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Plus: A CENTURY OF CONSTRUCTION – George W. Auch Co. Celebrates Centennial

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FEATURES 12 Auch Celebrates 100 Years of Construction Excellence

General Contractor Observes Milestone Anniversary

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Modifications and New Models Improve Pipe Joining Tool

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U of M Builds Innovative Biomedical Science Research Facility

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NEWS

In Memoriam

Rex E. Marshall

Rex Elder Marshall, a former member of CAM’s Board of Directors and many CAM committees, passed away on December 5, 2007 at the age of 84. Mr. Marshall was the retired president of Aluminum Supply Company, Inc., Detroit, which continues today under its second generation of family ownership. His wife, Mary, survives Mr. Marshall. He had 12 children, three step children, 34 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. His daughter, Nancy Marshall, has served on the CAM Board of Directors for the last four years, currently as a vice president. Ms. Marshall became president of Aluminum Supply Company, Inc. in 2005, and some of her siblings also work in various management roles in the business. Mr. Marshall was involved in countless CAM activities over the years, especially in CAM’s afternoon bowling league and on CAM’s Men’s Doubles Classic committee. He was also a member of the Detroit Rotary for 50 years. Memorial donations may be made to Redford Presbyterian Church, 22122 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48219-3289.

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Landslide Victory for Bellevue Community Schools’ $23.5 Million Bond Issue

In early November 2007, the residents of Bellevue, Michigan approved a $23.5 million bond issue by a vote of 750 to 531. The bond’s 58 percent passage rate represents a strong mandate from a community dedicated to education and to the future. The bond will help build additional classrooms, update technology, and consolidate instruction in the high school and middle school. Both buildings will receive new computer labs, academic wings, and science labs. The high school will also receive a new auxiliary gymnasium and football field. Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc., Novi, is serving as architect of record for the project, while Granger Construction Company, Lansing is serving as construction manager.

New ISO Standard Encourages Sustainability in Building Construction

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e took last month off from The Big Four to talk a bit about the American Society of Safety Joseph M. Forgue Engineers. This Manager of Education month I want to & Safety Services return to the fourth item in the “Big Four”: Caught-In. Remember, the big four are the leading causes of fatalities in the construction industry. Caught-In covers such things as pulled into an operating machine or being engulfed in a trench collapse. These two types of incidents should immediately bring two “solutions” to mind. The first, of course, is Lock-Out/Tag-Out. It’s difficult if not impossible to get caught in a

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machine if all energy sources are isolated. These sources include electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, gravity, anything that can make a moving part move. We often discount gravity, especially when using jacks. MIOSHA says anytime you are getting under something held up by jacks it must be cribbed. The second is protection systems for trenches, such as shoring, angle of repose and trench boxes. Trench collapses happen very quickly and have devastating results. Physics, the study of objects in motion, is an interesting science. But, like most things in nature, it always wins. It’s when we fail to give it its due – we lose! If I can be of any assistance to your safety program you can always find me at the end of 248-972-1141 or at [email protected].

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ly detail finish materials on masonry? Updating and expanding on its popular first edition, the Handbook of Construction Tolerances, Second Edition remains the only comprehensive reference to the thousands of industry standard tolerances for the manufacture, fabrication, and installation of construction materials and components, including all-important accumulated dimensional variations. Covering new materials and techniques developed since the book was first published, the Second Edition of this easy-touse reference features: • More than 100 drawings illustrating the tolerance concepts. • New sections on measuring compliance with tolerance standards; right-of-way construction; autoclaved aerated concrete; tilt-up concrete panels; interior stone wall cladding; structural insulated panels; decorative architectural glass; laminated architectural flat glass and bent glass. • New guidelines on how to incorporate tolerance requirements in drawings and specifications. • New information on how to apply tolerance information during contract administration. With the Handbook, architects, engineers, contractors, interior designers, lawyers, and others involved in the construction industry will be armed with the information they need to design and detail more accurately, write better specifications, establish normal practice and standards of care, supervise construction, settle worksite disputes, and save time and money at every stage of building. For more information please visit the following websites: http://www.researchandmarkets.com/ product/c27d94/reinforced_concrete_ design_7th_edition and http://www.researchandmarkets.com/ product/54bf84/handbook_of_ construction_tolerances_2nd. Click on http://www.researchandmarkets.com/ register.asp You can subscribe free for regular details on new research in your sector.

November 19th with master chefs, Mary Whiting and Pat DuFresne, taking the gold by tying for first-place in this annual culinary event. Congratulations to Mary and Pat, and keep on cooking! As winners of CAM’s Chili Cook-Off, Mary Whiting (left) and Pat DuFresne (right) display the trophy honoring their culinary talents.

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Auch Celebrates 100 Years of Construction Excellence

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By Michael Hartman hen George W. Auch left his teaching career to found his own construction company in 1908, he probably held no aspiration that his company would outlast his competitors to celebrate its one hundred-year anniversary. Auch simply focused on serving each individual client by bringing every job in on budget and on time. Through his dedication to client service and a focus on the needs of each individual client, Auch laid the base for the firm that today is one of southeastern Michigan’s top construction management firms. These principles helped the firm prosper through the remarkable changes in construction technologies, the rise and decline of the Detroit economy, the shift of the construction market to the suburbs, and a multitude of changes to its own leadership. Today’s George W. Auch Company continues to operate from the same set of principles and is well positioned to continue into the next one hundred years.

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Working both as general contractors and carpenter contractors, Auch and his early partner Herman Winkler tackled projects, such as churches, schools, homes, and retail buildings, emerging from Detroit’s booming automobile economy and the population explosion and expansion of the time. Originally focused on residential construction, in 1912 the firm branched out to a number of other areas it would specialize in during later years. That year the firm completed its first church-related project with the parish hall for Bethany Lutheran Parish. This led to more than ten church-related projects over the next decade. As Detroit’s population spread out from the downtown area, a number of commercial projects, including the company’s first theater and first bank building, helped build Auch’s reputation. The firm’s first job outside of Detroit also came in 1912 “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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when it worked as the carpenter contractor on a home in Grosse Pointe Park. In 1913, Auch and Winkler joined the Builders and Traders Exchange, which today is the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM). World War I brought the first change in the firm’s ownership. George Auch bought out his partner Winkler and brought his sons on board to help run the company. After the temporary decline in construction demand due to World War I, Detroit’s economy continued to boom as the modern automobile industry emerged full force. The George W. Auch Company helped build this new Detroit, and by the end of the decade was operating solely as a general contractor.

ects for local brewers located on the east side of Detroit. Beginning with the carpentry contract for the new stock and fermenting cellar for the Prost Brewing Company, the firm moved on to the general contract for the construction of a new bottling works for Detroit’s KoppitzMelchers Brewing Company, the Schmidt Brewing Company, and the Jackson Brewing Company in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The firm also expanded into healthcare and theater construction during the 1930s.

The experience gained on the U.S. Marine Hospital job led to the contract for a large addition to Evangelical Deaconess Hospital in Detroit, and then to a new wing to the Ionia State Hospital. The firm’s theater practice took off in earnest in the late 1930s when it developed a relationship with architect Charles Agree, one of Michigan’s preeminent designers of theaters. This collaboration resulted in the construction of landmark theaters throughout southeastern Michigan such as the W. S. Butterfield Theater, the Adams

Kicking off the Roaring Twenties, the firm established its reputation in residential and commercial construction. Auch built more than twenty homes in prestigious neighborhoods such as Indian Village and Boston-Edison, and in suburban cities such as Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, and Grosse Pointe. The firm’s commercial practice focused on the construction of branch banks for the Central Savings Bank, a client that returned to Auch for thirteen different projects during the 1920s. By the middle of the decade, Auch had experienced good growth.

Unfortunately for the company, the Great Depression ended the construction boom and temporarily delayed the firm’s development. However, in 1931 the firm was able to secure the carpentry contract for the construction of Trinity Lutheran, and then in 1934 went to work on an addition to the U.S. Marine Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.

The second half of the 1930s proved bittersweet for the George W. Auch Company. On the positive side, it returned to financial health, building on its past while developing new areas of expertise. However, it experienced a tremendous loss in 1937 when George Auch passed away from complications involving a car accident. His sons, Otto, Fred, and Henry, took the reigns and continued the efforts of their father in diversifying and developing the firm.

The end of prohibition provided a boost to the local economy, and the George W. Auch Company completed several proj-

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Theater, the Bijou Theater, and the Royal Theater.

In the 1940s the company’s growth into these new areas of practice was interrupted by the advent of World War II. The U.S. government tightly restricted building materials for the duration of the war, curtailing any construction projects not deemed essential for the war effort. The firm’s project lists from 1942 to 1945 consist, therefore, of a few large-scale industrial projects.

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The post-war construction market reflected the changes occurring in southeastern Michigan. The importance of Detroit as a mainstay in the region’s economy began to decline as manufacturers moved out of Detroit and into its suburbs and other regions of the country. Southeastern Michigan’s population also began to shift out of Detroit, opening new markets for the George W. Auch Company. The firm continued to serve clients in Detroit while expanding its services into Detroit’s suburbs, particularly in its traditional practice of churches, schools, and bank buildings.

The Auch Company completed projects for congregations in Detroit, Dearborn, Center Line, Eastpointe, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, and Royal Oak. These projects included several church-affiliated schools that, combined with projects for the public school system, marked the beginning of Auch’s emergence into school construction throughout metropolitan Detroit. Many of these projects were for long-term clients for whom Auch built original school and church buildings in Detroit, earlier in the century.

During the 1970s the firm added healthcare as a new specialty. Their healthcare practice expanded with several jobs for Harper, Oakwood, and Sinai Hospitals. Two banks that had been Auch clients since early in the century - Detroit Bank and Trust and the National Bank of Detroit - relied on the firm for the construction of a number of branch banks. The growing population in the suburbs also created new demands for recreation, which Auch met through the construction of several movie theaters throughout the area. The 1970s was also the decade in which the firm began to blossom into the larger company that it is today. In 1970, Auch completed 53 projects, and by the end of “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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the decade, the firm’s annual revenues would increase more than four-fold. This growth arose partly from an increase in the number of projects to 70, but more significantly from the size of the projects, as revenue per project increased by more than 200 percent. The 1980s saw continued growth of the firm, which was marked most significantly by their acquisition of the J.A. Fredman Company in 1985. This led to Auch’s move to Pontiac, and also allowed the firm to expand its service into new areas. Projects for Providence, Grace, and Henry Ford Hospitals marked the growth in its healthcare practice. In 1989, Auch’s construction management contract with Walled Lake Schools was one of the first of its kind in the State of Michigan for a K-12 school district. By the end of the decade, the firm had completed 86 projects, again demonstrating a significant growth in size under the leadership of grandsons Bill and Fred Auch. The firm’s growth in the 1980s was dwarfed by their tremendous expansion during the 1990s. In 1994, David Hamilton

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purchased a majority share in the firm, restructuring ownership to a non-family majority partnership. Another key development came in 1995 with the seven-year construction management contract with Oakland Community College. The college would soon extend the contract for an additional ten years through 2012. Spurred by the growth in the firm’s K-12 education

and healthcare projects, 1999 saw 155 projects. K-12 projects in Detroit’s far suburbs, which were experiencing tremendous population growth, formed a key part of this expansion. A 1999 CAM Magazine cover story estimated that 56 school projects built by Auch opened in a single week. Also, the firm’s relationship with St. Joseph Hospital, Mercy Health Systems,

Henry Ford Health Systems and Providence Hospital helped continue the expansion of its healthcare practice. In 1996 the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) awarded the George W. Auch Company its “Longevity with Integrity Award”. Auch was the first Michigan firm to win this award.

Since the turn of the 21st century, Auch has continued its tremendous growth. One of its most noteworthy projects, the Max M. Fisher Theater in Detroit, demonstrates the firm’s ties to the principles of its past and also its modern capabilities. One hundred years ago, as the city of Detroit began its rapid expansion, the Auch Company served the needs of clients throughout the city, building important cultural, commercial, and industrial buildings. Now, 100 years later, the firm’s Max M. Fisher Theater is an important part of Detroit’s re-development. In the same period of time, Auch was also building the Southfield Public Library, one of the finest libraries in Michigan.

Today, the George W. Auch Company continues to meet the demands of the local healthcare, K-12 education, church, public works, and commercial markets. The firm’s growth comes from both repeat and new clients. Some of the hospitals mentioned that became clients in previous decades, have come to Auch during the 2000s for their continued expansions. Among the projects for new clients, the recent construction management contract with Oakland County demonstrates the firm’s expanded focus on public works projects. The diversification and planned expansion of the past few decades has made the firm into one of the largest construction management firms dedicated to serving clients in southeastern Michigan. Although the firm’s growth marks a new stage in its history, it is made possible by the traditions established by its founder, George W. Auch. The past one hundred years have shown that dedication to serving each individual client on each individual job is the recipe for long-term success. At the same time, Auch has demonstrated that it is not getting older without getting stronger. As the next one hundred years begins, the George W. Auch Company is well positioned with its management, people, and systems, to continue to serve its clients for the next one hundred years.

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A full service general contractor and construction manager since 1908, George W. Auch Company is located in Pontiac, Michigan. Specializing in Health Care, Educational and other Institutional construction, we build and manage new construction and renovation of all types. The Auch Company is one of the fastest growing companies in Michigan over the last ten years. Add to that a 98% repeat business statistic and you have an experienced, dedicated construction company that is growing and maintaining its customer relationships. How do we grow and take care of existing customers? • • • • • •

Hard work, and dedication to projects Projects that come in on time and within budget Excellent relations with customers, communities, subcontractors and architects We focus on projects that match our experience and our employees Dedicated to long term employees who are committed to being part of a "Best of Class" company We work well as teammates and would like to be part of your team

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2008 Celebrating 100 Years 2006 INTEX Award Winner (Carpentry) Henry Ford Ambulatory Care Center 2006 INTEX Award Finalist (Carpentry) NorthRidge Church Phase III 2006 INTEX Award Finalist (Flooring) NorthRidge Church Phase III 2005 INTEX Award Finalist (Interior/Exterior Excellence) for the Canton Administration Building 2002 Winner, Metropolitan Detroit’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies To Work For Michigan’s Fastest Growing 100 #7 Crain’s List of Contractors 2006 NAWIC Longevity With Integrity 1997 (1st Award) ENR 2006 Ranking Top 400 (#286 Nationally) ESD Construction and Design Awards 1999 and 2000 Washtenaw Contractors Association Best Project Team 2000 Drywall and Ceiling Association Award 1999 Detroit 300 Heritage Award Oldest Contractor in Southeast Michigan American Society Heathcare Engineering – Vista Award 2001

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ather than wallow in economically depressing news, let’s look at some positive factors. To do that, we checked in with David Sowerby, portfolio manSowerby ager and chief market analyst at Loomis Sayles & Co., Bloomfield Hills. As an analyst, Sowerby described market conditions in realistic terms. “We’ve been in an economic expansion six full years,” he said, “but we are seeing a normal, but nevertheless material slowdown, prompted by weakness in housing, weakness in the credit markets, and gas prices over $3 a gallon or $100 a barrel.” Amid all the negatives, Sowerby believes certain factors provide a “respectable backdrop to some potential improvement in Michigan. Number one: U.S. dollar depreciation helps out a major export state, such as Michigan. Particularly, when you look at the Euro, the Japanese Yen, or even something as obvious as the Canadian Dollar, that will, on the margin, be a net plus for Michigan. Second: we’ve had two Federal Reserve board interest rate easings and we’re likely to get more. That should benefit Michigan. A third soft positive are the most recent UAW contracts that I think at least on the margin, improve the outlook for the domestic auto producers. “Balancing that, if I could have my wish, we’d see gas back a $2 a gallon, not $3 a gallon. Energy costs have been a

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thorn in Michigan’s side. The auto industry in general, but Michigan especially.” Regarding other reasons for optimism in Michigan, Sowerby said, “There are some positives if you line us up according to assets and liabilities. The access to fresh water, the access to a much better than average university system - those are all good. What you still need is a more competitive domestic motor vehicle industry, particularly as you look at the return on invested capital. That needs to improve.” A HEALTHY VARIETY Staying busy, profitably, during a slow economy often involves many diverse and challenging projects according to Bernie Ronnisch, CEO and president, Ronnisch Construction Group, Royal Oak. Since our origination 13 years ago, our goal was to never really be focused on one Ronnisch market segment. We also wanted to be diverse in our approach to jobs. Diversity in the marketplace has really helped us. Not to oversimplify what we do, but construction is very procedural, because whether it’s retail, office, medical, or office tenant finishouts, it involves the same process.” How does Ronnisch handle the specialized needs of different market segments? He tries to keep the same team working on specific accounts. For example, with a pharmacy client, he said, “We “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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try to keep the same superintendents rotating on their work, so it’s not a whole new training lesson every time. We keep the same project manager with them. We try to develop a single point of contact for our clients so that they know where to channel the information.” In another sector, Ronnisch said, “We’ve done a lot of financial institutions, such as banks and credit unions. So we have one or two project managers who would handle a bank. They know the drive-thru and other specialties that go with banking. We also try to hire people with very diverse backgrounds so they aren’t single-sourced in just the medical industry or retail, for example.” Hand-in-hand with diversity to keep a healthy bottom line business, Ronnisch believes in following available work with clients out of town, as well as working the Internet. “We’re as busy in our estimating department as we ever have been,” he said. “We’ve learned how to build out of town. If we have a local client that goes out of town, we follow that client. So our focus, the people we seem to be doing work for, are people who are headquartered here, but are not necessarily doing business here. There are always going to be people moving from one office to the next, so doing a corporate headquarters is a big deal.” How does technology advances impact his business? “This year we’re putting $40,000 into developing a website that’s going to become interactive with our clients. We feel that’s really the next step in the development of design. We did our website about eight years ago, and everybody compliments us on it, but we think we need to keep moving in the right direction.”

and VR to accelerate project delivery and reduce costs. A big part of that is by getting your design and construction team and owner together so everybody is looking at the model at the same time. It’s one thing to have a VR model and have somebody be able to walk through it, and that certainly can be done, but,

right now, we’re seeing a fairly significant payback by having the team assembled in a room. They can interact and collaborate on how to best identify collisions that might be detected in the software and then identify how to improve use of the facility.” Reducing travel costs on a project can

GETTING REAL WITH VR Use of three-dimensional digital replicas of buildings to improve the design construction process offers great potential for this industry. That’s the conviction of Robert J. Mauch, vice president of advanced technologies, Ghafari Associates, LLC, Dearborn. “Virtual Reality (VR) is just one aspect of this whole 3D Mauch shift in the way projects are being done,” Mauch said. “A lot of our focus has been on how you use 3D Visit us at www.cam-online.com

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be a significant factor. “We are doing some projects that are outside of Michigan,” Mauch said, “where we have collaboration sessions that generally start with everybody at one center. Then we will continue those sessions using Web X or something like that. There’s a combination of software that not only displays a real time model, so everyone can see it at the same time, you can actually turn over control of the model to participants from those remote locations. So you take the next step in terms of making it interactive. It’s not like one person has to drive and everybody looks at it. You actually exchange control to the participating members.” What are the most important paybacks that the industry can expect from this growing high-tech world? “There are three major things happening in our industry right now that are allowing it to bear fruit,” Mauch said. “One is 3D BIM, building information modeling, with direct digital exchange moving

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data from the architects and engineers right to the fabricators and to the contractors. Everybody is exchanging information digitally, rather than paperbased. The second part of this is understanding more about what lean thinking is and how to improve information flow across the design/fabrication/construction supply chain. The third one is a terminology called IPD, integrated product delivery. IPD develops principles and, in some cases, even contract language, that enables the team to collaborate and really operate as a team.” PROMISE IN THE WIND Could a favorable impact on Michigan’s construction climate be blowing in the wind? Joseph Aristeo believes so. As president of Aristeo Construction Co, Livonia, he foresees good results if we avail ourselves of opportuniAristeo

ties in the wind energy business. While a major portion of his business has been as an automotive contractor, Aristeo has also been building some wind turbine projects. “There’s a lot of it going on in other states right now,” he said, “but not in Michigan. There has to be some governmental action here. Michigan has to pass an RPS, which is a renewable portfolio standard. It dictates that we buy a certain amount of our power from renewable sources...wind, hydroelectric, or geothermal. Other states have the RPS in place, but we don’t. Right now we’re doing a lot of wind energy work, but we’re doing it outside of the state of Michigan. Regarding the potential in Michigan, Aristeo said, “Out state is the 14th best in terms of wind resources, so it’s doable here, and we stand to benefit here not just from the wind energy, but from the manufacturing capacity.”

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Building a Higher Level of Care By David R. Miller, Associate Editor Photos courtesy George Auch. Co. Photos Photos by by Lark Lark Photography Photography onstruction manager the George W. Auch Company, Pontiac, and architect Harley Ellis Devereaux, Southfield, are leading the West Pavilion Vertical Expansion project at Detroit Henry Ford Hospital, an effort to add two floors totaling about 75,000-square-feet, plus a mechanical and electrical penthouse on top of the building. The facility will be better suited to meet future healthcare needs after the work is complete, but the attention of the project team is keenly focused on the present. Building directly above occupied healthcare spaces brings a host of logistical challenges. “This building houses some of the most critical and sensitive patients in the hospital,” explained David Williams,

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project director for the George W. Auch Company. “The ICU is right below us, and NICU, OB and dialysis units are also on the floors below.” Access to the building is severely limited. The north and south sides of the West Pavilion include entrances that can never be closed, while the link to the main hospital building eliminates the possibility of working from the east side of the structure. Project materials were fed in from a tower crane on the west side of the building. Noise and vibration were also issues. “To minimize noise, the existing masonry removals utilized more saw-cutting and hand-work than would normally be expected,” said Williams. “The parapet had to be removed to “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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the structure, below the existing roof system, to allow the new vertical expansion of the exterior wall assembly.” Existing exhaust fans and grillage further complicated the task of converting the existing roof into the floor of the new space. A complex plan was devised to install replacement fans and ductwork before each existing fan was decommissioned and removed. This laborious process is necessary because the fans serve occupied spaces below and workers could not be exposed to potential contagions in the exhaust stream. Since interior partitions cannot be installed until the fans and grillage are removed, work on the fifth floor will be performed in a completely different sequence than work on the sixth floor. After the walls are installed on the fifth floor, the project team can begin work on underfloor plumbing in the fourth level ceiling cavity. Once again, the schedule will be dictated by the operational needs of the hospital. “The owner can only offload about 25 percent of the rooms below at one time. Thus, all of the underfloor plumbing will need to be performed in four phases,” said Williams. “We have developed a detailed fourth level phasing plan which addresses the availability of rooms, attends to ongoing space use needs, and keeps the Thoracic ICU Department on the floor and undivided.” Construction on the project commenced in April 2007 and completion of the sixth floor is expected at the end of 2008. The fifth floor is slated to complete construction activities in late spring 2009. This phasing takes the complex logistical and safety issues presented by the site into account. The project team worked very carefully to prevent surprises by creating accurate bidding and construction documents. Despite receiving six to ten bids for every work category, the quotes were very tight and closely aligned with the estimate prepared by Auch. Early deliberation set the stage for ambitious, but realistic, goal setting and the project is currently on schedule and under budget, with minimal contingency spending. Visit us at www.cam-online.com

Two floors totaling about 75,000 square feet, plus a mechanical and electrical penthouse, are being added in the West Pavilion Vertical Expansion project at Detroit Henry Ford Hospital.

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Wayne County Initiative Targets Scrap Metal Theft BY DAVID R. MILLER, ASSOCIATE EDITOR

heft of scrap metals, particularly copper, has reached epidemic proportions. Escalating material costs and an unscrupulous minority of scrap dealers have turned almost any kind of metal into a cash crop that can be harvested nearly anywhere, including automobiles, construction jobsites and completed buildings. Contractors and facility owners are often the first theft victims, but this crime ultimately affects everyone. People depend on the electricity carried by metal wires, the safety barrier provided by manhole covers, the information carried over phone and data wires and the climate control afforded by HVAC equipment. Lives can be jeopardized when these items are stripped of their metal components. Fortunately the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office is working diligently on this issue and is spearheading a bold initiative to specifically target scrap metal theft.

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UNDERSTANDING THE INITIATIVE The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office is proposing a fourpronged initiative to combat scrap metal theft including: public and judicial education; legislative action; enforcement, and prosecution. The educational component will deter crime by raising public awareness of criminal penalties and by providing practical crime prevention tips to people with vulnerable resources. When thefts do occur, judicial education will help to ensure that the

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punishment fits the crime. “We’ll not only prosecute these crimes, but we will also have a dedicated docket through the auto theft unit presided over by judges who know and understand these

cases,” said Kym Worthy, Wayne County Prosecutor. Having a dedicated docket will put serial scrap thieves in front of the same judges every time they commit an offence. Harsh penalties will be more likely for those who refuse to learn from their mistakes, but judges can only act within the framework of the law. Worthy is working with state legislators to enact new laws that will empower

judges with more severe sentencing options. Highlights of the legislative efforts include full-scale support of State Senator Buzz Thomas’ Senate Bill 720, which would subject scrap metal processors to the same license requirements as secondhand shops and junk dealers, force them to provide written records of all transactions to law enforcement officers, and keep any material purchased for 15 days. Efforts are also underway to extend the City of Detroit’s tough copper theft ordinance countywide, including provisions that compel that scrap metal processors to install surveillance cameras and obtain a license plate number from any vehicle delivering materials, even if the load is not accepted. Another supported legislative initiative would add catalytic converters, which are prized for the platinum they contain, and other items to the list of items covered in Michigan’s existing larceny from a motor vehicle statute, making the theft of these items a five-year felony. Of course, penalties are only effective when people are caught breaking the law, and the Wayne County Prosecutor’s initiative includes plans to add full-time enforcement officers to do random spot checks and surveillance, which should ultimately lead to successful prosecutions. The initiative to target scrap metal theft will be well received in the heavily victimized construction industry, but several things need to happen before implementation. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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IMPLEMENTATION Scrap metal theft is an issue that has received some attention at every level of government. The statewide Copper Theft Task Force, of which the Chief of Investigations for the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office is a member, demonstrates Michigan’s commitment to the issue. Even though there has been a governmental response, incidence rates illuminate the need for more action at the county level. An effective countywide initiative would carry a monetary cost, in terms of resources and increased staffing. The Wayne County Prosecutor already employs a part-time scrap metal theft investigator, but this position would be expanded to full-time under Worthy’s plan. An additional investigator, operating out of the Detroit Police Department or the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office but funded by the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, would further enhance enforcement efforts. Two prosecutors would also be added: one to prosecute offences and the other to apply forfeiture laws to seize property used in criminal activity,

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including cars and trucks used to translong-term dividends to the initial dollars port scrap metal. donated by scrap metal theft victims. Getting funding for this worthwhile The Construction Association of program will not be easy in a tight econMichigan (CAM) is taking a leadership omy. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s role in combating scrap metal theft by Office is appealing to the private sector, supporting this initiative. especially leaders of construction com“Our members have made it very panies and other businesses, who have clear that this is an important issue to been hardest hit by scrap metal theft. them,” said Kevin Koehler, president of “It won’t happen without private CAM. “We were happy to hear that funding,” said Worthy. “I use my budget someone in authority is doing somemoney to prosecute murders, rapes and thing about this problem that affects robberies, so I can’t do this with what is the financial health of our members available in my general fund. I need to and jeopardizes the safety of everyone. think outside the box and find other After carefully analyzing the Wayne funding sources because this is a probCounty initiative, we believe that we Rising material costs and an unscrupulous minority of scrap dealers have turned almost any kind of metal into lem that must be dealt with. Hopefully, can best serve our members by supa cash crop that can be harvested nearly anywhere. some of the companies that are being porting it.” The Wayne County Prosecutor’s office is working on a hit the hardest will be willing to provide To contribute to this effort, contact bold initiative to target and stop scrap metal theft. funding so we can do this properly.” Wayne County Prosecutor, Chief of Approximately $500,000 will be needStaff Donn Fresard, 313-224-5740 or ed to fund the initiative on a yearly basis, and Worthy hopes to obtain [email protected]. Those who want to find out more about a two-year commitment – or $1 million – from private sector stakeCAM’s role in fighting scrap metal theft can also contact Joe Forgue, CAM’s manager of education and safety services, at 248-972-1141 or holders. If solid results are seen in the first two years of the program, [email protected]. a strong case for continuing the initiative with Wayne County funds could be made to the funding authorities, adding the potential for

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THE LEARNING CURVE By Mary E. Kremposky, Associate Editor

ometimes a project can really throw a contractor a curve. In this case, the project actually is a curve. The new auditorium for the University of Michigan’s Biomedical Science Research Building (BSRB) in Ann Arbor is a concrete building without a single straight line. A zinc-clad ellipse nestled in a curved wall of architectural concrete, the building is a roller coaster of slopes, curves, swales and arcs rising on a tight site directly before Huron Avenue sweeps into Washtenaw Avenue. The joint venture of Clark Construction Co., Lansing, and Gilbane Building Company, Chicago – construction managers for the BSRB - called on the expert services of Spence Brothers, Saginaw, to execute the above-grade concrete and general trades bid package for this innovative auditorium-in-the-round. “Even the roof doesn’t have a straight line; rather it curves in every direction,” said Bob F. Jesse, Jr., Spence Brothers’ project manager. “At the time of the auditorium’s design, we were told that this auditorium is unique in all the world.” Polshek Partnership Architects LLP designed the auditorium and the 472,000-square-foot BSRB. The prominent New York City-based firm has designed other

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signature buildings, including the William J. Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. The BSRB garnered a 2007 National AIA Honor Award. The Clark/Gilbane team received the Michigan Chapter, Associated General Contractors 2006 AGC Build Michigan Award and the Washtenaw Contractors Association 2006 Pyramid Award for construction of this signature structure. NATURE’S GEOMETRY The 300-seat auditorium on the University of Michigan’s Medical School campus is a fitting think tank and meeting ground for researchers engaged in the study of the biomolecular underpinnings of life itself. The auditorium is in harmony with natural systems, for nature’s geometry seldom forms a square. Sinuous, elliptical and organic in form, the freestanding, concrete auditorium is linked via an enclosed connector to the BSRB whose undulating glass wall spans almost the entire length of its front façade. Together, the curved, organic forms of these two singularly shaped structures form a striking new gateway to U-M’s medical school campus. The auditorium is almost a sculpture in concrete. The auditorium is an ellipse of con-

crete and steel nestled in a broad curve or parabola of architectural concrete on the west end. Beyond its egg-shaped outline, the west and east ends of the overall structure rise to a high central point and taper in a downward curve along its sides. Every wall slopes or slants inward toward the center, adding another layer of complexity to the sleek curvatures of this new campus landmark. Even the roof dips toward its own center, turning the rooftop into a broad swale of zinc-clad concrete. Difficult to describe, this unique auditorium was even harder to build. According to Jesse, three to four months of planning and about 80 hours of meetings were poured into the creation of this streamlined structure. Every facet of the project was scrutinized, ranging from the concrete mix design and placement procedures to the management of a congested site and the pouring of approximately 600 cubic yards of concrete into an array of custom forms. THE RIGHT STUFF Selecting the right concrete mix design and placement strategy for the research facility’s auditorium took a fair amount of “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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Construction of this auditorium-in-the-round began with the parabolic-shaped west wall. Spence began at the high midpoint of the parabola and worked in a counterclockwise direction.

research, itself. The concrete mix had to be controlled for slump or its ability to flow, a key concern in building a structure sloping along the length of all of its walls and across the entire expanse of its roof. “It becomes a challenge to pour concrete in these circumstances, because the concrete wants to migrate to the low spot,” said Jesse. Both walls and roof were poured in layers and segments, but it was still a concern in the cre-

ation of clean horizontal and vertical reveals across the face of the architectural concrete. “Both horizontal and vertical reveals run on a sloped angle also, so we had to be careful about how plastic or wet the concrete was, or all the concrete would flow to the end of the form and rise higher than the reveal,” said Jesse. Each mix design was thoroughly analyzed and tested to achieve the optimal slump,

color, texture, and air entrainment control needed for this unusual project. “Test panels or mockups were done to test different concrete mix designs and to test the forming and placing methodology,” said Jesse. “We went through four to five different approved concrete mix designs and probably 20 test panels – some of them full size - until we found the right ratio of fine aggregates, sand and admixtures and the right placement method-

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ology to achieve the desired finish for the architectural concrete.” Jerome H. Ford, CDT, FACI of Elgin, Illinois served as a consultant for the mix design. Supplied by Clawson and Killins Concrete Companies, the carefully selected mix produced a standard gray concrete wall with a brown tint created by the choice of aggregate; the chosen mix gives the concrete the texture of very fine sandpaper once the wall

is lightly acid etched. “We used citric acid, which doesn’t hurt the environment,” added Jesse. Beyond color and texture, a prime concern was to control the formation of air bubbles on the exposed face of the architectural concrete wall whose very slope, along with its grid of vertical and horizontal reveals, made it more susceptible to this flaw. Jesse explains: “As concrete is vibrated to achieve consolida-

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tion, some of the entrained air migrates to the inside form surfaces and rises to the top. The exterior surfaces of our architectural concrete wall slope inward, creating the possibility of more air escaping to that side. In addition, the exterior surface has horizontal reveals, and air bubbles can get ‘trapped’ under the reveal, creating unsightly imperfections on the surface of the finished product.” Various mixes with different air entrainment admixtures were evaluated and more test panels were poured to select the optimal product and the best placement strategy. Spence abandoned its original plan to pour the wall in vertical segments in favor of the horizontal option after test panels of horizontal pours delivered a superior finish.“By pouring the wall in horizontal segments, we were better able to eliminate and/or control the possibility of air being trapped at the reveals,” said Jesse. Spence discovered other advantages to the horizontal pour during the test panel phase of the project. “The horizontal pour strategy allowed more uniformity in the color and texture of the poured concrete from placement differences,” said Jesse. “We also discovered that the length of time that the forms were in contact with the concrete affected the finished color and texture. We were better able to control the time between pouring the concrete and stripping the forms with the horizontal methodology.” GETTING THE POINT To form the curvatures of this unique building, these batches of carefully “brewed” concrete needed to be poured into the proper vessel. A Chicago-based company built the custom formwork in their own shop following a computerized layout based on the architectural drawings. “The computerized layout made sure that all of the arc, ellipses, and parabolic shapes were achieved prior to ship“Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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ping to the jobsite,” said Jesse. “Each piece was different. There was very little of the formwork that could be reused, because it changes from one spot to the next. The cost of placing concrete is lower when you reuse your forms, but we obviously could not reuse these custom pieces.” Custom forms were even built for the depressions reserved for the light fixtures illuminating the ellipse at night. Spence Brothers rechecked each custom form before using it on site. “We rechecked them based on set points we had established previously to ensure they met the correct configuration,” said Jesse. Spence Brothers used a computer-aided design model to form the correct shape of this baffling monolith, measuring roughly 117 feet in length and approximately 72 feet wide. “We took points off of a 3D model and converted them into real-world coordinates,” said Chad Nienhuis, Spence Brothers’ assistant project manager. The coordinates were listed on a spreadsheet, taken to the jobsite, and located with the aid of laser technology. As the literal “point man” between computer model and field, Nienhuis selected and translated points from the 3D model into spreadsheet coordinates that referred to actual quadrants and coordinates on the jobsite. “I basically gave the people in the field spreadsheets of points to set the panels to, so that each panel was in the right orientation in space,” Nienhuis added. Coordinates or points were even established for the proper placement of the pattern of reveals and tie-holes, some real and some faux, marking the face of the architectural wall. Each panel is the same basic dimension but shorten as the panels ascend the auditorium wall. “I gave Mike Marsh, our project superintendent, the points for the edge of each of the panels,” said Nienhuis. “I also gave him a point for every single tie hole.” Colasanti Construction Services, Inc., Detroit, poured the foundations, paving the way for the rise of this singular auditorium. The months of planning and preparation paid off as the structural and architectural concrete walls began to rise over the course of four-and-a-half months. If the building was shaped as a basic square box, the concrete could have been poured in a month, said Nienhuis. The first segment of structural concrete – the average panel was 23 feet tall and 4 feet wide - was poured in place at the center point of the parabolic-shaped west wall. Work flowed in a counterclockwise direction, movVisit us at www.cam-online.com

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ing from the south wall of the ellipse back to the other half of the parabola. The structural steel rose from the ring of concrete, the concrete was poured over the undulating steel roof deck, and the auditorium’s skin of zinc panels and architectural concrete were placed and installed. CEI, Howell, installed the zinc panels; Spence installed the parabola’s

concrete backup and architectural wall. “We waited until warmer weather to pour the architectural concrete, because we didn’t want to impact the finish,”said Jesse. “It could be affected by different temperatures for different pours, and we needed a consistent color and texture.” All the factors influencing the color, texture

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and final quality of the architectural wall were carefully analyzed and managed, because Spence had only one chance to get it right. “In most architectural concrete projects you are allowed to do some rubbing or finishing on the exterior of the concrete after removal of the forms in order to achieve a consistent look,” said Jesse.“At times, there might be a little divet where the concrete didn’t completely get into the form. Normally, you could patch and rub that spot, but we didn’t have any second chances at fixing the wall on this job. On this project, they specified that there could be no patching or rubbing after removal of the forms. The wall had to be a finished product immediately after removal of the forms.” LOGISTICS, LOGISTICS, LOGISTICS Spence installed this mind-boggling building using a spreadsheet of coordinates, laser technology, and a strong foundation of successful project delivery that began at the company’s inception over a hundred years ago. Beyond shaping this challenging structure, Spence also managed a long list of site limitations both below and above grade. The structure rests on the concrete roof slab for the underground portion of the building. “The underground portion of the building covers the entire site, even underneath the current green areas,” said Jesse. “There were loading considerations for cranes and concrete trucks on that concrete slab. We had to use a crane with a long boom, and we also had to have extra pads underneath the crane to spread its weight over a larger area to decrease the point loading on that concrete deck.”

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The tight site created a host of its own concerns. “We basically took up an entire city block,” said Jesse. “With no parking of trucks on site, anything that needed to be delivered had to be scheduled and staged, whether it was for our own work or for the other trade contractors. Plus, we were not allowed to block off streets for extended periods of time. We had to be concerned about traffic flow and street egress and ingress because we were adjacent to dormitories. All these concerns were heightened during the week of the Ann Arbor Art Fair.” The sheer number of contractors working on the 472,000-squarefoot building during construction of the auditorium was another project hurdle. “There were many contractors working on site at the same time,” said Jesse. “The work had to be well coordinated, which was done through the CM during meetings held to manage the work of multiple trades in a specific area.” Spence worked on the auditorium’s concrete and general trades packages for two-and-a-half years, spanning from April 2003 to October 2005. Punch list items were completed in February 2006 in time for the grand opening of the Biomedical Science Research Building’s and the auditorium. “The project was very challenging, but we accomplished it,” said Jesse. In business since 1893, not much seems to shake the unflappable project management of this experienced firm. When thrown the ultimate “curve ball” in construction, Spence Brothers’ knowledge, skill and experience hit a home run and delivered an expertly constructed auditorium built to serve a worldclass research facility.

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used on small sizes would be wise to take another look at the system. ProPress can now be used with larger pipe sizes and different materials that greatly enhance the versatility of the tool. More fittings are available today, and they offer features that were not available at Midfield. The tool itself has also been improved, and additional models let contractors select the one that best fits their type of work. For those whose knowledge of ProPress comes from a familiarity with the airport project, it is time for the expanded capabilities of the system to make a second impression. AN INTRODUCTION TO PROPRESS ProPress is an efficient system to connect pipe in the field without relying on traditional soldering. The ProPress tool exerts up to 35,000 pounds of force on a special fitting to make the connection. Speed and ease of use are the biggest advantages associated with ProPress. Since there is no flame, there is no risk of “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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starting a fire or scorching existing work, which makes ProPress very well suited for use in occupied facilities. “You can press a connection with a full water flow in the system, so you don’t need to deactivate systems in critical environments like hospitals,” explained Dann Holmes, district manager for Viega. “People don’t like having their water turned off, and you can’t strike a torch until the entire system is drained, which can take hours or days. You also need to find a shut-off valve and get a burn permit, which can take even more time.” ProPress fittings now include ball valves in a variety of sizes, so users can cut directly into an operational water line and slide the fitting on while the water is still flowing. Despite the many advantages offered by ProPress, contractors should carefully consider the monetary investment needed to switch over to this technology. “The biggest disadvantage with ProPress is the cost of the fittings, they do cost more than other fittings,” said Holmes. “The tooling also costs money, but if contractors are threading iron or galvanized pipe for water lines, they also need to buy equipment to do that.” Holmes believes that most contractors will find the investment worthwhile if they balance the material and equipment costs against realistic productivity gains. Eliminating the need to clean the fitting, sand the pipe, apply flux, and heat the pipe to make each joint can result in significant time savings. Before becoming a district manager for Viega, Michael Norgan was a contractor who thought he couldn’t afford the system. After buying the initial version of the tool, he bought the compact version as soon as it became available. “He had three people working for him and two tools,” said Holmes. “He gave the smaller tool to whoever was doing smaller diameter work that day and, if someone was working with bigger pipes, he gave the bigger tool to that person. If you want to make money, you need to find efficient ways to get the job done, and ProPress can help you do that.” Several new innovations make the system even more efficient today than it was when it was first introduced in Michigan.

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ranging from 1/2” to 2”, but this has been expanded to 1/2” to 4”, and three available models now let contractors select the tool that best fits with the work they perform. The electric model and a larger battery operated model work with pipe sizes ranging from 1/2” to 4”, while a smaller battery operated model accommodates pipes ranging from 1/2” to 1”. All mod-

els can make connections with K, L and M grade copper pipe. The jaws of the original tool were set in a fixed position, but the jaws can now swivel 90 or 240 degrees, depending on the model, for use in tight quarters. No matter which model is selected, all users benefit from Viega’s patented Smart Connect® Feature. “We found, especially on major jobs,

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that someone would occasionally forget to press a connection,” explained Holmes. “The sealing elements worked so well that they would show no leaks when the system was pressurized. Our engineers figured out a way to create a leakage path without giving up the durability or security of the system.” The fittings offer a snug fit, letting users essentially preassemble systems without pressing any connections. Making changes to the system is as simple as sliding the existing fitting off and sliding a new one into place before connections are pressed. If users forget to press any connections, the Smart Connect Feature will allow a telltale, and easily correctable, leak during pressure testing. The versatility of the ProPress system is being further enhanced with a growing number of materials that can be used instead of just copper.

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MATERIAL MATTERS Copper is a versatile metal used in various construction applications. It can even be used for natural gas piping, so ProPress introduced a state code and CSA approved system to give contractors this choice. ProPress G™ natural gas systems combine a different sealing element with fittings that are identical to those used with other ProPress systems, so contractors can use the same tool and the same jaws to press connections. By increasing the amount of copper ordered for a job, contractors might be able to negotiate a better price, but rising copper prices are a growing concern that is impacting design decisions. “Copper isn’t always affordable, so more people are using PEX tubing, which is cross-linked polyethylene,” said Holmes. “PEX hybrid systems are becoming popular. Contractors can run copper out to a certain point and run over to a fixture unit with PEX. Viega has hybrid systems too. You can use the same tool to make a PEX connection, you just need to put a different jaw in the tool to do it.” Since switching jaws can be done in seconds, ProPress hybrid systems provide an economical way to incorporate copper where it is required by code while saving costs with PEX where possible. The versatility of the ProPress system is further enhanced with the introduction of #304 and #316 grade stainless steel systems from 1/2” to 4”. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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The versatility of the ProPress system is further enhanced by a growing number of materials that can be used instead of just copper, including PEX tubing (left) and stainless steel (right)

“Stainless steel adds a lot of industrial applications, from simple compressed air to deionized water,” said Scott Wood, industrial sales manager for Viega. “Auto plants, pharmaceutical facilities and the

food and beverage industry use a lot of stainless because they need to wash their piping down on a daily basis. Paper mills also use a lot of stainless. Our system is a viable alternative to other methods of

joining stainless steel pipe, so we’re targeting the industries that already use stainless predominantly.” In addition to PEX and stainless steel, Viega tool offers a copper-nickel piping system, but this specialized application is used primarily for shipbuilding. The flexibility offered by Viega’s expanding menu of material choices helps contractors compete in a rapidly changing marketplace. ProPress can also be used for radiant heating and cooling systems, which are increasing in popularity as a green building alternative. “The more diverse a contractor is, the more advantageous these systems will be,” said Holmes. “Everyone in the industry already knows that what you did five to eight years ago won’t work five to eight years from now. The way plumbing and heating has been done is in for a major change, and Viega is in a position to show people how to adapt to this change.”

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arpenters who measure miter and butt joint angles have always contended with the cumbersome process of converting angles obtained with a protractor, which provides results in actual degrees, to a miter saw, where the scale is reversed and a setting of zero results in a 90 degree cut. Calculating the miter scale from the actual angle takes time and allows for errors that can result in material waste. The Starrett ProSite® CP505A-12 5-In-1 Combination Protractor eliminates this step by providing a result that can be directly transferred to a miter saw without conversion. Users simply see the results on an easy to read dial that provides readings for miter and butt joint angles, and then make the cut on a standard miter saw. Seeing then sawing without the need for conversion can turn complicated trim work into mere child’s play.

molding is to cut it 'in position', just as it will be positioned against wall and ceiling. However, larger crown moldings will not fit in the miter saw 'in position', thus the necessity for the compound angle settings required to cut the crown as it lays flat on the base of the miter saw."

USING THE 5-IN-1 COMBINATION PROTRACTOR Marc Shapiro, the independent inventor of the 5-In-1 Combination Protractor, has over 30 years of experience as a general contractor, in addition to earlier work as a carpenter and a construction laborer. Wasted material and reduced productivity resulting from incorrect miter saw cuts inspired his design. “People can have trouble with the math, so I converted everything on the dial,” said Shapiro. “When someone puts the two legs of the tool to the angle, rather than showing the true angle, it shows what the miter saw needs to be set at for a proper miter cut or butt joint. If it reads 48, you simply set your saw to 48 and you have a perfect miter joint to fit that particular corner.” Shapiro’s experience has also shown him the value of versatility. He added a true angle protractor with 0-180-0 and 180-0-180 degree scales to the reverse side of the tool. This feature could be helpful if an architect set a wall at an unusual angle, as the user would immediately know the proper angle to cut the bottom and top plates. The legs of the tool also add to its functionality. One leg includes a scale showing the inches of rise per lineal foot for common roof pitches, while the other includes a compound angle conversion chart. “A user can set the two legs of the tool to the given angle, get the miter cut reading and then convert it on the compound angle chart to get the miter setting and the bevel setting,” said Shapiro. "That is significant because the preferred way to cut crown

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No matter how many handy functions the 5-In-1 Combination Protractor offers, the tool will only gain acceptance if it is durable enough to stand up to rough conditions in the field. The L.S. Starrett Company played a key role in making Shapiro’s innovative idea jobsite tough. BUILT JOBSITE TOUGH Quality tools, like the 5-In-1 Combination Protractor, start with quality materials. The 5-In-1 Combination Protractor is made of precision-machined, 1/4” lightweight aluminum and the easyto-read dial scales are laser-engraved for exceptional accuracy. A Teflon™ “O” ring ensures smooth and precise movement of the tool’s 12” scissor-action legs. “The bolt on the back of the tool compresses the Teflon “O” ring, so it can be used to increase or decrease the tension,” said Shapiro. “In some situations, you might want it to be more slack, but if you are working at the top of a ladder and bringing the tool down for transfer to a miter saw, you might want it a bit tighter

The 5-In-1 Combination Protractor provides a result that can be directly transferred to a miter saw without conversion. The product also includes the roof pitch scale seen above, a true angle protractor, and a compound angle conversion chart.

so it will hold the measurement.” Unlike rubber, which would lose its elasticity over time, the Teflon “O” ring allows for smooth operation after repeated user adjustments. The L.S. Starrett Company has used durable materials like Teflon to manufacturing high quality precision measuring tools, hand tools, tape measures, levels, saw blades and other professional jobsite tools for over 125 years. The 5-In-1 Combination Protractor is simply the latest in a long series of tool innovations that began with Laroy S. Starrett’s invention of the combination square in 1877. “When people see the Starrett name, they know that they have found a quality tool that is made to last and that they can be confident in its accuracy,” said John Kane, sales manager, construction division for the L.S. Starrett Company. For more information about the 5-In-1 Combination Protractor, contact the L.S. Starrett Company at 800-541-8887, or visit www.starrett.com.

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TURNER CONSTRUCTION BUILDS FIRST LEED-CERTIFIED PUBLIC LIBRARY IN MICHIGAN BY MARY E. KREMPOSKY, ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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arper Woods Public Library is rewriting the book on going green on a modest budget. Without a sprout of sedum or a single solar panel, this small community library surpassed its original goal of basic LEED certification to achieve the higher LEED silver rating. “It’s just an intelligently designed building,” said Ryan Kline, director of LEED at the Michigan office of Turner Construction Company.

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Installing eight residential-style, highefficiency furnaces in the basement created different energy-management zones throughout the library. “Updating the mechanical system to a more efficient system went a long way towards obtaining the Silver LEED rating,” said Darrell J. Dinges, ALA, project director for David Milling Architects, Ann Arbor. “The new zoned system is specifically attuned to the needs of each particular area. It wasn’t a significant additional cost. Plus, it made it

easier to get ductwork to the different areas.” Sellinger Associates Inc., Livonia, provided mechanical engineering services. At the Harper Woods’ newly renovated and expanded library, every building system is designed to save resources and reduce utility bills. The library’s waterless urinals, dual-flush toilets and automatic sensor faucets are projected to save over 100,000 gallons of water annually, said Dinges. High-efficiency lighting controls offer a menu of different light levels for “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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any given space. “With the push of a button, I can decide to operate my lights on one-third power on any given day,” said Dale Parus, library director. By installing efficient building systems, the library increased its space by about 40 percent without increasing its energy costs at all, said Parus. Even converting a large portion of the lower level from an unlit storage area to the children’s area – a place now bursting with activity and subject to constant use – did not raise the library’s energy consumption. Energy costs were a driving force behind the library’s LEED quest. “We knew from the outset that our energy costs would escalate if we didn’t take green building concepts to heart,” said Parus. “But initially it was the suggestion of the architect.” For its part, Turner achieved a 95 percent diversion rate of materials typically unloaded in landfills, managed indoor air quality through such measures as capping all mechanical ductwork for the duration of construction, and ensured that all subcontractors used the correct products as specified by the architect, such as low VOC adhesives and floor glues, according to Brad VanSteenkiste, Turner’s project manager. “We also managed the documentation for materials that were manufactured and/or extracted, harvested, or recycled locally and regionally,” added Kline. With owner commitment, intelligent design and effective construction management, all of these green features and initiatives were offered at a manageable price. “You would be hard pressed to find any measure in the design or in the construction that added cost other than the administrative aspect for all LEED projects,” said Kline. “I think that is quite a statement for a Silver LEED-certified building.”

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Originally built in 1962, only half of the existing 12,000-square-foot building was reserved for the actual library. The ultimate mixed-use space, the basement served as storage for the court, as open space for the Parks & Recreation Department’s fitness classes, and even as a designated bomb shelter during the height of the Cold War, according to Parus. Programming and special events often took place in a space carved out in the middle of the book stacks. Transformation of the library into a light-filled, energy-efficient facility with space to properly serve the citizens of Harper Woods began in December 2004. Turner demolished about 45 percent of the

building exterior, removing and replacing existing single-pane glazing and some exterior brick with insulated high-performance glass with thermally broken sashes and completely replacing the roof. “In removing such a large section of roof for the barrel vault, we essentially cut and separated the building in half,” said VanSteenkiste. “We had to support the remaining structural roof members until we were able to bring new structural steel in to build the barrel vault and connect the roof back together.” Turner then stripped the existing roof, installed a new rubber membrane roof and applied a roll-on white high-reflective or high-albedo coating designed to reflect the sun’s heat and

The renovation let the light into the library’s reading areas and book stacks.

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT Bringing natural light into the book stacks was key to lowering energy costs. Turner opened up a 15-foot-wide swath down the center of the roof and constructed a barrel-vaulted ceiling and clerestory. Creation of a glass-enclosed reading area also drew more light into the library interior. The reading area is a result of enclosing the former entry portico along the building perimeter and is part of the library’s 6,000-square-foot expansion. The main addition expands the existing library westward into the parking lot. The renovation and expansion finally gives the library a home of its own.

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reduce energy costs. With such large gaps in the building from roof and wall openings, Turner had to carefully balance the schedule to make progress on the interior renovation. Turner completely demolished the entire interior minus one existing restroom. The major interior alteration was cutting a large floor opening for the creation of a grand stairway leading to the lower level. “We completely shored the main floor from below before cutting out the large opening and installing new structural steel stairs with aluminum composite railings,” said VanSteenkiste. Cutting openings in the basement’s thick foundation walls was another challenging task. “We had to cut 10-foot-wide openings in the existing 14-inch-thick foundation for hallway access from the interior of the existing basement to the new addition on the lower level,” said VanSteenkiste. Turner hired Professional Abatement, a demolition contractor, to carve the openings with hydraulic wall saws. Adding to the level of difficulty, excavation of the new basement addition took place in the heart of winter. “Putting in the foundations was fairly difficult,” said VanSteenkiste. “First, we had to contend with existing foundations. We also added an elevator shaft (the library did not have an existing elevator previously), which abutted the existing foundations. We had to support some of the old foundations to accommodate placement of the elevator.” Bringing heavy excavating equipment into this congested little municipal hub containing the court, the police and fire department, and only limited parking was another task adding to the list of daily site chores which included coordinating deliveries for the entire job and managing traffic flow on the tight site. NEW BEGINNINGS As a result of the vision provided by David Milling Architects, the lower level, Parus once described as a dark cave, now houses a new brightly colored children’s area, a Heritage Room for the display of antique artifacts, and a community multipurpose room. A new main entry canopy and a new entrance welcome patrons to the library. The main entrance is now easily accessible from the parking lot (the original entry was located off of the access drive between the library and court) and now directly aligned with the 18-foot-high barrel vault and clerestory. “The design

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Dexter + Chaney Launches Query and Dashboards Module for its Spectrum™ Construction Software Dexter + Chaney has launched a Query and Dashboards module for its Spectrum™ Construction Software that provides graphic displays (or “dashboards”) of a construction company’s key performance indicators. The module provides real-time access to project, schedule and financial information in a concise, easily understandable format. Dashboards are tailored to the specific needs of executive, operations and financial personnel. The Job Backlog dashboard, for example, provides company owners and executives with a graphic display of the company’s projected future income stream, based on the value of the company’s construction projects. Top management can view jobs in various stages— active, signed, awarded and proposed—on a monthly basis extending more than a year into the future. That helps the company pinpoint months when adding new construction projects will become critical to its financial health. Dashboards designed for the operations group include Job Profit Trend/Fade, Change Requests, Over/Under Billing, Unapproved Invoices, Jobs Near Completion, RFI & Change Request Aging and Project Cash Flow. The module’s Query Builder allows users to set up recurring database queries about key performance areas of the company. The query automatically notifies the user via e-mail when a particular event has occurred, like a project falling behind schedule by a specified number of days. For more information about Dexter + Chaney or Spectrum, contact Brad Mathews, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Dexter + Chaney, 9700 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115-2347; phone: 800-875-1400 or 206-364-1400; fax: 206-367-9613; e-mail: [email protected]; http://www.dexterchaney.com.

CPR Connection of North America Offers Philips HeartStart FRx Defibrillator CPR Connection of North America, a licensed distributor for Philips Electronics, offers the Philips HeartStart FRx Defibrillator, an automated external defibrillator (AED) designed for reliability, exceptional ruggedness, and ease of use. This automated external defibrillator (AED) is targeted at those who first get to a victim of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) – and potentially save a life. The Philips HeartStart FRx Defibrillator was designed to be versatile enough to handle extreme weather and various environmental conditions, and easy to use by responders who have minimal AED training. Defibrillators provide an effective treatment for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), a leading cause of death in the United States. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), sudden cardiac arrest claims the lives of more than 340,000 people each year in the U.S. alone. Today, fewer than five percent of SCA victims survive, but if a shock is delivered within 3-5 minutes the chance of survival can increase up to 74%. For each minute that passes before defibrillation therapy reaches a victim, the chances for survival decreases by about 10 percent. After 10 minutes, few attempts at resuscitation are successful. The AHA estimates that 40,000 more lives could be saved each year with the broad deployment of defibrillators. The Philips FRx is easy to use and can withstand abuse. It has an IPx rating of 5 for dust and water resistance and is crush resistant up to 500 lbs.

As with other Philips HeartStart Defibrillators, FRx provides several features important to help the first responder to feel comfortable and confident to respond to a life threatening cardiac emergency. Clear, calm voice commands guide the responder through every step of the defibrillation process, even reminding them to call for emergency help. In addition, SMART Pads technology enables FRx to adjust the pace of the voice instructions to match the individual responder’s actions. The device also features real time CPR Coaching, patented voice instructions for adult and infant/child CPR, that provides reminders and audio cues for each breath, as well as the appropriate number, rate and depth of chest compressions. Philips offers a complete and trusted solution in resuscitation products, helping responders treat SCA quickly and effectively wherever it occurs. For more information about products and services offered by CPR Connection of North America visit www.cprconnection-na.com, e-mail [email protected] or call at 248-393-1326.

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A.R.E. DCU Truck Caps Available for 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra A.R.E. has expanded its Deluxe Commercial Unit (DCU) truck cap offerings to include the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. A.R.E.'s DCU is available in four height configurations - 23 inches, 26 inches, 29 inches, and 36 inches - with several rear door options. In addition, truck owners can choose from optional roof racks, various toolbox configurations, a selection of window and door sizes and a polyester fabric liner designed to prevent condensation from collecting on the interior of the cap.

DCUs feature an exterior skin constructed of .35-white aluminum material. Additionally, DuPont® base coat/clear coat paint is available to match the truck's color code for an original equipment look. The truck cap also comes with Strattec® OEM automotive grade lock cylinders in folding T-handles on all doors to protect valuable tools and equipment as well as cam action deadbolt lock rods with a center point lock to provide trouble-free operation. A.R.E. DCU caps come with a three-year warranty on materials and workmanship. Truck owners can custom build and view the DCU on their vehicle by visiting and selecting the www.4are.com "Build/Quote Your Own Truck Cap" link. Using this online feature, customers can virtually choose from different lighting arrangements, window options, door sizes and more, all to develop a DCU that suits their individual needs. For more information, contact A.R.E. at 400 Nave Rd. S.E., P.O. Box 1100, Massillon, OH 44648; call 800-649-4ARE or visit www.4are.com Visit us at www.cam-online.com

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SHOWCASE of thermostatic and pressure-actuated mixing valves, the shower and bath accessories are well suited for commercial and institutional installations. Descriptions and model numbers are grouped into 10 product sections and include color photos that highlight product features, including: Shower Heads – Six polished chromeplated models include shower arm and flange with volume control, lever adjustment and cast flange/set screw options. Institutional Shower Heads – Nine polished chrome-plated models are available for mounting on an institutional shower head bracket.

BonaKemi Adds Bona DTS Sealer to Waterborne Finishing System-New Hardwood Floor Sealer Enhances Natural Color and Characteristics of Wood BonaKemi USA has added Bona DTS (Deep Tone Sealer) to its line of waterborne finishing products. Bona DTS is a waterborne sanding sealer that seals the wood, while developing a deep tone, vibrant look to the floor. Instead of adding color to the wood, this “wet look” appearance mechanism actually reacts with the individual wood species to accentuate the natural pigmentation and color characteristics on the floor. Bona DTS, along with the other finishes in Bona’s Environmental Choice System, also was awarded GREENGUARD certification for indoor air quality by the industry-independent, non-profit GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI). Bona DTS has a low VOC content (less than 170 g/L), fast dry time (approximately 2 hours) and has no harmful fumes, so customers do not have to vacate their homes or businesses during refinishing. For more information, please contact BonaKemi USA, Inc., at 800-872-5515 or www.bonakemi.com.

Complete Line of Leonard Valve Shower and Bath Accessories Described in New Color Brochure A new four-page color brochure describing the company's line of shower and bath accessories is now available from Leonard Valve Company. Designed to complement Leonard's line

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Tub and Diverter Spouts – Three chrome-plated models are offered along with a brass construction option. Diverter Valves – Three models available: two inline diverters (with brass lever handle or die-cast handle) and one chrome-plated showerhead diverter. Hand Showers – All six models feature spray, double-check valve for backflow prevention, 2.5 GPM (9.5 l/min) flow rate, 69" (1753 mm) chrome hose and supply elbow and flange, as well as many options. On/Off and Metering Valves - Two compression-type volume/on/off models and one concealed, pushbutton-activated metering valve model offered. Dial Thermometers – Four models with varied ranges and one for tepid applications are available. Institutional Sprays – All three models include 6-ft. (1828 mm) black rubber hose and wall hook. Vacuum Breakers – Three models avail-

able: two elevated, chrome-plated vacuum breakers and one inline atmospheric vacuum breaker. Remodel Plate – Stainless steel #4 finish for 4500 or PAM II-ST shower valves. For a copy of Leonard Valve's Accessories brochure (LV-113), contact Leonard Valve Company, 1360 Elmwood Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910; Phone: 80022-1208; Fax; 401-41-5310; e-mail: [email protected]; or visit: www.leonardvalve.com.

Cooper Lighting Introduces Handcrafted Recessed Pendants Cooper Lighting has introduced two new families of Shaper handcrafted recessed pendants. Designed for low ceiling applications, the pendants are illuminated by a Portfolio architectural recessed compact fluorescent (CFL) downlight and feature unique handcrafted art glass hung on stainless steel cables. The recessed pendants are well suited for offices, corridors, lobbies and cafes, among other interior environments. Shaper's 497-RP Recessed Pendants feature a 22" curved glass square available in five colorful options. The art glass is detailed with a sprinkling of frit with glass threads and stringers, hand-fused to an opaque white glass for structure and lamp uniformity. The unique glass finishes include choices of: Gray & Bronze Frit with Gray & Vanilla Streamers; Gray & Black Frit with White Streamers; Dark Green & Jade Green Frit with Dark Green Streamers; Royal Blue and Turquoise Frit and Streamers; and Red Frit and Streamers.

The 498-RP Series features a handcrafted kokomo art glass bowl available with a Textured Warm White or Textured Carmel Swirl finish. The finish is also hand-fused to an opaque white glass for structure and lamp uniformity. The series also features a pendant with a trim bowl assembly. Both series' offer trim ring, finials and hardware in 12 finishes including natural aluminum, chrome, nickel, copper and “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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brass. Natural aluminum can be specified for sustainable applications. Offering superior optical performance, the Portfolio downlight features a precisely formed one-piece, clear Alzak®, nonimaging optical reflector with a 55° cutoff to lamp and lamp image. The die-cast aluminum collar accommodates varying dimension of ceiling material up to 1-1/2" deep. Energy efficient lamp options include two 26W, 32W or 42W 4-pin triple CFL lamps. For additional information, contact Cooper Lighting, 1141 Marina Way South, CA 94804 or Richmond, visit www.shaperlighting.com. E-mail: [email protected].

Eternal® Hybrid Water Heating System Revolutionizing the Water Heater World The world of water comfort is heating up with the arrival of Eternal®, a premier hybrid water heating system engineered for high performance. Using patented counter-flow design and two-pass heat exchanger technology, Eternal maintains an 86 percent thermal efficiency rating with consistent pressure.

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Eternal emits only 5ppm NOx (Nitrogen Oxide), a harmful greenhouse gas, well under the regulated 55 ppm NOx. Consistent water temperature and pressure is achieved with the heat exchanger configuration, an additional performance and safety issue with tankless water heaters. In addition Eternal offers easy installation and is PVC ventable. Safety was also an important design consideration. Eternal is equipped with a precise computer monitoring system featuring multi-stage safety features that prevent scalding or cold water shock. Grand Hall offers a Lifetime No-Leak Tank Warranty, A Limited Three Year Warranty on all other parts, and One Year Warranty on reasonable labor for the unit. For more information on Eternal, visit www.eternalwaterheater.com or by phone at 1-877-934-7455.

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25 Plunkett Cooney attorneys have been named to Michigan Super Lawyers magazine's 2007 list of "Super Lawyers”. They are: Mary Massaron Ross; Maureen C. Adkins; William D. Booth; Charles W. Browning; Henry B. Cooney; Dennis G. Cowan; Charles E. Dunn; Jerome A. Galante; Robert G. Kamenec; Theresa Smith Lloyd; Stanley C. Moore, III; Anthony J. Rusciano; Loretta M. Ames; Ernest R. Bazzana; James R. Geroux; Christine D. Oldani; Stanley A. Prokop; Mary Catherine Rentz; James C. Thomas; D. Jerry Watters; Anita B. Folino; H. William Reising; Mark H. Verwys; Lawrence R. Donaldson; and Steven L. Barney. G2 Consulting Group, an engineering firm providing geotechnical, environmental and construction engineering services, has hired Grant Dean as a field technician in the construction engineering services group in G2’s Troy headquarters. Troy-based Professional Engineering Associates, Inc. (PEA) has named James P. Butler, PE as president effective in October 2007. Ownership of the firm will rest with a

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group of core shareholders that will include James P. Butler, PE, president; John A. Harvey, PE, vice president/branch offices; and David N. Hunter, PE, vice president of engineering. Cheryl Bowlson, business diversity manager for Barton Malow Company, Southfield, has won a 2007 Special Business and Community Service Award from the Booker T. Washington Business Association (BTWBA). She was honored for her longterm involvement in business and community proBowlson grams, which has substantially benefited African American firms, the City of Detroit, and the citizens of southeastern Michigan. All together, there were

Architectural firm Hobbs + Black Associates, Inc. announced recently several promotions in their Ann Arbor and Lansing offices: Betsy Hobbs Wagner, IIDA promoted to vice-president; Brian Bates, PE, NCEES, LEED AP promoted to senior associate; Jeffrey Winslow, AIA, NCARB Certified, CSI promoted to senior associate; Kristen A.G. Schleick, AIA, AICP promoted to associate; and Anthony Kraatz promoted to associate. In Hobbs + Black’s Ann Arbor-based Healthcare Studio, promotions include: Ann Kenyon, AIA, LEED AP promoted to vice president; Kevin Price promoted to senior associate; Christopher Wetmore

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to senior associate; Thomas Chasty, associate AIA promoted to associate; and Tom Dillenbeck, associate AIA promoted to associate. TMP Associates, Inc., a full service architectural and engineering firm based in Bloomfield Hills, is proud to announce that Barbara Vukits has passed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) exam and has received LEED accreditation. Vukits is the twelfth person at TMP to receive the prized recognition.

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Clayco, a full-service real estate development, design and construction firm, has added Chad Ellis as a project engineer in their Detroit office. As a project engineer, Ellis oversees design coorEllis dination, preconstruction and post-construction services and construction management. Other responsibilities include bid solicitation, bid package preparation and analysis, shop drawing review, material procurement and expediting and document control. Neumann/Smith Architecture, Southfield, recently announced that Jun-ho Kim, RA has successfully passed the National Council of Architectural Registration B o a r d (NCARB) examination Kim Hudson-Beitz and is regis-

tered as an architect in the State of Michigan. Also, Kathleen Hudson-Beitz recently earned LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Detroit-based Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc. (SDA), a regional civil engineering and surveying firm, recently hired Joseph Muller, PE to head their National Land Development Program. Muller will be responsible for managing and expanding SDA’s National Land Development Program where the focus will be serving clients across the United States. Muller

Tracey J. Alfonsi, safety director of Danboise Mechanical Inc., Farmington, has been appointed to the Michigan Workers’ Compensation Placement Facility Board of Governors. The appointment came from

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Linda Watters, the commissioner of financial and insurance services. Alfonsi was appointed to a 2-year term beginning in September 2007. She will serve on the Board of Governors as one of two policyholder representatives. C2AE™, a full service architecture, engineering, and planning firm headquartered in Lansing, announce that three of its staff members have passed the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) exam: Craig Jansen, PE, project manager; Amy Mazure, ASLA a member of the Landscape Architecture team; and Jonathan Mulder, PE, a mechanical engineer in the firm’s Grand Rapids office.

JGA management team, he will continue his responsibilities in directing and coordinating the creative design and technical aspects of projects under development in the design studio. O’Boyle, Cowell, Blalock & Associates, Inc. (OCBA), Kalamazoo, is pleased to make the following announcements: Robert O’Boyle, FASLA has been named chairman emeritus;

Eric Lyons, ASLA has been named chairman of the board; Kenneth Peregon, ASLA has been named president; Wesley Steer, ASLA has been named vice president; and Sandra Bliesener, O’Boyle ASLA continues as principal. OCBA has provided landscape architecture, urban design, waterfront planning,

Carl Harlow, PE recently joined Testing Engineers & Consultants Inc. (TEC), as senior project manger. TEC provides client support from property acquisition through construction, renovation and restoration. Founded in 1966, TEC has offices in Troy, Ann Arbor and Detroit. DSA Architects, a member of SHW Group, a full service architecture, planning, interior design and engineering firm located in Berkley, recently announced two personnel additions to their firm. Michelle Woods joins as an electrical engineering designer. Michael Hopkins joins as an architectural intern, after receiving his Bachelor of Architecture from Lawrence Technological University. Daniel Cabage,PE, has joined Wade Trim’s Municipal Services Group based in the Bay City office. Wade Trim has 19 offices throughout Michigan and seven additional states. They provide engineering, surveying, planning, operations, landscape architecture, and construction services for transportation, Cabage water resources, land development and municipal government projects. Southfield-based international retail strategy and design firm, JGA, recently promoted Starling “Skip” West to vice president, project development from studio director. As part of the Visit us at www.cam-online.com

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Sachse Construction of Birmingham recently renovated a Troy office for the new headquarters of Starz Home Entertainment, a top U.S. video-programming supplier. The project involved total renovation of 13,000 square feet of office space in the 14,000-square-foot Somerset Place II at 2401 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 200. The building’s remaining 1,000 square feet is a garage/warehouse area.

Troy Public Library has hired Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc. to complete a comprehensive needs assessment and feasibility study. The study will examine new construction and renovation options for a 100,000square-foot public library. Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc. is an award-winning architectural and engineering firm specializing in communityinspired planning and design. The firm has an office locally in Novi.

SSOE, one of the nation’s largest architecture and engineering firms, is proud to announce that they have listed by management consulting and research firm ZweigWhite as one of the 200 fastest-growing U.S. architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting firms in its annual ranking, The Zweig Letter Hot Firm List. This annual list features the design and

Voters in the Battle Creek Public School (BCPS) community recently approved a nearly $69 million bond issue to provide new and improved facilities for their students. Plymouth-based Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME) will provide environmental consulting and geotechnical engineering services for additions and renovations at several BCPS facilities. The project

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team includes BCPS; Architects Incorporated; Fishbeck Thompson, Carr and Huber; Foresite Design; Nehil-Sivak; Peter Basso Associates; Schweitzer, Inc.; Skanska USA Inc.; and SME. The new $60-million headquarters for ITC in Novi received construction engineering services from G2 Consulting Group, with offices in Troy and Brighton. Cunningham-Limp Company served as the general contractor. G2 is a full-service engineering firm providing geotechnical, environmental and construction engineering services to Fortune 500 companies, major utilities, property owners, government agencies and leading architectural, engineering and construction firms across the United States. Walbridge Aldinger Company, a Detroitbased multi-national full-service constructor, was the sole construction company presented with Corp! Magazine’s 2007 Salute to Diversity award. The award recognizes Walbridge Aldinger’s outstanding corporate leadership in diversity and multiculturalism. Walbridge, along with fifteen other companies throughout Michigan, was presented the exclusive award in November at the Michigan State University Management Education Center in Troy. Neumann/Smith Architecture, Southfield, recently made the following announcements: completion of the first LEED-registered project in the City of Birmingham, the new environmentally friendly AAA Birmingham branch office on Woodward Avenue; Neumann/Smith and The Christman Company, Lansing, are completing the South Village Parking Structure for Wayne State University, scheduled to open in May 2008; ground has been broken for Zaragon Place Apartments, located in the heart of the University of Michigan’s central campus in Ann Arbor, scheduled for completion in August 2008; ground has been broken for The Courtyards student housing development adjacent to the University of Michigan’s North Campus, also scheduled for completion in August 2008; the completion of a 34,000-square-foot addition to the Macomb Township Community Recreation Center, including additional athletic components, community spaces and a wellness center.

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Feb. 5-6 – Design & Construction Expo 2008 CAM is pleased to announce that this year’s exposition will again be hosted at the Rock Financial Showplace, conveniently located in Novi, at the crossroads of I-696, I-275, and I-96. This will be a wonderful location to reach the commercial construction and design industry professionals of Michigan. CAM members are encouraged to attend this event, and CAM also partners with the Construction Specifications Institute – Metropolitan Detroit to draw in members of the design community. Visit www.cam-online.com for more information, or call (248) 972-1000. Feb. 6-Mar. 20 – Architectural Lectures The University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture has announced its 2007-08 lecture series. Upcoming lectures include: Feb. 6 - “Landscape as Infrastructure” Pierre Belanger, University of Toronto Feb. 27 – “Getting Ready for 2010” Maurizio Sabini, Kent State University Mar. 19-20 – “Progress Check” Will Alsop, Alsop and Stormer For more information, call the UDM School of Architecture at 313-993-1532 or visit www.arch.udmercy.edu.

Feb. 7-9 – CSI Construction Academies CSI will hold this event for professionals in the construction industry at the Double Tree Hotel at the entrance to Universal Studios in Orlando, FL. The event will provide a forum where construction industry members responsible for contract administration, specifications, and building materials can meet and engage in open and frank discourse on successful project delivery and the latest advances in their fields of expertise. For more information, visit www.csinet.org, or call 800-689-2900. Feb. 11-14 – 57th Annual Industrial Ventilation Conference This event will be held at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing. More than 25 industrial ventilation experts from across the U.S. and Canada will provide instruction and lectures on the design, construction, use and testing of, ventilation systems. The fourday early registration fee is $700, which includes handout materials and meals. For more information, contact Suzy Carter at [email protected] or 866423-7233, or visit www.michiganivc.org. Feb. 19 – ESD’s Engineering & Technology Job Fair This event will be held at the Southfield Pavilion. Last year, ESD’s Job Fair attracted nearly 1,000 of the best and the brightest young engineers and scientists in Michigan. Even more are expected this year. For details on exhibiting at or sponsoring this event, contact Leslie Smith at 248353-0735, ext. 4152, or [email protected]. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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Feb. 28 – Mar. 9 – Homeowner Shows The Cottage & Lakefront Living Show will be held at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi from February 28 to March 2, while the Michigan Home & Garden Show at Ford Field will be held from March 7 to March 9. Call 800-328-6550 for information on either show, or visit www.cottageandlakefrontliving.com or www.fordfieldhomeshow.com. Mar. 5-9 – ABC National Convention The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) will hold its national convention at the Puerto Rico Convention Center, with the Construction Showcase and National Craft Championships competition occurring March 6-7. For more information, visit www.abc.org/convention or call 703-8122025. Apr. 11-13 – NAWIC Annual Region 4 FORUM The Detroit Chapter 183 of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will host the FORUM at the Marriott Detroit RenCen. Region 4 consists of NAWIC members from five states. For more information regarding the FORUM or NAWIC, visit www.nawicdetroit or contact Nola Lee, CIT, at 313-4915040.

Training Calendar Aarcher Institute Seminars The Aarcher Institute of Environmental Training, LLC, is offering seminars at the following locations on the following dates: Feb. 4-7 – Mastering RCRA: The Regulatory Toolbox Las Vegas, NV

Clean Air Compliance Bootcamp: Basic Training for Air Professionals Feb. 26-28 – Scottsdate, AZ Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Implementation Mar. 3-5 – Orlando, FL For more information, call 410-897-0037 or e-mail [email protected].

Michigan Concrete Paving Association Certification Classes The Michigan Concrete Paving Association (MCA), in cooperation with the Greater Michigan Chapter of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) will offer the following classes at the following locations: Level I Field Technician (class and exams): Feb. 26-28 – Grand Rapids Mar. 4-6, Apr., 22-24, May 20-22, Jun. 3-5 – Lansing Mar. 18-20 – Traverse City Apr. 29-May 1 – Marquette Level II Advanced Concrete Technician (class and exams): Apr. 8-11 – Lansing

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INDEX

A & L Systems......................................................44 Ace Cutting Equipment & Supply ..................33 Acme Maintenance Service................................14 Advance Concrete Products Co. ......................18 Aluminum Supply Company - Marshall Sales................................................6 Amalio Corporation............................................29 American Pipe Lining ........................................11 Aoun & Company, P.C. ......................................34 Assemblers Inc.....................................................39 Auch Company, The .......................................... 17 Broadcast Design & Construction, Inc.............20 Bryan Equipment Sales - STIHL Dealers ......BC CAM Administrative Services ............................3 CAM Affinity ..................................................IBC CAM On-Line Planroom....................................54 CPR Connection of North America..................51 Clark Hill PLC ......................................................9 Concrete Moisture Control, Inc.........................30 Connelly Crane Rental ......................................58 Cummins Bridgeway..........................................36 Danboise Mechanical..........................................34 Detroit Terrazzo Contractors Association ......36 Doeren Mayhew ..................................................49 Fast Signs..............................................................31 G2 Consulting Group ........................................27 Gutherie Lumber Company ..............................10 Hale Contracting, Inc. ........................................55 Hartland Insurance Group ................................21 Healthy Hydration..............................................43 Hertz Equipment Rental ......................................5 Hilti Inc. ................................................................56 Interface Financial Group, The ........................50 Jackson Park Agency ..........................................55 Jeffers Crane Service ..................................IFC, 26 Kem-Tec ................................................................49 Laramie Crane ....................................................47 Lehner Findlan Associates ..............................33 MasonPro, Inc. ....................................................53 McCoig Holdings LLC ........................................8 Michigan Concrete Paving Association ..........32 Navigant Consulting ..........................................47 Nicholson Construction Company ..................50 North American Dismantling Group ..............37 Oakland Companies ..........................................15 Osborne Trucking & Osborne Concrete, John D.............................52 Plante & Moran, PLLC ......................................19 Pro-Active Fluid Power......................................12 Rick's Portables Sanitation LLC. ......................45 Rooter, MD ....................................................37, 57 SMRCA ................................................................27 Scaffolding Inc. ....................................................33 Seedguy Hydroseeding......................................27 State Building Products......................................14 Sunset Excavating ..............................................42 Superior Materials Holdings, LLC ..................13 Testing Engineers ................................................45 ThyssenKrupp Safway, Inc. ..............................25 Valenti Trobec Chandler, Inc. ..............................7 Viega LLC ............................................................35 Virchow Krause ..................................................45 W. W. Williams ....................................................16 Wayne Bolt & Nut Co.........................................25 Zervos Group ......................................................57

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