inc., Davison • Earthwork and Site Utilities – Donato Landscape, LLC, Shelby Township • Elevators – Schindler Elevator Corp., Livonia • Electrical – CEI Electric Co., Commerce Township • Fencing and Gates – Rite Way Fence, Inc., Sterling Heights • Final Clean-Up – Executive Housekeeping, Fraser • Fire Suppression – Shambaugh & Sons, L.P., Southfield • Foundations – K&W Concrete, Inc., Romeo • Glass and Glazing – Trainor Glass Company, Farmers Branch, TX • Hard Tile – Artisan Tile, Inc., Brighton • Hollow Metal Doors and Hardware – LaForce, Inc., Green Bay, WI • Hollow Metal Doors and Hardware – Rochester Hills Contract Glazing, Rochester Hills • HVAC/Geothermal – R.W. Mead Co., Fraser • Joint Sealants and Waterproofing – Ram Construction Services, Livonia

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Living Wall – Planterra, West Bloomfield Masonry – Masonry Developers, Inc., Rochester Metal Framing, Drywall Acoustical – BRD, Inc., Brighton Miscellaneous Metals – Retail Specialty, Inc., Shelby Township Miscellaneous Specialties – Advanced Specialties, Clawson Painting and HP Coatings – GM Painting, Inc., Livonia Plumbing – Schwartz Plumbing, Inc., Rochester Hills Prevailing Wage Compliance – Michigan Fair Contracting Center, Birmingham Resinous Flooring – Somerset Painting, Washington Roofing – CEI Michigan, LLC, Howell Rough and Finish Carpentry – George Landry, Inc., Milford Sawcutting – Macomb Concrete Cutting, Inc., Warren Security Systems – Wiltec Technologies, Ann Arbor Selective Building Demolition – Blue Star, Inc., Warren Selective Site Demolition – Blaze Contracting, Inc., Detroit Shelving – Karp Associates, Inc., Maspeth, NY Signage – SignGraphix, Farmington Hills Special Equipment – Crane Technologies Group, Inc., Rochester Hills Structural and Miscellaneous Steel – Utica Steel, Chesterfield Terrazzo – Michielutti Brothers, Inc., Eastpointe Toilet Partitions and Accessories – Rayhaven Group, Southfield Vertically Operable Partitions – LPA Solutions, St. Clair Shores

Subcontractors and professional consultants listed in the Construction Highlight are identified by the general contractor, architect or owner.

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Fiberglass Commercial Cap Delivers Durability, Style and Function to Fleets A.R.E. has developed the new Site Commander commercial truck cap, ideal for companies who want to outfit their fleets with functional, high-quality products that deliver a professional appearance. The Site Commander is made from fiberglass construction to create a lightweight yet durable truck cap that offers storage and organization to fleets. Its wide-opening rear doors allow for easy loading and unloading of full-size plywood and drywall, or the addition of a BEDSLIDE sliding cargo tray that allows for easy access to your entire truck bed. The truck cap comes standard with a reinforced roof capable of accommodating most brands of commercial ladder racks.

Manufactured for quality and visual appeal, the Site Commander features a cored roof and doors for increased strength and stiffness. The front and rear sections of the truck cap are model specific to provide a more custom look.

The Site Commander is painted to match the truck’s color code using a standard DuPont® base coat/clear coat paint for a high-quality appearance.

It comes with A.R.E.’s three-year warranty on materials and workmanship.

In addition to the Site Commander, A.R.E.’s commercial truck cap line includes the Deluxe Commercial Unit (DCU) truck cap featuring a fully welded aluminum frame construction and the SpaceKap line of selfcontained mobile units. For more information, visit www.4are.com/fleet or call 1.800.649.4ARE.

Milwaukee Tool continues to expand its Hand Tool offering with the introduction of six new snips that are made with corrosion resistant metal to protect the tools from rust and deliver 10X longer life than the competition.

Backed by Milwaukee’s Limited Lifetime Warranty, each of the new tools is made with forged metal heads and machined precision for maximum tool strength and durability. Forged heads provide up to 10X the life of comparable cast heads. Durable rubber grips add comfort and help protect the tool.

Available in multiple options for varying applications and user preference, the new offering includes Straight Cutting Aviation Snips, Left Cutting Aviation Snips, Right Cutting Aviation Snips, Straight Cutting Bulldog Snips, Right Cutting Right Angle Snips and Left Cutting Right Angle Snips.

For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® power tools and accessories, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit www.milwaukeetool.com.

Milwaukee® Introduces Industry’s First Inspection Camera with Rotating Screen Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation continues to expand the versatility of their M12™ LITHIUM-ION system with the introduction of the M-Spector 360™. Featuring best-in-class image quality and the industry’s first rotating screen for fluid image control, the new tool will revolutionize the market as the next generation in diagnostic camera technology.

Users will also experience best-in-class image quality with an optimized

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2.7” LCD display that delivers a crisp, clear picture. A 9mm 640x480 digital probe and an enhanced cable provide improved durability and pipe maneuverability in even the tightest spaces, while four surround LED lights offer superior brightness without shadow or glare.

Milwaukee will offer the new M-Spector 360™ with the industry standard 3ft cable (2313-21), as well as a 9ft cable version (2314-21) that comes with the new Pipe Guide attachment to navigate pipes better than any scope in its class. A mirror, hook and magnet will also be included to help the user inspect, diagnose and solve countless problems in service, maintenance and repair applications. A bare tool model (2313-20) is also available without a battery and charger to allow current Milwaukee M12™ users to add to the versatility of their system and get an inspection camera at a tremendous value vs. competitive alkaline units.

Powered by revolutionary M12™ RED LITHIUM™ Battery technology*, the M-Spector 360™ is the only inspection camera that is compatible with a tool system that offers over 30 products. For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® power tools and accessories, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit www.milwaukeetool.com.

GOJO SCRUBBING WIPES AVAILABLE FOR CONVENIENT, HEAVY-DUTY CLEANING GOJO® offers its GOJO Scrubbing Wipes to deliver convenient, easy and complete clean up anywhere heavy-duty cleaning is required. Made of durable, dual-textured material that has been premoistened with a powerful cleaning solution, the GOJO Scrubbing Wipes have an extra-large size towel to provide superior cleaning capacity. The scrubbing side removes the toughest soils, while the smooth side quickly absorbs dirt. Skin conditioners help prevent dryness and irritation, supporting the GOJO commitment to developing products that help technicians and other workers in tough soils environments maintain healthy skin.

The GOJO Scrubbing Wipes are available in a 170-count bucket, 72-count canister and 25-count canister.

To learn more, visitwww.gojo.com/automotive or call 800.321.9647.

ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. Invests in Rough Terrain and Crawler Crane Fleets with Purchase of 18 New Link-Belt Models ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. has added18 new Link-Belt models, including six (6) RTC-80110 telescopic boom rough terrain cranes and eight (8) 238 HSL lattice boom crawler cranes. The new cranes will be delivered and distributed among

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several of ALL’s branch yards next year, beginning in February and continuing through September 2012.

The 110-ton (100-mt), 3-axle Link-Belt RTC80110 Series II is Link-Belt’s newest rough terrain crane. The four units will be delivered from March through July 2012. Built to class-leading standards for maneuverability and transportability, the RTC80110 Series II features improved capacity and a five-section, full power boom (40 to 150 feet [12.2 to 45.7 m]) fabricated from ultra-high-strength steel in Link-Belt’s own facility. The 80110 also

features a Cummins Tier 4i/Euro Stage IIIB emissions-compliant engine.

The 80110 is the only 110-ton RT that can be transported with its tires attached. It can be disassembled and ready for transport in less than one hour with no helper crane, saving time moving from job to job and saving on labor costs.

The 150-ton (137-mt) Link-Belt 238 HSL lattice boom crawlers will arrive at ALL from February through September 2012. The 238 HSL features a 50- to 260-foot (15.24- to 79.25-m) main tube boom and offers a 230 + 80 foot (70.10 + 24.38 m)

maximum boom and jib combination. The 150-ton class of crawlers will help support the general construction market, from bridge construction to steel erection.

Rounding out the 18-crane Link-Belt purchase are three (3) 75-ton TCC-750 telescopic crawler cranes, and one (1) HTC-3140 LB (long boom) truck crane. The TCC-750s have 115feet of main boom, 58 feet of swing away jib, and capacity that makes them indispensable for wind turbine erection. The HTC-3140 LB is largest and most versatile truck crane in North America, newly redesigned for 2012 with a host of new features and the latest emissions technology.

For more information, contact ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp., 4700 Acorn Drive, Cleveland, OH 44131. Phone: 216-524-6550. Toll free: 800232-4100. Fax: 216-642-7633. On the Web: www.allcrane.com

Wells Lamont Work Gloves Blister Armor, Style 7675 Don’t let blisters prevent you from getting the job done. With Wells Lamont Blister Armor™ gloves, hands stay protected and blister-free. These synthetic leather gloves feature Blister Armor™ technology, a liquid membrane strategically placed inside the palm and thumb patch to help prevent blisters and next day soreness. Other features include the control grip fingertip pattern and breathable four-way stretch back fabric to allow for comfort and flexibility on meticulous tasks.

Suggested Uses: Automotive, Construction, Equipment operation, Hand tools, Landscaping, Maintenance, Mechanical, Power Tools Benefits: Durability –Machine washable synthetic suede leather offers ultra-comfort feel while reinforced fingertips provide protection in heavily used areas.

Performance –Blister Armor™ liquid-filled membrane is strategically placed inside palm and thumb patch, control grip fingertip pattern improves grip. Terry cloth thumb back acts as an easy brow wipe.

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additional protection to vulnerable areas. Comfort ClosureTM keeps out debris and provides a customized fit.

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STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION OFFERS BOLT CABLE LOCKS Pin and Loop Locks Deliver One-Key Convenience to Users STRATTEC® Security Corporation, a leading automotive lock and key manufacturer, offers 6foot BOLT® Cable Locks featuring a pin and loop design to provide flexible length options.

The BOLT Cable Locks are made from 1/4-inch coiled cable with 1/16-inch black vinyl coating and are coil sprung for compact storage. They feature Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology, which permanently programs the lock to the owner’s vehicle ignition key. Once the ignition key is inserted into the lock cylinder, springloaded plate tumblers move up and down until they are matched exactly to that key. The first time the key is rotated, the cylinder is uniquely coded to that key.

The BOLT Cable Locks feature an automotivegrade lock shutter to keep out weather and debris and a six-plate tumbler sidebar that prevents picking and bumping.

BOLT Cable Locks are year/make/model specific – they work with most General Motors, Ford and Chrysler/Jeep vehicles on the road today – so numerous locks can be used with one vehicle ignition key. Additional locks such as padlocks, receiver locks and spare tire locks are also available.

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CONSTRUCTION medical liability. She is admitted to practice in both state and federal courts, including the Michigan Court of Appeals, the Michigan Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Established in 1913, Ballentine Plunkett Cooney employs over 160 attorneys in nine Michigan cities, Columbus, OH and Indianapolis, IN.

Clark Construction Company, Lansing, has announced the hiring of two staff members to assist on the company’s projects. Becky Timberlake has been hired as a project engineer on the Airport Schools 2011 Bond Timberlake Program, and Jay Prawl will serve as a certified quality manager on the new Battalion Headquarters project at Fort Riley, KS. Clark Construction was founded in 1946 and is ranked as one of the top 400 CM firms in the Prawl nation by Engineering News Record.

The firm is headquartered in Lansing, and maintains a southeast Michigan office in Southfield.

The Board of Directors of engineering and civil surveying firm GiffelsWebster Engineers recently announced that Scott Clein has been appointed as the firm’s next president and CEO, effective December 14, 2011.

Clein In his position, Clein oversees the day-to-day management of Giffels-Webster Engineers and will continue to head the firm’s Detroit headquarters. Clein succeeds Loren Crandell, who remains a partner with the firm and head of the Birmingham branch office. Clein has been with Giffels-Webster Engineers for 15 years. He is a licensed professional engineer in several states, and holds the Leadership in Energy and Environment Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) certification.

Plunkett Cooney attorney, Hilary A. Ballentine, was recently named an “Up & Coming Lawyer” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly (MLW), a publication dedicated to covering the state’s legal community. Ballentine was profiled with other legal standouts in a special “Up & Coming Lawyers” feature in a November 2011 edition of MLW. A member of the firm’s Detroit office, Ballentine focuses her practice on claims related to Constitutional law, as well as general, municipal, construction, and

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The new chapter president is John Raimondo, a professional engineer and director of Roncelli, Inc., Sterling Heights, responsible for its business development Raimondo function. The current chapter president, Tom Porter of Tom Porter Services, LLC, a construction business consulting firm, will serve as immediate past president. The president-elect is John Tocco, an attorney and assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Lawrence Technological University, Southfield. Other members of the executive committee are: Doug Guldan, Aon Risk Services; David Lick, Foster Swift Law Firm; Jerome Rock, Jerome Rock Law; and Lori Swanson, Michigan Department of Transportation. The 2012 Board of Directors for the DBIA Michigan Chapter consists of the seven executive committee members mentioned above, plus the following members: Don Garon, Barton Malow; Verne Garrard, Limbach; Angela Jeruzal, Soil and Material Engineers; Kendal Kuneman, formerly at Energy Works Michigan; Jeff Ledy, Bergmann Associates; Bryn Paajanen, Lawrence Tech; Kevin Pastoor, Aon Risk Services; Dennis Schultz, Butzel Long; Deanna Swisher, Foster Swift; and Don Webb, Berkeley Research Group.

Duro-Last® Roofing, Inc., Saginaw, is pleased to announce the addition of Bill Carroll to its staff as the vice president of manufacturing.

He is responsible for overseeing the plant operations of all four DuroCarroll Last locations as well as its sister companies of Plastatech Engineering®, Ltd.; Oscoda Plastics®, Inc.; EXCEPTIONAL® Metals; and TIP-TOP® Screw Manufacturing. Carroll has over 25 years in leadership positions in multi-plant Gergar manufacturing environments.

Duro-Last® Roofing has also announced the addition of Cory L. Gergar as its chief financial officer. Gergar will be responsible for all accounting activities including financial analysis, strategic planning, policy development and implementation, compliance and reporting in support of corporate objectives for Duro-Last and its sister companies.

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UNISTRUT Detroit Service Center assets have been acquired by UNISTRUT Cincinnati and will now be known as UNISTRUT Detroit.

UNISTRUT Detroit is now part of www.unistrut.biz, which has 5 service centers in the Midwest (Cincinnati, Dayton, Detroit, Indianapolis and Toledo) and has the largest inventory of UNISTRUT in the country, including stainless, fiberglass and aluminum.

UNISTRUT Detroit can design, deliver and install all of its products, with a specialty in medical support systems.

H. Joel Newman PLLC, a law firm specializing in complex business litigation, announced recently that it has moved into a new office, located at 370 E. Maple Road in Birmingham. The new location, which better accommodates the growing firm, provides expanded technology and office space to effectively serve clients in commercial litigation, shareholder and partnership disputes, attorney malpractice, and stockbroker fraud cases. The firm can be contacted via (248)723-1238 or www.hjoelnewman.com.

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. (FTC&H) is pleased to announce its headquarters building in Grand Rapids has been LEED Certified to the Gold Level. FTC&H was certified under the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB) rating system, which is applicable to existing buildings seeking certification for the first time and those buildings previously certified according to LEED standards for new construction. LEED-EB addresses exterior site management, system upgrades, wholebuilding cleaning and maintenance practices, indoor air quality, energy and water efficiency performance, recycling, lighting performance standards, and more.

Harley Ellis Devereaux, Southfield, a fullservice architecture and engineering firm, has been recognized as one of the nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. This marks the first time in history that the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) has compiled such a list of distinguished firms. This program celebrates those companies that are making the lives of their employees and surrounding communities better as a whole.

The firm has offices in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco, and serves clients across the nation and around the world.

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Canton Township-based Plumbing Professors has opened an office in downtown Detroit in the Fisher Building. The new office address is: Fisher Building, 3011 West Grand Blvd., Suite 409, Detroit, MI 48202. This new office will support the growing opportunities in the city for their State-approved epoxy pipe lining system, as well as their 24-hour, seven day a week plumbing, sewer and drain service.

Plumbing Professors has operations in Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Toledo, OH and Columbus, OH. Hobbs+Black Associates, Inc., Ann Arbor, is pleased to announce their Honor Award for Interior Architecture from the American Institute of Architecture Huron Valley Chapter.

Hobbs+Black won the award for the Masco Cabinetry Corporate Office in Ann Arbor.

Hobbs+Black was retained to design the new headquarters bringing together three cabinetry brands from around the country. The existing 142,000-square-foot facility was renovated from design through construction in a six month time-frame to become the new workplace for 450 employees.

Plunkett Cooney, one of the Midwest’s oldest and largest law firms, was recently named by Fortune magazine and LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell as one of the top law firms in the United States. Fortune identified the top law firms in the nation based on ratings provided by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell®, a leading peer-rating service within the legal industry. Plunkett Cooney is one of the few law firms nationally with at least 10 percent of its attorneys having achieved MartindaleHubbell’s premier lawyer rating – AV. Of the 162 attorneys employed by the firm, 71, or 44 percent, are AV rated. According to MartindaleHubbell, being named a Top Ranked Law Firm is a reflection of Plunkett Cooney’s combined expertise, experience, integrity and overall professional excellence.

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T. F. Beck Co. Rochester Hills MI 248.852.9255

Detroit Cornice & Slate Co. Ferndale MI 248.398.7690

M.W. Morss Roofing, Inc. Romulus MI 734.942.0840

Dave Pomaville & Sons, Inc. Warren MI 586.755.6030

J. D. Candler Roofing Co., Inc. Livonia MI 313.899.2100

LaDuke Roofing & Sheet Metal Oak Park MI 248.414.6600

Newton Crane Roofing, Inc. Pontiac MI 248.332.3021

Royal Roofing Co. Orion MI 248.276.ROOF (7663)

Christen/Detroit Detroit MI 313.837.1420

Lutz Roofing Co., Inc. Shelby Twp. MI 586.739.1148

North Roofing Co. Auburn Hills MI 248.373.1500

Schena Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., Inc. Chesterfield MI 586.949.4777

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March 4-7, 2012 – ASHE PDC International Summit 2012 Join ASHE and the American Hospital Association for their International Summit & Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design and Construction. Held in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, visit http://www.ashe.org/PDC/ March 22 – DRC-USGBC Recognition Banquet The first annual Recognition Banquet honoring significant contributions to green building sustainability in southeast Michigan. Sponsored by the Detroit Regional Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council. Dinner and presentation at the

Fountain Bistro in Campus Martius Park, Detroit, beginning at 6:30 pm.

For tickets, visit the Chapter website at www.usgbcdetroit.org July 26-29, 2012 - American Society of Concrete Contractors CEO Forum Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 866-788-ASCC (2722) www.ascconline.org September 20-23, 2012 - American Society of Concrete Contractors Annual Conference Wyndham Lisle – Chicago Hotel, Chicago, Illinois / 866-788-ASCC (2722) www.ascconline.org

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BUYERS GUIDE Updates s you all are probably aware, the 2012 Construction Buyers Guide is out on the street. In an effort to keep our information as accurate as possible, we’re including here all the changes and corrections we have received for members’ company listings as of February 17. Changes from the book are in bold.

To see continual, up-to-date, complete company listings, check out the Buyers Guide Online at www.cam-online.com, updated monthly.

Check back to this section every month in CAM Magazine to get heads-up information and news involving the Construction Buyers Guide. Questions? Contact Mary Carabott at 248-972-1000 for answers and to find out how to add to your online listings.

To obtain additional copies of the Guide, stop by the CAM office and pick them up at no additional charge, or send $7 per book for shipping to have the books sent to your company via UPS. Please call ahead of time for authorization if you need more than 20 copies.

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Applied Prdoucts, Inc. (Formerly Fabricated Grating Products, Inc.) 580 Alexander Dr. Walled Lake, MI 48390 Phone: 248-669-8722 Fax: 248-669-8723

ELAN Engineering (Formerly ELAN Telephone & Technolgy) 55309 Lyon Industrial Dr. New Hudson, MI 48165 Phone: 800-334-5287 Fax: 248-667-4004

Carpenter Contractors’ Association P.O. Box 46445 Mount Clemen, MI 48046 Phone: 586-783-1625 Fax: 586-783-1845

Fraco USA, Inc. 5225 Renshaw Dr. Troy, MI 48085 Phone: 248-361-9631 Fax: 248-667-9259

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AIR CENTER, INC., TROY ALL AMERICAN BALANCING, LLC, OTISVILLE

CREATIVE BRICK PAVING & LANDSCAPING CONSTRUCTION, INC., BLOOMFIELD HILLS

AMERICAN BRICK COMPANY, LLC, WARREN

CRYSTAL LUMBER COMPANY, CRYSTAL FALLS

ARCH CONSTRUCTION, INC., CANTON

D A MILLWORK & RENOVATION, WYANDOTTE

ARCONA LEATHER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, HOWELL

DEWEY'S AUTO BODY, HASTINGS

BLANCHARD TELEPHONE ASSOC, INC., BLANCHARD

EAGLE MECHANICAL SERVICES, LLC, ROMULUS

C I CONTRACTING, INC., BRIGHTON

G J CONSTRUCTION CORP., MILAN

CLM CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., MANCHESTER

GSI/GEMELLARO SYSTEMS INTEGRATION, INC., TROY

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Gypsum Supply Co., Inc. 2575 Alamo Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: 517-887-3006 Fax: 517-887-3188 Tom Hedke Painting, LLC 168 84th St. Byron Center, MI 49315 Phone: 616-891-9558

M E M B E R S

J & G CONSTRUCTION, INC., OXFORD

PHANTOM FIRE PROTECTION, TAWAS CITY

KEFORD COLLISION SERVICE, INC., NOVI

PROTECTIVE COATING SYSTEMS, ST. CLAIR SHORES

KERTON LUMBER COMPANY, HOLLY

SURPLUS STEEL, INC. AUBURN HILLS

KINGS OF MERCH, SALINE KORE, INC., COMSTOCK PARK

THE WINDOW WORKS CO. MILAN T-MOBILE USA, NOVI

LANDTEK DESIGN BUILD, INC., OXFORD MARK STANLEY INDUSTRIES, LLC, GIBRALTAR MICHIGAN REALTY SOLUTIONS, RICHMOND

NOLAN CONSTRUCTION, WALES

WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. WIXOM WINNINGER FIRE PROTECTION, INC., FRANKENMUTH

JetHeat, LLC 28190 Plymouth Rd. Livonia, MI 48150 Phone: 586-293-1270 Fax: 586-293-1231 K & S Ventures, Inc. 2653 Auburn Rd. Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Phone: 248-299-4212 Fax: 248-299-4216

Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc., DCBE 1435 Randolph St., Ste.404 Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: 313-967-4700 Fax: 313-967-4707 905 South Blvd., E. Rochester Hills, MI 48307 Phone:248-844-5400 Fax: 248-844-5404

Merlo Construction Co., Inc. 4964 Technical Dr. Milford, MI 48381 Phone: 248-714-5486 Fax: 248-714-5249

Stante Excavating Co., Inc. 46912 Liberty Dr. Wixom, MI 48393 Phone: 248-380-9922 Fax: 248-380-9952

National Assoc. of Women in Constrction (NAWIC) Detroit Chapter 183 24307 Telegraph Rd. Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: 248-799-9700

BUYERS GUIDE CORRECTIONS

M.L. Schoenherr Construction, Inc. 48380 Van Dyke, Suite 500 Shelby Twp., MI 48317 Phone: 586-739-2010 Fax: 586-739-2043

The following company was omitted from the Professional Surveyors catergory Landmark Engineering Co. 24001 Southfield Rd., Ste. 210 Southfield, MI 48075 47795 Powell Rd. Plymouth, MI 48170 Phone: 248-557-3000 Fax: 248-557-3059

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