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2008 Detroit AIA Honor Awards Granted for Exceptional Design and Dedicated Leadership The Detroit Chapter of the American Institute of Architects returned to the grand setting of its first Honor Awards program held 80 years ago at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). Nine projects were recognized for their exceptional merit at the annual awards ceremony held in November 2008. The Ontario Association of Architects selected the winning buildings from among 66 anonymous entries. The recipients of the 2008 Detroit AIA Honor Awards are: • James Clarkson Environmental Discovery Center, Indian Springs Metropark, Springfield Township • Owner: Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority • Architect: SmithGroup, Incorporated, Detroit • Contractor: JM Olson Corporation, St. Clair Shores • Western Michigan University, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Kalamazoo • Owner: Western Michigan University • Architect: SmithGroup, Incorporated, Detroit • Contractor: CSM Group, Kalamazoo • St. Joseph’s Rebuild Center, New Orleans, LA • Owner: The Father Harry Thompson Center • Architect: Detroit Collaborative Design Center at the University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, and Wayne Troyer Architects, New Orleans • Contractor: MDI Construction, Inc., Detroit Collaborative Design Center, Detroit • University Center Lansing Community College, Lansing • Owner: Lansing Community College • Architect: SHW Group, Berkley • Contractor: Granger Construction Company, Lansing

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• Allegiant Urban Design, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina • Owner: LWB Development & Frank Boulineau • Architect: inFORM studio, Northville, as consulting architect with architect-ofrecord, TAG atelier, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina • inFORM studio, Northville • Owner and Architect: inFORM studio, Northville • Contractor: Sterling Contracting, Farmington Hills • St. Gertrude Catholic Church, St. Clair Shores • Owner: Archdiocese of Detroit • Architect: Constantine George Pappas AIA Architecture/Planning, Troy • Contractor: The Dailey Company, Lake Orion • Wentworth Commons Apartments, Chicago, IL • Owner: Mercy Housing Lakefront • Architect: Harley Ellis Devereaux, Southfield • Contractor: Linn-Mathes, Inc., Chicago, IL A 25-Year Honor Award for a work of enduring quality was granted to the Detroit Zoological Park’s Matilda Wilson Aviary Wing. Luckenbach|Ziegelman Architects, PLLC, Ann Arbor and Detroit, is the architect for this gem owned by the Detroit Zoological Society and the City of Detroit. Waterford Construction Co. was the project contractor. In addition, five individuals were recognized for distinguished service to the architectural profession. Gold Medal: John V. Sheoris, FAIA. He has had two distinct careers, the first as a leading design architect of skyscrapers and hospitals around the world, and the second as an invaluable leader and professor emeritus of architecture at Lawrence Technological University. Charles A. Blessing Award: Dennis W. Archer, JD. Blessing is a prominent urban planner, and the award honors a person who shares Blessing’s vision of a creating a great city. Planning began under the Archer administration for Campus Martius, Ford Field, and other projects that have improved the urban landscape of Detroit. The Young Architect Award: Thomas M. Roberts, AIA. Roberts is known for his inventive designs for modern structures and his seamless additions to historic buildings. Currently, he is a designer with GunnLevine

Architects of Detroit and is also an adjunct professor of design at the School of Architecture at the University of Detroit Mercy. Honorary Affiliate Members of Detroit AIA: Terese A. Ireland, executive director of Pottery, and S. Pewabic Daniel Zechmeister, PE, executive director of the Masonry Institute of Michigan. Under Ireland’s leadership Pewabic Pottery now advances cultural and heritage tourism for Detroit by welcoming 45,000 visitors to its expanded campus. Zechmeister’s mission is to educate architects about the ancient art of masonry construction and to take the resources and talent of his organization into the community. His successes include opening up the structural masonry design course at Lawrence Technological University to design professionals.

Preservation Wayne Gives Inaugural Douglas McIntosh Award Organization Posthumously Honors Esteemed Activist The Preservation Wayne Honor Awards program was an extra-special event this year. The awards benefit marked the inauguration of the first Douglas McIntosh Award, an accolade granted in honor of the former principal of McIntosh Poris Associates, a Birmingham architectural firm with a keen focus on historic preservation and Detroit’s revitalization. McIntosh was elected president of Preservation Wayne in 2004. He passed away in 2006 at the age of 44. The first Douglas McIntosh Award was given to The Ferchill Group for revitalization of the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel. The award is a heart-felt addition to Preservation Wayne’s 2008 Preservation Honor Awards presented at an awards ceremony held Nov. 20, 2008 at the Gem Theater in Detroit. McIntosh focused his talents and his career on preservation. In 1992, he left a high-profile architectural firm on the East Coast, returning to his hometown of Detroit to make some changes. He partnered with his childhood friend, Michael Poris, AIA, in forming their firm and then setting about revitalizing Detroit’s neighborhoods and its downtown. The gala evening honored all of the winners of Preservation Wayne’s 2008 Preservation Honor Awards, including: • Lifetime Achievement - Ruth Adler Schnee, architectural and textile designer, business owner, lecturer, scholar; Joe Zainea, owner and manager of The Majestic “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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Theater and Garden Bowl • Restoration, Renovation, Rehabilitation Detroit Athletic Club; Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Film Theater; and the Speedometer Building and Wayne State Police Department • Community Development - Ryan and Phil Cooley; New Center Council, Woodward Gateway Façade Improvement Project • Education - Roddy Rivers, A. Philip Randolph Career and Technical Center; Daniel Baxter, Ossian Sweet Home; Friends of the Book Cadillac; and the Indian Village Home Tour Program • Pioneer - Sean Harrington, Park Avenue rebirth • Regional Neighbors - Grosse Point Academy; Milford Historical Society, Pettibone Creek Hydroelectric Station Restoration • Government Leadership - George Jackson and the DEGC

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Preservation Wayne’s storied 30-year-plus history has touched the city’s population through its advocacy and education initiatives, weekly tours of various landmarks and its lecture program. For further information please visit www.preservationwayne.org

The Christman Company Honored with Green Contractor Award National Insurance Company Bestows Award for Exemplary Environmental Risk Management The Christman Company has been selected to receive XL Insurance’s 2008 Green Contractor Award, an honor given annually to companies promoting environmental health and the welfare of employees and the communities in which they do business. Green Contractor Award recipients are recognized for their commitment to environmental stewardship through employee training, environmental risk management efforts, and energy and resource conservation, as well as other initiatives. Silverstein Properties of New York has also been honored with an award. The Christman Company has also been recognized for its environmental commitment to sustainable building. The Christman Company recently developed its national headquarters into the world’s first “Double Platinum” LEED (Leadership in Energy and Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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SAFETY TOOL KIT Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) ne of my goals as your s a f e t y resource is to help you get past the concept that construction safety is about hard hats, safety glasses, and other personal protective Joseph M. Forgue Director of Education equipment (PPE). It is & Safety Services about creating an overall, effective safety culture. This boils down to having what is formally referred to as an effective “Safety and Health Management System” (SHMS). To create an effective program, this concept is broken down into five main elements: man-

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agement leadership, employee involvement, worksite analysis, hazard prevention and control, and safety and health training. Although all elements are crucial to success, none can be accomplished without management support and leadership. By not committing to safety, management simply leaves it to luck. Unfortunately many of us have worked under this type of safety “program.” It’s the “let’s give this a shot and see what happens” system. Management has to be 100 percent committed to the safety and health of their employees. This goes far above MIOSHA/OSHA compliance. So the question becomes, “How does management accomplish this?” First of all, safety has to become an everpresent element in everything you do. From

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the initial decision to bid on a project to the final wrap-up, safety should be infused into the process. Management must be involved in all elements of your safety program, such as safety meetings, site audits, insurance programs, safety committees, etc. If management isn’t engaged, no one else will be either. Employees must know that top level management is committed to their safety and will do whatever it takes to get them home safely at the end of the day. Without the commitment of management - from the foreman up to the owner - safety becomes an afterthought, many times with disastrous results. As always, if you have any questions, please contact me at 248-972-1141 or at [email protected].

Environmental Design) certified building. Christman employed green practices at virtually every step of the rehabilitation and renovation process to earn the high-level LEED certification. “Companies demonstrate their environmental commitment in many different ways, including actively managing environmental risks at job sites, and utilizing renewable and local construction materials,” said Laura Wagner, XL Environmental’s construction practice leader. “Each year the selection process gets more difficult as contractors become more aware of their environmental impact and responsibilities.”

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ALI Releases Revised Standard for Fixed Ladders

Institute (ALI) represents North American ladder manufacturers and is committed to the highest standards of ladder safety. The ALI mission is to educate the public about the selection, care and safe use of ladders. It also develops and disseminates the appropriate standards for design, construction, testing, care and use of ladders. For more information, please contact ALI at (312) 673-5769 or online at www.americanladderinstitute.org.

2008 “Just Build It!” Construction Career Expo 1,600 Young People Learned How to Build Their Future They soldered pipe. They operated heavy equipment simulators. They laid brick and block. They raced journeymen carpenters in nailing contests. They tried their hand at architecture using toothpicks and

The American Ladder Institute (ALI), the national trade association representing the North American ladder industry, recently released the updated A14.3 standard to help reduce the personal injuries of fixed ladder users. “The revised standard sets requirements for cages, wells and ladder safety systems used with fixed ladders,” said Jim Smith, A14.3 subcommittee chairman. “It also offers fixed ladder users the proper safety features to safeguard them during ladder use.” The 2008 version of the A14.3 standard is endorsed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and features requirements for ladder security systems, changes to graspability in roof hatches, modifications of ladder safety systems, as well as guides and graphics for use and maintenance to assist users of fixed ladders. The standards are intended to aid manufacturers, consumers and the general public. In addition to A14.3, there are six additional standards prepared under the supervision of American National Standards Committee ASC A14. The standards include: A14.1 Wood Ladders; A14.2 - Portable Metal Ladders; A14.4 - Job Made Wooden Ladders; A14.5 - Portable Reinforced Plastic Ladders; A14.7 - Mobile Ladder Stands and Mobile Ladder Stand Platforms; and A14.9 - Ceiling Mounted Disappearing Climbing Systems. All standards are available for purchase from ALI at www.americanladderinstitute.org. ALI’s ladder safety standards provide technical specifications and other precise criteria to be used as guidelines to ensure that materials, products, and processes are appropriate to their purpose. Standards ensure that safety is properly addressed. By using standards consistently, ladder use becomes safer and accidents are prevented. Consumers and business owners can use the guidelines to ensure that ladders are used safely and injuries are prevented. In the case of an injury, attorneys can use the standards to determine if the correct ladder is being used. Founded in 1947, the American Ladder Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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marshmallows. They cut and bent pipe. Approximately 1,600 students from 37 schools in Southeast Michigan were introduced to the broad range of career opportunities available in the construction industry at the “JUST BUILD IT!” Construction Career Expo recently held at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center. The 8th through 12 grade students tried their hand at various trades, plus learned about the education and training requirements of each discipline. School officials attending the 2008 “JUST BUILD IT!” Construction Career Expo gave the event high marks, because it gave students the opportunity to talk directly with people who work in the construction industry every day. Ginger Mason from the Monroe Intermediate School District commented, “The presenters were very open to interaction with the students, and the students really picked up on that. Kudos to all who were connected to the event.” Exhibitors included skilled trade apprentices, engineers, architects, surveyors, general contractors, subcontractors, industry suppliers and construction association members. The expo provided a career exploration experience impossible to provide in an educational setting. The Washtenaw Contractors Association in cooperation with the Washtenaw County Workforce Development Board presented the career expo. Other major sponsors include the Ann Arbor News, Ann Arbor Student Home Building Program, BAC-MCE Cooperation and Education Trust Fund, Carpenters Labor-Management Productivity & Training Program, Home Builders Association of Washtenaw County, Laborers Local 499 Laborers-Employers Cooperation & Education Trust Fund, Regional Career Technical Center, Washtenaw Community College Residential Construction Program.

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Fostering Development ooking for ways to beat the business downturn? Here’s an idea from Ghassan Saab, president of Flintbased Sorensen Gross Construction Co., Inc. After Saab studying past failed attempts by others to redevelop the Flint central city area, Saab and five associates formed a group, called the Uptown Six, dedicated to revitalizing the downtown community. As an investment in a turn-around plan, Saab said, “We made a pact to put up so much money and see what we could do to help downtown Flint make a comeback. What’s driving this program is not your typical profit motive that we’re in business for, but we’re trying to do something for the community. Forget about profits; obviously we don’t want to lose our money, but we don’t expect profits. If we succeed in what we’re trying to do, down the road maybe our children will benefit from our investment. “The community, in the past, did undertake several major projects, but none of that was working. We came to realize there’s got to be a better way to do it. You cannot put a lot of eggs in one basket, and you cannot come out with a huge project that’s going to save the town. The answer to redeveloping the area, which has seen some hard times, was one small project at a time. We acquired a lot of buildings for a song, and they we were probably not worth a song, but we did acquire them. We started one project at a time.”

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To interest others in the downtown revival, Saab said,“I had to step back from my role as a builder and put on a developer’s hat. Sometime the two don’t go together, but in this case, I had done a little bit of both in my career.” How has this been working out? “We found a lot of assistance,” Saab said,“from the government, both at the local and the state level, and from the local foundations, particularly the Mott Foundation, which has been an unbelievable catalyst and driver to everything that’s going on. Now we’re seeing other developers coming from out of town. The Durant Hotel, which has been closed for 36 years, is undergoing a major renovation that will put it back in use in the next 12 to 16 months. Restaurants are opening and office users are coming down. We did one small mixed-use project that had retail, office, and loft components, and that did well. Then we took a beautiful building that had been a bank and turned it into loft apartments, with the first floor being office space.” Regarding the various projects. Saab said, “We didn’t do all of the construction, but we did most of it. Then we had to open it up to other competitors. Looking back, I’m very, very pleased with what we’ve been able to accomplish in giving a lot of momentum to downtown Flint.” Could a similar collaborative effort work in other communities? Saab thought so. “The fact that some people are willing to come down and put up their money, their blood, sweat, and tears into rebuilding a community has done a lot to encourage the public

sector, the non-profit sector, and others to come down and give us a hand.” He pointed out that his group included financial experts familiar with available programs. “You know, we have tax credit financing, Brownfield empowerment zones, renaissance zones, you name it,” Saab said. “There are so many programs that no one person, at least someone who’s trying to look out for a construction company, would have had the ability to ferret out all these programs and bring them to the table. But when you bring in some partners that have a variety of experiences, all of a sudden the ideas start flowing and things start to happen.” PROSPECTING DRIVE With the noticeable shrinkage in project targets, there’s a greater concentration on acquiring leads. At least that’s been the focus of more than one construction business. “Our average project size and the average project duration have both dropped in the last five years, for our business,” said Michael J. Monahan, president of the EastpointeMonahan based Monahan Co. “They’re smaller and quicker. We still do larger projects, but on an average, we’re doing more medium-sized projects, and the customer expects them to be done in about 60 percent of the time it used to take. So we’re moving pretty fast. That means we have to generate more projects, to keep our staff busy.” “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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What route does he take for locating prospects? “People who know people,” Monahan said. “That’s been our most successful avenue, and my sense is that we’re on the brink of generating some decent work from that. I do think, in this business, the more leads you can generate, the more work you ultimately will get. The other side of that is a lot of people are sitting on there hands, waiting to see what happens. There are a lot of jobs we could be working on, but for the economy. It’s not just having the money to build, you’ve got to have the nerve too.” Regarding a courage-booster to move ahead, Monahan said, “We need some dramatic action to attract people to Michigan, like they did with the movie industry and all the buzz about that. Part of this is because it’s such a visible industry, but at the root of it, you’re giving them huge breaks, which can only be justified by the fact they’re generating a huge amount of spin-off business. If you were to try that with other industries, or industry in general, you’d be shocked at what would happen in Michigan.” Meanwhile, Monahan remains optimistic because, “the people we’re finding are still motivated to build buildings. Hopefully, the issues that slow them down will be solved, and they’ll march forward. I think there’s a desire to do business that will bubble to the top.” CREATIVE TOUCH An important part of being more competitive, even in the specialized hospital sector, often requires providing something extra. That’s what Jim Barnas finds. He’s a registered Barnas architect and owner of Brighton-based Contracting Resources Inc. “Once you find an opportunity,” Barnas said, “you have to be more competitive, because everybody else is in the same situation.” This usually involves value-added services, he said. “Being very design-oriented, we bring that to the table.” His approach, in terms of a specific project, found expression at a recent hospital expansion. “One job that we did at Beaumont Troy to get short-stay beds,” Barnas said.“It was very fast, and kind of different, on top of the emergency center. We did some unique things in that job. We did not go in the emergency center - which is Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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24/7 - to do the underground plumbing. We elected to build on top of the existing roof with about 2-1/2 feet of foam, and that’s where all the plumbing was installed.” For another added touch that was different, Barnas said,“The outside of the building has a synthetic plaster that looks just like brick, but you can’t tell the difference. We tried to keep the weight down by not using brick. We did that for weight and for cost.” PROJECT VIABILITY In today’s rough and tumble market, there can be a flip side to winning a job, according to Robert Washer, president of Pontiac-based MICCO Construction. “When times get tough, you have Washer to be careful not to get yourself into just looking for any project that comes along. You need to do a lot of research to make sure the project is properly funded, and you need to look deeper than you did before. It’s not just about the owner qualifying the contractor, anymore. It’s the contractor qualifying the project - that it’s fully funded, and that you’re going to have a good project.” What’s the key to this effort? For healthy, successful projects, Washer said, “You can’t stick your head in the sand. You’ve got to use you relationships to find out about new projects, make sure they are properly financed, and make sure your subcontractor base is still strong. We’re bonding a lot more subcontractors than we have in the past, just to make sure that they’re there when we need them.” Washer noted that his closer project scrutiny has gone hand-in-hand with an expanded search for leads. “Your marketing department is probably your greatest asset,” he said. “If your people have long-standing relationships with others in the industry, I think you’re going to find out a little bit earlier about projects, and in more detail. You should try to get in a position where you are part of a select bidders list, because the one thing we don’t want to do is just bid everything that comes out.”

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By David R. Miller, Associate Editor he Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) works from several Michigan district offices to protect and preserve the environment of the state. Those employed in Bay City will now be able to take steps toward this noble goal without ever leaving their office, thanks to the efforts of Pumford Construction, Saginaw. The firm is implementing numerous green features into a single-story, 23,000-square-foot office building with an additional 2,000 square feet of garage space. Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Growth will also occupy a portion of the masonry bar joist building. The project team hopes to earn Gold Level certification under the USGBC’s LEED rating system. Insulating the building against temperature extremes was a key part of the overall design strategy. “We enhanced the shell of the building with a substantial thermal value,” explained Brian Swedorski, project architect for Pumford Construction. “We have a two-part wall system with insulated masonry and an insulated cavity wall on the inside. The stud cavity wall is completely separated from the exterior wall and that thermal break also adds insulation value.” The interior cavity wall will be filled with an efficient batt insulation product made from recycled denim. The project team has applied for LEED’s energy optimization credit. Based on the outstanding thermal performance of the building, the project team

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Based on the outstanding thermal performance of the building, the project team anticipates an energy savings of 31.5 percent versus a standard building.

anticipates a savings of 31.5 percent versus a standard building. Air intakes were also minimized to cut the costs associated with heating or cooling incoming air. An advanced air filtration system was installed to actually make this recirculated air cleaner than what could be brought in from outside. Since the building will be a non-smoking facility, smoking was also prohibited as soon as the shell was in place. A planned generating windmill will further enhance energy efficiency and a photovoltaic array is also a possibility for the future. Any energy generated by these systems will be fed back into the electrical grid, thereby simplifying the design by eliminating the need for excess power storage. Efficient HVAC units are made even more economical by an access floor system that allowed for the placement of supply vents. The entire underfloor space serves as a plenum that delivers air to the vents at a consistent pressure. Warm air naturally rises through the occupied space until return vents mounted in the ceiling collect it. Although underfloor systems are inherently efficient, they do place operational constraints on the construction team. “They can be a challenge from a construction standpoint,” said James Jacobs, project manager for Pumford Construction. “There can be coordination issues regarding the perimeter walls and the under-floor electrical and mechanical systems. Since the entire under-floor space acts as the air plenum, you also need to make sure that it stays clean throughout the construction process.” Other green highlights of the project include landscaping that utilizes drought-resistant native plants and a Tectum roof deck with recycled materials. Interior lights feature switches that are sensitive to motion and ambient light levels, as natural daylight reaches 75 percent of the occupied spaces, which frequently eliminates the need for artificial illumination. At press time, this building that is uniquely fitted to the DEQ’s mission was slated to open in early 2009.

Since the building will be a non-smoking facility, smoking was prohibited as soon as the shell was in place.

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PARTHENON I PARKING BY DAVID R. MILLER, ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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Inc., Roseville, and architect and structural engineer Rich and Associates, Farmington Hills. ABOUT THE STRUCTURE The first, and most obvious, feature that sets the Greektown Parking Garage apart is its size. The garage accommodates approximately 2,700 vehicles on 13 levels, seven of which actually carry traffic inside the adjacent 32-floor hotel, letting visitors effortlessly travel between the two. An expansion joint was built into the hotel to make the two structures structurally independent of each other. “We wanted to be able to come in first and work away from the hotel construction,” said Norm Presello, senior project manager for National Precast. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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Although the sheer size of the structure presented many logistical challenges, complexity was an even greater concern. Vehicles traveling between levels are carried by a double threaded helix ramp that was constructed from 280 twisted concrete slabs and 270 convex or concave spandrels to accommodate the sloped driving surfaces. Putting these pieces together required a high degree of precision, and a tight site that was hemmed in on all four sides by busy city streets further complicated the process. Simultaneous construction on the 400-room hotel next door made both project teams jockey for the available space. As the garage took shape, its newly finished concrete decks undoubtedly looked like ideal material staging areas to the hotel crews, but the nature of the work performed by National Precast eliminated this possibility. “The crane was always within the footprint of the deck,” said Presello. “We started working at the west end of the deck, before work started on the hotel. “When we got to the helix, which is located at the center of the deck, we stopped and started working towards the center from the east, leaving the helix for last, which was a bit unconventional. We would usually start with the crane on one end and work all the way across.”

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Working in a straight line might have been the simplest method, but it was impossible given the tight confines of the site. The site complicated the project in another way, as the structure needed to blend in with neighboring structures. Panels with two separate colors of brick inlays, in eye-catching Rubigo Red and Jewel Clear, were artfully incorporated into the project. Load bearing panels feature a buff color and were acid washed to add visual interest. Ruby red column covers and roof spandrels, using a pigmented concrete mix with crushed granite, were also added as accents. Despite the structural and architectural complexities, National Precast was able to complete installation over an eight-month period, which was overlapped by much of the five-month drafting and 10-month production periods. Many issues needed to be overcome before this point could be reached, including several design and production challenges that had to be addressed before installation could even begin. PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER The greatest challenges associated with the construction of the Greektown Parking Garage are associated with the intricate double threaded helix ramp at its center. Failure

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Finding room for the 3,800 precast concrete pieces that would be created and ultimately installed emerged as a significant challenge.

National Precast created all the steel forms for this double threaded helix ramp in-house, thereby assuming total control of the casting and assembly process.

is a costly proposition on a project of this size, so a high degree of confidence was needed to participate. In fact, National Precast initially planned on having the concrete forms fabricated by another firm, but there was an understandable reluctance to participate among the potential form builders. National Precast created all the steel forms inhouse, thereby assuming total control of the casting and assembly processes. No matter what the outcome, total responsibility would lie

with National Precast, so the forms had to be perfect. “We had special drawings, that showed all the radiuses, and working point dimensions, made by our engineering staff,” said Presello. “Then there was a lot of going back and forth with the form drawings. When we were building the forms, we found that some of the dimensions didn’t work out, so we had to stop what we were doing while the detailers went back and checked their work.”

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Two-dimensional form drawings usually provide sufficient information for flat precast panels, but three-dimensional drawings showing the radiuses and working points were needed to create the curved pieces for the ramp seen here.

It should not be too surprising that some of the dimensions did not work out perfectly on the first try. Two-dimensional form drawings usually provide sufficient information, as precast concrete panels are typically flat. Threedimensional drawings, a true rarity for precast, are required when designers try to combine elaborate designs with this time saving method. The issues presented by this unusual work did not end when the pieces were removed from the forms. “If we set a piece down in the yard, it would hit on three points due to the complex curvature of the slab design,” said Presello. “The fourth corner wouldn’t be supported and the piece would ultimately lose its curvature, not to a large degree, but it would be enough to cause a problem.” To overcome this, the project team utilized a custom-built support to hold up the fourth corner of the panels, but the difficulties associated with handling these unique pieces continued after the casting process. Finding room for the 3,800 precast concrete pieces that would be created and ultimately installed emerged as a significant challenge. “When we have a significant project like this, it makes the coordination much more involved,” said Presello. “We had plenty of room for the double tees and ramp units at our Shelby facility, however it became a bit tricky to handle and prepare thousands of precast units for prompt delivery to the jobsite from our modest facility in Roseville. It was also a tight schedule, so the pieces had to be prepared sequentially.” Fortunately, National Precast has a proud history that includes some of the area’s best examples of excellence in precast concrete construction. Although the complexities of the project might have been beyond the abilities of some, the National Precast team demonstrated that intricate and demanding jobs are not Greek to them. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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he sage advice, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do,” can be applied anywhere. A visit to Cheboygan, for example, would not be complete without taking in the scenic Lake Huron shoreline enjoyed by locals. Ancient Roman wisdom was recently applied to make Cheboygan more enjoyable to residents and visitors alike. Roman architecture adopted classic Greek ideas and combined them with advanced techniques and materials. The structural efficiency of the Roman arch, coupled with solid concrete, was used to create many structures that still stand today, including the aqueducts that served the city. The Lincoln Avenue Bridge over the Cheboygan River similarly utilizes precast concrete CON/SPAN structures that utilize the strength and grace of the arch.

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This is the first 60’ multiple cell CON/SPAN structure of its size in the United States and received national recognition by winning the 2008 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Award for “Best Bridge with Spans of Less than 75 Feet”. Premarc Corporation, Grand Rapids, manufactured the structures; Rowe Incorporated, Flint, and the Con/Span Division of Contech, Inc., Dayton, Ohio were the engineers of record, and Milbocker & Sons, Allegan, was the contractor. The manufacture and placement of the precast pieces for this project carried several unique challenges. CASTING THE PIECES The Lincoln Avenue Bridge is a six span prefabricated concrete arch structure, with each span having an inside clear dimen-

sion of 60 feet. To meet a demanding project schedule, Premarc utilized two sets of forms to fabricate the individual 60-foot precast arch sections. One set of forms was designed with a 3’-6” lay length or width to accommodate precasting Con/Span sections for other states with more restrictive transportation and load limitations, and the other set was designed with a 4’-0” width to permit greater production and construction efficiency. Even though the heaviest of the precast arches produced with the 4’-0” wide forms weighed 32.6 tons, they could still be trucked over Michigan roads without special permits. The Lincoln Avenue Bridge was designed to accommodate automobiles and snowmobiles, along with pedestrian traffic on both sides of the roadway, necessitating a width of about 60 feet. A total of “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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17, 3’-6” arches were needed for each of the three westernmost bridge spans, and 15, 4’-0” arches were needed for the three easternmost spans. The lesser number of precast arch sections required for eastern half of the bridge resulted in considerable timesavings for the project team. In addition to the 96 arches that were needed for the total project, Premarc also fabricated 30 matched-cast headwalls, 12 wingwall pieces, and 12 nosecones, each with 40-inch diameters, to serve as architectural end caps over the piers. “We produced headwalls, wingwalls, nosecones and twodifferent sized arches all simultaneously,” said Tom Grumbine,

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manager of Premarc’s Bridge Division. “That required a tremendous amount of production and storage room, and with other production operations going on at the same time, this presented some additional challenges” Many different types of concrete pieces were needed for the project, but the arches were by far the most critical. Like Roman arches that have lasted for hundreds of years, the precast Con/Span arch system provides an extremely durable and rugged structure,

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but with the “Supersized” arches of the Cheboygan project, special consideration had to be given to the handling of the individual 60’ arch sections. “When the arches were lying on their sides in the normal casting position, they were only 3’-6” or 4’-0” high, but at over 60’ long and weighing around 60,000 pounds, when you are handling relatively slender precast sections with that kind of weight, you need to be very careful in your handling methods”, said Grumbine. “As a safety precaution, we created a ‘compression strut’ made from a 60’ piece of H-pile which we mounted between the legs of each arch to stabilize it during yarding and loading.” Erecting the concrete pieces over the Cheboygan River entailed an entirely new set of challenges for the project team.

A “compression strut”, made from a 60’ piece of H-pile, was mounted between the legs of each arch to provide stability during yarding and loading.

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Cheboygan River for years, so the project team was under constant pressure to reopen this vital traffic artery as quickly as possible. In spite of this, the team needed to work around a number of factors that limited access to the river, including the spawning season for river fish. The river also needed to be maintained as a navigable waterway throughout the duration of the project. This led to an interesting dilemma that altered the planned erection sequence for the bridge. Arch structures have a natural tendency to spread out under their own dead load until they are either permanently grouted in or the passive interaction of the compacted backfill that surrounds the arches restrains them. In fact, just one leg of the four-foot wide arches used for the Lincoln Avenue Bridge would exert a horizontal reaction of almost 24,000 pounds. The vertical legs of the structure are typically secured with tie rods to counteract this force until the legs can be grouted into place, but since Span 2 of this structure was a navigation channel, tie rods in this case would block river traffic. Milbocker & Sons cleverly altered their original intended Span 1 through Span 6 erection sequence so the arches erected over the span 2 navigation channel could be set last. With all arches for the other spans placed prior to those for Span 2, the opposing forces from Span 1 and Span 3 counterbalanced the leg reaction forces from Span 2. With this revised erection sequence, it was not necessary to leave the restraining tie rods in the arches set over the navigation channel. Like professional ballet dancers working in harmony, Milbockers carefully orchestrated and coordinated an arch setting system using two cranes mounted on barges in the channel in combination with a launching girder used to slide the arches out over the river to each span location. The offloading, launching, mid-air rotating, and setting of each arch was done methodically, carefully, and without incident. In spite of the rushed schedule, the project team also needed to create a structure that would dependably carry traffic over the river for many years while capitalizing on its high visibility, within the City to serve as a showpiece. In addition to the graceful arches, the bridge also features a prefabricated steel railing that complements the color of the water while displaying the city’s seal. Decorative Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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street lighting further enhances the structure and a Greenstreak® fractured rib series formliner was used to give the concrete a distinctive look under any lighting. Michigan residents no longer need to seek Roman wisdom on the far side of the

globe. It is clearly displayed by the Lincoln Avenue Bridge. The City of Cheboygan now owns a structure that serves residents and visitors alike, thanks to the pioneering architecture of the Romans and the efforts of a dedicated project team.

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G FOR R ETHE E FUTURE N P R Grey is the New “Green” Why concrete has become the environmentally friendly construction material of choice. BY AARON HARRIS, MICHIGAN CONCRETE ASSOCIATION

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ell it’s official and it’s here to stay. According to the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), the number of buildings meeting their Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards has increased 62 percent since the close of 2007. Which leaves us searching for simple, long lasting, and inexpensive methods for creating lower impact “green” buildings. More and more we are coming to find that the material sitting at the foundation of our structures can be used for more than just footings when it comes to green building. Concrete can be used in the acquisition of 19 to 21 LEED credits allowing you to capture up to 30 percent of the total number of LEED credits available or 80 percent of the credits needed to receive LEED Certification. Where is all of this “green” in a material that is traditionally white or gray? After you pull up to a LEED Certified building where concrete

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is used to its full potential, all you need to do is step out of your vehicle and our journey begins. See that pristine white pavement underfoot? Thanks to its high reflectivity, concrete is helping to prevent what is known as the heat island effect. Rather than trapping the sun’s rays, which causes the pavement and ambient air surrounding it to heat up, we are reflecting sunlight to keep our lot cool and the building’s air conditioning bill low. Now if I can direct your attention to the low end of the lot where any rain water striking our parking surface drains, and is then carried away by our pervious concrete. Not only does this material filter our first flush pollutants, it also replenishes our natural ground water tables, decreases the volume of water going to the municipal stormwater system, and eliminates all retention/detention ponds from our lot. This allows us to maintain more green space, increase the footprint of our building and save on the cost of our stormwater systems. Both of these examples are everyday applications of concrete that we don’t always think of, but that can help you achieve a more environmentally friendly development. Alright, now it’s time to step inside and out of the cold rain. As you wipe your feet off on the entryway mat and begin to warm up, notice the floor. There is no commercial grade carpet here. The stained and polished concrete floor is providing an aesthetically pleasing and easy to maintain base for our building. But how is this green? Well the environmental side of this practice is due to the absence of other floor coverings. Instead of carpet that will have to be torn out and replaced or commercial grade tiles (which can come unglued or be damaged), this concrete floor will last for the life of the building with minimal maintenance. Using concrete here will save the owner the time and money of correcting these future issues. Finally, as we stand in the entryway, notice the nice warm interior. The Insulated Concrete Form construction, or ICF for short, will provide this building up to a 44 percent savings on heating in the winter and 32 percent savings on cooling in the summer. Not only will this once again push you closer to being LEED Certified but it will also provide cost savings that the owner will enjoy for the life of the structure. All of this concrete is manufactured using supplementary cementitious materials Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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Byers Company, Detroit, is a satisfied user of the Arbortech saw. “We now have nine Arbortech brick and mortar saws,” said Max Perschke, Byers superintendent. “They have been a great addition to our tool fleet for a variety of reasons, including dust reduction. The reciprocating cutting action creates less dust. When you hook a vacuum to an Arbortech, it becomes almost dustless. The Arbortech also saves original masonry, because we don’t have to overcut with an Arbortech. We can cut inspection holes and reinstall the original brick, stone or other material. With a good mortar match it’s hard to tell the cut was ever made. The third benefit is the ability to achieve complete mortar removal. Arbortech brick and mortar saws file tuckpointing joints flat rather than leave nubs of old mortar in tight spaces, such as inside corners and tight head joints. If the job you are doing has intricate masonry, try an Arbortech. I think you will be impressed.” For more information, please visit Ace’s website or call (248) 449-4944.

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The Cutting Specialists: HILTI Introduces DCH 230 & DCH 300 DIAMOND CUTTERS The new Hilti DCH 230 and DCH 300 Electric Diamond Cutters set new standards in performance, safety and comfort, proving that cutting and grinding with an all-purpose tool isn’t the best choice for every application. With a 2.6-kilowatt motor, clever design and new cutting depth adjustment mechanism, the DCH 230 and DCH 300 reach the unrivaled and impressive depths of 3.4 inches and 4.7 inches, beating their competitors – conventional angle grinders – that both cut and grind, but only reach depths of about 2-1/4 inches. Designed exclusively for cutting, the DCH 230 and DCH 300 do it exceptionally well,

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renovated office and borders its rooftop UrbEn Retreat Center, a community space filled with an abundant harvest of green products, including Paperstone, a countertop made of pressurized, organically dyed paper bound in pecan shell resin and sealed in beeswax. Howell-based Irish Construction

Co. built this cutting-edge “green” building, bringing its own expertise in sustainability to this two-story structure in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor. A3C enlisted the services of Irish Construction to transform the building – one part served as a bakery originally built in “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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1915 and another section was built as office space in 1965 - into a learning center for all things green. “Working with Kevin Irish and his company has been a real pleasure, because such a complex project needs a contractor who buys into the concept of sustainability,” said Daniel H. Jacobs, AIA, senior principal. Both Irish and A3C have the industry’s version of a green thumb. “Our efforts have even intensified, as all of our project managers and superintendents are now in the process of attaining LEED AP status,” said Kevin L. Irish, president of the environmentally friendly firm. A3C, formerly Environmental Structures, has been cultivating sustainable design since the early ‘80s. A3C decided to “walk the talk” by renovating its own office into a sustainability showcase for clients and for the community. “We’ve now had calls from all over the United States expressing interest in our project,” said Jacobs.

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up the chimney in a thermal siphoning action,” explained Jacobs. Secondly, A3C is also the first project in Michigan to employ a new roof leak detection system called Electric Field Vector Mapping® (EFVM) technology, the brainchild of International Leak Detection®, a multi-national company with Midwest offices in Rosemont, Illinois. In very basic terms, this proprietary system swiftly pinpoints the smallest of roof leaks by sending a

pulsating charge through a wire loop installed around the perimeter of the roof surface in conjunction with a series of electrodes. “We cut a small hole in our roof only the width of a knife blade,” said Jacobs. “The system found it in less than two minutes.” Thirdly, A3C’s demonstration green roof is an oasis of varied vegetation, different irrigation approaches, and both semi-intensive and extensive green roof systems. A3C waters this rooftop garden with rainwater

Drawing natural light into the building interior improves the quality of the work environment and boosts staff productivity.

TRAIL-BLAZING SYSTEMS A3C’s sustainable showcase has an intriguing list of “green” initiatives. Jacobs believes A3C is also the first private firm, at least in Michigan, to lease land from a public entity for use as a geothermal field. A3C’s geothermal field for its closed loop, earthcoupled system is installed in the public alleyway behind the building. Altogether, six heat pumps and four bores drilled 400 feet into the earth service 11,000 square feet of space. The project was the second geothermal installation employing split-wall piping in Michigan. The piping increases the efficiency of a geothermal system’s heat transfer, reducing the size of the required geothermal field by about 25 percent and offering a more cost-effective installation. Jacobs explains: “The center of the split wall pipe contains a slurry mix designed to exit through small openings and encase the geothermal piping. The encasement fills the gap between the geothermal piping and the opening made by the drilled bore. The end result is increased contact and heat transfer from the earth to the geothermal system.” A3C’s pioneering efforts extend from below grade to the rooftop. First, the roof features a rarely seen fixture on the Michigan skyline: two solar chimneys used as passive cooling devices. If outside temperature and humidity levels are comfortable, automatic controls simultaneously open the chimney louvers and windows on the south side of the building. “The air in the chimney is substantially warmer than the room air. When the chimney louver opens the hot air rushes upward, generating an updraft and drawing the cooler air from the building’s lower south side windows through the entire interior and Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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HIGHLIGHT and integrated concrete beds and anchor bolts into the masonry walls to assure proper steel support, bearing and anchorage. A tight urban site and a modest-sized building complicated installation of the actual steel reinforcement beams. Irish Construction staged the steel beams in the cramped back alley, hoisted each beam through a small, upper floor window, and wheeled the steel members on a trolley-type system through the tight corners of the building interior. “We then made small roof penetrations at each beam’s final location within the new grid system layout and lifted each into position,” said Irish. “We set the beams on leveling plates in their respective pockets and tied them into the previously enhanced wood frame. The connection to the wood framing was accomplished via some custommade saddles and through bolts.” Working in the tight confines of a downtown, originally founded in the 19th century, plus managing the unforeseen conditions of an early 20th century building were all in a day’s work for Irish Construction. The company also had to integrate early 21st century “green” technology into the building by inserting the geothermal air handling system and the three 150-gallon tanks of the rainwater collection into the building’s modest spaces.

The lobby welcomes clients and visitors with rapidly renewable, FSC-certified bamboo flooring with an inset of cork, harvested walnut wall panels reused as baseboards and hand rails, and other “green” features.

As a sustainable showcase, A3C exposes the building’s functional elements, including three 150-gallon catchment storage tanks used for storing rainwater and irrigating the rooftop garden. stored in three 150-gallon catchment storage tanks and a 300-gallon rooftop, reflecting pond. The catchments and green roof have reduced the building’s stormwater run-off by 34 percent. A HEAVY LOAD AND A TIGHT SQUEEZE The UrbEn Retreat Center, a new rooftop addition open to non-profit and government organizations, overlooks this bucolic expanse of green roof. Eighteen steel reinforcement beams were installed to bolster the structural wood roof joists whose span and age could not support the added load of the UrbEn Retreat, green roof and irrigation pond, said Jacobs. Added Irish, “We first had to modify and upsize the interior wood columns and their concrete column pads to bear the new structural steel support grid.” This task was accomplished after installation of temporary load cribbing and support of the relevant floor sections and roof beams. As the next step, Irish Construction cut beam pockets

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AN EXTREME GREEN MAKEOVER A3C’s and Irish Construction’s green thumbs touched every interior finish. A3C relieved the stress on Mother Nature’s forests by using salvaged wood throughout its showcase project. A3C worked with Urban Wood.Org., an organization preserving forests by harvesting diseased trees or trees slated for removal from urban construction sites. The green roof’s north wood decking and Adirondack chair are made from discarded telephone poles of western Cedar. “The east wood deck is salvaged hickory, white oak, black locust and Michigan Cedar from different members of the Urban Wood group,” said Jacobs. Supplied by Lee Ullmann, the wood flooring in the UrbEn Retreat is Ash wood harvested from trees impacted by the emerald ash borer beetle. A3C’s own in-house salvaging operation included reusing all of its original doors, as well as harvesting its own walnut paneling for reuse as handrails, door trim, and baseboards. Irish Construction joined the salvaging effort by reusing formwork stored in its own construction yard for some of the renovation’s hidden structural components. “Some of the existing wood materials on site were salvaged and adaptively reused right on the project,” said Irish. A3C ultimately recycled over half of all the material removed from the interior, said Jacobs. For his part, Irish went beyond “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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recycling the usual concrete, masonry, steel and wood by finding “a local farming operation that welcomed the used drywall for the ability of its lime content to sweeten acidic soils,” said Irish. The building’s extreme green makeover included installation of carpet backing made from reprocessed water bottles in the conference room, rubber floors made from recycled tires, and FSC-certified bamboo flooring called Plyboo. Building systems are equally “green.” The restrooms have dual-action flush toilets and faucet sensors equipped with a battery recharged by the flow of the water itself through the faucet aided in achieving the building’s 30 percent reduction in water usage. A range of recessed lighting, compact fluorescents, LEDs, and direct/indirect fixtures, including four different T-5 light fixtures, is installed for client review and energy efficiency. Not to neglect the ultimate light bulb – the sun - A3C infused daylight into their studio by installing 16 skylights and by increasing the cafeteria window by 50 percent. “Previously, 10 percent of staff had direct access to daylight; now 90 percent do,” said Jacobs. “By allowing the roof rafters to run through the skylight opening, the rafters act as a baffle and light shelf reflecting and diffusing light into the space.” With efficient lighting, a geothermal HVAC system, and other measures, A3C has succeeded in reducing NO2 and CO2 levels below 50 percent and in achieving energy savings of 47.5 percent below the ASHRAE baseline. In the near future, A3C may install a vertical access wind turbine and photovoltaic panels. A3C is now enjoying and sharing the fruits of its labor: a building that meets the Architecture 2030 Challenge (carbon neutral buildings by 2030), and a green roof with a summer crop of luscious strawberries.

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• Drywall - Conquest Carpentry, Livonia • Painting -Thomas Furnari Inc., Utica • Plumbing - Al Walk Plumbing, Ann Arbor • Electrical - Turner Electric, Ann Arbor • Materials Recovery - Ann Arbor Recycle, Ann Arbor • Geothermal – Hardin Geotechnologies, Inc., Indianapolis, IN;

Cappy Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Livonia • Green Roof – Green Roof Services, LLC, Forest Hill, MD • Membrane Roof – Firestone; CEI Roofing, Howell • Hardward – Schlage • Irrigation System - Rainbird The general contractor, architect or owner identifies subcontractors and professional consultants listed in the Construction Highlight.

The following consultants and subcontractors contributed to the project: • Mechanical/Electrical Engineering M.E. Engineering Consultants, PC, Plymouth • Structural Engineering - Structural Design Inc., Ann Arbor • Green Roof Landscape Design Atwell-Hicks Consulting, Ann Arbor • Masonry - Koch Masonry Inc., Dexter • Structural Steel Supplier - Michigan Steel Fabricators, Flint • Structural Steel Installer, Carpentry Irish Construction Company, Howell • Metal Roofing Supplier - McElroy Metals, Marshall • Metal Roofing Installer - RCI, Brighton • FSC Lumber Suppliers - MC Gutherie, Livonia; Fingerle Lumber Co., Ann Arbor Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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SHOWCASE DEWALT Launches Durable Deep Cut Band Saw with 10 Amp Motor and 5” Cutting Capacity DEWALT has launched a portable, deep cut band saw (DWM120). The DWM120 has a 10-amp motor for increased performance, a 5” cutting capacity and a serviceable shroud with rubber bumpers for increased durability. The DWM120 is well

Chem Link Presents the New E-Curb Chem Link has announced the latest addition to its ChemCurb System™ line of Penetration Seals. Chem Link introduced the ChemCurb System to the commercial roofing industry in 1995. The system was introduced as a radically simplified version of pitch pans. The ChemCurb is circular, uses less sealer, requires no flashing, can be installed in under ten minutes, and comes with a no leak warranty. The system has undergone various improvements from lighter weight to the addition of a one-part sealer to added sizes and shapes. The most recent addition to the system was the smaller 3” inside diameter (i.d.) MiniCurb introduced last year. Its form was modified to be much thinner and lighter weight and to snap together without the use of sealant at the joints. The latest additions to the system are larger versions of the MiniCurb, six-inch and nine-inch E-Curbs. The E-Curbs are Environmentally friendly (made with far less material than the original ChemCurbs). And they are Economically and Efficiently packaged and shipped as they weigh far less than the original design. The E-Curb family now includes three sizes: 3-inch, 6-inch and 9-inch i.d. All may be flashed or not as the situation calls for, extending even farther the versatility of this popular system. All sizes come in handy kits that include curbs, 1-Part Pourable Sealer and M-1 Structural

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Adhesive/Sealant. The ChemCurb System still contains no solvents or hazardous materials and is entirely safe for users and the environment. For more information please call the Contractor Hot Line, 800-826-1681, or see www.chemlinkinc.com.

Krylon Products Group Offers Krylon® Industrial MultiPurpose Epoxy Krylon Industrial Multi Purpose Epoxy is well suited for use over prepared steel and masonry surfaces in a variety of industrial applications. This high performance product works well for structural steel, fabrication and new construction, with a formulation that can withstand the harsh maintenance demands of immersion environments. Providing exceptional performance in highly corrosive environments, Krylon Industrial Multi-Purpose Epoxy can be applied at temperatures as low as zero degrees Fahrenheit. It is available in white, buff and haze gray. For additional information contact Krylon Products Group by phone at 1.800.777.2966, by fax at 1.800.243.3075, or visit http://go.kpgind.info/pr.

suited for electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and elevator contractors, as well as fire protection professionals to cut pipe, electrical metallic tubing (EMT), unistrut, threaded rod and other types of material. A powerful 10-amp motor provides enough power for users to complete heavy-duty applications. Additionally, the DWM120 has a 5” cutting capacity. This deep cutting capacity allows users to cut 5” x 4 3/4” rectangular material. An easyto-use blade changing lever loosens blade tension for quick and efficient blade changes. The DWM120 also has a fast cutting speed of 100-350 SFM and a variable speed dial that allows users to control the speed of the unit for various applications. DEWALT designed the DWM120 with a durable, patent-pending spring steel shroud with a rubber bumper that helps to protect the unit. The serviceable shroud also allows users to quickly and easily continued on page 38

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replace worn or broken shrouds on the jobsite without having to take the unit to a service center for repair. Additionally, the new band saw is equipped with dual-bearing blade guards for increased durability An in the blade support system. adjustable material stop can withstand jobsite abuse during adjustments for various material sizes. The DWM120 band saw also has a hang hook, allowing users to hang the saw without damaging the front handle or guards. For increased control while performing jobsite applications, the DWM120 weighs 15 lbs. and has a soft grip handle, providing increased comfort and balance. Additionally, a large multi-position front handle can be adjusted for increased comfort and enables users to make more accurate cuts. An internal steel structure bridging the front and rear magnesium castings offers a stiffer and more rigid saw body for smoother, straighter cuts. An ultra bright LED sight light, mounted directly over the blade, aluminates the line of cut for improved visibility on jobsites. For more information, visit www.dewalt.com.

New Meyer Series 600 3G Insulation Blowing System Wm. W. Meyer’s “Third Generation” Series 600 Insulation Blowing System has been built on the same platform as their larger contractor proven blowing machines. Designed with the entry level contractor in mind, the Series 600 3G combines a simplified mechanical drive, precalibrated factory settings and a 3-way remote switch that precisely controls air and material assuring optimum coverage and production rates. The Series 600 can be depended on for fast, accurate open blow, sidewall or “netted” cavity work. Available in two Models - the 601 with a 2cylinder air cooled gas engine and the Model 603 with a mechanical power take off. The Series 600 is packed with features such as a “Live Bottom” processing hopper with a large 3 bag holding capacity, maintenance free agitator arm/pad assembly, and fold-down loading shelf. It also has a high-speed material conditioner with easy access front inspection door and quick-change shredder tines. The Series 600’s precision-machined rotary airlock feeder has fully sealed vane tips/ends and shaft, lubricated for life bearings with shaft seals, and easy access front seal change out door. The positive displace-

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ment blower has an infinitely adjustable air volume valve and automatic backpressure check valve. The severe service drive train features heavy-duty chains and sprockets, low oil auto shut off, keyed ignition switch, and high temperature auto shut off. Additional options include radio remote control, inlet air extension kit, and

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Locking Leg Prevents Vandalism and Theft Stone Construction Equipment, Inc., has introduced an exclusive Locking Leg for its Right Built Champion™ and Buddy™ by Stone Mortar Mixers. The patent-pending Locking Leg easily attaches to the mixer’s axle in place of the tire and helps to deter vandalism and theft. The Leg is well suited for rental houses and also protects contractor’s equipment investments. Two different size Locking Legs are available. The smaller Leg fits Stone Champion Mortar Mixer models 655PM, 655PMP, 855PM and 855 PMP. It can also be used on the EXD 850 and EXD 1100 models of the Buddy by Stone mixers. The larger Leg works on the Buddy by Stone EXD 1300GD and EXD 1300BD models. For more information, call 585-2295141, or visit w w w. s t o n e equip.com.

Introducing Fiberon® Horizon™ Decking with PermaTech™ Innovation Fiber Composites has introduced Fiberon Horizon decking products with PermaTech Innovation - a groundbreaking technology that chemically bonds strong HDPE (High-density Polyethylene) and wood fiber with the most resilient surface material available for low maintenance outdoor product performance. New Horizon decking is engineered to set a new industry standard for unequaled stain, scratch and mold resistance. With its exceptional stain resistance, Horizon decking is also easy to clean without the need for special cleaners. Designed for consumers who demand beauty and low-maintenance durability, Fiberon Horizon decking is as stylish as it is strong. Four rich designer colors (sand, brick, bronze and slate) require no painting or staining, and reversible boards provide natural wood grain patterns. An environmentally friendly product, Horizon contains over 50% recycled material. Backed by a 20-year limited warranty, Fiberon Horizon decking also resists fading, splinters, termites, and decay, offering a deck surface that will remain beautiful for years to come. Horizon Decking is complemented by Horizon railing, featuring a smooth low maintenance exterior that protects the railing from harmful sunlight, harsh winters and blazing summers. Contractors who install Horizon decking boards will benefit from a useable surface on both sides, so there's no need to worry about workers fastening down the wrong side. Boards come in 12', 16' and 20' lengths (grooved for hidden fasteners or square edge for traditional installation), so contractors can cut fewer boards, creating less scrap per job. The Fiberon product family is sold to professional contractors and dealers through a national network of distributors. To learn more, visit www.fiberondecking.com; call 1-800-573-8841; or send e-mail to [email protected].

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Atlas Copco Introduces SB 302 Hydraulic Breaker Atlas Copco Construction Tools, LLC introduces the SB 302, the first mid-range addition to the company’s new generation of SB hydraulic breaker attachments. The breaker is well suited for demolition, road construction, trenching, landscaping and secondary breaking. Thanks to a higher efficiency design, the SB 302 offers a high power-to-weigh ratio and delivers a maximum impact rate of 1,380 blows per minute, a 48-percent increase over its predecessor. The 670pound breaker is suitable for carriers in the 4.5 to 9 metric ton weight class and requires oil flow of 13.2 to 21.9 gallons per minute at a pressure range of 1,450 to 2,175 psi. The unique solid body concept of the SB range features a one-piece design that contains all integral parts in the same iron alloy casting for exceptional strength and reliability. The SB 302 does not utilize side bolts and separate components for the front head, cylinder and back head. The breaker’s slimline design allows for better operator visibility and easy positioning in confined spaces such as during indoor demolition and narrow trenching. A new hammer mechanism with recoil dampening that reduces vibrations by up to 53-percent compared with previous SB models, helping to ease stress on person and machine. Noise levels have also been lowered by 5 dB(A). Routine maintenance of the SB 302 is simple, thanks to a limited number of moving parts and a replaceable floating bushing. The bushing’s increased length provides maximum tool guidance to reduce off-line movement and subsequent tool wear. For added equipment reliability, the SB 302 features a built-in pressure relief valve as standard equipment to protect the breaker from exceeding recommended operating pressure. The accumulator has been cast into the main body of the breaker for a more rugged design, and uses a new charge valve, which is now flush with the accumulator cover for optimum protection. These new features eliminate the step of unbolting the accumulator when re-sealing the breaker and the need for constant charging of the accumulator. The SB 302 is covered by a limited three-year warranty. Learn more at www.atlascopco.us. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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The Detroit Chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women Detroit (CREW Detroit)

recently elected its 2009 Board of Directors and officers. They are as follows: President/National Delegate: Leanne Bowen (Jones Lang LaSalle); President-Elect/National Delegate and Sponsorship Liaison: Rachele Downs (CB Richard Ellis); Secretary and Communications Liaison: Janice Purcell (Rossetti Architects); Treasurer: Susan Shipman (Stout Risius Ross, Inc.); Director and Impact Awards Liaison: Donna Hanson (Plante & Moran, PLLC); Director and Programs Liaison: Jelane Raycraft (Grunwell-Cashero Company); Director and Membership & Member Services Liaison: Jumana Judeh (Judeh & Associates); Director and Outreach Liaison: Alicia Buisst (Key Bank Real Estate Capital); Director and Golf Outing Kathleen Hudson-Beitz Liaison: (SmithGroup, Inc.); and Past President/Nominating Chair: Gail von Staden (Gensler).

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Duro-Last Roofing, Inc., Saginaw, is pleased to announce the addition and promotion of several employees to its corporate staff. New hires include: Roger Bowser has been hired as a corporate accounts sales representative; Scott Franklin has joined the sales team; James Schriber has been hired as Northeast Regional sales manager; Sara Jesse has been hired as a switchboard operator; Karl Melcher as sales literature clerk; and Ryan Buetow, Joshua Burk and Charles Deuscher have joined the Duro-Last Quality Assurance Department as service techs for Michigan. Promotions include: Jason Sieveke promoted to Southeast Regional sales coordinator; and Adam Scully, Kristofer Emerick, Adam Johnson and Michael Pawlaczyk have joined the Sales Department as customer service representatives.

Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME) is pleased to announce the addition of two new hires to their Environmental Services Group. Shawn Arndt has joined SME as a staff geologist in their Plymouth office, and Alicia Schlaudt has joined SME as a staff geologist in their Kalamazoo office. Both will assist SME’s Sustainable Development Team.

Plunkett Cooney, one of the Midwest’s largest fullservice law firms, has recently announced two new hires to its staff. Erin Murphy, a member of the firm’s Insurance Law and Murphy Litigation Practice Group, is an attorney in the firm’s Gary Detroit office. Francis, a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, is an attorney in the firm’s Bloomfield Hills Francis office. He focuses primarily on traditional labor law, employment law and employee benefits (ERISA).

C2AE, a full-service architectural, engineering and planning firm, is pleased to announce that two members of its Landscape Architecture & Planning Team have successfully passed the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (L.A.R.E.) to become Registered Landscape Architects: Amy Mazure, R.L.A., and Joe Wright, R.L.A.

Novi-based Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc., Architects-Engineers, is pleased to announce the promotion of Tracy Petrella to project manager. Petrella is an associate member of the American Institute of Architects, and is active in both the AIA Emerging Professionals Detroit Committee and the AIA Michigan Strategic Planning Committee.

Contracting Resources, Inc., a Brightonbased, design-build and construction management company, has hired Steve Cibor as a project superintendent. Cibor has more than 20 years of healthcare and commercial/industrial construction experience. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, recently announced that Richie Heumann, senior account manager of the firm’s North Atlantic Division, became one of a select group of building professionals nationwide to earn the Certified Graduate Associate (CGA) from the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) University of Housing. Heumann also earned the Green Certified Professional (GCP) designation from the NAHB in 2008.

Clayco Inc., a full-service real estate development, design and construction firm, recently announced the appointment of Rob Williams as senior project manager in its Detroit office. Williams will hold a leadership role Williams on multiple projects within Clayco's industrial business unit. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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SmithGroup, Inc., one of the nation's leading architecture, engineering, interiors and planning firms, has hired Ann Kenyon, AIA, LEED AP, as co-leader of the Health Studio at the Kenyon firm's Detroit office. Kenyon is a registered architect and project manager with over 11 years of experience, who has a master of architecture degree and a bachelor of science in architecture degree from the University of Kenyon will co-lead Michigan. SmithGroup's Detroit office Health Studio with Anne Belleau-Mills, AIA. In this partnership, Kenyon and Belleau-Mills will work together in business development, marketing, and leading local and regional project pursuits.

Mark J. Bennett, senior counsel at the Detroit law firm of Miller Canfield, and leader of the firm’s Climate Change Practice Team, recently spoke on “Monetizing Carbon Bennett Finance Assets in a Real Estate Transaction” at the Sustainable Property Transactions Conference in San Francisco. At Miller Canfield, Bennett focuses his practice on climate change, green building and sustainable development, carbon finance, real estate development, environmental risk management, environmental due diligence, LEED certification and government economic incentives.

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John Carlo, Inc., Clinton Township, was recently awarded the 2008 Contractor Safety Award at the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) National Convention in Chicago.

This award recognizes those contractors that have achieved outstanding worker safety performance. John Carlo, Inc. was top honoree in the category of 500,000 or fewer employee hours worked. The company demonstrated exceptional OSHA Recordable Rates for the 2007 calendar year, in addition to a well-balanced, over-

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all safety program that incorporates a positive safety culture, operational safety plans and worker training programs. John Carlo, Inc. is committed to their core belief that “Safety is Not Negotiable”.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC) has named Barton Malow Company , Southfield, the 2008

Corporation of the Year in the Construction Sector. The award is presented to corporations who actively include certified minority suppliers in their procurement opportunities; assist in the development of minority suppliers; and promote supplier diversity and business development within their corporation and with their vendors and other organizations. MMBDC has honored Barton Malow with this award 10 times in the last 14 years.

Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc. (SDA), a regional civil engineering and surveying firm, has been named to the Detroit Free Press: Top Workplace List. This list identifies the leading workplaces in the Detroit area based upon the opinions of the employees. The results of the employee survey were compared across organizations, with the best 75 companies out of 191 that participated, appearing on the list.

The 9th Annual Oliver/Hatcher Construction Charity Golf Outing held last fall raised $101,000 for the Child and Family Life Department at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Oliver/Hatcher’s donations total more than $610,000 in nine years, and the firm is proud to remain the largest supporter of the Child and Family Life Department at Mott Hospital.

Duro-Last Roofing, Inc., Saginaw, recently donated over 4,500 square feet of roofing membrane to Beacon House in Marquette. Beacon House is an independent organization that provides lodging and other support services in a “home-like” environment for patients, their caregivers, and family members traveling to Marquette County for medical treatment. Four roofing contractors in Michigan came together to help with the cause: Duro-Last Roofing, Inc.; Local Roofing of L’Anse; Lake State Roofing, Inc. of Iron Mountain; and Great Lakes Roofing of Sault Sainte Marie. These companies all donated their time to help install the roof. Pellow Roofing and Sales of Marquette coordinated the ordering of the roof, removed the rock ballast, and provided the crane and labor for the installation.

Brighton-based Contracting Resources, Inc., a design-build and construction management company, has recently completed two healthcare projects: the renovation of Henry Ford Health Systems’ Education & Research Building to include a new MRI for Henry Ford’s Department of Neurology Research; and the renovation of Terumo’s Ann Arbor Cardiovascular facility to create a chemistry lab.

Lincoln Electric, one of the world leaders in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, has opened its innovative new Automation Center of Excellence, adjacent to its Cleveland world headquarters. The state-of-the-art 100,000-square-foot facility is designed to showcase the company's comprehensive robotic welding solutions and investment in one of the fastest growing areas of welding.

Soil and Eckert-Wordell Architecture. Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME), Plymouth,

The Greenleaf Trust hosted a groundbreaking event recently to celebrate the construction of its new office in downtown Birmingham. The five-story, mixeduse building is being developed by Catalyst Development, LLC on a Brownfield site at the corner of Woodward Avenue and East Maple Road. The CSM Group is construction manager overseeing construction of the new building designed by

is working with the project team to provide construction materials services and environmental consulting.

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Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. (FTC&H), Engineers, Scientists, Architects,

Constructors, played host to a small delegation from the Distretto Tecnologico Trentino (DTTN), an Italian consortium spearheading Italy’s Green Building movement. FTC&H has partnered with DTTN on several initiatives in Italy seeking LEED Green Building certification. The DTTN delegates worked and observed operations at FTC&H’s Grand Rapids headquarters while visiting several project sites last fall. Representatives from FTC&H have visited Italy seven times over the past year to provide LEED administration and engineering support to DTTN as they work to establish the Green Building Council – Italia.

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Please submit all calendar items no less than six weeks prior to the event to: Calendar Editor, CAM Magazine, P.O. Box 3204, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-3204.

Industry Events Feb. 4-5 – CAM Expo 2009 – 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 strongly encouraged to attend CAM Expo 2009, which will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a new Green Building Showcase and a Contractors’ Showcase and Reception. Visit www.cam-online.com for more information, or call (248) 972-1000. Feb. 4 – Apr. 1 – Architectural Lectures – The

University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) School of Architecture has announced its 2008-09 lecture series. Upcoming lectures include: Feb. 4 – “Untitled” – Susan Sellers, 2x4 Design, New York Mar. 18 – “Metrogramma. The Architecture of Public City. The Future of History.” – Andrea Boschetti and Alberto Francini, Metrograma, Milan, Italy Apr. 1 – “Urban Landscapes + Provocations – Walter Hood, Hood Design, Oakland, CA For more information, call the UDM School of Architecture at 313-993-1532 or visit www.arch.udmercy.edu. Feb. 9-12 – 58th 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 four-day early registration fee is $750, which includes handout materials and meals. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

For more information, contact Suzy Carter at 866-423-7233 or [email protected], or visit www.michiganivc.org. Feb. 26 – 2008 Beyond Green™ HighPerformance Building Awards Reception –

The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council will hold its 2008 Beyond Green High-Performance Building Awards reception in conjunction with an educational briefing for lawmakers and the public on Capitol Hill. Award winners will be invited to present their projects as exemplary models for high-performance buildings and initiatives. Winners of both the 2007 and 2008 Beyond Green Awards will be highlighted with a poster display. More information is available at www.SBICouncil.org.

Mar. 4-7 – AGC 90th Annual Convention –

The 90th Annual Convention of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) will take place in San Diego. This year, the event will include the 2009 National Student Championship and the AGC Campus, a new forum for students and early-career professionals. For more information, visit www.agc.org. Apr. 21-22 – Michigan Construction Career Days – The 2009 Michigan Construction

Career Days, sponsored by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324, will take place at the Ingham County Fairgrounds. Contact Brindley Byrd at 517-492-5575 or [email protected] for more information, or visit www.michiganccd.org.

Feb. 26 – Mar. 29 – Rock Financial Showplace Shows – Upcoming exhibits at the Rock

Financial Showplace, Novi, will include the Cottage and Lakefront Living Show from February 26 to March 1, and the Novi Backyard, Pool and Spa Show from March 27 to March 29. Call 1-800-328-6550, or visit www.CottageAndLakefrontLiving.com or www.NoviPoolShow.com for more information. Feb. 27 – Construction and Design Awards Entry Deadline – All entries for The

Engineering Society of Detroit’s (ESD) Construction and Design Awards must be received by February 27. These awards were conceived 35 years ago to encourage elevation of the standard of practice in the construction industry and they honor the three primary members of the building team: owners, designers and constructors. Questions may be directed to Leslie Smith at 248-353-0735, ext. 152, or [email protected]. Additional information is available at www.esd.org.

Training Calendar Michigan Concrete Paving Association Certification Classes The Michigan Concrete Paving Association (MCPA) will offer the following classes at the following locations: Level I Full Class (Re-certification takes

place on the last three days of each class): Feb. 9-13, Mar. 9-13 – Detroit Feb. 23-27 – Grand Rapids Mar. 16-20 – Gaylord – (may be one day shorter) Mar. 23-27 – Lansing Level II Recertification – Jan. 27-29

Visit www.miconcrete.org for more information or call 800-678-9622.

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