CAM Magazine November 2018 by Construction Association of Michigan

Friday, December 7

• 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Oakland Community College • Building F 2900 Featherstone Rd. • Auburn Hills, MI 2018

The Construction Association of Michigan and the Greater Detroit Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals have partnered to provide a one-day conference specifically designed for leaders with responsibility for employee safety. Participants will have access to professional development seminars, the opportunity to network with a variety of exhibitors showcasing the latest in safety innovation, and a panel of industry experts to get clarification and guidance on important safety and regulatory concerns. The American Society of Safety Professionals will be offering IACET CEUs for participation in the conference.

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Chris Eckert, PE. CMRP- Sologic While the old adage “You can’t drive by looking out of your rearview mirror” is true, if we don’t occasionally look backwards, we miss opportunities to understand and correct symptoms of much larger problems that may be sneaking up from behind. By taking a closer look at where you have been, underlying, systemic patterns are revealed which are hidden opportunities for avoiding larger problems on the road ahead. Pro-actively preventing future incidents (that you don’t even know are lurking around the next corner), can be made simpler, once you know what to focus on in your rearview mirror.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

CONSTRUCTION TRACK

GENERAL INDUSTRY TRACK

Hiring the Right Safety Professional

MIOSHA 2017 Construction Fatalities

Respirable Crystalline Silica for General Industry

Blake A. Hess, ASHM- Oscar W. Larson Company

Bryan Renaud, MIOHSA Senior CET Consultant

Greg Zigulis, CIH, CSP; President - Sixth Sense Safety Solutions

Based on industry trends and the American Society of Safety Engineer’s hiring guide, this program will illustrate safety professionals in today’s modern times. It will list some of the demanding requirements and job functions while also exploring how safety has evolved since the term “Safety Professional” first came about. From meeting stringent customer requirements, to managing a best-in-class safety program, all while keeping employee’s safety a top priority. Learn how to hire the right safety professional for your organization.

This presentation will be a review and discussion of the 2017 Construction fatalities. The discussion will focus on motivating factors, preventative techniques, and managing compliance.

The new OSHA respirable crystalline silica standard for General Industry became effective on June 23, 2018. This presentation provides some background about the hazards of silica and the evolution of the standard, and most particularly provides an emphasis on practical considerations that employers need to work through when implementing a program including exposure assessments, exposure control plans, the feasibility of engineering controls, and human resources related issues.

Suicide in the Construction Industry

Integrated Machine Technology

MIOSHA 2017 General Industry Fatality Presentation

Dave Opalewski, President- Grief Recovery Inc.

Tony Marulli, Sales Manager- Michigan CAT

Brenda Cani- MIOSHA Senior CET Consultant

Suicide has become a major cause of death for people in the construction industry. This presentation will cover promoting awareness as a prevention measure, recognizing signs and symptoms of a suicidal crisis, dealing with a person in suicidal or suspected suicidal crisis, and developing a protocol for suspected or apparent suicidal incidents.

In this presentation attendees will gain insight on how wearable technologies, object detection and operator fatigue monitoring will impact safety management as we know it today. Tony will answer the question of the role that integrated machine technology will play in the management of jobsite safety in the future.

The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) reported 39 work related fatalities in 2017. This presentation will review the 2017 General Industry fatalities reported to MIOSHA. Program-related fatality information is gathered from direct reporting, worker’s compensation Form 100 reports, and the employer’s basic report of injury form.

Active Shooter & Workplace Violence

Hazardous Waste and Liquid Industrial By-product Characterization and Generator Status

Aerial Work Platforms: Train the Trainer

Jeanette Noechel & Duane Roskoskey- DEQ

Gino Soave- Safety Director, Niles Industrial Al Shenouda- Managing Partner, AmeriShield Protection Group

Jim Butler, Alta Equipment

With the increase of workplace violence and active shooter incidents preparedness must be the new normal. In this presentation participants will learn about workplace violence awareness, surviving an active shooter event, injury response, and the principles of Run-Fight-Hide.

In this presentation attendees will learn the basic steps for determining if a waste is a hazardous waste, liquid industrial by-product, or non-hazardous solid waste and how to calculate your site’s hazardous waste generator status.

In this presentation, participants will learn the techniques used to capture and retain the attention of an audience when providing training on boom mounted and scissor style aerial work platforms. The emphasis of the program is enhancing the effectiveness of the trainer using some innovative techniques and best practices.

Opioid Crisis in Construction

Construction Standards Update

MIOSHA Part 2: Walking-Working Surfaces Update

Robert Kirkby, CIH- Michigan State Police

Lisa Macauley, Proficient Training Jason Anglin, Christman Constructors John Pike, Walsh Construction There have been regulatory revisions to over 12 MIOSHA Construction Safety standards since 2016. This presentation will review the major changes to the MIOSHA Construction Standards that have occurred during the 2016-2018 time period. Participants will also learn where they can find resources to assist them with the implementation of these regulatory changes.

Oscar Milian, President- AOSH Services LLC. MIOSHA’s adoption of OSHA Subpart D in its entirety is a topic that still has many people asking questions. This presentation will breakdown and help to clarify some of the major revisions for new and experienced safety professionals. The significant changes from the existing standard will be reviewed and discussed including topics such as fixed ladders, training and documentation, fall protection and several other key items.

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Since 1999, drug overdoses accounted for 500,000 deaths in the U.S. and are not the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 50. The primary driver in overdose deaths is a class of drugs known as opioids which includes heroin and many therapeutic pain-relievers. In addition to the risk of an overdose, use of these drugs contributes to significant impairment of the user. This presentation will provide an overview of the drug crisis and its impacts on communities and employers.

Leadership Panel Discussion

Moderated By: Tammy K. Clark, Owner - Tammy K. Clark Consulting Nella Davis-Ray, MIOSHA; Duane Roskoskey, DEQ; Joe Galusha, AON Global Risk Consulting; Joel Lewandowski, Commercial Contracting Corporation; Teresa Laquinta, Henry Ford Health System

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EXECUTIVE TRACK

Networking Reception

Thursday, December 6 • 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Exferimentation Brewing Company, 7 North Saginaw Street, Pontiac 48342 Website: exferimentationbrewing.com (includes two drink tickets and one entree)

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Valenti Trobec Chandler, Inc./VTC Insurance Group

Mary Kremposky McArdle

Stephen Frantz GRAPHIC DESIGN ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE

Joseph Coots

Motor City Electric Co.

Michael Green

Roy Jones Cathy Jones

John E. Green Company

Samuel Ruegsegger III The Christman Co.

DIRECTORS OFFICERS Chairman

Paul Stachowiak Integrated Design Solutions, LLC

Joseph Fontanesi

Erik Wordhouse

Fontanesi & Kann Company/ Architectural Building Components, Inc.

Vice Chairman

Thomas Broad Midwest Steel, Inc.

Vice Chairman

Jennifer Panning Artisan Tile, Inc.

Treasurer

Kevin Foucher Commercial Contracting Corp.

President

Kevin Koehler

Edwards Glass Co.

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SUSTAIN ABILITY Great Lakes Home Performance: The “Go To” Resource for Home Energy Optimization

AIA-MI DESIGN PERSPECTIVES Project Pipeline: An Architectural Summer Camp for Minority High School Students

METALS Ventcon Raises the Bar at Gerdau’s SBQ Plant in Monroe

STEEL Full Exposure: Exposed Steel Adds Architectural Character to WCCCD’s New Health and Wellness Center

WINTER CONSTRUCTION Old Man Winter Is No Match for Masonry Professionals

CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT A Sophisticated Building in a Natural Setting: McLaren Health Care’s New Corporate Services Building in Grand Blanc

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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 A new centrally located Corporate Services Building (CSB) for McLaren Health Care Corporation now occupies a 24-acre site in Grand Blanc. Photo courtesy of AUCH Construction 6 CAM MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2018

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Ryan Fieldhouse and Walter Athletics Center, Evanston, IL, winner of ENR Midwestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports/Entertainment Best Project category.

ENR Midwest Names Best Projects Winners

Gate L, Chicago, IL Submitted by: F.H. Paschen

ENR Midwest's judges sifted through 106 high-quality entries that made naming the winners of the 2018 Best Projects Awards a difficult task. The winners will be featured in the November 26 edition of ENR Midwest, and they will be honored at their annual Awards Breakfast. Each project category required a Best Project to be named, and each category has the option of naming Awards of Merit as well. Several projects won in more than one category. The judges, Dana Gilberti, architect at Griskelis Young Harrell; Geoff Weisenberger, editor of Modern Steel Construction; Lynda Leigh, project manager at Turner Construction; Jeff Emrick, director of safety and compliance at Ozinga and Sam Mishelow, chief strategy officer at Meyer Najem Construction all generously donated their time and expertise. The safety judges, Jeff Emrick and Sam Mishelow, also successfully lobbied to name the first Award of Merit for Safety on a Small Project this year, one with only a little more than 7,000 man-hours on it. The judges' final task will be to designate an overall Project of the Year from the Best Project-level winners listed below. The Project of the Year will be revealed at the awards and networking breakfast. Here are ENR Midwest's 2018 Best Projects:

Cultural/Worship

Airports/Transit Best Project: CTA Washington/Wabash Station, Chicago, IL Submitted by: EXP Award of Merit: American Airlines Stinger Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

Best Project: The Yard at Shakespeare, Chicago, IL Submitted by: Bulley & Andrews

Higher Education/Research

Chicago

Energy/Industrial

Best Project: University of Kansas Earth, Energy and Environment Center, Lawrence, Kansas, MO Submitted by: Turner Construction Co. Award of Merit: Michigan State University Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, East Lansing, MI Submitted by: SmithGroup JJR

Best Project: Holland Energy Park, Holland, MI Submitted by: HDR Award of Merit: Rochester Public Utilities Westside Energy Station, Rochester, MN Submitted by: The Boldt Company

Award of Merit: University of Chicago Physics Research Center, Chicago, IL Submitted by: Perkins Eastman

Government/Public Buildings

Highways/Bridges

Best Project: Army National Guard Readiness Center and Army Aviation Support Facility, Kankakee, IL Submitted by: IMEG Corp. Award of Merit: Fayette County Historic Courthouse Restoration, Lexington, KY Submitted by: Messer Construction Co.

Green Projects Best Project: Sunset Ridge School, Northfield, IL Submitted by: Pepper Construction Company Award of Merit: Messer Construction Co. Corporate Support Office, Cincinnati, OH Submitted by: Messer Construction Co.

Health Care Best Project: Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Omaha, NE Submitted by: HDR Award of Merit: Hennepin Healthcare Clinic and Specialty Center, Minneapolis, MN Submitted by: Mortenson Construction

Best Project: St. Croix Crossing, Oak Park Heights, Minn./St. Joseph, WI Submitted by: HDR Award of Merit: Trunk Highway Relocation, Virginia, MN Submitted by: Kiewit Infrastructure Co.

Award of Merit: Savanna-Sabula Deck-Tied Arch Bridge Replacement, Savanna, IL Submitted by: Kraemer North America

Interior Design/Tenant Improvement Best Project: CNA Corporate Headquarters Relocation, Chicago, IL Submitted by: Turner Construction Company Award of Merit: Mead Johnson Nutrition, Chicago, IL Submitted by: Partners by Design

K-12 Education Best Project: Missouri Innovation Campus, Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit, MO Submitted by: McCownGordon Construction CAM MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2018

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Landscape/Hardscape/Urban Design

Renovation/Restoration

Best Project: University of WisconsinMadison Memorial Union Redevelopment Phase II & Alumni Park, WI Submitted by: Miron Construction Co., Inc.

Best Project: Rail & Commerce Building, Omaha, NE Submitted by: Boyd Jones

Award of Merit: Nicollet Mall Redesign and Reconstruction, Minneapolis, MN Submitted by: Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc.

Residential/Hospitality

Manufacturing Best Project: Trumpf Smart Factory, Hoffman Estates, IL Submitted by: McShane Construction Company

Office/Retail/Mixed-Use Best Project: Wrigley Field Campus Development, Chicago, IL Submitted by: Hickory Street Capital Award of Merit: Chamberlain Headquarters, Oak Brook, IL Submitted by: Pepper Construction

Award of Merit: Promedica Headquarters Steam Plant, Toledo, OH Submitted by: Rudolph Libbe Inc.

Best Project: Hilton Des Moines Downtown, IA Submitted by: The Weitz Company

Award of Merit: The Foundry, Kalamazoo, MI Submitted by: CSM Group

Specialty Construction Best Project: Fayette County Historic Courthouse Underpinning, Lexington, KY Submitted by: GeoStabilization International Award of Merit: Milwaukee Bucks Arena Steel Erection, WI Submitted by: JP Cullen

Sports/Entertainment

Award of Merit: Detroit Foundation Hotel, Detroit, MI Submitted by: Sachse Construction

Best Project: Ryan Fieldhouse and Walter Athletics Center, Evanston, IL Submitted by: WSP

Small Project (Under $10 million)

Award of Merit: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI Submitted by: Barton Malow

Best Project: Harrison/Dever Crib Complex Structural Renovations, Chicago, IL Submitted by: F.H. Paschen

Group Award of Merit: Lower Yahara River Trail Phase 1, Madison, WI Submitted by: Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.

Award of Merit: Kansas City Urban Youth Academy and Parade Park Improvements, MO Submitted by: JE Dunn Construction

Water/Environment Best Project: Deep Rock Tunnel Connector Project, Indianapolis, IN Submitted by: Southland Holdings, LLC Award of Merit: OARS Augmentation and Relief Sewer, Columbus, OH Submitted by: DLZ Award of Merit: Ann Arbor Wastewater Plant Treatment Facilities Renovation, MI Submitted by: Walsh Construction Company II, LLC

Safety Awards Best Project: Trunk Highway 53 Relocation, Virginia, MN Submitted by: Kiewit Infrastructure Co. Award of Merit: University of Chicago Physics Research Center, Chicago, IL Submitted by: Perkins Eastman Award of Merit for Safety on a Small Project: The Foundry, Kalamazoo, MI

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Alta Equipment Company Heads to Global Finals of Volvo Construction Equipment Masters Competition Alta Equipment Company is sending three service technicians to the Global Finals of the Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) Masters Competition, designed to honor the top technicians at Volvo CE dealers around the world. Two Alta teams tied for second place in the Regional Finals, beating out other teams from throughout North America. “Our company is built on customer service and to have Alta Equipment Company represented at the Global Finals of Volvo’s Equipment Masters Competition is a testament to the technical aptitude and service our customers receive at all our Service locations,” according to Alta CE President Rob Chiles. “I’m extremely proud of the team we’ve assembled at Alta. Their knowledge and dedication are obvious and I’m excited to see them bring home a victory.” While two Alta teams made it to the Regional Finals, only three individuals will be sent to represent the company at the Global Finals in Eskilstuna, Sweden: Jeff Puehler (Byron Center branch), Nate Pierce (Metro West branch), and Jeff Yaek (Detroit branch). Mike Ruiz, technical support manager, coached the team through the various stages of the competition, and said, “I can’t tell you what an honor it is to make it to the Global Final. These guys work hard every day – and now the entire Volvo global community will get to see the Alta difference.” The Volvo CE Masters competition is open to Volvo CE dealer technicians around the world with a focus on know-how and practical knowledge. The aim is to help employees develop and improve their knowledge, skills and ability to work as a team. Teams are judged on technical and parts systems knowledge, proper handling of tools and demonstration of Volvo’s brand values. Over 3,500 parts and service technicians started in the competition. The finals will include technicians from dealerships representing the Asia Pacific, the Americas, China, Europe and the Middle East. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

IBEW Local 58 Members and NECA Contractors Help Open New Museum in Hamtramck IBEW Local 58 and their NECA contractor partners participated in a community giveback by donating considerable labor and materials to help establish the newly opened Hamtramck Historical Museum. The museum is filled with artifacts tracing the rich and varied history of the City of Hamtramck along with a 175-foot-long historical mural across the upper walls. “It’s almost impossible for me to tell you what the IBEW and their partners did for us,” said Hamtramck Historical Commission Chairman Greg Kowalski. “Everything that happened started with them. We would not have been able to move forward without the lights and furnace. We couldn’t have opened

Left to right: IBEW Local 58 Member Rick Moroni, Historical Museum volunteer Tom Cervenak, Hamtramck Historical Commission Chairman Greg Kowalski, IBEW Local 58 members Tom Weertz and Norm Jaworski

this museum without their help.” IBEW Local 58 member Rick Moroni oversaw the project starting in March 2017. Moroni estimates that more than 1,400 hours of time and about $8,000 in miscellaneous materials were donated by IBEW Local 58.

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Motor City Electric, Conti Electric, Lake Erie Electric, and Triangle Electric and Doug and Mike Bemis from Caniff Electric Supply in Hamtramck also donated tools and materials for the job. “Caniff Electric created a lighting layout and supplied all the fixtures on the second floor,” said Moroni. “We started by demolished the existing antiquated lighting, wiring and creating a new layout and design. We installed conduit wire, cable, boxes, all new LED lights in the entire building including the basement plus receptacles and ceiling fans. We were also able to get the local sheet metal workers involved, and they helped with demolition of some existing mechanical systems no longer required with the new Heating/AC system.” IBEW Local 58 members Norm Jaworski, Joe Pyszynski, Andy Fogelman and Bob France also donated much of their time to this project along with many other Local 58 members who helped throughout the project. “It’s been a lot of fun and it’s been gratifying because a lot of guys have roots in the community,” said Jaworski, who grew up not far from the site of the new museum.

Power Tool Institute Launches Campaign to Promote Safe Lithium-Ion Battery Usage, Reduce Risks Power Tool Institute encourages consumers, contractors, and educators to “take charge of their battery” through an extensive education and awareness campaign that promotes the safe use of lithium-ion batteries in power tools. The campaign describes ways to reduce risks by choosing batteries from the original power tool manufacturer—which are designed to share the same circuitry and best operate with matching power tools—and avoid aftermarket or counterfeit batteries, which may not undergo the same safety testing. It also explains how to properly store and transport to limit risks, as well as indicators that a battery is no longer operating properly and how to safely dispose of it. “Lithium-ion batteries are quickly becoming more common in power tools and are revolutionary for increased efficiency, energy storage capacity and durability,” said Susan Orenga, Power Tool Institute. “But what many don’t realize is that these batteries also come 10 CAM MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2018

with some serious risks when used improperly. We hope to reach as many consumers, contractors, and educators as possible with this campaign to significantly reduce the risks associated with improper use of lithium-ion batteries.” Before operating a battery-powered tool, heed this advice from the experts at the Power Tool Institute, a leading voice on power tool safety issues and standards for the industry. • Know that batteries are not interchangeable. It's important to only use batteries and chargers from the original power tool manufacturer. Original manufacturer batteries are specifically engineered and tested for use with the tools and chargers from the original manufacturer. • Aftermarket batteries may not be tested to the same standards as original manufacturer batteries and therefore come with additional hazards that can result in fire, property damage, or personal injury. • Always transport and store lithium-ion batteries as instructed in the owner's manual. • Avoid contact with metal objects, such as keys, coins, screws and nails, and liquids, which present safety hazards.

Inspect batteries regularly for signs of damage, such as crushing, cuts or punctures. Do not use a battery that has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or is damaged. • Never modify, disassemble, or tamper with a battery. The performance of damaged or modified batteries can be unpredictable and dangerous. • When disposing of a lithium-ion battery, never throw it into the trash or a municipal recycling bin, as it can become a fire hazard. Instead, take it to a local recycling center or place it in a receptacle specifically designed for recycling batteries. For a comprehensive resource of power tool information and safety education, visit www.powertoolinstitute.com. For more information on safe battery selection use and disposal, visit TakeChargeOfYourBattery.com.

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Safety Tool Kit ELEMENTS OF A SAFETY & HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:

Communication & Coordination for Employers on Multiemployer Worksites By Jason Griffin CAM DireCtor of eDUCAtioN AND SAfetY ServiCeS

n the September and October issues of CAM Magazine, we took a break from the conversation of OSHA’s Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs in Construction to talk briefly about the upcoming CAM Safety Leadership Conference on December 7, 2018, and to spotlight significant projects in CAM Magazine’s Special Edition for October. In this article, we will be discussing the last of the seven core elements that encompass “Communication and Coordination for Employers on Multiemployer worksites.” This is a topic that is sometimes difficult to understand as the lines of responsibility for the safety and health of workers can be blurred by the use of temporary workers, contractual delegation of work responsibilities, and a misunderstanding of the types of employers identified under OSHA’s and MIOSHA’s multiemployer worksite policies. On construction jobsites, there are often multiple employers performing work as general contractors, subcontractors, or joint employers. A lot of emphasis is placed on general contractors to make sure that the worksites they control are safe for the workers. Under the “Multiemployer Worksite Instruction” or MIOSHA-COM-0401R4, general contractors often fill the role of the controlling contractor. This means that they have the contractual ability to control and enforce safety on their jobsites. A general contractor who fails to effectively manage safety conditions on their worksites can be cited under the MIOSHA regulations. To download a copy of the instruction, go to State of Michigan’s Document Management Service (https://w2.lara.state.mi.us/Adms) and input the document number above in the “Document #” field, then select search. All employers have the responsibility for protecting their employees, and employers whose employees are exposed to a hazard would be cited as an exposing employer. This can happen whether or not the employer created the hazard as they have responsibility for inspecting their worksites prior to beginning work, providing the appropriate safeguards for employees, and communicating to the general contractor and/or host employer regarding hazards that they do not have the ability to correct or which fall outside of their scope of work. In OSHA’s publication “Recommended Practices for Safety & Health Programs in Construction,” they identify two primary action items to deal with conditions on multiemployer worksites: 1. Establish an effective communication system 2. Effectively coordinate safety programming The communication system should encourage general and subcontractors to communicate openly about existing hazards, hazards that could arise as a result of work performed, or changes to site conditions that could result in a hazard. Additionally, the communication program should include procedures to facilitate the exchange of information at the worksite. Contractors should coordinate safety programming so that policies at the worksite are consistent and applicable to all workers on the jobsite. The safety programming will likely be different from contractor to contractor, so it is important to establish in the contract documents how safety will be managed at a particular worksite. This coordination can be achieved by the inclusion of contract language identifying safety practices and procedures or through preconstruction meetings. In either case, the specific method should be in place before a worker begins work on the project. It is also important to coordinate with any temporary staffing agencies that may be utilized to source manpower for a particular project. An example of the communication model can be seen here. In the December 2018 issue of CAM Magazine, I will discuss the incorporation of temporary workers into this model. I will also discuss the responsibilities that both the employer and the temporary staffing agency have for training. If you have questions or would like further information on the topic covered here, please contact Jason Griffin by email at safety@buildwithcam.com or by phone at (248) 972-1141. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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Great Lakes Home Performance The “Go To” Resource for Home Energy Optimization

By Douglas Elbinger, Energy Systems Finance, Newman Consulting Group LLC

ou recognize the name ENERGY STAR®. It is one of the most recognized brands in the country, and it is easy to understand when picking out appliances. For instance, when Whirlpool wants to get a refrigerator certified, they build a prototype and send it to the lab for testing. If it makes the grade, then they build a zillion of them just like it, and they’re all ENERGY STAR® qualified. Homes are different - each one is unique and must be inspected as each is being built and then tested when complete. Everybody reading this knows that building a house is a lot more complicated than it used to be, especially when you add extra energy conservation measures and certifications - such as LEED, ENERGY STAR, HERS (home energy rating system), Passivehaus, Net-Zero Ready, Indoor AirPlus, and others - the paperwork and complication can seem overwhelming. Thankfully there are a few businesses in Michigan to help guide builders through the process, manage the paperwork, and verify compliance for codes and certifications. One such business is Great Lakes Home Performance, LLC, based in the Greater Lansing area and serving customers across the state. Matt Rosendaul, owner and principle building analyst, got his start in the business when he started looking for answers to lower the energy bills in his 1892 Victorian home. “I couldn’t get anyone to give me honest answers. All they wanted to do was sell me something, but I knew there had to be some science behind it,” Rosendaul stated. That science turned out to be Building Science, and his search for answers turned into a new career and 12 CAM MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2018

launched a business that now serves approximately 40 builders and certifies 500 new homes each year. “I formed the company in 2006 right when the housing industry was taking a huge hit and builders were going out of business. The bottom of the market was about 2009, but that was the first year that my business really took off. By encouraging and guiding builders to build more efficient homes, we help them stay ahead of the code changes, but they also avoid costly call-back issues. Each year, we find attics with NO insulation in them, duct systems that are not connected, attics that are not vented, ventilation systems that don’t work, and heating equipment that is too small or way oversized.” Some of the services Great Lakes Home Performance provides; • Failure Diagnostics • Energy Audits and Modeling • HVAC Load Analysis • Multi-Family Enterprise Green Communities Projects • Pre & Post Remodeling Testing and Improvement Analysis • Thermal Infrared Photography Inspections • Solar and Off-Grid System Consulting • Rebate and Tax Credit Compliance Since the building industry moved away from the model where builders did most of the work “in-house” with their own framers, carpenters, and masons, etc, to a new model of using all subcontractors, there are a LOT of moving parts that don’t always line up, especially when it comes to energy efficiency. Rosendaul explained, “We make

Matt Rosendaul performing the blower test

sure the builder and the homeowner get what they paid for and a house that will perform well. Homeowners have an expectation and assumption that their new house will be built with the best materials and practices. We can verify the steps to make sure that happens.” Opportunity Knocks The adoption of the 2015 energy code has sparked a small industry in energy efficiency. The new Michigan Residential Code (2015 MRC) requires blower door testing on all residential dwelling units, and duct leakage testing if any portion of the system falls outside the thermal envelope. “Our industry in Michigan went from doing 3,300 tests per year to over 20,0000,” Rosendaul noted. Needless to say, there aren’t enough certified individuals in the state to complete all the required testing, and that’s why he has helped to organize trainings and offered apprenticeships and mentoring opportunities to others trying to get into the business. To ensure that those opportunities turn into actual work, Rosendaul created the website www.michiganblowerdoor.com so builders can find qualified individuals to do their blower door and duct leakage testing. Besides a list of professionals, the site also has an extensive list of code Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that helps to clarify and simplify the new requirements. Rosendaul stated, “The FAQ list was compiled from questions that arose while conducting code trainings. The answers have been vetted by code officials and the most knowledgeable individuals in the industry.” “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

This is an example of Blower Door Test results from a home built in the 1980s ...with very poor score.

The company website, www.GreatLakesHomePerformance.com, contains a wealth of information about HERS, ENERGY STAR Certifications, and other programs for builders. There is also a section for homeowners to learn about energy audits and measures that can be applied to existing homes. New Code Requirement: Blower Door Test? This testing is done by individuals with certification from the Residential Energy Services Network, or Resnet for short. The Blower Door Test (BDT) measures the amount of air needed to keep a house at an elevated pressure of 50 Pascal. This depressurization of air essentially amplifies a home’s air leaks, making it easier to measure them. When a Blower Door Test is performed, all doors, windows, vents, and flues must be closed as much as possible. An infrared camera can be used as a visual to see the leaks. Air leaks, insulation voids, and moisture damage will typically show blue on an infrared screen. Even with today’s technology, there is still no such thing as a perfectly airtight house. Michigan recently adopted the 2015 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). As part of the 2015 code, Michigan builders are required to complete a BDT on all new residential constructions. To avoid conflict of interest, builders and contractors are not permitted to perform their own BDTs and must hire an independent third party to complete the testing. The average cost is between $250- $450 USD. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

Michigan Energy Code Highlights In summary, all new homes and some additions and renovations permitted AFTER February 8, 2016, must comply with these new code standards. This new code contains some HUGE changes from previous versions of the code. Examples of CRITICAL CHANGES from the 2009 Code: • Window U-Factors must be .32 or lower • Crawlspace insulation is R-15 continuous or R-19 cavity • Blower door testing is required, and the maximum allowable leakage is 4 ACH50 • Sealed ductwork is required, and if ANY portion of the ductwork is outside the thermal envelope, it must be tested for airtightness • Building cavities may NOT BE USED AS DUCTS, including returns; fully ducted systems only • Automatic whole-house mechanical ventilation is required • Lights and or fixtures must be 75% CFL or LED • Band joist insulation needs to be covered with an air barrier What Did NOT Change • Wall insulation must be minimum R20 or R-13+5 • Basement foundation insulation must be R-10 • Attic R-value R-38 or R-49 (depending on climate zone 5A, 6A, or 7)

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PROJECT PIPELINE: An Architectural Summer Camp for Minority High School Students Created By Architects

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he AIA’s 2015 Diversity in the Profession of Architecture Study showed there to be significant progress made for women in the architecture profession, as nearly 33% more women have entered the profession since 2004. However, the number of men of color who are registered architects has only increased from 1.5% to 1.8%, and the number of women of color has only improved from .3% to .5%. The study identified that the leading explanations of why people of color are not well represented in architecture include: minority students are generally unaware of architecture as a potential career choice; minority students have a lack of role models in the field; and those with limited resources may not be able to afford a degree in architecture, or may be encouraged by peers and family to pursue more lucrative careers. The study also identified some effective ways of attracting and retaining people of color in the field, including:

1. Increase industry outreach to K-12 students through school curricula, extracurricular clubs and activities, and weekend summer programs. 2. Expand industry support for the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA). 3. Attract more professors of color to teach in accredited architecture programs. 4. Increase community outreach into middle schools and high schools by university architectural programs. 5. Offer industry-funded college scholarships for people of color interested in studying architecture. If the design profession is going to reach its full potential and its aspirations as a truly diverse profession, it needs more proactive and coordinated programs for public and minority awareness. There is a need to invest in mentorship programs and funding for minorities through scholarships and financial aid. These costs have the potential to be offset by a more diverse talent pool. NOMA, in an effort to engage youth of color into the profession of architecture, created a mentoring program called Project Pipeline. Three of the underlining goals of this initiative are building general awareness about architecture, increasing representation, and creating a series of events that reinforce and continue to grow interest. “Architecture doesn’t come up that often as a career choice,” said Bryan Cook of NOMA Detroit, who began the Project Pipeline camps in Grand Rapids in 2012 when he lived there. "There are so many times that if a child had known about architecture earlier, they would have been working towards that goal.” This year, Cook helped lead camps in Detroit and Kalamazoo. Many mentors shared their experience about not knowing any architects growing up. Several architects at the camp shared how they had not stepped foot inside an architect’s office even after attending architecture school. “It makes a difference to have volunteers that are diverse,” said Jenny Wang, Associate AIA, of Diekema Hamann. “Having mentors that the students can relate to enables them to envision themselves in professional roles and stay more actively engaged.” The primary focus for the two-day summer camp is to provide high school students with a fun and engaging introduction to what architecture is and to the various things that architects do. The NOMA Detroit Chapter helped organize the first-time event in Kalamazoo as well as running its own event in Detroit. AIA Michigan, the Michigan Architectural Foundation, and the AIA local Chapter AIA Southwest Michigan provided sponsorship support as well as many architectural mentors for the two-day event in Kalamazoo. A particularly successful aspect of the NOMA camp is prescriptive training—well thought out exercises that teach students some fundamental

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skills in measuring, drawing and developing concepts. Other skills include basic model building and collaborating with team members. Research on out-of-school programs like Project Pipeline suggests its positive impact on student success in the classroom as well as its potential to develop students’ career aspirations beyond typical career days or presentations. When students choose to participate in extracurricular activities, they build what educators refer to as “grit” or “rigor,” instilling determination and passion to pursue something long-term. Because of the project-based nature of many out-of-school time activities, students also develop proficiencies in problem-solving, decisionmaking, teamwork, and fine motor skills—all of which will help them excel at architecture, should they choose to pursue it down the road. Day One of the camp includes a site visit to an architecture firm, as well as the project site. The host site for the Kalamazoo camp was Diekema Hamann, a local architecture and engineering firm. The students also visited Tower Pinkster, which allowed them to experience a second firm. “We like to do the field trips as part of the camp, so they get a sense of what it’s like to actually study architecture or work in an architect’s office,” says Hayward Babineaux, Associate AIA of Byce Associates and one of the program leaders. “It gets them enthused about the ideas of the profession, so that when we transition into skill-awareness activities, they have more reasons for why they should learn a particular skill.” Day Two of the Project Pipeline focuses on group projects. A model of the proposed site and surrounding structures was prebuilt, so students could visualize how their solutions can fit. The groups start by brainstorming ideas, then collaborate on Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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choosing the best options and finally select a project they all support. They spend five hours drawing plans and constructing a scale model that would fit in the site model. For the final event of the camp, students within each group are given the opportunity to present their own perspective of the project to their family and friends. This year, there were more than 40 people in attendance at the Kalamazoo camp, including a jury consisting of two representatives from the city and a local architect. The Mayor of Kalamazoo, Bobby Hopewell, shared the history of the site chosen for the project and the opportunities he sees going forward for the site. The presentations were well-received, and the camp made a favorable impression on the students and their families. Several students, who were already planning on visits to architecture schools, said the camp fueled their desire to visit the programs. Continuity and connectivity are the next priorities of the camp, and a planned pizza party for the camp participants was anticipated for September. The hope is that the mentors and the camp will continue to be a resource for those who attended and their families. Project Pipeline is well-structured and does have admission requirements. Although tuition is free, there is an application process that requires the students to write short essay responses to several questions. Prior to the camp, students are given reading materials designed to familiarize them with architectural terms, definitions, and nomenclature. The

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intention is to prepare the students so they arrive at the camp far more engaged. The reading materials also include the background and parameters for the Day Two group project. The camp ideally facilitates 10-25 students with 8-12 architectural mentors supporting and facilitating different sessions. Kalamazoo had 12 students participate in its first camp. The Detroit camp has had as many as 25 participants. If the design profession wants to benefit from and achieve diversity over aspirating to it, resources need to be allocated to achieving this goal. The NOMA Project Pipeline is just one piece of the strategy. Coordination with university programs such as the University of Michigan’s ArcPrep as well as camps at the University of Detroit and Lawrence Technical University, can build on NOMA’s efforts. AIA Michigan and the Michigan Architectural Foundation recognize the importance of public awareness and that it includes improved minority awareness of architecture and the profession of architecture. Both organizations have recently committed their financial support to bring more Project Pipeline Camps statewide. However, the greatest need is the support given by mentors—individuals who give their time at such events, and make themselves available to young people.

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Ventcon Raises the Bar at Gerdau’s SBQ Plant in Monroe By Mary Kremposky McArdle Associate Editor

t takes a sheet metal contractor to help a steel manufacturer. As an industry-leading HVAC sheet metal mechanical contractor, Ventcon Inc., Allen Park, has executed some of the most complex and challenging HVAC sheet metal projects in Michigan. Currently, Ventcon is applying its 49 years of experience to a project for Gerdau, “the leading company in the production of long steel in the Americas and one of the major suppliers of specialty long steel in the world,” according to Gerdau’s website. Gerdau Special Steel North America, a leader in engineered special bar quality (SBQ) products in North America, is headquartered in Jackson, Michigan and has special steel mills in both Jackson and Monroe, as well as in Fort Smith, Arkansas. “Gerdau SBQ bars products are used in safety critical and high warranty applications where strength, fatigue life and durability are demanded qualities,” according to Gerdau’s website. “Our SBQ products are part of the fabric of North American industry, utilized in all levels of the automotive and heavy equipment supply chain, from original equipment manufacturers (OEM), to Tier I, II and III manufacturers as well as OEM manufacturing of oilfield equipment, tools, cellular equipment, mining, transportation, agriculture, construction and rail industries.” Building a Caster Cooling Chamber Wall Working as a sheet metal contractor for Walbridge, a large Detroit-based general contractor and construction manager, Ventcon assisted in the design and fabrication of a new 21-foot-long wall section for an existing caster cooling chamber in 16 CAM MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2018

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Gerdau Special Steel North America’s Monroe facility. Design: Ventcon successfully tackled the planning and design of a 5/16-inch-thick carbon steel chamber wall, having multiple angles and four window openings. As an efficiency feature, “the window holes were framed with two-inch welded schedule piping that was used to recover the heat from the product and to utilize it for hot water heating,” said Ventcon Vice President Scott M. Smith. Compounding the project’s overall level of difficulty, “the accuracy tolerance was 1/8inch,” said Smith. “Additionally, the design and detailing was challenging because we had to match up and mount our newly fabricated section to a metal wall of the existing chamber.” Fabrication: Smith outlines the project’s prime fabrication challenge. “Matching up the precise angle in prefabrication was critical,” said Smith. “For this reason, we used angle clips all along the inside to draw the pieces closer together in order to produce a tight welding seam in the field. We also prefabricated the piping in the windows to limit welding in the field.” As the third fabrication issue, “the carbon steel’s thickness and weight made it very difficult to work with and break up, especially after the window holes were cut out,” he added.

In the Field: Once in the field, both working space and the weight of the materials were concerns. However, working in the limited space available for installation was much easier due to Ventcon’s assistance in upfront planning, detailed drawings, and prefabrication. The sheer weight of each of the five carbon steel panels ratcheted up the level of complexity on the work site as well. As a solution, Walbridge set the wall in place, one panel at a time, with the aid of a Broderson crane. The wall also has right and left end plates. Ventcon’s expert fabrication helped to make the installation seamless. With Ventcon’s help, Walbridge even installed the chamber’s new wall ahead of schedule. Altogether, Ventcon navigated the project’s complexities, thanks to the company’s almost half a century of experience in the sheet metal industry. Gerdau’s production of SBQ products is clearly in good hands, both in its own manufacturing process and in the building, renovating, and expansion of its facilities, thanks to Walbridge and Ventcon.

coordinating this knowledge through detailed engineered installation drawings, Ventcon is able to provide the most costeffective mechanical solution for the owner. The sheet metal company offers HVAC Design/Build services for the mechanical trades, along with its expertise in budgeting, estimating, design-CAD, and BIM technology. Ventcon’s use of technology transfers to the field and provides the most efficient installation possible. Ventcon utilizes Trimble technology through a GPS tracker, which gives the company’s installers accurate positioning of all relative mechanical systems. This approach takes the guesswork away from the installation, and gives the owner confidence that what is seen in the prints will be installed accurately in the field. A few of Ventcon’s significant projects include Little Caesars Arena and Ford Field. Ventcon has successfully delivered and is currently delivering numerous projects for such prominent clients as General Motors, Ford Motor Company, FCA US LLC, and the University of Michigan.

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The above is an AutoCAD isometric drawing of the new 21-foot-long wall section for an existing caster cooling chamber in Gerdau’s Monroe facility.

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Exposed Steel Adds WCCCD’s New Health and Wellness Center By

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s dawn breaks over the southwest edge of downtown Detroit, trailers loaded with 45-foot-long sections of steel trusses rumble down Fort Street and come to a halt on Wayne County Community College District’s (WCCCD) downtown Detroit campus. Thanks to the expertise of Bristol Steel & Conveyor Corporation and the aid of the Davison firm’s own 80-ton crane, the sections are now part of the 135-foot-long steel trusses spanning the new gymnasium and home court of WCCCD’s Wildcat basketball teams. The gymnasium is only part of WCCCD’s new $25 million Health and Wellness Center being built by Tooles Contracting Group, LLC, Detroit. Beginning in June 2018, Tooles and Bristol coordinated a series of just-in-time steel deliveries to this tight site located directly next door to the main campus building. By summer’s end, the two-story structural frame was assembled, the steel outlining the spaces soon to house the gymnasium, three classrooms, administrative offices, and separate student and public locker rooms on the first floor. A weight room, aerobic studios, cardio fitness equipment, and an elevated running track above the gymnasium will be located on the second floor. As a project goal, WCCCD wanted the bustle and athletic activity within the building to be visible from the street and the surrounding streetscape to visually enter the building interior, according to Project Manager/Project Architect Jim Cummings, Hannah-Neumann/Smith (HNS). To achieve this goal, HNS designed a building with generous expanses of glass curtain wall visually linking the college and the community. The glass showcases the building’s steel structure as well, making it imperative to design the steel with an eye for both function and aesthetics. Function: A Robust Steel Structure The structural steel design is the equivalent of a well-cushioned, ergonomic athletic shoe with custom arch supports. Structural engineers, Ruby + Associates, Inc., Bingham Farms, worked closely with HNS to design a robust structural steel frame to handle the vibrations produced by hundreds of aerobic dancers, joggers, and weight lifters subtly jostling the building’s structure with their collective workout. The new facility’s structure is stiffer and the steel beams are larger than an office building or similar commercial structure. “The steel beams had to be stiffer because of the vibration resulting from various aerobic activities,” said Ruby Project Manager Thad Greiner, PE, SE. “Many of the beams in the Health and Wellness Center are W 18 x 40 (18 being the nominal depth of the beam and 40 being the weight in pounds per foot), but they would probably have been W 16 or even W 14 in a typical office building.” The building’s usage as a gymnasium and fitness center steered the design team towards stiffer roof steel as well. “Mechanical and air-handling units must move more air around in the large open spaces of a gymnasium and fitness facility than in a standard office building,” said Cummings. “Essentially, the greater size and amount of mechanical and air-handling units needed for these fitness spaces calls for extra steel to be installed on the roof.” A stiff steel structure requires equally stiff connections. Portions of the steel frame are pieced together with moment, or rigid, connections that are more 18 CAM MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2018

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S T E E L The building’s structural steel frame has vertical bracings fabricated out of tube steel and 75 post or pipe columns also in combination with masonry shear walls. Photo Credit: ChristoPher Lark / ruby + assoCiates, inC.

labor-intensive to fit-up in the fabrication shop and to bolt and weld in the field. In addition, the sheer size of the beams added to the complexity of the connections. “An 18-inch beam, compared to a 12-inch beam, requires more bolts and more welds, and consequently more labor,” said Bristol Project Director Brent L. Irrer. Aesthetics: Steel on Display HNS and Ruby also worked closely together to create an architecturally pleasing exposed steel frame. Aesthetically, having exposed steel throughout the building inspired a different selection of steel members. The design team opted for 14-inch diameter rounded pipe columns in lieu of wide-flange steel. “Using pipe columns allows us to really showcase the structure, because in using pipe columns, we didn’t have to place column wraps around the steel,” said Cummings. Approximately 75 pipe columns were used throughout the structure, both in the open fitness spaces of the second floor and in the small number of enclosed classrooms and offices on the first floor. According to Greiner, this continuity of steel members is more practical because it eliminates the difficulty of transitioning from round to wide-flange columns. The pipe columns slightly boosted the efficiency of the structural frame as well. “There is not a great deal of difference in an analysis model of the two different steel members,” said Greiner, “but structurally, rounded pipe, or post, columns have the same strength in both directions, whereas standard wide-flange columns are stronger in one direction and weaker in the other. Overall, there is some efficiency in using rounded columns, depending on how they are used.” Bristol didn’t waste any time in turning the structural design into actual steel. Immediately after the first submittal, Bristol began fabricating the pipe columns and other steel members in April 2018, working six days a week, eight to nine hours a day. This intense fabrication schedule is Bristol’s standard work week, added Irrer. As a fully automated fabricator, Bristol’s 95,000-square-foot facility in Davison is equipped with a computer-controlled drill machine to ensure quality fit-up, according to Bristol’s website. The caveat with rounded pipe columns is “you can’t run a rounded pipe through a drill line to make the connections or bolt holes,” said Irrer. “In the shop, it takes Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

probably double the fit-up time for a rounded pipe column as compared to a wide-flange or I beam.” Field installation of the labor-intensive moment connections “required sliding and bolting two rounded plates on a single rounded pipe column,” said Irrer. “Some of the pipe columns had connections on four sides.” Now completed, the intricacy and complexity of the steel structure’s bolted moment connections fully display Bristol’s workmanship in the field and will surely add to the architectural character of the completed building. A Perfect Finish The pipe columns in place throughout the building are only part of the Health and Wellness Center’s structural design. “The foundations are standard spread footings, and in addition to the post columns, the structural steel frame has vertical bracings in combination with masonry shear walls,” said Greiner.

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Bristol Steel fabricated the building’s vertical x-shaped bracings out of tube steel. The exposed bracings and connections were also part of the building’s architectural “gallery” of well-crafted steel. For each individual x-shaped bracing, four diagonal tube steel members converge on a steel gusset plate and a central pipe column, all steel members being held to the plate with bolted connections and continuous welds. “The iron workers had to take their time when they were welding because those welds were also going to be exposed,” said Irrer. “We had to make sure the welds were continuous and flowed around the steel plates.” Because one of the driving forces of the entire project is to design, fabricate, and erect exposed steel with a higher finished quality, all of the exposed steel in the building was subject to a SP6 blast

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finish in Bristol’s fabrication shop. The term SP6 refers to the degree of cleaning and the quality of the finish. For WCCCD’s Health and Wellness Center, Bristol’s two in-house blasting machines “removed manufacturing labels and mill scale off of the steel and gave the steel the desired quality finish,” said Irrer. After the finishing process, the pipe columns, tube steel bracing, and other exposed steel members were handled with the steel industry’s version of kid gloves. “We used straps instead of chains and chokers to handle the exposed steel in our shop,” said Irrer. “We wanted to maintain that perfect finish and avoid having any marks on the steel. When you pick up a 10,000lbs. beam, the chains and choker ‘bite’ into the beam, but the strap is gentle and handles the steel with more care.” 22,000 lbs. Trusses HNS wanted to preserve the architectural effect of having exposed steel throughout the building, including the 135-foot-long trusses spanning the gymnasium and located above the elevated track. The challenge was exposing the steel while meeting code. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) code requires the application of either spray-applied fireproofing or intumescent paint on steel members installed 20 feet or lower over a walking surface. This code stipulation would require fireproofing the steel trusses installed directly above the second-level elevated track. HNS and Ruby + Associates worked together in the early stages of the design review process to strategically alter the truss design. As a result, both ends of each truss step-up, forming a type of half-trapezoid over the elevated track. This truss configuration creates higher trusses at both ends, and because the trusses are now more than 20 feet above the walking surface of the elevated track, the steel members meet code. “Essentially, we shifted the bottom chord of the truss up a couple of feet over the elevated track to place it outside of the fire protection range,” said Greiner. “The main part of each truss is 10-feet-tall, but both ends of each truss transition to about half that height, making the ends and the connections a bit more complicated to design.” The NFPA code never applied to the main expanse of each truss, because these steel members are already 30 feet above the first-floor gymnasium. “Otherwise, they are fairly typical trusses,” continued Greiner. “It is a double-angle truss, top and bottom chord. Essentially, the trusses resemble very heavy-duty bar joists.”

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For Bristol Steel, a series of just-in-time steel deliveries in 13 carefully plotted sequences and the splicing of the 135-foot-long trusses in two locations for delivery in three pieces were strategies employed to effectively work on this tightly constrained site. Photo Credit: ChristoPher Lark / ruby + assoCiates, inC.

For transport and site access, Bristol Steel spliced each truss in two locations and shipped the trusses to the site in three pieces. “Typically, we ship trusses as long as 100 feet with a single splice, but in this case, we didn’t think we could get the trusses on the tight site very easily,” said Irrer. Once on site, “the steel sections were assembled flat on the ground, and then the crane tipped up the entire truss and lifted it into position,” explained Greiner. The five steel trusses, each weighing 22,000 lbs. fully assembled, were the heaviest pick, or hoist, of the project. “We used a crane from our own extensive fleet of lift equipment to hoist each truss into place,” added Irrer.

each of the building’s 13 bays. “We had only one to two trucks of steel per sequence,” said Irrer. “Normally, we do two sequences or bays of steel erection at a time, but the site logistics were so challenging we installed one sequence at a time, using just-in-time delivery and taking one to two days to erect each sequence.” Bristol drove the crane right down the middle

A Tight Site Bristol Steel worked closely with Tooles Contracting Group on a tight site sandwiched between two buildings and in a dense grid of urban streets. Tooles formulated an effective logistics plan to manage site constraints, essentially arranging for construction of a temporary road directly through the middle of the emerging building. “Early on in the process, we realized we had a very small site with very limited access,” said Tooles Construction Manager Steve Schoenknecht. “Because it was tightly constrained on two sides, we knew we were not going to be able to place the crane anywhere but inside the building pad. We incorporated a temporary roadway down the middle of the building in our scope of work. We also worked with MDOT to obtain a right-of-way permit, which allowed us to be able to bring trucks down alongside of the sidewalk for unloading.” Bristol delivered and installed the steel in 13 small but carefully plotted sequences –one for Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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of the building on the “Tooles’ Highway” to begin steel installation. “We backed out of the building as we worked, and they closed the street down for us to set our crane for a short period of time when we reached that point,” added Irrer. “Brent and his team have been very accommodating,” said Schoenknecht. “Bristol’s foreman and superintendent on the project are exceptionally good. They are the best I’ve worked with. It’s been a real pleasure.” All of the challenges were not above and at grade. For Tooles, the infrastructure was the second main construction challenge. Excavation of any site in a 317-year-old city can be similar to an archeological dig. Tooles’ team uncovered two 8- to 10-foot lengths of log water lines dating to the early days of Detroit’s history and brick sewer lines from the late 1800s, according to Schoenknecht. According to Schoenknecht and Cummings, Tooles and HNS worked together to identify and tap into a usable sewer line located 40 feet below grade on a site that most recently served as a parking lot and that once housed a railroad station in the 1880s. Connecting the Dots with Steel For HNS, one of the main design issues was programming a host of diverse uses into a 70,000-square-foot building. The Health and Wellness Center’s menu of spaces includes instructional, office, and fitness and wellness areas designed to serve students, faculty and the community. The first challenge in gathering these diverse uses into a single building was the design of a fire wall. “We had to create a fire-resistant envelope that separated the classrooms from the other spaces,” said Cummings. The second issue was structurally linking the different column grids on the two levels of the building. The steel columns of the two floors do not align, because the first floor has an unconventional column grid for the enclosed classrooms and offices versus the conventional column grid of the open spaces of the second-floor fitness studios. As a solution, the structural steel design called for six heavy transfer girders. “The second-floor columns are located from 5 to 15 feet away from the first-floor columns,” said Greiner. “We ended up using large W 36 transfer girders.” The steel design offered HNS flexibility in its programming. On the first floor, “the three classrooms, devoted to health and wellness-related instructional programs, are tucked behind the lobby area underneath the second floor,” said Cummings. “The two separate locker rooms, one for the public and the other for students, are located on either side of the administrative space.” In the main lobby, a monumental stair, clad in marble steps and featuring glass handrails, links the two levels of the building. Heavy tube steel versus 22 CAM MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2018

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conventional steel channels form the stringers defined as the side members of the staircase connecting to the stair treads. “You don’t see heavy tube steel used in this application very often,” said Irrer. The reason for its use is to support the heavier weight of the marble steps, along with the sheer eight-foot width of the two-story staircase. Once again, “we had to have a much stiffer support structure,” said Greiner. For Bristol Steel as fabricator and erector, the tube steel is easier to work with than channel steel in a marble-clad staircase. To ease field installation, “we fabricated the stair in one piece, so it can be installed in one piece on the site,” said Irrer. Steel makes its mark in other spaces of the building, including the steel eyebrow overhanging the glass curtain wall as a shading device. A series of steel-supported terraces grace the building; one terrace may host yoga classes in good weather and another will be located next to a café and healthy eatery. Steel, both aesthetic and functional, has connected together WCCCD’s Health and Wellness Center. The facility itself is helping to connect and expand the footprint of WCCCD’s downtown Detroit campus. According to Cummings, the building’s exterior cladding of mainly ultra high performance concrete panels is in sync with the pre-cast concrete exterior of an existing, circa 1970s, campus building located directly next door. The staggered placement of the new building’s ultra high performance concrete panels, combined with brick and aluminum composite panels, add to the contemporary feel of this new “freshman” building on campus. Slated for completion in late spring 2019, the new building is also helping to piece together another part of Detroit. The new Health and Wellness Center is part of the urban fabric housing the best of Detroit’s past and present, Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

namely the historic Fort Street Presbyterian Church and the revitalized Cobo Center. Thanks to WCCCD and the project team, next year will witness the grand opening of a new building created to not only expand WCCCD’s downtown campus and build a more dynamic Detroit, but to create a healthier community and student body.

TOP LEFT: Steel forms both an eyebrow as a glass shading device and a series of terraces for WCCCD’s new Health and Wellness Center. The building is expanding the footprint of the college’s downtown campus and adding to the vibrancy of the Comeback City. TOP RIGHT: Expanses of glass showcase the building’s steel structure, making it imperative to design the steel with an eye for both function and aesthetics.

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Old Man Winter Is No Match for Masonry Professionals Content and photos provided courtesy of MASONPRO, Inc. he pressure is great to please owners, construction managers, and general contractors by fulfilling the terms of aggressive schedules. Mason contractors face the necessity of keeping highly skilled masonry crews together throughout the year as well.

Mason contractors in northern areas of the country have had to develop inventive techniques to adapt to extremely severe cold temperatures and to continue working right through the harshest months of winter. Gone are the days when mason contractors would close up shop throughout January, February and parts of March. The construction season now runs 12 months a year. Protecting materials, walls, and personnel are the three elements to consider once the decision has been made to continue working on a project throughout the winter. Materials: Developing a plan not only to keep masonry materials in pristine, working condition but also to have materials easily accessible to the crew during the winter months is the first consideration in crafting a successful and profitable winter masonry project. Sand must be kept warm and dry and in compliance with ASTM C144. The old method of heating sand on the jobsite is to dump it over a steel culvert pipe and then build a fire in the pipe. This dated technique had obvious drawbacks. Someone had to come in early to start the fire and constant attention was needed to feed the fire and keep it going. This pulled workers away from the revenue-generating business of placing masonry units. Open flames may present a safety hazard and produce bothersome smoke. Mason contractors can now employ the use of an electric Volcano Rod to remedy this situation. The Volcano Rod offers a less time-consuming and more environmentally friendly solution. Users simply position sand around a 55-gallon steel drum that is three-quarters full of clean water. The Volcano Rod is first immersed into the drum and then plugged in. The heat generated by the rod warms the water and the steel drum which in turn conducts the warmth to the sand and raises the temperature throughout the sand pile. To retain the warmth, standard insulated blankets are used to cover the sand pile, keeping the material warm and dry throughout the course of the project. Being less labor intensive, the new method allows work to continue unimpeded.

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Traditionally used to thaw the ground for concrete work, electric warming blankets can be used to cover and warm sand piles as well. Shown above is a Thermalay Heated Blanket.

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occurs when finely crushed or powdered material inside the mortar is accepted into the masonry unit via water absorption. Essentially, hydration is what creates the bond between the mortar and the masonry units. If the water is frozen, hydration cannot occur and the mason will not get a proper bond. Newly constructed walls must be kept warm for a minimum of 24 to 48 hours after completion to allow for the completion of the period of hydration. Additives such as inorganic salts, known as calcium chloride, were used in the past. These additives were infused into mortar during the mixing process to prevent unprotected wet mortar from freezing. The additives were effective as an antifreeze agent but highly corrosive to metal parts, such as wall ties embedded in the mortar. Salts may also be the cause of high incidences of efflorescence on new masonry. Efflorescence, also known as masonry bloom, is an unsightly

Electric warming blankets are traditionally used to thaw the ground for concrete work. They can be used to cover and warm sand piles. Electric blankets are costly but they require very little preparation to use in the field. Simply spread out and stake down the 9’ x 9’ or 9’ x 15’ blanket over the sand pile and plug into a 110/220 outlet. As a second step, the warming capabilities of electric blankets can be spread out over a wider area by covering the electric blankets with insulated blankets. The simplicity of this method saves time and labor. Mortar is one of the most important materials on the jobsite. It is critical that bags of mortar are stored off the ground on pallets and then covered to prevent moisture and ultimately frost from infiltrating the bags. Frost causes clumping of the mortar. In turn, clumping prevents the materials in the mixer from fully and properly mixing. Equally important, brick and block must also be palletized and covered to prevent snow or frost damage. Harsh winter conditions are detrimental to brick and block and could prevent proper bonding between the mortar and the building element. Frozen brick or block must definitely be thawed and dried before use. The water must also be warmed to ensure proper hydration and bonding between mortar, block and/or brick. Hydration

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Wind clips, made of a special PVC formula that does not become brittle in colder temperatures, are used to tightly clamp enclosure materials to the scaffold structure.

white residue that forms on the face of new masonry units as a result of the salt mineral content of this chemical. Because of this, calcium chloride additives are no longer recommended for use in masonry. Today, masons add recently developed set accelerators to unprotected wet mortar to prevent freezing. Rather than acting as antifreeze, these accelerators cause the mortar to reach an initial set point before the moisture in the mortar has an opportunity to freeze. Set accelerators are nonchloride chemical additives that are non-corrosive to metal and do not reduce the strength of the mortar. This has been a revelation for the masonry industry in the cold winter months. Walls: As previously stated, it is crucial to the structural integrity of newly laid masonry walls to protect it from the elements for a period of 24 to 48 hours. Masonry walls built inside winter enclosures are kept warm by running torpedo heaters (fuel oil) or pancake heaters (propane) after working hours. On projects where unprotected walls have been laid, insulated blankets are draped over the walls. Insulated blankets will trap heat generated by the new curing mortar. Although electric blankets can be used for this application, care should be taken not to damage the internal conductors of the blankets on the hard corners of the masonry wall. Personnel: If not for the resourcefulness of masonry professionals, winter jobsites could not run smoothly or efficiently. Knowing the weather forecast plays a major role in the smooth delivery of a winter masonry project. Masons utilize resources, such as the National Weather Service (NWS), that collect

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utilize naturally transmitted sunlight throughout the workspace. Workers inside the workspace are able to see the work going on outside the enclosure, allowing them to see such things as delivery of fresh mortar and brick or block to the workspace. Fire retardant reinforced poly sheets are also available. Masonry is the most versatile, economical, and beautiful building material. Clients can expect incredibly impressive results with masonry construction, even with projects built during the most challenging winter months. As you can see, cold weather methods have been perfected over time. This continual improvement is the result of experienced masonry professionals who are intent on helping jobsites run smoothly during the harsh winter months. The end result: All parties involved are happy to keep things moving along all year long. Recently developed set accelerators prevent freezing of unprotected wet mortar. These accelerators, having non-chloride additives, are non-corrosive to metal and do not reduce the strength of the mortar.

and report a continual stream of data from airports located across the country. The NWS forecasts daily and hourly temperatures, along with changes in wind velocity. Knowing these weather variables allows the mason to run the project in a proactive manner. Keeping the jobsite at a relatively warm temperature is imperative to the productivity of the masonry crew. For this reason, the masonry industry uses a wide range of scaffold equipment to enclose the jobsite. Wind clips are used to tightly clamp enclosure materials to the scaffold structure. Wind clips are made of a special PVC formula that does not become brittle in colder temperatures. As an additional benefit, Wind clips are engineered to disengage from the scaffold frame at higher wind speeds, preventing the entire structure from moving or becoming airborne. As another strategy, winter enclosures are often pre-fabricated in the shop by building frames from wood lath and then attaching the enclosure material to it, ultimately forming 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; panels that are stacked together on the jobsite. Canvas was the first material used to cover a workspace but the material was heavy and dark. Masons would have to string electric lights inside the canvas, but this was timeconsuming, and the workers on the inside of the enclosure had no idea what was happening on the jobsite beyond the canvas enclosure. Using a different type of enclosure material remedied this problem in modern times. Because of its durable yet lightweight properties, the most popular enclosure material to trap heat in the workspace today is 6 mil string-reinforced clear poly sheets. The clear qualities of this material make it ideal to

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A A Sophisticated Building in a Natural Setting

McLaren Health Care’s New Corporate Services Building in Grand Blanc

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new centrally located Corporate Services Building (CSB) for McLaren Health Care Corporation now occupies a 24-acre site in Grand Blanc. Because of McLaren's strong presence and history in Flint, and with hospitals as close as Detroit and as far as Alpena, Grand Blanc was chosen as a prime central location for the new three-story, signature office building for this major healthcare provider currently operating 12 hospitals throughout Michigan. This rapidly growing healthcare provider, now with more than 52,000 network providers and 24,000 employees, began to envision a new corporate services building to house its management staff. McLaren Health Care not only wanted a new building in a central location but also one that would stand the test of time and that would be an inspirational example of modern architecture. To accomplish this vision, McLaren employed a highly regarded owner's representative, Kramer Management Group (KMG), and a well-respected architectural and engineering firm, SmithGroup. Kramer Management Group has a strong reputation for assisting owners in building complex projects, and SmithGroup is known world-wide for its award-winning designs. Add the construction management expertise of AUCH Construction and the end result is a building unlike any other in Grand Blanc. The McLaren Corporate Services Building’s unique exterior envelope is mainly comprised of masonry, insulated metal panels and zinc metal panels. The exterior cladding includes: • Glacier gray zinc metal panels, bordering a large, two-story curtain wall system, that are the focal point of the building’s face • Insulated metal panels that are light silver in color and wrap around the second and third stories of the building • Light sandstone color brick that wraps around the bottom of the building below the metal panels at the first-floor level and frames the end of the building on the east side. A global palette of interior materials adds to the building’s luster and quality. According to AUCH Construction Project Engineer Rob J. Moelich, LEED® GA, interior materials include large-format, two-by-four-foot hard floor tile from Italy, custom Decoustic fabric ceiling panels from Canada, and a NanaWall from Germany. “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

An open communicating stair rises in unison with the walnut wood panels. Both features tie together the atrium’s vertical space.

A Nature-Based Design Intent The building’s materials, design, and construction are part of McLaren Health Care’s goal of achieving value through quality and efficiency. “The design of the Corporate Services Building has been shaped by this ideal,” said SmithGroup Vice President, Corporate Design Director Paul Urbanek. As another driver of the design, the 64,000square-foot building’s setting in a wooded wetland site offers employees relaxing natural vistas. “The planning strategy is driven to meet the needs of the corporate workplace while providing employee amenities afforded by the natural setting,” said Urbanek. Sited in a wooded lot along I-75, the McLaren Health Care Corporate Services Building acts as a billboard announcing the healthcare organization’s brand as well. “The natural terrain from the highway allows the massing of the building to signal the brand,” added Urbanek. Both site and building reflect SmithGroup’s nature-based design intent. A formal entrance across a rain garden adds to the site’s natural beauty, and for functional ease, the forecourt provides ample parking for employees and guests. On the building interior, a full-height lobby atrium, rising three stories, greets visitors and visually connects the multiple floors. Tying this vertical space together is an open communicating stair and continuous walnut wood panels. The panels begin at the front of the reception desk, rise vertically as a wall material, and then terminate as the ceiling of the atrium. This same wood plane extends throughout the building’s lower community space and connects the lobby to the dining, fitness, and training rooms before leading one’s vision to the beautiful, wooded site beyond. As part of the plan, this sightline from the building interior to the wooded wetland offers all employees a natural vista as a workplace amenity. The open workspaces are adjacent to the windows, while enclosed interior offices have glass fronts. Each of the upper floors of the three-story building has easily accessible, outdoor gathering spaces to enrich the employees’ daily workspaces and to offer another opportunity to visually engage with the site’s natural setting. As another facet of the design plan, the central lobby atrium bifurcates the building, creating unique areas for various departments and offering collaborative formal and informal meeting spaces. Multiple informal huddle Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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McLaren’s Corporate Services Building has a full-height lobby atrium rising three stories. Continuous walnut wood panels begin at the front of the reception desk, rise vertically as a wall material, and then terminate as the ceiling of the atrium.

spaces dot the interior, providing opportunities for collaboration and adding to the variety of work places. The western side of the top floor hosts the Csuite for the organization’s executives and the corporate boardroom. These spaces are set for both private and collaborative work and easy access to their respective staffs. The open office concept building has a commercial kitchen, fitness and locker rooms, exterior elevator terrace patios, and an executive parking garage and an executive wing containing a lounge/kitchen as well. Overall, a light pallet and generous natural light offers a rich but unpretentious work environment that complements McLaren Health Care’s brand. Construction Challenges and Successes This beautifully clad building and its wooded site are clearly visible to motorists driving along I-75 just north of the Holly Road exit. AUCH Construction steered the project through a series of challenges to successfully deliver the building. AUCH Construction not only met but exceeded McLaren Health Care’s goals: • Not only meeting but beating the owner's aggressive target budget • Meeting the owner's drop-dead occupancy date, while effectively managing numerous owner-driven revisions and additions, including building out an originally planned

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vacant growth space of 5,000 square feet and a future commercial kitchen, all within the original construction schedule’s time frame Reacting to and overcoming site utility permitting delays Placing concrete slabs in cold winter temperatures without sacrificing the quality of the finished product Handling, storing, and installing sensitive zinc metal panels with extreme care and caution Meeting and exceeding aggressive Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) above-ceiling coordination deadlines Procuring exotic long-lead materials in a timely manner and delivering them to the site on time while maintaining coordination and quality standards

Conceptual Estimate vs. Construction Budget Moelich outlines the project’s budget challenges: “Every project starts with conceptual design and budgeting. These budgets are preliminary estimates for gauging the potential cost of a project. The conceptual estimate for this project exceeded the owner's target construction budget. AUCH was brought CAM MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2018

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to the table to help refine the overall budget and bring it back in line with the owner's actual cost expectations.” AUCH and the team conducted extensive design reviews and established detailed work sequence flows to meet McLaren’s target cost. As part of the bidding process, AUCH defined thorough work scopes to help trade contractors better understand their respective work assignments. AUCH was successful at meeting McLaren's budget through the competitive bidding process. AUCH’s hard work and determination delivered the project under budget without compromising the quality of materials or quality of craftsmanship, thus the owner was not forced to reduce any of the exotic elements. Creating a win-win outcome for all, this intensive exercise helped AUCH gain the owner's trust early on in the project. An Aggressive Occupancy Date Schedule, schedule, schedule is often one of the most important drivers of a project. It certainly was for the McLaren CSB project. A typical office building of around 64,000 square feet can

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usually be completed within a 14-month period, depending upon certain conditions. However, the CSB’s extreme long-lead items, complicated construction details, intricate use of building materials, and uncommon material installation procedures would not make this building easily constructible within that timeframe. Despite the intricacies of this challenging project, AUCH succeeded in delivering the project in 12.5 months. McLaren’s goal from day one was a desired occupancy date of October 30, 2017. Through extensive scheduling, use of Lean principles, and detailed 12-week, look-ahead schedules, substantial completion was achieved one day earlier, on October 29, 2017. The entire team was responsible for bringing this project in on time, including the project’s skilled workforce onsite, AUCH’s skilled and experienced superintendent, McLaren's staff involvement, the interior designer's attention, the architect/engineer's involvement, and a supportive owner's representative. “It was a total team success,” said Moelich. “Everyone is extremely proud of delivering such a quality building on time.”

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Utility Permitting Delays The project experienced delays upfront with the utility permitting process. “It took much longer than expected to receive approval from Authorities Having Jurisdiction with regards to underground utility installation,” said Moelich. AUCH worked diligently and explored all options to help expedite this process, as they fully understood how critical the site utilities were to overall project success. “AUCH continuously re-evaluated the overall project schedule to find ways to improve upon logic and site re-sequencing/durations so that these time delays could be absorbed,” said Moelich. “Through weekly updates and extensive schedule reviews, AUCH was able to stay on track, even though these roadblocks and delays were experienced so early in the process.”

only the masonry and zinc metal panel areas. Over two-thirds of this building's exterior envelope was cold-formed framing without sheathing at rain screens and open at all windows, including the two-story curtain wall at the building’s front elevation.” Although the building’s exterior envelope made temporarily heating the building a challenge, AUCH covered the building in heavyduty reinforced plastic visqueen as a solution. This approach captured the necessary heat to warm the building during concrete placement. Temporary heat was only one aspect of this equation. AUCH worked closely with the concrete contractor to suggest certain concrete admixtures for the engineer’s review. The suggested admixtures aided the curing process without compromising the engineer’s design. The second-floor elevated deck needed to be placed prior to the third-floor elevated deck for structural reasons. AUCH utilized this sequencing to heat the second-floor elevated deck from below, which helped capture the temporary heat of the space. Through upfront planning, and working well with the concrete contractor, AUCH was able to anticipate and

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react to placing these concrete slabs in the cold winter months. AUCH had the foresight to include additional temporary measures in their work scope, and was able to add approved admixtures as additional insurance. The concrete slabs were successfully placed, and the quality of the finished product met all specification requirements. Handling Zinc Metal Panels with Care McLaren wanted to incorporate new construction materials capable of standing the test of time and of meeting the building’s design intent. As one of these coveted materials, the large amount of glacier gray zinc metal panels, wrapping around the building’s custom twostory, Clearwall™ Curtain Wall System, is a focal point of the building exterior. Mined in Tennessee and other parts of the globe, zinc is a natural element with an 80- to 110-year lifespan. Having a lifespan much longer than many construction materials, zinc is a valuable material to the construction industry, but this long lifespan comes at a cost. Zinc will last a very long time, but it is also a

Placing Concrete Slabs in a Michigan Winter Every constructor prefers to conduct slab placements during warm weather months. However, the project’s critical path, coupled with the required mobilization date, necessitated concrete slab placement activities in February and March of 2017. “When placing concrete in the winter months, temporary heat needs to be utilized to keep the concrete from freezing as well as helping it cure properly,” said Moelich. “Most project designs allow for new buildings to utilize exterior sheathing for the exterior enclosure, making heating the building much easier. This project was unique as exterior sheathing was used at Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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very sensitive material. Zinc will become very brittle and erode if it encounters standing water for any long length of time. The manufacturer back-painted all of the panels to avoid this potential issue. For AUCH in the field, storing and staging the zinc panels was a serious concern, because the project site was very wet. As a solution, all zinc panels were strategically placed on high ground, away from any standing water or wet mud. Both water and oil adversely impact this sensitive metal. Because Zinc is very reactive to oils, handling, storing, and installing these zinc panels was the main challenge. The metal is so sensitive that while handling this material, gloves must be worn to prevent skin oils from reacting with the zinc. AUCH was able to work successfully with the metal panel contractor to properly install the zinc panels and avoid any potential costly damage due to improper care. Accelerated BIM MEP Above-Ceiling Coordination The use of BIM is very important to the overall success of installing MEP systems within congested ceiling cavities of new buildings,

such as McLaren’s CSB. Compounding the challenge, the BIM coordination process had to be seamless due to McLaren’s aggressive project schedule. To make it happen, AUCH included a BIM manager on its team to help facilitate the process and to help streamline and accelerate the work without compromising the quality of the final signed-off model. AUCH’s BIM team all agreed that each floor, at approximately 20,000 square feet, could be fully coordinated and signed-off for construction within four weeks. From past projects, this was a realistic goal for the entire team. Thanks to highly effective communication and weekly coordination meetings, weeks were trimmed off of the overall coordination schedule, making the impossible a realistic goal. Multiple floors were worked on simultaneously, and the last floor was completed in only 2 1/2 weeks due to team cohesiveness and the architect/engineer being provided a workable model. “In completing this model sooner, we were able to produce and fabricate materials much more quickly than would typically be expected, which helped us gain time in our overall schedule,” said Moelich. “Everyone shared the

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same goal and worked flawlessly together so that all items could be coordinated with little to no modification in the field. This was an excellent example of effective communication, teamwork, and the optimal use of technology, making all the difference when faced with an accelerated and aggressive schedule.” Procure Unique Long-Lead Materials Material procurement is foundational to a successful project. AUCH understood the marketplace and current labor shortages due to large-scale projects being constructed in Detroit around the same time. However, the most challenging aspect of procuring materials for this project was the special nature of the materials, including the zinc metal panels from Tennessee, along with quartz countertops from Italy, precast terrazzo stair treads from Wisconsin for a threestory grand open staircase, custom full-height glass partitions from Europe, custom lighting fixtures from California, smoke curtains from Colorado, exterior custom-engineered wood soffits from Florida, and flush wood doors that had a 19-week lead time due to market demand. With all of these special order materials, it became critical for AUCH to actively manage the procurement process, making sure that all materials would be on-site for installation when scheduled. Given the tight project schedule, AUCH continuously called trade contractors, vendors, and suppliers, sometimes two or three times a week for status updates. Certain special materials were added to the project towards the end, making it imperative that long-lead durations were accurately provided and addressed. For example, custom full-height glass toilet partitions were added late in the project. The order was expedited to allow for enough installation time prior to substantial completion. “With help from the design team we were able to procure this special material when needed,” said Moelich. “AUCH's upfront planning addressed the procurement issues of all the project's unique materials, thus assuring the completion of the project by the Owner's desired occupancy date.” Other special materials and systems in the new McLaren CSB include custom Corten steel planters, green roof, asphalt walking trail, decorative art glass, intricate glass and wood dead-panel office fronts, a high-end lighting fixture package, a smoke evacuation system, and an exterior executive gas fireplace. Owner: McLaren Heath Care, Grand Blanc Owner’s Representative: Kramer Management Group, Lansing “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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The western side of the top floor hosts the C-suite for the organization’s executives and the corporate boardroom shown above. Photo Courtesy of smithGrouP

Construction Manager: AUCH Construction, Pontiac Architect and Engineer: SmithGroup, Detroit Civil Engineer: PEA, Inc., Troy Interior Designer: Pace-Howe Design, Lansing Building Management Engineer: Smart Building Services ThermalTech Engineering, Belmont Information technology: ATOS, Flint Grand Blanc Building Department Grand Blanc Fire Department Trade Contractors: • Acoustical Ceiling Panels, Cold-Formed Metal Framing & Sheathing, Rough & Finish Carpentry – Acoustical Ceiling and Partition, Ann Arbor • Aluminum-Framed Entrances, Curtain Wall, Exterior Glazing, Interior Glass & Glazing System, Storefronts – Edwards Glass, Livonia • Asphalt Paving & Exterior Site Concrete, Building Concrete Footings & Foundations, Site Clearing/Earthwork/Site Utilities – Fessler & Bowman, Flushing • Building & Site Electrical – Dynalectric, Madison Heights • Doors/Frames/Hardware – Rayhaven Group, Livonia • Elevator Conveying System – Thyssenkrupp, Livonia • Exterior Metal Panel – C.L. Rieckhoff, Taylor • Fire Suppression – Professional Sprinkler, Wixom • Flooring – Continental Interiors, Troy • HVAC Systems, Plumbing & Facility Natural Gas System – William E. Walter, Flint • Interior Building Concrete Flatwork – Albanelli Cement Contractors, Livonia • Interior & Exterior Building Masonry – Leidal & Hart, Livonia • Landscaping – J.W. Christmas, Milford • Metal Lockers – Building Accessories, West Bloomfield • Millwork & Ornamental Woodwork – Nelson Millwork, Southfield • Overhead Doors & Fire Curtains – KVM Door Systems, Clinton Twp. • Painting & Wallcovering – Niles Construction, Flint • Rolling Window Shades – The Sheer Shop, Shelby Charter Twp. • Roofing & Sheet Metal – Christen Detroit, Detroit • Structural Steel/Steel Joist/Metal Decking – Cass Erectors, Livonia • Tiling – Artisan Tile, Brighton Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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New Company Releases High-Performance Wear for Women SeeHerWork, a new apparel company that launched mid-September, is aiming to put female workers in clothes that fit and perform. The company was created in the wake of Hurricane Harvey after founder, Jane Henry, noticed that there were no well-designed, wellfitting work clothes for the women who came to help with the devastation in Houston. The number of women in non-traditional careers, such as construction, energy, utilities, logging and emergency response is on the rise according to U.S. Labor Statistics. The need for protective clothing and equipment is greater than ever. “We want to empower working women,” Henry says. In the hurricane’s aftermath, she served as general contractor on her house helped by volunteers of both genders. Henry immediately noticed a huge gap — there were no welldesigned, well-fitting work clothes for women. Work pants were made of yoga material and tore easily. Overalls, designed for men, required women to undress almost entirely when they took bathroom breaks. SeeHerWork’s line includes just about everything an industrial woman would need, from eye protection to tool belts. Clothing options include the basics to high visibility, with vibrant colors and reflective materials. It is also lightweight with moisture absorption, so 34 CAM MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2018

DEWALT’s new 12V/20V MAX* Jobsite Bluetooth® Speaker offers premium sound in a compact, portable design. It connects via Bluetooth® to wirelessly stream music up to 100-ft. away. With dual 3-inch woofers, the 12V/20V MAX* Jobsite Bluetooth® Speaker delivers premium sound with powerful bass and loud volume. The speaker is compatible with 12V MAX* and 20V MAX* batteries (sold separately) and comes equipped with a standard detachable power cord to operate off of a 120V wall outlet. It can also be used with a FLEXVOLT® Battery for extended runtime (sold separately). For maximum jobsite durability, the speaker features a reinforced, impact-resistant housing and metal grille along with a robust carrying handle. The handle doubles as a mobile phone stand that holds the user’s device and displays the screen. An additional storage tray is available under the handle. The speaker includes both a USB Charging Port and Auxiliary Jack which provide mobile phone charging and alternate connection options. For more information, visit www.dewalt.com.

SnowEx® Introduces an Oscillating Skid-Steer Mount for Its Snowplows Winter is right around the corner. SnowEx®, Madison Heights, has introduced an Oscillating Skid-Steer Mount for its HeavyDuty (HD) and SPEEDWING™ snowplows,

contributing to better scraping performance and less wear on the plow’s cutting edge. The mount can quickly attach to any brand or style of skid-steer loader. The new skid-steer mount provides six degrees of side-to-side oscillation, which allows the blade to follow the contours of the pavement for a cleaner scrape. The oscillating mount works with both SnowEx HD straight blade plows – with blade widths ranging from 7’6” to 9’ – and the SPEEDWING, which boasts the added productivity and efficiency of automatically adjusting mechanical wings. A total of five SnowEx snowplow models are compatible with skid-steer loaders, allowing users to leverage their machine’s onboard hydraulic system for efficient plowing applications. Additional standard features of the snowplows include a full-trip moldboard, attachment plate with 10-degree forward slope, 1/2” by 6” steel cutting edge, and a POWERCOAT paint finish. For more information, visit www.snowexproducts.com.

SOPREMA Announces New Line of Coatings to Extend Roof Lifespans SOPREMA, Inc. has launched a new collection of silicone and acrylic products under the brand name of ALSAN® Coatings. ALSAN Coatings are ideal for maintaining and extending the life of existing roofs by protecting them from natural weathering. The ALSAN Coatings line is comprised of: “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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warm in extreme cold. SMARTSWIPE index fingers allows for the use of touch screen devices without removing gloves. The high-tech gloves also feature threetemperature heating zones in the hands and fingers, built-in terry cloth sweat wipe, and extended cuffs that protect from the elements. For more information, visit www.cpomilwaukee.com.

• ALSAN Coating AC 401, a high-quality, plasticizer-free, water-based, acrylic elastomeric roof coating that is tested in accordance to ASTM D-6083. ALSAN Coating AC 401 is highly reflective and offers outstanding flexibility and resistant natural weathering. These products are supported by several primer options that allow the coatings’ use across a range of roofing materials and help prevent asphalt bleedthrough, inhibit rust and promote adhesion. Both ALSAN Coating SIL 402 and ALSAN Coating AC 401 are available in white and custom colors. “The ALSAN Coatings line now allows customers to reduce rooftop temperatures and prevent premature aging caused by UV rays, reduce energy consumption and costs, and extend the life of existing leak-free roofs that could be comprised of a variety of substrates—all at an economical price point,” explains Tom Stuewe, product manager, SOPREMA. “These materials also offer a low environmental impact, thanks to low-VOC content and their ability to extend roof lifespans, reducing landfill waste associated with tear-offs.” For more information, visit www.soprema.us.

Milwaukee Introduces REDLITHIUM USB Heated Gloves Engineered to survive the jobsite and outlast the elements, Milwaukee REDLITHIUM USB Heated Gloves are built for tradesman to use on and off the job. Focused on providing reinforcement in areas where other gloves fail, GRIDIRON Ripstop Polyester protects against abrasion and tearing while 100% leather palms and fingers add dexterity and extra durability. Powered by REDLITHIUM USB, these gloves offer up to six hours of runtime, keeping users Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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The NU4RD Vector by Ledr Wins as Most Innovative Product of the Year Winning the Lightfair Innovation Awards Most Innovative Product of the Year, the NU4RD Vector by Ledra Brands 4-inch recessed downlight features dynamic beam-shaping technology from LensVector and a liquid crystal lens optic that can be adjusted from 10 degrees to 55 degrees via Bluetooth. NU4RD also offers app-based commissioning controls, scene setting and system grouping and timing, and smart color-tuning. Specifiers can select either the Xicato XTM or the Seoul Semiconductor Acrich LED modules, and from a range of color temperatures—2700K, 3000K, 3000K vibrant, 3500K, 4000K, and 5000K—with a

color rendering index (CRI) between 83 and 98. Overall, the dimmable downlight can deliver up to 1,500 lumens. Suitable for new and retrofit construction and wet locations. NU4RD Vector was also the category winner for Recessed Downlights, Wallwashers, and Multiples. For more information, visit www.alphabetlighting.com.

Introducing the Hilti Cordless Rotary Hammer Drill TE 6-A22 According to Hilti, its new cordless rotary hammer drill TE 6-A22 delivers unmatched speed compared to any corded or cordless rotary hammer drill in its class in a size, weight and design. The B22/3.0 CPC Li-Ion Advanced compact class battery is designed for weight savings, especially when working overhead. The TE 6-A22 includes a chiseling feature for light-duty, corrective chipping. Adding a TE DRS 6-A T1 Dust Removal System (DRS) provides an OSHA 1926.1153 Table 1 compliant solution for dust control when drilling into concrete. Hilti TE 6-A22 delivers versatility for best-in-class performance, safety, and productivity. The TE 6-A22 cordless rotary hammer drill is backed by Hilti’s 20/2/1 year warranty: 20 years 36 CAM MAGAZINE N0VEMBER 2018

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Night Tech Gear’s Shoe Lights Are Designed to Enhance Worker Safety Night Shift Shoe Lights is the latest addition to Night Tech Gear’s product line. The product is designed to help workers identify potential hazards and reduce workplace falls. Night Shift is worn on shoes or boots and is designed for the rigors of industrial use. They provide hands-free lighting in low-light work environments with 400 lumens of LED lights that deliver 50 feet of forward beam and visibility from all sides to prevent workplace accidents, lost productivity and employer liability. According to Night Tech Gear, nightshift workers make up 20 percent of all U.S. workers, laboring in low-light conditions, making them highly susceptible to trip and fall accidents. Night Shift provides hands-free personal safety lighting to keep workers safe, injury-free and productive while they perform mission-critical tasks. Night Shift is OSHAcompliant and enhances any work environment, reducing accidents and corporate liability. Designed for construction, transit, industrial, delivery, mining and countless other industries, Night Shift has no headbands, belts, or straps, and doesn’t get in the way of other equipment leaving the workers hands free to safely do their job. For more information, visit www.nighttechgear.com.

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The International Window Film Association Encourages Corporate Sector to Consider Window Film Benefits

Larson Electronics Releases Portable 3000W HazardousLocation Fan-Forced Heater Industrial lighting leader Larson Electronics LLC has released a hazardous-location fanforced heater compatible with 240V single phase connections that provides active heating in hazardous locations and coldtemperature work sites. This portable fan heater is mounted on a skid cart for easy, onthe-go applications in chemical processing plants, farming, and other agricultural operations. The EPH-FH-CD-T3B-3KW-240V.1P from Larson Electronics is a 3,000-watt portable fan-forced heater for hazardous locations that is operable in Class I, Division 1 and 2, Class II, Division 1 and 2 worksites. This 14.8-amp rated heater operates on 240-volt single phase with 24-volt control voltage and supports an airflow rate of 580 CFM. This fan-forced heater can throw air 24 feet, making it ideal for heating smaller applications. The fan features guard shields to protect the internal moving parts and is T3B temperature rated. This hazardous-location heater is fan-forced and NEMA 7-rated for indoor and outdoor applications. The housing is constructed of durable 14-guage steel with aluminum and stainless steel/aluminum pressure relief valves. Operators can control the direction of the airflow in real-time with convenient louvers. A disconnect switch, pilot light, thermostat and male/female plug are included. The EPH-FHCD-T3B-3KW-240V.1P is mounted on a skid cart with forklift pockets, allowing operators to easily lift and transport the heater. Anti-static wheels are included to prevent static discharge. For more information, visit www.larsonelectronics.com. 38 CAM MAGAZINE N0VEMBER 2018

The heating and cooling of large buildings and corporate offices are often a significant drain on the structure’s system. With many utility companies offering incentive programs that encourage customers to save energy, one means that may be overlooked is the use of window film. The International Window Film Association (IWFA) is encouraging the corporate sector to be aware of the immediate and long-lasting benefits of professionally installed window film, including reduced cooling and energy costs, improved comfort for occupants, a lower carbon footprint, and eliminating the need for expensive window upgrades. Throughout the United States, case studies indicate the effectiveness of window film in reducing costs and promoting energy efficiency for building owners and managers. A single Midwest-based location of a national pharmacy store chain reduced the need for electrical lighting by up to 52 percent by filtering UV rays and redirecting natural light with a window film application. A notable popculture museum has achieved an annual average cost savings of $30,000 in reduced cooling costs from applying a solar-controlling window film with ceramic or nano-technology. “With technology improvements, window film products have become one of the easiest to implement and most cost-effective energyefficiency measures available for commercial retrofitting,” said Darrell Smith, Executive Director of the IWFA. “Professionally installed window film is an investment that provides many benefits for years to come.” Window film provides, on average, up to 55 percent rejection of solar heat – reducing the number of hot and cold spots in a home or building while providing a more energyefficient environment. Some films can even help to retain room heat in the winter months. By offering seven times the energy savings benefits per dollar spent in a facility when compared with full window replacement, window film is an eco- and budget-friendly option while still making the needed

improvement. Window film products are rated by the National Fenestration Rating Council for energy performance. By reducing solar heat gain in the summer and retaining a building’s heat in the winter, once installed, window film may offer year-round savings of about 5 to 10 percent of the facility’s total energy bill. For more information on the energy savings benefits of professionally installed window film and additional professional resources, visit www.iwfa.com.

Cleco® Introduces New Line of Pneumatic Right Angle Grinders Cleco®, a registered trademark of Apex Brands, Inc., introduces its new line of pneumatic Right Angle Grinders, featuring a powerful 1.7 hp motor for increased power and productivity, backed with Cleco’s unsurpassed features, quality and durability, at the most competitive prices available. Cleco’s Right Angle Grinders at a glance: • High-performance 1.7 hp motor delivers maximum power • Designed to fit all Type 27, Type 27 threaded hub and Type 1 abrasive discs • Quieter operation with rear exhaust overhose standard • Ergonomic, anti-vibration handle for increased comfort and less operator fatigue • Spindle lock for quick and easy abrasive changes • Dual-layer, high-impact composite housing for extreme durability • Versatile 270˚ adjustable guard for easy access to tight spaces Cleco’s Right Angle Grinders are designed for rigorous use and long life, containing the features and power that are perfect for the most demanding applications found in foundries, shipyards, machine shops and rail car manufacturing. For more information on Cleco’s new Right Angle Grinders, visit www.ClecoGrinders.com

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P E O P L E Spalding DeDecker, Rochester Hills, has announced that Catherine DeDecker, PS has been promoted to Business Development Manager. DeDecker will be DeDecker responsible for creating business opportunities, building client relationships, and driving the growth of Spalding DeDecker. With more than 33 years of experience, Catherine began her career as a survey “rodman,” and held several positions before becoming the Business Development Manager in 2018. David MacDonald has joined the Spalding DeDecker team as the Marketing Manager. With more than 30 years of experience in marketing strategy, creative MacDonald development, and business development, MacDonald will be responsible for designing and implementing marketing strategies to drive growth. In addition, he will increase brand development and

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messaging. MacDonald spent nine years as a Senior Consultant for DNV GL Energy Services, where he provided marketing consulting to major utility companies in North America. Senior Vice President of TMP Architecture, Bloomfield Hills, Eduardo Blanc, Intl. Assoc. AIA, was recently elected to the office of President Elect of the Midwest Great Blanc Lakes Region Board of Directors for the Association for Learning Environments. As President Elect, Blanc will assist in coordinating the Association for Learning Environment’s annual conference and will chair the membership development committee. Over the next three years, he will move into the roles of Vice-President, President and Past President. Blanc sits on the Board of Directors at TMP and is the leader of the firm’s Portage office. Chris Toma has joined KAS Estimating Services, Inc.’s Michigan office as Director

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achieve overall corporate objectives, ensuring profitable growth, and fulfilling the company's commitment to the community and personnel. Burzynski is certified as a LEED® Accredited Professional (LEED® AP) from the U.S. Green Building Council. He has been with Schonsheck, Inc. for 18 years. Detroit-based Kraemer Design Group, PLC (KDG), Detroit, has promoted Theresa Schorr to Project Architect following the successful completion of her architect licensure Schorr exam. Since joining Kraemer Design Group in August 2017, Schorr has joined project teams for the historic Park Avenue Building and Women’s City Club Building in Detroit. Prior to moving to Detroit to be part of the city’s revitalization, she served as a designer for Lawrence Group in St. Louis, Missouri. Schorr also spent more than three years in Austin, Texas, as a project coordinator for Beck Group.

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Hansen Marketing Services, Inc., Walled Lake, welcomes Wesley Chadek to the company as an outside salesperson for select dealer accounts in Michigan and northwest Chadek Ohio. Wes will also serve as a product specialist for DuPont™ Tyvek® Building Envelope Solutions and Tando™ Premium Shake and Stone Siding throughout Hansen’s market area. With over 14 years of sales experience in the lumber and building materials industry, Wes will apply his skills in developing and managing customer relationships to help grow Hansen’s sales and market penetration. Ruby+Associates, Bingham Farms, announced five promotions within the firm’s engineering department. Sarah Bednarcik, PE has been promoted from Engineer II Bednarcik to Project Engineer I. Sarah has been with Ruby for five years, and her experience has ranged from automotive projects to healthcare facilities. She assists with the firm’s volunteer and recruiting efforts. Tim Francisco, PhD, PE has been promoted from Engineer II to Project Engineer I. Tim began with Ruby in 2014. He has focused his efforts on stadium projects, bridges Francisco and automotive work. Tim has a long list of engineering software expertise and is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Michigan. Hollie Wall, PE has also been promoted from Engineer II to Project Engineer I. Hollie joined the Ruby team in 2016 after working with another area firm for two years. Her work Wall with Ruby spans from automotive body shops to events centers to industrial projects. She coordinates many of the firm’s volunteer and charity efforts, and recently authored an article for American Crane & Transport magazine. She was the recipient of the Structural Engineers Association of

Michigan’s Young Engineer award in 2018. Ron Young, PE has also been promoted to from Engineer II to Project Engineer I. Ron joined the Ruby team full-time in 2015 following an internship with the firm. He has worked Young primarily on automotive projects with Ruby. He is a licensed professional engineer in Michigan. Chris Lemmon has been promoted from Engineer I to Engineer II. He joined Ruby’s engineering staff in 2014 as an intern and started full-time in 2015. His focus during his Lemmon time with Ruby has been on automotive, office building and industrial/plant projects. Kenetta Kay Jones has been promoted to director, human resources for the Rudolph Libbe Group, Walbridge, Ohio. In her new role, Jones will assist in building Rudolph Libbe Jones Group’s talent development system, as well as continuing to oversee the company’s core human resource functions. A Rudolph Libbe Group associate since 1997, Jones serves as a board member for FrontPath Health Coalition and a board director for Sun Federal Credit Union. Rick Payeff, of Waterville, has joined Rudolph Libbe Inc. as a project manager in the construction management department. Payeff has more than 30 years’ experience in Payeff construction, most recently as director of The Toledo Zoo’s department of facilities and planning, where he was responsible for design and construction of campus facilities including the African Exhibit, the Arctic Encounter and the Toledo Zoo Aquarium renovation. Jason Manders has accepted a business development manager position with GEM Energy of the Rudolph Libbe Group. Based in Rudolph Libbe Group’s North Ridgeville, Ohio, office, Manders will be responsible for HVAC contract sales in “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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Wolverine Building Group, Grand Rapids, is pleased to announce the addition of three new team members and the job change of an existing team member. Paul McGuire Groulx was hired as senior project manager, Adam Groulx as project manager and Joel Gritzinger as a superintendent. In addition, Marcus Ringnalda accepted a new position as business development manager. McGuire has an extensive background in construction having worked in the industry for Ringnalda over 22 years. Prior to joining Wolverine Building Group, he served as senior project executive at Gilbane Building Company where he managed capital programs in excess of $2.2 billion and oversaw nearly 150 professional staff members. Groulx has over 12 years of experience in the construction industry. Prior to joining Wolverine Building Group, he served as senior engineering manager and project manager at Kellogg’s. He specializes in managing projects in the energy, transportation and government sectors, and will focus on Wolverine’s industrial projects. Grietzinger has nearly 10 years of experience in the construction industry. Prior to joining Wolverine, he worked for Gritz Contracting. He will work in Wolverine’s North America division, which focuses on retail and restaurants. Grietzinger is currently working on the remodel of a Target store located in Charleston, West Virginia. Ringnalda, who has been with Wolverine Building Group for 14 years, accepted a new position as business development manager. He previously served as a project manager for Wolverine’s multi-family projects. In his new role, he will utilize his interests and strengths in sales to engage new and potential customers and generate more project opportunities for Wolverine. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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Jeffrey P. Hullinger, PE, CP has joined SME’s Columbus office as a Senior Consultant with the organization’s Environmental Services Group. He brings more Hullinger than 30 years of experience in environmental evaluations and consulting, including 15 years as a Certified Professional in the Ohio Voluntary Action Program (VAP). Hullinger provides senior technical consulting and project management in the areas of brownfield redevelopment and financing, site investigation and remediation, environmental due diligence, and regulatory compliance.

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Tubelite Inc. added Judy Bland as vice president of operations in Walker. Her primary focus will be on safety, customer satisfaction, fiscal goal attainment and continual Bland progression of Tubelite’s Lean journey. Bland most recently served as the vice president of operations at Cascade Engineering in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Prior to her five years at Cascade Engineering, Bland held the position of vice president of operations at Leatherman Tool Group, Crane Corporation, and Dover Corporation. Peter Basso Associates, Troy, has hired Allen Key, mechanical engineer to its Healthcare / Lab group. Key is an experienced mechanical engineer with a background in industrial Key and commercial design engineering. He specializes in defining ASHRAE codes / standards in addition to Michigan codes for industrial / commercial design projects. He is also highly experience in HVAC design and energy management. Peter Basso hired Nirav Patel as a mechanical engineer with its K-12 group. Patel recently passed the NCEES Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) exam and is currently in the Patel

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recognized for their career accomplishments in association leadership. Windemuller, Grand Rapids, announced that Joel Newton, detail manager at Windemuller, has been named 2018 Craft Professional of the Year (CPOY) by Associated Builders and Contractors Newton (ABC) Western Michigan. The CPOY winner is a master of skills whose commitment to excellence makes him or her the ultimate example of merit-shop success in the field. “This award is about recognizing people who raise the bar for what professionals in their craft can be,” said Jen Schottke, Vice President of Operations. Joel was named Craft Professional of the Year and celebrated for his impact on the construction industry during the 2018 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards earlier this month. The Safety and Risk Management Council (SRMC) of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, is pleased to announce that Tim Manherz, senior vice Manherz president of operations, TAS Commercial Concrete, Houston, is this year’s recipient of the ASCC Member Owner Safety Award. The purpose is to annually recognize one owner/executive of a contractor member company that displays a clear focus and passion for safety, and provides the leadership that creates a best-in-class safety culture. This award is in keeping with Goal #1 of the ASCC Strategic Plan: Increase the Number of Contractor Member Owners Who Truly Demonstrate a Personal Commitment to Safety. Corporate News

Thirty attorneys from Plunkett Cooney, Bloomfield Hills, were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. First published in 1983, Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which lawyers within their own geographic region nominate their peers. These lawyers are not 42 CAM MAGAZINE N0VEMBER 2018

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allowed to select nominees from the same area(s) in which they practice. Inclusion in the publication is considered a singular honor because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed. In addition to inclusion on the list this year, the following Plunkett Cooney attorneys received the “Lawyer of the Year” honor from Best Lawyers, a designation awarded to only a single attorney in each practice area in each community: • Amelia A. Bower – Litigation – Real Estate (Columbus, Ohio) • D. Jennifer Andreou – Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants (Troy) • Robert G. Kamenec – Appellate Practice (Troy) • David K. Otis – Municipal Law (Lansing)

Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law • Mary Massaron (partner) – Appellate Law. Massaron has the distinction of being named to the Best Lawyers list for 10 years. • Saulius K. Mikalonis (senior attorney) – Environmental Law • Stanley C. Moore, III (of counsel) –

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Plunkett Cooney’s Bloomfield Hills Best Lawyers: • Michael P. Ashcraft (partner) – Legal Malpractice Law. Ashcraft has the distinction of being named to the Best Lawyers list for 10 years. • Douglas C. Bernstein (partner) – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law / Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law / Real Estate Law • William D. Booth (of counsel) – Personal Injury Litigation. Booth has the distinction of being named to the Best Lawyers list for over 30 years. • Charles W. Browning (partner) – Insurance Law. Browning has the distinction of being named to the Best Lawyers list for 10 years. • Lawrence R. Donaldson (of counsel) – Professional Malpractice Law • Michael A. Fleming (partner) – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law • Jeffrey C. Gerish (partner) – Appellate Law • Gregory Gromek (partner) – Personal Injury Litigation • Robert G. Kamenec (partner) – Appellate Practice. Kamenec has the distinction of being named to the Best Lawyers list for 10 years. • Mark S. Kopson (partner) – Health Care Law • David A. Lerner (partner) – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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Plunkett Cooney’s Detroit Best Lawyers: • D. Jennifer Andreou (partner) – Medical Malpractice Law • James R. Geroux (partner) – Workers’ Compensation Law. Geroux has the distinction of being named to the Best Lawyers list for 10 years. • Laurel F. McGiffert (partner) – Medical Malpractice Law • Claudia D. Orr (senior attorney) – Employment Law • Mary Catherine Rentz (partner) – Insurance Law Plunkett Cooney’s East Lansing Best Lawyer: • David K. Otis (partner) – Municipal Litigation and Law. Otis has the distinction of being named to the Best Lawyers list for 10 years.

Detroit Architectural Metal, a custom architectural metal design company, has begun operations in Detroit. Specializing in historically accurate reproductions of exterior and interior architectural finishes,

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the company also designs and creates metal fabrications to complement new construction. “Using state of the art CAD systems, we develop, design and VanDusen manufacture metal components that are aesthetically interesting as well as functional,” said Jane VanDusen, Detroit Architectural Metal CEO. The company creates metal finishes such as railings, gates, decorative building detailing, signage, bicycle racks and sconces. They also manufacture metal replacement pieces and retrofits, including elevator door and bank vault surrounds. In addition, they produce custom protective wall coverings, corner guards, and mechanical cages for HVAC systems. Headquartered in Detroit, Detroit Architectural Metal products are produced at the company’s manufacturing facility in Redford Township. Visit www.detroitarc.com for more information.

Shelby Township-based Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick’s (AEW) shared national “Project of the Year” honors with the Macomb County Public Works Office for the "15 Mile Road Sinkhole" project, a $75 million emergency repair job completed in 2017. AEW was Lead Engineer on the project. The award, which was included in the “Disaster or Emergency Construction Repair” category, was presented at this year’s American Public Works Association annual conference and awards ceremony. “Nobody who lives in the Macomb County area will ever forget the Christmas Eve sinkhole,” said Rose, “and we won’t soon forget the nearly year-long project to repair it.” The sinkhole erupted out of a 4.3 mile wastewater pipeline that covered 500,000 residents, 40,000 businesses and 11 communities plus Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

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Call Michael Kahael at (586) 757-7100

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Wealth Management

Discount fleet purchasing or leasing on all makes & models of cars, trucks, cargo vans & construction trailers.

CAM members receive complimentary consultations and 50% off on a Comprehensive Wealth Management Plan for business and family members. Call William Jeffrey at (248) 723-6400

Contact us for all of your Internet and phone needs, tailored to the construction industry, both temporary and permanent options available. Members receive an exclusive 5% discount. Call Brian Katz at (313) 307-6402

NEW

The Work Wear Store

Sunoco Fuel Card

Members get exclusive discounts on work apparel, custom screen printing, and embroidery.

There’s no need to overspend on fueling and managing your company vehicles – especially when there are smart ways to save with Sunoco.

Call Glen Roe at (703) 348-4772

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Preferred Fleet Program

Call Ardene Reilly at (866) 834-9166

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