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4 CAM MAGAZINE AUGUST 2008 “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

FEATURES

14 Heroes of Horticulture300-Year-Old Bur Oak Tree at Henry Ford Estate

16 How Detroit Industrial Turned from Boom to BustDetroit Area Industrial Construction Market Trends

18 On the JobsiteHeat Rising – Oak Pointe Country Club, Brighton

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20 2007 INTEX AwardsACT Honors Winners and Finalists

26 Cleaning – The ForgottenDivision

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32 Changes to AIA General ConditionsWill the New AIA General Conditions Remain the Flagship of the Industry?

CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT

38 Nano-ConstructionPlacing Complex Systems in Small Places

DEPARTMENTS

8 Industry News12 Safety Tool Kit48 Product Showcase52 People in Construction59 CAM Welcomes New Members60 Buyers Guide Updates61 Construction Calendar62 Advertisers Index

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Mark J. Bennett, senior counsel atthe law firm of Miller Canfield andleader of the firm’s Climate Changeinitiative, is lead author of a new pub-lication called, “Current CriticalIssues in Environmental Law: GreenBuildings and SustainableDevelopment,” which was published

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Barton Malow Welcomes Largest and MostDiverse Intern Class in Program’s 24-Year History

Thirty-eight students arrived at Barton Malow Company’soffices and jobsites to begin work as LEAPS (LEArningPracticum for Students) summer interns. The company beganthe program in 1984 to give minority and female architecturaland engineering students a competitive edge in the job market.While initially focused on southeastern Michigan, LEAPS nowdraws students from around the United States. This year marksthe largest group in program history.

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Spalding DeDecker Associates,Inc. Hosts Engineering andSurveying Fair

Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc.(SDA), a regional civil engineering andsurveying firm based in Rochester Hills,recently hosted a K-12 Engineering andSurveying Fair. A group of SDA volun-teers worked together to host the fair

held at the firm’s office. The purpose ofthis event was to build awareness and topromote the civil engineering and sur-veying fields. SDA hopes to alleviate thehuge shortage of students pursuing thesefields, by exposing children to careers inthe hopes of encouraging them to investi-gate these technical professions.

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Led by Cheryl Gregory and Tom Dohr,SDA volunteers included Mark Balon,Nadette Bullington, Lori Chevalier,Cathy DeDecker, John DeDecker, MikeDeDecker, Richard Dee, John Dell’Isola,Jake Ensley, Leonard Harwell, BethKilbourne, Eric Kipp, Sarah Lambdin,Bill Lambdin, Brian McKissen, JoeMuller, Erika Muller, Jake Munchiando,Jennifer Petz, Dave Potter, Crystal Sapp,Maria Sedki, Yazi Shamina, AlexShteynvil, Dana Suggitt, Jason Toner,Paul Tulikangas, Paul Wade, and ScottWanagat. Grant DeWitt with PMEnvironmental, Inc. hosted a geology sta-tion. Johanna Banicki and PennyDwoinen with Testing Engineers &Consultants, Inc. hosted a material test-ing station.

“As employee/owners of SDA, weexpect everyone at SDA to be engaged inour professions,” said David A. Lakin,PE, president of SDA. “We’re seeing adecline in the number of engineers andsurveyors graduating from colleges allover the U.S., so we think it’s importantto show our young people what we doand how important it is for our futuregenerations. This Engineering andSurveying Fair serves a dual purpose ofengaging our staff while exposing youngpeople to our professions and hopefullysteering them in this direction.”

Dow Building SolutionsAnnounces Price Increases to Address Impact ofExtraordinary Hydrocarbonand Energy Costs

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The price increases were effective July1 for all orders shipped on or after July 1for the following products: STYRO-FOAM™ Extruded PolystyreneInsulations, Dow PolyisocyanurateInsulations, Dow High PerformanceUnderlayment & Protection Board(Fanfold), WEATHERMATE™ BrandHousewraps, STYROFOAM™ SprayPolyurethane Insulations, GREATSTUFF™, GREAT STUFF PRO™, ENER-FOAM™, INSTATIK™, and TILE-BOND™ , FROTH-PAK™ Insulation &Sealants, STYROFOAM™ Sill Seal, andWEATHERMATE™ Construction Tape,Straight, Flexible & Sill Pan Flashings.

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Lincoln Electric SupportsAmerican Welding SocietyFoundation in Campaign toRelieve Welder Shortage

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tion workers. I wanted to point this out, asthe “new” information covers hazardsfaced every day by construction workersusing little or no protection. Physical haz-ards to construction workers includeextreme heat, extreme cold, noise, light-ning, and ultraviolet (UV) radiation fromthe sun. Extreme heat conditions can causeheat stroke (a life threatening emergency),heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat rash,and other problems. Extreme cold condi-tions can cause hypothermia, frostbite, andother problems. Too much noise exposure,a well documented but very often over-

looked problem in construction, maycause a temporary change in hearing or atemporary ringing in workers’ ears (tinni-tus). Repeated exposures to loud noise canlead to permanent, incurable hearing lossor tinnitus. Also, lightning kills about 80people in the United States each year andinjures hundreds. Among constructionworkers, laborers, machine operators,engineers, roofers, and pipe fitters havebeen struck by lightning most often on thejob. UV radiation can cause problems suchas sunburn and skin cancer, especially infair-skinned workers.

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Foundation to help relieve a nationwideshortage of welders. In association withthis donation, Lincoln and the AWSFoundation will collaborate on new mar-keting initiatives to promote weldingcareers and help bolster the ranks ofwelders.

According to AWS and other industryresearch, the average age of a welder is inthe mid-fifties. Fewer graduates enteringthe profession, coupled with the continu-ing retirement of experienced welders,has led to a shortage of skilled weldersthat could weaken the U.S. manufactur-ing sector and overall economy.

Lincoln will donate the funds over atwo-year period beginning in 2008.Lincoln will also contribute marketingsupport and partner with AWS to producea promotional welding career video to beused online, in classrooms and through-out industry. The video will feature sever-al well-known personalities who havesponsorship agreements with Lincoln.

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the AWS Foundation’s Welder WorkforceDevelopment Program. The foundationlaunched the program in 2006 to addressthe critical need for recruitment and spe-cialized training of entry-level welderswhile supporting industry workforceneeds. It is an essential component of theAWS Foundation’s $10 million capitalcampaign, Welding for the Strength ofAmerica, which is aimed at facilitatingprograms, scholarships and other initia-tives in support of the welding industry.At the end of 2007, the AWS Foundationhad raised $2.6 million towards its cam-paign effort.

Ronald C. Pierce, AWS Foundationchairman, said, “This generous contribu-tion to our campaign will enable AWS tolaunch much-needed programs and mar-keting initiatives toward the promotionof welding careers. Lincoln electric hasalways been a very important partner toAWS, and their continued support helpsus build a stronger welding workforcefor America.”

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THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE FOUNDATION’SHEROES OF HORTICULTURE


For CAM Member Marc Dutton ofWaterford, historic preservation hasbeen a lifelong passion. As a youth

working in the irrigation industry, hequickly learned that the name John A.Brooks was tied to important projectsacross the city of Detroit, including theTiger’s first baseball park (Navin Field),the Michigan Central Depot, the HenryFord Highland Park Plant, and the vastpersonal estates of Detroit’s auto baronsFord, Dodge, and Fisher. As the use of irri-gation systems spread nationally, Brookspop-up sprinklers beautified the groundsof the Capitol in Washington, D.C., GrantPark in Chicago, and Central Park in NewYork. When the lack of a successor to headthe Brooks company threatened it withextinction in 1988, Marc Dutton bought thebusiness, preserving the irrigation icon,and in the process provided himself with adirect purpose in maintaining the historic

sites that had long captured his interest. This national cause was receiving local

attention. A Bur Oak tree stands on thehistoric grounds of Fair Lane Estate,Henry Ford’s lavish home in Dearborn.The oak is presumed to be 300 years oldand one of the rare remaining Bur Oaks ofthis age in the region. Last fall, TheCultural Landscape Foundation ofWashington, D.C. (TCLF) named the FairLane Bur Oak one of the Landslides:Heroes of Horticulture. In conjunctionwith this honor, it has now been pho-tographed by internationally celebratedphotographers commissioned by thefamed George Eastman HouseInternational Museum of Photographyand Film (Eastman-Kodak). A specialspread in Garden Design magazine result-ed, and a tour of the spectacular EastmanHouse photography is currently makingits way across the nation.

Dutton, who regularly coaxes life out ofthe remaining original Brooks irrigationsystem on the Fair Lane grounds, is locallychampioning efforts of The CulturalLandscape Foundation (TCLF) to bringattention to the Heroes of Horticulture andthe need to preserve the Heroes for futuregenerations. Dutton is on a mission to pro-tect Fair Lane’s Bur Oak - as well as thecountry’s other cultural landscapesdeserving of preservation.

At a special luncheon held at the FairLane Estate on June 5th, Dutton convenedapproximately 50 notable dignitaries (his-torians, university experts, environmental-ists, landscape architects, and other inter-ested parties) to a special by-invitation-only summit. Attendees heard a presenta-tion by keynote speaker CharlesBirnbaum, founder of The CulturalLandscape Foundation (TCLF), regardingthe legendary Heroes, including their at-

THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE FOUNDATION’SHEROES OF HORTICULTUREThe 300-Year-Old Bur Oak Tree at Henry Ford’s Fair Lane Estate

Above: Charles Birnbaum (left) of TheCultural Landscape Foundation was thekeynote speaker at the Heroes ofHorticulture luncheon. Marc Dutton (right)organized the event at the Henry Ford FairLane Estate.

Below: Charles Birnbaum was presentedwith a Detroit Red Wings jersey during hisvisit, to commemorate their Stanley Cup victory.

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risk status and the necessity to preventtheir further destruction. Among theseHeroes: a famed Horse Chestnut Tree thatremains standing in front of the home oflegendary women’s-rights advocate SusanB. Anthony; the giant American Sycamorestanding on the Antietam National battle-field near the Burnside Bridge during theCivil War; plus indescribably beautifulgardens in cemeteries and accessible sitesaround the country.

The Cultural Landscape Foundation,based in Washington, D.C., was estab-lished in 1998 and is the only not-for-prof-it foundation in America dedicated toincreasing the public’s awareness of theimportant legacy of cultural landscapes,and to help save them for future genera-tions. Through education, technical assis-tance and outreach, TCLF broadens thesupport and understanding for culturallandscapes nationwide in hopes of savingAmerica’s priceless heritage for futuregenerations.

A cultural landscape is a geographicarea that includes cultural and nationalresources associated with a historic event,activity, person, or group of people. Aswith historic buildings, these specialplaces reveal aspects of a country’s originand development. The ongoing preserva-tion and interpretation of these cultural

landscapes can produce an improvedquality of life and a sense of place andidentity for future generations. MarcDutton is proud to be a part of theseefforts.

The Marc Dutton Irrigation and John A.Brooks, Inc. companies are familiar tomany for the irrigation support they pro-vide in and around Michigan, including:the Josephine Ford Fountain located at theentrance of Greenfield Village; the envi-ronmentally acclaimed green roof – theworld’s largest living roof – at the FordRouge Plant; the Riverfront Fountain atthe GM Headquarters; refurbishment ofthe Blue Cross/Blue Shield DetroitFountain; and irrigation at the Detroit Zoo,Providence Hospital, and a vast number ofgolf courses.

The public may view the Fair Lane BurOak in person at Fair Lane Estate duringnormal operating hours. More can belearned about the TCLF by visitingwww.tclf.com and individuals are invitedto view all of the Heroes of Horticulture at a special webpage:http://www.tclf.org/landslide/2007/.

CAM Magazine would like to acknowledgethe contributions of Karen McLaren and TheCultural Landscape Foundation for informa-tion included in this article.

Beautiful foliage surrounds the grounds of the Henry Ford Fair Lane Estate in Dearborn,home to the 300-year-old Bur Oak Tree.



After booming for five years from1998 through 2002, industrial build-ing activity - the largest segment ofthe Detroit area’s non-residential

construction market - has been in a slumpsince 2003. Just as residential demanddeclined after the burst of the housing boomin 2005 with the start of the reset ofadjustable rate mortgage interest charges, sodid demand for industrial building construc-tion. CAM’s Industrial ConstructionBarometer is contrasted with industrialbuilding occupancy in an accompanyingchart entitled, “DETROIT AREA INDUSTRIALBUILDING OCCUPANCY / CONSTRUCTIONBAROMETER.” As demand for industrialbuilding space (based on occupancy tabulat-ed by the Friedman Real Estate Group)expanded during the ‘90s, the volume ofsquare footage installed in new structures,and added or altered in existing facilities,climbed to a peak of 131 in 1998 (2000=100),then declined before topping out one moretime in 2001 and slightly lower in 2002.

Thereafter, construction plunged with theslackening in building occupancy through2007. As there has not been much investiga-tion regarding how this situation developed,it seemed appropriate to try to put it intobetter perspective for CAM’s membership.

During the ‘90s, as competition in theNorth American automotive market becameincreasingly more intense with the establish-ment of domestic manufacturing capabilityby Asian and European automakers andexpansion of their distribution network, theChrysler, Ford and General Motors marketshare deteriorated from a peak of 72.8% in1996 to 62.8% in 2001, to 52.9% in 2006 and50.9% in 2007. This is shown in the chartentitled, “NORTH AMERICAN AUTOMOTIVESALES / DETROIT MARKET SHARE.” From2001 through 2006, Detroit’s automakers,likewise, attempted to stimulate motor vehi-cle demand, the same as homebuilders, realestate brokers and lenders spurred the hous-ing demand. Their dealers offered very gen-

erous sales incentives or low interest rateloans, vehicle leasing, longer loan periods,substantial price rebates, and other pro-grams to keep assembly plants open andrunning to order to survive in a market placewith increasingly more popular foreignnameplates.That buoyed sales to abnormallyhigh levels. These incentive packages, lowfuel prices, and more moderate incentives byforeign makers, drove vehicle sales of theDetroit three automakers and their foreigncompetitors to 110.7 million units to retailcustomers and fleets in the U. S. and Canadain the years from 2001 through 2006, (18.4million annually), 7.7%, or 1.3 million greaterthan the 102.8 million units purchased in1994 through 1999.

Then it became obvious that the marketfor personal transportation had become sat-urated with the slowdown in the pace ofindustry sales to 17.8 million in 2007 andprojection of about 16.4 million in the U. S.and Canada in 2008. The contraction in the

E C O N O M I C O U T L O O K

HOW DETROIT’S INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION BOOM

TURNED FROM BOOM TO BUSTDETROIT AREA INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION MARKET TRENDSBy Don Wilson



sales and production of domestic brandvehicles accompanying the slowdown inindustry sales is portrayed in the chart enti-tled, “DETROIT AUTOMAKERS NORTH AMERI-CAN VEHICLE SALES / PRODUCTION VOL-UME.” Besides market saturation, anotherfactor slowing new vehicle demand is theslackening in the replacement rate for vehi-cles on the road, as computed by R. L. Polk &Company. 5.2% of cars were scrapped in2007, down from 6.8% in 2001. Demand fornew vehicles, particularly pickup trucks andSUVs, is also being depressed by the highprice of gasoline and the decline in theirvalue as trade-ins on new vehicles.

As a result of the market share loss and thesaturation of the North American marketwith cars and trucks, the Detroit automakersreduced their North American vehicle pro-duction capacity to a calculated level of 11.7million vehicles during 2007. This wasderived from data featured in a June 8th arti-cle in the Detroit Free Press per data set forthin the 2008 Harbour Report, recentlyreleased by the consultancy, Oliver Wyman.Such capacity is estimated to have been cutagain to 11.2 to 11.3 million in 2008, as dis-played in the chart entitled, “DETROITAUTOMAKERS PRODUCTION CAPACITY / UTI-LIZATION RATE.” In 2007, the Detroit’sautomakers utilized about 79% of thatcapacity, down from 86%% in 2006.Utilization will most certainly be less again in2008 based on the lower motor vehicle vol-umes being assembled in first severalmonths of the 2008 model year.

The effect that reduction of NorthAmerican production capacity by the Detroitautomakers has had in the Detroit area isportrayed in the chart entitled, “DETROITAREA VEHICLE PRODUCTION CAPACITY /CAPACITY UTILIZATION / INDUSTRIAL FACILI-TY UTILIZATION.” Overall utilization of facili-ties in the Detroit area’s industrial sectorclosely correlates with the operations of theDetroit automakers, as measured by the pro-duction capacity and its utilization because asignificant proportion of manufacturing, atleast two-thirds of manufacturing activity inthe Metro area, is generated by activity inmotor vehicle assembly and parts and acces-sories manufacturing, according to the 2002Census of Manufacturing conducted by theU. S. Bureau of Census. About 82% of motorvehicle production capacity in the Detroitregion was utilized by Detroit’s automakersin 2007, up from 78% in 2006, but well belowthe 92% posted in 2000.The impact that suchdownsizing has had on all industrial facilitiesis that their utilization rate is estimated to

have plummeted to around 70% in recentyears due to the down-sizing in manufactur-ing and in the non-manufacturing industriesthat supply other products or services ordepend on the household purchasing powerthat weakening with the contraction of theseindustries.

One of the major reasons that the Detroitautomakers continue to operate without a

profit is their inability to fully utilize theirplants. Operating them below 100% does notmake full use of them. Running above 100%wastes money on the payment of overtimewages required at such an operating level.

Don Wilson is a consulting economist based inHartland, Michigan. He has specialized in work-ing for trade associations, banks, chambers ofcommerce and municipalities since 1982.



In February 2007, a devastating fire literally burned the club-house at Oak Pointe Country Club in Brighton to theground, leaving owner, Dallas-based ClubCorp USA, withno suitable facility in which to house a long list of planned

events for the club’s 850 members. The ground upon which thebuilding had sat quickly cooled, but the desire to raise a replace-ment facility as quickly as possible turned up the heat for a ded-icated project team that included construction managerCampbell/Manix, Inc., Southfield, and architect TMPAssociates, Inc., Bloomfield Hills. Before shovels hit theground, TMP Associates and ClubCorp prepared a comprehen-sive project program to ensure that the new clubhouse met allneeds and expectations.

“A comprehensive program was prepared because the ownerwas not planning any new construction in the immediatefuture,” said John Danckaert, AIA, project manager for TMPAssociates. “They were not prepared for such a catastrophicevent. Our biggest challenge in the beginning was getting theowner to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the old build-ing and agree on a new design formed around the foundations

HEAT RISINGBy David R. Miller, Associate Editor

Photos courtesy of Campbell/Manix, Inc.

salvaged from the wreckage that would eliminate old problemsand improve on the features most liked.”

ClubCorp owns many clubs nationwide and the companyavoids the cookie-cutter approach by giving each facility a dis-

Rendering courtesy of TMP Associates, Inc.

The project team raced to replace the clubhouse at Oak PointeCountry Club, which had been destroyed in a February 2007 fire.



tinct, high-end look. TMP rose to thechallenge of applying ClubCorp’s visionto the needs and desires of their estab-lished membership. TMP played a criti-cal role in making a design suitable to theclub’s clientele that reflects the best qual-ities of Midwest architecture. Design ele-ments reflecting regional style includeclassic arts and crafts details and materi-als combining a warm color palette togreet and embrace users.

Accommodating the level of planningthat was needed to produce the designadded time to the project schedule, soconsiderable forethought went into accel-erating construction. Most of the newthree-story clubhouse, which totalsapproximately 37,000 square feet, sitsatop the first floor foundations and utilitylines that survived the fire. The club-house integrates the existing foundationsand expands on them by adding trenchfootings and deep foundations on thenorth and east sides, beyond the perime-ter of the old structure. To save a signifi-cant portion of the salvaged first floorstructure, careful testing and field meas-urement was performed to verify thebearing capacity and dimensions of theexisting foundations. Isolated structuralmodifications were necessary, but thisapproach saved time and money overremoving and rebuilding the support system.

A significant quantity of pre-finishedproducts was also specified to reduceconstruction time. By pre-finishingdoors, exterior siding and trim, windowpackages, and many other products, sothey arrived ready to install, the projectteam shaved additional time off the con-struction schedule. Many of these prod-ucts were also installed earlier than theymight be on a similar project, thanks toconstruction innovations employed byCampbell/Manix.

“We temporarily waterproofed the sec-ond floor, so we could work on the firstfloor, even though the roof structure was-n’t up,” said Douglass W. Manix, presi-dent of Campbell/Manix. “You usuallyneed to have the roof on and the windowsin before you can start the finish trades,but we were able to start the first floor amonth early this way.”

By getting a head start on the first floorand working extended shifts,Campbell/Manix is on track for a plannedturnover of the facility in August 2008 [atpress time], even though construction didnot begin until November 2007.

The new design reflects the best of Midwest architecture, including classic Arts andCrafts details and materials.

The project team shaved time off the construction schedule by pre-finishing doors,exterior siding and trim, window packages, and many other products.



The Architectural Contractors Trade Association (ACT) recog-nized four area subcontractors for their hard work and out-standing construction projects at the 13th Annual INTEXAchievement Awards this past spring. This year’s INTEX

Award ceremony honored the nominees and their projects thatwere completed in 2007.

Over 185 people attended the award ceremony, including ACTmembers and industry and union partners.“Even during the difficulteconomic climate Michigan is experiencing it is still imperative werecognize the hard work our industry accomplishes,” stated Philip G.Ruffin, ACT’s president. “For 13 years ACT has acknowledged thequality work the subcontractor community has made to our indus-try through the INTEX Achievement Awards.”

2007 EIFS INTEX WinnerSaylor’s Inc.- Elder Automotive, Land Rover, Jaguar, SaabDealership • Project Manager: Jim Salloum • GC: Aristeo Construction • Architect: AZD Associates • ACT Supplier: Sto-Ex

Construction Challenge: Provided the owner with an EIFS systemthat appears to be more like traditional building materials. Thecurved rotunda on the building resembles limestone. All finishesare custom-blended colors selected by the architect for this project.Work was completed during the winter months, which required tem-porary enclosure and heat.

2007 EIFS Finalist and Nominees were:• Pontiac Ceiling & Partition Co. - The Mall at Partridge Creek • Saylor’s Inc. - St. Johns Ambulatory Care Center

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Construction Challenge: Hand cutting ofthe wave patterns in the flooring match thewaves in the ceiling. Utilizing a PLS laserensured the ceiling lines up with the floor-ing. Another construction challenge wasinstalling custom transition metal with acurved pattern in the waiting room betweenthe carpet and vinyl tile, plus leveling the

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solid vinyl tile to meet the metal evenly. Thisproject was completed under separate phas-es with a tight schedule required to meetthe owner’s needs.

2007 Resilient Floor Finalist and Nomineeswere:• Master Craft Carpet Service - MGM Grand

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2007 Wall & Ceiling Finalist and Nomineeswere:• Denn-Co Construction- MGM Grand

Casino & Hotel • Pontiac Ceiling & Partition Co.- U of M

Cardiovascular Center • Ann Arbor Ceiling & Partition- Mercy

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Established in 1995 to acknowledge out-standing achievements in interior and exte-rior construction projects, the INTEXAchievement Award is open to all unioncontractors. The ACT Promotion Committeeand a panel of architects judge the projects.Criteria for the award include aesthetics,workmanship, difficulty of installation andscope of work. In the past 13 years, over 35INTEX Awards have been given out to 27 dif-ferent companies.

The INTEX Award is sponsored by theArchitectural Contractors Industry Fund inconjunction with this year’s sponsors. ACTwould like to thank its title sponsor, theMichigan Regional Council of Carpenters.

ACT thanks its presenting sponsors:Carpenters Labor Management Productivity& Training Program, Laborers’ Local 1076Labor Management Trust, MUST, andOakland Companies.

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Services, Livonia, taking ownership, contributing to the phasingschedule, securing locked areas, communicating with all punch crewsand moving along the project to a successful finish on time with noextra cleaning costs. The defense against being backed into the cor-ner to make your delivery date is a proactive approach to the CleaningDivision.

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Now, more than ever, the current economic times affect your bud-get and, at Value Engineering time, cleaning is an item placed so lowon the totem pole that sometimes the customer will even elect towash their own windows.

There is a lot of room to shift the responsibility of cleaning, especial-ly with the inconsistencies of specifications either allocating all phasesof cleaning to the general contractor or, in the majority of specs, havedivisions bearing cost-impacting finishes, protection and cleaningrequirements that often are not the expertise of the installation trades.Granted there are many trades that often self perform these finishes orhave great relationships with janitorial trades to subcontract this por-tion, but many more trades exclude this work, not motivated by theidea of going back 3-6 months after their installations to assess what itwould take to restore their brand new work. Some may say that it’s

Stuck somewhere between General Conditions and SoilRemediation, there lies the specification for FinalConstruction Cleaning to deliver to a customer their newbuilding.

Cleaning is considered, for the most part, as incidental and usuallydoes not qualify as a major expense. It’s something for which estima-tors often plug in a square footage number; it’s often not considereda significant cost item that could drastically vary depending on designand site conditions. This forgotten division should be a part of thecompetitive bid process. This will have a positive impact to budget,schedule and closeout procedures.

Current construction clean-up costs range from .10 cents to $1.00+per square foot. No magic number there. Contractors are faced withpulling a number out of a hat and hope that the trick works. It’s thefear of losing a bid that creates the submission of very lean numbersat bid time. The general thought process that cleaning is insignificantenough that someone on-site with a broom can handle it, mitigatesthis. Given the current economic climate, combined with the desire tokeep labor busy, there’s no doubt that some general contractors areputting their finished product and reputation at risk by implementingthis method.

A general estimate is without consideration of special cleaningneeds, such as high glass cleaning and specialty floor treatments. Itdoes not take into account, for example, the specification requiringthe cleaning of all owner-provided shelving and fixtures. Restaurantscontain specialty equipment, healthcare facilities have exam roomswith special cleaning needs, and there’s special TLC required for theowner who takes occupancy prior to the turnover of the building.Also not included are jobsite conditions that exacerbate the matter,such as restoring unprotected floors, high duct work, and paint scrap-ing from most every surface that was victim to your lowest bidpainter. Cleaning during punch work is an orchestrated performance.If planned and executed with finesse, your cleaning crew can driveyour finish.

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It makes sense to rely on the cleaning professionals to provide youthe same estimating service. And more importantly, to obtain costsfor items that trades often exclude. Too often “Scope Busts” uncoverunderlying features that will eat up your profits… and they never doit in the beginning of a project, do they?

Example – Scope Bust: In the 125 RFIs and 13 change orders, thescope was changed partially from carpet to tile. A change order isissued based on your floor sub’s quote that did not include finisheswhile the specifications require an almost unheard of amount: six (6)coats of a premium sealer over 10,000 square feet of tile. Whether it isthe general contractor or the subcontractor, someone is going to bearthis cost, somewhere in excess of thousands of dollars.

Example – Late Contract and Bad Scheduling: A three-story elabo-rate window enclosure is installed, the glazing trade demobilizes andsix months later the landscaping is in and you’re ready to clean thewindows. The lift can’t be used now, inside or out, and you just dis-covered concrete on the lower panes. Now what? It will be either theglazing trade (that clearly excluded the cleaning - but find it in theircontract) or the general contractor (or a negotiation of the two).Either way, it’s time to consume these costs.

Based on quality control averages, contracting firms with militanton-site management, the support of corporate offices, and in-placecompany processes to protect all work on the project, are a very smallpercent of the contractors doing business. These firms are to be com-

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insured, and one that has in-place safety procedures and specializes inall types of construction clean up. This company should take full “own-ership” of the clean delivery of the project. Retain this company fromthe start of the project. Include contract provisions for intermittentinspection by the cleaning company at milestones throughout theproject, to call attention to site conditions that will affect their work, asany other trade would. For example, before the HVAC trade beginswork, they are on-site assessing the work of the electrician, plumberand carpenter. As a subcontractor, advising, informing and educatingthe general contractor is a service that provides value for everyone.

Your cleaning contractor would then be able to tell you that itwould be better to clean the skylights prior to hanging the cable traythat, when in place, would require scaffolding. These pre-work assess-ments save the general and the subcontractor time and money!

BACK-CHARGES: DIRTY WORDS ON THE JOBSITEWhen it comes to cleaning, your trades, if given the option to clean

up or leave it behind with no reprisals, will most likely do the latter.Construction managers who don’t retain a grip on the clean-up rulesand procedures on a jobsite will ultimately lose control of jobsitecleaning efforts.

Therefore, have your cleaning crew on-site to inspect a pile ofdebris that no one will claim. Have them take pictures, itemize debriscategories and provide full documentation for your back-charge.Having your cleaning crew policing this will enable the processingand enforcement of your Notice to Cure and/or subsequent back-charge. Note: Put this practice in place early and you may only have

mended, as they are the leaders of our industry.On the other hand, firms that leave the competitive bidding, selec-

tion, work scope and contract to a late decision or to field supervisors,often find the cleaning overlooked and let out at the end of the pro-ject. The project’s end (fast track) schedule may dictate last minuteefforts utilizing non-prequalified subcontractors or in-house labor.This may get the job done adequately, however this method is futilein removing grease from concrete, asphalt from carpet or other trickyjobsite problems.

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These projects are good examples of high profile and high pressurefinishes. Both projects were faced with the sensational task of a tele-vised opening.The importance in these cases elevated things to levelsthat would usually override any best-laid plans. The crews ofAmerican Carpet Care and Janitorial Services were available for imme-diate deployment to the sites, and they put forth their efforts to helpunveil the spectacular expansions and rebirth of these long awaitedprojects. It was a daunting task. Amid the trades finishing their work,there were stage and tent erectors, sound and light crews, artists, per-formers, decorators and caterers. The mission of the company for bothprojects was to eliminate any new construction residue, quickly andefficiently.Their tasks varied from pressure washing, stainless steel andwindow cleaning, polishing acres of marble, to vacuuming the red car-pet on their way out.

A chosen cleaning company should be an established firm, fully



this declaration as depicted above, you willhave a clean and safer jobsite.

In order to combat unexpected costs forclean-up efforts at the end of a project, fol-low these eight important tips:

• Estimating methods should includeCleaning as a Division. Compressively bidconstruction clean up at bid time, includ-ing floor treatments, concrete sealers, glassand glazing, exterior building wash andjobsite janitorial for larger projects.

• Qualify and contract cleaning at the start ofa project, and review all in-place processesfor clean-up and on-site maintenance.

• Require monthly inspections, as needed,for feedback from the cleaning contractor.

• Utilize the cleaner for documentation andmotivation to the subcontractors to cleanup. Review all back-charge policies andcurrent implementation methods.

• Allow the cleaner to participate and aid incoordinating punch list efforts. Final coor-dination by the cleaner will deter extracharges caused by callbacks that couldhave been avoided.

• Practice dedication and diligence regard-ing quality control guidelines and proce-dures to protect work in place.

• As much as the schedule will allow, makesure that the cleaner is the last trade on-site prior to owner and architect walk-through.

• Negotiate a final touch-up to be includedin the contract, and obtain fixed costs formultiple touch-ups. However, if the previ-ous seven tips are followed, the projectturnover should be running smoothly withoutstanding trades, and there should be noneed for multiple attempts to clean upafter punch list crews.

In conclusion, if you’ve ever experienced astrained relationship with an owner or archi-tect due to a project end’s execution of thecleaning, process, or with significant hits toyour bottom line, then evaluate the following:good cleaners consider cleaning an art. It is aspectacular process to take something out ofthe debris and make it shine like a new penny.There is a satisfaction in doing a quality joband making every trade’s work look good.

American Carpet Care and JanitorialServices, based in Livonia, is owned and operat-ed by Adam and Denise Dabbagh. Both havebackgrounds in construction and a lifetime ofexperience delivering buildings from both thegeneral contracting end and the janitorial sidesof construction. Serving all of SoutheastMichigan and Ohio, the company’s website is:www.americancarpetcare.us

• Merely speaking of back-charges, verbalonly notification, or failing to followthrough, will only breed uncontrolled con-tract breaches, fighting about trash and amess of a jobsite.

• Declare cleanliness and safety on your job-site. Sometimes it’s tough, but if you make

to do it once. When the proper rules are inplace, posted at the site, included in subcon-tracts, and implemented daily, jobsite harmo-ny and sub cooperation will be maintained.

With regard to back-charges, the generalcontractors (even trades to third-tier subs)should be proactive by doing the following:


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WILL THE NEW AIA GENERALCONDITIONS REMAIN THEFLAGSHIP OF THE INDUSTRY?


A201-2007 and the counterpart ConsensusDOCS 200 take simi-lar approaches in the areas where the A201 has been changed,there are differences which are notable.

DISPUTE RESOLUTIONFor the first time in 120 years, the A201-2007 does not require

binding arbitration as the default dispute resolution process.Instead, the A101-207 cover agreement now requires that theparties check a box to select arbitration or litigation or fill in ablank for a custom dispute resolution process. Importantly, thedocument provides for litigation if the parties do not make aselection. Interestingly, the ConsensusDOCS 200 also providesfor a choice of process, although does not specify which willapply in the event a choice is not made, which will likely resultin litigation being the legal default in most states. Both docu-ments require mediation as a precondition to binding disputeresolution whether litigation or arbitration.

The choice of dispute resolution method is a recognition thata growing number of parties prefer litigation in complex caseswhere arbitration can be just as costly or more than litigation,particularly given the fact that the American ArbitrationAssociation (AAA) rules typically require 3 arbitrators in caseswhere the amount in dispute exceeds $1,000,000. Indeed, mostlarge and complex cases before the AAA now involve consider-able motion practice and discovery which is nearly identical to,or more involved than, litigation given discovery limitations inmany federal courts. Additionally, while it may take longer to

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has publishedcontract documents since 1888 and generally modifiesits documents every ten years. The AIA generally solic-its comments on existing versions of its documents

from owner, engineer, attorney and contractor groups, and thenproposes changes to those groups and engages in some directnegotiations with various group representatives after which itsDocuments Committee approves the final document changesfor publication. The A201-2007 was approved for publication inthe last quarter of 2007 and will replace the A201-1997 in May2008. While many of the changes are of little consequence andthus are not discussed here, the major changes in the A201-2007deal with dispute resolution choices and procedures, the archi-tect’s role in making initial decisions on disputes, access tofinancial information, the commencement of statutes of limita-tion, and insurance requirements.

Perhaps more notable than the changes in the document isthat for the first time in many years, the Associated GeneralContractors of America (AGC) has declined to endorse the useof AIA contract documents. Instead, the AGC has endorsed arival family of contract documents published by the newly cre-ated ConsensusDOCS, LLC. The AGC and 20 other endorsinggroups claim that the process used to generate theConsensusDOCS contract documents, which are based on theAGC contract documents, is more open and collaborative andthus produces documents which more accurately reflect theinterests of all of the participants in the industry. While the new

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For the first time in 120 years,the A201-2007 does not requirebinding arbitration as the defaultdispute resolution process.By Mark L. McAlpine

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get large construction cases to trial, oncethe trial starts it generally proceeds tocompletion while arbitrations tend to besegmented due to arbitrator/party avail-ability which leads to still higher costs.

Where the parties choose arbitration,the A201-2007 now allows consolidationof arbitrations where the agreementunderlying the other arbitration does notpreclude joinder and the cases involvecommon issues of law or fact providedthe procedures are materially similar. Bycomparison, ConsensusDOCS 200requires the joinder of all parties neces-sary to fully resolve a dispute into thesame proceeding. In any case, the need tochoose between litigation and arbitrationwill require a discussion between the par-ties which may in certain cases lead tohybrid procedures which address the dis-advantages of either process.

The role of the architect as the initialdecision maker (IDM) on claims is alsopotentially changed. Section 6 of theA101-2007 allows the parties to select anIDM other than the architect. This is inresponse to concerns of contractors thatthe architect’s duty of loyalty to theowner, its receipt of payment from theowner and its own interests in disputesinvolving the design issues make thearchitect a poor choice to review disputes.While the architect will still be involvedin responding to a notice of differing siteconditions, the IDM would be involved ifeither the owner or contractor dispute thearchitect’s determination. Obviously itwill not be feasible to use an independentIDM in smaller projects and the partiesmay be well advised to use a disputereview board on larger projects with agreater ability to make some bindingdecisions. ConsensusDOCS 200 does nothave an IDM provision; rather, it requiresa series of direct negotiations which ele-vate to more senior decision makersbefore the parties proceed to mediation.

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WAIVERThe AIA added a mutual waiver of con-

sequential damages in the A201-1997, andwhile the provision has been much debat-ed, the A201-2007 retains the provision.While AIA recognized that owner groupsclaim that the provision has a dispropor-tional impact on them, it left the clause inthe document because it wanted to avoidlarge uninsurable claims. WhileConsensusDOCS 200 also provides amutual waiver of consequential damages,

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it provides a space where specific types ofconsequential damages - for instance, lostrents - can be claimed. The retention ofthe consequential damages waiver in theA201-2007 ensures that the clause willcontinue to be one of the most modifiedclauses in the document where moreoften than not the clause will be deleted.

ACCESS TO FINANCIAL INFORMATIONThe A201-1997 gave the contractor the

right to request evidence of the owner’sability to fund the project before and dur-ing the performance of the work. The1997 version was changed from the 1987version which had been viewed as onlyallowing a demand for financial assur-ances at the start of the project.Apparently concerned that the pendulumhad swung too far in favor of the contrac-tor, and indeed abuses have been knownto occur, the A201-2007 now limits thecontractor’s ability to demand subse-quent financial assurances to situationswhere (1) the owner has failed to pay inaccordance with the contract documents;(2) there has been a material change to thecontract sum as a result of change orders;or (3) the contractor has a reasonable con-cern as to the owner’s ability to pay. Eachof these opportunities is problematic. Forinstance, the contract documents providefor a number of situations where theowner is entitled to withhold payment,and what is a material change or whatconstitutes reasonable concerns are some-what subjective so as to leave both partiesto wonder as to their rights and obliga-tions. By contrast, the ConsensusDOCS200 allows the contractor the right to seekadditional financial assurances duringthe project in much the same way as thenow superseded A201-1997. What is clearis that it will be more difficult for the con-tractor under the A201-2007 to receiveevidence of financial ability on the part ofthe owner once the work has commencedsuch that this is an area where the con-tractor may wish to seek modifications toclarify its rights to that information.

New language in Article 9 of the A201-2007 allows the owner to request evi-dence that subcontractors and suppliershave been properly paid and, failingreceipt of that information within sevendays of the request, the owner can contactthe subcontractors and suppliers directly.If a subcontractor or supplier has notbeen properly paid, the owner may, at itsoption, issue joint checks to the contactor


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and the involved subcontractor or suppli-er for work properly performed or mate-rials or equipment properly provided.Owners will want to reinforce languagein Article 1 of the A201-2007 to ensurethat subcontractors and suppliers cannotenforce these provisions as third partybeneficiaries, and to limit the owner’sobligation to continue issuing joint checksonce an initial joint check has been issued.All parties should also be aware thatunder the Construction Lien Act, anowner of private projects may makedirect payments to a subcontractor orsupplier who has not been paid pursuantto the contractor’s last sworn statementafter giving 5 business days notice to thecontractor. Obviously this and the jointcheck option under the new A201 must beexercised carefully.

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONSThe A201-1997 specified the events

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past. Although it could be argued thatthe 2007 changes, insofar as they adoptapproaches used in ConsensusDOCS doc-uments, represent an attempt to head offany real competition and as such give themembers of ConsensusDOCS indirectinfluence on the AIA documents.

standard practices which will be modifiedby the parties for the particular risks asso-ciated with their project. The AGC’srefusal to endorse the AIA’s contract doc-uments will likely mean that contractorsgenerally will have less influence infuture changes given that the AIA hadvalued the AGC’s endorsement in the

date of warranty work. The effect of thecontractual commencement dates was toavoid the application of a “discoveryrule” used in many states to determinethe date upon which a statute of limita-tion begins to run. The application of thediscovery rule starts the statute of limita-tion to run upon the discovery of thecause of action rather than upon a datetied to a contractual event such as sub-stantial completion. The A201-2007 nowprovides that causes of action must becommenced within the period specifiedby the law of the state where the project islocated but in no event later than 10 yearsafter the date of substantial completion.These changes address owner concernsthat they are unfairly treated if a stateapplies the discovery rule regardless ofthe contract language and the concerns ofcontractors and architects about beingexposed indefinitely to liability in theabsence of the new contractual 10 yearstatute of repose. ConsensusDOCS 200does not provide time limits on causes ofaction thus leaving the issue to state law.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTSThe 1997 version of the A201 intro-

duced a new type of insurance calledProject Management Protective LiabilityInsurance (PMPLI) which was supposedto bring all of the project participantsunder a PMPLI policy. The A201-2007drops the single policy concept in favor ofrequiring the contractor to name theowner and architect as additionalinsureds under its commercial general lia-bility policy and name the owner as anadditional insured under the contractor’scompleted operations coverage. In mak-ing this change, the AIA recognized thatthe PMPLI policies were simply not beingused and that the additional insuredsapproach more accurately reflects theactual practices of the industry.

CONCLUSIONThere is little doubt that the A201-2007

will remain the leading standard contractdocument for the foreseeable future giventhat architects and owners typically selectthe basic contract documents. However,the industry now has a choice inConsensusDOCS 200 even though thedocuments are fairly similar overall. TheAIA’s 2007 changes for the most part rep-resent changes in the industry in keepingwith the tradition of establishing a base-line document which attempts to reflect

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PLACING COMPLEXSYSTEMS IN SMALL SPACES By Mary E. Kremposky, Associate Editor

The smallest particles met the largest machines at the job-

site of the University of Michigan’s Lurie Nanofabrication

Facility (LNF). Nanofabrication research – working with

the smallest of particles to create products with extraordinary

capacities – is part of the work within the walls of a new clean-

room addition built adjacent to the original Michigan

Nanofabrication Facility (MNF) and its fully operational clean-

room. Skanska USA Building Inc., Southfield, employed its full

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the facility’s position as one of the best academic labs in this

region of the country.The expertise of SmithGroup Inc., Detroit,

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A SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE Opened in December 2007, the building’s

brick patterning is a clue to the cutting-edgeresearch now underway within the masonrywalls of this rectangular addition. “The brickwork emulates an abstract composition ofintegrated circuits, expressing the work tak-ing place inside through the brick outside,”said George P. Karidis, PE, LEED AP,SmithGroup vice president and director ofmechanical engineering and lead mechani-cal designer. Karidis’ professional experienceemphasizes high-technology facilities serv-ing a broad range of corporate, university,and government clients. His experienceincludes work on BorgWarner’s ChinaTechnical Center in Zizhu, China, the CIAheadquarters expansion in Langley, Virginia,

and the Auburn Hills world headquarters ofChrysler LLC, formerly DaimlerChryslerCorporation.

A Tour Aisle showcases the state-of-the-artresearch within the facility via a continuousglass exterior wall without mullions orcolumns and a sleek, silver canopy of com-posite metal spanning the building’s entirenorth face. The Tour Aisle gives visitors, stu-dents, and the merely curious a glimpse intothis unfamiliar world where researchers workintently on unlocking the powers of emerg-ing technologies.

Dennis Schweiger, LNF facilities manager,summarizes the capabilities of this cutting-edge facility: “The LNF is operated by theCollege of Engineering to support researchon the theory, design and fabrication of elec-tronic, optoelectronic and MEMS-baseddevices, custom integrated circuits, andmicrosystems, as well as on novel characteri-zation and metrology techniques. Research isalso underway on organic and polymer-based devices for use in organic/molecularelectronics and displays, as well as onnanofabrication and materials for use in nan-otechnology.” While the terminology mayseem alien, the results are very much of thisworld. “Applications include healthcare, envi-ronment, national security, energy and quan-tum-effect based technologies,” addedSchweiger.

The building’s infrastructure was as com-plex and as carefully calibrated and plannedas the research facility, itself. An extensivenetwork of systems services the new 7,600-square-foot cleanroom embedded in thecore of this 37,000-square-foot addition.“Approximately 1,100 tons of refrigerationand four on-site boilers support the clean-room,” said Karidis. “We can provide 65,000cfm of makeup air for the new cleanroomand 31,000 cfm of supplemental makeup airfor the original cleanroom. There is a greatdeal of capacity and controls for such a smallarea.”

The infrastructure weaves and coils tightlythrough the three-story building. “In someinstances, there is literally only half-of-an-inch between piping systems,” said ShawnChampion, Skanska superintendent. “Morethan anybody, three firms made this jobwork: Shaw Electric, Ann Arbor; Boone & Darr,Inc., Ann Arbor, mechanical contractor; andtheir sheet metal sub, Dee Cramer, Inc., Holly.They all did a phenomenal job. The job wentsmoothly because these three companiesdid such great CAD work.”

DESIGNING ON A NANOSCALE Karidis compares fitting these extensive

systems into a small addition with the sci-ence of nanofabrication, itself. “It is a bit of apuzzle to fit everything in that tight space,”

The raised floor in each cleanroom bay is fully grounded to the structural steel and features static-dissipative vinyl floor tiles. This strategy protects research efforts conducted with electrically sensitive tools and materials on a micrometer (1 millionth of a meter) and nanometer (1 billionth of a meter) level.

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said Karidis. “In one sense, it is analogous to nanofabrication in whichone is carefully designing at the nanoscale to use every square mil-limeter of product to its best advantage. Likewise, we optimized thephysical space available to us.

Karidis describes the interior arrangement as a three-layer clean-room with a penthouse: The actual cleanroom occupies the mainlevel and is configured as a series of bays and chases, a subfabricationlevel below distributes utilities and houses sophisticated supportequipment, and an interstitial space directly above the cleanroomhouses the air handling units responsible for recirculating and filter-ing the cleanroom air. “Having support space below offers greaterflexibility in adapting new equipment, tools and technologies to thecleanroom,” adds Karidis.

Completing the assemblage of support spaces, a four-layered com-panion “stack” on the south side of the main building contains theelectrical substation, cleanroom service access, low temperaturechillers and boilers. Not classified as part of the cleanroom supportsystem, the penthouse or fourth level contains the make-up air-han-dling units.

Planning and early design for this elaborate facility consumedthree years and continued after construction commenced. “The proj-ect involved an unprecedented level of coordination and decisionmaking between the University, SmithGroup and specialty consult-ants,” said Karidis. Additional programming elements included high-ly specialized labs in the original building and conversion to a com-bined and redundant exhaust system for both new and originalareas. “If we had not been engaged in such robust planning, wewould not have been able to make the significant sea change fromindividual exhaust systems in the original cleanroom to a more reli-able combined exhaust system in a timely manner,” said Karidis.

WORKING AT THE MICRO AND MACROSCOPIC LEVELSSkanska worked closely with the University throughout construc-

tion to maintain operations in the existing cleanroom. Sensitiveinstrumentation and meticulous research in the existing MNF wasonly a wall away from an active construction site. “Equipment in thisfacility is sensitive to even the slightest vibrations,” said Champion.“Even everyday traffic along nearby Beal Avenue can be detected bytheir instruments or tools.”

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ect team had to find a meeting groundbetween researchers working with delicatecircuitry and contractors commandeeringthe usual flotilla of heavy equipment in aconstruction zone. “When we were compact-ing the ground during site utility installation,every time we used a vibratory roller we con-sulted with the research staff in the existingbuilding to prevent damage to researchoperations or multi-million dollar tools andequipment,” said Champion.

Protecting the existing cleanroom fromvibration even led to the selection of anauger cast pile system. With a full basementand placement close to pedestrian and vehi-cle routes, the new addition required an earthretention system. “Because ground vibrationwas a major concern, we used the least dis-ruptive or vibration-producing method ofshoring soils,” said Champion. “We installedauger cast piles, which involve drilling intothe ground and pumping concrete asopposed to pounding in H piles, sheet piles oranother driven-type retention system.”

Tangent (adjacent) piles and secant (over-lapping) piles with numerous tie-backs


The intricate labyrinth of mechanical systems includes high-pressure clean steam on the thirdlevel.

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offered another layer of protection. Bothform an almost seamless line of defenseagainst potential soil or water leaks betweenpiles. Mother Nature added her own mix ofobstacles. Drilling 25 feet to 30 feet belowgrade, Skanska encountered unexpectedcobble and boulder fields in the soil, plus anold, abandoned sewer line. “These condi-tions would slow progress and wear downdrill bits,” said Champion. “It was just a mat-ter of perseverance.”

BUILDING A CONCRETE WAFFLEThe sub-fabrication level is formed of cast-

in-place concrete floor slabs, walls andcolumns. The sub-fab also houses three pits:a round stormwater pit excavated 15 feetbelow the sub-fab, a 3-foot-deep pit excavat-ed at the south end to contain a 7,000-gallonacid-waste neutralization system, and a 4-foot-deep pit for three new acid-exhaustscrubbers.“As a coordination and safety issue,the pits had to be continuously barricaded formuch of the project,” said Champion.

The sub-fab columns support the clean-room’s waffle slab, a monolithically poured

slab composed of approximately 800 individ-ual compartments. Champion explains howto make a waffle: “We scaffolded the entirearea to create a flat plywood floor, placed pre-formed fiberglass domes in a grid pattern togive shape to the waffle’s individual compart-ments, filled the spaces between the domeswith rebar, and then poured the concrete.The fiberglass molds were removed withcompressed air afterwards. Basically, we hadto create an entire false first floor out of scaf-folding and plywood to form the concreteslab.”

Half of the waffle compartments have acentral, 14-inch opening used to connect thecleanroom’s diverse services, includingprocess exhaust, reverse osmosis and deion-ized water systems, and high purity gaseousnitrogen for drying silicon wafers. “Safety wascarefully managed, because there were sever-al hundred of these openings in the floor,”said Champion. “We had to have lifts andequipment all over this slab for the durationof the project. A structural engineer designedan inch-thick plywood shield to cover thewhole floor and prevent accidents.” Spence

Brothers performed all the concrete work,including the waffle slab, poured founda-tions, and flat work.

A COMPOSITION IN STEEL AND GLASSA standard structural steel frame forms

most of the building. The Tour Aisle, however,presented its share of design and construc-tion challenges. Champion explains construc-tion of the aisle’s custom steel frame: “At thewestern half of the Tour Aisle, custom-fabri-cated beams are configured in a 90 degreeangle resembling two steps. The beams arewelded to the existing steel columns of theadjacent Electrical Engineering andComputer Science building housing the MNF.The beams are supported at mid-span by aline of new steel columns before cantilever-ing over the Tour Aisle.

The same line of new steel columns is thestarting point for the steel beams of the TourAisle’s eastern half and for a series of diagonaltube steel braces. The braces reach down andacross on a diagonal, holding the can-tilevered steel beams in place like a strongsteel arm. “The weight of the masonry wall



above the glass rests on the cantileveredbeams held by the tube steel braces,” addedChampion.

An intricate shoring system was construct-ed in the aisle’s east end. “The beams had tobe laid in place first, but without the tubesteel to hold them up, we had to support thebeams with an elaborate two-story-highshoring system supported from the subfabfloor slab,” said Champion. “Removal wasallowed only when all the connections hadbeen fully bolted. All tube braces were weld-ed using full penetration welds. This com-plex construction, with its network ofshoring, columns, beams and braces wasquite a sight to behold.”

GHOST TOOLSComplex construction continued in the

interior of this singular facility. The clean-room’s raised floor is fully grounded to thestructural steel to dissipate static electricityand prevent damage to the electrically sensi-tive tools. “In addition, the flooring is staticdissipative tile, a flooring capable of transfer-ring the discharge of static electricity from aperson’s body and grounding it through thewhole system,” said Champion.

Purifying the air in this sensitive clean-room is achieved via installation of approxi-mately 18 recirculation air handling unitsand 18 plenum modules, both hoisted,attached and suspended from the third-floorstructural steel. Together, plenum modulesand air handlers form a type of second floorabove the clean room. “The team successful-ly and safely worked around these temporar-ily suspended systems before permanentattachment with structural steel rods,” saidChampion.

The end result of years of planning, designand construction is one of the most stellaracademic laboratories in the region. “TheLNF offers complete capabilities for the fabri-cation of solid-state materials, devices, andcircuits using both silicon, compound semi-conductors, and organic materials, which isquite unique,” said Schweiger. “In addition,because of the support of the NationalScience Foundation through the NationalNanotechnology Infrastructure Network, theLNF provides direct staff support to its users.”

The future has already been planned with-in this forward-thinking facility. “As with anyUniversity project, a great deal of planninghad to be done to guarantee the new facili-


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ty’s adaptability for future generations of research pro-grams,” said Schweiger. “The entire facility is designed andbuilt around a “ghost tool” set that provided the necessaryguide points for power, water, air and electrical manage-ment.”

The complex systems supporting this acclaimed clean-room are the product of the well-planned and coordinatedefforts of the University of Michigan, SmithGroup andSkanska. A broad spectrum of researchers now have accessto this state-of-the-art laboratory, and the general public hasaccess to the advancements in healthcare and technologiesemerging from this academic research and developmentlaboratory in southeastern Michigan’s own backyard.

THE FOLLOWING SUBCONTRACTORS CONTRIBUTED TOTHE PROJECT:

• Metal Studs, Drywall, Acoustic, EIFS – Ann Arbor Ceiling &Partition, Ypsilanti

• Rough & Finish Carpentry – FBK Associates, RochesterHills

• Painting & Intumescent Fireproofing – Cavalier Painting,Sterling Heights

• Cleanroom Partitions, Access Flooring, Plenum Grid,Cleanroom Protocol & Cleaning - PerformanceContracting, Carmel, IN

• Resilient Flooring & Carpeting – Shock Brothers, Roseville• Epoxy Floor Coatings – A & S Industrial Coating, Warren• Fire Protection, Demolition of Fire Protection – John E.

Green Co., Highland Park• Building Temp. & Process Controls – Siemens Building

Technologies, Inc., Livonia• Electrical – Shaw Electric, Ann Arbor• Masonry Mock-Up Panels – Giannola Masonry Co., Clinton

Township• Site Work, Mass Excavation – Eagle Excavation, Flint• Temporary Fencing – Reliable Fence, Clinton Township• Site Utilities – Tri-County Electric, Saline• Nitrogen Tank Relocation, Process Piping, Plumbing &

HVAC – Boone & Darr, Inc., Ann Arbor• Gown Room Demo – Blue Star, Inc., Warren• Structural Steel, Metal Deck, Misc. Iron – Douglas Steel

Fabricating Corp., Lansing• Hydraulic Elevator – Kone, Livonia• Spray-On Fire Proofing – DennCo Construction, Shelby

Township• Earth Retention & Waterproofing – Davis Specialty

Contracting, Milford• Concrete Foundations & Flatwork, Site Grading, Paving

and Concrete – Spence Brothers, Ann Arbor• Masonry – Leidal & Hart Mason Contractors, Inc., Livonia• Aluminum Curtain Wall, Doors, Canopy & Louvers –

American Glass & Metals, Plymouth• Roofing – CEI Roofing, Howell• Overhead Doors, Loading Dock Equip., Furnish Doors –

Detroit Door & Hardware, Madison Heights• Clean-Up – DLS Service, Ypsilanti• Halon Fire Protection Relocation – Healey Fire Protection,

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LNF’s Quintessential Clean Room

Engineering proper airflow, managing exhaust andmaintaining a constant relative humidity of 42.5 percentwere key objectives for the Lurie NanofabricationFacility’s building infrastructure.

CLEAN AIR• “The air flows in a laminar, straight down direction,”

said George P. Karidis, PE, LEED AP, SmithGroup vicepresident and director of mechanical engineeringand lead mechanical designer. “Basically, the airpasses through a full array of air handling units,plenum modules and HEPA filters at the ceiling planeand is returned through the raised floor grating sys-tem and then back up through the service chasesbetween the clean bays. The idea is to drive all parti-cles generated in the cleanroom down and out ofthe space as directly as possible.”

• The project expanded the original lab’s SubmicronRoom, a cleanroom space with a Class 10 designa-tion – the highest level of cleanliness, with no morethan 10 particles larger than 0.5 micron per cubicfoot of air. The new cleanroom bays carry a Class 100ranking; the general aisle linking the bays has a Class1,000 designation.

MANAGING EXHAUST• The project provides a new combined exhaust sys-

tem with six high-dispersion induction exhaust fansservicing both cleanrooms. “Wet scrubber systemsneutralize acid exhaust from research processes,”said Karidis.“The solvent exhaust and the generalexhaust are not scrubbed, but ultimately all theexhaust is handled by one combinedmanifoldexhaust system.”

• The exhaust system weighs 50,000 lbs., including thesix vertical, in-line fans on top of one plenum box.“We actually had to design a truss system to supportthe new exhaust system above the original clean-room roof,” said Karidis.“The original cleanroom didnot have interior columns, so the trusses had to spanthe full width of that building.”

MAINTAINING RELATIVE HUMIDITY• “To control the relative humidity, the mechanical sys-

tem engages both normal and low-temperaturecooling coils in the summer and clean steam humidi-fiers in the winter,” said Karidis. “The North Campuschilled water plant provides the bulk of the cooling,but we have a supplemental low temperature chillersystem to meet the facility’s 68 degrees F tempera-ture and 42.5 percent relative humidity design con-ditions. Either temperature or humidity changes caneffect the research work.”



Pet Doors USA’s LatestPlexidor Product Offers Ease-of-Use, Convenience andSecurity

Plexidor Pet Doors offers the PlexidorElectronic that opens exclusively for petsvia a wearable pass code “collar key”.These “Collar keys” come programmedand simply clip to the animal’s collar. Thetechnology in the door reads and recog-nizes the code as the pet approaches thedoor and allows entrance. The pet doorpanel slides up and down like a mini-garage door.

The Plexidor collar key is actually anRFID chip. This leading-edge technologyis passive, requires no batteries and grantsentry to any number of pets without everhave to worry about the neighbors’ pets orwild animals coming in. The RFID tag isalso waterproof, shockproof and veryrugged.

The Plexidor Electronic Door itself issturdy, rust-proof, energy efficient anddoes not blow open. The product is madewith aluminum framing and high impactABS panels, the same material used forfootball helmets. A safety mechanism pre-vents the door from closing whileobstructed, preventing pinched tails, pawsor fingers.

The Plexidor Electronic Pet Door comesin bronze and white, and in various sizesto match all pets. The product line rangesin prices from $129 to $800, depending onsize and model. They can be purchaseddirect or through dealers, and are alsoavailable at www.dogdoors.com, or bycalling 800-749-9609. Installers are posi-tioned all over the United States andCanada.

Firestone Industrial ProductsOffers Ride-Rite™ Air HelperSprings for Isuzu® N-SeriesCab Forward Trucks

Firestone Industrial Products Company,LLC has announced its Ride-Rite airhelper springs are now available for 2005-2008 Isuzu N-Series cab forward trucks,both Regular Cab and Crew Cab.

The Isuzu cab forward Ride-Rite kitmaximizes the truck’s load support toimprove its ride quality and stability byusing air pressure to adjust Firestone’s airhelper springs.

Isuzu N-Series cab-forward trucks -which are used in various industries suchas electrical contracting, food service,landscaping and delivery services - oftencarry heavy loads that weigh down thetruck. Firestone’s Ride-Rite kit providesextra support to safely and comfortablyhaul heavy loads.

In addition to smoothing the ride,Firestone’s Ride-Rite systems help main-tain braking effectiveness, reduce tirewear, level off-center loads - individualinflation valves allow for separate side-to-side adjustment - and increase vehicle sta-bility.

A pair of Ride-Rite air springs providesup to 5,000 pounds of load leveling capac-ity. (Note: Air springs do not increase theload-carrying capacity of the vehicle. Donot exceed the vehicle’s recommendedGross Vehicle Weight Rating [GVWR]).

Firestone’s Isuzu Ride-Rite kit (part#2440) includes everything needed for aneasy installation that typically takes

between one and two hours and comeswith a two-year limited warranty. Thesystem’s reinforced double convoluted airsprings install between the frame and theaxle.

The Air-Rite™ air accessory system,which enables drivers to make air pressureadjustments with a push of a buttoninstalled on the dashboard, is also avail-able to complement the Isuzu Ride-Ritekit.

Trained technicians are available toll-free (800.888.0650) to answer any productapplication, installation, or warranty ques-tions, Monday through Friday from 7:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST.

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E-Z Drill Offers All-Steel Trailerwith Tank for SprayingConcrete Cures

Known for its lines of concrete drillingand doweling equipment, E-Z Drill offersa Cure Sprayer Trailer. Constructedentirely of heavy-duty steel, the unitoffers a durable, simple way to cure con-crete while preventing shrinkage andcracking.

The unit operates with a 5-horsepowerHonda engine and a Roper pump. Theself-loading design pumps cure directlyfrom a barrel to the machine’s 100-gallontank within about 15 minutes. The CureSprayer Trailer handles a variety of con-crete cures, making it easily adaptable tovarying temperatures and moisture levels.

The highway-rated trailer features forktubes and a 2,000-pound rated axle. The40-foot-long half-inch sprayer hose has anadjustable nozzle to control the amountand distance of the cure spray for consis-tent coverage on varying slab sizes.

For more information E-Z Drill con-crete drilling and doweling equipment,contact E-Z Drill, P.O. Box 517, 4615 W.Lakeview, Stillwater, OK 74076; call 800-272-0121 or fax 405-372-1429; [email protected]; or visit the website,www.ezdrill.com.

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Lincoln Electric Re-engineers PopularExcalibur® Stick Electrode

The Lincoln Electric Company has re-engineered its popularExcalibur® 7018 stick electrode, part of the company’s premiumline of low hydrogen stick electrodes. The flux coating on the7018 now allows for easier striking and re-striking with a morestable arc and exceptional slag control, which is especially ben-eficial for out-of-position welding.

Lincoln Electric’s Excalibur stick electrode line offers several

desirable features. It provides a clean weld, consistent starting,quick puddle creation and no starting porosity. The unique slagsystem results in great puddle control and clarity. Coating burn-off is uniform and ideal for jobs requiring steep rod angles onout-of-position welds. Excellent tie-in prevents undercutting,which reduces grinding and slag inclusions for high qualitywelds.

Typical applications of this product include structural steel,bridges and pipe, as well as fittings and tie-ins in the petro-chemical and power generation industries. Excalibur stick elec-trode allows all-position welding of mild steels and some highstrength, low alloy steels. It also tolerates steels with poor weld-ability, such as high sulfur and high silicon steels.

All Excalibur products are manufactured to ISO 9001 and14001 certification. Excalibur also conforms to AWS, ASME,ABS, Lloyds, DNV, BV, GL and CSA specifications.

For more information on the Excalibur line – which is nowavailable at welding supply stores – or a copy of LincolnElectric’s new Excalibur new catalog, call (888) 355-3213 or visit www.lincolnelectric.com to obtain Bulletin C2.10.

New Howard Leight® Accessories ImproveEarmuff Convenience and Comfort

Howard Leight has introduced two new accessories for itsbroad line of earmuffs: a Polar Hood, specifically designed to beworn with earmuffs, which ensures optimal attenuation for

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workers exposed to cold climates who also require hearing pro-tection; and the Slim Belt Clip designed to provide handy storagewhen earmuffs are not in use.

Compatible with all Howard Leight® earmuffs, the balaclava-style Polar Hood provides protection in cold climates whileensuring optimal earmuff attenuation. Patented side panels elim-inate any gaps between the earcup and ear, forming a tightacoustic seal around the ears—without distorting sound or atten-uation. Its weatherproof design provides warmth and protection;making it well-suited for construction workers, oil/gas/petro-chemical, food production and other workers exposed to coldweather conditions. A seal around the face prevents further expo-sure, and the adjustable design includes a front zipper for venti-lation and a foldaway visor. Bright green trim enhances visibilityand safety outdoors. The Polar Hood is available in two sizes,small/medium and large/extra large.

The Slim Belt Clip is easy to attach to a belt or pants pocket. Ithas a low profile so it is not in the way when not in use, and isvery lightweight. Earmuff headbands simply slip onto the under-side of the clip and remain readily accessible when entering orexperiencing hazardous noise.

For additional product information, contact Sperian HearingProtection, LLC, 7828 Waterville Road, San Diego, CA 92154; telephone: 800/430-5490; fax: 401/232-3110; email: [email protected]; or website:http://www.howardleight.com.

Iron-A-Way’s Built-in Ironing Centers At CSHSave Space While Maintaining Aesthetic Appeal

Custom Service Hardwarenow stocks IRON-A-WAYIroning Centers that savespace while maintaining aes-thetic appeal and providingpeace of mind with their inno-vative design and features.All come with a birch door,can be inset or surface mount-ed, are hinged on the righthand side (left hand hinge canbe special ordered), and haveouter dimensions of 15” W x47-7/8” H x 7-7/8” D.

IRON-A-WAY modelIW.A-42 (see photo) is anelectric built-in ironing cen-ter with an industry standard

42-inch long ironing board that folds back into the wall. Theironing board swivels 90 degrees left and right for more versa-tility and this model offers four inches of height adjustmentwith auto return to normal position when the board is foldedback into the wall. A silent timer automatically shuts off the ironafter the set amount of time determined by the user. IW.A-42offers flexibility in confined areas and has a premium sized hotiron storage area, a built in work light, storage shelves, an elec-trical cord wrap, and an on-off indicator.

IRON-A-WAY model IW.E-342 is another electric-built-inironing center, which includes all the core components neces-sary to start your ironing center. It features a 42-inch ventilatedsteel ironing board; a premium sized hot iron storage compart-ment, a convenient storage shelf, and an easy access applianceoutlet for your iron.

IRON-A-WAY model IW.NE342 is a non-electric built-in iron-ing center that is built with all the same quality materials as theelectric models and features a 42-inch ventilated steel ironingboard. It offers easy hide-away ironing board convenience at anaffordable price, a hot iron storage compartment that eliminateswaiting for the iron to cool down, and a convenient storageshelf.

IRON-A-WAY’s built-in ironing centers are professionallydesigned and all include the most premium sets of features thatallow for the utmost ironing board ease and comfort when iron-ing. In today’s busy lifestyles, the demand for innovativedurable products has helped make many homes function moreefficiently and with less effort. IRON-A-WAY’s built-in ironingcenters are expertly crafted to provide these innovative featuresneatly tucked out of sight. The ironing centers are built withunmatched qualities and performance proven features that havenot only improved ironing convenience, but have redefined theold fashion way of ironing.

For additional information, contact Custom ServiceHardware, 1170 Wauwatosa Road, Cedarburg, WI 53012; 800-882-0009 or 262-375-7960; fax: 262-375-7970; e-mail: [email protected] or visit www.cshardware.com.

New Kubota M59 Power Utility TractorKubota introduces its high-performance M59 power utility,

59-horsepower tractor loader backhoe (TLB) designed to tackleany task. Designed with strength and supreme versatility inmind, the M59 features an integral mainframe to absorb theloads of every day loader and backhoe work.

The M59 features a powerful 59-horsepower, three-vortexcombustion system (E-TVCS) diesel engine that allowsincreased airflow into the combustion chamber and increasesefficiency. The system includes a large displacement engine tohelp reduce noise and vibration and features a standard sparkarrestor muffler, built-in for safety when working in dry areas.The M59’s HST-Plus hydrostatic transmission provides controlof both the HST pump and motor with key features includinghydro dual speed, load sensing ability, HST response controland auto throttle advance.

Kubota’s M59 TLB offers a host of features designed to makedigging work easier. With a backhoe that offers 12-foot diggingdepth, bucket digging force of more than 7,600 pounds and dip-per digging force of 4,731 pounds, the M59 can handle even thetoughest soil conditions. High capacity hydraulic pumps allowfor smooth and efficient management with virtually every mate-rial – stone, gravel, sand, silt or clay. The M59 offers convenience

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with a quick mount attach/detach systemfor easy backhoe removal and enclosedhydraulic hoses for improved visibilityand an overall cleaner design.

Kubota’s M59 loader is cost and timeefficient, offering increased productivityand an incredible lifting power of 3,960pounds. With a maximum height of 10.5feet and a seven-foot bucket, the loadermakes the M59 a productive machine.The braceless frame, slanted boom andsloped hood design improve operator vis-ibility when changing front attachments.The M59 employs a quick attach couplerand optional third function valve for easyuse of attachments.

In addition to a wide range of capabili-ties, Kubota’s M59 was designed withoperator comfort top of mind. Along withfeatures such as a comfortable armrestand convenient side position display, thisTLB boasts a full-flat deck that providesample legroom and makes mounting anddismounting effortless. An efficient“backhoe crawling mode” feature allowsmovement at “creep” speed while at thecontrols of the backhoe. This is especiallytime saving when repositioning alonglengthy trenches. The four-post rolloverprotective structure improves operatorsafety.

In addition, Kubota offers a CategoryI/II three-point hitch for a variety of toolhandling capabilities, which make it morepowerful and easy to utilize. With remotehydraulic control valves, a greater selec-tion of hydraulically powered imple-ments can be used with the M59. Thehydraulic-independent PTO enables theuse of rear-mounted, PTO-driven imple-

ments such as rotary tillers and snowblowers to maximize the M59’s versatili-ty. For efficient implement changing andeasy use of attachments, the M59 employsa quick attach coupler and optional thirdfunction valve.

For product literature or dealer loca-tions, contact Kubota Tractor Corporationat 3401 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance, CA90503; 888-4-KUBOTA [888-458-2682], ext.900; or visit www.kubota.com.

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Hamilton AndersonAssociates (HAA), aDetroit/Las Vegas-baseddesign firm, is pleased toannounce that OfraGelman, AIA has joinedthe firm as principal.Gelman has led teams in

numerous developments in Las Vegasand for the city of Henderson. Gelmanwill function as Managing Principal ofHamilton Anderson Associates’ LasVegas office.

The Michigan Chapterof the American Instituteof Architects has selectedKevin Shultis, AIA, NCARB,LEED AP, vice presidentand Learning StudioLeader of SmithGroup’sDetroit office, to receive

the prestigious 2008 AIA MichiganHastings Award. Shultis’ recognition fol-lows his impressive 5-year track recordas a co-chairman and chairman with AIAMichigan’s Government AffairsCommittee. In his tenure he helped indefending the rights of Michigan archi-

tects. Shultis received his award at theAnnual AIA Michigan Celebration ofExcellence in Architecture in May.

Ann Arbor-based archi-tectural firmHobbs+Black Associates,Inc. is pleased toannounce the following:David Barduca, LEED AP,has recently earned LEEDAccreditation with theU.S. Green BuildingCouncil. Barduca joinedHobbs+Black in 2007.Also, the Huron ValleyChapter of the AmericanInstitute of Architectsrecently honored twoHobbs + Black staff mem-

bers. Ann Kenyon, AIA, LEED AP, withtheir Emerging Architect Award, recog-nizing her exceptional contribution to theprofession. In 2007, only ten years afterreceiving her Masters Degree, she earnedthe title of vice president atHobbs+Black, becoming the first womanarchitect to hold the esteemed position atthe firm. Kristina Glusac, AIA, received

the Distinguished Community ServiceAward, which honors an AIA HuronValley chapter member who has per-formed outstanding service to the broad-er community through involvement ingovernment, volunteer, or service organ-izations, or who has provided pro-bonoservices to community organizations.

S o u t h f i e l d - b a s e dBarton Malow Company ispleased to announce thefollowing promotions:Phil Kirby, based in BartonMalow’s Central VirginiaOffice, has been namedsenior vice president,Eastern Region. Kirbywill now oversee opera-tions and business devel-opment for offices inMaryland, northernVirginia, and centralVirginia. Len Moser hasbeen promoted to vice

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Troy-based ControlledPower Company, a globalmanufacturer of completecommercial, industrial,and medical electrical

power solutions, recently announced thepromotions of Margaret Santamaria toMidwest regional sales coordinator fromcustomer service coordinator, and StacyBiglow to customer service coordinatorfrom assistant engineering coordinator.Santamaria replaces Carole Lize, who hasretired after a 30-year tenure with thecompany.

J.S. Vig Construction,based in Taylor, hasannounced that FrankBurdick has joined thefirm as project manager.Burdick will be responsi-ble for field supervision,project budgeting, sched-uling and subcontractorselection. Also, BryanCassette has joined thefirm as construction coor-dinator. Cassette will beresponsible for maintain-ing the company’s web-site, coordinating market-

ing strategies and implementing a cohe-sive database system. He will also assistin a variety of construction initiativesboth on-site and off-site. J.S. VigConstruction is a full-service general con-tractor and construction managementcompany.

Professional Concepts InsuranceAgency (PCIA), Brighton, is pleased toannounce that Danna Aringo Reyes, afirst year graduate student at theUniversity of Michigan, is the winner ofthe first annual PCIA MichiganArchitectural Foundation scholarship. Aresident of Ypsilanti, Danna is earningher Masters of Architecture. Dannareceived her scholarship at the annual

AIA MI Honor Awards and RecognitionProgram held in May at the Inn at St.John’s Conference Center in Plymouth.

Dietrich, Bailey andAssociates (DBA), PC, hasannounced thatStephanie L. Harbour, PEhas successfully passedthe U.S. Green BuildingCouncil ProfessionalAccreditation Exam andwill be the firm’s LEED

Accredited Professional. DBA, celebrat-ing its 40th year in business, is a multi-disciplined design firm specializing inCivil Engineering, LandscapeArchitecture and Land Surveying withoffices in Plymouth and Monroe.

Plunkett Cooney, headquartered inBloomfield Hills, has added to its techni-cal expertise with the recent addition ofBeth Niepokuj as the firm’s litigation sup-port manager. Established in 1913,Plunkett Cooney is one of the Midwest’s

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largest full-service law firms with morethan 150 attorneys in nine Michigan cities,Columbus, OH and Indianapolis, IN.

Fishbeck, Thompson,Carr & Huber, Inc. (FTC&H),Engineers/Scient is ts/Architects/Constructors,is pleased to announce theaddition of Steve Luzkowbased in their FarmingtonHills office. Luzkow

brings over 29 years of environmentalexpertise to FTC&H.

NAWBO, the National Association ofWomen Business Owners, Greater DetroitChapter, has welcomed its incoming2008-2009 Board of Directors. The fol-lowing women have been elected to serveas Board members: Kathleen Alessandro,Energized Solutions, LLC, Dearborn;Nancy Brownrigg, Brownrigg CompaniesLtd., Auburn Hills; Kim Crabtree,MetaOps, Livonia; Angela Dodd, FayeZInteriors, Southfield; Peggy Feltner,ZenaComp, Farmington Hills; Dr. RandiLou Franklin, INTER-LINGUA, GrossePointe Farms; Patricia Henry Poyle,Henry Business Solutions, Birmingham;Jill Gleba, Gleba & Associates, Troy; RuthJohnson, DYNAMIS Consulting &Training, Detroit; Miriam Muley, The 85%Niche, LLC, Grosse Pointe; Nipa Shah,

Jenesys Group, LLC,Novi; and TheresaThompson, Tea TimeEvents, Shelby Township.

OHM (Orchard Hiltz &McCliment, Inc.), an engi-neering and architecturalfirm headquartered inLivonia, has announcedthe election of two newmembers to its Board ofDirectors: Shirley Ybarraand Vyto Kaunelis, as wellas the re-election ofCharlie Mahoney.

Troy-based design firm Ford & EarlAssociates recently announced that PaulVan Der Kolk has joined the company asproject designer and junior architect. VanDer Kolk comes to Ford & Earl Associateswith nearly ten years of experience inretail, residential and institutional designand project management. Also, JanetWilson, associate, project leader, has

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earned her Leadership in Energy andEnvironmental Design (LEED) accredita-tion. Wilson has over 20 years experiencein commercial interior design nowenhanced by her knowledge of sustain-able green building and development

practices.

Detroit-based DeMariaBuilding Company hasannounced that JeffBurch, safety coordinator,and Dave Sargent, costengineer, have earnedLEED Accreditation withthe U.S. Green BuildingCouncil. Also, PhilipsVallakalil, senior projectmanager, has earned thedesignation CertifiedConstruction Manager(CCM).

C2AE, a full-service architectural, engi-neering, and planning firm based inLansing, recently announced the electionof its Board of Directors at a recent meet-

ing. The appointed Board membersinclude: Raymond Tadgerson; WilliamKimble; Dennis Bekken; Paul Rozeboom;Kevin Feuka; and Larry Fox. Continuingas long-time principals of the firm are:Dennis Jensen, AIA; Mathew Jarvi, PE;and Gary Arnold, PE. The firm alsoannounced the re-appointment of its sen-ior associates: Robin Rapelje; Sandra(Sam) Scott; and Maureen Wegener. Thelist of re-appointed C2AE associates

includes: Scott Cook;Cindy Filley; Gary Fedewa;Craig Jansen; KevinMakarewicz; and BetsyOrmsbee.

Soil and MaterialsEngineers, Inc. (SME),Plymouth, has announcedthat the WashtenawCounty Board ofCommissioners recentlyappointed James M.Harless, PhD, CHMM, RBP,to the Washtenaw CountyB r o w n f i e l d

Redevelopment Authority (WCBRA). Dr.Harless is a senior consultant at SME.Also, the Transportation Research Board(TRB) Executive Committee recentlyappointed Starr D. Kohn, PhD, PE to Chairthe TRB Committee on PavementMonitoring, Evaluation, and DataStorage. Dr. Kohn serves as a senior vicepresident and manager of pavementservices at SME.

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Michigan CAT and LeeBoy are pleasedto announce that they have finalized anagreement that awards Michigan CATexclusive distribution rights for the entirefamily of LeeBoy/Rosco paving and con-struction equipment within the state ofMichigan. The LeeBoy family alsoincludes the Rosco product line of pavingproducts and asphalt tools.LeeBoy/Rosco’s extensive line of motorgraders, drum rollers, multi-purposeasphalt maintainers, asphalt distributors,pavers, brooms, pneumatic rollers, chip

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Barton Malow Company, headquar-tered in Southfield, recently received theGeneral Motors 2007 Supplier of the Yearaward for its significant contributions toGM’s global product and performanceachievements. The 16th annual award –themed the “Best of the Best” – was givenduring ceremonies at the SawgrassMarriott Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida.Also, the Barton Malow Company andHKS Architects, Inc. have been chosen asthe design/build team for the GwinnettBraves Baseball Stadium inLawrenceville, GA. The $40 million stadi-um is scheduled to open in April 2009.Barton Malow’s Southern Region opera-tions have been based in Atlanta since theoffice opened in 1986.

Lake Orion-based Stephen Auger +Associates Architects (SA+A) hasannounced that the firm has been award-ed the contract to provide architecturalanalysis and design services for the St.

Vincent de Paul Parish in Pontiac. St.Vincent de Paul is a late nineteenth cen-tury Catholic Church in the GothicRevival style located off WoodwardAvenue in the City of Pontiac. Thechurch was placed on the Michigan StateRegister of Historic Places in 1987 andthe National Register in 1989. The goal ofthe parish is to upgrade the interior fin-ishes including lighting, mechanical andsound systems, restore art glass, andimprove liturgical function.

The Huron Valley Chapter of theAmerican Institute of Architects recentlyrecognized Ann Arbor-basedHobbs+Black Associates, Inc. The firmreceived Honor Awards for their work onthe TAQA NewWorld Corporate Suiteand the W.R. Wheeler Service Center,both based in Ann Arbor.

Caterpillar Inc. has recognized Ohio-based Lincoln Electric Company as one ofthe construction equipment company’soutstanding suppliers at both itsCleveland and Mentor, Ohio consumableplants. Lincoln Electric, a Caterpillar cer-tified supplier since 1991, received

Caterpillar’s Supplier Quality ExcellenceProcess Certification according to theMQ11005 Standard – making LincolnElectric the first welding consumablemanufacturer to receive this prestigiousdesignation.

Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc.(SME), Plymouth, recently teamed withseveral Michigan communities to secure$3.2 million in federal grants forBrownfield redevelopment projects.SME prepared winning applications forthe following: Allegan, Otsego, PlainwellConsortium, $200,000 U.S. EPABrownfields Assessment Grant; CalhounCounty, $200,000 U.S. EPA BrownfieldsAssessment Grant; City of Grand Rapids,$200,000 U.S. EPA Brownfields AssessmentGrant; City of Kentwood, $200,000 U.S.EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant; Cityof Southfield, $200,000 U.S. EPABrownfields Assessment Grant; and Cityof Wyoming, $200,000 U.S. EPABrownfields Assessment Grant. SME waspart of the team that a secured a $2,000,000U.S. EPA Brownfields Revolving LoanFund (BRLF) Grant for the DownriverArea Brownfield Consortium.

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Top Performance in ROOFING SERVICES

T. F. Beck Co.Rochester Hills MI248.852.9255

J. D. Candler Roofing Co., Inc.Livonia MI313.899.2100

Christen/DetroitDetroit MI313.837.1420

Detroit Cornice & Slate Co.Ferndale MI248.398.7690

Fisher Roofing Co., Inc.Dearborn Heights MI313.292.8090

LaDuke Roofing & Sheet MetalOak Park MI248.414.6600

Lutz Roofing Co., Inc.Shelby Twp. MI586.739.1148

M.W. Morss Roofing, Inc.Romulus MI734.942.0840

Newton Crane Roofing, Inc.Pontiac MI248.332.3021

North Roofing Co.Auburn Hills MI248.373.1500

Dave Pomaville & Sons, Inc.Warren MI 586.755.6030

Royal Roofing Co.Orion MI248.276.ROOF (7663)

Schena Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., Inc.Chesterfield MI586.949.4777

Schreiber CorporationDetroit MI313.864.4900

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When you have a roofing problem you need top performance. SMRCA Roofing Contractors are established companies with years of experience in providing responsive service, superior workmanship and exceptional value. Our top performance provides:

SMRCA Contractors are Union trained professionals bringing industry leading service, quality and knowledge to every project. Call us today at 586.759.2140 to receive our free “Roofing Facts” brochure or contact one of the SMRCA Contractors below for a no-cost estimate on your next roofing project or visit us at www.smrca.org.

• M.U.S.T. Safety Training and Drug Testing

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• It is our expertise in various roof systems to fit architectural requirements and owner’s needs.

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Mercedes-Benz has selected RandConstruction Engineering, Inc., aBrighton-based design/build construc-tion company, to renovate and expandtheir present Research Park Drive facilityin Ann Arbor. Also, JP Morgan/ChaseBank has selected Rand Construction tobuild a LEED silver certification bankingcenter in Rochester Hills.

NSF International, Ann Arbor, recentlyreceived an award to honor its 20 years ofcommitment to Ann Arbor PublicSchools’ Partners for Excellence Program.The Partners for Excellence Program wel-comes community involvement to fur-ther enhance student achievement, aug-ment classroom learning and encouragestudents to become confident learners.In other news, NSF has announced thatShell International Petroleum CompanyLtd. is the first company to receiveCertification to ISO 21469: Safety ofMachinery - Lubricants with IncidentalProduct Contact - HygieneRequirements. NSF is currently the onlycompany offering American NationalStandards Institute (ANSI)-accreditedISO 21469 Certification. ISO 21469Certified lubricants offer new assurancesto processors of specialized productswith strict hygiene and safety require-ments to meet. NSF International, is anindependent, not-for-profit organizationthat certifies products and writing stan-dards for food, water and consumergoods

Comstock Park-based Midlink BusinessPark and Signature Associates have wel-comed Polymer Solutions Inc. toMidlink’s mixed-used business park.Polymer Solutions has leased 110,000square feet in Midlink’s East building toexpand its plastics recycling business.The company’s move to Midlink hasbrought 55 jobs to the Kalamazoo com-munity. Also, W. Soule & Company hasleased 68,000 square feet, expanding itsexisting facilities at Midlink’s East build-ing to accommodate the growth of itsspecialty fabrication division, SouleFabrication Group. W. Soule has hadfacilities in Midlink’s East building sinceJuly 2007.

DeMaria Building Company, Detroit, ispleased to announce the following con-tract awards: Jones Lang LaSalleAutodesk has hired the company to com-

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plete the Lake Point Office CenterRenovation in Novi. This includes therenovation of the three-story, 45,000-square-foot building that housesAutodesk, a design software company.The building will also be CI-LEED certi-fied with a Gold rating. Also, theThompson Educational Foundation hashired the company to construct the UPAMath & Science Center Middle School inDetroit. This includes construction of an80,000-square-foot addition, which willprimarily be used as a Science & MathMiddle School, reconstruction of a sur-face parking lot, and a vehicular circula-tion lane. The new structure will alsoprovide a new entrance to the DetroitScience Center, a Science Center Café anda Gift Shop.

Alta Lift Truck Services, Inc., Wixom,has been nationally recognized by YaleMaterial Handling and Combilift Ltd. as aDealer of Excellence for 2007. TheDealer of Excellence Award is the highestaward a distributor can receive and isdistinguished annually. Alta Lift TruckServices Inc., founded in 1984 byPresident Steven Greenawalt, has nineMichigan locations.

Plunkett Cooney, Bloomfield Hills, wasrecently honored as one of the 2008 “Top100 Law Firms for Diversity” byMultiCultural Law Magazine, an annuallegal publication that acknowledge lead-ing law firms for diversity and highlightssuccessful minority and women lawyers.

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As you all are probably aware, the 2008 Construction BuyersGuide has been out on the street for several months now. In aneffort to keep our information as accurate and up-to-date aspossible, we’re including here all the changes and correctionswe have received for members’ company listings as of June15. Changes from the book are in bold.

To see continually amended company listings, checkout the Buyers Guide Online at www.cam-online.com, updated around

the 15th of every month.Return to this section every month in CAM Magazine to get heads-up information and

news involving the Construction Buyers Guide. Questions? Contact Mary Carabott at248-972-1000 for answers and to find out how to add to your online listings. No updateswill be made to the online Buyers Guide from July 15 thru January 15.

To obtain additional copies of the Guide, stop by the CAM office and pick them up atno additional charge, or send $6 per book for shipping to have the books sent to yourcompany via UPS. Please call ahead of time for authorization if your firm requires a sub-stantial number of copies.

Invoices for the listings have been generated and mailed. Prompt payment ensures agood-standing membership and ability to list in the 2009 Buyers Guide. We will glad-ly answer any questions regarding charges on invoices.

Preparation for the 2009 Buyers Guide has begun – look for renewal forms in yourmail in mid-August.


Art Home Design23262 John R Rd.Hazel Park, MI 48030Phone: 248-546-2777Fax: 248-546-5006

Christian Brothers Electric98 Northbound Gratiot, #28Mt. Clemens, MI 48043Phone: 810-841-0646Fax: 586-477-1229

Comprehensive Management Growth Group

2000 Town Center, Suite 1900Southfield, MI 48075Phone: 248-346-2510Fax: 248-281-0493

Daniels Services(Formerly NSMG/Delphi Glass Corp.)3380 Jolly Rd.Lansing, MI 48910Phone: 517-394-431Fax: 517-394-5364

Environetics, Inc.7071 Orchard Lake Rd., Suite 210West Bloomfield, MI 48322Phone: 248-851-2100Fax: 248-851-3489

Dallas Kitchen Building Co., Inc.17401 E. Ten Mile Rd.Eastpointe, MI 48021Phone: 586-445-0840Fax: 586-445-0842

Masonry Institute of Michigan, Inc.24725 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Suite 388Southfield, MI 48034Phone: 248-663-0415Fax: 248-663-0420

Prairie Lakeside, LLC.(Formerly Lakeside Bldg. Products, Inc.)40 Floral Ave.Mount Clemens, MI 48043Phone: 586-468-1405Fax: 586-468-1852

Rice Associates, Inc.33018 Grand River Ave.Farmington, MI 48336Phone: 248-442-0472Fax: 248-442-0828

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Industry EventsAug. 1 – Sto Bucket Drumming Contest

DeadlineSto Corp. of Atlanta, GA has announced

the first annual Sto Bucket DrummingContest. The competition is free and opento industry members in conjunction withany Sto distributor. There are several cate-gories, with cash prizes for the winners.

Complete rules and details are availableat www.stocorp.com/bucketdrumcontest.

Aug. 6-9 – SMPS EventThe Society for Marketing Professional

Services (SMPS) has announced itsNational Conference, to be held at theColorado Convention Center in Denver.

To register, go to www.smps-mi.org andclick on “events.”

Aug. 11 – 2008 NAWBO Greater Detroit22nd Annual Golf Outing

This year’s golf outing will be held at FoxHills Golf & Banquet Center in Plymouth.

E-mail [email protected] for moreinformation.

Aug. 12-Sep. 16 – CAM Golf OutingsAug. 12 – Fieldstone Golf Club,

Auburn HillsSep. 16 – Forest Lake Country Club,

Bloomfield HillsReserve a spot or sponsorship in one or

all of these outings by calling Diana Brownat 248-972-1000.

Sep. 11-14 – American Society of ConcreteContractors’ Annual Conference

Demonstrations of pervious (porous)concrete placement and three-dimension-al (3-D) paving will highlight this event atthe Crowne Plaza Riverwalk in SanAntonio, TX. The event will includeroundtable discussions, demonstrationsand networking opportunities.

For more information, visit www.ascconline.org, or call 314-962-0210.

Sept. 25 – Fourth Annual BuildingConnections

Building Connections is the largestannual gathering of the construction com-munity in Southeast Michigan, providinga unique opportunity for informal andsocial interaction while supporting theBoy Scouts of America, Detroit AreaCouncil. This year’s event will take placeat The Cranbrook Institute of ScienceMuseum in Bloomfield Hills.

For more information, call 313-361-4228or e-mail [email protected].

Training Calendar

Source Educational ClassesCooper Lighting’s SOURCE will offer thefollowing educational classes in 2008:

Aug. Retail Lighting SolutionsWorkshop

Lighting Fundamentals/Lighting Basics

Sep. Energy Solutions for Commercial& Industrial Lighting Design

Advanced IriS Solutions

Oct. Lighting Fundamentals/Lighting Basics

Healthcare Lighting Solutions Workshop

Exterior Lighting Design Solutions

Nov. Energy Solutions for Commercial& Industrial Lighting Design II

Fundamentals & Lighting Basics for Distributors & Contractors

Dec. Lighting Fundamentals/Lighting Basics

The SOURCE is located in PeachtreeCity, GA. Visit www.cooperlighting.comor call 770-486-4680 for more information.

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

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Acme Maintenance Service..........................................58Aluminum Supply Company - Marshall Sales .......40Barton Malow ...................................................................30Brunt Associates, Inc. ......................................................11Bryan Equipment Sales - STIHL Dealers...................31CAM Administrative Services .........................................3CAM Affinity .....................................................................IBCCAM ECPN...........................................................................47CAM Membership............................................................41Cipriano Coating Technology......................................24Clark Hill, PLC........................................................................5Concrete Moisture Control..............................................9Connelly Crane Rental....................................................59Consumers Energy...........................................................49Cummins Bridgeway.......................................................54DTE Energy .........................................................................45Danboise Mechanical .....................................................12DeBacker & Sons, Inc.......................................................60Doeren Mayhew ...............................................................57Donnelly & Associates, Inc., Raymond J. ..................25Duross Painting Company ............................................23Facca Richter & Pregler, P.C. ..........................................33Frames, Doors & Hardware, Inc....................................21G2 Consulting Group......................................................62Great Lakes Ceramic Tile Association .......................23Gutherie Lumber Company .........................................13Hartland Insurance Group ............................................35Hilti, Inc. ...............................................................................15Jackson Park Agency ......................................................25Jeffers Crane Service.......................................................28Kem-Tec ...............................................................................34Kotz, Sangster, Wysocki & Berg....................................37Laramie Crane ..................................................................34Lifting Gear Hire Corporation......................................29McAlpine & Associates, P.C. .............................................6McCoig Materials ............................................................IFCMichigan Propane Gas Association ....................42, 43Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters..............BCNCDS (National Center for

Dispute Settlement) ..................................................12Navigant Consulting .......................................................58Next Generation Services Group................................51Nicholson Construction.................................................57North American Dismantling Corp............................36Oakland Companies........................................................52Osborne Trucking & Osborne Concrete,

John D.............................................................................22Plante & Moran, PLLC......................................................17Plunkett Cooney...............................................................10Rick's Portables Sanitation, LLC...................................60SMRCA..................................................................................56Scaffolding Inc...................................................................33Spider - A Division of Safeworks, LLC........................62State Building Products .................................................36Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton, P.C. ............................44Sunset Excavating............................................................54Superior Materials Holdings, LLC................................53ThyssenKrupp Safway, Inc. ............................................55Trend Millwork, LLC .........................................................27UHY Advisors........................................................................8Valenti Trobec Chandler, Inc. ..........................................7Wayne Bolt & Nut Co.......................................................61Woods Construction, Inc. ..............................................24Xpert Technologies ............................................................9Zervos Group.....................................................................61

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CAM-sponsored employee benefitprogram provides local claim &administrative services for group, life,health, dental & long term disability,at competitive rates.

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More than 16,000 copies of thiscomprehensive construction industrydirectory are distrubuted. Marketingopportunity through special classifiedsection. Offered online and in print.

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