September 2011 Concrete Openings

SEPTEMBER 2011 the official magazine of the c o n c rete s a w i n g & d r i l l i n g a ss o c i a t i o n

Raising the Roof Canadian Sports Stadium Roof Replacement

Concrete Core Drilling Steals the Show in indiana Damaged Louisiana Bridge Cut and Removed Concrete Railings Removed With Wall Saw

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s a business owner, I have encountered many challenges. Over

cut the roadway and make sure the general contractor was able to reach

the years, I have learned valuable lessons from the logistical,

a very critical deadline. CSDA members are often one of the “behind-the-

operational and financial challenges I have faced. By investing in

scene subcontractors” whose critical tasks heighten the general contractor’s

the right people and equipment, it has become much easier to overcome

reputation when deadlines are met.

problems and make my business a success. Through my involvement with

What is it about CSDA members that motivates them to seek out

CSDA, I have acquired valuable knowledge from my peers. Knowledge that

and ultimately succeed on these projects, and why are they chosen over

I now share with others in order to help them with their own challenges.

other contractor companies? Is it a desire for the adrenalin rush during

Challenges are nothing new to CSDA contractors, nor are they things

the job, or the thrill of accomplishment when a difficult job is completed?

that we shy away from. We often work on the front line of many high-

Is it the mind set that they perform complex cutting work that some

profile projects, racing against critical deadlines. Over the last several

general contractors cannot? What sets CSDA members apart from their

years, CSDA contractors have been involved with demolition, renovation

competition? For me, it is the confidence they feel from knowing their

and new-build projects at locations affected by devastating events. This

operators are the industry’s best-trained and most well-equipped. If I was

month, as we mark the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist

running a project that required concrete cutting, I would be sure to have

attacks, members of CSDA are still working at the Ground Zero site in New

a skilled CSDA contractor on my speed dial. The association runs several

York City, proudly working to rebuild this area. In Louisiana, contractors

hands-on training classes throughout the year, with Operator Certification

continue to help cities get back on their feet following the destruction

classes scheduled each November.

caused by Hurricane Katrina. This issue of Concrete Openings features

There will always be challenges to face in all aspects of life. It is how we

one such job. More recently, when the weekend-long closure of the I-405

respond to those challenges that define us. CSDA has been helping sawing

highway took place in California, dubbed “Carmageddon” because of the

and drilling businesses overcome their challenges and remain successful for

potential traffic problems it would cause, a CSDA contractor was on site to

almost 40 years, and will continue to do so in the future.

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President, Jim Dvoratchek Hard Rock Concrete Cutters, Inc. jimd@hardrockconcretecutters.com

Raising the Roof at BC Place

Vice President, Judith O’Day Terra Diamond Industrial joday@terradiamond.com

Replacement of Vancouver Stadium Roof Aided by Diamond Tool Cutting

Secretary/Treasurer, Mike Orzechowski DITEQ Corporation mikeo@diteq.com Past President, Doug Walker Atlantic Concrete Cutting, Inc. dwalker@atlanticconcretecutting.com Executive Director, Patrick O’Brien Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association pat@csda.org CSDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Terms expiring in 2012)

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Tim Beckman Cutting Edge Services Corporation beckman@cuttingedgeservices.com Steve Garrison Hilti, Inc. steve.garrison@hilti.com Donna Harris Concrete Renovation, Inc. donna.cri@sbcglobal.net Ron Rapper Husqvarna Construction Products ron.rapper@husqvarna.com

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Jack Sondergard Central Concrete Cutting, Inc. jacksondergard@sprynet.com CSDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Terms expiring in 2013)

All Saws on Deck Cutting Contractor Aids I-10 Twin Span Bridge Replacement

Kevin Baron Western Saw, Inc. kevinb@westernsaw.com

Rail Good Cutting CSDA Member Cuts Bridge for New Decorative Railings

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ISSN: 1093-6483 Concrete Openings magazine is published by O’Brien International, Inc., four times each calendar year in March, June, September and December. Editorial contributions are welcomed and advertisements are encouraged. Please contact the Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association 13577 Feather Sound Drive, Suite 560 Clearwater, FL 33762 Tel: 727-577-5004 Fax: 727-577-5012 www.csda.org Magazines, newspapers and private individuals are welcome to reproduce, in whole or part, articles published herein provided that acknowledgements are made in the following manner: “Reprinted courtesy of the Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association, Concrete Openings magazine, Issue Date.”

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Cover Photo: BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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18 Tech Talk

Hydraulic Versus High Frequency—Wall and Wire Saw Technology in the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Industry

26 Core Health

Save a Life with Hands-OnlyTM CPR

28 The Business of Business

How Best to Think About Loans for Your Business

31 OSHA/CSDA Alliance Latest 32 Concrete Cutters of the World Unite 40 CSDA 2012 Convention Preview 42 Safety Counts

For the Record—OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements and State Variations

46 Insurance Corner

Controlling Losses at the Jobsite

50 Industry Bits 62 Certified Operator Companies 64 Calendar 65 New Members 68 Director’s Dialogue

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Raising the Roof at BC Place The contractor created 1-inch-wide expansion joints for new roof loads.

Replacement of Vancouver Stadium Roof Aided by Diamond Tool Cutting

A stadium with the world’s largest air-supported roof was in need of improvements following a “deflating” incident in 2007 caused by a tear.

In 2009, funding was approved to upgrade the Vancouver stadium’s infrastructure, plumbing, electrical systems and install a new retractable roof. The upgrade work included concrete cutting with diamond tools in various parts of the stadium and scanning with ground penetrating radar (GPR).

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Place is a 54,500-seat, multi-purpose in

Vancouver,

stadium British

Columbia, Canada. The

stadium opened in 1983 and is the home of the BC Lions CFL football team and Vancouver Whitecaps FC MLS soccer team. BC Place was also the Olympic stadium during the 2010 Winter Olympics and the 2010 Paralympics. In January 2007, a tear occurred in the roof that led maintenance teams to perform a controlled deflation of the roof. The tear allowed large quantities of rain and snow to enter the stadium, which then needed to be pumped out. The following year, it was announced that a number of renovations would be made to the stadium, including the replacement of the air-supported roof with a retractable, steel frame roof with cable supports.

The concrete cutting work involved the modification of 54 existing structural supports for the installation of new structural supports, almost 500 feet of expansion joint cutting, GPR scanning of various concrete structures and the cutting and removal of sections of the concrete support slab for the playing field to accommodate a new drainage system. Precise and flat edges were required for the new mounting plates and brackets, and cutting could not interfere with other existing concrete structures that were to remain. Access in many areas was tight, so detailed planning of dust and water controls were required to guard against these hazards building up while cutting.

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. of Richmond, British Columbia, was appointed the general contractor for the work and immediately was given a tight timetable. The Canadian Football League’s Grey Cup Championship Game is to be played under the new roof on November 27, 2011. Prior to this date, the BC Lions are scheduled to play their first home game at BC Place on September 30, with a Vancouver Whitecaps FC game following

Ground penetrating radar was used to scan concrete structures for hazards.

on October 2.

The general contractor began looking for a

included scanning the locations with GPR. These

specialty contractor that had the range of services

core locations required scanning to locate and avoid

to scan structures for hazards, perform accurate

damage to existing structural steel. GPR technology

concrete cutting and demolish existing structures.

works by passing radar waves through the concrete

PCL Constructors chose CSDA member Pacific

via a radar antenna. As the wave encounters

Blasting & Demolition Ltd. of Burnaby, British

structural steel and other targets like PVC conduits,

Columbia, to complete the cutting and coring

it reflects back data that is converted to images

elements of the structure and playing field slab.

of these targets. The target depth and location is

However, Pacific’s scope of work quickly expanded

transferred to the surface of the concrete.

to include coring 6,000 anchor holes for the new

“The project at BC Place was very high-

upper deck support system. The anchor hole work

profile and we were very pleased to be cutting

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there,” said Peter Alvernaz, division manager

field at a depth of 7 inches. This made sure

for Pacific Blasting & Demolition Ltd. “As

the heavy equipment would not strain the

the work progressed, we recognized the

slab on grade outside of the playing field.

opportunity to expand our offering on site

Two 40-horsepower slab saws from Dimas and

by providing the scanning services to the

Husqvarna were used to cut the perimeter.

general contractor.” Scanning was performed

Some seating areas were removed to

by Pacific’s trained operators utilizing the

expose a total of 54 areas required for the new

StructureScan Mini manufactured by CSDA

column struts and column upgrades. One full-

member Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc.

time scanning technician scanned the precast

(GSSI). As the cutting contractor’s role on site

slabs to identify rebar and pre-stressed cables

expanded to additional cutting and coring, so

using the GSSI StructureScan Mini. Next, three

did the scanning opportunities. To the interior

crews of three operators set up to cut and

of BC Place, new supports were to be installed

remove the sections of the precast bleacher

on the structure that required mounting

slabs to expose the supporting raker beam.

plates on existing interior walls and concrete

These beams act as supports that prevent

beams. Each location required scanning. In

columns or roof structures from sinking or

an effort to ramp-up scanning efforts, Pacific

sagging. It was important for the contractor

purchased additional scanning equipment,

to get as many of these openings completed

including a StructureScan Optical System,

as possible before the old roof was deflated

also manufactured by GSSI. The scanning team

and the erection of the new roof started.

covered several hundred locations over the

The raker beams would be taking on added

course of 14 months.

responsibility, as the new steel columns would

While the demolition work started to

be erected at the tip of each beam.

expose the concrete columns and slabs for

Pockets were cut, consisting of sections cut

removal, the first concrete cutting task was

from the end of the bleacher slabs around an

to isolate the slab on the playing field from

existing support column. The sections were 5

the rest of the ground floor slab. A 3,000-foot

feet long by 3 feet wide and 5 inches thick with

perimeter cut was made around the playing

a step. Crews used Longyear 360 and GDM

Column strut pocket openings were cut and broken out.

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Plenum walls were removed under the raker beams around BC Place.

Core drills were employed to create holes in the plenum walls.

blades. The corners were core drilled for the overcuts to within 0.25 inches of the bottom of the slab. With the openings being high over the top of the stadium glazing, the cores could not be dropped and the concrete could not be jackhammered. The 1,000-pound pieces were plate bolted before the final cut, and craned out of the pocket when free. Where cranes could not be employed, chain hoists were used. Each opening took four hours to mobilize, core, cut and remove.

As the first crew completed work on the pockets, operators were re-employed to work on the Husqvarna wire saw with a 100-foot run of diamond wire. Thick concrete walls formed air plenums for the fan intakes that supported the dome roof. With the plenum

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were removed with chain hoists and lowered down to the slab before being taken away by

feet of wire cut the 2-foot by 1-foot openings

the stadium from each other to keep balance

forklift. There were 80 pieces removed for a

through a 3-foot double tee pre-stressed slab.

on the ring beam. The cutting contractor

combined total of 360,000 pounds. In some

In addition, plenum walls were core drilled

arranged 54 mobilizations, coordinating

areas, wire sawing was not practical, so drilling

for seismic dampers at 32 locations to assist in

with structural upgrade crews below the ring

was the only viable option. The contractor had

the creation of door openings and electrical/

beam and column installation crews above.

two four-man crews working for five days at

mechanical holes.

This was a challenge for Pacific, but the work

each location to finish this cutting work.

The 14-story columns for the new roof

progressed well at all stages. Working in the

Where there were no plenum walls, the

structure are supported by an existing

stadium around several other subcontractors,

raker beam upgrade required an opening

concrete ring beam. The new columns had

the team from Pacific had to be conscious of

through the slab. A wire saw fitted with 50

to be installed in pairs and directly across

potential safety hazards and make sure all

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items of personal protective equipment were

on the concrete structures of the stadium, a

worn at all times. Coordination was the key to

StructureScan Mini and StructureScan Optical

ensuring all trades were aware of each other’s

System manufactured by GSSI was used.

activities. This meant moving to convenient

The cutting work remained on schedule,

locations to keep ahead of critical tasks.

which enabled crews to erect the support

Cranes were used both to lower the old roof

beams on time and meet budget. As the

cables and to erect the new steel columns

contract came to a close, Pacific’s operators

and cables. Daily meetings with other trade

were given additional cutting tasks. Core

supervisors helped to ensure that there were

holes were drilled to provide duct openings

no delays. Fall protection plans were put in

for the electrical and mechanical trades. The

place for all concrete removal that created

contractor began work in March 2010 and

fall hazards.

completed all cutting by August of 2011.

Company Profile

Pacific Blasting and Demolition Ltd. is a division of the Pacific Group of Companies, based in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. The company was founded in 1953 and has been a CSDA member for 20 years. The concrete cutting division has four trucks, one scanning van and employs eight operators. The demolition division has 70 field employees and 15 trucks. The

To complete the cutting, demolition and

“I believe we were chosen to do the work

scanning work at BC Place, Pacific Blasting

at BC Place due to our ability to coordinate

& Demolition Ltd. used a 40-horsepower

with other trades and our reputation to

diesel slab saw, a 360 wall saw and a wire

deliver on time. This was a monumental

saw from Husqvarna. Also, a slab saw from

project for Pacific Blasting & Demolition Ltd.

Dimas was used along with a wall saw from

We are extremely proud of the results our

Resources

GDM. A pneumatic drill was custom fabricated

supervisors and crews accomplished on this

General Contractor:

by the contractor that used a bencher drill

project,” concluded Alvernaz.

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc.

company offers the concrete cutting services of core drilling, slab sawing, hand sawing, wall sawing, wire sawing and selective and structural demolition.

mounted on an air cylinder with specialty

The upgrade at BC Place remains on

track mounts and a vacuum attachment. In

schedule for an official opening at the end

Pacific Blasting & Demolition Ltd.

addition, a 1-inch-wide, 26-inch-diameter

of September 2011. The cutting and demoli-

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

wall saw blade was manufactured by Cyclone

tion work performed by this CSDA member

Diamond Products. To conduct GPR scanning

helped raise the roof at the venue.

Sawing and Drilling Contractor:

Phone: 604-291-1255 Email: vince@pacificblasting.com Website: www.pacificblasting.com Methods Used: Core Drilling, Slab Sawing, Wall Sawing, Selective

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A 91-inch-diameter blade was used to cut the deck slabs.

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Cutting Contractor Aids I-10 Twin Span Bridge Replacement

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oncrete cutting with diamond tools is being used on a number of projects throughout Louisiana to help the state recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Transport links and

infrastructure were rebuilt or repaired as soon as possible following the disaster.

While a new twin span bridge was constructed to reconnect two cities in eastern Louisiana, the old damaged bridge spans remained. Having been marked for demolition, these damaged concrete spans required subtle and precise cutting to safely remove them from the area. The work began in April 2011 and consisted of around 100,000 linear feet of sawing, including cutting depths of up to 40 inches.

The Interstate-10 Twin Span Bridge runs north and south across Lake Ponchartrain and links Slidell to New Orleans. The original spans were opened in 1965 and consisted of 433 65-foot concrete spans. Each span was two lanes wide and had clearances of 8.5 feet for most of the bridge, with a 65-foot clearance at the bascule bridge section. The new twin span bridge is located just 300 feet east of the old spans and has three lanes running in each direction. It stands 30 feet above the surface of the lake with an 80-foot-high section near Slidell. Each span is 60 feet wide.

The selective saw cutting of the old twin span bridge sections involved the demolition, removal, processing and recycling of concrete decks, pier caps and beams. This was part of the Louisiana Department of Transportation’s recycling program to reuse damaged structures for revetment shore protection systems. To comply with parts of the program, all slurry and waste material had to be kept to an

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Pier caps were cut into sections by diamond wire sawing. absolute minimum and such materials had to

Saw cutting allowed the contractors to

Operators and equipment from the

be contained and disposed of in line with state

contain and control more debris as opposed

company’s Florida and Michigan locations

regulations.

to traditional breaking methods. In addition,

were transported to Louisiana as they are

The use of diamond tools to cut the

the methods used by the cutting contractor

specialized in highway and bridge work. The

damaged bridge spans was specified, as this

provided greater levels of safety for employees

work area was set up at the bridge, which

would reduce the possibility of debris falling

and caused less vibration than breakers and

included a 300-ton crane and a work barge to

into Lake Ponchartrain. In addition, the speed

wrecking equipment. The bridge sections were

move and off-load the cut sections of concrete.

of these cutting techniques would be more

already damaged, so high levels of noise and

The crane also moved trucks, saws and support

efficient than breaking and burning rebar.

vibration could have caused the sections to

equipment onto the deck elevation.

The demolition division of NASDI, LLC, based

crumble into the lake and injure operators.

The cutting team slab sawed longitudinal

in Waltham, Massachusetts, was chosen as the

The first tasks for the team from Concrete

deck cuts between the deck and the

general contractor for the project by parent

Cutting & Breaking involved deck slab sawing

American Association of State Highway and

company Great Lakes Dredge and Dock

and cutting the diaphragm splits. This cutting

Transportation Officials (AASHTO) steel beams

Company of Oak Brook, Illinois. NASDI then

work was started in advance of the critical

below for the total length of the bridge.

contracted CSDA member Concrete Cutting

path selective demolition sequencing. The saw

Operators made four cuts that each measured

& Breaking Co. to perform the cutting work.

cutting of deck and diaphragms maintained

over 5 miles long to depths of 6.5 inches. The

“We had to use several cutting techniques

deck egress access and use. Wire saw runs were

cuts were made short of full depth penetration

to complete the job,” said Ed Gushwa, project

then set up to cut the pier caps. These sections

to contain the slurry produced while cutting.

manager for Concrete Cutting & Breaking’s

were at elevated heights, so precise sections

It took four operators 14 weeks to complete

southeast region. “There were areas with limited

and weights had to be determined before

the four cut lines using CC120 slab saws from

access that were between 30 to 70 feet above

cutting commenced. The weight of the cut

Diamond Products. The next job was to make

the water line. Wire sawing was best suited for

sections had to meet the lifting capabilities

parapet plunge cuts into barrier wall splits.

these areas, but on top of the decks we used slab

of the cranes on site.

This would create smaller wall and deck cut

saws fitted with large diameter blades.”

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Support columns for the pier caps were broken for removal.

It was then time for Concrete Cutting &

200 linear feet and the other spans cut were

saw was used to make vertical splits from the

Breaking to perform deep cuts on the four

around 8 feet for the cut and lift operation.

floating barge deck through the cap elevation.

end and four intermediate diaphragms for

Slab saws from Diamond Products were fitted

The splits were approximately 45 square feet

each longitudinal deck cut. There were a

with 91-inch-diameter blades from Husqvarna

per pull. Each pull took 1.5 hours to complete

total of eight diaphragm splits per span and

and Diamond Products for the deep cuts.

before the cut concrete sections were removed

433 spans in each direction on the bridge.

Upon completion of the slab sawing work,

Operators completed transverse deck cuts with

the cutting contractor began setting up pulleys

by crane.

Cutting work on bridges always has its

slab saws at the channel spans. Four of the

and equipment for the wire sawing of the

challenges. Access to the work area on the

cuts measured 100 linear feet, two measured

pier caps. The 120-horsepower tractor rig wire

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Cut sections were rigged and lowered to the barge by crane. each end being detached from the shore

and Diamond Products. The contractor also

line. Staging areas for the job were set up on

manufactured four 120-horsepower and four

floating barges and all trucks, saws, storage

60-horsepower parapet plunge deep cut saws,

containers, trailers and support equipment

two 120-horsepower tractor rig wire saws

had to be lifted via crane on and off the bridge

and a 1,500-gallon water tanker trailer and

deck in the middle of Lake Ponchartrain.

pump system. Diamond Products supplied the

The aggregate used to construct the bridge

120-horsepower deep cut saw for the deck

components also provided the cutting

cutting. Blades ranging from 26 to 91 inches in

contractor with a challenge. The concrete was

diameter were supplied by Diamond Products,

tough to cut and the bridge components were

Diamond Tools Technology and Husqvarna,

heavily reinforced with steel. Representatives

while diamond wire was also supplied by

from CSDA member companies Diamond

Husqvarna and Diamond Tools Technology.

Company Profile

Concrete Cutting & Breaking Co. is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has been a member of CSDA for 26 years.

The company has nine locations across the states of Florida, Indiana, Michigan, New York and Ohio. The company has 60 operators and 65 trucks and offers the concrete cutting services of core drilling, slab sawing, hand sawing, wall sawing, wire sawing, grinding, selective

Products, Diamond Tools Technology and

The cutting work on the I-10 Twin Span

Husqvarna were on hand to provide technical

Bridge began in April and finished in August.

support and suggest solutions.

The work was completed on time and within

Resources

budget.

General Contractor:

The containment of slurry was of concern

demolition and removal.

right from the beginning of the job. The

“We have an ongoing relationship with

bridge engineer and local DOT water quality

this customer and have completed numerous

personnel reiterated the state’s program to

projects of similar scope for NASDI in South

minimize slurry and waste materials entering

Carolina and Florida, “said Gushwa. “Our

Lake Ponchartrain. By using wire sawing

reputation for successfully completing

techniques and avoiding full penetrative cuts,

complex selective demolition projects, not to

Phone: 407-257-0274

the cutting contractor was able to keep slurry

mention our staff of experienced employees

Email: adgushwa@yahoo.com

levels to a minimum.

within all levels of the company, is what

To complete this large job, Concrete

convinces companies to use us.”

Cutting & Breaking used 10 120-horsepower, V-6 slab saws manufactured by the company

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NASDI, LLC Sawing and Drilling Contractor: Concrete Cutting & Breaking Co. Orlando, Florida

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Hydraulic Versus High Frequency— Wall and Wire Saw Technology in the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Industry

By Johan Ekström

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hen cutting large concrete areas, a wall or wire saw can be the ideal piece of equipment for the job. Wall and wire saws have typically been powered by hydrau-

lics, but now contractors have a choice between hydraulic or high frequency machines. High frequency technology has been around for over 30 years, though it took some time for this technology to become fully developed. Products were limited and not readily available in the marketplace, therefore it took a while to break into the hydraulic-dominated construction industry. It was not until the 2000s, when high frequency equipment was more refined, that acceptance of this technology grew. Since then, various high frequency products have emerged into the concrete cutting and drilling market, including high frequency wall and wire saws. It is important to look at the differences in hydraulic and high frequency wall and wire saws to understand how each operates, their maintenance needs and modern techniques. This will enable cutting contractors to best determine which is better for a particular project or for their fleet.

Operation and Benefits Wall saws are built to cut through reinforce concrete, brick and other building materials to make openings, while wire saws are used to cut through larger concrete structures such as bridges, foundations and very thick walls. The end results are the same—precise, efficient cutting—but it is how hydraulic and high frequency systems work to achieve the end result that is the difference.

Converters and Power Packs High frequency wall and wire saws produce enough power to move the blade or wire through the material to be cut. When using a high frequency product, the power supply is converted into greater power through a high frequency converter. For example, a 480-Volt, 60-Hertz power supply can be converted into 400 Hertz by a high frequency converter. There are a lot of different ways to measure power, but the most precise way is to measure at the blade shaft of the saw head. This provides contractors with a true measure of power in the system.

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When comparing high frequency to hydraulic, it is important to

make sure everything works will go a long way in ensuring the system

note a larger hydraulic power pack is needed to achieve the same high

will work day after day. When there is a problem, changing out electri-

power output as a high frequency converter. Various connections and

cal components as opposed to hydraulic parts makes repair work easier.

hoses in the hydraulic power pack reduce power transfer efficiency,

Often electrical components can be identified, removed and replaced

therefore less power is supplied to the saw head. A hydraulic system

easier than hydraulic parts.

also runs the risk of a hose breaking and oil spilling on the jobsite,

Modern Techniques and Equipment

making clean-up necessary and difficult. A high frequency system does not use oil, creating a cleaner working environment. Furthermore, a high frequency electric converter is safe to use around a minimum amount of water.

Size and Setup Wall and wire saws are not only moved to and from a jobsite, but are also moved around the site depending on the type and quantity of

Wall saws use a track with a saw head attached, and the saw head is moved up and down the track to cut the material. Wire saws can be set up in an infinite number of ways—imagination being the only limit.

With the use of swivel pulleys, the saw can be set up to cut in any direction, either pulling or pushing the wire through the material. Wall saws and wire saws have their specific applications, and in some cases one can be used to complement the other.

the material being cut. Their designs must be able to facilitate adjust-

Contractors like the ability to use both of these machines for vari-

ments and movements. Due to wall saws having many components,

ous projects and will bring both types of saws to a job site. High fre-

most cannot be easily carried around. However, some high frequency

quency wall saws are now on the market and can be coupled with high

wall saw systems are light enough to be carried. Wire saws are typi-

frequency wire saws, giving the operator a flexible saw in one single

cally equipped with wheels to allow for easy transportation, as they

system and saving the contractor from having to transport two sepa-

can be heavy pieces of equipment. The difference is in the power pack.

rate machines. This type of high frequency wire saw uses the same wall

Most high frequency converters are about the size of a small suit-

saw unit, track, remote and power supply as the wall saw; making the

case and can be easily carried. This makes them easy to transport to and

conversion between the two seamless. It is as simple as turning a dial on

from the jobsite as well as around the site when required. Hydraulic

the wall saw remote to change between the operation of a wall saw to

power packs need to be transported on wheels and can weigh any-

a wire saw, and the remote is equipped with software for both. It is best

where between 300 and 2,500 pounds. As a result, these power packs

to use this new companion wire saw when a contractor either has a high

are more cumbersome to move around the jobsite.

frequency wall saw or is planning on using both frequently.

Some hydraulic and high frequency wall and wire saws are oper-

In general, the concrete sawing and drilling industry entails hard,

ated by remote control. Normally connected with wires, they enable

dirty, heavy and loud work. Finding new ways to create a better working

the operator to move around the job and maintain a safe distance

environment is the key to the future—not only for operators, but for the

from the cutting area, within the limits of the wire. However, several

industry as a whole. As technology continues to change, it is important

high frequency models have been introduced that have wireless tech-

to learn about these new technologies and see how they will fit into the

nology, allowing operators more freedom and eliminating the chance

cutting and drilling industry. High frequency technology is still classed as

of them becoming tangled in the wire.

a new addition to the industry, but more and more companies are begin-

Another high frequency advantage is that high frequency con-

ning to explore and use these systems. Many in the industry believe high

verters use one cord instead of the average seven hydraulic hoses that

frequency technology will be the way to work in the future, and it is pre-

connect the unit to the saw head. This makes set-up of high frequency

dicted that this technology will move into more equipment categories in

systems simple and quick, as there are less components to assemble.

the near future. One thing is for certain; high frequency is here to stay.

Maintenance Since high frequency systems use different technology than hydraulic saws, they have to be maintained differently.

Hydraulic power packs are tough. These units can be thrown around yet start up again. High frequency motors need to be handled with more care, as the electric components could break. As with any

Johan Ekström is a product manager for Husqvarna Construction Products, based in Olathe, Kansas. Ekström specializes in wall and wire saws, and has provided instruction on the use of this equipment at CSDA Operator Certification classes. He can be reached at 913-928-1273 or johan. ekstrom@husqvarna.com.

type of system, a high frequency motor will last for a long time, providing it is properly maintained. Many contractors feel hydraulics are more reliable because they do not have to be handled with as much care. However, a well-treated high frequency machine can be just as rugged and last longer than its hydraulic counterpart.

High frequency equipment is built with electronic components and therefore operators have to take precautions when performing maintenance. If clean-up is done at the end of each day when debris is fresh, it can save time the next day after everything has dried. The rule of thumb is, “taking two minutes at the end of the day can save you 20 minutes the next.” Taking two minutes to flush the system and

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A total of 840 holes were drilled in the floors of The Palladium.

A Solid Performance Diamond Core Drilling Steals the Show

T

he stage was set for one CSDA member to put on a showstopping performance at a new concert venue in Carmel, Indiana. A specialist core drilling contractor was required to

create over 800 holes in the concrete floor of a concert hall that is home to Michael Feinstein’s Great American Songbook Collection, so that patrons could sit comfortably during events.

The completed concert hall.

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Holes were drilled 8.5 inches in diameter through 6-inch-thick concrete floors.

The Center for the Performing Arts is a new entertainment complex located in the center of Carmel, Indiana, and officially opened in January 2011. The center includes The Palladium concert hall, the Tarkington proscenium theater and a 200-seat theater.

The Palladium acts as a museum and education center by day and a concert venue by night. The 1,600-seat concert hall has been designed with a classical Palladio dome and the building’s concrete, steel and stone-clad structure is expected to last 500 years or more.

Approximately 6,750 cubic yards of concrete were used in the construction of the building.

Acoustics were of great importance to the design, but so was comfort. A heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) company was contracted to install individual air diffusers under each seat of the main concert floor and all balcony levels. This would provide the audience with a comfortable room temperature and minimize noise from the HVAC system.

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Poynter Sheet Metal contracted CSDA member The Concrete Surgeons, also of Indianapolis, to core drill 840 holes in the main floor and balcony levels with diamond tools. The majority of the holes had to be 8.5 inches in diameter with some smaller holes of 6 inches on the balcony levels. All holes had to be drilled through a 6-inch-thick reinforced concrete floor and each hole was to be positioned to the exact specifications of the HVAC contractor. Work was to begin at the end of August 2010 and all drilling work was to be completed in three weeks.

“There were strict dimensional tolerances for these holes and we had to maintain the structural integrity of the rest of the building as well. The holes had to be positioned precisely under each seat so that the air diffusers could be correctly installed,” said John Serban, owner of The Concrete Surgeons. “These were all reasons why we were selected, as our core drilling techniques met all of these requirements.”

The layout of the holes was marked out by Poynter Sheet Metal so that the cutting contractor could get to work. The team from The Concrete Surgeons began by core drilling holes in the 6-inch-thick reinforced concrete concert hall floor. Of the 626 holes made, 68 had to be drilled through a 2-inch layer of rigid fiberglass insulation batts. Each hole measured 8.5 inches in diameter and took an operator around 15 minutes to drill. A 1,000-hertz, DD350 electric core

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The holes were specifically positioned under seating areas for the installation of HVAC systems.

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drill supplied by Hilti and one Shibuya core drill supplied by Diteq Corporation were used to create the holes. The drills were fitted with core bits from Diamond Products. It took two operators 16 days to complete all of the 626 holes in the floor of the concert hall.

The contractor then moved up to the second and third balcony levels of the hall to continue the drilling work. Operators core drilled 60 8.5-inch-diameter holes through the 6-inch-think concrete balcony floors, before completing the drilling work by drilling 38 holes that were 6 inches in diameter. The Concrete Surgeons created a total of 106 holes in the balcony floors over the course of nine days.

Containing slurry and debris from the core drilling work was very important on this job. Had any slurry seeped through the floor openings, damage was possible to the fiberglass batts underneath the concrete slab.

The Concrete Surgeons used trap rings around the core bits and the team vacummed as it core drilled to control the slurry. A wet vacuum was used to collect the 577 gallons of slurry created during the course of the job.

The core drilling work at The Palladium concert hall had a fixed schedule of three weeks for completion. The cutting contractor assigned two core drill operators to work eight-hour shifts to complete the required 840 holes. The holes were completed one full day ahead of schedule due to the contractor’s ability to select the right core bit for the job, as well as the holes being drilled quickly, efficiently and precisely.

The main concert hall was cordoned off, while operators used harnesses when working on the balcony levels.

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The Concrete Surgeons completed a successful job that helped The Palladium to open as scheduled in January 2011.

Working in internal areas close to other

walls measuring 12 to 18 inches thick for the

subcontractors, operators were trained and

electrical contractor. As a special a thank you

prepared for all potential safety hazards.

from The Center for the Performing Arts, all

Company Profile

The cutting area of the main concert hall

contractors and workers were invited to a

The Concrete Surgeons, Inc. has been

floor needed to be cordoned off to prevent

special “hard hat” concert at The Palladium

a CSDA member company since 1998

anyone from stepping in the holes and injuring

upon completion of the venue.

and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

themselves. On the balconies, operators used

“Being involved with a modern, state-of-

The company has been in business for

full-body harnesses with lanyards for fall

the-art project was very exciting. We were

19 years and serves Indiana as well as

protection, while all employees were provided

satisfied with our work because the general

Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio. The company

with the necessary personal protective

contractor and the owner representative were

has 10 operators, 10 trucks and offers

equipment to complete the work safely.

very pleased with the results,” said Serban.

the concrete cutting services of core

The team from The Concrete Surgeons

“The project superintendent from Poynter

drilling, slab sawing, hand sawing,

used the Hilti and Shibuya core drills with

Sheet Metal had observed us drilling 4,000

wall sawing, wire sawing and selective

diamond core bits to create all of the specified

holes at a previous job at Union Hospital in

demolition.

holes. Slurry was collected in a wet vacuum

Terre Haute, Indiana, and so he knew we

from Crusader. A total of 840 holes were drilled

would perform well on this job,” he added.

Resources

General Contractor:

through 6-inch-thick reinforced concrete

CSDA contractors put in solid performances

floors. In addition, some of the drilling

on jobsites around the world. Thanks to the

Poynter Sheet Metal

locations were on a slope and some holes had

precision and efficiency of this CSDA member

Sawing and Drilling Contractor:

to be created by also drilling through 2-inch-

company, The Palladium concert hall opened

The Concrete Surgeons, Inc.

thick rigid insulation fiberglass batts.

on schedule and its patrons can enjoy

Indianapolis, Indiana

perfomances in comfort.

Phone: 317-897-0600

Because the core drilling work was completed ahead of schedule, The Concrete

Email: dcs@concretesurgeons.com

Surgeons was awarded additional jobs at

Website: www.concretesurgeons.com

the venue, including the core drilling of 10-inch-diameter holes through foundation

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CORE HEALTH

Save a Life with Hands-Only™ CPR

By Erin O’Brien

M

ost of us understand the importance of having formal training in emergency response, such as first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). However, most workplaces

still lack an abundance of trained healthcare providers. This has led the American Heart Association (AHA) to issue new guidelines that promote a life-saving procedure anyone can do, even without training.

Hands-Only™ CPR is now being promoted by the AHA as a viable method in treating heart attack victims and will potentially save thousands of lives. Cardiovascular disease, which can cause heart attacks, is responsible for one out of every three deaths in the United States.

This equals one death every 39 seconds. A 2010 AHA report showed that effective bystander CPR, or Hands-Only™ CPR, provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival.

Hands-Only™ CPR removes the responder’s responsibility of performing an airway check and giving breaths to the victim, so that the steps are easier to follow. This technique should be used when a co-

•

Age

worker suddenly collapses or is found unresponsive.

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Stress

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Check for consciousness.

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Family history of cardiovascular disease

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If the victim is unconscious or showing signs of a heart attack, call 911.

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If the victim is not breathing, and does not have blood circulation, give continuous chest compressions.

Sudden, intense chest pain, possibly radiating to the jaw, left shoulder or arm

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Excessive sweating

the other facing downward.

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Nausea and vomiting

• The heel of the bottom hand should be placed in the middle

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Shallow, rapid breathing

of the victim’s sternum (breastbone).

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Bluish skin, especially around the lips

• Fingers should be laced together with one palm on top of

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Signs of a heart attack include: •

Compressions should be given hard and fast, with the

Any worker exhibiting signs of a heart attack can be given one adult-

compression rate at least 100 compressions per minute.

strength aspirin or two low-dose aspirin if they are not allergic, providing

•

When giving compressions, allow for complete chest recoil.

they are still conscious and able to swallow. Aspirin works quickly in the

•

Minimize interruption in the compressions.

bloodstream to prevent the formation of blood clots, which can decrease

Survival rates for heart attack victims receiving Hands-Only™ CPR are similar to survival rates for victims receiving traditional CPR. This is a simple procedure that should be taught to all employees in the workplace, whether workers have received formal training or not.

Besides Hands-Only™ CPR, there are other steps workers can take to help a co-worker who may be having a heart attack. Noticing the risk factors and signs of a heart attack can lead to early detection and early response, decreasing the effects of the heart attack and raising the odds of survival. Risk factors include: •

Poor diet

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Lack of exercise

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Obesity

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Smoking

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the severity of the heart attack.

More information, including a video demonstration, can be found on the AHA’s Hands-Only™ CPR website, http://handsonlycpr.org. The important thing to remember is that two steps–calling 911 and performing chest compressions–may save a co-worker’s life. Concrete cutting company owners, managers and workers should all familiarize themselves with this simple procedure.

Erin O’Brien, MS, ATC is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Marketing Coordinator for O’Brien International, the association management company that manages the Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association.

O’Brien received her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Ohio University and her Master of Science degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida. She is a regular contributor to Concrete Openings magazine. She can be reached at erin@csda.org or 727-577-5002.

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The Business of Business

How To Best Think About Loans For Your Business

By Ami Kassar

O

ne important lesson learned from the economic crisis we have lived through, is not to jump into debt head-first. Debt can, and should, be an important part of your business, but you have to think about it carefully and thoughtfully. A bad loan decision can send you and your sawing and drilling business spiraling out of control.

If you think that you might need a loan, the first step is to sit down with a pencil and paper and ask yourself some important questions. First, how much money do you think you need to borrow and for exactly what purpose?

You should challenge yourself to see if there are any creative ways to save on some of the expenses you are projecting.

Once you have confirmed these numbers, try to estimate how much money you expect to make as a result of the loan and over what period of time. What is your most conservative projection? Do some math to figure out what monthly loan payment you can afford. It is then a good idea to run these figures by an accountant or financially-savvy friend.

You need to have a good handle on how

Now that you have your basic economic

much money you really need, and what you

proposition intact, you need to understand

While every lender looks at collateral in

can afford to pay monthly for it, before you

your collateral situation. Collateral is the first

slightly different ways, there are general rules

start the process of shopping for a loan. If

thing most lenders look at when evaluating

of thumb that you can use to evaluate your

you can find a loan product that meets your

a loan. They want to know how they will be

collateral situation.

budget and you are approved, it is advised to

protected and what assets they can recover if

For lenders, real estate is always the first

move forward with process. If not, it is per-

your loan cannot be repaid. The quantity and

choice of collateral. If you own your own

haps time to go back to the drawing board

quality of your collateral will have a direct and

building or any investment properties, this

and rethink your business model.

dramatic impact on what interest rate you can

is the first area they will look. What happens

expect to pay for a loan, not to mention the

first is lenders will take the current value of the

loan payment term the lender will offer you.

property and automatically deduct 25 percent

Understanding how much collateral you have

from the top line. So if a building appraises

is a good indicator of how much money you

at $1,000,000, for the lenders purposes, they

can expect to borrow.

will consider the building worth $750,000.

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The Business of Business The lender will then deduct the value of any

business loans that they otherwise may not

What to Watch For in a Loan

mortgages you currently have on the prop-

have considered. The government hopes that

Agreement

erty, and the balance that remains will be the

the program will encourage banks to provide

Irrespective of the loan you agree upon,

collateral they are willing to use. Therefore, if

businesses with loans that once may have

there are some issues that you must pay atten-

you already owe $500,000 on this particular

been considered a risk. If you take out a SBA

tion to at the closing table. Getting a business

building, the lender will be willing to give

loan, you are borrowing the money from the

loan is not an easy task. The process can often

you $250,000 worth of collateral value.

bank or the lender. You are not borrowing the

be emotional and it is easy to become con-

money from the government.

fused. It is important to clearly understand the

Residential properties follow the same formula as commercial properties, but with

It can be common for small business own-

one exception. In this case, lenders will be

ers to think that they are not required to pro-

Here are five questions you should have

a little more generous in how much they

vide collateral for the loan because they are

clear answers to before signing on the dot-

deduct from the top line. As a general rule,

getting a SBA loan with a government guaran-

ted line.

they will use 20 percent. So if a home is

tee. Regardless of the guarantee, this is still a

•

What will all of my up-front fees be?

worth $500,000 they will consider it worth

loan and the lender will demand collateral in

•

What will my annual cost of capital be

$400,000. If you have a mortgage of $200,000

order to place a SBA loan. Remember that the

on this property, they will consider there to

government is offering the insurance policy to

be $200,000 of collateral value.

the bank, not to the business. SBA loans can

Other forms of collateral include equip-

be a good option for small businesses. If you

ment, receivables, liquid stocks and cash.

cannot get a traditional commercial mortgage

For concrete cutting equipment, lenders will

or line of credit from a bank, it is always worth

determine the forced liquidation value of

your time to check if they would be willing

the equipment and generally lend at 50 per-

to make the loan with the SBA behind them.

cent of its value. If your receivables are with

When Does Factoring Make Sense?

reputable companies and are for work that

In today’s economy, more and more small

is completed, you can generally expect to

businesses are turning to factoring to help with

get 80 percent of their value for collateral.

their working capital and cash flow require-

Liquid stocks are generally worth 70 percent

ments if they do not have the collateral required

of their current value, and if you are willing

for a SBA loan. Factoring has been around for

to lock up cash in a CD for the life of a loan

a while, but has become much more prevalent

you will generally get 95 percent of its value

in recent times. Unfortunately, many businesses

for collateral.

do not understand it that well.

In today’s environment, lenders are gen-

In a factoring arrangement, the lender

erally looking for dollar-to-dollar collateral

looks at who owes you money for services

value. This means that for every dollar of

completed and essentially buys those invoices

collateral you have to offer, they will lend

from you. The process is quite simple. After

you a dollar if everything else checks out.

you have reached an agreement with the

The form of collateral that you have to offer

lender (or factor), you send copies of submit-

a lender will often affect what type of loan

ted customer invoices to them. Within a couple

you get. Today in the U.S., many small busi-

of days, the lender will send you an advance

ness owners are turning to the Small Business

on those invoices, usually about 80 percent of

Administration (SBA) and factoring for their

the total. When the customer sends in pay-

lending needs.

ment, the money is addressed to your company

How do SBA Loans Work?

name but the destination is a new address con-

SBA loans are one of the most commonly-

trolled by the lender. The lender then deposits

misunderstood loans by small business own-

the money into an account before subtract-

ers across America. There are some key prin-

ing a fee and returning any remaining bal-

ciples about the SBA program that every

ance to you.

business owner in the sawing and drilling industry should understand.

Factoring agreements are tricky and often have many hidden fees. Always get a few

First of all, the SBA is not a bank or a

quotes and understand what you are agree-

lender. What the SBA does is provide a guar-

ing to before committing to one of these

antee or insurance policy for loans to small

arrangements.

businesses. This way, banks will approve small

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loan agreement before proceeding.

with all fees included?

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How can the rates change during the term of the loan?

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What collateral will the lender be taking, and with what conditions?

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If I choose to get out of the loan early, what penalties will I face?

It is absolutely critical that you understand

all of these issues clearly before you sign a loan agreement. All too often businesses give up far too much collateral for the loan they received, then are subject to pre-payment penalties that were in the small print. This has sometimes ended with business owners in handcuffs.

It is natural to focus on getting the best possible rate that you can, but sometimes it is worth paying a little more in order to have the flexibility to borrow more money in the future or to trade one element of the loan agreement for a better pre-payment penalty option. You do not have to use up all of your collateral in one go.

Loans should be designed to give the borrower the most flexibility. Always push your lender or your advisor to come up with two very different options for you. The choice and the differences between the two will help make sure you are focused on all five of the above questions.

Ami Kassar is founder and CEO of Multifunding LLC, a company that advises small business owners in the U.S. about how to get the best loans at the lowest possible prices. Kassar presented his services at the recent CSDA Summer Meetings, and can be reached at akassar@multifunding.com or 800-276-0690.

OSHA /CSDA Alliance Latest

T

he Alliance between the Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association (CSDA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is now in its sixth year and continues to educate contractors, prevent on-the-job accidents and injuries and provide vital materials to advance a safe work environment for sawing and drilling professionals. Here is the latest news from the Alliance Program.

completed during the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation program. NIOSH is developing companion slide presentation modules for use in classroom training. For more information, visit http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/alliances/ roadway/roadway.html.

Two New OSHA/CSDA Alliance Best Practice Documents Released The Alliance released two Best Practice documents in July, focusing on the subjects of scaffold and ladder safety, bringing the total of OSHA/

Preventing Worker Deaths at Roadway Construction Work Zones

CSDA safety documents to seven.

Scaffolding forms temporary structures to support people and materials

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, each year from 2003

in the renovation or selective demolition of buildings and other structures.

through 2007, more than 125 workers died in roadway construction

Serious injury or death can result if sawing and drilling contractors fail to

work zones. Half of these worker fatalities involved the worker being

comply with all applicable safety requirements when erecting, using or

struck by a vehicle or piece of mobile machinery/equipment.

dismantling scaffolding. Ladders are a convenient tool to reach heights,

Through the OSHA and The Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health

but they represent a risk to sawing and drilling contractors if not used

Partners’ Alliance, the participants are developing a series of Work Zone

in accordance with company and specific site safety specifications or

Death Reports for use as Toolbox Talks by workers and employers in

requirements. These two new Best Practices, CSDA-OBP-1005—Scaffold

the highway and bridge construction industry. The first three Reports—

Safety and CSDA-OBP-1006—Ladder Safety, include precautions and

Hispanic Laborer Run Over and Killed by a Backing Flat Bed Dump Truck,

guidelines for the safe use of scaffold and ladders in the sawing and

Flagger Fatally Injured When Struck by a Car at a Highway Work Zone,

drilling industry.

and Three Construction Workers Killed After Being Struck by a Bus in

To date, the Alliance has released six Best Practices and a Toolbox Safety

a Highway Work Zone—describe fatal incidents during which workers

Talk. Subjects include Highway Work Zone Safety, Reducing Silica Exposure,

were struck by motorists intruding into the work space or run over by

Defensive Driving, Electrical Safety and Sprains and Strains Prevention. Four

flatbed trucks backing up within the confines of the work space. Each

of the Best Practice documents are also available in Spanish.

report briefly describes a fatal incident, including what happened,

For more information about the OSHA/CSDA Alliance program, or to

who was killed and what can be done to prevent similar fatalities.

view documents released by this partnership, visit csda.org and click on the

Representatives from the Alliance based the Toolbox Talks on research

“OSHA Alliance” link under “Safety” or call 727-577-5004.

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Concrete Cutters of the World Unite Delegates from 13 Countries Gather in Belgium for the 2011 IACDS Annual General Meeting

Front Row, from left to right: Norikazu Shibuya, Werner Havlena, Antonio Zerolo, Donat Fritsch, Daniel Trachsel, Andrei Bushmarin.

Back row, from left to right: Reto Scussel, Patrick O’Brien, Bill Bray, Martin Gödickemeier, Lars Sandström, Anders Andersson, Peter White, Mario Bierfreund, Jose Blanco, Hans-Georg Wagener, John Stallman, Jean Philippe Leveau, Frank David, Julie White, Mathieu Hiblot, Martin Braun, Phillip Zuzelo, Alfred Landl, Andrey Kossolapov, John Willis, Martin Jennings, Ernst Siegenthaler.

T

he 2011 annual meeting of the

ing in wet conditions. The creation of grooves

on concrete roads to increase their life span

International Association of Concrete

on a runway can reduce aircraft braking dis-

was given by John Willis of CSDA manufacturer

Drillers and Sawers (IACDS) was held

tances by providing channels for water to run

member Tyrolit. These methods are seen as a

on May 7 in Bruges, Belgium. In an ever-

off the concrete surface. This increases tire

more eco-friendly alternative to resurfacing

changing world, it is important to know how

friction and therefore aids with the braking

worn concrete roads with asphalt. The results

the industry is doing on a global scale and

of the aircraft.

provide a longer lifespan to the existing

learn from the knowledge of industry peers.

Statistics showed that, in wet conditions,

concrete surface and the requirement to

In attendance were 43 representatives from

a plane with totally worn tires on a grooved

adjust or move existing barriers and signage is

Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hong

runway achieved better braking than one with

eliminated. Tests show that a road resurfaced

Kong, Japan, Liechtenstein, Russia, Spain,

new tires on an untreated runway. When trav-

using diamond grinding and grooving can

Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom

eling at 70 knots in 2.5 millimeters (1 inch) of

provide 54% more skid resistance than an

and the United States. The association is now

standing water, a plane with worn tires had a

untreated road, thereby reducing road traffic

in its 17th year.

frictional coefficient braking level around 40μ

accidents caused by loss of vehicle control.

The meeting included presentations by

on a grooved surface. When a plane with new

Willis then went on to provide details of

representatives of two Concrete Sawing &

tires began braking on an untreated runway

a road resurfacing project in the U.K. where

Drilling Association (CSDA) member com-

in the same test conditions, the frictional coef-

a cutting contractor was able to grind 1,600

panies. Phillip Zuzelo of contractor member

ficient braking level was around 25μ. Further

square meters (17,222 square feet) per shift

Cardinal International Grooving and Grinding

analysis showed that creating trapezoidal-

during nighttime closures. The contractor used

LLC, based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania,

shaped grooves in the concrete surface also

two large, 680-horsepower PC6000 road grind-

talked about the benefits of runway groov-

reduced tire wear, reduced rubber build-up

ers from CSDA member Diamond Products to

ing and the utilization of trapezoidal-shaped

and decreased occurrences of chipping or clos-

complete the work. The grinders were fitted

grooves. Zuzelo explained how the method

ing compared with standard grooves.

with 250 diamond saw blades, each measur-

of concrete grinding is being used on airport

Another presentation on the subject of

ing 450 millimeters (17.7 inches) in diameter.

runways to prevent aircraft from hydroplan-

new diamond grooving and grinding methods

Due to the success of grinding jobs like this,

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the U.K. Highways Agency is now reconsidering plans to overlay many of its decaying road surfaces, and may opt to have these roads resurfaced using diamond grinding.

Outgoing IACDS President Peter White of the U.K.’s Drilling and Sawing Association presented a report about the association’s activities and achievements over the previous 12 months. These achievements included a successful 2011 Diamond Award ceremony, hosted by CSDA and held in Las Vegas during the World of Concrete show in January.

Bronze, silver and gold awards were presented to three sawing and drilling contractors whose projects displayed the best examples of cutting performance and innovation from entries submitted. White confirmed that the next Diamond Award will be open for entries in

New IACDS President Jose Blanco (second-left) shakes hands with outgoing president Peter White and is joined by vice presidents Norikazu Shibuya (left) and Lars Sandstrom (right).

the fall of 2012 and the ceremony will be held at the April 2013 bauma exhibition in Munich,

Switzerland and Sweden remain strong,

two new vice presidents, Norikazu Shibuya of

Germany. To view the winning projects, visit

while the German association continues

Japan or Lars Sandstrom of Sweden, is elected

www.iacds.org and click on the Diamond

to uphold healthy numbers with over 600

as president in 2013. The 17th annual general

Award banner.

member companies. This continued growth is

meeting of IACDS has been scheduled to

IACDS held eight 30-minute seminars on

credited to a benefit given to contractors in

coincide with CSDA’s 40th Annual Convention

subjects relating to concrete cutting during

the form of a reduced social tariff levied by the

and Tech Fair in Maui, Hawaii. The convention

bauma 2010. The goal of the presentations

government, and to a robust construction and

will run from March 4 to 9, 2012 with the

was to heighten awareness of the concrete

demolition industry in Germany.

international association meeting taking place

sawing

and

drilling

industry,

educate

IACDS is planning to release a third edition

on March 6. For more information, read our

attendees about new technologies and detail

of its Tolerances and Limits for Construction

CSDA Convention preview on pages 40 and

the possibilities achievable through concrete

Sawing and Drilling in the coming year. Each

41, visit www.csda.org or call 727-577-5004.

cutting. Topics included dry cutting, efficient

of the delegates at the meeting was provided

cutting for minimal debris and waste water,

with a draft copy for review. The last update

underwater wire sawing, hydraulic versus

of this technical document was released in

high frequency cutting equipment, nuclear

2006, and is the second document produced

power plant work, post-installed rebar and

by IACDS along with Basic Parameters for

new market opportunities for concrete

Concrete Drilling and Sawing Equipment.

cutters. The seminars proved to be a success

These documents can assist concrete cutters

for the international association. An advisory

in their day-to-day work, and can be found

committee has been formed to plan a similar

on the IACDS Website (www.iacds.org), in

format of seminars for bauma 2013, with a

the CSDA Resource Guide mailed with the

possibility of combining these seminars with

June issue of Concrete Openings or via the

the Diamond Award ceremony.

members section of the CSDA Website (www.

A representative from each of the national

csda.org). These documents are also available

associations provided the current economic

to members of other national associations in

status for the sawing and drilling industry in

electronic paper copies.

their country. Representatives from Spain,

White, having served his two-year term as

Russia, the U.K. and the U.S. all reported

president of IACDS, now makes way for newly-

reductions in membership and company

elected IACDS President Jose Blanco of the

bankruptcies, but there have been some

Spanish Association of Technical Demolition,

encouraging signs. The Japanese association

Cutting & Drilling. Blanco will also serve a

felt the impact of the catastrophic earthquake

two-year term as president before one of the

and tsunami in many forms. However, as rebuilding work begins, the skilled work of

The International Association of Concrete Drillers & Sawers is an international trade association of sawing and drilling associations from the concrete construction and renovation industry. Its mission is to provide an international union and cooperation of trade associations to support and promote professional development of professional sawing and drilling contractors and their methods. Concrete cutting with diamond tools offers the industry many benefits, including reduced downtime, precision cutting, maintenance of structural integrity, reduced noise, dust and debris, limited-access cutting and the ability to cut heavily-reinforced concrete. This umbrella organization of sawing and drilling associations formed in 1995 is composed of the associations from Australia, Austria, France, Germany, Japan, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. For more information, visit

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professional concrete cutters is expected to be required on Japan’s nuclear plants, dams and infrastructure. Associations in Austria,

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CSDA Member Cuts Bridge for New Decorative Railings

In April of 2011, a project commenced that involved the removal of almost 5,000 feet of steel-reinforced concrete posts and railings at the Blue Heron Bridge on the southeast coast of Florida. The posts required precise cutting so that new decorative railings and light fixtures could be installed and give the bridge a much-needed facelift. A local CSDA contractor member was given the opportunity to be part of the renovation work.

he job consisted of removing 4,830 feet of existing railings and cutting 860 posts on both the eastbound and westbound sides of the Blue Heron Bridge, which connects Riviera Beach and Palm Beach Shores near the coast in southeast Florida. The bridge has around 23,000

motorists cross it every day. The existing reinforced posts measured 10 inches wide by 10 inches thick and needed to be detached from the brush curb. The removal of these posts would allow for the installation of the decorative railings.

The main challenge facing the chosen contractor was to contain all debris and minimize the amount of slurry created by cutting, as the bridge is located over a waterway. The cuts had to be precise so that the new decorative railings could be placed correctly. It was also important to avoid high levels of vibration during the work to maintain the structural integrity of the existing bridge span. Based

The eastbound side of the Blue Heron Bridge had 2,415 feet of concrete railings that required cutting.

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Some of the specified cutting areas in the bridge deck and cantelevered sidewalk contained reinforcing rebar, so operators had to be prepared to encounter this rebar while cutting and avoid severing any of it. It took two operators 11 days to create the 11 trenches.

ABC Concrete Cutting—South Florida also performed some core drilling on the Blue Heron Bridge. Operators used a Weka core drill from Diamond Products to create 2-inch-diameter holes 2.5 inches deep over vertical rebar. The operators then chipped out any remaining concrete.

This was done to allow the general contractor to burn steel and epoxy holes to eliminate delamination of existing steel and concrete.

While cutting, the contractor encountered heavy reinforcement in the conA wall saw was attached to the front blade of a mini excavator to cut the railings.

crete. Each post on the bridge contained #4 and #6 rebar, so operators had to adjust cutting speed and monitor the

on these specifications, the general contractor for the project—H&J

force applied to the saws to get the best performance out of the dia-

Contracting of Wellington, Florida—had to find a concrete cutting

mond blades and bits. Another obstacle that ABC had to deal with, was

contractor that had the skills and equipment to complete the work.

that approximately 20 percent of the bridge was missing its sidewalk.

H&J Contracting awarded the cutting work to CSDA member ABC

This portion of the sidewalk had been removed by H&J Contracting for

Concrete Cutting – South Florida of Pompano Beach, Florida, a division

replacement. This process had left a rough, uneven surface, so operators

of Ohio Concrete Sawing and Drilling, Inc. Joe Bland, vice president of

used hand saws to perform the flush cuts until the team reached a smooth

ABC’s Pompano Beach office, stated, “Our past performance with the

surface and could switch to the wall saw attachment.

general contractor was the determining factor when we were chosen

As specified, the contractor had to come up with a way to contain

for the Blue Heron Bridge work. It was up to us to perform well on

debris and minimize slurry created on the job. A catch basket was

this job and maintain our solid reputation,” he said.

fabricated by the general conrtractor and installed to stop rubble from

The team from ABC began its first phase of work by cutting the

falling into the water below, especially while chipping the 11 trenches

eastbound posts and rails flush with the brush curb. This included

for the light posts. The catch basket was made of steel and expanded

cutting 2,415 feet of concrete posts and railings. The second phase

metal. The basket measured 4 feet long, 3 feet wide and was 3 feet deep.

of the work, namely the westbound posts and railings, will begin in

As the cutting work involved the removal of posts and railings,

September 2011. The contractor used an innovative technique to make

all employees were required to wear safety harnesses while working

the cuts. A 360 wall saw by Longyear was attached to the front blade

on the bridge. Worker harnesses were attached to temporary barrier

of an electric mini excatvor. First, operators made 200 vertical cuts in the railings, 14 feet on center, using hand saws custom fabricated by ABC Concrete Cutting – South Florida. Each cut took around 10 minutes.

Once the vertical cuts had been made, the cutting team proceeded to position the mini excavator with wall saw attached to begin the horizontal flush cuts. The cuts were made at the brush curb to detach the railings from the curb. The posts and railings were attached to a Case 590 back hoe with lifting chains and straps as they were cut. This made sure the concrete sections did not fall from the bridge into the water and allowed the contractor to lift the pieces from the cutting area onto a truck for removal. It took three weeks to complete the 2,415 feet of horizontal cutting.

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Horizontal flush cuts were made using the wall saw attachment.

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walls to prevent falling the approximate 100

In total, ABC Concrete Cutting – South

schedule without damaging existing utilities

feet into the water below. The contractor

Florida cut and removed 430 concrete posts

or areas of the bridge that were to remain as

fabricated custom hardware that allowed

measuring 10 inches by 10 inches from the

built. “The performance of our operators on

quick detachment and relocation of safety

brush curb and made 200 vertical cuts in the

this phase of the job matched expectations,

cables to and from the barrier walls.

post rail. They also performed 2,415 linear

even with the hand-held aspects of the cutting

The use of hand saws were necessary

feet of cutting to remove the 12-inch-wide by

work,” said Bland. “This resulted in a high level

while the cutting team worked on areas of

12-inch-thick concrete rails on the eastbound

of satisfaction from both the management of

the bridge where the terrain was uneven and

side of the bridge. Operators then used Weka

ABC and H&J Contracting.” The contractor

operators were unable to apply the mounted

core drills to create 2,580 2-inch-diameter

will now turn its attention to the westbound

wall saw. When the team reached smooth

penetrations measuring 2.5 inches deep over

side of the Blue Heron Bridge, consisting of

terrain, shop personnel attached a track-

exposed re-bar. To create the 11 trenches for

another 2,415 feet of cutting. When complete,

mounted saw and associated equipment to

the installation of the new light poles, 5-foot-

operators will have cut 4,830 feet of concrete

the mini excavator. This technique greatly

long by 24-inch-wide cuts were made 8 inches

at the job site.

reduced operator fatigue and reduced the

deep in the bridge deck and sidewalk.

time required to complete the cutting work.

The scope of work was completed on

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Company Profile

ABC Concrete Cutting – South Florida is a division of Ohio Concrete Sawing and Drilling, Inc. and is based in Pompano Beach, Florida. The Florida division has been a CSDA member company since Operators also score cut and chipped out 11 trenches, each measuring 5 feet long.

2010, while the parent company has been a member for almost 30 years. ABC Concrete Cutting – South Florida has 23 operators and 30 trucks. The company offers the concrete cutting services of core drilling, slab sawing, hand sawing wall sawing, grooving and grinding, polishing and crushing.

Resources

General Contractor: H&J Contracting Sawing and Drilling Contractor: ABC Concrete Cutting – South Florida Pompano Beach, Florida Phone: 954-523-4848 Email: joebland@abccutting.com Website: www.abccutting.com Methods Used: Core Drilling, Hand In total, the contractor cut and removed 430 concrete posts to remove the railings. w w w.CSDA.ORG

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Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association 2012 Convention and Tech Fair March 4-9, 2012 Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa Ka’anapali Beach, Hawaii

Celebrate the Spirit of Aloha with CSDA! Say “Aloha” to fellow concrete cutting contractors and members from around the world at the 40 Annual Convention and th

Tech Fair. Hawaii has proven to be the most popular convention location with CSDA members in the past, so the beautiful island of Maui has been chosen as the place to celebrate as the association reaches this milestone. This is a great opportunity to learn, have fun and be part of CSDA history, all against an amazing tropical setting.

2012 Convention Highlights The opening session will consist of a traditional Hawaiian welcome ceremony to get attendees in the Aloha spirit. The Aloha spirit is a reference to the attitude of friendly acceptance, for which the Hawaiian islands are so famous. However, it also refers to a powerful way to resolve any problem or accomplish any goal. The ceremony will include the presentation of the Kukui nut lei, a Hawaiian symbol of leadership, accomplishment and respect. This year’s presentations will provide attendees with information on how to expand their concrete cutting services beyond traditional sawing and drilling methods, to achieve the best performance from their equipment and to maintain successful businesses through operational excellence.

One of the most popular events of the convention, roundtables bring together contractors with industry professionals to share ideas, spark interest in new fields and answer technical questions.

Back by popular demand from both contractor and manufacturer members, the tabletop Tech Fair provides an opportunity for manufacturers from around the world to showcase their new

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products and technologies. Attendees can walk the floor at their leisure and inquire about products and services face-toface with representatives from each company. The intimate setting of the tabletop Tech Fair is beneficial to all involved and aids with one-on-one discussion. For information on exhibiting at the Tech Fair, call the CSDA office at 727-577-5004 or email info@csda.org.

A mixture of fun and relaxing optional activities has been set for the convention. Explore the island by foot, by bike or zip above the rainforest for a thrilling aerial view. For those drawn to the ocean, dive into the Pacific to snorkel, swim with the turtles and dolphins or stay dry and see humpback whales playing in their winter home. The CSDA Golf Tournament has also been scheduled for those wishing to take a more leisurely tour around part of the island. All this, plus social events like the President’s Reception and a traditional island luau have been arranged for attendees to mingle and catch up with friends.

The International Association of Concrete Drillers & Sawers (IACDS) is an international organization of sawing and drilling associations from Australia, Austria, Register France, Germany, Japan, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. IACDS will hold its 17th Annual General Meeting on March 6, 2012 at the Sheraton Maui to coincide with CSDA’s 40th Annual Convention and Tech Fair.

Hotel and Location Information The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa is the premier location for a dream Hawaiian vacation. Situated on Ka’anapali Beach, the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa is located at a point where the legendary Black Rock of Ka’anapali meets the ocean. Anchored by the Black Rock itself, this spectacular Maui hotel beckons those looking to relax and unwind and fun-seeking families that want to explore the island.

CSDA has secured competitive low rates for this fantastic property. Enjoy scenic mountain views for $195 per night or look out to the beautiful Pacific Ocean for $225 per night.

Hurry, rooms are limited!

Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa 2605 Ka’anapali Parkway Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii 96761 Reservations: 808-921-4645 or book online at: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/ res?id=1106166402&key=5CF60 Group code: CSDA Room rate: $195/night (Mountain View), $225/night (Ocean View) Starwood Playmore discounts Convention attendees who wish to extend their stay on Hawaii and visit other islands can take advantage of Starwood’s “Playmore” discounts and receive discounted rates at any of Starwood’s Sheraton, Westin or St. Regis properties on the islands of Maui, Oahu, Kauai or the Big Island.

Visit www.playmoreinhawaii.com/learnmorenow or call 1-800-782-9488 and ask for PLAYMOR4 for more information and to make reservations.

Transportation Visitors arriving on the island of Maui will land at Kahului Airport (OGG). The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa is located approximately 45 minutes from Kahului Airport. Speedishuttle, taxi and rental car services are available at this airport. Hawaiian Airlines is offering discounted fares on its inter-island and trans-Pacific flights from many U.S. and international cities.

CONVENTION AT A GLANCE Sunday, March 4, 2012 Optional Activity—Haleakala Bike Trip Monday, March 5, 2012 Committee Meetings Optional Activity—Lavender Farm Tour Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Board Meeting IACDS Annual Meeting Golf Tournament Optional Activity—Kahoma Ranch ATV Ride Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Opening Ceremony and Sessions • Drop-in Anchors • Equipment Funding and Leasing • Ground Penetrating Radar • Optional Activity—Ka’anapali Skyline Zipline Tour • President’s Reception Thursday, March 8, 2012 Roundtables • Business Designations • Jobsite Safety for Visitors Tech Fair Manufacturer’s Night—Beach Olympics Friday, March 9, 2012 Presentations • CSDA Insurance Program • Effect of Setup on Wire Saw Performance • Operations Management • Social Media Strategies Annual Meeting Optional Activity—Discover Ka’anapli Snorkel Sail Traditional Island Luau

Visit http://www.hawaiianairlines.com/spg for more information.

Hawaiian Weather March is a good time to visit Maui. The average temperature is between 75˚ and 85˚ F and trade winds keep things comfortable.

Average water temperature is 73˚ F with an average rainfall of 2.1 inches for the month. March is also the time when humpback whales are breeding in the warm, tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean.

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Important Dates September 1, 2011 January 27, 2012 February 3, 2012 February 17, 2012

Convention Registration Opens Early-Bird Registration Deadline Hotel Reservation Deadline Registration Deadline

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Safety CountS

For the Record— OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements and State Variations

By Mark A. Lies II and Elizabeth Leifel Ash

T

oday, OSHA regulations govern day-to-day operations and have a direct effect on employee safety. As a result, it is easy for OSHA’s more prosaic recordkeeping and reporting requirements to get lost in the shuffle. However, OSHA can issue citations to

employers for failing to follow recordkeeping and reporting rules, just as it can for machine guarding or lockout/tagout violations.

In 2009, OSHA introduced a National Emphasis Program (NEP) target-

ing injury and illness recordkeeping on the OSHA 300 Log, designed to expose violations of recordkeeping regulations. While many employers will not be subjected to a NEP recordkeeping inspection, even a routine OSHA inspection will now focus on recordkeeping. It is critical, therefore, for employers to keep up with changes to OSHA’s recordkeeping and reporting requirements and to be aware of state-specific variations depending on where the employer does business.

Injury and Illness Notification Requirements Federal Part 1904 of OSHA’s regulations contains the employer’s obligations with respect to recordkeeping and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses. Under the current rules, an employer must notify OSHA within eight hours of the death of an employee from a work-related incident, or the in-patient hospitalization of three or more employees as the result of a work-related incident.

Recently, OSHA announced a proposal to revise its injury and illness notification requirements. The proposed revisions would require employers to notify OSHA within eight hours of any work-related in-patient hospitalization, regardless of the number of hospitalized employees, and within 24 hours of an amputation. This proposed revision would result in a significant increase in the number of cases that would require notification to OSHA. Because an OSHA inspection is often triggered by an employer’s notification of a fatality or catastrophe, an increase in the number of “reportable” events would also increase the number of OSHA inspections. OSHA is accepting comments on the proposed rule through September 20, 2011. A copy of the proposed rule can be found at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-06-22/html/2011-15277.htm.

State Notwithstanding federal regulations, many states operate their own occupational safety and health programs and have varying injury and illness notification requirements. For example: •

Washington—Employers must notify the state agency when two or more employees are hospitalized due to a work-related incident.

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California and Utah—Employers must report all serious injuries to the respective state agency.

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Kentucky—Employers must report any amputation suffered by an employee within 72 hours of the incident.

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Injury and Illness Recordkeeping In addition to reporting fatalities and catastrophes, OSHA requires employers to maintain an OSHA 300 Log for all work-related illnesses and injuries that meet any of the following criteria: •

The employee was off work for one or more days, excluding the date of the actual injury or the onset of illness, because of the injury or illness

•

The employee experienced one or more days of restricted duty as a result of the injury or illness

•

The employee received a job transfer as a result of the injury or illness

•

The employee received medical treatment beyond first aid

•

The employee experienced a loss of consciousness

•

The employee experienced a “significant injury or illness” diagnosed by a physician

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safety counts

Conclusion

Tips to Avoid Common Pitfalls in Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Evaluate work-relatedness carefully. This can be a particular challenge where an employee is suffering from a musculoskeletal disorder or respiratory illness that developed over time. Where the cause of a particular injury or illness is unclear, the employer must evaluate the employee’s workplace activities to determine whether work activities were a discernible cause of the injury or illness. Consultation with a physician is

In light of OSHA’s National Emphasis Program on recordkeeping, and the proposed revisions to the injury notification regulations, employers must be diligent in evaluating and properly recording work-related injuries and illnesses. During a recordkeeping inspection, OSHA will request first aid logs and interview employees to find out about injuries and illnesses that may not be included on the employer’s OSHA 300 Log. Employers are advised to consider the following statements to ensure compliance with recordkeeping and notification requirements.

•

Establish a system through which employees are required to report injuries or illnesses in the workplace. Inform

permitted and encouraged for difficult cases.

employees that they will not be subject to retaliation or

Don’t confuse the need for recrodkeeping with fault or blame.

other negative action for reporting a work-related injury

The OSHA recordkeeping requirements are designed to be no-fault. If an

or illness. Train supervisors to respond to employee reports

employee is injured at work in a bizarre accident, or even because of the

of injuries and illnesses. This will ensure employees receive

employee’s own misconduct that violated the employer’s safety policies,

prompt medical attention. Injuries and illnesses should be

the injury may still be recordable if it meets the definition of “work-

reported to the safety manager for evaluation of work-

related” and meets any of the other recording criteria.

Be aware of employees who travel or work from home. Do not

relatedness and an accurate safety record of events.

•

OSHA records is trained to complete these forms accurately

assume that just because an injury occurs “off site” that it is not recordable.

and in accordance with OSHA requirements.

Employees who are injured while traveling for work or working from home may still be recordable.

Ensure that the person assigned to maintain the required

•

Keep supporting documentation of all injuries and illnesses

Even pre-existing conditions may be recordable. If an event

reported by employees. If the employer determines that

or exposure in the workplace causes or contributes to the significant

the injury or illness is not recordable, document the basis for that determination.

aggravation of a pre-existing condition, the injury or illness may be recordable.

•

work-related fatality or the in-patient hospitalization of

Don’t confuse Workers’ Comp with recordkeeping obligations.

three or more employees. If the business operates in a state

While there is some overlap in these two systems (for example, the

with its own occupational safety and health program, check

Workers’ Compensation insurer’s first report of injury or illness forms

for varying notification requirements.

can be used for OSHA recordkeeping purposes), a recordable injury for OSHA purposes is not necessarily a compensable injury. OSHA has very

Ensure that OSHA is notified within eight hours of any

•

Evaluate OSHA 300 Logs to identify potential hazardous

deliberately stated that recording an injury on the OSHA 300 Log is not a

conditions or practices that have led to employee injuries.

concession by the employer that the injury is compensable, and vice versa.

Document any corrective action taken to address such

29 C.F.R. §1904.0.

conditions.

“Light duty” may trigger the obligation to record. If the

It is important for employers to not only provide a safe work-

employer keeps an employee from performing one or more of the routine

ing environment for employees, but to react appropriately when

functions of his or her job as a result of a work-related injury or illness, the

an injury or illness occurs. By accurately reporting and recording

injury or illness is probably recordable because it may constitute “restricted

these occurrences, the employer can increase awareness of safety

duty” or “job transfer” under the meaning of the regulations. In some

hazards with their employees to lower the risk of injuries and

cases, employers can give “light duty” to an injured employee to prevent

accidents in the future.

aggravation or additional injury without triggering the obligation to

Mark A. Lies II is a labor and employment law attorney and partner with Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Chicago, Illinois. He specializes in occupational safety and health law and related employment law and personal injury litigation. In addition, Seyfarth Shaw has assisted CSDA members by holding presentations and moderating roundtable discussions at annual conventions. He can be reached at 312-460-5877 or at mlies@seyfarth.com.

record the injury or illness. This only applies if the employee is fully capable of performing all of the routine functions of his or her job even with the injury or illness.

Elizabeth Liefel Ash is an associate with Seyfarth Shaw. Her practice focuses on regulatory compliance and litigation, including occupational safety and health and environmental matters. She can be reached at 312-460-5845 or at eash@seyfarth.com.

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Controlling Losses at the Jobsite

By Bob Elster

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here are several issues for concrete sawing and drilling contractors to consider when controlling losses at the jobsite. It is important for

contractors to be aware of these issues and be well prepared for a project that requires materials, tools and equipment to be stored at the jobsite. By taking steps to properly secure property at the jobsite, whether it be materials, tools, equipment or vehicles, contractors can guard against theft and damages that can cost a company time, money and manpower.

Jobsite Protection for Building Materials, Tools and Equipment Make sure to store materials in an area where trucks can deliver or haul it away easily. Employees should also have easy access to these materials so that forklifts can operate safely. Theft of building materials and equipment, especially in areas where large quantities of material are stored, is a serious concern

During the loading and unloading of vehi-

trailers, are to occupy one jobsite, consider

cles, damage may occur to third party premises

designating one employee to direct traffic and

or bystanders may be injured if items being

coordinate parking. Loop traffic patterns and

loaded or unloaded are mishandled and fall

jobsites that require turning around are to be

from the vehicle. To forestall controversy over

avoided if possible. Make sure to review any

possible claims arising from such accidents, it

rental agreements to determine the degree

is desirable that the “Automobile Liability and

of liability assumed under that contract.

General Liability: Premises and Operations”

Determine if there are any storage or over-

coverage be written in the same company for

night parking requirements. Vehicles that offer

the same limits. While some underwriters may

limited visibility to drivers when reversing or

choose to cover physical damage to road-ready

maneuvering should be equipped with proper

Automobile Liability Issues

cranes under an automobile physical damage

warning devices, including lights and/or alarms

and Transportation To and

policy, usually the broadest protection for var-

for reversing. Contractors should find out if

From the Jobsite

ious types of mobile equipment is covered

there are lanes specifically set out for work

under an Inland Marine form.

vehicles, and if loading and unloading areas

for many contractors. The installation of high fencing, outdoor floodlights and some type of alarm system is recommended. Signs displaying “No Trespassing” should be posted around the perimeter of the insured’s jobsite or on temporary fencing. Lock boxes or locked storage sheds can be helpful in preventing the theft of tools and equipment from the premises. On larger jobsites, hiring a guard service to patrol the site during off hours is also advisable.

Concrete sawing and drilling contractors have significant automobile liability because

Contractors should foresee how many

have been established and clearly marked at

they drive specialty vehicles and often assume

vehicles will be on the jobsite during the bus-

the jobsite. The insured’s work site supervisor

responsibility for transporting equipment and

iest phases of the project. They should also

should coordinate with the general contrac-

materials to jobsites. Some contractors may

determine the size and type of the vehicles. By

tor to confirm predetermined roadways and

have specially-outfitted trucks with equipment

doing so, a contractor can achieve more effi-

loading areas.

that has been permanently installed. In most

cient parking, storage and access. How many

If personal vehicles are used for business

cases, materials suppliers will deliver products

of the insured’s vehicles are owned and how

purposes, such as meeting with clients,

directly to the work site. However, some larger

many are leased should also be recorded. If

inspecting job sites or work-related travel,

insured’s may have their own tractor-trailers

a variety of vehicles, including general util-

a non-owned vehicle exposure will exist.

for hauling supplies to jobsites.

ity trucks and vans, flatbed trucks, or tractor-

Contractors should set up a system to review

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I n s u r a n c e C o r n ER an employee’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

Public Utility Commission websites. Even if the

haul oversized loads. Training should be devel-

and verify that personal insurance coverage

hauling of waste materials is subcontracted to

oped for seasonal or temporary workers who

is adequate. The employee’s frequency of

another company, the cutting contractor can

have less experience operating the insured’s

travel and radius of operations should also

sometimes still be held liable if a claim is made.

vehicles. Since the Fair Credit Reporting Act

be determined. Workers travel to jobsites daily

Experienced drivers and employees should

requires written permission from the driver to

and may use company-owned vehicles to do

explain to new employees how to secure

obtain their MVR, contractors are advised to

so. Estimators travel to potential clients’ work

materials or heavy equipment for transport.

make the acquisition of this permission part

sites when preparing bids for a job. Contractors

It is essential that straps and chains of suf-

of the hiring process. Consider offering driver

should identify the hazards associated with

ficient strength are used to hold materials

safety training for all drivers.

typical travel routes their employees take.

securely in place during transport. The pres-

The cause of certain accidents may be

Often, routes will be unfamiliar to drivers.

ence of secure strapping and chains should

attributed to vehicle malfunctions, such as

Other hazards can vary, depending on the

be part of any vehicle maintenance check-

the failure of the vehicle’s tires or braking

location of a jobsite—whether rural or urban,

list the company uses. Experienced workers

system. Contractors should make sure that

for example. Drivers may face such hazards

should coordinate the loading of materials

vehicles purchased or leased have dashboards

as traffic congestion, poorly maintained

or equipment onto vehicles. Loads must be

equipped with warning gauges that let driv-

roads or inclement weather. Since most work

properly balanced in order to prevent the vehi-

ers know if something is wrong with the vehi-

takes place during daylight hours and during

cle turning over while in motion or jackknif-

cle. Many companies have Best Practices that

warmer weather, driving at night or under

ing. Employees should double-check that the

require drivers involved in heavy trucking

winter road conditions can be rare. The best

vehicle is properly flagged and accompanied

operations to visually inspect vehicles every

way for a contractor to assess an employee’s

by an escort vehicle when hauling oversized

day using a checklist. This checklist must be

driving habits is to ride along as a passenger

loads. The height of the load should be mea-

completed by the driver before starting their

a few times a year. Often, an employee will

sured along with the clearance distances of

work shift.

any overpasses or bridges the vehicle may have

It is important to make sure maintenance

to navigate through or under

schedules are in place for specialized vehicles.

during its journey. If a truck is

All vehicles should be kept in good condition,

carrying a large load that can-

repaired promptly as required and inspected

not navigate through certain

regularly. Employees should not be permitted

areas, pre-planning the route

to repair or assist in the repair of the insured’s

can save time and fuel.

vehicles unless they are trained mechanics.

Under some state laws, the driver of a company vehicle or even the employer can be held liable for damages that occur as a result of using cell phones or two-way radios while driving. Contractors should consider take greater care of the company vehicle and drive safer if they are aware their employer is actively monitoring their driving habits.

If equipment and supplies are not properly secured on trucks before being hauled to jobsites, this could result in damage to other vehicles and drivers. In terms of waste materials from concrete cutting, loose debris on a truck could fall and cause serious damage to other vehicles or even bodily injuries to drivers or passengers of those vehicles. Many states have “tie-down” laws, which mandate the tying down of loose materials that could be blown or spilled onto roadways during transport.

Contractors should be aware of the laws that apply to their state(s) of operation and review information for other states via their

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prohibiting the use of handheld cell phones while driving and encourage workers to pull over if they need to make a call. Cell phone and radio safety rules can be discussed with all designated drivers and hands-free devices, such as headsets, can be provided. Several states have issued bans on the use of handheld cell phones while driving.

Contractors are advised to pre-program the most frequently dialed numbers into company phones or use phones that are voice-activated to minimize driver distraction.

All truck drivers operating vehicles that can carry more than 26,000 pounds or more must hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL) issued by the state in which they reside. Drivers who have a Class A endorsement on their CDL may

Mobile Equipment Issues Concrete sawing and drilling contractors will have significant inland marine exposure due, primarily, to the fact that they will require a mobile equipment floater policy for protecting valuable equipment like cranes, forklifts and front-end loaders. Smaller equipment can be protected with a contractors’ equipment floater policy. Valuable papers and records coverage is recommended, and an outdoor sign floater policy may also be required.

Contractors often have to move large quantities of waste materials like concrete debris and slurry. This requires the use of heavy equipment like forklifts, front-end loaders and cranes. Some contractors may also own hydraulic jacks and/or mobile manlifts. Large or valuable pieces of heavy equipment should be protected with coverage equal to what it will take to replace that equipment. Contractors should make sure equipment schedules clearly state the number, type and configuration of the insured’s mobile equipment. While such items are unlikely to be stolen due to their large size

and awkward handling, the physical appearance of heavy equipment can make it an attractive target for vandals.

If mobile equipment is to be stored at a jobsite overnight, the contractor should assess the security measures available to minimize the potential for vandalism. If such equipment is stored in a garage or shed, doors should be kept locked whenever the equipment is left unattended. The jobsite should be surrounded by sturdy fencing with “No Trespassing” signs prominently displayed and be equipped with outdoor floodlights. Depending on the total value of the equipment at the jobsite, a contractor may wish to hire a security guard to patrol the area during off hours.

Portable, handheld tools and equipment should be protected under an Equipment Floater. Smaller pieces of equipment could be stolen while employees are focused on performing their assigned tasks. Over time, such losses could accumulate and result in substantial losses. There are several ways to monitor the whereabouts of portable tools and equipment at jobsites. Upon completion of a job, employees should double-check the area for any items they might have forgotten. Equipment inventories should be created and regularly checked.

Contractors should evaluate how valuable tools and equipment are secured when not in use and make adjustments where necessary. Tools can be stored in a lockbox or storage shed at jobsites to improve security. A sign-in/sign-out sheet can be created for employees when using handheld tools or equipment. This sheet can be monitored or countersigned by an assigned site supervisor.

By following the advice and suggestions given here, sawing and drilling contractors can control and reduce losses at the jobsite and improve their insurance mods. Some of the suggested controls should not be difficult for

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Industry Bits Ralph Mattiola, 1920–2011 CSDA Past President Ralph Mattiola passed away on May 24, 2011. He was 91 years old. In 1976, he founded the Ralph Mattiola Company and in 1984, the Mattiola Construction Company. Mattiola was born May 12, 1920 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where he was a two-time All American football player. He also served his country during World War II. Mattiola joined CSDA in 1979 and served on several of the association’s committees before being elected to serve as president in 1986. During his tenure, the association held its first Board meeting outside of North America at DeBeers in London, England. He resided in Jeffersonville, Indiana with his wife of 59 years, Rosemary. In addition to his wife, Ralph is survived by his two sons, Robert and Steven, and five grandchildren. Both sons continue to be involved in the construction and sawing and drilling industries.

Mattiola was well known and respected throughout the concrete sawing and drilling industry. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Those who knew Ralph are invited to share their fondest memories of him at www.lifecelebration.com.

Hilti Introduces DD 110-W Hand Held Coring System The new Hilti DD 110-W hand held coring system has a bit capacity of up to 6.25 inches maximum and a minimum bit size of 0.3 inches. The DD 110-W is capable of drilling in both wet and dry reinforced concrete and masonry, and can create through-holes and anchor holes on jobsites with limited access. The compact tool weighs 12.8 pounds and can drill virtually dust free when fitted with optional dust or water removal systems. The DD 110-W is backed by Hilti Lifetime Service, a service agreement that includes two years of no-cost coverage. For more information on the Hilti DD 110-W hand held coring system, contact Hilti customer service at 800-879-8000 in the U.S., 800-461-3028 in Canada or visit www.us.hilti.com in the U.S. or www.hilti.ca in Canada.

Husqvarna Unveils the K1260 Power Cutter Husqvarna Construction Products has added to its line of power cutters with the release of the K1260.

This new hand held saw weighs 31.8 pounds when fitted with a 16-inch-diameter blade and can cut to depths of 6 inches. The K1260’s engine produces an output of 7.8 horsepower and has a built-in SmartCarb™ automatic filter compensation unit. The Active Air Filtration™ system delivers an operational time of about one year without filter service required when dry cutting. The K1260 is suitable for cutting pipes in installation work, concrete and masonry in alteration, renovation and new construction work as well as asphalt in roadwork and pre-cutting for pipe trenches. When used with the KV 1260 cutting cart, the saw can be utilized for flat work. For more information, contact Cate Stratemeier at 913-928-1442 or email cate.stratemeier@husqvarna.com.

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Wolverine Equipment Introduces New Handsaw Cart Wolverine Equipment is pleased to introduce a new handsaw cart to its range of products. The cart is designed to give contractors greater flexibility and productivity with their hydraulic handsaws. It has a 9-inch, portable frame that allows flat sawing in small or restricted spaces not accessible by walk-behind saws. The handsaw cart can hold a 16-, 20- or 24-inch handsaws—standard or flush-cut—and can be mounted without the use of major tools. Features include a remote-operated throttle and a depth adjustment that can be locked-in. The cart also has ball-bearing wheels that can be greased, as well as fold-down handles for compact storage. For more information, contact Tom Monaghan at 561-994-2750 or email tom@wolverineequipment.com.

New Heavy-User Diamond Wire From Carbodiam Carbodiam is pleased to announce the release of a new diamond wire for cutting contractors. The Cobrator diamond wire cuts through a wide variety of plain, mixed or heterogeneous materials, including nearly all types of concrete, abrasive stone, masonry, steel and cast iron. The wire is available in virtually any length and can be cut to size on site. Bead diameter ranges from 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) to 15 millimeters (0.6 inches).

Cobrator wire has an assembly consisting of rubber over springs. Watering of the wire is enhanced by a rubber coating that pulls the water along the cut and aids in cooling. For more information, visit www.carbodiam.be/uk or call 32-71 87 76 40.

Concrete Cutting Systems, Inc. Names New Division Manager Concrete Cutting Systems, Inc. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, announces the launch of its sawing and sealing division. This new division will be run by Ray Alfano, who has 36 years experience in the sawing and sealing industry with many major job completions to his credit.

The company uses neoprene seal and silicone products as well as hot seal for sealing. The business was started in 1995 by President David J. Nevrotski, and has developed into a 20-truck, full service concrete cutting company. Now the company has Alfano expanded to offer full service sawing and sealing options as it celebrates 15 years in business. For more information, call 215-533-0652 or visit www.concretecuttingsystems.net.

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MALA Releases New CX12™ Concrete Inspection Tool MALA GeoScience USA now offers the CX12™ concrete inspection tool. The CX12™ is capable of scanning floors, walls and ceilings for detection and mapping of embedded objects such as rebar, post tension cables, utilities and voids. In comparison to the CX11, the new MALA CX12™ is smaller, more rugged and includes improved environmental protection. The user interface had been completely redesigned to provide simpler and more intuitive operation with many automated settings.

The CX12™ also comes with the new MALA 3D Vision™ software as standard. The Windows™ based PC visualization software replicates the in-box grid project function from the CX Monitor, offering clients flexibility for off-line data processing and generating reports.

An electromagnetic sensor is available for direct indication of energized power lines. For more information, call 843-852-5021 or email sales.usa@malags.com.

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ICS Appoint New Sales Managers ICS is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Banks and Alan Haynes to the ICS heavy user sales team. Chris Banks has sales management responsibility for the Southeast region including Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and the Carolinas. Chris comes to ICS from the diamond tool and equipment supply trade and has extensive Banks experience selling to the professional cutting market. Alan Haynes has sales management responsibility for the Northeast region including all of New England, Eastern Canada, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Haynes Delaware, Washington DC and the Virginias. Alan has sold equipment and supplies to the concrete sawing and drilling trade for most of his professional life. As regional sales managers, Banks and Haynes will develop and manage direct sales to the professional sawing and drilling contractor market. For more information, contact ICS at 800-321-1240 or email marketing@icsbestway.com.

Bosch Precision Stop Bits for Secure Anchoring Bosch offers a complete line of five carbide-tipped steel bits that include 0.375-, 0.5- and 0.625-inch sizes. Depths range from 0.8 to 2.1 inches. The size and depth range of the Bosch offering accommodates more than 80 percent of all requirements for drop-in anchors.

A steel collar on each bit marks the precise depth of the hole. Once the collar is flush with the concrete surface, the correct depth is reached. The size and depth combinations prevent overdrilling and drilling into rebar. Bosch stop bits take the place of the manual depth gauge on rotary hammers. Drill bit maximum speed is 1,100 rpm.

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Upcoming CSDA Training Sessions November 14–19, 2011 St. Petersburg College, Clearwater, Florida Operator Certification Courses Slab Sawing & Drilling 201 Wall Sawing 201 Wire Sawing 201

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For more information, call 727-577-5004 or visit www.csda.org and click on “Training,” where a copy of the latest training brochure can be downloaded.

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New Core Drill Angle Base from Shibuya

Multiquip-Sanders Appoints New Pro Cutting Director

Shibuya introduces a new angle base rigid enough for the TS-603 core drill machine, also known as “The Hawg.” This large angle base adjusts to drill up to 45 degrees both frontward and downward. DITEQ Corporation is the exclusive distributor for Shibuya equipment and accessories in the U.S. For more information, call 866-688-1032 or visit www.diteq.com.

Multiquip, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Joe Cammerota to the position of director for the company’s pro cutting business. Joe will be responsible for overseeing Multiquip-Sanders pro cutting operations, sales and business development activities. Joe has been employed with MultiquipSanders for 13 years, and for the past 11 years has been the plant manager of the company’s Honey Brook, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility.

For more information, Cammerota contact 800-486-0207 or email sales@sandersaws.com.

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Versa-Cut Turbo Bit Introduced by Husqvarna Husqvarna Construction Products has unveiled the latest addition to its line-up of diamond core bits, the Versa-Cut Turbo. The new core bit features a turbo-segmented shape, which promotes high productivity for completing wet drilling jobs. The bit has a 1.25-inch -7 adapter and can achieve a drilling depth of 14 inches. The Versa-Cut Turbo is available in a range of diameters from 2 to 8 inches. The Versa-Cut Turbo is a general-purpose bit made to cut a variety of materials, including concrete with or without steel reinforcing, brick, block and stone.

For more information, contact Cate Stratemeier at 913-928-1442 or email cate.stratemeier@husqvarna.com.

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Company Wrench Acquires Specialty Rentals and Attachments, Inc.

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Company Wrench, an Ohio-based company focusing on the manufacturing, sales, rentals, parts and service of scrap, demolition and construction equipment, is pleased to announce it has acquired the assets of Specialty Rentals and Attachments, Inc. located in Hammonton, New Jersey. The new location will provide specialized equipment sales, rentals, parts and service to the northeast U.S., which consists of New Jersey, New York, Eastern Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland. Excavators available for this region will range up to 250,000 pounds. Northeast Regional Manager Robert “Bob” Harrell, Jr. will continue to maintain his existing customers through Company Wrench with the help of his sales team, Robert “Bobby” Harrell, III and George Maggiolo. For more information, contact Bob Harrell at 609-561-7702 or visit www.companywrench.com.

Expert Equipment Company has added another Cardi saw product to its line of core drills.

The Coccodrillo 35 (CD35) is the first single-phase electric chain saw available on the market. The saw is equipped with either a 120-volt, 25-amp motor or a 230volt, 15-amp motor. The new design is lighter than other saws in the Cardi range and features a motor in line with the chain, designed to provide better ergonomics for the operator. The bar is 14 inches long and is suitable for indoor use where gas and hydraulic equipment is not permitted. The CD35 chain saw comes with Cardi’s smart electronic system, which includes soft-start and overload protection. A ground fault interrupter has been built into the cord for added safety. The CD35 will be available from October 2011. For more information, visit www.expertequipment.com or call 713-797-9886.

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Expert Equipment Introduces New Quick Connect System Expert equipment introduces a new cam lock quick connect system for its core rig offering. The cam lock helps to split the component weight between the heavy-duty Cardi 3-, 4- or 6-speed drills and the heavy-duty adjustable roller carriage. The quick connect system is also equipped with a safety pin to keep the motor secure while opening the cam lock. No extra tools are required for mounting. For more information, call 713-797-9886 or email expertequipment@sbcglobal.net.

Martin J Scott, Health and Safety Executive manager for Kilnbridge (left) with Dermot McDermott, Managing Director of the company (right).

CSDA Member Wins International Safety Award U.K.-based CSDA member Kilnbridge Construction Services is pleased to announce that the company has achieved an International Safety Award with Merit from the British Safety Council. The award demonstrates Kilnbridge’s commitment to health, safety and well-being of its workforce during 2010. More than 600 organizations from across the world apply for the British Safety Council’s International Safety Award each year. The award is acknowledged by the U.K. Health and Safety Executive. For more information, visit www.kilnbridge.com or call 44-20 7511 1888.

DITEQ Appoints New District Manager

Flores

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DITEQ Corporation announces the addition of Hector Flores to its outside sales staff, covering the states of Texas and Louisiana for professional and highway customers. Flores brings with him over 32 years of experience in the diamond blade industry. Hector has been involved in all phases of the industry including manufacturing, inside customer service and outside sales. For more information, call 866-688-1021 or visit www.diteq.com.

Demolition Textbook Now Available In E-formats A textbook on the subject of demolition processes, entitled Demolition: Practices, Technology and Management, is now available for reading on all e-book readers, including Kindle, Nook and iPad devices. The textbook was published in print format in 2010. The publication is co-authored by demolition veteran Richard J. Diven and Purdue University assistant professor Mark Shaurette, Ph.D., and is a compendium of basic demolition knowledge, best practices and standards. According to the National Demolition Association, it is the first such textbook of its kind in the U.S. For more information about the book, or where to purchase a copy, contact Elva Clements at 610-520-6140 or email elva@alvare.com.

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CSDA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY

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Networking at the Annual Convention and Seasonal Meetings

Specifications, Standards, Tolerances and Best Practices

The number one benefit for members has always been the opportunity to network with cutting professionals at the annual convention and seasonal meetings. This networking provides opportunities to forge new relationships and learn from other experienced professionals.

Specifications, Standards, Tolerances and Best Practices are available for all types of cutting disciplines. Twenty-four documents have been developed and new ones are always in production.

CSDA Training

Members can market their company with How to Market Your Concrete Cutting Business and make presentations with the Diamond Advantage Seminar Planning & Presentation Manual. Four-color brochures and flyers are available for members to promote their business to customers and are easily personalized so members can avoid the cost of developing their own.

Over 2,000 members have graduated from more than 20 classroom, hands-on and online training programs: Cutting Edge, Slab Sawing & Drilling, Wall Sawing, Wire Sawing, Operator Certification, OSHA Construction Safety and Estimating. CSDA offers online training at www. csdatraining.com for those not able to afford the time or the money to send operators to remote classes. Owners/managers can monitor testing, scoring and documentation.

Concrete Openings Magazine

Concrete Openings (www.concreteopenings.com) is the only professional magazine dedicated to concrete cutting with a circulation of 16,000 per issue. Members can advertise at significant discounts and the opportunity to have their job stories reach over 7,000 architects, engineers, general contractors and government officials.

CSDA Insurance Program

The CSDA Insurance Program offers members coverage that includes Workers’ Compensation, auto, comprehensive general liability, environmental pollution, professional liability, equipment, Employment Practices Liability (EPL) and other lines specifically geared for the concrete cutting industry.

CSDA Website

The CSDA Website at www.csda.org contains a wealth of information available 24/7 in the “Members” section. The online discussion boards provide members a forum to discuss technical issues, sell equipment, hire employees or any other relevant topics.

CSDA Safety Resources and Toolbox Safety Tips (TSTs)

The 230-page CSDA Safety Manual, CSDA 57-page Safety Handbook and five safety DVDs are designed specifically for concrete cutters and are available to members at a significant discount. TSTs can be used in employee safety meetings and can be an important part of your company’s safety program. New TSTs are released every quarter.

Roundtables

The roundtable sessions at the annual convention and other meetings give members a chance to share their wisdom and acquire additional knowledge. Information gained during the roundtables gives members new ideas to implement within their companies and can save them money.

FREE World of Concrete Registration

Members receive free registration and reduced seminar fees for the industry’s annual exhibition of concrete-related equipment and supplies.

Mentor Program

New members can receive personalized assistance from a current CSDA Board or committee member during their first year of membership.

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Manuals and Promotional Literature

Specifier Resource Guide and Membership Directory

The CSDA Membership Directory is available in print form and on the Website. The searchable web directory is especially valuable as the CSDA Website averages 150,000 page views per month. The Specifications, Standards, Tolerances and Best Practice documents are included in the print version of the resource guide and are also available online.

Membership Profile Analysis

A periodic survey of members to collect statistical information on operating and financial information such as wages, profit and loss, safety, equipment and diamond tool costs.

Slurry Analysis Report

This is an Association-sponsored, 60-page report for members. The slurry analysis was performed by an environmental engineering firm with data compared to federal standards and contains recommended guidelines for slurry management.

Representation with Governmental Organizations

CSDA has formed an Alliance with OSHA to advance the safety of cutting contractors. This partnership includes issuing Best Practice and Toolbox Safety Talk documents, joint exhibitions at trade shows, review of safety materials and roundtables. CSDA also actively participates with NIOSH on field testing.

Discount Programs

CSDA offers its members exclusive programs for insurance and online training, plus discounts on freight services, credit collection services, drug testing and safety services.

Cooperation with Industry Associations

CSDA is a founding member of the International Association of Concrete Drillers and Sawers (IACDS) and works with other associations around the globe to promote concrete cutting and the sustainability of concrete as a building material.

CSDA Next Generation Group

The CSDA Next Generation group is made up of members and nonmembers age 45 and under. The purpose of the group is to continue to grow the association while serving the needs and wants of the younger generation with the goal of continuing the excellence of the Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association. The group meets during the seasonal meetings, at the annual convention and at the World of Concrete.

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Certified Operator Companies Companies listed here have invested time and money to send their operators to CSDA’s Operator Certification. If you are committed to professionalism in the concrete cutting industry, consider sending your operators through the training programs offered by the Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association.

A.E. BRICE & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CAL WEST CONCRETE CUTTING, INC.

CORING & CUTTING SERVICES, INC.

1510 Aspen St Baltimore, MD 21226 Tel: 410-354-8890 Fax: 410-354-8894 www.sawconcrete.com

3000 Tara Ct Union City, CA 94587 Tel: 510-656-0253 Fax: 510-656-8563 www.calwestconcretecutting.com

1107 N Redmond Rd Jacksonville, AR 72076 Tel: 501-779-4072 Fax: 501-985-9781 www.sawconcrete.com

ABC CUTTING CONTRACTORS– BIRMINGHAM

CENTRAL CONCRETE CUTTING, INC.

CORING & CUTTING SERVICES, INC.

W719 Leroy St Edgar, WI 54426 Tel: 715-352-2552 Fax: 715-352-2625 www.centralconcretecutting.com

2711 SE Otis Corley Dr Bentonville, AR 72712 Tel: 479-271-9672 Fax: 479-271-9674 www.sawconcrete.com

con-cor company, inc.

CORING & CUTTING of springfield, inc.

3060 Dublin Cir Bessemer, AL 35022 Tel: 205-425-7711 Fax: 205-425-7769 www.abccuttingala.com ABC CUTTING CONTRACTORS–MOBILE

26181 Equity Dr Daphne, AL 36526 Tel: 251-625-1100 Fax: 251-625-1103 www.abccuttingala.com

W146N5790 Enterprise Ave Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 Tel: 262-781-3660 Fax: 262-252-3832 www.con-cor_co.com

2074 N James River Ct Nixa, MO 65714 Tel: 417-725-4534 Fax: 417-725-0073 www.sawconcrete.com

concrete cutting & breaking co.

ADVANCED CORING & CUTTING CORP.

1766 Route 34 Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732-681-7733 Fax: 732-681-8733 www.advancedcoringandcutting.com

11226 Phillips Pkwy Dr E #2 Jacksonville, FL 32256 Tel: 904-262-9985 Fax: 904-262-1477 www.concut.com

CUT-RITE CONCRETE CUTTING CORP.

1600 Major Mackenzie Dr E Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1P4 CANADA Tel: 905-883-4268 Fax: 905-883-4894 www.506tc.org ATLANTIC CONCRETE CUTTING, INC.

PO Box 98 Mt. Holly, NJ 08060 Tel: 609-261-7200 Fax: 609-261-7246 www.atlanticconcretecutting.com B.T. RENTALS LIMITED

#13 Buller St Woodbrook TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Tel: 868-628-2703 Fax: 868-622-4244 CAL WEST CONCRETE CUTTING, INC.

1153 Vanderbilt Cir Manteca, CA 95337 Tel: 209-823-2236 Fax: 209-823-0740 www.calwestconcretecutting.com 6 2 | s e pte mb e r .11

10333 Hercules Rd Freeland, MI 48623 Tel: 989-695-5344 Fax: 989-695-5345 CONCRETE PENETRATING CO.

2303 Shorecrest Dr Dallas, TX 75235 Tel: 214-634-2990 Fax: 214-634-0953 www.concretepenetrating.com CONCRETE RENOVATION, INC.

6600 Randolph Blvd San Antonio, TX 78233 Tel: 210-653-6120 Fax: 210-590-2316 www.concreterenovation.com core solutions ltd.

PO Box 3349 Maraval TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Tel: 868-622-8334 Fax: 868-622-3074 www.coresolutionsltd.com

7039 Gateway Blvd NW Edmonton, AB T6H 2J1 CANADA Tel: 780-436-7934 Fax: 780-435-4389 www.derrickconcrete.com DIXIE CONCRETE CUTTING CO.

5297 Port Blvd S College Park, GA 30349 Tel: 404-761-1100 Fax: 404-669-2550 DIXIE CONCRETE CUTTING, INC.

16 Maple Creek Cir Greenville, SC 29607 Tel: 864-299-6600 Fax: 864-299-5009 EAST COAST CONCRETE CUTTING CO., INC.

22 Lockbridge St Pawtucket, RI 02860 Tel: 401-728-8200 Fax: 401-727-2953 www.cutriteccc.com

7229 Montevideo Rd Jessup, MD 20794 Tel: 410-799-4540 Fax: 410-799-1978 www.eastcoastconcretecutting.com

CUTTING EDGE SERVICES CORP.

EASTERN CONCRETE CUTTING CORP.

CONCRETE CUTTING SPECIALISTS, INC. AMBERCROFT LABOURERS’ 506 TRAINING CENTRE

DERRICK CONCRETE CUTTING & CONSTRUCTION LTD.

1535 Old S.R. 74 Batavia, OH 45103 Tel: 513-388-0199 Fax: 513-732-1248 www.cuttingedgeservices.com

37-31 29th St Long Island City, NY 11101 Tel: 718-361-6123 Fax: 718-361-6101 www.easterncutting.com

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GRONEMEIER CONCRETE CUTTING, INC.

421 Raleigh View Rd Raleigh, NC 27610 Tel: 919-278-8145 Fax: 919-772-4311 www.dhgriffin.com DEANDREA CORING & SAWING, INC.

9630 Dallas St Henderson, CO 80640 Tel: 303-422-3885 Fax: 303-431-9661 www.deandreacoring.com DELTA CONTRACTORS & ASSOCIATES, LLC

605 S Caton Ave Baltimore, MD 21229 Tel: 410-624-0990 Fax: 410-624-0991 www.deltacontractorsllc.com

22 White Pl Bloomington, IL 61701 Tel: 309-829-7991 Fax: 309-829-2685 www.gronemeier.com HAFNER AND SON, INC.

90 Atlas Rd Northampton, PA 18067 Tel: 1-800-ANCHORS Fax: 610-262-4809 www.hafnerandson.com HARD ROCK CONCRETE CUTTERS, INC.

601 Chaddick Dr Wheeling, IL 60090 Tel: 847-699-0010 Fax: 847-699-0292 www.hardrockconcretecutters.com

cutter’s corner HARD ROCK SAWING AND DRILLING SPECIALIST CO.

PACIFIC CONCRETE CUTTING & CORING, INC.

PO Box 718 Keshena, WI 54135 Tel: 715-799-3823 Fax: 715-831-7840 www.hardrocksawanddrill.com

PO Box 662261 Lihue, HI 96766 Tel: 808-245-7171 Fax: 808-245-9393 www.pccchawaii.com

HOLES INCORPORATED

PENHALL COMPANY/CONCRETE CORING COMPANY OF HAWAII

9911 Franklin Rd Houston, TX 77070 Tel: 281-469-7070 Fax: 281-469-6207 www.holesinc.com

99-1026 Iwaena St Aiea, HI 96701 Tel: 808-488-8222 Fax: 808-487-6679 www.penhall.com

HOLES OF SAN ANTONIO, INC.

This classified section is for use by anyone who wants to sell or buy used equipment, post help wanted ads or advertise business opportunities. Anyone interested in placing ads should send copy to Concrete Openings Classifieds, 13577 Feather Sound Dr., Suite 560, Clearwater, FL 33762. Copy can also be faxed to 727-577-5012 or emailed to rhitchen@concreteopenings.com. Cost: $100 for 10 lines for members; $200 for non-members. Additional lines $10 each. Copy must be in the CSDA office no later than the first day of the month preceding publication.

Sawing and Drilling Business For Sale Full service company with 15 employees. Well-established business with average sales over $2.5m CAD and an extensive customer base.

Over 30 years in operation and has huge potential for growth. Owner would like to retire. Located in Ontario, Canada. The Canadian economy is very strong and profitable. For more information, email diamondcorecut@gmail.com or call

118 Braniff Dr San Antonio, TX 78216 Tel: 210-349-5256 Fax: 210-349-0727 www.holesofsa.com

PROFESSIONAL CONCRETE SAWING

613-741-7561.

8539 Oliver Rd Erie, PA 16509 Tel: 814-566-5555 Fax: 814-866-5555

Equipment and Yard For Sale

INTERNATIONAL DRILLING & SAWING, INC.

ROUGHNECK CONCRETE DRILLING & SAWING

PO Box 250013 Montgomery, AL 36125 Tel: 334-288-2355 Fax: 334-288-7299 www.idscuts.com

8400 Lehigh Ave Morton Grove, IL 60053 Tel: 847-966-6666 Fax: 847-966-6577 www.roughneck1.com

K.C. CORING & CUTTING CONSTRUCTION, INC.

TRUE-LINE CORING & CUTTING– chattanooga LLC

7240 Central St Kansas City, MO 64114 Tel: 816-523-2015 Fax: 816-523-8493 www.sawconcrete.com

1903 S Highland Park Ave Chattanooga, TN 37404 Tel: 423-624-7369 Fax: 423-624-7977 www.sawconcrete.com

LOMBARDO DIAMOND CORE DRILLING CO., INC.

TRUE-LINE CORING & CUTTING– KNOXVILLE LLC

2225 De La Cruz Blvd Santa Clara, CA 95050 Tel: 408-727-7922 Fax: 408-988-5326 www.lombardodrilling.com

1902 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN 37921 Tel: 865-637-2131 Fax: 865-637-1973 www.sawconcrete.com

M6 CONCRETE CUTTING & CORING

TRUE-LINE CORING & CUTTING– NASHVILLE LLC

1030 S McComas St Wichita, KS 67213 Tel: 316-263-7251 Fax: 316-264-3517 www.conacc.com

Office closing after 30 years in business. Equipment includes 2x PC390 grinders with extras, slide axle trailer, Target PGM 3000 bridge deck groover with tilt deck trailer, 2x Freightliner tractors, 2x water/slurry tankers, 14-, 23- and 65-horsepower slab saws, Target 65-horsepower groover, miscellaneous trucks and trailers, a 185 air compressor and a silicone jet seal pump. Available as individual items or as a package. A 2.5-acre construction yard based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is also for sale. Contact Ron Spindler at 505-366-4301 or email rspindler.acci@gmail.com.

Join CSDA and Get the Rest of 2011 FREE!

Right now CSDA is offering companies a chance to save on membership dues

Join CSDA now and receive:

280 Hermitage Ave Nashville, TN 37210 Tel: 615-255-2673 Fax: 615-255-9685 www.sawconcrete.com

• The remaining months of 2011 FREE • Membership for all of 2012 • Notification of job leads from architects, engineers, general contractors and government officials • Member-only online access to CSDA Toolbox Safety Tips, Specifications, Standards and Best Practices

OKLAHOMA CORING & CUTTING, INC.

• Assistance from industry peers through the CSDA Membership Directory, Mentor Program and the Next Generation Group.

6025 N Douglas Blvd Arcadia, OK 73007 Tel: 405-715-2500 Fax: 405-715-2504 www.sawconcrete.com

What better time to join the only association that addresses the specific needs of concrete cutting companies and their customers.

Complete the Membership Application on page 60 of this issue to enjoy these savings. An online application is available at www.csda.org.

For more information, contact the CSDA office at 727-577-5004 or send an email to info@csda.org.

Become a member of the Association of Cutting Professionals today!

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Calendar 2011 Access Platform Exhibition and Conference

September 14-16, 2011 Maastricht Exhibition and Conference Centre Maastricht, The Netherlands www.apexshow.com CSDA Slab Sawing and Drilling 201 Operator Certification

November 14-15, 2011 St. Petersburg College Clearwater, FL Tel: 727-577-5004 www.csda.org Email: info@csda.org CSDA Wall Sawing 201 Operator Certification

November 16-17, 2011 St. Petersburg College Clearwater, FL Tel: 727-577-5004 www.csda.org Email: info@csda.org

CSDA 2012 convention / Ka’anapali Beach, Hawaii March 4–9, 2012

2012 World of Concrete

January 23-27, 2012 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV Tel: 972-536-6379 www.worldofconcrete.com CSDA Estimating Training Class

CSDA Hand Sawing and Drilling 101 Training Class January 24-26, 2012 CSDA Wire Sawing 201 Operator Certification

November 18-19, 2011 St. Petersburg College Clearwater, FL Tel: 727-577-5004 www.csda.org Email: info@csda.org CSDA Winter Meetings

December 1-2, 2011 Canyons Resort Park City, UT Tel: 727-577-5004 www.csda.org Email: info@csda.org

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January 24-25, 2012 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV Tel: 972-536-6359 www.worldofconcrete.com CSDA Hand Sawing and Drilling 101 Training Class

January 24-26, 2012 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV Tel: 972-536-6359 www.worldofconcrete.com CSDA Board Meeting

January 25, 2012 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV Tel: 727-577-5004 www.csda.org Email: info@csda.org

CSDA 2012 Convention

March 4-9, 2012 Sheraton Maui Ka’anapali Beach, HI Tel: 727-577-5004 www.csda.org Email: info@csda.org CSDA Spring Meetings

March 5-6, 2012 Sheraton Maui Ka’anapali Beach, HI Tel: 727-577-5004 www.csda.org Email: info@csda.org IACDS Annual Meeting

March 6, 2012 Sheraton Maui Ka’anapali Beach, HI Tel: 727-577-5004 www.csda.org Email: info@csda.org National Demolition Association 2012 Convention

March 10-13, 2012 The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center & Grand Hyatt Hotel San Antonio, TX Tel: 800-541-2412 www.demolitionassociation.com

New Members The Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association is a nonprofit trade association of contractors, manufacturers, distributors and affiliates from the construction and renovation industry.

Membership in CSDA is open to concrete cutting contractors, manufacturers and

North American Contractor

Manufacturer

Evergreen Concrete Cutting

Prime Source

Matt Taylor 767 Valentine Ave SE Pacific, WA 98047 Tel: 800-480-1494 Fax: 253-826-3953 Email: matt@evergreenconcretecutting.com www.evergreenconcretecutting.com

Kyle Thuenemann 1321 Greenway Dr Irving, TX 75038 Tel: 972-999-8631 Fax: 972-999-8627 Email: thuenemannk@primesourcebp.com www.grip-rite.com

Patriot Sawcutting Incorporated

Mike Garrett 103 S Van Brunt St Englewood, NJ 07631 Tel: 855-729-2887 Fax: 201-385-8513 Email: mike@patriotsawcutting.com www.patriotsawcutting.com

distributors of concrete cutting equipment and affiliated companies who provide products and services to the concrete sawing and drilling industry. Founded in 1972, CSDA reached the milestone of 500 member companies in 2006.

Affiliate MultiFunding, LLC

Ami Kassar 25 W Skippack Pike Ste 205 Broad Axe, PA 19002 Tel: 215-460-1950 Fax: 800-276-2030 Email: akassar@multifunding.com www.multifunding.com

Find a Member Online The CSDA Website includes a “Find a Member” search tool on its home page, where specifiers of concrete cutting can locate a professional CSDA contractor serving their area through an interactive map. Simply click on an individual state or area to get a list of members from that state, or use the drop-down boxes to enter more specific search criteria. Visit www.csda.org and click on the map icon to get started.

Why I Stay A Member CSDA has always been in my blood. My father,

away with invaluable knowledge that has benefitted me to this day. I was

Mike, founded DeAndrea Coring and Sawing,

blown away that another contractor would open his doors to me and I

Inc. in 1971 and was one of the original 18

saw one of the true benefits of being involved in CSDA—networking and

contractors that met and formed CSDA the

the building of relationships throughout the industry.

following year in 1972.

Paul DeAndrea

Over the years, I have found other benefits of being a member of CSDA.

I first became involved in the business when I

My company uses the Toolbox Safety Tips and Best Practices issued by

was 16, working weekends and holidays while

the association, and thanks to CSDA we have a comprehensive safety

I was in high school and college. I graduated

manual that has helped us win jobs. I have sent operators along to

with a degree in construction management and

Operator Certification classes and each time they have returned with

then began working at the company full time. My dad had me work out

a new perspective on the work they do, demonstrating better cutting

in the field cutting concrete for seven years, an experience that helped

techniques and increased knowledge of the equipment they use. I have

me learn so much about the sawing and drilling industry, and about

always felt that CSDA works hard to be proactive and self-regulate our

CSDA. In 1996, I took over the company after my father passed away. I

industry while constantly changing to keep moving forward. I remind

spent a couple of years finding my feet and reorganizing the business,

myself that in business you must change or die. I have always felt that

which was a challenge. It was during this time that I was contacted

CSDA holds true to this saying too, which is why my company has

by Richard Long of Lombardo Diamond Core Drilling Co., who knew

remained in the association for almost 40 years.

my father through CSDA. He explained how he had been through a similar situation to what I now found myself in, and invited me to visit his business to see how it was run. I spent time at Lombardo and came www. C S D A .O R G

Paul DeAndrea DeAndrea Coring and Sawing, Inc. Henderson, Colorado paul@deandreacoring.com

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ADVERTISING and readership the official magazine of the concrete sawing & drilling association

Want to Target the Specialized Industry of Sawing & Drilling?

Advertising in Concrete Openings magazine is the only way to reach the specialty market of sawing and drilling contractors who cut concrete, asphalt or masonry because it is the only magazine in the market specifically targeted to this segment of the sawing and drilling industry.

How Do You Reach 16,000+ Sawing and Drilling Professionals?

Each issue of Concrete Openings magazine is sent to more than 9,500 sawing and drilling operators, manufacturers of sawing and drilling equipment and suppliers to the industry and more than 6,500 specifiers of concrete cutting services around the world.

Who Reads the Magazine?

Concrete Openings reaches sawing and drilling contractors, as well as specifiers of sawing and drilling services including engineers, architects, general contractors and governmental agencies. Why waste your message on unnecessary circulation? Advertising in Concrete Openings guarantees a targeted audience of industry professionals.

Readership by Profession

Circulation 16,000+ minimum, per issue 9,500+

member and prospective member companies made up of sawing and drilling contractors,manufacturers, distributors and affiliates

6,500+ general contractors, engineers, architects

and government officials who specify

sawing and drilling

52%

8% 40%

Concrete Openings Website Concrete Openings has its own website. Advertisers have direct links to their websites placed on our Advertisers page as a complimentary addition to ad placement. A full copy of the magazine is also available for visitors to read on the website. Visitors to the site can now access our advertisers at the touch of a button. The Concrete Openings Website also has advertising opportunities available throughout the year.

Visit www.concreteopenings.com for more information.

Readership Per Issue In a recent poll, a section of Concrete Openings subscribers revealed that 66% pass on their copy of the magazine to at least one other person, with almost 25% stating that the magazine is passed on to four or more people each issue.

This translates to an average of 3.75 people reading each issue of the magazine for a total readership per year of approximately 60,000.

• Specifiers • Cutting Contractors • Manufacturers, Distributors Readership by Location

96

The number of countries where Concrete Openings subscribers receive their copies.

To receive additional information about products advertised in this issue, visit the advertisers page on concreteopenings.com, or contact the vendors below.

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Brokk, Inc. Company Wrench Diamond Pauber srl Diamond Products Diamond Tools Technology Diamond Vantage, Inc. Diaquip DITEQ Corporation EDCO-Equipment Development Co., Inc. Expert Equipment Company Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. (GSSI) Glacier Diamond, Inc. Grabber Power Products Hilti North America Husqvarna Construction Products ICS, Blount Inc. James Instruments, Inc. MALA Geoscience Norton Pro Diamond Penhall Company Pentruder, Inc. Sensors & Software Toolgal USA Corp/DCI Western Saw World of Concrete

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henrik@brokkinc.com katie@companywrench.com info@diamondpauber.it jpalmer@diamondproducts.com roger@diamondtoolstechnology.com info@diamondvantage.com bruno@diaquip.co.uk jmiller@diteq.com moran@edcoinc.com expertequipment@sbcglobal.net harmonj@geophysical.com glacierana@att.net jorge@grabberpower.com bennett.myers@hilti.com cate.stratemeier@husqvarna.com joet@icsbestway.com angie@ndtjames.com sales.usa@malags.com stephen.m.anderson@saint-gobain.com mmeagan@penhall.com terry@pentruderinc.com sales@sensoft.ca admin@toolgalusa.com cole@westernsaw.com info@csda.org

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TS-603 “HAWG” Core Drill

Easier to use More durable And less expensive

Simple, reliable and easy to service

No complex electronics to break/burn out No special adapters needed - standard 1-1/4 thread to fit most bits No special power source needed - runs on standard 115 volt

Two Year warranTY!

Choose the TS-603 "The HAWG" when you need to drill the really BIG holes!

26" standard bit capacity and 34" with a 4" spacer!

TS-603 THE HAWG CompeTiTor

THREE SPEED TRANSMISSION MOTOR WEIGHT UNDER 50 LB. 115 VOLT LOW SPEED 150 RPM LARGE STD. BIT CAPACITY 26"+ Pair up the TS-603 drill with DITEQ's C-52 double pointed bit for everyday drilling in hard aggregates and heavy steel and bring out the ARIX C-62 when you run into extreme conditions!

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866-688-1032 DIAMOND TOOLS & EQUIPMENT w w w.CSDA.ORG

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director’s dialogue

Celebrate CSDA’s 40th Next March Patrick o’brien Executive Director

C

oncrete Sawing and Drilling Association (CSDA) members will

a different business plan to fit today’s technologically-advanced and

be heading to Maui next March to celebrate the 40th An-

competitive environment. Today’s contractor utilizes advanced equipment

niversary of the association. Maui has been the most popular

and technology to perform sawing and drilling in less time and with a

convention destination for members so it was natural to return to this

lower unit cost. This fact, among others, has allowed for tremendous

beautiful island for such a major milestone. It all started in 1972 when

expansion in the sawing and drilling market. In addition, contractors

Les Kuzmick, Sr. had a vision to form a cohesive group of contractors

are also adding services, such as ground penetrating radar and selective

and manufacturers. His goal in founding CSDA was to provide a forum

demolition, beyond the traditional services to grow revenue. The original

to promote the concrete cutting industry, share information and intro-

vision Les established has expanded in many ways.

duce new sawing and drilling technologies. Forty years later, CSDA has met those initial goals and done so much more.

The number of services, programs and member benefits available to CSDA members has also grown. The list of resources and benefits is long

While Les was instrumental in forming the association, there have

and includes safety manuals and videos, Toolbox Safety Tips, training

been many members who have served as Board members, Officers

programs, an insurance program, promotional materials, online training,

and committee members that have taken Les’ original vision and

a website, Concrete Openings magazine, a mentor program, field tools

expanded upon it many times. Today, CSDA has nearly 500 contractors,

like sample forms and worksheets, the slurry analysis, specifications,

manufacturers, distributors and affiliated members. This is a testament

member profile analysis, conventions, discount programs and free World

to the dedicated members who grew the association from 18 companies

of Concrete registration.

that met at the Los Angeles Airport on May 19, 1972. CSDA has always

Interestingly, however, the biggest benefit is missing from this list.

been mindful of its mission to promote the selection of professional

Arguably the key reason why many belong to CSDA is networking. Les

sawing and drilling contractors and their methods. Sawing and drilling

hoped that the personal relationships developed between members at

with diamond tools offers the construction industry many benefits

the annual conventions and meetings would foster the exchange of

including lower total project costs, precision cutting, maintenance of

information, and that has certainly happened.

structural integrity, reduced downtime, reduced noise, dust and debris, limited access cutting and the ability to cut heavily-reinforced concrete.

Times have changed over the past 40 years, and today’s sawing and drilling contractors have had to chart a different path and develop

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Come join CSDA members March 4-9, 2012 in Hawaii to celebrate the association’s 40th Anniversary. I look forward to welcoming members and friends from around the globe to the beautiful island of Maui.

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Comprised of a DM 280 motor and a DS 450 drill stand, the DMS 280 drill rig is full of features that enable the user to operate the machine safely and efficiently. It is perfect for a variety of applications, including openings for ventilation and plumbing as well as holes in corners for wall saw openings.

The motor is equipped with a LED indicator to show the load of the machine and to make it possible for the operator to drill at maximum pressure for best results. The two-speed carriage gearbox allows optimum feed pressure to be applied on different diameter bits which enables the bits to run at their maximum performance level. The motor and core bit travel smoothly on the column with minimal adjustment thanks to the V-groove roller carriage.

With all these features, the DMS 280 drill rig is one powerful machine.

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