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PRODUCTION DIRECTOR GRAPHIC DESIGN DIRECTOR OF MARKETING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Matthew J. Austermann Marci L. Christian Gregg A. Montowski Cathy A. Jones
DIRECTORS OFFICERS Chairman
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Kevin French Poncraft Door Company
Todd W. Hill Ventcon, Inc.
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Mary K. Marble Marble Mechanical, LLC
Eric C. Steck Amalio Corporation
Kurt F. Von Koss Beaver Tile & Stone
Donielle Wunderlich George W. Auch Company
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Gary Boyajian Universal Glass and Metals, Inc.
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Daniel Englehart Peter Basso and Associates, Inc.
Chris Hippler Capital Letters
Dennis King Harley Ellis Devereaux
Nancy Marshall Aluminum Supply Company
Rick Rys Hi Def Color
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Local Energy Efficiency Expert, Jim Newman, Receives National Distinction James L. “Jim” Newman, Bloomfield Hills, has received the Distinguished Service Award from ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers) at their annual conference held recently in San Antonio, TX. Newman is the owner and managing partner of Newman Consulting Group, LLC (NCG). NCG is one of the Midwest’s premier energy efficiency and green building consulting firms, specializing in energy audits and LEED certification consulting. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes members for giving their time and talent on behalf of the Society. As a Life Member, Newman is an ASHRAE-Certified Operations and Performance Management and Building Energy Assessment Professional, and also serves as an ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer. He is a past member of the ASHRAE Detroit Chapter Board of Governors, and has served on various international technical and policy committees. Since 2002, he has been a certified trainer on ASHRAE/ANSI/IESNA Energy Standard 90.1, and has trained hundreds of architects, engineers and facility managers on the Standard. Newman has also served in various leadership and speaking roles for the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Detroit Regional Chapter and the Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD). He currently serves as Chair of the Sustainability Committee with the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), Detroit Chapter, and also serves on BOMA International’s Energy and Environment Committee. Founded in 1894, ASHRAE is a building technology society with more than 50,000 members worldwide. The Society and its members focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration and sustainability through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education.
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SMRCA Announces Scholarship Winners The Governors for the Scholarship Grant Committee awarded four Scholarship Grants to college bound students at a June 2012 meeting held at the Roofers Union Local #149 office in Detroit. Commercial Roofing Contractors of Southeastern Michigan, through the Southeastern Michigan Roofing Contractors Association (SMRCA), along with the Roofers Union Local #149 annually award college scholarships to dependents of employees of member roofing contractors. This year’s winners were Andrew Conant, Allen Park; Karly Jodway, Browntown; Mariah Morgan, Livonia; and Alyssa Nicol, Ann Arbor. Applicants were asked to submit an essay describing, “How Important is the Roofing Industry?” to the Joint Union/Contractor Scholarship Committee. Winners receive Scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 contributed by the SMRCA, Roofers Union Local #149 and the Contractor Employer. The Governors of the Scholarship Committee presented the awards. Initiated over 20 years ago, this program is an example of the SMRCA/Roofers Union Local #149 and SMRCA Member Contractors working to promote continued education and to encourage industry dependents to attend college.
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SAFETY TOOL KIT CAM/MIOSHA Alliance Renewal Tracey Alfonsi
By Tracey Alfonsi, Director of Education & Safety Services Photos by Matt Austermann, Production Director, CAM Magazine
n Thursday, August 2nd, the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) renewed our alliance with the Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration (MIOSHA). The key goals of this alliance include: increased communication and collaboration between CAM and MIOSHA; to promote increased safety and health awareness by using all of CAM’s marketing mediums; to foster worker safety and health through education and training opportunities at the jobsite; and facilitate Safety and Health Hazard Surveys by the Consultation, Education, and Training (CET) Division of MIOSHA. The signing ceremony took place at the future home of the Gateway Marketplace located at the corner of Eight Mile Road and Woodward Avenue in Detroit. Managed jointly by The Dailey Company and
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Jenkins Construction, Inc., the Gateway Marketplace sets precedent as the first major retail development and national grocer within Detroit in over two decades, providing the catalyst for future retail development projects and enhancing the urban renewal of Detroit. We’d like to thank company presidents Steve Dailey and James Jenkins for welcoming everyone to this noteworthy location. For more information about taking advantage of this alliance as part of your CAM membership, contact Tracey Alfonsi at (248) 972-1141. For information on Standards & Legislation, go to www.michigan.gov/miosha or contact the Consultation Education and Training (CET) Division at 517.322.1809.
(Above): Director of MIOSHA Martha Yoder; Chairman of the Board Frank Nehr Jr.; LARA Deputy Director Rob Nederhood; and CAM President Kevin Koehler.
(From left to right) Steve Tighe, MIOSHA CET; Patrick Sullivan, MIOSHA CET; Steve Dailey, president, The Dailey Company; Martha Yoder, director of MIOSHA; Tracey Alfonsi, CAM director of education & safety services; Frank Nehr Jr., executive VP, Davis Iron Works, CAM Board Chairman; Rob Nederhood, LARA Deputy Director; Kevin Koehler; CAM president; Greg Andrzejewski, PPG Industries sales representative, CAM Board Treasure; Dan Autrey, Jenkins Construction project manager; John Fekaris, The Dailey Company operations manager; (kneeling) Vince Washington, The Dailey Company superintendent; Lethon Lee, Jenkins Construction; Debbie Anderson, The Dailey Company project manager.
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INDUSTRY NEWS ACEC of Michigan Elects New President and Board of Directors The American Council of Engineering Companies of Swaffar Michigan (ACEC/M) has announced Keith Swaffer, PE, of NTH Consultants, LTD, Detroit, as its 2012-13 President.
Swaffer has been with the engineering firm of NTH Consultants for over 33 years, currently serving as the Chairman of the Board. He has been an active participant in ACEC committees on both the state and national level, and has served on the Board as well as being a long time member of the legislative committee. He is currently the Vice Chairman of the ACEC Retirement Trust and will become the Chairman in September 2012. Swaffer has also served on several
committees and held leadership roles with the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers and the Michigan State University College of Engineering. 2012-2013 ACEC/M Officers: President: Keith Swaffar, PE - NTH Consultants, LTD, Detroit President-Elect: John Hiltz, Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc., Livonia Treasurer: Amy Trahey, PE-Great Lakes Engineering Group, Lansing National Director: James Escamilla, PE - Byce & Associates, Inc., Kalamazoo Past-President: Kirk Branson, PE - Parsons Brinckerhoff MI, Lansing 2012-2013 ACEC/M Board of Directors: Wally Alix, PE, Hubbell Roth & Clark, Bloomfield Hills Jim Cook, PE, Prein&Newhof, Grand Rapids Michael Cooper, PE, Harley Ellis Devereaux, Southfield Thomas Deneau, PE, Wightman & Associates, Inc., Benton Harbor Steve Gravlin, PE, Wade Trim, Taylor Sean Kelley, PE, The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc., Canton Mark Kramer, PE, Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc., Plymouth Steve Nichols, PE, Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Grand Rapids Stephen Pangori, PE, Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc., Shelby Township Robert Rayl, PE, RS Engineering, LLC, Lansing
New C.S. Mott, Von Voigtlander Hospitals Ranked in Global Top 100 for Infrastructure C.S. Mott Children’s and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospitals have been ranked among the top 100 most innovative and inspiring infrastructure projects in the world by KPMG, the audit, tax and advisory firm. KPMG International’s second edition of the Infrastructure 100: World Cities Edition a comprehensive report showcasing 100 of the world’s most innovative and inspiring urban infrastructure projects - included just 14 projects in the U.S. The publication provides a look into projects that make great cities, with a particular focus on the innovations that make them “Cities of the Future” - places where people want to live and do business. The new hospitals opened in December 2011 and feature 1.1 million square feet in a 12-story inpatient wing and a nine-story
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outpatient wing. As one of the leading pediatric healthcare centers in the United States, The U-M’s new facility enables staff to fulfill a commitment to providing newborns, children and pregnant women with the best healthcare possible. The new hospitals include 348 beds, including 50 private maternity rooms and 46 private NICU rooms. Each of the inpatient rooms in the new hospital is an approximately 300-square-foot private room with a sleep space for an additional person and a large window with a beautiful view. The Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital birth center is located within the children’s hospital, providing seamless care for mother and baby with a high-risk pregnancy team, newborn intensive care team and pediatric subspecialists on site around the clock. Incorporating many architecturally innovative and environmentally responsible features, the building was designed and built in accordance with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. In April 2012, the new hospitals were awarded LEED® Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, providing a prestigious third-party verification that the facilities were designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across several important evaluation criteria. THE INFRASTRUCTURE 100 INCLUDES 14 PROJECTS IN THE U.S.: - Ann Arbor, MI, University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's and Von Voigtlander Women's Hospitals, (Healthcare) - Chicago, IL., Exelon City Solar, (Urban Energy Infrastructure) - Chicago, IL., Rush University Medical Center Transformation Project, (Healthcare) - Detroit, MI, Detroit Works Project, (New and Extended Cities) - Honolulu, HI, Kokua Wireless, (Communications Infrastructure) - Los Angeles to San Francisco, CA HighSpeed Rail, (Global Connectivity) - Miami, FL, Port of Miami Tunnel, (Urban Mobility) - Monterey Peninsula, CA, People's Moss Desalination, (Water) - New York, NY, World Trade Center Redevelopment, (Urban Regeneration) - New York, NY, +Pool, (Water) - New York, NY, East Side Access, (Urban Mobility) - TN, Cisco HealthPresence, (Communications Infrastructure) - Tysons Corner, VA, Tysons Corner, (New and Extended Cities) Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
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SMACNA Metropolitan Detroit Chapter 46th Golf Outing and Charity Event Raises $25,000 Donation for “Honor for ALL” Event held at Indianwood Golf & Country Club The SMACNA Metropolitan Detroit Chapter 46th Annual Golf Outing and Charity Event was held on July 23, 2012 at Indianwood Golf & Country Club in Lake Orion. As a result of generous sponsors and fundraising efforts, SMACNA Detroit raised $25,000 in donations for their charity organization, Honor for ALL. Tom Mahany, chairman and founder of Honor for ALL; U.S. Army Colonel Mark Losinski; and Tom Phillips, member of Honor for ALL, a disabled Naval Officer; received a standing ovation when the donation was presented. SMACNA Detroit expressed sincere thanks to the following individuals for their contributions to this event: · National Anthem singer Kayla Sanders · Honor for ALL representatives: Tom Mahany, Lorelei Heinmiller, Colonel Mark Losinski and Mr. & Mrs. Tom Phillips
TEE $500 SPONSORS AIA Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI, Boyd Watterson Asset Management, Conquest Firespray, Conti Mechanical, DRS Services, INVESCO, Liberty Sheet Metal, MacQueen, Oakland Companies, SEGAL, SMWIA Local Union #80, and ULLICO, Inc. ADDITIONAL DONATIONS Eagle Capital Management Gessert and Associates Stefansky, Holloway & Nichols And to the local Michigan vendors who helped create a custom golf outing for their guests: · Tee Signs created by Signs by Tomorrow, Royal Oak · Flags purchased through Pine Trace Golf Course, Rochester Hills · Flags custom embroidered by Beck & Boys Custom Apparel, Livonia · Custom printed golf balls and jackets designed by Oakland Hills Pro Shop, Bloomfield Hills SMACNA hopes to raise awareness in support of Honor for ALL, a charity that helps our soldiers heal their invisible wounds and save their lives by ending tragic suicides and offering assistance they so desperately need. For further information, please contact Charlene Zezawa at SMACNA, 248-649-5450.
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How to Avoid Guys like Larry Tate By Chris Hippler How to Avoid Baloney Some marketers are more concerned with obody likes a guy like selling their particular marketing methods, Larry Tate. He was rather than focusing on helping their clients the back-slapping, succeed. Here are a few tips to help you from glad-handing ad executive falling prey to their ways: from the old TV series, Chris Hippler • Marketing options can be overwhelming; Bewitched. Samantha would find a company you can trust. work her magic on Larry Ask around. Get industry references. The whenever her husband, Darrin, got in trouble. approach of the marketing company can be Unfortunately, the stereotype of Larry Tate sophisticated, but it should also be lingers in the advertising and marketing world uncomplicated and transparent. The focus (and we don’t have Sam’s magic to make him go should be on helping your business meet its away.) strategic business objectives. In a nutshell, the Even when marketing is seen as an important process should include profiling your element to business growth, it’s often looked at audience then developing strategies for with a jaundiced eye. And sometimes, with good shaping the message and delivering it reason. There are a lot of charlatans to the audience. and so-called “experts” out there • If you don’t understand it, don’t do willing to separate you from your it. money with promises that can't be There are a lot of marketing strategies measured, and results that are never and tactics out there. Don’t let achieved. The waters of online someone sell you something that they marketing can be particularly murky cannot fully explain to you. A reputable and treacherous. Larry Tate marketing company will work with you Marketing is not an end; it is a means collaboratively, explain the process and to an end. Marketing is an array of help you achieve your goals. strategies, tools, and tactics used to improve • “When facts are few, experts are many.” your business, build your brand, or generate Marketing is a field where licensing is not leads for your sales department. The problem is required and college degrees are optional. many marketing tactics are not necessarily the The result is people label themselves as right solution for your business needs. And “experts” after they’ve been to a few seminars some people won’t tell you that until after they or read a good book. Be wary of experts of have your money. marketing niches, especially online marketers. Truth is the Foundation of your Brand • Marketing is not rocket science, but it’s not In their new book, Tell the Truth, authors Sue an amateur’s game, either. Unerman and Jonathan Salem Baskin, maintain Can you do your own marketing? Sure, you that the only way a brand can stand out from are the expert of your business. But the the rest of the crowd is by telling the truth: unbiased perspective of a marketing profes“Brands that have a process for telling the truth sional can add insights you might not see. A full are likely to sell more products, make more service marketing company with knowledge of money, and keep more customer loyal - through your industry can help you align marketing any medium, in every market.” tactics with business objectives. The authors are global marketing strategists Does marketing need to be rebranded? who provide the research of hundreds of Maybe. But until then, keep an eye out for guys companies and in-depth case studies on more like Larry Tate. Marketing is not magic, but in the than 50 global brands to show us that truthful right hands, and properly implemented it can be brands deliver sales, profits, and sustainable a powerful business advantage. And that is no relationships. Truth yields true competitive Baloney. advantage. “Truth is the only sustainable advantage available to brands these days.” “Marketing on the Level” is written specifically Marketing with honesty is the only strategy that for CAM members and the commercial and truly works. At Capital Letters, we tell our clients industrial construction industry. We are specialists that our job isn’t selling, it’s telling. We identify in developing and maintaining websites, and the key benefits of our clients’ product or online marketing. Ideas for a column, or questions service, develop a consistent brand look, and about marketing are always welcome! Contact match those benefits up with the pain points of Chris @ chris@capitallettersmarketing.com or 734their prospects. No deception, no ulterior 353-9918, or visit Capital Letters at motives, just the unvarnished truth strategically www.capitallettersmarketing.com. presented.
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By Michael F. Cooper, PE, Managing Principal, Harley Ellis Devereaux usiness today often succeeds or fails based on the ability to effectively manage data. How can we integrate available information into the immediate decision-making process, so that we make more informed decisions? Current data management challenges include globalization of technology resources, compartmentalization of information for security purposes, and exponentially increasing power and cooling demands. Think about where we go for information today. We are much more likely to get our information from the Web or social media than from television or newspapers. Data is driving every aspect of our lives.The data center engineering community has labored to design facilities that keep up with technology and its demands. Today, they are at a crossroads. We need to think differently about these critical facilities if we are to effectively support the next generation of business. Here’s why:
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Institute provides an industry standard classification system that ranges from basic level (Tier 1) to fault tolerant (Tier 4). All data center levels enjoy available uptime of 99.6% or better. The difference between a Tier 1 and 4 data center is slightly more than 28 hours per year. While this doesn’t sound like much, many large institutions value each hour of data center downtime at $1 million or more. There is a cost to improving your available uptime, but the cost of not doing it can be even larger. What is the right level for your business? What engineered systems are appropriate to meet those requirements? 2. “Clouds need walls.”Cloud computing and co-location of resources are now mainstream technology strategies. As organizations struggle to internally keep up with their growing data management demands, they are looking to the outside for help. Larger, multi-tenant data centers provide business with highly flexible information technology services, customized for individual requirements. The need for data center space is out
there, but at varying degrees of reliability. In larger municipal areas, third party providers offering flexibility to the customer base are well positioned to effectively serve the market.Anytime there is co-location of digital information, walls are required. Frequently, dedicated hardware is physically separated. Software and storage is often separated with digital walls providing security not unlike that which protects our business networks from hackers. What level of separation is needed to protect your business assets? How must the engineered systems be configured to support that separation with equivalent reliability? 3. “A cool breeze can’t kill the heat.” Traditional perforated, raised floor cooling systems are effective for standard density technology racks (up to 10 kW). They may not be as effective, however, for the types of high density racks that we are seeing today. The heat produced by this equipment may require a virtual wind tunnel for proper cooling. In-row or “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
in-rack coolers (fluid or refrigerant cooled) provide localized, high capacity cooling right at the rack. With this system, heat is removed at the source before being released to the data center space itself. The proper climatic environment is attained by addressing heat at the rack, the most efficient way to do so. When is a high capacity cooling system the appropriate choice? How does it integrate with traditional raised floor systems to provide a comprehensive data center cooling system that meets all of your requirements? 4. “Negligible losses are just too costly.” Building power distribution systems are almost always designed as alternating current (AC). Technology equipment, on the other hand, usually requires a direct current (DC) power supply. The traditional approach to converting the building AC power to DC results in power “losses” that tax the system and create electrical “noise” that can be harmful to the equipment. These losses were often deemed “negligible.” As power demands increase, so too do these losses and the cost of accepting them as necessary. How can a DC power distribution system be incorporated into your data center design? What do your operations and maintenance personnel need to know to keep it running without interruption? 5. “Site selection drives everything else.” The selection of your site sets the tone for system and energy performance. U.S. data centers consume more than 62 billion kWh of electricity annually, at a cost of more than $4.5 billion. The majority of this cost addresses equipment power supply and cooling. A data center site in a naturally cooler climate offers more opportunity for “free” cooling (refrigeration not required due to cool enough ambient air temperatures). A site with an available, natural water source (lake, pond, etc.) would again provide opportunity to utilize the water in lieu of mechanical refrigeration. A site with greater renewable energy potential (wind, solar, geothermal) allows for reduced dependence on the local power grid. Municipal incentives are often available for high demand facilities, which can help fund the capital development. Be aware that there are only a small handful of states that don’t charge personal property tax on data servers, and they have the upper hand in attracting data center business.How can we maximize the total Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
return on your investment, and lower your total cost of ownership? What engineered systems best support these objectives? 6. “Systems must adapt at the speed of business.” The typical building is designed and constructed to last decades, usually 20 years or longer. In contrast, information technology equipment will serve you 2-4 years, if you are lucky. This is made more challenging by technology
rack density which has increased from 1-4 kW per rack (2005) to 15-25 kW (2010), to 60-80 kW today. Once planned, designed and built, is a new data center already out of date? Is an existing building renovation ever the right choice? How do engineered data center systems adapt at the speed of business? How can a reactive action approach the speed of a proactive response?
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY 7. “The shortest distance between 2 points is not a straight line.” A traditional plan-design-construct process to provide a new data center can take two years or more to complete. Today’s business climate just doesn’t allow for this much time. The linear design approach must be set aside in favor of a collaborative, integrated process. The design, construction and validation phases of project must occur simultaneously. This not only takes that two years down to one year (or less), but it better integrates the team members for a higher quality facility at the end of the day. As an Owner, how can I effectively manage this more compressed process? What project team member expertise must we look for, so that our team can excel in this model? How can system modularity provide even greater benefit? 8. “Get comfortable being in the dark.” Data centers were once populated facilities with 24 x 7 activity. Today, more often than not, they are “dark”, meaning completely unoccupied. Reliability is driven by technology that monitors and controls building systems, and alerts appropriate personnel of incidents requiring immediate attention. How can we design building automation systems that provide the necessary level of reliability? How can the systems be integrated with technology so that faults are identified immediately and communicated properly to first responders? Data drives everything. When we want information on a current event happening anywhere in the world, we don’t turn to newspapers or television, but rather to blogs or social media. Buying that perfect holiday gift is far less taxing, now that we can do it
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online in the comfort of our own homes, with access to products from every corner of the globe. The building design process, once dominated by blueprints and large scale drawings, now delivers three-dimensional computer models that permit us to “walk through” a building before the first shovel is ever put into the ground. What’s next? While there is no crystal ball, it’s a good bet that the advancements to come will be on the backs of technology and data management. They will drive our personal lives and businesses to heights we previously could have only imagined.
Michael F. Cooper, PE, LEED AP, is a managing principal at Harley Ellis Devereaux, a national architecture, engineering, planning and management firm. He has more than 20 years of experience in the design and management of high performance building projects. Mr. Cooper holds a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. He is a licensed professional engineer in 19 states Cooper and a LEED Accredited Professional. Mr. Cooper has authored numerous articles and is a featured speaker on both design and management issues. He can be reached directly at 248.233.0146 or mfcooper@hedev.com.
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ccording to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, 40 percent of the energy used in the U.S. is consumed by buildings. And most building owners know that energy costs are one of the largest expenses of operating a building. They also know that the HVAC systems can go from "green" to "gray" in a very short time after they have been installed or retro-commissioned. So why do so many building owners and managers avoid energy audits, either performed internally or by an outside professional audit team? Usually it is because they don't want to spend money on what they speculate the recommendations in the audit might cost. Does this sound familiar? But having an energy audit, and implementing some low and no-cost recommendations, can yield a great return. A well-run building is like a finely tuned vehicle. There’s the building envelope - the exterior body and doors. The HVAC systems are the engine, and the duct work is the distribution system. If the exterior is good, but the engine and the exhaust system are in poor shape, the energy usage - and the operating and maintenance costs - will be higher for both the building and the vehicle
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AOUN & CO., P.C. new or old, urban or suburban, HVAC performance can be improved without spending a lot of money. Often it has more to do with how the building is operated than the HVAC system itself. And if you are thinking about these while the building is under construction, you will be ahead of the game. Most low-cost and no-cost energy saving steps fall into four primary categories of operations and maintenance: • Equipment Scheduling • Sensor Error • Heating or Cooling When You Shouldn’t Be • Managing Outside Air EQUIPMENT SCHEDULING Building Automation Systems (BAS) are becoming more common and should be a part of every new construction project or retrofit. But most BAS systems do not have feedback loops, meaning adjustments must be made to optimize the systems. When was the last time you checked your BAS? Even though the BAS says the HVAC equipment is off, are you sure the HVAC equipment is not actually operating when it is supposed to be off? Is HVAC operating in vacant offices or stores? Are there other areas of the building that don’t require certain HVAC systems to be running during normal operating hours? Does the HVAC system really need to be running on Saturdays? Making sure the BAS is operating properly should not take an extraordinary amount of time (except perhaps for the first time) but can save an extraordinary amount of money. Evaluations should be scheduled at least annually or even quarterly. Another often overlooked but easily implemented energy saving technique is to use power strips to turn off plug loads, sometimes called parasitic loads. The EPA estimates that devices plugged into electrical receptacles, such as chargers, task lamps, computers, copiers, and coffee machines are 10 to15 percent of the electrical load in a commercial building, and soon will be 15 to 20 percent of that load. Building tenants can help reduce energy draw by taking these steps: • Put plug loads on a power strip at each work station. • Educate employees and tenants to turn off the toggle switch when they leave for any extended time period. • Alternatively, use power strips that automatically turn off after a period of time when there's been no load. Educate employees to save the work on their Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
computers when they leave their desks. • Make sure any new purchases are Energy Star-rated. SENSOR ERROR Problems with enthalpy (humidity) sensors, sometimes used in air-side economizers in rooftop units and other air handling equipment, can also lead to energy waste. While newer designs maintain sensitivity for longer periods, older ones need to be checked and recalibrated at least once a year; otherwise, they might bring in excess outside air when the outdoor humidity in cool weather is higher than that in the return air. This causes the chiller, or the compressors in a rooftop unit, to work harder than they would otherwise. Recalibrating thermostats on a regular basis and placing them correctly is another lowto-no-cost fix. HEATING OR COOLING WHEN YOU SHOULDN’T BE Do you really want to both heat and cool your building at the same time? Unfortunately, this happens a lot, and it may be happening in your building right now. Many buildings end up with oversized HVAC systems. This is supposed to help the system compensate when something isn't operating properly. While temperatures may be maintained, energy costs will spike. So wouldn’t it be better to have a right-sized system working properly? Here is an example of what happens when the HVAC has to compensate: • If the issue is overcooling in cold weather, the larger heating system has the added capacity to put additional heat into the space. • If the problem is overheating in warm weather, the cooling system can deliver more cooling. Basically, if the airside economizer is bringing in too much outside air, the oversized heating/cooling system will usually have enough extra capacity to overcome the problem. The problem can be difficult to find as no one is complaining about the temperature. But it is a costly way to maintain temperature. Fortunately, there are two ways to address the issue: sub-metering and/or regular analysis. Any building with tenants should have sub-meters. Period. If the building isn't sub-metered, and there are no funds to install sub-meters, then conduct a monthly, or preferably weekly, analysis of the systems. With a BAS in place, this can — and should — be done on a daily basis. Look for trends outside of what is normal.
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S U S T A I N |A B I L I T Y For instance, if a large water-cooled chiller is gradually using more energy than it has in the past, you will know there is a problem. Here are a few of the many possible reasons that might happen: • An additional load has been added, or the weather has warmed. • The condenser tubes have contaminant in them, decreasing their heat transfer capability. • The cooling tower is not operating properly. • The chilled water sensor isn't operating properly or requires recalibration. • Some of the two- or three-way valves have problems that need to be addressed, e.g., they’re not closing or opening properly. In a new building or a major retrofit, especially one being submitted for LEED® certification, a building, at the minimum, should have sub-meters for lighting, plug loads and HVAC systems, as well as for water usage. Suppose there is a large spike in summer electrical use that raises the demand rate for the rest of the year. Submetering will indicate what might have caused the spike so it can be addressed.
While this is not a no-cost solution, it is worth considering. Prices for sub-metering have come down, especially with wireless, and installing them may be relatively lowcost compared with dollars spent on wasted energy. This is referred to as cost-avoidance. Check with your local utility companies as many offer incentives for sub-metering. MANAGING OUTSIDE AIR To maintain good indoor air quality you have to bring in the proper amount of outside air. Extensive experience with ASHRAE Level II energy audits has shown that most buildings bring in too much outside air. And most of them have no energy recovery. In some cases, this is out of compliance with current energy codes and/or ASHRAE Ventilation Standard 62.1. Checking return and outside air dampers on air handling equipment to make sure they're operating properly does not take a lot of time, and can bring large dollar savings. Adding energy recovery to existing HVAC systems is another option. While not usually a simple or inexpensive project, building
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owners can often realize relatively short paybacks — depending on exhaust temperatures. Of course, if you can include energy recovery in the design of the building, all the better. Run-around coil energy recovery loops do it hydronically with coils in the supply and exhaust air streams. Although not as efficient, they are easier to use in retrofit applications than systems that require bringing exhaust and supply air together. There are also counter-flow, high-efficiency energy recovery modules, with efficiencies as high as 80 percent or more, that eliminate the need to purchase complete packaged energy recovery units for retrofit. Many of these systems also provide relatively efficient latent recovery. Whether the exhaust is only room temperature from bathrooms or is from higher temperature process exhaust systems, energy recovery is an effective way to conserve energy without reducing the amount of outside air brought into the building, which can lead to IAQ problems and even a “sick” building. EDUCATION AND EXECUTION Educating building occupants is a critical part of any successful energy program. All new tenants should be educated about energy saving measures in the building. Without that education and buy-in, most energy reduction programs will fail. Saving energy in a facility is not always about spending money on the most “energy efficient” equipment. It’s about making sure existing equipment is operating as well as it can, and about a well-informed facility staff that knows what's going on in the building. Don’t leave it all to reactive maintenance. Everyone in the field knows this is not the proper, and certainly not the best, way to do it. What's more, reactive maintenance - don’t touch it until it breaks - is seemingly the least expensive route, but actually increases maintenance costs. Put some time, effort and money into preventive and predictive maintenance, so you can save money in the long run. One year after a major building retrofit, the Empire State Building reduced its energy use by five percent. That may not seem like a lot, but it saved them $2.4 million. Ultimately, they expect a 38 percent reduction, saving $4.4 million per year. The project has less than a four-year payback, and attracted new tenants as well. A newer, highly efficient, well-run system will cost the least to operate. But an older, less efficient HVAC system that is properly maintained and operated often can perform “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
better than a newer, more efficient system operated poorly. Using the methods in this article, you can make significant reductions in energy use and save considerable money in the process – without spending considerable money to accomplish it.
FOR MORE ADVICE ABOUT ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES FOR THE HVAC SYSTEM AS WELL AS OTHER BUILDING SYSTEMS, CHECK OUT THESE WEBSITES: • ashrae.org/aedg — ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guides, available for free download • boma.org/evergreen — BOMA's Guide to Green and Sustainable Building Operations and Practices • energystar.gov/portfoliomanager — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's free online tool for benchmarking building energy use • ifmafoundation.org — IFMA's guides on sustainability and commissioning • peci.org — energy efficiency through proper operations and maintenance, commissioning, etc. • usgbc.org/leed/eb — LEED for Existing Buildings: Operation and Maintenance Guidelines
James L. (Jim) Newman is owner/managing partner of Newman Consulting Group, LLC, consultants for energy efficient and sustainable buildings. The firm has extensive experience with audits, upgrades Newman and energy efficiency performance improvements in existing buildings as well as LEED® certification of new and existing buildings. He can be reached at jimn@newmanconsultinggroup.us or 248-626-4910.
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enjoy and exploit the recovery” once it’s in full swing. Meanwhile, senior executives in the surety industry have been weighing in with their analysis of their own recent results, and the current construction economy. It’s a mixed view, but important to note that the surety industry withstood predictions of major losses in 2010 and 2011, registering solidly profitable loss ratios both years, even as the recession took hold. One reason for this seems obvious: the stimulus. It produced billions in public sector spending on projects large and small. And while contractors, including some prominent Michigan companies, will tell you that only a fraction of the earmarked $700 billion actually got spent on “shovel ready” projects; everyone agrees that the stimulus is now over. But it was nice while it lasted, throwing off considerable bonded work for public sector contractors, and filling the void of dried up private sector work. So will 2012 be the year the sureties’ luck and skill in avoiding big losses finally runs out? Maybe. 1st Quarter surety loss ratios, while still profitable, are close to double those of 2011. Opinions differ on whether this is a trend that will soon push loss ratios
into red ink territory or not. While some surety industry insiders predict this, the majority believe that underwriting discipline will keep sureties in the black for at least one more year. But remember, “Underwriting Discipline” means granting bonding capacity only to contractors with strong net worth, low bank debt and a history of profitability. In other words, either bond companies will suffer major losses, propelling them to drastically tighten underwriting standards, or they will stay profitable… by adhering to tight underwriting standards! And what about the property/casualty insurance marketplace? Pricing-wise, it’s always been cyclical, although the “soft” (i.e. low priced) market has persisted longer than usual, with underwriting profits and excess capacity combining to keep the hard market wolves away. But weather-related property losses made 2011 a loser for some carriers, and rates on the casualty side (Workers’ Comp and 3rd party liability) are now on the rise, increasing by least five percent for most 2012 renewals. So here’s the potential double whammy: With property/casualty premiums driven by
payroll and sales dollars, a hardening insurance market will provide jet propulsion to workers’ compensation, liability and Umbrella premiums resulting from the looming rate hikes most contractors will see. Meanwhile on the surety side, the hard market issue won’t be so much affordability as availability. If results deteriorate, underwriting will stiffen. Contractors with marginal balance sheets, eroded by two to three years of losses will be pushed from the standard surety markets to the nonstandard, or “specialty” markets, who typically charge a multiple of standard market rates and frequently demand collateral and/or “funds control” whereby payments to subs and suppliers need to be approved in advance by a 3rd party with joint checkbook control. If that sounds onerous, it’s still preferable to the sound of bond company doors slamming in the face of those contractors who were already straddling the collateral markets. Predictors of doom have been ringing alarm bells for more than two years, forecasting major surety losses driven by the dismal economy exerting downward pressure on premiums (a pure function of
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tightened surety underwriting practices, amid an erratic economic recovery marked by contractors chasing more available work, but with depleted balance sheets, ergo less loss-paying power. And this, just as a hardening insurance market inflates their insurance rates, and spiking payrolls unexpectedly multiply their premiums, and tightened surety bond underwriting
reduces availability and/or capacity just when they need it most? Don’t panic! This is not a doomsday scenario, just a call to action. What to do? • Downsize. This is not a pleasant task, since it usually means reducing workforce. But the pain to the few who are let go, is preferable to the pain of the many, whose jobs are lost if the company can’t continue in business. • Plan Ahead. Be loyal, but cost- and service-conscious. Without question, there is value in a long-term relationship with your bonding agent or insurance carrier. Still, if they get complacent, and aren’t working hard and smart for you… well, change can be a good thing. • Accrue. Accurately and proactively accrue for increases in insurance costs. A mid-term, self-audit for workers’ comp and general liability premiums is an excellent idea. It’s your choice whether to actually pay additional premiums before the annual audit is performed by your carrier, but you need to know what that audit will reveal, and know it in advance. • Scrutinize Workers’ Comp (WC): Recognize that if the economy strengthens and employment increases you will be more vulnerable to WC losses. Why? Moving beyond your core labor force, to those less experienced, less loyal, more likely to get hurt, stay out on comp longer, and more likely to file an illegitimate claim. Re-emphasize safety and claims management, and demand that your agent and carrier do their part to help. This recession and lagging recovery have challenged contractors to the max. But foresight and preparation will pay big dividends as the economy eventually takes flight.
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the development is harnessing the natural forces of ice, earth and sun to create the first LEED® Platinum building in Michigan in the category of new construction and under the 2009 version of LEED, said Michael Decoster, RA, LEED AP, architect for Hamilton Anderson Associates, Inc., Detroit. Official certification won’t be granted until months after completion of construction, but Decoster said the project is clearly on track for LEED Platinum. As general contractor, Sorensen Gross has stayed on track by successfully managing a complex array of underground systems crisscrossing this 60-year-old campus with a dense web of new systems and a minefield of old infrastructure. “We even found 20 feet of tunnel that didn’t connect to anything,” said Rohn Smith, project superintendent, Sorensen Gross.
A series of sunshades rippling down the length of every window reduce solar heat gain in this terra cotta-clad building.
s the year without winter gave way to the infamous summer of 2012, the crew of Sorensen Gross Construction Services, Flint, worked in the blistering heat of mid-July to continue building a new signature facility for Wayne County Community College District’s (WCCCD) Northwest Campus in Detroit. Thanks to a dedicated - and hardy - team of design and construction professionals, the future is taking shape on this sun-baked jobsite. Slated for completion in November 2012,
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CHAPTER 2: EARTH The project team took on the challenge, creating a rain harvesting system for use as gray water in the first-floor restrooms and a cutting-edge, central plant geothermal or geo-exchange system installed beneath a new parking lot. “The project has a 150-ton geothermal system that provides condenser water for a heat pump chiller in the central plant,” said Stalker. “Central plant
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CHAPTER 1: ICE As part of the new sustainable grid, twenty-seven ice storage tanks are buried near a new central plant that will replace the existing plant and dramatically boost the energy-efficiency of the entire campus. “As part of the ice thermal storage system, two chillers in the new central plant will produce low-temperature brine to make ice,” said Nathaniel C. Stalker, PE, LEED AP BD+C, senior associate, senior mechanical engineer, DiClemente Siegel Design, Inc., the Southfield-based engineer for the $42
million dollar project. “They will operate all night long when electricity is less expensive. We will shut those off during the day, melting all the ice and producing chilled water for the cooling system.” With nine-foot-tall tanks, the system is basically a buried field of giant ice cubes – a welcome image in a summer of triple-digit heat. “Overall, the system will hold about 4,500 ton hours of ice storage,” adds Stalker. “The college can cool all the buildings connected to the central plant and still have the chillers shut off during the day.” Such systems make wise use of project funds, in this case half supplied by the State of Michigan and half provided by WCCCD. The State requires basic LEED certification for all new state-funded buildings, but recommends higher certification levels if feasible. “WCCCD challenged us to make the project as sustainable as possible,” said Decoster. “They wanted a facility that showcases sustainable design.”
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CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT geothermal is a new approach. It was more cutting-edge when we started design back in 2009, but has now been applied on other projects, as well.” The geothermal system’s vertical well field consists of 150 280feet deep boreholes on 15 different lines to the heat pump chiller in the central plant, adds Alex Delia, pipe fitter superintendent for Conti Mechanical, a division of Conti Corporation and the Sterling Heights HVAC contractor for this showcase project. Conti selfperformed the mechanical trades in-house, including hydronic piping, sheet metal and fire protection. This approach enabled Conti to smoothly coordinate the work and to install a great diversity of systems with minimum conflicts, said Victor Calleja, Conti senior project manager/estimator.
CHAPTER 4: SUSTAINABLE AESTHETICS The new 100,000-square-foot academic building is aptly clad in panels of dark gray terra cotta. As a clay-based material, the beautiful earth-colored skin of the three-story building has a distinctive appearance in line with its sustainability mission. “We wanted it to be the signature building for the campus and for the District as a whole,” said Decoster. “We wanted a timeless material and striking look for the building façade.” The new L-shaped facility with a cast stone base is attached to the existing Health Science Building and is being constructed in tandem with a 10,000-square-foot addition to the General Arts Building located across a campus roadway and clad in the same terra cotta panels. (Only the academic building is LEED registered.) The new buildings will join with the existing Welcome Center to form a new campus quad, complete with bio-swales and 2.5 acres of native plants that are part of 10 acres of site improvements. “Lastly, a new central power plant for the entire campus is being constructed as part of the large academic building,” added Decoster. CHAPTER 5: CONFRONTING THE PAST In building the future, Sorensen Gross encountered roadblocks from the past in the form of an underground maze of existing PHOTO COURTESY OF CONTI MECHANICAL, A DIVISION OF CONTI CORPORATION
CHAPTER 3: SUN At WCCCD, the sun’s rays also have a part to play in the project. A highly reflective, white TPO roof hosts a 12-panel solar thermal system for preheating domestic hot water. The rooftop is lined its entire length, or approximately 400 feet, with an array of southfacing solar panels glinting in the harsh summer sun and producing approximately12,000 kilowatts per year. “It produces about oneand-a-half percent of the building’s electrical needs,” said Decoster. The marriage of building systems and a building envelope of continuous insulation will create a structure using close to 50 percent less energy than a conventional building of similar size. Decoster explains: “Our building will use about 35,000 BTUs per-square-foot per year. A building of the same size would use about 68,000 BTUs per- square-foot per year.” The building’s energy
cost is about 26 percent less than the LEED baseline, using 2007 ASHRAE 90.1 standard as reference. “LEED calculates energy usage by cost, but because we get our energy relatively inexpensively in this area, the percentage increase appears smaller than it actually is in terms of actual BTUs,” said Decoster.
As part of securing LEED points, Conti Mechanical preplanned the fabrication of the sheet metal and piping, making sure that delivered duct work was sealed, shrink-wrapped and shipped on covered rollable carts.
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infrastructure. In one instance, Sorensen Gross had to move “two, ten-inch water lines that ran right in the path of the new foundation,” said Smith. In fact, part of the reason for the deep overhang on the building’s east side is to avoid the cost of moving the main part of the water line. “The whole campus water supply runs under that overhang,” said Smith. The 60-year-old campus has changed ownership several times, resulting in an incomplete record of the labyrinth of infrastructure below grade. “In some cases, there wasn’t any record at all,” said Decoster. “We never knew what we were going to find.” Some choice finds include gas line services that were still live. “Before removal, we had to do research to make sure some of these components still didn’t have some kind of function,” said Smith. A former pond led to other discoveries. “As we were digging footings, we came to a French drain with sizeable boulders, and we found buried catch basins, as well,” continued Smith. “I would definitely say that the underground portion of the project was the most challenging.”
As part of its mission, Conti had to run underground lines to tie the older campus buildings to the new central plant, as well as reroute existing lines during the transition. “We had to keep the existing buildings on line as we began to run the underground,” said Calleja. “In some cases, we had to reroute 14-inch lines underground.” Sorensen Gross, Conti and the trade contracting team ran into an unending obstacle course of old infrastructure. “The new building even went right through the existing electrical feeds, so we had to run new conduits underground and install temporary feeds,” said Smith. Stellar Electric, Troy, was the electrical contractor. CHAPTER 6: THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX Placement of the trenched and formed combination footings and foundation walls began shortly after the construction contract was issued April 15, 2011. After foundations, three floors of structural steel rose skyward, followed by the pouring of concrete decks and the framing of exterior walls. “We had either masonry walls between the steel or metal stud walls with an exterior drywall system,” said Smith. “The
point where the project changed from a ‘normal’ or typical job was that instead of stuffing the wall cavities with insulation, the insulation system was placed on the outside.” Hamilton Anderson’s design wrapped the building in a continuous blanket of outboard insulation, resulting in an R value of 40 on the roof and R 21 in the walls, essentially doubling the insulation capacity of the building over standard structures. “If it was placed in the stud cavity, the insulation would be interrupted at every wall stud,” said Decoster, “but our continuous building insulation is outboard of the weather barrier and right behind the terra cotta panels, which are part of a rain screen design.” The building is cloaked in three inches of polyisocyanurate insulation outboard of a spray membrane that is placed on the sheathing to seal the building and create an extremely tight air barrier, Decoster added. The continuous insulation is coupled with high-performance, low E glass windows. Each south- and east-facing window has a row of 12-inch-deep sunshades every two feet along the entire length of each window.
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CHAPTER 7: MANAGING INDOOR WEATHER The building’s indoor climate is managed in cost-effective and sustainable ways. The classrooms have displacement ventilation diffusers along the bottom half of the walls. “The air enters at very low velocity, and creates a pool of slightly cool air along the floor,” explains Stalker. “As the air reaches a warm body – there is actually a plume of warm air rising around us – it draws that air up to the ceiling level where it is fed back to the system for filtering and mixing with outside air.” The system boosts both indoor air quality and energy efficiency. “For indoor air quality, we have all the fresh air delivered directly to the occupant zone,” said Stalker. “From an energy efficiency standpoint, we only have to air condition from about seven feet down, because unlike a typical overhead system, we are not mixing the warm air at the ceiling in with the supply air.” As another strategy, chilled beams along the exterior wall will provide supplemental cooling primarily to manage the heat load from the windows. “The chilled beams are a hydronic coil with chilled water within,” said Stalker. “Many different pieces work together to make this whole building system possible, including desiccant dehumidification to dry the air and energy recovery wheels that transfer heat and moisture between incoming and outgoing airstreams.” Once winter’s chill arrives, high-efficiency boilers will heat all of the campus buildings. “We have a hybrid boiler system because we have to serve the older buildings on campus,” said Stalker. “For low load conditions, we operate the 99 percent efficient boilers. For a high load condition, we’re down to 85 percent, but it’s still the best available equipment to meet that load condition.” As another key player, Horizon Engineering, Novi, handled the commissioning of all of these systems. Once complete, the academic building and eventually the entire campus will have a direct digital control system installed by
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The buried tanks are part of an ice thermal storage system that will hold about 4,500 ton hours of ice storage. PHOTO COURTESY OF SORENSEN GROSS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
“These sides of the building take on direct sunlight,” said Decoster, “but with the sunshades, these classrooms enjoy daylight but minimize solar heat gain.” The entire facility draws daylight deep into the interior, thanks to the building’s thin floor plate. A dramatic light well along the main corridor of the second and third floors draws natural light down the open length of an entire wall clad in wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
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Building Automated Systems and Services, Sterling Heights. “As a Web-based program operated from a central PC, the system will allow us to measure power consumption on almost any piece of equipment,” said Stalker. “The College will know how much energy they are using in real time. We’ve also got daylighting controls that are tied into the overall energy database.” The ability to monitor the different systems extensively over the first year of operation will even earn the building LEED points, added Decoster. For its part in LEED, Conti “preplanned the fabrication of the sheet metal and piping, making sure that delivered duct work was sealed, shrink-wrapped and shipped on covered rollable carts,” said Calleja. “We also had the hydronic piping and sprinkler piping shrinkwrapped, again contributing to the project’s LEED Platinum points. We also used certified, low VOC fire stopping as well as duct sealant.” CHAPTER 8: PROTECTING THE WATERS With a well-designed stormwater management system, the new development will not increase the amount of stormwater leaving the site. “We are detaining a significant amount of stormwater,” said Decoster. The first step is a stormwater detention basin on the south side of the academic building. The basin will help settle out suspended solids and will resemble a type of wetland with native plantings. “We have two feet of a special mixed soil made of sand, mulch, peat and other materials that will help hold and filter the water,” said Smith. “The water will then slowly run into the drain tile below and into two underground stormwater basins, measuring 200 x 50 feet.” North of the academic building, a 12,000 gallon tank is buried
As part of a central plant geothermal system, the project called for drilling 150 boreholes 280-feet deep for installation of a vertical well field.
near the central plant to harvest rain water from the roof. “The rain water is pumped to the central plant, filtered, dyed and then used as gray water in the first-floor toilets,” said Delia. “As long as we get rain once a month, the tank will remain charged. If we have a dry spell, the building uses city makeup water.” Also doing its part for stormwater management, the academic
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CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT building has a 17,000-square-foot vegetated roof on a one-story portion of the building. Several classrooms will enjoy a clear view of the sedum-scape unfolding its green carpet directly below their window. CHAPTER 9: USING SKILLED SUBCONTRACTORS From gray water to geothermal piping, the intricate design of these sustainable systems is only matched by the complexity of installation. Conti had to install each of these systems in the proper sequence and time frame. “There are so many pieces of equipment that have to get hooked up, and they all have to be hooked up in a certain sequence,” said Delia. “We have to make sure that certain aspects are completed in time for the next piece to be tied to it.” Calleja adds, “Some of the biggest challenges were towards the end of the project, as we were bringing on these multiple mechanical systems. For the geothermal system to come on line, we had to make sure the heat pump piping loop was completed, cleaned, flushed and tested. The Trane rotary chiller had to be piped, the refrigerant monitor system in place and tested, the make-up air units and exhaust fans ducted and installed, as well as the four B&G base-mounted pumps and direct digital controls. All of this was only for one system. The underground ice storage system needs a similarly complex support system, including two Trane centrifugal chillers and an Evapco cooling tower. “Alex Delia (Local 636 pipe fitter superintendent) and his crew did a great job of bringing it all together and bringing the multiple systems on line,” said Calleja. He also commends Ted Koppen (Local 80 sheet metal foreman) and Dan Bender (Local 72 sprinkler fitter superintendent) for a job well done. The central plant is now humming with the equipment destined to sustainably run this growing campus that will serve 9,000 more students as a result of this project, according to a June 2011 WCCCD newsletter called The Insider. Prior to occupancy, Conti will use the new air handling units and energy recovery units to introduce outdoor air and perform a building flush-out, said Calleja. Using the building management system to trend temperature and humidity during the purge cycle, Conti has the process down to a fine science all for the purpose of delivering a healthy building to a campus that is home to WCCCD’s Health Sciences and also serves as the District’s primary site for nursing and allied health programs, according to The Insider.
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While some of these systems have been installed individually in other buildings, the new WCCCD expansion offers a unique encyclopedic collection of sustainable systems, offering potential lessons for other buildings. “Once you tie different types of systems together, you find out what works the best,” said Smith. “Like materials and technologies developed for NASA, these sustainable technologies will get passed down to other projects and to home building. Some people say LEED costs so much, but the systems developed for NASA, for example, ultimately saved everybody so much money and made life so much simpler.” At WCCCD, these systems will make the campus much more sustainable, as well. Thanks to the expertise of this dedicated project team, knowledge is truly power in this quintessential building tailor made for the 21st Century. WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, NORTHWEST CAMPUS The following consultants and subcontractors contributed to the project: • Testing – TES Consultants, P.C., Farmington Hills • Surveying – Landwise, Inc., Dearborn • Demolition – Blue Star, Inc., Warren • Concrete Work – Simone Contracting Corporation, Sterling Heights • Precast Concrete – Kerkstra Precast, Grandville • Unit Masonry – Pomponio Construction, Inc., South Lyon • Structural Steel – Kirby Steel, Inc., Burton • Interior Woodwork – Chelsea Architectural Millwork, Inc., Chelsea • Sound Insulation (c/o Environmental Engineering and Technology) – Kinetics Noise Control, Bloomfield Hills; Ketchum & Walton, Columbus, OH • Self-Adhering Sheet Waterproofing – D.C. Byers Company, Detroit • Air Barriers – Arisco Contracting Group, Clinton Township • Composite Panels – C.L. Rieckhoff Co., Inc., Taylor • Terra Cotta Clay Tile Rainscreen Siding, Glazing – Madison Heights Glass, Ferndale • Insulated Core Metal Wall Panels, Thermopolastic Polyolefin Roofing TPO, Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim, Roof Specialties, Roof Expansion Joint, Roof Accessories, Vegetated Roof Assemblies -Four Seasons Roofing & Sheetmetal, Shelby Township • Applied Fireproofing – William E. Harnish Acoustical, Inc., Redford • Joint Sealants – J&S Construction Caulking Spec, Fowlerville
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Hilti DD 150-U Diamond Coring System: the One to Do it All Simple to understand, and easy to use, the DD 150-U Diamond Coring System allows the operator to drill by hand or with a core stand in wet or dry conditions. The new DD 150-U has a 6” capacity for drilling the most popular sizes of holes for anchoring, blind holes and through holes. This system can handle a variety of base materials from concrete and reinforced concrete to brick, concrete block and natural stone. Performance is optimized in the wet drilling mode and is the ultimate coring system for rig-based drilling in concrete for pipe penetrations in plumbing, heating and air conditioning installations, for cable trays and ducts and for the installation of railings and barriers. For applications like setting large diameter anchors and reinforcing bars that require hand-guided wet drilling the DD 150 can get the job done quickly. It can also be switched to dry drilling when necessary for hand guided, dry drilling applications such as drilling in masonry for pipe penetrations in plumbing, heating and air conditioning installations and chimney and stove vent installations. And, on dry applications where dust is a concern, the Hilti Dust Removal System may be used. The DD 150-U features high motor performance and reliable three-speed gearing for optimum drilling speeds. It also has a 360 degree adjustable side handle with integrated dust and water management functions. The DD 150-U is the versatile core rig every contractor needs and should never be without. To further support quality performance, the DD 150-U is backed by Hilti Lifetime Service, a unique service agreement that includes two years of no-cost coverage. For more information on the Hilti DD 150-U Diamond Coring System, please contact Hilti
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Customer Service. From the U.S., call Hilti, Inc., at 1-800-879-8000 or visit www.us.hilti.com; from Canada, call Hilti (Canada) Corporation at 1-800-363-4458 or visitwww.hilti.ca.
Larson Electronics Magnalight - 3600 Lumen Vehicle Mount LED Light Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com has released the PML-40W-PAR46 vehicle mount LED light, designed to provide a rugged lighting solution for those seeking to improve the performance of exterior illumination on cars, trucks, and military vehicles. Producing 3,600 lumens and available in multiple colors as well as infrared configurations, these lights are ideal for military and law enforcement applications as well as installation on industrial heavy equipment. The Magnalight PML-40W-PAR46 vehicle mount LED light offers operators in military, law enforcement and professional utility and industrial services a powerful low amp draw alternative to traditional incandescent equipment and vehicle lights. Equipped with Magnalight’s MILSPEC 461 certified PAR46 LED bulb, this permanent mount LED
vehicle light produces more light than comparable halogen lamps while consuming far less power. This 40 watt LED light draws only 4 amps, yet produces over three times as much light as a comparable 50 watt halogen off road light. This extreme efficiency means you can replace three halogen lights with one PML-40W-PAR46 and produce more light while cutting amp use and extending run times without draining the vehicles battery. This LED light is designed to operate with voltages ranging from 9 to 46 VDC, which allows users to connect it directly the any vehicle, heavy equipment, or military vehicle with a 12 or 24 volt electrical system. The LED lamp is housed within a rugged waterproof fixture to resist damage from the elements, and is fitted with an adjustable hinged mounting bracket. This light can be mounted with a single bolt or stud to bumpers, roll bars, turrets, and just about any surface you would normally mount auxiliary lighting. Once mounted, the user can adjust the lamp vertically and lock it into position for precise aiming and stable positioning even under aggressive driving conditions. Magnalight also offers these lights in a variety of colors and configurations including red, amber, green, blue, infrared and ultraviolet as well as in spotlight or floodlight configuration. A simple two pin Deutsch connector makes hooking the lamp up a simple affair and allows operators the ability to easily disconnect the lamp from one power source and connect it to another if desired. The PML-40W-PAR46 is an ideal choice for military and law enforcement use as it provides the power, ruggedness, and versatility needed for specialized operations in hostile Magnalight by Larson Electronics carries a wide array of LED lights, infrared light bars; infrared and visible light LED spotlights and offers a comprehensive selection of the latest and best in industrial and commercial lighting technology. View Larson Electronics’ full line of LEDs and infrared LED lights by visiting Magnalight.com. Contact Magnalight by calling 1-800-369-6671 or 1-214-616-6180 for international inquiries.
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Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com Announces Hanging Bracket Mount LED Work Area Light Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com has announced the addition of the SLILEDP10W-60ET Hanging Bracket Mount LED Light to their line of high power LED work area lights. Producing 5,160 lumens of bright white light and IP68 rated waterproof for use in wet areas and high humidity environments, this work area light is ideal for outdoor job sites and wet locations such as shipyards. These LED lights can operate with 120-277 VAC, 12-24 VDC, and can be connected in series to illuminate large scale work sites. The hanging bracket mount LED is designed to be hung on railings, scaffolds, ladders, or any other similar structures and provides 5,160 lumens of high intensity floodlight illumination. This heavy duty LED work light is equipped with an IP68 rated waterproof 60 watt LED light bar that produces 5,160 lumens of bright white light in a 40 degree beam spread for wide area illumination. Magnalight also offers the option of a 10 degree beam configuration for operators who require a longer and more tightly focused spotlight beam for illuminating long distances. These light bars are waterproof to three meters and sealed against intrusion by dust and dirt, allowing them and to withstand the most demanding environments, conditions and applications. The LED light on this unit has a 50,000 hour operating life rating and a heavy gauge aluminum housing with unbreakable LEXAN lens to provide years of reliable service even under abusive work conditions. The LED lamp is fitted with an adjustable trunnion bracket that allows vertical adjustment through 180 degrees of movement for precise beam placement and will hold the lamp in position even under heavy vibration and jostling of the fixture. This work light is designed with a heavy duty hanging bracket that allows operators to simply hang the light from ladders, scaffolds, steel frames, and similar round or square rails for quick and easy illumination of the work space. Magnalight.com has fitted these LED work lights with both a male and female twist lock Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
plug receptacle which allows operators to connect several of these units in a series for illuminating large scale work areas. Each light is equipped with a single toggle switch, which allows the operator to run the lights independently even when connected in a series. These LED lights offer versatile power options through the inclusion of a waterproof transformer which allows use with standard 120-277 VAC wall outlet current. Users can also disconnect the
transformer and connect the lamp directly to 12/24 VDC power sources such as heavy equipment or vehicle batteries, making these lights ideal for both indoor operations and outdoor work sites where standard 12 VAC is unavailable. Visit Magnalight.com to view their entire inventory of LED lighting solutions or contact them for more information by calling 1-800-369-6671 or 1-214-616-6180 for international inquiries.
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Hilti HDE 500-A18 Compact Cordless Adhesive Dispenser and HDM 500 Adhesive Dispenser The new Hilti HDE 500-A18 Compact Cordless Adhesive Dispenser and the manual HDM 500 Adhesive Dispenser make adhesive anchor and rebar installation quick and easy. Both cartridge holders are designed to swivel and snap into place making cartridge changes even faster, without having to put the tool down. The cordless HDE 500-A18 features an adjustable dosing mechanism that allows the user to set the desired amount of adhesive dispensed with each pull of the trigger. For applications where there are repetitive embedment depths, this allows the user to set the amount of adhesive automatically dispensed, eliminating a lot of guess work and reducing waste--providing a consistent installation result. And, for flexibility from jobsite to jobsite, both the HDE 500-A18 Compact cordless Adhesive Dispenser and the HDM 500 Manual Adhesive Dispenser accept Hilti 11.1 ounce and 16.9 ounce (330 ml and 500 mil) adhesive foil pack cartridges. To further support quality performance, the HDE 500-A18 Adhesive Dispenser is backed by Hilti Lifetime Service, a unique service agreement that includes wear and tear coverage for two years at no-cost coverage. For more information on the Hilti HDE 500-A18 Compact Adhesive Dispenser or HDM 500 Adhesive Dispenser, please contact Hilti Customer Service. From the U.S., call Hilti, Inc., at 1-800-879-8000 or visit www.us.hilti.com; from Canada, call Hilti (Canada) Corporation at 1-800-363-4458 or visit www.hilti
New Link-Belt® 235 X3 Spin Ace Excavator Now Available 17.5% Better Fuel Efficiency and 15% Better Lift Capacity The new Link-Belt 235 X3 Spin Ace Minimum Swing Radius Excavator is now available in North America in LC and Dozer models. This new model replaces the
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popular 225 Spin Ace minimum swing radius excavator. New features include an Interim Tier 4a Isuzu engine with 17.5% better fuel efficiency, a ROPS-certified cab with new interior and 7-inch color monitor, up to 15% more lift capacity, 7% faster cycle times and improved serviceability. The 235 X3 Spin Ace can be equipped with an optional auxiliary hydraulic system which allows the operator to change both pressure and flow settings from inside the cab, a real timesaver when working with a multitude of hydraulic tools. The 235 X3 is equipped with an advanced, electronically-controlled Isuzu diesel engine to deliver unparalleled performance and power to respond to peak demands of heavy digging and lifting applications. This advanced engine is EPA certified to Interim Tier 4a standards utilizing cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) and diesel particulate filter technology (DPF). The 235 X3 features an all new Fuel Management System to squeeze every ounce of power from every drop of fuel. Technological advancements in engine electronics and enhancements to the hydraulic system have helped reduce fuel consumption by up to 17.5%. This intelligent new fuel efficiency system controls consumption by lowering engine rpm during non-critical functions. In combination with additional engine controls such as Auto-Idle, the advanced Fuel Management System lowers overall owning & operating costs like never before. With a high-pressure common-rail fuel injection system, there’s no wasted fuel with precision, electronically-controlled metering. A new variable-geometry turbocharger provides high velocity air flow at lower rpm’s for clean, efficient combustion and power even when performing precision tasks at slower speeds. The X3 Spin Ace Series cab is 8% larger and more expansive with enhanced visibility to the right side without blocking the view to the travel motors. With a large, 7-inch LED color monitor to interface with the machine, an operator can easily navigate a full menu of user-friendly controls to take full command of the 235. An operator will also feel safer in the ROPS-certified cab, especially with the standard rear-view camera which displays a panoramic view of
the worksite from the rear of the machine: optional side-view cameras are also available. Other notable new cab features include: a Fuel Consumption Gauge on the monitor to assist in determining operating characteristics; newly designed joysticks with single-swipe wiper function and radio mute buttons; new MP3 audio input, improved airflow of Climate Control A/C and heat; and a repositioned fuse box for easy access. With 20 programmable languages, display messages can be read by virtually anyone. And, all Link-Belt excavators are equipped with a standard control pattern changer so every operator can feel right at home in an X3. Refinements to the X3 Series hydraulic system have resulted in gains in lift capacity up to 15% and up to 7% faster cycle times. Many of the innovative hydraulic features of generation’s past have been carried through to the new X3, including the smooth functionality of the open-center design. At the end of the day, its better performance, more productivity…more work for less money! To maximize uptime, the 235 X3 features an on-board diagnostic system with flashing diagnostic codes on the monitor to quickly alert the operator to potential trouble. New, programmable, service interval reminders for 13 different service items can be tracked through the monitor to make planning maintenance easier. A new easy access cab filter on the left hand side of the cab provides ground level access while helping maintain cab pressure to keep the interior clean. Combined with the remote mounted filters and ground-level access carried over from the previous model, this new generation Link-Belt excavator will be the easiest to service ever. Contact LBX Company, LLC at 2034 Buck Lane, Lexington, KY 40511-1073; phone (859) 245-3900; or on the Web: www.lbxco.com. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®
PEOPLE IN CONSTRUCTION The American Institute of Architects Michigan, headquartered in Detroit, recently announced the recipients of the Celebration of Architecture Awards held at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester. The Gold Medal was awarded to Celeste Allen Novak, AIA; the Hastings Award was presented to James P. Ryan, AIA; the President’s Award to Joongsub Kim, AIA; the Young Architect Award to Lorissa MacAllister, AIA; and the Legislator of the Year Award to Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker. Three honorary affiliates were named: Hugh Acton; Daniel J. Bollman, PE; and Kim Mehl. Four architects were elected to the AIA College of Fellows: Rainy Hamilton, FAIA; William Hartman, FAIA; Matthew Rossetti, FAIA; and Paul Urbanek, FAIA. Broner Glove and Safety, Auburn Hills, is pleased to announce that Paul DesGravise has joined their sales team. DesGravise will be responsible for the West Metro territory, which includes western Wayne County, Washtenaw County, Livingston County and Eaton County. Ashley Prescott, EIT, LEED AP, environmental staff engineer at Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc. (TEC), was recently honored with a community service award for her work Prescott in securing opportunities for the Society of Women Engineers – Detroit (SWE-D) at the Henry Ford Detroit Maker Faire to reach out to children to discuss the prospect of selecting engineering as a career. Prescott previously assisted on the SWE 60th Anniversary Celebration committee, and coordinated the SWE booth at last year's Maker Faire at The Henry Ford. She has also served as Future City mentor and assisted with curriculum development for the Engineering Society of Detroit’s new “SMART” high school energy science curriculum. Founded in 1966, TEC has offices in Troy, Ann Arbor and Detroit. Rodney D. Parisien, Flint local service center manager for Plumbing Professors, Canton Twp., has been awarded a Master Plumber License by the State of Michigan. Learn more about Plumbing Professors at www.PlumbingProfessors.com.
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The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Detroit Chapter 183 recently announced their scholarship winners for 2012. Tradeswoman Scholarship: Kristin Britt – Detroit Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee; Nontraditional College Scholarship: Nicole Sesko. Traditional College Scholarship: Shay Irving. Patrick C. Lannen, an attorney in Plunkett Cooney's Commercial Litigation Practice Group, recently graduated from the prestigious Leadership Oakland 2011-2012 Lannen Cornerstone Program. Members of the 2011-2012 class, who represent businesses and non-profit agencies, were recognized at a ceremony at Fieldstone Golf Club in Auburn Hills. Leadership Oakland, a member of The Community Leadership Association, provides a nine-month community leadership Cornerstone Program to participants from businesses, organizations and governmental agencies that are selected based on an application process. Leadership Oakland graduates are key business and community leaders, serving as catalysts on boards of various organizations throughout the region.
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Plante Moran CRESA, a fully integrated independent real estate transaction and consulting firm, has announced that Paul Theriault, PE, LEED AP, has been promoted from senior associate to vice president in the Education Practice division, and that Adam Burgess has been promoted from associate to senior associate on the transaction management team. Plante Moran CRESA also announced that Ronald R. Henry, AIA, NCARB joined the company as senior vice president in the healthcare sector.
The Board of Directors of Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. (FTC&H) is pleased to announce the promotions of Stephanie A. Jarrett, PE to senior engineer and Steven J. Ellens to senior technician. Jarrett joined the firm’s Environmental Services Department in August 2005. She is a licensed Professional Jarrett Engineer, and is affiliated with the Air and Waste Management Association. Ellens joined the firm’s Civil Field Department in Farmington Hills in April 2007 and has 13 years of professional job experience Ellens in highway and road construction. Ellens is certified as an MDEQ Storm Water Management Operator; he has also achieved MDOT Density Control Training and Certification, and FHWA/NHI Certification for safety inspection of inservice bridges. FTC&H is a full-service civil engineering, environmental, architectural/engineering, and construction management firm with offices in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Farmington Hills, MI, and Cincinnati, OH.
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Plumbing Professors, Canton Twp., recently announced the opening of its first international branch in Windsor, Ontario, Canada in August 2012. Utilizing Canadian licensed plumbers, as well as trucks, equipment and facilities purchased from Canadian suppliers, Plumbing Professors Windsor will provide 24 hour/7 day a week plumbing, sewer and drain service to the City of Windsor and all of Essex County, Ontario. Canadian clients of Plumbing Professors will have access to its 24 hour Call Center; sewer inspection technology; and a full host of general plumbing services including water heater repair, sump pump repair, high pressure water jetting, video sewer inspection, and “no dig" epoxy pipe lining system. Learn more about Plumbing Professors at www.PlumbingProfessors.com.
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Clark Construction Company, Lansing, recently completed construction of a 10,000-square-foot bingo room addition at FireKeepers Casino located near Battle Creek. A grand opening of the bingo room was held in July 2012. Clark Construction is the construction manager for the new 242resort style room hotel expected to open this fall, adjacent to the casino. The bingo room expansion was created to increase capacity and comfort while also providing new amenities to FireKeeper bingo players. The addition also includes a new concessions area, as well as a new casino entrance with convenient access to the bingo room. The capacity of the bingo room has been expanded to accommodate up to 500 players a session. Clark Construction received the 2009 Build Michigan Award for their role as construction manager of the casino. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, has selected Turner Construction Company to build the Fort Irwin Replacement Hospital in San Bernardino, CA. The $160 million hospital replaces the Weed Army Community Hospital, and marks a significant milestone in the United States Department of Defense commitment to delivering world-class healthcare to all service members and their families. The project consists of a 216,000 square foot hospital, which provides tertiary care, emergency medicine, and clinical support. Additionally, the project includes a 9,000-square-foot renovation of the Mary Walker clinic and construction of a helipad, ambulance shelter, central utilities plant, and photovoltaic farm which will provide sustainable energy to the hospital and ancillary buildings. The hospital's design will utilize evidence-based and world class design principles, and will be designed and constructed to achieve LEED Platinum certification. Ellerbe Becket/RLF Joint Venture will provide full design services for the project. Turner Construction Company’s local office is in Detroit. Fanning Howey, an architecture and engineering firm with an office in Novi, has expanded its in-state and international presence by opening a new location in Mount Clemens. As part of an agreement with the Macomb Cultural & Economic Partnership (MCEP), Fanning Howey's Mount Clemens office will be used by MCEP staff members. MCEP is a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunity within Macomb County by building international relationships, cultural
appreciation and practical knowledge. Fanning Howey and the Macomb Cultural & Economic Partnership celebrated the new office with an Open House in July 2012. C2AE, a full-service architectural, engineering and planning design firm, announced the opening of a new office in Kalamazoo, which is the fifth location for the growing firm, headquartered in Lansing, with additional offices in Grand Rapids, Gaylord and Escanaba. The new office, located at 211 E. Water Street in Kalamazoo, is a historical office building located in the heart of downtown, open effectively in July 2012. Five staff members will initially work there, with plans to add additional staff and interns to the new location as the company continues to grow its West Michigan presence. A joint venture between Detroit-based Walbridge and Mashburn Construction, of South Carolina, has been awarded the contract to build a new tire manufacturing plant for Continental Tire in Sumter, SC. Eight million tires are expected to be produced annually when the initial phases of the tire plant have been completed. Continental expects construction of the plant to begin in mid-2012 and to be completed in 2013. The plant project is expected to create more than 1,600 American jobs. Mashburn is a full-service construction company celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2012. CAM member Walbridge is one of America's leading construction companies for customers in the automotive industry. Bloomfield Hills-based Plunkett Cooney, one of the Midwest’s oldest and largest law firms, was recently listed among the largest law firms in the United States by the National Law Journal (NLJ). This is the second consecutive year the firm has made the list. In determining its list of the top law firms, The NLJ, one of the leading legal industry newspapers, sent surveys to hundreds of firms to identify the 250 largest. The lawyer totals were based on the average number of full-time equivalent attorneys for the period Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2011. Lawyer counts did not include contract or temporary attorneys. For over 30 years, the NLJ has published its list of largest firms. Plunkett Cooney, which was ranked 242 in 2010, dropped one spot to 243 in this year’s survey.
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CAM Golf Outing September 10 – Wabeek Country Club, Bloomfield Hills To register or for sponsorships, contact Diana Brown (248) 972-1000 or visit www.cam-online.com September 20 – 23, 2012 - American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) Annual Conference Wyndham Lisle - Chicago Hotel, Chicago, Ilinois To register, call (866) 788-ASCC (2722) Visit www.ascconline.org September 21, 2012 – Michigan Mason Contractors’ Association Annual Meeting, Board of Director Election, and Golf Outing Eagle Eye Golf Club, East Lansing, MI For reservations, call (231) 263-5024
FALL REGISTRATION BEGAN August 20th. Visit our website at www.cam-online.com for dates and times of classes. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL Management 1 • Blueprint Reading • Design Phase, Bidding and Proposals (Prerequisite- Blueprint Reading or Blueprint Reading experience) • Estimating (Prerequisite- Blueprint Reading or Blueprint Reading experience) Management 2 • Scheduling & Planning • Contracts and Purchase Orders Management 3 • Project Management & Supervision • Project Accounting • Project Close Out
CONSTRUCTION LAW & CONTRACTS PROFESSIONAL • Starting a New Company- Which Entity Do I Choose? • AIA Contract Forms • Pay When Paid & Other Key Terms Every Contractor and Sub Should Know • Mitigating Contract Risk • Construction Liens-A Remedy for Payment on Private Projects against the Owner's Land • Preparing Docs to Preserve Construction Liens • Payment Bonds / A Remedy for Payment on Public Work Projects • Account Receivable Management & Collections • Advanced Bonding • Dispute Resolution for the Construction Industry SAFETY PROFESSIONAL / MIOSHA-OSHA First Aid, CPR & AED COMBINED • Fall Protection-Part 45 - MTI Certificate Program Requirements (CET #0160) • MIOSHA 10-HOUR - MTI Certificate Program Requirements (CET #0160) • OSHA 10-HOUR • OSHA 30-HOUR
October 18 – 20, 2012 – National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) 2012 Conference Westin Book Cadillac Hotel, Detroit, MI Presentations include “40 Years in the Making: A Legacy Driven by Design” For more information, visit www.nomadetroit.org
CAMTEC Fall Classes CAMTEC, the training & education division of CAM, offers a wide variety of classes, seminars and presentations on all aspects of construction. All sessions are available at the CAMTEC facility in the CAM headquarters located in Bloomfield Hills, or can be taken to the field on jobsites and office settings. CAMTEC has an extensive listing of educational programs for the construction industry, and new classes are continuously added to the list. Programs are designed for the construction personnel and are taught by instructors with experience in these practices and standards. Safety instruction can be brought to your location. If you have a group of employees who need OSHA-10, OSHA-30, or Asbestos Awareness, contract the CAMTEC offices at (248) 972-1000 and ask for Tracey Alfonsi to choose a time and date that fits your schedule.
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ADVERTISERS INDEX Aluminum Supply Company/ Marshall Sales ............................................6
Ferndale Electrical ......................................IFC Fishbeck, Thompson,
Aoun & Company ........................................19
Carr & Huber, Inc. ..................................12
CAM Administrative Services ....................3
G2 Consulting Group..................................22
CAM Comp ....................................................15
Goldstein, Bershad & Fried, P.C. ...............23
CAM ECPN ......................................................42
Guy, Hurley, Blaser & Heuer, LLC ..............10
CAM Membership ......................................IBC
Hartland Insurance Group, Inc. ................17
CAMSAFETY....................................................40
Jeffers Crane Service, Inc. ..........................29
CAMTEC ..........................................................40
John Deere ......................................................5
DTS CONTRACTING, LLC, FARMINGTON HILLS
JM WALTERS CORPORATION, OAK PARK
CAM Tradeshow ..........................................BC
North American Dismantling Corp ........31
G W KENT, INC., YPSILANTI
KEMNER-IOTT AGENCY, INC.,ADRIAN
Capital Insurance............................................5
Oakland Companies....................................13
Connelly Crane Rental Corp. ....................21
Plante Moran ................................................37
K-TEC, FARMINGTON HILLS
DRC Contract Cleaning
Plunkett Cooney ..........................................35
GLO WRECKING CO., BIRMINGHAM
Restorative Drying ................................19
GREENLANCER ENERGY, INC., DETROIT
R & B EXPRESS SERVICES, INC., HUDSONVILLE
Detroit Terrazzo
INTEGRITY BUILDING GROUP, LLC, DETROIT
ROBERT J. GULLO, PLC, BIRMINGHAM
Doeren Mayhew ..........................................41
INTEXT PAINTING & REMODELING, SHELBY TWP
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Griffin Smalley & Wilkerson ..................7
Facca Richter & Pregler, P.C. ......................20
Zervos Group ................................................31
Facility Solutions ..........................................24
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