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Women in Construction Unite in Support of Habitat Recognizing the Importance of For-Profit/ Non-Profit Collaborations, Barton Malow Spearheads a Community of Support for Local Women Build Effort barton Malow Company, southfield, has supported habitat for humanity of oakland County for several years now, in the form of generous checks as well as volunteering on-site. this year, however, their collaboration has deepened, with project director teresa Miller gathering women across the construction industry to help out in person and in-kind for habitat’s women build 2014 initiative. “it’s important to us to reinvest in our communities where we live, work and play,” says Miller. through barton Malow Company and its barton Malow foundation, these efforts are happening more frequently, and meaningfully, and worthy non-profits like habitat are grateful for the ongoing, mutually beneficial collaboration. non-profits certainly need the support of big corporations like barton Malow. but for-profits need the non-profits, too, says doug Maibach, barton Malow vice chairman. “the company has always had a culture of giving back,” says Maibach, whose father ben Maibach, Jr., was the president and Chairman of the board for many years. “My dad made it very succinct, paraphrasing from the bible – ‘from those to whom much is given, much is expected.’ we feel blessed, and there’s a lot of reward in giving back.” habitat for humanity of oakland County counts among its supporters dozens of companies, churches, individuals and communities. long-lasting relationships like the one with barton Malow not only help both organizations, they build community connections. “people do business with people,” says tim ruggles, Ceo/executive director of habitat oakland. “we are a non-profit made up of hardworking people with big hearts who seek to attain homeownership for hardworking partner families who need a hand up, not a hand out. similarly, barton Malow and other industry companies are comprised of hard-working, generous people who not only build our communities physically, but emotionally and intellectually.” one unique element of this particular collaboration is the proliferation of women in an industry not known for attracting many women. “one characteristic of the organizations we seek to help are those that support
women’s needs and growth,” says Marisa varga, barton Malow director of marketing. “we’d love to inspire girls and young women to consider careers in the build industry.” this women build project has attracted a lot of public exposure for the simple fact that women raising money and raising the roof for a female homeowner is a feel-good story. Companies that support habitat often say one of the big reasons they do so is because of the team-building aspect of volunteering on a jobsite, reports ruggles. “top management, support staff and field employees work side-by-side putting up walls and wielding hammers. we hear from Ceos how valuable it is to have all staff together without barriers or titles for a day.” Maibach reports an increase in the number of women in the build industry. “our industry needs diverse points of view. we can give a better differentiated answer to our customers when we come to them with a broad viewpoint,” says Maibach, adding that diversity of background brings diversity of thought. women build is a habitat for humanity program across the nation, for women who want to learn construction skills and build homes and communities. this program brings together women from all walks of life to address the housing crisis facing millions of women and children worldwide. it began in 1991 when a group of women in Charlotte, nC completed the first women-built habitat house. barton Malow has relationships with habitat affiliates in many communities across the country. habitat for humanity is a grassroots organization dedicated to the elimination of poverty and substandard housing. habitat accepts donated homes or lots, and builds or renovates in partnership with qualifying families, who pay a no-profit mortgage held by habitat. worldwide, habitat has built and renovated more than 500,000 houses since 1976. since 1996, habitat oakland County has built and renovated homes for more than 174 families, with 16 more taking place this year. donate, volunteer or learn more at www.habitatoakland.org. habitat oakland County is located at 150 osmun street, pontiac (248) 338-1843. barton Malow Company provides construction services through a variety of delivery methods with focused capabilities to increase safety, quality and productivity through self-perform trades and technology applications. it is one of the leading top performing contractors in north america. learn more at www.bartonmalow.com.
Chrysler Group and Fiat Recognize Barton Malow at Supplier Awards Ceremony barton Malow Company, southfield, recently received the honor of being named ‘2013 supplier of the year’ for extraordinary performance in the area of diversity supplier development by Chrysler group and fiat. the diversity supplier development award recognized barton Malow for achieving high ratings for all award categories including spend to target, Minority business enterprise Mentoring, policies to promote diverse spend, diversity hiring initiatives and Council or Chamber participation. in addition, barton Malow was commended for being a finalist for 2011 & 2012 diversity supplier development supplier of the year. “we are so honored to receive this award 8 CAM MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2014
because barton Malow is committed to the development of diverse suppliers by affording opportunities to diverse businesses to participate in all of our contracts,” said bruce rysztak, vice president. “diversity is a company priority and is consistent with our core values - integrity, partnership and empowerment.” "we are happy to recognize barton Malow for its outstanding accomplishments in several areas including diversity spend, minority business mentoring and diversity hiring initiatives," said sig huber, director of supplier relations, Chrysler group llC. "their leadership in diversity supplier development is something they should take
tremendous pride in, and we look forward to building our partnership with them in the future." ryan Maibach, barton Malow president, accepted the award during Chrysler’s 2014 annual strategy Meeting and supplier awards Ceremony in auburn hills. purchasing leaders scott garberding, head of group purchasing, fiat s.p.a., and scott Kunselman, head of purchasing and supplier Quality, Chrysler group discussed the importance of the event’s theme “putting Quality in the driver’s seat” as well as how the supply base will support fiat Chrysler automobiles in the future. Celebrating our 90th anniversary in 2014, barton Malow Company leads north american as one of the top performing contractors in market specialties such as education, energy, federal, healthcare, industrial and manufacturing and special event facilities, our vision is to build people, projects and Communities. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
ACEC of Michigan Elects New President and Board of Directors the american Council of engineering Companies of Michigan (aCeC/M) has announced amy trahey, pe, of great lakes engineering group, llC, lansing, as its 20142015 president. trahey is a registered professional engineer and president of great lakes engineering group - the 2014 aCeC/Michigan small firm of the year. a graduate of Michigan technological university, she and her Trahey firm specialize in bridge safety inspections, bridge scoping and design, and construction oversight. she also holds the distinguished position of being aCeC of Michiganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first female president.
of Michigan is part of the american Council of engineering Companies, headquartered in washington d.C., and comprised of more than 5,000 firms nationwide that employ more than 300,000 engineers, architects, land surveyors, scientists, and other specialists. for more information regarding aCeC of Michigan, visit the aCeC website at www.acecmi.org or contact the aCeC lansing office at (517) 332-2066.
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2014-2015 ACEC / Michigan Officers: President: amy trahey, pe, of great lakes engineering group, llC, lansing President-Elect: Mark Kramer, pe, soil and Materials engineers, inc., plymouth Treasurer: Michael Cooper,pe, harley ellis devereaux, southfield National Director: wally alix, pe, hubbell, roth & Clark, inc., bloomfield hills Past-President: John hiltz, pe, ohM advisors, livonia
2014-2015 ACEC / Michigan Board of Directors: leonard becker, pe, hntb, detroit Chris Cook, pe, abonmarche, benton harbor thomas deneau, pe, wightman & associates, inc., benton harbor steve gravlin, pe, wade trim, taylor sean Kelley, pe, Mannik smith group, inc., Canton steve nichols, pe, fishbeck, thompson, Carr & huber, grand rapids stephen pangori, pe, anderson, eckstein & westrick, inc., shelby township theresa petko, aiCp, urs, grand rapids robert rayl, pe, rs engineering, llC, lansing Jack wheatley, rowe professional services Company, flint aCeC of Michigan is the association representing the business interests of Michigan engineering, surveying, architectural and related scientific firms who provide professional knowledge to the built environment and strive to protect the health and safety of the public. aCeC
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The American Institute of Architects Releases Seven Updated Design-Build Documents the american institute of architects (aia) has announced the release of seven updated documents in the aia Contract documents® design-build family. the significance of this release cannot be overstated as these documents are among the most frequently used documents of the entire aia portfolio and are preferred by the industry at large for use on commercial design-build projects. the 2014 design-build documents build on the core strengths of the 2004 edition documents. at the same time they enhance the early interaction between the owner and the design-builder, calling for clearly defined and mandated owner’s Criteria for the project and requiring submission of a preliminary design by the design-builder. “these updated design-build documents strengthen the relationship between the owner and design-builder by fostering greater collaboration and increased communication between the parties,” said deborah debernard, aia, nCarb, architect aibC, leed bd&C, vice president & general manager of aia Contract documents at the aia. the 2014 design-build family of documents maintains the level of usability found in the 2004 edition. the array of agreements continues to accommodate the various ways in which design build projects are delivered. the key document is, of course, the agreement between the owner and the design-builder. in addition there are agreements for use between the design-builder and architect, as well as between the designbuilder and Contractor. there are also agreements for use between the architect and consultants, and between the Contractor and subcontractors. if the owner desires independent consulting services with respect to the project design and/or construction, there is also an agreement for use between the owner and that independent consultant. to help understand
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these design-build project variations, and the related contracts, the aia Contract documents team created free design-build relationship diagrams. other changes include updated insurance provisions that are consistent with current industry terminology and practices, and a sustainable project exhibit, which can be used if the owner has identified a sustainable objective as part of the owner’s Criteria. the sustainable project exhibit is derived from the most recent aia sustainable project documents and describes the process by which the owner and design-builder will work to achieve the sustainable objective.
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• a141™–2014, standard form of agreement between owner and design-builder • a142™–2014, standard form of agreement between design-builder and Contractor • a441™–2014, standard form of agreement between Contractor and subcontractor for a design-build project • b143™–2014, standard form of agreement between design-builder and architect • C141™–2014, standard form of agreement between owner and Consultant for a designbuild project • C441™–2014, standard form of agreement between architect and Consultant for a design-build project • g744™–2014, Certificate of substantial Completion for a design-build project the updated design-build documents are available in the latest version of the aia Contract documents desktop software, and online through aia documents-on-demand®, and aia documents-on-demand® plus. for over 150 years, members of the american institute of architects have worked with each other and their communities to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and cityscapes. for more information, visit www.aia.org.
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SMRCA Announces Scholarship Winners the governors for the scholarship grant Committee awarded four scholarship grants to college-bound students at a June 2014 meeting held at the roofers union local #149 office in detroit. Commercial roofing Contractors of southeastern Michigan, through the southeastern Michigan roofing Contractors association (sMrCa), along with the roofers union local #149, annually award college scholarships to dependents of employees of member roofing contractors. this year’s winners were: tori duvall, ferndale; Mackenzie Keathley, taylor; Julia suriano, Canton; and ryan swindlehurst, smiths Creek. applicants were asked to submit an essay by selecting one or more of the following topics: roofing technology; roofing safety; roofing impact; or roofing ethics to the Joint union/Contractor scholarship Committee. winners receive scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 contributed by the sMrCa, roofers union local #149, and the Contractor employer. the governors of the scholarship Committee presented the awards. initiated over 20 years ago, this program is an example of the sMrCa/roofers union local #149 and sMrCa Member Contractors working to promote continued education and to encourage industry dependents to attend college.
Barton Malow Named ENR Midwest's Contractor of the Year barton Malow Company, southfield, has been named ‘Contractor of the year’ by Engineering News Record (ENR) Midwest for 2014. the enr Midwest top Contractors list, published annually in July, ranks general contractors, both publicly and privately held, based on construction contractingspecific revenue. from that list, an industry panel designates one outstanding contractor as ‘Contractor of the year’. Key highlights that contributed to the award include increased revenues in 2013 to help rank barton Malow among the Midwest's 10 largest builders. a panel of his peers named firm president ryan Maibach one of ENR Midwest's ‘top 20 under 40’ industry professionals. another industry panel named Michigan state university's (Msu) eli & edythe broad Museum, for which barton Malow served as CM, the ‘Midwest's project of the year’ in enr Midwest's best projects competition. “we’re extremely honored to be named enr ‘Midwest Contractor of the year.’ the recognition is a real endorsement of our vision and direction for the company,” said ryan Maibach, president. “at our core, we're builders and enjoy engaging in projects that are unique, challenging and make a lasting impact on their environments.” read the feature article, written by John gregerson, on enr’s website. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
CAM/ASSE SAFETY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE By TRACEy ALFONSi, DiRECTOR OF EDuCATiON & SAFETy SERviCES 2014
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n december 3, 2014, the Construction association of Michigan (CaM), in partnership with the greater detroit Chapter of the american society of safety engineers (asse), will pull together the most amazing group of professional safety presenters this area has ever seen. the members of the conference planning committee have searched far and wide and are excited to announce this year’s lineup. we have speakers coming from Michigan, arizona, texas, ohio and even vancouver, Canada. after surveying last year’s 150+ attendees, we identified a need for information that was more than just a re-interpretation of safety regulations. we were challenged to seek out talented professionals, qualified to identify and target the complicated topics suitable for a conference geared towards industry leaders. in addition to twelve breakout sessions addressing issues such as linking personality traits to at-risk behavior, strategies for conflict resolution, and structuring your employment policy to address medical marijuana, we have planned a lively opening session and an unforgettable keynote address! Most of the workshops will address topics applicable to anyone in a management position, regardless of their responsibility for workplace safety. this one-day event will take place at laurel Manor in livonia on wednesday, december 3, 2014. the opening session, entitled “ppe: you’ve got to be putting Me on,” presented by Jay Jacobs from CMs energy, will begin promptly at 7:15 a.m. visit CaM’s website at www.cam-online.com and register today.
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! Do you sell a product or service related to workplace safety? This is an excellent opportunity to market your product to a targeted group of safety professionals. Tabletop space is limited. Contact Tracey Alfonsi at (248) 972-1000 or pay for your sponsorship directly through the CAM website at www.cam-online.com.
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Cheryl Chodun, Channel 7 reporter (retired) Loretta Love Huff, Consultant and business Coach with emerald harvest Greg Ford, Ceo of talentClick workforce solutions Carl Granger, safety director of woods Construction & president of greater detroit asse Chapter Jennifer Clark-Denson, Miosha senior safety Consultant Dr. David Kessler, Medical director of CompManagement health systems, inc. Shawn Galloway, president and Coo of proact safety Matt Derby, attorney, Kotz sangster wysocki, pC Jay Jacobs, CMs energy Robert Nicholson, arc flash specialist, JdrM engineering Jonathan Zimmerman, Corporate safety & health director, sugarCreek Workshop Topics: • dealing with the Media post-incident • when "off with their heads" won't work: Conflict resolution • linking personality traits with at-risk behavior • safety: there's an app for that • Miosha temporary worker initiative • the aging workforce • transformational leadership: from hands and feet to hearts and Minds • navigating Michigan's Marijuana law and other employment policies • ppe: you've got to be putting Me on • implementing effective electrical programs • process safety Management
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ecently, the department of homeland security's immigration and Customs enforcement (iCe) issued a strategic plan for work site enforcement. one of the key initiatives of the plan is enforcement of u.s. immigration-related employment laws, and aggressively pursuing employers who violate the law – even inadvertent “technical” violations. iCe intends to create a "culture of compliance" through education, i-9 audits and investigations, and criminal and civil sanctions. iCe has identified the construction industry as a target for these actions. businesses that violate the law – beware! iCe is aggressively fining companies for paperwork violations related to incomplete or improperly completed form i-9s. even where a company has no unauthorized workers, iCe has levied fines. for example, a Metrodetroit underground contractor recently received a notice of intent to fine of nearly $100,000 - $935 for each of its 103 incomplete form i-9s, even though every employee could legally work in the united states. You cannot afford to ignore this potential liability.
FORM i-9 BASiCS as an employer, you must complete a form i-9 for every employee you hire - the form is used to verify the employee’s identity and that the employee is eligible to work in the united states. the form i-9 must be kept by the employer either for three years after the date of hire, or for one year after employment is terminated, whichever is later. to obtain the latest form i-9 go to http://www.uscis.gov/i-9Central. the form i-9 has three sections. the employee must complete section 1, and provide the employer with valid, current documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization. the employer must complete section 2 within three business days of the date of hire, utilizing the documentation the employee furnished. section 3 is utilized to re-verify and update employee information. failure of an employer to ensure proper completion and retention of forms i-9 may subject an employer to civil monetary penalties of up to $1,100 for each inaccurate form i-9 and, possibly, criminal penalties imposed on individual executives, managers and supervisors.
TiPS TO PROTECT yOuR COMPANy here are 10 tips to help protect your company and limit exposure for i-9 violations: 1. Keep i-9 forms in a separate binder for current employees and another for terminated employees. do not keep i-9 forms in employee personnel files. 2. print a list of all current employees, including name and date of hire. 3. Conduct a self-audit of your i-9 forms to make sure they are correctly completed. 12 CAM MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2014
By Eric Flessland, Shareholder, Butzel Long 4. ensure you are using the correct version of the i-9 form. 5. when completing the i-9 form for a new hire, accept no document with an expiration date that has passed. 6. do not re-verify u.s. passports or passport cards, permanent resident or resident alien Cards, or list b identity documents. 7. ensure you re-verify expiring work authorization documents before they expire and do not allow an employee to continue to work after his or her work authorization document expires. 8. do not engage in discrimination or document abuse when completing the i-9 form process. 9. if the document(s) presented by the employee is on the form i-9’s list of acceptable documents, and if the documents reasonably appears to be genuine and relate to the person presenting it, you may accept the document(s) to complete section 2 of the i-9 form. 10. Know your rights! if iCe appears to review your i-9 forms and conduct an audit, insist on a written notice of inspection and your right to have three business days before you turn over your original i-9 forms. unfortunately, most employers are unaware they have a problem with form i-9 eligibility verification requirements until they are audited by governmental authorities. by that time, it is generally too late to undo the damage. Make sure that the individuals in your company who complete the form i-9 process are properly trained and that you regularly audit i-9 compliance. even if you are confident you have completed the forms correctly, are you willing to gamble nearly $1000 for each potential violation? we strongly encourage you to contact an attorney familiar with the form i-9 process before iCe knocks on your door to verify the accuracy of your documents. Create your own culture of compliance and be ready to respond to an iCe audit with confidence. About the Author: Eric J. Flessland is a shareholder practicing in Butzel Long’s Detroit office. He received his B.A. with honors from Michigan State University in 1980, and his J.D. (cum laude, 1983) from Wayne State University Law School. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Construction Law. Flessland’s practice focuses primarily upon representing heavy construction contractors and their trade associations in the public and private sectors. He has extensive experience representing construction contractor clients on public and private works projects from inception through close-out. Flessland’s experience also extends to insurance and suretyship issues affecting the construction industry, and he has drafted a wide range of contract agreements for project owners, contractors, and subcontractors.
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Heidelberg Project Finds Solar ‘Security’ Solution By Douglas Elbinger, Energy Systems Analyst, Greenlancer.com
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he heidelberg project, the world famous ‘art neighborhood’ in detroit that is known for using street art to provoke thought, inspire action and heal communities, is now in its 28th year. it’s a two-block-long openair art exhibit in the heart of an urban community on detroit’s east side. tyree guyton, founder and artistic director, uses everyday discarded objects to create a two-block area full of color, symbolism, and intrigue. the heidelberg project attracts thousands of visitors all year-round, but it has also drawn some troublemakers. after a string of unsolved arsons that are still being investigated by the atf and the detroit fire department, heidelberg officials decided it's time for round-the-clock security. last fall, heidelberg project's assistant director alvita lozano launched an initiative to explore ways to upgrade safety and security on the site. after a winter of planning, vetting and coordinating a solution, this past March saw the successful installation of phase i, which is comprised of a centralized digital video recording mainframe with remote monitoring capability and ten cameras, strategically placed in the neighborhood. recently
completed, phase ii, included non-invasive solar powered streetlights and additional cameras, all of which are monitored from the main office a few miles away in detroit.
CROWD FuNDiNG SuCCESS according to Ms. lozano, “the solar lighting and security solution would not have been possible without the generosity of the nearly 950 indiegogo donors that raised over $54,000 for the plans in just one month… along with the fred M. & barbara a. erb family foundation and the Kresge foundation.” Many others graciously offered their expertise, such as Jim Clements of the harrison township-based nomax technologies, llC who contributed security design services; douglas elbinger, energy consultant from detroitbased greenlancer.com; Craig brumels from solar street lights usa of holland, Mi; timothy leonard of streamline electric; and livonia-based digital planet/detroit networks who also donated equipment and services.
Tyree Guyton, founder and artistic director, greets visitors at the Heidelberg Project.
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the security challenge was summarized by Jim Clements: “we were faced with a site spread out over several city blocks, without basic public utilities like electricity, servicing a majority of it. we worked with a number of experts to design a high definition CCtv system that relies heavily on solar power and long-range p2Mp air-fiber networks to connect everything together. everything feeds back to a central mainframe and is monitored off site ‘in real time’ via high speed internet. this project was a successful implementation of a remote, high-end, solar-powered security system.”
“The whole system is designed to thrive in the Michigan climate.” Craig brumels described the custom made lighting system: “we used a total of five solarpowered street lights. three of the lights had mounted camera systems. the led street lamps are 60 watts. the poles are 24 feet tall, with our
top of pole solar mount holding the solar modules. they operate dusk to dawn and the camera systems are on 24/7. we used 400ah deep cycle agM solar batteries with five days backup. the batteries are buried in concrete locked underground vaults next to the pole. to accommodate the additional power draw from the security system we added larger solar modules and a voltage converter in the electronics enclosure for the 12-volt camera and transmitter. the whole system is designed to thrive in the Michigan climate. the light poles were built inhouse and hot-dipped galvanized. they are heavy duty due to the extra wind loading of the larger solar array. the controls are housed on the pole up high in a locked weatherproof enclosure.”
uNiTED FOR NEiGHBORHOOD SAFETy "it was critical for us to work efficiently toward a solution that aligned with our mission, met the needs of residents and the site, and one that was cost-sustainable over time," said Jenenne whitfield, executive director of the heidelberg project. "the upside to all of this is the opportunity to introduce our community to a green energy solution in the form of solar lights, while also providing a greater degree of safety." although the plan presented a unique and
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unfamiliar challenge, the resulting improvements to the two-block area are well worth the effort. residents living in an area rarely patrolled by City police no longer face complete darkness on their street at night, but is it enough? it is the organization's hope that the City will meet heidelberg project supporters halfway by restoring power to some municipal street lights in the area, as well. Doug Elbinger’s career spans over 35 years as an innovator in management and corporate communications. For many years, as an environmental journalist and producer for ENN.com, he focused his efforts in acquiring an in-depth knowledge of advances and investment opportunities in the renewable energy industry. For more information, comments or dialog, please contact Doug Elbinger at delbinger@greenlancer.com. Greenlancer is a renewable energy engineering and consulting firm in Detroit http://www.greenlancer.com.
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Cost Segregation Studies: Improving Your Cash Flow Through Effective Tax Planning By Walt McGrail, Senior Manager, Cendrowski Corporate Advisors
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f you have an interest in real property as an owner or tenant, a cost segregation study may be one of the tools to increase your cash flow or help manage your tax liability. Cost segregation studies have saved both businesses and individuals hundreds of thousands of dollars. Under United States tax laws and accounting rules, cost segregation is the process of identifying personal property assets that are grouped with real property assets, and separating out personal assets for tax reporting purposes. The net result of a cost segregation study could be better cash flow and reduced tax liability.
WhAt is the focus of A cost segregAtion AnAlysis? A cost segregation study identifies and reclassifies personal property assets to shorten the depreciation time for taxation purposes, which reduces current income tax obligations. Personal property assets include a building’s non-structural elements, exterior land improvements and indirect construction costs. The primary goal of a cost segregation study is to identify all construction-related costs that can be depreciated over a shorter tax life (typically five, seven, and 15 years) than the building (39 years for non-residential real property). Generally speaking, personal property assets identified in a cost segregation study might include items that are affixed to the building, but do not relate to the overall operation and maintenance of the building. Land improvements generally include items located outside a building that are affixed to the land and do not relate to the overall operation and maintenance of a building. These items could be paved parking areas, lighting, landscaping, potentially unattached utilities or fencing of some type. Reducing tax lives results in accelerated depreciation deductions, a reduced tax liability, and increased cash flow.
Benefits of cost segregAtion stuDies These studies have helped maximize tax savings and increase cash flows on current, future or past property purchases by maximizing tax deferrals. Put in another way, the benefit is the “present value savings” attributable to the deferral of income taxes achieved via the acceleration of depreciation deductions resulting from shorter cost recovery periods identified during the study. A cost segregation study is an analysis of a taxpayer’s investment in real property to identify costs attributable to shorter recovery period assets for federal and state tax purposes. Generally, the depreciable tax life of most commercial buildings is 39 years. Recovery periods for personal property and land improvements range from five or seven and 15 years. A 16 CAM MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2014
cost segregation study identifies items that can be classified properly into categories with shorter tax recovery lives. The benefit is accelerating income deductions and deferring income tax expenses by recovering the costs over five, seven or 15 years versus 39 years. Depending on how personal and real property is taxed in the locale where the building is located, there may be property tax savings, as well. New buildings under construction, existing property that was purchased recently or soon will be, and existing property that was purchased after 1986 (the IRS allows for catch-up for foregone savings) may all benefit from cost segregation studies. It doesn’t matter what the use of the building is; industrial, retail, commercial/office, healthcare facilities or even residential rental housing, all qualify. Cost segregation studies allow individuals and businesses to save hundreds of thousands of dollars through effective tax planning. After gaining a better understanding of cost segregation studies, companies or individuals may find these studies as an effective way to improve cash flow.
Determining the Amount of Benefits First, the benefit is dependent upon the income tax savings generated from depreciation deductions claimed for income tax reporting purposes. The costs incurred by a taxpayer in any capital expenditure program or property acquisition are recoverable as deductions in arriving at federal and state taxable income. Costs attributable to depreciable assets (for example, buildings, land improvements, furniture, and fixtures) generate annual depreciation deductions reducing taxable income. Second, the tax savings occurs for both federal and state income taxes. Current federal corporate income tax rates are 35 percent and states are typically 5 percent. Therefore, depreciation deductions generally result in tax savings of approximately 40 percent of the deduction claimed. Third, cost segregation studies identify categories of costs which have a shorter cost recovery period for income tax. For example, a building has a depreciable life of 39 years, furniture and fixtures have depreciable lives of five to seven years. While the total amount of cost recovered is the same whether the recovery period is five, seven, or 39 years, the shorter the recovery period the sooner the resulting tax savings occurs. By way of example, in cost segregation studies conducted for hospitality properties, at least 15 percent of the costs attributable to purchased properties or capital expenditure programs were reclassified from a 39 year cost recovery period to a shorter cost recovery period of five, seven, or 15 years. For example, if a business incurs $25,000,000 in its proposed capital
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expenditure program, it would be estimated that at least $3,750,000 of such costs would be reclassified to five, seven, or 15 year recovery periods. The actual savings is the reduction in current tax payments with resulting increases in taxes payable in subsequent periods, i.e., the “time value of money” attributable to a sound treasury cash management program. As with any treasury cash management program, a businesses’ cost of capital is the appropriate discount rate to measure the “present value savings” of deferring cash charges for income taxes. The higher an entity’s cost of capital, the more significant the “present value savings” attributable to deferring such tax payments. There are other variables which factor into the achievable benefits of a cost segregation study. For example, if income tax rates increase in the future, such an increase reduces the “present value savings” attributable to deferring income taxes. Likewise, there are other considerations which do not likely affect businesses such as alternative minimum taxes and passive loss deferral rules. It takes a couple years to start recouping the tax savings, so you may not realize the payback period if you plan to sell the property in short order. There may also be challenges down the road if you try to use the building for a tax-free swap, and you’ve already identified personal property through the cost segregation study. In any case, a professional can review the options with you. Every situation is different. For illustrative purposes, assume: • Company ABC conducts a $25,000,000 capital expenditure program; • Company ABC conducts a cost segregation study resulting in at least $3,750,000 of such costs being classified as property with cost recovery period shorter than the 39 year period attributable to buildings; • Two-thirds of the $3,750,000 is attributable to property with a five year recovery period and one-third is attributable to property with a 15 year recovery period; • Company ABC elects accelerated depreciation methods of calculating depreciation expense (200 percent declining balance for five year property and 150 percent for 15 year property); • Company ABC incurs income taxes at a 35 percent rate for federal income tax purposes and 5 percent rate for State x income tax purposes; and • Company ABC has a 4 percent annual cost of capital (the discount rate applied to the tax deferrals and used to determine the “present value” of its tax savings).
approximately $500,000 from conducting the cost segregation study. The likely cost of a segregation study would likely range from 7 percent to 13 percent of such benefit.
PhAses of stuDy There are several phases to the cost segregation study. The process will usually begin with a meeting between management and the firm conducting the study. This may require additional document requests after that would be required to complete the engagement. During the next phase, or the scope phase, the engineering professionals and tax accountants walk through all areas of the property with a site representative to develop a general overview. After gaining a visual inspection of the property, engineers examine the architectural renderings or blueprints to produce an in-depth analysis. In addition, a review will also be done on any construction contracts and capital expenditure budgets and reconciliations. Next, the tax accountants take the engineers’ work and put it in format acceptable to the IRS. A report with documentation supports how the cost recovery was arrived at and takes into account any stipulations on allocations.
WhAt to look for in A firm to conDuct A stuDy Look at the level of expertise offered by the firm that will do the study. A cost segregation study is not done in a vacuum; it requires the application of an engineer’s viewpoint to the costs involved with a property. The work needs to be integrated, and the team of engineers and tax professionals must be highly experienced and work well together. You might also want to consider what types of incentives the firm has. Larger or more experienced firms might offer contingencies. For example, they might produce the study for a fixed fee plus a percentage of the tax savings it will recover for you. Cost segregation studies allow business or individuals to maximize tax savings and increase cash flows on purchases. However, the benefits of these studies will not be realized unless competent and experienced help is engaged. We at Cendrowski Corporate Advisors believe in our reputation in the business community, our experience in the hospitality industry in particular and the real estate industry in general, our highly trained professionals, our quality-oriented philosophy, and our commitment to providing premier client service. If you are interested in learning more about how a cost segregation study could help your business, please contact Walter McGrail at Cendrowski Corporate Advisors at wmm@cendsel.com.
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Protecting Yourself and Your Business from Severe Weather By Katie Mattison, Account Executive, Kemner-Iott Agency
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he recent outbreak of floods and tornadoes is a solemn reminder of the dangers of severe weather. For those of us living in southern Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, our own weather conditions increase our chances of experiencing unpredictable and dangerous weather including thunderstorms, floods, tornadoes, hailstorms and high winds, which can damage property and potentially cause injuries. What if we do experience severe weather conditions? The best thing you can do is to be prepared in advance of any such weather event. To help you avoid the negative effects of severe weather, the following is a checklist you can use to keep your business, your home, and your family safe from dangerous weather. 1. register to receive local Weather Alerts. If you are out and about,
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text message and e-mail alerts that you receive on your smartphone can provide immediate weather updates so you can keep track of impending storms and seek shelter if necessary. You can register for free updates from the National Weather Service and from your local emergency departments using a service such as Nixle.com. If you are a business owner, you owe it to yourself and your employees to make sure that you monitor the weather when there is the potential of strong storms. In addition to registering for the alert mentioned above, you can invest in a NOAA Tone Alert Weather Radio which is a special device that broadcasts the National Weather Service local updates and can keep you apprised of changing weather conditions, even if you lose power. It is also a good idea to designate at least one person in your workplace to monitor the weather when adverse conditions are expected.
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2. take care of needed repairs. An important, but often overlooked, way to protect your home or business facility from storm damage is to make sure that you keep on top of needed repairs and maintenance, particularly those involving your roof, gutters, heating, air vents and ducts, and air conditioning. Having a qualified general construction contractor inspect these areas for damage or blockages is often money well spent, especially when you consider the damage and water back-up that could occur if these items are neglected.
weather situation, remember to put the safety of people first - your property can always be replaced. About the Author: Katie Mattison is a licensed agent with Kemner-Iott Agency, specializing in asset protection and risk management for personal lines clients. Kemner-Iott Agency is an independent insurance firm in Michigan with three locations in Adrian, Ann Arbor and Cassopolis.
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Hubert Massey-inspired floor in DMC Children’s Hospital elevator lobby.
Fabulous Floors: Creative, Innovative and Elegant MASTER CRAFT FLOORS Bold, Beautiful Lobby Floors from Master Craft Elevator lobbies are the busiest areas in any building. Master Craft Floors installed flooring for these busy but beautiful lobbies in the renovated Carls Building at DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan in only two days. The Redford-based company specializes in renovating occupied spaces. Keeping patients, staff and visitors safe is a priority; multiple phasing and coordination with other trades is a skill. Photos of these bold, colorful flooring projects illustrate how an experienced contractor, such as Master Craft Floors, can produce spectacular results even under duress. “We won’t be the lowest price, but we will give the best result,” said Master Craft President Dan Ulfig. “That is called value.” The infusion of art in the design of the renovated facility for Children’s Hospital of Michigan is in sync with the hospital’s commitment to its Healing Arts Program. The program “is dedicated to improving the healthcare experience for patients, families and caregivers by integrating the arts into the hospital setting,” according to the hospital’s website. In no place is this more evident than in the building’s four elevator lobbies, which use artistic elements from four prominent Detroit artists to enliven the spaces and create a unique ‘personality’ for each floor. Shepley Bulfinch’s design team worked with Grace Serra, the hospital’s art advisor, to identify Carole Harris, Hubert Massey, Charles McGee and Timothy Orikri
as four local artists whose professional achievements and passion for the city and its residents would connect in a significant way. Each is a nationally renowned artist for whom Detroit has played a formative role in their personal and professional lives. Each is active in the arts community. As passionate arts educators, they mentor aspiring young, ethnically diverse artists and promote community arts in Detroit neighborhoods. In each artist’s work is a sense of timelessness with relevance both today and in the future. For each of the four floors in the Carls Building, Shepley Bulfinch interior designer Anne Garrity worked with one original work from each artist, ranging from fabric art to murals. Selected elements of each work were identified and used throughout each floor’s public spaces, creating a distinct theme and a unifying aesthetic. For each elevator lobby, a graphic designer simplified the image into colorful shapes that could be translated into pieces of rubber flooring that could be laser cut and assembled, using colors in the manufacturer’s standard color palate. The result is a lively floor medallion that catches the eye of everyone stepping off the elevator. A glass panel in each floor’s elevator lobby features the selected piece, accompanied by a short narrative about the artist and their connections to the city. Presenting art in this way offers inspiration to young patients and their families, and a powerful message about DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan and its commitment to the people of Detroit.
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WOLVERINE STONE CO. Elegance Reigns Supreme at Estée Lauder’s Metro Airport Facility Wolverine Stone Co., Warren, has been in business since 1923. The firm brought almost a century of experience and craftsmanship to the Estée Lauder retail facility in Detroit Metro Airport’s bustling McNamara Terminal. Wolverine placed approximately 6,000 square feet of natural stone and porcelain tile flooring in nine specialty shops within the overall Estée Lauder store, said Wolverine Project Manager Matt Bontomasi. In total, the flooring is composed of an integral weave of eleven different materials. The short schedule was the primary challenge. Wolverine had only 10 days to install this beautiful ‘canvas’ of natural stone and porcelain tile. The company worked long hours and a few weekends to maintain the pace of the schedule. The logistics of working inside an airport added another level of complexity. For security clearance, all of the company’s on-site personnel had to undergo rigorous background checks to obtain the necessary badge to access the jobsite. Wolverine had to chart a course through the maze of this busy travel hub. Materials had to be transported onto the tarmac, into the terminal and up to the concourse level. Above and beyond these obstacles, the biggest hurdle was placing the inlaid patterns under challenging circumstances. Accurate layout of the inlaid patterns was critical, because many of them aligned with patterns in the ceiling. This took a tremendous amount of coordination, because the ceiling work was not even in place when Wolverine began its work. Compounding the difficulty of the situation,
Wolverine did not have access to the entire floor area at once. Given its experience, Wolverine Stone Co. successfully overcame these concerns, delivering a quality product in the time allotted. This elegant floor is the perfect complement to Estée Lauder’s own global reputation for elegance, luxury and superior quality in its line of skincare, makeup and fragrance products.
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CREATIVE SURFACES, INC. The Magic and Durability of Polished Concrete Floors Creative Surfaces, Inc. has become a respected leader in the polished concrete industry, based on its reputation for exceeding customer expectations. The Clinton Township firm provides over 50 years of combined experience and knowledge in the polished concrete and resinous flooring industry via their staff of trained and certified concrete professionals. The firm is also a Nationally Certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) and a Nationally Certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE). Creative Surfaces recently applied their craft to the retail store depicted in these photos. The existing concrete had several large cracks, but the crew of Creative Surfaces was able to successfully fill the cracks and joints and provide a uniform finish and shine on the floor, all without any additional cost to the customer or additional downtime. “Whether it’s new concrete or old, Creative Surfaces will always provide a superior flooring system a client can trust and be proud of,” said Creative Surfaces President Stella Giannini. Creative Surfaces, itself, takes pride in knowing that they can handle all of a customer’s concrete flooring needs by offering the most educated and committed support team in the industry. “We pride ourselves in achieving a customer’s goals by maintaining a strong level of integrity, while providing the highest level of customer support,” added Giannini. Creative Surfaces’ polished concrete floors are easy to install and maintain, offer increased strength and durability, and decrease floor maintenance and cleaning costs. Acid staining concrete floors or updating existing concrete with dyed concrete can make a facility more attractive yet more cost effective at the same time. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
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ve and Ward, clad in plush fur coats, moved into their new $2 million lodge in 2013. The happy couple is also enjoying their very own pond and stream, courtesy of J.C. Beal Construction, Inc., Ann Arbor and Progressive AE, Grand Rapids. The lodge is at the Detroit Zoo, and the pair are actually beavers – the zoo’s first American beavers in residence since 1969. For the past two years, J.C. Beal has been “busy as a beaver” at the Detroit Zoo. The firm’s hard-working crew has constructed a boardwalk in the Cotton Family Wetlands in 2012 followed by the new Jane and Frank Warchol Beaver Habitat. Eve and Ward can now enjoy their new 50,000-square-foot habitat, all without having to move a single stick into place. The construction team carefully simulated the work of one of the master builders of the animal kingdom. The contracting team handily recreated a beaver lodge’s dense thicket of sticks and a natural “pondscape” using shotcrete. This artistry in construction was courtesy of N.D.K. Contracting LLC, South Lyon. Overall, 126 yards of this concrete material was used to form the beaver habitat.
“The shotcrete for the creation of brush, the beaver lodge and the stream bed required artistry from the hands of the applicator,” said J.C. Beal Vice President George T. Beal. “We were fortunate to find such talent.”
AquATic consTrucTion Both the boardwalk and the beaver habitat required skill in aquatic construction to accommodate this water-loving animal who inhabits streams, ponds and lakes in North America. Constructed over a wetland pond, part of the boardwalk is fixed and part of it floats. “The fixed part is supported by auger cast piling driven into the pond bottom,” said Beal. Because close tolerances had to be established in attaching the boardwalk framing to the piles, a surveyor from Great Lakes Geomatics, LLC, Detroit, actually worked from a rowboat to mark the proper location of each of the individual auger cast piles. “We like to think of this as an inland marine project,” said Beal. J.C. Beal completed the boardwalk in June 2012 and then began work on the beaver habitat in late fall 2012. There was no rest in the winter for J.C. Beal’s crew. “Snow was falling as we excavated for the exhibit,” said Beal.
The glass-walled beaver pond and companion stream is being filled with 25,000 gallons of water.
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CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT Construction of the new home for North America’s largest rodent required temporary shoring and reinforcing of the bank of the immediately adjacent wetland pond. “‘Road plates’ were driven on edge vertically into the soil along the edge of the wetland pond to retain its bank and to keep the water in the existing pond and out of the beaver habitat’s excavation,” explained Beal. Winter work also included construction of a masonry life support building for the zoo’s new habitat exhibit for Castor Canadensis, the scientific name for the American beaver. “J.C. Beal built the entire structure inside of a temporary tent with heat added to maintain working temperatures,” said Beal. Such creative approaches, along with hard work and the devoted attention of J.C. Beal’s superintendent, maintained the pace of the schedule.
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25,000-gallon beaver pond outfitted with a glass wall. Usually these elusive animals slap their tails and quickly disappear below the water line at the approach of humans. This glass-walled pond will allow visitors to view the beavers below water, easily swimming with their webbed hind feet and steering with “their broad, flat, scaly tail that is roughly 10 inches long,” according to the Detroit Zoo’s website. Making this magic possible, J.C. Beal and the project team value engineered the wall’s glazing system. “The glazing system was value engineered collectively by Edwards Glass Co., Livonia, as glazing contractor, J.C. Beal, the Detroit Zoological Society and the design team to provide a cost-effective system less expensive than the one originally specified,” said Beal. This amazing, man-made beaver pond was the collective effort of several trades, including not only the shotcrete contractor and the glazing contractor, but also Site Work and Excavation: SCON Companies, Plymouth; Plumbing: Trident Pool and Spa Services, Livonia; Waterproofing: Arisco Contracting Group, Clinton Township; and Electrical: J. Simon & Sons, Berkley. “An electrical contractor was needed, because the pond had to be grounded like a swimming pool,” said Beal. “All in all, the pond was challenging but fun,” added Beal. “The zoo staff was always excited, helpful, and interested in what was happening. They were always ready and available to answer questions and make decisions.” As a result of this collective effort, the project earned a Washtenaw Contractors Association’s 2013 Pyramid Award given to the best project team of Owner-Architect-Contractor.
J.C. Beal also successfully managed the budget by assuming comprehensive control over the life support systems needed to ensure the proper habitat for Eve and Ward. The life support mechanisms include an extensive water circulation system that transports water from the beaver pond to the life support building for treatment. According to Beal, the life support systems purify the water and pump it back to the beaver pond through 700 feet of underground piping at a rate of 600 gallons per minute. The same circulation system also creates the flow of water in the stream, pond and dam-like waterfall. “There were many water intake openings and many water discharge openings in the pond and stream to provide for the water’s circulation,” said Beal. Using an atypical project management approach, “We accepted the roll as life support system construction coordinator, which included direct purchase of life support system components from all over the United States,” said
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CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT Beal. “This was in lieu of using one life support system contractor responsible for the purchase and installation of all the life support equipment.” J.C. Beal purchased the equipment and then hired local subcontractors for its installation. “The assembly of the life support system required J.C. Beal’s supervision, and also required our subcontractor’s mechanics to familiarize themselves with the workings and the assembly of all the components,” said Beal. “Collectively, our subcontractors and ourselves assembled the components and made them operational. However, there are electronic control components to this system that required the hiring of specialists to perform final setup and commissioning of the equipment.” J.C. Beal built the entire project on a tight site sandwiched between the river otter exhibit to the east and the wetland pond to the south. The site was also only 40 yards from a residential street just beyond the zoo’s north fence line and gate. In fact, J.C. Beal’s access to the site was from this residential street. “The work was so close to residences, we had some noise control restrictions,” added Beal. Thanks to the savvy of the project team, the Detroit Zoo’s newest residents now have a comfortable new lodge with waterfront property. According to the Detroit Zoo website, beavers are one of only three species capable of changing the Earth’s landscape - the other two being humans and elephants. These aquatic master builders are now benefiting from the skill and craft of J.C. Beal Construction and their quality team of subcontractors, as well as the design skills of Progressive AE and the progressive thinking of the Detroit Zoological Society. The detroit Zoo’s new beaver exhibit is a well-constructed home for castor canadensis, one of the master builders in the animal kingdom.
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Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade hand-held power tools and accessories is pleased to introduce the most precise, versatile and longest running brushless hammer drills and drill drivers in the industry. With pre-set electronic torque settings, a removable chuck system, and Metabo’s 5.2 Ah Ultra-M battery system, both the new SB 18 LTX-BL and BS 18 LTX-BL tools are ushering in a new breed of brushless technology. The electronic nature of the brushless motor allowed Metabo to incorporate several unique features into its new brushless line of hammer drills and drill drivers. The torque selector wheel located at the base of the tool, just above the battery pack, allows the user to choose from 11 pre-set electronic torque settings, ranging from precise drilling into soft wood or dry wall to heavy duty torque for the hardest woods or sheet metal. When using the selector wheel, another red button on top of the tool allows users to switch to “full” torque with a touch of the button for a few screws and then quickly return to the more precise mode by repressing the button. An additional “impulse” setting allows users to start (feather) drill bits and screws on smooth surfaces, such as sheet metal and tile, or to easily remove screws with damaged heads. The SB 18 LTX-BL and BS 18 LTX-BL also incorporate a removable chuck system that, when removed, exposes a 1/4" hex bit holder. Removing the chuck also reduces the size of the tool by 2.5", quickly creating the shortest tool in its class. With the chuck removed, users can choose from several useful attachments including a right angle adaptor and the X3 Torque Amplifier that increases torque three-fold with no additional strain to the tool, itself. By combining the efficiency of a brushless motor with the Metabo Ultra-M 5.2 Ah battery, the world’s longest running 18 V system, the runtime for these new hammer/drill/drivers is also very impressive. The tool, battery and charger are all backed by a three-year warranty. Metabo U.S. headquarters are in West Chester, PA. For more information, phone (800) 638-2264 or e-mail jgeib@metabousa.com. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
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ADVERTISER INDEX ANCONA Controls ..................................................17 Ace Cutting Equipment ...........................................24 Aluminum Supply Company/Marshall Sales ...............6 Aoun & Company ...................................................10 Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union Local #2 .....................30 CAM Administrative Services ....................................3 CAM Affinity ..........................................................IBC CAM Comp ............................................................21 CAM ECPN ............................................................37 CAM Membership.....................................................7 CAM Tradeshow .....................................................29 Capital Insurace......................................................17 Cendrowski Corporate Advisors .............................BC Cipriano Coatings ...................................................31 Concrete Moisture Control ......................................13 Connelly Crane Rental Corp. ...................................31 Continental Interiors ................................................23 Creative Surfaces....................................................25 Demolition Man.......................................................36 Doeren Mayhew......................................................24 Environmental Maintenance Engineers ......................9 Facca Richter & Pregler, P.C....................................28 G2 Consulting Group ..............................................23 GenPower Products, Inc. ........................................36 Guy, Hurley Blaser & Heuer, LLC .............................33 Hartland Insurance Group, Inc. ...............................19 Jackson Associates, Inc. ........................................10 Jaimes Trusses and Wall Panels.............................IFC Jeffers Crane Service, Inc. ......................................37 McCoig Materials ....................................................20 Michielutti Brothers .................................................17 North American Dismantling Corp. .........................25 Oakland Companies ...............................................15 Plante Moran ..........................................................35 SMRCA ..................................................................13 Spartan Specialties .................................................18 Valenti Trobec Chandler, Inc./ Griffin Smalley & Wilkerson ...................................5 Zervos Group .........................................................13 38 CAM MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2014
CAM GoLF ouTInGS 2014 Sept. 29 - Indianwood Golf and Country Club, Lake Orion To register or for sponsorship information, contact Diana Brown at CAM (248) 972-1000, or visit www.cam-online.com.
September 18 – 21, 2014 – American Society of Concrete Contractors Annual Conference Westin Westminster, Denver, CO The ASCC is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of concrete contractors and those who build with concrete, and to providing them a unified voice in the construction industry. Members include concrete contractors and contracting firms, manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in the concrete industry such as architects, engineers and educators. The ASCC is one of the largest concrete associations with approximately 500 member companies in the United States and abroad. To register call (866) 788-2722 or visit www.ascconline.org September 22 – 24, 2014 – Polyurethanes Technical Conference Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, Dallas, TX Registration is now open for the 2014 Polyurethanes Technical Conference, hosted by the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC). Technical sessions showcase the latest news and developments in the field. Conference attendees save $200 with early registration, which is available through Friday, Aug. 29. To register for the conference, call (877) 491-5138 or visit http://polyurethane.americanchemistry.com/ Polyurethanes-Technical-Conference/2014-Conference.html october 22 – 24, 2014 – Hardscape north America Show Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY 750 exhibits with new products, education sessions, Distributor preview day, networking, demos, and free concerts. For more information, visit www.hardscapena.com or call 888-580-9960.
upcoming Fall CAMTEC Classes Classes held at CAM Headquarters in Bloomfield Hills, unless otherwise noted CAMTEC, the training and education center at CAM, offers a wide variety of classes, seminars and presentations on all aspects of construction. All sessions are available at the CAMTEC facility in the CAM headquarters located in Bloomfield Hills, or can be taken to the field on jobsites, in office settings, and more. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN. Visit our website at www.cam-online.com for dates, times, and tuition rates. upcoming Courses: Construction Management • Blueprint Reading • Scheduling & Planning • Contracts & Purchase Orders
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