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TABLE OF CONTENTS

6 Letter from the President

13 AIA-MI Design Perspectives

14 Legislative Update

18 Lifecycle Costs and Consequences: Building Facilities that Succeed Today and

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22 SUSTAIN-ABILITY: Energy Service CoalitionHonors Detroit Zoo

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CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT 54 South Branch Library: Soaring to New Heights

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8 Industry News9 Safety Tool Kit67 Products72 People in Construction / Corporate News74 Construction Calendar/Advertising Index

30 Welcome to the Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow

31 Tradeshow Exhibition & Floorplan Overview

34 Listing of Exhibitor Displays, Products & Services

50 CAMTEC Course Curriculum

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PUBLISHER Kevin N. Koehler EDITOR Amanda M. Tackett

ASSOCIATE EDITOR Mary E. Kremposky

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Matthew J. Austermann GRAPHIC DESIGN Noelle E. Scharer DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Gregg A. Montowski ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Cathy A. Jones

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

Brad Leidal Leidal & Hart Mason Contractors, Inc.

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

John Raimondo Roncelli, Inc.

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

Kevin F. Ryan Powerlink Facility Management Services

Preston Wallace Limbach Company, LLC

Donielle Wunderlich George W. Auch Company

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

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January 2015

Dear CAM Members,

I would like to wish each and every one of you a happy and prosperous New Year. All indicators point to 2015 being a solid year for Michigans ConstructionIndustry. National forecasts have non-residential construction increasing an average of 8 percent, compared with 5.8 percent in 2014. On a local level,forecasters are anticipating non-residential construction growth to be between 5 to 6 percent.

Released in January 2014, the CAM Biennial Business Survey, conducted in partnership with Plante Moran, reported that 89 percent of respondents anticipatedtheir volume of work to increase or maintain over the next 12 -18 months. In June 2014, at the Fourth Annual CAM/HBA Mid-Year Economic Forecast andState of the Industry Luncheon, Mitch Bean (former Director of the Michigan House Fiscal Agency) reported year-over-year increases in both residential andcommercial construction. Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson also spoke of the building boom occurring in Oakland County.

Information out of CAMs Construction Project News division supports these numbers. As of mid-November 2014, the CAM Newsroom had reported on over6,500 new projects with a value exceeding $10 billion. Currently we are tracking over 8.5 million square feet of industrial space expansion, over $2 billion inmixed-use development, hundreds of millions of dollars in increased office space, nearly $1 billion in school and institutional projects, and several billion dollarsin infrastructure projects all slated to go over the next couple of years. Additionally, in 2015 we will release the new CAM Online News and Bid FacilitationSoftware featuring invitation to bid software; improved take-off software; a private plan room that gives general contractors, construction managers anddesigners, control of project distribution; improved functionality and navigation; and much, much more.

In 2014, CAM launched the Construction Industry Breakfast Roundtable Series. Led by CAM Chairman Eric Steck, Amalio Corp.; CAM Government AffairsChair, John Raimondo, Roncelli, Inc.; CAM PAC Chair, Bruce Pregler, Facca, Richter & Pregler, PC; and moderated by Matthew J. Gurwin, Doeren Mayhew;the purpose was to begin dialogue among the brightest and best in the construction industry. This year we hosted three Roundtable Discussions with the topthought leaders from the owner, design, GC/CM, subcontracting and supplier communities. The object of the discussions was to identify problems andconcerns facing those in todays construction industry and produce solutions that create an environment conducive for success and sustainment. Four areasof concern were identified: Funding; Contract Language; Lack of Collaboration; and Workforce. Subcommittees were formed and potential solutions havebeen developed.

CAM has recently begun a strategic planning process to align with the four areas of concern identified by the Roundtable Discussions. As an association, weare working to strengthen our internal departments and their focus to better serve our membership. Stay tuned as CAM works as a catalyst for change: toAdvocate, Legislate, Educate.

At the recommendation of the CAM Government Affairs Committee, CAM Magazine is now being sent monthly to the Governors office and all 144 statelegislators. In September 2014, CAM Magazine was recognized with a Silver Honorable Mention award from the Michigan Society of Association Executives(MSAE). At the same award program, I was honored to receive the Key Award for dedicated service to the MSAE Board of Directors. The CAM Government Affairs Committee continues to gain respect in Lansing. Through our lobbying firm, KDA, we monitored several legislative bills impactingthe CAM Membership and Michigans Construction Industry. Jim Oleksinski, CAMs Director of Labor and Government Affairs, was asked to testify regardingthe skilled trades and the direct correlation to Michigans economic resurgence.

CAMTEC provided instruction to over 650 attendees in 2014, and CAMSAFETY provided free safety training under the MIOSHA-CET Grant to almost 900individuals. In December 2014, CAMSAFETY held its Safety Leadership Conference in partnership with the Greater Detroit Chapter of the ASSE. With a record-breaking attendance of 185, this day-long seminar presented a showcase of world-class presenters.

In September, CAM Administrative Services introduced a new small group self-funded medical program for members of CAM called Employers Advantage.This program is for groups of five or more enrolled employee lives, and allows small employers plan design flexibility along with potential cost savings, whilemaintaining an attractive option for their employees. Employers Advantage features the Cofinity PPO network as the primary network and Private Health CareSystems (PHCS) will serve as the travel/student/out-of-state network.

In closing, I urge you to visit the 2015 Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow and the CAM 129th Annual Meeting at MotorCity Casino Hotel on February4, 2015. The Keynote Speaker at this years Annual Meeting will be Steve Marquardt, Vice President of Olympia Development, LLC, who is overseeingconstruction of the new Red Wings arena.

At the Tradeshow, CAMTEC is presenting four seminars approved to offer AIA CES Learning Units. Topics include Structure and Savings with Masonry; StoneRepair and Masonry Cleaning; Operable Partition Options; and Virtual Design & Construction. Registration is available via the CAM website.

Tradeshow hours are 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. You can register to attend the tradeshow via the CAM website at www.cam-online.com. See you at the show and the Annual Meeting!Sincerely,

Kevin N. Koehler, President, Construction Association of Michigan

A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT


RONCELLI SUPPORTS CAM

ROUNDTABLE INITIATIVES

Roncelli, Inc., Sterling Heights, is a primary contributor in the ConstructionAssociation of Michigans (CAM) Construction Industry Roundtable eventssponsored by Doeren Mayhew. The Roundtables primary objectives are toidentify key issues within Michigans construction industry and developstrategies aimed at improving the industrys performance and Michiganscompetitive advantage. The Roundtables involve thought leaders within the architectural,engineering and construction industry, and include select Michigan-basedowners to discuss concerns and offer solutions in an open, thought-provoking business environment, to advance the interests of the constructionindustry in Michigan. These solutions will improve CAMs value to itsmembers by positively influencing public policy through CAMs Public AffairsCommittee to foster a Pro-Business / Pro-Construction environment. Principal topics included: Collaboration; Funding; Contract Language;Workforce Development. As an industry leader, Roncelli is committed to demonstrating thoughtfulleadership aimed at improving our industry and ensuring business ownersand construction trade-workers a successful outcome, said RoncelliPresident Tom Wickersham. As part of the CAM Roundtable, Roncelli is dedicated to leveraging itsknowledge and expertise to promote initiatives that will inevitably stimulatethe growth and opportunity for Michigans construction trades,subcontractors, suppliers, A/Es and stakeholders who serve theconstruction industry.For more information on the CAM Construction Industry Roundtable,please contact Davida Gerrity at [email protected] or JamesOleksinski at [email protected].

GEORGE W. AUCH COMPANY MAKES

DETROIT LIST OF TOP 100

WORKPLACES FOR 2014

While better known for building schools, healthcare facilities and other largecommercial / institutional projects, the George W. Auch Company is startingto build a reputation as one of Michigans best places to work. The company,based in Pontiac, has been named one of the Top 100 Workplaces in Detroitfor 2014. The honor was bestowed by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC of Exton,PA, and was sponsored locally by the Detroit Free Press. The Auch Company ranked 25th in the category for businesses with 150

employees or less, and was the only construction company recognized onthe prestigious award list. We strive to create an environment that resultsin the retention of our talented employees; it is one of the Auch Companyscore values. says President Vince DeLeonardis. Our most important assetis our team of highly skilled andmotivated construction professionals.A great work environment helpsensure that our team can focus theirenergy into their projects, betterserving our clients. The George W. Auch Company wasfounded in 1908. For 106 years theyhave provided planning, pre-construction and constructionservices in southeast Michigan. Thevalue the firm places on employeesatisfaction and success isdemonstrated by the averagecompany tenure for field supervisionand project management/supportpersonnel, which is over 20 years. TheAuch Companys team recognizes theimportance of continuous improvement, seeking innovation and focusing oncustomer service. These things are achieved through continuous education,participation in industry organizations, and sharing industry Best Practiceswithin the firm. This corporate culture of attention to detail and providingcomplete customer satisfaction supports their mantra of Whatever it Takes,has resulted in the firms continued success and longevity. A few of their recent projects includes the University of MichiganHealthcare Center in Northville; Detroit Medical Centers Carls BuildingRenovation in Detroit; and Schoolcraft Colleges Jeffress Center at their maincampus in Livonia. Top Workplaces was set up by WorkplaceDynamics in 2006. The programis based on the belief that, The most successful companies are the onesthat employees believe in. The Top Workplaces program recognizes goodemployers on 30 regional lists and one national list. The evaluations for thelist are based purely on employee opinions, which are gathered through thetried and tested WorkplaceDynamics employee survey. The Detroit FreePress, regional publishing partner, produced a special section in November2014 profiling the winners.

For more information on the George W. Auch Company, visitwww.auchconstruction.com.

DETROITS Z DECK BUILDERS/DESIGNER

WIN TOP INDUSTRY HONOR

UniqUe Parking Deck recognizeD by enrMiDwest as best Project of the year

Colasanti/Sachse, a Detroit-based joint construction management andgeneral contracting venture between Colasanti Construction Services, Inc.,and Sachse Construction, in collaboration with Neumann/Smith Architecture,one of Michigans largest and most distinguished design firms, received anaward for their work on the Z. The white zigzag building is a 10-story,535,000-square-foot mixed-used parking deck located in the heart ofDetroits central business district at 1234 Library and 1377 Broadway. The

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award is given by Engineering News-Record(ENR) Midwest as part of its Regional BestProjects 2014 Awards. Our companies are very proud to berecognized for our collaborative work on the Z,said Todd Sachse, CEO, Sachse Construction.This project is making a very positive, powerfulimpact on Detroit socially, environmentally andeconomically. It is attracting more people to visitthe city because of its unique, engaging design.The Z is a prime example of taking a practicalnecessity and turning it into an attraction thatappeals to a very wide audience. the Z has been called much more than just aparking structure by Detroit developers. Thestructure is a unique destination providing manybenefits beyond its 1,287 parking spaces:

Houses the works of more than 27 globalartists;

Provides recharging stations for electricvehicles;

Features 33,000 square feet of retail spaceon the first floor, which is already becomingoccupied by new tenants;

Provides reserved spaces for mothers-to-be,ticketless/cashless parking and QR codevalidation, LED lighting and customizabledigital signage;

Offers combined waste management andcompaction for all buildings on the block,reducing debris in the alley;

Employs an on-site security team.

When developing the design for the Z, ourgoal was to find a creative way to bring apresence to an otherwise mundane building type,said Joel Smith, AIA, President, Neumann/SmithArchitecture. The Z compliments Detroits diversearchitecture, and contributes to the wow-factorvisitors are seeing in our city. We are honored toshare this award that recognizes the projectsconstruction quality and design excellence. The ENR Awards honor the best constructionprojects in the U.S. and Puerto Rico as well as thecompanies responsible for designing and buildingthem. Projects compete in 20 specializedcategories ranging from airports to sports andentertainment venues. Projects deemed best intheir respective categories will compete in theBest of the Best Projects 2014, a national juriedcompetition. the Z has a direct effect on Detroitsrevitalization, said Angelo Colasanti, CEO,Colasanti Construction. The deck offers moreparking for Detroit residents and workers, andsupports new businesses in the heart ofdowntown. Were excited to contribute to thecitys positive economic domino affect by creatinga structure that will stimulate other retail andcommercial businesses opportunities in Detroit.

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WHEN ARE YOU REQUIREDTO CONTACT MIOSHA?new rUles effective

BY TRACEY ALFONSI

On September 11, 2014, OSHA announced changes to the list of severe work-related injuries andillnesses that all covered employers must report to OSHA. The revised rule retains the current requirement to report all work-related fatalities within eighthours and adds the requirement to report all work-related in-patient hospitalizations, amputationsand loss of an eye within 24 hours to OSHA. Further, 25 new industries, including building materialssuppliers and commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing companies,will be required to maintain logs of injuries and illnesses. These new requirements will go into effect on January 1, 2015 for workplaces under FederalOSHA jurisdiction. States like Michigan operating their own OSHA program must promulgatestandards which are at least as effective as the federal standards within six months of their publicationin the Federal Register. Michigan intends to adopt the new federal rules by reference.beginning january 1st, you must give Miosha the following information for each fatality, in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye: 1. The establishment name 2. The location of the work-related incident 3. The time of the work-related incident 4. The type of reportable event (i.e., fatality, in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) 5. The number of employees who suffered a fatality, in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss

of an eye 6. The names of the employees who suffered a fatality, in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or

loss of an eye 7. Your contact person and his or her phone number 8. A brief description of the work-related incidentexceptions: 1. If the incident occurred on a public street or highway, but not in a construction work zone, it

does not have to be reported to MIOSHA. 2. If the incident occurred on a public transportation system, such as on an airplane, bus, or train,

you are not required to report. 3. You do not have to report an in-patient hospitalization that involves only observation or

diagnostic testing. You must only report each in-patient hospitalization that involves care ortreatment.

4. If the death occurred more than thirty days after the initial event, you do not have to report. 5. If the hospitalization, amputation or loss of an eye occurred more than 24 hours after the initial

event, you do not have to report.

To report a qualifying incident, call the MIOSHA hotline at (800) 858-0397.

For additional information on the new recordkeeping requirements, consider signing up for theMIOSHA Recordkeeping class hosted by CAMTEC on February 5th. Register online at www.cam-online.com. You can also visit https://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping2014/index.html or contact TraceyAlfonsi at (248) 972-1000.


SPALDING DEDECKER CELEBRATES ITS

60TH ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW NAME,

NEW LOGO

On its 60th anniversary, Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc. introduced anew corporate name and logo. The company has changed its name simplyto Spalding DeDecker, keeping the history alive and honoring its founders.Founding Fathers Vernon Spalding and Frank DeDecker began theirpartnership with a simple verbal agreement and handshake. They took anoath to focus on quality of workmanship and integrity in client service. Theiroffice consisted of a drafting table, a desk, and two chairs. That oath wouldbecome the benchmark of excellence in their field. Retaining the basictriangular shape, the strongest geometric figure, the new logo representsour strength, quality, and integrity. Our updated name and logo are symbolic of Spalding DeDeckersadvancement into new geographic areas and new industry markets over thepast several years. They retain ties to our 60-year history, whileacknowledging an organization that has reinvented itself and is poised forthe future, said Steve Benedettini, president of Spalding DeDecker. Established in 1954 and celebrating its 60th year in business in 2014,Spalding DeDecker is an employee-owned consulting engineering andsurveying firm specializing in infrastructure, land development, landscapearchitecture, and surveying. With regional offices in Detroit and RochesterHills, MI, San Antonio, TX, and several field offices, Spalding DeDecker offersa diverse set of skills to clients who seek solutions to construct and maintaintheir infrastructure. The firm offers municipal engineering, constructionengineering, transportation engineering, land development, landscapearchitectural, pavement management, and land surveying services.

CSI ENDORSES EJCDC

CONSTRUCTION SERIES DOCUMENTS

CSI and the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC)have announced the endorsement of the EJCDC Construction Series (C-Series) documents by CSI. This endorsement is the most recent in a longseries of CSI endorsements of EJCDC documents, and follows participationin EJCDC C-series development by a CSI-appointed liaison and a thoroughreview of the 2013 documents by the CSI Technical Committee for alignmentwith CSI core technical principles. On behalf of CSI I want to express my appreciation for the opportunityafforded by EJCDC to participate in the development of these and otherEJCDC documents through the CSI liaisons, said CSIs National President

Robert W. Simmons, FCSI, CCPR. We believe that this communication andcooperation will only result in better documents for both organizations andthe industry at large.

The endorsement by CSI includes the 2013 editions of the followingEJCDC C-Series Documents:

C-050 Bidding Procedures and Construction Contract Documents C-051 Engineer's Letter to Owner Requesting Instructions Concerning

Bonds and Insurance C-052 Owner's Instructions to Engineer Concerning Bonds & Insurance C-111 Suggested Advertisement for Bids for Construction Contracts C-200 Suggested Instructions to Bidders for Construction Contracts C-410 Bid Form for Construction Contracts C-430 Bid Bond (Penal Sum Form) C-435 Bid Bond (Damages Form) C-451 Qualifications Statement C-510 Notice of Award C-520 Agreement between Owner and Contractor for Construction

Contract (Stipulated Price C-523 Construction Subcontract on the Basis of Stipulated Price C-525 Agreement between Owner and Contractor for Construction

Contract (Cost-Plus) C-550 Notice to Proceed C-610 Performance Bond C-615 Payment Bond C-620 Contractor's Application for Payment C-625 Certificate of Substantial Completion C-700 Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract C-800 Guide to the Preparation of Supplementary Conditions C-940 Work Change Directive C-941 Change Order C-942 Field Order The relationship between CSI and EJCDC has spanned nearly 35 years,said Jim Brown, PE, Chair of EJCDCs Construction Subcommittee. CSIsendorsement signifies that EJCDCs C-Series documents conform to theirwidely-used construction industry format guidelines, CSI MasterFormat,as well as CSIs recommended industry practices as presented in theirpractice guides. EJCDCs Construction Series Documents are the leadingstandard contract documents used on public infrastructure projects in theUnited States. The C-Series documents are available for purchase online atwww.ejcdc.org or through the websites of the supporting organizations.

ASCE MICHIGAN SECTION ELECTS

NEW PRESIDENT AND OFFICERS

The ASCE Michigan Section has selected Carey Suhan, PE, as its 2014-2015president and has elected new officers for the coming year. Suhan received his BSdegree in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1985 and his MS degreefrom Wayne State University in 1995. Since 1990, he has worked for Testing

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Engineers & Consultants, currently serving as vicepresident/principal overseeing Geotechnical andEnvironmental Services along with additional firmmanagement responsibilities (Troy office). Suhan is active in several professional societies alongwith serving in the following ASCE leadership roles:ASCE Southeastern Branch (President 2003-2004;Director through President Elect 1998-2003; AnnualMeeting Chair 1996, 1997).

2014-2015 ASCE Michigan Section OfficersPresident: Carey Suhan, PE, TroyPresident-Elect: Therese Kline, PE, LansingVice President: Steven Waalkes, PE, GrandRapidsTreasurer: Melinda Bacon, PE, KalamazooSecretary: Christopher Owen, PE, CantonPast President: Ronald Goldie, PE, Davison Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil

Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 144,000members of the civil engineering professionworldwide and is Americas oldest nationalengineering society. ASCE is the preeminentorganization representing the civil engineeringprofession. ASCE facilitates the advancement oftechnology, provides the tools for lifelong learning,promotes professionalism, and advocatesinfrastructure and environmental stewardship. Formore information about ASCE Michigan Section,contact the ASCE Michigan office at 517-332-2066. To learn more about the condition ofMichigans infrastructure, view the ASCE MichiganInfrastructure Report Card atwww.michiganreportcard.com.

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{Within reach.}CORRECTIONS

The Safety Tool Kit article that ran in theNovember 2014 issue of CAM Magazine -entitled DOT Medical Qualifications Are YouAware of the Changes - was authored byAdam Wilberding from Asphalt Specialists, Inc.(ASI), Pontiac, not by Tracey Alfonsi. CAMMagazine would like to thank Mr. Wilberding forhis article contribution, and regrets this error.

In the October 2014 Special Issue of CAMMagazine, the following corrections should bemade to the subcontractor lists at the back ofthe issue. The Acoustical Consultant for theLowe Campbell Ewald Headquarters in Detroit,and also for the Grand Valley State UniversityMary Idema Pew Library in Allendale, shouldhave been listed as Acoustics by Design -Grand Rapids, Detroit and Portland, OR. Thiscompany also served as Acoustics and AVLConsultant on the Garden Theatre project inDetroit. CAM Magazine regrets these errors.


The Michigan Architectural Foundation (michiganarchitecturalfoundation.org)is dedicated to Increasing Public Appreciation of How Architecture EnrichesLife. While a lofty aspiration, it is an important vision founded in the concernsof businesses, citizens, and governments regarding livability issues in todayscommunities. While it is true that even outstanding physical spaces cannot unilaterallyprovide solutions to problems of class, race or economic stagnation, thebedrock of livability is physical design that richly reflects the aspirations of acommunity. Architecture is all about looking at difficult challenges with abroad perspective and discovering opportunities for effective solutions. Theprocess is intensely collaborative and an engine for building community.Consequently, thoughtful and empathetic architectural solutions can pullneighborhoods together, set communities apart and make people happy.Architecture matters.

A SENSE OF PLACEGood architectural design recognizes that the world is not made up ofindividual, isolated, or disconnected elements. Sensitive design includesconsideration of the spaces between buildings as well as the buildingsthemselves. This approach to community design is commonly described ascreating a sense of place or placemaking. Here in the state of Michigan,MIplace is a state-wide initiative at the forefront of this movement. Thestate is confident that, by employing sound design principles to revitalizecommunities, it will strengthen the entire state. At first the challenges may seem daunting. After all, neighborhoods andcommunities are built from a collage of independently owned properties andstructures. Investment and maintenance often varies widely and is oftendifficult at best to influence. So what makes some communities moredesirable places than others? The American Institute of Architects, in itspublication Communities by Design, notes that many different elements gointo enhancing a community and establishing a sense of civic pride andidentity. Communities with a clear identity will be distinctive by definition. Thedesign of the buildings and structures, the layout and character of thestreets, the preservation of historic assets, and the placement of opengathering spaces, all contribute to a sense of place.

A Plan of ActionThe problems may seem insurmountable. But like most challenges, they canbe met one step at time by following a sensible plan of action. The aias 10Principles for livable communities does a great job consolidating ameaningful plan:

1. CREATE NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTITY A sense of place givescommunities stability and an identity that residents can take pride in.

2. PROVIDE CHOICES People want a variety of housing, shopping,

recreation, transportation, and employment options. Variety addsstability and accommodates residents in different stages of their lives.

3. CONSERVE OPEN LANDSCAPE Ensuring open space, agriculturalland and wildlife habitat is important for environmental, recreational,cultural, and aesthetic reasons.

4. PLAN ON A HUMAN SCALE Appropriately compact communitiesallow residents to walk to shops, cultural resources and jobs, and canreduce traffic congestion.

5. ENCOURAGE MID-USE DEVELOPMENT Integrating different landuses and building types creates a vibrant blend of housing types andsocioeconomic groups while making communities more walkable.

6. VARY TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS An interconnected network ofstreets, paths, greenways and waterways will reduce traffic andencourage social interaction. Reliable public transportation is importantas an alternative to cars.

7. PRESERVE URBAN CENTERS Conserving, restoring and infillingurban centers uses existing services and resources instead of creatingnew infrastructure, and provides a sense of stability and identity. Itmakes environmental sense.

8. STRENGTHEN THE PUBLIC REALM Citizens need dignified andphysically defined places, schools, courthouses, libraries and other civicbuildings to stimulate interaction, participation, art and civic pride.

9. PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES A well-designed blendof nature and development is aesthetically pleasing, protectswaterways, preserves ecology and improves property values.

10. DESIGN MATTERS All the other principles flow from this one. Design

excellence is the foundation of all buildings and of all communities. Howour buildings and environments serve the myriad needs of our citizensmay be our fundamental aesthetic achievement.

About the Author: Dennis M. King, FAIA, FESD, LEED AP, is Principal ofDMKING Consulting LLC and serves at the AIA Michigan Public PolicyDirector. His prominent career at Harley Ellis Devereaux spanned 34 yearsincluding service as Chairman and CEO of the organization from 1991through 2010. For his leadership, King was elevated to AIA Fellowship in1992 and ESD Fellowship in 1999, was awarded the AIA Detroit Gold Medalin 2005, and the AIA Michigan Gold Medal in 2010. King actively shares hisexperience and vision by serving on business, community, and professionalboards and committees, and he is regularly invited to share his commonsense approaches to contemporary business challenges.

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by Dennis M. king, faia, fesD, leeD aPDMKING CONSULTING, LLC AND SERVING ASPUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR FOR AIA MICHIGAN-A SOCIETY OF THE AMERICANINSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

CAM TESTIFIES IN FRONT OF SENATEECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

oleksinski DiscUsses workforceDeveloPMent challenges

BY JASON WADAGA, V.P. OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

KINDSVATTER, DALLING & ASSOCIATES

CAM Director of Labor Relations & Government Affairs, James Oleksinski, was invited to testify in frontof the Michigan Senate Economic Development Committee in September. The hearing was chaired byState Sen. Mike Kowall (R-White Lake) and it focused on Workforce Development in Michigan. Thisopportunity allowed Oleksinski to lay out the challenges facing the construction industry in our stateand give legislators an account of the growing need for skilled trades that the CAM membership isexperiencing. Sen. Kowall found the meeting to be necessary after hearing workforce concerns in his travels asthe committee chairman. Everywhere I go in this state, I hear from businesses about the lack of skilledworkers in the trades, said Kowall. It doesnt matter if Im in Southeast Michigan or the UpperPeninsula. The problem is statewide. Oleksinski opened his testimony by updating committee members on CAMs Industry Roundtables.He explained that workforce development was one of the top four issues identified by membership inthe roundtables and that CAM has started to tackle the issue head-on within its own association. StateSen. Jim Ananich (D-Flint) applauded CAM for being proactive on this topic. Im happy to hear thatyour association is working through this issue, said Ananich. Skilled trades are absolutely essential inthe resurgence of Michigans economy. Oleksinski explained to the committee that the workforce development problem and shortage ofskilled trades labor was the direct result of the loss of 89,300 construction jobs from 2000 to 2013.The Great Recession in Michigan forced construction workers to find other jobs or leave the statealtogether, said Oleksinski. Unfortunately, that workforce has not returned and young people arentlooking at construction as a career right now. To conclude his testimony, Oleksinski pressed the legislature to do what it can to promote skilledtrades to young people in Michigan and use all of the resources at their disposal to do so. He touchedon the many benefits of construction as a career right now including good wages and benefits, nostudent debt, and the fulfillment of the American Dream. This sentiment was shared by Sen. Kowall.We have to tell our young people that its okay to get a little dirt under their fingernails, said Kowall.Not everyone was meant to get a college degree, and a job in construction will provide a good livingto young adults. Oleksinski also thanked the committee for the invitation to speak, a move that he views as showinga great deal of respect from the legislature. To have them personally invite CAM to be part of the hearingand use us as a resource shows how positively our association is viewed by the leaders of this state,said Oleksinski.


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pBringing facilities and maintenance teams in as part of the construction planning processensures that their unique perspective is part of key decisions affecting a buildingsmanagement cost over its lifecycle.


Making design and construction decisionsbased on the lifetime cost of a facility hasbecome an increasingly important prerequisitefor companies that want buildings that not onlymake sense today, but years - or even decades- from now. Consequently, more of our industryis beginning to realize that a detailed, lifecycleperspective and a more thoughtful approach todesign, development and construction can paysignificant dividends. Understanding how that process works,however, is critically important. The beststrategies for facility development rely on closecollaboration between design, constructionand management specialists who have a keenunderstanding of building usage andrequirements, and other variables. Deployingthose strategies begins early, long before thefirst brick has been laid.

UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGEMENTThe first step for any organization is to beginby gathering/exchanging information andfullyunderstanding a facilitysuses, projectedtimeline, and key stakeholders. One of the keyvariables here is the customer. Every customerhas a different level of understanding of theprocess. More experienced customers canoutline their business model with great detailwell into the future. They know the spaceplanning and programming requirements, aswell as block plans and the basic layout ofprofessional spaces. At initial high-level meetings, design andconstruction specialists who specialize infacilities management considerations will meetwith key stakeholders of the business, as wellas a space planner and/or an architect who canfacilitate the information needed for asuccessful plan. Those specialists not only offertheir facilities management experience, but bybecoming part of the design team they are ableto make key recommendations to stakeholdersat critical points throughout the design anddevelopment process. Less experienced clients typically requiremore guidance, and the process may requiremore front-end time investment in order to elicitthe right information. Instead of a few high-levelrepresentatives, a specialist may need to meetwith more members of the clients team to getthe answers they need, in order to deliverimpactful advice. For example, these clientsmight not have thought through their growthplans in great specificity - or considered howthose plans might impact their facilitys needs.While they may need to be walked through theprocess a bit, these are exactly the clients whomay stand to benefit more from the services ofa team that understands how to design anddevelop with lifetime costs in mind.

After those initial meetings, the specialist willbring back an initial draft of a development planto ensure that all parties are on the same pagewith respect to the bigger picture. That plandrives the next steps, where it is time to dig intothe details and begin reviewing specifics aboutmaterials, energy efficiency recommendations

and other priorities based on informationreceived in those preliminary meetings.

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facilities management team to the table is the next critical step.Understanding the subtleties and nuance of how facilities managementconsiderations will impact materials selection, as well as design anddevelopment decisions, differs slightly depending on whether thecircumstances involve a leasing situation or a ground-up development.With the former, establishing a positive and productive relationship withthe property ownership and the property management team is essential.The facilities management experts will work with those parties todetermine whether they need to maintain key designations (LEEDcertification, for example) and to communicate and coordinate clientgoals. Specifics such as energy efficiency and lighting, fire alarms andemergency infrastructure functionality and other details will likely needto be considered. While the process is similar with a ground-up project, there tends tobe less need for coordination and compromise. The communication ismore straightforward: identifying the owners goals and objectives;understanding the space planning and programming requirements; andcoming up with a preliminary plan. No matter what the specific prioritymay be - eliminating paper usage, achieving a certain environmentalcertification, implementing a specific water reclamation feature - therewill be design and development implications. Whether dealing with aleasing situation or a ground-up build, understanding the clientsbusiness model and function is critically important in order to give themthe most value for the duration of their time in the location. Successmeans identifying the property function and working with ownership andmanagement teams to mold their best interests and the users bestinterests with regard to both form and function. Another key point to understand is that the timeframe matters. It mightsound self-evident that the lifetime costs and considerations areimpacted by how long a particular lifecycle might be, but it is surprisinghow often that critical detail is left out of the equation. Cost calculationsand decisions made for a five-year lease timeframe will be very differentfrom those made with a two- or three-decade ownership time horizon.

MATERIALS DIFFERENCECarefully examining and considering the usage/life-span necessary forspecific materials is one of the most important steps in an efficient andcost-effective lifecycle-conscious design and development process.Consider the example of a manufacturing facility with a projected 20-year lifecycle. The best design and development experts who specializein facilities management considerations will meet with client accountantsto gain a sophisticated understanding of anticipated depreciation costsfor key equipment. Factoring in the costs of depreciation andreplacement can be an essential part of making smart decisions for theusable lifetime of the property. Remember that context matters, and materials considerations candiffer wildly from one industry to the next, and from one facility to thenext. Specific usage parameters - mandated both by regulatorycompulsion and practical utility - drive decision-making here. Everythingfrom flooring to furniture to fixtures should be reviewed. In a heavier-usefacility such as a busy hospital, for example, sturdier fixtures and moreresilient materials may more than pay for themselves over the lifetime ofthe building. It may cost a bit more on the front end to install morerugged doorknobs or solid cabinets instead of plywood or laminate, butthe long-term savings realized by not having to repair or replace thoseitems makes that initial investment more than worth it. To add another wrinkle, even within the same facility, there can andshould be different graduations of material based on usage. For example,an administrative or office wing of the same hospital will most likely have

very different usage needs for doors, flooring and many other materials.It is in this area where smart planning can zero in on the items wherestrategically spending more at the outset will significantly reduce upkeepexpenses down the road.

COST CALCULATIONSThe basic formula for calculating the long-term cost for specific featuresor items considers the initial cost for each item and the cost forreplacement. The reality is somewhat messier, however. Energyefficiency/inefficiency considerations often loom large, and the need toinclude the cost of the manpower and equipment required to replacebroken or outdated equipment makes that calculation more complexthan it might seem at first. The key is identifying opportunities forpayback and ROI over a specified length of time (again, coordination withclient-side accounting can be valuable here). The savings from even aminor change can be dramatic; in one recent project, replacing traditionalstairwell lighting with specialized fixtures equipped with motion sensorsthat only illuminate above emergency level lighting when needed, yieldedan 85 percent energy savings and paid back the higher front-end costin less than one year! Think critically about not only the expected lifetime of materials, butthe expected lifetime of technologies. If the client knows that they wantto be there in 20 years, understand that new technologies will likely makeinfrastructure and equipment decisions look very different. Whatever thespecific features desired by the client, costs can generally be calculatedon a macro basis and then plugged it into a more detailed cost model.That model tends to be more a la carte, so clients understand the finitecosts of each piece in the plan, how - and whether - it fits into theirbudget, and what the return on that cost is likely to be in the long run.From facilities management and construction standpoint, one of thebiggest challenges is convincing clients to look at their costs throughthat long-range viewfinder. Companies have an understandable tendencyto want to make decisions based on the costs in front of them today,even when established Best Practices may suggest a more cost-effectivelong-term plan.

ENSURE SUCCESSEnsuring that the success of a construction project is not just measuredduring the grand opening, but over the lifespan of the facility, requiresmaintaining a close working professional relationship between the clientand the consultant throughout the design, development and constructionprocess when possible. At every step, both the client and the lifecyclefacilities management and development expert should be askingthemselves, What does a successful building look like on day one? Whatdoes it look like in a year, in five years, in ten? Clear, consistent, openand honest communication throughout the design and developmentprocess is critical. Ultimately, realizing lifetime-scale efficiencies for afacility demands close collaboration, the vast majority of it before abuilding emerges into a brick-and-mortar reality.

Kevin Ryan is a CAM Board Member and senior vice president forPowerlink, with more than 30 years experience in all phases ofconstruction and commercial building management. Based in Detroit,Powerlink is an ISO 9001-certified staffing, facilities management andconstruction company, whose dedicated team members elevate industrystandards for quality and process to help customers reduce costs,improve efficiency and gain higher customer satisfaction. For moreinformation, Kevin can be contacted at [email protected].

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The Michigan Chapter of the Energy ServicesCoalition, in its fourth annual award event,recognized significant investment in energyefficiency systems and demonstrable energy costsavings at public buildings throughout the state.The Energy Service Coalition (ESC) - MichiganChapter announced five recipients of the Leadersin Efficiency award. The honorees at the eventincluded the City of Battle Creek; LenaweeCounty; Oakland University; St. Clair CommunityCollege; and the Detroit Zoo. Collectively, the recipients, who manageenergy consumption in a municipality, county,college campus and at the states largestzoological park, have invested nearly $18 millionand saved more than $1 million annually as aresult of implementing energy efficiency andperformance contracting methods. These award winners have demonstratedleadership and stewardship in their commitmentto reducing wasted energy, shrinking their carbonfootprint, and improving the work and learning

environment for building occupants, said ScottKuhn, president of Michigan Chapter of ESC, anational nonprofit public-private partnership thatadvocates utilizing energy performancestandards and building upgrades to improveefficiency and reduce energy costs. Of particular interest is the Detroit Zoo. TheDetroit Zoo is one of the crown jewels of not onlyMichigan, but also of the Midwest. The DetroitZoological Society (DZS) was recognized for along history of environment responsibility. Anexample of this commitment is the DZSsGreenprint initiative a sustainability plan to refineand improve daily practices, manage facilities,and develop new policies and programs toimprove green literacy at the zoo and in thecommunity. In addition to significant energysaving up grades, the DZS has also shownleadership and responsibility to inspire itsthousand of visitors to learn and engage insustainable behaviors. Some of the energyconservation measures, installed in partnershipwith Johnson Controls, included:

Lighting and light controls Animal habitat water conservation Advanced irrigation controls Automated gas and water meters Mechanical upgrades for rooftop units,

boiler replacement and controls, steamtraps and variable speed pumping.

In his acceptance of the award, GerryVanAcker, COO, stated, Being green is afundamental value that reinforces ourcommitment to progressive resourcemanagement and environmental leadership. Theenergy and resource efficiencies realized throughthis project represent another big step in ourgreen journey. The awards were well-attended and attractedenergy efficiency experts from around the state.The award luncheon is co-hosted by theMichigan Economic Development Corporation(MEDC). The event included presentations byJohn Quackenbush, chairman of the Michigan

Public Service Commission, and Robert Jackson,director of the Michigan Energy Office, whichpromotes energy efficiency and renewable energyresource development to the states businessesand public institutions. In his address to the group, Robert Jacksonreiterated the value of the Energy SavingPerformance Contract (ESPC) that enablesbuilding owners to use future energy savings topay the up front costs of energy-saving projects,eliminating the need to tap into capital budgets. The Michigan Energy Office is part of theMEDC, which serves as the states marketing armand lead advocate for business growth, jobs andopportunity with a focus on helping growMichigans economy. Following is a list of projectsize and savings for each of the honorees at theEnergy Service Coalition (ESC) - MichiganChapter Fourth Annual Awards:

City of Battle Creek $ 4,002,892 Project Size $ 84,171 Annual Savings Guarantee

Lenawee County $ 8,025,675 Project Size $ 395,085 Annual Savings Guarantee;

$ 337,784 Annual Ancillary Savings

Oakland University $ 459,036 Project Size $ 146,087 Annual Savings Guarantee

St. Clair County Community College $ 3,674,864 Project Size $ 168,343 Annual Savings Guarantee

The Detroit Zoo $ 1,999,993 Project Size $ 225,000 Annual Savings Guarantee

In addition to the MEDC, some of the event co-sponsors included Honeywell, Siemens,Amersco, Oakland University and JohnsonControls. For more on the MEDC and itsinitiatives, visit www.michiganbusiness.org.

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Midland Tool & Supply, Oak Park, offers what could be viewed as a portable warehouse on wheels.Why wait for delivery of tools and equipment, when a custom-stocked tool trailer can be placed on yourjobsite for the duration of the entire project. Housed in a 53-foot-long, semi-truck, this on-siteconsignment tool trailer is a collective tool-box on steroids, filled with all the tools and consumablesneeded to keep a project on track. Industrial contractors working across the Midwest have takenadvantage of Midlands on-site tool trailer to prevent delays and downtime during maintenance on thepower plants, oil refineries and steel mills that keep the lights on, the gas in your car and the steel inyour buildings. Midland Tool & Supply is one of only three companies in the entire Midwest offering this service,primarily to contractors working on large industrial projects across the region. The Big Three in the on-site tool trailer business include Midland Tool & Supply and two Ohio-based firms, one headquarteredin Cincinnati and the other in Youngstown. Approximately 20 different industrial contractors, both locally and across the Midwest, have calledon the services of Midlands on-site tool trailers. The contents of each trailer are customer- and job-

specific, said Midland Tool & Supply OwnerBrian Boychuk. All of them are actually laid outa bit differently on the inside. We are able tostock different types and sizes of material,because some of the trailers have shelves downone side of the trailer and others have shelvesdown both sides. Midlands on-site tool trailers have appearedon U.S. Steel Corporation projects fromPittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Birmingham,Alabama and from Gary, Indiana to Granite City,Illinois. U.S. Steel produces 27 million net tonsof raw steel annually, according to its website.This industrial giant, along with power plants andoil refineries across the Midwest, deliver vitalservices, forming the often unseen backbone ofdaily life and commerce. Any maintenanceoperations must be done swiftly and efficiently.For this reason, large-scale industrial

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maintenance and construction projects in thissector operate 24-hours a day and six or evenseven days a week. We just finished one for U.S. Steels EdgarThomson Plant in Pittsburgh, said Boychuk. Wehad two tool trailers on the site. They workedseven days a week, 24 hours a day for 60 days.By the end of these types of jobs, those guys aretired. Like all construction sectors, the schedulingrequirements of industrial construction andmaintenance projects are accelerating. Thedemands are now much greater on a project,said Boychuk. A job that used to take 60 days,they now want done in 40 days. The tool trailerscame about because of higher demand beingplaced on our customers, which in turn placesincreased demands on us. Midlands on-site tool trailer eases the strainfor its customers, both during a plants regularlyscheduled maintenance outages, turnaroundsand shut downs, as well as during an emergency.For example, a coal-fired power plant hasimmense boilers working under intenseconditions. The contractors who repair thesemechanical behemoths work under extremelytight timeframes. If there is a malfunction in thesystem, our customers have to find it, fix it andget the boiler back on line, said Boychuk.Fortunately, the Midland Tool trailer is right on siteand ready for business. For maintenance and repairs, DTEs MonroePower Plant has had a tool trailer on-site for thelast five years, said Boychuk. DTE has 10 power

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plants tasked with generating and distributingelectricity to 2.1 million customers insoutheastern Michigan. With as many as 200different tools stocked on the shelves of its on-site tool trailer siteat the Monroefacility, MidlandTool is clearlydoing its part tokeep the lights onand the wheels ofproductionspinning inMichigan. Wehave alsoprovided a tooltrailer twice forFermi, saidBoychuk. Weput two trailers onsite for both of theFermi projects. Midland alsosupplies tooltrailers for locallybased companies, such as Monarch Welding &Engineering, Inc., Warren. Midland supplied thetool trailer for Monarchs month-longmaintenance outage project at DTEs Belle Riverplant near St. Clair. It was a scheduled boileroutage, said Boychuk. We supplied tools that

iron workers, boiler makers and pipe fitters use,both overlapping tools all the trades use andtools specific to each of those trades. Safety tools are another well-stocked category

of equipment in every tool trailer project. Safetyis at the forefront of todays constructionprojects, said Boychuk. They want the job assafe as possible, and they also want it done in atighter time frame. Given those dual necessities,its good to know every tool and every piece of

safety equipment is right at acontractor fingertips.

TOOL TRAILER LOGISTICSBeyond a well-stocked semi-trailer loaded with supplies,Midland also offers a completetool and consumable trailermanagement service. Midland isin close communication with acontractors superintendents toensure the right amount and theright type of tools is stocked in thetrailer. We are managing thevolume in communication with thecontractors superintendents,said Boychuk. They may tell us, We are getting ready tohire a couple hundred guys, andwe need you to ramp up these specific items in the trailer.In this way, we keep up withdemands from the field.

Boychuk points to a recentproject at the BP Whiting oilrefinery in Indiana as one ofMidlands most logisticallycomplicated tool trailer jobs.There were probably 10 differenttrades, said Boychuk. There wasa wide range of tools for every

trade, as well. Some of them overlapped andsome did not. Restocking the Whiting project was a constanttask, because tools depleted late in the day

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The general benefits of an on-site tool trailer toindustrial contractors include having 24/7 accessto tools and consumables. In addition, MidlandTool doesnt charge for the tool trailer. All theyare buying is our product, said Boychuk. Wedont charge for our trailers or delivery of ourtools. There are no hidden costs and fees. If you

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buy a grinder, you dont then pay $10 more as aservice charge or a fuel surcharge and deliveryfee. The advantage to Midland Tool: Securinggreater customer loyalty, as well as exclusivebusiness on a large industrial project. Theadvantage to us is we pretty much secure all ofthe business on that project, said Boychuk. The advantage to the contractor is a trailer on-site, free of charge. All of the tools andconsumables are out in the on-site trailer on aconsignment basis, so the contractor only paysfor what they take. There is no charge unless youtake a tool. ONE-STOP SHOP SERVICEThe on-site tool trailer is only part of Midlandsmission of delivering exemplary service. The on-site trailers help to seal customer loyalty, but thisloyalty has also been forged in long hours on theroad, delivering tools to jobsites across Michiganand the Midwest. In any given day, Midlanddrivers are shuttling tools from its Oak Parkheadquarters to Consumer Energys plant nearHolland or to a host of jobsites dotting the Detroitmetropolitan area. Midland Tool supplied a great deal of tools -but not a tool trailer - on the recent Marathonexpansion, a massive construction project thatconsumed almost three full years. Every tradewas on that job, and we supplied to every tradeand to almost every contractor working on theproject, said Boychuk. We supplied everythingfor that project, meaning everything used byboiler makers, iron workers, pipe fitters,electricians, carpenters, cement masons,laborers and plumbers. Midland also has a sister company calledSuperior Tool Rental. Financially, they are totallyseparate companies, but we run them as what Iconsider as a one-stop shop, said Boychuk.We service the same customer base. ForSuperior Tool, we rent out a lot of industrial toolsthat companies dont want to buy, because thetools may only be needed once every 10 years,or the time frame that they need the tool in is soshort that it isnt of benefit for the company tobuy the tool. One of the tools in greatestdemand is Superiors line of air hoists, availablein various tonnages, ranging from one ton all theway up to 50 tons. Founded in 1962, Midland also does its ownin-house repairs of both customer equipment andits own rental equipment. In essence, MidlandTool and Superior Tool Rentals offer a one-stopshop for tool purchase, rental and repair. Midlandnot only offers a one-stop shop, but in oneinstance, the company brought the shop directlyto the jobsite. On one Pittsburgh job, weactually had personnel from our company go outto the site, manage the on-site tool trailers and

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ABOUT THE COMPANYBoychuk has recently taken over Midland Tool &Supply from his father who ran the business for45 years, the company closing in on 53 years inbusiness in 2015. However, Brian Boychuk hasbeen in the tool trade for decades, havingfounded Superior Tool Rental in February 1995.Immersed in the world of tools, Boychuk has thevery first tool he ever purchased as the owner ofSuperior enshrined in his office. The tool is animpact wrench now mounted on a display caselabeled My First Baby. Today, Midland Tool & Supply is on the move.The firm is getting ready to move to another OakPark location, the new one being 49,000 square feet almost double its existing 21,000-square-foot space now spread out over two differentbuildings. The new location will offer more roomfor expansion and for Boychuks collection ofindustrial paintings, including two of Zug IslandsD and B furnaces and one of the River RougePlant. At both Midland and Superior Tool,Boychuk has turned the tool business into the artof quality service, beginning with delivering toolsto jobsites on time and on schedule, repairingtools in-house and stocking a jobsite with its veryown on-site tool trailer. Midland Tool & Supplyand Superior Tool Rental is clearly easing the hardand demanding work of keeping the industrialbackbone of the Midwest and the country in fitcondition.

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The Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow will be held at the MotorCity Casino Hotelin Detroit on February 4, 2015. The 31st edition of this event for industry professionals issponsored by the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM). The Tradeshow opens at9:00 a.m. and runs to 4:30 p.m.

Many exhibitors plan to launch new construction-related equipment, tools and services.Contractors, designers, and construction buyers will actually be able to see, test and learnabout the newest equipment, products and services available.

The days events also include: The 129th CAM Annual Meeting, by invitation only, at the Sound Board beginning

at 11:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Steve Marquardt, Vice President of OlympiaDevelopment, LLC.

The CAM Magazine Special Issue Awards will take place during the CAM 129th AnnualMeeting. Architects and general contractors whose projects were featured in the 2014Special Issue will be receiving a commemorative plaque. CAM Magazine will also bepresenting the Special Issue 2014 Project of the Year Award. The Green Product of theYear Award for 2014 will also be presented.

CAMTEC, the Training and Education Center of CAM, will be presenting several seminarsduring the Tradeshow. They included: Structure & Savings with Masonry; OperablePartition Learn Lesson; Stone Repair & Masonry Cleaning Simplified; Virtual Design &Construction (VDC). To register, please visit www.cam-online.com or call Tracey Alfonsior Pat DuFresne in the CAMTEC offices at 248-972-1000.

Tickets to the tradeshow can be picked up at the CAM Headquarters in Bloomfield Hills.However, the most convenient way to get tickets is to pre-register online now at CAMswebsite: www.cam-online.com. Attendees pre-registering before January 15th will havetheir name badges mailed, and those pre-registering after January 15th can pick up theirbadges at the door of Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow.

For further questions, please call Ron Riegel, Manager of Expositions, at (248) 972-1000.

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EXHIBITOR BOOTH Progressive Sweeping & Orbital Transport ..205RKA Petroleum......................................... 218R.S. Dale Company ...................................409Red Wing Shoe Co. ..................................404RetroFoam of Michigan, Inc. ......................124Ritz Safety .................................................324 SMRCA/149 Labor Management ...............206Wm.H.Scarlet & Associates .......................115STE, Inc. ...................................................213Simpson Strong-Tie ..................................108Speedway Superfleet.................................100Standard Textile ........................................107Urban's Partition & Remodeling Co. ..........103VJ Sales, Inc. ............................................209V&S Detroit Galvanizing .............................406Valenti Trobec Chandler, Inc. ......................215Ventcon.....................................................116Venture Grafix............................................110VisiCom Services.......................................208Weiser Recycling, Inc.................................120Williams Scotsman ....................................109

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