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FEATURES

18 Celebrating 100 Years!CAM Men’s Afternoon Bowling League is Honored

20 Care for a Little $$$ for Your “Green”?Future Incentives for Sustainability

22 On the JobsiteA Major League Demolition at Tiger Stadium

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

26 The Top Five Safety Issues for 2009CAM Safety Committee Identifies Top 2009 Hazards

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36 Pushing the EnvelopeA3C’s Truth Wall and Green Roof Put Building Envelopes to the Test

42 Fortress Thermax™ at 735 ForestDow Seals the Deal on Energy-Efficient Steel Stud Construction

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48 A Green Product DirectoryYour Guide to the CAM Green Awards

52 Expo Goes Green in 2009Welcome to CAM Expo’s Green Building Product Showcase

56 Greenprint for the FutureCAM Honors Michigan’s Sustainable Design and Construction Projects

CAM EXPO 2009

60 Expo 2009 Show Preview Celebrating our 25th Anniversary

62 Expo 2009 Floorplan

64 Exhibitor Booth Listings

66 Alphabetical Exhibitor Directory

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74 Building the Home OfficeVED Software of Farmington Hills

DEPARTMENTS10 Letter from our Editor11 Industry News16 Safety Tool Kit80 Product Showcase86 People in Construction92 CAM Welcomes New Members93 Construction Calendar94 Advertisers Index

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J.S Vig Construction CompanyOpens Ann Arbor Office andAnnounces Formation ofProject Green

J.S. Vig Construction Company recentlyannounced that it has formed Project Green,a green building think tank that expands thecompany’s sustainable construction practicearea. J.S. Vig will initially locate its ProjectGreen staff at 157 E. Hoover in Ann Arbor.The facility will contain a resource librarydevoted to sustainable construction.

“Project Green will focus on educating

property owners, developers and the gener-al public on the benefits and costs associat-ed with green building,” said J.S. VigPresident Joseph Vig, LEED AP.“We will advo-cate for LEED-certified building when appro-priate, but our ultimate goal is to have ashowcase to educate our customers and thearchitectural community about the costsand benefits of ‘green’ site selection, designand construction practices. We will have sev-eral LEED AP personnel devoted exclusivelyto reviewing a development’s concept andproviding early suggestions and associatedbudgets. This will become a resource centerwhere any architect or owner can go toobtain feedback regarding the cost and fea-sibility of implementing green building con-cepts into a proposed development or reno-vation.”

J.S. Vig Vice President Greg Copp, PE, LEEDAP and Project Manager Justin Barringer,LEED AP are overseeing the initiative.“As oneof Southeast Michigan’s fastest-growingcontractors, we saw a great opportunity toformalize our sustainable construction

expertise and expand our ‘toolbox,’” said J.S.Vig COO Valerie Vig. “We recognize thatwhile LEED certification may not be feasiblefor every building, every project may benefitfrom sustainable building practices. ProjectGreen will focus on sustainability as a start-ing point not an afterthought. At the end ofthe process, we will be providing our clientswith all of their options.” In addition toProject Green, J.S. Vig plans to have all com-pany project managers LEED accredited bythe spring 2009.

The Project Green announcement repre-sents a formalization of J.S. Vig’s experiencein sustainable construction. Nearly everyone of the company’s current projects incor-porates green building principles, includinga large development in Austin, Texas that iscomplying with the basic components ofAustin’s Green Building Program. J.S. Vig isalso serving as construction manager for thenew National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration’s state-of-the-art Great LakesEnvironmental Research Laboratory locatedin Pittsfield Township, a facility expressly

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Engineering Council Partnerswith Detroit Science Center tocreate ACEC Design CenterHands-On Exhibits Demonstrate CareerPossibilities for Michigan Students

The glory of past engineering feats andthe bright promise of a future career in engi-neering are coming together at the DetroitScience Center. In July 2007, the DetroitScience Center unveiled an 80-foot longmodel of the Mackinac Bridge in celebrationof the 50th anniversary of Michigan’s mostfamous bridge. In fall 2008, the AmericanCouncil of Engineering Companies ofMichigan (ACEC/M) began celebrating thepromise of Michigan’s future by teamingwith the Detroit Science Center to beginwork on the ACEC Design Center.

Ronald Brenke, executive director ofACEC/M, said the design center wouldinspire and educate Michigan studentsabout available careers in the varied fields ofengineering. With the “Mini Mac” as a back-drop, Brenke and Mark Smolinski, ACECnational director, presented Detroit ScienceCenter President and CEO Kevin Prihod witha check for $15,000. The donation is the firstof numerous ACEC-member contributionsthat will total more than $40,000 by 2009.

“The ACEC Design Center will be a bridgeto the future for talented Michigan studentswho are interested in pursuing careers in

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engineering,” Brenke said. “ACEC membersthroughout Michigan understand theimportance of showing young people exact-ly what engineers can create. The engineer-ing leaders of tomorrow will be walkingthrough these exhibits, and we want toshow them the possibilities that lie aheadfor them. The goal is to get them excitedabout engineering - and Michigan will reapthe benefits of their talents.”

The Detroit Science Center’sTransportation Infrastructure Gallery willhouse the ACEC Design Center for at leastthe next ten years, along with numerousother exhibits detailing Michigan’s vitalinfrastructure, including bridge design androad construction. The ACEC Design Centerwill also offer hands-on, interactive exhibits.

“We want to stress engineering as acareer, and the ACEC Design Center willshowcase the engineering profession tochildren and students for many years,” saidSmolinski, PE, founder of G2 ConsultingGroup, Inc. of Troy and Brighton. “We allremember the toys and tools that inspiredus to become engineers. We think that many

dreams will begin here.”Prihod said the gallery’s ACEC exhibits are

taking the Detroit Science Center down anexciting new road. “You simply will not seethese types of unique exhibits anywhereelse,”said Prihod. “These exhibits will exposeyoung people to the importance of engi-neering. Interactive exhibits will make it funand interesting. We want to provide thatinspiration, and show them that engineeringis cool.”

Prihod said the more than 500,000 stu-dents and adults who visit the science cen-ter each year will be able to take on the roleof engineers by designing roads andbridges, controlling traffic, inspecting tun-nels and more. Visitors will also gain a betterunderstanding of the materials used to buildMichigan’s infrastructure. The exhibits in theACEC Design Center will be built at the sci-ence center’s 25,000-square-foot facility inFerndale; most will be completed by 2010.

The Detroit Science Center is located at5020 John R St. in Detroit, and online atwww.detroitsciencecenter.org.

Chicago Federal BuildingEarns LEED Certification

The U.S. General Services Administration’s(GSA) state-of-the-art Chicago FederalBuilding has received LEED for CommercialInteriors certification from the U.S. GreenBuilding Council. The certification coversthe $67 million renovation of the first fivefloors and a portion of the lower level of the10-story building.

“GSA has a very strong national sustain-able design program,” said Scott R. Bonney,AIA, LEED AP, project designer withSouthfield-based Neumann/SmithArchitecture. “They require every new build-ing and significant renovation to becomeLEED certified. Their commitment to sus-tainable solutions greatly assisted thedesign team in clearing the hurdles leadingto certification.”

Robert Theel, GSA’s chief architect for theGreat Lakes Region, said, “GSA is committedto sustainable design principles. A vital partof our core mission is to reduce consump-tion and costs through careful materials


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selection and intelligent integration of ener-gy efficiency into our building designs, whilecreating effective and efficient work envi-ronments for federal workers.”

The renovation focused on consolidatingseveral operations of the Department ofHomeland Security into one government-owned building. Formerly, the operationshad been housed in various leased locationsin Chicago, including the offices ofCitizenship and Immigration Services,Immigration and Customs Enforcement, andCustoms and Border Protection. The ClarkStreet Design Group - a joint venture com-prised of Neumann/Smith Architecture, HDRArchitecture, Inc., and Syska Hennessy Group– designed the 240,000-square-foot renova-tion.

Renovating this historic building to meetsustainable design standards was quite thechallenge.“Constructed in 1911, the buildingfills the entire block at 536 South Clark Streetin Chicago’s South Loop area,” said Bonney.“Originally built as the headquarters of themap and atlas publisher Rand McNallyCompany, it was purchased in 1952 by thefederal government and turned into govern-

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structed, it featured exposed concrete ceil-ings, columns, and beams, creating an arche-typal industrial loft-style interior. After thebuilding was purchased in 1952, suspendedlay-in ceilings, a conventional overhead-ductHVAC system, and recessed fluorescentlighting were installed. As part of the currentrenovation, many changes were needed tomeet GSA’s sustainable requirements and torestore the building to its original loft char-acter. ”The loft-like design of the office inte-riors is in keeping with nearby office and res-idential conversions of early 20th centurybuildings in Chicago’s South Loop,” saidTheel.

Perhaps the most significant sustainablealteration in the building was the addition ofan underfloor air distribution system (UAD).Compared with a conventional system, anunderfloor air system is considered to bemore energy efficient.

Along with the UAD, all energy-efficiencymeasures used on the project were evaluat-ed based on a whole building energy simu-lation and were proven to be cost effective

over a ten-year life cycle. These measuresincluded air-to-air total energy recovery,reconfiguration of the chilled water systeminto a true primary-secondary pumping sys-tem, and installation of high-efficiencypump motors and variable frequency driveson major mechanical systems.

One area where the sustainable designand historic preservation goals could bejointly met was in the ceiling area changes.The suspended ceiling from the earlier reno-vation was removed to expose the originalconcrete structure. This change added theheight needed to accommodate the raisedaccess floor, provided room for more appeal-ing indirect lighting, and exposed the fullheight of the large windows to allow naturaldaylight to penetrate deeper into the officespace.

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“The entire team [designers, constructors,and owner] should be commended for theircommitment to this achievement,” saidBonney. “It’s been a long road to get here,but everyone involved was extremely com-mitted from the very beginning and shouldbe very proud of the end result.”

Mason Run Earns InternationalEconomic Development Award

Mason Run, a sustainable residential rede-velopment of a Brownfield site in Monroe,has won the International EconomicDevelopment Council (IEDC) EconomicDevelopment Award in the NeighborhoodDevelopment Initiatives category. IEDC hon-ored the City of Monroe, Soil and MaterialsEngineers, Inc. (SME), and CrosswindsCommunities during an awards ceremony atthe IEDC’s Annual Conference in Atlanta,Georgia.

“Economic development efforts have longbeen a keystone in the quest to bolster theeconomy and improve quality of life in everylocality across the country,” said RobinRoberts-Krieger, IEDC chair. “As the nationcontinues to tackle longstanding challengesin the midst of an inhospitable financial cli-mate, these efforts have taken on an evengreater significance. With the award, we laudtrendsetting organizations like SME for lead-ing the charge.”

Mason Run is the new icon of a classicAmerican small town. For over eight years,the City of Monroe, CrosswindsCommunities, SME and others have workedtogether to transform a 50-acre abandonedpaper mill site into a thriving 500-homecommunity. It is one of the largest NewUrbanism projects constructed on an urbanBrownfield site and a national model for res-idential sustainable development. The teamdeveloped a creative funding program usingmultiple, leveraged brownfield redevelop-ment financing mechanisms to mitigateenvironmental and site preparation costs,and acquired and managed over $6.5 millionin Brownfield financing through federal,state and local grants and loans. The com-


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The team designed an alternate solutionto swap 150,000 cubic yards of cinder/ash fillfor clean soil from beneath roads and parksin the development. This resource-conserv-ing approach successfully remediated thefuture home sites, safely encapsulated theimpacted material, and provided replace-ment clean fill. This approach saved over$2.5 million in response costs and made theproject economically viable.

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SME supports clients at every stage ofdevelopment and ownership, from siteacquisition, design and construction tomaintenance, restoration and redevelop-ment. Its staff of over 220 professionalsoperates from eight offices in Michigan andOhio. From land use and Brownfield redevel-opment to green buildings and alternativeenergy sources, SME is committed to helpingits clients achieve a sustainable future and touse its diverse sustainable design and con-struction services to help clients obtainLEED certification. For more information,visit www.sme-usa.com.

The Dream Lives at SpecialDreams Farm

Special Dreams Farm, the first and onlyfarm for developmentally disabled adults inMichigan, can now proudly proclaim, “WEHAVE OUR OWN FARM!” On October 23, theorganization closed on a classic 31-acre farmlocated on Fred Moore Highway in St. ClairTownship. Included with the 31 acres is 10acres of heavily wooded land, a turn-of-the-century farmhouse, a large barn, a three-cargarage and three additional out buildings.Formerly a dairy farm, this is a perfect site toprovide meaningful work for developmen-tally disabled adults.

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You may remember that I have previous-ly written about the four leading causesof fatalities in construction which are

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Thanks to generous people in the con-struction industry, a new heating and cool-ing system, plumbing system, and electricalservice will be installed in the 1900s vintagefarmhouse. Young Supply Co., Chesterfield,has donated the heating system, and instal-lation is being done courtesy of Livonia-based W.J. O’Neil Company and its employ-ees, who are members of Pipefitters 636 andSheet Metal Local 80. W.J. O’Neil personnelwith Plumbers Local 98 members are han-dling plumbing upgrades. Charlie Hayter ofIBEW Local 58 is handling the new electricalservice and distribution work with volun-teers from IBEW Local 58. Jim Helton, aretired electrician from UAW Local 160 andfather of special farmer Kelly Helton, is alsocontributing. This work is essential in provid-ing a comfortable and safe farmhouse forthe group’s famers and staff.

Upgrades to all the Special Dream Farmbuildings will be ongoing for sometime.Because meaningful work for special adultsis the organization’s core purpose, SpecialDreams Farm intends to have its farmers par-ticipate in the upgrades as much as possible,while keeping their safety and well being atop priority. Special Dreams Farm will contin-ue to need support and expertise from theconstruction industry during the buildingimprovement process. Improvements will bemade as funds allow.

If you were not a part of the organization’s2008 “Land Ho” Cruise last July, you missed agreat party. Participants cruised Lake St. Clairand the Detroit River aboard the 138-footyacht christened Ovation. The lively crowdenjoyed dinner and dancing with the fullmoon topping off a perfect evening. SpecialDreams Farm received many complimentson this fun evening. Will they do it again?The answer is a resounding yes! Please markAugust 7, 2009 for the Special Dreams Farm2009 “Land to Hoe” Cruise aboard theOvation. For more information please visitwww.specialdreamsfarm.org.


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The need for sustainability in all aspects ofour daily life has dramatically increased inthe last several years. For most of us, sustain-ability is reinforced when we open themonthly gas bill or at the pump while fillingyour tank. Thoughts of smaller, more effi-cient cars, more insulation in the attic, turn-ing down the thermostat, and combiningtrips to save miles and gallons are thoughtsrunning through all of our heads. Obviously,fewer trips and lower thermostat settingsrepresent the low-hanging fruit. All of uscan make modest changes in our behaviorand reap modest energy savings. Energyefficiency is the other side of the equation.More efficient structures require less energyto maintain an acceptable comfort level. Acapital investment is generally required ontop of behavior changes when energy sav-ings and retained lifestyle are concurrentlydesired. We have all lived through the finan-cial market woes of the last year. We are toldmoney is tight and that banks have tight-ened their lending criteria. So how will youfund the building improvements you havedecided are necessary to reach your energysavings goals?

Help is on the way. On the local level, theState of Michigan has a two-prongedapproach: new regulations that requirerenewable energy as a percentage of totalproduction, and a “net metering” provisionto compensate small scale renewable ener-

gy producers for their contribution to solv-ing the energy equation. The FederalGovernment has renewed and expanded taxincentives designed to help with the cost ofenergy efficient upgrades.

Governor Granholm signed into law PublicAct 295 on October 6, 2008. This “Clean,Renewable and Efficient Energy Act” man-dates that “10 percent of the state’s energycome from renewable sources by 2015, regu-latory reform that protects Michiganratepayers and allows utility companies tobuild new electricity generation in Michigan,and a requirement that utilities meet anadditional 5.5 percent of Michigan’s annualelectricity demands through energy efficien-cy by 2015.” While this is a good first steptoward enjoying the benefits of renewableenergy, Part 5, Net Metering, is the most inter-esting section for the smaller consumer.

For those not ‘tuned in’ to green defini-tions, net metering is a method of creditingcustomers for electricity that they generateon-site in excess of their own electricity con-sumption. Net metering has been a rallyingpoint over the years for many earth-friendlyindividuals who longed to be part of thesolution to electrical generation from non-renewable sources. The Michigan version ofnet metering is intended to limit each cus-tomer to generation capacity designed tomeet the individual customer’s electric need.

Act 295 does not require utilities to providenet metering beyond 1 percent of its in-statepeak load for the preceding calendar year,and is a 10-year program. Hopefully, this per-centage is increased due to public demandand rampant photovoltaic (PV) Systeminstallations. Net metering requires properinstallation according to the NationalElectrical Code and equipment certified by anationally recognized testing laboratory.Why would you go through all this trouble toinstall PV panels on your roof to generateelectricity? Michigan’s net metering lawallows electricity generated in excess of cur-rent customer need to be credited and car-ried over to subsequent billing periods. Thisis good.

Think of the utility as the storage devicefor your PV system. A system sized to providea year’s worth of electricity will spin yourmeter backwards during the sunny summermonths. Net metering saves those extra kilo-watts as credits to be used during the wintermonths when demand is more than genera-tion. Advocates of ‘green energy’ willapprove of Michigan passing a net meteringlaw. However, they will argue against the 1%of peak load regulatory ceiling, the disincen-tive for individuals to produce electricitybeyond their annual needs, the wording ofthe method used to compute the carried for-ward credit, and the absence of any actualpayment for excess production. Any strong

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advocate for solar produced energy will bepleased with the public support of this nec-essary movement toward renewable energy.Over time, Michigan’s net metering lawshould be refined to provide more incentivesthat encourage the expansion of ‘homegrown’ renewable energy generation.

Public Law 110-343, the EmergencyEconomic Stabilization Act of 2008, was alsosigned into law in October. Surprisingly, nei-ther candidate running for our highest officeabout the ‘green’ content of the mysterious$150B add-ons to the bill mentioned any-thing. Both candidates hit pretty hard onencouragement and incentives for alternateenergy production. This law extends many ofthe expired or expiring federal tax incentivesfrom the Energy Policy Act of 2005. For com-mercial buildings, the $1.80 per-square-foottax deduction for energy efficient improve-ments to lighting, heating, cooling, ventila-tion, hot water systems, or building envelopewas extended through December 31, 2013.For the residential side, the $500 available fora percentage of costs to upgrade exteriordoors, windows and roofing, water heaters,air conditioning, and heat pumps was rein-stated for 2009. The $500 is a cap, meaningany credit not used in 2006 or 2007 may beused through the end of 2009. Solar energyis the big winner for residential. ThroughDecember 31, 2008, a $2,000 cap exists onthe tax credit. Starting in 2009 throughDecember 31, 2016, the credit remains 30percent of expenses, but the cap is removed!If ever you intended to put PV on the roof,now is the time. A $10,000 solar electricinstallation will return a $3,000 credit. Thepayback period in years just became roughly30 percent shorter. The size and duration ofthese incentives will give a real push to theaffected technologies and consumers’ abilityto afford the upgrades.

All told, the regulations and incentivesfrom every level should go a long waytoward increasing the energy efficiency ofnew and existing buildings and dwellings.How did Senators McCain and Obama keepfrom boasting about these provisions whileon the campaign trail?

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The storied field of Tiger Stadium stillremains, preserving the memory ofbaseball legends and championship

teams. Preserving the field and a section ofstadium behind home plate from dugout todugout partially determined the sequence ofdemolition that took place during the dogdays of summer and into the early fall of2008. The Farrow Group, Inc. of Detroitentered into its first joint venture withBloomfield Hills-based MCM ManagementCorp. The newly formed team arrived at the

famed corner of Michigan and Trumbull inmid-June 2008.

Mobilization spanned the course of twoweeks, but the project team needed moreequipment than a bat and ball to play thisgame. Six to seven truckloads alone wereneeded to transport the disassembled piecesof a single CAT 385 to the site. “It then tooktwo days to put that machine together,” saidMichael Brehse, MCM vice president. “Thereare a significant number of man hours, truck-ing hours and mechanic hours required to

put all the equipment together for a job thissize.” Brehse also served as onsite projectmanager, working along with Mike Farrow,the owner of the Farrow Group who main-tained a strong onsite presence throughoutthe project.

At the job’s peak, over eight pieces ofequipment were operating at one time. “Notall required that much effort to assemble andmobilize, but a few did take that level ofintensity,” said Brehse. The roster of majorequipment included the CAT 385, 375, and

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several 330s, as well as a few material han-dlers and loaders.

TAKING CENTERFIELD June 30, 2008 marked the launch of actual

demolition of the 52,000-seat stadium (anoth-er firm had performed environmental abate-ment the previous year). The joint ventureinitially broke through the ring of the 80- to90-foot-high stadium by cutting a notch intoa section at centerfield. This ideal stretch ofstadium posed several advantages: theexpanse was clear of both tall billboards andlight towers rising 130 feet and 165 feet,respectively, above grade; the demolitionteam had immediate access to this part of thestadium; and centerfield was one of the low-est parts of the stadium.

Farrow Group-MCM Management had tocut the notch and perform the entire job with-in a very tight, limited space. “Because wewere preserving the field, we had very littleroom to go at the building,” said Brehse.With access to the field restricted, the teamcut the initial notch from outside of the stadi-um. “The equipment worked on this sectionfrom a small parking lot located between thestadium and the Fisher Freeway ServiceDrive,” he explained.

After carving a gap into the structure,Farrow Group-MCM Management workedits way toward third base, demolishingdirectly into the side or cross section of thestadium ring. The demolition team stoppednear third base and reversed course afterDetroit City Council voted to retain a sectionof stadium behind home plate in earlyAugust, said Brehse. Returning to center-field, the demolition team then began work-ing its way in the opposite direction towardfirst base. “Once the structure was down, webegan slab and footing removal following asimilar sequence around the site,” he added.

A CLOSE GAMEHeight and a restricted site converged to

make for a difficult job. “Height was alwaysan issue, because we had to work closelyagainst the building,” said Brehse.“Technically, that was one of the trickierissues; we just didn’t have the room.”

The height at the stadium’s joints or sepa-ration points ranked the project above aver-age in difficulty. “At both locations wherewe stopped demolition, a light tower roseright on the joint,” explained Brehse. “Wehad to take the towers down in a way thatdidn’t allow the towers to swing back into orfall over onto the part of the stadium we weresaving.”

Safe removal of all the light towers

required the expertise of Farrow Group-MCM Management’s expert operators andthe use of a CAT 385 UHD machine that pro-vided a safe, efficient platform. The Cat 385has a reach of 140 feet, while the light towersloom 165 feet above the stadium field. “Theoperator could reach at least to the bottom ofthe light tower,” said Brehse. “They wouldsimply weaken it and cause it to lean. Onceit was leaning in the proper direction, they

could reach the tower and finish taking it out.At peak manpower, we had 8 operators plussupervision and trucking personnel.”

A different team of CATs played hardballin Tiger Stadium in the summer of 2008. TheCAT 385 high reach did most of the take-down with the aid of a CAT 375; bothmachines slicing steel like a pair of scissorswith their shear attachments. The majority ofCAT excavators on the job used LaBounty®

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shears (LaBounty is a hydraulic tool businessunit of The Stanley® Works). “The 385 didthe higher elevation demolition, and the 375did some of the lower elevation work,” saidBrehse. “The height of the 385 and its abilityto work at elevation made it invaluable forthe takedown. Its horizontal reach is alsogreater than average.” Two mist machinesmanaged the dust with the help of a watertruck that also kept the streets clean.

Public safety was another core concern.The joint venture had two security guards onduty 24/7, and installed perimeter securityfencing with a privacy screen to reduce traf-fic congestion caused by curious driversslowing down to witness this high-profiledemolition. Perhaps, the pedestrian bridgeover the freeway proved to be the best safetymeasure. “We always had spectators,” saidBrehse. “They had a great view of the jobfrom the bridge, and they were in a safeplace.”

Managing demolition along the Trumbullface was a particular concern. “A ramp on theTrumbull side actually cantilevered over thesidewalk,” said Brehse. “If you stood on thesidewalk, this ramp inside the stadium fromone level to another was literally above you.”For safety and control, “traffic control plansincluded double lane and complete closureson Trumbull,” said Brehse. The joint venturealso worked at night for about two-and-a-half weeks. “The ramp could only be com-pleted working from the street,” said Brehse.“By scheduling operations in the eveningduring this phase, we didn’t interrupt nor-mal business hours and worked with otherestablishments to maintain access.”

THE NINTH INNINGDemolition below grade was minimal.

“Because the majority of the stadium was

built at grade or above, removal work belowgrade was confined to column piers andspread footings,” said Brehse. Farrow Group-MCM Management essentially completed alldemolition on the 10.8-acre site by September17, 2008.

Debris sorting and removal was a continu-ous process throughout the job. “As soon asthat material hit the ground, it was passedfrom one operator to the next for process-ing,” said Brehse. A bucket attachment onthe CAT 375 was used to remove concretedebris from the foundations. Loading materi-als was a job for the CAT 330 with a grappleattachment and a material handler with amagnet. Completing the team’s equipmentarsenal, a rubber-tired loader was used formoving machines and equipment and load-ing out material.

“Roughly 94 percent of the stadium byweight was recycled or reused,” said Brehse.The ferrous scrap (5,000 gross tons of ironand steel) and the nonferrous scrap (40 tonsof aluminum, stainless steel and copper)were taken to a scrap reprocessor. About13,000 gross tons were recycled with only 800gross tons taken to a landfill as refuse. About7,700 gross tons of brick, block, and concretedebris was sorted and cleaned on site andthen processed and reused as road materialfor Woodland Meadows landfill.

The Farrow Group handled all of thetrucking of off-site disposal. “The FarrowGroup’s trucking fleet is fabulous and fabu-lously maintained,” said Brehse. “TheFarrow fleet was one of the key benefits ofworking with the company.” The strongteam effort of the Farrow Group, Inc. andMCM Management Corp. certainly proved tobe a winning combination for this challeng-ing project.

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Michigan,” said Adam Wilberding, safetydirector for Asphalt Specialists, Inc., (ASI),Pontiac. “Now, we’re getting into Indiana,Ohio, North Carolina and Maryland. As westretch out, we are also assessing some ofthe systems that we have set up. Some maynot work as well outside of Michigan. Itplaces more of a preparation and planningburden on us, not only for safety, but for allof our operations.”

Bidding on work in different states oftenentails learning a new set of applicable safe-ty regulations. Expanding operations toinclude new types of work, similarly requireslearning new requirements pertinent to thatactivity. Many states simply operate underFederal OSHA guidelines, while twenty-fourother states, including Michigan and the

volunteer their time in an effort to enhancesafety performance, along with a collectiveknowledge of the topic that is unparalleled.Armed with the insights of the CAM SafetyCommittee, safety professionals should beable to do what they do best – anticipatehow the challenges discussed in this articleapply to their work and take action to pre-vent negative consequences. According tothe CAM Safety Committee, the followingare the top five safety issues for 2009:

5. EXPANDING INTO NEW MARKETS People are coping with Michigan’s eco-

nomic woes in a variety of ways. Manydepend on CAM’s Construction ProjectInformation Group, which provides the mostcomprehensive project reporting in thestate, to keep abreast of opportunities. Anincreasing number of contractors are also

The best way to prevent an accident isto anticipate how it could happen.Some hazards are easy to detect andcorrect. For example, most properly

trained people understand when hardhatsand eye protection are advisable, but safetymanagers need to see far beyond the obvi-ous in the performance of their duties. Likeeveryone else in the construction business,they also work against the backdrop of anuncertain economy that has challengedevery aspect of the industry.

CAM Safety Committee members wererecently interviewed to identify what willlikely emerge as the five greatest challengesfor safety professionals in the coming year.The committee includes representativesfrom construction management, subcon-tracting and insurance firms who share acommon commitment that drives them to

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to safety performance, as well as the leadcontractor’s right to remove a subcontractorfor breach of contract. Even so, Michigancontractors who have grown accustomed toworking with a familiar group of contractorsmust be vary wary of those who mightattempt to line these items out of a contractbefore signing it.

Even after getting a signed contract withclear-cut requirements, non-performingsubcontractors can still be difficult to get ridof. One safety professional frankly admittedthat he did not recall ever having replaced asubcontractor for safety reasons. He simplystopped their work until they took correc-tive action and “babysat” them until the jobwas complete. Needless to say, those sub-contractors were not invited to submit bidsfor future work.

Regional variations in the workforce canalso complicate safety efforts. Members ofthe Safety Committee specifically citedstates with large migratory populations as aconcern because employees can simplymove on after valuable time has been spenton safety training. Language barriers canprovide additional training challenges. Workoutside the United States, even as close asCanada and Mexico, adds new cultural andregulatory hurdles for safety professionals toovercome.

Even though many Michigan contractorsare actively seeking opportunities in otherareas, one particular occupation is still find-ing plenty of work right here in Michigan.Safety professionals are increasingly beingtasked with finding ways to thwart jobsitethieves.

4. JOBSITE THEFT Jobsite theft might not seem like a safety

issue, but only the largest companies canafford to assign loss prevention as a singleresponsibility for an employee. Loss preven-tion is therefore becoming part of a typicalsafety professional’s ever-expanding jobdescription.

Everyone on CAM’s Safety Committeeagreed that theft is linked to the economy,so Michigan contractors can expect to dealwith this issue until conditions improve.Given the lucrative market for stolen equip-ment and materials, no strategy can guaran-tee success, but safety professionals can takeproactive steps to address the issue.

Many committee members have experi-enced positive results with the LoJack Stolen

inspectors with trade experience, versussome other states that tend to place moreemphasis on academic degrees.

Even after getting a sense of how the ruleswill be enforced, the task of safety profes-sionals seeking work in new areas still is notcomplete, because they must also hire localsubcontractors. Pre-qualifying subcontrac-tors based on their experience is always agood idea, but more research is requiredwhen entering a new market.

“We don’t just open up the Yellow Pagesand pick out a subcontractor,” said TraceyAlfonsi, safety director for DanboiseMechanical, Inc., Farmington. “We go outand ask for referrals to find out who is con-

sidered reputable by other people who dothe same kind of work that we do. Then weaudit their safety program, get copies oftheir insurance certificates, and get our-selves listed as additional insureds. We alsomake sure that their limits are acceptableand equated to the risks of whatever workthey are doing. A locksmith, for example, willneed less insurance than a crane company.We also ask for their current EMR on theirinsurance company’s letterhead. We auditall of that paperwork, and if it doesn’t exceeda certain level, then they can’t work for us.”

Even with that level of scrutiny, subcon-tractors can still present unacceptable riskswhen they arrive on the jobsite. Most con-tracts contain standard language pertaining

commonwealth of Puerto Rico, have theirown plan. State-run plans must be at least asstringent as OSHA, and large cities like NewYork and Chicago can also enforce their ownset of safety rules. Knowing these rules isonly part of the challenge for safety profes-sionals.

“Some of the idiosyncrasies of the differ-ent programs are very interesting,” saidGordon Wall, safety director for John Carlo,Inc., Clinton Township. “It can be difficult tounderstand how the rules are enforced. Youwould think that OSHA is OSHA, but enforce-ment in Ohio is radically different than it is inFlorida, and both are radically different fromNorth Carolina.”

Construction is a broad activity thatencompasses a wide variety of activities.OSHA regulations reflect this by beingsomewhat vague and open to interpreta-tion. Imprecise terms like “reasonable,” ordirectives that instruct employers to inspectfor hazards without spelling out how oftenthis should be done, give safety profession-als the latitude to apply their own judgment,but this flexibility is also granted to safetyinspectors. Since they have the authority tomake their own decisions, the backgroundof safety inspectors becomes a key consider-ation for contractors who will work withthem. One key difference that was noted bya member of CAM’s Safety Committee waswith states, like Michigan, that tend to hire

Contractors are looking for opportunities outsideof Michigan, which often entails learning a new

set of applicable safety regulations.

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very difficult to cut off with a saw, he holdsemployees responsible for stolen equip-ment unless the heavy chain that securesthe equipment is cut. He has not lost anyequipment off trucks for one year afterimplementing this policy.

Guards and cameras can also be deployedto watch over jobsites, but these devicesaren’t infallible. Jobsite thieves havebecome quite skilled at detecting the pat-terns of guards and cameras. One memberof the committee even relayed a story of acontractor who lost several ladders in a park-ing lot that was covered by a moving cam-era. The thieves simply timed their activitiesso the actual theft took place while the cam-era was focused on other areas of the lot.

The cloud of increased jobsite crime canhave a silver lining, as one member of thecommittee noted the advantage of learningto run a tighter ship. Keeping a closer watchon the jobsite tends to keep everyone a littlemore honest. One committee member

the possibility of employee complicity. Onecommittee member even makes a point ofchecking trucks from which equipment isreported stolen, especially when the inci-dent occurs in the driveway of an employee.After switching to a new type of bolt that is

Vehicle Recovery System, with one personeven having a 100 percent recovery rate,although he was unable to prosecute.Another committee member has had verygood luck with a particular equipment com-pany that offers a device to aid in trackingstolen equipment. Other manufacturersoffer a variety of theft deterrence technolo-gies, and safety professionals would be wellserved to research these before offeringtheir input to the person who makes pur-chasing decisions. In addition to knowingtheir equipment, safety professionals mustalso know where their crews are working.

“Supervisors have a tendency to leavetheir trucks running,” said Wall. “They turnaround and their trucks are gone. You needto change the way you work in high crimeareas. You need to teach your employeeshow to defend themselves.”

Of course, not all employees are victims inthese cases. Reports of stolen equipmentshould be carefully scrutinized to eliminate


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managers are sometimes saddled with theresponsibility of implementing them.Committee members generally disliked thistrend, with most fearing that it would dis-tract them from other duties. Pat Bellm,president of Bellm Safety HealthEnvironmental Consulting Services, Sylvania,OH, pointed out that it might seem like alogical pairing, given the fact that safety pro-fessionals already have some responsibilityfor employee health and also often havesome insurance responsibilities, but shebelieves that fitness programs are better leftin the hands of others.

“They really fall in more with HR,” saidBellm. “When you start to think about thepersonal medical information that mightbecome available through the program,confidentially requirements really make itmore appropriate for HR.”

Besides, many committee members werewilling to concede that they usually are notthe most popular people at jobsites becauseof their responsibility for enforcing safetyrequirements. Few seemed to relish the ideaof taking cheeseburgers or cigarettes awayfrom people. Even though their jobs mightput them on a few employees’ bad sides,there are tasks that make policing jobsitesseem easy by comparison. Many safetymanagers are finding that responsibility forcomplex insurance issues is included withtheir job description.

2. INSURANCE ISSUES Safety professionals often have some

responsibility for decisions regarding insur-ance coverage. To understand the chal-lenges this will entail in 2009, one must firstbe familiar with insurance market trends.

“We need to enforce the regulations that arein place and continue with education.”

Several committee members contendthat, by changing widely accepted terminol-ogy and industry practices, the new stan-dard will require a significant educationaleffort with no foreseeable benefit. Eventhough the release of the new standard isnot expected until 2010 or 2011, the chal-lenge in 2009 will be in being heard. Thecomment period for the new standard isclosed [at press time], but it could be re-opened if enough people speak out inopposition. Industry associations also letindividuals amplify their clout by speakingwith a single unified voice that representsmany members, and several have alreadydone so in this case.

Having a new standard to follow is notalways a bad thing and associations areuniquely positioned in this regard, as well.As stated earlier, safety professionals are freeto exceed regulatory standards, and a com-prehensive “Best Practices” guide can pro-vide insight on the industry practices that

are most likely to produce a desirable out-come. By combining the expertise of manyindustry leaders, CAM is currently working todevelop a “Best Practices” guide for con-struction safety. When this is finished, print-ed copies will be available for all members.

In addition to regulations and guidelinesthat govern their operations, the responsi-bilities of safety professionals are also influ-enced by trends in the workplace. Many arebeing asked to wear more hats as compa-nies strive to compete in a challenging econ-omy. Employee fitness programs, for exam-ple, are increasing in popularity, and safety

recently installed cameras at his sites, forexample. Unfortunately, the placement ofthe cameras prevented him from seeing aface during a recent break-in, but he didcatch an employee backing into anothervehicle. After an initial wave of denials, thecamera images gave him the evidence heneeded to have the employee take account-ability for his actions.

In addition to theft and the occasionalemployee mishap, safety professionals alsoneed to keep their eyes peeled for manyanticipated changes.

3. REGULATORY CHANGES ANDWORKPLACE TRENDS

Safety professionals can always opt toexceed requirements, but workplace regula-tions form the minimum standards underwhich all contractors are expected to oper-ate. In many cases, adherence to theseguidelines is the only protection workerscan expect, so any proposed changes arecarefully scrutinized before they are enact-ed. OHSA’s Confined Space Standard, which

is currently being revised, provides an excel-lent example. Not a single member of CAM’sSafety Committee would endorse this pro-posed change, and several were openly crit-ical. The rationale for the new standard isthe simple fact that workers are being killedor injured in confined spaces, but committeemembers who expressed an opinion believethat these incidents take place when contractors fail to follow the existing stan-dard.

“There is nothing wrong with the currentstandard,” said Phill Andrews, quality/safetymanager for Roncelli, Inc., Sterling Heights.


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OSHA’s Confined SpaceStandard is currently beingrevised. Safety professionalsmust keep their eyes peeledfor changes like these in 2009and beyond.

CAM Safety Committee members were recentlyinterviewed to identify what will likely emerge

as the five greatest challenges for safety professionals in the coming year.

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“We have been in a soft market for a cou-ple of years,” said Michael Eckert, CSP, CSHM;vice president, risk services for KapnickInsurance Group, Southfield. “That meansthat insurance has been less expensive forthe business customer. Most experts agreethat the market will begin to harden some-time in 2009. The recent challenges in thefinance and insurance industries may nowactually be expediting this market harden-ing. Safety programs, loss prevention andrisk management are always important,because loss histories tend to have long‘tails’ that can effect your rates for years.”

Market forces that influence insurancerates are quite complex, and not everyoneon the Safety Committee agrees that themarket is hardening now, when it will beginto harden, or how profoundly prices will beaffected when it inevitably hardens in thefuture. The potential for a hardening insur-ance market in 2009 should put safety pro-fessionals on notice that rates could go up,and that losses could compound this. Lossesare also more likely to result in not having apolicy renewed in a hard insurance market.The bottom line is that market uncertaintysimply provides another incentive for boost-ing safety efforts. Even if prices remainsteady, contractors will still benefit fromimproved safety performance.

Low insurance rates can also challengesafety professionals. Losses are more diffi-cult for insurance companies to absorb ifthey are making less money on policies.They are becoming more proactive to man-age their own liability.

“Fewer and fewer are simply relying on acopy of the safety manual,” said Bob Heuer, apartner with Guy, Hurley, Blaser & Heuer, LLC,Troy. “A lot of inspections are going on rightnow. Insurance companies are sitting downwith safety people, asking questions, andmaking sure that they feel comfortable thateverything in the manual is actually beingdone.”

Having another set of eyes focused onprocedures can be a huge benefit, makinginsurance providers an important safetypartner. When claims do occur, contactorswho enjoy close relationships with theirinsurance carriers can also be more likely tobe given the benefit of the doubt.

“When an accident happens, and anunderwriter has a loss control professionalwho is out in the field interacting withinsureds, the underwriter will have a muchhigher comfort level,” said Bellm. “They will


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understand that it is an exception to therule. That is one benefit of having a goodrelationship with your insurance company’sloss control person.”

Employee driving records are a goodexample of a situation where contractorsand insurance companies can work togetherto solve problems. Since insurance policiescover the actions of drivers employed by thepolicyholders, insurance carriers often checkthese records. Employees who drive forcompanies are increasingly being requiredto report motor vehicle infractions to theiremployers, so the call from the insuranceagent comes as less of a surprise than it oncedid.

“Five years ago, the surprise call was thenorm, but lots of contractors now subscribeto a Secretary of State subscription servicewhere they get the MVR [Motor VehicleReport] for their employees once a year,”said Heuer. “The situation is evolving in a

Responsibility for complex insurance issues is more frequently falling on the shoulders, or at leastthe desks, of safety professionals.

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device for manhole covers, which can weighup to 750 pounds.

“All I did was show them [management]the tool and say, ‘We’ve had people breaktheir feet or hurt their backs, and it has costus money,’” he said. “I can buy this tool for$300 and save us ten-grand.”

Manhole covers can be manually liftedwithout the device in full compliance withOSHA regulations, but the savings thatwould result from a single injury that isaverted make a compelling case for exceed-ing regulatory requirements in this case.Even though some safety professionalsmight balk at the notion of placing a dollarvalue on the services they provide, the ability to do so is becoming increasinglyimportant in a cost cutting culture.

“It is the safety professional’s responsibili-ty to convince management,” said Alfonsi. “If

you are doing the job right, safety will payfor itself. When people are being more pro-ductive and not getting hurt, you are seeinga return on your safety investment.”

Even for safety managers who candemonstrate their value to their employers,2009 looks like it will be a challenging year.Hopefully, the insights presented in this arti-cle will help them prepare for what liesahead.

they were not anticipated.“We look at what we spent last year and

whether we expect to spend more or lessthis year,” said Alfonsi. “If I need to exceedmy budget, it is our CFO’s responsibility tofigure out where I am getting the moneyfrom. I’m never told, ‘You can’t buy anythingelse this year.’”

Some safety professionals may contendwith a less flexible budget and they mayeven need to justify their own existence on afinancial ledger. Fortunately, they can.Instead of impeding productivity, as is thecommon misconception, safety efforts oftencontribute to timely completion of tasks.People simply tend to be more productivewhen they canconcentrate on the task athand instead of keeping an eye on an unsafeload overhead or balancing precariouslywithout proper fall protection.

Accidents present an unacceptable toll inhuman misery and they also cost money.One committee member documented a 97.5percent reduction in wasted man-hoursresulting from accidents and incidents overa one-year period after he joined his compa-ny. Needless to say, he has no trouble justi-fying his paycheck.

Safety managers can also demonstratesavings by finding out about new innova-tions that keep workers safe. Wall recentlydiscovered the Silver Slider®, a safe lifting

good way, and I think the insurance industryis partially responsible for pushing it.”

Contractors can explore a number ofoptions with their insurance agent toremove a driver from their policy, but noneof them are ideal. They can set up a specialpolicy for the employee or make some sortof arrangement to put the employee on awatch list. Insurers may be more receptiveto this approach if it includes some sort ofremedial training to address the employee’sdriving issues and they may even requirethis. Contractors can also force drivers to usetheir own vehicles for company business,but they must be sure that the driver hassufficient coverage and that their companyis listed as an additional insured party on thedriver’s insurance policy. Termination isanother option, but employers might bereluctant to part with workers who, exceptfor their driving abilities, are an asset to thecompany. One member of the SafetyCommittee even chauffeured foremen tokeep them on the payroll.

As insurance companies look to managetheir risks, driving records will likely be scru-tinized more closely in the future.

“From the experience of my clients, if theyhave 25 employees and there aren’t a couplethat the insurance company deems unac-ceptable, that’s a miracle in any industry,”said Heuer.

Insurance professionals will not be theonly people keeping a close eye on costs in2009. Safety professionals will likely have tobalance their important duties with mount-ing budgetary pressure, as well.

1. PRESSURE TO REDUCE COSTS Many contractors are currently experienc-

ing reductions in revenue. With less moneycoming in, most are looking for ways to cutcosts.

“When resources get tight, safety is usual-ly the first thing to fall because it isn’tthought of as a ‘profit center,’” said Andrews.“A lot of companies are loosing safetyresources because management doesn’thave enough money. Staffs are being down-sized, training budgets are shrinking andpeople are trying to get a little more use outof safety equipment.”

Members of CAM’s Safety Committeeoperate under different types of budgets.Some reported not having any budget, whileothers are simply asked to estimate expendi-tures under a “soft” budget without puttingoff any needed purchases simply because


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learning lab exhibiting an array of lightingoptions, glass samples, and other buildingcomponents, as well as a diverse “quilt” ofdifferent roofing membranes and types ofgreen roofing systems.

A3C is working with the SustainableDesign Research Lab (SDRL) in the Universityof Michigan’s Taubman College ofArchitecture and Urban Planning, and withthe Hands On Museum in Ann Arbor on

house gas emissions. The Truth Wall displaysfour different types of insulation with theultimate aim to gather performance data foruse as a guide to clients and as an educa-tional tool for the community.

The Truth Wall is only one part of A3C’ssustainability showcase and UrbEn RetreatCenter. Working with Howell-based IrishConstruction Company, A3C turned its entire6,000-square-foot building into an intensive

In the newly renovated offices of A3CCollaborative Architecture in Ann Arbor,the truth will not only set you free, it mayeven save you money. With rising energy

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structuring and disseminating some of itssustainability research on its recently reno-vated office and rooftop addition. The newaddition houses the UrbEn Retreat Center, aconference space overlooking an expanse ofgreen roof and now available for use by localgovernment and non-profit organizationsfocused on the environment. The center features the Truth Wall and will also have dis-play panels on the energy efficiency ofgreen roofs and other sustainable systems.Once fully launched, this learning lab of abuilding will provide “convenient truths” ona broad range of systems and products bydetailing how each manages the particularenergy efficiency demands of southeasternMichigan’s finicky climate. “Some of thisdata already exists, but now we will havedata available specifically for southeasternMichigan,” said Daniel H. Jacobs, AIA, princi-pal of A3C Collaborative.

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Insulation wraps a structure in a protec-tive cocoon of material. Like a homeownerwho puts on a sweater and lowers the ther-mostat, installing the optimal insulation as

part of a well-designed and compatiblebuilding envelope can boost thermal com-fort and reduce energy costs. A3C selected“the right stuff” in its new rooftop additionto achieve their energy-efficiency goals.“Compared to ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004 R-value requirements, our buildingceiling and wall insulation values are almostdouble the code minimums,” said Jacobs.

As part of its educational mission, A3Cselected different insulation types to probethe performance characteristics of eachunder the onslaught of Michigan’s heat,humidity, snow and bone-chilling cold. “Weused a variety of materials consistent withour mission to assess performance charac-teristics of different materials,” said Jacobs.“Our main roof uses polyisocyanurate, whilethe UrbEn Retreat’s ceiling is cellulose, andthe walls are a combination of closed cellurethane foam and urea formaldehyde-freefiberglass.”

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Completing the Truth Wall is a compositepanel of cellulose and closed cell urethanespray foam called Tiger Foam.“The compos-ite wall uses one inch of Tiger Foam to sealthe wall, blocking the infiltration of outsideair through any cracks or openings,” saidJacobs. “We used self-sticking vapor barrierin the other three cavity spaces to reducethe effects of air movement within the wall.We also used the spray around objects, suchas exterior electrical junction boxes andbehind piping in exterior walls.”

Using the spray foam insulation in combi-nation with cellulose boosted the R-value ofthis sample panel. “We sprayed the foaminsulation on the wall first before filling the

siding over a Green Guard moisture barrierand drainage layer. The exterior grade 5/8-inch plywood on 2 x 4 stud framing is ureaformaldehyde-free. Next, the 5/8-inch dry-wall interior sheathing has a recycled con-tent of 90 percent; the interior is then fin-ished with Sherwin Williams’ low-VOC GreenPro paint.”

The Truth Wall’s rectangle of glass revealsthe four different insulation types tuckedwithin the wall cavity. Traditional fiberglassinsulation fills the far right panel, but unlikethe standard pink or yellow-colored fiber-glass, this material is white – a telltale markof urea formaldehyde-free insulation. “Weselected the fiberglass insulation as ourbaseline due to its popularity in the buildingindustry,” said Jacobs. “We did provide anenhanced product as it is urea formalde-hyde-free and also has an increased density,which reduces the risk of air movementthrough the insulation.” This particularfiberglass insulation has an R-value of 15 or4.3 per inch.

The next panel in the Truth Wall is insula-tion made of pre-consumer, 100 percentrecycled blue jeans. A company called

Originally built in 1916, the existing build-ing has 12-inch-thick brick walls and has verylittle exposed surface. “The building istrapped between two buildings (the rooftopaddition juts out above the main office), sothe walls have never felt cold as a result,” saidJacobs. “We parged an exposed little westsection on the inside to eliminate air infiltra-tion that otherwise could have occurredthrough an old building like ours. For thisreason, we did not add any insulation to theoffice during the current renovation.”

GOING GREEN WITH BLUE JEANSThe interior of the UrbEn Retreat Center is

a cozy rooftop enclave with a view of A3C’sgarden-like expanse of green roof to thenorth and the Truth Wall forming a part of itssouthern face. The Truth Wall pushes theenvelope even further than the main build-ing with a wood frame certified by theForest Stewardship Council, and a wallassembly of sustainable materials whose3.5-inch cavity space is filled with both stan-dard and alternative insulation. Jacobs firstdetails the UrbEn Retreat’s wall assembly: “Itis composed of James Hardie cement board


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A3C’s partnership with the Hands OnMuseum will teach the benefits of sustain-ability to the community. Besides the TruthWall, “we are in the process of working withthe museum director to make informationon our geothermal system and green roofavailable to the community at large,” saidJacobs.“Our hope is to transmit images froma camera aimed at our green roof to a videomonitor in the museum.”

“Professor Mojtab Navvab, Ph.D., FIES ofthe University of Michigan’s SustainableDesign Research Lab (SDRL) is assisting uswith assessing the thermal performance ofour project,” added Jacobs. “The majority ofthat sampling is with the green roof, but heis also assisting with the Truth Wall and thePilkington Glass sample wall that displaysvarious tints, solar reflectances and U val-ues.”

A HIGHER VIEWA3C’s rooftop continues this green exper-

iment. According to information providedby A3C, “the demonstration green roofincludes semi-intensive and extensive instal-lations, three different systems (monolithic,tray, and mat), and three different designstyles (meadow, park and alpine), as well asirrigated and natural settings. The roofplanting includes over 25 plant varieties andover 2,500 plugs and plants – all hand plant-ed.” A lower roof contains different color-coated membrane roofs whose thermal per-formance is also being recorded and ana-lyzed.

“The SDRL is assisting in the developmentof our database, layout of sensors, andrecording thermal performance characteris-tics of our membrane and green roofs,” con-tinued Jacob. “We will be working with themto assess the annual performance of the dif-ferent roof types for southeasternMichigan.”

A series of thermal roof sensors arealready collecting data every four minuteson A3C’s rooftop haven and its black, gray,buff and white-colored roofing membranes.Once again, a full year’s worth of data col-lected throughout the course of the heatingand cooling season is needed to arrive at amore definitive conclusion. “What we knownow is that a green roof is a great way of cut-ting down your air conditioning loads,” saidJacobs.

Data collection began on the first day ofsummer in 2008 and clearly demonstrated

because you want to gauge how effectivelythe insulation is knocking down the coldbefore it gets to the room side of the wall,”said Jacobs.

At publication time in November, A3C wasworking out the kinks in the Truth Wall andonly had sufficient data to track the mosteffective insulation for maintaining optimal

temperatures in the summer. As a prelimi-nary finding, the shredded blue jeans haveproven to be the most effective insulationfor the summer. “At this point, I would bereluctant to say that it was the winner for theyear, but I would say that for the air-condi-tioning season the Bonded Logic performedbetter than the other three,” said Jacobs.The Truth Wall’s south-facing exteriorabsorbs sunlight throughout the day, offer-ing a good test of the insulation’s ability toblock heat and retain coolness in the air-conditioning season.

Jacobs will complete the fine-tuning ofthe Truth Wall by January 2009. A3C willthen begin tracking the data on a daily basisthroughout the course of an entire heatingand cooling season, spanning from Januarythrough December 2009. “We will share ourdata with the community once we set upour linkage with the Hands On Museum,which will happen in early 2009,” saidJacobs. “We will share what is happening to

remaining 2.5 inches of the cavity with cellu-lose,” said Jacob. “We created this enhancedcellulose wall to beef up the R-value to 16.5(the foam has an R-value of 7 per inch andthe cellulose again has an R-value of 3.8 perinch) to see if it made a significant differencein performance.” True to its sustainabilitymission and to federal regulations, the

closed cell foam contains no ozone-deplet-ing chemicals.

The cellulose wall and its companionfoam insulation were installed as part of anexperiment to balance cost and perfor-mance. “Foam insulation is used in higherperforming wall and roof construction, par-ticularly where a wall or roof cannot be vent-ed and there is a need to avoid condensa-tion,” said Jacobs. “Our composite systemwas trying to find an optimal balancebetween better R-value and cost, since an allfoam wall is more expensive than cellulose.”

READING THE WRITING ON THE WALLAs part of the Truth Wall, a series of digital

displays provide a continuous reading of thethermal performance of each insulationtype, plus a digital reading of both interiorand exterior temperatures. The source of thedigital reading is a series of sensors implant-ed about an inch-and-a-half into the wall.“The sensors are embedded in the wall,


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the benefits of a green roof in the air-condi-tioning season. The day began at a pleasant60 degrees F and reached a high of 75degrees F before falling to 58 degrees F. Therecorded temperature of the traditionalblack membrane roof began at 65 degrees Fand soared to 100 degrees F before falling to60 degrees F. “It gained 25 degrees moreheat than the actual outdoor temperature asa result of the black membrane absorbingthe sun’s infrared rays,” said Jacobs. “Thethree lighter-colored roofs gained anywherefrom 10 to 15 degrees less than the black,but they all gained more heat than the out-door temperature.”

The living fringe of plants on the greenroof proved the cooling power of MotherNature. The green roof only reached 70degrees F before falling to 60 degrees F.“The area directly below the green roofnever contributed any heat load to thebuilding at all during the day,” said Jacobs.“Quite the contrary. It actually cooled thebuilding. But perhaps data collectionthroughout the winter may show the blackmembrane works best in the cold. Again, wewill collect a full year’s worth of datathroughout the entire heating and coolingseason.”

A3C also turned its attention to anotherkey component of the building envelope:windows. “We worked with Eagle Windowand selected their insulated glass with low Efilm and argon gas,” said Jacobs. “We usedthe same in an existing window in our café.

The center’s energy-efficient envelope –along with an innovative geothermal systemand other initiatives – helped the projectearn the City of Ann Arbor’s first EnergyChallenge Award and aided A3C in meetingthe Architecture 2030 Challenge (a commit-ment to reduce greenhouse gases by a cer-tain percentage until attaining zero carbonemissions by 2030). Lessons learned fromthis innovative project may help buildingowners, the community, and the design andconstruction industry meet the challengesof the 21st Century as we collectively try toshrink a carbon footprint the size of Bigfootto a sustainable and livable size.

Editor’s Note: In an upcoming issue, CAMMagazine will detail the full range of innova-tive sustainability initiatives packed into thisarchitectural office in downtown Ann Arbor,as well as the tale of its design and construc-tion. The building is registered with theUSGBC and designed to LEED-CI Gold certi-fication standards.

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“In my opinion, the THERMAX™ WallSystem will become the standard wallassembly for this industry by providingsuperior insulation and air barrier protectionplus penetration sealing,” said SteveMarszalek, a principal with Mosher, Dolan,Cataldo & Kelly, in a recent Dow publication.“The system is a well thought-out approachto enhancing the building envelope.”Mosher, Dolan, Cataldo & Kelly built the35,000-square-foot structure withTempleton Building, Rochester Hills.

Mosher, Dolan, Cataldo & Kelly took theTHERMAX™ plunge and now are reaping thebenefits of their decision, both in better con-struction efficiency and energy efficiency.“We accepted the challenge of change, andnow we have this great system,” said

Business as usual doesn’t satisfy theproactive management team ofMosher, Dolan, Cataldo & KellyCommercial, a Birmingham-based

developer and construction manager. Notsatisfied with the status quo, the companywanted a different approach to steel studwall construction for its new office andmixed-use building called 735 Forest.Unhappy with the exterior ‘outsulation’plane of a concurrent project, the firm beganseeking alternatives and asking questions.True to its name, Dow Building Solutions inMidland provided the answer. The answer isin a sealed envelope, meaning a buildingenvelope - specifically a different type ofwall assembly - now enclosing 735 Forest inan energy-efficient cocoon. 735 Forest is thefirst building in the world to use the THER-MAX™ Wall System created by Dow in con-


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the inside. All those steel studs are now keptwarm, and that is how the system minimizescondensation and increases your energyefficiency.” Added Marszalek,“Instead of get-ting moisture drive through the exterior intothe interior and having dew points settlinginto the walls, placing the insulation on theoutside of a building pushes the dew pointoutside of the steel studs.”

As part of the system, Dow selected THER-MAX™ (ci). The THERMAX™ family of prod-ucts existed, but THERMAX™ (ci) is a newproduct featuring a different facer. TheTHERMAX™ (ci) was chosen for its highmoisture resistance, its ability to performextremely well in full-scale fire tests for com-mercial construction, its high R value of 6.5per inch, and its thin profile. “We needed avery high R value product, because we want-ed to keep it as thin of a wall profile as pos-sible,” said Kontranowski.

The thickness of the THERMAX™ (ci)ranges from 5/8” to 3” with the 3-inch sheetprovides an R-value at 19. “It all depends onwhat level of energy efficiency an ownerwants to achieve and in what climate zonethe project is located,” he continued. “Wewould recommend 1.5-inch spray with 1.55inch THERMAX™ (ci) as a minimum in north-ern climate zones.”

The THERMAX™ family of products hasbeen around for over 20 years, but was usedprimarily in metal building construction andin high-humidity structures. “It is one of theonly insulations that can be left exposed inbuildings such as wineries, warehouses andin areas where they wanted to pressurewash the product,” said Kontranowski. “Thisshows the product has a very high waterresistance.”

With its large-sized sheets covering abuilding story from floor to ceiling, THER-MAX™ (ci) provides a continuous fortress ofinsulation for energy management thatdoes double duty as a moisture barrier sys-tem, said Marszalek. As an added moisture-resistance aid, the THERMAX™ (ci) also hasshiplap joints, a type of joint that forceswater to run down the sheet rather thanenter the building.

THE MIRACLE FOAMAs the second component, the closed cell

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point within the wall cavity in the same waya cold pop can on a hot summer afternoonbecomes coated with a film of water. “Thesame thing happens on a gypsum board ona steel stud wall,” said Kontranowski.“Condensation forms inside your wall,breeding mold and lowering energy effi-ciency.”

Dow rolled up its sleeves and began aresearch effort and outreach drive to gainthe expert opinions of close to a hundred

different architects. Dow conducted focusgroups at many of the large architecturalshows, including the AIA’s national conven-tion. “We also did a study through McGraw-Hill to further understand some of the char-acteristics of steel stud walls,” saidKontranowski. “They took a larger subset ofarchitects from across the country, plus theirown data systems on building design. Weused all of that information to build a sys-tem.”

FORTRESS THERMAX™The resulting system is composed of three

different products working in unison: THER-MAX™ (ci) Exterior Insulation, closed cellSTYROFOAM™ Brand Spray PolyurethaneFoam (CM Series), and WEATHERMATE™Flashings. The THERMAX™ (ci) sheathing isplaced outside the steel studs. “Placing theinsulation outside stops all your thermalbreaks,” said Kontranowski. “Now the build-ing is not experiencing heat transferthrough every steel stud from the outside to

“As architects, we are concerned that ourbuilding designs are energy-efficient,because this reduces the impact on ourresources,” Saroki continued. “Likewise, ourclients share this agenda. With the THER-MAX™ Wall System, we’re designing a moreresponsible building for today and for thefuture.” As Dow Building Solution’s seniormarket manager, Mike Kontranowski, oftensays, “THERMAX™ Wall System is efficient atevery level.”

THE ROAD TO GREENBUILDDow officially launched the THERMAX™

Wall System at Greenbuild held in Boston inNovember 2008. But the road to Greenbuildbegan several years ago with a question:How does a building lose energy and howdo we stop it? There are many routes, buttwo pathways are air infiltration through awall and through steel stud wall construc-tion, said Kontranowski. “Those are two verycritical areas that were reducing the energyefficiency in buildings today,” he continued.“We asked ourselves, ‘How do we stop airinfiltration and how do we stop these ther-mal losses in steel studs?’ We set to work onways to minimize these issues, and that ishow the THERMAX™ Wall System was born.”

The THERMAX™ Wall System addressesthree areas of steel stud wall construction:thermal bridging, air infiltration, and con-densation or dew point. In basic terms, coldmay seep into a building through the steelstuds. Cold air hits warm air in the wallassembly and condenses or reaches dew

THERMAX™ (ci) Exterior Insulation weighs just 12 pounds per board, allowing faster installation.

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from our vantage point,” said Marszalek.Mosher, Dolan, Cataldo & Kelly were discon-certed about the cost and the profile of awall assembly on another one of their manyprojects.“At this other project, adding inchesto the wall assembly was pushing the planeof the building too far out,” said Marszalek.“This has cost implications and structuralconsiderations that also alter the sequenc-ing of trades. The traditional system is whatwe have been doing for the last 25 years. Wechallenged ourselves, and we decided to doit another way.”

Mosher, Dolan, Cataldo & Kelly contactedDow for advice on the construction of theirnew building at 735 Forest. When Dow’ssoutheastern Michigan representative, BillWaddell, told them about this brand newproduct, Mosher, Dolan, Cataldo & Kellydecided to take a leap of faith. The leap wasnot blind. Marszalek spent months workingwith Dow and also with Mason Pro to detailthe nuts and bolts – or in this case the brickties – of this system. “We looked at the waymasonry is installed in the system, how tofasten brick ties through it, how the win-

The spray foam adds additional R valueand even strengthens the wall.“Everything issealed tight and bonded tightly against thesteel studs,” said Marszalek.. “After spraying,the THERMAX™ (ci) is now adhered directlyto the spray foam and directly to the studs.It actually strengthens the wall.”

As the third component of this three-in-one system, THERMAX™ Wall System usesWEATHERMATE™ Flashing Tape made ofpure butyl to seal the outside board joints ofthe THERMAX™ (ci). The butyl eliminatesnon-adhesion concerns in cold applicationsand any problems in hot weather construc-tion. With WEATHERMATE™ Flashings seal-ing the joints, THERMAX™ (ci) tight againstthe steel studs, and the closed cell sprayfoam forming an impenetrable barrier, thisenergy-efficient system is a fortress againstair infiltration, condensation and thermalbridging.

TAKING THE LEAPThe 735 Forest project was at the happy

confluence of problem and solution. “Thesystem couldn’t have come at a better time

ties through the THERMAX™ (ci).This closed cell foam hardens and forms a

formidable barrier that minimizes air infiltra-tion and water intrusion. ?The key is thespray foam,” said Marszalek.“The spray foamsolves at least half a dozen problems wehave encountered over the last 25 years ofbuilding. I think the biggest issue that mostbuildings have is air infiltration. This systemin our belief solves that problem. There is noair migration between the inside and out-side of the building. With no air moving intothe building, warm and cold air is separatedand it never triggers condensation. Now youhave to integrate with your mechanical sys-tem, because you’ve effectively tightenedup your building quite well.”

Kontranowski concurs regarding theimpact of air infiltration, “Look at how muchair infiltration takes place in a building. Youhave to increase your energy consumptionto condition all that air. If you can controlthe air you are conditioning in the building –and this system allows you to do that – itreally cuts down on your energy costs and inturn reduces greenhouse gas emissions.”


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dows integrate into an assembly, and then how to flash the entirebuilding so that it is watertight,” said Marszalek.“All of these consid-erations were pivotal to the success of this project.”

A brick tie on the outside of the building could transfuse cold intothe building and trigger condensation. With the aid of Northville-based MASONPRO, Inc., Mosher, Dolan, Cataldo & Kelly selected aFERO brick tie with a series of small holes that help break the trajec-tory of the energy as it tries to follow the path of the brick tie intothe building.

Every facet and detail of a brick tie was scrutinized for months. Theintense selection process paid off. Selection of the FERO tie resultedin a 33 percent reduction in the number of brick ties on the building“Jeffrey Snyder, MASONPRO president, spent a great deal of energy onthis effort,” said Marszalek. “Snyder is probably one of the foremostexperts on brick ties in the area, and I would say even in the Midwest.”

A NEW COMFORT ZONEBy stepping out of its comfort zone, Mosher, Dolan, Cataldo & Kelly

is now enjoying the comforts of a building with high thermal per-formance and vastly improved energy efficiency. In the designphase, the 735 project team employed a whole building energymodeling program from the Department of Energy to assess thebuilding’s overall energy efficiency.The model examines the synergybetween the roof insulation, window systems, the number of build-ing penetrations, and a host of other factors, making it difficult toisolate the specific energy impact of THERMAX™ Wall System.

THERMAX™ Wall System is certainly a valuable player on any teamof energy-efficient building materials. “Depending on the buildingdesign, THERMAX™ Wall System can boost energy efficiency byroughly 20 percent to 40 percent,” said Kontrankowski. “Sometimes,it could be higher.”

The energy-efficient system can be an aid in meeting theArchitecture 2030 goals, an AIA program challenging architects toreduce energy consumption and hence greenhouse gas emissionsby 10 percent by 2010 and to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The system qualified 735 Forest for LEED credits in several cate-gories, including Energy and Atmosphere (EA) Prerequisite 2 (mini-mum energy performance) and Credit 1 (optimized energy perfor-mance). “The project is awarded a number of points based on thepercentage of energy saved over the ASHRAE Standard 90.1 – 2004,”said Marszalak. THERMAX™ Wall System also provides a LEED EQ 7.1credit for Thermal Comfort: Design and a LEED ID 1.1 to 1.4 credit forinnovation in design.”

LIVE SIMPLY, BUILD SIMPLYLive simply is a common adage among the passionately “green.”

Of course, it probably isn’t referring to a wall assembly, but theadvice still applies. A traditional wall assembly requires four tripsaround the building exterior to install the exterior gypsum, rigidfoam insulation, waterproofing membrane, and finally the exteriorfinish. A single sheet of THERMAX™ (ci) basically does the job of thefirst three layers of a traditional system.

Because this three-in-one system uses fewer materials and hasfewer installation steps, it is easy on the owner’s pocketbook, on thecontractor’s schedule, and on the crew in the field. “Every time youput another layer on the exterior of a building, it costs you moremoney,” said Marszalek. “The system only needs a minimal numberof trades, and we picked up months on the schedule because of thesimplicity of installation.” One person can easily lift a THERMAX™sheet. Fewer installers and fewer fasteners compared to traditional

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Wall System is now installed in two hotels inMidland. The system will be installed nextyear in a police station in Texas, and in atleast four army barracks across the country.“Three other hotels in Michigan are goingwith the same system next year,” saidKontranowski. “We have many leads nextyear for many projects in Michigan.Incredibly, we’ve been having just greatresponse rates from architects and generalcontractors across the country. People areexcited because we developed the systemwith all of the industry in mind and withtheir input. That is why it is being acceptedvery positively in the market.”

As the daily headlines attest, it is no longerbusiness as usual in the natural world or inthe boardroom. Companies ready to tacklechallenges with different solutions can bringa fresh transfusion of options, reinvigoratingtheir own businesses and offering possiblenew paths for their industries as a whole.Mastering the art of the possible, Mosher,Dolan, Cataldo & Kelly and Dow BuildingSolutions have delivered a compellingoption to the jobsite and a tangibleapproach to reduce energy consumption.

The carpenter could install the wall studsand much of his work from the building inte-rior with only the limited use of an outsidelift. “From a construction standpoint, it isvery unique to be able to build a wall stand-ing on the floor of the building interior,” saidMarszalek. The moisture resistance, thermalmanagement and durability of the THER-MAX™ Wall System even allowed Mosher,Dolan, Cataldo & Kelly to wait until spring toinstall the brick veneer.

The THERMAX™ Wall System benefits theentire project team. Mosher, Dolan, Cataldo& Kelly should know, because they served asowner, developer, contractor and tenant of735 Forest. “This whole effort can helpeverybody,” said Marszalek. “The contractoris going to be able to turn the product overfaster and get better synergy among thesubcontractors. I get excited, because it isjust so easy to build with this system. I hopeit becomes the industry standard.”

In addition to 735 Forest, the THERMAX™

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be installed in winter conditions. With onlythe steel studs and windows installed, THER-MAX™ (ci’s) high R value was able to turn thebuilding interior into a warm cocoon. ThisTHERMAX™ cocoon allowed the contractorto begin spray foaming in the middle of win-ter on a 17° F day with a below zero windchill. “We only had to use one small heaterthat was able to condition the entire build-ing,” said Marszalek.

The THERMAX™ Wall System dramaticallyimproved the sequence and efficiency of thework. “We got the next set of trades in hereimmediately,” said Marszalek. “In thisinstance, we were able to put the steel studsup, put the insulation board on, spray it, andthen we were able to have the electricians,the HVAC, and trades involved in tenantbuild out install their work in a comfortableenvironment in the dead of winter,” addedMarszalek.


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• Aluminum Windows – BlackberryWindow and Door Systems, Kalamazoo(ld); Traco, Cranberry Township, PA (m),(recycled content and energy efficiency)

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Please Visit GREENROOFS NORTH AMERICA at Booth 508

Greenroofs are unique, and many benefitscan be obtained from the installation of agreenroof. For example, an extensive green-roof was recently installed at The Henry FordHospital in West Bloomfield. The rooftop willbe viewed by some of the staff as they aretraversing through the area. The makeup ofthe roof is a protection layer, a drainagesheet to channel excess runoff, and fourinches of a specially made planting media

CAMExpo is unrolling the“green carpet” for itsExpo guests with a

special section devoted exclusively to envi-ronmentally friendly products. Stop by andvisit our environmentally friendly - and justplain friendly – exhibitors to learn moreabout this growing class of products in thedesign and construction industry. Visit com-panies from throughout the area andbeyond who have come to share theirunique “green” products. Save your ownenergy, and visit this concentrated hub ofsustainable products all conveniently locat-ed in a special section of the show floor.(The below group of companies reflectexhibitors on board as of publication time inmid-November.)

Please Visit DIAMOND SHINE CONCRETEPOLISHING at Booth 506“Uncover the Hidden Beauty in Concrete”

Concrete slabs have an inherent beauty,but until recently, facilities preferred floorcoverings, such as vinyl tile, tile, and epoxyfinishes to make up for the perceived lack-luster look of concrete’s natural state.However, the benefits of natural concrete,such as cost savings and high-traffic durabil-ity, have long been a familiar solution forindustrial sites.

The polished concrete industry is rapidlybecoming very popular to all industries, as itprovides durability and aesthetic value.Polished concrete is a process that enhancesthe natural beauty of existing concrete by

Welcome to CAM Expo’s GreenBuilding Product Showcase!

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leader in developing new and innovativeproducts, and maintains a strong convictionto building a better, more sustainable future.Hufcor is the world’s leading manufacturerof operable partitions, accordion foldingdoors, glasswall partitions, and portablepanels.

Tate Access Floors, Inc.: IncorporatingTate’s Building Technology Platform into thedesign of your building will enable you tocreate the perfect green environment, pro-viding key benefits such as improved indoorair quality, increased energy efficiency, andreduced operating costs. Incorporate sus-tainability with Tate, a U.S. Green BuildingCouncil member.

Trendway Corporation: Looking for a sus-tainable alternative to conventional drywallconstruction? Look to Trendwall architectur-al walls for efficient and adaptable floor-to-ceiling space division. Trendwall:Engineered for environmental sustainability.

Please Visit HOOVER TREATED WOODPRODUCTS, INC. at Booth 504

Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. hasprovided fire retardant lumber and plywoodfor interior and exterior applications since1955. The superior performance of Pyro-Guard® interior fire retardant treated lumberand plywood and Exterior Fire-X®, exteriorfire retardant treated lumber and plywoodproducts often allows our treated wood tobe used instead of more expensive construc-tion materials like concrete and steel. UL®labeling and third-party monitoring insureconsistent adherence to our Class A flamespread rating. Furthermore, Pyro-Guard® isavailable in FSC-certified wood, and can bepainted or stained like untreated wood. Ournationwide network of stocking distributorsinsures immediate delivery of our fire

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information, check out our website atwww.larsdavid.com or contact us at (248)625-9501. With Evolve Plastic, you will neverhave to paint or stain ever again.

Please Visit NEW CASTLE AAC CORP.at Booth 503

Aerocon Autoclaved Aerated Concrete(AAC) is a lightweight, cellular concreteproduct that can be manufactured as eitherblock or reinforced panels. Blocks are hand-set by masons and can easily be cut on sitewith hand tools.

AAC has significant inherent insulation,fireproof and sound-resistant characteris-tics: a 4-inch-thick, non-load bearing AACwall yields an Underwriters Laboratories (ULU919) fire rating of four hours; a typical 8-inch-thick AAC wall has a sound transmis-sion class (STC) rating of 50; it is mold-resis-tant; and it does not provide a home forpests or termites.

The manufacture of AAC generates nodirect pollution, is energy efficient and recy-cles all waste material back into the produc-tion process. Building with AAC is simpleand efficient, and its lightweight contributesto savings in installation time and founda-tion costs. Time tested around the world forover 70 years, Aercon AAC is now available inMichigan through New Castle AACCorporation. Contact us today for samplesand information at (313) 931-2260.

THANKS FOR STOPPING BYCAM EXPO’S GREEN BUILDINGPRODUCT SHOWCASE!

and a bituminous built-up roofing system ispreferred, there is no easier solution thanJohns Manville GlasKap CR. GlasKap CR is awhite mineral surfaced, white acrylic coated,fiberglass cap sheet. It is used as the upper-most finish ply in a variety of built-up andhybrid SBS roofing systems. The unique, UV-resistant coating provides extra protectionto the membrane and underlying asphalt.And it provides a reflective, emissive surfacethat meets ENERGY STAR®, CRRC, and LEEDrequirements.

As a charter member of the USGBC, JohnsManville’s commitment doesn’t stop there.JM has many other products to help youbuild green. Please visit us in Booth 502 formore details. Together we’re building agreener future.

Please Visit LARS/DAVID, INC. at Booths 407 and 409

Lars/David, Inc. is a plastic decking andfurniture supplier dedicated to creating ahealthier environment by offering the high-est quality of “green” maintenance-freematerials. Our maintenance-free materialshave many applications for decks, docks andfurniture, as well as many other outdooruses. Lars/David, Inc. can also offer consulta-tion and design services from our network ofrecommended installers.

Our main line that we exclusively distrib-ute is Evolve Plastic Lumber, which is proud-ly made in the United States. Evolve, a solid,high-density plastic, is manufactured from100 percent recycled materials yet still imi-tates the look of a finished wood. Evolvedecking has a lifetime warranty not to crack,splinter, rot or peel. The colorant in the plas-tic is also UV stabilized in order to preventfading or yellowing. We stock five differentcolors, and we have over 50 colors availableto order.

Please visit the Lars/David Booths 407 and409 and let us show you how to use ourmaintenance-free plastic to give you thecarefree lifestyle you deserve. For further

retardant lumber and plywood.Hoover also provides free AIA-accredited

fire retardant wood seminars, which are also available on-line at www.learnaboutfrtw.com Contact us foradditional information on our products andseminars.

Please Visit JOHNS MANVILLE at Booth 502

Many owners, specifiers, and contractorsare still most comfortable with the multi-plyredundancy of an asphalt built-up roofingsystem. Celebrating 150 years in business,Johns Manville is the clear choice.

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G R E E N P R I N TFOR THE FUTURE


LAFONTAINE BUICK PONTIAC GMC CADILLAC, HIGHLANDTOWNSHIPOwner: LaFontaine Automotive Group, Highland TownshipContractor: Bloom General Contracting, Inc., Redford Architect: Studio Design St., Westland

Other members of the “green” team include Young & YoungArchitects, Bloomfield Hills (LEED architectural consultant); M.E.Engineering Consultants, Plymouth (engineering); and NewmanConsulting Group, LLC, Bloomfield Hills (LEED consultant).

NEW METRO HEALTH REPLACEMENT HOSPITAL, WYOMING,MICHIGANOwner: Metro Health Hospital, WyomingContractor: Turner/Christman Joint Venture, Detroit, Grand RapidsArchitects and Engineers: HDR, Inc., Omaha, NE

735 FORESTOwner, Contractor: Mosher, Dolan, Cataldo & Kelly Commercial,

BirminghamArchitect: Victor Saroki & Associates Architects, PC, Birmingham

Other members of the “green” team include Newman ConsultingGroup, LLC, Bloomfield Hills (LEED consultant); MAE Engineering,Bingham Farms (mechanical engineering); and L & A Associates,Farmington Hills (engineering & surveying).

CAMHonors Michigan’s Sustainable Design and Construction Projects

CAM has instituted a new award called the Green Building of theYear to offer the industry information and insight into sustainabledesign and construction. As we inaugurate a new tradition, thisyear’s winner of the Green Building of the Year Award is TheChristman Building in Lansing. The 57, 875-square-foot project wasdesigned by SmithGroup in collaboration with The ChristmanCompany as project developer, construction manager, and alsoproud occupant of its own new headquarters that also houses sev-eral other tenants. Congratulations on creating both a sustainablebuilding and preserving the beauty and craftsmanship of a histori-cal structure.

CAM Magazine has also recognized the amazing “green” commit-ment and accomplishments of four projects with an honorable men-tion, listed alphabetically:

A3C SUSTAINABLE SHOWCASE & URBEN RETREAT, ANN ARBOROwner and Architect: A3C Collaborative Architecture, Ann ArborContractor: Irish Construction Co., Howell

Other members of the “green” team include M.E. EngineeringConsultants, PC, (mechanical/electrical engineering); StructuralDesign Inc., Ann Arbor (structural engineering); HardinGeotechnologies, Inc., Indianapolis, IN (geothermal system); Atwell-Hicks Consulting (green roof landscaping) and Green Roof ServicesLLC, Forest Hill, MD (green roof ).


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Designed by SmithGroup in collaboration with The ChristmanCompany as project developer and construction manager, TheChristman Building is the first building in the world to receive dualLEED Platinum certification (for both core and shell and for com-mercial interiors). The Christman Company needed to relocate itsheadquarters to a larger building, but wished to remain in down-town Lansing. The company’s development arm selected a land-mark downtown building on a designated Brownfield site for its newheadquarters and for this milestone green and historic preservationproject. Formerly known as the Mutual Building, the original struc-ture was built in 1928 to house the headquarters of Michigan MillersMutual Fire Insurance Company.

The project team shared their significant accomplishments: “Itwas accomplished while adhering to the rigorous requirements ofthe Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation, there-by enabling the owner to secure approximately $2.5 million in fed-eral and state historic tax credits.

“The Christman Building clearly demonstrates that sustainable

The Christman Building Earns Green Building of the Year Award

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• Security Systems – Guardian Security Services, Southfield• Wood Flooring – Gustafson Sport Floors, Okemos (low VOC mate-

rials)• Selective Demolition – HBC Contracting, Lansing (recycled mate-

rials)• Painting – H and H Painting Company, Inc., Kalamazoo (low VOC

and regional materials)• First and Third Floor Millwork/Cabinets – Klein Cabinets,

Westphalia• Dumpsters – Knight Transportation, Zeeland (recycled materials)• Elevators – KONE, Grand Rapids• Interior Glazing – Lansing Glass Company, Lansing (daylighting)• Pewabic Tile Salvage – Lansing Tile and Mosaic, Inc., Lansing

(materials reuse)• Doors, Frames, Hardware – Ledy Survey Group, Lansing; Metal

Frames, Inc., Lansing (recycled and regional materials)• Landscaping – Mid Michigan Turf Care, Inc., Owosso (water-effi-

cient landscaping)• Temporary Heating – Mobile Air, Inc., Madison Heights (indoor air

quality during construction.• Roofing – Modern Roofing, Inc., Dorr (reduced heat islands)• Curved Wall Faux Copper Finish, Atrium Banners – Omnitec

Architectural Specialties and Paul Mink, Lansing• HAZMAT Survey – PM Environmental, Inc., Lansing• Wood Window Restoration – Re-View, North Kansas City, MO

(materials reuse)• Stone Floor Restoration – Rotunda Marble and Stone

Restoration, Dearborn (materials reuse)• Metal Toilet Partitions, Toilet Access, Lockers – S.A. Mormon and

Company, Grand Rapids (recycled and regional materials)• Mechanical Systems – Shaw Winkler, Inc., East Lansing (energy

efficiency)• Testing – SME, Lansing• Third Floor Furniture – SOS, Lansing (recycled materials)• Electrical Systems, Temporary Electrical, Historic Light Fixture

Restoration – Superior Electric, Inc., Lansing (energy efficiency,materials reuse)

• Mechanical System Controls – T.H. Eifert, Lansing (energy effi-ciency)

• Mechanical Testing and Balancing – Technical Energy Solutions,Inc., Byron Center (energy efficiency)

• Janitorial Service – The Clean Team, Lansing (green cleaning)• AHU, RTU and Chiller – Thermal-Netics, Inc., Auburn Hills (energy

efficiency)• ADA Lift – ThyssenKrupp Elevator, Grand Rapids• Millwork/Cabinets Remain Bldg. – Trend Millwork, Lincoln Park

(low VOC materials; recycled content)• Window Shades – Triangle Window Fashions, Grandville• Signage – Visual Entities, Grand Rapids (educational program)• Waterproofing – Western Waterproofing, Livonia• Mass Demolition – X-treme Demolition,

Grand Rapids (recycled materials)

design and construction does not have to cost significantly morethan conventional construction. For the CS project, the costs associated with achieving the owner’s sustainability goals represent1.3 percent of the total budget, 67 percent of which are related tothe USGBC LEED certification process. For the CI project, the costsassociated with achieving the owner’s sustainability goals represent0.7 percent of the total budget, 95 percent of which are related tothe USGBC LEED certification. Ignoring the financial benefits ofincreased occupant comfort, health, and productivity, the ownerexpects to see a four-year return on its investment in green construction through the building’s increased energy efficiency.”

The following subcontractors were part of The Christman Company’s“green” dream team:• Pipe Investigation – A-1 Drain Cleaning and Plumbing Services,

Lansing (Reuse of underground drain systems)• Skylight – Aaron Glass Company, Inc., Lansing; Al Bar-Wilmette

Platers, Wilmette, IL (daylighting and recycled materials)• Resilient Flooring – Allied Office Interiors, Lansing (recycled and

low VOC materials)• Bituminous Paving – American Asphalt, Inc., Lansing (recycled

and regional materials)• Metal Wall Panels – Architectural Metals, Inc., Portland (recycled

materials)• Ornamental Steel – Bach Ornamental and Structural Steel, Holt

(recycled and regional materials)• Steel Window Restoration and Replacement – Blackberry

Window and Door Systems, Kalamazoo (materials reuse andenergy efficiency)

• Hard Tile, Stone Counter Tops – Booms Stone, Redford• Fire Protection – Brigade Fire Protection, Belmont (recycled

materials)• Decorative Painting – Building Arts and Conservation, Saline

(Low VOC materials)• Structural Concrete, General Carpentry, Temporary Protection

Historical Items, Pedestrian Protection, Atrium – ChristmanConstructors, Lansing (recycled and regional materials (con-crete); FSC certified wood for carpentry materials daylighting)

• Generator Purchase – Cummins Bridgeway, Grand Rapids• Masonry – Cusack’s Masonry, Hubbardston (materials reuse)• Bronze Door Restoration – Custom Architectural Sheetmetal

Specialists, Inc. (CASS), Detroit (materials reuse)• Movable Wall Partitions – DBI Office Interiors, Lansing (recycled

and regional materials)• Sheetmetal for Mechanical Systems – Dee Cramer, Holly• Fencing – DeWitt Fence Company, Lansing• Structural Steel, Deck, Stairs, and Miscellaneous – Douglas Steel

Fabricating, Lansing (recycled and regional materials)• Plaster/Drywall/Acoustic/Insulation – DSI, Lansing (recycled and

regional materials)• Linoleum, Tile and Stone Cleaning – Ellis Cleaning Co., Lansing

(materials reuse)• Asbestos Monitoring – Fibertec, Holt• Access Flooring – G3 Technologies, Byron Center (recycled and

regional materials; energy efficiency; increased indoor air quality)• Excavation and Site Utilities – Genesee Bay Constructors, Haslett• Electrical Systems Data – Gibson Clone, Mason• Finish for Bronze Door Restoration – Golden Eagle, Harrison Twp.

(materials reuse)

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themselves, but also address the intangible qualities a green roof canbring to a project such as features like being inviting and tranquil.”

LaFontaine Buick Pontiac GMC CadillacLessons in Sustainability

Alan Bloom, Bloom General Contracting, Inc.: “People want build-ings that are energy efficient with a lower life-cycle cost and that areperceived by the public as environmentally friendly, while offering abetter working environment for their employees. It is important tohave an energy-efficient design that utilizes controllability of systems.Especially during the recent economic circumstances, it has become agreater priority to design and operate an energy-efficient buildingthat will not only save utility costs, but will save maintenance andreplacement costs during the lifespan of the building.

“A sustainable building that utilizes recycled products and has apositive environmental impact through methods, such as stormwatermanagement, is better for the environment therefore, more favorableto consumers or tenants. Employee morale and productivity areboosted, because they enjoy features like natural lighting, a view tothe outside, better indoor air quality and the ability to control theirown lighting, heating and cooling.”

Stanley Tkacz, Studio Design-ST: “All of the items needed to make a‘green’ program work are everywhere. Spend some time to researchand investigate those elements that work the best for your programbefore you put the pencil to the paper or the shovel to the ground.Your clients will love you for it!”

Pivotal Sustainable Features:Alan Bloom:“This facility utilizes 45, 300-foot deep wells as the heart

of the geothermal heating and cooling system. The owners will haveno natural gas bills associated with general heating requirements andtheir employees will enjoy controllability of the systems through 29individual zones. The combination of 85 skylights and solar tubes pro-vide natural lighting for 90 percent of the building occupants and aretied to photo cells, motion sensors and timers that automatically shutthe energy- efficient lighting off when natural light levels are sufficientand/or when a space is not occupied, again saving energy dollars.”

New Metro Health Replacement HospitalLessons in Sustainability

“The key lesson is that sustainability can be economically and real-istically achieved. LEED Accredited Professionals (AP’s) are instrumen-tal in making that happen.When a project is staffed with LEED AP’s onBOTH SIDES of the design and construction equation, then there is amore common language by which to find sustainable solutions with-in each other’s realm of expertise. This was one of many reasons whyMetro Health Hospital was such a success.”

Pivotal Sustainable Features“Site preservation formed the very roots by which Metro Health

Hospital was launched. It is the underlying sustainable feature. Vastareas of native grass prairies were re-seeded to replicate the openfields previously found within the new Hospital’s footprint. Irrigationcomes from on-site water, not city water. Rain gardens have


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CAM Magazine posed two questions to the project team of eachaward-winning green building: What key lessons in sustainability doesthe project offer the design and construction industry; and what arethe pivotal sustainability features of the project? Below are theinsightful answers of each project team.

Green Building of the Year – The Christman BuildingLessons in Sustainability

“We feel that the major lesson we learned from this project was thatthere is a natural synergy when combining a historic preservation pro-ject with a sustainable project. This synergy resulted in a showcaseproject that did not cost much more than a ‘typical’ one.”

Pivotal Sustainable Features“We would cite three: 1) the fully-integrated design process used

throughout the project; 2) the historical preservation aspects of theproject that resulted in retainage and reuse of much of the historic fab-ric of the building; and 3) the downtown/urban location of the projectthat facilitates urban revitalization, community connectivity and avail-ability of alternative transportation options.”

A3C’s Sustainable Showcase & UrbEn RetreatLessons in Sustainability

“While a sustainable project does not need to cost more to buildthen a good quality comparable building, it does require working withsomeone who has taken the time to understand those attributes thatcan contribute in a positive way to the success of your project.Identifying where resources can be acquired or specifying the rightproducts to begin with can make the construction process run somuch more smoothly. In addition having construction professionalswho have been trained to look for things that can be done to make abuilding healthier and higher performing also contributes to the like-lihood of a successful project as well.We need all members of the con-struction team whether builder, architect, subcontractor or consultantto be working towards creating and achieving high-performance sus-tainable buildings. Only then can we begin to bring the change neces-sary to make a meaningful difference in things like climate change andenergy independence.”

Pivotal Sustainable Features“Clearly our pivotal sustainable feature is our vegated “green” roof.

The roof is set up as a teaching tool, demonstration site and buildingoutdoor amenity. We are collecting data for use by the SoutheastMichigan building community once we have completed a full year ofassessment on the benefits of coatings and green roofs in positivelyeffecting the thermal performance of buildings.

“Data collected from the first day of summer gives clear evidence ofthe positive effects of green roofs over plain or coated membraneroofs regarding eliminating thermal load due to the roof’s absorptionof solar radiation. Our photo collection of the growth of the roof willhelp prospective owners understand the pros and cons of variousgreen roof systems. The positive effects of a green roof, especially thepark-like setting outside the windows of our meeting room, speak for

MICHIGAN’S ACCOMPLISHED “GREEN” BUILDINGSOFFER LESSONS IN SUSTAINABILITY

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rates simple, green technologies that pro-vide generous energy and water savings.Some of these technologies include freshair ventilation systems, water-efficientplumbing fixtures, and an ERV (EnergyRecovery Ventilator) that utilizes the ener-gy produced from running the variousmechanical components of the bistro,located within this mixed-use building, forother equipment.

techniques, such as an overlay district, 735Forest sets the tone for future develop-ments in Birmingham’s Triangle District.Furthermore, the building incorporates aunique palette of green materials rangingfrom exterior metal panels high in recycledcontent and long-lasting brick to locallymanufactured roofing components andIndiana limestone.

• Mechanical Systems: 735 Forest incorpo-

developed mini-ecosystems. Generous park-ing lot islands are populated with deciduousvegetation to reduce the heat island effect.Vegetated shelterbelts were preserved asmuch as possible for wildlife habitat. In fact,their patterns guided the layout of all streetsat the new medical village campus.”

735 ForestLessons in Sustainability

“This project provides two key lessons: 1)Green design doesn’t have to cost more. Asin CAM’s Special Issue 2008 by John Kelly,President, Mosher, Dolan, Cataldo & KellyCommercial, “We had a fixed budget eventhough we made a moving target for an endproduct.” Going green was incorporatedinto the existing budget. 2) Furthermore, asmany green proponents have echoed, thisproject proved that well-designed, qualitybuildings are inherently green. The projectteam decided to pursue LEED certificationduring steel erection – a bit too late somemight say. However, 735 Forest, with archi-tectural elements such as provisions for plen-tiful daylighting, concrete and steel buildingcomponents, and efficient mechanical sys-tems, made the quest for LEED plausible.And, this timing also proves that sustainabilitycan be incorporated at anytime – if you designand construct a quality building to start with.”

Pivotal Sustainable Features“We feel that many of the green features at

735 Forest are pivotal, including:• The Dow THERMAX™ Total Wall System • Branding: The development team branded

735 Forest by partnering with productmanufacturers, such as Kohler, Dow,Relume, and Durolast (full list available atwww.735forest.com). These manufactur-ers are pushing the green envelope by pro-viding water-efficient and waterlessplumbing fixtures, creating unique insulat-ing systems, reducing energy consumptionwith LED lighting, and manufacturingsolar-reflecting and heat-island-reducingroofing. By establishing partnerships, 735Forest becomes a showcase and testingground for cutting-edge products.

• Site Planning and Building Architecture:One of the most important things we cando on a “green” a project is to locate thebuilding in an urban area. Another inte-gral site planning element is to reuse anexisting site where infrastructure is alreadyin place and depletion of outlying land isnot necessary. 735 Forest accomplishesboth of these items. By providing amixed-use building in a rapidly redevelop-ing community and utilizing planning

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Welcome to

CAMExpo 2009 will be held at the Rock FinancialShowplace in Novi, on February 4th and 5th.The 25th edition of this must-see event for

industry professionals is sponsored by the ConstructionAssociation of Michigan (CAM).

This year's show will have over 20,000 square feet of displayspace and feature over 70 exhibitors.

The event gets underway at 10 a.m. with the 4th annual VIPReception and Show Preview on Wednesday, February 4th. Theofficial opening ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m.

Many exhibitors plan to launch new construction-related equip-ment, tools and services. "Contractors, designers, and construc-tion buyers will be able to actually see, test and learn about thenewest equipment, products and services available," said RonRiegel, CAM manager of expositions. "New this year is the GreenProducts Showcase. This new area is dedicated to exhibitors withenvironmentally friendly buiding products or services."

The CAM Magazine Special Issue Awards are on Thursday,February 5th. Each architect and general contractor of the 2008Special Issue's 12 featured projects will be receiving a commemo-rative plaque. CAM President Kevin Koehler and Jeff Cohee,2008 Chairman of the CAM Board of Directors, will present theawards.

Following the awards will be the Contractors’ Showcase Reception.

General contractors will be displaying their services on table topdisplays. Hors d'oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will beavailable.

CAMTEC, the educational division of the Construction Associationof Michigan, will have new updated educational opportunities.The 2008 program schedule will include programs for architects,contractors, owners and suppliers.

Seminar registration information is available by calling CAMTEC at248-972-1000.

CAM will hold its Annual Meeting at the Rock Financial Showplacebeginning at 11:30 a.m. on February 4th, the opening day of CAMExpo.

"Tickets to CAM Expo 2009 are now available in several locationsand can be picked up at CAM headquarters," said Riegel."However, the most convenient way to get tickets to the show is topre-register online now at CAM's website: www.cam-online.com."Attendees pre-registering before January 15th will have their namebadges mailed, and those pre-registering after January 15th canpick up their badges at the door of CAM Expo.

There is still time for exhibitors to join the show. Call CAMExpositions at (248) 972-1000.

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DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION EXPO 2009 EXHIBITORSList as of 12/17/08

Munters ................................................118

NES Equipment Rental .................. 200

New Castle Corporation/Roman Stone Works, Inc. .............. 503

Operating Engineers Local #324 JATF, Inc. ........................ 304

Pro-Tec Equipment, Inc. ..................119

Safety Services, Inc. .......................... 802

Service Pro Plumbing& Electric ..............................................700

Simpson Strong-Tie ..........................120

Speedway/SuperAmerica, LLC ......801

Staffco Services ................................ 400

State of MichiganDLEG/MIOSHA ................................... 206

Sterling Cleaning Services, Inc. ...................................... 408

Urban's Partition& Remodeling Co. ............................ 605

Valenti Trobec Chandler Insurance Group .............................. 800

Gardiner C Vose, Inc. ........................ 509

Venture Graphix ................................112

WW Williams ...................................... 207

Wolverine Power Systems, Inc. .... 115

LB Foster Co. ...................................... 601

Garland Co., Inc. ................................ 507

Greenroofs of North America ...... 508

MC Gutherie Lumber Co. .............. 121

Hansen Marketing Services, Inc. ..123

Hartland Insurance Group, Inc. ....107

Hertz Equipment Rental ................ 600

Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. ...................................... 504

Hoover Wells, Inc. .............................. 602

Jeffers Crane Serviceof Michigan ........................................ 309

Johns Mansville ................................ 502

Kerkstra Precast ................................ 201

Labor Ready, Inc. .............................. 205

Lars/David, Inc. .................................. 407

Larson’s Insurance Solutions Agency ..............................203

Linsco Private Ledger...................... 406

MNLA-Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association.............. 113

McDowell & Associates....................303

Memtech, Inc. .................................... 403

Michigan Propane Gas Association ..................................405

Michigan Surveyors Supply .......... 306

A2 Faux Flooring .............................. 713

AAA Galvanizing/Hamilton, Inc. .. 302

ACM Panelworx, Inc. ...................... 209

Abstract Concrete..............................713

Ace Cutting Equipment & Supply .............................................. 126

Adaptive Environments.................. 711

Balfrey & Johnston, Inc. .............. 500

Blue Book ............................................ 105

Broner Glove & Safety .................... 402

CPR Connection of North America .............................. 300

Caremor, Inc. ...................................... 404

Cloverdale Equipment Co. ............ 804

Concrete Moisture Control, Inc. .. 307

Construction Equipment Guide.. 305

Detroit Carpentry JATC .................. 301

Diamond Shine Concrete Polishing ............................506

Dunn Blue Reprographics ............ 606

Efficiency Production, Inc. ............ 208

Energy Shield, Inc. ............................ 401

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. ..............709

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Munters ................................................118










State of MichiganDLEG/MIOSHA ................................... 206





Venture Graphix ................................112

WW Williams ...................................... 207


LB Foster Co. ...................................... 601

Garland Co., Inc. ................................ 507







Hoover Wells, Inc. .............................. 602


Johns Mansville ................................ 502


Labor Ready, Inc. .............................. 205

Lars/David, Inc. .................................. 407





Memtech, Inc. .................................... 403



A2 Faux Flooring .............................. 713







Blue Book ............................................ 105



Caremor, Inc. ...................................... 404










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A2 Faux Flooring709 S 7th St Ann Arbor MI 48103 Contact: Gary Grover (734)646-9195 [email protected] a2fauxflooring.comProducts/Services: Custom InteriorFlooring Installation Contractors For State-Of-The-Art Decorative Resinous &Polymer Cement Floor Finishes

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ACM Panelworx Inc357 Croft DrTecumseh ON Canada N8N 2L9Contact: Mark Marklj(866)501-9744(519)739-1609 [email protected]/Services: Aluminum CompositePanels, Reduced Lead Time, Engineered,Shop Drawings, Installation & Support,Custom Colors, Exotic Metals, Columns &Shop

Abstract Concrete 2183 Avon Industrial Rochester Hills MI 48309 Contact: Brian Whinnery (248)990-6356 [email protected] abstract-concrete.comProducts/Services: Custom InteriorFlooring Installation Contractors For State-Of-The-Art Decorative Resinous & PolymerCement Floor Finishes

Ace Cutting Equipment & Supply25806 Novi RdNovi MI 48375Contact: Ron Measel(248)449-4944(248)449-4946 [email protected]/Services: Retail & Repair OfConcrete & Masonry, Cutting Equipment &Supplies

Adaptive Environments43600 Utica RdSterling Heights MI 48314Contact: Dennis Ludwig(586)739-9300(586)739-6220 Faxinfo@adaptive-environments.comadaptive-environments.comProducts/Services: Vertical & InclinedWheelchair Lifts, Commercial & ResidentialElevators & Stairlifts, Sales & Service

Balfrey & Johnston IncPO Box 37137 • Oak Park MI 48237Contact: George Johnston(313)864-2800 • (313)864-7219 [email protected]

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Broner Glove & Safety1740 Harmon Rd • Auburn Hills MI 48326Contact: Donna Preston(800)521-1318 • (800)276-6372 [email protected]/Services: Personal Protective &Site Safety Equipment; Trusted BrandsIncluding 3M, MSA, Sperian, KimberlyClark, Occunomix, Miller, Eagle, Etc

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Munters ................................................118










State of MichiganDEELEG/MIOSHA .............................. 206





Venture Graphix ................................112

WW Williams ...................................... 207


LB Foster Co. ...................................... 601

Garland Co., Inc. ................................ 507







Hoover Wells, Inc. .............................. 602


Johns Mansville ................................ 502


Labor Ready, Inc. .............................. 205

Lars/David, Inc. .................................. 407





Memtech, Inc. .................................... 403



A2 Faux Flooring .............................. 713







Blue Book ............................................ 105



Caremor, Inc. ...................................... 404










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CPR Connection of North America5803 Stone Hill Ct • Clarkston MI 48348Contact: Sarah Gothard RN(248)393-1326 • (248)393-0658 [email protected]/Services: Philips HeartStart Defibrillators,Victim Of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survival Is 5%, WithEarly Defibrillation & CPR Survival Rate Increases to 74%

Caremor Inc4868 Old US 23 • Brighton MI 48114Contact: Samuel Downing(800)917-6486 • (810)360-4088 Fax [email protected]/Services: Elevators (LU/LA & Residential),Stairlifts, Vertical Platform Lifts, Barrier-Free Construction

Cloverdale Equipment Co13133 Cloverdale Ave • Oak Park MI 48237Contact: Brian O’Toole(248)399-6600 • (248)399-7730 [email protected]/Services: Skytrak, National Boom Trucks, I-RAir, JLG, Genie Lifts, Broderson Cranes

Concrete Moisture Control Inc13101 Eckles Rd • Plymouth MI 48170Contact: Dave Clor(866)404-CMCI (2624) • (734)416-3377 Faxdave@concretemoisturecontrolinc.comconcretemoisturecontrolinc.comProducts/Services: Koester, Ardex, Dependable TaylorMoisture Control Products

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Detroit Carpentry JATC1401 Farrow • Ferndale MI 48220Contact: Don Kissel(248)541-2740 • (248)541-1660 [email protected]/Services: Detroit Carpenters UnionApprenticeship School

Diamond Shine Concrete Polishing6931 23 Mile Rd • Shelby Township MI 48316Contact: Mark Weatherly(586)314-1011 • (586)314-1014 Faxmweatherly@diamondshineconcrete.comdiamondshineconcrete.comProducts/Services: Specializing In Polished Concrete &Stone Floors; Uncover The Hidden Beauty In Concrete

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Energy Shield Inc138 W Pike St • Pontiac MI 48341Contact: Karl Fritzinger(800)968-9907 • (248)332-4777 [email protected]/Services: Spray Foam Insulation & RoofingContractor; Icynene Insulation System

Ferguson Enterprises Inc55500 Grand River Ave • New Hudson MI 48165Contact: Jason Kelly(248)[email protected]/Services: 24/7 Commercial Water Heater:“Rapid Response Program” Replacement

LB Foster Co125 Windsor Dr Ste 122 • Oakbrook IL 60523Contact: Matt O’Kray(630)954-1450 • (630)954-1429 [email protected]/Services: The Industry’s Most Extensive ArrayOf Piling Products For Construction Projects, Full-Line OfSteel Piling & Accessories For Sale Or Rent

Garland Co Inc3800 E 91st St • Cleveland OH 44165Contact: Bob Parker (800)321-9336 • (216)641-0633 [email protected]/Services: High Performance Roofing Systems,Roofing Maintenance Products

Greenroofs North America70 W Long Lake Rd Ste 124 • Troy MI 48098Contact: Joseph Alcini(248)941-4998 • (248)689-4034 Fax [email protected]/Services: Design & Installation Of VegetatedRoofs

MC Gutherie Lumber Co12152 Merriman Rd • Livonia MI 48150Contact: Mike Mahoney(734)513-5777 • (734)513-5785 [email protected]/Services: Engineered Wood Products, I-Joists& Fiber Cement Siding

Hansen Marketing Services Inc1000 Decker Rd • PO Box 640Walled Lake MI 48390Contact: Gerald Marquette (248)669-2323 • (248)669-5750 Fax

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Efficiency Production Inc685 Hull Rd • Mason MI 48854Contact: Mike Ross(517)525-1265 (517)676-0373 Fax [email protected]/Services: Trench Shielding & Shoring,MIOSHA Trench Safety Training

Dunn Blue Reprographics1009 W Maple Rd • Clawson MI 48017Contact: Ken Van Portfliet(248)288-5600(248)288-1198 [email protected]/Services: Xerox, Oce, KIP, Canon, HP, GreenSvcs For AEC, Planwell, Bidcaster; Print Cost Tracking,Plotting Software, Everything To Easily Manage Info

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Jan. 2009 60-73 EXPO 12/18/08 12:40 PM


Hoover Treated Wood Products Inc154 Wire Rd • Thomson GA 30824Contact: Kate Perkins(706)595-9855 • (706)595-6600 [email protected]/Services: Fire Retardant Treated Lumber &Plywood

Hoover Wells Inc2011 Seaman St • Toledo OH 43605-0348Contact: John Corsini(419)691-9220 • (419)691-8318 [email protected]/Services: Complete Ind/Comm Floor Pkg;Steel Shot Blasting Eqmt For Concrete Floor Prep; OurOwn RezStone Epoxy System, Concrete Grinding,Staining, Polishing

Jeffers Crane Service of MichiganPO Box 807 • Highland MI 48357Contact: Vince Voetberg (248)[email protected]/Services: Cranes Sales, Rentals & Service; AerialWork Platforms, Fork Lifts, Boom Trucks

Johns Mansville21867 Nottingham Ct • Woodhaven MI 48183Contact: Sue Baumberger(734)675-7535 • (734)675-6355 [email protected]/Services: Commercial & Industrial GreenRoofing Systems

Kerkstra Precast3373 Busch Dr SW • Grandville MI 49418Contact: Steve Haskill (616)224-6176 • (616)224-2651 [email protected]/Services: Precast Concrete Building Products:Hollowcore, Wall Panels, Beams, Columns, Double Tees,Stadia, Trusses & More

Labor Ready Inc8509 N Wayne Rd • Westland MI 48185Contact: Kevin Uhrig(313)282-5895 • (313)731-0588 [email protected]/Services: Temporary Labor Staffing Service

Lars/David Inc10560 Enterprise Dr • Davisburg MI 48350Contact: Damon Michelsen(248)625-9501 • (248)922-3362 [email protected]/Services: Maintenance-Free Evolve PlasticLumber Distributor: Decks, Docks, Furniture & More

Hertz Equipment Rental29125 Smith Rd • Romulus MI 48174 Contact: Jeff Brown (734)595-7075 • (734)595-9733 Fax [email protected] hertzequip.comProducts/Services: Dedicated To Providing QualityService, Tools, Equipment & Supplies; Stop By And SeeHow We Can Assist You; We’re In Booth Ste 600!

Hartland Insurance Group Inc691 N Squirrel Rd Ste 190 Auburn Hills MI 48326-2863 Contact: Doug Mathieson(248)377-9600 • (248)377-0082 Faxjdmathieson@hartlandinsurancegroup.comhartlandinsurancegroup.comProducts/Services: Insurance Savings For CAMMembers—Great Rates! Great Discounts! Family-Owned & Operated For Almost 50 Years!

Jan. 2009 60-73 EXPO 12/18/08 12:41 PM


Michigan Surveyors Supply29495 Lorie Ln • Wixom MI 48393Contact: Rick Wells (248)596-0909 (248)596-0900 Fax rwells@michigansurveyorssupply.commichigansurveyorssupply.comProducts/Services: Machine Control, GPS, Robotics,Lasers, Levels & Transits, Sales, Service, Rentals, Training

Michigan Propane Gas Association1000 W Saint Joseph Hwy Ste 200 Lansing MI 48915 Contact: Steve VandeMark (517)487-2021 [email protected] usemichiganpropane.comProducts/Services: Propane: An EPA ApprovedAlternative Engine Fuel; Related Products & Services

Larson’s Insurance Solutions Agency37625 Pembroke Livonia MI 48152Contact: Karen Larson(248)478-4430 (734)591-4805 Fax [email protected]/Services: Commercial Insurance Group &Individual Life, Health & Associated Benefits & Products,Full-Line Of Insurance Products

Linsco Private LedgerOne Towne Square Ste 575Southfield MI 48076Contact: Jeff Waltz(248)746-3800(248)746-3803 [email protected]/Services: IRA Rollovers, 401k & Pension Plans,Retirement Plans, Investment Advice, Safe Investments,Annuities, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

MNLA-Michigan Nursery & LandscapeAssociation2149 Commons PkwyOkemos MI 48864Contact: Amy Frankmann(800)879-6652(517)381-0638 [email protected] mnla.orgProducts/Services: Green Industry Association

McDowell & Associates21355 Hatcher AveFerndale MI 48220Contact: John Kalisz (248)399-2066(248)399-2157 [email protected]/Services: McDowell & Associates Is AnEngineering & Consulting Company With A Full RangeOf Services From Offices In Ferndale & Midland Michigan

Memtech Inc9033 General DrPlymouth MI 48170Contact: Amy Manor(734)455-8550(734)455-8552 [email protected]/Services: The World Leader In High-SpeedDoor Technology, Soft & Tight Sealing; Self-Repairing,Requiring Almost No Human Intervention To Reset OrRestart Operation

Jan. 2009 60-73 EXPO 12/18/08 12:41 PM


Munters2295 N Opdyke Ste BAuburn Hills MI 48326Contact: Jim Flynn(800)686-8377 • (248)340-8871 Fax [email protected]/Services: Temporary Heating, Cooling &Dehumidification

NES Rentals910 S Dix • Detroit MI 48217Contact: Bryan Tarrant(313)842-8600 • (313)842-7000 [email protected]/Services: Scissor Lifts, Boom Lifts, PersonnelCarriers, Fork Lifts, Floor Maintenance Machines

New Castle Corp/Roman Stone Works Inc13000 Lyndon • Detroit MI 48227Contact: Craig Cassel(313)931-2260 • (313)931-1425 [email protected]/Services: Aercon Autoclaved Aerated Concrete(AAC), AAC Architectural Mouldings, Indiana Limestone

Operating Engineers Local Ste 324 JATF Inc275 E Highland Rd • Howell MI 48843Contact: Lee Graham (517)546-9610 • (517)546-9793 [email protected]/Services: Apprenticeship

Pro-Tec Equipment Inc1298 Lipsey Dr • Charlotte MI 48813Contact: Joe Cook (517)541-0303 • (517)541-0329 [email protected]/Services: Trench Shoring & Shielding, SiteAccess Equipment & Pipe Plugs

Safety Services Inc5286 Wynn Rd • Kalamazoo MI 49048Contact: Thomas Olsen(800)632-2955 x2024 • (800)851-7233 Fax [email protected]/Services: Construction Safety Distributor: PPESafety, Health, Environmental, Homeland Security, FallProtection, Gas Monitors, Rental, Repair, Service

Service Pro Plumbing & Electric44300 Grand River Ave • Novi MI 48375Contact: Paul Olesnavage(248)912-9973 • (248)912-9975 [email protected]/Services: Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical,Vacuum, Jetting, Sewer Service

Simpson Strong-Tie2600 International St • Columbus OH 43228Contact: Jerry Tuggle(800)999-5099 • (614)876-0636 [email protected]/Services: Connectors for Wood Construction,Collated Screw Driving Systems, Concrete AnchoringSystems

Speedway/SuperAmerica LLC885 E Oakridge Ct • Midland MI 48640Contact: Tom Farnham(989)615-2736 • (989)837-8604 [email protected]/Services: Cut Your Commercial Fueling CostsWith SuperFleet, Your Company Can Save 4 Cents PerGallon Of Fuel & 15% Off Valvoline Oil Changes

Jan. 2009 60-73 EXPO 12/18/08 12:41 PM


Wolverine Power Systems Inc3229 80th AveZeeland MI 49464Contact: Al Selesky(616)879-0040(616)879-0045 Faxal.selesky @wolverinepower.comwolverinepower.comProducts/Services: Generac Power Systems,Generators, Auto Transfer Switches, Rental Generators

WW Williams1176 Industrial PkwyBrunswick OH 44212Contact: Tim Myers(800)321-0459(330)273-8110 [email protected]/Services: On-Site Power Generation

Staffco Services915 E Maple Rd • Birmingham MI 48009Contact: Chris Carlin(248)642-8788 x105 • (248)642-3944 [email protected]/Services: Professional Employer Organization:Payroll, Benefit Administration, 401k, Human Resources

State of Michigan/DEELEG/MIOSHA7150 Harris DrPO Box 30643Lansing MI 48909-8143Contact: Sheila Ide (517)322-1595(517)322-1374 Fax [email protected]/mioshaProduct/Services: Safety & Health Literature,Consultation & Training Services

Sterling Cleaning Services Inc1080 Naughton DrTroy MI 48083Contact: Dan Fitzgerald(248)457-9300(248)457-0520 Faxdfitzgerald@sterling-cleaning.comsterling-cleaning.comProducts/Services: Commercial JanitorialServices/Supplies Including Carpet Cleaning, Floor CareOf All Types, Window & Construction Cleaning, WaterRestoration

Urban’s Partition & Remodeling Co19430 Gerald • PO Box 5289Northville MI 48167-5289Contact: Rod Vasold(248)348-1180 • (248)348-7858 [email protected]/Services: Modernfold Operable Partitions,Urban’s Partition Interior General Contractor

Valenti Trobec Chandler Insurance Group1175 W Long Lake Rd Ste 200 • Troy MI 48098Contact: Thomas Skuza(248)828-3377 x228 • (248)828-3741 [email protected]/Services: Valenti Trobec Chandler InsuranceGroup Inc Specializing In Insurance & Bonding For TheConstruction Industry

Gardiner C Vose Inc832 Crestview AveBloomfield Hills MI 48302Contact: Kurt Schwarz(248)332-7000(248)332-7073 [email protected]/Services: Tate Access Floors, TrendwayArchitectural Walls, Hufcor Partitions

Jan. 2009 60-73 EXPO 12/18/08 12:41 PM


Computers have shifted from misunderstood curiosities to every-day fixtures over a surprisingly short period of time. Peoplewho would have balked at the notion just a few years ago now

routinely depend on these machines to track their finances, keep theircars running, and even operate their homes in some cases. Increasesin the number of computers in use, and the varied tasks assigned tothem, has fueled a growing need for companies that specialize indesigning, programming and maintaining them. Years of practicehave made architects and contractors increasingly adept at meetingthe facility needs of the technology sector.

Residential design is entirely different. People usually want to exerta higher level of control over their personal spaces. Decision-makingcan become more difficult when people realize that they will literallyhave to live with their selections. Project teams often need to do a lit-tle more hand-holding to guide owners through these difficult choic-es. Still, some firms specialize, and even excel, in this demanding field.

The new headquarters for VED Software in Farmington Hills pre-sented many of the challenges found in both types of work. The grow-ing software company needed a functional workspace, complete witha high-tech server room. At the same time, the owner wanted a facil-ity built in harmony with physical and metaphysical forces, guided bythe Indian principles of Vastu Shastra, which is similar to the concept

of Feng Shui, but differs in the details. Vastu Shastra influenced everydesign decision for this unique facility, right down to the door hard-ware, giving the project the feel of a high-end residence. Applyingthis level of detail to a state-of-the-art office building required anextraordinary effort on the part of the entire project team, designbuilder, The Garrison Company, Farmington Hills.

PROJECT GOALS VED Software, founded in 1996, operated out of rented office space

in Farmington Hills before commissioning the construction of its newheadquarters. Sampath Seshadri, president and CEO of the firm, sawthe project as an investment opportunity that would yield an imme-diate benefit with the elimination of monthly rent payments. He alsoincluded approximately 4,000 square feet of medical office space inthe 15,000-square-foot structure, which he plans to rent out as anadditional revenue source. This arrangement allows VED Software toenjoy a financial return from rent in a desirable location while alsooffering the flexibility to expand the business into the rented spacesin the future. Building the new headquarters as an investment meantcreating a structure that could function well under a typical Americanbusiness model.

“The rules of Vastu Shastra had to be taken into consideration, but

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we also had to consider my business,” saidSeshadri. “Someone else might be using thisbuilding in 10 years, so it also needed toblend in with the American way of doingthings.”

Most office buildings tend to be very simi-lar. Architects have had years to learn howoffices typically function and how floor planscan contribute to, or detract from, these oper-ations. Adapting a working strategy to theprinciples of Vastu Shastra required a freshapproach by the designers at The GarrisonCompany.

“Vastu Shastra takes advantage of energiesand their flow in various locations,” saidSeshadri. “The rules also say what sorts ofpeople should sit in what locations and inwhat directions they should face.”

In addition to the placement of offices,Vastu Shastra also provides guidance on thelocations of restrooms, material selectionsand the need for natural light, among otherthings. Site selection was critical, with asquare shape being desirable. Fortunately, asuitable site that was large enough to accom-modate the “L”-shaped footprint of the build-ing was found. The site was landscaped tofeature a raised Southwest corner and a grad-ual slope towards the North and theNortheast, with the water in the Northeastcorner and the sanitary line on a specific sideof the building. The site worked with this con-figuration, although some utility reroutingwas required. Once the site was in hand, thestaff at The Garrison Company began work-ing to first understand, and then create anarchitectural design, under the principles ofVastu Shastra.

IMPLEMENTATION Implementing Vastu Shastra into a func-

tioning headquarters building required anunusual degree of coordination with theowner.

“This was really more like high-end resi-dential work,” said Mark Tucker, president ofThe Garrison Company. “It was pleasantly andmeticulously personal and very hands-on.Whenever they had to make decisions aboutcolors or textures, they touched and feltthem. We didn’t just show them pictures in acatalog. It took an intensive design effort tofind what they wanted, but I think they arehappy with the result.”

Seshadri confirmed Tucker’s impression -he was indeed happy with the level of serv-ice provided by The Garrison Company.Seshadri feels a deep personal connection tothe company he built. In fact, VED Softwaregets its name from the first three letters ofthe name Vedha, Seshadri’s wife, who wasalso instrumental in developing the design

The saltwater aquarium in the background (above) was placed so it could be viewed from the entryvestibule or from the conferenceroom seen here.

The headquarters delivers a welcoming feel (right), beginningwith this entry vestibule that is outfitted with attractive tile and a skylight.

Design was guided by Vastu Shastra,but the building also had to functionas a typical American office space(below).


concept. In addition to The GarrisonCompany, many subcontractors also wentthe extra mile to develop a structure consis-tent with their shared vision.

“I know the landscaper actually went to theHome Depot to look at a particular type ofrose bush,” said Joyce Lawton, project man-ager for The Garrison Company. “She [Vedha]knew what she wanted, but she didn’t knowthe name of it, so they drove over andlooked.”

Transforming the vision for VED Softwareinto reality during a four-month constructionperiod was further complicated by a hectictravel schedule that frequently took Seshadrioverseas. Technical details needed to beironed out and Seshadri hired Bob Formisano,Grosse Pointe, to handle these and managethe project as an owner’s representative.According to Trevor Gavan, project architectfor The Garrison Company, many challengesrevolved around the desire to place building

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Combining these attributes with the harmony of Vastu Shastra makesthe accomplishment all the more remarkable.

THE FOLLOWING SUBCONTRACTORS AND PROFESSIONALCONSULTANTS CONTRIBUTED THEIR SKILLS TO THE PROJECT:• Asphalt Paving – Nagle Paving Company, Novi• Carpet and Tile – Carpet Direct, Brighton• Caulking – Signature Sealants, Berkley• Civil Engineering and Staking – Nowak & Fraus, Engineers, Pontiac• Doors – Tupper Door & Hardware, Inc., Farmington Hills• Earthwork – Michael Cross Excavating, Inc., Livonia• EFIS – Synthetic Plastering, Livonia• Electrical – Certified Electric, Inc., Brighton• Fencing – Amer Fence & Supply, Warren• Flagpole – Rocket Enterprise, Inc., Warren• Flatwork – Leo’s Concrete, New Hudson• HVAC – IMI, White Lake• Foundations – PWB Construction, Inc., Troy• Landscaping – Premiere Landscaping, Novi• Masonry – Rosati Masonry Co., Inc., Rochester Hills• Owner’s Representative - Bob Formisano, Grosse Pointe• Painting – Camovic Rainbow Painting, Inc., Sterling Heights• Plumbing – Mack’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Farmington Hills• Projection Screen – A & C Builders Hardware, Warren• Roofing – Four Seasons Building Maintenance, Shelby Township• Rough and Finish Carpentry, Drywall and Acoustical Ceilings –

Sterling Contracting• Inc., Farmington Hills• Structural Glass – Chamberlain Glass & Metal, St. Clair Shores• Structural Steel – Mound Steel, Auburn Hills• Toilet Partitions – Rayhaven Group, Inc., Southfield• Windows – Harris Glass, Inc., Redford

Subcontractors and professional consultants listed in the ConstructionHighlight are identified by the general contractor, architect or owner.

Careful thought went into even the smallest details at VEDSoftware, giving the project the feel of a high-end residence.A portion of the building includes approximately 4,000 squarefeet of medical office space, which will be rented out for additional revenue.


Atlas Copco Construction ToolsIntroduces CC 2500 HydraulicDemolition Attachment

Atlas Copco Construction Tools, LLChas introduced the CC 2500 to its line ofCombi Cutter hydraulic demolition attach-ments. The new attachment offers faster

jaw replacement, enhanced stability andshorter cycle times.

For optimum application versatility,both universal jaws and steel-cutting jawsare available for the CC 2500. Opening to awidth of 34.6 inches, the universal jaws areideal for heavily reinforced concrete demo-lition, building demolition, secondaryreduction and material separation. Thesteel-cutting jaws open 16.8 inches wideand are suited for steel structure demoli-tion, secondary reduction and materialseparation. Both jaws deliver a maximumcutting force of 330 tons.

The CC 2500 features a single pin jawretention design that improves tool visibil-ity for the operator, decreases the totalweight of the unit, and drastically reducesthe time required to switch between thedifferent sets of cutting jaws. To furtherincrease the convenience of on-site jawreplacement, the CC 2500 comes with acoupling and positioning system (CAPS)that keeps each set of jaws connected afterthey have been removed and facilitatesrefitting through a special guide system.

An advanced speed valve, along withenlarged cross sections of the hydraulic

lines that improve oil flow, combine toallow shorter cycle times - opening andclosing in under 6 seconds - for increasedjobsite production. The configuration of asingle jaw passing through a double jawmaximizes stability even under extremeloads. With a maximum operating pressureof 5,075 psi, the CC 2500 is suitable for car-riers in the 22 to 35 metric ton weight class.

Engineered for optimum durability andperformance, the CC 2500 offers separatehydraulic cylinders for each of the movingjaws. This proven system ensures consis-tently high shearing force throughout theentire cylinder cycle and allows the jaws tobe moved independently, which preventsdamaging reaction forces from beingtransferred to the cutter or its carrier. Theunit hydraulically rotates 360 degrees,allowing for more efficient operation, anda built-in rotation protection systemreduces wear and tear on the carrier.

The CC 2500 comes with easy-to-replacewear parts - including reversible blades thatprovide longer service life - and a host ofother features designed to increase thedurability and performance of the machine.

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Bosch Redefines Wood DrillingWith Innovative Spade Bit -DareDevilTM

The DareDevil was designed to answerthe needs of electricians, plumbers andother professional users in terms of speed,ease of use and hole quality. The key tothis performance is the patented design ofthe bit, itself. Bosch hasincorporated a full conethreaded tip, which hasincreased not only thespeed of the bit, but alsothe ease of drilling.

Another patented feature ofthe DareDevil is the contoured paddle.This wave-like shape speeds up chipremoval, adding to the speed of the bit.The combination of these two features cre-ates astonishing results The patentedspur and reamer design also not onlyscores the wood for a clean entry hole, butit has angled cutting edges that ream thehole for reduced breakout, leaving a veryclean exit hole.

Individual Bosch DareDevil spade bitsare available in a range of sizes: 6-inchlength (standard sizes) - 1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8”,

7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”, 5/8”, 11/16”, 3/4”,13/16”, 7/8”, 15/16”, 1”, 1-1/8”, 1-1/4”, 1-3/8”, 1-1/2”; 4-inch length (Stubby sizes) -3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4”, 1”, 1-1/4”, 1-1/2”;16-inch length (Extended sizes) - 3/8”,1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4”, 7/8”, 1”; and ExtensionShafts - 6”, 12”

Both extension sizes feature heavy-walled sockets with two setscrews thatlock the bits securely in place.

DareDevil spade bits are alsoavailable in a total of eight sets in: 6-

inch length (standard sizes) - 3-piece, 6-piece, 6-piece with protective pouch, 7-piece with extension, 10-piece, and 13-piece with protective pouch and 4-inchlength (Stubby sizes) - 3-piece, 6-piecewith protective pouch.

Prices for individual bits range from$2.56 to $11.34 depending on size andlength. Sets range from $9.60 to $45.66depending on number of components.

For more information, call toll free 877-BOSCH-99 (877-267-2499) or visitwww.boschtools.com.

Brick Panel Skirting DressesUp Home Exterior

Adding curb appeal to a porch can nowbe achieved with environmentally-friend-ly brick panels from Performance Brick™.Made of recycled gypsum and reinforcedwith high-density polymer materials, theOld World style brick panels install quick-ly and easily to the bottom portion ofporch areas and decks.

The non-porous nature of PerformanceBrick panels allows them to resist mois-ture, which prohibits the sustained growthof mildew, mold and algae. As much as a3/4” airspace behind the installed panels


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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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allows for proper airflow and increases theinsulating properties of the product.

A “no repeat pattern” assures that eachproject completed with Performance Brickis unique with a one-of-a-kind appeal. Thedecorative addition of mortar to the panels(between the bricks) after installation pro-vides the authentic look of real brick.

Standard color options in the productline include Cabernet Red, DarlingtonRose, Manchester Brown and Pearl Grey. Acustom color match system is also avail-able, allowing a panel product to be creat-ed in any color imaginable.

Due to the composition of PerformanceBrick being primarily from gypsum, theproduct resists fire. UV stabilizers blendedin during the manufacturing process ofeach Performance Brick panel provide pro-tection against damage from UV rays,mold, algae and insects.

For more information, installationinstructions, and 50-year Limited LifetimeWarranty information, call 724-827-2181 orvisit www.performancebrick.net.

Dotworkz Introduces IPCamera Enclosure with ZarlinkCopper-to-Fiber Converter

Dotworkz has released an IP cameraenclosure that fully integrates the Zarlinkcopper-to-fiber converter module.Designed for camera-side deployment, theZarlink module adapts a standard singlefiber optic ST connector to an RJ-45Ethernet output, simplifying installationand expansion of IP video systems by pro-viding an extended point-to-point connec-tion of up to 2,000 meters over single-stranded multi-mode optical fiber. In com-parison, the reach of coaxial cable is limit-ed to 300 meters, while twisted-pair cop-per cabling is restricted to about 100meters.

About the size of a deck of cards, theZarlink module is mounted within the D2to completely protect it from extreme envi-ronmental factors or vandalism. It oper-ates on standard 12 VDC or optional 24VDC power, using less than 2 watts permodule.

The use of fiber in video surveillanceapplications eliminates the need for multi-ple switches and long runs of expensiveanalog shielded copper cables. Fiber cablealso adds security, as it is not vulnerable totapping or prone to weather corrosion,and supports the evolution towards mega-pixel camera deployments.

For more information contact Dotworkz,3688 Midway Drive, San Diego, California

92110; phone (619) 224-LIVE (5483); web-site www.dotworkz.com.

Double the Advantages In aUnique Combination Hilti PMC36 Combilaser

The Hilti PMC 36 is a compact combi-laser. Users only need one laser tool for awide range of alignment and setting out

tasks: checking plumbs, leveling, settingout right angles or transferring points—the PMC 36 does everything a point laserand line laser can.

This new laser tool projects five easilyvisible points and two reference lines (hori-zontal and vertical) at the touch of a button.With the aid of the accessory laser receiver,the laser beams can be detected with ease,even at distances up to 100 ft. and in

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unfavorable lighting conditions. Severalattachment points on the tool allow it to bemounted on various wall mounts or mag-netic brackets, ceiling clamps or telescopicbraces for easy setting up in all positions fora wide range of demanding leveling andalignment jobs.

The Hilti PMC 36 Combilaser alsocomes complete with the Hilti LifetimeService. Hilti provides this comprehen-sive, top-class service for the entire life ofthe product—completely free of charge forthe first two years from date of purchase—covering repair or replacement of defec-tive parts (even parts subject to wear andtear) and including free pick-up and returntransport. After that, Hilti continues toprove the quality of its products by settinga repair cost limit – for the entire life of theproduct.

For more information on the Hilti PMC36 Combilaser, please contact HiltiCustomer Service. From the U.S., call Hilti,Inc., at 1-800-879-8000, or in Spanish, call1-800-879-5000; from Canada, call Hilti(Canada) Corporation at 1-800-363-4458.Additional information can also be foundonline at www.us.hilti.com orwww.ca.hilti.com.

Ecoglo® PhotoluminescentLighting Systems Help PreventInjuries from Slips, Trips andFalls

Ecoglo Photoluminescent LightingSystems employ a combination of photo-luminescence and an anti-slip mat that cre-ates a highly visible edge in alllight conditions, allowing peo-ple to move about safely andefficiently 24 hours a day. Ecoglois also resistant to UV rays andweather conditions, making itsuitable for outdoors use.

The Ecoglo product lineincludes: stairway products thatfeature photoluminescent and anti-slip properties for step-edge contraststrips; stair nosings and thresholds andwayfinding products that feature photolu-minescent and anti-graffiti-coated emer-gency signage; handrail strips; aisle mark-ers; and seat numbers.

Ecoglo’s built-in photoluminescent stripis made up of strontium aluminate pig-ment that absorbs light from both solarand artificial sources. The patented appli-cation process embeds the pigment in aclear, durable polymer that ensures maxi-

mum glow efficiency. The strips quickly become charged and

emit a steady green glow that will contin-ue to glow in the event of a power outageuntil all the absorbed energy is exhausted.Ecoglo’s high brightness design ensuresthat it will be visible to people in a dark-ened stadium or high-rise building formany hours following a blackout, allow-ing sufficient time for egress.

Ecoglo products have been tested fordurability in the lab and in real-life instal-lations. Ecoglo’s hard, long-lasting finish


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will maintain its luminescence for the lifespan of most buildings, and it’s a lessexpensive alternative to standard emer-gency lighting systems.

For more information, visitwww.us.ecoglo.com.

ETP Liquidtight ConnectorsWell Suited for Demanding,Space-Sensitive Industrial &OEM Applications

The ETP 4QS is an easy-to-install, long-lasting connector for use with liquidtightflexible metallic electrical conduit. The 4QSoffers electrical contractors and OEMs, acompact form factor for a tighter turningradius, along with a rugged design thatwithstands the most abusive environments.

The ETP 4QS is UL Listed for use inClass I, Div. 2 hazardous location electricalsystems, such as petrochemical plants andother heavy industrial applications. It isalso ideal for use in machine tool building,motor and transformer terminations,robotics assembly, air conditioning instal-lation or other jobs that require the protec-tion of electrical wiring from liquids,vapors or solids.

Performance-enhancing features includea zinc-plated steel body and nut for thestraight connectors, and a malleableiron/zinc plated design for the 45° and 90°bodies. Both ensure a long service life,minimizing costly service calls.

The 4QS has a captive gland that staysin the connector, making installationquick and easy, along with a hex-shapedgland nut and an extra long hub thatenables the use of bushings to protect con-ductors from abrasion. The reusable fer-rule can be disassembled to save time andmoney in retrofit jobs.

ETP 4QS Connectors are available intrade sizes 3/8-inch to 2-inches, with bodydesigns of straight, 45° and 90°, insulated ornon-insulated. The sealing gasket and lock-nut are included with the connector, elimi-nating the need for separate purchases.

For more details, please visit www.o-zgedney.com or call 800-621-1506.

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Gamalski BuildingSpecialties, Auburn Hills,recently announced thatJoe Murphy has joined theircompany in the AutomaticDoor Division. Murphybrings 35 years of automat-ic door experience to thejob. Murphy also previously served as apast Chairman of CAM’s Board ofDirectors in 2001. Gamalski BuildingSpecialties is a distributor of HortonAutomatic Door products, as well as a fullline distributor of Division 8 and 10 prod-ucts.

The Christman Company, a professionalconstruction services firm headquarteredin Lansing, has announced the followingpromotions within each of the Christmanorganization’s three affiliate companies -The Christman Company, ChristmanCapital Development Company andChristman Constructors, Inc.: James M.Cash has been promoted to president andCOO of Christman Capital Development;Steven J. Frederickson was promoted topresident and COO of The ChristmanCompany; and Michael Kettlewell wasappointed to the executive committee;

Ronald D. Staley, Hon. AIA, FAPT, has beenpromoted to senior vice president incharge of both Christman’s HistoricPreservation Group and Mid-AtlanticBusiness Operations, based in the compa-ny’s Washington, D.C. office; Matthew T.Chappelle, MACPA, has been promoted tosenior vice president in charge of finance,who will also play a key role inChristman’s real estate development affili-ate, Christman Capital DevelopmentCompany; John A. Holmstrom, PE, has beenpromoted to senior vice president incharge of special projects for Christman;

Daniel C. LaMore, PE, has been promoted tosenior vice president in charge ofChristman’s West Michigan business oper-ations, who will continue to lead theGrand Rapids-headquartered businessunit; Jeffrey R. Arlington has been promot-ed to vice president in charge ofChristman’s Southeast U.S. business oper-ations, leading business operations fromChristman’s Augusta, GA office; Patrick B.Podges has been promoted to vice presi-dent incharge ofChristman’sS o u t h e a s tM i c h i g a nb u s i n e s soperations,w o r k i n gfrom Christman’s Ann Arbor offices; BrianP. Kayser has been promoted to vice presi-dent of technology; and Angela E. Baileyhas been promoted to vice president ofmarketing and corporate communications.

Victor Lukasavitz, PS, president of GouldEngineering, Inc., Flint, is pleased toannounce that Mr. Geric Rose, PS/PE, hassuccessfully completed the testing for hisprofessional engineering license.

Farmington Hills-based ArchitecturalContractors Trade Association (ACT) pre-sented its 2008 Associate Member of theYear award to Dave McCatty with RyanBuilding Materials, at their annualAppreciation Night in September 2008.This is Ryan Building Material’s secondtime winning the Associate of the Year,first award was presented to them in 2004.

J.S. Vig Construction Company, Taylor,recently announced that Tina Camargo hasjoined thefull-servicegeneral con-tractor andconstructionmanagementcompany asbookkeeper.Also, Steve Farsakian has joined the com-pany as chief estimator.

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DeMaria Building Company, Detroit, ispleased to announce the following newhires and promotions: Natasha Benchickhas been hired in the position of cost engi-neer; Carmalita Davis-Holts has been hiredin the position of administrative assistant;Aaron Miller has beenhired in the position ofassistant project superin-tendent; and Jon Rayneshas been promoted fromcost engineer to projectengineer in the Healthcareand University Group atthe company.

White Construction, a Detroit-based con-struction management/general contract-ing firm, is proud to announce the addi-tion of Ehrlich J. Crain as vice president of

business development. W. Bernard White,PE, president and CEO of WhiteConstruction made the announcement.Crain has over 27 years of constructionindustry and real estate experience.

The Federation of Defense& Corporate Counsel (FDCC),at its recent AnnualMeeting in Alberta,Canada, announced its2008-2009 ExecutiveOfficers and Board ofDirectors. Among them isSteven L. Barney of Plunkett Cooney lawfirm, Petoskey, as president. In his accept-ance address, Barney noted that the FDCCwill continue in its role as a leader in thelegal community, developing programswhich assure that the highest standards ofknowledge are maintained, and that thepursuit of justice is kept at the forefront ofthe profession and its members.

Contracting Resources, Inc., a Brighton-based, design-build and construction man-agement company, has recently hiredMarcy Colbert as a project engineer.

Bruce Watts, PE, LEED AP,has joined Barton MalowCompany as director oftheir Chicago office. Hewill be responsible foroperations leadershipincluding the recentlyawarded University ofChicago, Joe and Rika Mansueto Libraryproject. Watts brings extensive experiencein the construction industry, having servedas both the contractor and client in his 25-year career.

S o u t h f i e l d - b a s e dSkanska USA Building Inc.recently announced thepromotion of Mark Dumasto vice president ofEnvironmental Health andSafety, from safety direc-tor. Dumas has been withSkanska for 20 years. He moved to thesafety program ten years ago, that over-sees safety activities, training and implementation for Skanska employeesand all subcontractors working onSkanska projects.

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Advanced Systems, Clawson, hasreceived Foundation Software’s New UserAward.

At the Foundation Software User’sConference, held recently in Ohio, threecontractors from across the U.S. were recognized for meeting everyday businesschallenges with creative solutions andhelp from Foundation for Windows con-struction accounting software. AdvancedSystems, a designer of conveyors andmaterial handling sys-tems, was able to cut itsoverhead payroll by$39,000 annually andreduce hours for theaccounting/support staff.Ronda Bussa, controller,was presented with theNew User Award.

Amanda Katt-Cassidy,SMSI, CDT, LEED AP, projectarchitect for Soil andMaterials Engineers, Inc.(SME), Plymouth, hasbecome a Leadership inEnergy andEnvironmental Design(LEED) Accredited

Professional (AP). In her seven years withSME, Katt-Cassidy has assisted clientswith LEED consulting and certification,condition assessments for building reuse,recycling/material reuse programs, greenmaterials selection and specification, andbuilding restoration consulting.

Somat Engineering, Inc., an global, infra-structure engineering and consulting firmheadquartered in Detroit, is pleased toannounce that Jay Shah,PE, vice president of cor-porate development, wasrecently appointed to theState Hospital FinanceAuthority by GovernorJennifer Granholm. TheMichigan State HospitalFinance Authority(MSHFA) issues bonds and make loans tohospitals, nursing homes, homes for theaged, and certain retirement housingproviders to finance and refinance theacquisition, construction, improvement oralteration of hospital facilities.

S o u t h f i e l d - b a s e dDiClemente Siegel DesignInc. (DSD) is pleased toannounce the promotionof four staff members:Jonathon French, PE waspromoted to associate;Andy Wieland, projectmanager, was promoted tosenior associate from asso-ciate; Bart Reed, PE waspromoted to senior vicepresident from vice presi-dent; and Sam Molin, PEwas promoted to seniorvice president from vicepresident.

SmithGroup, the 9th largest architectureand engineering firm in the U.S. and basedin Detroit, has hired DarinDaguanno, AIA, formerproject designer/architectof inSTUDIO, Northville.Daguanno will be integralto SmithGroup’s Office/Workplace, Government &Cultural Studios.


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National Construction Enterprises (NCE)has announced that Rob Walrich has beennamed president of Ann Arbor Ceiling &Partition Co., LLC (AACP), one of Michigan’sleading wall and ceiling contracting firms.With 18 years of construction experience,Rob will be responsible for the overalldirection and management of all AACPbusiness.

Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc. (SDA),Detroit, a regional civil engineering andsurveying firm, has pro-moted ChristopherRobbins, PE toConstruction EngineeringDepartment manager.Robbins is a member ofthe Engineering Society ofDetroit and is licensed as aProfessional Engineer inthe state of Michigan. He has been withSDA for the past nine years.

Lansing-based Clark ConstructionCompany recently announced that NickFreund has achieved the status of LEEDAccredited Professional(LEED AP). In order tobecome a LEEDAccredited Professional,Freund completed trainingand passed an exam evalu-ating his understanding ofgreen building practicesand principles and theLEED Rating System.

Roncelli Inc., one of Michigan’s largestconstruction firms, based in SterlingHeights, has promoted David Roncelli andScott Roncelli to executive vice presidentpositions. The announcement was madeby Roncelli President Thomas Wickersham,who said the promotions reflect the manycontributions David and Scott Roncellihave made to the company’s success sincethey joinedRoncelli Inc.in 1979 and1980, respec-tively. Thetwo previ-ously heldvice presi-dent posi-tions at the company. David Roncelli wasmost recently vice president of marketing,and Scott Roncelli was most recently vicepresident of operations.

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Benton Harbor-based WhirlpoolCorporation’s dedicated program for build-ing and design professionals, The InsideAdvantage, recently announced thatAndrea Hutchins, AIA, and Dan Page-Wood,associate AIA, have earned AssociateKitchen & Bath Designer (AKBD) creden-tials from the National Kitchen & BathAssociation (NKBA). With the accomplish-ments of Hutchins and Page-Wood,

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Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc.(TEC), an environmental, geotechnical andconstruction materials testing firm, has

moved its Ann Arbor office a new location.Their new office is located at: 3985 VarsityDrive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Telephone:734-971-0030.

Barton Malow Company, headquarteredin Southfield, recently announced the fol-lowing: The company’s concrete divisionhas been named to the CC100 list as one ofAmerica’s largest concrete companies in2007 by Concrete Construction Magazine.Based in Oak Park, Barton Malow’ con-crete division is the second largest concretecontractor in Michigan and offers com-plete self-performed capabilities for con-crete construction. Also, Barton MalowCompany, along with Crittenton HospitalMedical Center and the Barbara AnnKarmanos Cancer Center, broke groundfor the new Karmanos-Crittenton CancerCenter in Rochester Hills. The 30,000-square-foot facility is being built on athree-acre site, and is slated for completionfall 2009. Also, to accelerate its presence inthe federal construction market, BartonMalow Company has acquired the L.C.Gaskins Construction Company ofJacksonville, Florida, and Warner Robins,Georgia. The new entity will be known as“Gaskins, a Barton Malow company.”The acquisition was completed in October2008.

The Detroit office of SmithGroup is pro-viding consulting design, lab design andlab planning services for the new ETB proj-ect at Purdue University Calumet (PUC)Campus. The planned approximately77,000 gross square feet, $40M facility willaddress several critical facilities and infra-structure challenges existing at PurdueUniversity Calumet.

For the second year in a row, theMichigan Business & ProfessionalAssociation (MBPA) has named TurnerConstruction Company, Detroit, one of“Metropolitan Detroit’s 101 Best &Brightest Companies to Work For”. Theaward recognizes firms that utilize innova-tive methods and practices in humanresource management, recruiting andretaining employees. Firms that receivethis award also maintain a high level ofemployee satisfaction as evidenced by asurvey of randomly selected employeesconducted by the MBPA as an evaluationfor the annual prestigious award. Over100 Turner employees live and work inMichigan.


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Saginaw-based EXCEPTIONAL Metals, adivision of Duro-Last® Roofing, Inc., recent-ly unveiled its revamped company web-site. The new website can be found atwww.exceptionalmetals.com and featuresthe complete product line for metal edgeaccessories, easy navigation, and access toproduct data specifications. EXCEPTION-AL Metals manufactures high-qualitymetal products designed for use with anyroofing system.

Duro-Last® Roofing, Inc., Saginaw, ispleased to announce the addition of a roof-ing blog to its website. The purpose of theDuro-Last blog is to communicate withreaders about roofing industry issues,while enabling readers to respond to postswith their own comments. The Duro-Lastroofing blog will provide a forum for keyDuro-Last personnel to interact withbuilding owners, architects, roofing con-tractors, and other stakeholders in theindustry.

C2AE, a full-service architectural firmbased in Grand Rapids, announced recent-ly that it has achieved LEED Gold certifica-tion by the U.S. Green Building Council’s(USGBC) for the Hastings Public Library,making this first and only public library inthe State of Michigan to receive this levelof certification. C2AE served as theArchitect of Record for the project; designservices included: architectural design;civil, mechanical, electrical and structuralengineering; project management; land-scape architecture; LEED certificationservices, and construction administration.

DeMattia Group, one of the Midwest’sleading real estate development, architec-ture and construction firms, has finalizedthe architecture and construction of the St.Clair County Community Mental HealthAuthority’s new regional facility. The newfacility consolidates the Authority’s multi-ple service programs within a single cam-pus location totaling 65,000 square feet.

Rochester-based Bolyard Lumber, a deal-er of premium Weather Shield® Windows& Doors, has won a 2009 ProSalesExcellence Award and the “FocusedExcellence in Innovative Thinking” cate-gory in Window & Door Magazine’s 2008Dealers of the Year Awards.

Prein&Newhof, a full-service engineeringfirm based in Grand Rapids, has achievedan Honorable Mention from the MichiganSection of the American Society of Civil

Engineers, for their work on the CannonTownship Trail. The 19,000-foot-long sce-nic trail connects Cannon Township Halland Townsend Park. The Prein&Newhofteam routed the trail through meadows,

woodlands, pine forests, and wetlands.The trail also includes wooden boardwalksover wetlands and low-lying areas, a view-ing area, and a bridge over ArmstrongCreek.

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AA ESTIMATINGBROWN CITY

AMIGO MOBILITY INTERNATIONALBRIDGEPORT

AMS/BFMA, LLCBATTLE CREEK

B & B HARDWOOD FLOORING DBA MASTIFF CONSTRUCTIONRAMSEY, MN

BOARDWALK FLOORS, INC.WBE MBEMILFORD

BRADLEY INTERIORS, INC.ALLENRHODES

BRANCH TREE SERVICEWARREN

BTS EQUIPMENT, INC.ROMEO

CANTON CONSTRUCTIONCORPORATIONCANTON

COMMERCIAL ROOFING &SHEET METAL, LLCTROY

CONTRACT DRAPERY SPECIALIST, INC.HUDSONVILLE

DEBUCK CONSTRUCTION, INC.SHELBY TWP.

DETROIT CHEMICAL &PAPER SUPPLY CO.WARREN

DIAMOND SHINE CONCRETE& STONE POLISHINGSHELBY TWP.

DOMINIC PALAZZOLO & SONS CEMENTMACOMB

ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING & CONSULTING, INC.ROMULUS

F & P PAINTING, INC.SHELBY TWP.

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HARD ROCK STONE WORKSSHELBY TWP.

HBR CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLCST. CLAIR SHORES

INDUSTRIAL COATING II, INC.SOUTHGATE

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J G MORRIS JR., INC.WOODHAVEN

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ONE ACCORD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.MELVINDALE

PENZEL BUILDING COMPANYMILFORD

P W EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS, LLCBIRMINGHAM

REDMOND AUTOMOTIVESAGINAW

REGAL PAINTING OF MICHIGAN, LLCOXFORD

RICHARD BROTHERS PAINTING CONTRACTORS, INC.ANN ARBOR

ROEMER UTILITY SERVICES, LLCBOYNE CITY

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Industry EventsJan. 14-17 – Hardscape North America – Thefocus of this show in Atlanta, GA is to provideeducation including certification courses,products and technology to contractors andinstallers who build segmental pavements andretaining walls and also to provide networkingopportunities.

To learn more, visitwww.HardscapeNA.com.

Jan. 25-27 – Duro-Last Roofing 2009 NationalSales Seminar – This annual event to honorDuro-Last roofing contractors for their salesachievements during the previous year will beheld at the Hilton Beach Ocean Walk Village inDaytona Beach, FL.

For more information, contact Fred Sitter at800-248-0280, or visit www.duro-last.com.

Feb. 4-5 – CAM Expo 2009 – CAM is pleased toannounce that this year’s exposition will againbe hosted at the Rock Financial Showplace,conveniently located in Novi, at the crossroadsof I-696, I-275, and I-96. This will be a wonder-ful location to reach the commercial construc-tion and design industry professionals ofMichigan.

CAM members are strongly encouraged toattend CAM Expo 2009, which will be celebrat-ing its 25th Anniversary with a new GreenBuilding Showcase and a Contractors’Showcase and Reception.

Visit www.cam-online.com for more infor-mation, or call (248) 972-1000.

Feb. 4 – Apr. 1 – Architectural Lectures – TheUniversity of Detroit Mercy School ofArchitecture has announced its 2008-09 lectureseries. Upcoming lectures include:

Feb. 4 – “Untitled” – Susan Sellers, 2x4Design, New York

Mar. 18 – “Metrogramma. The Architectureof Public City. The Future of History.” –Andrea Boschetti and Alberto Francini,Metrograma, Milan, Italy

Apr. 1 – “Urban Landscapes + Provocations– Walter Hood, Hood Design, Oakland, CA

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.

For more information, call the UDM Schoolof Architecture at 313-993-1532 or visitwww.arch.udmercy.edu.

Feb. 26 – 2008 Beyond Green™ High-Performance Building Awards Reception –The Sustainable Buildings Industry Councilwill hold its 2008 Beyond Green High-Performance Building Awards reception inconjunction with an educational briefing forlawmakers and the public on Capitol Hill.

Award winners will be invited to presenttheir projects as exemplary models for high-performance buildings and initiatives.Winners of both the 2007 and 2008 BeyondGreen Awards will be highlighted with aposter display.

More information is available atwww.SBICouncil.org.

Feb. 26 – Mar. 1 – Cottage and LakefrontLiving Show- Exhibits at the Rock FinancialShowplace will include log, timber frame andcedar homes, cottage rental, designers, cottagefurnishings, lakefront homebuilders and real-tors, lakeshore maintenance, boats and docks,outdoor recreational equipment, non-profitenvironmental organizations, governmentagencies, financing and other products andservices.

Call 1-800-328-6550, or visitwww.CottageAndLakefrontLiving.com formore information.

Feb. 27 – Construction and Design AwardsEntry Deadline – All entries for TheEngineering Society of Detroit’s (ESD)Construction and Design Awards must bereceived by February 27. These awards wereconceived 35 years ago to encourage elevationof the standard of practice in the constructionindustry and they honor the three primarymembers of the building team: owners,designers and constructors.

Questions may be directed to Leslie Smithat 248-353-0735, ext. 152, or [email protected] information is available atwww.esd.org.

Training CalendarMichigan Concrete Paving AssociationCertification Classes

The Michigan Concrete Paving Association(MCPA) will offer the following classes at thefollowing locations:Level I Full Class (Recertification takes placeon the last three days of each class):

Jan-12-16, Feb. 9-13, Mar. 9-13 – DetroitFeb. 23-27 – Grand RapidsMar. 16-20 – Gaylord (may be one day shorter)Mar. 23-27 – Lansing

Level II Recertification – Jan. 27-29Visit www.miconcrete.org for more infor-

mation or call 800-678-9622.

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Acme Maintenance Service ................................37

Advantage Electric ................................................18

Allingham Corp ......................................................21

Aluminum Supply Company

- Marshall Sales, Inc. ........................................45

Amalio Corporation ..............................................87

Bennett Holland & Associates............................76

Broadcast Design & Construction, Inc. ............33

CAM Administrative Services ..............................3

CAM Affinity ............................................................51

CAM ECPN ................................................................47

CAM Membership ..................................................81

CAM Workers’ Comp. ............................................18

C.A.S.S. ......................................................................14

C.F.C.U. ......................................................................25

Ceiling Pro Masters, Inc. ......................................32

Cipriano Coating Technology ............................89

Cloverdale Equipment Co. ..................................55

Cochrane Supply & Engineering ......................86

Concrete Moisture Control ................................65

Curran Crane Co., J.J. ............................................37

D & R Earthmoving ................................................53

Danboise Mechanical ..........................................93

Detroit Carpentry JATC ........................................67

Detroit Dismantling Corp. ..................................65

Detroit Terrazzo Contractors Association ......15

Diamond Shine Concrete, Inc.............................63

DiHydro Services ....................................................76

Doeren Mayhew ....................................................32

Dunn Blue Reprographics ..................................64

Duross Painting Company ..................................78

Efficiency Production, Inc. ..................................68

Executive Vehicle Sales ........................................90

Facca Richter & Pregler, P.C. ................................19

Ferndale Electric ......................................................9

Fishbeck Thompson Carr & Huber ......................6

G2 Consulting ........................................................89

Glass & Mirror Craft ..............................................41

Glazing Contractors Association ......................35

Great Lakes Ceramic Tile Council......................78

Griffin Smalley & Wilkerson, Inc.........................28

Gutherie Lumber Company................................16

Guy, Hurley, Blaser & Heuer, LLC ........................83

Hansen Marketing ................................................31

Hartland Insurance Group ..................................59

IBEW Local 252........................................................53

Jeffers Crane Service, Inc ..............................13, 61

JetHeat, Inc. ..............................................................11

Klochko Equipment Rental................................IBC

L. A. Mechanical ......................................................54

Lifting Gear Hire Corporation ............................12

Liquid Calcium Chloride Sales, Inc. ..................64

MasonPro, Inc. ..................................................39, 50

McCoig Materials ..................................................77

Michigan Concrete Paving Association ..........84

Michigan Propane Gas Association..................69

National Construction Rentals, Inc ..................41

Navigant Consulting ............................................85

Nicholson Construction Company ..................94

North American Dismantling Corp. ................49

Oakland Community College ............................11

Oakland Companies..............................................88

Oakland Metal Sales..............................................79

Operating Engineers Local 324........................IFC

Osborne Trucking

& Osborne Concrete, John D ........................80

PM Technologies ....................................................29

Plante & Moran, PLLC............................................17

Plunkett Cooney ....................................................91

Premier Electronics................................................92

R.L. Deppmann........................................................44

R.S. Dale Co...............................................................72

Roman Stone Works ..............................................73

SANI-VAC Services, Inc. ........................................21

SHW Group ..............................................................10

SMRCA ......................................................................82

Safety Services........................................................BC

Scaffolding Inc...........................................................8

Schier Products ......................................................70

State Building Products ......................................85

Sullian, Ward, Asher & Patton, P.C. ....................77

TES Consultants, PC ..............................................24

Temp Air....................................................................19

Testing Engineers & Consultants ......................49

Trend Millwork ..........................................................5

Valenti Trobec Chandler ........................................7

W.W. Williams ..........................................................71

Wayne Bolt & Nut ..................................................92

Wilson Construction Consulting ......................15

Woods Construction Inc. ....................................77

Zervos Group ..........................................................24

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