September 2018 CAM Magazine by Construction Association of Michigan

DIRECTORS

Joshua Barney JJ Barney Construction

PUBLISHER EDITOR

Kevin Koehler Diane Sawinski

Kerlin Blaise Blaze Contracting

Jeffrey Chandler ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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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Gary Boyajian Division 8 Solutions, Inc.

Marty Burnstein Law Office of Marty Burnstein

George Dobrowitsky Walbridge

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SUSTAIN ABILITY Connectivity, the Internet of Things (IoT) Controlling Costs

AIA-MI DESIGN PERSPECTIVES Contemporary Art Gallery Architecture: A New Aesthetic

INSURANCE Construction Contracts: Don’t “Sign It and Forget It”

BONDING The Importance of Constructing a Good Bonding Team

COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL LIGHTING

Enlighten Solutions: Placing Buildings in the Best Possible Light

CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT The Creative Collective: A. Alfred Taubman Wing Opens at the University of Michigan’s Art and Architecture Building

CONSTRUCTION FOCUS Remembering Ralph J. Stephenson’s Wisdom and Writings

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Safety Tool Kit

Product Showcase

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CAM Welcomes New Members Construction Calendar Advertisers Index

ABOUT THE COVER The University of Michigan, the University’s Architecture, Engineering and Construction Department, The Christman Company, and Integrated Design Solutions joined forces to create the new A. Alfred Taubman Wing addition and to renovate the adjoining Art and Architecture Building. This LEED Gold-certified addition and renovation not only delivered a sustainable facility, but created a series of communal and collaborative spaces. Photo Credit: James Haefner 6 CAM MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2018

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Chairman of the Board A Call to Arms –

CAM’s Michigan Construction Payment Act ellow members, within the next few months, representatives of CAM will have the opportunity to make the case in support of CAM’s Michigan Construction Payment Act (MCPA) before a State Senate subcommittee. CAM’s proposed legislation is intended to become the first prompt pay law for private sector commercial projects in the State of Michigan. Also, if the MCPA becomes law as proposed, it will eliminate the unfair industry practice known as retention or retainage. Currently, Michigan is one of only a handful of states that does not have a prompt payment act for the private sector construction industry. Additionally, every state in the country, including Michigan, has prompt pay legislation on the books for public sector work. Who has not traveled to major metropolitan cities like Chicago, New York, Dallas, Atlanta or Seattle and marveled at all of the cranes at work and thought, “What If?” All of these great cities are located in states with legislation on the books guaranteeing prompt payment on both public and private projects. Our country’s free market system compels Michigan to compete against other states for business. In order to successfully convince employers to establish and grow their businesses in the Great Lakes State, we need to be either a low-cost producer or provide added value. In truth, on many occasions, a state needs to do both to lure employers. Whether it’s the cost of money associated with a line of credit or the lost opportunity cost of not deploying money efficiently, the cost of money is a real cost. The leaders of states that have enacted private sector prompt pay legislation recognize the importance of a healthy construction industry and what it can do for their individual state’s overall economy today and into the future. For a state to have a healthy construction industry, the money must flow in a timely and efficient manner. Unfortunately, in today’s private sector construction industry, intentional and unreasonable delays in paying for work, materials and services that have been accepted as being completed satisfactorily are becoming more prevalent. In fact, delays in excess of 120 days are not uncommon. The Michigan Construction Payment Act will put an end to this unscrupulous practice. Key provisions of the MCPA include:

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Owners must prove their ability to pay; Owners are required to pay for acceptable work within 30 days; Contractors and subcontractors must pay their tiers within 7 days of receiving payment; An interest penalty clause is included for wrongfully withholding payment; Contractual retainage/retention provisions are prohibited; Withholding of payment without penalty for work unsatisfactorily completed is permitted; Contract provisions requiring the contractor to assume the risk of non-payment are void and unenforceable.

Consequently, we are asking everyone for their support in addressing and rectifying this very critical problem plaguing our industry. For starters, we need you to write to and/or call your local legislators. Timing is of the essence! Therefore, we have included on our website, www.buildwithcam.com, downloadable form letters that you can send to your local State Senators and Representatives. For a list of who they are, head here: buildwithcam.com/government-contacts. Tell them today that you support CAM’s Michigan Construction Payment Act! Thank you for your support of this paramount issue. Sincerely,

Joseph Fontanesi 2018 CAM Chairman of the Board Fontanesi & Kann Co./Architectural Building Components, Inc.

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resurgence; high automotive sales that spur the local economy; and big acquisitions that offer overnight growth.” CAM member companies came in the following ranking order in the 2018 list: #6. #7. #12. #13.

CAM Member Companies Make Crain’s “Fast 50” List The Construction Association of Michigan is proud to report that 16 companies on Crain’s “Fast 50” list are CAM member companies. The list highlights southeast Michigan’s fastest-growing companies based on results from the past three years. Per Crain’s, the list reveals “the trends shaping our business lives: the construction boom fueled by rising real estate trends and downtown Detroit’s

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Barton Malow Co. The Christman Co. Frank Rewold and Son Inc. Oliver/Hatcher Construction and Development Inc. The Colasanti Cos. Motor City Electric Co. Spence Brothers Commercial Contracting Group Inc. O’Brien Construction Inc. LaFontaine Automotive Group Aristeo Construction Co. Devon Industrial Group Kirco Manix Shaw Electric Co. Alta Equipment Co. The Macomb Group Inc.

“The Construction Association of Michigan congratulations the 16 CAM member companies that made Crain’s ‘Fast 50’ list,” said Kevin Koehler, president of CAM. “It’s an exciting time to be in Michigan’s construction industry.” For the full list and detail, visit www.crainsdetroit.com/awards/fast_50/2 018.

AUCH Construction Celebrates Its New Headquarters in Downtown Pontiac

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AUCH (George W. Auch Company), a general contractor/construction management firm, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new headquarters building today in downtown Pontiac while also celebrating its 110th year of business in southeast Michigan. Speakers at the event included Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Pontiac Mayor Dierdre Waterman, State Representative Tim Greimel, and RACER Administrative Trustee Elliott Laws, along with other community members. AUCH’s new 20,000-square-foot headquarters features an open floor plan

with several collaboration spaces, numerous meeting rooms, and makes use of extensive natural daylight. The building, projected to be U.S. Green Building Council LEED Silver certified, is situated on a 3.66-acre former RACER Trust property at the east entrance of Pontiac. Designed by Harley Ellis Devereaux, Southfield, the building is highly visible to those entering the city from the east or traveling north on Wide Track Avenue. The new AUCH headquarters is a significant milestone in the area's ongoing revitalization. “Our goal in the planning, design, and construction of the new, environmentally friendly headquarters was to provide a tangible expression of our commitment to our employees, the Pontiac community, and our clients and business partners,” said Vince DeLeonardis, President of AUCH. “By creating this innovative and collaborative workspace we have already seen benefits in continued staff retention and attraction, employee interaction and engagement, and recognition in the community as a good corporate citizen. We could not be more pleased with the outcome.” AUCH, founded in 1908, has had its headquarters in Pontiac since 1985. It is consistently ranked in the top 10 southeast Michigan construction firms and has earned a Top 100 Workplace Award for 4 consecutive years from the Detroit Free Press/Energage employee survey.

Constructech Honors 2018 Women in Construction In its fourth year, Constructech magazine’s 2018 Women in Construction recognizes women who are the most successful women working within the construction community and are constantly proving that they have the “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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passion, tenacity, and steadfastness to lead the largest and most successful projects in the world, all while leveraging innovative technology. Winners were chosen by a group of their peers within the construction industry. “These women are demonstrating how to be an effective leader in the construction industry today,” says Laura Black, editor, Constructech magazine. “Together, as an industry, we can bring a whole new generation of workers to the jobsite. These women are taking the first step, helping to mentor and lead in encouraging ways.” The 2018 Women in Construction Are: Stephanie Adamczyk, Ryan Companies Nicole Baca, Suffolk Construction Alyssa Bailey, Stronghold Engineering Joanna Benning, Mercyhealth Jamie Berzon, S.M. Wilson & Co. Caramy Biederman, Faith Technologies

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Heather Bowman, Branch & Associates Ally Cain, formerly of Fluor Corp. Janet Callahan, Palmer Paving Corp. Jit Kee Chin, Suffolk Construction Ashly Coggins, Fluor Corp. Catrinia Cook, Cardel Homes Shelley Doran, Webcor Builders Sarah Dudek, ARCO Murray Design Build Kristen Erickson, Pepper Construction Eva Fryar, Payne Family Homes Dominika Graham, Plus Group of Companies Shannon Gwyn, GE Johnson Construction Co. Liz Hartmann, W. Bradley Electric, Inc. Sherry Hunyadi, Granite Construction Sara Hutchcraft, Faith Technologies Tiffany Ital, Eastwood Homes Carmen Kasner, NV5 Anna Kennedy, Clark/Sullivan Construction Stacy Kubit, Kubit Engineering Stephanie Littlefield, Walsh Group / Walsh Construction Emily Mays, Manhattan Construction Co. Becky McCain, Concord General Contracting Jessica Morrissey, Bald Hill Builders Suzanne Motica, Kiewit Corp.

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Kate Dennis Panks, Johnson Development Associates Jennifer Parkerson, Welsh Construction Siggy Pfendler, Columbia Construction Co. Katrina Pratt, AECOM Tishman Kimberly Roy, HITT Contracting Dareen Salama, Lehrer Melissa Schulteis, Miron Construction Co. Cathy Underwood, Branch & Associates, Inc. Erin Valentine, McCarthy Building Companies Sheryl Van Anne, M.A. Mortenson Co. Courtney Donahue Vigrass, Walsh Group / Walsh Construction Lacy Wargel, Bowen Engineering Corp. Cassie Warner, Weis Builders Katie Wells, Brasfield & Gorrie Jennifer Wukelic, Northwest Construction The 2018 Women in Construction winners were honored at an August reception that included a panel discussion with women in the construction space, talking about challenges in the industry today, such as the skilled labor shortage. For more information, visit https://constructech.com/wicdinner18/.

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2018 NECA Convention Launches New Efforts to Battle Skilled Workforce Shortage The 2018 National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Convention & Trade Show, taking place in Philadelphia on September 28-October 2, will feature the latest incentives to reduce the industry’s critical skilled workforce shortage—a systemic problem across all building trades. The convention’s first Town Hall meeting on the growing electrician shortage to meet current and future building demands and the latest apprentice incentives runs on September 30 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Presenters include NECA President David Long, IBEW President Lonnie Stephenson and NECA CEO John M. Grau. “Our $160 billion industry offers rewarding, high-paying careers to meet future building demands with paid on-the-job training and no college debt,” said NECA President David Long, president, Miller Electric Co., Jacksonville, Florida. NECA 2018 is open to all electrical professionals, including nonmembers. For more information and to register, visit http://www.necaconvention.org.

SMRCA Announces Scholarship Winners Commercial Roofing Contractors of Southeastern Michigan, through the Southeastern Michigan Roofing Contractors Association (SMRCA), along with the Roofers Union Local 10 CAM MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2018

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#149, annually award college scholarships to dependents of employees of member roofing contractors. This year’s winners were: Leonardo Diaz, Detroit; Amanda Gilliam, Allen Park; Dylan Greenberg, Saginaw; and Sumer Williams, Millington. 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 contributed by the SMRCA, Roofers Union Local #149 and the Contractor Employer. The Governors of the Scholarship Committee presented the awards. Initiated more than 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.

Revised Eyewash Instruction and Fact Sheet Now Available MIOSHA published a revised “Agency Instruction” for eyewash/shower equipment. This instruction addresses the fundamental need for suitable facilities to quickly remove or dilute injurious, corrosive, or potentially infectious materials from the eyes or body in the event of contact. Page two of the instruction highlights the six significant changes made to the instruction. Due to the number of significant changes to the enforcement policy, MIOSHA has delayed enforcement of this new policy until October 1, 2018. MIOSHA developed a fact sheet for eyewash/shower equipment to educate employers and employees on the latest revisions to the enforcement policy. Find it by visiting https://www.michigan.gov and searching on “eyewashes.” Questions should be directed to MIOSHA’s Consultation Education and Training Division at 517-284-7720.

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Safety Tool Kit 2018 CAM SAFETY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

By Jason Griffin CAM DireCtor of eDUCAtioN AND SAfetY ServiCeS

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t is nearly time for the 2018 CAM Safety Leadership Conference, which will be held on December 7, 2018, at the Oakland Community College Auburn Hills Campus. The earliest rendition of the CAM Safety Leadership Conference started back in 2007, when it was referred to as the CAM Annual Training Workshop. At that point in time, the construction industry was faced with tough economic times, and because many companies were struggling to survive, the need for annual refresher training for workers was considered by many as overly burdensome. As the economy rebounded and firms started to see growth, many employees found themselves being thrust into positions with little advanced training to help them deal with their new responsibilities in safety and project management. This resulted in a need for the CAM Annual Training Workshop to evolve. In 2012, the CAM Safety Leadership Conference was born. This new model was designed to provide focused training to employees who would have enhanced safety and leadership responsibilities. Today, the CAM Safety Leadership Conference assists employers by providing training in three primary tracts designed to meet executive, construction, and general industry needs. At this conference, participants have the opportunity to participate in educational sessions, a leadership panel discussion with industry experts, and meet with a variety of exhibitors that provide engineering controls, personal protective equipment, consultation services, and fulfill a variety of other needs. Hosted by CAM in partnership with the Greater Detroit Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), the conference is attended by more than 150 people each year.

Topics at the 2018 conference will include: • Information on the high number of fatalities that occurred in fiscal year 2017 and how to prevent them • Suicide prevention and awareness in the construction industry • Workplace violence prevention and response • Wearable technologies • Information on the new crystalline silica regulations for general industry • And regulatory updates along with several other topics The conference is designed to assist with the professional development of existing and future safety professionals. The topics for the conference each year are selected by a dedicated group of CAM members who participate on the CAM Safety Committee and the Safety Leadership Conference Steering Committee. These meetings are open for all CAM members to participate in. If you are interested in attending one of the CAM Safety Committee meetings, please email safety@buildwithcam.com. The conference’s panel discussion is a great opportunity for participants to ask questions to industry professionals regarding the implementation of safety and health management systems, the development of safety culture, and emerging safety issues like marijuana legalization and its impact on the workforce. The panel is made up of targeted group members, including regulatory bodies, construction, general industry, health, and a specialty group. This year, the regulatory bodies represented at the conference will include the Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration (MIOSHA) and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). For a complete list of topics and to see a list of exhibitors, visit the conference web page at https://buildwithcam.com/safetyleadership-conference. Registration for this important event is now open and can be accessed by the QR code above, at https://tinyurl.com/2018CAMSLC, or by visiting the conference webpage above. Early birds, those who register before November 10th, receive a discounted registration of $125 per attendee. For additional information on this topic or for suggestions on topics for the 2019 conference, please contact Jason Griffin, CAM’s Director of Education and Safety Services, at 248-972-1141, or by email at griffin@buildwithcam.com.

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Connectivity. The Internet of Things (IoT). Controlling Costs. Thoughts & Takeaways from BOMA International 2018

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CEM, LEED AP BD+C, ASHRAE OPMP & BEAP Jim Newman is recognized as one of the country’s most experienced energy-efficiency and green building experts. Known as the “Dean of Green,” Jim regularly speaks to professionals and the media about sustainability and green technology.

aybe these are not such new ideas in building operations and maintenance, but every year they improve…and it was all on display in San Antonio at BOMA 2018 (Building Owners and Managers Association International www.boma.org). It was a hot time in Texas! Touring the exhibit floor, I made a point to learn what’s new in these areas. • We’re seeing impressive continued improvement in programs that allow facility managers to see (and even control remotely) exactly how a building uses energy – right down to individual equipment or even devices – in real-time using the internet of things (IoT). The Operations & Management department gets the information they need to optimize energy use. When implemented wisely, these systems can help minimize the added costs of reactive maintenance, which is considerably more expensive, and more disruptive, than preventive maintenance. • Preventive maintenance also aims to cut down on employee complaints. Proper cleaning of air-handling coils to keep them free from mold and fungi is one preventive maintenance strategy that continues to improve and should be more widely adopted. Studies show that clean coils save

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money and keep employees and tenants healthier and more productive! • The more connected your company becomes with IoT or any cloud-based applications, the more you must be vigilant about cybersecurity, and there were several such vendors at BOMA explaining how converged and connected systems are prime targets. The IT department and the Operations Department must understand the perils of remote access to internal systems and must work together with a qualified cybersecurity provider to close the potential gaps. At one talk I attended, I was surprised to find out how many accountants don’t employ specialized tax strategies such as cost segregation and 179D energy tax deductions. These can significantly reduce tax liability and increase cash flow. Be sure to ask your accounting team if they understand and use these tax strategies. I was in San Antonio to present a seminar on “Transforming Existing Buildings into High-Performance Properties.” The standing-room-only crowd learned how Wayne State University in Detroit saved $20K per year on their utility bills by implementing some simple retrofits costing only $13,200.

Thanks to technology, and the conference center’s IT guy, I was able to share a brief interview with WSU’s Director of Utilities & Energy Management about the energy audit and retrofit project. San Antonio is a delightful place to visit. Of course, at the end of June it does tend to be a bit warm and humid (to put it mildly), but the Riverwalk and the restaurants, stores and cafes on both sides are very enjoyable. And, of course, the many parties thrown by vendors are always good places to meet and mingle – and sometimes even learn something. For more on this topic, request a copy of our guide “Why - and How to Transform an Existing Building into a Sustainable Facility” at www.newmanconsultinggroup.us.

More About the Author: Jim Newman is Owner and Managing Partner of Newman Consulting Group, LLC, an EPA Energy Star® and Rebuild Michigan® Partner. He is a Certified Energy Manager, a LEED-Accredited Professional for Building Design and Construction, an ASHRAE Operations and Performance Management Professional and Building Energy Assessment Professional, and a Fellow of the Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD). CAM MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2018

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CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY ARCHITECTURE: A NEW AESTHETIC IDENTITY All photos courtesy of AmAndA hArrell-seyburn

By Amanda Harrell-Seyburn, ASSOCIATE AIA

ontemporary art gallery architecture requires a subtle balance. On the one hand, it must augment the experience, and on the other, allow the art to be the essential focus. The simplest approach to satisfying this balance is the white cube, all-white spaces that minimize distraction and maximize exhibition space. Regarded for its singular context in which to experience art, the white cube has been ubiquitous to gallery architecture for much of the recent century. As we enter the third decade of the current century, white walls are still as hot as ever, yet art gallery architecture is taking on a welcome complexity. Galleries, in pursuit of a less-singular experience, are embracing the interplay of natural lighting, views, and open-air spaces—elements redefining architecture of the new millennium.

Natural Lighting Light is an essential attribute of art gallery architecture. Daylighting, a technique of illuminating a space with indirect natural light, produces ideal conditions for viewing art—particularly from the rooftop. Rooftops allow for maximum illumination without sacrificing exhibition space. Architect John Soane introduced daylighting from the rooftop into the design of South London’s Dulwich Picture Gallery, which opened to the public in 1817. Soane’s innovative design, illuminating galleries with natural light from skylights, took hold and has been influencing art gallery design ever since. While illuminating art galleries with natural lighting isn’t new, what is new is the scale at which it is being utilized. Natural lighting has gone from supplemental to primary illumination for the dual reasons of light quality and sustainability. Natural light is free and beautiful. In spaces like the Paul Kasmin Gallery, located at 515 W. 27th Street, New York City, designed by studioMDA, you will find no small gestures to daylighting. An expansive skylight dominates more than 60 percent of the overhead space. Natural light floods in and light-diffusing baffles set at regular intervals—mimicking ceiling joists—distribute the light evenly throughout the day and evening. Natural lighting is easy to attain for single-story galleries. Those choosing storefront space in a multi-story building sacrifice access to natural light and are forced to employ expansive lighting. In search of this coveted natural light, galleries are transitioning to take advantage of the light accessible from the top story. Spaces like Annely Juda Fine Art, located in London’s West End, has no ground floor or storefront presence. Instead they occupy the upper floors of 23 Dering Street with access to natural light sourced from a massive skylight. Foregoing a storefront location is bold. Spaces like Marian Goodman Gallery designed by Adjaye Associates have the best of both worlds. The gallery located at 5-8 Lower John Street in London’s Mayfair, occupies the storefront and the level above, where access to huge skylights and a oneand-a-half-story palladium window illuminate the exhibition space. It is a stunning space where the dramatic light validates the ambitious arrangement. 14 CAM MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2018

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Views Edgy galleries are concerned not only with maximizing natural lighting but also views. A shift to expansive glass facades brings a new aesthetic identity to art gallery architecture. Nearly completely transparent facades, floorto-ceiling glass in many cases, opens up the space for natural lighting—drawing natural light through the façade—but also to the surrounding context. Sight-lines to the street, green space, alley, or other environment outside the gallery becomes a part of the context within which the art is experienced. The art becomes public, on full display to the outside. There are no small views at Ronchini, a contemporary art gallery designed by Architecture 00 and located at 22 Dering Street in London. Its floor-to-ceiling glass façade presents a distinctive experience demonstrating that Ronchini is no shrinking violet. It takes serious self-assurance to consign nearly one-quarter of the primary exhibition space to dramatic views of the street, a backdrop of architecture and daily Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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activity to the art viewing experience. Between the expansive glass and the building’s first level, set at the same level as the sidewalk, a traditionally defined separation between building and street is zero. The intersection of floor and glass dematerializes the façade, and in this bold architecture London, Dering Street, and the gallery are enigmatically linked for a discriminating contemporary art experience. Open-Air Spaces A patio here, an enclosed green space there, open-air spaces are being integrated into gallery architecture. These spaces are no

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longer simply adjacent outdoor space at the entry or exit of the building but located within the building floorplan. A courtyard, light shaft, or terrace offers a welcome pause within the white cube. They provide access to natural light and a place for respite. Offering interaction with light, sky, wind, air, and vegetation to compliment and contrast with the stillness of the gallery. Rosenfeld Porcini has an open-air space. The contemporary gallery designed by Architecture 00 occupies the first and basement levels of a long, narrow space in a historic multi-story building that runs east-west from 37 Rathborne Street to 36 Newman in London. Despite a host of constraints, both levels of the minimalist space are awash in balanced light, thanks to a design that comprises light sources from threes sides: the two storefronts and windows onto a small courtyard at the basement level. Open to the sky, the courtyard is a defining feature of Rosenfeld Porcini located at nearly the midpoint of the gallery, equidistant from Rathborne and Newman streets. Surrounded by walls of glazed brick and climbing vines with a view to the sky levels above, it provides a breath of literal fresh air. Perfect in its proportion and proximity—neither distracting or competing the space—it augments the gallery experience while allowing the art to be the primary focus. Small yet mighty, it provides a perfect balance to the white cube. About the Author: Amanda Harrell-Seyburn, Associate AIA, is an award-winning designer with a diverse portfolio and expertise in places and spaces for the visual arts. She is an associate at east arbor architecture, a design studio located in East Lansing specializing in historic preservation, traditional detailing, and critical regionalism. She has degrees in Art History and Architecture. She is a curator, an adjunct professor at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture, and a Louise Blanchard Bethune Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

Construction Contracts: Don’t “Sign It and Forget It” Risk Manage Your Insurance and Contracts Instead By:

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Licensed Insurance Counselor, Corporate Protection Group n the post-recession construction world, the construction industry is experiencing a significant rebound in projects and creating new jobs. However, the size and complexity of the projects has increased. The profit margins have thinned. The revenue produced by the facilities being constructed generally exceeds their hard cost. All of these factors put significant pressure on the contractor to deliver the project on time. So naturally the complexity of the contractual language has increased to keep pace with these industry trends. Yet with all these market trends, many contractors still take the old approach of trying to contractually transfer this risk away. Once the subcontractor has provided a certificate of insurance as verification of their understanding of the risk they’re assuming, everyone moves forward with a notion of presumptive acceptance of the terms by “all” parties involved…even though the certificate of insurance says to refer to the policy. This approach can leave their profit on the project as well as their balance sheet exposed by presuming they have successfully transferred the risk.

We call this “sign it and forget it.” That strategy works until a claim occurs - then everyone holds up the contracts like garlic to ward off vampires, because although the contractor and subcontractor may have understood it well enough and intended to assume that contractual liability, most are under the incorrect belief that their insurer shares that same understanding and will pay the claim based on the execution of the contract. This is because the contractor fails to extend contract risk management processes and protocols that they routinely utilize for their subcontractors to their ultimate partner, the insurance company. Have you ever noticed that insurance companies tell you that your subs are your largest risk? They continually point you away from themselves. Know that your largest risk may actually be the insurance companies who are insuring these subs. This is because the insurance companies that are insuring your subs are directly or indirectly assuming the role of paying any potential claims that may be triggered by the contract. The subcontractor is your “work-related” subcontractor. The insurance company is your “claim-related” subcontractor, yet most contractors have no risk management procedures in place to manage this exposure. Contractors have numerous procedures that require them to approve certain aspects of their subcontractors before they can even bid on work. Here are few we routinely see:

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Twenty years ago, would anyone have ever conceived of the notion that a contractor would be getting this level of information on their subcontractors? Yet now much of this is commonplace. However, contractors are not yet consistently requesting copies of their subcontractor’s insurance policies - that is until their “claim subcontractor” is needed to remedy a claim. Then their law firm immediately requests a copy of the policy. That may be too late. Here is the process that they’re missing: As a result, approximately 70 percent of the policies reviewed have critical deficiencies

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I N S U R A N C E between what’s actually required in the contract and what’s included in the subcontractor’s various insurance policies. In the subcontractor’s defense, many never review the policy, may lack the expertise, and thus have no idea until it’s too late. In the insurer’s defense, they have not been approached about adding back certain coverages or even asked what coverage tools they have to resolve the contract issue. This usually generates litigation. From there, this can escalate to suits where the general contractor, the subcontractor, and the owner file a suit against one of their own insurers and/or agents, which creates delays, erodes profits, and damages reputations. In a 2016 survey conducted by AGC and FMI , the respondents surveyed ranked their contract risk with the skilled labor shortage and subcontractor default as the top risks their firm faces. Most contractors of any tier would never think of hiring subcontractors without reviewing their ability to complete the work, yet they routinely enter into million-dollar contracts backed by an insurance policy without a thorough evaluation of the policy’s terms in relationship to the contract it’s intended to

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fulfill. By taking a more collaborative contract risk management approach with your subcontractors and owners, you can identify gaps in what the “claim-subcontractor” is expected to pay, and what the policy actually says is covered. From there you can build creative solutions or fix the policies pre-claim. Here are some coverage tools and policies that are routinely being used to resolve contractual requirements: • Builders Risk with soft cost covering interest and loan payments for the owner • Builders Risk with some coverage added back for damage associated with defective work • OPPI: Can insure your owners’ financial risks associated with purely monetary losses, which are generally excluded by general liability policies • Additional Insured: Including during the products-completed operations • SDI/Sub-guard: Can be used to insure the default risk of your subcontractors • Liquidated Damages (LD): Though not a complete solution, by packaging the below policies, much of the LD risks can be insured, at a potential cost savings, and expedite post claim project delivery - Builders Risk Insurance - Subguard/SDI - OPPI - E&O Insurance - Pollution Insurance The old method of ”signing it and forgetting it” is unnecessarily exposing many contractors to additional expense, and uninsured claims. Work with your subcontractor, owner, insurance agents and carriers in a collaborative effort to risk manage your contracts. The benefits will be extensive and will be shared by everyone involved on your projects.

“Managing and Mitigating Risk in Today’s Construction Environment,” The 2016 AGC/FMI Industry Survey About the Author: Lennie Morgan, LIC, is a managing partner at The Corporate Protection Group, LLC (CPG), working out of the company’s Plymouth office. With more than 25 years in the insurance industry working in brokerages, as well as with carriers, Lennie helps his clients reduce administrative burdens and costs and aims to transform the way his clients view their total cost of risk.

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The Importance of Constructing a Good Bonding Team

By: Barry Berman Construction Bonding Specialists, LLC onstruction in the state of Michigan is booming. With this exponential growth, there has been an increase in bonds as well. It is vital to secure bonds quickly in order to keep up with such a positive trend in the industry. A little planning and having the right team in place to handle your bonding can make a huge difference. What exactly is needed for a successful bonding team? An agent and an accountant that both fully understand the surety bonding marketplace, your knowledge of the contract language on straightforward projects, and possibly an attorney for the more complex contracts. With this team in place, bonds become a valuable piece of your business that help secure the future growth you desire. Just a quick reminder that a surety bond is more of a credit tool that speaks to the financial strength, industry experience, and overall ability of your company to complete a particular construction project. It is a third-party agreement - the bonding company is bound to the provisions in the contract, making them, in essence, your silent partner. Prior to this “partnering” with you, the company will require you to execute an indemnity agreement, something an insurance policy doesn’t require. This is the way a surety company protects itself should there be a loss. The amount of information required to be considered for a surety bond depends greatly on the size of the job or program desired, and the credit profile of the company and its owners. Why is the right agent important? Most insurance agents are very familiar with the credit-only programs that are quick and easy. These programs have set rates and restrictions as to how large the job can be. However, having an agent that is well versed in the unique niche that is surety bonds can help you find a program more tailored to your needs. As a company’s experience and financial stability

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grows, the decision could move away from a quick credit-based program to a more comprehensive program that could provide larger single and aggregate limits, as well as different rates that reflect the strength of the company. Because a surety agent understands what a surety’s appetite is, they are extremely helpful as they’ll save time by approaching the right company first. For those contractors who have had a difficult time obtaining bonding in the past, the right agent will be invaluable in knowing where to get you started and when to move you to another surety as your company becomes more appealing. Additionally, he or she know when your business has advanced to the point of possibly qualifying for a new surety company. To assist with this, it is suggested that you meet with your surety professional at least once a year to review the current year-end results. These meetings are key in keeping your bonding line in-step with your company business plan, which includes upcoming projects and revenue targets. Keeping your best interest in mind, a good bonding agent will help you avoid pitfalls that do not exist in other insurance Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

areas. Such situations include: overextending your line of credit, possibly not having a line of credit, not filing notice of furnishings, not verifying financing on private work, and not recognizing passthrough language in contracts, etc. Keep in mind that the right agent is only as good as the information provided to them by you and your accountant. If you are willing to provide information and to listen to them, they can help you secure a bond program both now and in the future. What role does an accountant play in securing surety bonds? Understanding how to structure a statement so that the surety company sees your company’s assets in the best light is crucial. Oftentimes this is the most painful part of the bonding process, as surety companies need to see profits. Profits to many accountants - and let’s face it, to all of us - mean more taxes. A bond-savvy accountant understands this and can work with the contractor to position you in the best light for the size of bonded jobs that you want to pursue. Therefore, they can strike a balance between showing the profit a surety company needs to see and the amount of taxes you have to pay. Finding a good bonding agent and a CAM MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2018

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construction-savvy accountant can take a little leg work. Just like hiring a new employee, you need to know the background of bonding agents. Some common questions to ask would be: √ How long have they being writing bonds √ Do they ask tough questions and provide insight (not just someone that tells you what you want to hear)? √ What percentage of their business is bonding? √ How many sureties do they represent? √ How do they know what surety is right for a particular client?

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√ Do they typically use quick and easy bonding programs, or are they familiar with setting up bond lines? Realize that this agent’s job is to assist/represent you in developing a positive and trusting relationship with a surety. To a surety, they are an extension of you, and it’s crucial that you communicate well with and trust them. In searching for a construction-savvy accountant, the questions you may want to ask are: √ What is the main focus of their business? √ Do they represent many contractors that do bonded work? √ Do they work with or have they worked with any sureties in the past?

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An accountant familiar with the process will know what sureties are looking for and provide guidance at tax time. Again, communication is key with both of these professionals - if you are not comfortable with them, they may not be the right person for you. The only other member of this team that we haven’t discussed is you, the contractor. Your years of knowledge and expertise of your company’s liabilities, from your staffing to project takeoff, is paramount to the projects you are looking at as well. Oftentimes there are hidden risks in contracts (such as pass-through language, consequential damages, etc.). Your knowledge and experience in this area is vital. This is why with more complex contracts, sometimes having an attorney review documents can be advantageous. No one likes surprises in the middle of a job, including surety companies. “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

Solid solutions steer senior living site Pomeroy Senior Living Beacon Square To be a key member of the bonding team, a contractor has to be completely forthcoming with the information requested. Sureties look at a complete package, meaning not just the financials, but the experience of the key personnel, prior experience of the company, the way a company is structured, and the way projects are tracked from start to finish. You are the only person with this knowledge, and this is why you are a key member of this team.

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With the right team in place, pursuing bonded work can become less intimidating. It takes planning. But if you talk to your team and begin to work together early, you will be prepared for whatever opportunities arise. Remember, there are a number of reasons that you want to add bonded work to your portfolio. Bonds will diversify your portfolio, they allow you to work on public and some larger private projects. Additionally, on bonded projects, you are practically guaranteed payment. So get your team in place to help accelerate your business growth. About the Author: Barry Berman has been active in the bonding industry for more than 24 years. He began his career as an agent, has worked as a Regional Bond Manager for an A-Rated Surety, and is currently the Managing Member of Construction Bonding Specialists, LLC. His passion for bonding is driven by the fact that he helps people and businesses grow every day.

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Enlighten Solutions: Placing Buildings in the Best Possible Light By

Mary Kremposky McArdle

Associate Editor he incandescent light bulb became the iconic symbol of a bright idea soon after Thomas Edison patented the first commercially successful incandescent on January 27, 1880. The twenty-first century version of a bright idea may very well be the lightemitting diode, commonly known as LED. Reliable, long-lived, and energy-efficient, LEDs seem to be winning the battle of the bulb as advances in LED technology and a remarkable reduction in cost rapidly accelerate demand for this once cost-prohibitive lighting solution. “The cost of the average LED fixture dropped 80 percent from 2010 to 2014,” said Enlighten Solutions President Brennan Booms, citing the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Given this dramatic price plunge, an increasing number of building owners are seeing the light and converting to LED. Enlighten Solutions is a Northville-based lighting consulting and product supply company dedicated to serving as a guiding light to commercial and industrial building owners in search of ways to improve lighting quality and energy-efficiency, along with lowering maintenance needs and managing costs. Working on projects across the United States, Enlighten Solutions has serviced clients in Michigan, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Iowa, Indiana, and Ohio. One of the firm’s current projects is providing lighting solutions for the owner of a Cleveland high-rise. “The project involves 100 percent of the lighting in the parking deck, interior halls, amenity spaces, apartment units, and the outdoor pool area,” said Booms. Booms himself is a Certified Energy Manager, has a master’s degree in Energy Systems Engineering from the University of Michigan, and is Lighting Certified through the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions. Much of the Council’s certification is based on standards promulgated by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES).

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Enlighten Solutions improved lighting levels by approximately 20 percent in the hallways of the Conner Creek Senior Apartment Homes in Detroit. Converting from 13-watt fluorescent lamps to 6-watt LED dual-mode lamps reduced energy usage as well.

As a remedy, Enlighten Solutions replaced a thousand lamps in the shop interior, the term lamp being synonymous with bulb. Converting from 54-watt fluorescent linear high-bay lamps (T5) to 27-watt LED lamps slashed energy usage by 50 percent for Great Lakes Granite & Marble. “Saving 50 percent in energy usage is a typical result when switching to LED,” said Booms. “Although lighting levels were not a concern in the interior, we saw a 5 percent to 7 percent bump in lighting levels as well.” Four hundred-watt metal halide flood lights and 150-watt metal halide wall packs originally illuminated the parking areas and the building exterior. The lighting audit and analysis revealed concerns with maintenance, lighting levels, and energy usage. “The ongoing maintenance of both types of existing metal halide lights was almost impossible to keep up with,” said Booms. “Because of the height of the exterior lights, a lift had to be rented every time a light went out, and lifts are expensive to rent. “Metal halide lights also tend to decrease rapidly in their output,” Booms continued. “Metal halides will be very bright at the start, but the lights may lose about 50 percent in about 10,000 hours.” Enlighten Solutions’ lighting audit also assesses the condition of the fixtures. “Traditionally, fixtures, also called Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

luminaires, have three parts: the actual housing, the lamp or bulb, and the ballast that converts the electricity to a form the lamp can use,” said Booms. “At Great Lakes Granite & Marble, the metal halide flood light fixtures were deteriorated, and because either the lamps were out or the ballasts were bad, we replaced all of the 400-watt metal halide flood lights with 200-watt integrated LED fixtures.” In an integrated LED fixture, “the light source is no longer a spherical lamp but a thin rectangular board that somewhat resembles a computer chipboard,” said Booms. Essentially, the LED lamps and the panel-like fixture are linked together as one indivisible unit, the flat board connecting directly to the power source. The advantage of an integrated LED fixture is longevity, energy-efficiency, and light quality. “The boards are rated to last much longer than a lamp,” said Booms. “A lamp might be rated for 20,000 hours and an LED board might be rated for 100,000 hours.” The integrated LED fixture emits a focused beam of light in a specific direction selected by the building owner. “Lensing can be placed on the LED board based on how one wants to aim the light,” said Booms. Booms believes an integrated LED fixture is best, solo LED lamps being produced to more easily retrofit existing CAM MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2018

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installations. “With an LED lamp, you are basically putting a new technology into an old infrastructure,” said Booms. “In integrated LED fixtures, the fixture housing, heat management, dimming ability, and light dispersion are optimized around the LED board. Therefore, integrated LED fixtures have longer-rated lives, better dimming, higher efficiency, better quality light, and more diverse architectural options than their LED lamp equivalents. Enlighten partners with its clients to decide whether these enhanced features are necessary.” Enlighten Solutions converted the 150watt metal halide wall packs to 50-watt LED ballast bypass lamps. “Many of the ballasts were not working, and because the owner had recently replaced the light fixtures, we went to ballast bypass lamps,” said Booms. Enlighten Solutions replaced a thousand lamps in Great Lakes Granite & Marble’s shop interior. Converting from 54-watt fluorescent linear high-bay lamps (T5) to 27-watt LED lamps slashed the company’s energy usage by 50 percent.

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The Three Drivers of Lower Electric Bills Thanks to these strategic lighting solutions, Great Lakes Granite & Marble is now saving between 9 percent and 10 percent on its electric bills. Why the discrepancy between the dramatic 50 percent plunge in energy usage and the relatively modest dip in the electric bill? Booms explains: “A building uses a lot of electrical energy other than just from lighting. If lighting accounts for 20 percent of the total building usage, which is a fairly typical number, and if you save 50 percent on 20 percent, then the result is a 10 percent reduction of the electric bill. For a parking deck, almost a 100 percent of the electrical usage is from lighting, so the owner would probably save 50 percent on the bill. One is always saving similar amounts on the lighting wattages for conversion to LED, but how that translates to savings on an entire building’s electrical usage varies.” Three drivers help to determine how much energy LED will potentially save a building owner. “The first is how many hours do their lights typically run,” said Booms. “The more run hours the more savings are to be had. Operating the lights for 30 to 40 run hours a week will produce good results in terms of savings. Twelve hours a day provides very good results, and energy savings start to look amazing at 24 hours of operation, such as “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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one sees in continually lit hallways or 24/7 Great Lakes manufacturing facilities. Granite & Marble was in the 40 to 50 hours a week category.” The second driver in gauging the potential of LED to save electric costs is the prevailing electric rates in an area. “Michigan has fairly typical electric rates compared to the rest of the country,” said Booms. The third driver is the amount of rebates available from large utilities for converting to energy-efficient products, such as LED. Enlighten Solutions has typically achieved around a 15 percent to 25 percent rebate on material costs for lighting products. “DTE has a commercial program which covers most businesses, and a separate multi-family program for projects, such as apartment buildings,” Booms added. A Step-Wise Solution Enlighten Solutions applied its expertise at the Conner Creek Senior Apartment Homes in Detroit. Creating a lighting solution, predominately for the hallways of

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this three-story building, was a matter of life safety. “As you age, your eyes need more light to see comfortably,” said Booms. “The Illuminating Engineering Society even recommends higher light levels for senior applications.” Enlighten Solutions assessed the current light levels by walking the hallways with a light meter to measure the number of existing foot-candles. As part of the lighting audit, Enlighten Solutions assesses the number, type, and condition of existing fixtures, including detailing the ballast type and wattage used by each lamp. “The main fixture type in the hallways at Conner Creek was a plug-in fluorescent lamp,” said Booms. “About 25 percent to 30 percent of the ballasts were not functioning.” To avoid replacing the entire fixture and to save time for the building owner, Enlighten Solutions selected a dual-mode lamp as the lighting solution. “This lamp type can work with or without the ballast,” said Booms. “It worked out because this business wanted to have their on-site

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team replace approximately 260 hallway lamps. Being already busy with tenants, the dual-mode lamps allowed them to basically just install the lamps. If the ballast wasn’t working, they got rid of the ballast. When the ballast goes in the future on another fixture, they can get rid of the ballast and simply re-install the lamp. It is a step-wise solution to the problem.” However, the building owner has to complete the work in 90 days to qualify for the utility’s material rebate. Booms outlines the two-step process: The building owner submits an application, obtains pre-approval, purchases materials, and completes the installation in the specified timeframe to be eligible for the rebate. Enlighten Solutions can complete and manage the rebate process on behalf of its clients. “Enlighten Solutions has always been successful in meeting the 90-day deadline, or working with the utility to extend it, but the time factor is a risk that clients sometimes overlook,” said Booms.

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Brighter Hallways, Lower Energy Costs Post-installation at Conner Creek, Enlighten Solutions improved lighting levels by approximately 20 percent in the hallways. The result was on target with Enlighten Solutions’ lighting analysis. Enlighten Solutions projects the approximate light levels of its proposed solution before the client begins the installation. “We want to make sure our solution will actually improve the light levels,” said Booms. Photometric analysis is one tool used to estimate the light levels of a proposed solution. “It’s similar to a CAD exercise,” said Booms. “Every fixture a manufacturer sells will come with a lighting information file describing how that light illuminates in a

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range of 360 degrees in the X, Y and Z axis. We can incorporate the file into software that performs the projections. We can then estimate how, for instance, six particular lamps will illuminate a given space.” At Conner Creek, converting from 13watt fluorescent lamps to 6-watt LED dual-mode lamps reduced energy usage as well. “Maximal energy savings were achieved at Conner Creek because all of the hallway lights ran 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” Booms said. In total, Enlighten Solutions saved Conner Creek approximately 15 percent on its electric bill. New exterior LED lighting was part of the energy savings. Enlighten Solutions converted six exterior parking lot fixtures from 175-watt metal halide lamps to 50-watt LED ballast bypass lamps, and switched 12 wall packs from 100-watt metal halide to 16watt LED ballast bypass lamps. The company’s targeted lighting solutions improved security and the residents’ sense of safety. “The change in lighting was huge for the residents,” said Booms. “Parking lot lighting adds to the safety and security of a building. A building just feels more secure when it is well lit.” A Natural Wavelength: Bio-lighting Enlighten Solutions offers advanced lighting controls if it makes sense for a client financially. One of the company’s current projects involves integrating motion sensors into parking lot fixtures. “The fixtures will dim 50 percent when the parking lot is unoccupied,” said Booms. “Adding motion-sensing controls results in increased energy savings, longer fixture life, and larger utility rebates.” Advanced lighting controls have amazing capabilities, and what was once incredible is now commonplace. Linking a series of stairwell lights on different floors together via a wireless communication protocol allows the lighting system on one floor to detect a person’s presence and to communicate with the fixture on adjoining floors. The linked controls activate a series of lights and offer safe passage along the route of the entire stairwell. Today, the buzz at lighting conferences is bio-lighting. Also called organic or “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

Enlighten Solutions’ targeted exterior lighting strategies improved security and safety for residents of Conner Creek Senior Apartment Homes.

circadian lighting, the goal of bio-lighting is to generate artificial illumination capable of simulating the changing tone and intensity of natural light over the course of the day. The purpose of bio-lighting is to create a healthy indoor environment more in sync with our own circadian rhythms or natural 24-hour cycles. “Natural daylight starts with a warm orange glow, because the light is coming from the horizon,” said Booms. “As the sun rises, the light increasingly becomes a bright white color until it reaches its peak of white light at noon, before reversing itself as the sun slides toward the western horizon.” Lighting technology currently exists to create a bio-lighting system. “There are inexpensive ways to achieve 50 percent of that goal, and then there are more expensive ways to achieve 100 percent,” said Booms. “One available bio-lighting technology involves the inclusion of two sets of LEDs in the same fixture: one set emits warm white light and the other set emits cool white light. By varying the brightness level of each of the two LED sets throughout the day, various light, color, and brightness levels can be emitted from a single fixture.” One of the first buildings to actually have a circadian lighting system is the Swedish Medical Center – Ballard’s Behavioral Health Unit in Seattle, Washington. The project was mentioned in the U.S. Green Building Council’s Spring 2018 publication: “In addition to light that changes to match the natural light outside and to regulate sleep patterns, patients in the health unit’s comfort rooms can even fine-tune the shade of lighting as a calming mechanism.” Bio-lighting and lighting in general influence health and mood. Booms refers to scores of lighting studies finding that “proper lighting impacts alertness levels and is actually just as good of a treatment for depression as some pharmaceuticals.” From the jaw-dropping plunge in LED prices to the healing powers of circadian lighting, Enlighten Solutions has its pulse on the lighting industry and on the needs of its clients. Either by breaking down a lighting solution into manageable phases or through establishing priorities, the company tailors a lighting solution to each client’s needs and budget to achieve a balance between cost and the lighting goals of energy usage and optimal illumination. Whatever the lighting strategy, Enlighten Solutions literally places its clients and their buildings in the best possible and most energy-efficient light, and in today’s marketplace, that light is most likely to be LED. Enlighten Solutions has been enlightening its clients about the advantages of this now cost-effective technology. LED is taking over a growing share of the market in what seems to be an unstoppable wave of LED light. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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he Christman Company brought the art of construction management to a new addition and renovation to the University of Michigan Art and Architecture Building on the University’s main campus in Ann Arbor. The University of Michigan, Christman, Integrated Design Solutions (IDS), and UM-AEC joined forces to complete this LEED Gold-certified project. The team not only delivered a sustainable, energy-efficient building, but also created a facility better aligned with the University’s teaching mission. The 154,220-square-foot building now has new classrooms, an expansive commons area, reconfigured studio spaces, and faculty offices. The new A. Alfred Taubman Wing addition adjoins the existing Art and Architecture Building, a low-slung, brick-and-glass structure housing the A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning and the Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design. The addition was partially funded by and named for the late A. Alfred Taubman, an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist who studied architecture at the University of Michigan. The new 37,220-square-foot addition and 117,000-square-foot renovation is the first alteration to the Art and Architecture Building since its original completion and opening in 1974. Rather than just adding more space, the expansive wing addition was designed to transform the relationship between students and faculty through the reconfiguration of faculty offices and the creation of a series of communal and collaborative spaces. Because the faculty offices are placed along the perimeter of the studios, faculty doors now open directly into the studios to facilitate more connection between students and faculty. While studio spaces still account for much of the active space in the building, large gathering spaces have become the heart of the school. One of the new areas is the building’s 5,700-square-foot, two-story commons. Surrounded by a series of spiral-like stairs and ramps designed to create encounters between faculty and students, the commons is designed to be a place where all of the school’s community can meet. The space is also large enough for major events and installations, including providing room for faculty and students to display large-scale works. Classroom and studio space has also been expanded. Over 5,000 square feet of new studio means an additional 20 percent of space per student, and a new 2,400-square-foot classroom can handle large classes that may require unconventional workspace organization. Other spaces include eight smaller “capstone” and group study rooms offering more flexibility, and a new student lounge and a reading room providing space for students to relax or to enjoy an informal work setting.

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Budget Management The project team was challenged to fit the University’s programmatic needs within a defined budget to render the project economically viable. Initial estimates at schematic design came in 16 percent over the project’s $21.4 million construction budget. Through a series of meetings with the owner, architect, and third-party estimators, the team, led by Christman’s Project Planning Group, assembled a list of ideas totaling $12.2 million in savings. Of those ideas, the ownership group accepted $4.47 million, bringing the project estimate below the established budget. The list of ideas included a broad range of value-added items, such as rethinking the complexity of the construction of the monumental stairs to save time and steel fabrication costs. One of the more impactful ideas was to refurbish the existing mechanical equipment in the attached facility. This change reduced the amount of demolition, interruption of services, and disturbance to the existing mechanical spaces. The idea helped to eliminate $400,000 from the project. Additionally, by researching and suggesting an aesthetically comparable ceiling finish product, the team was able to realize $803,000 in budget savings. The team was able to make minor modifications, retain the architectural design elements, and deliver the project 2.8 percent under budget after trade contractor bids. The value analysis process was a tool that was exercised at each of the design milestones and allowed the team to fine-tune the project scope and expectations. Scheduling Strategies Working with a fixed deadline aligned with the academic calendar, the team completed the addition in 16 months and the renovation in three months. Trade contractor partners worked selective overtime and in multiple areas at once, completing structural tie-ins and utility infrastructure work simultaneously on the renovation and addition portions of the project. The team met regularly with trade contractors to review the schedule. This level of communication kept the work on track and smoothly coordinated. Working in an existing educational building, it was imperative that normal operations continued seamlessly and without interruptions from construction. The team completed the project within the University’s desired schedule and incorporated additional work into the project without delays. The process Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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lowering the chair height to two inches and reducing the metal stud anchors to three quarters of an inch. This allowed the reinforcing steel to remain in the top one-third of the slab, provided sufficient coverage over the heating tubes to prevent telegraphing into the finish floor, and provided a buffer zone between the metal stud anchors and tubing. The team continued coordination and quality control in the field by establishing elevations for each contractor’s work and verified the elevation before concrete placement.

The new wing’s saw-tooth roof is designed to reflect light into studio spaces.

was supported by the project team’s ability to maintain short RFI turnaround times, minimize cost issues, achieve faster than average project close-out, as well as contract close-out, in far less time than anticipated by the University. Safety First Over 127,953 man hours were completed during the project without an incident requiring more than first-aid treatment, lost time, days away, restrictions, or transfers. With a peak of 80 tradesmen and women on site and a small overall footprint, safety was a top priority. The project team created a project-specific safety program that trade contractor partners were required to follow. The program began with a safety orientation prior to trades starting work on site and continued with safety talks each morning. The project team met with trade contractors on a daily basis to maintain clear communication and a focus on safety, ensuring a well-coordinated work environment that began each day with safety in the forefront. In collaboration with the University of Michigan’s Safety First Contractor Safety Recognition Program, the project team nominated five trade workers who demonstrated safety leadership during the project. In addition, the team held seven safety lunch-and-learns as a reward for meeting the safety goals of the project. Through preconstruction planning and continued follow-up by all project team members, the project was completed safely. 34 CAM MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2018

Quality Construction The team overcame several challenges throughout the project, creatively solving these issues to ensure the desired end result. For example, utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM), Christman was able to determine that for multiple reasons the design of the underground HHW mains was not working with the foundation layout. The team proposed switching to an above-ceiling design that accomplished the same objective, saved lead time on material delivery, saved the University unnecessary costs, and prevented potential maintenance issues down the road. Another issue was encountered on the second floor of the Taubman Wing addition. This area has a 6,500-square-foot radiant heat system embedded in the eight-inch structural slab. The contract documents called for both reinforcing bars and mesh to be located in the top one-third of the slab; the radiant tubing would be installed on top of the mesh. As part of the team’s quality control program, a pre-installation meeting was held between the radiant flooring, concrete, and metal stud contractors. During the meeting, the team identified several issues with the design detail that would impact the quality of the slab and pose risk of damage to the heating system. The reinforcing chairs were specified at three inches, which did not provide sufficient cover over the heating tubes and placed the heating tubes within the zone of the metal stud anchors. The team worked with the designer on a new detail,

Innovative Solutions A key challenge was to provide the addition with high visibility on campus and connect it to Bonisteel Boulevard, a major artery running through the University. The team envisioned a linear building placed at an angle, with the north end gesturing toward Bonisteel. The new wing is topped with a saw-tooth roof, designed to reflect light into studio spaces. The new wing is also wrapped in two tones of grey Ironspot brick, glazed to create surfaces impervious to water and dirt. The exterior walls are punctuated with windows of varying shapes and sizes. At the ground floor, the building is lifted off the ground on pilotis, creating a sheltered area for bike parking and a gathering space also serving as an outdoor gallery. This approach allowed the courtyard to remain open to the valley and a retention pond, and allowed the new building to create a path between the new and existing spaces. In addition, it resolved the difference in height between the new and existing building, establishing a continuous look inside and out. Structural improvements, including an updated HVAC system and a new roof, upgraded the existing building. Four months into the construction phase, the Bureau of Fire Safety rejected the design team’s intended use of a four-sided fire curtain to separate floors in the event of a fire. The possible solutions were to design and install a passive smoke evacuation system or revise the type and layout of the fire curtain. Upon notification of the pending change, the team collaborated to identify the areas within the building that would be impacted and assisted with framing details to reduce the amount of rework that would be needed should the passive smoke evacuation option move forward. The team created a schedule for the new scope of work that tied to the logic of the project schedule for use in evaluating potential “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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schedule impacts. The team also worked together to provide an order of magnitude for each option ahead of the final design. A new substation had to be installed, because the building’s existing substation was outdated and insufficient to support the loads for the new addition. An elaborate phasing plan was created in order to maintain the existing building loads. The phasing plan included installation of a temporary primary line-up and transformer, transfer of building loads to temporary gear, a new duct bank, construction of a new substation room, and transfer of building loads to the new substation. All of the tie-in work was completed during off-hours and with the least possible interruption to the students and faculty. Due to a required total building power shut-down, the new substation had a firm energization window that could not be missed without severely impacting the project. The team facilitated ontime delivery by working together with U-M High Voltage to expedite the submittal review process through face-to-face review meetings. The team also managed the University’s 112item substation start-up checklist, assigning responsibility and completion dates to all impacted parties. In the end, the project team hit all of the substation milestones without any prior impacts to the faculty and students. Completion of the project within schedule and other beneficial outcomes are proof of the team’s collaborative approach.

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The new addition, capped by a saw-tooth roof, and the renovation of the existing low-slung, brick-and-glass structure is the first alteration to the Art and Architecture Building since its opening in 1974.

Sustainable Design The LEED Gold-certified building provides an estimated 37 percent energy savings compared with an energy code compliant building as defined in ASHRAE 90.1-2007 Appendix G. The building’s design and systems include a number of energy-efficient features responsible for achieving this level of energy savings. Highperformance glazing and increased insulation values in exterior walls allow for improved thermal performance, occupancy sensors were installed throughout the building to turn off lights and HVAC systems when spaces are unoccupied, and displacement ventilation was implemented to provide ventilation air to the occupant breathing zone more efficiently than typical HVAC systems. Task lighting, energy-efficient light fixtures, and the integration of natural daylight reduce the building’s electrical load, while photosensing dims the lighting in areas where ambient lighting is provided through skylights. Overall lighting power density was designed to Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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be 30 percent less than maximum allowable levels mandated by ASHRAE standard 90.12007. In addition, the building was designed to reduce water consumption by 40 percent beyond Michigan Plumbing Code, with savings obtained through the use of low-flow bathroom fixtures. In an effort to connect the interior and exterior spaces, 94 percent of all regularly occupied spaces have a direct line of sight to the outside. On the exterior, the landscape’s native and adaptive plantings do not require permanent irrigation. During construction, 79 percent of construction waste was diverted from landfills, while 30 percent of the total building material content was extracted and manufactured within 500 miles of the project site. In addition, 37 percent of the total building materials contained recycled content. Low-VOC adhesives and sealants, paints and coatings, flooring systems, and composite wood and agrifiber products were used in the building. The decision to renovate and add to the existing structure allowed for minimal disruption

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to the surrounding area as the new structure was seamlessly tied into the existing spaces. The project site is conveniently located near public and U-M bus routes to encourage use of public transit, while close proximity to services, such as banks, theaters, and restaurants encourages occupants to walk instead of drive. A bike parking lot underneath the building also helps connect students to the rest of the sprawling campus. The project was completed in July 2017. The project team worked collaboratively to create a communal and collaborative environment for students and faculty. Content Courtesy of The Christman Company Project Partners • Access Flooring – Haworth C/O Data Supplies Co., Plymouth • Civil Design – Beckett & Raeder, Inc., Ann Arbor • Concrete and General Trades – Spence Brothers, Ann Arbor • Construction Fencing – Reliable Fence,

Clinton Township • Demolition – Homrich, Carleton • Demountable Partitions – Nxtwall, Kalamazoo • Drywall/Acoustic Ceilings – Acoustic Ceiling & Partition, Ann Arbor • Electrical – K & F Electric, Saline • Elevator – Thyssen Krupp Elevator, Livonia • Envelope Testing – Amec Foster Wheeler, Windsor, Ontario, Canada • Final Cleaning – JNS Cleaning, Ann Arbor • Finish Carpentry – MOD Interiors, Ira Township • Fire Protection – Wolverine Fire Protection, Milford • Flooring – Continental Interiors, Troy • Gas Utility – Corby Energy, Belleville • Glazing – Edwards Glass, Livonia • HVAC Controls – Monroe (Johnson Controls), Ann Arbor • HVAC Controls/Equipment – Monroe (ThermalNetics), Auburn Hills • HVAC Equipment – Monroe (Enviro-Aire), St. Clair Shores • HVAC/Plumbing – Monroe Plumbing and Heating Co., Monroe • Landscaping – WH Canon Landscape Co., Romulus • Masonry – Brazen and Greer Masonry, Livonia • Materials Testing – Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc., Ann Arbor • Metal Panels – VM Systems, Toledo, Ohio • Monument Stair – Couturier Iron Craft, Inc., Comstock Park • Painting – Future Maintenance, Livonia • Paving – Nagle Paving, Novi • Recycling – Knight Transfer, Lansing • Roofing – Bloom Roofing, Brighton • Scaffolding – Scaffolding, Inc., Detroit • Sealants – RAM, Livonia • Sheet Metal – Applegate Sheet Metal, Jackson • Signage – Visual Entities, Grand Rapids • Sitework/Utilities – Eagle Excavation, Flint • Structural EOR – Structural Design Inc., Ann Arbor • Structural Steel – Kirby Steel, Burton • Surveying – Washtenaw Engineering, Ann Arbor

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Remembering Ralph J. Stephenson’s Wisdom and Writings By: Ralph John Stephenson 2006 August 1922 - March

Lee Templin,

Associate Professor in the Construction Technology & Management Department, Ferris State University

To begin, let me quote the opening paragraph of the CAM Magazine article, “Michigan Construction Industry Mourns Passing of Ralph Stephenson,”

from May 2006: “Ralph Stephenson, P.E., an icon in every sense of the word, passed away on March 11th in Mt. Pleasant. Stephenson was a driving force in the development of the Institute for Construction Management, the forerunner to the Construction Association of Michigan's Training and Education Center (CAMTEC).” In August 2007, I embarked on a one-term sabbatical with the purpose to archive the articles, manuals, writings and other intellectual works written, created, or developed by Ralph J. Stephenson, a highly respected construction consultant, into a digital retrievable database to be housed at the Ferris Library for Information, Technology and Education (FLITE). The database would be accessible to students, industry professionals as well as other academia to enhance and further advance the construction industry. This article outlines some of the findings of my project as well as providing the mechanism for others to view the documents. For many years, Mr. Ralph J. Stephenson taught, guided, and mentored the leaders and future leaders of the construction industry. Ralph was a constant voice and a steady influence on many issues challenging our industry. In an effort to preserve the intellectual writings of this well-known and well-respected Michigan-based construction consultant, this project resulted in a digital archive of his articles, manuals, and writings. The material is now housed in a text-retrievable database available over the Internet. Background of the Project The work began with the movement of about 200 boxes of papers from Mr. Stephenson’s storage units to the Granger Center for Construction and HVACR on the Ferris State University campus. Working with the University archivist to develop a classification system for organizing the material, electronic document records were created in Microsoft Access. Included in this document record are places for the following information: Filename: RJS - _ _ _ _ _ Title: What was the title of the document? Keywords that quickly describe the document? Date: When was the document created? Format: How was the document delivered? Location: Where was the document delivered? Audience: Who was the document’s audience? Project: Was the document part of a construction project? Abstract: A short written description of the document. A copy of the first document record, RJS-00001.

Also, I learned about certain procedures for archiving documents, such as the importance of using acid-free storage boxes. I purchased the storage boxes for the original documents after the scanning process was completed. These boxes are now housed in the Ferris State University library. Before I could begin the scanning process, I needed to review and organize the boxed documents. The first pallet of storage boxes to be examined consisted mainly of financial records and some confidential interviews and observations of several construction firms by Mr. Stephenson. After consulting with Mrs. Stephenson, these documents were destroyed, since many these firms are still in operation and they agreed to the interviews based on the fact of confidentiality. There was also a decision to destroy the business financial records. Any decision to destroy any document was made by Mrs. Stephenson. After this review and organization of the pallet, I proceeded to peruse and classify each document using an electronic document record as described above. When there were several documents of the same nature, such as project management notebooks for a course given annually for over 15 years, for example, only a few of the years were scanned and archived. The original document was then placed in an acid-free storage box. When handling some of the other documents that were similar in nature to another document, such as project partnering charters, only a few different charters were scanned, and the remaining original charters were stored as non-PDF document files. Also, there were more than 300 drawings for the various projects. These were scanned by an outside vendor with the capability to handle large media; 24” x 36” was the most typical size. These drawings were then categorized in a similar fashion to the documents using the following information: 38 CAM MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2018

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Filename: _ _ _ _ Title: What was the title of the drawing set? Number of Sheets: How many sheets in the drawing set? In all, there were 197 boxes of material, out of which approximately 53 boxes contained documents that were scanned. 144 of the boxes were determined not scannable for the following reasons: • Not Original Work, 28 boxes • Confidential Work, 19 boxes • Personal Items, 13 boxes • Duplicate Work, 52 boxes • Non-documents, 32 boxes Of the 53 boxes that were scanned, the following archived files were generated: • PDF Document Files, 346 files containing 19,556 pages • Non-PDF Document Files, 60 files containing unknown number of pages • PDF Drawing Set, 51 files containing 386 pages • Multimedia, 4 mpg files consisting of 210 minutes A large portion of his 50-plus years in the

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construction industry were completed in two cities: Flint and Kalamazoo, Michigan. In both cities, Mr. Stephenson worked on several urban renewal plans and public construction projects as a consultant to the city. In Kalamazoo, his first encounter was back in the mid-1950s for the Kalamazoo 1980 Plan study and continued for the next 40-plus years. In Flint, Mr. Stephenson was a consultant to the city for their Downtown Improvement Program for more than 14 years. All of the digital files are available on the Ralph J. Stephenson Archive Website hosted on the Ferris State University website. The RJS Archive Website is www.ferris.edu/rjs. The original papers are stored in the University Archives at Ferris State University. Impact of this Sabbatical Project The goal of this sabbatical project was to archive Mr. Stephenson’s intellectual writings and thoughts on several construction industry topics in order to enhance and further advance the construction industry. Throughout his seminars, workshops, articles, publications, a few guiding principles in his professional life come to bear. There is a saying that “You do not get rich doing a

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thousand items a few times, but by doing a few things a thousand times.” I believe that Ralph Stephenson’s work reflects that. He offered many wise words through the years. A familiar quote that Ralph would use in a seminar was “If no one worries about the credit, then more will be accomplished.” If you stop and think about that simple statement, you realize that Mr. Ralph Stephenson did not worry about the credit; he simply planned to accomplish the project. Another pearl of wisdom that Ralph would convey was regarding the different types of profit that exist. I do not know if he created this list, but I remember him discussing it-especially when talking about why we do certain things and there is no foreseeable financial gain to be made. For instance, why do we volunteer our time and materials to charitable causes? Taken from a glossary of terms that is mentioned in several of the documents: • PROFIT-EDUCATIONAL & TRAINING: Fulfillment of learning and teaching goals held by individuals and their companies. • PROFIT-FINANCIAL: Fundamentally, the difference between organizational cash

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income and organizational cash expense. Further definitions of financial profit are complex and often unique to an organization or project. • PROFIT-SELF ACTUALIZATION: Personal fulfillment realized after basic needs of shelter, safety, protection, love, and freedom from hunger are achieved. • PROFIT-SOCIO ECONOMIC: Company, group, or individual achievement of social objectives within a financially profitable set of activities. • PROFIT-VALUE SYSTEM: Company and project fulfillment of personal, professional, technical, social, and financial values held important by individuals and groups related to the company.

Other areas of interest to me were Mr. Stephenson’s work with the Partnering Concept and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Several of the documents provided the background and development of the Partnering Charter for a number of projects in the Michigan construction industry. The ADR findings were very interesting, as Mr. Stephenson laid out how to avoid claims and consequently litigation as well as the ADR process to follow to improve your chances of prevailing in a positive manner. Conclusion This man was a mentor to several in the construction industry, including to me and my father. Some of the documents archived discuss the need for good mentors and the process that mentoring should follow. When I was conducting this project, I read some of his mentoring advice and I felt like he was talking to me again. It is this effect that I hope others will have when they study the archived files. I have used some of his mentoring suggestions with my current students as well as some alumni who have called for advice. As a result of this sabbatical, I personally have incorporated some of Mr. Stephenson’s material into my curriculum, such as his sample project for his planning and scheduling workshops. After reading several of his handouts, I have a better understanding of how certain aspects of the planning and scheduling need to complement one another.

About the Author: Lee Templin, P.E. is an Associate Professor in the Construction Technology & Management Department at Ferris State University, where he has taught for 22 years. He has taught courses in construction scheduling, computer techniques in construction, construction administration, field engineering, and construction estimating. In 2017, Professor Templin received the Associated Schools of Construction’s National Excellence in Teaching Award. Prior to Ferris State, he worked in the Michigan construction industry for 11 years in the Detroit and Flint areas with firms specializing in industrial, commercial, and institutional construction. 40 CAM MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2018

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Chem Link Launches Two New NOVALINK Products Chem Link®, Schoolcraft, formulator and manufacturer of highperformance, environmentally friendly adhesives, sealants, coatings and related building products, has launched NOVALINK FP (a flash and patch mastic product) and NOVALINK WM (a waterproofing membrane). NOVALINK FP is a moisture-curing elastomeric waterproofing and sealant designed to fill, seal and level grout lines, voids, seams and surface damage on construction materials

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Larson Electronics LLC Releases Explosion-Proof LED Brick Light Larson Electronics has released a portable LED light that produces 6,250 lumens at just 30 watts mounted to an A-frame style base, providing explosion-proof flood lighting for hazardous location environments requiring portable and durable illumination. The EPL-PM-30LED-UVA-100-EPP is an LED unit with a low-profile light head measuring just 7 inches squared that is mounted to a portable aluminum frame base, allowing the light to be adjusted up or down 90 degrees. This 30-watt LED lamp provides 4,000 square feet of work area coverage and a hefty 6,250 lumens of light output. Special heat dissipating design and LED technology helps this fixture achieve an excellent 50,000-hour rated lifespan with 80% lumen retention. It provides both a 60-degree and a 125degree beam angle, ideal for wide coverage. 42 CAM MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2018

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JLG Launches BIMCompatible Product Library JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation Company and global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, announced that it has launched a BIM library on its website. BIM (building information modeling) is an intelligent 3D model-based process that gives architecture and construction professionals the insight and tools to efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure. “BIM is transforming the traditionally siloed architecture, engineering and construction disciplines to enhance communication and integrate workflows,” comments Guru Bandekar, global vice president, product management & development for JLG. “BIM helps improve collaboration among teams and gives greater design insight through the entire building life cycle. All models in the library are available and downloadable in a data rich format, giving everyone in the construction value chain access to this valuable tool.” Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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AUCH Construction, a Pontiac-based services construction company founded in 1908, has announced that Donielle Wunderlich has been elected to its Board of Wunderlich Directors. Wunderlich, who joined AUCH in 1997, will continue in her role with company operations, assuming increased responsibilities with strategic planning and corporate governance. She is active in the industry, having been selected to serve on the Construction Association of Michigan’s Board of Directors as well as the board of National Association of Women in Construction. Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC), Bloomfield Hills, is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Sneathen to the Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. Board of Directors. Sneathen Sneathen, P.E., Vice President, has extensive background in the public works sector. He has more than 25 years of experience providing highly regarded infrastructure design and management for a wide variety of projects. He rejoined Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. in 2014 after serving in a variety of municipal positions. These roles included working for the City of East Lansing for more than 20 years, most recently as the Director of the Department of Public Works from 2003 to 2014. GEM Energy, of the Rudolph Libbe Group, headquartered in Walbridge, OH, has appointed two new business development managers. Ed Cvelbar, of Cvelbar Salem, has joined GEM Energy as a senior business development manager, based in Rudolph Libbe Group’s North Ridgeville, OH, office. Cvelbar has more than 20 years of industry experience, including positions with ENGIE Services (formerly OpTerra Energy Services), Johnson Controls and AEP Ohio. Nick Lange, of Sylvania, OH, has been promoted to business development manager with GEM Energy in Rudolph Libbe

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Group’s Plymouth office and will serve GEM Energy’s HVAC customers. Lange joined GEM Inc. in 2012 as a Local 50 pipefitter. He holds an associate’s degree in Lange marketing from Owens Community College and journeyman licenses in plumbing, pipefitting, welding and HVAC service. Sachse Construction, Detroit, has announced Samantha RussoArdelean as the newest member of its Business Development department, spearheading commercial Russo-Ardelean initiatives. RussoArdelean’s prior experience includes working as project engineer of multimillion dollar renovations in Detroit, as well as taking on new business development and contract management roles. Previous projects include the renovations of General Motors Tech Center in Warren, as well as a multifamily new build project in Detroit. Harley Ellis Devereaux, headquartered in Southfield, congratulates Associate Principal and Mechanical Engineering Leader John Varley PE, LEED AP BD+C, HBDP, who has been named a recipient of the 2018 Varley ASHRAE Distinguished Service Award. The award, given by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), recognizes members who have served ASHRAE faithfully and with distinction on committees or otherwise giving freely of their time and talent on behalf of the Society. Aristeo Construction, Livonia, has named Michelle Aristeo Barton as Aristeo's new president. Barton brings more than a decade of experience in the construction industry to her role, which includes leadership roles at Aristeo Barton and its affiliate company, Stenco Construction. This announcement signifies a transition to

Aristeo’s next generation of management, a move that has been in the works for some time. Former President, Joe Aristeo, will take on the role of Executive Advisor, in which he will work to expand Aristeo’s presence in the community, advise the management team as needed, and develop new client relationships for the company. Bryce Phillips has been named the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA), the Canadian entity overseeing the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. Phillips replaced André Juneau, who served Phillips as interim CEO of WDBA since December 2017. Phillips most recently served as vice president of Kinectrics where he oversaw major infrastructure projects for a broad range of clients in North America and in Europe. Prior to that, he was vice president of technical support services for AMEC, a company providing nuclear safety solutions for nuclear power plants worldwide. TMP Architecture, Inc. is proud to announce that Jessica Marji, AIA, and Curt Panizzoli, RA, NCARB have joined the firm’s architectural department. Marji has more than 13 years of architectural experience and has worked at architectural firms in the Marji Detroit area. Marji has taught as an adjunct professor at both Lawrence Technological University and Oakland Community College. Panizzoli is a Plymouth resident with more than 25 Panizzoli years of architectural experience. He earned his Master of Architecture in 2004 from Lawrence Technological University, his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Michigan in 1992 and his Associates of Engineering from Schoolcraft College in 1989. In 2010 he became a licensed architect.

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Aristeo Construction, Livonia, announced that the company has received certification as an official Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE). With this certification, Aristeo adds the distinction of becoming one of the state’s largest womenowned businesses. This certification comes soon after the familyowned company announced a transition to a new generation of management, a change the company had been working toward for multiple years. The company’s management team, including President Michelle Aristeo Barton and Chief Strategy Officer Anne Aristeo Martinelli, is excited about the new certification, but recognizes the importance of continuing to deliver an exceptional customer experience. “Earning our WBE certification is an exciting opportunity,” stated Barton. “One thing that’s important to us, however, is remaining true to Aristeo’s long standing core values. This business was founded on exceeding our customers’ expectations, supporting diverse businesses, and remaining dedicated to safety, quality, and integrity. This certification will help us further our support of the diverse business community, but we will also remain focused on continuing our legacy as a top general contractor.” Aristeo was certified by the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council (GLWBC), a regional partner organization of the Women’s Enterprise National Council (WBENC), utilizing WBENC’s national standard of certification. The process includes an in-depth review of the business to confirm it is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by women. For more information, visit https://www.aristeo.com.

Innovative Surface Works (ISW), a commercial solid surface and quartz fabrication business, has relocated their headquarters and fabrication plant. The company recently moved from Livonia to a 25,000 square-foot facility located in Farmington Hills. ISW’s new industrialized fabrication facility has been fully updated with the latest automated equipment for both solid surface and quartz fabrication. Their new suite of offices are complete with furniture fully selffabricated from solid surface and quartz products from their partners at Dupont Corian. For more information, visit www.ISWrocksNOW.com. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

The American Subcontractors Association of Michigan (ASAM) recently announced the top nominees for its ninth annual Michigan Contractor of the Year (MCOY) Award. The MCOY Award recognizes general contractors and construction managers who excel in the field, based on the perspective of those who work most closely with them – their subcontractors. This year’s top nominees are: • The Christman Company • Dan Vos Construction Company • Elzinga & Volkers, Inc. • Erhardt Construction • First Companies, Inc. • Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. • Pioneer Construction • Rockford Construction ASAM membership votes to determine which of these nominees takes home the coveted award. Nominees will be scored on: bid ethics and practices, safety, jobsite supervision, communication, schedule coordination, project relations, lien process, administrative procedures, payment terms and quality workmanship. "Behind every job site, there is a team of construction professionals working diligently to maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity and communication," says Tony Vermaas, President of ASAM. "These nominees are intentional in their success, and they're raising the bar for the entire industry. The MCOY Award will be presented during a ceremony at Frederik Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids, on September 20. For more information, visit asamichigan.net.

G2 Consulting, Troy, was named one of the Top 100 “Hot Firms” nationally in the architecture, engineering and construction services industry. The award is based on G2's year-over-year revenue growth measured in both dollar and percentage change. “Business growth fuels job creation and builds communities,” said Chad Clinehens, CEO of Zweig Group, the leading industry research, publishing and consulting group that presents the award. “That’s why it’s important to celebrate these companies’ success.” G2 Consulting is a nationally recognized leader and one of the fastest growing firms in geotechnical, environmental and construction services.

ALT Sales Corp., headquartered in Richfield, Ohio, is the newest retail distributor in the fastgrowing Manitex Articulating Crane Distribution Network in the United States and abroad. ALT Sales Corp. is a member of the ALL Family of Companies, the largest privately owned heavy lift equipment rental and sales enterprise in North America. Manitex International, Inc. is a leading international provider of truck and knuckle boom cranes. ALT Sales’ General Manager Josh Bacci said, “We are pleased to add the Manitex articulating cranes to our diverse portfolio of equipment. We have been a Manitex boom truck dealer for over 20 years, producing strong sales results. ALT has been a premier source for the largest selection of the world’s best names in boom trucks for sale, rental, and leasing, including Manitex. We anticipate continued success with the Manitex articulating cranes.”

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SEPTEMBER CONSTRUCTION CALENDAR Please submit all calendar items no less than six weeks prior to the event to: Diane Sawinski, Editor: sawinski@buildwithcam.com

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Ace Cutting Equipment & Supply ............16 Aluminum Supply Company/ Marshall Sales Co. ..................................11 Aoun & Company, P.C .............................19 Blevins Sanborn Jezdimir Zack PLLC .....15 Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union Local 2 ..........................................29

CAM Golf Outings 2018

CAM Administrative Services ....................3

September 24 – Forest Lake Country Club, Bloomfield Hills

CAM Affinity ..........................................IBC

This is CAM’s last golf outing of the season. Watch for the 2019 golf schedule in the spring—and get your registrations in early!

CAM Comp .............................................40 CAM Labor Relations ..............................24

September 11, 2018 - Fall Sporting Clays @ Hunters Creek CAM members enjoy a day of networking and a test of their shooting skills. For more information, visit www.buildwithcam.com. September 20, 2018 - Boy Scouts Building Connections Networking Event GM Heritage Center, Sterling Heights A unique opportunity for informal business and social interaction while supporting the Scouting program for area youth and their families. For more information, visit www.buildwithcam.com. September 20, 2018 - AIA Detroit Celebration of Architecture Eastern Market, Detroit AEC and design professionals gather at this annual event featuring exhibits, food trucks, live music, and networking. Takes place during the Eastern Market After Dark event. To register, visit aiadetroit.com. September 20-23, 2018 - American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) Conference Sheraton Charlotte Hotel, Charlotte, NC This ASCC conference brings together contractors and concrete industry professionals. To register, visit www.ascconline.org. September 29-October 2, 2018 - National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Convention & Tradeshow Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia This NECA events includes a job fair, product demos, leadership sessions, educational workshops, and a closing concert by Foreigner. To register, visit www.necaconvention.org.

CAM Newsroom ......................................39 CAM Magazine Advertising .....................43 CAM Tradeshow ......................................17 CAMTEC .................................................37 Capital Insurance Group .........................20 Cargo Co...................................................8 Cochrane Supply & Engineering..............42 Connelly Crane Rental Corp....................21 Construction Bonding Specialists ...........21 Doeren Mayhew ......................................25 Environmental Maintenance Engineers, Inc .........................................10 Facca Richter & Pregler, P.C....................19 Ferndale Electric....................................IFC Frank Rewold & Son, Inc. .......................BC G2 Consulting Group ..............................25 Guy Hurley Insurance & Surety................10 Jackson Associates, Inc..........................15 Lee Industrial Contracting .........................4 Michigan Construction Protection Agency ....................................................31 Michigan Holiday Lighting .......................28 North American Dismantling....................23 Oakland Insurance ....................................9

CAMTEC Classes September 10-13 September 10 September 13 September 18 September 19 September 20 September 24-27 September 27 September 28

Plante Moran PLLC .................................30 OSHA 3115 Fall Protection and EM 385 Start of fall Printreading sessions Mitigating Contract Risk Project Management & Supervision First Aid/CPR/AED Contract Payment Provisions OSHA 2225 Respiratory Protection Construction Liens OSHA 7205 Health Hazard Awareness

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Ronald B. Rich & Associates...................16 Spartan Specialties .................................27 Testing Engineers & Consultants .............36 Valenti Trobec Chandler Inc.......................5 Zervos Group ..........................................31

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