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14 6 Things You Should Know 28 Let the Party Begin! Before You Do Work in Another State Greektown’s Gleaming Glass Tower Rises 16 Help from Above Into Detroit’s Skyline Construction Quote Pad CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT 18 On the Jobsite
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8 Industry News 10 Safety Tool Kit 22 Inspiring Woodwork 40 Product Showcase 44 People in Construction St. Joseph Catholic Church, Dexter 47 CAM Welcomes New Members 48 CAM Buyers Guide Update 27 Greenprint for the Future 49 Construction Calendar Straight Talk About Certified Wood 50 Advertisers Index
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WCA Unrolls the Red Carpet for 2009 Pyramid interior work was no less challenging. Award Winners The dedication and determination of the team was very evident during extensive troubleshooting and rework that was required to The Washtenaw Contractors Association (WCA) recently resolve problems with the exterior lighting system. Cooperation announced the winners of its twelfth annual PYRAMID Awards among all members of the team was required to effectively manage before a group of the county’s leading contractors, architects, the mechanical scaffolding system that was used by everyone to construction project owners and labor leaders. Each of these access the 90-foot-tall structure, and to ensure the safety of workers prestigious awards represents exceptional effort in the areas of and pedestrians below. Together the project team restored this early teamwork, service or innovation. To be chosen as a winner of a 20th century treasure to its original splendor. PYRAMID Award, a nomination had to be truly outstanding. An independent jury, composed of industry experts in the Boston area, Best Project Team - Projects between $3 Million & $25 Million selected the winners. The winners of the 2009 PYRAMID Awards are detailed below. Major sponsors of this year’s event were Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 9, Michigan Council of Employers, Laborers Local 499 - Employers’ Cooperation and Education Trust Fund, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters, and the Washtenaw County Industry Advancement Program. BEST PROJECT TEAM AWARDS
Best Project Team - Projects under $3 Million
Romulus Athletic Center, Romulus Owner: City of Romulus, Romulus Architect: Wilkie & Zanley Architects, Wyandotte Contractor: J. S. Vig Construction, Taylor
The City of Romulus wanted to revitalize an existing building into an athletic facility that would help strengthen the community and improve the quality of life of its citizens. The City found a top- notch team for the project in the firms of Wilkie and Zanley Architects and J.S. Vig Construction. Each team member contributed to the creation of this state-of-the-art recreation facility Glazier Building Restoration, Ann Arbor that features a running track, fitness area, aquatic center with five Owner: Dahlmann Properties, Ann Arbor indoor pools, and a 30-foot slide. The 89,000-square-foot structure Architect: Quinn Evans Architects, Ann Arbor also houses an outdoor pool, concession building, locker rooms, two Contractor: JC Beal Construction, Ann Arbor cafes, banquet facilities, three gyms, rock climbing wall, a youth center and childcare area. The renovation of the historic Glazier Building, located in the The City used a can-do attitude to cut through red tape. The center of downtown Ann Arbor, is a product of the initial vision of contractor’s value engineering ideas saved the owner over $800,000, Dahlmann Properties, the design of Quinn Evans Architects, and and included re-using the structural steel from the existing the efforts of JC Beal Construction. Masonry cleaning and building’s crane rail and combining the concession and pool restoration were part of the building’s extensive exterior equipment buildings into one structure. The architect designed a restoration. Other project components included a new Huron Street world-class facility with unique features, such as the “bird’s-eye” entrance and canopy, interior improvements, elevator upgrades and view of planes lobby finishes. coming and going at The most stunning aspect the adjacent airport. was the installation above the The team worked seventh floor of a copper together to overcome replica of the original over scale the regulatory cornice that had been removed hurdles that close in the 1960s due to safety proximity to the concerns. Bracketed by the Ann airport created, were Arbor Art Fair and winter always open to the weather, the project schedule suggestions of the was a huge challenge, with other team members, painting of the new cornice and together completed within days of provided the City of winter setting in. With the Romulus with its new building fully occupied crown jewel. throughout construction,
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Best Project Team - Projects over $25 Million TMP Associates, Mitchell & Mouat Architects, and Granger Construction would continue to confront a myriad of challenges. Part of the project site had to be annexed into the City from Ann Arbor Township in order to bring in site utilities. Concern about resident amphibians necessitated the addition of new wetland habitat. Not long after construction began, the school superin- tendent left, resulting in turmoil that threatened both the schedule and budget. The late addition of the largest horizontal geothermal field in North America required substantial redesign and rescheduling. The effort to control cost made it necessary to make structural steel revisions after contract award and during fabrication. Creative solutions were needed to bring the project in compliance Skyline High School, Ann Arbor with the City of Ann Arbor’s sewer mitigation plan. Three contro- Owner: Ann Arbor Public Schools, Ann Arbor versial road intersection “roundabouts” were added late in the Architects: TMP Associates, Bloomfield Hills; Mitchell & Mouat project. There is no doubt that extraordinary teamwork was needed Architects, Ann Arbor to overcome these challenges, while at the same time creating a Contractor: Granger Construction, Lansing project that qualifies for LEED Silver certification. It is a testament to the team’s effort and success that the adjacent Homeowners The new 382,000-square-foot Skyline High School was fraught with Association is among the project’s strong supporters. challenges from its very inception because of community concerns BEST SUBCONTRACTOR AWARDS about the project. The project team of the Ann Arbor Public Schools,
Best Subcontractor Award - Contracts under $500,000
Baker Construction, Whitmore Lake, for the U of M Kelsey Museum project in Ann Arbor Without a doubt, the greatest challenge involved in the expansion SAFETY TOOL KIT Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) Training
his will be pioneered the field of adult learning. He • Adults are my final identified the following characteristics of practical, installment adult learners: focusing on on creating the aspects of a lesson an effective safety • Adults are autonomous and self-directed. most useful to them in their work. culture. The last, but They need to be free to direct themselves. • As do all learners, adults need to be by no means least, of • Adults have accumulated a foundation of shown respect. Tthe five elements is life experiences and knowledge that may include work-related activities, family By planning your training with these Joseph M. Forgue Safety and Health Director of Education Training. In responsibilities, and previous education. aspects in mind you will provide more & Safety Services MIOSHA Part 1 – They need to connect learning to this effective training which will ultimately lead General Rule under knowledge/experience base. to a safer workforce. “employer responsibilities,” the standard • Adults are goal-oriented. Before the lists seven major obligations that employers training even starts they usually know Don’t forget that CAMSAFETY is now must meet, 5 of them involve training. As what goal they want to attain. offering free, on-site and hands-on safety with the other elements of an effective safety • Adults are relevancy-oriented. They must training under our grant from MIOSHA. To program, this deserves adequate see a reason for learning something. find out more about this opportunity preparation and planning. Your training Learning has to be applicable to their contact me at 248-972-1141 or at programs have to be developed with the work or other responsibilities to be of [email protected]. adult learner in mind. Malcolm Knowles value to them.
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of the 117-year-old U of M Kelsey Museum building was to match the existing stone veneer, which features a blended placement of colored field stones. The design team’s plan called for 13 different stone colors and tight tolerances on stone sizes and wall color mix percentages. The project site offered almost no staging area, resulting in multiple deliveries of stone, which made insuring the proper blend of stone during the entire project even more difficult. Baker Construction successfully completed this incredibly complex stone masonry project by using a detailed quality control plan in the field. For each course of stone on each of the four elevations, a prescribed stone mix percentage was used to select the correct mix of the stone colors. Baker staff members meticulously hand picked every piece of stone, creating separate pallets for each row. Baker Construction’s superior performance resulted in a totally seamless transition from the existing building to the completed addition.
Best Subcontractor Award - Contracts over $500,000
Ann Arbor Ceiling and Partition, Ypsilanti, for the U of M Ross School of Business project in Ann Arbor Ann Arbor Ceiling and Partition (AACP) was a key team member in the construction of the University of Michigan’s new Ross School of Business. AACP’s attention to detail was very evident throughout the procurement and construction phase of the project. The design and construction team frequently relied on their expertise to resolve challenging architectural problems. AACP not only installed the studs and CAM MAGAZINE JUNE 2009 11 Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com June 1-13 5/28/09 8:43 AM Page 12
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drywall on the project, ultimately for their they also installed over significance to the 30,000 square feet of construction community high-end European ash and the nation at large. and walnut wood “We are honored to ceiling systems and over receive this award, “said 30,000 square feet of John Ferchill, chairman terracotta from and CEO, The Ferchill Germany. The Group, developer of The tolerances required for Westin Book Cadillac these installations hotel and residences. would test the best “Our construction team craftsmen in the world. AACP installed this material “right the first of Marous Brothers time,” and their minimal punchlist reflected their professionalism. Construction, The firm’s performance can be attributed to experienced Willoughby, Ohio and supervisors and tradespeople, as well as their knowledgeable Jenkins Construction, management staff. Ann Arbor Ceiling and Partition’s dedication Detroit did an outstanding job to restore this iconic property and and attention to detail on this signature project helped ensure the return elegance to Detroit’s hospitality community.” entire project’s success. More than 1,000 construction workers were on the job over a two- BEST INNOVATION AWARD year period of time to rebuild the Book Cadillac that originally opened in 1924 on Detroit’s Washington Boulevard, known as the “Fifth Avenue of the Midwest.” The hotel is part of the National A3C Collaborative Register’s Washington Boulevard Historical District. Architecture, Ann The Book brothers, J.B. Jr., Herbert and Frank, original owners of Arbor, for A3C’s the Book Cadillac, hired architect Louis Kamper to design the 32- Sustainable Showcase floor hotel that became the largest hotel in the United States and and UrbEn Retreat tallest building in Detroit. The construction cost was $14 million in As an affirmation of the 1920s; today’s Book Cadillac was restored at a cost of $200 their commitment to million. sustainability, A3C The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit reopened in October 2008 as a renovated their offices 453-room luxury hotel with more than 60 residences on the top to be an educational tool floors. The hotel space was reconfigured from its original 1,136 and learning lab guestrooms, banquets spaces and public areas to create a modern for their community. design with significant historical flourishes. The hotel now offers Sustainable products and systems were incorporated to showcase 39,000 square feet of meeting space that includes three ballrooms, 13 the variety of options available. Research features were built into meeting rooms and a WestinWORKOUT SM Fitness Center with the project to study the benefits of green roofs and enhanced indoor pool. Dining and bar options include Michael Symon’s Roast building envelopes. The data is being shared with others studying restaurant, spa1924grille, The Boulevard Room and The Motor Bar. sustainability, and the UrbEn Retreat, which is their rooftop confer- Roast was recently named Best Restaurant in Detroit by the Detroit encing space overlooking the green roof, is available for use by local Free Press. For more information on the Westin Book Cadillac organizations. Detroit please go to www.bookcadillacwestin.com. Starwood Through this innovative project, A3C demonstrated that sustain- Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and ability and design to the USGBC’s LEED® standard does not have leisure companies in the world with more than 940 properties in to be limited to new and large-scale projects. The renovation of approximately 97 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and their historic building was the first in downtown Ann Arbor to be managed properties. For more information, please visit registered for LEED-CI Gold Certification. A3C worked with the www.starwoodhotels.com. City to create the first public-private relationship to allow a private property owner to lease underground rights to public property for Simonton Windows® Rehires 100+ Employees the creation of a field for a geothermal energy system. Their efforts Simonton Windows®, a leading manufacturer of top-quality have resulted in a reduction in energy use of over 45 percent, windows and patio doors, has recalled 110 employees at its reduction in water consumption of 30 percent, and reduction in manufacturing facilities in West Virginia and Illinois. In addition, quantity and improvement in quality of storm water run-off. The the company is actively seeking to hire employees at its Oklahoma project proved that “green” can go anywhere, and that even 6,000 facility. square feet is more than enough space to make an impact. “We’re hopeful that the increased product demand we’re now Westin Book Cadillac Detroit Receives Award seeing will help us return more employees back to work in the for Best Renovation Project in U.S. coming weeks,” says Mark Wherry, vice president of manufacturing for Simonton Windows. “In the winter months we traditionally see The Associated General Contractors of America recently a seasonal drop in business. With the arrival of spring, we’re now announced that The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit received the 2009 seeing an upturn in product demand, which allows us to hire back Aon Build America Award for best renovation. A total of 13 projects employees. We were able to start rehiring in early March, and have were recognized for their complexity, innovation, success, and done so on a weekly basis as we’re steadily seeing a rise in window
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production.” Simonton has hired back 80 employees at its facilities in Ritchie County, WV, and 30 DETROIT CARPENTRY employees at its Paris, IL facility. Hourly employees are hired back based on tenure JOINT APPRENTICESHIP with the company and their particular skill sets. At Simonton’s McAlester, OK, facility, new employees are being hired to fulfill TRAINING COMMITTEE production needs. “In addition to the traditional increase in business that occurs each spring, we’re also seeing greater interest from homeowners in window replacement projects based on the newly introduced tax credit for adding DETROIT & SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN energy-efficient windows to the home,” says Wherry. “We’re hoping this provision of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will provide more incentive for homeowners to take advantage of this unique opportunity to invest in Simonton windows and save on their energy bills.” The legislation allows homeowners to gain a tax credit of 30 percent of the cost of qualifying energy-efficient upgrades to a maximum of $1,500 per household for 2009 and 2010. The new law has very specific restrictions, including the following: Windows purchased must be equal to or below a U Factor of 0.30 and a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of 0.30; the purchase of the qualified windows must be made during the taxable year for which the credit is being claimed; the credit is only allowed on the price of the qualified STRENGTH THROUGH windows themselves, not on installation costs, onsite preparation, assembly or sales tax; and the tax credit is allowable only for KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL qualified window units placed in service in 2009 and 2010. A list of Simonton products that qualify for the new tax credit is available at 1401 Farrow • Ferndale, MI 48220 www.simonton.com/taxcredit. The specially designed site also includes case Phone: (248) 541-2740 studies on energy-efficient windows and links to sites with additional information. Web site: www.detcarpapp.org Homeowners may also order literature from the site and gain more specific details on the tax credit program. Simonton Windows produces ENERGY STAR® qualified replacement and new Union Trustees Management Trustees construction windows and doors, including a line of impact-resistant products. Simonton is a founding sponsor of The Tim Kelley, Chairman Brian Sedik, Secretary Weather Museum and a corporate partner of Charlie Jackson Gene Auger Homes for Our Troops. For information, call Scott Lowes Art Hug, Jr. (800) SIMONTON or visit www.simonton.com. ENERGY STAR is a Dick Reynolds Patrick Landry trademark owned by The Nelrod Don Stewart Jack Russell Corporation. Chuck Raeder
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6 Things You Should Know Before You Do Work in Another State
Submitted by Yeo & Yeo, PC, CPAs & Business Consultants
f this tight economy is pinching your wallet, you may be premiums only once. In some cases, contractors must pay premiums thinking that now is a good time to explore business opportu- in their home states as well as the states in which they do business. nities in other states. Before you venture too far from home, Neighboring states often have reciprocal agreements to prevent however, know what you’re getting into. such double payments. State requirements surrounding construction projects vary 3. LICENSING AND REGISTRATION widely. These requirements may not be burdensome, but you’ll need to satisfy them before you can lay the foundation. Here are the In most states, out-of-state contractors must be licensed or Itop six you should know about: registered to do business in that state. Licensing requirements vary, with some states requiring examinations as well as proof of 1. TAXES insurance and evidence of financial solvency. In states that don’t Tax laws differ from state to state, but most states levy sales taxes require a license, contractors often must register with appropriate on building materials purchased in the state and use taxes on state offices. materials brought in from outside the state. Some states, such as In either case, state rules regarding the timing of licensure and Mississippi, levy a flat tax on all commercial construction rather registration also vary. Furthermore, in some states, only licensed than charging sales and use taxes. contractors may bid on jobs; in others, unlicensed contractors can Other states, such as Iowa, require out-of-state contractors to bid, but projects may be awarded only to licensed construction obtain use tax permits if they do more than one project in the state. companies. Know the rules before you venture too far afield. Before taking a job in another state, ask your CPA for help parsing 4. BONDING the state and local tax laws. Most states require out-of-state contractors to post bonds before 2. INSURANCE they do business in the state. The type and amount of bonds required The first thing you should know about insurance is whether fluctuate vastly — in Arizona, for instance, bonds can range from yours is valid in other states. Check with your carrier to see what $1,000 to $90,000, depending on the type of license sought and the limitations your general and workers’ compensation coverage may amount of work anticipated. In some states, all contractors must post have — and how much it will cost to change them, if necessary. bonds or cash; in others, only specific types of contractors, or only Check, too, to be sure you’ll be paying workers’ compensation those working on public projects, must provide bonds.
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5. LABOR
You can save yourself a great deal of trouble by learning about the labor relations and union issues in the states you’re thinking of expanding into. If you’re HEATING considering a public project, you’ll probably be subject to prevailing wage laws, meaning COOLING S you must pay whatever rate is common for similar work in other areas of the state. E DEHUMIDIFYING And regardless of the types of jobs you’re C AIR FILTRATION interested in, determine up front whether I there’s a strong union presence in the area. If V THERMAL REMEDIATION so, be ready to deal with union issues whether you have a labor contract or not. R
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legal hunting ground, while such suits are E www.temp-air.com rare in other parts of the country. R Another common construction contract clause, pay-if-paid, has become a contentious issue for out-of-state contractors. In New York, for example, courts are divided on whether pay-if-paid clauses are enforceable when contracts are governed by the laws of another state. It’s always best to avoid such clauses at any time but, if you have one, be sure it’s applicable wherever you’re working. Above all, make sure you work with a contract law attorney so that your out-of- state contracts are airtight. GO SLOWLY,BUT DON’T STOP
Expanding your business into other states is a great way to bring in additional revenue during a down building market. But before you pack your bags, know where you’re going and what you’ll find when you arrive.
This article was submitted by Yeo & Yeo, P.C., CPAs & Business Consultants, 455 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 2, Ann Arbor. For more information, contact Thomas O’Sullivan, CPA, at (734) 769-1331 or [email protected]. Yeo & Yeo’s Construction Services Team provides a full range of accounting and business consulting services for construction professionals.
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CONSTRUCTION QUOTE PAD Construction Quote Pad
by E. Dewey Little Help fromAbove
hen Bob Brutell talks about How does this impact roofing longevity? “In terms of sustain- intervention from above that can ability, theoretically we can keep your roof going forever,” Brutell help save the building below, he’s said, “as long as you’re willing to keep adding back into the roof probably referring to the whatever it’s losing by the wear-and-tear of nature and human “Sustainable Roof Index,” created by his firm, abuse. Under a maintenance agreement, we can do everything we Brutell Roofing Inc. of Oak Park. In an effort to can to keep the roof in the ‘green’ zone. That tells an owner they’ve better evaluate a roof’s condition and extend its got a sustainable roof.” Brutell Wlife, Brutell said, “We looked at what we thought the 11 factors were for a good quality roof, and we created an Beyond avoiding the expense of a complete roof replacement, algorithm, with some metrics, that would tell us exactly what the Brutell sees another savings coming from this process. “I believe condition of that roof is, and put some numbers to it. that when you’re tearing off a roof and throwing it in a landfill, “We look at about 75 different areas on a roof, then we break that you’re not being green,” he said, “no matter what it is you want to down into 11 factors that are on our sustainability index. Below put back up there. You can put the prettiest plants up there you those 11 items, we’re also looking at 20 other things to establish want, but if the first thing you do is back up all these diesel trucks what the values are in those 11 areas. Our report shows the owner to the edge of your building and throw that roof into them and cart clearly all the things we’ve thought about in order to sustain their it off to a landfill, that’s not what we call environmentally sound. roof.” Here, you’ve saved the roof, you’ve saved the cost of tearing it off, BRUTELL’S 11 KEYS TO SUSTAINING A ROOF ARE: and you’ve also saved the environment. So you could be a good citizen without really having to break a sweat.” ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE • Its Overall Condition • Maintenance Program or Actions That Have Been Taken Taking a positive approach to focusing on • Condition of the Flashings emerging sectors requires getting back to basics, • Drainage according to Ennio “Pete” Petrella, COO, of • U/V Protection Bloomfield Hills-based Synergy Group, Inc. • Reflectivity “Everybody is in the same boat as far as knocking • Number of Roof Systems in Place on doors, talking to architects, talking to brokers,” • Type and Thickness of Insulation he said. “You just need to reinvent the wheel and • Age of the Roof get on the phone and go back to the old days when Petrella • Type of Roof System you cold-called everybody. We have a lot of good • Amount of Traffic on the Roof people here on the phone all day long. Yet, a lot of calls come from past relationships, where people hear about us and give us a This index replaces the red-yellow-green color-coding previously heads-up.” used. Brutell explained, “We know when our matrix says your roof Where is he finding the most activity? “Right now, schools and scores from 1 to 50, that’s a ‘red’ roof under the old way of looking universities are doing a lot of work,” Perella said. “A lot of cities at it. That’s a roof with serious deficiencies. A roof that scores 51 to have municipal work. We’ve done Eastpointe City Hall and Keego 75 is a roof that is ‘yellow’ and needs attention. A roof that scores Harbor City Hall.” Work in other growing sectors, he noted, 76 to 100 is ‘green,’ and is considered as being good to go.” include financial services, biotechnology, and medical. Regarding
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opportunities in Michigan, Petrella said, served as lead architect on the first more hits than ever.” In seeking clients for “We want to promote construction in this commercial building in Bloomfield Township constructions services, Maltese said, “We’re area. There are obviously so many great to receive LEED certification. This was a finding more and more people that we quote possibilities around here. We will never conversion of an existing building into a jobs to over the Internet, rather than on give up on that.” dealership and corporate headquarters for paper. So we’re using the Internet for that, as Smart USA. Paaz said, “Many of the things well. We’re doing proposals and e-mailing Faced with extremely competitive you’re doing in a building - such as them. It generates an interest, because they bidding, he gives a large measure of credit improving insulation, cutting down heat like the fact that we’re savvy in computers.” for success to his subcontractors. “We’ve load - you do to save money in the long run. surrounded ourselves with incredible I think you’re going to see more and more of With regard to remodeling projects, subcontractors,” Petrella said. “They this because the companies that are doing it Maltese said, “We’ve been able to do sketches respond to our timeframes, they respond to are using it as part of their PR and for them, e-mail them a floor plan, an our budget needs. When we go after a job, advertising program. They know that it has estimate and a proposal. It expedites things, we go after that job as a team with all of our appeal to the general public. and people who are busy working can grab it subs. We all get together and say what we and look at it without having to meet in can do. We all have to work together to get “You may spend some money up front, person. We would meet at some point and go jobs; some of this is almost a joint venture typically. It’s like a lot of things; it’s an over the project, but it’s not like ten meetings, with our subcontractors.” investment that you have to make initially, it’s one meeting. Does this represent more of a collabo- and then there’s a payback. For instance, one “I think the builder of today needs to be rative effort than in the past? “You know, of the things we did on this site, which I think very aggressive on the Internet and computer we’ve always done that in the past,” Petrella is really interesting, is all the roof water, the and really change the way they do business. said, “but now we are getting rewarded storm drainage from the roof of the building, We’re constantly changing our systems and because we know how to do it with our goes into a cistern, rather than into the public upgrading, trying to stay ahead of the eight subs. We’ve done it for the past 10 years like storm system. You have to pay for the ball. Right now we’re really looking into the this, so now they’re paying us back, almost, cistern, but we then use that water for the green construction. That’s our next goal, to by working really closely with us.” irrigation of the landscape areas, and you’re really go after that market.” What gives him the greatest sense of not buying water from the city at that point.” optimism about the future here? “You’ve got to be optimistic,” Petrella said. “You just In his view, there’s a many-faceted appeal have to hope that the lending institutions that assures green growth. “Payback can be are loosening up their wallets and lending in many different aspects,” Paaz said. “One money so it releases more projects. We’re of them is energy savings, utility costs, that seeing more and more jobs coming to the type of thing. Another one is that it brings table for bidding purposes, and we’re seeing customers in the door, because they a lot more clients calling. So there seems to recognize it’s something they support, and be a break right now. I think the end of last that’s a payback. The livability of the year and the beginning of this year was building improves. The LEED concept is not pretty tough, but now we’re seeing a little just energy savings, but they’re also looking more relaxed atmosphere. You’re hearing at making the building a more comfortable more and more from Beaumont and Henry and accommodating place for the occupants. Ford doing research and doing different This improves productivity and buildings. We’re seeing more of these morale...those are all paybacks.” Even projects coming up and that, to us, is good though this makes economic sense, Paaz news. And not just for us, but we’ve got a believes that major thrust toward green lot of great general contractors in town.” buildings comes from public perception. GREEN FORECAST “People recognize that with global warming and the energy crisis,” he said, “we have to Despite the present economic crunch, and do things differently than we’ve done them to a degree, because of it, project architect Al in the past.” Paaz foresees a steady growth in green WEBSITE PROSPECTING building design. As a participant in environ- mentally sensitive construction for While working all the Bloomfield-based DesRosiers Architects, he basics in finding clients in today’s market, Dominic J. Maltese, Jr., owner of Plymouth-based D.J. Maltese Consulting, has found growing value in his website. “I think the Maltese Internet is a marketing tool that’s probably more valuable than people Paaz DesRosiers realize,” he said. “I have a website that has CAM MAGAZINE JUNE 2009 17 Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com June 14-21 5/12/09 11:21 AM Page 18
This senior center is part of the Bloomfield Township Capital Improvements Project.
Setting Bloomfield Township’s BIG TABLE
By David R. Miller, typical dinning room table that has plenty of room for everyday meals can become Associate Editor crowded when guests arrive. Large serving plates can take up most of the space, leaving no room small items like salt and pepper shakers. Construction manager the George W. Auch Company, Pontiac, and architect CDPAArchitects, Southfield, recently faced a similar logistical challenge on a much larger scale, as their table was the 21- acre site of the Bloomfield Township Capital Improvements project. The team needed to find a way to fit many things on this site, almost like plates on an Aovercrowded table, including a new 24,000-square-foot senior center designed by Fusco, Shaffer & Pappas, Inc.; and a new 78,000-square-foot DPW facility. The project team also needed to find room to renovate 11,500 square feet of the existing DPW building while demolishing the rest of the structure, renovate and add to the 17,000-square-foot fire station, and install a new police lot while repaving all of the existing lots. They even needed to find a spot for the salt - a new 6,800-square-foot salt dome.
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“The biggest challenge was working around their existing operations while still doing our own,” said Dennis Smith, senior project manager for the George W. Auch Company. “The existing township offices were on the campus, along with the fire station, police station and an animal center. The fire and police stations operated 24 hours a day.” Fortunately, the only work needed at the police station and the animal center was to cable them into the Township’s new information system, which was done with every building on the site. The project team caught an unexpected break partway through the job when the DPW staff switched to four, 10-hour days a week. This left Fridays open for large material deliveries that would have otherwise disrupted activities for both the contractor and the owner. Other project challenges stemmed from the unique nature of the site, which was marked with gentle rolling hills before the ground was leveled decades ago. Poor soil The project also includes the 78,000-square-foot DPW facility seen here. bearing capacity along with a significant
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INSPIRING WOODWORK
By David R. Miller, Associate Editor Photos Courtesy of Kulbacki, Inc.
hose who attend services at St. Joseph Catholic Church in and dark stained maple panels were used in a contrasting pattern, Dexter also probably receive some inspiration from a the wood grain can be followed through the entire wall. Creating a dazzling wood feature wall directly behind the priest, in precise pattern with a natural material like wood requires careful Taddition to what they derive from the message. The ornate attention to the smallest detail. feature wall was installed by Kulbacki, Inc., Clinton Township, and “Wood veneer is still wood, even though it is only 1/16” thick,” fabricated by Rice & Weathermann, Inc., Detroit. Key project explained James Kulbacki, president of Kulbacki, Inc. “Each piece has members for the new 30,000-square-foot church include general its own characteristics, just as every piece of wood does. You still contractor DeMattia Group, Plymouth, and architect Swanson need to lay them all out and sequence-match them.” Design Studios, Lansing. Kulbacki estimates that about 20 percent of his jobs have some sort of matching requirement that must be taken care of in the shop. PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER Materials are watched much more closely on these jobs. Damage is The ornate feature wall at the front of the church is composed of always something to be avoided,but the cost of extra precautions can 4’ x 8’ pre-finished wood veneer panels. About 100 panels, totaling sometimes make occasional touch-up work, or even replacement, a 3,000 square feet, were used for this wall and a smaller feature wall more palatable option. This usually is not the case when wood grains at the back of the sanctuary. Even though a combination of light need to be matched, as trying to replace a single piece of an intricate
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About 100 panels, totaling 3,000 square feet, were used for this feature wall and a smaller one at the back of the sanctuary.
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Kulbacki freely shares credit with every GETTING TO THE CHURCH ON TIME subcontractor on the job. The protective The original project schedule allocated 8- measures used on the project added about 12 weeks for Kulbacki’s installation, but this 15 minuets to the installation time for each was ultimately cut to four weeks. Since the panel, which the project team could barely wood was pre-finished and pre-machined, afford to spend while meeting a demanding nothing could really be done until the project schedule. subframing and the plywood behind it was
This feature wall in the gathering space is also a focal point.
puzzle can be a time consuming affair. From Kulbacki’s experience, about 10 to 15 percent of panels are typically damaged after installation. After all, it only takes a second to drop a tool or move a lift a little too close, and anyone on a jobsite can do it. A 1/4” layer of Masonite sandwiched between bubble-wrap layers kept the panels safe at St. Joseph, but the need for protec- tion was carefully weighed against other factors. “You can only protect a pre-finished product so much,”said Kulbacki. “If you start laying on a ton of protection, you risk damaging the finish in the shop. You don’t want to take the protection off and see 1,000 scratches.” Since they are used to working with delicate wood materials, damage is much less likely to result from the actions of Kulbacki crewmembers than at the hands of other tradesworkers. The hands of skilled woodcrafters can also cause damage, typically on 1-3 percent of the panels, but most of these can be touched-up as opposed to being replaced. Tape can even leave a mark on fine woodwork, so Kulbacki attached protection to the panels with 3M Scotch-Blue™ Painter’s Tape to prevent damage, calling it “the best tape on the market.” Not a single panel was damaged at St. Joseph – a miraculous feat for which
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complete. A crew then needed to conduct to start at ‘A’ and end at ‘Z’. You couldn’t start measurements in the field before work on at ‘A’,put another crew at ‘D’,another crew at the panels could begin. Unfortunately, the ‘J’, another one at ‘S’, and say, ‘Let’s all meet detailed nature of the work limited the somewhere in the middle.’” available options to speed up the schedule. Only one seven-person crew could work “Even though the schedule got pushed, on the wall at a time, so adding more people there was a required amount of time to do would not solve the problem. Kulbacki this,” said Kulbacki. “It was a puzzle that had instead made up time by working double
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REENPRINT GFOR THE FUTURE Straight Talk about Certified Wood
ertified wood is an increasingly North America during the past year due to North American forests and also has fiber popular option for reducing the the demand for FSC certified wood and sourcing requirements for offshore wood environmental impact of construc- paper, particularly by Fortune 1000 corpora- that may get mixed into the supply. SFI’s tion. Understanding the process by C tions. FSC’s standards are respected by standard, like other certification programs, which the material is certified is an businesses and consumers alike for being has or addresses: important step in incorporating certified both comprehensive and prescriptive, and • Support by conservation groups wood into an overall sustainability strategy. for their many essential safegaurds • Social, economic and environmental For this month’s Greenprint, representatives including: representation in decision-making from two leading certification bodies, the • Avoidance of illegal timber Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the • Protection of old growth forests • Identification of special biological, Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) were • Severe restrictions on clearcutting cultural, heritage sites invited to describe their programs. Both • Prohibition on natural forest conversion • Management strategies to protect species were asked to limit their responses to 300 (to plantations or non-forest uses) at risk and maintain wildlife habitat words and to refrain from commenting on • Protection of indigenous peoples’ rights • Sustainable harvest levels the practices of other certification entities or • Consultation with and benefits arising to • Prompt regeneration from making superlative or exclusionary local communities • Third-party accredited certification audits statements. Their responses are below: • Publicly available audit reports with While some industrial forestry companies corrective action clearly highlighted Corey Brinkema, President, still see FSC’s high standards as beyond their Forest Stewardship Council – reach, many private forestland owners and SOLID SUPPLY: United States public agencies, like the Michigan DNR, have With over 150 million acres of certified Forests comprise some of the world’s successfully achieved FSC certification. In forestland across North America, including most vital ecosystems. Forests also provide fact, Michigan plays a prominent role in the nearly 5 million acres in Michigan, SFI’s livelihoods for communities and essential system with nearly 4.6 million acres and 88 program delivers a steady supply of fiber products for our everyday lives. Consumers companies certified to FSC standards. from well-managed forests. What’s more, worldwide now have the ability to During difficult economic times, FSC certifi- SFI’s product label can be used to identify encourage responsible forest management cation provides these progressive fiber from more than 80% of the certified by choosing an ever increasing array of landowners and organizations with forests in North America. This is important Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified increased market access and a solid position considering only 10% of global forests are products. More than 260 million acres and in the emerging green economy. certified. Including SFI in your policy helps 12,000 companies are certified to FSC’s keep options open, supply stable, and sends comprehensive forest management and Kathy Abusow, President and a message to the marketplace that helps chain-of-custody standards. In little more CEO of SFI Inc. influence the other 90%. than 15 years,FSC has emerged as one of the SFI Inc. is an internationally-recognized, world’s leading forces for forest conserva- independent non-profit representing a GREEN BUILDING: tion. growing community of foresters, manufac- SFI is recognized in procurement policies Public trust of FSC is gleaned from its high turers, distributors and social/ conservation and rating systems around the world standards, independence from the timber organizations committed to improving including the Green Build Initiative’s Green industry and support from the world’s most forest practices globally. Globes™ in the U.S. In fact, the recently respected environmental organizations like launched National Green Building Standard World Wildlife Fund, National Wildlife HOW IT WORKS: ™, the first rating system approved by the Federation, and The Nature Conservancy. To be certified, forest operations must American National Standards Institute, FSC is a central player in the green building meet and be audited against the SFI 2005- recognizes all credible third-party certifica- industry with its recognition in the LEED 2009 Standard, which is based on principles tion systems, including SFI. rating system. promoting sustainable forest management. Talk to your supplier and visit FSC forest certification has exploded in The SFI Standard is specifically designed for www.sfiprogram.org for more information.
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GLASS/GLAZING P U O R G
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Greektown’s Gleaming Glass Tower Rises Into Detroit’s Skyline By Mary E. Kremposky, Associate Editor Photos by Tom Powers, American Glass & Metals Corporation
t Greektown Casino’s new hotel, thirty stories of “The glass curtain wall’s square footage translates into almost two shimmering blue glass rise above the century-old brick of and a third acres of glass,”said Tom Powers, project manager and 16- historic St. Mary’s Church. With the ornate spires of the year veteran with the Plymouth-based glass and glazing contractor. A1885 church in the foreground and this contemporary “I can’t think of any other recent glass project in Detroit that is even tower of glass in the background, the 400-room hotel takes its place close to this scale.” among the rich mosaic of buildings visible from Lafayette Boulevard Transparent, tinted, or opaque, the magic of glass transforms this in downtown Detroit. Almost cobalt blue on a sunlit afternoon, the rectangular tower into a striking new presence on Detroit’s skyline. hotel tower, itself, is a gleaming mosaic of nine different types of Dark vertical stripes of glass are randomly scattered across this glass glass placed across nearly 100,000 square feet of curtain wall façade designed in varied tones of blue. “The variety of blue, reflec- installed by American Glass & Metals Corporation. Jenkins/Skanska, tive glass mimics the sky when viewed from the streetscape below,” Detroit, is the construction manager for Greektown Casino’s new states Nathan Peak, AIA, designer for Memphis-based Hnedak Bobo hotel and casino expansion. Group (HBG).“Reflection works to break up the height and length of
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the large-scale hotel tower, while patterning of different shades of glass creates the look of movement.” The hotel was designed by the Hnedak Bobo Group-Rossetti Design Alliance, an established collaboration of two nationally recognized hospitality and enter- tainment designers, namely Hnedak Bobo Group and Southfield-based Rossetti Architects. HBG and Rossetti worked together to develop a variety of methods and materials that would add visual interest and break up the scale of the hotel. “Glass selections were tested for reflectivity on top of a roof before selection in order to ensure the proper appearance and a cohesive exterior design,” according to information supplied by HBG. American Glass & Metals’ scope of work involved five separate contracts throughout the hotel and casino complex, plus inter- facing with the several design firms. HBG held the contract as overall design architect and planner, and architect of record for the casino expansion and hotel guestrooms. Rossetti Architects, Southfield, acted as the architect of record for the hotel exterior and the first floor of the hotel interior, with its amazing faux draperies of glass-reinforced gypsum and its monumental stair and stunning fireplace rising over the lobby’s main desk. Rossetti also provided interior design for the third floor, housing the main eatery called Bistro 555. Cagley & Tanner, Las Vegas, provided interior design for the casino interior; Detroit-based Rhonda Roman (RAR) Interiors was the interior designer for the events center and for the hotel’s fifth-floor conference space.
A GLASS VERSION OF PAINT BY NUMBERS American Glass & Metals pieced together this elaborate 30-story tall checkerboard of glass beginning in March 2007. “We had nine different colors of glass to contend with as we went up the building,” said Powers. “The hotel tower has five kinds of vision glass (tinted but transparent glass) and four different types of spandrel glass (opaque glass used to hide the building structure The square footage of the hotel’s glass curtain wall translates into almost two-and-a-third acres between floors).” of glass. Five different high-performance coatings applied to a variety of glass substrates complete this intricate curtain wall composed of Viracon high-performance low E coating on a piece of light blue glass, On a project of this complexity, ordering glazing products. Powers describes the followed by a coating on a piece of dark blue the glass entailed a careful examination of creative “painting” of varied glass exhibited glass or perhaps on spandrel glass. In this the architectural drawings. “We had to very by this unique curtain wall:“One panel could way, using a variety of coatings on a variety carefully follow the drawings to make sure be a clear piece of glass with a low E coating. of different types of substrate glass yields we had the right types and right quantities Another panel could be a different variety of nine color combinations on this building.” on order,” said Powers. “Plus, when it came
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American Glass & Metals Corporation labored on multiple contracts, including the bridge linking the hotel to the Old St. Mary’s Building and the patterned glass façade of the hotel.
time to install the panels, my crew in the area of downtown Detroit,” said Peak. “As a system. field had to be extremely careful to make contrast, the glass then brings the modern “For us as the installer, the practical reason sure they put the right glass type in the right element to the whole project.” for using the CW 600 tubular system is that location.” The 30-story hotel actually has three we wouldn’t use a system that is glazed from Each glass type was numbered for field zones and two different aluminum curtain the outside on the higher levels,”said Powers. installation with its own code, for instance wall framing systems: the base or podium “We wanted to use a system that could be GT01, GT03, or GT05. “This is 30 floors of rises to the sixth floor; the mid-rise section installed and glazed from the interior floor what looks like a random pattern, with the fills the 7th to 13th floor and is centered on slab as we transitioned to the upper floors.” exception of the dark vertical bands,” said the parking structure that actually Powers. penetrates through the hotel and emerges A ROOM WITH A VIEW on the face of the building; and the hotel In building this glass monolith, American BUILDING IN THREE CONSTRUCTION tower is the box of pure glass soaring from Glass & Metals managed two core installa- ZONES the 14th to the 30th floor. American Glass & tion challenges: the tight site and The glass tower actually rises from a brick, Metals installed a Vistawall CW 250 curtain installation of eight “bump-out,” or glass precast, limestone and glass base or podium wall framing system on the podium and a projections, extending an average of five to blend with neighboring structures in Vistawall CW 600 on the mid-rise and tower. feet beyond the surface of the curtain wall. Greektown. “The brick ties in with what is Basically, the CW 250 is an exterior glazed Greektown is a tightly knit area of brick contextual to the low-rise structures in this system and the CW 600 is an interior glazed buildings with bustling eateries, casinos, and
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corporate and government facilities. With such a tight site, the hotel construction team had to build within the footprint of this structure. “The building and the parking deck fill the entire block,”said Powers.“There were no staging areas on this job except within the building and the parking deck.” American Glass & Metals had to tightly coordinate its deliveries of glass and metal. Essentially, the rising building became the staging area, meaning that American Glass had to work closely with the glass manufac- turer, with Jenkins/Skanska, and with Colasanti Construction Services, Inc., Detroit - the contractor erecting the frame of this poured concrete building - to mesh delivery of glass and metals with the concrete schedule of the building frame. “Jim Goers, a superintendent with Jenkins/Skanska, and I spent countless hours on the site and on the phone plotting and planning deliveries,” said Powers. “It was a very complicated dance to try to get the material delivered to ensure we would always have the framing and glass we needed to keep going up the building,” said Powers. Beyond coordinating delivery, one challenging installation task was working beyond the building’s face to enclose the bump-out or projection areas. American Glass & Metals used a scissor lift (placed on the interior floor slab) with an extension to reach these glass projections. “This special scissor lift with an extension let us project outside of the building and actually walk out through the curtain wall to reach areas of the bump-out that we couldn’t otherwise access,”said Powers.“At various points in the job we also used swing stages to perform work on the building face.” The glass projections “provide additional width for hotel suites, which require more room and are deeper in size,” according to SALES RENTALS information supplied by HBG. “The bump- outs may look random, but they are actually strategically placed over the tower’s entire ERECTIONS DELIVERY façade based on the location of these larger SHORING SCAFFOLDING guest suites internal to the hotel, typically SWING STAGING TRASH CHUTES found on higher levels and at corners of the SCAFFOLD PLANKS Since 1952 EXPERT DESIGN hotel. Externally, the suite projections add a FALL PROTECTION AND unique shadow relief aesthetic to the TRAINING 1-800-693-1800 SAFETY SERVICES exterior design. All glass at these projected suites is clear, for a stronger contrasted glow against the blue-hued hotel tower curtain wall. When illuminated at night, these horizontal bands of glass are highlighted for drama representative of an entertainment district.” Internally, the tapered enclosures span several rooms, offering guests an
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exhilarating perspective while safely on its glassy surface as the tower rises far the Eclipz Lounge. Altogether, American ensconced within these glass-enclosed above the Hellas Restaurant like a rectangle Glass & Metals poured over 40,000 man- aeries far above the city. The ultimate room of sky crystallized into 4,000 insulated glass hours into the hotel contract alone. with a view is one with the wide end of the units. As part of its extensive scope of work, Other tasks included framing and glazing tapered bump out. “You are basically American Glass & Metals’ installation of the a connecting diagonal pedestrian bridge walking off the edge of the building,” said structural wall of heavy tempered glass that now links the existing Old St. Mary’s Powers. “If you are in one of the rooms at the forming the hotel’s main entrance Building to the contemporary hotel. end of the bump-out, you can actually see completes the main exterior portion of this Completing this long roster of work, the exterior face of the building from the massive glass and glazing project. Large American Glass & Metals performed work comfort of your room.” Leave it to the power structural fins, attached with functional but within the casino expansion and within the of glass to serve guests this rare, up close decorative spider clips, hold the glass wall in adjacent GAP Building, a new structure built to fill in a gap in the row of storefronts to create an uninterrupted interior route to the casino. A pathway of glass - expansive windows along virtually the resort’s entire perimeter - guides the visitor from the attached parking structure, into the hotel’s wide promenade along its southern perimeter, over a glass- enclosed pedestrian bridge, and into the casino via another promenade forming the Monroe St. perimeter of the Old St. Mary’s Building and the newly constructed GAP building. In the GAP building, American Glass & Metals also installed heavy tempered glass walls in the casino gift shop and to separate the promenade and the casino’s buffet area, as well.
TAXING GEOMETRIES This passageway ultimately leads to the new casino expansion’s Eclipz Lounge. The glass craftsmanship of American Glass & Metals was also called into play to shape this sloped and tapered glass box leaning slightly over Lafayette Ave.“It takes a strong collaboration with project contractors to realize such an intricate architectural design The glass craftsmanship of American Glass & Metals was also called into play to shape the casino’s as the Greektown hotel tower and casino,” sloped and tapered glass box leaning slightly over Lafayette Avenue. says Peak.“Because of some of the complex- ities of tapering slopes and the geometries of the box, our team worked back and forth with the contractors. American Glass & and personal view of a building’s face and a place; Glass & Mirror Craft, based in Wixom, Metals helped considerably and did a great stunning panorama of the city below. manufactured both wall and fins, forming an job fulfilling the design intent in construc- To build these glass aeries, American Glass inviting entry to Greektown Casino’s new tion.” & Metals’ work expanded beyond its tradi- hotel. “Bob Muse, president of Glass & Mirror Resolving intricate glass details is all in a tional role as curtain wall contractor. Craft and his staff, played a critical role in day’s work for this experienced glass and American Glass and its own group of making this dramatic entry way a glazing contractor.“It is very typical for us to subcontractors essentially constructed the constructable reality,” said Powers. take the architect’s vision and try to help projections as a series of mini-buildings, transform it into reality,” said Powers. “The complete with their own roofs, water- BUILDING A CITY OF GLASS sloped box was definitely a challenge. They proofing, insulation, and metal panels – all American Glass & Metals’ scope of work drew a curtain wall that changed from built beyond the face of the building. “The extended throughout the hotel and casino perpendicular walls to sloped walls as it bump-outs were probably the most unique resort. Working under five (with a sixth to be wrapped around the building. These and the most logistically difficult portion of issued) contracts, the firm’s work included individual walls didn’t stay rectangular. The this project,” said Powers. the curtain wall stair towers of the parking walls taper and tilt in different directions.” This tower of glass now captivates the eye deck, glass and glazing within the hotel American Glass & Metals again used as it soars above Greektown’s legendary interior, and installation of a sloped glass Vistawall’s CW 250 framing, and much of eateries. Reflections of white clouds bloom curtain wall in the casino expansion housing the glass had to be custom ordered in
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EDWARDS GLASS CO. trapezoidal shapes. At the end of the day, “some changes were made on the fly,but the design intent was realized,”said Powers.This FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF EXCELLENCE striking glass wall with a custom metal torch in the center is designed to draw in casino patrons. “We want the sloped glass box to Fabricators And Installers Of All be an iconic element within the Greektown Nationally Recognized Glass And District, to intrigue people and pull them into the casino,” said Peak. Aluminum Products
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dd a greenhouse bursting with fresh strong background in historical renovation herbs, combine with tabletops of and sustainable construction, were the Acompressed sunflower seed husks, perfect team to transform a century-old mix with energy-efficient kitchen exhaust building in the heart of Rochester’s historic hoods, and then heat and cool the entire downtown into a culinary delight and a assembly using the good earth. This is only LEED®-registered building aiming for gold part of the recipe for a sustainable certification. restaurant called Mind, Body & Spirits in In planning his new eatery, Mike Plesz, downtown Rochester. Archiopolis Architects owner of the Pleszure Food Group Co., LLC, an Ann Arbor-based architectural firm wanted the whole enchilada, in this case an whose principals have a combined 75 years organic enchilada filled with foods of experience in energy-efficient design, and harvested locally and served in a sustainable Frank Rewold and Son, Inc., a Rochester- building. The restaurant is even cooking up based construction management firm with a a new approach to food by forging a direct
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link between local farmers and the project manager. Rewold delivered this devices that would cast a shadow on the community. “Mike has made connections innovative project in only four-and-a-half building’s solar panels. “We went with the with local farmers to have local food months, working swiftly from July 2008 to owners to a few meetings with the City, brought into the restaurant, creating a October 2008 to build possibly the first fully explaining some of the building’s systems,” connection between the restaurant and the sustainable restaurant in the United States. said Ratliff. “The City was very receptive to community,” said Bob Tinker, Archiopolis, “In looking at green building projects the concept of the building. They are principal. Growing food on site – in this nationwide, we couldn’t find any restaurant actually in the process of changing some of case,herbs in a greenhouse - is another fresh that went as far and incorporated as many their ordinances to encourage ‘green’ approach to a sustainable restaurant. alternative energy and sustainable features, development.” The project team added roughly 1,400 as well as organic food,” said Ed Kelly, Installing 20 geothermal wells directly square feet of greenhouse, kitchen and Archiopolis, principal. beneath the new addition required rooftop dining space to an existing 7,000- meetings with the Oakland County Health square-foot building to make this utopian CHANGING BUSINESS AS USUAL Department. The department does not dining experience possible.The restaurant is Originally built in 1890 as a dry goods and allow wells beneath buildings and mandates planning to build a four-season sustainable millinery store, this vintage building, now well placement a certain distance from the greenhouse in the near future to extend its equipped with photovoltaic panels and a building. These policies were geared toward use of local produce year-round, added Ed geothermal system, has clearly entered the conventional water extraction wells and not Granchi, director of operations, Mind, Body & 21st Century. As a result of this project, the earth-looped heat exchange geothermal Spirits and Rochester Mills Beer Co. City of Rochester and county regulatory wells. “The project helped create a new In building this community “dinner table,” departments are now following suit. As one awareness as to the difference between the Rewold and Son worked under an unusual example, the City of Rochester altered its wells,” said Ratliff. “Now they have changed scheduling constraint – the doors of the requirements for mandatory screening of the permitting process and revised their restaurant had to open in time for the fall mechanical rooftop systems, allowing the policy on geothermal wells, all because of harvest, said James Ratliff, LEED AP, Rewold project team to avoid installing screening this project.”
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The restaurant grows its own herbs and tomatoes in this light-filled greenhouse The building also marks a shift from festooned with plants. Insect-eating plants business as usual in the restaurant industry. serve as a natural pest control system. Standard commercial kitchens are saddled with the insatiable energy appetites of conventional kitchen exhaust hoods. The hoods operate continually at maximum capacity, constantly replacing tons of exhaust air with fresh outside air. “In the dead of winter, the building may be drawing in 20 degrees F air that must be brought up to room temperature,” said Ratliff. At Mind, Body & Spirits, the proprietary Melink System curbs the exhaust hood’s energy appetite by “monitoring the heat and smoke over the cooking equipment and then adjusting the amount of air the hood exhausts,” said Tinker. When the restaurant trapped as gray water for flushing toilets. is busy, the system operates at its maximum The restroom even contains the new wave of exhaust level, but reduces its capacity hand dryers “that use high-velocity air during periods of low usage. “It is essentially currents rather than heated air to dry a variable volume system that steps up air hands,” Ratliff added. exchange in increments,” added Kelly. “An owner can even retrofit an existing kitchen THE ENGINE OF CHANGE cost-effectively with this new system, which The Pleszure Food Co. is the engine was introduced only five or six years ago.” behind the building’s ‘green” changes. The project also re-thinks the routine Strong local roots, a love of historic activities of daily life. Tucked in a nook of the buildings, and a belief in sustainability led greenhouse is a biodigester, a unit capable the company to build this cutting-edge of converting food scraps, napkins, and restaurant in their own hometown. “We paper receipts – all the detritus of an want to support Rochester,” said Granchi. average day in a restaurant – into a crumbly “This is where we are from, and where we black loam used as a soil amendment for the started our breweries (Pleszure Food owns greenhouse plants, said Granchi. In the main three local breweries, including Rochester restroom, water used for hand washing is Mills Brewery located in the city’s historic
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Since 1968 “SPECIALTY CLEANING” Western Knitting Mills building, circa 1896). www.acmemaint.com All of our breweries are retrofitted older buildings, which is a very sustainable approach.” This homegrown company specifically selected the historical building on the corner of Rochester’s Main Street and Third 24236 Mound Road, Warren, Michigan 48091 because of its “great, uninterrupted southern Commercial • Industrial • Institutional exposure for our solar panels and our Cleaning Services greenhouse,” said Granchi. Rewold brought the 119-year-old PROFESSIONAL DUCT CLEANING building into the 21st Century with a light Cleaning & Sanitizing • Complete HVAC Systems hand, leaving the exterior virtually Restroom/Laboratory/Paint • Exhaust Systems untouched. Only a few window canopies were removed to reveal the copper roofing EXTERIOR BUILDING CLEANING over the building’s bay windows, said Kelly. Architectural Metal • Precast • Brick • Stone Alterations to the building over time – its INTERIOR BUILDING CLEANING gray paint, the form of a roof gable placed Degreasing • Prep for Paint • Exhaust Fans • Floor Cleaning over the upper façade’s original square DEEP CLEANING configuration– were left intact as part of the drive to preserve materials. Machinery De-greasing • Kitchen Facilities Exterior alterations focused on boosting Parking Deck Cleaning • Warehouses the structure’s energy-efficiency through Loading Docks • Compactors window replacement, some exterior 40 Years In Business insulation, and a new roofing system. “We replaced the roof with a white TPO (586) 759-3000 Fax (586) 759-3277 membrane to minimize the heat island G2_CAM_v1_06 8/28/06 9:48 AM Page 1 effect,” said Ratliff. The white membrane delivers a double harvest: cooling the building and surrounding area, plus GEOTECHNICAL reflecting additional light onto the adjacent 2,000-watt photovoltaic solar panels and ENVIRONMENTAL domestic hot water solar panels. WE'RE CONSTRUCTION FROM OFFICE TO EATERY ENGINEERING Rewold used a light hand within the interior, a space once occupied by an ENGINEERS. insurance company and most recently by an interior design firm. The only first-floor changes were relocating the elevator WE HATE equipment room to a former restroom and inserting a new steel stair, said Ratliff. Material preservation and energy efficiency guided all interior alterations. For SURPRISES. material conservation, the interior design firm’s granite sales counter was refurbished All of us at G2 share a single-minded obsession with unearthing every obstacle and reused as the restaurant’s service bar; and opportunity on your site. We design precise solutions that make it all salvaged wood from an old barn forms part work – before you’re in too deep. of the bar in the High Spirits lounge. For energy efficiency, Rewold built an airlock or Troy, MI: 248.680.0400 enclosed foyer at the main entrance to Brighton, MI: 810.224.4330 prevent unconditioned air from continually Chicago, IL: 847.353.8740 infiltrating the interior. Rewold did alter one vestige of the past. www.g2consultinggroup.com Peeling away the drywall revealed heavily charred brick walls damaged by a fire in 1971. After extensive brick cleaning, Rewold cut two large openings in the brick wall and UNEARTHING POSSIBILITIES
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the 300-foot deep wells have more breathing room between the wells, allowing a more efficient ground exchange between soil and well loops, said Ratliff. Six heat pumps service the building. Both below and above grade, the entire greenhouse addition is a nourishing cocoon for sustainable initiatives. A 450-gallon storage tank captures storm water from the roof to water the pots of rosemary, parsley, N A I
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many of the building’s “green” features are • Ceramic Tile – Navigating Business • Electrical – Summit Electric, Troy visible to diners; information flip cards on Space, Troy • Fire Protection – TriStar Fire every table describe the building’s • Solar Collectors – Renewable Protection, Plymouth sustainable features. Energy Solutions, LLC, Chelsea • Millwork – Village Cabinet Shoppe, Living up to its name, the restaurant fills • Glass & Glazing – Rochester Hills Sterling Heights the mind with hopeful strategies, calms the Contract Glazing, Rochester Hills • Elevator – Wright & Filippis, Inc., spirit with its peaceful interior, painted a • Structural Steel – Ross Structural Rochester sage green with expanses of natural brick. Steel, Detroit The general contractor provides the names of Photographs of plants and a video screen • Site Utilities – RRD Construction, subcontractors in the Construction with continual images of Michigan’s natural Rochester Highlight. splendors add to the soothing ambiance. The body is treated to homemade bread served with olive oil infused with fresh rosemary, rare varieties of organic potatoes, and sustainable fish, as well as local meats and cheeses. “They also have fantastic bacon,” adds Ratliff. Beyond being a great restaurant, the building’s cork, bamboo and recycled rubber flooring, tabletops of pressed fiber (sawdust bonded together with a low VOC bonding agent), low VOC paints, and dining chairs stuffed with a corn- based or PLV biodegradable foam turn Mind, Body & Spirits into a potent educational tool, exposing diners and groups of touring schoolchildren to healthy ways to eat, build, and live.
THE FOLLOWING SUBCONTRACTORS CONTRIBUTED TO THE PROJECT:
• Roofing – Allen Brothers Roofing, Inc., Rochester Hills • Fencing – American Fence & Supply Co., Inc., Warren • Carpentry – Damico Contracting, Inc., Troy • Wood Windows – Dillman & Upton, Rochester • Masonry – Durkin & Co., Contractors, Inc., Washington • Painting & Vinyl – Duross Painting, Warren • HW Metal Doors & Hardware – Gamalski Building Specialties, Auburn Hills • Drywall & Light Gauge – Huron Acoustic Tile, Co., Mt. Clemens • Resilient Floor & Carpeting – Ideal Floor Covering, Inc., Rochester • Miscellaneous Specialties – International Building Products, Livonia • Concrete – K& W Concrete, Inc., Romeo • Plumbing – Mills Mechanical, Ortonville
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Michigan’s Largest Selection Firestone Industrial Products 2009 Catalog Available of Concrete Sawing & Coring Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC, offers its 2009 air Equipment helper springs catalog detailing new products and accessories avail- able for today's cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, motor homes and RVs. The 36-page color catalog features a new "Application Guide by Kit" - a reverse parts lookup of the top 25 Ride- Rite™, Sport-Rite™ and Level-Rite™ kits, Sales • Service • Parts • Rental as well as the top 10 Coil-Rite™ kits and the vehicles they are designed to fit. There is also a complete application guide to allow dealers to quickly search parts by vehicle make and model. Detailed descriptions of Firestone's air helper springs kits, which work to help 25806 Novi Rd. • Novi, MI 48375 level a vehicle, maximize load capacity Visit us online at and improve the ride, are included in the (248) 449-4944 www.acecutting.com literature. Dealers will also find individ- ual air springs, air components, service parts and air accessory systems listed with part numbers and descriptions. The catalog includes technical tips along with frequently asked questions and answers. For more information, visit www.ride-rite.com.
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the strength and productivity needed when moving heavier loads. With a durable power train and mast design, tur- bocharged diesel engine, and enhanced hydraulics, the Hyster H170-190FT line of lift trucks features proven efficiency and durability. For more information about Hyster lift trucks, or to find a dealer near you, please visit www.hyster.com.
Hyster Company Introduces the H170-190FT Line of Heavy Duty Lift Trucks drawn copper cable or 1,000 MCM Hyster Company has introduced a new aluminum cable with minimal cable distor- addition to the Fortis® line of lift trucks: tion. An adjustable torque arm securely the H170-190FT. These new trucks accom- holds the drill in place, while the ergonom- modate much larger loads without a dra- ic designed, textured Santoprene® grip matic increase in truck size or expense. provides control by reducing vibration. Based on the current Hyster® H135- New Expansion Joints Offer The grip also has a protective shield to pre- 155FT model pneumatic truck, these new Four-Way Movement vent accidental contact between the user's capacity models offer a longer wheelbase, hand and the tool. a more powerful drive train, and a new Metal-Era, Inc. has introduced the The PowerBlade is a smart alternative mast to accommodate loads up to 19,000 Perma-Tite Expansion Joint. to long-arm cable cutters, ratcheting cut- lbs. The Perma-Tite Expansion Joint is ters, or complex hydraulic cutters that can Well suited for use with lumber, steel, available in two versions: the Roof to cost upwards of $3,000. Plus, it eliminates and concrete applications, the H170- Roof Version and the Roof to Wall the need to carry bulky battery packs or 190FT line offers several features that Version. The provided special articulatory special chargers because it works with the allow for lifting capacities similar or cleat allows four-way movement for the drills already carried in the contractor's equal to those of much larger trucks. A expansion and contraction between either tool bag. new, heavier VISTA® mast provides two roof systems or a roof and wall sys- Like all IDEAL tools, the PowerBlade is superior load support during lifting and tem. Perma-Tite Expansion Joints also engineered for long-term durability, lowering while offering optimal operator prevent condensation by insulating boasting a feature set that includes a visibility. The Hyster turbocharged and against internal building temperatures. rugged metal housing, hardened steel intercooled Cummins QSB3.3 Turbo For more information, visit Metal-Era’s blades and heavy-duty gears. Unlike Diesel Engine provides 110HP at 2,400 website, www.metalera.com, or call 800- ratcheting or hydraulic cable cutters, the RPM and 305 ft-lb of torque for maximum 558-2162. PowerBlade is not a fragile tool in need of performance. frequent maintenance. Its robust design To accommodate heavier loads, the ensures consistent cutting for years to H170-190FT series is outfitted with an IDEAL PowerBlade™ Converts come. upgraded drive axle and an oil-cooled Standard Drill Into High- The IDEAL PowerBlade carries an brake design, as well as larger hubs that Powered Cable Cutter MSRP of $674.80. It is immediately avail- increase truck stability. A new modulated able. brake system provides consistent pedal Attaching IDEAL PowerBlade to any For more information, contact IDEAL travel versus brake line pressure for opti- standard handheld drill instantly creates INDUSTRIES, INC., Becker Place, mum operator control. To ensure operator a tool capable of cutting thick MCM elec- Sycamore, Illinois 60178; phone 1-800- safety, an accumulator is used to store trical cables quickly and cleanly - simply 947-3614; fax: 1-800-533-4483; or visit, hydraulic pressure for full braking power by pulling the drill's trigger. www.idealindustries.com. in the event of unexpected loss of engine The PowerBlade installs like a drill bit on power. virtually any corded or uncorded drill with Fully-tested through the Finite Element a 3/8" drive shaft. The turning action of the Method (FEM) to ensure ruggedness and drill provides the needed force to quickly durability, the H170-190FT series offers and cleanly slice through 750 MCM hard-
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Contracting Resources, Inc., a Brighton- based, design-build and construction management company, recently announced that employees Jim Lutzke and Ralph Spencer have passed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Accredited Professional exam and have obtained LEED AP Bogren Peacock Sheehy Williams Smith Robbins Certification. Law firm Plunkett Cooney, headquar- The George W. Auch Company, tered in Bloomfield Hills, recently made Construction Manager/General Tim Ruokolainen, proj- the following announcements: Four part- Contractor based in Pontiac, is pleased to ect superintendent at ners have been elected to the firm’s Board announce the promotion of David E. Sachse Construction in of Directors, Michael S. Bogren, Peter W. Williams to the position of vice Birmingham, was recently Peacock and Michael K. Sheehy each won president/project director. Williams also certified as a Leadership currently serves on the company’s in Energy and Corporate Board. Also, the Auch Environmental Design – Company has announced that Danielle Accredited Professional Ruokolainen Smith, project engineer, and Steve (LEED AP) by the U.S. Robbins, project manager, have earned Green Building Council (USGBC). the designation of LEED Accredited Professional by the United States Green Fishbeck, Building Council (USGCB). The Board of Directors of Newa Franks Massaron Ross Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. Engineers G Scientists G Architects G Constructors is re-election to the Board, while Kenneth C. Jeffrey Baxa has been pleased to announce the Newa was elected to serve his first term. promoted to vice presi- promotion of John A. All will serve for three years. Also, dent, preconstruction, at Condie, PE to the position William H. Franks, a bankruptcy and cor- Barton Malow Company, a of principal, the highest porate law attorney, has joined Plunkett full-service construction management and leader- Cooney’s Grand Rapids office as a mem- and design company ship honor at FTC&H. ber of the Banking, Bankruptcy and headquartered in Also, the firm has wel- Creditors’ Rights Practice Group. Southfield. Baxa will Baxa comed two new members Condie Additionally, Mary Massaron Ross, a part- oversee 67 professionals who perform to its Farmington Hills ner at the firm employed in their Detroit preconstruction and architectural/ engi- office: Vincent D. Guadagni, PE and office, was recently named as one of the neering services, including estimating, Kamran Qadeer,PE. FTC&H has offices in “Michigan Lawyers Weekly” 2009 Leaders planning, scheduling and design. He will Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo, in the Law. continue to lead the development of new Farmington Hills, and Cincinnati, Ohio. and enhanced processes and procedures, TowerPinkster, a 75- to assure consistency throughout the Plymouth-based Soil person architecture and company, on a national level. and Materials Engineers, engineering firm with Inc. (SME) recently offices in Kalamazoo and Professional Concepts Insurance announced the following Grand Rapids, recently Agency (PCIA), Brighton, has awarded its appointments: James M. announced that Jennifer L. second annual PCIA Engineering Harless, PhD, CHMM, RBP, Boezwinkle, AIA, LEED AP Excellence Scholarship to Steven senior consultant has been has joined the Boezwinkle Rutkowski, a sophomore at Michigan named a principal; and Harless TowerPinkster team and will be leading Technological University, who is earning Daniel R. Cassidy, CPG, the firm’s Commercial Sales Focus Group. his Bachelors of Science in Civil project geologist has been Engineering. The awards were presented named a senior associate. Chad Glerum is the lat- at the annual American Council of est addition to the grow- Engineering Companies of Michigan ing Chem Link Advanced Engineering Excellence Awards Program Lansing-based Clark Architectural Products at the St. Johns Center in Plymouth. Construction Company team. Chem Link is based Cassidy announced recently that in Schoolcraft, Michigan. Taimoor Khan has Glerum is a native of C ORPORA TE NEWS achieved the status of southwest Michigan and Glerum LEED Accredited holds a degree from Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC) is Professional (LEED AP). Western Michigan University. pleased to announce the relocation of its Taimoor is currently an Howell office from 3399 E. Grand River Estimator/Planner for Avenue in Genoa Township to 105 W. Clark Construction. Grand River Avenue in the City of Khan Howell, located downtown at the cross-
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R roads of Michigan Avenue and Michigan Avenue and connects to the NGE Grand River. HRC has been providing newly renovated hotel and residences via DA consulting engineering services from its an elevated and enclosed walkway. The previous Howell location since 2001. structure also provides parking for the general public. Marshall Sales, Inc., a second-genera- tion, family-owned fastener business DeMaria Building Company, with based in Detroit, was recently named as offices in Detroit and Novi, has recently one of the “Best of the Best Michigan been awarded the following new Businesses” by the readers of CORP! University projects: Wayne State Magazine. The magazine and Rehmann University for Chemistry Building Co. recently hosted the award ceremony Expansion Project; the Chemistry at the Michigan State University Building Renovation Project – Phase II; HIGH Management Education Center in Troy to and the University of Michigan honor all winners of this prestigious Guestroom Finish Upgrades Project in EXPOSURE award. Nancy Marshall, president/CEO Ann Arbor. The U of M project scope of Marshall Sales, Inc. received the award; includes upgrades to the finishes of 104 she credited the company’s 52 years of guestrooms for U of M Ross Business success to longevity and loyal customers. School in the Executive Residence and When You Wyly Hall on the 5th, 6th, and 7th floors. Milestone Realty Services, Royal Oak, Advertise In has secured $12.3 million in financing for Ann Arbor-based NSF International, a CAM Magazine! the acquisition of a newly constructed not-for-profit, public health and safety parking facility service the Westin Book- organization, recently announced that Cadillac Hotel in Detroit’s central Kohler, Moen, and Price Pfister have (248) 969-2171 business district. The 528-space, 9-story become the first faucet companies to have parking and retail structure is located on certain plumbing products comply with Fax (248) 969-2338 (continued) Real Value in ROOFING SERVICES SMRCA Roofing Contractors are Union trained SMRCA Contractors are established companies professionals that deliver real value on every with years of experience in providing responsive project. Value is not based on price alone. service, superior workmanship and exceptional It is the combination of service, quality and value. Call us today at 586.759.2140 to receive our free “Roofing Facts” brochure or contact knowledge we bring to every project. one of the SMRCA Contractors below for a It is the M.U.S.T. Safety Training and Drug Testing no-cost estimate on your next roofing project SMRCA crews complete. or visit us at www.smrca.org. It is our expertise in various roof systems to fit architectural requirements and owner’s needs. It is our Michigan roofing contractor 2 year standard workmanship warranty. SMRCA SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN ROOFING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS T. F. Beck Co. Detroit Cornice & Slate Co. Lutz Roofing Co., Inc. North Roofing Co. Schena Roofing & Rochester Hills MI Ferndale MI Shelby Twp. MI Auburn Hills MI Sheet Metal Co., Inc. 248.852.9255 248.398.7690 586.739.1148 248.373.1500 Chesterfield MI 586.949.4777 J. D. Candler Fisher Roofing Co., Inc. M.W. Morss Roofing, Inc. Dave Pomaville & Sons, Inc. Roofing Co., Inc. Dearborn Heights MI Romulus MI Warren MI Schreiber Corporation Livonia MI 313.292.8090 734.942.0840 586.755.6030 Detroit MI 313.899.2100 313.864.4900 LaDuke Roofing & Newton Crane Roofing, Inc. Royal Roofing Co. Christen/Detroit Sheet Metal Pontiac MI Orion MI Detroit MI Oak Park MI 248.332.3021 248.276.ROOF (7663) 313.837.1420 248.414.6600
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Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing the new low lead requirements. Education System (CES) Award for Magazine. This is the eighth time the com- Certification allows manufacturers to Excellence. pany, which ranked 51st this year, has demonstrate compliance with new state Whirlpool Corporation's been named to the list. laws, established to help protect the pub- heavy involvement in the architecture Duro-Last® Roofing, Inc. lic from exposure to lead, well ahead of community enables it to create significant , Saginaw, the January 1, 2010 deadline. and inspiring educational tools for recently hosted its annual Sales Seminar Whirlpool Corporation today's architects. Also, the corporation in Daytona Beach, Florida. Over 800 , Benton Harbor, recently announced that is has been guests representing more than 175 has become the first appliance Americanmanufac- named one of the 100 best corporate citi- authorized Duro-Last roofing contractors turer to be honored with the zens by Chief Responsibility Officer attended the Seminar, whose theme was “Above and Beyond”. The event also included presentations from keynote speaker Jim Pancero, motivational speak- er Mark Scharenbroich, and special guest Paul Montelongo. Ronnisch Construction Group , located in Royal Oak, recently announced the fol- lowing new construction contracts: Ronnisch has been hired by North American Bancard to renovate the 2nd- floor of their 250 Stephenson Highway, Troy, location; the company has been awarded the construction contract for the new Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union’s Madison Heights location; and Ronnisch is working on a 16,000- square-foot renovation for Plymouth- based Secure-24. Oscoda Plastics, Inc. Oscoda-based , the manufacturer of PROTECT-ALL® Commercial Flooring and PROFLEX® Vinyl Expansion Joints, recently announced that its employees have suc- cessfully worked 400,000 work hours without a lost work time accident. This is equivalent to more than 1,000 days with- out a lost time accident. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) uses the standard of 200,000 work hours to represent 100 employees working one year.
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CAM BUYERS GUIDE UPDATES
As you all are probably aware, the 2009 Construction Buyers Guide is out on the street. In an effort to keep our information as accurate as possible, we’re includ- ing here all the changes and corrections we have received for members’ company listings as of March 25. Changes from the book are in bold. To see continual, up-to-date, complete company listings, check out the Buyers Guide Online at www.cam-online.com, updated monthly. Check back 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. 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 you want a substantial number of copies. Invoices for the 2009 Buyers Guide listings have been generated and mailed. If you have questions regarding your invoice, call the CAM office.
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Industry Events
May 31 – June 2 – Greening the Heartland Sep. 15 – Wabeek Country Club, Conference Bloomfield Hills The Engineering Society of Detroit Reserve a spot in one or all of these out- (ESD) and the Detroit Regional Chapter ings by calling Diana Brown at 248-972-1000. of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) will present this event devoted June 25-28 – CEO Forum to green building and sustainability prac- The American Society of Concrete tices at COBO center. Hundreds of atten- Contractors (ASCC) will hold its annual dees and exhibitors from Michigan and 11 CEO Forum at Nemacolin Woodlands other states will converge on Detroit to Resort, Farmington, PA. The CEO Forum learn about the latest green innovations is a leadership and executive conference and incentives. The event will focus on for concrete professionals. presenting tangible, practical informa- For more information, or to register, tion, case studies and proven methods. visit www.ascconline.org or call the For more information, visit ASCC office at 866-788-2722. www.greeningtheheartland.org or www.esd.org. June 27-30 – Women’s Leadership Academy June 12 – Sep. 29 – TriCity Builders NCCER and the National Association m Exchange (TCBX) Spring/Summer Social of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will Outings host this third annual event at The Nature o c
June 12 – Sporting Clays Shootout, Place in Florisscant, CO. . Freeland Sportsman’s Club, To register for the Women’s Leadership Freeland Academy, visit www.nccer.org/leadership. e n
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CAMTEC Class Schedule i June 17 - Sep. 15 – CAM Golf Outings CAMTEC, the training & education z June 17 – Devil’s Ridge Golf Club, center of the Construction Association of a Oxford Michigan, has announced its July 14 – Dunham Hills Golf Club, spring/summer class schedule. For regis- g Hartland tration information, or to obtain a catalog, a Aug. 19 – Cherry Creek Golf Club, call (248) 972-1133. Shelby Township m Start Date Class m June 9 – Lien Law/Payment Bonds July 8 – AIA Contracts a c
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ADVERTISERS INDEX
Ace Cutting Equipment & Supply ...... 41 Acme Maintenance Service ...... 37 Aluminum Supply Company - Marshall Sales, Inc...... 20 Aoun & Company...... 21 Auch Construction ...... 19 CAM Administrative Services...... 3 CAM Membership ...... 6 Carpenter Contractors’ Association ...... 26 DTE Energy ...... IBC Danboise Mechanical ...... 47 Detroit Carpentry JATC ...... 13 Doeren Mayhew ...... 15 Edwards Glass ...... 33 Facca Richter & Pregler, P.C...... 43 G2 Consulting ...... 37 GSV Staking, LLC ...... 9 Glass and Mirror Graft ...... 31 Glazing Contractors Association...... 7 Hartland Insurance Group...... 39 Hilti, Inc...... 36 Jeffers Crane Service, Inc...... 48 Keegan Hay Co., LLC...... 9 Kulbacki, Inc...... 24 Liquid Calcium Chloride Sales, Inc...... 43 Madison Heights Glass ...... 17 MasonPro, Inc...... 11 McCoig Materials ...... 21 Michigan CAT ...... BC Navigant Consulting...... 11 North American Dismantling Corp...... 33 Oakland Community College ...... 50 Oakland Companies ...... 9 Osborne Trucking & Osborne Concrete, John D ...... 43 Plante & Moran, PLLC ...... 25 Plunkett Cooney ...... 46 SMRCA...... 45 Scaffolding Inc...... 31 State Building Products ...... 41 StructureTec ...... 21 TEMP-AIR, Inc...... 15 TES Consultants, PC ...... 47 Trend Millwork ...... IFC Valenti Trobec Chandler...... 5 Wayne Bolt & Nut Co...... 49
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