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13 NAWIC Hosts Second Annual Skirts-n-Dirt Event

14 CAM Supports Michigan Turnaround PlanCAM Board Approves Resolution of Support

16 MOCA on the Move:Alliance Hosts its First Symposium to Improve Michigan’s Construction Climate

22 On The JobsiteA City’s Heart Goes Green

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24 Up with the SunAllen Brothers Bring a Ray of Sunshine to Michigan Roofing

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Dennis J. Hall Begins Term asNew CSI President in JulyThe Construction Specifications Institute

(CSI) recently announced that Dennis J. Hall,FCSI, CCS, CCCA, FAIA, SCIP, will assume thepresidency of the organization in July. Hall ismanaging principal of Hall Architects, Inc.and chairman of HALL�Building InformationGroup, LLC, with offices in Charlotte, NC, andDallas, TX. “CSI began as an organization of

construction specifiers developingstandards for written constructiondocuments and has emerged into a multi-disciplined organization creating standards,formats and practice guides for organizingbuilding information for the life of a facility,”Hall said. “CSI is establishing the informationstructures to enable the design andoperation of high-performing, sustainablebuildings and other facilities.”Hall joined CSI in 1984. During the past 25

years, he has served in numerous CSIleadership positions at the local, regionaland national levels. Currently, he is chair ofthe Project Resource Manual Update TaskTeam, the CSI forum moderator for BuildingInformation Modeling (BIM) in ConstructionDocuments, and a member of the UniFormatTask Team.“We are pleased that Mr. Hall will be

serving as CSI’s president,” said CSI Executive

Director and CEO Walter Marlowe, PE, CSI,CAE. “He brings 25 years of CSI leadership tothe office, as well as dedication andcommitment to improving and promotingthe Institute’s products and initiatives.”Hall has earned chapter, regional and

Institute awards from CSI. He is a two-timerecipient of the CSI Southeast Region’sFrederick W. Bucky Memorial Award and athree-time recipient of the Institute’sPresident’s Plaque. He also earned fivenational specification competition awards,including three Honor Awards.Engineering News-Record named Hall one

of its “Top 25 Newsmakers of 2005” for hisleadership in updating CSI’s MasterFormat®.He has also been recognized by the NorthCarolina Chapter of the American Instituteof Architects with the 2007 William DietrickMedal for Services and was the recipient ofthe National Institute of Building Sciences’2004 Institute Honor Award for exceptionalcontributions to the nation and the buildingcommunity.Hall has written, co-authored, edited or

supervised the preparation of several books.He was a contributing author for the“Information Management” section of the“Firm Operations” chapter of the Architect’sHandbook of Professional Practice, 14thedition, and also acted as a reviewer. He isthe co-author (with Charles Rick Green, FCSI,CCS, CCCA, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP) of TheArchitect’s Guide to the U.S. National CADStandard; he also served as the seniorexecutive editor of Architectural GraphicStandards, 11th edition, and contributed toseveral sections in the appendix. He is currently the editor-in-chief of

Architectural Graphic Standards forResidential Construction, 2nd edition andco-author of Field Guide for ResidentialConstruction and Field Guide forCommercial Construction, both scheduledfor publication this year.Hall has written many articles addressing

topics ranging from the creation of nationalindustry standards for constructiondocuments to Building InformationModeling. His work has appeared inpublications such as Mechanical Engineering,Architect, The Construction Specifier,Commercial Builder, Architectural West, AIAArchitect, The Wall Street Journal and TheIndianapolis Business Journal.He has beencited in many articles as an authority onsubject matters concerning the developmentof national standards for constructiondocuments including MasterFormat® 2004and the U.S. National CAD Standard, as well asthe project delivery process. For moreinformation, visit www.csinet.org.

NCCER and OSHA Align forCrane Safety The Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) and the NationalCenter for Construction Education andResearch (NCCER) held a signing ceremonyin mid-May to finalize OSHA’s formalrecognition of the NCCER Crane OperatorCertification Program. The ceremony washeld in the Department of Labor Building inWashington, D.C. Attendees of the event included the

following key industry leaders: Ted Blanton,president, North American Crane Bureau;Scott Cooper, vice president, GovernmentRelations, American National StandardsInstitute; Steve Greene, vice-president,NCCER; Tim Johnson, director ofGovernment Outreach, NCCER; DavidMichaels, US assistant secretary of labor forOSHA; Bill Parsons, acting director for OSHA’sDirectorate of Construction; Kirk Pickerel,president/CEO, Associated Builders andContractors, Inc.; Steve Sandherr,president/CEO, Associated GeneralContractors of America; and Don Whyte,president, NCCER.The voluntary agreement between OSHA

and NCCER will have an immediate,significant and beneficial impact on the safeoperation of cranes. “Through this agreement OSHA and

NCCER are working together to attain ourmutual goal of improving crane safety in theconstruction industry,” said Bill Parsons,acting director for OSHA’s Directorate ofConstruction. According to NCCER President Don Whyte,

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benefit to the industry. “Certification of craneoperators is critical to elevating crane safetyin our industry,” said Whyte. “Having theOSHA stamp of approval further validatesthat our program meets the highest certifi-cation standards for crane operators.”NCCER’s Crane Operator Certification

Program is accredited by the AmericanNational Standards Institute (ANSI) underthe ANSI/ISOIEC 17024 for the followingscopes: Industrial/All Purpose Crane, RubberTire, Truck-Mount Crane and RoughTerrain/All Terrain Crane. For moreinformation on OSHA’s recognition of theNCCER Crane Operator CertificationProgram, visit nccer.org/crane. For additionalinformation, contact NCCER customerservice at 888.622.3720 or visitwww.nccer.org.

AIA Michigan HonorsSmithGroup and Designer BobVarga with Three PrestigiousAwards The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Michigan Chapter presented its 2010 awardwinners at a gala in mid-May. SmithGroup

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for Visual Arts received an Honor Award inthe Building category, a division coveringnew construction, renovations and historicpreservation projects. In addition to the project-related awards,

SmithGroup designer, Bob Varga, AIA, LEEDAP was awarded the Young Architect of theYear Award, anhonor recognizingproficiency andexceptionalaccomplishments inthe architecturalprofession by anAIAMI member 40years of age oryounger. Varga is aregistered architectand a seniormember of SmithGroup’s design group.Most notably, Varga’s design of theChristman Company’s corporateheadquarters in Lansing earned the world’sfirst LEED Dual Platinum certification fromthe U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Beyond the multi-award winning

Christman Building, Varga’s work continuesto be recognized by the architectural

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The hazards of working in confined spaces are well documented, which iswhy there are extensive regulations governing this area and whyconfined space rescue has evolved into a specialized discipline. The

question employers ask themselves is how they should handle confinedspace rescue. MIOSHA says: “…the supervisor makes the final decision (onhow to handle confined space rescue) based on circumstances.” (MIOSHA-STD-1160, Appendix C).This can be a contentious issue for workers, but given a choice, should

employers train their employees to rescue their co-workers in the event of aconfined space incident, depend on public emergency responders, orcontract with a professional confined space rescue team (CSRT)?Consider option one: employee-rescuers. In this age of job specialization, a

worker trained in a particular field may not be suited (or disposed) to handleconfined space rescue. Training is an important issue with this option; giventhe time and investment needed this might be difficult but not impossible. Adistinct advantage to this option is, of course, response time. Assumingadequate training, the rescue team is always right there and ready to go.Remember though, our minds are not really built for processing multiplestreams of information, i.e. multi-tasking, and it becomes nearly impossible inan emergency. The second option is to rely on public emergency response teams – such

as fire departments – to handle confined space rescue. However, calling 9-1-1

always involves response time, which may varydepending on many factors. Further, some municipalitiestrain firefighters in industrial confined space rescue, but many donot. The unfortunate truth, as an accident summary once concluded, is thatpolice and fire department personnel may end up undertaking “…a body-recovery operation, not emergency rescue.” (NIOSH In-house FACE Report99-02). The final option is hiring a trained, professional CSRT to stand by while

confined space work is being performed. Unless they are on site during theentry, response time is a real issue but training and expertise are not.Typically this type of operation is referred to as a “technical rescue” with goodreason. Many people view this as an expensive option but there are multiplesuppliers of this service (including HSE Integrated), so shop around. The bottom line is: assess the hazard and select the option that will provide

the highest margin of safety for your employees. Handling this improperlynot only significantly reduces the chances of saving the victim but puts therescuers in danger, as well. Remember, in confined space and excavationemergencies, fully one-half of the victims are would-be rescuers.CAMSAFETY is offering free, on-site safety training under our Grant from

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community at large. He was the leaddesigner for both of the SmithGroup’s 2010Honor Awards for MSU’s Owen Hall andWMU’s Richmond Center. With 346 LEED accredited professionals

and 45 LEED certified projects, SmithGroupis a national leader in sustainable, environ-mentally intelligent design. Among its mostnoteworthy, recently completed projects arethe dual LEED Platinum Christman Building,a corporate headquarters in Lansing; theLEED Platinum Smart Home at DukeUniversity, Durham, NC; and the NationalRenewable Energy Lab’s Science &Technology Facility, Golden, CO., the firstLEED Platinum federal project.

Turner Breaks Ground on newBasketball PlayerDevelopment Center forUniversity of MichiganIn mid-May, the Michigan office of Turner

Construction Company joined TheUniversity of Michigan to break ground on

the new Basketball Player DevelopmentCenter that will be built adjacent to CrislerArena in Ann Arbor. The 57,000-square-footfacility will feature two basketball practicecourts, team locker rooms for players andcoaches, athletic medicine, strength andconditioning space, and hydrotherapy.Turner expects to complete construction ofthe estimated $23 million dollar project bythe fall of 2011. Building in Michigan since 1913, Turner’s

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Charlotte Pipe’s RePVC™ andReUze™ Receive NSFCertification NSF International recently announced

that Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company’sRePVC (polyvinyl chloride) and ReUze cannow be added to the company’s list ofproducts certified by NSF International, anindependent, not-for-profit organizationcommitted to protecting and improvingpublic health and the environment. Bothpiping systems were inspired by the greenand sustainability industries.According to Charlotte Pipe, there are

three sources of non-potable water:rainwater, gray water and municipallysupplied reclaimed water. Non-potablewater systems are great for applications thatdo not require water that has been treatedto drinking water standards.NSF International’s certification for water

piping systems verifies that the productsmeet all applicable requirements byconducting thorough testing and facilityinspections. This includes threeunannounced inspections annually,formulation and manufacturing processreviews and testing of product samples.ReUze™, a purple CPVC piping system for

distributing non-potable water inside thebuilding, is directlyaimed at increasingwater efficiency. Theline pipes are purpleto differentiate non-potable water frompotable water. Non-potable water can beused to save buildingowners money, relieve stress on already overburdened public agencies and preserve aprecious resource in applications, such astoilet and urinal flushing and process water.RePVC™ is a PVC pipe that uses recycled

content as the center layer. It expands themarket for recycled materials, slows theconsumption of raw materials and reduces

the amount of waste entering landfills.RePVC is one of the first products to becertified by NSF International to ASTM F1760: Standard Specification for CoextrudedPolyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Non-Pressure PlasticPipe Having Reprocessed-Recycled Content.ASTM F 1760 contains requirements forplastic pipe having

recycled content.Obtaining NSF

Certification was especially important forCharlotte Pipe. “NSF Certification means thatyour product will be recognized andrespected by engineers, code officials,building owners and contractors,” said GregNahrgang, new product developmentmanager for Charlotte Pipe. He believes thatone day all non-pressure piping willincorporate recycled content because it isthe right thing to do for the environment.

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“Third-party, conformity assessment is oneof the best ways to ensure that amanufactured product complies with thestandards,” added Nahrgang.“It is important that companies like

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry are innovativeand actively pursuing new sustainableapplications to improve efficiency andreduce waste,” said Nasrin Kashefi generalmanager of NSF International’s PlumbingPrograms. “NSF Certification providesengineers, regulators, and users withassurance that products meet all applicablesustainability requirements. When they seethe NSF Mark on pipes, they know it hasbeen NSF certified.” For a complete list of Charlotte Pipe’s

products that have been certified by NSFInternational, visit NSF’s website. For moreinformation, contact Charlotte Pipe andFoundry at 800-438-6091 or visithttp://www.charlottepipe.com.

NSF International LaunchesNew American NationalStandard for Resilient FlooringStandard provides means to evaluate thesustainability of floor coverings

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Michigan (CAM), Herman Marsh, passed away on May 21st atage 89. Mr. Marsh worked for CAM in the 1960s when it wasknown by its former name, The Builders and Traders Exchangeof Detroit. He served on the CAM Board of Directors in 1981.Mr. Marsh was also the owner of Guardian Painters andDecorators. He was a native Detroiter, but most recently aresident of Rochester Hills. He was a 1939 graduate of DeLaSalle High School and a WW II veteran, serving in the MPMotorcycle Brigade in Europe. Mr. Marsh’s wife, Marilyn,predeceased him; he is survived by two sons, three step-children, 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

certify the sustainability attributes ofresilient flooring. The standard provides ameans for designers, architects, facilitymanagers and purchasers to evaluate thesustainability of a range of products,including vinyl composition tile, sheet vinylflooring, vinyl tile, rubber sheet flooring,rubber tile, linoleum sheet flooring, linoleumtile, polymeric flooring, resilient wall baseand resilient stair treads. Certification by a third party, independent

certifier enables manufacturers of flooringproducts to demonstrate their commitmentto sustainability. NSF/ANSI 332 uses a point-based system in which manufacturersachieve one of four levels of certification:conformant, silver, gold and platinum – withconformant status meeting entry levelcriteria and platinum adhering to the moststrenuous requirements. Products areevaluated against the standard using fivekey criteria: product design, productmanufacturing, long-term value, corporategovernance and innovation. “We believe NSF/ANSI 332 will promote

the greater use of sustainability practices inthe manufacture of resilient flooring whilealso bringing more transparency and clarityto the sustainability process,” said DeanThompson, president, Resilient FloorCovering Institute (RFCI), which wasinvolved in the development of thestandard. “Certification to NSF/ANSI 332 offers

buyers of resilient flooring the highest levelof confidence and credibility in a marketthat is awash in green claims,” said JaneWilson, Director of Standards, NSFInternational. “The goal of this standard is toimprove the sustainability profile of resilientfloor coverings and enable the industry toachieve higher levels of sustainablemanufacturing in the future.”

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The National Association of Women inConstruction (NAWIC) held its secondannual ‘Skirts-n-Dirt’ event at Klochko

Equipment Rental Company in Melvindaleon May 19th. Fifteen Detroit Chapter 183NAWIC members gathered to operatebackhoes and mini-excavators on a pictureperfect spring evening. Skill came into play as NAWIC members

manipulated excavator buckets in tightspaces towards the goal of pouring bottledwater into small receptacles, which theysuccessfully did. Also among the exerciseswere “scavenger hunt” sheets given toNAWIC members, to find machine parts orKlochko little-known facts.The purpose of Skirts-n-Dirt is to bring

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companies and members together tonetwork, build relationships and learn aboutequipment that is used in the field, saidNAWIC member Karen Hill, of theConstruction Association of Michigan. The NAWIC Detroit Chapter 183 is looking

forward to their next challenge: “MAGICCamp,” a program that introduces highschool girls to the trades in construction.MAGIC (Mentoring a Girl in Construction)Camp will be held July 12th to 16th at theOakland Community College Campus inFarmington Hills. NAWIC is also seekingskilled workers who can donate four-hourtime increments, sponsors, and moneydonations. Contact Carol Varga [email protected] or call (810) 235-3200.

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Signs that Michigan’s economy is troubled are easy to find, butconsiderably more effort is needed to discover workablesolutions to rectify the state’s financial ills. Business Leaders for

Michigan has developed a comprehensive plan that addresses whatthe group believes are fundamental flaws with the current system,and proposes remedies to encourage job and economic growth. Thisorganization behind the Michigan Turnaround Plan is composedexclusively of the chairpersons, chief executives or senior executivesof the state’s largest job providers and universities, which provide over300,000 jobs in Michigan, generate $1 trillion in annual revenue, andserve over 130,000 students, giving it a level of credibility that waseasily recognized by CAM’s Board of Directors.“Michigan’s construction industry has

suffered tremendously for a number of yearsas this state’s economy struggles to find anew direction,” said CAM 2010 Chairman ofthe Board, Andy Martin. “The MichiganTurnaround Plan provides specific actionitems to move us forward as a state andreturn us to a growth economy. A growingeconomy fuels construction demand, andthat’s what CAM members need. Very simply,that’s why we support the plan.”

UNDERSTANDING THE PLAN Job loss is a key concern in Michigan, as the state has lost almost

one million jobs in the last ten years, more than any other state. A $2billion state budget surplus has transformed into a $2 billion deficitover those same ten years because of this sudden erosion of the taxbase. The state now ranks 37th in per capita income, but MichiganTurnaround Plan supporters have a long-term goal of returningMichigan to top ten status in terms of income and other economicindicators.The first of five steps outlined in the Michigan Turnaround Plan

involves changing the way the state manages its finances. Over thepast three fiscal years, Michigan has over-projected revenues leadingto budgetary imbalances. This money must be made up somewhere,through some combination of cuts, fees, taxes and/or deficitspending. Plan supporters seek to prevent these imbalances byforming an independent council of economists from the private andpublic sectors to make more accurate projections, conductingquarterly surveys to identify business trends, and requiring two-year

budgets to eliminate the possibility of simply transferring budgetdeficits onto next year’s books. Another key component of the plan isto not adopt any new government program until it is funded by theelimination of another or until revenues grow.“At some point, you need to pay the piper,” said Sabrina Keeley, COO

of Business Leaders for Michigan. “We’ve gotten away with not payingthe piper for a long time.”If pipers need to be paid, it stands to reason that someone must

keep close tabs on how many pipers are employed and how muchthey charge for their services. The second step of the MichiganTurnaround Plan involves right-sizing government and enactingstructural budget reforms. Supporters of the plan cite compensationand pension costs for state employees that significantly exceed whatis found in the private sector, as well as the national average for stateworkers. By reducing the state workforce by five to ten percent, andby aligning the total compensation of these employees to what istypically found elsewhere, authors of the plan demonstrate potentialsavings ranging from $597 million to $1.9 billion. Of course, these cutsinvolve real reductions in what state employees see in their paychecksand potentially in the services offered by the state. Supporters of theplan see these numbers as a starting point for a conversation thatmust take place. The number of state jobs eliminated or the amountof compensation these workers receive can be modified, as long asthe final tally stays within a funding level that can be supported byMichigan’s dwindling tax base.The third step of the Michigan Turnaround Plan involves making

the state competitive. Plan supporters believe that lowering businesstaxes will help, but Keeley was quick to point out that unpredictabilitycan also play a key role in discouraging business investment. Asleaders look for “quick fixes” to shore up holes in the state budget eachyear, they are ultimately looking to compel someone to pay more. Thisleads to marathon budgeting sessions and unexpected compromises,which can result in the last minute addition of taxes or fees. Businessleaders who create jobs through multi-million dollar investmentswant far greater certainty as to what their tax liabilities will be.Although the Michigan Turnaround Plan involves budget cutting,

the fourth step of the plan lays out priorities where investmentsshould be made. Investments in higher education, infrastructure, theGreat Lakes and cities, will have a long-term economic impact byencouraging outside investment while also providing immediateopportunities for Michigan’s construction and design community.The final step of the Michigan Turnaround Plan involves


By David R. Miller, Associate Editor

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accelerating growth by supporting collabo-ration, innovation and entrepreneurship at alllevels; leveraging Michigan’s key assets,including talented engineers who served theautomotive industry, are other key strategiesthat are being investigated by plansupporters. None of the five steps will beeasy, but potential benefits have attracted alarge number of supporters.

SUPPORTING THE PLAN Business Leaders for Michigan receives

direction from a Board of Directors uponwhich the state’s largest employers anduniversities are well represented.Construction industry leaders who sit on theBoard have noticed a severe decline in workopportunities across the state.“The percentage of our work outside

Michigan has drastically changed,” said BenMaibach III, Chairmanof the Board and CEOof Barton MalowCompany, Southfield.“If we hadn’t reachedout of state, ourexistence would havebeen threatened.”Fellow Business

Leaders for MichiganBoard member JohnRakolta, Jr., Chairmanof the Board and CEOof Walbridge, Detroit,has had a similarexperience. In recentyears, the totalvolume of workperformed byWalbridge hasshifted from 80percent in Michiganto 80 percent outside Michigan. Rakolta’sglobal building experience gives him aunique perspective as to why constructionopportunities are scarce in Michigan.“We build plants and buildings all over the

United States and the world,” he said. “We areinvolved with site selection and we see whattheir criteria are. Michigan simply isn’tcompetitive under their criteria. I can tell youfrom personal experience that we don’t evenmake the short list, let alone win.”Maibach and Rakolta, along with many

other influential leaders, believe that theMichigan Turnaround Plan provides a realisticpath toward returning the state to its winningways. An endorsement from the CAM Boardof Directors, representing over 3,200 membercompanies, is a logical development giventhe groundswell of support for the plan. “Fifty percent of all job losses nationally

since 2000 have beenin Michigan,” saidKevin Koehler,president of CAM.“Our state has led thenation inunemployment forfour consecutiveyears, and clearly ourstate is broken. The

Michigan Turnaround Plan offers solutions,establishes goals, puts Michigan back ontrack to become a top-ten state, is a call toaction and a clear-cut plan. By supporting theplan, the CAM Board sends a message forchange, and clearly change is needed. Aprosperous Michigan means a productiveand vibrant Michigan construction industry.”Visit www.MichiganTurnaroundPlan.com

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The Detroit River was a bright ribbon ofblue as the first symposium of theMichigan Owners Construction

Alliance (MOCA) convened at the EdisonBoat Club on the eastern edge of downtownDetroit in early May. As William Terrasi, DTE

director, Major Enterprise Projects, andMOCA chairman, convened the inauguralmeeting, the glitter on the river gave way toa less than glowing report on the state ofMichigan’s economy. Michigan’sconstruction work force declined by about

18 percent between February 2009 andFebruary 2010, reported Patrick Devlin,secretary-treasurer of the Michigan Buildingand Construction Trades Council. About 20percent of the job base Michigan had in theyear 2000 has gone, said Doug Rothwell,

The panel discussion included (seated from left to right) Douglas Maibach, PE, senior vice president, corporate affairs of Barton Malow Company;David A. Skiven, PE, retired executive director of General Motor Corporation’s Worldwide Facilities Group; Patrick Devlin, secretary-treasurer ofthe Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council; and Ron A. May, DTE Energy, senior vice president, Major Enterprise Projects.


president and CEO of Business Leaders forMichigan and one of the founders of theMichigan Turnaround Plan. “We have beengrowing about six to eight percent slowerthan the average state for about the last fouryears,” said Rothwell.

Rothwell was one of three keynotespeakers, and Devlin was a panelist, alongwith Douglas Maibach, PE, senior vicepresident, corporate affairs of Barton MalowCompany; David A. Skiven, PE, retiredexecutive director of General MotorCorporation’s Worldwide Facilities Group;and Ron A. May, DTE Energy, senior vicepresident, Major Enterprise Projects. Terrasi,a pivotal alliance leader who spearheadedefforts to form the symposium and who wasinstrumental in MOCA’s formation,welcomed over 106 participants to the day-long event, including Kevin N. Koehler,president of the Construction Association ofMichigan (CAM), and Patrick Baker, CAM’sdirector of labor relations.

The symposium was held to forge atripartite alliance of owners, contractors andthe building trades dedicated to buildingcooperation and strengtheningconstruction efficiency. A streamlinedbuilding industry can be a vital tool in thatultimate construction project: rebuilding theeconomy of Michigan. According to MOCA,“the cost and time to complete a project canbe a significant factor in a company’sdecision to locate operations in Michigan.”

DTE Energy and other Michigancompanies formed MOCA in May 2009.Members include General Motors, Ford,Chrysler, CMS Energy, Marathon Oil, U.S.Steel, Severstal Steel, Michigan StateUniversity and Wayne State University. TheMOCA symposium featured a paneldiscussion, afternoon breakout sessions, andthree keynote speakers, including KenSimonson, chief economist, AssociatedGeneral Contractors of America; andDouglas R. Gipson, retired DTE executive vice

president and chief nuclear officer. Gipson isnow CEO of GenCo Asset Alliance andexecutive consultant for URS WashingtonGroup’s nuclear operations power businessunit that is working to develop the nextgeneration of nuclear power plants.

TURNING THE TITANIC AROUNDAs the first keynote speaker, Rothwell

described the dire state of Michigan’seconomy, but also outlined the MichiganTurnaround Plan, a five-step strategy to turnthe Titanic around. Obviously, the health ofconstruction is tied to the fate of the overalleconomy. As the owner’s representative onthe panel, May offered a field report on DTE’sefforts to launch a nuclear power plant inMichigan, clearly demonstrating the wetblanket effect of Michigan’s economic woes.

May described his experiences in dealingwith others in the industrial facilities sectorwho share DTE’s vision of building a nuclearpower plant. “We began to hear how we in

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Neither does Gipson. As the secondkeynote speaker, he offered his insight intowhat is needed “to give us an edge ingetting work back in Michigan.” First,Gipson outlined the possibilities: “In 2007,the Department of Energy said we wouldneed to meet a 50 percent increase indemand by the year 2030 in this country. …If we maintain the current ratio of 20 percent

nuclear to 80 percent fossil fuel, we have tobuild 277 coal plants and 66 new nuclearplants by 2030.” Gipson would like to seeone of those nuclear plants and a coal plantbuilt in Michigan. “There is no reason whythey shouldn’t be built here,” said Gipson.

To bring home the “bacon,” Gipsonbelieves it is partly a matter of changing thenegative perception of pro-union states.Certain common perceptions must beaddressed in order to attract industrial andmanufacturing facilities. While they may notbe true, they are important, becauseperception drives reality. “I don’t know if it istrue or not – I doubt it - but the perception isthat pro-union states have higher prevailingwages of up to 20 percent,” said Gipson. Theother perception is “that scheduling impactsoccur because of what used to be viewed asjurisdictional issues between trades. I thinkPat (Devlin) mentioned we pretty muchworked that off of our plates.”

If accurate, the 20 percent differential inwage rates would add $800 million in laborcosts to an $8 billion dollar plant with $4billion in labor costs. “On paper that appearsto be a significant disadvantage to buildinga nuclear plant in a pro- union state,” saidGipson. But he fervently believes that ifowners, contractors and the building tradeswork together they can dramatically boostefficiencies and increase wrench time – theactual productive time on the jobsite. “Ifthey work together, like we have seen themdo on some DTE projects, they can actuallysave more than the 20 percent differential, ifthat figure is indeed real,” said Gipson.

Gipson believes the industry must breakopen the conventional communicationmodel of exclusive two-way “conversations”between owner and contractor and thenbetween contractor and building trades. Anopen three-way dialogue between owner,contractor and building trades will result in astreamlined project. “Actually engaging thebuilding trades, coupled with the leadershipof a contractor who is willing to listen, willreally improve our wrench time,” saidGipson. “We can offset a lot of costs thattraditionally went into the construction ofthese large plants.”

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nonunion areas of the country, I don’t thinkthey have the capability, the training and theexperience to overcome what we can dowith wrench time, even if they work for alower wage rate.”

Maibach has seen the union work force inaction. As a national contractor, “we havebeen able to take our trade leadership from

Michigan across the nation,” said Maibach.“We see it operate in the field operate as themost productive investment we have. We’vealso done joint ventures with constructionfirms that are doing a sister plant, if youwould, in a non-union environment while weare doing a similar plant in a unionenvironment. When we look at the bottom-

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tripartite or three-way communicationmodel. Through Management and UnionsServing Together (MUST), SoutheastMichigan was one of the national leaders inestablishing standardized drug and alcoholtesting for construction workers in the1990s. “It wasn’t always easy selling drug andalcohol testing to our members,” recallsDevlin. “The bottom line is our memberssaw the benefits of agreeing to testing andmore recently to safety testing. From 2004through last month, there were no less than120,793 drug tests administered toconstruction workers in Michigan. Therewere also 43,817 safety coursesadministered during that time. I use thisexample to illustrate an old saying, ‘thatthings are only impossible until they arenot.”

MUST is both a tripartite model and anexample of efficiencies gained throughcollective effort. “MUST is a platform forindustry advancement that is notredundant,” said Maibach. “Every employerdoesn’t have to do it on their own. That sortof innovative program is what we need tohelp differentiate ourselves.”

WORKING SMARTWorking smart is the heart of gaining acompetitive edge. “Wrench time is not amatter of how fast a worker can work,” saidGipson. “It’s a function of getting theworkers in front of the work and by that Imean getting the scaffolding, the supportworkers, and the cranes in line, and having aschedule that facilitates work utilization.That is where the real value can be added bythe building trades and by the contractorswho have more than a cost-plus attitude.”

BIM is a powerful tool in the smarttoolbox. “The rest of the country looks atwhat we are doing in Michigan with BIM asleading edge, and we haven’t even started,”said Skiven. “I think MOCA can take the leadand really push in the BIM arena.” Skivenalso advocates formulating productivitymetrics in the construction industry. “Howdo you know you are getting better if youdon’t know how well you did yesterday?,”said Skiven.

No matter the level of the constructionindustry’s efficiency, its well being is directlytied to the health of Michigan’s economy.The core concern is making the statecompetitive as a whole. Ron May threwdown the gauntlet, issuing this challenge tothose inside the room on this beautifulspring morning along the Detroit River:“From this moment on let us set a very directcourse to be the most vibrant businesscommunity in this country.”

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enjoy a municipal center worthy of itsranking. The new 102,000-square-footbuilding will be contemporary inappearance and sustainable in function,both qualities in harmony with thisprogressive and ecologically mindeduniversity town. The new center isprogressive in its design and constructionmethods, as well. As construction manager,Clark Construction Co., Lansing, is buildingthis LEED™ registered building usingBuilding Information Modeling (BIM).Chicago-based OWP/P� Cannon Design is

the design architect; Quinn Evans|Architects,Ann Arbor, is the architect-of-record.

The project includes a new five-storybuilding to house the Ann Arbor PoliceDepartment and the 15th District Court,followed by the renovation of the existingCity Hall housed in the Larcom Building. “Thenew building will house four courtrooms,police space and holding cells, and a total ofsix elevators,” said Kyle Jobin, Clark projectmanager.

The City Hall renovation is long overduefor a Police Department that has beenhoused on the Larcom Building’s first floor,and later in the basement. “The renovationof the Larcom Building has been talked

about for 20 to 30 years,” said Kenneth Clein,Quinn Evans principal. The space wascramped, the roof has reportedly leakedsince 1963, and the space no longer meetsthe proper parameters for a functionalpolice department. The 15th District Courtneeded a new home after expiration of itsleased space in the Washtenaw CountyCourthouse.

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developing a milestone constructionschedule. “We evaluated LEED methods ofconstruction and how to attain the City’sdesired LEED certification rating,” said Jobin.“We also put together a BIM model for thisproject and regularly attended pre-construction meetings, providing input andupdates with the owner and architectduring this process.”

For Quinn Evans, “BIM is an integral part ofour design and construction documentprocess,” said Clein. “We now use BIM onmost projects.” Specifically, Quinn Evans hasbeen using Revit for about five years. On thisproject, “BIM aided in our ability tocommunicate three-dimensional ideas tothe client early in the design process andunderstand the complex relationshipsbetween the existing city hall, proposed newbuilding and sloping site,” he continued.“BIM allowed the design team to assess theimpact of changes to the design andcorresponding quantities of materials. BIMalso aided in detecting conflicts betweenstructural, HVAC and electrical elementsduring the mechanical coordinationprocess.”

Clark Construction broke ground on the$47.4 million dollar project in March 2009.The new building is now under constructionon the City Hall’s former parking lot. Thestructural steel building rests on “traditionalfoundation walls and large mat foundationsunder the elevator cores,” said Clein. “Thenew elevator tower addition to City Hall usesmicro piles and tension piles as afoundation, because of the tight space in theexisting basement. We also used injectiongrouting to strengthen the soil prior toinstalling the tension piles and to easeexcavation of the elevator pit, eliminatingthe need for shoring.”

The project team is aiming for LEED Gold.Both the roofing systems and landscapingwill be in keeping with the LEED mission.The roof will feature a TPO, or white roof, inone area and a vegetative roof with paversin another, said Jobin. Clein lists a few of thebuilding’s many sustainable features:porous pavers and a rain garden with nativeand adapted plantings; a high-performancebuilding with SEER 11 or greater airhandlers, evaporative cooled condensers,and solar hot water heating; and a highlyinsulated building envelope.

The most challenging “green” element wasgenerating the sustainable rainwaterdesign. “We are meeting or exceeding Cityand County stormwater regulations bycapturing all run-off from roofs andimpervious surfaces on site, treating thewater, retaining some for irrigation in a

below-grade cistern and infiltrating the restto recharge the aquifer as nature intended,”said Clein. Both ecological and elegant, themunicipal center’s main entry will feature apublic plaza, rain garden and watersculpture by internationally renowned artist,Herbert Dreiseitl.

This contemporary building will be clad inmetal wall panels, brick and glass curtainwall. The metal panels above and brickpanels below differentiates the police andcourt sectors of the building. “The largeframed glazed openings on the west openonto major public spaces, offeringwonderful views of the Huron River valleyfrom the upper floors and admittinggenerous amounts of natural light,” saidClein. Completion of the new building isscheduled for December 2010.

Clark will commence the next phase,namely the renovation of the LarcomBuilding. “The phases will first include workin the basement, atrium and elevator tower,followed by renovation of the first andsecond floor, completion of the 6th floor, andthen site work,” said Jobin. Added Clein, “Ithink the atrium will be a welcome surprise

to the community. It’s a two-story spacewith skylights and glazing at each end likean arcade. Open to the public 24/7, it will bea unique indoor public place that can beenjoyed year-round.” The Larcomrenovation is slated for final completion inthe spring/summer of 2011.

Working in an occupied building alwayspresents a challenging logistical puzzle asdoes building within the tight confines of adowntown area. “It is a very small site,running from sidewalk to sidewalk and withminimum lay down areas,” said Jobin. Oneaspect of the project was easy. “We have theluxury of having a great project team,” saidJobin. “The City of Ann Arbor, Quinn Evans,Clark Construction and the subcontractorshave worked well together on this project.”

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“This system was made with contractors inmind,” said Allen. “Everything is pre-packagedand pre-engineered, right down to every lugthat is needed to take it out of the crate. Whenroofing contractors get to the place where thesolar system will go, they go over to the crateand every part that is needed to install it on therooftop is included inside.”

Unlike frame modules, LUMA’s system is notsuspended above the roof; it is the roof. It isinstalled like a skylight within a framework thatserves as a chase for the wiring harness thatdrops wires down into the structure, where anelectrician ties them into an inverter thatconverts the sun’s DC current into AC current.After installation, the system resembles aBermuda metal roof with a dark color andslightly darker horizontal lines marking thesplices between the solar panels, making it anattractive addition to nearly any structure. Thesystem weighs no more than typical tarshingles and can be flashed to any type oftypical roofing system. Material costs are also

new company division providing nextgeneration ecopower through a revolutionaryline of building integrated solar systems forresidential and commercial steep slope roofingapplications.

LUMA RESOURCES The Allen Brothers solar system is

manufactured “by roofers and for roofers,” butwhat does that really mean? The “by roofers” isobvious, as Allen Brothers has been a trustedname in the roofing business since the firmwas founded in 1950. “By roofers” alsodescribes how the product is installed; byroofers and their electrical contractor partners.This is a noteworthy departure from other solarenergy systems.

Typical systems include frame modules,which are installed above a functional roof.Because they are elevated, substantialstanchions must be bolted into the rafters forsupport against wind uplift. Although bootflashings are installed around stanchions, eachone is a potential leak path. More importantlyfor most roofing contractors, most of the

The construction industry in Michigan hasendured some cloudy skies in recentyears, but even the darkest day starts

with at least a glimmer of sunshine thatbanishes the nighttime gloom. These firstglistening beams can be true rays of hope forcontractors who are wise enough to seize newopportunities in the clean energy economy.

“Contractors really need to think aboutreinventing who they are and what they do,”said Robert Allen, president of Allen Brothers,Inc., Rochester Hills. “So many people inconstruction are seeing nothing but gloomand doom now, but they really shouldn’t. Thereis so much opportunity if you are willing toaddress what lies ahead.”

Though many owners have limited funds fornew construction, an attractive combination ofpotential energy savings and tax incentives arefueling a keen interest in retrofitting theirexisting facilities. Contractors who can assistthem with this process stand to benefit fromthis windfall, while others will be left behind.Allen Brothers has taken bold steps to lead theway with the creation of LUMA Resources, a

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Richard Blieden, Ph.D, senior advisor for LUMAResources, brought a lifetime of experienceand accomplishments to the firm and wasfeatured in the book Apollo’s Fire – IgnitingAmerica’s Clean Energy Economy by Jay Inslee,U.S. Congressperson, and Bracken Hendricks(2008).

When true innovators like Allen Brothersblaze new trails, they also leave newopportunities in their wake for contractorswho prepare themselves for the new energyeconomy.

“There is as much wealth creation in theconservation of energy as there is in thecreation of energy,” said Allen. “I’ve beentelling the builders that I know to go back totheir customers and ask if they can weatherstrip their houses, re-caulk, put in newwindows, or change their furnaces for energyefficient ones. The government is offeringincentives for all of that, more than 30 percentin some cases. If contractors start to reallythink about who they are and what they do, theopportunities for new and even betterbusiness are abundant right here in SoutheastMichigan.”

finally arrived,” said Allen.The need to adapt to this coming

technology is something that Allen preachesand practices. Allen saw the need for abuilding integrated photovoltaic energycollecting system while touring residentialconstruction sites in California with a majorhomebuilder. Incorporating solar power intonew homes added new complications that thebuilders were not entirely comfortable with.

“We learned that what really drove themcrazy was the fact that they had no control overspecialized solar subcontractors. They are aniche group of contractors who have figuredout the mystery behind solar power,” saidAllen.

After seeing a project where the solar panelswere installed late and a clay tile roof wasdamaged during the process, Allen decided todemystify solar energy for everyone, and LUMAResources was born. Allen described hispartner, Gary Allen, as the person who alwayshas to “figure out how to get things done, anddo it now.” The brothers combined theirtalents over a three-and-a-half year period todevelop their solar roof. They had aconsiderable amount of help along the way.

reduced because the system doesn’t sit atop afunctional roof.

“Our system is the roof in the area of space itoccupies,” said Allen. “There is no roof below,only a typical underlayment like you wouldhave with any roofing system.”

Though the system is easy for a roofingcontractor to install and an electrician to hookup, it is also the product of some revolutionarythinking.

THE MOTHER OF REINVENTION Allen believes that contractors need to

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Few manufacturing facilities have beenthrough the LEED process, so the project teamnever had a clear “roadmap” to follow. Somedecisions, notably those that reduced energyconsumption, made sense no matter how onelooked at them. Others were difficult to justifyon a corporate ledger, they were simply “theright thing to do,” according to Brown. The rainharvester designed by ProfessionalEngineering Associates, Inc., Troy, tops this list.

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Vizena pointed out that a good constructionmanager is already onsite checking to makesure that work is being performed per theplans and specifications. It really does notrequire any more effort to verify that jobsitedebris is going into the proper recycling bins,but much more work will be required whencontaminated bins must be resorted – anexpense that Vizena pointed out will be borneby the contractor who contaminated the load.Vizena noted that it is not “rocket science,” butit will come automatically to contractors whounderstand the benefits. The large number ofLEED APs working on the Rayconnect projectmade this process much easier. Brown hopesto enlist the entire project team in a continuingeffort to help industry professionalsunderstand the benefits of LEED andsustainable construction.

“We collectively have an obligation toeducate people that LEED is not that hard,” hesaid. “There is a natural tendency for people tofear what they don’t know, but I think thesituation will improve as there are more LEEDAPs out there.”

Much like the supple fluids corralled byRayconnect systems, new green ideas willcontinue to flow through our world.Contractors can choose to fight against thisunstoppable current or just go with the flow.

Instead of burdening storm drains, water fromover one-third of the roof area is collected in an8,000-gallon cistern for irrigation needs. Thesystem added considerable costs but alsomakes it very unlikely that city water will beneeded for irrigation in a given year. Decidingto do what is right often involves challengesand the way forward usually is not found on aroadmap.

“LEED is more of a guideline than a path,”said Terence Bilovus, AIA, president of MandellBilovus Lenderman + Associates. “You canapply LEED principles to any kind of buildingproject, even though some parts may not beapplicable to all building types. Industrialprocesses that generate significant heat orrequire a great deal of energy are inherentobstacles to overcome.”

Bringing natural light into occupied spacesis also always desirable, but can involvechallenges in manufacturing areas wherewindows are vulnerable and pose securityissues. This issue was addressed by installinghigh windows in the shop area and large glassblock panels in the quality control areas.Adapting LEED principles to a manufacturingfacility requires a project team that thoroughlyunderstands the process and continuallymakes creative choices. Bilovus believes thatLEED certification for a manufacturing facility isa significant accomplishment, particularly atthe Gold-Level. Going With the Flow

The construction manager plays a criticalrole in making sure that LEED guidelines areadhered to on the jobsite, but success on anyLEED project is a team effort.

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DREAMMACHINEDiesel -E lectr ic Hybr idTechnology on Award-Winning D7E Dozer

By MARY E. KREMPOSKY, ASSOCIATE EDITOR


"Revolutionary Design" is a term to be usedcarefully and sparingly when applied toearthmoving machines, but the CAT® D7ETrack-Type Tractor qualifies for that distinction.The D7E uses a first of its kind electric drivesystem that delivers 10 to 30 percent greaterfuel economy, provides a quantum leap inproductivity and efficiency, and offers lowerlifetime service costs, compared withconventionally designed crawler tractors ofequal weight and horsepower. Along withunprecedented maneuverability for a machineof its size, the D7E moves more material in lesstime while using less fuel and fewer resourcesof all kinds over its working life, making thisamazing machine good for business and goodfor the environment.

In an age of increasing environmentalawareness and regulation, the diesel-electrichybrid technology of the D7E offersunprecedented sustainability benefits. It isdesigned to burn considerably less fuel andconsume fewer fluids and parts for reducedowning and operating costs. Theseaccomplishments were recognized in May2009 with a Clean Air Excellence Award fromthe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA). The EPA gives the award in recognitionfor outstanding efforts to help make progressin achieving cleaner air. Major componentsand structures also are engineered to berebuilt, extending the working life of themachine and reducing the need for disposal ofmaterials.

Caterpillar has been breaking new groundsince its inception 100 years ago. In fact,Caterpillar invented track-type tractors morethan a century ago. With the D7E, CAT’s track-type tractor technology continues its longtrail-blazing tradition. “D7E’s electric drivesystem is the most advanced machine drivetrain on the planet,” declares Caterpillar in anonline video. Equipment owners andoperators will have an opportunity to viewD7E technology at work during a series ofdemonstration events taking place thissummer at 14 CAT dealerships across NorthAmerica. Michigan CAT’s Novi office is likely tobe one of the facilities showcasing thisexciting new machine, said Mike Lazzara,product support sales manager for MichiganCAT’s Novi office.

CAT’S IMPRESSIVE STATSThe D7E has impressive numbers behind

the words. Using a diesel engine to generateelectricity for machine power is very efficient.The engine runs in a much narrower powerband, which saves fuel and enhances engine


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life. Coupling this fact with efficient transfer of power to the groundenables the D7E to give a contractor maximum power and performance,while using up to 20 percent less fuel per hour as compared to a similarconventional machine working the same application.

In another telling equation, the reduction in fuel consumption -paired with the 10 percent productivity boost measured in cubic yardsmoved per hour as compared to the current D7R Series 2 - gives the D7Ean average 25 percent increase in material moved per gallon of fuel. Because the electric drive system has 60 percent fewer moving partsthan the power shift transmission used in previous D7 models, an ownercan expect up to 50 percent more electric drive component lifecompared with conventional drives in similar applications. Plus, all theelectric drive components are built into easy-to-service modules thatare readily accessible under the D7E’s tilt cab. For a contractor, thesenumbers all add up to lower total costs, higher profits and a moresustainable operation.

INNOVATION AT WORKThe overall efficiency of the new D7E results from its ability to better

deliver engine power to the ground. This efficiency means the D7E canuse a smaller engine than comparable competitive machines, yet it canoutperform them. In addition, the engine runs in a narrow speed range(1,500-1,800 rpm) to further reduce fuel consumption and extendengine life.

Electric drive eliminates the torque converter, power shifttransmission and related drive shafts used in all-mechanical designs.Eliminating these components significantly lessens coolingrequirements, decreases the number of moving parts and reduces thevolume of fluids required.

How does it actually work? It all starts with a CAT C9.3 ACERT™ dieselengine – rated at 235 net horsepower – that provides all the power acontractor expects with fewer emissions. Instead of an engine feedinginto a conventional transmission, it drives a powerful electricalgenerator that efficiently converts engine power into AC electricity. Theelectric current flows through specially designed armored cabling andmilitary-grade connectors into a unique electric drive system consistingof a power inverter and a propulsion module containing twocontinuously variable electric drive motors. This drive system deliverspowerful torque in either direction with smooth modulation that makesthe D7E a joy to operate. Power from the differential steering system istransferred via axles to mechanical, double-reduction final drives toprovide smooth, infinitely variable driving force to the tracks. Plus, theengine in the D7E is entirely beltless, eliminating the need for beltmaintenance and replacement.

The D7E combines its innovative electric drive system with provenCAT mechanical components to create an extremely efficient package.The CAT differential steering system upholds its reputation for allowingthe operator to power both tracks through turns while retaining bladeloads. The D7E system, however, takes maneuverability to new levels bybeing the first differential steer tractor ever to be able to make lock-track pivot turns.

Caterpillar has created a revolutionary track-type tractor capable ofskillfully maneuvering around any type of terrain, including thechallenging “terrain” of the 21st Century with its emphasis on fuelefficiency and sustainability. As a diesel-electric hybrid, CAT’s excitingnew D7E is empowered to meet the both the environmental and theeconomic challenges of our world. For more information about the D7E,contact Michigan CAT or visit www.cat.com/D7E.

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This first batch of machines is designed tomeet the new standard’s tighter nitrogenoxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM)emissions for diesel engines from 175horsepower to 750 horsepower. A secondwave of interim regulations in 2012 willgovern emissions from diesel-poweredmachines between 50 and 175 horsepower,said Lazzara. At mid-decade, the last waveof even tougher final Tier 4 standards willtake effect in 2014 and 2015. Built to cleavethe earth and clear the air, CAT’s line ofconstruction machines will be fullyequipped and fully prepared to successfullytackle this last step to final Tier 4compliance.

A LONG ROAD CAT and other heavy-equipment

manufacturers have traveled a long roadthat began in 1996 with the release of Tier 1emission standards, followed by Tier 2 andTier 3 requirements in the first decade of the21st Century. Essentially, emissionsstandards for off-road diesel engines andmachines have tightened in successive stepsor tiers over the course of the last 15 years.Final Tier 4 standards will be the culminationof a massive effort that is nearing the brinkof reducing emissions to a virtuallyminiscule level. “The amount of emission reduction in

these machines is amazing and dramatic,”said Lazzara. “The interim phase of Tier 4 willreduce NOx by 50 percent from Tier 3emissions and PM by 90 percent; final Tier 4emissions will reduce NOx by another 80percent. In a short span of time, theemissions coming out of these machines willhave been reduced by about 98 percent.Ultimately, a Tier 4 machine will produceonly about 2 percent of the emissions of anunregulated machine built before 1996.” For CAT, turning its fleet of golden yellow

mega-machines “green” is based on ACERT®technology, an advanced engine designdeveloped by CAT in 2005 to meet the Tier 3standard. Caterpillar is linking the provenACERT technology engine to an advancedair management system or clean emissionsmodule to reach the final Tier 4 stage.“Caterpillar is using a proven technology,”said Lazzara. “They are not developing abrand new motor; they are merely addingtechnology to proven ACERT engines.”As a broad overview, the system consists

of next generation electronics and a suite ofparticulate matter after-treatmenttechnologies, including a diesel particulateregeneration system. Basically, the

the year, Caterpillar® is prepared with an “off-road worthy” convoy of machines fullyequipped with the technology to meet theEPA’s interim Tier 4 standard. “It is the singlelargest new product introduction in thehistory of Caterpillar,” said Mike Lazzara,product support sales manager for MichiganCAT® in Novi.

The federal “breathalyzer test” for thebig rigs is being kicked up a notch asmore stringent emission standards

take effect for off-road, diesel-poweredvehicles in January 2011. With over a half-decade of research and development, andnearly one million hours of engine andmachine testing anticipated by the end of

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service CAT provides through a fleetanalysis. “The enforcement of a company’sfeet of machines is going to be the questiongoing forward,” said Lazzara. CAT can installan after-treatment device called anoxidation catalyst filter on an existingmachine to clean its emissions output. “Itstill would not be compliant with the higherTier 4 standard,” he added.The EPA also offers grants to help diffuse

the cost of upgrading existing machines to ahigher tier level. CAT received one suchgrant in late 2008, helping ease the burdenof upgrading the machines of severalfortunate contractors. “It was good for two

years,” said Lazzara, “but we wentthrough the grant more quickly thananticipated and finished 8 monthsearly.” As of May 2010, Michigan CATwas on the brink of possiblyobtaining a second grant to expandits repower program to aid anotherbatch of companies. Repowering -updating older equipment with anupdated engine - can take a machinefrom a Tier 1 to a Tier 2, improving itsemissions profile, as well as its fuelefficiency and level of operation. Michigan CAT’s “toolkit” also

includes completely rebuilding amachine through its CertifiedRebuild Program. “A certified rebuiltwill take the machine completelydown to the bare frame and rebuildit,” said Lazzara. “We have a certain

number of customers who mix rebuildingtheir machines into their equipment profile.Some people buy 60 percent brand new andrebuilt 40 percent.”The Certified Rebuild Program can

decrease equipment expenditures by up to60 percent, plus upgrade the engine to ahigher tier level. “The machine isrefurbished back to ‘like new’ standards,”added Lazzara. “We also offer the samewarranty conditions.” In rebuilding a machine, CAT can upgrade

an unregulated or Tier Zero engine to a Tier1, 2, 3, if available. “Caterpillar has a greatdeal of upgraded solutions available but notfor every single machine,” said Lazzara.“However, we have more engine upgradesbeing developed in the pipeline.” Clearly, foremissions control, Michigan CAT has a highlycapable “mission control team,” plus a suiteof services to help contractors field anygovernment standard and meet their ownstandard of quality on projects across theboard.

product, Caterpillar provides a deep supportnetwork for detecting and resolving anyissue. “If by chance an issue arises with theCaterpillar motor, the Caterpillar factory andits engineers can find the solution, becauseCaterpillar manufactures the completeproduct,” adds Lazzara. “We also havetrained technicians and testing equipmentto troubleshoot any issue. Our mechanics,our sales folks and our dealerships have allbeen educated regarding our Tier 4 product.In short, we are the most prepared intechnology, equipment, and people to takecare of the Tier 4 product.”

GRANDFATHER MACHINESTier 4 standards apply exclusively to new

machines, leaving an estimated 5 to 7million legacy machines currently operatingin the United States. “At this point, theenforcement part of how they are going toregulate all of these older machines remainsto be seen,” said Lazzara. Currently,Michigan is nowhere near the level ofregulation in states such as California thatprohibit the purchase of an unregulated TierZero machine and even require a fleetemissions profile demonstrating theaverage tier level of a company’s cumulativemachines. “All a Michigan contractor mightbe concerned with now is encountering acertain tier level requirement in a bidspecification,” said Lazzara. “The owner of aproject might specify that the average tierlevel needs to be a level one or two. Thesecases are few and far between right now. Asa matter of fact, we haven’t really seen it verymuch at all.”Lazzara advises contractors to merely be

aware of their fleet emissions profile, a

regeneration system burns the residual sootfrom the original combustion and directs itinto an after treatment device, called aDiesel Particulate Filter (DPF), before release,said Lazzara. A Tier 3 machine cannot be converted to a

Tier 4 machine by attaching a cleanemissions module. “There are engineeringdifferences between the engine enclosuresof a Tier 3 and Tier 4 machine,” explainedLazzara. “The Tier 4 enclosure needs extraroom to house the added components.There are also differences in how themodule mounts on the engine’s envelope.

“The Tier 4 engines/machines will notimpact fuel efficiency and life-cyclecosts,” said Lazzara. “Will it increasethe price of new machinery? Yes, itwill, but by how much remains to beseen.” Of course, CAT will beoperating on a level playing fieldwith other manufacturers who mustall meet the new standards. “We areall in the same boat,” said Lazzara.“But Caterpillar is ready. They havedone their homework, havingworked on meeting these standardsfor a very long time.”

CAT DOES ITS HOMEWORKWith the engine block, the

emission control system, and themachine housing all developed andengineered by CAT, the owner of aCaterpillar can be rest assured it isfully Tier 4 compliant and fully possesses thepower and performance behind this well-known manufacturer’s trusted name andlong history. “It is a Caterpillar engineeredsystem from start to finish with all Caterpillarparts and components,” said Lazzara. “It isnot an engine fit into a machine to make itTier 4. It has been specifically engineered fora CAT machine. Caterpillar has always beenthe leader in the industry, as far as researchand development. There is no reason whyTier 4 is going to be any different.”The compatible CAT components are

engineered to work together to produceclean mean Tier 4 machines that haveundergone extensive scrutiny at Caterpillar’stest facilities. “There won’t be any differencein how the machine operates or itshorsepower,” said Lazzara. “It will beseamless to the operator.” The onlydifference will be the inclusion of a few newgauges, switches and lamps in the operator’scompartment, including a DPF soot-levelindicator.As another advantage to an all-CAT

“It is a Caterpillar engineered systemfrom start to finish with all Caterpillarparts and components. It is not anengine fit into a machine to make it Tier4. It has been specifically engineered fora CAT machine. Caterpillar has alwaysbeen the leader in the industry, as far asresearch and development. There is noreason why Tier 4 is going to be anydifferent.” — Mike Lazzara



C O N S T R U C T I O N H I G H L I G H T


Future engineers and seasonedresearchers alike will find plenty toinspire them inside Wayne State

University’s new Marvin I. DantoEngineering Development Center (EDC),an addition to the existing College ofEngineering. The genius of likemindedindividuals will be on display all aroundthem as they apply their own consid-erable talents towards the betterment ofthe human condition. Constructionmanager, The Christman Company,Lansing, and architect Ghafari Associates,LLC, Dearborn, delivered a facility wheresophisticated laboratory spaces accountfor a combined total of over 50,000 of the82,000 square feet. The complex systemsthat support these laboratories are on fulldisplay.

“It is an engineering school, andengineers like to know how things work,”said Scott Hahn, project executive andproject manager for Ghafari Associates.“The facility celebrates what engineersdo.”

The EDC is used for traditionaluniversity research and also providesengineering services to help companiesaccelerate their own research and designactivities. Before any of these lofty goalscould be realized, a skilled constructionand design team needed to build atextbook example of a modernengineering research facility.

ENGINEERING LABORATORIESLaboratories housed inside the EDC

include: the Advanced PropulsionLaboratory, in which the use of fuel cellsis explored; the NanotechnologyLaboratory, which is designed toaccommodate advanced research insurface science, tissue engineering andbiomaterials; the Urban InfrastructureResearch Laboratory, which facilitatescivil engineering research; theInterdisciplinary MEMS/NEMSLaboratory, which allows for collabo-ration on nanotechnology andmicro/nanoelectromechanical systems;and the Team-Based Student ProjectsLaboratory, which is a student laboratorythat serves as the proving grounds forparticipants in national collegiate eventssuch as the Ethanol Vehicle Challenge.The facility also includes a 15,000-square-foot Smart Sensors and IntegratedMicrosystems (SSIM) area with a Class1,000 cleanroom for the development ofprograms in disease detection, environ-mental sensing and other promising

areas. Though these laboratoriesaccommodate very specific types ofresearch, they were also designed toallow for easy repurposing as differentneeds arise.

“The labs were designed as modularcomponents, with the same infrastructurein each one, so they are basically plug andplay,” explained Hahn.

In addition to having mechanical andelectrical infrastructure that can easily bemodified to accommodate new types ofresearch, the lab spaces themselves are

quite adaptable. Since the EDC is a steelframe structure, there are no load-bearinginterior walls, so a block of four labora-tories can be converted into one or twolaboratories with the removal of a fewpartition walls. Even though there is ahigh degree of flexibility in the laboratoryspaces, designers needed to contend witha few practical realities as they developedthe building program.

“The (Urban) Infrastructure ResearchLab needed to be as far as possible fromsome of the other spaces, like SSIM,

The EDC was built adjacent to an existingengineering facility, to which it is connectedon all three levels.

Instead of saving the existing auditorium,the project team found a way to deliverthis improved one for the same cost.



because they do compression testing onconcrete that might cause vibration,” saidHahn. “We located all of the spaces thatcould cause vibration or interrupt otherlaboratories, in the basement.”

Moving the laboratories into thisconfiguration solved many problems, butsome challenges occupied fixed positionson the site. The team faced difficultchoices relating to an existing auditoriumattached to the College of Engineering.

“When we were doing conceptualdesigns, our first thought was to try tosave the existing auditorium,” said Hahn.“It was really in a precarious spot, right inthe middle of where the new facilitywould go. We went back and fourth withbridging over it and building around it,until one of our architects said, ‘What ifwe just got rid of it?’ We removed theauditorium and built a better one. Itdidn’t cost any more money than savingit would have, and we ended up with abetter, more efficient lab facility and anew auditorium.”

Hahn credits the early addition of TheChristman Company onto the team withproviding detailed cost analysis thataided with programmatic decisions likethis one, among many other benefits.Contractors would contend with anumber of logistical issues throughoutthe project that required the expertise of askilled construction manager.

ENGINEERING AN OUTCOME The EDC is a textbook example of an

effective engineering research facility.The building could also be found underthe heading “logistical challenge” involumes dedicated to construction.

“We built the facility adjacent to theexisting engineering facility andconnected to it at all three levels, and wedid that in a very dense urban location onan active college campus while theexisting building was being used byfaculty and students during the course ofthe job,” said Patrick Podges, vicepresident, Southeast Michigan Region forThe Christman Company.

The construction site was bordered ontwo sides by the existing building, with amajor thoroughfare, Warren Avenue,running along the South side of the site.An alley on the fourth side left no roomfor the laydown of materials, so deliverieswere tightly coordinated. Given the closeconfines of the site and many hazardsrelating to the existing engineeringfacility, safety was also key concern.

“Safety is always our paramountconsideration,” said Podges. “We createsite specific safety plans and videos forevery site. Everyone who works on thesite needs to view the video andunderstand the parameters.”

Specific hazards at the EDC includedoverhead wires and a gas farm feedingthe existing facility. Heavy construction

work, including demolition, occurredwithin a few feet of lines carrying gasesincluding nitrogen, oxygen, acetylene,and even silane, which instantlycombusts in the presence of oxygen. Twosections of the massive chiller plant,complete with two chillers, associatedpiping and pumps, were also lifted intoposition and bolted together. In spite ofall these factors, the project teamcompleted 142,000 work hours without asingle recordable or time loss accident.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)aided every aspect of the structure, butthe biggest payoffs can be found in themechanical and electrical systems.Conflicts in the field were virtuallyeliminated and the project is well on itsway to certification under the USGBC’sLEED rating system simply due to soundengineering practices. After enhancedcommissioning and a few othersustainable design elements were added,the project team expects to achieve Silver-Level Certification under thecomprehensive sustainability system. BIM was also instrumental in translatingthe building’s complex footprint, onwhich few parallel or perpendicular linesare found, into solid reality. In fact, theBIM model for the facility was saved forthe university to use as an educationaltool for future facility designers. Betterthen a textbook example; the EDC is aneducational resource unto itself.Hopefully, WSU graduates will emulatethe creativity and technical skills of theEDC project team in years to come.

THE FOLLOWING SUBCONTRACTORSAND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTSCONTRIBUTED THEIR SKILLS TO THEPROJECT:

Auditorium Seating – Sedia Systems,Chicago, ILBitumen Paving – Nagle Paving, NoviCarpentry and Drywall – DennCo,DetroitCarpet and VCT – ContinentalInteriors, TroyCeramic Tile – Empire Tile & Marble,EastpointeChiller Plant – Rush Air, St. ClairCleanroom – Daw Technologies/UtahOffice, Salt Lake City, UTConcrete Floor Polish – M.I.S.Corporation, SaginawControls – Metro Environmental,Clinton TownshipCut and Cap – John E. Green,Highland Park

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Laboratories were designed as modular components, with the same infrastructure in each one,so they can easily be modified to accommodate new types of research.


Demolition – Adamo Demolition,DetroitEarth Retention – The NiemiCorporation, YpsilantiElectrical – Edgewood Electric,Madison HeightsElevators – ThyssenKrupp, LivoniaExcavation – Site Development,Madison HeightsFire Protection – Wolvering FireProtection, MilfordFireproofing – Wm. Harnish, RedfordGlass, Glazing, Interior Glass andAluminum Entrances – Peterson GlassCompany,FerndaleHVAC – Dee Cramer, HollyHydrogen Gas Delivery – JAGastechnology, Inc., Burgwedel,GermanyInterior Signs – Harmon Sighs/PlanetNeon, NoviIntumsecent Paint – Trident NationalCorporation, FentonLab Casework – Farnell EquipmentCompany, TroyLandscaping – JR Lawrence &Associates, Inc., DetroitMasonry – HMC Mason Contractors,UticaMechanical – Western Mechanical,Clinton TownshipMetal Siding/Roofing – StephensonCorporation, FlintMiscellaneous Steel – Metro Fab,BurtonPainting – Cavalier Painting, SterlingHeightsRoof Demolition – PrecisionDemolition Services, BrightonRoofing – Royal Roofing, OrionSecurity – D/A Central, Inc., Oak ParkSilane Gas – Innovative SystemsIntegration, CascoSite Electrical – Motor City Electric,DetroitSite and Structural Concrete – BrencalContractors, Warren Statute Relocation – BeldingWalbridge, DetroitSteel Erector – Whaley Steel Corp.,MioStructural Steel – Genzink Steel,HollandTemporary Fence – Great Lakes Fence,DetroitTesting and Balancing – AbsolutBalancing Co., Inc., South Lyon

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General Equipment CompanyIntroduces Axial-FlowConfined Space VentilationBlowers

Adding to its extensive line ofhazardous and non-hazardous locationventilation blowers, General EquipmentCompany introduces its new axial-flowconfined space ventilation blowers.Available in both 8- and 12-inchdiameters, the blowers are well suited foruse in conventional confined spaceworksites such as manholes and sewers.They’re also powerful enough to push airacross large, open areas, making themgreat for drying applications, improvingindoor air quality levels and removingunwanted odors.

Three models are included in the line.The EP8ACP is powered by a 1/3-horsepower, 115 VAC electric motor andprovides a free air delivery rate of 900CFM. For jobsites where power issupplied by a service vehicle, the EP8DCPfeatures a 1/6-horsepower, 12 VDCpermanent magnet motor. Free airdelivery rate is 860 CFM. When largerairflow volumes are necessary to helpcomply with tough confined spaceregulations, the EP12ACP model is ideal.The unit is powered by a 1-horsepower,115 VAC single-speed electric motor andproduces more than 2,200 CFM free airdelivery.

Featuring heavy-duty polyethyleneconstruction, the blowers are durableenough to handle jobsite abuse, yet lightenough to move around with ease. Thepolyethylene also allows the units tomaintain their strength and physical

appearance by eliminating corrosion anddamage concerns that are common withsimilar metal-built models.

For added versatility, the blowers havethe ability to either remove air from aconfined space area or blow fresh air in,simply by changing the ventilation ductlocation on the blower’s inlet or outlet.Both the EP8ACP and DCP models utilizeindustry standard 8-inch diameter ductsup to 25 feet in length, while the EP12ACPunit provides the extra power necessary topush air through a 12-inch diameterflexible duct up to 100 feet in length.

All General confined space ventilationblowers are flow tested according toindustry performance standards.Published flow rates are certified by anindependent testing laboratory.

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Entropy Solutions’ PureTempRedefines “High Efficiency” forHVAC Systems

Entropy Solutions, Inc. has introducedPureTemp for HVAC – delivering a greenand sustainable solution for HVACsystem engineering. A vegetable oilderivative, PureTemp is a phase changematerial (PCM) that captures wastedambient energy, and then releases thisenergy as necessary to hold specifictemperatures for extended periods of timewithout requiring additional energy.

When integrated into the infrastructureof an HVAC system, PureTemp capturesthe tremendous amount of wasted energygenerated every time a furnace, waterheater or air conditioner restarts andcycles through to reach or maintain itstarget temperature. PureTemp for HVACthen harness this stored energy to powersubsequent HVAC system restarts whenthe temperature fluctuates – creatinggreener, more efficient and cost-effectiveresidential and commercial HVACsystems.

For example, assume it costs 20 centsper kilowatt-hour of electricity to heat acommercial building during the daytime,but only 12 cents per kilowatt-hour atnight. If the same building had a boilerengineered with PureTemp for HVAC, itwould be possible to heat the system atnight, with considerably less expensive offpeak energy, and store the thermal energyto power the boiler during the day whenenergy is more expensive.

Most HVAC solutions that store thermalenergy use water as a temperature-controlling phase-change medium. Butwater-based systems are limited in theircapacity to retain energy, storing only fourjoules per gram on average. Bycomparison, PureTemp can store up to 200joules of energy per gram, boostingperformance by up to 50-fold.

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PureTempTM is a specially engineeredrenewable based passive technology thatcontrols temperatures to extremes – ascold as dry ice, as hot as coffee – forextended periods of time. Available inliquid, micro-encapsulated and macro-encapsulated forms, PureTemp hasmyriad applications in the shipping,construction, textile, healthcare, HVACand energy industries – anywhere stricttemperature control is required.

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E-Z Drill, Inc. Introduces E-ZTray for Lift Applications

E-Z Drill has introduced the E-Z Tray, awork tray specifically designed for use onscissor lifts, boom lifts, aerial workplatforms, and any equipment withrailings where the tray can be attached.Developed to fit the specific requests ofcontractors in the field, the E-Z Trayprovides a simple and ergonomicallyfriendly solution for the safe handling oftools and other objects while working atheights.

The E-Z Tray features a 3/4-inchsecurity lip to keep tools, fasteners andother items in place on the unit’s 24-by-30-inch workspace. The tray can be easilyhooked onto lift railings while machinedlocking pins ensure it stays put. The unitcan also fold down quickly to allowequipment to move through doorwaysand other tight spaces. Built with all-steelconstruction and a powder coat finish, theE-Z Tray is extremely durable and has aweight capacity of 50 pounds.

For more information on the E-Z Tray orE-Z Drill’s complete line of concretedrilling and doweling equipment, contactE-Z Drill, P.O. Box 517, 4615 W. Lakeview,Stillwater, OK 74076; call 800-272-0121; fax405-372-1429; e-mail [email protected]; orvisit the website www.ezdrill.com.

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Finn Offers New Line ofPremium Mulches for ErosionControl and HydroseedingApplications

Finn Corporation has introduced itsTRU-Mulch line, consisting of six mulchesspecially designed to meet the demands ofvarious erosion control and hydroseedingprojects. The wood fibers used throughoutthe line originate from virgin poplar andpine wood chips from forests of theeastern United States. Finn performsextensive quality-control tests on eachvariety, so every product yields the highquality deserving of the company’s name.

All TRU-Mulch products undergo anadvanced “double refining” process thatuses high-pressure steam to create fiberfrom wood chips. A non-toxic green dye isalso added to the fibers to increasevisibility during application and toenhance aesthetic appeal. After a finaldrying and baking stage, the mulches arepackaged in UV-resistant, 50-pound bagsdesigned for easy handling and quickloading. The finished products are wellsuited for mixing into homogeneousslurries and will not dewater duringdifficult hose work. TRU-Mulch productsare backed by a limited warranty.

The following six products are includedin the TRU-Mulch line:

� TRU-Wood provides an effectivesolution for basic erosion control andhydroseeding needs. The mulch isconsistent in fiber size and texture toensure maximum performance. It canbe used on slopes up to 30 feet longwith a horizontal length to vertical riseratio of 3:1 or less.

� TRU-Wood with HydroStikenhances the effectiveness of TRU-Wood by adding Finn’s HydroStiktackifier. This increases erosionprotection by allowing a strongerbinding of fibers to the soil. Because

the solution is premixed, it eliminatesthe need to mix a tackifier in the tank.The product can be used on slopes upto 35 feet long with a horizontal lengthto vertical rise ratio of 2:1 or less.

� TRU-Blend combines the superiorholding strength of wood fiber with aclean, recycled paper product. Itfeatures the same holding strength asTRU-Wood.

� TRU-Blend with HydroStikincreases the erosion protection of thestandard TRU-Blend product byadding Finn’s HydroStik tackifier. Itscapabilities are similar to TRU-Woodwith HydroStik.

� TRU-Max SMM is a stabilizedmulch matrix designed for 3- to 6-month soil stabilization and erosioncontrol projects in construction areaswhere the soil has been disturbed. Theproduct consists of a proprietary,cross-linked, non-toxic tackifierblended with long wood fibers. Itretains integrity through repeatedrains, yet does not interfere withgermination and growth. TRU-MaxSMM is biodegradable, so it addsorganic material to the soil and aidsfuture vegetation while decomposingover time.

� TRU-Bond BFM provides superiorholding power on the toughest slopes.The bonded fiber matrix consists oflong wood fibers mixed with aproprietary, non-toxic, hydrocolloid-based binder, which stays in placeeven after repeated rains. Thiscompletely biodegradable blendprovides a quicker, safer and cheapererosion control solution than installingblankets. It can be used on slopes up to70 feet long with a horizontal length tovertical rise ratio of 1:1 or less.

For more information on Finn’scomplete line of consumable products,contact Finn Corporation, 9281 LeSaintDrive, Fairfield, OH 45014; call 800-543-7166; fax 513-874-2914; [email protected]; or visit the websitewww.finncorp.com.

Fypon® Introduces PVCUnassembled Column Wraps

Fypon has introduced the PVCUnassembled Column Wrap in an

Economy Plain Style. The complete kitarrives with the PVC shaft panels, base,cap, nailing blocks and installation cleatsin one box, and is designed to saveinstallers job site installation time andeffort. List pricing starts at below $140 per

kit, depending on the column wrap sizerequired.

The free-floating decorativeUnassembled Column Wraps can bepositioned around existing wood or steelstructural porch or deck posts. A lock-miter step assures ease of assembly whileallowing for flexible wrap positioning.

The free movement of the wrap aroundthe post during installation aids withalignment of the columns in relation toeach other and in alignment with theporch. This feature of Fypon columnwraps makes it possible for builders andremodelers to line the column wraps upaccurately, even if the support structuresare not exactly parallel to one another. Asecond advantage of the floating wrap isthat, since the wrap does not touch thesupport post, if the structural post (whichis usually pressure treated lumber) twistsover time, the shape of the wrap will notbe affected.

Fypon Unassembled Column Wrapscome in a variety of more than 18standard widths and heights, allowing fora suitable size for any project. Each kitincludes the box style cap and base. Fyponalso offers a full line of labor-saving two-piece, semi-assembled column wraps inmore than a dozen different styles, such asRaised Panel, Fluted, Tapered, Non-Tapered and Craftsman. Each decorativecolumn wrap installs in about 15 minutes,providing a unique look and custom styleto both interior and exterior column wrapprojects. Visit www.fypon.com to view allcolumn wrap offerings.

Hilti Equidist Diamond BladesSpecifically designed to match the new

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speeds and long life giving the user highproductivity in most general purposeconcrete, and masonry applications.

Engineered with high-qualityindustrial-grade diamonds and quality-controlled bonded matrixes, the Equidistdiamond blades provide superior cuttingperformance. The Equidist arrangeddiamond technology optimizes cutting inthe most demanding applications. Theseblades excel in a variety of base materials,including cured concrete, reinforcedconcrete, natural stone, hard brick and

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Introducing the New High-Leverage Concretors' Nippers

KNIPEX-Tools has addedHigh-Leverage Concretors'Nippers to its productportfolio. This tool twistsand cuts thick wire in oneoperation and makesprojects easier and lesstime-consuming.

KNIPEX's newConcretors' Nippers featurea slim design that is suitablefor work in confined spacesand offer a lighter, morebalanced weight distri-bution for easier mobility.High damping of thecutting stroke also placesless strain on tendons and muscles.

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James L. Newman, CEM,LEED AP, OPMP, FESD,owner and managingpartner of NewmanConsulting Group, LLC,Bloomfield Hills, has beenselected to serve as aprovisional assessor forthe American Society of Heating,Refrigerating and Air-ConditioningEngineers' (ASHRAE) pilot for theOperational Rating of a new buildingenergy labeling program, the BuildingEnergy Quotient (EQ). The Building EQprogram provides the general public,building owners, potential owners,tenants, and building operations andmaintenance staff, with information onthe potential and actual energy use ofbuildings - thus closing the gaps betweenintention and operation. Provisionalassessors for the program will performbuilding energy audits and assessments inorder to determine energy use, which willthen be translated into an easilyunderstood scale to convey a building'senergy use in comparison to similarbuildings, occupancy types and climatezones.

Carey J. Suhan, PE, vicepresident and principal atTesting Engineers &Consultants, Inc., Troy, hasreceived the Franklin D.Meyers, PE, OutstandingCivil Engineer of the YearAward, presented by theSoutheastern Michigan Branch of theAmerican Society of Civil Engineers(ASCE) at their annual meeting, held at theBook Cadillac Hotel in Detroit. Thisaward is given based on an individual’scontributions towards the advancement ofhis/her profession through innovativedesigns, doctoral studies or ethicalpractices, as well as active participation inprofessional societies and communityservice. Suhan’s membership in the SEBranch of ASCE has spanned severaldecades and includes contributions aspast president, president, president elect,secretary, and treasurer, as well as annualmeeting chair and director. He was alsopresident of the ASCE Student Chapter ofthe University of Michigan.

Soil and MaterialsEngineers, Inc. (SME),Plymouth, recentlyannounced its newestprincipal, seniorassociates, associates, andshareholders. SMEPresident Mark K. Kramer,PE, made theannouncement andcongratulated theindividuals on theirleadership, hard work,teamwork and profes-sional developmentactivities, as well as theircommitment and dedication to SME’sclients, their profession, and SME.Principal: Cheryl Kehres-Dietrich, CGWP;Senior Associates: Laurel Johnson, PE; LouNorthouse, PE; Joel Rinkel, PE; JasonSchwartzenberger, PE; Associates:Amanda Katt-Cassidy, LEED AP, CDT, SMSI;Tony Thomas, PE; Shareholders: JasonCumbers, PE; Matt Desjardins, PE; JeffEdwards; Ron McClow; Simon Murley, PE;Mark Quimby; Paul Schmeisl, PE; andSteve Willobee, LEED AP.

Superior Electric Great Lakes Company,based in Troy, recently announced twocompany promotions. Kevin McCafferyhas been promoted from senior projectmanager to vice president of specialprojects, and Dale Massy has beenpromoted from general shop superin-tendent to vice president of fieldoperations.

Contracting firm Rudolph/Libbe Inc., withoffices in Ohio, Michiganand Georgia, recentlyannounced that BradDelventhal accepted aposition as accountmanager at the company’sWalbridge, OH location.Delventhal is a graduate ofOwens CommunityCollege with an associate’s degree inarchitectural construction, and a 1992graduate of Lake High School. He has 14years of experience in the constructionindustry.

Saginaw-based Duro-Last® Roofing,Inc., a large manufacturer of prefabricatedroofing systems, is pleased to announcethe addition of Peter Stackpole to its staff.Stackpole has joined the firm’sAccounting Departmentas assistant director ofaccounting. He isresponsible for cost systemimplementation andgeneral ledgersupervision. Stackpole isbased out of thecompany’s Saginaw office.

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Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME),Plymouth, recently joined Toda America,Inc. (Toda), Governor Jennifer Granholm,state and local officials, to celebrate thegroundbreaking for Toda’s new $70million high-tech battery componentsplant in Battle Creek. Located on an 18-acre Brownfield site, the70,000-square-foot facility will producelithium ion cathode materials for batterycells for electric drive vehicles. SMEhelped Battle Creek Unlimited and theCity of Battle Creek secure approximately$4,000,000 in state and local Brownfieldfinancial incentives for environmental andsite preparation activities needed toprepare the site for redevelopment. SMEalso prepared an Act 381 Work Plan forenvironmental and non-environmentalresponse activities, managed environ-mental due diligence and due carerequirements and provided geotechnicalengineering solutions to addresscomplicated site conditions associatedwith construction at this Brownfield site.During construction, SME will work withHazama Corporation (designer/builder)and provide construction materialsservices related to earthwork,foundations, concrete, structural steel,asphalt and stormwater. Toda said that itplans to build its manufacturing plant intwo phases. Phase One is scheduled foroperation in 2011, and the Phase Twoexpansion is expected to be complete in2013.

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As you all are probably aware, the 2010Construction Buyers Guide has been out onthe street for several months now. In an

effort to keep our information as accurate and up-to-date as possible, we’re including here all thechanges and corrections we have received formembers’ company listings as of June 15.Changes from the book are in bold.

To see continually amended company listings,check out the Buyers Guide Online at www.cam-online.com, updated mid-month.

Return to this section every month in CAMMagazine to get heads-up information and newsinvolving the Construction Buyers Guide.Questions? Contact Mary Carabott at 248-972-1000 for answers and to find out how to add toyour online listings. No updates will be made tothe online Buyers Guide from July 15 thruJanuary 30.

To obtain additional copies of the Guide, stopby the CAM office and pick them up at noadditional charge, or send $6 per book forshipping to have the books sent to your companyvia UPS. Please call ahead of time for authori-zation if your firm requires a substantial numberof copies.

Invoices for the listings have been generatedand mailed. Prompt payment ensures a good-standing membership and ability to list in the2011 Buyers Guide. We will gladly answer anyquestions regarding charges on invoices.

Preparation for the 2011 Buyers Guide hasbegun – look for renewal forms in your mail inearly August.

UPDATE

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

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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.

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ArCon Services26600 Telegraph Rd., Suite 455Southfield, MI 48033 Phone: 248-924-2528

Stephen Auger + AssociatesArchitects, Inc.214 S. Broadway, Suite 102Lake Orion, MI 48362Phone: 248-814-9160Fax: 248-814-9180

D H Construction(Formerly SHS Corporated)P.O. Box 703388Plymouth, MI 48170Phone: 734-207-1072Fax: 734-207-1076

Detroit Concrete Company, LLC2270 Stapleton Rd.Goodells, MI 48027Phone: 586-465-9726Fax: 586-4665-9728

F.D.M. Contracting, Inc.49156 Van Dyke Ave.Shelby Twp., MI 48317Phone: 586-739-8400Fax: 586-739-8402

Griffin Marble RestorationP.O. Box 206Romeo, MI 48065Phone: 586-261-0080Fax: 586-261-0083

Guinn Construction Company, Inc.P.O. Box 709Lake Orion, MI 48362Phone: 248-693-4432Fax: 248-693-4480

Johnson’s Elite Insulation, LLC177 Howland Pines Dr.Oxford, MI 48371Phone: 248-969-8394Fax: 248-969-2980

JSN Architecture1755 Royal Ave.Berkley, MI 48072Phone: 248-433-2030Fax: 248-644-3919

Neil Adams, Inc.8930 Trinkle Rd.Dexter, MI 48130Phone: 734-426-0020Fax: 734-426-9244

Overhead Door Companyof Whitmore 8425 Main St.Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 Phone: 734-449-040Fax: 734-449-0370Email:

[email protected]

Padula Cement Co., Inc.1270 N. Pontiac TrailWalled Lake, MI 48390Phone: 248-624-4446Fax: 248-624-4425

Saginaw Valley MetalWorks(Formerly Empire SheetMetal Co.)5982 State St., Suite ESaginaw, MI 48603Phone: 989-249-5901Fax: 989-249-5906

Summit Roofing, LLC1750 Waldon Rd.Lake Orion, MI 48362-1238Phone: 248-814-4050Fax: 248-814-4058

Dale A. Soumela Architect,AIA, P.C.1801 Chelsea CircleFlint, MI 48503Phone: 810-733-0880Fax: 810-733-0976

Victaulic Company6480 Pine Valley Rd.Clarkston, MI 48346Phone: 248-515-7036Fax: 610-923-3395

Walltek Design Build, Inc.2509 Success Dr., Unit 101Odessa, FL 33556Phone: 800-910-5835Fax: 88-910-3607

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To reserve a spot in any of these outings, call

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American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)

has announced the following events:

Jul. 29-Aug. 1 – ASCC CEO Forum – Ojai

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Aluminum Supply Company/Marshall Sales ..........................................................32

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Connelly Crane Rental Corp. ....................................39

Curran Crane, J J ..........................................................43

D & R Earthmoving ......................................................21

Deppmann, R.L. ............................................................33

Detroit Terrazzo Contractors Association ............19

DiHydro Services ........................................................IBC

Doeren Mayhew ..........................................................41

Environmenal Maintenance Engineers, Inc. ........28

Facca Richter & Pregler, R.C. ....................................29

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. ................27

G2 Consulting Group ................................................43

Hartland Insurance Group, Inc. ................................15

Hilti ..................................................................................12

Jeffers Crane ................................................................ 33

Kem-Tec ........................................................................IBC

McCoig Materials ........................................................17

Navigant Consulting ..................................................21

Next Generation Services Group ............................31

Nicholson Construction Company ........................39

North American Dismantling Corp. ......................29

Northern Boulder Baron ..........................................23

Oakland Companies ......................................................9

Operating Engineers Local 324-JATF ..................IFC

Plante & Moran, PLLC ................................................18

Plumbing Professors ..................................................19

Rick's Portables Sanitation, LLC ..............................25

SANI-VAC Service, Inc. ................................................27

SMRCA ............................................................................45

Spartan Specialties ....................................................30

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Testing Engineers and Consultants ......................25

Trend Group ..................................................................27

Valenti Trobec Chandler, Inc. ......................................3

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