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IN THIS ISSUE: INSURANCE/BONDING Create a Culture of Safety

“VOICE OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY”

BACK TO BASICS Three Easy Steps to Making an “Eco-Intelligent” Flooring Decision

CRITICAL CARE F LOORING IN H EALTHCARE E NVIRONMENTS Plus: NATURAL LEARNERS – College of Educaton and Human Services Building, Mt. Pleasant

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“VOIC E OF TH E CONSTR UCTION I N DUSTRY”®

FEATURES

24 Flatliners

Critical Flooring Installation at Healthcare Facilities

28 Greenprint for the Future

Three Easy Steps to Making an “Eco-Intelligent” Flooring Decision

CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT

14 On the Jobsite

Building Beyond the Book

INSURANCE/BONDING 18 Create a Culture of Safety

30 Natural Learners

College of Educaton and Human Services Building at Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant

DEPARTMENTS 8 9 36 40 44 44 45 46

FLOORING 22 Friends in Low Places Great Lakes Ceramic Tile Council

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Industry News Safety Tool Kit Product Showcase People in Construction CAM Welcomes New Members CAM Buyers Guide Updates Construction Calendar Advertisers Index

ABOUT THE COVER This month’s Flooring Feature includes an overview of the challenges faced by flooring contractors working in healthcare environments. The DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan Autism Center in Novi provides an excellent example. Photo by Matthew Austermann, courtesy of Master Craft Carpet Service, Inc. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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PUBLISHER EDITOR CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Kevin N. Koehler Amanda M. Tackett E. Dewey Little

ASSOCIATE EDITORS

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PRODUCTION DIRECTOR GRAPHIC DESIGN DIRECTOR OF MARKETING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

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ACEC of Michigan elects new President and Board of Directors

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/M), Lansing, has announced the election of Paul Wade, PE, as its president for 20092010. Paul Wade was installed as president during ACEC Michigan’s Annual Conference, which was held recently at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing. Roger Johr, past president, presented the President’s Pin to Wade and also announced the new Board of Directors during a special ceremony at the conference. Paul serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc. (SDA), a civil engineering, surveying, and landscape architecture firm in Rochester Hills. As Chairman, Paul plans and manages the firm’s business development policies and objectives. Paul is a licensed professional engineer with 36 years of experience in design, project management, inspection, and construction supervision of civil engineering projects. Wade is very active in ACEC/Michigan, where he has served in various posts, including treasurer and chair of the Scholarship Committee; as chair of the Michigan Design and Construction Coalition; currently serving on the Civil Environmental Advisory Committee for Michigan Tech; completing his 18th year on his community’s Zoning Board of Appeals; serving his community as a director on the Downtown Development Authority; additional involvement in the National

Rudolph/Libbe Companies and BHP ENERGY, LLC to Build One of the World’s Most EnergyEfficient Data Centers

Rudolph/Libbe Companies and its subsidiaries, BHP Energy and GEM, Inc., will build one of the world’s most energyefficient computer data centers for Syracuse University. The data center is expected to use 50 percent less energy than a typical data center of today, making it one of the “greenest” computer centers in operation. The project addresses a critical concern for modern data centers around the world, namely ever-spiraling energy consumption and cost driven by growing demand for computer services such as Internet communication, entertainment, global commerce and services. Data centers in the United States annually consume more than 62 billion-kilowatt hours of electricity, an amount equivalent to the electricity consumed by approximately 5.8 million U.S. households. The total annual cost is about $4.5 billion; if current trends continue, that usage could double by 2011. Syracuse University and IBM selected BHP to integrate a tri-generation concept into the world’s most advanced data center. This system includes 12 micro-turbines that run on natural gas and produce 65 kilowatts each. The center will make its own heat and air conditioning. Waste heat from the microturbines will be linked to absorption chillers, which will use the heat energy to make cold water to cool the computers. During winter, waste heat from the microturbines can be used to make hot water for “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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an adjacent building. Computers will be cooled with water rather than air. The onsite electrical tri-generation system will allow the data center to operate completely off-grid. BHP is an authorized distributor of Capstone Turbine power generation systems. Capstone Turbines are compact, affordable energy systems that reduce energy costs while helping to protect the environment with near-zero emissions. As a more in-depth explanation, the liquid cooling system will use double-effect absorption chillers to convert exhaust heat from the micro-turbines into chilled water to cool the data center’s servers, with sufficient excess cooling to handle the needs of an adjacent building. Server racks will incorporate IBM’s Rear Door Heat eXchanger “cooling doors” that use chilled water to remove heat more efficiently than conventional room-chilling methods. Sensors will monitor server temperatures and usage to tailor the amount of cooling delivered by each Rear Door Heat eXchanger—further improving efficiency. The project also will include a direct current (DC) power distribution system. In a typical data center, alternating current electricity is delivered by a central power plant through the local utility’s electric grid and then converted to DC to power the

servers – a conversion which results in power loss. Directly generating DC power on-site eliminates those power losses. IBM will provide more than $5 million in equipment, design services and support. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority is contributing $2 million to the project expected to reach completion by the end of 2009.

SME Earns State Recognition for Supporting Employees in the Military

The Michigan Committee for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) recently presented Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME), Plymouth, with an “Above and Beyond Award.” The award is given to employers that provide exceptional support to its employees who serve in the U.S. military. Michael J. Neuman, PE, senior project engineer at SME, nominated the firm. Mike returned home safely after serving 15 months in the police transition training program in Iraq. With over 30 years of engineering experience, Mike helps SME clients with building and parking deck restoration projects. He specializes in material engineering services and provides solutions to issues related to structural materials.

Mike Neuman, PE, SME senior project engineer, accepted the ESGR "Above and Beyond Award." ESGR is chartered by the Department of Defense and operates within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense – Reserve Affairs. The Michigan Committee for ESGR receives its guidance from the National Committee for ESGR, headquartered in Arlington, VA. The mission of ESGR’s Michigan branch is to gain and maintain employer support for those employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve.

SAFETY TOOL KIT The Importance of Trade Specific Association Safety Committees

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s most of you know, CAM has a Safety Committee made up of safety professionals from several CAM member firms. We are a general committee. This article, submitted by Dennis Quinn from the John E. Green Company, speaks of the value of industry specific committees and in not letting business competition get in the way of safety. Dennis is a member of the CAM Safety Committee. - Joe Forgue, Director of Education & Safety Construction Association of Michigan

At the end of 2006, a few of my fellow safety colleagues from competitive mechanical contracting firms began to explore the possibility of forming a safety committee within the Mechanical Contractors Association of Detroit (MCA Detroit). We invited safety representatives from any member firm to attend our meetings. Since 2007, meetings have been held every other month at the MCA Detroit offices and we report to the association board twice annually. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

A library was set up for all members to have access to shared written safety documents, such as safety programs and hazard analyses for the differing types of installation and service work pertinent to mechanical contracting. Training is now provided for apprentices, journeyman and supervisors in topics directly related to this work. The committee is well represented in the construction industry with seats on safety committees within CAM and the Mechanical Contractors Association of America. We also have a committee member sitting on the MIOSHA Construction Safety Standards Commission. Our collective knowledge and experiences are an important resource in forming these, and many other, initiatives. By putting aside competitive differences, we have been able to focus on preventing accidents within the mechanical trades. The MCA Detroit membership has gained value from this program through increased safety awareness and a decreasing number and severity of injuries. We strongly feel that an effective safety committee is an essential piece of any successful trade association. CAM MAGAZINE

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Hyster Company Celebrates 80 Years of Lift Truck Manufacturing

Hyster Company, a leading North American lift truck designer and manufacturer based in Greenville, NC, is celebrating its 80th year in the manufacturing arena. Hyster Company was formed from the merger of Williamette Iron & Steel - originally a lumber carrier manufacturer - with two other companies in 1929. Originally named Williamette Ersted, the new company eventually changed its name to the Hyster Company, a reference to laborers shouting, “Hoist ’er!” when a load was ready to be lifted. For the past 80 years Hyster Company has been dedicated to providing customers with the best value for their investment. Since introducing a smaller lift truck in 1941 and moving into the container handling market in 1959, Hyster Company now offers 130 different models of lift trucks configured for gasoline, LPG, diesel, or electric power. Hyster ’s lift trucks have the widest capacity range in the industry (2,000 lbs. to 115,000 lbs.). Hyster Company continues to demonstrate a commitment to excellence with this year’s introduction of the E4570XN, a totally electric, AC product that provides superior energy efficiency and outstanding productivity capabilities. Hyster Company also continues to pursue the commercial development of alternate energy sources, including lithium ion battery technology, advanced energy storage devices, and hydrogen fuel cells. Backed by one of the largest and most experienced dealer networks in the industry, Hyster customers have access to an expansive parts availability program and in-depth operator training and product customization for special applications. For 80 years and counting, Hyster is - and continues to be - The Safe Choice. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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Ann Arbor’s new Skyline High School continues to collect industry awards and accolades for excellence and promises to serve as a model for similar projects across the country. Completed in May 2008, the $85 million dollar educational facility has already garnered three major honors: the project received a coveted Engineering Society of Detroit 2009 Design and Construction Award; the Associated General Contractors of Michigan’s 2009 Build Michigan Award; and the Washtenaw Contractors Association’s 2009 Pyramid Award. The 381,000-square-foot high school has also earned LEED Silver certification from the United States Green Building Council. The team for this stellar project included the Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS); TMP Associates, Bloomfield Hills; Mitchell/Mouat Architects, Ann Arbor; Peter Basso Associates, Troy; and Granger Construction, the Lansing-based construction management firm. “We had a great project and great team members who made it all possible,” says AAPS Superintendent Dr. Todd Roberts. “We’re delighted that everyone is being duly recognized for their efforts in its overall success, including the residents of our school district who made it all possible.” Some of the project’s unique challenges include installing over 80 miles of underground piping for one of the largest horizontal geothermal fields in the country, constructing three traffic roundabouts within close proximity to M-14’s exit and entrance ramps, and minimizing adverse impacts to the site’s pristine environment. Other challenges include awarding 75 percent of the work to local contractors and assisting the school district in annexing three parcels of property in order to extend utilities to the site. The project was featured in the National School Board Association’s annual publication, Learning by Design, as well as the July 2009 edition of CAM Magazine, the official magazine of the Construction Association of Michigan.

Proven Energy Recognized as Small Wind Industry Leader

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announced improvements that will support rapid market development including a new five-year standard warranty, tower options up to 140 feet, and an increased distribution and installation network. As demand increases, Proven Energy is committed to bring production capabilities to the US market. For more information about Proven Energy small wind turbines please visit http://www.provenerengy.com. to carbon reductions, clean air improvements and overall environmental benefits. A Scottish-based company, Proven Energy manufactures 2.5kW, 6kW and 15kW sized wind turbines that can help reduce or eliminate electrical bills for home and business owners, schools, and municipalities. These types of wind turbines can also provide electricity for remote applications, such as telecommunications sites operating in isolation from existing power. Known as robust and reliable, over 2,000 small wind turbines manufactured by Proven Energy are in operation worldwide. According to the American Wind Energy Association’s most recent small wind turbine global market study, at least 219 companies manufacture, or plan to manufacture, small wind turbines in the world. The US market for small wind turbines – those with capacities of 100 kW and under – grew 78 percent in 2008 with an additional 17,300kW of installed capacity. Ten percent of the turbines Proven Energy sold last year were in the United States, a key area for market development for the growing company. New incentives are helping to bring in a wave of new project development. A federal incentive signed into law by President Obama in February awards U.S. taxpayers with 30 percent of the cost for installing new systems by way of a tax credit through the year 2016. Commercial entities may be able to receive this incentive in the form of a grant for the next two years. Rural small businesses and agricultural producers may also qualify for a 25 percent grant towards Proven Energy wind turbine projects through the USDA in a program funded by the Rural Energy for America Program. Additionally, many states have incentive programs that will lower small wind project costs even more. Proven Energy wind turbines installed in good wind regimes can achieve payback in 5 years. Properly sited, the Proven 6kW wind turbine can produce the same amount of energy consumed by the average four-person household in the United States, namely around 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month. Already in 2009, Proven Energy has Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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he new Novi Public Library on Ten Mile and Taft is not your parent’s library. A broad sweep of glass curtain wall and an outdoor patio for reading in the fresh air turns this library into an “open book.” Skylights drawing daylight into the 56,000-square-foot interior dissolve the cloistered feel of many older libraries. A library as an introduction to a world of bright ideas is more than just a metaphor at this contemporary facility under construction by The Dailey Company of Lake Orion.

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As design architect, Toronto’s Diamond & Schmitt, and lead architect BEI Associates, Inc., Detroit, married glass to wood on both the interior and exterior. On the interior, a clerestory with a wood screen will mark the main entry and lobby; divisions of glass and oak will lightly separate some spaces. On the exterior, the west-facing glass curtain wall will feature an array of phenolic wood panels in each bay. Enclosing this concave arc of glass and wood is potential double trouble easily managed by The Dailey team. A double radius curtain wall and a long lead-time for the phenolic panels are among the challenging assignments on this jobsite located within Novi’s municipal campus. “One section of the curtain wall has a 240foot radius, and then the wall changes to a 770-foot radius,” said Vince Washington, Dailey superintendent. Added Paul A. Danko, Dailey project manager, “We have a long lead-time of 14 weeks for the phenolic panels.” Shipped all the way from the Netherlands, the panels were probably on a freighter plying the waters of the Atlantic in early July. Once on American soil, these custom panels of varied sizes had to be fabricated and attached to companion insulated panels before installation on the two-story library. Once complete, the 30-foot-tall curtain wall will serve as a large picture window into the past. The glass curtain wall will offer a welcome vista of a new park surrounding the City’s historic town hall, a simple, wood-framed structure the size of a one-room schoolhouse. Before the current project, the City moved the town “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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hall from the library site to an adjacent parcel, clearing the way for construction of this contemporary library that will house both a fireplace reading room and several computer labs. Novi residents will soon enjoy the comforts of a quiet hearth for reading, coupled with the technological access of the Information Age. THE OPENING CHAPTERS The Dailey Company broke ground in February 2009, aiding both its own and the existing library’s operations by bringing sanitary sewer and site utilities to the jobsite almost immediately. The existing library – a modest building constructed in 1976 as a joint library and City Hall - is located directly to the east of the busy jobsite. “Installing a temporary drive to the existing library’s receiving dock kept the library in operation and made way for the sanitary tap,” said Danko. The Dailey Company managed spring rains and owner revisions with equal aplomb. During excavation, installation of spread footings and concrete foundations, spring rains pummeled the jobsite during excavation and installation of concrete foundations, leading to a few working Saturdays to maintain the pace of the project.

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Karrie Gudinas, Leidal & Hart Mason Contractors, hoists CMU units, the building blocks of this 56,000-square-foot library.

Even as the structural steel frame rose, The Dailey Company managed revisions driven by the City’s request to revamp storage space into administrative areas and additional community rooms. “We put together four different conceptual budgets to revise the storage layout and add a few community rooms,” said Danko. The revision changed the exterior arrangement of window openings in the south building face. By early July 2009, the jobsite was in full swing with crew from USA Plumbing, Ray Township, attaching overhead plumbing on the second floor, Conquest Construction Co., Inc., Livonia, installing metal studs and performing the carpentry contract, and Leidal & Hart Mason Contractors, Livonia, laying CMU on the south wall. Brick will clad three of the four building elevations. Completing the building enclosure, a white roof was installed to reduce cooling costs and promote sustainability. A white roof reflects solar radiation, reducing the Heat Island Effect – a demonstrable increase in temperature in developed areas from the collective heat wave generated by dark pavement, rooftops and less vegetative cover. Sustainability is also part of the library

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interior. Skylights line a linear atrium, drawing daylight into the building’s core and over a main stair formed of glass handrails with wood caps. “A daylight harvesting lighting control system will

take full advantage of all the natural light entering the building,” said Danko. “Bioswales will be installed on site to retain stormwater and to reuse water with the aid of an irrigation well/pump being installed to feed the landscape sprinkler system.” Sustainability and a host of innovations are moving the City of Novi’s library system into the 21st century. The new library will double the collections space and will house a café, computer labs, large meeting rooms, a puppet theater and a youth area, complete with an old Indy racecar to entice youngsters into the world of the word. A local history room and even a gift shop will complete this new $10 million dollar facility. As part of Phase II, Dailey will demolish and convert the existing library into a parking lot to service the new facility, slated to open in the spring of 2010. Building this new gift for the community is the job of The Dailey Company and its team of trade contractors. This well-done job includes the work of Fanning Howey Associates, Inc, Novi, IT designers; Kehrig Steel, Inc., Ira Township, steel; CEI Michigan, LLC, Howell, roofing; CEI Electric Co., Walled Lake, electrical; The Dynamic Group, Inc., Farmington Hills, fire suppression; Ideal Contracting, Detroit, concrete work; and Sunset Excavating, Livonia, earthwork and utilities.

Christopher Darke, Leidal & Hart, is working on the wall, helping to build the southern “bookend” of this eagerly anticipated library in Novi. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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Create a Culture of Safety By Nancy Coffey, Hartland Insurance Group

s a contractor working on a construction project, managing and preventing injuries can save you time and money. Insurance costs are a key element in the overall cost of construction. If you can decrease jobsite accidents below industry standards, this may give you a competitive advantage in the bidding process. We all know how a debit Experience Modification Rating (EMR) can increase our work comp premiums. Even more painful, a high EMR can actually disqualify you as a bidder on some projects. A debit EMR is a clear indication that jobsite safety is either being ignored or not being managed properly. A designated Safety Team lead by a safety director is a first step in gaining control of claims. While a safety director will have overall accountability and responsibility for your company’s safety program, in many cases they cannot do the job alone. The job of designing, communicating and enforcing the company’s safety policy, identifying and correcting unsafe hazards and conditions in the workplace, training employees, instilling safety awareness, and responding to accidents in a prompt manner is an

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increasingly complex task. Also, while your insurance professional or insurance company may be of assistance to you with respect to many aspects of your safety program, their involvement and visibility will be limited relative to yours. The safety director and the other members of the Safety Team, on the other hand, are at the jobsite constantly. Ultimately, the key factors that will determine the success of your Safety Program, as evidenced by your company’s ability to avoid work related injuries, are: • Management’s ongoing commitment to achieving the ultimate goal of sustaining zero injuries on the job; • The consistent and sincere effort of a welldesigned Safety Team; • The level of individual responsibility that your employees take in their own safety and the safety of their fellow employees; and • The resulting change in culture of your employees to think safety first.

THE STRUCTURE OF YOUR SAFETY TEAM The size and complexity of your business will determine the actual size and scope of your Safety Team. The following information offers you a proposed structure of a typical Safety Team identifying all functions of the team. Please keep in mind that, given the size of your company, one individual may actually be assigned more than one team function. Therefore, in practice you may wish to streamline this proposed structure to fit your actual situation and needs. Safety Director The safety director has overall responsibility and authority for implementing your safety program in accordance with company goals and objectives. The safety director should report to the president/owner on a regular basis on all safety activities and review all results. Accident Prevention Coordinator Oversees and coordinates all the accident prevention activities for the company. This includes supervisory activities, enforcement of safety rules, compliance with MIOSHA regulations and programs, implementation “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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achieve. Management commitment is, of course, at the top of the list of any organizational project. Its presence is especially important in safety activities. Many pressures push supervisors and employees to ignore safety procedures and policies. The only thing that can counteract

this pressure is consistent, visible management support for the safety program. It helps if management understands that supporting safety is a win win proposition. The employee wins because his or her risk of injury is greatly reduced. The company wins because

Safety Committee The Safety Committee is composed of key members of the Safety Team and a representative number of employees. It should meet monthly and have the following responsibilities: • Conducting independent safety inspections of the jobsite (or facility); • Making recommendations to the safety director to improve jobsite (or facility) conditions; • Receiving and evaluating all employee safety suggestions; • Reviewing and analyzing all accident investigation reports; and • Assisting in employee training activities. Supervisors Supervisors have the responsibility for the safety of employees in their assigned duties or jobsite project. The supervisor is responsible for overseeing the project in a safe manner, identifying and correcting unsafe hazards and unsafe acts, assisting in accident and injury investigation, and monitoring employee progress once they return to work from an injury. TOP MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT In order for the safety program to be successful, the president/owner of the company must be personally committed to and actively support the safety director, as well as other team members. Otherwise, the Safety Team members, as well as your employees, will view your safety program as “just another management gimmick.” The end result will be wasted effort, the continued existence of unsafe acts and conditions at your jobsites, and continued work related injuries. This is clearly the opposite result your company is trying to Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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worker’s compensation claims are reduced and the company’s insurance premiums will be reduced over time. EMPOWER THE SAFETY DIRECTOR As mentioned previously, the safety director has overall responsibility and authority for implementing your safety program in accordance with company goals and objectives. It is extremely important that the safety director report directly to the president/owner on all safety activities and include the results. Often companies will arrange the reporting relationship so that the safety director reports to a lower rank in management. This has proven to be a mistake since project schedules may at times be in conflict with safety objectives. The safety director must have access to the president/owner so that safety hazards are brought to the attention quickly for evaluation and decision. It is also important that the safety director be empowered by the president/owner in a formal way. It is recommended that a written communication be created outlining the safety director’s responsibility and management’s support of the safety program. JOBSITE SUPERVISORY INVOLVEMENT Your jobsite supervisors are key to the success of your accident prevention program. Not only are they expected to assist the safety director in developing plans and programs, they are also involved with and are responsible for implementing every component of your accident prevention program on the jobsite. The jobsite supervisor is the frontline in your effort to identify and eliminate hazards and unsafe acts in the workplace that could cause injury. In most operations they are in more direct and frequent contact with employees than any other supervisory individual. To put it bluntly, the success of your safety program literally hinges on their efforts. • Formally Make the Supervisors Aware of Their Responsibilities It is important that each supervisor be made aware of their safety responsibilities. Discuss with them their job responsibilities and take the time to convey that you are in this together, that you view their role in the safety area to be a critical one, and that you are counting on their support.

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• Quickly Evaluate Their People Skills Your supervisors are going to be called upon to interface day-to-day with their employees in the area of safety. Is the supervisor capable of motivating the employees? Does the supervisor communicate clearly? If the supervisor does not relate well with people, problems may result. • Quickly Evaluate Their Interest in Safety What has been the supervisor’s own track record in the area of safety? Does the supervisor work in a safe manner? Is the supervisor looked upon as a good example to follow? Take the time to evaluate your past loss experience from previous projects he/she may of overseen. This can often provide revealing insights into the potential effectiveness of your supervisors and well as potential training needs. • Quickly Evaluate Their Training Needs Does the supervisor have sufficient knowledge to do the job as expected? If not, immediately set up training sessions to correct the deficiency. It could be that the supervisor is fully capable of doing the task but has had very little direction or training. • Form a Safety Committee If properly established and maintained, the Safety Committee can be a valuable resource to the management team of your company as well as to the safety director. The main goal of an effective Safety Committee is to provide open communication among management, its safety team members and its employees regarding the company’s safety activities. It should be a forum for the discussion of ideas between management and its employees as it pertains to safety issues and not a decision making body. As with other aspects of your company’s safety effort, the Safety Committee should have the full support of upper management. If this does not happen, it will not be taken seriously. Also, since supervisors are on the committee, their interest in your safety program will be undermined, as well. ANNOUNCING THE SAFETY TEAM TO YOUR EMPLOYEES Once the Safety Team has been fully organized, the next step is to announce the

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team in a positive way to all employees as a whole. The goal here is to promote the Safety Team as “their team” and to communicate management’s sincere interest in the safety of all employees of the company. The best way to do this is by first making a sufficient number of copies of an announcement (translated into other languages if necessary) from the president/owner to all employees confirming management’s total commitment to the safety of the organization. The formal announcement should be provided to each member of the Safety Team and placed on all bulletin boards throughout your location for all to see. Second, it is recommended that an introductory meeting be held with all members of the Safety Team in order to “launch” the team concept and the importance of their respective roles in the program. Ideally the president/owner of the company should be in attendance and personally communicate the company’s support and commitment to the company’s safety program - and to the team’s efforts in this regard. Third, it is extremely important to communicate the Safety Team to the company as a whole at least on an annual basis at a meeting. At first, the challenge of putting together or modifying a safety program can seem overwhelming. Determining where to start, what to do, how to proceed are not easy tasks. The main purpose of this article is to provide you with an overview of how to create a safety team to help prevent work related injuries. Changing your operation to reflect a culture of safety takes time. As with any successful operation, working together and fully utilizing the talents and ideas of your employees is absolutely critical. By working effectively together you can make a real difference to your company as well as the welfare of your employees. You will benefit by having the reputation as a safetyoriented contractor and the big payoff of reduced injuries, saved lives, and reduced insurance costs.

Nancy Coffey is the VP of Commercial at Hartland Insurance Group (HIG) in Auburn Hills. She worked 25 years as a commercial underwriter for three local insurance carriers before joining HIG. She can be reached at 248375-4201.

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Friends in Low Places By David R. Miller, Associate Editor

arth Brooks may be famous for his friends in low places, but contractors can also benefit from knowing a few people who are willing to stoop down to floor level – after all, ceramic tile contractors do some of their best work down there. There are many occasions when trade contractors can benefit from the collected experience of others, and the Great Lakes Ceramic Tile Council (GLCTC) can link them up with several “friends” who just happen to work in low places for this very purpose.

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CLIMBING THE LADDER Members of the Detroit Ceramic Tile Contractors Association (DCTCA) may often work on the lower portions of a building, but the GLCTC, which is the promotional arm of the DCTCA, extends their reach to the highest levels of the industry. “We represent the interests of our association in the national spotlight,” explained Kurt Von Koss, a consultant for GLCTC. “We have two voting seats on the ANSI 108 committee, which determines tile specifications. We also have one voting seat on the Tile Council of North America Handbook Committee, and their handbook is the bible of the tile industry.” Having a voice on these committees helps contractors in a number of ways. In some cases, a tried and true installation method may have been used for years without a written specification. GLCTC has worked with ANSI to develop specifications for some of these at the request of their members because written specifications protect contractors. Architects who are familiar with the specification know exactly what is expected of the contractor. Disputes can arise if owners or architects are unhappy with the finished product, but contractors who faithfully follows the specification in these cases always have a sturdy leg to stand on. Of course, not all specifications are created equal. GLCTC also uses its influence to make sure that specifications reflect the needs of their members. “We’ll jump out of our seats when we don’t think something is appropriate,” said Von Koss. “For example, some time ago, manufacturers submitted specifications for gypsum underlayments. There are parts of the country where that works well, but we’ve had several failures. We proved our point and kept it out of the spec.” According to Von Koss, a proposed specification is placed in front of the entire ANSI committee for review if it receives a single negative vote or abstention, and GLCTC has two votes. Even a vote of approval can mandate this step if it is accompanied with a reason for further consideration. Although GLCTC cannot guarantee that every specification will be perfect, the Council will make sure that every member’s concerns are heard. In addition to working with ANSI and the Tile Council of North

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America, GLCTC also offers unparalleled access to expertise through its own member contractors, as well as membership in many associations including the Marble Institute of America, the National Tile Contractors Association and the Materials and Methods Standard Organization. This wealth of information is a goldmine for contractors and architects. ARCHITECTS NEED FRIENDS TOO Keeping up with the latest specifications can be a challenge with any single trade. When one needs to keep abreast of every applicable trade, as architects do, the task can become unmanageable. “We like to make certain projects contain the right specification when they come out in the pre-bid format,” said Von Koss. “We run into a lot of old, outdated specifications. There are a lot of canned programs out there, and people tend to put in all the new things without taking out all of the old things. I still run into specifications that call for mixing your own grout. I’ve been in the business for 30 years and I’ve never mixed my own grout.” As new information keeps getting added, the specifications grow larger and larger, and they often contain information that is contradicted on the plans or even elsewhere in the same specification. Removing all of the outdated information yields a much more manageable document that is far more likely to be read and understood. Simply put, it is much easier to miss something in a 10page specification than it is in one that is only half-a-page long. GLCTC also facilitates the flow of information by providing numerous classes and presentations on tile related topics, and by making up-to-date specifications readily available. In addition to the obvious benefits for architects, contractors also benefit because they can present information on life cycle costing and other tile benefits to owners and design professionals. This benefit, along with so many others, is only possible because of support from DCTCA members. “We’re out to better the entire industry, but we could obviously do more with more support,” said Von Koss. “With a concentrated effort, we can get things in front of the committee and we can also do things locally to help contractors out. Instead of fighting the battle yourself, you can fight with the combined expertise of 18 other contractors.” With friends like the GLCTC, member contractors have little need for whisky to drown or beer to chase their blues away. It’ll be ok.

Great Lakes Ceramic Tile Trustees Philip Bianchini • Empire Tile and Marble Co. Frank Fazi • F.D. Berardino Tile, Inc. Gerald Chioini • Carlo Tile & Marble Co. Mike Maiuri • Shores Tile Co., Inc. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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CRITICAL NEEDS Medical environments place additional requirements on flooring materials that are not seen elsewhere. The flooring must be able to withstand multiple cleanings because stains from blood or chemicals like Betadine® are a virtual certainty. Fluids also have a tendency to splatter; so resilient flooring in healthcare facilities often includes flash coving to cover the bottom portion of the wall, which complicates the installation process. Seams must be sealed through a complicated heat welding process that eliminates crevices in which germs can collect. New healthcare facilities also demonstrate a strong trend towards creating a more relaxing, homelike feel. Since walls are often cluttered with alarm boxes and countless medical devices, floors are often to largest unbroken surface upon which comforting graphics can be placed. Teddy bears or other child-friendly images are increasingly common in pediatric areas, but each of these images represents a break in the material that must be sealed. Installers use a heat gun to melt a thermoplastic rod for this purpose. This meticulous task requires the patience of a saint and the steady hand of a highly trained flooring contractor, but it only represents one of the many skills that are typically needed in medical environments. “The products that go into healthcare Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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Every line seen here represents a break in the material that must be sealed in a healthcare environment. Only a highly trained flooring contractor should attempt this task.

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the necessary skills to the job. “INSTALL is a selling point when we work with hospitals,” said Tom Egan, vice president of Ideal Floor Covering, Rochester. “They know that they are getting well-trained people instead of someone who just put a sign on a van.” In addition to dealing with tricky

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facilities are the most technically advanced and the hardest to install,” said Dan Ulfig, president of Master Craft Carpet Service, Inc., Redford. “Healthcare demands great service and highly skilled labor, but our INSTALL certified flooring mechanics can provide the detailed work that is needed to satisfy the customer.” Fortunately, there are many training options for contractors who want to prepare their workforce for the rigors of healthcare work. Everyone interviewed for this article spoke highly of the INSTALL program. INSTALL, an acronym for International Standards and Training Alliance, partners with mills and manufacturers in the floor covering industry, contractors, and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners to provide training programs that are unparalleled. “INSTALL offers classes where you can continuously upgrade your skills,” said Charles Shock, president of Shock Brothers Floor Covering, Inc., Roseville. “Installation contractors want to make sure that their people know what they are doing when they get out to the jobsite and manufacturers want to make sure that their products are being installed properly.” INSTALL also provides a way for contractors to differentiate themselves from their competition. Architects who specify INSTALL certified contractors on healthcare projects, or for any other work for that matter, can rest assured that the flooring contractor brings

DEMANDING ENVIRONMENTS Most healthcare work takes place at or near existing facilities. Safety of patients, staff, visitors and contractors is of paramount importance. “Emergencies can happen at any time,” said Ulfig. “We’ve even worked in dementia wards and psych wards where we needed to account for every single razor blade we brought in. A lot of contractors can’t handle those requirements.” Since this work often takes place in full view of the public, contractors are expected to meet many of the stringent rules followed by the hospital staff. Smoking on the jobsite is often curtailed, and any behavior that reflects badly on the facility will not be tolerated. Contracts often allow for fines to be levied against contractors who ignore the rules, but the possibility of alienating a steady client is an even greater risk that few contractors can afford to take. Workers also must often adhere to strict infection control measures that can require setting negative air pressure in work spaces, controlling dust, and wrapping debris before removal, among other things. The United Brotherhood of Carpenters recently launched a course entitled, “Best

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Practices in Healthcare Construction in Occupied Spaces” to assist contractors with these requirements. This training includes eight hours of classroom instruction and eight hours of hands-on work to introduce construction workers in multiple trades to the specialized equipment and procedures used in healthcare construction. Among other skills, participants learn how to reduce risks for patients, staff and other contractors. In addition to working in the pubic eye, contractors working in healthcare environments also often work inside existing facilities. Many of the materials commonly used in medical environments can be unforgiving when installed over tiny imperfections that are frequently found on existing floor surfaces. “Any time you are working with sheet vinyl, you need to have a good floor to work with,” said Egan. “ If the floor isn’t prepared properly, you’ll see every little imperfection.” Shock agreed with Egan’s assessment, pointing out that materials are often less than 1/8” thick. Their elasticity also gives them a strong tendency to mirror the condition of the subfloor, which lets even the smallest of imperfections show through. A higher level of skill is needed to evaluate the surface to determine when a skim coat will provide sufficient coverage and when more extensive sanding and grinding is needed to eradicate imperfections. “The floor needs to be as smooth as drywall,” said Shock. “If there is an area with a different elevation because a wall was taken out, that needs to be taken care of. You want to make sure it is installed correctly the first time, because when you try to correct something after the fact, it never turns out like it would have if you had installed it properly the first time.” Fortunately, the flooring contractors interviewed for this article have an excellent track record for handling tricky installations right the first time. This above all else, makes them well suited for work in healthcare environments.

Editor’s note – Flooring contractors who worked on healthcare projects that were winners, finalists, or nominees in the resilient floor category of the 2008 INTEX Achievement Awards were interviewed for this feature. These healthcare projects served as the inspiration for this article, and the editor wishes to thank the Architectural Contractors Trade Association (ACT) for serving the industry by showcasing the fine work of the featured contractors. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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By Sara Molina, Senior Interior Designer, Integrated Architecture looring is a product that most people take for granted. Tripping over the infinite possibilities, sustainable flooring materials are now readily available for clients at every budget level, pattern, and color. Though there’s still room for improvement, we no longer have to compromise performance, aesthetics, or cost when specifying environmentally friendly flooring materials. While it is important to maintain sustainable criteria, there are also a number of functional requirements that must be achieved. These include affordability, durability, slip-resistance, ease of maintenance, availability, and other factors. Going green is more than simply buying a sustainable product, as even the seemingly greenest materials can weigh heavily on the environment. Truly sustainable floor decisions begin with a thoughtful process, one of eco-intelligence.

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FIRST STEP: CONSIDER RECYCLE & REUSE The amount of recycled content, although important, should not be the first or the only criteria used when choosing flooring. The first step for both new construction and renovation is to consider flooring from a holistic point of view. Among the most sustainable options is reusing available flooring material rather than purchasing new. By reusing flooring, the environmental costs of manufacturing new would be avoided. For new construction this would include the use of reclaimed flooring material from deconstructed buildings or lumber salvaged from waterways or urban areas. For renovation projects, sustainable questions begin with the following: • What’s going to happen to the existing flooring? • Is there a way to reuse it on site as a floor or in another use? • Can the flooring be donated locally for someone else to reuse? Fashion cycles dictate the waxing and waning of styles, and eventually, everything old is new again. Reusing the existing flooring could provide a sense of history, and offer many creative and aesthetic benefits, including saving time, money, and preventing landfill waste. Don’t underestimate the nostalgia factor. People love it when the past catches up with the present.

SECOND STEP: FUNCTION AND LIFE CYCLE Eco-intelligent building professionals include the function and life expectancy of each product as part of the equation used to determine sustainability, and flooring is no exception. As an example, when selecting a sustainable flooring material for a lobby or atrium, important considerations include the ability to withstand the elements and respond well to high levels of foot traffic and heavy rolling loads. Comparing the green attributes of a flooring with its function and lifecycle costs includes considering the material’s ability to respond to the weather. Buildings in areas with snow or heavy rain are more likely to experience soiled flooring, salt tracks, mud, and other debris. Selecting a durable material with a long life may be more sustainable than

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selecting a more “environmentally friendly material” that would not last as long and require replacing or refinishing. The same can be said about style, color, and pattern. Selecting a timeless design will avoid the problems associated with short-lived trends and new environments that quickly look dated.

THIRD STEP: KNOW YOUR SUBSTRATE Aesthetics and function certainly do play a large role in creating a successful flooring solution. However, the most important ingredient may never see the light of day once it is installed. Substrate is the single flooring material that is critical to the success of the floor. No matter how sustainable, economical, or functional the flooring material is, the product is only as good as the substrate upon which it rests. Key to its success is the control of moisture content in concrete floors. Mistakes relating to moisture problems in the concrete cause billions of dollars of losses each year. It’s not enough to choose the right substrate and manage moisture content. Sustainable floors must also take advantage of water-based adhesives and sealants. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency now mandates the manufacture of product that has little or no off-gassing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which may react to high moisture and pH levels. The VOC off-gassing poses health risks such as headaches, dizziness, watery eyes, and asthma, and has caused cancer in laboratory animals. Testing moisture levels in concrete is not only a requirement of commercial flooring standards, but also a key component in maintaining any flooring materials warranty. Another concern related to concrete under floors is pH, the measure of acidity in a solution. High moisture levels contribute to higher pH levels that may eat away at the surface of the concrete causing damage to the adhered flooring materials in most cases. An anhydrous calcium chloride test for moisture emission rate and an alkalinity test should be performed to determine if a moisture migration system or blocker system should be considered. Accurate testing prior to installation, along with understanding the chemical components of the flooring materials and adhesives being considered, will not only save time and money but will eliminate the need to replace the flooring later and eliminate or greatly reduce the risk of health impacts to occupants. THE BOTTOM LINE The golden rule should be “Floors Must Function First.” There is a variety of requirements that each flooring type must achieve in order for the installation to succeed, and ultimately for the floor to function. It is better to understand the product and make eco-intelligent flooring choices rather than those simply based on sustainable attributes. Becoming eco-intelligent and bringing about better alignment of interior finish materials results in better educated clients, collaboration of all parties in the project, and enhanced awareness amongst all parties involved. The misapplication of a floor type may lead to inappropriate installations and higher costs in the long run. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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Natural Learners B y D a v i d R . M i l l e r , A s s o c i a t e E d i t o r p h o t o g r a p h y b y J u s t i n M a c o n o c h i e

icking up new skills can be a struggle for most of us, but learning comes as almost as easily as walking or breathing for a lucky few. What feels forced for average students seems quite natural to others, and these natural learners can usually look forward to great success in academic endeavors. A unique new educational building at Central Michigan University seeks to enhance the scholarly potential of everyone who walks through its doors by providing an environment that is conducive to learning in a setting that is in harmony with nature. The project team for the College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) Building, which is seeking Gold Level certification under USGBC’s LEED® program, includes architect SHW Group, Berkley, and general contractor Walsh Construction, Detroit.

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was repurposed to meet the needs of complex needs of those who wish to share the gift of learning with others, but in spite of CMU’s demonstrated expertise in this area, the structure itself never fully rose above its limitations. “The program was very successful, but they were limited by the capacity of the space,” said Tod Stevens, AIA, LEED AP, principal for SHW Group. “Some of the offices were separated only by wire mesh to allow for air flow. We looked at renovating the existing building, but it just didn’t fit their needs.” Once the decision to create a new facility was made, attention quickly turned toward finding a suitable location on campus. A site that once contained apartments emerged as a logical choice. Its location along well-traveled pedestrian routes affords the prestige the well-respected program deserves and also allows for a footprint that maximizes natural light inside the building. Abundant windows have the added benefit of offering a glimpse of the CEHS programs to anyone who passes by. The building houses the education program, an early childhood development center, a reading clinic, classrooms and laboratories, so there is plenty to see. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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In addition to accentuating the positive aspects of CMU’s educational offerings, the building also addressed some negatives presented by the campus itself. Stormwater backups were a problem, but they should be greatly alleviated by the green roof atop the CEHS Building. “There is a lot of roof area, so putting all of the runoff into an underground retention system would have resulted in a very large system,” said Stevens. “We still have an underground system, but we will not release a full flow during a rain event.” The stormwater flow will be greatly diminished because the plants found on the green roof will retain much of it. The fourstory structure sits atop a much larger single story base. The building’s green roof encompasses a total of 27,705 square feet: the south high roof at the penthouse level is 8,970 square feet; the south low roof above area C and the child development lab is 5,604 square feet; the lecture hall area is 4,398 square feet; and the north wing is 8,733 square feet. Six varieties of sedum are planted in a specialized Nylon mat that contains growth medium, compost and fertilizer. The mat is only about one inch thick, and even when covered with a couple additional inches of growth medium, the total weight is still low enough to allow for a fairly modest engineered roof load of 18 pounds per square inch. Like many other building features, the green roof contributed towards a number of environmental and aesthetic goals. Abundant interior glass brings daylighting into nearly every corner of the building while also creating a feeling of openness. Walls between classroom and corridor spaces will include translucent glass that essentially functions as see-through chalkboards. Images can be projected onto these walls as well, but pull-down screens were also installed. The entire facility functions well as a natural learning environment.

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Walls between classroom and corridor spaces include translucent glass that essentially functions as see-through chalkboards.

insulating foam. This approach is common in Europe, but fairly new in the United States. “Terra cotta was a new façade for to the area workers with and we needed to find contractors who were qualified to work with the system,” said Paul Yambor, project manager for Walsh Construction. “Our biggest concern was that the terra cotta was supported off the structural steel. Normally tolerances are around an inch. On this job, they had 1/8” tolerance.” With the framework and the panels expertly installed, the entire assembly combined to create a very efficient wall system. Employing displacement ventilation further enhanced energy efficiency and indoor air quality. Instead of bringing high velocity air in from above, lower velocity air enters the space at occupant levels. Occupants act as “chimneys” as cool air is drawn toward their bodies, where it is warmed enough to naturally rise up to exhaust vents at the top of the space. Air can be introduced at a warmer temperature and at a lower velocity because it need not mix with ambient air, resulting in significant energy savings.

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Although the creativity of the design team should not be discounted, LEED guidelines provided a general framework for sustainability. To achieve the desired result, a solid understanding of the program was required at all levels within the project team. “Some of the smaller contractors are still learning about LEED,” admitted Yambor. “We had to do some of the work for them, or at least write the reports and show them where to get information or buy products.” Online reporting has greatly simplified this process in recent years and most suppliers at least have a familiarity with the program at this point. Most contractors experienced little difficulty in mastering the system, making them the first of many natural learners to pick up valuable skills at the CEHS Building. THE FOLLOWING SUBCONTRACTORS AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS CONTRIBUTED THEIR SKILLS TO THE PROJECT: • Access Flooring – Data Supplies Co., Plymouth • Architectural Handrail – HDI, Lancaster, PA “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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• Exterior Timbers – Timber Systems, Lapeer • Fencing – Riteway Fence Co., Sterling Heights • Fire Protection – Total Fire Protection, Inc., Grand Rapids • General Trades – Signature Sealants & Waterproofing, Berkley • Hard Tile – American Southwest Stone Company, LLC, Livonia • Irrigation – Marc Dutton Irrigation, Inc., Waterford • Insulation – Ticon, Inc., Midland • Laboratory Cabinets – Farnell Contracting, Inc., Linden • Landscaping – Landmark Landscaping Services, Inc., Milford • Library Storage – The Casper Corporation, Okemos • Marker Boards – Claridge Products, West Bloomfield • Metal Stairs – General Steel Erectors, Inc., Sterling Heights • Millwork – Horizon Millwork Manufacturing, Wayne • Miscellaneous Metals – Van Dam Iron Works, Inc., Grand Rapids

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• Overhead Doors and Fire Doors – Detroit Door & Hardware Co., Madison Heights • Owners Representative – Kennedy Construction, Saginaw • Painting – Niles Construction Services, Inc., Flint • Playground Equipment Installation – Vela Construction, Detroit • Playground Equipment Supplier – DP & Hoffman Play Works, Inc., Brighton • Playground Surface – NO FAULT Sport Group, LLC, Baton Rouge, LA • Plumbing – Mid-State Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Mount Pleasant • Projection Screens – City Animation Co., Lansing • Re-Steel – Quality Re-Steel Inc., Brighton • Resinous Flooring – VanGuard Concrete Coating, Grand Rapids • Roofing and Green Roof – Schreiber Corporation, Detroit • Sitework – Carrigan Development, Inc., Port Huron • Slate Shingles – Stephenson Corporation, Flint • Slate Supplier – Booms Stone Co., Redford

• Spray Foam Insulation – Stony Creek Services, Inc., Ypsilanti • Structural Concrete and Sitework – Fessler Bowman, Inc., Concrete Construction, • Flushing • Structural Steel Erection – Wolverine Steel Erectors, Inc., Dexter • Structural Steel and Miscellaneous Metals – Builder’s Iron, Inc., Sparta • Surveying – ROWE Incorporated, Mount Pleasant • Terra Cotta and Composite Panel Installation – Universal Wall Systems, Inc., Grand Rapids • Terra Cotta Supplier – NBK Ceramic, Marblehead, MA • Testing Agency – Materials Testing Consultants, Inc., Grand Rapids • Toilet Partitions and Accessories – Contract Specialties, Inc., Kentwood • Window Shades – Creative Windows, Ann Arbor Subcontractors and professional consultants listed in the Construction Highlight are identified by the general contractor, architect or owner.

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SHOWCASE Expansion joints bisect buildings to allow for structural movement caused by thermal, wind, seismic and other changes. EMSHIELD WFR2 – which stands for Wall, Fire-Rated, 2-hours – performs all the functions necessary to accommodate these movements in a single installation, reducing the environmental impact while meeting fire-safety and building codes.

The inclusion of fasteners provides a value-added benefit to Metal-Era customers. Not only will customers save the cost of purchasing fasteners themselves, but it is one less detail they will have to worry about. For more information, visit Metal-Era’s website, www.metalera.com, or call 800-558-2162.

Gearwrench® Introduces New Indexable Nail Puller

New Tile Collection from Shaw Contract Group

Shaw Contract Group has introduced Clearview, a new tile collection that combines performance, style, and an affordable price. Clearview tiles use EcoWorx® backing, with 40 percent recycled content, which provides proven performance and can be recycled for no additional charge. Seven color options in recyclable Eco Solution Q® nylon, with 25 percent recycled content, allow for thoughtful design. Options include transparent tile with a medium shade geometric block pattern on a multi-colored stripe, glaze tile with a small to medium scale linen texture on a multicolored stripe, and clear tile with a multi-colored stripe. All products are NSF 140 certified and are suitable for workplace, tenant improvement, higher education, government, healthcare and international projects. For more information, visit www.shawcontractgroup.com.

EMSEAL Develops Breakthrough Single-Unit FireRated Expansion Joint System for Walls

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The new hybrid wall system is designed for buildings, stadiums, arenas, hospitals, schools, universities, airports, parking decks, hotels and other structures where containment of fire at structural expansion joints is required. Being UL 2079 certified means that it has been tested and passed the rigorous Underwriters Laboratories expansion joint sealant cycling and fire testing. For more information about EMSEAL’s EMSHIELD WFR2 SYSTEM or EMSHIELD DFR2 SYSTEM, contact EMSEAL at [email protected] or call 508-836-0280 / 800-526-8365 in North America, or visit the EMSEAL corporate website at www.emseal.com.

Fascia & Coping Systems Include Free Fasteners

Metal-Era, Inc. has announced that fasteners will now be included for all fascia and coping systems in the Perma-Tite family at no additional cost.

GearWrench recently unveiled a new indexable nail puller. Designed to provide access in narrow spaces, the indexable nail puller allows both do-it-yourself enthusiasts and professional tool users to adjust the nail puller to accommodate varying surface angles. The new indexable nail puller features a pry bar, and measures 12 inches. The forged alloy head adjusts to 14 angles and 180 degrees for maximum versatility and enhanced leverage in carpentry, roofing, remodeling and custom woodwork applications. The indexable nail puller is suitable for nail sizes 4D to 10D and fits into most nail pouches. Indexable nail pullers from GearWrench can be purchased at sears.com and through mobile tool drivers and industrial tool distributors. The indexable pry bar will retail for $24.99 to $29.99. Additional information about GearWrench is available at www.gearwrench.com.

Hybrid Air-Conditioning System Powered by Solar Energy or Electricity Reduces Energy Use 60 Percent

DuCool is launching the DuHybrid airconditioning system which is powered by solar thermal energy or electricity to reduce the energy required for cooling by up to 60 percent compared to standard air conditioning. The DuHybrid system combines desiccant dehumidification with evaporative or geothermal cooling to eliminate the need for conventional mechanical cooling. It utilizes solar thermal energy when available and automatically switches to electric power when needed. The DuHybrid system can also be integrated with a cogeneration system and “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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can be powered by other renewable energy sources or waste heat. The DuHybrid system operates in one of two modes. The renewable energy mode is the default mode of operation. Based on the application, in this mode the unit can generate over 20 TR (tons of refrigeration) of cooling and dehumidification using renewable energy sources such as solar thermal and geothermal water. In the electric mode of operation an embedded compressor is activated to enable efficient cooling and dehumidification by utilizing the waste heat of the compressor as an internal energy source. The DuHybrid system can be supplied in one of the three configurations – 1400CFM, 2400CFM and 3400CFM – that cover a broad range of commercial and industrial needs for air conditioning and dehumidification. Additional benefits of the DuHybrid system include the ability to control humidity and temperature independently (variable sensible heat ratio). This guarantees that the required conditions, both temperature and humidity, are achieved in the most energy efficient way. The DuHybrid’s liquid desiccant cooling process eliminates 91 percent of the bacteria in the air in a single pass and removes over 80 percent of all particles larger than five microns including allergens such as pollen, dust and other airborne particles. These air scrubbing qualities are inherent to all of DuCool’s cooling and dehumidification systems. For further information, visit www.ducool.com or contact DuCool at [email protected].

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Franke Fireclay Combines Finest Materials and Meticulous Craftsmanship with New Size and Style Options For 2009

For those who want the finest materials crafted with care in the most popular styles and the most practical sizes, Franke Fireclay sinks for 2009 fill the bill. Not all fireclays are created equal. Still fewer are crafted so meticulously that they can face up to potential staining villains like coffee and red wine and come out with their beauty intact. Franke Fireclay gives assurance of both.

With its 2009 introductions, the global kitchen systems leader brings together superior skills and materials to create three new models under its most popular design families. With its Kubus double bowl sink (KBK160), Franke puts together the winning combination of the finest quality materials and the leading fireclay manufacturing processes into the most requested configuration. It is now available in both White and Linen. Franke’s new 30-inch Farm House apron front (FHK710) brings the brand’s classic styling to an improved 30-inch model, in either White or Linen. This replaces an earlier 28-inch version, in order to make full use of the space available in a 30-inch cabinet. Later in the year, the popular Oceania design (OAK110) makes its first appearance in Franke Fireclay. Joining these Fall introductions will be the larger 33- and 36inch single bowl Farm House apron front styles that will also be available in tones of either White or Linen. For more information visit www.frankeconsumerproducts.com or call 1-800-626-5771.

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IDEAL Introduces LanTEK II Cable Certifiers

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. has introduced its latest generation of LAN cable certifiers - the LanTEK® II. This new family of three certifiers provides performance certification of LAN cabling to TIA, ISO and IEC performance standards, making it a comprehensive line of cable certifiers.

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Detroit Cornice & Slate Co. Ferndale MI 248.398.7690

Lutz Roofing Co., Inc. Shelby Twp. MI 586.739.1148

North Roofing Co. Auburn Hills MI 248.373.1500

J. D. Candler Roofing Co., Inc. Livonia MI 313.899.2100

Fisher Roofing Co., Inc. Dearborn Heights MI 313.292.8090

M.W. Morss Roofing, Inc. Romulus MI 734.942.0840

Dave Pomaville & Sons, Inc. Warren MI 586.755.6030

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IDEAL LanTEK® II certifiers deliver outstanding performance, diagnostics and speed. Complete Category 6/ISO Class E tests are performed in only 14 seconds, including the saving of full graphical data. Test results are displayed on an ultra-bright, high-resolution LCD that facilitates faster analysis and easier navigation of the graphical user interface. LanTEK® II cable certifiers supersede the LanTEK® series and represent the sixth generation of LAN cable certifiers offered by IDEAL following its 2001 acquisition of the LAN Certifier Division of Wavetek. The three models of the LanTEK® II allow users to certify all LAN cabling performance categories: LanTEK® II-350 certifies applications up to 350 MHz which includes Category 5E and 6 (ISO Class D and E); LanTEK® II-500 with a frequency range of 500 MHz supports Category 6A and ISO Class EA; and LanTEK® II-1000 sweeps to a full 1 GHz for ISO Class FA and other mixed media applications such as CATV over twisted pair. The hardware of the LanTEK® II achieves many dramatic improvements over its predecessor, such as the large 4.3" WQVGA display with bright, energy-efficient white LED backlighting that is viewable in any lighting condition and at a nearly 180 degree viewing angle. In addition, a new lithium ion battery reduces weight and increases work time to an amazing 18 hours between charges. The batteries feature two charging modes: a standard 8 hour charge when the battery is charged in the handset, or for a fast 4 hour charge, simply remove the battery from the handset and plug the power cord directly into the battery. To meet the expanding storage needs of technicians, the LanTEK II features a large internal memory with capacity for up to 1,700 Category 6 measurements with graphs. Plus, the certifier's standard USB interface supports USB keychain memory drives for quick offloading of saved tests. Push-to-talk (PTT) functionality with the included talk sets eliminates annoying noise. Like the previous generation, LanTEK® II still features a patented measurement system which allows both channel and permanent link measurements with a single universal test adapter. Users can simply replace the high quality patch cords with a new set of off-the-shelf cords rather than replace costly proprietary modules or hardwired link adapters. LanTEK® II also continues to offer the patented DualMODE measurement system

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that allows a copper link to be tested against two different performance standards with a single Autotest. This makes it easy to test a link to current standards as well as measure the performance margin against future standards with higher performance requirements, all while adding only one second to the Autotest time. IDEAL LanTEK II cable certifiers are immediately available with models starting

at $6,414 (U.S.). All are packaged in a lightweight carrying case that features a hard yet flexible outer shell and a form fitting EVA foam interior to protect the instruments during transport. For more information, contact IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., Becker Place, Sycamore, Illinois 60178; phone 1-800-4350705; fax: 1-800-533-4483; or visit www.idealindustries.com.

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The Albert Kahn Family of Companies (Kahn) , a

leading provider of architecture, engineering, planning, design and management services, is proud to announce that the Whitney Michigan Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has chosen Stephen Q. Whitney, FAIA, LEED® AP to receive the 2009 Gold Medal award. The Gold Medal is the highest achievement that an architect can attain in the state. As Chairman and CEO of Kahn, Whitney has a passion to continually challenge and inspire the architecture industry.

Ryan Maibach, vice president of Barton Malow’s Specialty Contracting division, has

been selected by Building Design+Construction magazine as a 2009 "40 Under 40" winner. According to the magazine, he is one of 40 industry professionals under the age Maibach of 40 who are among “the brightest stars in the architecture/engineering/construction universe." An alumnus of Purdue University, Maibach has been with the company for 12 years, becoming vice president in 2008.

Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) , based locally in Southfield, and The Center for Health Design, based in California, have

announced that several members of the HED healthcare design studio have recently earned professional accreditation in evidence-based design. Nearly half of HED’s healthcare design staff is now accredited.

Kevin Akey , a principal of AZD Architects in Bloomfield Hills, recently had

his home chosen by Architectural Digest’s Top Designs Open Auditions for 2009. The competition took place in California, and there were over 250 entrants in the category.

HKS Architects , locally based in Northville, has announced that Ron Dennis was elected to the ranks of the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Dennis is a senior vice president of HKS Architects’ Dallas office.

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R.L.Deppmann Company, a Southfieldbased manufacturers representative, recently announced the following staff members who have earned their LEED AP accreditation: Paul Prentice and Mark Fine (outside sales) who work out of the Southfield facility; and Dave Shugars (engineering sales manager) who works out of the Grand Rapids facility. Library Design Associates, Inc., with offices in Plymouth and Powell, OH, recently announced that Jennifer Kotelnicki has achieved the status of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design accredited professional for commercial interiors (LEED AP). Kotelnicki joined Library Design in 1998, has been responsible for all interior design projects in Public and Academic Library markets. Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME) is

pleased to announce that Joshua Parker Bedenis M. Parker, PE, staff engineer in the firm’s Plymouth office, has become a registered Professional Shook Harless Engineer in Michigan. Also, SME recently announced the appointment of three new officers:

Timothy H. Bedenis, PE; James M. Harless, Ph.D., CHMM, RBP; and Larry W. Shook, PE, who were named as vice presidents.

C2AE , a full-service architectural, engineering, and planning firm, recently announced the addition of six new employees to the firm’s Lansing and Grand Rapids offices: Glenn Burkhardt, PE; Mark Vysoky, RLA; Judson Brood; Abigail Larimer; Derek Ambs; and Robert Farrier.

Jason Macdonald, RLA, a landscape architect in Wade Trim’s Municipal Services Group in Taylor, has earned his professional registration. To become registered in Michigan, Macdonald landscape architects are required to pass the Landscape Architecture Registration Exam, a rigorous five-section exam, and complete an approved program of professional education including three years of work experience under the supervision of a registered landscape architect. Triangle Associates, Inc. , based in Grand

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her Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) accreditation. Vander Boon has been with the construction Vander Boon firm for the past five years, and has held positions of cost accountant, specialty projects group coordinator/cost accountant, and most recently general accountant/payroll.

A.Z. SHMINA, Inc. ,

a construction management company based in Schlenke McCarroll Brighton, recently announced that Michael Schlenke, project director, and John McCarroll , project manager, have recently earned their LEED AP designations.

Pat Fiscelli, vice president of Lifting Gear Hire Ltd. , nationally headquartered in Illinois with local offices in Troy, retired from the company at the end of May 2009. Fiscelli Pat and Tony Fiscelli helped launch Lifting Gear ’s North American headquarters 19 years ago. His son, Tony Fiscelli, will assume the role of president of USA Operations, effective June 2009.

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Stephen Auger + Associates Architects Inc. (SA+A), an architectural firm based in Lake Orion,

is pleased to announce that Leadership Oakland has selected Heather Obrecht White, SA+A business manager, to participate in Leadership Oakland XX. Leadership Oakland, recognized as one of the top leadership programs in the county, each year chooses 50 developing leaders to delve into the Obrecht White issues facing the region – from education, government and the justice system to health and human services, ethnic diversity, media and the arts.

Acoustics By Design, based in Grand Rapids and one of the leading independent acoustical engineering and audio-visual design firms in the Midwest, recently hired Peter Laux, Ph.D. as chief scientist and senior consultant. Previously with Johnson Controls & Prince Corporation in Holland, MI, Laux has over twenty-five years of experience in the acoustics, noise, and vibration fields.

White Construction , a construction management/general contracting firm based in Detroit, is proud to announce that Andrew Roy has received LEED Accreditation by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

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recently announced that Donald Kaylor, PG (IN, TN), CP, has joined their staff as manager of environmental assessment. Kaylor has over 18 years experience in managing environmental projects.

Contracting Resources, Inc., a Brighton-based, design-build and construction management company, recently hired Julie Laycock as the firm’s marketing coordinator. Laycock has over 13 years experience in marketing relating to construction and architecture. Paul J. Dwaihy, an attorney who concentrates his practice on defending medical liability litigation with a particular emphasis on birth trauma cases, recently joined the Medical Liability Practice Group of Plunkett Cooney, Bloomfield Hills, one of the Midwest’s oldest and largest full-service law firms. Kelly Watson, project manager of Anchorvillebased Thompson-Phelan Group, has received her certification as LEED AP, New Construction Accredited Professional. Thompson-Phelan Group is a commercial design and build firm functioning in the Great Lakes area. Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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Centex Corporation, one of the largest U.S. homebuilders, has selected Whirlpool Corporation , Benton Harbor, as a Centex Sustainability Partner. Accordingly, Centex will install ENERGY STAR® qualified Whirlpool® and KitchenAid® refrigerators, dishwashers and laundry appliances as standard in Centex Energy Advantage homes nationwide. Contracting Resources, Inc., a Brighton-based, design-build and construction management company, has announced the following: completion of a 4,400-square-foot suite renovation on the 2nd floor of a medical office building located in Dearborn; and a new contract awarded by EA & S Investments, LLC for the interior renovations to Floors 4 through 7 of the Beaumont Business Center located in Troy. The latter renovation entails 75,000 square feet of space, including new HVAC equipment. The Detroit office of SmithGroup is providing architecture, engineering, interiors, lab design, lab planning, and site design services for the new Plant Sciences Expansion at Michigan State University in East Lansing. The new $40M building will house state-of- the-art research lab space for Plant Biology, Plant Research, Plant Pathology, Biochemistry, and Horticulture programs. It is targeted for completion in 2012.

Sachse Construction of Birmingham recently completed a new 10screen movie theater in Woodhaven. “Emagine Woodhaven” will be the first movie theater in that southern Detroit suburb. Sachse broke ground in November 2008 on the $6-million project. The 41,000-square-foot precast concrete building will feature stadium seating for 1,600 and all-digital projection and sound technology. Testing Engineers and Consultants (TEC) is working on Michigan’s first Stimulus-Funded project located in Ogemaw County, near West Branch. The general contractor, Six-S, Inc. of Waterford, has retained TEC to provide concrete batch plant certification services for this project.

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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently awarded a

three-year “indefinite delivery of services” (IDS) contract to G2 Consulting Group, a geotechnical, environmental and construction services engineering firm headquartered in Troy. The IDS contract is in effect on an as-needed basis from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2012, in an amount not to exceed $4 million over the contract’s duration. In other news, G2 Consulting Group also announced that they have designed an extensive foundation that made it possible to build the newly opened 160,000-square-foot Shelby Macomb Medical Mall on a highly visible site with soft blue clay soils; it is located in Shelby Township. Also, G2 Consulting is now offering pile driving analysis (PDA) services to help construction and engineering companies meet a new Michigan requirement for PDA on certain deep pile foundation construction projects.

Rand Construction Engineering, Inc., a Brighton-based construction company, recently completed a JP Morgan Chase Bank branch in Rochester Hills. The branch is to receive LEED Silver Certification from the USGBC. Also, Rand Construction has been selected as construction manager for the new Hindu Temple of Canton. The 37,000-square-foot building began construction in spring 2009, with completion scheduled for early next year.

HKS Architects, PC has relocated its office to the historic Water Wheel Centre building in downtown Northville, 30 miles northwest of downtown Detroit. Previously located in Farmington Hills, the move allows the firm to increase its workspace from 9,000 square feet to more than 14,000 square feet. Formerly the Historic Ford Valve Plant, the building is a significant landmark in downtown Northville and was originally designed by Albert Kahn. Van Buren Public Schools, Belleville, has Fanning Howey Architects/Engineers, Novi, to plan and

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design their $79.9-million high school project. The project will improve, remodel, and replace the high school on West Columbia Avenue. Approximately 52,000 square feet of the existing building will be renovated, while the majority of the existing building will be demolished.

NBS , a longstanding provider of workplace furniture and related products based in Troy, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Bay City and Lansingbased firm, Allied Office Interiors. The acquisition was effective in May 2009.

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Construction Consulting Services xDispute Avoidance Program xReal Time Dispute Resolution xDispute Review Board xInitial Decision Maker xProject Neutral xExposure Analysis xTechnical Expert Coordination xClaims Preparation and Presentation xClaims and Litigation Consulting xContract Surety Claims xTroubled Project Support xDemonstrative Exhibits xArbitration & Mediation Services

Contact: Jeffrey W. Roth Robert M. Roth Jr., P.E. 248.583.1221 www.rothassocpc.com

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CIVILTECH, LLC, CANTON DIVERSIFIED CONTRACTORS, INC. HOWELL

BDA RENOVATIONS, INC. SOUTHFIELD

DOOR DOCTOR SERVICES, INC. MILFORD

BEAVERTON ELECTRIC, LLC BEAVERTON BEST COMMERCIAL PAINTING REDFORD

ELLIS PAINTING & MAINTENANCE, SOUTHFIELD

PARAGON ELECTRIC CONTRACTOR, LLC, SAGINAW PRO-FAB STEEL & SUPPLY BRIGHTON QUALITY FLOORS, INC., DAVISON

EMP INTERNATIONAL, DETROIT

SERVICEFORCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. WESTLAND

CALCULUS FOUNDATIONS SYSTEMS, WARREN

KUHN SPECIALTY FLOORING COMMERCE TOWNSHIP

SPARTAN SEALCOATING, INC. CLARKSTON

CAVANAUGH & QUESADA, PLC ROYAL OAK

MASTER SPRINKLER/MASTER SERVICES PLUMBING, WALLED LAKE

UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP, PLYMOUTH

CHURCH'S INSULATION, LLC HOLLY

NORTHERN PUMP SERVICE, INC. GAYLORD

WARRIOR CONSTRUCTION, INC. NEW BOSTON

BREENS LANDSCAPE & SUPPLY CENTER, WATERFORD

EMGS MICHIGAN COMSTOCK PARK

ONLINE ACCESS, INC. PORT HURON

As you all are probably aware, the 2009 Construction Buyers Guide has been out on the street for several months now. In an effort to keep our information as accurate and up-to-date as possible, we’re including here all the changes and corrections we have received for members’ company listings as of August 5. Changes from the book are in bold. To see continually amended company listings, check out the Buyers Guide Online at www.cam-online.com, updated on the 15th of every month. Return to this section every month in CAM Magazine to get heads-up information and news involving the Construction Buyers Guide. Questions? Contact Mary Carabott at 248-972-1000 for answers and to find out how to add to your online listings. No updates will be made to the online Buyers Guide from July 15 thru January 15. To obtain additional copies of the Guide, stop by the CAM office and pick them up at no additional charge, or send $6 per book for shipping to have the books sent to your company via UPS. Please call ahead of time for authorization if your firm requires a substantial number of copies. Invoices for the listings have been generated and mailed. Prompt payment ensures a good-standing membership and ability to list in the 2010 Buyers Guide. We will gladly answer any questions regarding charges on invoices. Preparation for the 2010 Buyers Guide has begun – look for renewal forms in your mail. Deadline September 15, 2009. CAM Workers’ Compensation Plan Harvard Square II 18645 Canal Rd., Suite 4 Clinton Twp., MI 48038 Phone: 586-790-7810 Fax: 586-790-7929

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Kirco/Manix Associates, Inc. (Formerly KIRCO Construction, Inc.) 101 W. Big Beaver Rd., Suite 200 Troy, MI 48084 Phone: 248-680-7180 Fax: 248-680-7181

Fraco, USA 29593 Costello Dr. New Hudson, MI 48165 Phone: 248-361-9631 Fax: 248-667-9259 Dan Jordan Electric 33625 32 Mile Rd. Richmond, MI 48062 Phone: 586-421-4313

Percha Caulking Co. (Formerly State Wide Caulking Co.) 1772 Majon Dr. Highland, MI 48356 Phone: 248-887-5168 Fax: 248-889-4493

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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 Sep. 15 - CAM Golf Outing - “Old Timers” Sep. 15 – Wabeek Country Club, Bloomfield Hills Reserve a spot in this outing by calling Diana Brown at 248-972-1000. Sep. 12-15 – NECA Show and Convention Last year’s NECA Show in Chicago, IL drew over 10,000 visitors. This year’s event will be held in Seattle, WA. Event and Exposition details are available at www.necaconvention.org. Sep. 22 – CAM Sporting Clays Shootout This event will take place at the Multi-Lakes Conservation Association in Commerce Township. A steak dinner will also be served. For more information, or to register, call Gregg Montowski at 248-9721000. Sept. 24 – Fifth Annual Building Connections Building Connections is the largest annual gathering of the construction community in Southeast Michigan, providing a unique opportunity for informal and social interaction while supporting the Boy Scouts of America, Detroit Area Council. This year’s event will take place at the Detroit Yacht Club. For more information, call 313-361-4228 or e-mail [email protected].

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Sep. 29 – Tri-City Builders Exchange (TCBX) Summer/Fall Social Outing Sep. 29 – Golf Outing, Sawmill Golf Club, Saginaw Reserve a spot in this outing by calling Josh Meyer at 989-754-4872.

CAMTEC Class Schedule CAMTEC, the training & education center of the Construction Association of Michigan, has announced its summer/fall class schedule. For registration information, or to obtain a catalog, call (248) 972-1133. Sep. 8 Sep. 9 Sep. 9 Sep. 10 Sep. 16 Sep. 17 Sep. 22 Sep. 24 Sep. 29 Sep. 30 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 28 -

Blueprint Reading II – Intermediate Construction Industry Technician (C.I.T.) OSHA 10-hr. Blueprint Reading I – Basic FA, CPR, AED Combined AIA Contracts Construction Contracts and Subcontracts Project Management Commercial/Residential Construction Liens/Payment Bond Claims Asbestos Awareness Training Scheduling and Planning Techniques for Delayed Projects Lien Law/Payment Bonds

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ADVERTISERS INDEX Acme Maintenance Service ........................12 Aluminum Supply Company -

Marshall Sales, Inc. ..................................6

Aoun & Company ......................................32

Boy Scouts of America ................................34 Bryco Inc. ......................................................25

Since 1963, the GREAT LAKES CERAMIC TILE COUNCIL has assisted our members and the Architectural and Design community in selecting the proper ANSI installation methods for ceramic tile. If you have any installation specification questions, please give us a call… we’re here to help.

CAM Administrative Services ....................3 CAM-Affinity ............................................IBC CAM - ECPN................................................42 CAM Expo ....................................................17

CAM - Membership ....................................35 CAM Workers’ Comp. ................................11

Capital Insurance Group ............................29

Cipriano Coating Technology ....................23 Concrete Moisture Control ........................15 DTE Energy ................................................BC

Dailey Company, The..................................15

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GEOTECHNICAL

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Danboise Mechanical ..................................20 Deppmann Company, R.L. ........................29 Detroit Terrazzo

Contractors Association ........................27

Doeren Mayhew ..........................................21 Eldorado Tile and Marble ..........................23

Facca Richter & Pregler, PC ......................10 Fishbeck Thompson Carr & Huber ..........41

G2 Consulting ..............................................46

GSV Staking, LLC..........................................8

Great Lakes Ceramic Tile Council ............46

ENVIRONMENTAL

Guy, Hurley, Blaser & Heuer, LLC ............13

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING

Kapnick Insurance Group ..........................21

Hartland Insurance Group ........................19

Jeffers Crane Service, Inc. ..........................11 Keegan Hay Co., LLC ................................10 MasonPro, Inc. ............................................39 Master Craft Carpet Service, Inc. ..............27

Michigan CAT............................................IFC Michigan Propane Gas Association ............7

Navigant Consulting ..................................25

Nicholson Construction Company............12

From topsoil to bedrock and every layer in between – the geotechnical, environmental and construction engineering experts at G2 can’t wait to

North American Dismantling Corp. ........37

Oakland Community College ....................37 Oakland Companies....................................23 Osborne Trucking &

Osborne Concrete, John D. ....................45

unearth your site’s possibilities. Troy, MI: 248.680.0400 Brighton, MI: 810.224.4330 Chicago, IL: 847.353.8740 www.g2consultinggroup.com

Plante & Moran, PLLC ..............................43

Roth Incorporated ......................................44 SMRCA ........................................................38

TEMP-AIR, Inc. ............................................11

TES Consultants, PC ..................................20 Valenti Trobec Chandler, Inc. ......................5

Walsh Construction Company ..................33

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Wayne Bolt & Nut Co. ................................32 Zervos Group ................................................8

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