cam magazine september 2014

SEPTEMBER 2014 Vol. 35 No. 9 $4.00

INSURANCE &BONDING

Improving YourCash Flow

Through EffectiveTax Planning

Protecting Yourselfand Your Business

from SevereWeather

FLOORING

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: THE BEAVER EXHIBIT SHINES AT THE DETROIT ZOO

THE VOICE OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

A Tribute to Bold, Beautiful

& Elegant Flooring

CREATIVE & INNOVATIVE

MANUFACTURERS OF LIGHT GAUGE STEEL STUDS

35305 Glendale St. Livonia, MI 48150 | PH: 734.793.9000 | FAX: 734.793.9007

WWW.JAIMESIND.COM

AX: 734.462.6140

WWW.JAIMESIND.COM

MANUFACTURERS OF ENGINEERED LIGHT GAUGE METAL TRUSSES & WALL PANELS

522)75866(6)/22575866(6*,5'(575866(60$16$5'75866(6P$5$3(775866(6W$//P$1(/6&8672072:(56)8//Y$87OMA7('6758&785$/(1*,1((5,1*

A

35305 Glendale St. Livonia, MI 48150 | PH: 734.793.9000 | FAX: 734.793.9007AX: 734.793.9007

WWW.JAIMESIND.COM

AX: 734.462.6140A

WWW.JAIMESIND.COM

A

AL TRUSSES & WALLWALLW PAPAP NELS

522)75866(6)/22575866(6*,5'(575866(60$16$5'75866(6P$5$3(775866(6P$5$3(775866(6PW$/W$/W / P$1(/6P$1(/6P&8672072:(56)8//Y/Y/ $87OMA7('A7('A6758&785$/(1*,1((5,1*

WE ARE PROUD TO BE A M

ADE IN MICHIGAN M

ANUFACTURER!

SD87S//AWY5D6758&785$/678'6

75$&.HA7&+$11(/

%/$&.,521&5&$1*/(&/,36

)/A7672&.&867OM

4 CAM MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2014 Voice Of The Construction Industry

FEATURES

12 Is Your Company Next? ICE is Targeting ConstructionCompanies for Form I-9 Violations

14 SUSTAIN|ABILITY Heidelberg Project Finds Solar Security Solution

INSURANCE & BONDING

16 Cost Segregation Studies: Improving Your Cash Flow Through Effective Tax Planning

20 Protecting Yourself and Your Business from Severe Weather

VO ICE OF THE CONSTRUCT ION INDUSTRY

FLOORING

22 Flooring Artistry is Alive and Well inTodays Featured Designs

CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT

26 A New Home For Castor Canadensis

DEPARTMENTS8 industry news11 safety tool Kit32 product showcase36 people in Construction/Corporate news38 Construction Calendar38 welcome new Members38 advertisers index

AbouttheCover: Master Craft floors installed this CornuCopia of Color as theflooring in an elevator lobby at dMC Childrens hospital of MiChigan. as arChiteCt,shepley bulfinCh used artistiC eleMents froM four proMinent detroit artists in theflooring design. shown on the Cover is a hubert Massey-inspired floor inset in oneelevator lobby.

^^^][JPUZJVT

GRIFFIN, SMALLEY & WILKERSON, INC.

^^^NZ^PUZJVT

=;*05:


PUBLISHER Kevin N. Koehler EDITOR Amanda M. Tackett

ASSOCIATE EDITOR Mary E. Kremposky

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Matthew J. Austermann GRAPHIC DESIGN Marci L. Christian DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Gregg A. Montowski ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Cathy A. Jones

DIRECTORS OFFICERS Chairman Eric C. Steck Amalio Corporation Vice Chairman Todd W. Hill Ventcon, Inc. Vice Chairman Mary K. Marble Marble Mechanical, LLC Treasurer Larry S. Brinker, Jr. The Brinker Group President Kevin N. Koehler DIRECTORS Stephen J. Hohenshil Glasco Corporation

Brad Leidal Leidal & Hart Mason Contractors, Inc.

Giuseppe (Joe) S. Palazzolo Detroit Spectrum Painters, Inc.

John Raimondo Roncelli, Inc.

John W. Rieckhoff C.L. Rieckhoff Company, Inc.

Kevin F. Ryan Powerlink Facility Management Services

Preston Wallace Limbach Company, LLC

Donielle Wunderlich George W. Auch Company

CAM MAGAZINE EDITORIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE William L. Borch, Jr. Ironworkers Local Union 25 Gary Boyajian Division 8 Solutions, Inc. Stevan Bratic Bratic Enterprises, LLC Marty Burnstein Law Office of Marty Burnstein George Dobrowitsky Walbridge Daniel Englehart Peter Basso and Associates, Inc. Chris Hippler Capital Letters Dennis King DMKING Consulting, LLC Nancy Marshall Aluminum Supply Company Rick Rys Hi Def Color Sanford (Sandy) Sulkes International Building Products, Inc. James Vargo Capac Construction Company, Inc.

CAM Magazine (ISSN08837880) is published monthly by the Construction Association of Michigan, 43636 Woodward Ave., P.O. Box 3204, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-3204 (248) 972-1000. $24.00 of annual membership dues is allocated to a subscription to CAM Magazine. Additional subscriptions $40.00 annually. Periodical postage paid at Bloomfield Hills, MI and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER, SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO: CAM MAGAZINE, 43636 WOODWARD AVE., BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48302-3204.

For editorial comment or more information: [email protected] reprints or to sell CAM Magazine: 248-972-1000

Copyright 2013 Construction Association of Michigan. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without permission is prohibited. CAM Magazine is a registered trademark of the Construction Association of Michigan.

#1 classified directory for contractors

B2B construction &design tradeshow

Labor contract negotiations & dispute resolution

Exclusive healthcare insurance program

Construction project news and planroom services

Business networking& social events

Legislativeadvocacy

Dividend-producingworkers comp program

Safety consulting& training

Michigans foremostconstruction industrymagazine

Professionaldevelopment

Superior-ratedfull-servicecredit union

To take advantage of these benefits and more, e-mail us at [email protected], or call 248-972-1000 for more information.www.cam-online.com

*OFFER AVAILABLE TO NEW MEMBERS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2014.

Construction Association of Michigan

43636 Woodward Avenue

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

248-972-1000 Fax 248-972-1001

www.cam-online.com

ONE INDUSTRY. ONE RESOURCE. ONE CAM

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

Order #1885Deadline: 9/15/14- -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- -

1 YR Membership

$295

Initiation Fee

$90

Buyers Guide Listing Incl. Online $32

Classified Listing

$26

1/6 Page CAM Magazine Advertisement $495

1 YR Magazine Subscription $40

1 Month Construction Project News $100

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

TOTAL COST

$1,078

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

TOTAL MEMBER SAVINGS $783

$295

$495

$100

Become a member of the oldest and largest construction association in North America

Get listed in the #1 go-to classified guide for contractors, in print and online

Gain access to over $1.1 billion per monthin construction projects

Advertise in an award-winning publication with 4,000 print and online subscribers

Membership Benefits and Services

Find More Work. Get More Customers.

$90

$495

$40

$100

$1 078$295


INDUSTRY NEWS

Women in Construction Unite inSupport of Habitat Recognizing the Importance of For-Profit/Non-Profit Collaborations, Barton MalowSpearheads a Community of Support forLocal Women Build Effort barton Malow Company, southfield, hassupported habitat for humanity of oakland Countyfor several years now, in the form of generouschecks as well as volunteering on-site. this year,however, their collaboration has deepened, withproject director teresa Miller gathering womenacross the construction industry to help out in person and in-kind forhabitats women build 2014 initiative. its important to us to reinvest in our communities where we live, workand play, says Miller. through barton Malow Company and its bartonMalow foundation, these efforts are happening more frequently, andmeaningfully, and worthy non-profits like habitat are grateful for the ongoing,mutually beneficial collaboration. non-profits certainly need the support of big corporations like bartonMalow. but for-profits need the non-profits, too, says doug Maibach, bartonMalow vice chairman. the company has always had a culture of givingback, says Maibach, whose father ben Maibach, Jr., was the president andChairman of the board for many years. My dad made it very succinct,paraphrasing from the bible from those to whom much is given, much isexpected. we feel blessed, and theres a lot of reward in giving back. habitat for humanity of oakland County counts among its supportersdozens of companies, churches, individuals and communities. long-lastingrelationships like the one with barton Malow not only help bothorganizations, they build community connections. people do business with people, says tim ruggles, Ceo/executivedirector of habitat oakland. we are a non-profit made up of hardworkingpeople with big hearts who seek to attain homeownership for hardworkingpartner families who need a hand up, not a hand out. similarly, bartonMalow and other industry companies are comprised of hard-working,generous people who not only build our communities physically, butemotionally and intellectually. one unique element of this particular collaboration is the proliferation ofwomen in an industry not known for attracting many women. onecharacteristic of the organizations we seek to help are those that support

womens needs and growth, says Marisa varga,barton Malow director of marketing. wed love toinspire girls and young women to consider careersin the build industry. this women build project hasattracted a lot of public exposure for the simple factthat women raising money and raising the roof fora female homeowner is a feel-good story.

Companies that support habitat often sayone of the big reasons they do so is because of theteam-building aspect of volunteering on a jobsite,reports ruggles. top management, support staffand field employees work side-by-side putting upwalls and wielding hammers. we hear from Ceos

how valuable it is to have all staff together without barriers or titles for aday. Maibach reports an increase in the number of women in the build industry.our industry needs diverse points of view. we can give a betterdifferentiated answer to our customers when we come to them with a broadviewpoint, says Maibach, adding that diversity of background bringsdiversity of thought. women build is a habitat for humanity program across the nation, forwomen who want to learn construction skills and build homes andcommunities. this program brings together women from all walks of life toaddress the housing crisis facing millions of women and children worldwide.it began in 1991 when a group of women in Charlotte, nC completed thefirst women-built habitat house. barton Malow has relationships with habitataffiliates in many communities across the country. habitat for humanity is a grassroots organization dedicated to theelimination of poverty and substandard housing. habitat accepts donatedhomes or lots, and builds or renovates in partnership with qualifying families,who pay a no-profit mortgage held by habitat. worldwide, habitat has builtand renovated more than 500,000 houses since 1976. since 1996, habitat oakland County has built and renovated homes formore than 174 families, with 16 more taking place this year. donate,volunteer or learn more at www.habitatoakland.org. habitat oakland Countyis located at 150 osmun street, pontiac (248) 338-1843. barton Malow Company provides construction services through a varietyof delivery methods with focused capabilities to increase safety, quality andproductivity through self-perform trades and technology applications. it isone of the leading top performing contractors in north america. learn moreat www.bartonmalow.com.

Chrysler Group and FiatRecognize Barton Malow atSupplier Awards Ceremony barton Malow Company, southfield, recentlyreceived the honor of being named 2013 supplierof the year for extraordinary performance in the areaof diversity supplier development by Chrysler groupand fiat. the diversity supplier development awardrecognized barton Malow for achieving high ratingsfor all award categories including spend to target,Minority business enterprise Mentoring, policies topromote diverse spend, diversity hiring initiativesand Council or Chamber participation. in addition,barton Malow was commended for being a finalistfor 2011 & 2012 diversity supplier developmentsupplier of the year. we are so honored to receive this award

because barton Malow is committed to thedevelopment of diverse suppliers by affordingopportunities to diverse businesses to participate inall of our contracts, said bruce rysztak, vicepresident. diversity is a company priority and isconsistent with our core values - integrity,partnership and empowerment. "we are happy to recognize barton Malow for itsoutstanding accomplishments in several areasincluding diversity spend, minority businessmentoring and diversity hiring initiatives," said sighuber, director of supplier relations, Chrysler groupllC. "their leadership in diversity supplierdevelopment is something they should take

tremendous pride in, and we look forward to buildingour partnership with them in the future." ryan Maibach, barton Malow president,accepted the award during Chryslers 2014 annualstrategy Meeting and supplier awards Ceremony inauburn hills. purchasing leaders scott garberding,head of group purchasing, fiat s.p.a., and scottKunselman, head of purchasing and supplierQuality, Chrysler group discussed the importance ofthe events theme putting Quality in the driversseat as well as how the supply base will supportfiat Chrysler automobiles in the future. Celebrating our 90th anniversary in 2014, bartonMalow Company leads north american as one of thetop performing contractors in market specialtiessuch as education, energy, federal, healthcare,industrial and manufacturing and special eventfacilities, our vision is to build people, projects andCommunities.

Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com CAM MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2014 9

ACEC of Michigan Elects NewPresident and Board ofDirectors the american Council of engineeringCompanies of Michigan (aCeC/M) hasannounced amy trahey, pe, of great lakesengineering group, llC, lansing, as its 2014-2015 president. trahey is a registeredprofessional engineerand president of greatlakes engineeringgroup - the 2014aCeC/Michigan smallfirm of the year. agraduate of Michigantechnologicaluniversity, she and herfirm specialize in bridgesafety inspections, bridge scoping and design,and construction oversight. she also holds thedistinguished position of being aCeC ofMichigans first female president.

2014-2015 ACEC / Michigan Board ofDirectors:leonard becker, pe, hntb, detroitChris Cook, pe, abonmarche, benton harborthomas deneau, pe, wightman & associates,inc., benton harborsteve gravlin, pe, wade trim, taylorsean Kelley, pe, Mannik smith group, inc.,Cantonsteve nichols, pe, fishbeck, thompson, Carr &huber, grand rapidsstephen pangori, pe, anderson, eckstein &westrick, inc., shelby townshiptheresa petko, aiCp, urs, grand rapidsrobert rayl, pe, rs engineering, llC, lansingJack wheatley, rowe professional servicesCompany, flint

aCeC of Michigan is the associationrepresenting the business interests of Michiganengineering, surveying, architectural and relatedscientific firms who provide professionalknowledge to the built environment and strive toprotect the health and safety of the public. aCeC

of Michigan is part of the american Council ofengineering Companies, headquartered inwashington d.C., and comprised of more than5,000 firms nationwide that employ more than300,000 engineers, architects, land surveyors,scientists, and other specialists. for moreinformation regarding aCeC of Michigan, visit theaCeC website at www.acecmi.org or contact theaCeC lansing office at (517) 332-2066.

Are You Connected?Stay connected withCAM Magazine andthe ConstuctionAssociation ofMichigan by followingus on these popularsocial media sites.

Trahey

2014-2015 ACEC / Michigan Officers:President: amy trahey, pe, of great lakesengineering group, llC, lansingPresident-Elect: Mark Kramer, pe, soil andMaterials engineers, inc., plymouth Treasurer: Michael Cooper,pe, harley ellisdevereaux, southfield National Director: wally alix, pe, hubbell,roth & Clark, inc., bloomfield hills Past-President: John hiltz, pe, ohMadvisors, livonia


INDUSTRY NEWS

Fire ProtectionSpecialists

Jackson Associates, Inc.

www.JacksonAssociatesInc.com

DESIGNINSTALLINSPECTMAINTAIN

1111 W. Oakley Park Rd.Walled Lake, MI 48390

248-669-5155

SINCE 19791979INCE SSINCE

1979

AINMAINTTAININSPECT

ALLINSTTALLDESIGN

Specialist

AININSPECT

ts

248-669-5155 MI 4,, MI 48390alled LakeW

. Oakley Par WW. Oakley Park Rd.1111

.JacksonAssociatesInwwww.JacksonAssociatesInc

248-669-5155 MI 48390

. Oakley Park Rd.

.comncc.com

"Serving the Construction Industry for Over 25 Years"

Financial StatementsBanking, Bonding & Equipment

Tax Planning & PreparationOffers in Compromise, Payment Plans

& Audit Representation

ValuationsBookkeeping

QuickBooks Training

www.AounCPA.com(734) 261-980029701 Six Mile Rd. Suite 120

Livonia, MI [email protected]

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

these design-build project variations, and therelated contracts, the aia Contract documentsteam created free design-build relationshipdiagrams. other changes include updated insuranceprovisions that are consistent with currentindustry terminology and practices, and asustainable project exhibit, which can be used ifthe owner has identified a sustainable objectiveas part of the owners Criteria. the sustainableproject exhibit is derived from the most recentaia sustainable project documents anddescribes the process by which the owner anddesign-builder will work to achieve thesustainable objective.

The seven updated Design-Builddocuments are: a1412014, standard form of agreement

between owner and design-builder a1422014, standard form of agreement

between design-builder and Contractor a4412014, standard form of agreement

between Contractor and subcontractor for adesign-build project

b1432014, standard form of agreementbetween design-builder and architect

C1412014, standard form of agreementbetween owner and Consultant for a design-build project

C4412014, standard form of agreementbetween architect and Consultant for adesign-build project

g7442014, Certificate of substantialCompletion for a design-build project

the updated design-build documents areavailable in the latest version of the aia Contractdocuments desktop software, and online throughaia documents-on-demand, and aiadocuments-on-demand plus. for over 150 years, members of the americaninstitute of architects have worked with eachother and their communities to create morevaluable, healthy, secure, and sustainablebuildings and cityscapes. for more information,visit www.aia.org.

The American Institute ofArchitects Releases SevenUpdated Design-BuildDocuments the american institute of architects (aia) hasannounced the release of seven updateddocuments in the aia Contract documentsdesign-build family. the significance of thisrelease cannot be overstated as thesedocuments are among the most frequently useddocuments of the entire aia portfolio and arepreferred by the industry at large for use oncommercial design-build projects. the 2014 design-build documents build onthe core strengths of the 2004 editiondocuments. at the same time they enhance theearly interaction between the owner and thedesign-builder, calling for clearly defined andmandated owners Criteria for the project andrequiring submission of a preliminary design bythe design-builder. these updated design-build documentsstrengthen the relationship between the ownerand design-builder by fostering greatercollaboration and increased communicationbetween the parties, said deborah debernard,aia, nCarb, architect aibC, leed bd&C, vicepresident & general manager of aia Contractdocuments at the aia. the 2014 design-build family of documentsmaintains the level of usability found in the 2004edition. the array of agreements continues toaccommodate the various ways in which designbuild projects are delivered. the key documentis, of course, the agreement between the ownerand the design-builder. in addition there areagreements for use between the design-builderand architect, as well as between the design-builder and Contractor. there are alsoagreements for use between the architect andconsultants, and between the Contractor andsubcontractors. if the owner desires independentconsulting services with respect to the projectdesign and/or construction, there is also anagreement for use between the owner and thatindependent consultant. to help understand

UPCOMINGISSUES...

OCTOBER: 2014 CAM SPECIAL ISSUE

NOVEMBER: METALS/STEEL, EDUCATION: CAMPUS MASTER PLANS

DECEMBER: SITE WORK,COMPANY MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES, MICHIGAN CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK 2015


Barton Malow Named ENR Midwest'sContractor of the Year barton Malow Company, southfield, has been namedContractor of the year by Engineering News Record (ENR)Midwest for 2014. the enr Midwest top Contractors list,published annually in July, ranks general contractors, bothpublicly and privately held, based on construction contracting-specific revenue. from that list, an industry panel designatesone outstanding contractor as Contractor of the year. Key highlights that contributed to the award includeincreased revenues in 2013 to help rank barton Malow amongthe Midwest's 10 largest builders. a panel of his peers namedfirm president ryan Maibach one of ENR Midwest's top 20under 40 industry professionals. another industry panel namedMichigan state university's (Msu) eli & edythe broad Museum,for which barton Malow served as CM, the Midwest's projectof the year in enr Midwest's best projects competition. were extremely honored to be named enr MidwestContractor of the year. the recognition is a real endorsementof our vision and direction for the company, said ryanMaibach, president. at our core, we're builders and enjoyengaging in projects that are unique, challenging and make alasting impact on their environments. read the feature article, written by John gregerson, on enrswebsite.

SMRCA Announces ScholarshipWinners the governors for the scholarship grant Committeeawarded four scholarship grants to college-bound students ata June 2014 meeting held at the roofers union local #149office in detroit. Commercial roofing Contractors ofsoutheastern Michigan, through the southeastern Michiganroofing Contractors association (sMrCa), along with theroofers union local #149, annually award college scholarshipsto dependents of employees of member roofing contractors.this years winners were: tori duvall, ferndale; MackenzieKeathley, taylor; Julia suriano, Canton; and ryan swindlehurst,smiths Creek. applicantswere asked tosubmit anessay byselecting oneor more of thefollowingtopics: roofingtechnology;roofingsafety; roofing impact; or roofing ethics to the Jointunion/Contractor scholarship Committee. winners receivescholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 contributed by thesMrCa, roofers union local #149, and the Contractoremployer. the governors of the scholarship Committeepresented the awards. initiated over 20 years ago, this program is an example of thesMrCa/roofers union local #149 and sMrCa MemberContractors working to promote continued education and toencourage industry dependents to attend college.

By TRACEy ALFONSi, DiRECTOR OF EDuCATiON & SAFETy SERviCES

on december 3, 2014, theConstruction association ofMichigan (CaM), in partnershipwith the greater detroit Chapter of theamerican society of safety engineers(asse), will pull together the mostamazing group of professional safetypresenters this area has ever seen. themembers of the conference planningcommittee have searched far and wideand are excited to announce this yearslineup. we have speakers coming fromMichigan, arizona, texas, ohio andeven vancouver, Canada. after surveying last years 150+attendees, we identified a need forinformation that was more than just are-interpretation of safety regulations.we were challenged to seek outtalented professionals, qualified toidentify and target the complicatedtopics suitable for a conference gearedtowards industry leaders. in addition to twelve breakoutsessions addressing issues such aslinking personality traits to at-riskbehavior, strategies for conflictresolution, and structuring youremployment policy to address medicalmarijuana, we have planned a livelyopening session and an unforgettablekeynote address! Most of theworkshops will address topicsapplicable to anyone in a managementposition, regardless of theirresponsibility for workplace safety. this one-day event will take place atlaurel Manor in livonia on wednesday,december 3, 2014. the openingsession, entitled ppe: youve got tobe putting Me on, presented by JayJacobs from CMs energy, will beginpromptly at 7:15 a.m. visit CaMswebsite at www.cam-online.com andregister today.

2014

CAM/ASSE SAFETYLEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! Do you sell aproduct or service related to workplace safety?This is an excellent opportunity to market yourproduct to a targeted group of safetyprofessionals. Tabletop space is limited.Contact Tracey Alfonsi at (248) 972-1000 orpay for your sponsorship directly through theCAM website at www.cam-online.com.

Cheryl Chodun, Channel 7 reporter (retired)Loretta Love Huff, Consultant and business

Coach with emerald harvestGreg Ford, Ceo of talentClick workforce

solutions Carl Granger, safety director of woods

Construction & president of greater detroitasse Chapter

Jennifer Clark-Denson, Miosha seniorsafety Consultant

Dr. David Kessler, Medical director of CompManagement health systems, inc.

Shawn Galloway, president and Coo of proact safety

Matt Derby, attorney, Kotz sangsterwysocki, pC

Jay Jacobs, CMs energyRobert Nicholson, arc flash specialist,

JdrM engineeringJonathan Zimmerman, Corporate safety

& health director, sugarCreekWorkshop Topics: dealing with the Media post-incident when "off with their heads" won't work:

Conflict resolution linking personality traits with at-risk

behavior safety: there's an app for that Miosha temporary worker initiative the aging workforce transformational leadership: from hands

and feet to hearts and Minds navigating Michigan's Marijuana law and

other employment policies ppe: you've got to be putting Me on implementing effective electrical programs process safety Management

ConfirmedPresenters:


recently, the department of homeland security's immigration andCustoms enforcement (iCe) issued a strategic plan for work siteenforcement. one of the key initiatives of the plan is enforcementof u.s. immigration-related employment laws, and aggressively pursuingemployers who violate the law even inadvertent technical violations.

iCe intends to create a "culture of compliance" through education, i-9audits and investigations, and criminal and civil sanctions. iCe has identifiedthe construction industry as a target for these actions. businesses thatviolate the law beware!

iCe is aggressively fining companies for paperwork violations related toincomplete or improperly completed form i-9s. even where a companyhas no unauthorized workers, iCe has levied fines. for example, a Metro-detroit underground contractor recently received a notice of intent to fineof nearly $100,000 - $935 for each of its 103 incomplete form i-9s, eventhough every employee could legally work in the united states.

You cannot afford to ignore this potential liability.

FORM i-9 BASiCSas an employer, you must complete a form i-9 for every employee you

hire - the form is used to verify the employees identity and that theemployee is eligible to work in the united states. the form i-9 must bekept by the employer either for three years after the date of hire, or for oneyear after employment is terminated, whichever is later. to obtain the latestform i-9 go to http://www.uscis.gov/i-9Central.

the form i-9 has three sections. the employee must complete section1, and provide the employer with valid, current documentation establishingboth identity and employment authorization. the employer must completesection 2 within three business days of the date of hire, utilizing thedocumentation the employee furnished. section 3 is utilized to re-verifyand update employee information.

failure of an employer to ensure proper completion and retention offorms i-9 may subject an employer to civil monetary penalties of up to$1,100 for each inaccurate form i-9 and, possibly, criminal penaltiesimposed on individual executives, managers and supervisors.

TiPS TO PROTECT yOuR COMPANyhere are 10 tips to help protect your company and limit exposure for

i-9 violations:1. Keep i-9 forms in a separate binder for current employees and another for

terminated employees. do not keep i-9 forms in employee personnel files.2. print a list of all current employees, including name and date of hire.3. Conduct a self-audit of your i-9 forms to make sure they are correctly

completed.

4. ensure you are using the correct version of the i-9 form.5. when completing the i-9 form for a new hire, accept no document with

an expiration date that has passed.6. do not re-verify u.s. passports or passport cards, permanent resident

or resident alien Cards, or list b identity documents.7. ensure you re-verify expiring work authorization documents before they

expire and do not allow an employee to continue to work after his or herwork authorization document expires.

8. do not engage in discrimination or document abuse when completingthe i-9 form process.

9. if the document(s) presented by the employee is on the form i-9s listof acceptable documents, and if the documents reasonably appears tobe genuine and relate to the person presenting it, you may accept thedocument(s) to complete section 2 of the i-9 form.

10. Know your rights! if iCe appears to review your i-9 forms and conductan audit, insist on a written notice of inspection and your right to havethree business days before you turn over your original i-9 forms.

unfortunately, most employers are unaware they have a problem withform i-9 eligibility verification requirements until they are audited bygovernmental authorities. by that time, it is generally too late to undo thedamage.

Make sure that the individuals in your company who complete the formi-9 process are properly trained and that you regularly audit i-9 compliance.even if you are confident you have completed the forms correctly, are youwilling to gamble nearly $1000 for each potential violation? we stronglyencourage you to contact an attorney familiar with the form i-9 processbefore iCe knocks on your door to verify the accuracy of your documents.Create your own culture of compliance and be ready to respond to an iCeaudit with confidence.

About the Author: Eric J. Flessland is a shareholder practicing in ButzelLongs Detroit office. He received his B.A. with honors from Michigan StateUniversity in 1980, and his J.D. (cum laude, 1983) from Wayne StateUniversity Law School. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America forConstruction Law. Flesslands practice focuses primarily upon representingheavy construction contractors and their trade associations in the publicand private sectors. He has extensive experience representing constructioncontractor clients on public and private works projects from inceptionthrough close-out. Flesslands experience also extends to insurance andsuretyship issues affecting the construction industry, and he has drafted awide range of contract agreements for project owners, contractors, andsubcontractors.

Is Your Company Next? ICE is TargetingConstruction Companiesfor Form I-9 Violations

By Eric Flessland, Shareholder, Butzel Long


Top Performance in ROOFING SERVICES

T. F. Beck Co. Rochester Hills MI 248.852.9255

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

Christen/Detroit Detroit MI 313.837.1420

Detroit Cornice & Slate Co. Ferndale MI 248.398.7690

LaDuke Roofing & Sheet Metal Oak Park MI 248.414.6600

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

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

Newton Crane Roofing, Inc. Pontiac MI 248.332.3021

North Roofing Co. Auburn Hills MI 248.373.1500

Dave Pomaville & Sons, Inc. Warren MI 586.755.6030

Royal Roofing Co. Orion MI 248.276.ROOF (7663)

Schena Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., Inc. Chesterfield MI 586.949.4777

Schreiber Corporation Wixom MI 248.926.1500

SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN ROOFING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION MEMBERSSMRCA

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

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

sM.U.S.T. Safety Training and Drug Testing s Michigan roofing contractor 2 year standard

workmanship warranty

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

BONDS

CONTRACTORS INSURANCE

ENVIRONMENTAL INSURANCE

LIFE & HEALTH(248) 355-4411

www.zervosgroup.com24724 Farmbrook Rd.

Southfield 48034

Gus E. ZervosCEO

Steve M. ZervosPresident

Angelo G. Zervos, VPDave Lange

Dominic Nicita

Michael G. Zervos, VPJim GargaroDon Burden

Moisture Control is what we do!

Nationwide Service

We specialize in preventing or resolving moisture-related ooring problems - in some cases, in as little as 2 hours.

It is never too early to call us... It is never too late either!

Certied applicators of all epoxy based systems.Over 4 million square feet of sealed concrete to date.

SUSTAIN|ABILITY

completed, phase ii, included non-invasive solar powered streetlights andadditional cameras, all of which are monitored from the main office a fewmiles away in detroit.

CROWD FuNDiNG SuCCESS according to Ms. lozano, the solar lighting and security solution wouldnot have been possible without the generosity of the nearly 950 indiegogodonors that raised over $54,000 for the plans in just one month along withthe fred M. & barbara a. erb family foundation and the Kresge foundation.Many others graciously offered their expertise, such as Jim Clements of theharrison township-based nomax technologies, llC who contributedsecurity design services; douglas elbinger, energy consultant from detroit-based greenlancer.com; Craig brumels from solar street lights usa ofholland, Mi; timothy leonard of streamline electric; and livonia-based digitalplanet/detroit networks who also donated equipment and services.


the heidelberg project, the world famous art neighborhood in detroitthat is known for using street art to provoke thought, inspire action andheal communities, is now in its 28th year. its a two-block-long open-air art exhibit in the heart of an urban community on detroits east side. tyreeguyton, founder and artistic director, uses everyday discarded objects tocreate a two-block area full of color, symbolism, and intrigue. the heidelberg project attracts thousands of visitors all year-round, but ithas also drawn some troublemakers. after a string of unsolved arsons thatare still being investigated by the atf and the detroit fire department,heidelberg officials decided it's time for round-the-clock security. last fall,heidelberg project's assistant director alvita lozano launched an initiative toexplore ways to upgrade safety and security on the site. after a winter of planning, vetting and coordinating a solution, this pastMarch saw the successful installation of phase i, which is comprised of acentralized digital video recording mainframe with remote monitoringcapability and ten cameras, strategically placed in the neighborhood. recently

The lights are designed to last through severeMichigan winters.

Heidelberg Project FindsSolar Security Solution

By Douglas Elbinger, Energy Systems Analyst, Greenlancer.com

Tyree Guyton, founder and artistic director, greets visitors at the Heidelberg Project.


TECHNOLOGy iNNOvATiON FORSAFETy & SECuRiTy the security challenge was summarized by JimClements: we were faced with a site spread outover several city blocks, without basic publicutilities like electricity, servicing a majority of it. weworked with a number of experts to design a highdefinition CCtv system that relies heavily on solarpower and long-range p2Mp air-fiber networks toconnect everything together. everything feedsback to a central mainframe and is monitored offsite in real time via high speed internet. thisproject was a successful implementation of aremote, high-end, solar-powered security system.

Craig brumels described the custom madelighting system: we used a total of five solar-powered street lights. three of the lights hadmounted camera systems. the led street lampsare 60 watts. the poles are 24 feet tall, with our

top of pole solar mount holding the solar modules.they operate dusk to dawn and the camerasystems are on 24/7. we used 400ah deep cycleagM solar batteries with five days backup. thebatteries are buried in concrete lockedunderground vaults next to the pole. toaccommodate the additional power draw from thesecurity system we added larger solar modulesand a voltage converter in the electronicsenclosure for the 12-volt camera and transmitter.the whole system is designed to thrive in theMichigan climate. the light poles were built in-house and hot-dipped galvanized. they are heavyduty due to the extra wind loading of the largersolar array. the controls are housed on the poleup high in a locked weatherproof enclosure.

uNiTED FOR NEiGHBORHOODSAFETy "it was critical for us to work efficiently toward asolution that aligned with our mission, met theneeds of residents and the site, and one that wascost-sustainable over time," said Jenennewhitfield, executive director of the heidelbergproject. "the upside to all of this is the opportunityto introduce our community to a green energysolution in the form of solar lights, while alsoproviding a greater degree of safety." although the plan presented a unique and

unfamiliar challenge, the resulting improvementsto the two-block area are well worth the effort.residents living in an area rarely patrolled by Citypolice no longer face complete darkness on theirstreet at night, but is it enough? it is theorganization's hope that the City will meetheidelberg project supporters halfway by restoringpower to some municipal street lights in the area,as well.

Doug Elbingers career spans over 35 years asan innovator in management and corporatecommunications. For many years, as anenvironmental journalist and producer forENN.com, he focused his efforts in acquiring anin-depth knowledge of advances and investmentopportunities in the renewable energy industry. For more information, comments or dialog,please contact Doug Elbinger [email protected]. Greenlancer is arenewable energy engineering and consulting firmin Detroit http://www.greenlancer.com.

The whole systemis designed tothrive in the

Michigan climate.

888 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 1200, Troy, Michigan 48084www.oaklandcompanies.net

Our Primary Client Goals:Protect Your Assets Control Your Costs Provide Exceptional Service

ISO 9001:2000Certified Co.

OAKLAND COMPANIESINTEGRITY COMMITMENT SECURITY

Ph (248) 647-2500 Fax (248) 647-4689

INSURANCE BONDING


If you have an interest in real property as an owner or tenant, a costsegregation study may be one of the tools to increase your cash flow orhelp manage your tax liability. Cost segregation studies have saved bothbusinesses and individuals hundreds of thousands of dollars. Under United States tax laws and accounting rules, cost segregation isthe process of identifying personal property assets that are grouped withreal property assets, and separating out personal assets for tax reportingpurposes. The net result of a cost segregation study could be better cashflow and reduced tax liability.

WhAt is the focus of A cost segregAtion AnAlysis? A cost segregation study identifies and reclassifies personal propertyassets to shorten the depreciation time for taxation purposes, whichreduces current income tax obligations. Personal property assets includea buildings non-structural elements, exterior land improvements andindirect construction costs. The primary goal of a cost segregation studyis to identify all construction-related costs that can be depreciated over ashorter tax life (typically five, seven, and 15 years) than the building (39years for non-residential real property). Generally speaking, personalproperty assets identified in a cost segregation study might include itemsthat are affixed to the building, but do not relate to the overall operationand maintenance of the building. Land improvements generally include items located outside a buildingthat are affixed to the land and do not relate to the overall operation andmaintenance of a building. These items could be paved parking areas,lighting, landscaping, potentially unattached utilities or fencing of some type.Reducing tax lives results in accelerated depreciation deductions, a reducedtax liability, and increased cash flow.

Benefits of cost segregAtion stuDies These studies have helped maximize tax savings and increase cash flowson current, future or past property purchases by maximizing tax deferrals.Put in another way, the benefit is the present value savings attributable tothe deferral of income taxes achieved via the acceleration of depreciationdeductions resulting from shorter cost recovery periods identified duringthe study. A cost segregation study is an analysis of a taxpayers investmentin real property to identify costs attributable to shorter recovery periodassets for federal and state tax purposes. Generally, the depreciable tax lifeof most commercial buildings is 39 years. Recovery periods for personalproperty and land improvements range from five or seven and 15 years. A

cost segregation study identifies items that can be classified properly intocategories with shorter tax recovery lives. The benefit is accelerating income deductions and deferring income taxexpenses by recovering the costs over five, seven or 15 years versus 39years. Depending on how personal and real property is taxed in the localewhere the building is located, there may be property tax savings, as well.New buildings under construction, existing property that was purchasedrecently or soon will be, and existing property that was purchased after1986 (the IRS allows for catch-up for foregone savings) may all benefit fromcost segregation studies. It doesnt matter what the use of the building is;industrial, retail, commercial/office, healthcare facilities or even residentialrental housing, all qualify. Cost segregation studies allow individuals and businesses to savehundreds of thousands of dollars through effective tax planning. Aftergaining a better understanding of cost segregation studies, companies orindividuals may find these studies as an effective way to improve cash flow.

Determining the Amount of Benefits First, the benefit is dependent upon the income tax savings generatedfrom depreciation deductions claimed for income tax reporting purposes.The costs incurred by a taxpayer in any capital expenditure program orproperty acquisition are recoverable as deductions in arriving at federal andstate taxable income. Costs attributable to depreciable assets (for example,buildings, land improvements, furniture, and fixtures) generate annualdepreciation deductions reducing taxable income. Second, the tax savings occurs for both federal and state income taxes.Current federal corporate income tax rates are 35 percent and states aretypically 5 percent. Therefore, depreciation deductions generally result intax savings of approximately 40 percent of the deduction claimed. Third, cost segregation studies identify categories of costs which have ashorter cost recovery period for income tax. For example, a building has adepreciable life of 39 years, furniture and fixtures have depreciable lives offive to seven years. While the total amount of cost recovered is the samewhether the recovery period is five, seven, or 39 years, the shorter therecovery period the sooner the resulting tax savings occurs. By way of example, in cost segregation studies conducted for hospitalityproperties, at least 15 percent of the costs attributable to purchasedproperties or capital expenditure programs were reclassified from a 39 yearcost recovery period to a shorter cost recovery period of five, seven, or 15years. For example, if a business incurs $25,000,000 in its proposed capital

Cost Segregation Studies:Improving Your CashFlow Through EffectiveTax Planning

By Walt McGrail, Senior Manager, Cendrowski Corporate Advisors

INSURANCE / BONDING


15033 NINE MILE RD EASTPOINTE, MI 48021P. 586.776.4990 F. [email protected] WWW.MICHBROS.COM

Not all Terrazzo is created equal Insist on MBI installed Terrazzo

Surety Bonds Business Insurance Employee Benefits

Over 30 years experience working with construction professionals seeking cost effective coverage, combined with friendly, extraordinary service!

1263 West Square Lake Road Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302-0845 www.cap-ins.com

248/333-2500 Fax 248/333-2504

Bob Moglia Donn Johnson Tom Moglia Ed George Robert Moglia

Tom Monroe Sean Moglia Scott Sandler Robert Scott Phillip Hoyt

LEARN MORE ABOUT

No generator manufacture is better equipped, or more conscientiously focused on serving the entireStandby & Prime generator markets than HIPOWER GENERATORS.

ANCONA CONTROLS offers, Full AC-DC COLO center infrastructure build-outs UPS inspection/ Cell tower 4G/LTE upgrades Load bank testing / Generator preventive maintenance

TOLLFREE 877.539.2662


expenditure program, it would be estimated thatat least $3,750,000 of such costs would bereclassified to five, seven, or 15 year recoveryperiods. The actual savings is the reduction in currenttax payments with resulting increases in taxespayable in subsequent periods, i.e., the timevalue of money attributable to a sound treasurycash management program. As with any treasurycash management program, a businesses costof capital is the appropriate discount rate tomeasure the present value savings of deferringcash charges for income taxes. The higher anentitys cost of capital, the more significant thepresent value savings attributable to deferringsuch tax payments. There are other variables which factor into theachievable benefits of a cost segregation study.For example, if income tax rates increase in thefuture, such an increase reduces the presentvalue savings attributable to deferring incometaxes. Likewise, there are other considerationswhich do not likely affect businesses such asalternative minimum taxes and passive lossdeferral rules. It takes a couple years to startrecouping the tax savings, so you may not realizethe payback period if you plan to sell the propertyin short order. There may also be challengesdown the road if you try to use the building for atax-free swap, and youve already identifiedpersonal property through the cost segregationstudy. In any case, a professional can review theoptions with you. Every situation is different. For illustrative purposes, assume:

Company ABC conducts a $25,000,000capital expenditure program;

Company ABC conducts a cost segregationstudy resulting in at least $3,750,000 of suchcosts being classified as property with costrecovery period shorter than the 39 year periodattributable to buildings;

Two-thirds of the $3,750,000 is attributable toproperty with a five year recovery period andone-third is attributable to property with a 15year recovery period;

Company ABC elects accelerated depreciationmethods of calculating depreciation expense(200 percent declining balance for five yearproperty and 150 percent for 15 yearproperty);

Company ABC incurs income taxes at a 35percent rate for federal income tax purposesand 5 percent rate for State x income taxpurposes; and

Company ABC has a 4 percent annual cost ofcapital (the discount rate applied to the taxdeferrals and used to determine the presentvalue of its tax savings).

Company ABC would obtain a benefit of

approximately $500,000 from conducting thecost segregation study. The likely cost of asegregation study would likely range from 7percent to 13 percent of such benefit.

PhAses of stuDy There are several phases to the costsegregation study. The process will usually beginwith a meeting between management and thefirm conducting the study. This may requireadditional document requests after that would berequired to complete the engagement. Duringthe next phase, or the scope phase, theengineering professionals and tax accountantswalk through all areas of the property with a siterepresentative to develop a general overview.After gaining a visual inspection of the property,engineers examine the architectural renderings orblueprints to produce an in-depth analysis. Inaddition, a review will also be done on anyconstruction contracts and capital expenditurebudgets and reconciliations. Next, the taxaccountants take the engineers work and put itin format acceptable to the IRS. A report withdocumentation supports how the cost recoverywas arrived at and takes into account anystipulations on allocations.

WhAt to look for in A firm toconDuct A stuDy Look at the level of expertise offered by thefirm that will do the study. A cost segregationstudy is not done in a vacuum; it requires theapplication of an engineers viewpoint to thecosts involved with a property. The work needsto be integrated, and the team of engineers andtax professionals must be highly experienced andwork well together. You might also want toconsider what types of incentives the firm has.Larger or more experienced firms might offercontingencies. For example, they might producethe study for a fixed fee plus a percentage of thetax savings it will recover for you. Cost segregation studies allow business orindividuals to maximize tax savings and increasecash flows on purchases. However, the benefitsof these studies will not be realized unlesscompetent and experienced help is engaged.We at Cendrowski Corporate Advisors believe inour reputation in the business community, ourexperience in the hospitality industry in particularand the real estate industry in general, our highlytrained professionals, our quality-orientedphilosophy, and our commitment to providingpremier client service. If you are interested inlearning more about how a cost segregationstudy could help your business, please contactWalter McGrail at Cendrowski CorporateAdvisors at [email protected].

48326-2863 (248) 377-9600 (800) 682-6881 fax (248) 377-0082

t

SPARTANSPECIALTIES

LTD

SoilStabilizationSolutions

GROUNDTECHNOLOGIES

Jet GroutingCompaction GroutingChemical GroutingMicro Fine Cement

CONCRETE REPAIRPreplaced Aggregate

Epoxy InjectionFabric Form Grout Bags

Gunite

PILESMini PilesSoil Nailing

Earth and Rock Anchors

(586) 826-88116250 Sims

Sterling Heights, MI 48313

Protect your assets with Hartland Insurance Group and Auto-Owners Insurance

Take advantage of CAMs endorsed program for both Commercial Lines and Personal Lines Insurance.

All CAM Members are Eligible!To receive a no-obligation quick quote, contact the program administrator

Hartland Insurance Group at (800) 682-6881or contact your local Auto-Owners AgentPlease mention Group #515 to receive your CAM discount and SAVE!

Hartland Insurance Group, Inc. is a family owned insurance agency based in Michigan for almost 50 years!691 N. Squirrel Rd, Ste. 190 Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2863 (248) 377-9600 (800) 682-6881 fax (248) 377-0082

www.hartlandinsurancegroup.com

Big Discounts for CAM Members!

Commercial LinesBusiness Insurance

Personal LinesAuto & Homeowners Insurance

General Liability Property Insurance Contractors Equipment Commercial Auto Package Policies Employment Practices Liability Business Umbrella (Excess Liability) Builders Risk / Installation Floater Plus Multi Policy Discounts

A VROXQWDU\(PSOR\HH%HQHWIRU\RXrVHOI DQGHPSOR\HHVIrom Michigans most respected InsurHURIFRQWractors and

their valued employees

Automobile HomeownersBoats CondosRVs Vacation Homes

Personal Umbrella Renters Insurance


INSURANCE / BONDING

The recent outbreak of floods and tornadoes is a solemn reminder ofthe dangers of severe weather. For those of us living in southernMichigan, Ohio and Indiana, our own weather conditions increase ourchances of experiencing unpredictable and dangerous weather includingthunderstorms, floods, tornadoes, hailstorms and high winds, which candamage property and potentially cause injuries. What if we do experience severe weather conditions? The best thing youcan do is to be prepared in advance of any such weather event. To help youavoid the negative effects of severe weather, the following is a checklist youcan use to keep your business, your home, and your family safe fromdangerous weather.

1. register to receive local Weather Alerts. If you are out and about,

text message and e-mail alerts that you receive on your smartphone canprovide immediate weather updates so you can keep track of impendingstorms and seek shelter if necessary. You can register for free updatesfrom the National Weather Service and from your local emergencydepartments using a service such as Nixle.com.

If you are a business owner, you owe it to yourself and your employeesto make sure that you monitor the weather when there is the potential ofstrong storms. In addition to registering for the alert mentioned above,you can invest in a NOAA Tone Alert Weather Radio which is a specialdevice that broadcasts the National Weather Service local updates andcan keep you apprised of changing weather conditions, even if you losepower. It is also a good idea to designate at least one person in yourworkplace to monitor the weather when adverse conditions are expected.

Protecting Yourself andYour Business fromSevere Weather

By Katie Mattison, Account Executive, Kemner-Iott Agency


2. take care of needed repairs. Animportant, but often overlooked, way toprotect your home or business facility fromstorm damage is to make sure that you keepon top of needed repairs and maintenance,particularly those involving your roof, gutters,heating, air vents and ducts, and airconditioning. Having a qualified generalconstruction contractor inspect these areas fordamage or blockages is often money wellspent, especially when you consider thedamage and water back-up that could occurif these items are neglected.

3. evaluate your need for flood insurance. Ifyou live in a flood-prone area you may want toconsider flood insurance, since damagecaused by flooding is not covered in astandard homeowners or business insurancepolicy. These policies are monitored by theNational Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).Flood coverage is available for any buildinglocated in a community that has qualified forthe NFIP. Buildings do not have to be locatedin a floodplain to be eligible for flood insurance.

4. create an emergency Plan. If you have toleave your home or youre forced to stay atyour place of business due to an emergencyweather situation, would you be prepared?Emergency preparedness experts advisehaving a Go Bag of the items that you wouldneed for these types of situations. If you havea business to run, you should also have acontingency plan for the continuation of vitaloperations in case power is knocked out oryour business sustains serious damage. Inaddition, share your emergencycommunication plan with your family membersand employees so you can communicate witheach other during a weather emergency.

5. review your insurance Policies. Knowingthat you have your assets appropriatelyprotected will provide you with invaluablepeace of mind when severe weather is on thehorizon. Taking time now to inventory yourpersonal and business assets and to makesure that your coverage is sufficient to protectthem can save you from potential financiallosses from storm damage. In addition,ensuring that the coverage details, addressesand contact information are current on yourpolicies will save you time and prevent anyunexpected expenses in the event that you dosuffer damage to your home or businessduring a storm.

While no one wants to experience a dangerousweather event, the likelihood tends to be higherduring certain months in Michigan, Ohio andIndiana. If you do find yourself facing an extreme

weather situation, remember to put the safety ofpeople first - your property can always bereplaced.

About the Author: Katie Mattison is a licensedagent with Kemner-Iott Agency, specializing inasset protection and risk management forpersonal lines clients. Kemner-Iott Agency is anindependent insurance firm in Michigan with threelocations in Adrian, Ann Arbor and Cassopolis.

Kemner-Iott is not limited to any one insurancecompany, so we can shop the entire marketplaceto give you the best personal and commercialinsurance protection at the most competitive rate.If you have any questions about the abovechecklist, or how to protect your personal orbusiness assets against severe weather, pleasecontact us: Adrian (517) 265-7000; Ann Arbor:(734) 971-1000; Cassopolis: (269) 445-2425; orwww.kemneriottagency.com.


MASTER CRAFT FLOORSBold, Beautiful Lobby Floors from Master Craft Elevator lobbies are the busiest areas in any building. Master Craft Floorsinstalled flooring for these busy but beautiful lobbies in the renovated CarlsBuilding at DMC Childrens Hospital of Michigan in only two days. TheRedford-based company specializes in renovating occupied spaces.Keeping patients, staff and visitors safe is a priority; multiple phasing andcoordination with other trades is a skill. Photos of these bold, colorful flooring projects illustrate how anexperienced contractor, such as Master Craft Floors, can producespectacular results even under duress. We wont be the lowest price, butwe will give the best result, said Master Craft President Dan Ulfig. That iscalled value. The infusion of art in the design of the renovated facility for ChildrensHospital of Michigan is in sync with the hospitals commitment to its HealingArts Program. The program is dedicated to improving the healthcareexperience for patients, families and caregivers by integrating the arts intothe hospital setting, according to the hospitals website. In no place is this more evident than in the buildings four elevator lobbies,which use artistic elements from four prominent Detroit artists to enliventhe spaces and create a unique personality for each floor. ShepleyBulfinchs design team worked with Grace Serra, the hospitals art advisor,to identify Carole Harris, Hubert Massey, Charles McGee and Timothy Orikri

FLOORING

as four local artists whose professional achievements and passion for thecity and its residents would connect in a significant way. Each is a nationally renowned artist for whom Detroit has played aformative role in their personal and professional lives. Each is active in thearts community. As passionate arts educators, they mentor aspiring young,ethnically diverse artists and promote community arts in Detroitneighborhoods. In each artists work is a sense of timelessness withrelevance both today and in the future. For each of the four floors in the Carls Building, Shepley Bulfinch interiordesigner Anne Garrity worked with one original work from each artist,ranging from fabric art to murals. Selected elements of each work wereidentified and used throughout each floors public spaces, creating a distincttheme and a unifying aesthetic. For each elevator lobby, a graphic designer simplified the image intocolorful shapes that could be translated into pieces of rubber flooring thatcould be laser cut and assembled, using colors in the manufacturersstandard color palate. The result is a lively floor medallion that catches theeye of everyone stepping off the elevator. A glass panel in each floorselevator lobby features the selected piece, accompanied by a shortnarrative about the artist and their connections to the city. Presenting artin this way offers inspiration to young patients and their families, and apowerful message about DMC Childrens Hospital of Michigan and itscommitment to the people of Detroit.

Hubert Massey-inspired floor in DMC Childrens Hospital elevator lobby.

Fabulous Floors: Creative, Innovative and Elegant

For more information on each artist: http://inside.shepleybulfinch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/The-Detroit-artists-behind-the-Carls-floor-designs.pdf

What do 40 feet of unstable soils, U of M football and Michigan International Speedway have in common?

Nothing if G2 couldnt create a geotechnical construction plan for this GVMXMGEPMRXIVWIGXMSRXSOIIT[SVOQSZMRKERHXVEJGS[MRKSmart.Results.Fast. Using a stabilization blanket and wick drains to accelerate settling, embankments were constructed in less than 3 months, enabling construction to proceed on schedule with minimal disruption to I-94.

LEARN MORE about this project @ www.g2consultinggroup.com/sargent_road

A Wicked Solution

SARGENT ROAD & I-94

Troy, MI 248.680.0400 Ann Arbor, MI 734.390.9330 Lake Zurich, IL 847.353.8740

Smart.Results.Fast.

What do 40 feMichigan International Spe

Nothing if G2 couldnt create a geotechnical construction plan for this SMXGIWVIXRMPEGMXMVG

Smart.Results.Fast.

et of unstable soils, U of M football and What do 40 fey havadweMichigan International Spe

if G2 couldnt create a geotechnical construction plan for this JJEVXHREKRMZSQOVS[TIIOSXRS

Smart.Results.Fast. Using a stabilization blanket and wick drains to

d SolutionA Wicke

et of unstable soils, U of M football and e in common?y hav

if G2 couldnt create a geotechnical construction plan for this KRM[SG

Using a stabilization blanket and wick drains to

d Solution

Smart.Results.Fast. accelerate settling, embankments were constructed in less than 3 months, enabling construction to proceed on schedule with minimal disruption to I-94.

MOREARNLE about this proje


Smart.Results.Fast. Using a stabilization blanket and wick drains to accelerate settling, embankments were constructed in less than 3 months, enabling construction to proceed on schedule with minimal disruption to I-94.

ct @ about this proje www.g2consultinggroup.com/sargent_road


Using a stabilization blanket and wick drains to

accelerate settling, embankments were constructed in less than 3 months, enabling construction to proceed on schedule with minimal

www.g2consultinggroup.com/sargent_road

0Troy, MI 248.680.0400 Ann Arbor, MI 734.390.9330 Lake Zurich, IL 847.353.874

Smart.Results.Fast.


WOLVERINE STONE CO.Elegance Reigns Supreme at Este Lauders Metro AirportFacility Wolverine Stone Co., Warren, has been in business since 1923. Thefirm brought almost a century of experience and craftsmanship to the EsteLauder retail facility in Detroit Metro Airports bustling McNamara Terminal.Wolverine placed approximately 6,000 square feet of natural stone andporcelain tile flooring in nine specialty shops within the overall Este Lauderstore, said Wolverine Project Manager Matt Bontomasi. In total, the flooringis composed of an integral weave of eleven different materials. The short schedule was the primary challenge. Wolverine had only 10days to install this beautiful canvas of natural stone and porcelain tile. Thecompany worked long hours and a few weekends to maintain the pace ofthe schedule. The logistics of working inside an airport added another level ofcomplexity. For security clearance, all of the companys on-site personnelhad to undergo rigorous background checks to obtain the necessary badgeto access the jobsite. Wolverine had to chart a course through the maze of this busy travelhub. Materials had to be transported onto the tarmac, into the terminaland up to the concourse level. Above and beyond these obstacles, thebiggest hurdle was placing the inlaid patterns under challengingcircumstances. Accurate layout of the inlaid patterns was critical, becausemany of them aligned with patterns in the ceiling. This took a tremendousamount of coordination, because the ceiling work was not even in placewhen Wolverine began its work. Compounding the difficulty of the situation,

Wolverine did not have access to the entire floor area at once. Given its experience, Wolverine Stone Co. successfully overcame theseconcerns, delivering a quality product in the time allotted. This elegant flooris the perfect complement to Este Lauders own global reputation forelegance, luxury and superior quality in its line of skincare, makeup andfragrance products.

CommercialFlooring

Specialists

1210 E. Maple Road, Troy, MI 48083

Scott CurdProject Manager

[email protected]

Cell: 248-996-4342Ph: 248-616-6600

MI 48083

CCoCommommmmmemerercrciciFFlFloloooorroririnningng

SS ii llili t

,yor T Maple Road,1210 E.

S i l tF o i

C r i MI 48083

iaaialalgtg

l

Ph: 248-616-6600

SSppSpepececiciaaialalilississt

Cell: 248-996-4342

[email protected] ManagerPrroject Manager

dScott Cur

Sp c

Ph: 248-616-6600

ttssts

Cell: 248-996-4342

[email protected] Manager

s

248.244.3000 | doeren.com Insight. Oversight. Foresight.SM

Insight, Oversight and Foresight to Build on Your Success

Insight, Oversight and Foresight to Build on Your Success

An internationally recognized, top 100 U.S. firm, Doeren Mayhew provides construction companies with insight into their businesses, oversight to ensure best practices and foresight for whats ahead. We invite you to see how we can help you capitalize on the opportunities and navigate the challenges specific to the construction industry. Visit doerenmayhewconstruction.com today.


CREATIVE SURFACES, INC. The Magic and Durability of PolishedConcrete Floors Creative Surfaces, Inc. has become arespected leader in the polished concreteindustry, based on its reputation for exceedingcustomer expectations. The Clinton Townshipfirm provides over 50 years of combinedexperience and knowledge in the polishedconcrete and resinous flooring industry via theirstaff of trained and certified concreteprofessionals. The firm is also a NationallyCertified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB)and a Nationally Certified Woman BusinessEnterprise (WBE). Creative Surfaces recently applied their craft tothe retail store depicted in these photos. Theexisting concrete had several large cracks, butthe crew of Creative Surfaces was able tosuccessfully fill the cracks and joints and providea uniform finish and shine on the floor, all withoutany additional cost to the customer or additionaldowntime. Whether its new concrete or old, CreativeSurfaces will always provide a superior flooringsystem a client can trust and be proud of, saidCreative Surfaces President Stella Giannini. Creative Surfaces, itself, takes pride inknowing that they can handle all of a customersconcrete flooring needs by offering the mosteducated and committed support team in theindustry. We pride ourselves in achieving acustomers goals by maintaining a strong level ofintegrity, while providing the highest level ofcustomer support, added Giannini. Creative Surfaces polished concrete floors areeasy to install and maintain, offer increasedstrength and durability, and decrease floormaintenance and cleaning costs. Acid stainingconcrete floors or updating existing concrete withdyed concrete can make a facility more attractiveyet more cost effective at the same time.

FLOORING

PG 820

HC-410CORE DRILL

K 760CUT-N-BREAK

Michigans of Concrete Sawing & Coring Equipment

SOFF-CUT5000

DIAMOND BLADESWET & DRY


CONTINENTAL INTERIORS, INC.Waves of Color Grace Huron Valleys Pediatric DepartmentFloors Continental Interiors, Troy, demolished all the flooring in DMC HuronValley-Sinai Hospitals Pediatric Department in Commerce Township.Continental then installed new sheet vinyl in an appealing, colorful pattern,along with a new wall base.

This was a challenging process due to the old black adhesive residuestill on the existing flooring, as well as the projects time restraints, saidContinental Interiors Project Manager Scott Curd. We poured a newsubstrate and then installed sheet vinyl over the course of a three-weekschedule.

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

800-664-3697email: [email protected] www.nadc1.com

Complete Heavy Industrial & Commercial Demolition Services

We Also Offer &RPSOHWH6HOHFWLYH'HPROLWLRQ6WUXFWXUDO7LSSLQJ

6WULS2XWVIRU6WUXFWXUDO5HQRYDWLRQ(TXLSPHQW5HPRYDO6LWH&OHDQXS,PSORVLRQV+D]DUGRXV:DVWH5HPRYDO/DWHVW(TXLSPHQW+LJKO\6NLOOHG3HUVRQQHO([FHOOHQW6DIHW\5HFRUG

SERV

ING

MICHIGAN & BEYO

ND

S I N C E 1 9 84

NADC

We Also Offer &RPSOHWH6HOHFWLYH'HPROLWLRQ6WUXFWXUDO7LSSLQJ

6WULS2XWVIRU6WUXFWXUDO5HQRYDWLRQ(TXLSPHQW5HPRYDO6LWH&OHDQXS,PSORVLRQV+D]DUGRXV:DVWH5HPRYDO/DWHVW(TXLSPHQW+LJKO\6NLOOHG3HUVRQQHO([FHOOHQW6DIHW\5HFRUG

SERV

ING

MICHIGAN & BEYO

ND

S I N C E 1 9 84

NADCSERVIN

G

MICHIGAN & BEYO

ND

S I N C E 1 9 84

NADC



By Mary E. Kremposky, Associate Editor Photos Courtesy of J.C. Beal Construction, Inc.

A NEW HOME FOR

CASTOR CANADENSIS


Eve and Ward, clad in plush fur coats,moved into their new $2 million lodge in2013. The happy couple is also enjoyingtheir very own pond and stream, courtesy of J.C.Beal Construction, Inc., Ann Arbor andProgressive AE, Grand Rapids. The lodge is atthe Detroit Zoo, and the pair are actually beavers the zoos first American beavers in residencesince 1969. For the past two years, J.C. Beal has beenbusy as a beaver at the Detroit Zoo. The firmshard-working crew has constructed a boardwalkin the Cotton Family Wetlands in 2012 followedby the new Jane and Frank Warchol BeaverHabitat. Eve and Ward can now enjoy their new50,000-square-foot habitat, all without having tomove a single stick into place. The construction team carefully simulated thework of one of the master builders of the animalkingdom. The contracting team handilyrecreated a beaver lodges dense thicket of sticksand a natural pondscape using shotcrete. Thisartistry in construction was courtesy of N.D.K.Contracting LLC, South Lyon. Overall, 126 yardsof this concrete material was used to form thebeaver habitat.

The shotcrete for the creation of brush, thebeaver lodge and the stream bed required artistryfrom the hands of the applicator, said J.C. BealVice President George T. Beal. We werefortunate to find such talent.

AquATic consTrucTion Both the boardwalk and the beaver habitatrequired skill in aquatic construction toaccommodate this water-loving animal whoinhabits streams, ponds and lakes in NorthAmerica. Constructed over a wetland pond, partof the boardwalk is fixed and part of it floats.The fixed part is supported by auger cast pilingdriven into the pond bottom, said Beal.Because close tolerances had to be establishedin attaching the boardwalk framing to the piles, asurveyor from Great Lakes Geomatics, LLC,Detroit, actually worked from a rowboat to markthe proper location of each of the individual augercast piles. We like to think of this as an inlandmarine project, said Beal. J.C. Beal completed the boardwalk in June2012 and then began work on the beaver habitatin late fall 2012. There was no rest in the winterfor J.C. Beals crew. Snow was falling as weexcavated for the exhibit, said Beal.

The glass-walled beaver pond and companion stream is being filled with 25,000 gallons ofwater.


Construction of the new home for NorthAmericas largest rodent required temporaryshoring and reinforcing of the bank of theimmediately adjacent wetland pond. Roadplates were driven on edge vertically into the soilalong the edge of the wetland pond to retain itsbank and to keep the water in the existing pondand out of the beaver habitats excavation,explained Beal. Winter work also included construction of amasonry life support building for the zoos newhabitat exhibit for Castor Canadensis, thescientific name for the American beaver. J.C.Beal built the entire structure inside of atemporary tent with heat added to maintainworking temperatures, said Beal. Such creativeapproaches, along with hard work and thedevoted attention of J.C. Beals superintendent,maintained the pace of the schedule. AT The Pond wiTh eve And wArd Value engineering of the ponds glass wallhelped to control the budget of this new culturalresource. Zoo visitors will be drawn to the

25,000-gallon beaver pond outfitted with a glasswall. Usually these elusive animals slap their tailsand quickly disappear below the water line at theapproach of humans. This glass-walled pond willallow visitors to view the beavers below water,easily swimming with their webbed hind feet andsteering with their broad, flat, scaly tail that isroughly 10 inches long, according to the DetroitZoos website. Making this magic possible, J.C. Beal and theproject team value engineered the walls glazingsystem. The glazing system was valueengineered collectively by Edwards Glass Co.,Livonia, as glazing contractor, J.C. Beal, theDetroit Zoological Society and the design teamto provide a cost-effective system less expensivethan the one originally specified, said Beal. This amazing, man-made beaver pond wasthe collective effort of several trades, includingnot only the shotcrete contractor and the glazingcontractor, but also Site Work and Excavation: S-CON Companies, Plymouth; Plumbing: TridentPool and Spa Services, Livonia; Waterproofing:Arisco Contracting Group, Clinton Township; andElectrical: J. Simon & Sons, Berkley. Anelectrical contractor was needed, because thepond had to be grounded like a swimming pool,said Beal. All in all, the pond was challenging but fun,added Beal. The zoo staff was always excited,helpful, and interested in what was happening.They were always ready and available to answerquestions and make decisions. As a result ofthis collective effort, the project earned aWashtenaw Contractors Associations 2013Pyramid Award given to the best project team ofOwner-Architect-Contractor.

new Plumbing in beAver counTry J.C. Beal also successfully managed thebudget by assuming comprehensive control overthe life support systems needed to ensure theproper habitat for Eve and Ward. The life supportmechanisms include an extensive watercirculation system that transports water from thebeaver pond to the life support building fortreatment. According to Beal, the life supportsystems purify the water and pump it back to thebeaver pond through 700 feet of undergroundpiping at a rate of 600 gallons per minute. Thesame circulation system also creates the flow ofwater in the stream, pond and dam-like waterfall.There were many water intake openings andmany water discharge openings in the pond andstream to provide for the waters circulation, saidBeal.

Using an atypical project managementapproach, We accepted the roll as life supportsystem construction coordinator, which includeddirect purchase of life support systemcomponents from all over the United States, said


Lawyers Specializing In Construction Litigation

Patrick A. Facca Gerald J. Richter Bruce M. Pregler

6050 LIVERNOIS TROY, MI 48098

PH. 248-813-9900 FAX 248-813-9901WWW . F R P L AW . C O M

Contract Disputes Corporate Matters Lien & Bond Claims

A/E Liability Arbitration Construction Claims

FACCARICHTER &PREGLER,P.C.

Approximately 126 yards of shotcrete wasused to form the beaver pond, stream andwaterfall, as well as the many trees andsticks that give the exhibit its naturalappearance.

S P O N S O R E D B Y T H E C O N S T R U C T I O N A S S O C I AT I O N O F M I C H I G A N

CONSTRUCTION AT ITS BESTThis one-day construction industry extravaganza is the best place to learn about new construction products and network with those who are building Michigans future.

For owners, contractors, architects, suppliers and more...

Come to learn, stay to network

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

EVENTS INCLUDE:

129TH CAM ANNUAL MEETING

EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS

CAM MAGAZINE SPECIAL ISSUE AWARDS

2014 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Call 248-972-1000 today and reserve your spacefor this exciting one-day industry event, or visit us online at www.cam-online.com/Tradeshow.aspx

S P O N S O R E D B Y T H E C O N S T R U C T I O N S P O N S O R E D B Y T I O N O F M I C H I G A NA S S O C I AT H E C O N S T R U C T I O N T I O N O F M I C H I G A N

FEBRUARY 4, 2015FEBRUARY 4, 2015FEBRUARY 4, 2015FEBRUARY 4, 2015

n about new construction products and netwto learThis one-day construction industrCONSTRUCTION AT ITS BEST

n about new construction products and netwxtry eThis one-day construction industr

CONSTRUCTION AT ITS BEST

ork with those n about new construction products and netwaganza is the best place vaxtr

ork with those aganza is the best place


contrwners,For o

e building Micwho ar


suppliers and morhitects,c aractors, contr

. ehigans future building Mic


...e suppliers and mor

EVENTS INCLUDE:

TIONAL WEDUCAATIONAL WORKSHOPS

ANNUAL MEETING 129TH CAM

EVENTS INCLUDE:

PROJECT OF 2014 CONSTR

SPECIAL ISSUE CAM MAGAZINE

TIONAL WORKSHOPS

ANNUAL MEETING

YEARTHE PROJECT OF UCTION 2014 CONSTR

ARDSWWARDSAAW SPECIAL ISSUE CAM MAGAZINE

online at www.cam-online.com/Tradeshow.aspxfor this exciting one-day industry event, or visit us Call 248-972-1000 today and reserve your space




Beal. This was in lieu of using one life support system contractorresponsible for the purchase and installation of all the life supportequipment. J.C. Beal purchased the equipment and then hired local subcontractorsfor its installation. The assembly of the life support system required J.C.Beals supervision, and also required our subcontractors mechanics tofamiliarize themselves with the workings and the assembly of all thecomponents, said Beal. Collectively, our subcontractors and ourselvesassembled the components and made them operational. However, thereare electronic control components to this system that required the hiring ofspecialists to perform final setup and commissioning of the equipment. J.C. Beal built the entire project on a tight site sandwiched between theriver otter exhibit to the east and the wetland pond to the south. The sitewas also only 40 yards from a residential street just beyond the zoos northfence line and gate. In fact, J.C. Beals access to the site was from thisresidential street. The work was so close to residences, we had somenoise control restrictions, added Beal. Thanks to the savvy of the project team, the Detroit Zoos newestresidents now have a comfortable new lodge with waterfront property.According to the Detroit Zoo website, beavers are one of only three speciescapable of changing the Earths landscape - the other two being humansand elephants. These aquatic master builders are now benefiting from theskill and craft of J.C. Beal Construction and their quality team ofsubcontractors, as well as the design skills of Progressive AE and theprogressive thinking of the Detroit Zoological Society.


The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers UnionLocal #2 of Michigan proudly continues the tradition of excellence.

Your

YourVision

Legacy

The detroit Zoos new beaver exhibit is a well-constructed home forcastor canadensis, one of the master builders in the animal kingdom.


www.ciprianocoatings.com

Your Single Source Coatingand Polishing Contractor

Cipriano Coating Technology was established in 1996 by

Jim Cipriano as a contractor of concrete restoration and protective coating systems.

We specialize in various forms of coating solutions and along with our years of experience in the industrial,

institutional and commercial industries, we have participated in extensive training

in order to offer the latest and best technology to our customers.

6538 Arrow DriveSterling Heights, MI 48314

888.726.3322888.726.3322Sterling Heights, MI 48314

ocowww.ciprianocoatings.com888.726.3322Sterling Heights, MI 48314

6538 Arrow Drive

The following consulTAnTs AndsubconTrAcTors conTribuTedTo The ProjecT:

Design Tenji, Inc., Carmel Valley, CA Survey Great Lakes Geomatics, LLC, Detroit Documentation SME, Shelby Township Fence Michigan Fence Company, Flint Temp Fence Mr. Fence, Inc., Warren; Galaxy

Fence Company, Westland Site Work S-CON Companies, Plymouth Trees Artmans Nursery & Landscaping,

Westland Land

cam magazine september 2014

Documents

rieckhoff company

vice chairman mary

construction industrya

detroit zoothe voice

867om4 cam magazine

theflooring design

brinker group president

koehler directors stephen