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SUSTAIN I ABILITY CASE STUDY: The Whitney Restaurant - 1890s Detroit Mansion Becomes ‘Energy Efficiency’ Icon

AIA-MI DESIGN PERSPECTIVES Who Are We Designing For?

GEORGE W. AUCH COMPANY Breaks Ground on its New Headquarters

METALS • STEEL Mr. I’s School of Business Rises in The District Detroit

ELECTRICAL The Importance of Good Lighting Design

CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT Flagstar Strand Theatre Brings Star Power to Pontiac

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Industry News

Safety Tool Kit

Product Showcase

People in Construction/ Corporate News

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Construction Calendar Postal Statement CAM Welcomes New Members Advertisers Index

ABOUT THE COVER The Flagstar Strand Theatre shines thanks to an amazing effort by all involved, including West Construction Services and TDG Architects as well as many skilled contractors. With much support from the community this 1920s era theatre is a gem once more. Photo Courtesy of West Construction Services

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DIRECTORS

Kerlin Blaise Blaze Contracting

PUBLISHER EDITOR

Kevin Koehler Amanda Tackett

Thomas Broad Midwest Steel, Inc.

Kevin Foucher ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Commercial Contracting Corp.

Mary Kremposky McArdle

Stephen Frantz GRAPHIC DESIGN

Joseph Coots

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE

Motor City Electric Co.

Jennifer Panning

Roy Jones Cathy Jones

Artisan Tile, Inc.

Samuel Ruegsegger III The Christman Co.

DIRECTORS OFFICERS Chairman

Paul Stachowiak Integrated Design Solutions, LLC

John Raimondo

Erik Wordhouse

Roncelli, Inc.

Vice Chairman

Edwards Glass Co.

Brad Leidal Leidal & Hart Mason Contractors

Vice Chairman

Preston Wallace Limbach Company, LLC

Treasurer

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Fontanesi & Kann Company/ Architectural Building Components, Inc.

President

Gary Boyajian Division 8 Solutions, Inc.

Joseph Fontanesi

Law Office of Marty Burnstein

George Dobrowitsky Walbridge

Kevin Koehler

Daniel Englehart Peter Basso and Associates, Inc.

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and health utilizing experiences, new technologies, and best practices.” For more information about MTI, please visit www.michigan.gov/miosha, call the MIOSHA CET Division at (517) 284-7720, or call Macomb Community College at (586) 498-4106. To register for classes, go to www.michigan.gov/mioshatraining.

MIOSHA Training Institute Celebrates 10th Anniversary More than 24,000 Have Participated in this Premier Workplace Safety and Health Training Program A decade of unprecedented success of the state’s workplace safety and health training program was celebrated August 22, 2017 at an appreciation ceremony recognizing the 29 co-sponsors of the program that help make it all possible. The MIOSHA Training Institute (MTI) is part of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration. CAM Director of Education & Safety Services, Jason Griffin, was among the co-sponsor plaque recipients. “Each of these co-sponsors have been instrumental in ensuring the success and longevity of this unique educational program that focuses on improved technical expertise in occupational safety and health,” said MIOSHA Director Bart Pickelman. “I invite any employer and their employees who are interested in improving their company’s workplace safety and health to contact us.” The MIOSHA Consultation Education and Training (CET) Division and Macomb Community College (MCC) established a formal alliance on September 26, 2005, to help protect the health and safety of Michigan workers. CET Division Director Nella Davis-Ray recognized all cosponsors who offer the certification classes, including a special presentation 6 CAM MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2017

of plaques to the 14 original co-sponsors who have been with MTI for all 10 years. The MTI assessment-based certificate program offers continuing education credits and maintenance points, and the opportunity to achieve Level One General Safety and Health, Level Two Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMS), and Safety and Health Compliance certificates, all based on the most up-todate industry standards. Certificate programs are available for General Industry Safety and Health as well as Construction Safety and Health. An Occupational Health certificate is also available. Classes are taught entirely by MIOSHA CET consultants and are consistent throughout the state in length, format, resources, activities, objectives and assessment. To date, more than 24,000 people have participated in MTI training, with nearly 1,059 earning level one certificates for general industry and construction, and approximately 276 earning level two certificates for management systems and compliance. Additionally, 70 occupational health certificates have been awarded. MIOSHA provides scholarships to those interested in attending the MTI to help with the cost of tuition. Since 2009 when MIOSHA began offering scholarships, more than $310,000 for 5,210 scholarships have been awarded to MTI students. The mission of the MIOSHA Training Institute (MTI) is “to provide consistent, credible, and interactive learning to improve and promote workplace safety

SMRCA Announces Scholarship Winners The Governors for the Scholarship Grant Committee awarded two Scholarship Grants to college bound students in July 2017. Commercial Roofing Contractors of Southeastern Michigan, through the Southeastern Michigan Roofing Contractors Association (SMRCA), along with the Roofers Union Local #149, annually award college scholarships to dependents of employees of member roofing contractors. This year’s winners are: Jorge Fernandez, Jr., Detroit, and Denver Kirk, Taylor. Applicants were asked to submit an essay by selecting one or more of the following topics: Roofing Technology, Roofing Safety, Roofing Impact or Roofing Ethics to the Joint Union/Contractor Scholarship Committee. Winners receive Scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 contributed by the SMRCA, Roofers Union Local #149 and the Contractor Employer. The Governors of the Scholarship Committee presented the awards. Initiated over 20 years ago, this program is an example of the SMRCA/Roofers Union Local #149 and SMRCA Member Contractors working to promote continued education and to encourage industry dependents to attend college.

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Wolverine Building Group Makes History – Governor Snyder, State Leaders Tour Grandview Marquette Originally constructed in 1915, Holy Family Orphanage is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Despite this distinction, the building has long been a vacant blight on Marquette’s downtown skyline. Wolverine Building Group, Grand Rapids, a company committed to preserving the building’s unique history, has partnered with Home Renewal Systems (HRS) Communities, and Community Action Alger Marquette (CAAM) to renovate and redevelop the blighted structure into a new, affordable, $16 million rental housing complex. HRS, CAAM and Wolverine Building Group are turning something troubled into something terrific as they transform the unused site into a welcoming home for those in need. Keeping in line with the building’s history housing the Upper Peninsula’s most vulnerable residents, orphaned children, 14 of the 56 units in the complex will be set aside as supportive housing units for formerly homeless persons and families in need. Rent, for these tenants, will be limited to 30 percent of their current incomes. Many of the structure’s historic features, including its landmark sandstone multistory front porch, have been preserved during the renovation. The original chapel has been restored for use by residents as a community space. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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To celebrate this achievement and promote economic development and affordable housing in Michigan, Governor Snyder and state officials received a guided tour of the site from Marquette civic leaders on the morning of August 16. Governor Snyder delivered remarks about the development during a 15 minute press conference with local dignitaries following the tour. The news media was also invited to attend the press conference.

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Saginaw Trail Pipeline Modernizing Michigan’s Natural Gas Infrastructure to Improve Safety, Reliability Five-Year Project to Replace Pipe in Saginaw, Genesee and Oakland Counties Consumers Energy has started construction on the Saginaw Trail Pipeline, a five-year, approximately $610 million project in Saginaw, Genesee and Oakland counties to increase natural gas reliability and safety in Michigan. Crews of about 450 union skilled trades workers from Consumers Energy and construction contractor Welded Construction are removing 78 miles of 12- and 16-inch pipeline dating to the 1940s and installing a new 24-inch pipeline. “This project is a long-term commitment by Consumers Energy and fulfills several promises to our customers, such as working for safer communities and delivering energy where it’s needed; with the added economic benefit of putting Michiganders to

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work,” said Mary Palkovich, Consumers Energy’s vice president of gas engineering and supply. “We are committed to operating safely as a cooperative neighbor while we work with communities to complete each phase of the project.” The Saginaw Trail Pipeline work will take place in five phases, beginning this year with an 18.5-mile stretch of pipeline in southern Saginaw and northern Genesee counties. Construction started in June and is expected to finish in December 2022. When completed, the Saginaw Trail Pipeline will reach from Tittabawassee Township, in Saginaw County, to south of Milford in Oakland County. Work on each phase will finish prior to the winter heating season so customers will experience uninterrupted natural gas service. The pipeline travels primarily through rural agricultural areas. An existing pipeline in the urban areas west of Saginaw and east of Flint will be rerouted in 2018 and 2019. Ultimately, 94 miles of new pipe will be installed. Customer benefits include: • Safety and reliability. Installing new pipe improves the integrity of the line, boosts reliability for customers and helps ensures adequate supply of natural gas for Michigan homes and businesses now and into the future. • Value. The Saginaw Trail Pipeline is part of a larger strategic commitment to natural gas. We’re uniquely positioned to help customers leverage the benefits of natural gas, an affordable, clean fuel. • Economic impact. The project is expected to create as many as 450 jobs each construction year. Local and Michigan contractors, goods and services will be used whenever practical. To learn more about the Saginaw Trail Pipeline project, visit www.ConsumersEnergy.com/saginawpipeline . “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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The Michigan Economic Developers Association has been a leader of economic development in Michigan for over 57 years. Consisting of members who strive to build and retain economic development in Michigan, MEDA makes it possible for professionals to do their job more effectively and efficiently. With over 470 members, the Association is dedicated to provide services and benefits geared with expanded insight towards Michigan's future. For more information regarding membership or the Annual Meeting, please call the MEDA office at (517) 241-0011 or visit their website at www.medaweb.org .

ASTI Environmental’s Doug Brown Receives Economic Development Award The Michigan Economic Developers Association (MEDA) held its Annual Conference at the Haworth Inn and Conference Center in Holland, MI in August 2017. The theme of this year’s meeting was “CONNECT: People. Ideas. Solutions.” which let economic developers know the connections that are needed to succeed with emerging industries, themes and tools. The recipient of the Robert Sieghart Award for Enthusiasm for the Economic Development Profession is someone who enjoys economic development and understands the importance of the profession to all communities. This individual is interested in bringing more professionals into the fold with their passion and dedication. They know that more jobs and investment in a community will benefit the entire state, that the rising tide lifts all ships. The second annual recipient of this award was CAM Member Douglas K. Brown, Director of Development for ASTI Environmental, Brighton. Jennifer Owens, president of Lakeshore Advantage, nominated Brown for the award. She called him a “super connector” in networking with economic developers throughout the state to share Best Practices that support their communities. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

PUBLIC NOTICE DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GOAL FOR FFY 2018-2020 The Detroit Transportation Corporation (DTC) operating the People Mover, hereby announces its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program goal under guidelines of 49 CFR Part 26 and the regulations and directions of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). DTC announces the establishment of the FFY 2018-2020 goal of 1.12 % based on relative availability of service capable DBE providers. This goal has been set based on information currently available. The rationale for this goal and supporting information regarding DTC’s DBE program will be available for public inspection at the Detroit Transportation Corporation offices located at: 535 Griswold, Floor 4, Detroit, MI 48226. These documents are available for inspection between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:30 pm Monday-Friday for thirty (30) days following the publication of this notice. DTC and the FTA/DOT will accept comments on DTC’s DBE goal and DTC’s DBE program for 45 days from the date of this publication. Comments should be sent to the attention of: DBE Liaison Officer, DTC535 Griswold, Floor 4, Detroit, MI 48226.

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Safety Tool Kit MEDICAL EVALUATIONS FOR RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA

By Jason Griffin CAM DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND SAFETY SERVICES

IOSHA began enforcement of the Part 690: Silica in Construction standard on September 23, 2017. In the time leading up to this date and for several weeks after enforcement activities had begun, I received numerous questions relating to the medical evaluation component to the standard. There were several common questions that related to respiratory protection, the need and purpose of the chest X-ray, and what information needed to be provided to a physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP). To help answer these questions I referenced the following resources for the development of this article: • MIOSHA Occupational Health Standard Part 690: Silica in Construction • MIOSHA Occupation Health Standard Part 451: Respiratory Protection • OSHA’s Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction • MIOSHA Administrative Standard Part 11: Recordkeeping and Reporting of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses • MIOSHA CET Sample Plan SP#5 Respiratory Protection- Sample Written Program A thorough review of these documents will provide the readers all of the information that is needed to adequately address the required elements, purpose of, and maintenance of the records,

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evaluations, and training necessary to be compliant with the silica standard. In the next paragraphs, I will provide an overview and help direct readers to the salient information in each of the above standards. The first piece that I will address is the respiratory protection standard. In the silica standard, there are several instances where the wearing of respiratory protection will be required. As a basic requirement for the wearing of respiratory protection equipment, particularly tightfitting face piece respirators, there is the need to do a medical survey for the determination of a person’s ability to be able to overcome the resistance that a respirator imposes upon their respiratory system. The amount of resistance and the burden imposed varies by the type of respirator worn, the conditions under which work will be performed while wearing the respirator, and the medical status of the employee wearing the respirator. MIOSHA’s Part 451: Respiratory Protection Standard includes a medical evaluation questionnaire, in Appendix C of the standard, which must be filled out prior to having an employee fit-tested for a respirator. The purpose of the questionnaire is to help the PLHCP to determine if the employee will require a cardiopulmonary function test. A followup evaluation will need to be done if, an

employee provides a positive response to any question among questions 1 through 8 in Section 2, Part A of Appendix C or whose initial medical examination demonstrates the need for a follow-up medical examination. Where employees are required to wear a respirator, of any type, a written respiratory protection program developed by the employer must be implemented and employees must be trained on the program, the hazards associated with wearing a respirator, and how to maintain and care for their respirators. MIOSHA has a sample written respiratory protection program that employers can download from their website. Next, we will look at how this relates to the Silica in Construction standard. The Silica in Construction Standard builds upon the required information from the respiratory protection standard by requiring the following additional information be included along with the medical evaluation questionnaire from MIOSHA Part 451: • A medical and work history, with emphasis on: past, present, and anticipated exposure to respirable crystalline silica, dust, and other agents affecting the respiratory system; any history of respiratory dysfunction; history of tuberculosis; and smoking status and history.

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• A physical examination is required which is above what is required for Part 451. • A chest X-ray of the chest at full inspiration to determine a base-line. • A pulmonary function test to include forced vital capacity. • Testing for latent tuberculosis infection. • Any other tests deemed appropriate by the PLHCP. Much of the above information is already included in the medical questionnaire from the Part 451 standard and the silica exposure information would be additional information needed. The remainder of the information are physical tests that must be performed to determine a base-line of lung function and will be performed, at a minimum, of every 3 years. It may be more frequent if the PLHCP deems it necessary due to existing medical conditions or exposure assessment. The last piece relates to the records that must be kept by employers relating to the air monitoring data, objective data, medical surveillance, and the medical opinions rendered by the PLHCP. Some of the records will only need to be kept for five years, and others only need to be kept until the next fit test or evaluation. Other records will need to be kept for the duration of the employee’s employment. Each of the standards mentioned above has its own requirements for what must be documented. MIOSHA’s Administrative Standard Part 11: Recordkeeping and Reporting of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, gives additional guidance as to the length of time that records need to be kept. In summary, a thorough review of the standards mentioned above, a phone call to MIOSHA’s Consultation Education and Training Division, and participation in the training programs being offered around Michigan through the various associations, should adequately prepare you for compliance with this standard.

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CASE STUDY: The Whitney Restaurant 1890s Detroit Mansion Becomes ‘Energy Efficiency’ Icon

By Douglas Elbinger Energy Systems Analyst, Newman Consulting Group LLC

The Woodward Avenue Elevation is a Textbook Example of Romanesque Revival

he Whitney, a National Historic Landmark and favorite restaurant of Detroiters for more than three decades, is a historical and architectural treasure in the cultural center of Detroit. The house was built by lumber baron David Whitney, Jr., one of Michigan’s wealthiest citizens and the wealthiest man in Detroit at the time. Work began on the home in 1890 and finished in 1894. It was estimated to have cost $400,000 (about $9.5 million in today’s dollars) and was featured in several newspapers of the time. The house was constructed using rose-colored South Dakota jasper, a type of granite. The Whitney mansion is 22,000 square feet and has 52 rooms (including 10 bathrooms), 218 windows, 20 fireplaces and numerous stained-glass windows crafted by Tiffany of New York. It was the first residential home in Detroit to have a hydraulic elevator for personal use. The Whitney family spent an additional $250,000 ($6.2 million today) on decorating and furnishing the home, and another $300,000 ($7.5 million today) on artwork from around the world. Today the exterior of the mansion looks much like it did it 1890, thanks to the use of solid granite as the primary building material, although for a time, news articles referred to the mansion as gray instead of pink or rose because of Detroit’s early 20th Century pollution. The mansion has since been cleaned, restoring its vibrant original color. Throughout the home there are stone carvings of intertwining leaf motifs, grotesques, and David Whitney’s initials. The roof is covered in slate tiles laid in a fish scale pattern. The

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Woodward Avenue elevation is a textbook example of Romanesque Revival. Following David Whitney’s death in 1900 - having lived in the mansion for only six years – his widow, Sara, continued to live there until her death in 1917. Over the years, the house passed through the hands of several organizations including the Wayne County Medical Society and the Visiting Nurse Association, until 1979 when it was sold to entrepreneur Richard Kughn. Kughn learned that the mansion would likely be torn down after the Visiting Nurse Association left. “It should be preserved; not for personal use, but so that the public can see and enjoy it,” he said. In 1986, after a lengthy and costly restoration, Kughn opened The Whitney restaurant, “an American restaurant in an American palace.” The Whitney mansion changed hands again in 2007, when Kughn sold the mansion to Bud Liebler, a former Chrysler executive. Liebler shut the restaurant down for a few weeks to do renovations, including toning down the 1980s paint choices, restoring the wood finishes and updating the menu. The third-floor bar was renamed the Ghost Bar after tales of Whitney’s ghost haunting the building. Liebler and his son, Patrick, run their public relations firm, the Liebler Group, and manage the restaurant from the third floor of the mansion. The Next Challenge Managing a restaurant, especially in a 124-year-old mansion, is no easy task. After getting past the great recession of 2009 and enduring disruptions of the M-1 construction on Woodward Avenue, the management now faced ever-increasing energy and maintenance bills. Pat Liebler inquired about financing energy upgrades with PACE after learning about PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) in the November 2014 issue of CAM Magazine. When the Lieblers made the decision to move toward energy efficiency and enhancing the guest experience, they looked to Newman Consulting Group (NCG) and PACE to help with the design and financing of the energy efficiency upgrades, turning this 19th Century Detroit gem into a future green leader. Jim Newman, managing partner of Newman Consulting Group explains, “The beauty of the PACE program is that it Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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enables commercial property owners to retrofit their buildings with renewable energy and energy efficient systems at very favorable rates from private lenders.” By repaying the loan via a special assessment on their local property tax, the PACE program was designed to make it easy for property owners to invest in energy efficiency by spreading the cost out over many years — 20 years in this case — and guaranteeing that the investment is cash flow positive, meaning that the energy savings are greater than the payments. “The PACE program gives building owners and businesses like ours an incredible opportunity to update old systems without dipping into operating funds,” says owner Bud Liebler. “You end up with an up-to-date and totally energy efficient property, and have the energy savings benefits while you’re paying back the loan. It’s a win-win for everyone.” Currently available in 32 states and Washington D.C., PACE financing makes comprehensive clean energy projects possible on a broader scale for the first time: • Provides up to 100 percent financing to commercial property owners for energy efficient projects that deliver deep energy cost savings through the life of the loan. • Turns a private loan into a property tax

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obligation and enables lenders to grant longer terms - up to 30 years or the useful life of the upgrades. • Allows commercial property owners to increase the value of their existing buildings by reducing total energy costs and increasing net operating income. Energy Analysis & Strategy After a careful analysis of The Whitney, including the utility bills and the costs associated with many years of deferred and or reactive maintenance, NCG identified four primary areas where significant energy and operational savings could be achieved: HVAC, control systems, windows and lighting. The O&M and cost avoidance are factored into the overall savings. HVAC system: Installed by the previous owner in 1984, it was well beyond its useful life and costing the owners dearly to keep running. NCG proposed installing 24 new, energy efficient heat pumps and installing gas-fired makeup heating and

cooling units to warm outside air in the winter to reduce the load on the heat pumps. This will balance the heating and cooling loads for increased patron comfort. This also allowed a reduction in heat pump capacity from 83.5 tons to 66.5 tons. LED lighting and new electrical service: Replacing 1,600 chandelier lights with long-lasting, energy efficient LED bulbs will maintain the ambience while reducing energy and maintenance costs. Overhead fluorescent lights in work areas are also being replaced with LED tubes. Networked building controls: Building energy management information systems provide a clear picture of the building’s performance at any time so the system controls can be adjusted as needed for better efficiency. New windows: Installing 214 new storm windows and doors will replace existing ones that are corroded or broken. To maintain the look and character, Kelly Windows will custom-make each window in their Detroit facility.

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Newman crunched the numbers and coordinated with Lean & Green Michigan, the PACE administrator in Michigan. “The savings,” he said, “looked great! The Whitney spends an average of $95,000 in electricity and $25,000 in natural gas each year for a total of $120,000.” Over 20 years, Newman projected, The Whitney would save more than $2 million in energy costs and operations and maintenance. "I told Bud that, and he just smiled.” Going forward, the management intends to index energy cost as a function of revenue. This will tie the energy use to the volume of business and provide an index to measure energy efficiency. About Newman Consulting Group Newman Consulting Group LLC (NCG) is a globally recognized authority in energy efficiency for buildings. The NCG reputation rests on a team of highly skilled engineers, analysts, program managers and professionals certified in efficiency implementation and verification to guarantee a positive ROI. The team helps commercial, industrial and multi-family property owners all over the U.S. implement energy efficiency projects (including renewable energy such as solar, wind, geothermal), eliminate waste, and save money through innovative financing solutions. For more information about NCG or PACE please visit http://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ For information about The Whitney Visit http://www.thewhitney.com/ “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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Fast Facts: A historic home turned fine-dining establishment, this three-story Detroit landmark is Wayne County’s first PACE project. • Year Built: 1890 • Size: 22,000 SF • 52 rooms • Over 200 windows and doors • Use: Restaurant and some office space • Open daily • The Q-Line stops on the corner of Canfield and Woodward, providing easy access to The Whitney from downtown and Midtown Detroit

Strategies: • Energy efficient heating and cooling systems • Energy efficient LED lighting • Networked building controls • Upgraded windows • Energy efficient kitchen ranges

Andy Levin, PACE Administrato; Jim Newman, managing partner Newman Consulting Group; and Bud Liebler, owner of The Whitney, review renovation plans.

Amount Financed = $850,000 Estimated 20-Year Savings = $2,097,327 Stakeholders: PACE District: Wayne County Property Owner: Bud Liebler, Liebler Group PACE Provider: Newman Consulting Group LLC PACE Administrator: Lean & Green Michigan PACE Lender: PetrosPartners PACE Finance Mechanical: Carter Mechanical Electrical: Dustmen Electric Windows: Kelly Windows Lighting: Midwest Illumination Controls: W.J. O’Neil Heat Pumps: Daikin Engineering: Sustainable Engineering Solutions

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WHO ARE WE DESIGNING FOR?

t the start of every design and construction project, there is a client that instigates the process. Architects and contractors are hired and work for this client to produce a building or buildings that meet the client’s needs. It a process that is very familiar for all those who work in this industry, and it is well known by both designer and constructor that we must do our best to keep the client happy. It is ultimately this client that allows there to be a project in the first place, so it’s somewhat indisputable to claim otherwise. But, to look at a project with a broader perspective, the client’s needs or desired should never be the end-all-be-all to the architectural process. When we ask the question, “Who are we designing for?” the consideration given should be much more extensive. While sometimes (not often enough) additional stakeholders are solicited for input in the design process, we usually defer back to direct request from the client as priority. The selection of stakeholders who are considered is

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usually only representative of a fraction of those who actually have a stake in the project. If we truly consider all those who hold a stake in the project, the design challenge becomes much more complex. Aside from the client who instigates the project, there are a number of other individuals whose needs, wishes, preferences and ideas need to be considered throughout the design and construction process. Below, we will look at the client, as well as some of these additional stakeholders. The Client To start, the client is sometimes not a single person, but rather a committee or board chosen to give input and make decisions as it pertains to the project, on behalf of a larger institution or organization. As with all individuals, rarely does everyone on this board agree on every aspect of the project. To the benefit of the project, there is sometimes a person appointed with the authority to make the final call on decisions, but often

that is not the case. Whether an individual or a board of many, often the client is unknowledgeable about the process a building project goes through, from conception to construction. It is up to designers - as the knowledgeable professionals - to guide the client through the process and decisions to be made. It is important to give the appropriate time and attention to large decision on the project; a hastily made design move can result in backpedaling later on, delaying the project, affecting the budget or creating unnecessary work for the design team. This complexity in prioritizing needs or expectations even at the client level only begins to speak to the challenges design professionals face when working through a design. The Users The perspective that is most often considered secondarily to the clients are the users, who will occupy the completed building on a daily basis. In some cases, this includes the owner, but often it does not. “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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When considering the user’s needs, we often break down occupants into user groups, grouping together those most likely to have similar needs or preferences. Regardless, it is likely that users within these groups will not be in consensus on every aspect of the design. Even more likely is the chance that each of the different users groups will have different priorities. If we’re lucky, these priorities will not be mutually exclusive of each other, but this is not always the case. When considering user groups, users can be categorized in tiers. The primary users of a building would be those who work or who spend the most time there daily. In the case of educational institutions, these are the instructors or administrators. The secondary users would then be the students who attend classes there. Looking a step further, guests of the institution who may only have limited visits are tertiary users. These tiers are not strictly defined, but are rather ranges along a sliding scale. Ideally, we would at least minimally try to anticipate the needs of each of these user groups at all three tiers during the design process, even if we do not have the opportunity to speak to each to gather direct insight. The Future Though it may be less than practical to attempt to gain direct input from them, future users of the space, who may not utilize the space for another ten, twenty or fifty years, should also be considered. This, again, requires anticipating how the space will need to be used by primary users each and every day, and those who visit the space only on occasion. While challenging to successfully speculate the spatial needs of the future, doing so can allow the building to remain relevant for Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

The Community In addition to direct users of the space, we should consider the impact a building may play in the larger community in which it sits. Again, this is a stakeholder group that is too often overlooked. When we consider the impact on the larger community surrounding the site, ideally the project captures the community members as users, as well. The most valuable buildings and the best clients are those that are able to look beyond their own needs and provide for some unmet needs of their neighbors. Unless by sheer luck, this cannot be achieved without considering what those needs may be. Aside from the use of the facility, the larger community impact should be considered in both qualitative and quantifiable environmental impacts, public perception, and a sensitivity to the local social condition. This requires the design team to utilize not only a critical analysis of the site based in their professional training, but also to capture local knowledge of the area through observation of community behavior and conversation to receive community input. Ourselves Further removed from the end product but nonetheless relevant - are the needs or wants of the team responsible for the creation of the space, including the designers and constructors of the building while it is still a “project.” Above all, the goal is for the project to be successful and aesthetically pleasing, filling contractual obligations to the client and creating a showpiece for incorporation in a portfolio that will attract more work. We want a happy client. Beyond these baselines, desires of the project team are much more specific desires often guiding design decision. We each entered into this field

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because of our own interest around the creation of space, and as individuals, desire to insert our own perspectives into the project. For example, the contractors may consider simplicity of construction a priority, therefore making a successful end product easier to achieve; or they may be looking for an opportunity to learn a new type of construction method, or gain experience with a new product. Architects may have similar desires, looking for opportunities to try new products, test design ideas and theories, or challenge space typologies. These priorities may differ or may be aligned between the individual designers on the project and the firm as a whole, much like priorities may differ between institutional clients and individual users. Why does it Matter? Why does it matter that the numerous stakeholders involved in any one architectural project have priorities, desires and needs that may range the gamut? To understand this is to understand the complexity of the design process, which is a constant evaluation and balancing act of priorities. To consider each individual thought and desire around a project, is to be overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the task at hand. The architect’s role is as much as anything else - to act as a filter. We are there to extract this information, find resolution and compatibility between differing perspectives, supplement with institutional knowledge based on experience, and distill it all into a final product of a building with which everyone is satisfied. Either to simplify the task at hand or possibly because we think we can make an educated assumption based on experience, both designers and owners may fail to adequately consider the full scope of all the stakeholders. But in doing so, we may overlook possible synergies that could make a piece of architecture truly innovative. It is the nuanced understanding of both aesthetic and function, that when integrated into architecture creates the most dynamic and successful spaces.

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eorge W. Auch Company (AUCH), a 109-year-old general contractor / construction management firm, celebrated the groundbreaking for its new Headquarters Building on August 14, 2017 in downtown Pontiac. Speakers at the event included Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Pontiac Mayor Dierdre Waterman, State Representative Tim Greimel, and RACER Administrative Trustee Elliott Laws. Members of the Pontiac City Council, Oakland County Commissioners, and other business and civic leaders from around the area also attended. AUCH presented its plans for its 20,000-square-foot U.S. Green Building Council LEED Silver Headquarters Building, which focuses on the needs of its growing workforce. Features include a high level of exterior views and daylighting, energy efficient heating and cooling systems, and LED lighting. Technology will be leveraged to support communication, client service and staff efficiency. Its open floor plan, numerous meeting rooms and collaboration spaces will support AUCH’s vision for staff interaction and employee mentoring and development. With the building situated on a 3.66-acre former RACER Trust property at the east entrance of Pontiac, the project has been named the East Gateway Development Project. The design of the building, led by Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) of Southfield, took advantage of the site and its location to create a highly visible structure to those entering the city from the east or traveling north on Wide Track Avenue. “RACER Trust looks for reputable, community-minded buyers to help us fulfill our economic development mission, and AUCH certainly fits that description,” Laws said. “A company doesn’t stay in business as long as AUCH has without a strong commitment to its employees, its customers and its community. We are thrilled that the property is in such good hands and look forward to its beneficial reuse.” 18 CAM MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2017

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AUCH will retain 40 to 50 engineering, management and construction administrative jobs in the city, in addition to the jobs that will be created during the design and construction phases of the project. The company will move from offices on South Paddock Street in Pontiac when construction is completed in May 2018, and plans to actively encourage and participate in the future redevelopment of that site. The University Drive property is located at the east entrance to the Pontiac Downtown Business District. The new AUCH headquarters will be a significant milestone in the area's ongoing revitalization. “This project is a very tangible demonstration of our commitment to current and future generations of AUCH Employees who will benefit from the world class work space being created in this downtown setting,” said Vince DeLeonardis, president of AUCH. “We have been an active member of the Pontiac Community for years. Our

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presence downtown will provide even more opportunities for our employees’ involvement and lay a foundation for even more growth in future years. We can’t wait to move in.” AUCH, founded in 1908, has had its headquarters in Pontiac since 1985. It is consistently ranked in the top 10 of Southeast Michigan construction firms, and is the only construction company to earn a Top 100 Workplace Award for three consecutive years from the Detroit Free Press / Workplace Dynamics employee survey. Overall, AUCH employs nearly 100 construction professionals and support staff in its management of approximately $170 million of annual volume in the educational, health care and municipal markets. A few of the AUCH recent projects include: Masco Corporation’s world headquarters in Livonia; Brightmoor Christian Church’s expansion in Novi; McLaren Health Care’s corporate headquarters in Grand Blanc; Ascension Health’s St. John Macomb Hospital East

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Tower Vertical Expansion Project; and the M1 Concourse development in Pontiac. AUCH also provides planning and construction management services for nearly 20 Michiganschool districts and is active on more than 15 medical system campuses. In addition, AUCH provides construction services to higher education clients such as the University of Michigan, Schoolcraft College and Oakland University, as well as numerous municipalities including Oakland County, Macomb County and Rochester Hills. “I couldn’t be more pleased and proud that AUCH is investing and growing in Pontiac,” said the city’s Mayor Dr. Deirdre Waterman. “AUCH is a wonderful corporate citizen whose services are sought by the most prestigious businesses and institutions in Michigan. This is great news for AUCH and for Pontiac.” For more information, please visit www.auchconstruction.com.

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s part of the topping-out ceremony, a member of Ironworkers Local 25 – his hardhat plastered with a Mr. I decal in honor of the late Mike Ilitch – watched as the last steel beam and the traditional evergreen tree were hoisted into place on the new Wayne State University (WSU) Mike Ilitch School of Business. The steel building team in the field placed the steel on this 120,000-square-foot building in only about two-and-a-half months. The main steel building team: Detroit-based Ideal Contracting, LLC, was responsible for detailing, fabrication and erection; working under contract to Ideal, Ruby + Associates, Inc., Bingham Farms, served as erection engineer for this showcase project; and Thomas Steel, Inc., Bellevue, Ohio, was the fabricator for the main building. The team’s steely sense of purpose and production swiftly erected the structural steel frame for this four-story building and its complex, multi-dimensional, cantilevered canopy. The canopy will give the building a commanding presence along Woodward Avenue and Temple Street. This choice location is in the heart of The District Detroit; the building’s next-door neighbor is the recently unveiled Little Caesars Arena.

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“We started our first steel on April 3, 2017, and we placed our last piece on June 12, 2017,” said Ideal Project Manager Phil Tyckoski. “It was a very quick and efficient job.” Mr. I would certainly be proud. Like most enterprises, the business of building is all about efficiency. This selfmade entrepreneur was known both for his business acumen and his strong dedication to Detroit. This same Spirit of Detroit lives in Ideal Contracting’s project management team and its peak crew of 20 to 22 ironworkers who brought heart and technical skill to this approximately $50 million dollar project being built by a joint venture of the Detroit offices of Christman-Brinker. “Christman-Brinker was great to work for,” said Tyckoski. SmithGroupJJR, another company with deep Detroit roots going back over 150 years, was the architectural firm responsible for the building’s design. Ruby + Associates, another veteran of Detroit’s revitalization efforts having worked on the massive roof trusses at Ford Field, developed a steel erection plan for this showcase building. “We analyzed the steel and created an erection plan to provide temporary Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

bracing and to maintain overall stability and load path while Ideal Contracting is erecting the steel structure,” said Ruby’s Senior Project Manager Jeffrey Gasparott, PE, SECB. The word “stress” takes on a whole new meaning for engineers such as Ruby + Associates. From live, dead and wind loads to shear, axial, and lateral forces, structural erection engineers calculate the structural stress - or load and load path - of unseen forces that have very real consequences for human safety and building stability. At the WSU Mike Ilitch School of Business, Ruby + Associates had to accurately determine the load being placed on the steel frame as it was being constructed over the course of approximately 26 different steel installation sequences. They also provided Ideal Contracting with a plan for the placement and removal of a shifting series of temporary bracing systems. In each of their respective professional disciplines, Ideal Contracting, Ruby + Associates and Thomas Steel religiously followed the basic law of structural steel construction: “What goes up, mustn’t come down.” Erecting a Steel Sculpture 55 Feet Above Grade The most challenging part of the WSU project was piecing together the steel for CAM MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2017

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the cantilevered canopy. Some sections of the canopy cantilever 12 feet, and some steel members were about 50 feet long. More than size, the steel is skewed and splayed at multiple angles. “The canopy was probably the most complicated part of the job, because it not only cantilevers, but it actually slopes in about four different directions,” said Tyckoski. “The canopy flares upwards toward Woodward Avenue, and it flares out on both the north and south sides – and everything meets in the canopy’s corners.” The canopy has a sculptural quality. “The canopy awning has a three-dimensional geometry that just doesn’t happen on every job,” said Gasparott. “It is skewed in both horizontal planes, and then also vertically sloped. It presented a detailing challenge

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and a fit-up challenge that both worked out great.” Fully welded moment, or rigid, connections link the steel members of complex canopy. “Moment this connections provide restraint for flexure (essentially bending of the steel) and torsion (basically rotating or twisting),” said Ruby Project Engineer Myles Badour, PE. While X bracing, an X-shaped steel assembly, is another way to achieve restraint from these forces, this solution wouldn’t fit the desired appearance of the canopy. Because the design intent was to create a seamless look, welded versus visible bolted connections were the preferred choice. This choice presented some challenging field conditions. “A fully welded moment connection could take several hours to create in the field, and we would have to use a crane to hold the steel piece in place while welding the moment connection,” said Tyckoski. “If a welder has six or eight feet of weld, because the welder has to make multiple passes to fill an inch-and-a-half gap on both top and bottom flange of the beam, that process can take every bit of a day, or even two, for each connection to be completely welded.” Ruby + Associates’ erection plan offered Ideal Contracting the optimal solution. Under Ruby’s plan, temporary erection bolts held the steel in place during welding, erasing the need for the costly use of the crane. Instead of holding the steel in place for hours, “We could use the crane to keep setting steel, allowing us to maintain our schedule and to avoid wasting any money,” said Tyckoski. “It was a tremendous help to have had a plan in place that targeted the best way to efficiently erect the steel pieces.” This process was repeated a dozen times 55 feet above the corner of Woodward Avenue and Temple Street. “Once the welds were made and the steel pieces were stable and attained full moment capacity, Ideal pulled the temporary erection bolts out and plugged the holes with filler material,” added Gasparott. Ruby’s overall task was to analyze the structure based on how the job was “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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going to be delivered and built. “We actually analyzed the project sequence by sequence,” said Gasparott. “We analyzed each of the 26 stages of steel construction to provide stability and then to provide load path for environmental load, such as wind. We are essentially bracing the building for wind loads prior to the building’s design system, or the final lateral load resisting system, being firmly in place.” Ruby + Associates “not only provided a temporary bracing plan for Ideal during steel installation, but we also planned removal sequences to get the bracing out of the way,” added Badour. The challenge of erection engineering is increased when managing a cantilevered canopy. “Many times we try to take advantage of the metal deck, but when it is cantilevered, the only way you can get it to work is through using the building’s concrete (as a load path for the bracing),” said Badour. Tight Tolerance Overall, Ideal Contracting installed 1,200 tons of structural steel for the U-shaped building, said Tyckoski. The U-shaped area houses a courtyard facing the arena and the downtown Detroit business district. Adding to the project’s complexity, all the columns had to be within a quarterVisit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

inch tolerance over the entire structure, making for a precision-placed structural grid. “As compared to the code of standard practice, the tolerances are extremely tight in general for the entire building,” said Badour. The first line of “defense” in achieving these tight tolerances was the accuracy of detailing and fabrication on the part of Thomas Steel, the firm responsible for fabricating all of the building’s steel minus the specially fabricated column covers. Steel measurements, dimensions and work points were taken from a model formulated from detailing software. A work point is where two or more centroid lines of structural members intersect, according to an online Joist and Structural Glossary. The lines through the structural member’s center-of-gravity may not coincide with the geometrical center lines. Thomas Steel used an assembly jig in the shop to control accuracy in the location of work points and in each steel member’s measurement and configuration. “We measured off of string jig points, the string being a large, straight steel beam,” said Thomas Steel President Steve Roth. “Measuring off of these string jig points is how we assured a good fit-up in the field.” Once in the field, “the detailer provides us with the work points on a sheet, and

we will periodically take measurements when we are fitting out the steel to make sure we are maintaining the required distance between work points,” said Tyckoski. Ideal Contracting’s mission was to make sure the tight tolerances were maintained in the field, and the building was plumb and square. Tyckoski explains how both goals were accomplished: “Ideal wrapped structural or plumb cable around the columns and torqued it down tight. Our crew would assess the tolerances in the field with their own leveling instruments. We also enlisted the services of a surveying company to laser shoot it in the field with respect to the final locations. The surveyor would laser shoot where the bottom of the column is in relation to the coordinate system. The surveyor would then shoot the top of the column to assess whether or not it is out of plumb.” Tight Site The project presented tight tolerances and a tight site. For actual steel erection, Ideal parked its crane in the middle of the building’s U-shaped courtyard, and then “we built the first two floors all the way around the U-shaped building, followed by the second two floors,” said Tyckoski. “Besides the canopy, the rest of the project was fairly straight forward, being a series of beams, columns and X bracing.” CAM MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2017

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Ideal Contracting, LLC, launched steel installation in April 2017, and completed the steel erection in June 2017. Working under contract to Ideal, Ruby + Associates, Inc. served as erection engineer for the 120,000-square-foot building.

For the X braces of the main building, Thomas Steel made welded connections in the shop, allowing Ideal Contracting to finish the connection using only bolts in the field. “We made full penetration welded connections in the shop with holes in the steel to help Ideal in the field,” said Roth. “When Ideal went to erect the braces in the field they only had to bolt the holes. This also helped Ideal to square the building and hold it in place instead of having to rely on cables as much as is usually done in the field.” In addition, Ideal Contracting’s own suggestion to use bolted plate connections for the building’s more conventional X bracing also boosted efficiency in the field. “The design drawings called for the hollow steel X bracing to be welded to a plate that comes off of the column,” explained Tyckoski. “What we were able to do is convince the project team to change that over to a plate-bolted connection, which helped us with erecting the building efficiently.” This approach also 24 CAM MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2017

helps to make the building a little more stable more quickly as compared to a field-welded connection. Ideal Contracting also ably met the challenge of working on the site’s small footprint. “The QLine was operating and we had to be very careful to avoid interrupting its operations and to avoid its energized power lines while erecting the building’s steel,” said Tyckoski. “Our work was just barely within the fence line.” Given the small site, Ideal also had to “sequence out the job to give us two to three days’ worth of steel erection materials,” Tyckoski continued. “We carefully planned our deliveries and our delivery time to avoid overloading the site with more steel than was manageable.” Like much of the project, steel delivery was a matter of precision. “It took a great deal of communication and coordination with Thomas Steel’s fabrication shop,” Tyckoski continued. “I would ask, ‘What do you have ready and when can you get it to us? And sometimes, I had to ask them to hold a “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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load, because of the fact that it had rained and we couldn’t accept any more iron on the site at that point.” Because of the site constraints, Ideal even had to carefully plot the swing radius of the crane. Ideal could only swing its crane in one direction, because the arena offices were in close proximity to the site. “Because our crane only swung over the building itself, we were able to keep both Temple Street and Woodward Avenue open,” said Tyckoski. “Ideal used a 165-ton lattice boom crawler crane with a luffing jib. The main boom was 127 feet, and the luffer was 105 feet.” The Steel Dream Team As another challenge, Ideal Contracting coordinated the work of two fabricators, both Thomas Steel and Black Rock Fireproof Column Company. “Black Rock was responsible for the fireproof, shell-like structures placed around some of the structural columns,” said Tyckoski. According to its website, the East Hartford, Connecticut company offers durable, aesthetically designed, prefabricated fireproof columns, known as Bridgeport columns. As Ideal Contracting’s role, “we had to coordinate the column splice locations,” said Tyckoski. “Typically, we splice the column halfway up. We had to actually reorganize the spliced locations, so that they fell in the ceiling space of the structure. The splices are now hidden, so only the shell is visible to someone walking through the building.” From efficiency to aesthetics, this steel dream team successfully detailed, fabricated and installed this showcase building honoring the legendary Mike Ilitch and dedicated to cultivating the same business savvy and community spirit in its students. As captured by The District Detroit video, at the topping-out ceremony, President and CEO of Ilitch Holdings, Inc., Chris Ilitch, said, “Mike Ilitch was a once-in-a-generation entrepreneur and a passionate community advocate. We are immensely proud that the next generation of great entrepreneurs who will positively impact our community will hold a degree in his name.” In speaking at the event, WSU President M. Roy Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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Wilson said, “Building a business school right here in downtown Detroit is another symbol of our commitment to Detroit.” Olympia Development of Michigan, Wayne State University, and the entire steel design, fabrication and construction team, including Ideal Contracting, Ruby + Associates, Ironworkers Local 25, Christman-Brinker, SmithGroupJJR, Thomas Steel, and Black Rock Fireproof Column Cover, have clearly met the high standards set by the building’s namesake. The grand unveiling of the completed building is set for 2018.

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ver the duration of my lighting design career, I have heard in one form or another that good lighting can act like a beacon of pleasure. Light has an ability to capture people's attention and lead them in a specific direction. Once there, good lighting should maintain the interest to support and maintain the activity of the people for the duration of their stay. Once they leave, the lighting should have supported the environment for a memorable, positive experience, strong enough for people to want to return again and again. There is not a lot of technical jargon in those sentences, and much of it deals with (subjective) human perceptions and sensors that trigger psychological impressions and consequential physical reactions. For example, in an art gallery or a retail store, if a light source is too intrusive, we move, twist, or walk away because it makes us feel uncomfortable or as if we are under a spotlight. In a classroom or in a patient room, this lighting method would likely be completely inappropriate. Another example is when an office worker is on their computer, reviewing bills or proofreading letters, and the ambient illuminance is too low, so they turn on their task light or move their chair or in some cases, they head towards the nearest window or source of natural light, the lighting conditions caused an undesired reaction to adjust. These are all common scenarios that we’ve all found ourselves in at one time or another. The bottom line is there are many more lighting arrangements that can trigger a desirable or undesirable psychological response. What exactly is good lighting design? Is it a lighting solution that delivers the right amount of light at the right location or a light fixture that delivers light directly, indirectly, or some combination of the two? Could it be the lighting that inspires a human reaction when entering an

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illuminated environment? To some owners, it might merely be the light that consumes the least amount of energy. Maybe it’s the lighting solution that makes every color look perfect to the naked eye. Perhaps it is simply a beautiful decorative glowing element in a room. To some owners, it may be a question of cost or the least expensive solution available. Some clients believe that more light is better, and some believe that it is the "full spectrum light" that offers the best lighting available. The possibilities and scenarios are endless. Theoretically, one could say that “good lighting” is all of these things combined or simply that it’s all relative to one’s specific wants and needs. But the real challenge seems to involve sifting through all of the aforementioned possibilities and scenarios while attempting to match them up with the appropriate product. If you’ve made an attempt at this daunting task, you’ve discovered the world of endless "offers" by lighting manufacturers and on-line stores, each with their own subjective definitions for good lighting design. Most, if not all, quickly lead you to the products that they sell. Very few, if any, focus on the "criteria" that would lead you to an "environment" that you are trying to create. The difference is that a product can create a short-term impression of "wow," but not necessarily an environment where you would want to spend four hours or eight hours, day after day. In order to make sense of it all, lighting design professionals often find themselves reversing the question in order to see through the fancy marketing titles and catch phrases that the manufacturers post in relation to their products. So let’s take a step back and ask ourselves, what is bad lighting design? Perhaps the best way to go about answering that question is by way of a process of elimination because “bad” can carry different meanings for different applications. Of course, most people are bothered by glare, over-lit spaces, under-lit spaces, and a lack of contrast within a space. We can therefore look at eliminating scenarios and associated products that might favor these conditions. Lights that are adjustable are also very directional, with light that is emitted straight forward (very much like a flashlight) at the direction that they are pointing, having the highest potential for glare: direct glare if Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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positioned/aimed towards the viewer, and reflected glare if aimed at glossy finishes (glossy paint, glass picture-frames, mirrors, glass walls, metallic finishes, etc.). These types of products are necessary for retail and museum applications, but they are typically avoided in office, general education and healthcare environments where glare can be a distraction, or can cause re-occurring eye discomfort. The next glare-producing culprit are bare lamps. If used for ambient illumination it’s suggested that frosted lamps are implemented instead of clear lamps. Or they should be housed inside of diffusing materials like fabric shades, polymer shapes, etc. These are very popular because they do offer a creative, decorative element to spaces. However, it’s vital that these types of lights include dimmer control in order to adjust lighting conditions to the end-users specific needs. A note of caution, not all LED filament lamps are dimmable, so it’s important to choose wisely in order to eliminate flicker. In every sense of the word, flickering is bad news. Retrofit screw-in LED lamps are produced on a global scale. While many claim to be dimmable, and they may be to an

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the desired psychological state within a designed space. extent, not all products can dim It is most important that the well. If possible, try the product out lighting designer understands how before purchasing. By dimming to each space is used to apply these light levels below 50 percent lighting methods accordingly. The output, the lamp can be tested for layers of light should be zoned, any signs of flickering. If it flickers dimmed, and grouped into preset at all before it shuts off completely, settings with ambient lighting, wallreturn the lamp for another wash, accent, and even decorative product. If the lamp visibly flickers or wall sconce lighting, properly at a low level, it is likely that your balanced and controlled simply and eye senses flicker even when it quickly by the end-users. The does not appear to be flickering at controls are frequently overlooked, the higher brightness level. This but if they are not user-friendly situation could cause multiple Will Leather Goods, Detroit, MI. Properly aimed track lighting and when the occupant is trying to symptoms, including eye-fatigue, dimmed bare lamp sources. satisfy their visual desires, they too and therefore, a negative frustrate and create a negative psychological response to your mind-set for the space. This is one of the environment. reinforced by uniform peripheral brightness. most frequently overlooked aspects of the In addition to keeping away from certain For relaxation, create non-uniform lighting overall lighting design. products, lighting methods and techniques that is emphasized peripherally, and avoiding Owners who have retrofitted their dated are known to support certain spatial settings overhead lighting. Non-uniform lighting can fluorescent systems with new LED kits and impressions in order to support the also be used for private/intimate settings, but typically do so with the intent to save energy functional purpose of the space. Visual clarity with low intensity near the user and the and reduce maintenance. Multiple conditions is reinforced by bright and uniform lighting brighter, visually obvious source away from are surfacing from this movement. LEDs are throughout the space and some illumination the user. These are only a few of many most energy-efficient in their natural state, on the walls; whereas spaciousness is methods used to create spaces and support

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designers or facility managers and should be left to medical professionals - doctors and their patients, if needed. This is a topic of much moral debate and further scientific studies are currently underway. Going forward, whenever you are making lighting decisions, make it a process decision, not a product-purchase decision. Lighting is subjective, so think of everyone who will use the lighting in the space, not just a single occupant. What’s important to remember is that most spaces are designed for the people who occupy them, sometimes for many hours per day, and returning to them the next day. An occupant’s well-being and satisfaction can help maximize the productivity and utilization of well-designed spaces.

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which contains a significant quantity of blue wavelengths, resulting in high average CCT (Correlated Color Temperature), mostly in the 4000K through 6000K range. Those averages contain wavelengths of light that are more sensitive/stimulating to the human eye making spaces appear brighter and often feeling unpleasantly sterile to many occupants. Also, LEDs are very directional light sources as are many LED retrofit lamps, delivering light in one specific direction. Since the fluorescent luminaires were designed for fluorescent lamps which deliver the light completely differently, many LED retrofit lamps cannot perform the same as the fluorescents did, in the same fixture. This has created spaces that are either too bright, too dark, lack uniformity in spaces that should be uniformly illuminated, and in some cases have added sources of glare. We frequently hear that facility owners prefer high CCTs because it keeps occupants more alert, suggesting that lighting changes the melatonin production in occupants and ultimately changes the circadian rhythms of their awake, relax and sleep cycles. These cycles can relate to the psychological state of mind, which begs the question, “Who should ultimately be responsible for altering the occupant’s circadian rhythm?” As an experienced lighting designer, I firmly believe that those decisions should not be made by lighting Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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s co-owner, developer and contractor for the newly re-opened Flagstar Strand Theatre in downtown Pontiac, there is probably a song in West Construction Services’ President/CEO Kyle J. Westberg’s heart after the successful launch of this new arts and entertainment hub. In fact, dozens of songs are probably playing in the minds of both Kyle and his brother and business partner, Brent Westberg, given the eclectic list of performers that have already played at the Strand, including Better Than Ezra, the Little River Band, Phillip Phillips and Boz Scaggs. Opening night at the Flagstar Strand Theatre broke over ten years of silence in this formerly shuttered, 1920s vintage theater in downtown Pontiac. As the curtain lifted on January 23, 2017, music, dance and light returned to the Strand’s once empty stage. The Muses were out in full force as the Russian National Ballet performed Swan Lake in celebration of the rebirth of this newly renovated gem on N. Saginaw Street. The dancers and musicians weren’t the only stars. West Construction Services and TDG Architects, both of Pontiac, deserve a round of applause for their work in bringing this historic theater back into the spotlight.

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The theater is one of actually four interconnected buildings composing this performance, bar and dining complex. Two buildings flank the theater, one housing Charlene’s Theater Bar and the other the bar area of Slows Bar BQ, the popular eatery holding the exclusive food and beverage license for the entire facility. The City of Pontiac owned and was responsible for managing the 2002 to 2005 renovation of the theater and the two flanking buildings. As the new owner, developer and contractor, West Construction Services purchased a fourth building that now houses Slows’ main dining room on the first floor, the Mezzanine Bar on the second, and the thirdfloor offices of Encore Performing Arts, a 501 3C non-profit organization in charge of theater operations. Painting the Town TDG and West Construction took this empty canvas of a theater and beautifully repainted, and in some cases replicated, the ceiling’s decorative plaster rosettes. Post-paintbrush, the rehabilitated theater walls are now warm gold expanses outlined in maroon and framed in cream-colored wood columns. In this four-part facility, the actual theater has its original space completely to itself, because “the contemporary amenities are in the ancillary buildings next door to the theater,” said TDG President and Project Designer Brian S. Gill, AIA. Beyond the theater, the interior is a fusion of historical and modern elements, along with repurposed materials salvaged from older Pontiac buildings. Glass handrails and hospitality-type carpeting offset the exposed original brick, the repurposed millwork and the decorative barrel vaulted ceiling and other features that mark the building as a vintage structure. “We wanted to be sensitive to the Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

historical aspects of the building, but still make it feel somewhat sophisticated and modern,” said Gill. At night, this blend of past and present comes to life. On the exterior, ornate limestone “eye-candy” from a past era festoons the façade with stone-carved swags, harps and traditional theater masks. In contrast, the glow of the lobby’s commissioned contemporary art installation and donor wall is visible from the exterior. Glass artist, April Wagner, Epiphany Studio, Pontiac, worked in conjunction with a metal artist to produce this luminous work. This contemporary art piece is a musical score sheet made of flowing metal notes and lines and glass globes containing donor names, all backlit by a changing kaleidoscope of LED lights. Welcome to the best of both eras and to the incomparable Flagstar Strand Theatre. Relax in one of 900 new luxury seats and enjoy the eclectic menu of entertainment options, ranging from the Argentinian dance company called Tango Buenos Aires to country music artist Travis Tritt. Before or after the show, choose from an actual menu at Slows Bar BQ

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or imbibe specialty cocktails or a craft beer at any one of three bars in this well-planned, designed and constructed arts and entertainment haven in the heart of Pontiac. “We Bought It to Save It” The original Strand Theatre opened on March 3, 1921 as part of A. J. Kleist Jr.’s five-theater empire in Pontiac. Born in 1893 in Fraser, Michigan, Kleist moved to Pontiac as a boy and grew up to operate his father’s small motion picture theater in 1912. Ultimately, Kleist Amusement Enterprises, Inc. operated the Orpheum, the Oakland, the Rialto, the Eagle and the Strand theaters. The Strand, considered one of the best theaters in Michigan at the time, offered audiences motion pictures and high-class vaudeville acts. The Strand served as a movie house - in one era showing art house movies and in another era adult films - before both stage and screen went dark and the building became vacant for over a decade. The tale of the Strand’s transformation began in 2013, the year Pontiac’s emergency manager decided to sell the Strand and other

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city assets. “The city manager was negotiating the building’s sale to several different entities,” said Kyle Westberg. “I thought one particular entity was probably going to get the building and turn it into a nightclub. We didn’t feel that was the best use for this property in downtown Pontiac. Frankly, we bought it to save it.” In saving the Strand, the project team is helping to revive the City of Pontiac. “I think that the historical rehabilitation of the Strand is a catalyst for other development, and it is evident in the revitalized buildings directly across the street the theater, (such as the craft brewery called Exfermination Brewing Company),” said Gill. “As soon as this project was announced and made the press, other projects began to pop up. I think each new development starts feeding on the other. I am extremely pleased to have been part of the process. From an architectural point of view, one doesn’t get the chance to renovate a 1920s theater very often.” The once-shuttered theater was also a solid bet. “Pontiac’s historic fabric offers a strong foundation to build on, and our location is fantastic,” said Westberg. “About 2.5 million people are within 15 minutes of downtown

Pontiac, and 4.5 million are only 40 minutes away.” As predicted, success has come to the Strand and is now boosting the vitality and star power of its host city. “The vibrancy of Pontiac is growing substantially day after day after day,” said Westberg. “We are even seeing large corporations and more residential construction starting to move into Like artists at a large easel, West Construction’s team worked diligently to Pontiac that never would turn the theater’s empty “canvas” of walls and ceilings into a harmony of color. have considered it years ago.” IT companies are even opening new Pontiac The “audience” for the rebirth of Pontiac is offices designed to attract high-level talent. growing right along with the number of Strand “From a business perspective, the IT patrons. Just ask Ron Berger, the so-called companies understand how to capture talent,” Sidewalk Mayor of Pontiac who has worked in said Westberg. “A lot of their talent wants to the city for decades. “I have been here for 30 live in an urban, walkable, hip type of city, and years,” said Berger standing outside of the that is what Pontiac is becoming. We are Flagstar Strand Theatre on a late summer proud to be a part of helping to make it morning. “I see more new faces in downtown happen.” Pontiac than I have ever seen before. There is a wonderful vibe throughout the whole city.”

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Act I: An 18-Month Design and Field Investigation If all the world’s a stage, this new act at the Flagstar Strand Theatre in one of Oakland County’s historic cities is a refreshing change of scene. Having redeveloped a host of buildings, including converting Pontiac’s Sears Building into the Lafayette Place Lofts & Market, West Construction Services used its real estate development and financing expertise to move the Strand forward. According to Westberg, the total development cost was $20 million dollars; the total construction cost, including work under the City of Pontiac and West Construction, was approximately $15 million to $16 million. West Construction Services conducted field investigations for 18 months to gain a thorough understanding of the building. “We literally opened up walls to find out exactly what was there,” said Westberg. “TDG made full use of this information during the preparation of structural and architectural designs. “We also conducted structural and environmental testing,” continued Westberg. “We brought in our prime trade contractors, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire suppression, carpentry and the structural trades. They all walked the building even before TDG began design. The trade contractors identified any items that they saw as potential ‘watch-outs.’ We did all of this research ahead of time to eliminate unforeseen conditions.” This thorough investigation eased design and construction, and later in the project, even made contingency dollars available for building upgrades. “Because we spent so much time researching, and we had already included a lot of items that might have been considered contingency dollars in our construction budget, we were able to use some contingency for upgrades,” said Westberg. Working closely with the architectural firm from the very inception of the project also resulted in a quality project. “Brian and I were able to make instantaneous decisions and set a clear direction without having to go through a committee or any other process,” said Westberg. TDG’s design process also spanned 18 months. “Working with West Construction, we were involved from the very beginning of the project,” said Gill. “Our team was involved in evaluating the building, along with budgets and design ideas. We were also part of the 18month field investigation and in trying to understand what needed to happen to make the project work.” Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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Act II: Boosting the Rubble Foundations The City’s prior renovation had already addressed foundation issues in the other three buildings. One of the main structural challenges was boosting the strength of the newly purchased, threestory building’s rubble foundations. “TDG and their structural consultants had to figure out a way to put in new foundations without jeopardizing the structural integrity of the almost 100-year-old existing walls,” said Westberg. TDG had to calculate the load transfer to the basement, a difficult prospect given the nature of the old rubble foundation. “For stone rubble foundations, it is challenging to calculate what strength the foundation actually has, and what it can hold capacity-wise,” said Gill. “We had to supplement the existing foundation quite a bit with concrete, steel and new footings.”

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West Construction Services had to excavate out three or four feet to get the foundations to work, added Westberg. To make it happen, an access opening was cut into the lower back wall facing the alley. Initially, the trade contractors in the field formed a type of assembly line, or bucket brigade, to remove the first batch of excavated spoils. “Once they excavated the back wall down far enough to create room to maneuver, they dropped appropriately sized equipment into the opening and dug it out in about three days,” said Westberg. Given the age of the walls, creating an extensive number of openings throughout the four buildings took considerable care and skill. Again, the three-story building was the most taxing because Slows Bar BQ is actually housed in two buildings surgically opened to appear as one structure. In other work, various stairs were installed for circulation and to manage the different floor heights between the four different buildings. Act III: Repurposing Old Pontiac Built as part of Pontiac’s revival, the interior finishes are literally part of the city’s building heritage. In Slows Bar BQ, the Maple floors of the old Sears Building are now the wall panels in the dining area. The cabinet fronts and drawers, harvested from the science lab of the former Pontiac Central High School, are now the bar’s millwork – a few drawers even have the original lab labels still glued on the wood. As a final touch, the scoreboard from the high school gym is a unique conversation piece installed above Slows bar. Old Pontiac still lives in Charlene’s Theater Bar, as well. “The newly refinished wood on the face of the bars is actually the wood from the bleachers at Pontiac Central High School,” said Westberg. “The two shelves behind the bar are the actual unfinished bleacher wood.” In Charlene’s, the bar countertop is the actual science lab countertops harvested from the same school. An antique-looking sliding wood door, set against the building’s original exposed brick walls, adds to the historical feel of this unique space. Act IV: Reviving the Theater’s Finishes Like an artist at an easel, TDG’s color scheme for the actual theater, and the work of Gilbert Custom Homes, Pontiac, coated the interior in a harmony of warm tones. Rather than replicate the exact colors from 1921, TDG researched vintage 1920 color schemes to select the theater’s color palette. “We borrowed from the palette of the time,” said Gill. The end result is cream-colored wood columns and gold-colored expanses of wall framed in maroon. A metallic gold finish on a series of plaster rosettes adds an ornate flourish to the robin’s egg blue ceiling. Gillette also repainted the scallop-like shapes dominating the three, large decorative panels near the front of the stage. The first six plaster ceiling rosettes closest to the stage were in great condition, but the last six in the back reaches of the theater had to be replicated. The plaster contractor removed one of the original intact rosettes and laser scanned it in his shop. “The contractor was able to replicate it in a computer program to make a new plaster rosette,” said Gill. The 1,200 seats were replaced with 900 larger and more comfortable luxury seats mirroring the 1920s style, including the ornate patterns on the aisle end seats, imprinted with a stylized S. “Again, we researched and borrowed design themes from the original seating,” said Gill. Because the project is a historic rehabilitation versus a historic restoration, West and TDG remained sensitive to the original building, but did not have to return the building exactly back to its original finishes. While remaining true to the spirit of the era, this approach allowed more freedom of expression and choice on the part of the development, design and construction team. 34 CAM MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2017

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Because the cut portion of the barrel vault ceiling would have been very difficult to reform, TDG used the area as an entry point and walkway into the upper levels of the theater. Patrons can now enjoy a wonderful view of the decorative ceiling on either side of this new walkway. A new elevator was installed in the ancillary buildings flanking the Strand. “To create the elevator pit, we had to go deeper than the existing foundation, which required a lot of underpinning,” said Gill. The curtain rose on January 23, 2017, revealing 900 new luxury seats, walls clad in the vintage colors of the 1920s, and metallic gold finishes on the theater’s plaster ceiling rosettes.

Act V: Honoring the Historic Theater The project team altered some work performed by the previous renovation to make the current project more compatible with its own programming vision, said Westberg. For instance, the 2000 renovation inserted a third-floor mechanical room in the theater. The current team retained the inserted floor but removed the walls, allowing for the addition of another tier of seating in the theater’s upper levels. “It would have been nearly impossible to structurally remove the entire third floor,” said Gill. In turn, the mechanical equipment was moved to the roof. “We built almost like a platform on the existing roof in order to house more mechanical equipment,” said Gill. Outside the theater proper, a new elevator cut through the original barrel vaulted ceiling. West/TDG removed the elevator’s concrete block shaft and other structural elements. “The elevator had been right in the center of the building and was the first thing that visitors would have seen when they walked into the lobby,” said Gill. “We decided to move that elevator to a place where it wouldn’t be as prominent.”

Act VI: A Dressing Room for the Stars As important support spaces, the Flagstar Strand Theatre has five dressing rooms, including a suite designed to serve an entire band or a particularly prominent star. All of the dressing rooms have lounging areas and a full bathroom and shower. “We have been told that these dressing rooms are top-notch in comparison to other theaters across the country,” said Gill. Jazz artist Jonathan Butler and comedian Kevin Nealon are just some of the performers who have recently graced the Strand’s dressing rooms and stage.

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The patrons enjoying a wonderful evening of quality entertainment – and supporting the rebirth of Pontiac – are also well served in a series of gathering and dining spaces. Each area’s warm paint scheme and Interface carpeting creates a welcoming ambiance ideal for social events. The Director’s Room, a space resembling an intimate screening room, is now used for city meetings, corporate events and even children’s events. Named after donor, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, the main event space on the upper level is used for corporate events, holiday parties, weddings and other social gatherings. Its next-door neighbor, the Mezzanine Bar, offers a catering area and a full-service catering kitchen for the event space. A donor lounge anchors the other end of the upper level. “Donors can visit the lounge before, between and after a show,” said Gill. “The lounge – and the event space - both offer great views of downtown Pontiac.”

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On the upper level, patrons are looking through the original 1920s glass. “The upperlevel windows were repaired and fixed if new glazing was needed,” said Gill, “but much of the beveled glass of the front façade is original. We repaired and replaced the windows and doors on the first level.” Act VII: Applause for the End Results Schedule-wise, the current worker shortage in the construction industry and the inherent caution needed in opening up the almost 100year-old walls slightly slowed the pace of the project. But given the building’s long history of vacancy, redeveloping, renovating and reopening this warm, charming and intimate theater in January 2017 was truly a star performance. Take a stroll down N. Saginaw Street and take in the cleaned brick and limestone façade in all its early 20th Century glory. Some brick and limestone was tuck-pointed and repaired. “There are also some metal pieces of a storefront system on the façade,” added Gill. “The marquee and blade sign (the vertical sign emblazoned with the name of the Strand) is not an exact replication, but we again borrowed from the historic nature and size of the former sign.” The Strand marquee demonstrates the theater’s commitment to truly feeding the soul and imagination of its patrons. The marquee has announced such diverse performances as Chris Isaak, Incognito, the Chinese Martial Artists Acrobats of the Tianjin and the Festival of South African Dance. The Flagstar Strand Theatre is bringing the stars into alignment for the rebirth of Pontiac and the arts. The city’s historic building stock and its prime location close to millions of people, coupled with the 2,200 parking spaces within a three-minute walk of the theater’s front door and the city’s plummeting crime rate, are all supporting the success of this amazing venue and the city, itself. “The Oakland County Sheriff’s office, which has been policing Pontiac for the last three or four years, has produced statistics showing that Pontiac’s downtown is one of the safest downtowns in Oakland County,” said Westberg. “The neighborhood crime rate is down 38 percent.” More than developing and renovating this wonderful building, the mission is to build a sense of hope for Pontiac residents. “Rebuilding Pontiac and creating job opportunities for people is the mission of my brother Brent and myself,” said Westberg. “That is really what drives us.” In view of the Flagstar Strand Theatre’s “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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revival and of the current wave of revitalization in Pontiac, “I have seen a renewed sense of hope in the citizens,” said Westberg. “They feel that there is a future in Pontiac, and they feel that the city is going in the right direction.” About the Companies: In business for 21 years, TDG Architects is located in downtown Pontiac on Oakland Avenue. Currently, TDG is providing architectural services for the 10-floor renovation of Kelly Services, Inc.’s world headquarters in Troy. The firm is also designing Goldfish Swim Schools all over the country for this innovative and growing company based in Birmingham. TDG is currently providing architectural services for the renovation of Borg Warner’s world headquarters. Past projects include the design of Borg Warner’s powertrain facility addition in Auburn Hills, along with design work for Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union facilities in Royal Oak and a new branch in Perrysburg, Ohio. Founded in 1992 and incorporated in 1995, West Construction Services is a premier general contracting and development firm dedicated to providing exceptional solutions to its clients, forming longterm partnerships and a commitment to preserving and enhancing the community. Based on family values and a deep sense of social responsibility, West Construction aspires to be the recognized leader in the construction industry by being committed to organizational diversity and growth, cutting-edge construction techniques, efficient use of resources and exceptional architectural design. The following trade contractors contributed to the project: • Security Alarms - Allstar Alarm, LLC, Whitmore Lake • Demolition - Blue Star, Inc., Warren • Masonry - Brazen & Greer Masonry, Inc., Livonia • Fire Suppression - C & H Fire Protection, Inc., Detroit • Low Voltage - CTS Companies, Bloomfield Hills • Exterior Masonry Historic Rehabilitation - DC Byers Company, Inc., Detroit • Structural Steel - Delta Steel, Inc., Saginaw • Environmental Removal - Environmental Health & Safety, Ann Arbor • Roofing - Esko Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., Shelby Township • Foundation - Fortress Foundations LLC, Fenton • Painting - Gilbert Custom Homes, Pontiac • Lighting and Electrical Supplies - Leslie Electric Company, Pontiac • Framing and Drywall - Multi Drywall & Partition, LLC, Walled Lake • Floor Covering - SCI Floor Covering, Inc., Romulus • Electrical - Sebesta Brothers Electric, Inc., Shelby Township • Elevator - ThyssenKrupp Elevator, Frisco, TX • Plumbing – Jermor Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Detroit Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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Productivity without the Cord — Hilti Introduces New 36 V Cordless Rotary Hammer SENCO® Introduces ImpactRated DuraSpin® Bits for High Torque Metal-to-Metal Applications SENCO is introducing impact-rated bits for its DuraSpin auto-feed screw systems. Manufactured from high-grade tool steel tempered with a custom heat treatment, impact-rated bits are designed to reduce breakage and extend bit life up to 5x longer than standard bits used in high torque metal-to-metal applications such as steel decking, hat channel, wall panel construction, resilient channel, metal truss assembly, window framing and aluminum extrusions. SENCO’s impact bit narrows just above the hex shank to absorb excess torque and impact energy that would otherwise transfer to the tip causing it to fracture. A variety of bits including #2 Phillips, #2 square, and Rex Drive in sizes ranging from 7-3/4” to 9” long are offered for the full range of DuraSpin tools. SENCO Duraspin auto-feed screw systems reduce installation time by eliminating the need to load fasteners individually. Impact rated bits will help increase productivity by reducing time lost replacing fractured tips. SENCO impact-rated bits are available in 25-piece bulk packages. Visit http://www.senco.com to find a SENCO distributor. 40 CAM MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2017

Hilti is expanding its 36 V cordless tool line with the introduction of the Cordless Rotary Hammer TE 6-A36AVR. This new, highly productive cordless tool perform as well as its respective corded version without the hassle of a cord and external power source. Operators will benefit from the tool’s ergonomic design and lightweight, balanced handling. This new Cordless Rotary Hammer TE 6-A36-AVR features Hilti Active Vibration Reduction (AVR) technology, and outperforms similar corded and cordless rotary hammer drills. The TE 6-A36 has two battery options, the Hilti B36/5.2 CPC Li-Ion industry class battery for the most work-per-charge performance and the B36/2.6 Li-Ion compact class battery for operators who need to reduce the tool's operating weight, especially when working overhead. The tool’s ergonomic design with a D-grip for comfort over long periods of time and built-in AVR, keeps operators working longer more comfortably. The Hilti TE 6-A36-AVR includes a chiseling feature for light-duty corrective chipping and can be converted to virtually dust-free operation by adding the optional TE 6A dust removal system (DRS). It delivers 1.5 ft-lb of single impact energy and a 1040 rpm gear speed for exceptional drilling and hammering in concrete or masonry. Using an optional

quick-release chuck, this cordless rotary hammer can also be used on steel, wood and plastic. Hilti's TE 6-A36-AVR is covered by the Hilti Tool Warranty 20/2/1 — 20 years of repair or replacement of defective parts; two years no cost repair including wear and tear; and a guaranteed one-day turn-around on repairs. For more information, contact Hilti Customer Service. From the U.S. call Hilti, Inc. at (800) 879-8000 or visit www.hilti.com; from Canada call Hilti (Canada) Corporation at (800) 3634458 or visit www.hilti.ca.

Riello UPS America Introduces Three-Phase UPS for 65-500 kVA Applications RPS America, Inc., the North American subsidiary of Riello UPS, has introduced the Master HP UL - a threephase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for mission critical 65-500 kVA applications. This UL® listed UPS is manufactured entirely with IGBT and digital signal processing and features online double-conversion technology for maximum power supply protection and power quality with a clean sine wave output. These 480 VAC, 60-Hz units ensure maximum protection and meet VFI SS 111 classification (voltage and frequency independent) in accordance with IEC EN 62040-3. Master HP UL

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units can be operated in parallel or single module configuration for redundancy, making them ideal for a wide range of mission-critical applications such as data centers, manufacturing facilities, automation, broadcast environments, critical communications and telecommunications, hospitals/medical facilities, schools, as well as industrial and commercial facilities where a high level of available power and power quality are essential. They feature galvanic isolated output which guarantees a quality power supply that is protected from electrical anomalies of the input. With an IGBTbased rectifier, the Master HP UL is a Zero Impact Source. This eliminates problems associated with installation in networks with limited power capacity, where the UPS is supplied by a generator set, or in situations where connected loads generate current harmonics. Master HP UL has zero impact on the power supply source whether it is main grid or gen-set. The IGBT rectifier also enables a high input power factor of .99 and low current distortion of less than 3%, as well as power walk-in function that ensures progressive rectifier start-up. Start-up delay function, to restart the rectifier when the main power is restored (if there are several UPS in the system) is built into each Master HP UL. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

An output isolation transformer ensures the galvanic isolation of the protected load towards the battery and improved versatility in system configuration. This allows two separate network inputs (main and emergency) from two different power sources. The Master HP UL is particularly well suited to parallel systems to ensure selectivity between the two sources, thus improving the reliability of the entire installation. Master HP UL UPS products are manufactured by Riello UPS, a leading manufacturer of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and among the top four manufacturers worldwide. For additional information visit them online at www.rielloupsamerica.com or call (513) 282-3777. You can also contact 8808 Beckett Road, West Chester, OH, 45069 or email info@rielloupsamerica.com .

LiftWiseÂŽ Introduces LiftMaster 4000 Lift Table Designed for maximum convenience and versatility, the new LiftMaster 4000 lift table from LiftWiseÂŽ can be used to lift and lower a wide variety of parts into the ideal position for maintenance,

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service and other needs. Featuring a low profile, compact design, the LiftMaster 4000 is a valuable addition to any heavy equipment shop, repair facility or other service operation. The LiftMaster 4000 has a maximum capacity of 4,000 pounds when raised. Fully extended, the lifting table rises to 27 inches. A wide pedestal with vertical protrusions gives the lifting surface a saddle-like feel to allow for safely securing loads. Additionally, optional arm attachments can be used to better lift various components, such as pumps, belly guards and engine covers. Actuated by a hand pump handle, the double-acting pump allows the operator to reach the maximum height in less pumps than competitive units on the market, saving time and effort. A simple pull of the ergonomic trigger lever gravity lowers the table to its compact 8.5-inch height. Four oversized swiveling casters (two front swivel with brakes and two rear swivel locking) enhance maneuverability and positioning of the table. When not in use, the pump handle can be folded over the table for simplified storage. LiftWise is the material handling group at Diversified Products. The company offers a wide range of products for material handling in assembly, welding and servicing of equipment, as well as other various lifting solutions. For more information, contact Diversified Products, 1001 Webster Avenue, Waco, Texas 76706. Phone (254) 7571177; fax (254) 757-1188; or visit the website at www.lift-wise.com . CAM MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2017

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Pettibone Adds 74-Horsepower Engine Option for Extendo 944B Telehandler Pettibone has introduced a 74-horsepower engine option for its Extendo 944B telehandler, giving end users and rental operators another material handling solution to fit their needs. The 74-horsepower Cummins QSF 3.8 Tier 4 Final diesel engine features a DOC muffler and requires no diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). This simplified exhaust system is more

compact and eliminates the need for the MD3 after-treatment display found on the standard 944B model. Drivetrain and axles have been optimized with the 74horsepower engine to provide greater tractive effort with minimal tradeoff on top end speed. Delivering a maximum load capacity of 9,000 pounds, the 944B provides forward reach up to 30 feet, three-inches, and a maximum lift height of 44 feet, fourinches. Single joystick, pilot operated controls allow for smooth control of all the Extendo’s boom and auxiliary hydraulics. For operation in tight areas, the 944B offers four-wheel, two-wheel and crab steering modes The robust design of the Extendo features two wide-stance, heavy-duty lift cylinders with innovative automatic fork and load leveling that eliminates the need for slave cylinders. To further improve load stability, the 944B offers 24 degrees of frame sway (12 degrees left and right of center) and is equipped with a rear axle stabilization system. Pettibone/Traverse Lift, LLC is part of the Pettibone, LLC Heavy Equipment Group. Founded in 1881, Pettibone has been recognized as the industry leader in material handling equipment since the company revolutionized the industry with the first forward-reaching, rough-terrain machines in the 1940s. For more information, call (906) 353-4800 or (800) 467-3884, or visit www.gopettibone.com. 42 CAM MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2017

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temperature and illuminates the ground in a 160Âº wide flood beam spread of bright white LED light.

Larson Electronics LLC Releases Light Tower LED Package Kit Leader in industrial lighting, Larson Electronics LLC, has released an LED Light Tower which directly replaces balloon light towers. This 640-watt unit includes four, 4-foot LED fixtures configured as a downward to replace balloon light heads. This LED tower is mounted on an aluminum quadpod that reaches heights between 7 to 12 feet. This IP65 unit is an ideal high-quality lighting solution for public work sites and industrial operations. The WAL-QP-4X48.160W-LED-50 LED light tower kit from Larson Electronics is a suitable replacement for balloon light towers and consists of four, 4' LED fixtures with diffused illumination that are positioned downward and in an 'X' pattern, reducing the possibility of blinding. These lamps can be adjusted vertically and produce 76,800 lumens, drawing just 640 watts with a 50,000 hour- rated lifespan, making this unit highly efficient compared to conventional balloon light masts. This fixture has a 6,000K light

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The LEDs in the WAL-QP-4X48.160WLED-50 are housed in aluminum and protected by shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses. The quadpod the LED fixtures are mounted on has a telescoping center pole to raise the light heads 7 to 12 feet and is built with nonsparking aluminum for a durable IP65 rated assembly that can withstand harsh conditions and extreme temperatures from -30Â°C to +60Â°C. The LED light is equipped with 50 feet of 16/3 SOOW cord fitted with an industrial grade cord cap for easy connection to common outlets. This unit is multi-voltage capable and operates on 120-277V AC without modifications. This LED light tower for is a highly efficient replacement for balloon light tower heads. The pattern helps diffuse the flood beam and reduces the possibility of blinding, making this a great fixture for elevated lighting at outdoor worksites. For more information visit Larsonelectronics.com or call (800) 3696671, or (214) 616-6180 for international inquires.

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DeMaria Office Manager Cheryl Smith celebrated 40 years at the firm in 2017. Her main have responsibilities involved payroll, accounts payable and accounts Smith receivable; yet over 40 years her duties have also included receptionist, administrative assistant, bookkeeper, human resources, IT expert, and overall support to the DeMaria team.

management services for Rudolph Libbe Inc. He joined Rudolph Libbe in 2013, most recently as serving preconstruction leader. Additionally, Lisa O’Neill O’Neill has accepted the position of Customer CARE (Customer Assurance, Review and Evaluation) Manager with GEM Energy, of the Rudolph Libbe Group.

Grand Rapids-based F&V Companies, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Larry J. Fleis as the chairman of the board. He will continue to Fleis serve as president of FVCI, the parent company of Fleis & VandenBrink Engineering (F&V), F&V Construction (FVC) and F&V Operations and Resources Management Galdes (FVOP). Paul R. Galdes, PE, vice president of all the operating companies, has been appointed president of the engineering company and senior vice president of the other companies. Shumaker Craig L. Shumaker, PE, the Kalamazoo office manager who has been handling QA/QC for all the companies, has been appointed vice president of operations and treasurer for all the companies.

Consumers Energy, Jackson, has announced that LeeRoy Wells Jr. has been named vice president of operations support. Wells will be responsible for the Wells company's supply chain, corporate safety and health, fleet, facilities, and real estate departments within Consumers Energy all of which work to serve the customers every day. Wells joined Consumers Energy and has served in many capacities within electric operations since 2006.

Kyle Dodd has joined Rudolph Libbe Inc., of the Rudolph Libbe MacGregor Dodd Group, Walbridge, OH, as a business development manager. Dodd is a member of EPIC Toledo and Toledo Area Professionals. John MacGregor has been promoted to manager of construction 44 CAM MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2017

Walbridge is pleased to announce the following promotions: Chris Morgan is now vice president and general manager of Walbridge Southeast. He was previously assistant vice president and general manager of the Southeast office. Andrew “Andy” Wasiniak is now vice president of operations for Walbridge’s Buildings Group, moving up from assistant vice president.

The shareholders of Plunkett Cooney – one of the Midwest’s oldest and largest law firms – have elected their colleague, attorney Thomas P. Vincent, as the firm’s new president and chief

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executive officer. An accomplished trial attorney and former Oakland County prosecutor, Vincent works in the firm’s corporate headquarters in Bloomfield Hills. He succeeds Dennis G. Cowan who returns to the full-time practice of law at Plunkett Cooney and will continue to lead the firm’s Government Affairs Practice Group.

Metro Consulting Associates, LLC (MCA), a full-service consulting firm headquartered in Plymouth, recently hired Snezana (Sue) Stevanovic as the firm’s new marketing manager. Stevanovic’s appointment is part of a broader initiative by MCA to expand into new markets with new offices and new technology offerings. The firm has offices in Southeast Michigan and new regional markets in Cincinnati, OH and Tampa, FL, as well as expanded services with Manhole Scanning and LiDAR technologies.

Commercial construction management firm, Sachse Construction (Sachse), Detroit, has announced two updates to its leadership team. Jay McKee McKee will now serve as Sachse’s vice president, director of preconstruction, and Kevin Blind joins the leadership team through a promotion to vice president of Blind commercial operations. McKee joined the Sachse team in 2014 and brings more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry. Blind has been with Sachse since 2010 and brings 20 years of experience in the construction industry.

Bloomfield Hills-based TMP Architecture, Inc. is pleased to announce that Deb Brazen, RA, NCIDQ, LEED AP BD+C has joined the firm’s architectural staff. Her Brazen experience as an owner, paired with her architectural education, “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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Farmington Hills-based Braun Construction Group (BCG) welcomes David Imesch as vice president operations; Tom Boyle as chief estimator; Vaibhav Jain as project engineer; Jeffrey Dornbos as project superintendent; Joshua Brown as project superintendent; and the promotion of Evan Braun to estimator.

CORPORATE NEWS Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC), Bloomfield Hills, has opened an office in Jackson, MI - the eighth location for the 102-year-old civil engineering firm. Located at 401 S. Mechanic Street, Suite B, the new office offers full-service civil engineering and provides services to municipal, industrial and private clients. In addition to Bloomfield Hills and Jackson, HRC has offices in Delhi Township, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Howell, Kalamazoo and Lansing.

For the second straight year, Michiganbased architecture, engineering and interior design firm TowerPinkster, Grand Rapids, has been named one of the “Best Firms to Work for in the Nation,” according to Zweig Group, the industry’s leading research and benchmarking firm. In 2016, TowerPinkster was ranked first in Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

the category of best “Architectural Firm to Work for in the Nation.” This year, the firm was recognized in the “Multi-Discipline” category and ranked in the top five out of nearly 50 companies.

Triangle Associates, Grand Rapids, has announced the following recently completed projects: - CNG Fueling Station, Client: Interurban Transit Partners, Location: Grand Rapids, Type: New Construction - The Right Door, Client: The Right Door, Location: Belding, Size: 3,500 square feet, Type: Renovation and Addition - Dwelling Place - Lenox Apartments, Client: Dwelling Place, Location: Grand Rapids, Size: 20,000 square feet, Type: Renovation - Baldwin Family Health Care, Client: Baldwin Family Health Care, Location: Baldwin, Size: 20,982 square feet, Type: Renovation and Addition - Leigh's Fashions, Client: CWD Real Estate, Location: Grand Rapids, Size: 10,500 square feet, Type: Renovation

GEM Energy, of the Rudolph Libbe Group, has been ranked 26th among Solar Power World’s Top Solar Developers of 2017, the only Ohio-based firm to make the top developers’ list. GEM Energy also is 130th among the magazine’s Top 500 Solar Contractors and 53rd among the Top Solar Utility Contractors. GEM Energy has installed a total 41,700 kilowatts, with 8,200 kilowatts installed in 2016.

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specialized room for electrochemotherapy. With the additional space now available in the facility, OVRS plans to add a new specialty—radiology—to the hospital, in order to offer more advanced imaging. The completed project will serve many more animals in the Southeast Michigan community.

The National Law Journal (NLJ) recently named Plunkett Cooney among the best in the nation for female attorney diversity. The firm’s 79th place rank within the top 100 is based on statistical data obtained as part of the NLJ’s annual survey of the 500 largest law firms in the nation. According to the report, Plunkett Cooney has a “Women in the Law Score” of 57.7. This statistic is determined by adding the percentage of female attorneys and percentage of female partners. Since 2002, Plunkett Cooney has maintained a formal diversity program focused on attracting and retaining attorneys and staff from diverse backgrounds.

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Detroit-based Sachse Construction (Sachse), a commercial construction management firm, and Oakland Veterinary Referral Services (OVRS), a leading center of specialty veterinary care, have announced the completed expansion of the state-of-the-art veterinary hospital located at 1400 S. Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Hills. The OVRS expansion will accommodate the hospital’s growing oncology department to include three medical oncologists and an oncologic trained surgeon. The new space includes an oncology lab, additional chemotherapy suites and a CAM MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2017

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November 8-10, 2017 2017 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA This premier event for sustainable building will feature three days of speakers, networking opportunities, showcases, LEED workshops, educational sessions, speakers and seminars. For more information or to register online, visit https://www.greenbuildexpo.com/en/register.html December 4-6, 2017 Construction SuperConference The Encore at Wynn, Las Vegas, NV The Construction SuperConference is developed for mid- to senior-level professionals who work in any of the legal and commercial construction markets. This event includes educational and networking events. For more information or to register online, visit https://www.constructionsuperconference.com/ December 8, 2017 CAM / ASSE Safety Leadership Conference Oakland Community College, Building F, Auburn Hills Campus CAM’s annual safety conference includes workshops, panel discussions, Keynote presentation, networking reception, breakfast and lunch. For more information or to register online, visit http://www.cam-online.com/SafetyEducation/CAMSAFETYProgram/SafetyLeadershipConference.aspx January 25-26, 2018 ASCE – Earth-Retaining Structures: Selection, Design, Construction, and Inspection Embassy Suites Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, GA This program is developed to meet the needs of generalist civil engineers, geotechnical and structural specialists, contractors, and retaining wall company representatives. For more information or to register online, visit http://www.asce.org/conferences_events/

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Electricity: The Invisible Killer Cost Estimating of a Construction Change Order Business Succession Planning MIOSHA Recordkeeping and Cost of Injuries First Aid/CPR/AED Combined When MIOSHA Enforcement Visits Project Documentation & Closeout Scaffolds & Scaffold Platforms Exhibitors Sales Training Project Cost Management OSHA 510: Occupational Safety & Health Standards Estimating

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