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Larry Brinker, Jr. Heads Construction Division Son of Company Founder Becomes President of L.S. Brinker larry brinker, Jr., has assumed responsibility as president of l.S. brinker, detroit, a general contracting and construction management company, under the umbrella of brinker group. Just like the founder, larry brinker, Sr., chairman and chief executive officer of brinker group, brinker, Jr. has great work ethics and a keen business acumen that will pay dividends in the future. he has more than 10 years of experience in the construction industry, along with creative strategies that will help catapult l.S. brinker to greater heights. As director of business development, brinker, Jr. has been involved in more than $550 million of constructing projects, specializing in complex logistical demands such as, multi-phased projects and historic renovations. in addition to his recent executive appointment, he will serve as liaison of all five companies to the brinker group. “i applaud Jim Cole, former president, for his service and leadership of l.S. brinker. his invaluable experience has contributed immensely to our growth. with larry taking over the reins, we will build on the pass and celebrate the next generation. larry is prepared for the
challenge,” said larry brinker, Sr. As a graduate of the university of Michigan, brinker, Jr. earned a bSe in civil and environmental engineering. he gives his time and resources to organizations that educate and provide opportunities for our youth. As a result of his tireless efforts, he received the university of Michigan African American Alumni Council “five under ten Award.” the award recognizes five deserving university of Michigan graduates annually for their professional and social contributions to the community. brinker, Jr. is a board member and treasurer of Construction Association of Michigan (CAM). he serves as executive committee chair of the boy Scouts of America building Connections’ annual event. he also serves as a board member of greg k. Monroe foundation and wayne County Sheriff youth & Senior education fund. while previously on the board of boys hope girls hope of detroit, he played a significant role in long term planning of the organization. “it is with deep humility and pride that i accept my new role with the company. i am confident with the support of our employees and the vision of my father, we will continue to deliver quality service to our customers,” said larry brinker, Jr.
DAV Livonia Chapter 114 Citation to City of Livonia Civil engineering helps a community improve the quality of life for its residents and visitors. there are large-scale infrastructure projects, and there are small-scale projects. the details and care afforded to small-scale infrastructure projects allows everyday users to appreciate enhancements to their daily lives. Such is the case with the “old rosedale gardens Street paving and Sidewalk Contract” conducted by the City of livonia and its engineering department, headed by todd Zilincik, pe. the old rosedale gardens, one of the first planned subdivisions in livonia, started in 1925. part of the project entailed the upgrading of sidewalks with unimpeded sidewalk endings and detectable warning details that seamlessly transition from walkway to roadway. up until 1973, little or no consideration was given to sidewalk endings. there were no “cut curbs” and sidewalks ended abruptly at the roadway. there were considerable drops from the sidewalk to the roadway. As a result of concerted citizen action with the formation of a Michigan barrier free user Coalition, comprised of persons in wheelchairs, disabled veterans, senior citizens, parents using child strollers, and bicyclists (all who had mobility problems due to the lack of cut curbs), the Michigan legislature passed Act 8 of the public Acts of 1973 to remedy physical barrier problems. the law was signed by then Michigan governor william g. Milliken. following the new law, the Michigan department of transportation (Mdot) created the first “Standard plan for Sidewalk ramp details.” Disabled American Veterans Livonia Chapter 114 Citation: “therefore, the disabled American veterans (dAv) livonia Chapter 114 recognizes the leadership of the City of livonia, Michigan and its engineering department headed by todd Zilincik, pe, during 2014 national engineers week, for its outstanding ‘old rosedale gardens Street paving and Sidewalks project’ that has improved the mobility and association of its residents and visitors. Also recognized are the project designer, ohM Advisors, livonia, Mi; project engineer, Mark loch, pe, ohM; Construction Manager, gary Smolinski, pe, ohM; field inspector, nassart nasser, pe, ohM; and Michael pittiglio and duane Mcintrye from florence Cement, who were subcontractors for the concrete work. this project proclaims the professionalism of all who were involved with this public infrastructure improvement for the betterment of all.” 8 CAM MAGAZINE MAY 2014
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SAFETY TOOL KIT Addressing Complacent Workers to Eliminate Safety Violations By Doug Henderson, Sachse Construction
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hile visiting construction sites and conducting safety surveys, i’ve been given a long list of excuses for bad safety habits such as, “i didn’t know that was a rule,” or “that will make the job take twice as long.” i’m sure that we will all agree that there is no good reason and no valid excuse not to be safe. regardless of the underlying cause or conditions, we need to ramp up the attention we place on safety, specifically with training and consistent enforcement of rules and regulations. i believe that many of the unsafe practices i see at the worksite are the result of complacency. A complacent employee is often too confident, overly at ease and satisfied with a situation, thus blinding them from the possible dangers and risks. Complacency leads to an individual becoming unaware of their surroundings and causes bad habits to develop that places their fellow workers in harm’s way. the following are a few examples of complacent workers: The Lazy Employee. i see them daily. they have many excuses for not following the rules. when laziness is tolerated, it can lead to injury or death. we need to stop these types of workers from what they are not doing and demand that they adhere to the necessary safety requirements of the job. it is critical that management take the first step. Site supervisors must be firm and consistent with safety rules from the beginning of the projects. Managers must set expectation early and stay committed to enforcing the rules, even when it is inconvenient or costly. while it might be advantageous to look the other way, we can’t let lazy workers get by with bad behavior. once bad habits are established, it’s difficult to change precedent. The Unconcerned Worker. these workers are often bored and uninterested in their work. they especially can’t see how their poor safety habits may impact others or the overall productivity of the project. telltale signs of the unconcerned workers include those who expect others to clean messes; are disorganized; contaminate the site with clutter, litter and debris; and incorrectly use tools or equipment. in this case mindless behavior is just as dangerous as choosing to make an unsafe choice. Carelessness isn’t without consequences. A worker who doesn’t care about their work practices can cause great harm to other workers or endanger an entire work site. 10 CAM MAGAZINE MAY 2014
The “I’ve Been Doing it this Way for 20 Years Guy”. Stubborn people are hard to deal with both on and off the job. these workers are simply not willing to change or learn new safety practices. i’ve even heard stubborn comments from the subcontractor’s foreman or others who are considered to be the competent and responsible person on our sites. if the leader of the crew believes that there is no time for safety, they are the wrong person in charge. Safety is a condition of employment at all levels. The “Shortcut” Person. this worker may find out that taking a shortcut at work can result in the “shortest” way to the 24-hour emergency clinic. while that worker might get patched up and quickly returned to the jobsite, cutting corners can often result in a more serious injury. for example, i know of one electrician who did not take the time to set up his ladder correctly, choosing instead to lean the ladder against the wall. that practice is never the correct use of a step ladder, which the electrician found out when he fell and received a compound fracture to his leg. this “shortcut” worker found himself off the site for 12-16 weeks recovering from this painful incident. Cutting a few seconds here or there can change a workers life permanently and potentially end a career. My experience proves that consistent training, enforcement and monitoring of safety behavior will help reduce injuries and fatalities related to construction activities. we all need to accept and adapt to the changes and workplace practices that are necessary to make our construction sites a safe and healthy place to work. our goals should be common: Zero fatalities; Zero injuries; and Zero lost time.” Making safety a priority in our everyday behavior includes providing quality ppe training programs, along with a safety culture that sends a strong message of zero tolerance. For more than 35 years, Doug Henderson has worked in the construction industry in southeastern Michigan. In his current role as safety director, Doug is witness to a variety of safety violations that occur at construction sites. During his safety surveys, Doug sees work habits he calls “complacent” and downright dangerous. He works with MIOSHA/CET and Insurance Loss Prevention to develop and enforce safety programs. Doug can be reached at dhenderson@sachse.net.
American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/M) Hold Engineering and Surveying Excellence Awards the American Council of engineering Companies of Michigan (ACeC/M) recently honored firms for engineering and surveying excellence during the association’s 49th annual engineering and Surveying excellence Awards ceremony. on february 22, design professionals and guests gathered at the Jw Marriott in grand rapids to recognize outstanding Michigan engineering and surveying projects from the past year, as well as engineering professionals who have significantly contributed to the profession. the ACeC/M Awards program recognizes outstanding efforts of professional design firms to solve clients’ needs through exceptional projects, and offers the opportunity to showcase the year’s best engineering and surveying achievements to an audience of peers, clients and decision makers at all levels. this year’s engineering eminent Conceptor Award winner was fleis & vandenbrink engineering, inc., grand rapids, for the west bay County wastewater treatment facility upgrades. the $8.2 million project expanded the plant to handle existing flows and add two new communities. fleis & vandenbrink used an innovative hydraulic design, installed a high rate anaerobic digester which helped eliminate odors, decrease sludge volume, and captured greenhouse gas methane for energy use (thus reducing operating costs). fleis & vandenbrink saved west bay County millions of dollars while providing a sustainable design with increased plant capacity for years to come. the firm also took home the surveying eminent Conceptor award for the kalamazoo river bank Stabilization. fleis & vandenbrink utilized various surveying methods and laser technology to create a thorough site map and model used to stabilize an eroding bluff. data proved crucial to quickly and accurately analyze the site and develop effective, sustainable solutions. the eminent Conceptor Award is ACeC/M’s top honor. four firms were honored with the engineering honorable Conceptor Award: fishbeck, thompson, Carr & huber, inc. for the Mackinac island wastewater treatment plant improvements (Mackinac island); hh engineering ltd and g2 Consulting group, llC for the i-94/Sargent road interchange road realignment and bridge replacement (Jackson); harley ellis devereaux for the ChASS Southwest Center (detroit); and hntb for the blue water bridge plaza Cbp primary inspection booth expansion (port huron). “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
engineering Merit Awards were presented to Anderson, eckstein & westrick, inc. for the ember oaks drain drainage district (ingham County); fishbeck, thompson, Carr & huber, inc. for the M-20 over Schrader Creek design/build project (Mecosta County); parsons brinckerhoff, inc. for the east Stadium Ann Arbor bridges replacement project (Ann Arbor); ohM Advisors for the dtw deicing runoff pumping Station and force Main project (detroit); hntb for the blue water bridge freeway Corridor reconstruction (port huron); and byce & Associates for the bell’s brewery, inc., brewhouse expansion and renovation project (galesburg). Surveying Merit Awards were presented to Abonmarche Consultants, inc. for the South haven Maintenance dredging project (South haven) and Surveying Solutions, inc. for the M-1 rail data fusion project (detroit). the Judges’ Choice Award for board design was given to Spalding dedecker Associates, inc., for the project board designed to ‘tell the story’ of the veterans Memorial pointe enhancement project (rochester hills). this year’s ACeC/M vernon b. Spalding leadership Award was presented to Melvin ‘ernie’ orchard, pe, founder and past president of ohM Advisors to honor his outstanding leadership roles in ACeC and several community organizations. the ACeC/M felix A. Anderson image Award was presented to richard Anderson, pe, of Somat engineering, inc. for his actions and contributions to enhance the image of the profession. the eminent and honorable Conceptor award winners are eligible to compete at the national ACeC engineering competition in washington, d.C. the ACeC/M also presented the 2014 member “FIRM OF THE YEAR” awards at the ceremony. both a “large firm” (>30 employees) and a “small firm” (<30 employees) were recognized. in the “large firm” category, ACeC member firm hubbell, roth & Clark, inc., headquartered in bloomfield hills, took the honor. the 2014 ACeC “small firm” of the year was awarded to great lakes engineering group, llC, located in lansing. this is the highest honor bestowed and the only award program instituted to recognize ACeC/M member firms for their leadership in professional and community service. recognition is based on actions taken by a member firm to progressively develop its management practices and for assuming leadership roles in community outreach activities and ACeC/M programs that strengthen the profession for all ACeC/M members. for more information on the projects and award winners, please contact ACeC/M at (517) 332-2066 or visit their website at www.acecmi.org.
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Eaton’s LED Solutions Improve Lighting Performance and Efficiency at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Saving Approximately $1.2 Million Per Year power management company eaton today announced that its Cooper lighting division’s Mcgraw-edison valet and ventus light-emitting diode (led) luminaires are replacing 6,050 existing parking garage fixtures at the detroit Metropolitan Airport (dtw) to improve efficiencies and optical lighting performance. the conversion will result in a 66 percent reduction in power consumption with an anticipated overall energy and maintenance savings of approximately $1.2 million annually. “this project is improving the lighting performance in our parking facilities, reducing energy consumption, saving on maintenance costs and shrinking our carbon footprint,” said tom naughton, chief executive officer, wayne County Airport Authority (wCAA). “our team invested a significant amount of time field testing 12 different lighting fixtures and visiting local municipalities that completed parking garage lighting upgrades to take into account their lessons learned and implement best practices for a results-driven end product.” Consuming only 60 watts, the Mcgraw-edison valet led fixtures are replacing 1,200 existing 210-watt, metal halide fixtures in the blue deck parking garage and 4,800 fixtures in Mcnamara terminal parking Structure. the ventus led polemounted fixtures are being installed on the upper open decks. the fixtures are estimated to reduce annual energy consumption by more than 7,345,000 kilowatt hours, resulting in 66 percent energy savings and providing improved uniform illumination. “replacing inefficient parking garage lighting with led fixtures is one of the most practical, energy-efficient upgrades a city or business can make to save energy, reduce costs and lower carbon dioxide emissions,” said Mark eubanks, president, eaton’s Cooper lighting division. “this project is a great example of how to increase overall efficiencies and performance to provide a safe and well-lit environment, all while helping save the airport energy and maintenance costs.” in addition, the led products incorporate the lighting division’s lumawatt outdoor wireless Control and Monitoring System, which manages the lighting levels according to pedestrian and traffic safety needs. Since the lighting runs 24 12 CAM MAGAZINE MAY 2014
hours a day, the products are able to reduce light levels during low usage hours, increase the lighting on demand with occupancy sensors and harvest daylight, reducing power to the fixtures when needed to gain additional energy savings. the lighting division’s led luminaires also provide maintenance savings, including labor and materials. on average, the existing light source needed to be replaced every 13 months, whereas the Mcgraw-edison led fixtures are designed to last more than 60,000 hours, or maintain minimal lighting levels for at least 10 years. the energy saved in this project is equivalent to powering 880 u.S. households for one year, and the reduction of 7,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year is equal to taking 1,350 passenger vehicles off the road. “this project is one of many initiatives currently underway as part of the Airport Authority's ongoing commitment to promote sustainability practices, while conducting day-to-day operations,” said Ali dib, director of infrastructure and engineering, wCAA. eaton’s Cooper lighting division delivers a range of innovative and reliable indoor and outdoor lighting solutions, as well as controls products specifically designed to maximize performance, energy efficiency and cost savings. the lighting business serves customers in the commercial, industrial, retail, institutional, residential, utility and other markets. eaton’s electrical Sector is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and engineering services. eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today’s most critical electrical power management challenges. eaton is a power management company with 2013 sales of $22.0 billion. eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. eaton has approximately 102,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. for more information, visit www.eaton.com. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
Want to Control Website Costs? Plan Ahead. BY ChrIS hIPPLEr, PrESIDEnT, CaPITaL LETTErS
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ith nearly 2,500 members, CAM is a diverse organization with a variety of business models, each with its own marketing needs. but when it comes to building a new website (or updating an existing one), the first step is the same for everyone: plan ahead. you wouldn’t think people in the construction industry would need to be told that planning is a key to controlling building costs, would you? it’s fundamental to building. Most people though, don’t think of websites as a building project. but, i’m here to tell you they are. before your crews get to the jobsite, they know exactly what to do because the project has been planned. drawings have been approved, permits have been pulled, and materials have been ordered. the same is true for a website: it’s all in the preparation. Information architecture in fact, real world architectural principles apply to website planning; it’s called information Architecture (iA). good iA lays the groundwork for an information system that makes sense to users. A sense of “place” helps users find what they’re looking for. when we talk about the architecture of a website, we’re talking about the hierarchy of its navigation and its structure, not graphics, text or anything cosmetic. Card sorting is a simple way to organize content based on hierarchy. try it. put all of the pages for your website on to index cards, then sort those cards into logical stacks that represent the hierarchy of your website’s navigation. get others to weigh in. it’s a great exercise to make sure that the content on your website can be found in the most logical place and that like-minded content is grouped and named appropriately.
Set Goals and Objectives goal setting allows you to strategically align your site to your goals. your website should be part of an overall marketing program. Create clear goals. for most companies, increasing sales and maintaining existing business are primary objectives. but what else do you want your site to accomplish? Sometimes it’s a change in corporate image, or rebranding. Create goals that allow you to establish persuasive paths that pull visitor through your site to the goal. Persona Development A good way to get into the mindset of your client is to create a stereotypical client. don’t just create a profile; give them names and identify their pain points. translate the features of your company into benefits to your clients. this is how we find key words and phrases to incorporate into content and coding. building a website can take months, and the planning stage is the critical first step. Changes don’t cost money in this phase, so take your time. later in the process, changes can be very expensive - just like in construction. given the importance of the internet, we need to get serious about our websites. if you don’t have a website – or if your site needs updating – it’s time to stop procrastinating. your website is the foundation of your most important building project: your business. “Marketing on the Level” is written specifically for CAM members and the commercial and industrial construction industry. We are specialists in developing and maintaining websites, and online marketing. Contact Chris @ chris@capitallettersmarketing.com or 734-353-9918, or visit www.capitallettersmarketing.com.
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SEMCOG’S “GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE VISION” WILL HELP RE-SHAPE REGION’S ENVIRONMENT By Joe Neussendorfer, Aff.M.ASCE, ESD
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n the words of Joan gebhardt, Chairperson of the Southeast Michigan Council of governments (SeMCog): “green infrastructure is increasingly being recognized for its contributions, not only to environmental quality but also to place-making, economic values, and healthy communities – things that are vitally important to us individually and as a region. things that help us lead happy, healthy lives in Southeast Michigan.” SeMCog’s has concluded an extensive “green infrastructure visioning process” that entailed extensive meetings and planning involving all of the region’s stakeholders. these stakeholders and the general public helped shape the direction for this vision. i was fortunate to be one of the in-person visioning session participants at the university of Michigan-dearborn. As a participant from livonia, i helped in mapping green infrastructure priorities. what is “green infrastructure?” in Southeast Michigan, green infrastructure includes two broad categories. the first encompasses the natural, undisturbed environment such as wetlands, trees, prairies, lakes, rivers and streams. the second category includes constructed or built green infrastructure such as rain gardens, bioswales, community gardens and agricultural lands.it is critical, according to SeMCog, to evaluate both the natural and constructed elements of green infrastructure as an integrated system. each green infrastructure element alone provides specific function and value, but as a system the green infrastructure network provides benefits to the entire region - building a sound quality of life for Southeast Michigan citizens. in addition to significant water quality benefits, this vision also identifies tangible community, economic and air quality benefits. the green infrastructure vision for Southeast Michigan recognizes our unique position in the world and the tremendous responsibility we all have in protecting and enhancing our remarkable natural resources. According to SeMCog, the traditional focus of managing storm-water runoffs from roads has been to remove it through the storm sewer pipes and send it directly to waterways. An alternative approach is to use constructed green infrastructure, such as bio-retention and bioswales, to reduce this runoff. Changing this traditional design standard will enhance local water resources while still achieving public safety and roadway integrity. the region’s green infrastructure network consists of many pieces, and many people have different roles in moving the regional vision forward. As a result, integrating green infrastructure planning into a local community requires collaboration across multiple municipal departments and agencies. Successful implementation, SeMCog believes, incorporates elements from local government planning, engineering and public works, recreation, public outreach and finance departments, in addition to numerous outside agencies. According to SeMCog Chairperson gebhardt, in an open letter within the most recent issue of SeMSCope, the organization’s official publication: “now is a good time to be thinking about how green infrastructure can be a universal tool in many of our planning activities, from road projects and greening vacant lots, to buffers in our dpw yards.” the results of SeMCog’S intensive outreach visioning sessions with
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stakeholders revealed that the public highly values protecting the top three elements in in our region: natural areas, biking/hiking trails, and trees along roads and downtown areas. And, most importantly, according to a recent message written by randall S. over, pe, f.ASCe, current president of the American Society of Civil engineers: “to formulate sound policy, lawmakers need to hear from experts so that they can gain a better understanding of infrastructure issues. legislators need and want to understand the benefits of infrastructure investment and the economic consequences of inaction.” CAM Magazine readers who are interested in receiving a copy of the latest SeMSCope to learn even more about the green infrastructure visioning initiative, can visit the SeMCog website at www.semcog.com to request a copy. Joe Neussendorfer is an Affiliate Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a 38-year Member of the Engineering Society of Detroit. His website is www.constructionanswerman.org.
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o accommodate the increasing number of solar professionals and maintain a system of quality assurance throughout the industry, roof integrated Solar energy™ (riSe) has announced an additional Certified Solar roofing professional™ (CSrp) eligibility track. John Schehl, executive director of riSe, has announced a new eligibility track for its CSrp designation, which will enable a greater number of solar roofing professionals to qualify for this certification. the new eligibility track allows those who have three years’ experience, involvement in a minimum of five projects installing commercial and residential roof-mounted pv systems, and 40 hours of recognized education and training eligibility to sit for the CSrp exam. in the past, riSe had identified three eligibility tracks to qualify to take the exam. Candidates were required to demonstrate that they meet at least one of these tracks. the new track has been added to the list of the previous three minimum entry tracks, which are: 1. three years’ experience installing roof systems as a roofing contractor or employee of a roofing contractor, in addition to completing 40 hours of recognized education or training. 2. three years’ experience providing technical roof system consulting services that include a minimum of five installed roof system projects, in addition to completing 40 hours of recognized training programs. 3. A two- or four-year construction-related degree from a college or university accredited by an accrediting agency or state-approved agency recognized by the u.S. secretary of education or training. “the riSe board of directors recognized that many solar professionals possess the unique 16 CAM MAGAZINE MAY 2014
roofing and pv system experience critical to the roles of a CSrp, but who previously were not eligible to sit for the exam,” explained John Schehl. “the new eligibility track opens a door of opportunity for these professionals and provides greater choice to the public.” riSe was created in 2010, by the Center for environmental innovation in roofing and the national roofing Contractors Association, to provide a rigorous set of standards for evaluating and certifying solar roofing professionals. riSe evaluates and certifies solar energy installers for knowledge about critical roof system construction and maintenance practices necessary to support successful rooftop solar energy installations, at all positions in the value chain, based on principles advocating the installation and maintenance of rooftop solar energy systems without adversely affecting roof system performance. riSe also provides the public with tools to identify skilled rooftop solar energy professionals in your area.
aDDInG VaLUE WIThOUT aDDInG COST the CSrp credential is not just another marketing ploy. one important way it adds real value is by assuring diligent ‘risk mitigation’… regardless from which perspective you arrive at the table: building owner, financial partner, integrator, contractor, utility, etc... John Schehl is quick to emphasize that, “what we mean by risk mitigation includes failure to consider and properly address all aspects of a roof-mounted pv installation that can result in massive financial losses or harm to individuals and companies. from a technical perspective, considerations when installing these systems include: life cycle performance; waterproofing; weather integrity; future replacement; maintenance; electrical safety; water drainage; access to equipment; structural impact; wind loads; warranties; building code compliance; and penetration flashings, to name a few.”
in addition, pv systems may increase heat loads to membranes from concentrated reflective or absorbed solar energy. based on what has been occurring and witnessed by roofing professionals in recent years, solar integrators, electricians, and others are sometimes installing pv systems with little or no consideration for the roof platform on which they are working. it doesn’t cost any more to have a CSrp on board your next solar project to avoid these problems and potential lawsuits. the riSe organization and the CSrp is a voluntary credential designed to benefit roofing and solar professionals. they demand a higher standard for all rooftop solar installations and provide a distinguished, nationally-recognized professional credential that can satisfy consumers by protecting their roofing and solar investments; increasing the number of successful rooftop solar installations; providing the public with tools to identify skilled rooftop solar energy professionals; and by promoting a healthier renewable energy industry by differentiating between those who understand how to integrate solar systems with the roof safely and effectively, from those don’t. to learn more about how to participate in this program or find a CSrp in your area, visit www.riseprofessional.org or contact Charlotte norgaard at (847) 493-7548 or cnorgaard@nrca.net. Doug Elbinger’s career spans over 35 years as an innovator in management and corporate communications. For many years, as an environmental journalist and producer for ENN.com, he focused his efforts in acquiring an in-depth knowledge of advances and investment opportunities in the renewable energy industry. For more information, comments or dialog, please contact him at delbinger@greenlancer.com. Greenlancer is a renewable energy engineering and consulting firm in Detroit, and can be found at http://www.greenlancer.com. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
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By Mary E. Kremposky, Associate Editor
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n mid-March, the deep snows of Michigan’s unforgettable winter of 2013-2014 had not yet melted, and in fact were still falling. But Old Man Winter didn’t stop Royal Roofing Co., Orion, from meeting a tight schedule on the intricate roof of the historic Addison Oaks Conference Center near Leonard, Michigan. Relatively modest in size but complex in configuration, the historic summer estate of the Buhl family has nine chimneys, a series of low-sloped dormers, an entrance turret and a host of gables. These stately features and the roof’s steep slope add to the character of this 1927 vintage building, but presented quite a challenge for a roofing project
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that had to be completed in a brief span of about a month. But why begin a roofing project at the tail end of a brutal winter? What’s the rush? Oakland County and George W. Auch Company had to contend with another force of nature: brides, and a lot of them. Located in the forested hills of Oakland County’s Addison Oaks County Park, the conference center is a prime venue for weddings and banquets of all types. “The first wedding was already scheduled for the end of March, and the entire summer is already booked,” said Sam Zmick, superintendent for George W. Auch Co., the Pontiac-based general
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contractor/construction manager responsible for renovating the building interior and overseeing the roof replacement. Design Resources for Architecture, LLC, Clarkston, is the architect on a project located in this almost 1,300-acre expanse of hills and forests, along with two ponds and a spring-fed lake. Clearly, your average “bridezilla” does not want to walk under a maze of scaffolding to make her grand entrance. The goal was to complete the project before the wedding season went into high gear. Royal Roofing was up to the wintry task. “Certainly this job would have been easier if it was done in August,” said Zmick. “Royal Roofing was “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
certainly a good fit for the project. As a large, very resourceful subcontractor, they can take on a project like this. But for a roofing contractor to come in here under these conditions, everything has to work like a fine-tuned piano.” Royal Roofing didn’t miss a beat, neither in planning nor in pure craftsmanship. “We are doing our due diligence to meet and accommodate the schedule,” said Royal Roofing’s Project Manager Tim Frisch. “We had already implemented the approval process during the bid process. Because of this, the Oakland County Park and Recreation Department was able to get a jump on the color selection process for the roof tile and support the tight project schedule. All of that was set and ready to go, which has definitely helped to expedite the project.” Early planning with a focus on safety eased the impact of weather delays. Only three days into the project, a fresh coating of nine inches of snow blanketed the jobsite. But with snow in the forecast, Royal Roofing had already placed tarps over the new underlayment of organic felt and ice and water shield. A quick tug on the tarp and the snow slid off quickly. “It was almost like it didn’t snow,” said Zmick. “Royal Roofing is a good resourceful company. They are doing what it takes to get this job done.”
Working for the George W. Auch Company, Royal Roofing’s late winter mission was installation of a new roof and sheet metal work on the steep and intricate rooftop of Addison Oaks Conference Center. Tim Young (left), Royal Roofing sloped roof and sheet metal superintendent, and Tim Frisch (right), Royal Roofing project manager, are in full control of a challenging project with demanding weather conditions and a tight time frame.
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ROOFING / RENOVATION / RESTORATION Other roof areas were quickly shoveled that very afternoon and work resumed promptly the next morning despite the continuing cold weather. Royal Roofing boosted its work force to 14 “snow men” all working to maintain the pace of the project. “That morning was zero and it had an effect on the pneumatic-powered equipment, but we did what we had to do to keep moving forward,” said Zmick. “Royal Roofing stepped up to the plate, and we appreciate it.”
The BATTle plAn Working in the historic building’s Garden Room, Zmick charts the roof’s daily progress on two different diagrams, coloring in each completed section with a set of trusty markers. One diagram monitors the work of Rightway Remediation Services, the Saginaw abatement contractor removing and abating the roof’s original asbestos tiles under direct contract with the owner; the other tracks the work of Royal Roofing installing new underlayment, copper flashings and DaVinci imitation slate tile. Rightway and Royal Roofing had to closely coordinate their work on this 25,000-square-foot roof. “The abatement contractor’s goal is to remove 3,000 square feet a day, and we are then
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able to begin our work and to cover the same amount,” said Frisch. “We are also working with Guardian Equipment Co., Novi. They are installing a fully operational and fully certified lightning protection system for the facility.” For Zmick, another day, another color means completion of another roofing section. Remarkably, Zmick’s diagram shows that Royal Roofing finished the entire south elevation of the historic estate in only four days – and one of them was a blizzard. The scaffolding is already down and the fresh gleam of newly installed copper flashings is now visible on the low-sloped or eyelid dormers – a dormer of such low slope it resembles a sleepy eye barely opening along the height of the steeply pitched main roof. Royal Roofing’s own plan divides the project into four phases: the south elevation; the north elevation and its indented, almost courtyard-like main entrance; the remainder of the north elevation; and two rear modern additions housing the main banquet and ballroom facilities built in the mid-1990s. A key part of any roofing “battle plan” is the formation of a safe access strategy. This was particularly important on such a steep roof as the Buhl estate. With a 14:12 pitch, some areas of the roof are almost vertical. Scaffolding, Inc.,
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The BeAuTY OF DAVinCi SlATe By the end of the first week, the main entry and its sea of gabled roofs was enveloped in a congested maze of scaffolding as Royal Roofing pushed to complete the complex section by the end of March to make way for the first wedding of the 2014 season. Because there was no room for even one lift, Tim Young, Royal Roofing sloped roof and sheet metal superintendent, relied on a Helping Henry, an old-fashioned pulley system of ropes and wheels operated by hand to hoist the new imitation slate. “We pulled the materials up just like they did in the old days,” said Young. Ironically, a 21st Century crew is using an old technology on an historic building being clad in a contemporary rendition of a traditional stone material. In this case, imitation slate was a necessity because the historic home’s roof structure was never built to handle the weight restrictions of traditional slate, Frisch explained. Design Resources selected a random width blend ranging from six to 12 inches in width. In appearance, this imitation slate tile looks very natural, because DaVinci has given the surface of each tile an irregular texture and the edges even have the irregular cleavages of natural slate. “DaVinci has done a fantastic job in giving its imitation slate products a shale-like edge which really gives it the look of traditional slate,” said Frisch. “DaVinci has the material makeup figured out as far as creating a synthetic material that doesn’t fade, curl or crack over time. The patterns that they mold into the slate and their color selection are very similar to a traditional slate. They don’t have a plastic appearance.” Functionally, imitation slate makes for a durable system with a 50-year warranty, Frisch added. “I personally feel that DaVinci as a manufacturer has really got the product figured out, he continued. “It looks great, it works well and it’s friendly to work with and install. Your installation techniques and your details for all your flashings are all very similar to installation of a traditional slate roof.” Use of a lighter weight product and the option to power nail stainless steel nails offers better production in the field and reduces overall costs for the owner.
ROYAl CRAFTSmAnShip The craftsmanship of Royal Roofing is apparent in the new copper flashings and decorative trim placed on this English country “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
“cottage” that is a glory of gables, chimneys, uniquely configured dormers and a stout turret all clustered in the building’s main entrance. “We fabricated and installed the decorative copper trim on the sides of the low-sloped dormers,” said Frisch. “The flashings around and the saddles behind the chimneys are all 16 oz. coldrolled copper also fabricated in our shop. The saddles are all a flat-locked style installation, meaning the seams are hammered flat and then 100 percent soldered.” Thanks to the craftsmanship of Royal Roofing, the entrance turret also sports new copper flashings, as well as a single-ply EPDM membrane roof installed in the low-slope area just behind the top of the turret. The visible portions of this elegant building form will be blanketed in “imitation slate with copper flashings and gutters to match the remainder of the building,” said Frisch. “There is more detail work involved on the turret, because of the roof hips and the copper flashing below the roof hips.” Royal Roofing invests heavily in the training of its crew to achieve and to maintain a high level of craftsmanship and roof performance. “Any time you are dealing with copper and other such materials on a long-term roof system, you have to make sure that all your joints are properly soldered and that all of your crew knows and understands the products they are working with and how to perform the given operation so that the system lasts,” said Frisch. “We have seen projects where the soldered joints have split or that the installation is improper. We really focus and give a lot of attention to training our crew internally.” In roofing and in all the trades, the craft is in the details. “An example of one intricate detail is the solder joints in a saddle,” said Frisch. “Saddles are high risk areas, because water tends to congregate and not necessarily drain the greatest in these locations. You really have to concentrate on installing a solid waterproof membrane, and then obviously, you must ensure that all of your copper and all your solder joints are soldered 100 percent and that they are soldered correctly.” Christian Buhl and his descendants who built the historic Addison Oaks home would be pleased, for the Buhls knew how to make things, to say the least. A hatter by trade, Christian Buhl arrived in Detroit in 1820 and went into the fur trade. An industrial scion, banker and even mayor of Detroit, Buhl and his descendants launched a long list of enterprises over the next 100 years, including the Buhl Stamping Co., Buhl Aircraft Company and the Detroit Copper & Brass Rolling Mills Co., then the largest fabricator of copper and brass in Michigan. “As the primary provider of exterior ornamentation and brass engine parts for the Ford Motor Car Company, Detroit Copper & Brass played a major role in Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
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On The ROOF AT ADDiSOn OAkS Royal Roofing’s work at the Buhl estate: underlayment:
After abatement, Royal installed a new underlayment of self-adhering ice and water shield at the eave edges, valleys and penetrations, as well as 30 lbs. organic felt over the balance of the roof. Flashings and Gutters: Royal shop fabricated and installed new 16 oz. copper flashings and 20 oz. copper gutters. Roofing Tiles: Royal power nailed DaVinci’s imitation slate tile, a tile that simulates natural stone and provides a close color match to the aged asbestos shingle. “The new product is very close to the original reddish pink asbestos tile.” said Frisch. Royal Roofing removed the existing asphalt shingles on the banquet facility roof and installed the same DaVinci tile.
helping to build Detroit’s reputation as ‘the city that put America on wheels,’” according to Michigan Historic Sites Online. Both Royal Roofing and The Auch Company have an established history of working for Oakland County. Royal Roofing has conducted repair, general work and maintenance projects on Addison Oaks for the last five to six years. Oakland County has counted on The Auch Company to provide high quality construction services for quite a number of years, added Zmick.
RenOVATinG The inTeRiOR The Auch Company launched an interior renovation of the Buhl estate and banquet hall shortly before January 2014. “We are changing interior finishes, including painting, new wall covering, carpeting, draperies and light fixtures in the banquet facility,” said Zmick. “We are also updating the finishes in several rooms upstairs in the house that hold a suite for the bride and also for the groom if they hold a wedding ceremony in the facility.” The interior of the historic house has a great deal of what is termed false work. In this case, the false work is basically wood beams used for decorative rather than structural purposes and whose surfaces simulate the look of a hand-hewn
beam. The wood, itself, may have been repurposed from an old barn. “From what I understand, when the Buhl’s built this house in the 1920s, there was a great deal of farmland in the area, and much of the wood in the house came from an old barn,” said Zmick. Some of the wood is structural, but most is not.” Zmick opened up the ceiling for repairs in the Garden Room and even found steel I-beams and bar joists. Throughout this fast-paced project, The Auch Company and Royal Roofing had to accommodate not only weekend weddings but weeknight sports banquets and other events in this heavily used facility. “These events are at 6 pm and our front entry must be cleaned up and a good pathway must be left for people,” said Zmick. The Auch Company constructed a temporary barrier-free access ramp in the Garden Room, because of the front entry work. The Auch Company and Royal Roofing blew into Addison Oaks on the last cold wind of winter and swiftly finished work in mid-April - just in time for warmer weather and a long string of wedding parties. Today, this wonderful building in the country is more elegant than ever and stands ready to host the events that mark our lives, thanks to the dedication to craftsmanship and the resourceful planning of both Royal Roofing and
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ABOuT ROYAl ROOFinG A historic estate in the middle of this heavily forested county park is not the most unusual jobsite for Royal Roofing. The company has done projects across the United States, including several lighthouses on the Great Lakes. “We did custom copper work and epoxy coating work on lighthouses north of Syracuse and in Buffalo, New York, as well as Cleveland, Ohio,” said Frisch. “The U.S. Coast Guard transported our crew by boat to one of the sites.” This spring, Royal Roofing is launching custom metal work on a lighthouse in Algoma, Wisconsin, a town located in the southern Door Peninsula. As a union contractor, Royal Roofing has traveled all over the country performing work for the Big Three automotive companies and for National Guard facilities, as well.
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AT THE MICHIGAN STATE CAPITOL By Mary E. Kremposky, Associate Editor
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lijah Myers can now rest easy in his grave. As the architect of the Michigan Capitol building in Lansing, he envisioned a roof of gleaming copper for this new seat of government rising near the banks of the Grand River in 1872. With copper sky-high at .25 cents a pound in the 1870s, the contract required the builders, Nehemiah Osburn & Company, to install a less expensive Welsh tin roof. “The tin roof started leaking practically the moment the building was finished in late 1878,” said Kerry Chartkoff, retired Capitol historian and director of tour services. Fast forward 117 years, and according to The Christman Company’s Senior Vice President Ron Staley, FAPT, a built-up coal tar pitch roof, as well as multiple roof layers measuring 8 to 10 inches in some areas, was removed and the copper roof of Myers’ original vision was installed. Unfortunately, history has a way of repeating itself. Much of the roof suffered chronic problems for the next 20 years. Enter CASS Sheet Metal, Detroit, and its subcontractor Bloom Roofing Systems, Inc., Brighton. Under the recommendation of The Christman Company, Lansing, CASS walked the rooftop of this national historic landmark, analyzing every roof drain, flashing, and the entire copper batten seam roof, as well as the EPDM-covered valleys. Twenty years the wiser in the ways of the Capitol roof, the new roofing team called for a
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combination copper double-lock batten seam roof and heavy-gauge rubber roof. Working with The Christman Company and Quinn Evans Architects, Ann Arbor, CASS and Bloom installed the roof in two phases, ultimately completing the transparent, open book, time and materials project in September 2013. The end result: “This last fall was probably one of our driest on the inside of the Capitol,” said Assistant Director of Capitol Facility Operations Matthew M. White. “We are more watertight now than we have ever been. CASS was very thorough and very attentive to detail. Both CASS and Bloom did a fantastic job.” Staley offers a resoundingly positive second opinion. “Michigan is lucky to have CASS, because in my opinion, they are one of the best at historic preservation work,” said Staley. The Christman Company should know, having led the Capitol restoration in 1989 and having worked on a portion of the U.S. Capitol dome, as well as a half-dozen other state Capitol buildings across the nation. “We’ve worked around the country with a lot of different roofing contractors,” said Staley. “One thing I have learned working with CASS on multiple projects is that they definitely understand the nature of the work and the level of craftsmanship it takes to work on these buildings. They
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truly ‘get’ historic preservation work and understand the importance of detail. When the repairs that had been up there for over 20 years since the last restoration were starting to come of age, we knew the type of craftsmen that we wanted.” Clearly, the Capitol roof is in able hands. CASS, Quinn Evans and Christman are three firms with a passion for historic preservation. Staley, himself, established Christman’s Historic Preservation Group and its Washington, D.C. office over 10 years ago. Quinn Evans - a nationally recognized “thought leader” in preservation architecture and planning with four offices nationwide - was one of three architects on the Capitol’s 1992 restoration. Both Christman and Quinn Evans have provided professional services for various Capitol maintenance projects over the last 20 years. For both the 2007 and 2013 Capitol projects, Christman held the design and construction contract with the State of Michigan, with Quinn Evans acting as Christman’s design partner for review purposes, said Staley. For the roofing portion, “Quinn Evans provided technical support in the contract administration phase,” said Quinn Evans Principal and Director of Preservation Ilene Tyler, FAIA, FAPT, LEED AP. Tyler provides nationally recognized technical expertise based on over 30 years’ experience on a wide range of preservation projects.
In 2007, CASS installed a small, 2,000-squarefoot mockup area to test the double-lock theory and other approaches. “A plan was developed to do an open book, time and material, designbuild, tear-off and reroof of a small section of roof area,” said Parvin. “It met with the architect’s approval and matched the on-center spacing of the existing snap-on batten cap panels.” The mockup met with great success.
According to White, beginning in summer 2007, CASS then re-roofed almost the entire eastern half of the Capitol roof, including the northeast section over the House chamber, the southeast section over the Senate chamber, and the executive offices, committee and meeting rooms in the middle. The 2007 roof plan served as a template for renovation of the entire rooftop. “There were a
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The sun’s glow brightens the copper rooftop of michigan’s Capitol. The overall roofing plan called for installation of a new copper batten seam double lock system installed up to the ridge and a 90 mil, fully adhered Firestone epDm roof on primed Dens deck in the valleys.
the skylights and installing continuous flashings around the skylight openings,” said Tyler. Parvin adds: “We actually increased the height of the skylight curbs and changed the copper detailing to the more appropriate SMACNA standards and Revere’s Copper and Common Sense. Increasing the height of the curbs helped the cricket design on the backside of the curbs.” A cricket is a raised triangular form - a type of bonsai, pitched, mini-roof - designed to divert water away from a skylight curb or chimney. CASS meticulously sealed the roof, making every detail water-tight in all weather conditions. The overall roofing plan called for installation of a new copper batten seam double lock system installed up to the ridge and a 90 mil, fully adhered Firestone EPDM roof on primed Dens deck in the valleys. “This is a long-lasting rubber roofing system with 30-year type details,” said Parvin. CASS selected Bloom Roofing Systems as the contractor of choice for the installation of the heavy-gauge rubber roof. “We partner with a lot of roofing contractors and Bloom happens to be one of the better ones,” said Parvin. “I have walked a lot of roofs and worked on a lot of projects with them, and I have always been very impressed with their quality and their approach.” As an added bonus, Bloom is located very close to Lansing.
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substrate went under the membrane.” The plan for the detailing, the substrate and the re-roofing of the skylights was approved by a consensus of Christman, CASS and Quinn Evans, said Tyler. The skylight plan entailed “lifting
Each roof section had widely varying conditions, ranging from peaked skylights to a dense concentration of exposed ductwork and rooftop mechanical units. Despite this variability, CASS was able to beat the established budgets, successfully delivering a high-quality project at a significant cost savings. Inherently, the choice of a rubber roofing system in the valleys in lieu of copper gave the State a bigger bang for their buck. For the copper, CASS was able to rein in costs by employing a pan former recently used on the Cranbrook Kingswood Campus re-roofing project designed by Quinn Evans. “We own the pan former that creates that particular profile of batten cap,” said Parvin. “We were fortunate that the profile happened to be the same on-center spacing. Historically, it met the architect’s approval and matched the snap-on batten cap.” Post 2007, the forces of history once again caught up with the Capitol roof during the Great Recession in 2008. Funding disappeared, leaving the roof only half-repaired. By 2013, the economy was slowly thawing from the deep spending freeze. “It wasn’t until last year that we got a chunk of change that allowed us to complete the roof on the west side of the House chamber, the Senate chamber and the fourth floor on the west side of the Capitol,” said White. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
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The Budget: CASS worked under the same transparent, open book, time and material contract in both 2007 and 2013. “The time and material contract was very transparent with an itemized tracking of all materials, labor and other costs on a monthly basis,” said Parvin. “The open book concept with a GMP budget proved to be a good tool for the Owner and for Christman to track progress and cost.” The metal: “Revere Copper Coil stock was ordered and on the ready at Oakland Metals as these needed to be in place, because we were given about 10 days to prepare and start the project,” said Parvin. “Copper panels were fabricated in a just-in-time fashion by CASS Shop Foreman Keith Klos. Panel-forming machines were upgraded with multiple tooling changes.” The Team: Given the great success of the 2007 project, CASS used the same crew to steer the project. CASS’s Terry Fischer led the effort supported by Bloom’s foreman Dan Scott. “They took a great deal of pride, as we all did, in ‘making it right’ for the state Capitol roof,” said Parvin. The team also included Chad Clark, Christman project manager; Jeff Sanders, CASS journeyman sheet metal craftsman; and Kyle Menard, Bloom project manager. Blending the CASS and Bloom crews boosted production. “CASS and Bloom worked together to tear off the copper and single ply,” said Parvin. Each attended to their specialty work – one working in copper and the other Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
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in rubber – but both shared use of the crane and took advantage of other efficiencies. “Using a multiple crew plan that CASS and Bloom put into place made the best use of the 90-ton crane and its 220-foot boom supplied by Connelly Crane Corp.,” said Parvin. Christman was even able to use the crane to hoist new carpet rolls for the House and Senate chambers through the windows as a replacement for the 20-year-old carpeting, added Staley. The Results: Sharing equipment and other tangible examples of teamwork clearly reduced costs for the State of Michigan. “Glenn’s teamwork ethic on the project really helped us deliver more to the State than what was originally planned,” said Staley. CASS actually provided “about two more sections of roof for the same dollar amount than they had originally appropriated for the job,” added Parvin. “We beat the established budgets by using the blended strengths of both companies and the chemistry of the craftsmen working together as one team.” As part of this strong team ethic, having CASS at the table with Christman and the Owner also aided in delivering the project under budget. CASS was even called upon to expand their scope. “After the first cost review, we were asked to commit to another roof section, which was a tall order,” said Parvin. CASS and Bloom still completed the job on time, despite installing extra work items under a time and materials contract. “We actually even had a small deductive change order to our contract,” Parvin added. Parvin credits his entire company for these enviable results. “All CASS personnel stepped up to the plate as we also were committed to several significant-sized projects that summer for Brighton Schools and the DMC,” said Parvin. “CASS Vice President and Superintendent Greg Gietek assisted in the management and scheduling of material delivery for the Capitol project, as well as several other large projects going on simultaneously.” Clearly, the project was delivered in line with the spirit of the Capitol’s original 1872 building commissioners. “The board of building commissioners who oversaw construction adhered strictly to the budget,” said Chartkoff. “The building was built to a predetermined schedule and a predetermined budget, and they kept to both. This was considered national news in the 1870s, a time in which huge cost overruns and huge delays in construction were the norm for Capitol building construction and for all public monumental buildings.”
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arc of the actual dome is perched on this grand podium that features three levels of flat roofs: Two different levels of walkable ledges ring the dome, the first ringed in a lovely colonnade of columns and a balustrade; the second featuring another ornate balustrade; and the third and highest being only a small “eyebrow” of a ledge. “When the first phase was stopped, we were not 100 percent complete on one of the ledges,” said Parvin. “We made the section watertight until future funding would allow completion.” Fortunately, funding arrived and work resumed on the dome drum. CASS and Bloom replaced the lead pan roofs on two levels with a 90 mil Firestone EPDM fully adhered rubber roofing system with 90 mil flashings and walkway pads. “The old system was a lead pan of approximately 3 lbs.,” said Parvin. “The sealant gradually aged, creating problems at the joints and making the system susceptible to water infiltration.” In addition, the sheet metal trapped water. “The sheet lead was very thick, and it had deep metal folds that created water-trapping ridges,” said Tyler. “Ultimately, the caulk sealing the lead sheets was starting to fail.” CASS and Bloom even made the decorative columns water-tight. Parvin explains: “For proper EPDM roofing, it is far easier to wrap a circular object than a 2x4 or angle iron, for example. We created new round structural supports for the columns out of pipe framing that was wrapped on the inside of the columns.” CASS even cut access doors at the base of the columns, allowing Bloom “to fish their hands in to install and then wrap the support on the inside of the columns,” added Parvin. “We then basically re-clad these access holes, which will be in place for future maintenance, as well. There is now a post in each one of these columns that is field-wrapped and flashed per NRCA and Firestone recommendations for a pipe support.” A similar procedure was used on a series of decorative urns on this amazingly detailed rooftop. Riding in a crane basket, Parvin and his team inspected the eyebrow of the third tier. As a team player, Parvin recommended postponement of the third tier repair. “It was my recommendation to do the third level when they paint the dome, since the third level is not leaking and since it would require an incredible investment in scaffolding,” said Parvin. “Using a man basket to flash this ledge would be very slow and tedious and would require the expense of multiple crane setups. I said, ‘Listen, I am not trying to turn work away, but it would be better to wait until the dome is re-painted.” Fortunately, Tyler concurred, and the Capitol hopes to repaint the dome possibly in 2015, said White.
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BeAuTY AnD FunCTiOn From the purely beautiful to the strictly mechanical, every system and square foot of this 30,000-square-foot roof was scrutinized and revamped. CASS accessed, installed and tiedin 30 new roof drains. Thanks to CASS, each quadrant of the roof now has a new roof hatch for better access to the labyrinth of ductwork and mechanical equipment sequestered in the
cramped spaces of the Capitol’s attic. CASS cut these new hatches through layers of concrete and terra cotta, properly positioning and flashing each one. Matt White and his Capitol Facilities staff are clearly grateful for these new hatches that offer easier access to this tangle of equipment. “It’s much easier on the knees,” said White. Before, the Capitol staff would have to crawl through attic
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ROOFING / RENOVATION / RESTORATION spaces that were only four- to six-feet high. “We used to have to go through an access panel in the ceiling above a bathroom to be able to check any leaks or equipment in the northeast corner,” said White. “We would have to climb over ductwork and crawl through the ceiling in some places, working like miners with flashlights on our heads. With rooftop access panels, we just open the hatch and jump in and what may have taken us an hour to check, we can now do in minutes.”
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in replacing and installing the Capitol’s copper roof, CASS Sheet metal followed the recommendations of the well-regarded technical manuals: the SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual and a manufacturer’s publication called Revere’s Copper and Common Sense.
On time, under budget and high quality; what more could an Owner want? The answer: Safety and a clean jobsite. CASS delivered in both instances on this high-visibility public project. “Having tradespeople on the job that were sensitive to working on such a high-profile type of project is absolutely paramount,” said Staley. White also commends CASS for its attention to cleanliness. “Because we had re-carpeted the fourth floor, they accessed the roof from the third floor elevator,” said White. “They were very conscientious. They didn’t track roofing materials or anything else into the building, especially in the newly carpeted fourth floor where construction materials could damage the carpet beyond repair. They kept the noise down, and if any material had a smell they would apply it early in the morning or very late in the afternoon.” In 2013, history happily repeated itself. The Capitol roof now enjoys the driest roofing system in decades, thanks to CASS Sheet Metal, Bloom Roofing Systems, The Christman Company and Quinn Evans Architects.
About the Company CASS Sheet Metal’s first historical restoration was work on the steeple shroud at Saint Anne’s Church in Detroit. The firm’s other historical restoration projects include work on the Henry Ford Estate, Cranbrook Kingswood’s copper roof, Cranbrook Observatory replacement, Wayne State’s Bonstelle Theater, Perry’s Victory Monument in Put-in-Bay, Ohio, the GAR Building, The Seminary in Detroit, and many historic churches, such as St. Mary’s Church in Greektown. CASS has also been recognized nationally and invited to participate in other high-end, exclusive contractor bid lists for projects such as the Kansas State House and the Colorado State Capitol. CASS has either been invited to bid or act as a design consultant on several state buildings.
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Michigan’s Capitol Dome: The 19th Century Backstory
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Today, the work of CASS, Bloom, Quinn Evans and Christman has restored the base of this iconic dome that rises 267 feet above the streets of the state capital. “Elijah Myers was inspired by the construction of the U.S. Capitol’s monumental, cast iron dome, which had only been completed a few years before in 1866,” said Kerry Chartkoff, retired Capitol historian and director of tour services.“ “Today, the U.S. Capitol dome is an iconic national symbol, but that was far from true in the 1860s,” continued Chartkoff. “Not many people visited the U.S. Capitol in the 1860s, and the average American may not have even known what it looked like. Elijah Myers brought the U.S. Capitol to the individual states. He is the one who made the domed capitol into a national symbol by designing them on five state capitols, with only the ones in Michigan, Texas and Colorado having survived.” Lansing was chosen as the state capital in 1847 at a time when Lansing didn’t even exist as a named town. The area was a wilderness settlement surrounded by a wild halo of dense forest. The state Legislature chose this remote outpost because of its central location and because of the rancor against Detroit as it tried to retain its position as the state capital. Faced with a constitutional deadline to select a capital, the legislators chose a neutral place without a road, train or canal where no one could benefit, said Chartkoff. In 1872, the stately Capitol and its grand dome rose out of the little town of Lansing, populated mainly with single-story wood buildings subject to flooding every spring by the Grand River. Once built, “Detroit legislators were highly indignant about having to come to this Capitol in the middle of the woods where they would possibly be chewed alive by wolves and mosquitoes,” said Chartkoff quoting the actual reaction of some legislators. Once built and much embraced, Chartkoff recreates the 19th Century attitude toward the Capitol building and its new dome. “There is an old feeling in the United States that goes way back to the founding of the country, but it was felt very strongly in the 19th Century,” she said. “The thinking is that we need to improve our frontier population in part through architecture. Specifically, the architecture of Greece and Rome was to have an ennobling effect upon the frontier population. Michigan was the western frontier and to see this elegant building with its columns and dome rising out of this little town was an astonishing sight. It was meant to be inspirational.” Even in the 21st Century, the Capitol dome and its nine interior acres of decorative painting remain beautiful and inspiring, thanks to the work of CASS and the entire restoration and renovation team.
The Christman Company and Quinn Evans Architects have been engaged in work at the Michigan Capitol for a little over 25 years. A grand restoration in 1992 has been followed by incremental maintenance work in the 21st Century. “The good thing is the State of Michigan and more Owners of some of these monumental buildings, such as the Virginia Capitol, have learned that just by doing incremental maintenance, they don’t have to do the 50 or 100 million dollar project,” said Senior Vice President Ron Staley, The Christman Company, Lansing. “In the 1960s, the Michigan Capitol was even scheduled to be torn down,” continued Staley. “They had a master plan for a new state Capitol complex located to the west where the State Supreme Court sits now. The design was done, but Michigan hit one of its recessions and they couldn’t afford to tear it down. They put 50,000 square feet of mezzanine floors in the Capitol instead. According to Staley, for the past six years, the roof, mechanical units and stone step restoration have dominated the maintenance agenda for this 135-year-old building. Below is a list of the steps Capitol Facility Operations has and is taking to preserve the Michigan Capitol: 2007: The Christman Company and Quinn Evans renovated the Capitol’s west entry stairs. “The west steps are now in line with the other three entrances restored 15 years ago,” said Quinn Evans Principal and Director of Preservation Ilene Tyler, FAIA, FAPT, LEED AP. “On the west entry, there was a fair amount of new stone, all the granite treads were replaced with Indiana limestone, along with a fair amount of Berea sandstone balustrade, and cheek walls (the triangular shape of the wall that goes in underneath the steps).” 2013: “Additional repair of the north entrance included mostly work on the upper landing by the decorative doors,” Tyler said. 2014: Christman is “changing the 25-year-old cooling towers and pumps located in a pit on the west side of the Capitol building,” said Staley. “In summer 2014, we will be doing detailed maintenance work and stone replacement on the east steps of the Capitol building.” The east entrance is the main entry and landing used for both ceremonial events and public protests. “The treads are cracking, probably from water being trapped underneath the treads and possibly impact from salt,” said Tyler. As a first for this 19th Century building, “we are also designing a snow melting system, because they use those steps and particularly the middle landing for so many ceremonial photographs and purposes.” 2015: The actual dome of the Capitol building may be repainted, said Assistant Director of
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Capitol Facility Operations Matthew M. White. In 1989, Christman and Quinn Evans managed the removal of the thick layers of paint rom the dome. “We also did extensive structural repairs,” said Staley. Both the structural repairs and the highperformance paint have held up for 25 years, but an investigation in 2007 indicated that repainting would be needed at some point in the future. Back in 2007, Quinn Evans even contracted with Vertical Access, New York, to rappel down the dome and investigate the paint. As part of the 1989 restoration, Christman managed the restoration of over nine acres of decorative painting – the greatest expanse of such painting of any state Capitol building in the country, said Staley. Quinn Evans Architects was the architect for the building’s exterior restoration and for a complete interior restoration of the Executive Wing, according to its website. Work at the Michigan Capitol assisted in making The Christman Company an expert at bringing the past back to life in the form of brick, cast iron, terra cotta and stone. “Two years ago, we repaired the cast iron and sheet metal of the U.S. Capitol’s dome skirt – the lower 30 feet of the dome,” said Staley. Currently, Christman is bringing history back to life in the Maryland Capitol building’s historic senate chamber. “We are making it look exactly like it did when George Washington stood in the room in the 1780s to resign his commission after the Revolutionary War in order to run for the presidency,” said Staley. “We are using seashells and horsehair to recreate the original plaster.” Christman has also worked on the Virginia Capitol designed by Thomas Jefferson and often called Jefferson’s Temple on the Hill overlooking the James River. “Christman would not have been part of any of these projects had it not been for our work at the Michigan Capitol,” Staley added. Internationally, Christman is also going to be restoring Ernest -Hemingway’s house in Cuba. Quinn Evans has its own remarkable portfolio of historic preservation projects, including the Old Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C. The firm also restored Theodore Roosevelt’s office housed within this grand building. Virginia projects include the College of William and Mary’s Sir Christopher Wren Building, the oldest academic building in continuous use in the United States. Closer to home, Quinn Evans has worked on the Calumet & Hecla Administration Building in Michigan’s own Keweenaw National Historical Park, the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse, and the Accident Fund Holding’s National Headquarters, an amazing conversion of an old power plant into a corporate headquarters. This project was done in association with HOK and built by The Christman Company. CAM MAGAZINE MAY 2014 31
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Domino’s Farms: A New Tech-Enriched Pizza Hub Photography by John Cumming
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omino’s Farms Development houses over one million square feet of mixed-use space, including a super-sized portion serving as the corporate headquarters of Domino’s Pizza. Within its Ann Arbor empire dedicated to those cheese-blanketed, pepperoni-dotted wonders, Domino’s Pizza also houses its research and test facilities. Pizza lovers and pizza makers; could it get any better? The answer is yes. Working collaboratively, Domino’s Farms, Domino’s Pizza, LLC, and Southfield firms Harley Ellis Devereaux and Barton Malow Company recently brought to life a 20,000-square-foot, tech-enriched, interactive and interchangeable conference, training and office spaces, as well as gathering and dining areas, all simply referred to as “The Hub.” The team transformed three separate under-
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utilized office spaces into this innovative zone containing a versatile conference area, adjoining cafeteria/common area and the Corporate Communications Department. The Hub integrates a variety of technological features, including wireless connectivity throughout, realtime corporate broadcasts, interactive display boards, state-of-the-art audio/visual lighting and controls, and touchscreen pads for meeting room scheduling. The highlight of this collaborative space is the center of the room, which houses the dominoshaped stage made to replicate the Domino’s Pizza logo. However, this is more than just a stage for Domino’s Pizza CEO Patrick Doyle and the executives who utilize the stage for corporate presentations. Made out of Corian, the stage is a sculptural and functional centerpiece for an in-
house “third space” that supports socialization, collaboration, and get-away-from-the-desk focus space when not in use for training and events. The “stage” also doubles as a conference table for employees and guests to use as a workspace, allowing for optimal space utilization.
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than in-house. Additionally, Domino’s Pizza employees were located throughout three different floors and lacked a shared gathering space, as well. Following the development of the innovative design and brand expression, the project team worked together employing an accelerated schedule, working in an occupied facility and with specialty building materials to successfully complete The Hub.
The FirsT challenGe: MeeTinG a FasT-Track scheDule The fast-track schedule proved to be the biggest challenge for the project team. The project was designed, competitively bid and built all within six months. Domino’s Pizza wanted the new home of the Communications Department– roughly a third of the total project square footage – built-out in less than six weeks to allow for department moves in other areas of the building. This left 10 weeks for the remainder of the project. Located adjacent to the Hub entryway, the new Communications Department encompasses two executive-level offices and a series of cubicles that can be utilized for future expansion. Accommodating the accelerated schedule required the entire team to modify their typical working process. Expedited and alternate procurement strategies were employed with the support of all team members, and key subcontractors were brought on ahead of completed design documents. This approach allowed early validation of the budget, provided assurance to the client and also allowed procurement of long lead items to meet the build schedule. This efficient, flexible and open means of team collaboration persisted throughout the project and was crucial to successfully completing The Hub within the stringent schedule requirements. Domino’s Pizza, Harley Ellis Devereaux and Barton Malow all participated in weekly site walks to track progress of construction. Harley Ellis Devereaux walked the site weekly and collaborated directly with subcontractors, eliminating the need for time consuming and costly RFIs. They also compiled fluid punch lists, while Barton Malow continued construction activities, allowing the team to work on items during ongoing construction. Barton Malow self-performed interiors and concrete work, allowing the firm greater control of the schedule and ensuring accurate construction. When a floor levelness issue arose, having Barton Malow’s concrete team readily available was a big advantage. The type of construction used on the original building, constructed in 1984, allows for movement in the flooring plank system over time. Since the project space was a large open area, the floor
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The hub houses the domino-shaped stage made to replicate the Domino’s Pizza logo. When not in use for training and events, the “stage” doubles as a type of conference table. This innovative “stage” is a sculptural and functional centerpiece of an in-house “third space” that supports socialization, collaboration, and get-away-from-the-desk focus space. heights varied by almost an inch over the entire floor plan. In order to produce the desired aesthetic result, the floor needed to be brought to level over roughly 50 percent of the floor plan. Close coordination among the team allowed for this work to be completed during off-hours with a strict eye on time and materials to maintain the overall project budget and schedule.
seconD challenGe: WorkinG in an occuPieD sPace Working in an occupied space was another significant challenge throughout the project. Construction occurred on the second floor of the fully occupied four-story office building. Utilizing the resources of Domino’s Farms was imperative. They provided insight into the history and nuances of the facility that assisted the build team, and their cooperation was required to help coordinate with adjacent tenants. Tenants were located above, below and on each side of the construction area, including the CEO’s office directly above, and a chapel used for daily Mass directly below, the construction area. Working in the occupied space required the project team to maintain an extremely low level of noise and visibility during business hours. Planning and communication with the Owner was essential. Barton Malow successfully implemented a coordination plan and worked
closely with facilities management staff and surrounding occupants to minimize interruption. Activities that created heavy noise, such as drilling and anchoring, were completed during offhours. Work that involved tying into existing building systems – HVAC, electrical feeds, and the building control system – was also completed during off-hours. The Communications Department was immediately occupied after completion of its renovation, while construction continued on the remainder of the floor. Barton Malow’s site supervision staff maintained constant contact with the department, keeping them informed of daily construction activities to avoid disruption to communications staff. Safety precautions included a dedicated entrance to the department, two means of egress through the active construction area and temporary barriers to separate the working space from construction. Because of this and other safety precautions, the project was completed with zero recordable incidents. Domino’s Farms, Domino’s Pizza and Harley Ellis Devereaux were involved daily throughout construction. The project team participated in morning start-up meetings to address safety, daily construction activities, planning for the week, building system tie-ins and construction activity effects on existing building occupants. CAM MAGAZINE MAY 2014 33
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Domino’s Pizza wanted the new home of the communications Department– roughly a third of the total project square footage – built-out in less than six weeks to allow for department moves in other areas of the building.
team worked together to find an alternate product that maintained the project budget and still provided the Owner’s desired results. A unique feature of the versatile space includes the stringent sound and acoustic requirements. The project integrates high-end technology and materials to ensure a secure sound barrier for the regularly scheduled “scream fests” that take place during team-building training sessions held by the company. The space encompasses very high acoustical ratings on the partitions and ceilings to ensure minimal disturbance to surrounding areas. The glass partitions are acoustically rated, so that when separating the conference area into four smaller enclosed rooms, each is acoustically isolated.
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This combination cafeteria/common area is one of three spaces in The hub. The team transformed three, separate, under-utilized office spaces into a versatile conference area, an adjoining cafeteria/common area shown above, and the corporate communications Department.
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colored Corian for the domino-shaped stage/conference table in the conference area. Coordination among the entire project team was needed in order to make decisions well in advance of the commencement of construction. When the specified glass partitions were too expensive, the
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Despite these minor challenges, Domino’s Farms, Domino’s Pizza, Harley Ellis Devereaux and Barton Malow Company collaborated to successfully complete The Hub. The result is a flexible, collaborative space that meets the needs of the growing Domino’s Pizza organization. Upon entering the Hub, employees are welcomed by a wall of 15 monitors, which continuously loop videos of the company’s culture and sales statistics at stores worldwide. Adjacent to the entryway, is the new home of the company’s Communications Department. An open and inviting conference area is separated by retractable glass partitions. When engaged, the partitions divide the area into four “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
enclosed rooms. This function provides versatility for training and meeting space requirements. Throughout the conference/training area, select walls double as floor-to-ceiling marker boards for interactive brainstorming and “think tank” sessions. When the glass partitions are not engaged, the conference room accommodated 500 people. Domino’s Pizza has held two company-wide addresses on site since completion of construction. Also incorporated into the space are two state-of-the-art conference rooms, made to accommodate smaller groups of 10 or less people. The creation of the break area/cafeteria and the dual-use stage/conference table adds two more innovative features to this development. At the end of the day, the result of this team collaboration is a flexible and vibrant open space that promotes teamwork among Domino’s Pizza employees and takes advantage of the prairie views and natural beauty of Domino’s Farms. -Source: Barton Malow Project Description with CAM Magazine editorial input.
DoMino’s FarMs Pizza hub: inTerior oFFice anD conFerence sPace • Architecture and interior design; structural engineering; MEP engineering – Harley Ellis Devereaux, Southfield • Construction Management – Barton Malow Company, Southfield • Demolition – 21st Century Salvage, Inc., Ypsilanti • Structural Steel – Ideal Contracting LLC, Detroit • General Trades – Barton Malow Company, Southfield • K-13 Sound Insulation – Stony Creek Services, Westland • Glazing – Peterson Glass Company, Ferndale • Tile – Empire Tile & Marble Company, Eastpointe • Flooring – Shock Brothers Floorcovering, Inc., Roseville • Painting – B/C Contractors, Inc., Ypsilanti • Operable Partitions – Gardiner C. Vose, Inc., Bloomfield Hills • Fire Suppression – Shambaugh & Son L.P. Detroit Fire Protection, Southfield • Mechanical – Limbach Company, Pontiac • Electrical – Charge Electric Co., Inc., Ann Arbor • Controls – Systems Association, Inc., Bowling Green, OH • Low Voltage – Current Electrical Systems, Inc., South Lyon The construction manager provides the list of project participants. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
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CertainTeed Launches New Ventilation Products, Providing a Single Source for Complete Roof Systems Strengthening its position as a one-stop-shop for complete roof solutions, CertainTeed announces the introduction of seven new roofing ventilation products. Part of the CertainTeed Integrity Roof System®, the new product line includes CertainTeed® Ridge Vent, CertainTeed® Rolled Ridge Vent and CertainTeed® Intake Vent. CertainTeed® Ridge Vent is available in 7, 9 and 12-inches with both filtered and unfiltered options. Each ridge vent is made of high quality co-polymer to remain sturdy, nailable and flexible. Reinforced ribs provide greater stability and rigidity, imprinted slot guides ensure proper slot width, and nail holes and nail lines enable easy, mistake-free installation. The product line also includes a Class-A fire-rated vent. CertainTeed® Rolled Ridge Vent, also available in filtered and unfiltered, is designed for use in roof pitches from 3/12 to 12/12. The product features a unique, virtually invisible profile that installs fast. CertainTeed® Intake Vent is easily installed on a shingled roof with or without overhangs, and can be used to supplement existing soffit or undereave vents. Internal baffles, drainage system and weather filter provide three levels of weather protection. The intake vent allows air to flow into the attic and helps prevent heat build-up and ice dams. The new ventilation products feature proven, effective technology for shingle roofs in all climates and come with a lifetime limited warranty and 5year SureStart™ Protection. The products are designed with an external baffle to deflect wind and weather over the vent, creating low pressure above the vent to pull air out of the attic. Each vent comes in a black finish to blend with a variety of shingle colors and create a clean, uncluttered roofline. All provide excellent weather protection and prevent premature deterioration of roofing materials by continuously moving air year-round to improve interior comfort. Products are available on a regional basis. For more information, visit certainteed.com.
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The sewer and street departments of Lexington, KY recently searched for a better way to maintain the sewer manholes. Manhole lid installations either deteriorate over time or go out of level due to street re-pavement. The conventional repair methods involving air hammers and saws were too labor intensive and cost prohibitive. The search for a new repair method led the city to the Mr. Manhole system, which uses a powered cutter that operates on a backhoe or skid-steer loader. The cutter places a round cut outside the manhole perimeter and removes the manhole frame from the road with little manual labor. The system provides a quick and accurate way to rebuild the manhole frame and lid to the exact height and slope of the road. An added benefit of the system is its ability to stop
groundwater penetration into the manhole chimney section. Through a small increase in the sewer and water bill, the city was able to fund the repairs. The Lexington maintenance department purchased the first system in 2008. The crews were trained and immediately set to work repairing the city’s manholes. The work went well and the response from the public was positive, so in 2011, the city purchased a second Mr. Manhole tool system. Jimmy Webb, superintendent of streets and roads for Lexington, estimates that 1,800 repairs have been completed to date. All tools and materials come from a single source, and training is only a phone call away. The repairs are easy to do, and safer for the workers and more durable than conventional repair methods. For more information, visit http://mrmanhole.com.
New Wallpack LED Luminaires from Holophane Cut Energy Costs Up to 77 Percent Fixtures Replace Metal Halide or HPS Systems, Offer 20+Year Service Life Acuity Brands, Inc. introduces Wallpack® LED luminaires from Holophane that deliver up to 6,500 lumens while reducing energy consumption by as much as 77 percent, compared to traditional lighting units. Ideal for replacing 35 watt to 400watt metal halide fixtures, Wallpack LED luminaires are designed with the same classic appearance that made the Wallpack line popular. Wallpack LED fixtures are offered in two styles with die-cast aluminum housing: W4G with prismatic glass lens and W4P with a polycarbonate lens for lower mounting heights requiring vandal resistance. Available with 10, 20 or 30 LEDs, Wallpack LED luminaires employ individual optics over each LED to deliver a higher percentage of light to the ground where it is needed. A high-efficiency electronic driver delivers constant current to the LEDs and offers internal surge protection. Wallpack LED fixtures are designed for more than 20 years of service life with virtually no maintenance. They can eliminate as many as 10 metal halide lamp replacements. Tests confirm the luminaires deliver more than 70 percent of their initial lumen output even after 100,000 hours of operation. Designed in a traditional day-form, the new luminaires ensure an aesthetically appealing look
that provides a seamless gradual upgrade to an LED system without interfering with an area’s visual appearance. The fixtures share the same footprint as traditional Wallpack units and can hide unsightly wall stains left by the original lighting units. Wallpack LED luminaires are easy to install and require only three bolts to secure the fixtures to the mounting surface. Fixtures may be wired in recessed junction boxes through the back casting or through the top ¾-inch NPT when using surface conduit. Lighting system owners can further improve energy savings by pairing W4G Wallpack LED luminaires with lighting control solutions, including Acuity Brands’ compatible ROAM® monitoring system. Wallpack LED fixtures are appropriate for a range of environments including perimeter lighting and security lighting for industrial and commercial buildings, schools, parking garages, underpasses, and tunnels. For further details, visit www.holophane.com or call 1-800-759-1577.
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Larson Electronics Releases a High Intensity LED Light with a Cord Reel on Collapsible Quadpod Longtime leader in commercial and industrial grade lighting equipment Larson Electronics has announced the release of a 150 watt LED light head mounted to an aluminum quadpod with a 50’ retractable cord reel. This quadpod mounted unit can be used with 12 or 24 volts DC and is ideal for use as work area illumination, event lighting, emergency operations lighting, or equipment lighting. The LEDP5W-TP1-50CR work area light tower provides operators with a very versatile lighting solution for operations where easily managed mobile illumination is required. It comes complete with an IP68 rated 150 watt LED light head, an aluminum quadpod, and 50’ of 12/2 SOOW cord in a retractable cord reel. The LED light head mounted atop of a 7’ to 12’ extendable quadpod produces 14,790 lumens of flood light capable of illuminating an area 540’ in length by 480’ in width. The LED light emitter contains thirty CREE XLamp XPG five watt LEDs producing 493 lumens each that are arranged in a heavy duty aluminum housing to produce a 60° flood beam ideal for use as mobile work and area lighting. The LED unit is waterproof to 3 meters, sealed against intrusion by dust and dirt, and very ruggedly constructed
to withstand the most demanding environments, conditions and applications. This portable LED light is comprised of an adjustable LED light head mounted on a four leg quadpod fabricated from non-sparking powder coated aluminum. This adjustable and collapsible quadpod can be extended to twelve feet and collapsed to seven feet. The LED light fixture assembly can be removed by releasing the hand knob and sliding the light and mounting bracket off of the center support while the legs can be collapsed, aiding in deployment, storage, and transport. The lamp can also be adjusted vertically and locked into position. The LEDP5W-TP1-50CR light towers are ideal replacements for fragile and hot running 400 watt metal halide tower lamps. Larson Electronics carries a wide selection of portable work lights, explosion proof lights for hazardous locations, portable power distributions and light masts. You can view Larson Electronics’ entire line of light products at Larsonelectronics.com. You can also call 1-800-369-6671 to learn more about all of Larson Electronics lighting products or call 1-214-6166180 for international inquires.
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MudFlinger Helps Create Safer Environment for Workers Just in time for "mud season" – when spring rains and melting snow make the outdoors a mess – comes a way to eliminate dangerous slip-ups on the job. The MudFlinger "flying saucer," a portable boot cleaner designed to keep the working man and woman safe, is part of the MudKill line of products which also includes brushes, discs and cleaning stations for muddy boots. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that there were 285,380
non-fatal slip, trip and fall accidents on the job in 2012, with a median of 11 work days lost per accident. These accidents cost industry more than $11 billion annually, according to Liberty Mutual research. The patented MudFlinger "flying saucer" has gripper cleats on the bottom to hold it in place on any surface, including concrete, wood, gravel, grass or even snow, while the worker rubs their boots on a surface with more than 150 tuff-flex polymer cones that scrub every crack and crevice of their soles. Using base figures of 111 precipitation days, 10 million construction workers and three ounces of mud per boot, the experts from MudKill estimate that the average worker's boots collect 46 pounds of mud a year, enough to fill 416,250 half-ton pickup trucks, stretching bumper to bumper from New York to Dallas. The MudKill line is actually an outgrowth of another innovation, the Mobile Air Shower by HalenHardy or MASHH unit, which reduces worker exposure to hazardous silica dust. While working on the MASHH unit, HalenHardy's team of inventors saw what a safety issue mud creates in industrial workplaces. MudKill products have a lifetime guarantee. For more information or to find out how you can win a "Mud Ugly" T-shirt, please visit http://www.mudkill.com.
Custom Roof Hatches Available to Meet Any Access Requirement The Bilco Company’s Type D double leaf roof hatch features a large opening that allows equipment to be easily installed or removed from a building. Roof Hatches are custom fabricated to meet virtually any access opening requirement. While Type D roof hatches have been available since the 1950s, technical advances over the years have allowed for the manufacture of extremely large hatches that are both durable and safe to operate. These improvements have led to a broader use of the product in a wide variety of applications while satisfying a number of unique access requirements. Hospitals have utilized this roof hatch for the installation of large MRI facility 38 CAM MAGAZINE MAY 2014
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and to provide easy access to this equipment for repairs or replacement. Manufacturing facilities are using equipment access hatches to bring large pieces of processing equipment into a building. In addition, hatches have also been used to lower air handling equipment into the top floor of high-rise buildings. More commonly, the large access opening of the Type D roof hatch is often used to bring equipment through the building and onto the roof for installation during building construction. Type D Equipment Access roof hatches are designed for weather-tight performance and safe and easy operation regardless of the cover size and weight. Products feature full EPDM gasketing, insulated covers and curb and an overlapping cover design to ensure energy efficiency and performance. Each product is designed with lift assist that is specifically engineered to the cover size and weight to allow for easy, one-hand operation. For more information on the Equipment Access roof hatches, or for CAD details, BIM models or three-part specifications, please visit www.bilco.com.
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Enerpac's New ATM-Series Flange Alignment Tools Offer Improved Safety and Speed Enerpacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest ATM-Series flange alignment tools offer enhanced safety and efficiency, helping reduce set-up time and installation costs where rotational misalignments and twists in pipeline are common problems. Most importantly, they are an improvement over earlier, alternate methods that could damage bolt holes. The ATM-2, 4 and 9 Series were designed for use by a single operator, and without the need for an external power source, chains, slings or lifting gear. Perfect for most ANSI, API, BS and DIN flanges, their versatility allows effective use in any position. The ATM-2 and ATM-4 mechanical models are durable, yet lightweight, self-contained solutions for easy transport to remote locations. Their compact design is ideal for applications with limited access. The ATM-2 has a maximum lifting force of 10 kN, handles bolt holes as small as 16 mm, and weighs 1,6 kg. The ATM-4 can apply 40 kN of force, is designed for bolt holes as small as 24 mm, and weighs 8,6 kg. The ATM-9 features hydraulic alignment for
tougher applications demanding up to 90 kN. With its larger capacity, it is suitable for bolt holes down to 31,5 mm diameter, and weighs 14,5 kg. A kit version includes an Enerpac P-142 twospeed hand pump, and a 1,8 m hydraulic hose. Suggested for use in oil and gas, mining, energy, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, process engineering, water and waste water industrial applications. For more information on the ATM-Series flange alignment tools, visit http://www.enerpac.com/en-us.
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Eaton’s LED Technology Adds Brightness Control, Up to 80 Percent Energy Savings for Halo Downlighting Solutions Power management company Eaton recently announced the introduction of new Halo Surface LED Downlights (SLD) from its Cooper Lighting division. Ideal for new construction, remodel and retrofit projects, the Halo downlights incorporate WaveStream™ light-emitting diode (LED) technology, resulting in the first LED surface product to perform and look like a traditional recessed downlight. The new products offer an annual energy savings of up to 80 percent when compared to a traditional incandescent fixture. WaveStream LED technology transforms the LED point source into a highly efficient luminous panel. A patented optical system maximizes the amount of light injected into the WaveStream panel, improving luminaire efficiency. Laserprecise AccuAim™ optics arranged in exacting patterns provide unparalleled brightness control while delivering the maximum amount of light on task. The Halo SLD luminaires’ resulting directional control delivers the cone-of-light distribution typically found in recessed downlights, while providing an ultra-thin (0.7inch), surface-mounted solution to satisfy more application needs.
The Halo SLD luminaires are available in 4- and 6-inch models and can be installed into standard 3.5- and 4-inch junction boxes or retrofit into compatible 4-, 5- or 6-inch aperture insulated ceilings (IC) and non-IC recessed housings. The Halo SLD products have been designed to serve as convenient and efficient upgrades to existing recessed downlighting, easily installing in locations where only a junction box is present or where plenum space is limited, like hard ceilings and walls. Halo SLD products can also serve as a replacement for surface-mounted products and used in wet location ceilings, such as showers and protected outdoor ceilings. For added savings and convenience these AIR-TITE™, ENERGY-STAR®-qualified fixtures consume only 12.5 watts of energy, can last up to 22 years and may provide up to $400 in total savings over the fixture’s lifespan (based on six hours daily use at $0.115/kilowatt hour). They are available in 3000 Kelvin Correlated Color Temperature with 80 or 90 Color Rendering Index options, offer dimming capabilities and can integrate seamlessly into advance lighting control systems. To learn more about the Halo SLD Series or other WaveStream LED products available from Eaton’s Cooper Lighting business, please visit www.cooperlighting.com.
New LokkLatch® Magnetic Gate Hardware from CertainTeed Combines Security and Aesthetics with Motion Technology New LokkLatch® Magnetic gate hardware from CertainTeed combines state-of-the-art technology with aesthetics for the ideal latching solution. A high-performance, premium addition to the Bufftech® vinyl fence product line, LokkLatch Magnetic features hidden fasteners, dual lock, an intuitive push-pull handle and reliable magnetic latching action. The stylish LokkLatch Magnetic gate hardware kit is engineered with strong, molded polymer and stainless steel components and includes TruClose® multi-adjust hinges, which can be used with any Bufftech vinyl gate. It is available in a black finish and dual 6-pin re-keyable locks and features ergonomic, contoured gate handles. Vertically and horizontally adjustable, it requires only one drilled hole for ease of installation. In addition, its tough construction won’t rust, bind, sag or stain. LokkLatch Magnetic, which was developed by D&D Technologies, joins a complete line of high performance nylon gate kits, which include LokkLatch with Eternal Access Kit, LokkLatch Deluxe and MagnaLatch® Magnetic Safety Gate Latch. Leading the industry in styles, colors and realistic textures, Bufftech vinyl 40 CAM MAGAZINE MAY 2014
Larson Electronics Releases High Output Explosion Proof High Bay LED Light Industrial lighting leader Larson Electronics has announced today the release of a powerful new LED high bay fixture designed to replace bulkier and aging HID fixtures. The EPLC2-HB150LED-RT Explosion Proof High Bay Light is a light weight fixture that provides operators with a powerful and energy efficient alternative to standard HID fixtures. The EPLC2-HB-150LED-RT explosion proof high bay light fixture from Larson Electronics givers operators in hazardous locations an ideal alternative to older and bulkier HID fixtures that requires less energy while providing comparable light output. This powerful LED high bay light produces 12,000 lumens of high quality light output while drawing only 150 watts, making it a highly efficient option for those seeking to cut energy costs associated with lighting. Because this unit is LED, the fixture is compact in size and has no ballast, resulting in a lighter and less obtrusive fixture that also requires less maintenance to operate.
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The body of this fixture is constructed from aluminum alloy that has beenpowder coated for added durability and an attractive appearance. The advanced LED light assembly in tandem with a high efficiency heat dissipating design helps this light to achieve a 60,000 hour operational life, over twice that of standard HID fixtures. The LED assembly produces 12,000 lumens with a color temperature of 6000K and a color rendering index of 70 which renders colors and details more accurately than high pressure sodium or mercury vapor luminaries. This light also features multiple mounting options including pendant, ceiling, wall and cable mounting, and ships with an included ¾ NPT thread bracket and a swivel mount bracket. This light is multi voltage and can be run with voltages ranging from 100 to 277 VAC, 50/60Hz. This high bay LED light is approved for Class 1 Division 2 and Class 2 Division 1&2 environments and is an ideal alternative to heavier and less durable HID fixtures that doesn’t compromise power for versatility. The entire Larson Electronics line of explosion proof lighting can be viewed by visiting Larsonelectronics.com. You can also call 1-800369-6671 to learn more or call 1-214-616-6180 for international inquires.
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PEOPLE IN CONSTRUCTION Steve Johnson has accepted the position of executive vice president at GEM Inc., Walbridge, OH. He will be responsible for oversight of all construction operations, safety and sales. Johnson has Johnson more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry and served as senior vice president of construction for GEM Inc. before accepting his new position. Also, Chadd Johnston has accepted the position of business Johnston development-HVAC services for GEM Inc.’s GEM Energy Division in Walbridge, OH. His primary focus will be preventive maintenance contracts in his new position. GEM Inc. is a partner company in the Rudolph/Libbe Companies, which is among the region’s largest contractors and employs 1,000-1,500 construction trades through offices in Lima, Toledo, Cleveland and Walbridge, OH; and Plymouth, MI. Dearborn-based Ghafari Associates is pleased to announce that it has engaged Gary Cowger, former group vice president of General Motors Global Manufacturing, in an advisory role. Cowger will assist Ghafari in strengthening Cowger its ties in the domestic and global manufacturing sectors as the firm pursues new opportunities and markets. Cowger, who now operates a management consultancy practice that specializes in business, manufacturing and technology strategies, spent 44 years with General Motors in various leadership roles. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the General Motors Institute (now Kettering University) along with a master’s degree in management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as a Sloan Fellow. Keystone Millbrook printing company, Grand Ledge, has announced that Amy Smith is the newest addition to their sales team. Smith will be the point person for the company’s non-distributor and non-political accounts. She comes to Keystone Millbrook with over 15 years of experience. Formerly Keystone Printing and Millbrook Printing Company, the two companies merged in March of 2012 to form Keystone Millbrook - one of the largest union printing plants in the state.
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Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc., an engineering firm based in Bloomfield Hills, has Alix Morgan recently announced the following: Vice President Roland N. Alix, PE, has been recognized by Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson as one of the County’s “Elite 40 Under 40” for 2014, and as one of the Paulson area’s “Best and Brightest” rising business and community leaders. Also, the firm is proud to announce the addition of three new members: Jesse Morgan, PE, joins the team as a project engineer; Kristen (Roth) Paulson, PE, joins the Uranga team as a graduate engineer II; and Aaron Uranga, PE, joins the team as a senior project engineer.
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Grand Rapids-based Triangle Associates recently presented two of its most prestigious employee service awards to Dustin Hemmes and Scott Jernberg, both project managers with the Hemmes company. Hemmes was awarded the Golden Hard Hat Award which recognizes an individual who best exemplifies Triangle’s values of teamwork, continuous improvement, quality, accountability, Jernberg expediency, innovation and integrity. The Community Steward Award was presented to Jernberg in recognition of his contributions the West Michigan community during the past year by lending his talents, resources and energy to Triangle’s community involvement efforts as well his own personal causes. Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc. (SDA), a national civil engineering, landscape architectural, and surveying firm, recently announced the following two hires. David E. Richmond, PE has been hired as a project manager within the Richmond company’s Engineering Department. With more than 28 years of experience in the engineering industry, Richmond will manage engineering design projects for both municipal and private development clients. His Nepper primary focus will be the management of water/wastewater and water resources projects. He is an advocate of Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development (LID) techniques and has significant knowledge of Michigan Department of Transportation, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and FEMA permitting requirements and technical standards. Also, SDA has hired David L. Nepper, PS as a project manager within the company’s Survey Department. With more than 10 years of experience in the surveying field, Nepper will manage survey projects for both municipal and private development clients. He holds Professional Surveying licenses in MI, OH, IN, IA, and WI and is also a certified storm water operator. Nepper’s primary focus will be client development in the fields of transmission power lines, alternative energy (wind and solar farms), and retail/private work.
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Clark Construction Company, Lansing, has announced the hiring of Charles Wesley as a superintendent, and Dominic Adams and Joshua Short as project engineers. Wesley comes to Clark Construction with 23 years construction experience, working as a project superintendent, project manager and licensed journeyman/pipefitter. Adams has prior industry experience as a project engineer, engineering technician and research assistant. Short has prior industry experience as a project manager and lead estimator. C2AE, a Lansing-headquartered full-service architectural, engineering, and planning firm, is pleased to announce the following hires and advancements. Steven VandenBussche, AIA, LEED® BD+C, has joined the firm as project manager serving the unique needs of C2AE’s healthcare clients. Nancy Jaglowski has joined the government and industrial team as an electrical designer. Christopher Brandenburg has joined C2AE as the firm’s human resources manager. Michael Seling has joined the municipal infrastructure team as a civil engineer. Also joining the municipal team is Jennifer Bernardin, as an administrative assistant. Kevin Feuka, PE has joined the I-69 International Trade Corridor/Next Michigan Development Corporation Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Steering Committee as a private-sector representative for Shiawassee County. Brett Dodge, PS was appointed to the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors Legislative Committee. Detroit-based Giffels Webster has recently added four key new employees to its firm: Jim Renshaw, PE, PTOE has been hired as senior engineer; Mark Lloyd hired as lead planner; Michael Park, PE hired as senior project manager; and Justin Wellman, PE hired as senior project manager.
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The Rudolph/Libbe Companies, of Walbridge, OH is the design-build contractor for Jones-Hamilton’s second production facility which will be located in Richburg, SC. Rudolph/Libbe Inc. and GEM Inc. are providing preconstruction and project management services for the project, which includes a 43,000square-foot Varco-Pruden pre-engineered metal warehouse and metal packaging/maintenance facility, and a 4,000-square-foot conventional steel office building. Rudolph/Libbe Inc. and GEM Inc. will coordinate structural steel, piping and electrical work. Features include a 115-foot-tall spray/congealing tower and a 139-foot-tall bucket elevator. Work begins in early April, and is expected to be complete in April 2015. Green Electrical Supply of Auburn Hills has been recognized as one of the 2014 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch,” an awards program presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB). The company, an electrical wholesaler specializing in energy efficient products, will be honored during the 10th annual MCSB ceremony on May 6, 2014 in East Lansing. Companies making it to the “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch” list are a remarkable group of second-stage companies. Defined as having 6 to 99 full-time-equivalent employees and generating $750,000 to $50 million in annual revenue or working capital from investors or grants, these companies form the backbone of Michigan’s economy. Representing all regions of the state and a diverse range of industries, companies like Green Electrical Supply are known for their exceptional entrepreneurial leadership, creation of innovation or use of innovation in creative ways, and their sustainable competitive advantage. Winners were selected by Michigan-based judges from the banking, economic development, entrepreneurship development, and venture capital communities. Minnich Manufacturing, Mansfield, OH, has welcomed ACE Cutting Equipment & Supply, Novi, to their extensive dealer network to service the Detroit area and surrounding markets. For over 20 years, ACE Cutting Equipment & Supply has served the Detroit area contractors with concrete saws and accessories and is now expanding their product offering by bringing on the entire Minnich dowel pin drill and concrete vibrator lines. “Concrete saws and dowel pin drills go hand-in-hand when it comes to road work, and thanks to the incorporation of Minnich products, we can now be a one-stop shop for our customers, ” explains Ron Measel, owner of ACE Cutting Equipment. ACE Cutting Equipment is a 100% American owned and operated family business that offers over 100 years of combined team experience in the concrete and masonry industry. 44 CAM MAGAZINE MAY 2014
G2 Consulting Group, a nationally recognized Troy-based geotechnical, environmental and construction engineering services firm, was selected as an “Honorable Conceptor” award winner by The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/M). G2, along with its partner HH Engineering Ltd., was honored for work at the I94/Sargent Road Interchange project in Jackson County. The project included removal and replacement of the interchange, bridge, embankments and select ramps. G2’s geotechnical work was particularly challenging since part of the reconfigured interchange was realigned through a wetland area. G2 Consulting Group was retained by HH Engineering to investigate the geotechnical conditions beneath the jobsite and provide recommendations for bridge and roadway design and construction. Particular emphasis was placed on the challenges associated with embankment construction through several wetland areas. G2 provided multiple treatment design options for vetting. Based on complex subsurface characteristics, the team ultimately agreed on a surcharging with wick drains option. Turner Construction Company has been selected by Pennock Health as Construction Manager for the new $70 Million, 49-bed replacement hospital and medical arts building (physician offices and outpatient services) on property owned by Pennock at the corner of M37 and M-43 in Rutland Township. Land preparation will begin in August 2014 to allow construction to commence in the spring of 2015. The project is slated for completion in 2017. Current medical services including dialysis, robotics and orthopedic surgery will transfer to the new location. Additional new services, such as oncology and cardiac rehabilitation, will be incorporated into the new hospital’s design. Other services will be solidified as the planning process progresses during 2014. Zingerman's, world-famous deli in Ann Arbor has been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council for environmentally sustainable building practices. Quinn Evans Architects, headquartered in Ann Arbor, worked over four years on the renovation and expansion of the iconic deli campus, whose owners wanted to retain all the best of the destination's quirky features, while becoming a model of resource efficiency and sustainable building and working practices. It's a wonderful birthday present for Zingerman's, which celebrated its 32nd anniversary on March 15.
Plumbing Professors, based in Canton Township, a 24-hour service plumbing, sewer repair & epoxy pipe lining company, has been awarded a sanitary sewer pipe lining contract by B. Ella Bridal in Plymouth. The contract calls for Plumbing Professors to reline 50 feet of 4 inch sanitary sewer under the bridal shop using its epoxy pipe lining system. This systems allows for epoxy pipe lining (CIPP) of the sewer with no digging, and little disruption to the bridal shop or the surrounding streets. Visit www.PlumbingProfessors.com to learn more. Novi-based Fanning Howey, a leading architecture, engineering and design firm, is pleased to announce that The Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI) Midwest/Great Lakes Region has honored the Milan Center for Innovative Studies (MCIS) in Milan with the prestigious 2013 John Shaw Award. The John Shaw Award is a regional architectural design competition intended to showcase good design that results from collaboration with educators, students and community representatives. Also, the Design/Construction team of Fanning Howey, Granger Construction Company, and Plante Moran CRESA has been awarded the top honor from the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Michigan for the design and construction of Belleville High School. The award was presented to team members, along with representatives of Van Buren Public Schools, at the annual award ceremony held in Kalamazoo on February 14, 2014. The project received the top award in the Building Construction Over $10,000,000 Category. The Build Michigan Award recognizes the close cooperation of design and construction professionals in creating and delivering projects that exceed owner expectations. For the eleventh consecutive year, Triangle Associates, Inc., a Grand Rapids-based construction company providing construction management, general contracting, design/build services, development and sustainable building/LEED consulting services, has been named one of West Michigan’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For by the Michigan Business & Professional Association. Each company’s entry was judged on its human resource practices by an independent research firm. Nominees were evaluated in a number of categories including communications; community initiatives; compensation and benefits; diversity and multiculturalism; employee education and development; employee engagement and commitment; recognition and retention; recruitment and selection; and work-life balance.
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Please submit all calendar items no less than six weeks prior to the event to: Amanda Tackett, Editor: tackett@cam-online.com May 3, 2014 – Oakland Community College, CIT Boot Camp Orchard Ridge Campus, Building F, Room 201, Farmington Hills This is a one-day study and test session for the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Education Foundation’s Construction Industry Technician (CIT) certificate adult education program. For complete information, costs, or to register, contact Melanie Myers (248) 522-3407 or visit www.oaklandcc.edu/ce and use Registration Code: CONS-1036-T0001. May 9, 2014 - BOMA/Metro Detroit 4th Annual Tailgate/Tradefair Detroit Eastern Market – Shed #3 Free admission to all property professionals. Hours: Noon to 5 pm. Register online at www.bomadet.org July 17 – 20, 2014 – American Society of Concrete Contractors Concrete Executive Leadership Forum La Posada de Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM The ASCC is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of concrete contractors and those who build with concrete, and to providing them a unified voice in the construction industry. Members include concrete contractors and contracting firms, manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in the concrete industry such as architects, engineers and educators. The ASCC is one of the largest concrete associations with approximately 500 member companies in the United States and abroad. To register call (866) 788-2722 or visit www.ascconline.org September 18 – 21, 2014 – American Society of Concrete Contractors Annual Conference Westin Westminster, Denver, CO The ASCC is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of concrete contractors and those who build with concrete, and to providing them a unified voice in the construction industry. Members include concrete contractors and contracting firms, manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in the concrete industry such as architects, engineers and educators. The ASCC is one of the Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
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ADVERTISERS INDEX Ace Cutting Equipment ......................17
Hartland Insurance Group, Inc. ........15
Aluminum Supply Company/ Marshall Sales ......................................6
Jackson Associates................................45
Aoun & Company ..................................22
Jeffers Crane Service, Inc. ..................50
Arisco Contracting Group, Inc. ........12
Michielutti Brothers ................................7
Auch Company, George W. ................19
Next Generation Services ..................35
DOKA USA, SIMS, NC
Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union Local #2 ........37
North American
KAPALA HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, LAPEER
Butcher & Butcher ................................11
Oakland Companies ............................13
CAM Affinity ........................................IBC MARINE CITY LANDSCAPING, EAST CHINA
Oakland Metal Sales, Inc. ....................27
CAM Comp ..............................................38
Plante Moran ..........................................29
MECHANICAL SYSTEM SERVICES LLC, MADISON HEIGHTS
C.A.S.S. Sheet Metal ..............................25
R.L. Deppmann Co.................................39
C.E.I. Roofing, Inc. ..................................15 MICHIGAN GLASS COATINGS, AUBURN HILLS
Rolland L. Stapleton ................................7
Cendrowski Corporate Advisors ........3
Roofers Local 149 ..................................21
NICHOLSON CONSTRUCTION, KALAMAZOO
Connelly Crane Rental Corp...............28
Roofing Technology
ALL WASTE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP DAPCO CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC, CENTERLINE DEMOLITION MAN, A RICHARD NEFF CONTRACTING CO., ROSEVILLE
Jaimes Trusses and Wall Panels ......IFC
Dismantling Corp. ..........................20
Creative Surfaces ..................................45 PREMIER OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, OXFORD
Associates, LTD. ..................................7
Demolition Man ......................................7
SMRCA ......................................................41
RIC-MAN CONSTRUCTION, INC., STERLING HEIGHTSÂ
Detroit Dismantling..............................23
Scaffolding, Inc. ....................................41
DiHydro Services ..................................43 STARK TRUSS CO. INC., CANTON, OHÂ
Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 ..........BC
Doeren Mayhew ....................................17
Spartan Specialties ..............................17
TOLLIS DEVELOPMENT, INC., RICHMOND
Environmental Maintenance Engineers ..............................................9
Testing Engineers..................................23
UNLIMITED RECYCLING, INC., RICHMOND
G2 Consulting Group ..........................21
Valenti Trobec Chandler, Inc. / Griffin Smalley & Wilkerson ............5
GenPower Products, Inc. ....................22
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