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14 On the JobsiteAdopting a Better Lifestyle (Center)

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16 2008 INTEX AwardsACT Honors Winners and Finalists

24 Greenprint for the FutureRoll Out the Green Carpet

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PUBLISHER Kevin N. KoehlerEDITOR Amanda M. Tackett

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR E. Dewey Little

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DIRECTORSOFFICERSChairman Robert J. Michielutti, Jr.,

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Vice Chairman Brian J. Brunt,Brunt Associates

Vice Chairman Glenn E. Parvin,C.A.S.S.

Treasurer R. Andrew Martin,F.H. Martin Constructors

President Kevin N. Koehler

DIRECTORS Stephen J. Auger,Stephen Auger + Associates Architects

M. James BrennanBroadcast Design & Construction, Inc.

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Brian D. Kiley,Edgewood Electric, Inc.

Frank G. Nehr, Jr.Davis Iron Works

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Donald J. Purdie, Jr.Detroit Elevator Company

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DeMaria Building Company Celebrates 40 Yearsof Building Relationships

The first quarter of 2009 marked the 40th anniversary forDetroit-headquartered DeMaria Building Company, southeastMichigan’s 13th largest general contracting construction firmand a leading provider of design-build and constructionmanagement services. Additionally, DeMaria has been selectedas one of “Metropolitan Detroit’s 101 Best & BrightestCompanies to Work For” for the past six years.

Forty years ago, Joe DeMaria, Sr. and his brother Rick DeMaria,decided to take their passion for the construction industry to thenext level with the formation of DeMaria Building Company, Inc.DeMaria began constructing small-scale projects, such as gasstations and automotive plant projects. As the years progressed,their client services continued to expand. This growth allowedthem to open their current headquarters location in the NewCenter Area of Detroit, while maintaining their Novi branchoffice. Over the years DeMaria has had the opportunity tocomplete several diverse and unique projects.

Some of these projects that were milestones for DeMariainclude:• Mid-1970s - DeMaria constructed a complex series of

underground pedestrian tunnels that connect various DMCbuildings together– their first project for the Health CareGroup.

• 1986 - DeMaria built the 12-story Macomb County Jail inClinton Township– the first fully automated county jail builtin Michigan.

• 1991 - DeMaria built the 230-foot Air Traffic Control Tower atWayne County Metropolitan Airport, which at the time wasthe tallest control tower in the Midwest region.

• 1998 - DeMaria built the Star Theater in Southfield– the firstof its kind to include stadium seating within each theater.

• 2003 - DeMaria teamed up with Walsh to build theBlind/Spinal Cord Injury Rehab Center– their first projectcompleted out of state.DeMaria has built a reputation for niche specialties, such as:

advanced medical procedure facilities; large dynamometersutilized for automotive research and development; and state-of-the-art biodiesel facilities with technology that produceshigh-quality biodiesel utilizing feedstocks. DeMaria also has alarge self-perform skilled trades department that providescarpentry, steel, concrete, and earthwork services.

“As DeMaria charts its course for the next 40 years andbeyond, we hope that local communities will continue to reapthe benefits of our clients’ expertise in the various industriesthey serve through better, more advanced facilities,” statedJoseph A. DeMaria, Jr., president.

SME Secures $6 Million in Brownfield Financingfor Michigan & Ohio Communities

Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME) recently teamed with11 communities in Michigan and Ohio to secure federal grantstotaling over $6 million for Brownfield redevelopment projects.The SME Brownfield Team capitalized on its extensive grantwriting experience to achieve a perfect batting average for theFY 2009 grants – all 16 of the grant applications SME submittedwere successful.

SME supported the Albion Brownfield RedevelopmentAuthority, Lenawee County, and the City of Lincoln Park inobtaining US EPA Community-wide Assessment/HazardousSubstances Grants, each valued at $200,000. Huron County andIngham County both secured US EPA Community-wideAssessment Grants, valued at $400,000 and $300,000 respec-tively. The City of Hastings and Oakland County each receiveda US EPA Assessment Coalition Grant, valued at $200,000 and $1million respectively.

SME prepared successful applications for a number of otherMichigan communities, including the Downriver CommunityConference, Wayne and Monroe Counties, $1million U.S EPAAssessment Coalition Grant and $1.5 million Community-wideRevolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant. The City of Ypsilantiobtained three, $200,000 US EPA Cleanup Grants for the WaterStreet Redevelopment Project. In Ohio, SME also preparedsuccessful applications for $200,000 EPA Community-wideAssessment/Hazardous Substances Grants for both Defianceand Ottawa Counties.

With funding intact, SME will be supporting thesecommunities and their Brownfield developers by providingBrownfield project services (technical and financial oversight)funded by these grants. Our services include Brownfield siteidentification and inventories, environmental assessments, duediligence, cleanups, as well as financial oversight and costtracking for Brownfield related expenses funded by the grantsand other state and local sources. For more information, visitthem at www.sme-usa.com.

Klochko Equipment Hosts the Detroit Chapterof NAWIC

Equipment operation was the order of the day during themonthly meeting of the Detroit Chapter # 183 of the NationalAssociation of Women in Construction (NAWIC). The group metat the Melvindale Branch of Klochko Equipment Rental Companywhere NAWIC members were provided with a hands-onexperience in operating skid steer loaders and mini excavators.

The evening began with Dan Pagel, Klochko sales manager,delivering a brief history of the company and a summary oftheir day-to-day operations. A tour of the facilities followed,and finished at the equipment yard where the fun began.

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and a stabilizing economy in 2010 willlead to stronger gains, according to themost recent economic forecast fromPortland Cement Association (PCA).

PCA expects cement consumption todecline 17 percent during 2009 to 77million metric tons. Viewed in context of10 percent and 15 percent declines in 2007and 2008, respectively, this reflects a peak

to trough drop in volume of nearly 45million metric tons—the worst in U.S.history. However, at publication time, theweakness was expected to be the mostvirulent during the first half of 2009.With a stabilizing economy and jobcreation, consumption will grow sevenpercent to a level of 83 million metric tonsby 2010.

A short obstacle course was providedfor operating the Skid Steer, and a gameof “drop the baseball in a bucket” was setup for the Mini Excavator. Klochko’ssales staff was on hand to give instructionand encouragement. Larger pieces ofequipment were available for inspectionand discussion – everyone wasencouraged to “sit in the operators seat”while the various controls and features ofeach unit were outlined.

This experience resulted in anappreciation for heavy equipmentoperators and the skill it takes tomaneuver a piece of equipment in orderto get a job completed, with the primaryfocus on safety and productivity.

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“Weakness in near-term cementconsumption will largely stem fromdeclines in the private sector inresidential and non-residentialconstruction,” said Edward Sullivan,PCA chief economist. “By the second halfof 2010, stimulus spending should enter aphase that includes more traditionalinfrastructure projects that carry highercement intensities.”

In addition, Sullivan expects housingstarts to stabilize in the second half of2010, although non-residentialconstruction, which will drop more than27 percent in 2009, will continue todecline in 2010.

According to PCA, the potential for alarge volume increase in cementconsumption for 2011 could be amplifiedby enactment of a new surfacetransportation law. The current lawexpires September 30, 2009. With theObama Administration’s commitment toinfrastructure improvement, as well asthe likelihood that unemployment will beat extremely high levels at the time of thelegislation’s negation, a large increase ininfrastructure spending is expected to beincorporated. This will contribute to

cement consumption reaching 97 millionmetric tons by the end of 2011 should thelegislation be enacted in a timely manner.

“Unemployment is expected to peakduring the first quarter of 2010 to levels inexcess of 10 percent. This will lead topublic sentiment for additional stimulusand more traditional, job-generatinginfrastructure spending. This suggests asignificant increase in funding for thenext transportation bill, possibly 40percent,” Sullivan said. Moreinformation on PCA programs isavailable at www.cement.org. To obtain acopy of PCA’s Forecast, contact PattiFlesher at (847) 972-9136 [email protected].

2009 Governor’s Award forHistoric PreservationRecipients Honored in Lansing

The rehabilitation of Bay City’s PereMarquette Depot into the Great LakesCenter Foundation by GregoryConstruction, Bay City, and Quinn Evans| Architects, Ann Arbor, was only one ofseven projects honored by GovernorJennifer M. Granholm with a 2009

Governor’s Award for HistoricPreservation at a ceremony in Lansingheld in early May. Recipients and preser-vationists from around the state gatheredat an awards ceremony in the StateCapitol rotunda during National HistoricPreservation Month. “Historic preser-vation projects safeguard our state’smany cultural resources for futuregenerations and add appeal to our smalltowns and cities as places to live, workand explore,” Governor Granholm said.

The awards were established in 2003 torecognize outstanding historic preser-vation achievements that demonstrate acommitment to the preservation ofMichigan’s neighborhoods, downtownsand countryside, as well as the state’sunique character and the many culturalresources that document Michigan’s past.

“The variety of historic preservationprojects underway in Michigan showscommitment to and investment in thefuture by developers, investors,community groups and universities,” saidState Historic Preservation Officer BrianConway. “In addition to preservingunique historic structures, these rehabili-tation projects pumped more than $390


During my four years at CAM Ihave had the opportunity to doa lot of safety training.Whether it’s a full OSHA 30-

hour class, the shorter 10-hour, one of thefree Focus Four sessions, or any numberof related topics, I’ve tried to stress oneoverriding principle: “Safety is more thanstrict compliance with MIOSHAstandards.” While these are great startingpoints, by embracing safety as a corporatecore value you will easily exceed those

requirements. Diligent safety practices have additional benefitsto ensuring that your workforce goes home at the end of the day.As an example, by conducting pre-use inspections of equipment(in many cases required by the standards) such as cranes,excavators, aerial lifts, and personal fall arrest systems (PFAS),

etc… you experience fewerbreakdowns and increased longevity of theequipment. This is costly in terms of both repair and loss ofproduction. Safety has to be seen as a crucial component of youroverall risk management strategy. An element of “risk” that’snot often considered is that a poor or even marginal safetyrecord, while a problem in and of itself, also leads to yourcompany’s ineligibility to bid on some projects. How can youmake money if you’re not even eligible to bid on a project?You’ll hear much more on this in next month’s issue, but it’simperative that you look at the whole picture when consideringyour safety goals and objectives.

Remember: CAMSAFETY is offering free, on-site and hands-on safety training under our grant from MIOSHA. To find outmore about this opportunity, contact me at 248-972-1141 or [email protected].

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million dollars into Michigan’s economy,resulting in the creation of some 4,500 jobs.

“At the same time, Detroit’s CorktownNeighborhood archaeological projectrevealed information about 19th-centuryworking class people and how they lived,and gave school children an opportunityto watch archaeologists at work and evenparticipate in the excavations,” Conwayadded.

Recipients of the 2009 Governor’s Awardfor Historic Preservation are: • Bangor Restoration, LLC and Andy Potts

for the rehabilitation of the BangorGrain Elevator, Bangor

• The Christman Company andSmithGroup for the rehabilitation of theMutual Building, Lansing

• Central Michigan Developers, LLC,Lance R. Bickel and James E. Tischler forthe rehabilitation of the BordenCreamery, Mount Pleasant

• Great Lakes Center Foundation, QuinnEvans | Architects, and GregoryConstruction for the Rehabilitation ofthe Pere Marquette Depot, Bay City

• Save Our South Channel Lights, Quinn |Evans Architects and Mihm Enterprisesfor the rehabilitation of the SouthChannel Lights, Lake St. Clair

• Wayne State University Department ofAnthropology and the GreaterCorktown Development Corporationfor the Worker’s Row HouseArchaeological Project, Detroit

• The Ferchill Group, Sandvick Architectsand Kaczmar Architects, and MarousBrothers Construction and JenkinsConstruction for the Rehabilitation ofthe Book Cadillac Hotel, Detroit.

The 2009 Governors Awards for HistoricPreservation are sponsored in part by theJonna Companies and the MichiganHistoric Preservation Network. The StateHistoric Preservation Review Board, in

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Oscoda Plastics®, Inc., themanufacturer of PROTECT-ALL®Commercial Flooring, has donated over1,500 square feet of interlocking tiles tothe Community Center of St. Bernardlocated in St. Bernard Parish, LA.Volunteers from the Cudd MemorialBaptist Church in Spartanburg, SCinstalled the flooring for the new laundryfacility in mid-May 2008.

On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrinahit St. Bernard Parish where 93 percent ofhomes were rated as severely damaged ordestroyed. Almost four years later, thepopulation is only about half of what itwas pre-Katrina. This is also the site of theMurphy Oil spill, the largest domesticresidential oil spill in U.S. history. TheCommunity Center in St. Bernard Parishis located directly east of New Orleans’lower Ninth Ward.

The Community Center is dedicated toempowering struggling families to

rebuild by providing local access toessential recovery resources, includingcanned food, clothing, hot meals, medicalcare, legal aid, internet access and publicphones. “We are grateful to OscodaPlastics for their generous donation,which will enable us to expand ourfacilities, so that we will not have to limitthe amount of assistance we give or beginturning families away,” said IrayNabatoff, executive director of theCommunity Center of St. Bernard. “The


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During the renovation of thecommunity center, environmentalresponsibility was taken into account.PROTECT-ALL is manufactured from 100percent pre-consumer recycled vinyl.Annually, over six million pounds ofvinyl waste is recycled into PROTECT-ALL and kept out of the nation’s landfills.Also, all of the paint used duringrenovation came from The Green Project,a nonprofit organization dedicated topromoting environmental sustainabilityin New Orleans.

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I N P A S S I N GCAM would like to mention the recent passing of Joseph Inatome, 84, an instructorin construction business computing forCAM's former Institute for ConstructionManagement (ICM) in the late 1970s and‘80s. Mr. Inatome was a pioneering visionarywho was one of the first in the country toutilize mainframe computer time to developcritical path method (CPM) approaches forconstruction projects. "He was a close friendof ICM Director Ralph J. Stephenson. Mr.Stephenson recognized Mr. Inatome's com-puting genius and his ability to teach thesubject, and invited him to join ICM as aninstructor," said Joe Neussendorfer, who wasexecutive secretary of ICM at the time. Mr.Inatome was an engineer by profession,graduating from Wayne State University.


Open-air retail collections, commonly called lifestylecenters, offer easy access to individual stores whileproviding significant energy savings for the owner,who no longer pays to heat or cool spaces between

the stores. Their burgeoning popularity has left many ownerswondering what they should do with their older enclosed malls.Some are opting to demolish them to make room for newlifestyle centers, but Universal Mall Properties, the new ownerof one of Michigan’s first regional malls, is taking a verydifferent approach. Significant cost savings are being realizedby transforming much of the existing structure of Warren’svenerable Universal Mall into a new lifestyle center.Construction manager Roncelli, Inc., Sterling Heights, andarchitect Wah Yee Associates, Farmington Hills, are key playersin the unique undertaking.

By David R. Miller, Associate EditorPhotography by Matthew Austermann

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Asphalt for the entire parking surface was ground up and reused asbase material with a new topping put over it.


Universal Mall has occupied a valuable53-acre site at 12 Mile and DequindreRoads since opening its doors in 1965, butoccupancy rates have generally sliddownward in recent years. To reversethis trend, the center of the mall is beingtorn down and converted into aboulevard for vehicular traffic. ExistingMontgomery Ward and Mervyns storestotaling approximately 175,000 squarefeet have been demolished, but a new,137,000-square-foot Target store and newthree outbuildings, along with newlyexpanded and renovated AJ Wright andBurlington Coat Factory locations, willoccupy the site upon completion of theproject. When the dust settles, approxi-mately 275,000 square feet will have beendemolished, 359,000 of new retail spacewill have been added, and 130,000 squarefeet will have been renovated. Manysteps were taken along the way to keepcosts under control.

“The asphalt for the entire parkingsurface – 3,100 parking spaces – wasground up and reused as base materialwith new topping put over it,” explainedEdward Cicero, senior project managerfor Roncelli, Inc. “That saved us frombringing in alot of offsite fill to get up tothe new grades.”

Sequencing this portion of the project,along with site utilities, was crucial, asmany of the existing businesses stayedopen for the duration of the project.Cicero praised site utilities contractorAngelo Iafrate Construction Co., Warren,and asphalt contractor Nagle Paving Co.,Novi, for following the complex scheduleto the letter. Interior renovations alsofollowed a tight timetable. The final stepsof each phase of the renovations oftenentailed moving merchandise into areaswhere work had just been completed. Assoon as this move was complete, crewscould begin working in what had beenactive retail space a just few hours before.

Field personnel have been in constantcommunication with the tenants to easethe process. Not a single deadline hasbeen missed, which has helped to cementgood relationships between everyoneinvolved. The aggressive project beganwith the demolition of the MontgomeryWard store in May 2008, and completion ofthe final remodeling project is anticipatedin November 2009 [at press time], just intime for the holiday season.

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Interior renovations followed a tight timetable. The final steps of each phase often entailedmoving merchandise into areas where work had just been completed.

Edward Cicero, senior project manager for Roncelli, Inc., praised the asphalt paving and siteutilities contractors for following a complex schedule to the letter.


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Architectural Contractors Trade Association (ACT)recognized four area subcontractors for their hard workand outstanding construction projects at the 14th AnnualINTEX Achievement Awards this past spring. This year’s

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Over 150 people attended the event including ACT members,industry and union partners. “Even during the difficult economicclimate Michigan is experiencing it is still imperative we show unityand support the unionized construction industry,” stated Jess Saylor,ACT’s president. “For 14 years ACT has acknowledged the qualitywork the subcontractor community has made to our industrythrough the INTEX Achievement Awards.”

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the use of virgin material. It’s a creative waythat we can give sustainable options to ourindustry, and not take additional virginresources away from the earth.

TO GLUE OR NOT TO GLUECarpet manufacturers have raised the bar

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Tandus offers a similar, yet different,approach to a non-traditional glue-freesystem named RS (Revolutionary System). RSis an adhesive that is preapplied to thecarpet backing and provides a peel andstick-like installation, similar to a sticker. Toinstall, the adhesive film cover is simplypeeled off and the carpet is set in place. Notonly does this “revolutionary system” aid inexceptionally lower VOC’s than CRIstandards, but it supports zero use of wetglue, reduces installation downtime,simplifies installation, and reduces labor.

The art of selecting carpet goes farbeyond aesthetic qualities. Today weare faced with stringentsustainability standards that focus

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divert post-consumer material from landfills.The organization has made exceptionaladvancement in developing creative uses forcarpet that could have been otherwise addedto our landfills. Industrial waste allows postconsumer carpet to be remanufactured intoproducts such as surface coverings, backerboards, battings, cushions, concrete filler,automotive components, and fence posts.The list goes on and on, and more companiesare seeking post-consumer carpet for reuse.

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Similar to CARE, other carpetmanufacturers have made theirenvironmental footprint towards asustainable future. In 1992 the InvistaReclamation Program was initiated to find apurpose for carpet that has exceeded itsintended life. The process for utilizing thisprogram is simple. By adding a reclamationspecification to your project you can add tothe growing quantity of carpet beingdiverted from landfills. Since mostreclamation programs will take any carpet

PLUS IS THE NEW LABELIn 1992 the Carpet and Rug Institute

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agreed to comply with all applicable OSHAregulations for safety on the jobsite. It wasundisputed that the piece of plywood whichcollapsed beneath plaintiff was only about ?”thick, at variance with OSHA rules. Amongothers, plaintiff sued the elevator company,but the trial court dismissed her case againstthe elevator company on the basis thatplaintiff was a stranger to the contractbetween Northwest Airlines and the elevatorcompany. The Court of Appeals subsequentlyreversed the trial court’s ruling, relying on aprevious decision that allowed a stranger to acontract to maintain an action against acontractor when the contractor creates a “newhazard” that was not within the scope of workdelineated in the contract.

The Court of Appeals asserted that itsdecision was consistent with the Fultzanalysis, which the Court of Appealsinterpreted as permitting tort claims againstcontractors that create a new or increasedhazard to the injured party. In ruling forplaintiff, the Court of Appeals concluded thatwhen employees of the elevator company laiddown an inadequate piece of plywood overthe machinery hole, a “new hazard” wascreated, thus validating plaintiff’s suit againstthe elevator company. The Michigan SupremeCourt ultimately rejected the “new hazard”analysis and found that the elevator companywas not liable to plaintiff.

Underscoring its repudiation of the “newhazard” analysis, the Supreme Court reversedanother opinion of the Court of Appeals in a2007 decision. In that case, plaintiff slippedand fell on ice in a parking lot that she claimedwas the product of melting/re-freezing snowpiled high on landscaped curb islands in theparking lot owned by her employer. She suedthe snow removal company on the theorythat the piles of snow created a “new hazard”because of their proclivity for melting and re-freezing. The snow removal company wasultimately dismissed from the litigation and

Beginning in the late 1950s, privitydisappeared as a viable defense for personalinjury cases. While privity of contract stillremained for certain actions, on the wholeprivity was a rarely viable way to contestclaims, especially on construction sites.

In 2004, the Michigan Supreme Courtresurrected the defense in a garden varietyslip-and-fall case. In Fultz v. Union CommerceAssoc., 470 Mich 460 (2004), the High Courtheld that a snow removal contractor hired bythe parking lot owner could not be sued bythe injured plaintiff who had no contractualrelationship with the snow removal contractoror the premises owner.

Since the decision in Fultz, the Court ofAppeals and Supreme Court have decided afair number of cases in favor of constructioncontractors. One of the more interesting caseswas Banaszak v. Northwest Airlines, Inc., 477Mich 895 (2006). The case arose out of theconstruction of the McNamara terminal atDetroit Metropolitan Airport in 2001. Theproject owner, Northwest Airlines, hadentered into a contract a general contractorfor construction of the new terminal building.However, Northwest Airlines had a directcontract with an elevator company toconstruct the elevators, escalators and movingwalkways throughout the new terminal.Plaintiff was an employee of an electricalsubcontractor, one of the general contractor’ssubcontractors.

On the day of her injury, plaintiff wasworking in the vicinity of a moving walkwaybeing installed by the elevator company. Atthe end of each walkway was a hole in thefloor in which the elevator company installedall of the motors for the walkways. On the dayof plaintiff’s accident, there was a piece ofplywood covering the hole at the end of oneof the walkways. Plaintiff walked across thepiece of plywood, which collapsed beneathher, resulting in serious injuries. In its contractwith Northwest Airlines, the elevator company

With the November 2008 electionsbehind us and new legislators,judges, and Supreme CourtJustices taking the reins,

Michigan construction law is in a period oftransition. That is no more evident than in thethree legal developments outlined in thisarticle. Some of the developments were theresult of shifting judicial ideologies, whileothers are attributable to the troubledeconomic climate. In fact, we have seen thepossible erosion of a significant defenseavailable to contractors in defending personalinjury claims sustained by individuals onconstruction sites. The Michigan Legislaturehas also jumped into the fray by passinglegislation that provides tax breaks to entitiesinvolved in construction projects. Not to beoutdone, the Michigan Supreme Courtrecently addressed questions surrounding theenforceability of risk transfer provisions, suchas indemnity clauses, found in constructioncontracts. As members of the new legislatureand judiciary take hold, there is no doubt thatthere will be significantly more modificationsin Michigan construction law.

IS THE “PRIVITY OF CONTRACT” DEFENSEFOR TORT CLAIMS BROUGHT AGAINSTCONTRACTORS ON THE RETREAT?

The Michigan Supreme Court’s decision inFunk v. General Motors Corp, 392 Mich 91(1974) addressed the potential liability ofproject owners and general contractors forconstruction site injuries involving hands-onworkers, but did not rule on the potentialliability of subcontractors, nor the potentialliability of general contractors andsubcontractors to third-party strangers to theconstruction contract.

That’s where the defense of privity ofcontract comes into play.“Privity of contract” isa legal term that, in essence, prohibits partiesthat are not signatories to a contract frombringing a lawsuit based upon that contract.

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every contractor that physically performedwork in the State for at least one day duringthe tax year, or if the contractor activelysolicited sales in the State and had grossreceipts of $350,000 or more sourced to theState. The tax was imposed on the modifiedgross receipts tax base, after allocation orapportionment to the State at a rate of 0.8%.The tax base is a taxpayer’s gross receipt less“purchases from other firms” beforeapportionment. An unintended consequenceof the Michigan Business Tax Act placed aburdensome tax on materials that adverselyaffected the construction industry.

TAX RELIEF FOR MICHIGAN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS

Michigan’s construction industry, like nearlyevery other business sector, has not beenimmune to the troubled economic times.Perhaps in a nod to the dreary economiccircumstances many construction firms havefaced, the Michigan Legislature recentlyenacted legislation allowing constructioncompanies to deduct the cost of materialspurchased for specific construction projectson their tax returns.

Previously, the Michigan Business Tax Actimposed a modified gross receipts tax on

plaintiff appealed. The Court of Appealsreversed the trial court, finding that thedefendant had created a “new hazard” duringthe course of its work. Like the Court ofAppeals in previous cases, the Court ofAppeals relied upon the Supreme Courtopinion in Fultz.

After Fultz, and its progeny, constructionattorneys latched on to the privity of contractdefense and used it to defend generalcontractors, subcontractors, architects, andengineers from personal injury claims sufferedon construction sites when the claimant was astranger to the contract. By and large, those inthe construction industry, especiallysubcontractors, greatly benefited from theFultz ruling.

The protection provided by Fultz, however,may slowly be eroding. The United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recentlyissued a somewhat scathing opinioncriticizing the Fultz decision. This decisioncould have major implications in theconstruction industry.

The Sixth Circuit recently criticized theMichigan Supreme Court opinions thatrejected the “new hazard” analysis. The SixthCircuit held that when a contractor creates a“new hazard” in the performance of the workdescribed in the contract, the contractingparty might be liable to third parties who areat risk of harm stemming from theperformance of the contract.

In that case, there was evidence that whilethe construction project was taking place, asubcontractor’s employee removed aninterior door and placed it outside theconstruction zone and in an area that thirdparties, including plaintiff, regularly used toenter and exit the building. The door fell onplaintiff causing her to sustain injuries. Sincethe door was outside of the construction zoneand within the area that plaintiff and her co-employees worked, the court determined thatthe hazard created by the door placementwas a “new hazard.”

What does this mean for contractors,subcontractors, and other entities involved ina construction project? Simply put, privity ofcontract may no longer shield contractors,architects, and engineers from liability claimsbrought by third parties who are outside thechain of contracts. Subcontractors are likely tosuffer the biggest blow as a result of thisdecision because Michigan law is notnecessarily clear as to their potential liabilityto third parties. It is quite possible that theSixth Circuit decision may signal the deathknell for the privity of contract defense. Onlytime will tell how Michigan courts interpretthe decision.


indemnity provisions often raises thequestion: If a contractor is found liable forbodily injury or property damages caused byits subcontractor, can the contractor seekindemnity from the subcontractor; or, is theindemnity provision unenforceable underMCL 600.2956 because the contractor is onlyliable for its percentage of fault? In a recentcase the Michigan Supreme Court addressedthis issue.

In that case, a grocery store entered into acontract with a general contractor forrenovation of a one of its stores. In turn, thegeneral contractor subcontracted with a drywall subcontractor for the project. Duringconstruction, an employee of the dry wallsubcontractor was injured when he fell fromscaffolding erected by the dry wallsubcontractor. Plaintiff sued both the grocerystore and the general contractor for personalinjuries. The general contractor filed suit forcontractual indemnity against the drywallsubcontractor. The drywall subcontractor,however, claimed that MCL 600.2956 renderedthe parties’ indemnification clauseunenforceable because the drywallsubcontractor cannot be held liable for thegeneral contractor’s share of the liability. If thedrywall subcontractor ultimately prevailed,the notion of transferring risk in constructioncontracts would have become much moreconvoluted.

In the end, the Michigan Supreme Courtsided with the general contractor. The Courtdetermined that when parties reach mutuallyacceptable agreements, and where the termsof the agreements are unambiguous, theparties could contractually govern themselvesby spreading the risk under a contract.

The significance of this case in theconstruction setting is fairly straightforward.Owners, contractors, and subcontractors, mustensure that they are aware of their obligationswhen entering into construction contracts.This is because parties who enter intounambiguous binding contracts will be held toenforceable indemnity clauses. It is importantthat an owner, contractor, and subcontractorunderstand the scope of their liability in theevent of claims for personal injuries and/orproperty damage.The statute eliminating jointand several liabilities in tort applications willnot affect those agreements.

Rich Rozycki is an associate at PlunkettCooney, Detroit, Michigan. He is a member ofthe Construction Law Practice Group, specializ-ing in construction accidents, constructiondefects, and all areas of construction law.

The new legislation amended the definitionof “purchases from other firms” as it applies togeneral building contractors, heavyconstruction contractors, and constructionspecial trade contractors that do not qualifyfor a small business credit. Under the newlaw, “purchases from other firms” would alsoinclude direct material costs for a constructionproject under a contract specific to thatproject. “Direct material costs” would meanthe amounts paid for materials that aredeductible on the taxpayer’s Federal incometax return as purchases under the cost ofgoods sold. The legislation was remedial innature and was designed to preventcompanies from going out of business, shedjobs, and promote growth within theconstruction industry.

MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT REINFORCESTHAT UNAMBIGUOUS CONTRACTUAL RISKTRANSFER PROVISIONS ARE ENFORCE-ABLE EVEN AFTER TORT REFORM

On construction projects, there are anuntold number of things that can go wrong.From accidents involving constructionworkers to damage to the constructionproject itself, a variety of pitfalls arise thatcause a contractor to incur financial loss. Forthese reasons, owners, design professionals,contractors and subcontractors attempt toshift some of their own burdens to others.Express contractual indemnification clausesand additional-insured provisions are the twomost common ways of risk allocation in aconstruction project. Owners are typically inthe driver’s seat. When a design professional,contractor or subcontractor wants to do thework, they are given a contract that containssome form of indemnity or additional-insuredobligation. The same holds true when ageneral contractor asks a subcontractor to bidon a piece of the work. Indemnity typicallyruns downhill. In other words, the last party inthe contract stream will owe indemnityand/or additional-insured obligations tothose above them.

As part of the Tort Reform legislationpassed by the Michigan Legislature in 1996,the Legislature enacted a statute, MCL600.2956, which states that in a tort action forpersonal injury or property damage, eachdefendant is only responsible for payingdamages in an amount based upon theirpercentage of fault. Prior to Tort Reform, adefendant could be held jointly liable,meaning that a party could be held liable upto the full amount of the relevant obligation,even if another party was primarilyresponsible for the damages.

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Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center inLower Huron Metropark near Bellevilleis the ultimate “play station” for kids.

With over 13 acres of spray jets, water slides,and a lazy river, the recently opened centerturns a summer day into the sun-fillednirvana of nearly every child’s dreams. Over200,000 visitors have flocked to this newwater wonderland since its grand openingin late May 2008. The project team - Wilkie &Zanley, Architects, Wyandotte; WaterTechnology, Inc., Beaver Dam, WI; and BraunConstruction Group, Inc., Farmington Hills -have inspired children from throughout theregion to put down the videogamecontroller, don a bathing suit, and get wet inthe Great Outdoors at the Huron-ClintonMetropolitan Authority’s largest aquaticcenter in its green network of Metroparksdotting Southeast Michigan.

A living border of forests, fields andwetlands surrounds this 13-acre aquaticplayground. Wilkie & Zanley’s design is inharmony with this natural setting. Totaling10,000 square feet of space, the adminis-tration/concession building, the bathhouse,and the mechanical building are eachcapped by a barrel-vaulted, standing seammetal roof, whose teal color blends with thesky and water and whose structure evokesthe dome of a turtle’s shell, a commoninhabitant of this lovely oasis in westernWayne County. Patterns of bright terra cottaglazed brick mark the overall tan and darkbrown split-face façade of each building.“We tried to capture the essence of thenative turtle’s form and color scheme,” saidDavid M. Zanley, LEED AP, principal of Wilkie& Zanley.

Named after and inspired by Michigan’snative turtles, the facility was certainly notbuilt at a turtle’s slow pace. BraunConstruction Group delivered the $9.4million dollar project on budget and a fullsix months ahead of schedule. “The projectwas originally scheduled to be completed inMay 2008, and we completed it Nov. 1, 2007,”said Dick Conway, Braun project manager.Said Mike Arens, HCMA project engineer,“We had a great concept, a great designteam, a great construction team, and it allsnapped together to become a verysuccessful project in terms of budget andschedule. It has been very well received bythe public, and it has been great project tooperate for the Metroparks.”

THE NEW OLD SWIMMING HOLESpending a hot day at the old swimming

hole is a venerable ritual of summer. Forover 50 years, hordes of bathers have beatthe heat at the Lower Huron Metropark’s

original outdoor pool. “We wanted toreplace this obsolete, antiquated facility andbring something new and fresh to thepublic,” said Arens.

The new facility appeals to both tots andtaxpayers. “We began to accumulate fundstoward the development in 2001, knowingthe facility would be well used and wellreceived by an existing client base,” saidArens. “We did not issue bonds to build thisfacility, meaning we did not go into debt tobuild it. We funded it entirely out of moneyaccumulated within our general fund.”

Conceptual planning consumed ninemonths with Water Technologies coming onboard first, helping to target the facility’sideal bather load. With a maximum capacityof 1,400 bathers, the new center now morethan triples the old pool’s 400-bather limit.Wilkie & Zanley joined the project in 2005,working closely with Water Technology andpark staff, both of Lower Huron and ofHCMA’s main Brighton office to formulatebuilding and site design.

The vision for this contemporaryswimming hole was a facility with anexciting mix of water features in threedifferent pools: a zero-depth splash pad, anendless lazy river, and a leisure pool.“We alsowanted a facility oriented toward youngchildren and families and a complex ofbuildings composed of high-quality, durable

materials,” said Arens.Equally important, HCMA wanted an

aquatic center in harmony with the park’snatural environment. A naming contestamong Metropark staff steered the design inthe desired direction. “We had a littlecontest internally and Turtle Cove was beingfloated around as a name,” recalled Arens. “Afew weeks later, I received a fax from JohnWilkie (principal of Wilkie & Zanley) with apicture of a turtle. He wrote,‘This is our colorpalette.’”

Wilkie & Zanley subtly translated thenatural markings of Michigan’s native turtlesinto bright terra cotta glazed brick. Alongwith curved metal roofs evoking a turtle’sshell, the floor plan of the bathhouse formsthe abstract shape of a turtle. “The ideabehind the large curved roofs is also to givethe facility some presence from theroadway,” added Zanley.

Offsetting these prominent curvatures, atoothed or serrated line of masonry ripplesacross portions of the buildings and framesthe bottom window edge. As a concept, thebold serrations can be viewed as anotherabstraction of reptilian patterns. As a practi-cality, a serrated wall section is used tocamouflage mechanical equipmentinstalled along part of the front buildingelevation. Because an outdoor aquaticcenter is predominately an exterior

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experience, each exterior building face hadto be appealing from every angle andelevation. Because of this completeexposure, even the mechanical building, setdeep within the aquatic center, has the samedecorative glazed brick patterns and curvedroofline. “There is no back side to any ofthese buildings,” said Arens.

HCMA, Wilkie & Zanley and WaterTechnology worked closely throughoutplanning and design, linking color schemesand finishes between the buildings and theaquatic park, planning the placement ofcourtyards, and scrutinizing every detail todeliver construction documents that couldbe constructed without any substantialchanges. Such thorough preparation andplanning minimized unforeseen conditionsand helped Braun deliver the project sixmonths ahead of schedule and on budget.“Aclear goal on our client’s part is critical to theschedule,” said Conway. “The permittingprocess was even taken care of before ourarrival. That alone was an outstanding assetin getting started.”

Conway also praises the Van BurenTownship’s willingness and ability toconduct inspections swiftly as another boonto the schedule. The project team had towork closely with a number of regulatoryagencies, including the Detroit Water andSewerage Department (a DWSD main islocated nearby and actually serves the site),the Michigan Department of EnvironmentalQuality, and the Wayne County Departmentof Public Health, Environmental HealthSection.

GOING WITH THE FLOWBraun Construction began work in August

2006, first tackling site drainage andstormwater concerns. Although HCMAselected the largest piece of open, highground within the park, Braun still had tocontend with a relatively high ground watertable. The first order of business wasbuilding a stormwater detention pond atthe low point of the site. The pond aided indewatering during construction and nowkeeps groundwater at a controlled levelwithin the facility. In line with HCMA’smission, the detention pond has a natural

appearance. With its fringe of irises or blueflags and its flotillas of ducks and geese, aperson would be hard pressed to tell thedifference between this detention basin anda natural pond. “We provided naturalizedcontours and native plant materials,” saidArens. “We also incorporated bestmanagement practices for sustainabilitywherever possible. Stormwater andgroundwater collected in the pond is usedfor turf irrigation throughout the site.”

Step two was installing the undergroundstorm sewer system and site drainage catchbasins and under drains to complete


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dewatering during construction and to keepgroundwater permanently at bay. “We wereable to build practically all of theunderground infrastructure above thegroundwater table by virtue of effectivelycontrolling the groundwater level,” saidArens.

Braun Construction essentially workedtheir way up hill, completing the detentionpond and then beginning work on theadjacent parking lot. “We had the asphaltpaving base course in before the buildingfoundations were complete,” said Conway.“We did this so that we could work throughthe winter and store equipment withouthaving to deal with mud.”

The building foundations are trenchfootings with the exception of themechanical building. This pivotal buildinghosts three surge tanks, essentially 8-foot-deep concrete vaults, each separatelyservicing the three different aquatic playzones. The underground tanks – one directlybelow a section of the mechanical buildingand two buried directly in front – areintegral with the footings in some cases, saidZanley.

Conway explains the foundation systemof the mechanical building and the surgetanks: “The mechanical building has a hugemass spread footing for the basement withpoured walls until grade level. At grade, weinstalled trench footings up high for thesurge tanks whose walls are each pouredmonolithically. The trench footings set onstoops, if you will, and look like an offshootof the poured wall. With this system, one halfof the building doesn’t settle differentiallyfrom the other half of the building.”

TRIASSIC PARKWhile the Earth has been producing

turtles since the Triassic period about 245 to208 million years ago, Braun’s learning curvefor constructing this masonry and metalreptilian simulation was basically a singlewinter spanning much of 2007. Under theturtle model, few portions of the buildinghave a single straight line. “With a slopedroof in a masonry application, the cuts andthe angles of the block were a little‘interesting,’” said Conway. “The radiuswindows at the ends of the bathhouse arealso not something you see everyday on thejobsite.” Added Zanley, “The two mainbuildings are not even set at a conventional90-degrees, but are slightly cocked to createthe entry courtyard. The roofs also haveinnumerable cuts, angles and jogs.The eavesare rarely, if ever, just a straight line.”

Piecing together these three “turtles” ofmasonry, glazed brick and glass was

completed in early spring 2007. Wilkie &Zanley carefully plotted the interior flow ofspaces within the bathhouse’s assortment ofmen, women and family lockers, showers,restroom facilities, and changing stations.The compact, well-planned administrationbuilding was designed to accommodate aticketing area, food concession and offices,as well as restrooms and drinking fountainsto service passing hikers and bicyclerswithout providing access to the aquaticcenter. As the third structure, themechanical building now houses filtrationunits, including both chlorination andultraviolet disinfection units.

AN UNDERGROUND JOBSITEIn April 2007, Braun Construction

launched construction of the water park,tackling installation of about 6 miles or30,000 lineal feet of underground pipe andplacement of a concrete deck with slopes inmultiple directions. For Braun Construction,the complexity of installation turns theterms leisure pool and lazy river into anoxymoron. First, all the piping had to beplaced at varying and carefully calculatedelevations to promote optimal drainage. “Allthe underground piping has to slope, oneway or the other, to a low point to drain andwinterize the facility,” said Conway. Ifimproperly placed, a pipe might collectstanding water and potentially freeze inwinter.

Braun Construction also had to navigatethe pipe through a mind-boggling obstaclecourse, including running pipe around andunder the storm sewer system andnegotiating a maze of foundations beneaththe large umbrellas and several of thesizeable water features. Preplanning theplacement of pipe and tight coordinationwith all the trades were crucial tasks wellexecuted by Braun Construction. “Braun’scoordination of the trades at this criticaltime was excellent,” said Arens. “It was verytricky and challenging, but placement of thisunderground spaghetti with all its differentlayers, elevations and sloping went togetherseamlessly.”

THE POOL PARTYAnother challenging phase was

constructing the different pools and theconcrete deck. “We used thousands ofsurvey points to establish the radiuses,corners, contours and depth markers in thepools,” said Conway. “The lazy river hadabout eight radius points on one curvealone.” Fortunately, several extremely skilledconcrete contractors were part of this poolparty. “We had some of the best concrete



With roofs simulating a turtle’s domed shell,over 6 miles of underground pipe and a

concrete deck sloping in multiple directions,the project team has produced one of thebest aquatic centers under the sun in the

HCMA system.

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contractors I have ever worked with,”declared Conway. “Moretti Foundation Co.,Inc., Woodhaven, did a phenomenal job withthe concrete foundations.” Moretti placedthe foundations and poured pool walls.Pallisco Concrete Co., Inc., Chesterfield,poured the pool bottoms, carefullymanaging the varied depths within eachpool.

Merlo Construction Company, Inc.,Northville, installed the concrete pool deckand slab on grade for the entire facility,coordinating all the piping and trench drainlayouts and the blue serpentine patterns ofcolored concrete. Pouring the concrete decktook a firm with Merlo’s expertise, given thedeck’s multi-directional curves, again allcalculated for optimal drainage. This almostthree-dimensional deck funnels water to aseries of trench drains, camouflaged bydecorative brick pavers.

The project also entailed a great deal ofwater stopping, a means to keep water inthe pool and groundwater out at the pipepenetrations, expansion joints and hundredsof other interfaces and connections. “It is aneoprene or butyl arrangement that is

formed into the concrete and it collars rightaround the pipe like a gasket,” said Conway.“As part of water stopping for themechanical building, the pools, and thesurge tanks, we had to identify thepenetrations before we poured the walls,meaning all of the layout and coordinationhad to be done before foundations werefinished. This and the entire project requireda great deal of upfront thinking that paid offin the end.”

The pay-off is over three months of fun inthe sun for bathers, sun-worshippers, andtiny tots who can either bliss out or happilyfrolic in this well-designed and well-builtaquatic center. Thanks to the hard work anddiligent planning of the entire project team,hot fun in the summertime has come toLower Huron Metropark.

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Thanks to HCMA for allowing us to be part of the Turtle Cove project.

We also wish to express our gratitude to the excellent partners

we worked with on Turtle Cove: Wilkie & Zanley Architects,

Hubbell, Roth & Clark Inc., and Water Technologies Inc.

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TURTLE COVE CONSULTANTS ANDSUBCONTRACTORS

CONSULTANTS• Aquatic Design and Engineer: Water

Technology, Inc., Beaver Dam, WI• Electrical Engineer:Bada Engineering, Southfield

• Mechanical Engineer:Plummer Associates, Inc., Troy

• Structural Engineer:Charles Albertson, Riverview

• Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer:PAI, Inc., Rochester

• Civil Engineer: Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc., Bloomfield Hills

• Geotechnical Engineer:CTI & Associates, Brighton

SUBCONTRACTORS• Temporary Facilities – Soil & Materials Engineers, Inc., Plymouth;

Thompson Pump Midwest, Troy• Earthwork – Sunset Excavating,Livonia

• Landscaping – DuBay’s Landscaping Services, Roseville

• Asphalt Paving – Nagle Paving Company, Novi

• Site Improvements – Future Fence Company, Warren

• Concrete Slab – Merlo Construction Company, Inc., Northville

• Concrete Foundations – Moretti Foundation Co., Inc., Woodhaven

• Masonry – D’Aloisio Masonry and Construction, Farmington Hills

• Structural Steel – Service Iron Works, South Lyon

• Rough Carpentry – Patrie Construction Co., Sterling Heights

• Preformed Roofing – Commercial Roofing & Sheet Metal (CEI), Howell

• Joint Sealers – Western Waterproofing, Livonia

• Metal Doors & Frames – Detroit Door & Hardware, Madison Heights

• Glass & Glazing – Modern Mirror & Glass Company, Roseville

• Tile – B & B Tile & Marble, Fair Haven• Toilet Compartments – Shelving,Inc., Auburn Hills

• Louvers – Construction Specialists,Cranford, NJ

• Toilets – International Building Products, Livonia

• Specialties – Perey Turn Stiles,Bridgeport, CT

• Flagpole – American Flag Pole, Inc.,Orange, TX

• Food Service Equipment – Stafford-Smith, Inc., Ferndale

• Pools – Camp Services, Inc., Fenton• Specialties – Anchor Industries, Inc.,Evansville, IN

• Plumbing – Bruce Bennett Mechanical, Inc., Huron Township

• HVAC – O’Hara Corporation,Mt. Clemens

• Electrical – McSweeney Electrical,Wixom

• Water Main and Utility Upgrades -- C & G Myers Construction, LLC,Milford (under contract to the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority)

Consultants and subcontractors listed in theConstruction Highlight are identified by thegeneral contractor, architect or owner.



Kleer Lumber AdvancesMoldings with NewFormulation to Match Colorand Sheen of Trimboards

Kleer Lumber, LLC, now offers a newmolding formulation to more preciselymatch the color and sheen of its trimboards,sheets and other products.

This comprehensive line of moldings iswell suited for both interior and exteriorapplications and features sixteen differentstyles and thicknesses including: base cap;bed; brick; cove; crown; drip cap; historicalsill; quarter round; rake; shingle band; sillnosing; wainscot cap; and a unique moldingto fit KleerLok. Sizing varies and customsizes can be special ordered through KleerLumber dealers.

Kleer™ PVC building products look andfeel like wood while addressing most of thecommon problems associated with theexterior applications of wood such as rot,warping, splitting or insect infestation.During installation, Kleer moldings can beeasily cut, drilled and fastened withtraditional tools. Although recommended,Kleer molding products do not require paintto maintain a distinct curb appeal for yearsafter installation.

Kleer PVC moldings are availablethrough Kleer dealers and distributors in avariety of styles and sizes. Moreinformation on existing and new offeringscan be found at www.kleerlumber.com.

Firestone Unveils New LVOCAccessories

Firestone Building Products Company,LLC, has announced the addition of twoaccessories – Single-Ply LVOC BondingAdhesive and UltraPly TPO QuickPrimeLVOC Primer – to its LVOC family ofproducts designed to help minimizeharmful effects on the environment. Bothproducts are compliant with the OzoneTransport Commission’s (OTC) regulationson VOCs.

Single-Ply LVOC Bonding Adhesive is asolvent-based formulation and iscompatible with both EPDM and TPOmembranes. The new LVOC adhesiveallows flashoff times and application ratessimilar to Firestone’s other adhesiveproducts, and is an alternative to water-based bonding adhesives when used duringcooler temperatures. It bonds to approvedinsulations in addition to wood, metal,masonry and other acceptable substrates.

Firestone’s UltraPly TPO QuickPrimeLVOC Primer also is a solvent-basedformulation and is designed to clean andprime TPO membrane areas prior toQuickSeam applications. With easyapplication and excellent resistance to agingand weather elements, UltraPly TPOQuickPrime LVOC Primer looks and feelssimilar to standard solvent-based primers.

Visit the Firestone website atwww.firestonebpco.com for moreinformation.

New Fypon® Catalog Features750+ New Molded MillworkProducts

Fypon has introduced a comprehensivenew ninth edition product catalog. Morethan 1,800 products are showcased in the144-page catalog, including the company’scomplete lines of urethane and PVCproducts, QuickWrap™ PVC ColumnWraps and QuickRail™ Synthetic RailingSystems.

Dedicated sections of the Fypon cataloginclude Window & Door Trim, Mouldings,E-Vent™ Systems, PVC Trim, DecorativeMillwork, Louvers/Gable Vents, QuickRailSystems, Balustrade Systems and Columns& QuickWrap. The full line of products mayalso be found at www.fypon.com.

For additional information, call 1-800-446-3040 or visit the company’s website atwww.fypon.com. A PDF version of thecatalog can also be downloaded.

EZ-Flex™ Ceiling Panels fromChicago Metallic ReduceInstallation Costs

CurvGrid™CurvilinearMetal Ceilings fromChicago Metallic Corporationare now available with EZ-Flex™ Panels.EZ-Flex™ Panels feature integral tabs thatthat allow on-site assembly without specialtools, an installation feature that can reduceinstallation cost by as much as 50 percent.

EZ-Flex panels offer endless possibilitiesfor creating dramatic curved islands, vaults,and transitions. They require no clips,cutting, or tools and install with a simpletwist of the panel's patented integral clips.In addition, the patented primary carrierreduces labor-intensive hanger drops by

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more than 50 percent versus competitivesystems. EZ-Flex panels are available in 2ft.x 4ft., 2ft. x 6ft., and 2ft. x 8ft. sizes, and instandard and custom painted colors,MetalWood® woodgrain finish, andChicago Metallic's six new WoodScenes™painted colors.

Engineered to project specifications,CurvGrid offers three-dimensional designcapability-any radius, bend and depth-witha wide range of panel options. In addition toEZ-Flex panels, designers can choose fromone- and two-directional aluminum panelsin standard- and premium-color paintedfinishes, reflective finishes, MetalWood®woodgrain finishes, and WoodScenes™painted colors.

CurvGrid is used to create dramaticcurved ceilings for interior spaces inhospitals, transportation centers, galleries,retail spaces, auditoriums, and offices.

CurvGrid suspension systems, perimetertrim, and panels are 100 percent locallyrecyclable and comprise 70-to-100 percentrecycled content. In addition, they do notcontain fibrous materials or volatile organiccompounds and will not support mold ormildew. CurvGrid ceiling systems have aclass A fire rating.

For more information, log on towww.chicagometallic.com, or call 800-323-7164.

Glacier Computer ReleasesRugged Wearable Computer

Glacier Computer has announcedshipment of the Ridgeline W200 wearablecomputer.

The W200 is made of a reinforcedmagnesium alloy, which maximizesstrength and minimizes overall weight. Atonly 10.2 ounces and shaped to the contoursof the arm, the W200 combines the samefeatures of a standard computer with adevice that provides the convenience andergonomics of a wrist worn instrument. TheW200 boasts a 3.5” color display with touchscreen, backlit keyboard and a hotswappable battery pack. The wirelessfunctions of the W200 ensure continuousconnectivity regardless of the user's locationwith plug and play Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and

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The hands-free operation of the W200overcomes the physical limitationsassociated with normal hand-heldcomputers. This allows users completefreedom to continue everyday activitiesusing both hands while having fullcomputer access at all times. In addition toan electronic compass, the system alsointegrates the latest and most innovativefeatures, such as a tilt and silent reckoning,which allows critical battery savings whenthe unit is not in use.

The hands-free versatility of the W200makes it of special interest to emergencyservices, security, defense, warehouse, fieldlogistics and any area where access to largeamounts of information is necessary. TheRidgeline W200 joins the current Glacierline of rugged computers developed fordata collection.

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Express Blower Enhances Lineof Blower Products

Express Blower has recently enhanced itsentire line of blower products, includingboth the EB (fully integrated with a chassis)and TM (truck- or trailer-mounted) units.Taking a clean sheet approach to the line,Express Blower has re-engineered theblowers to reduce complexity, increaseproductivity and maximize ease of use. Thisincludes simplified electronics, new remotecontrol design, self diagnostics with remotemonitoring capability, updated feeder, moreaccurate seed injection system andimproved safety features.

Understanding that more parts equalsmore to maintain, Express Blower hasreduced the complexity of its blowerproducts by modifying its electronicpackage. What used to include severalcomputer terminal strips, relays andhundreds of long wires has now beenreduced to a less complicated two-wireCAN bus (Controller Area Network) systemincorporating only three onboardcomputers. The result is increased reliabilityand reduced maintenance concerns.

Furthering the reliability of its hydraulics

system, the Express Blower line alsoincludes Parker hydraulics. With allhydraulic fittings utilizing new trapezoidalO-rings, the system is certified by Parker notto leak. Even if only one hose develops aleak, Parker technicians will travel to theend-user’s location and service the machineat its own expense.

The remote control has been redesignedto maximize machine control reliability andprovide more information on systemfunctionality. Featuring an enhancedfrequency hopping technology, the RFremote changes frequencies every 200 to 400milliseconds. This helps eliminate signaljamming and potential conflicts withcompeting signals. LED indicators on thenew remote confirm proper operation of thefeeder, main auger, floor, water and seedinjection system. These indicators are alsofound on the machine-mounted controlpanel.

To simplify troubleshooting and, in turn,maximize uptime, the blowers now includea self-diagnostics system with remotemonitoring capability. Featuring push-button navigation and a user-friendlyinterface, the machine-mounted displayfeatures easy-to-understand messages if amechanical problem is encountered or ifservice is required. Beyond simply statingthe problem, the system provides detailedexplanations of the issues andtroubleshooting steps to resolve themquickly and correctly. Additionally, thedisplay panel itself has been modified toinclude a transflective surface, making iteasy to read in all ambient lighting

conditions.When not near the machine, one can

monitor operations, adjust settings ortroubleshoot issues using the remotediagnostics capability. By simply dialinginto the machine, all system settings andoperational messages found on the machineitself can be accessed remotely. This alsoallows Express Blower technicians totroubleshoot machines from anywhere inthe country. Express Blower includes oneyear of free remote diagnostics as part of itsstandard warranty.

Beyond features to simplify maintenanceand troubleshooting, Express Blower hasincorporated design elements to enhancethe already proven productivity andaccuracy of the line. One of these updates isnew Series 6 feeder. With a lengthened rotorto generate a higher volume of material perrevolution and to better accommodate thefull width of the material discharge

opening, the feeder provides increasedproductivity for the end user. Furthermore,the feeder includes a stainless steel housing,which eliminates corrosion concerns.

Another productivity enhancement is theseed injection system. Utilizing a state-of-the-art automatic computer calibrationsystem, the end user is able to dial in anexact quantity of seed or fertilizer per thecoverage area, and the machine accuratelydelivers the right amount every time. Thiseliminates guesswork or the use of handcharts and results in more effectiveapplications while helping eliminatematerial waste.

To help reduce operator safety concerns,

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all Express Blower units now include ahydraulically activated door lock systemwith safety brake for the back door.Combined with the standard safety bar, thesystem helps ensure that the door cannot beopened or closed without the operator beinga safe distance away.

For more information, contact ExpressBlower, Inc., 9281 LeSaint Drive, Fairfield,OH 45014; call 800-285-7227; fax 541-349-8161; e-mail [email protected]; orvisit the website www.expressblower.com.

Ergodyne Adds Insect Shield®Protection to GloWear® andChill-Its® Lines

Ergodyne has announced theintroduction of Insect Shield-treated modelsto its Glowear and Chill-Its lines to helpprotect workers from insectborne diseases,such as Lyme Disease and West Nile Virus.

Insect Shield is an innovative new defensein the battle against bugs, convertingclothing and gear into long-lasting, effectiveand convenient insect protection. Thetreatment uses a man-made version of a

natural repellent found in certain types ofchrysanthemum flowers like the AfricanDaisy. This EPA-registered appareltreatment is proven to repel mosquitoes,ticks, flies, fleas, ants and midges (no-see-ums), and it lasts through 70 washes.

Ergodyne’s GloWear apparel treated withInsect Shield helps increase worker visibilitywhile decreasing their exposure to insect-borne disease risks. Insect Shield-treatedChill-Its provide cooling comfort whilehelping keep bothersome bugs away.

Visit www.ergodyne.com for a completeline of Insect Shield products.

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Jeffrey Hausman, AIA,LEED AP has assumed theoffice director role at theDetroit office ofSmithGroup, one of thenation’s leadingarchitecture, engineering,interiors and planningfirms. As a 20-year veteran ofSmithGroup and leader of its Science &Technology studio since 1999, Hausmanwill focus on several key initiatives as theoffice director including interofficecollaboration, attraction of new talent,and the growth of key practices. In hisrole as director he will take over forRussell Sykes, PE who for three yearssuccessfully led the 120-person office.

The Albert Kahn Family of Companies(Kahn), Detroit, a leading provider ofarchitecture, engineering,planning, design andmanagement services,recently announced thatemployee Michele Tascahas been recognized as thefirst AAHID certifiedinterior designer inMichigan. Tasca, AAHID,IIDA has earned professional recognitionas a Board Certified healthcare interiordesigner through the American Academyof Healthcare Interior Designers(AAHID).

Lansing-based Granger Constructionhas announced that Ian Clutten and RobLange have successfully earned theirLEED (Leadership in Energy andEnvironmental Design) AccreditedProfessional(AP)designation.GrangerConstructionnow has 22LEED AP’son staff.

William Waddell, senior accountmanager/technical sales representativefor The Dow Chemical Company,Midland, has been named a 2008 recipientof the company’s prestigious PinnacleAward. The award is given in recognitionof outstanding achievements in DowBuilding Solutions sales. Waddellreceived the award at a special ceremonyin Atlanta; it is his third Pinnacle Award.

Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc.(SDA), a regional civil engineering,landscape architecture and surveying firmheadquartered in Detroit, has announcedthe following promotions:Leonard Harwell to officemanager; Cheryl Gregory,PE, to vice president; andJoseph Muller, PE to vicepresident. SDA alsorecently re-elected itsBoard of Directors,consisting of: PresidentDavid Lakin, PE; ChairmanPaul Wade, PE; Secretaryand Vice President GeorgePlatz, PS; Treasurer andVice President DavidPotter, PE; Vice PresidentThomas Sovel, PE; andVice President CatherineDeDecker, PS; AssistantSecretary Thomas Dohr,PE; Assistant TreasurerSteven Benedettini; VicePresident Cheryl Gregory,PE; and Vice PresidentJoseph Muller, PE.

Berkley-based SHWGroup, one of the state’slargest architecture andengineering firms, hasadded seven new staffmembers to its studio:Donald Andreski as seniorproject manager; PamelaHartsell as mechanical engineering CADtechnician; Cheryl Bringley as electricalengineer; Georgia Zochowski as seniorCAD drafter; Steven Szerlag as projectarchitect; Marc Pagani as project designer;and George Williams as lead mechanicalengineer.

Triangle Associates, Inc.,a construction managementcompany based in GrandRapids, recently announcedthat employees RandalMeyering, Jamie Duplissis,Mark Buczek, Jim George,and Troy Methner have allreceived LEED accredi-tation from the USGBC.Additionally, employeesNorm Brady and GreggSchievink have passed theGreen AdvantageCertification Exam.

Steve Farsakian, chief estimator withTaylor-based J.S. Vig ConstructionCompany, has earned LEED accreditationfrom the U.S. GreenBuilding Council (USGBC).Farsakian oversees theestimating department ofthe company’s new AnnArbor-based Project Greenprogram, which is designedto educate propertyowners, developers and thegeneral public on the benefits and costsassociated with green building andimproving the energy efficiency, waterefficiency and workplace environmentalquality of existing building operations.

The following Michigan-basedengineers and surveyors have beenretained by ROWEProfessional ServicesCompany, who will utilizethem for advisory roles orspeaking engagements:Paul Brown, PS,principal/vice presidentand director of surveying,Michigan Society ofProfessional Surveyors(MSPS), headquartered inLansing; and EricJohnston, PE, associate &project manager, MichiganSociety of ProfessionalEngineers (MSPE),headquartered in Lansing.

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The Frederick H. Mason Company,Plymouth, has announced the retirementof its president, Steven W. Forney. Hejoined F.H. Mason in 1982, becomingpresident in 1984. The F.H. MasonCompany has been a manufacturer’s repfor over one hundred years, coveringMichigan and Northwest Ohio.

Wigen Tincknell Meyer& Associates, a Saginaw-based architectural andsustainable design firm,has announced that fouradditional members of itsstaff have achieved thestatus of Leadership inEnergy andEnvironmental Design AccreditedProfessional (LEED AP): Kurt R.Fogelsonger, AIA; Thomas E. Reay, AIA;John A. Reis, AIA; and Erin L. Sigelko haverecently passed the national exam andreceived accreditation.

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The Albert Kahn Family of Companies(Kahn), Detroit, a leading provider ofarchitecture, engineering, planning,design and management services,recently announced that it has launchedits newly redesigned website. See theirnew look and new links atwww.albertkahn.com.

Plunkett Cooney, one of the Midwest’soldest and largest law firms, was recentlynamed by a national research company toits 2009 "Client Service A-Team," based ondirect feedback from satisfied clients.Plunkett Cooney was among 252 lawfirms in the country identified by clientsparticipating in the eighth annual BTIConsulting Group client service survey.

Granger Construction of Lansing hasbeen awarded a $69 million contract tobuild a new, multi-story 230,340-square-foot administration building and a583,750-square-foot parking structure inWarren for the federal government. The

new facilities will be constructed on 11Mile Road on property currently hostingthe U.S. Army Tank-Automotive andArmaments Command (TACOM). Whencompleted, the new office structure will beknown as the U.S. Army TACOM LifeCycle Management Command adminis-tration building. Neumann/SmithArchitecture of Southfield is the designfirm for the projects. Groundbreaking tookplace in May 2009, and both projects areslated for completion by the spring of 2011.

Ann Arbor-based NSF International hasannounced that IPEX Incorporated, aninternational leader in thermoplasticpiping systems with local offices in NewBaltimore, is the first molecularlyoriented polyvinyl chloride (PVCO)pressure pipe manufacturer to receivecertification to ASTM F1483 and AWWAC909 standards for pressure pipes. NSF iscurrently the only organization that testsand certifies PVCO pipe to thesestandards. PVCO can be used in watermains, sewer force mains, process pipingand irrigation applications.

Triangle Associates, Inc., a constructionmanagement company based in GrandRapids, recently announced that it hasbeen named one of west Michigan’s “101Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.”The Michigan Business and ProfessionalAssociation (MBPA) presented the title,and it is the sixth consecutive year thatTriangle Associates has won thisdistinction.

Gwinnett County’s new state-of-the-artvenue, Gwinnett Stadium, based in thestate of Georgia, officially opened to thepublic in April 2009. Barton MalowCompany, headquartered in Southfield,and HKS Architects, Inc., with offices inAtlanta and locally based in Northville,served as the design/build team for theTriple-A stadium.

Sachse Construction of Birmingham,has been selected as one of the top 20among “Metropolitan Detroit’s 101 Best &Brightest Companies to Work For” in anannual competition sponsored byMichigan Business & ProfessionalAssociation (MBPA). Additionally,Sachse Construction recently completedsix new Walgreens drug stores inBrighton, Charlevoix, Macomb Township,Shelby Township and Ypsilanti,Michigan, and Port St. John, Florida. Allof the stores are approximately 14,000-

square-foot stand-alone stores developedby Agree Realty of Farmington Hills, aWalgreens “preferred developer.”

The Detroit Public Schools Departmentof Contracting and Procurement hasrenewed Testing Engineers &Consultants’ (TEC) contract to provide as-needed environmental consultingservices at various facilities throughoutthe District. The annual contract includesasbestos, mold and lead based paintmanagement, indoor air quality, environ-mental site assessments, andunderground and aboveground storagetank management services. With offices inDetroit, Ann Arbor and Troy, TEC, aDetroit-Based and Woman-OwnedEnterprise, provides professionalenvironmental, geotechnical, buildingand infrastructure engineeringconsulting, and construction materialstesting and inspection services.

Firestone Building Products Company,LLC, recently awarded Butcher & BaeckerConstruction Co., Rochester Hills, with its2009 Firestone Master Contractor Award.Firestone presented the award to the localroofing firm for its high qualitycommercial roofing system installationsover the past year. The Master Contractorprogram began in 1988. This year, 256Firestone-licensed contractors were named2009 Master Contractors throughout theU.S., Canada and Mexico based on totalsquare footage installed and exceptionalinspection ratings.

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As you all are probably aware, the 2009 Construction Buyers Guide has been out onthe street for several months now. In an effort to keep our information as accurate andup-to-date as possible, we’re including here all the changes and corrections we have received for members’ company listings as of July 1. Changes fromthe book are in bold.

To see continually amended company listings, check out the Buyers Guide Online atwww.cam-online.com, updated about the 15th of every month.

Return to this section every month in CAM Magazine to get heads-up informationand news involving the Construction Buyers Guide. Questions? Contact Mary Carabottat 248-972-1000 for answers and to find out how to add to your online listings. Noupdates will be made to the online Buyers Guide from July 15 thru January 15.

To obtain additional copies of the Guide, stop by the CAM office and pick them up 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 2010 Buyers Guide. We will gladlyanswer any questions regarding charges on invoices.

W E L C O M E N E W M E M B E R S

&W E L C O M E N E W M E M B E R S

CANIFF ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC.HAMTRAMCK

CARBICARFRASER

DELTA STEEL, INC.SAGINAW

DESROCHER MECHANICALAUBURN HILLS

DETROIT CONCRETE COMPANY, LLC MT CLEMENS

HALLMARK BUILDERS CO., LLCFRASER

HOLLOW METAL SERVICES CLARKSTON

MALCOLM MARINE, INC.ST CLAIR

SNOW TECHNOLOGIES, INC.LIVONIA

THE JEWEL OF GRAND BLANCGRAND BLANC

Preparation for the 2010 Buyers Guidehas begun – look for renewal forms inyour mail in mid-August.

Carrier Rental Systems(Formerly NuTemp, Inc.)11434 Kaltz Rd.Warren, MI 48089Phone: 586-759-4966Fax: 586-759-4967

Tri-Phase Construction, LLC(Formerly MTS Construction, LLC)111 South Old Woodward #LL 101Birmingham, MI 48009Phone: 248-723-9706Fax: 248-723-9702


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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C O N S T R U C T I O N C A L E N D A R

Industry Events

Aug. 19-Sep. 15 – CAM Golf OutingsAug. 19 – Cherry Creek, Shelby TownshipSep. 15 – Wabeek Country Club,

Bloomfield HillsReserve a spot in one or both of these

outings by calling Diana Brown at 248-972-1000.

Sep. 12-15 – NECA Show andConvention – Last year’s NECA Show inChicago, IL drew over 10,000 visitors. Thisyear’s event will be held in Seattle, WA.

Event and Exposition details are availableat www.necaconvention.org.

Sep. 22 – CAM Sporting Clays Shootout –This event will take place at the Multi-LakesConservation Association in CommerceTownship. A steak dinner will also be served.

For more information, or to register, callGregg Montowski at 248-972-1000.

Sept. 24 – Fifth Annual BuildingConnections – Building Connections is thelargest annual gathering of the constructioncommunity in Southeast Michigan,providing a unique opportunity forinformal and social interaction whilesupporting the Boy Scouts of America,Detroit Area Council. This year’s event willtake place at the Detroit Yacht Club.

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

TRAINING CALENDAR

CAMTEC Class ScheduleCAMTEC, the training & education center

of the Construction Association ofMichigan, has announced its summer/fallclass schedule. For registration information,or to obtain a catalog, call (248) 972-1133.

Sep. 8 – Blueprint Reading II – Intermediate

Sep. 9 – Construction Industry Technician (C.I.T.)

Sep. 9 – OSHA 10-hr.Sep. 10 – Blueprint Reading I –

BasicSep. 16 – FA, CPR, AED CombinedSep. 17 – AIA ContractsSep. 22 – Construction Contracts

and SubcontractsSep. 24 – Project Management

Commerical/ResidentialSep. 29 – Preserving Construction

Liens and Payment Bond Claims

Sep. 30 – Asbestos Awareness Training

Send your remarks to:CAM Magazine

43636 Woodward Ave.P.O. Box 3204

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-3204Or email us at:

[email protected]


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& Osborne Concrete, John D. ................17Plante & Moran, PLLC ..............................13Plunkett Cooney ..........................................27Roth Incorporated ......................................17SMRCA ........................................................21SmithGroup..................................................25Spartan Specialties ......................................20Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton, P.C. ........11TEMP-AIR, Inc.............................................17TES Consultants, PC ..................................21Valenti Trobec Chandler ..............................3Wayne Bolt & Nut Co. ................................29Wilkie & Zanley, Architects ......................33Woods Construction Inc. ............................19Zervos Group ..............................................22

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