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4 CAM MAGAZINE JUNE 2010 “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

FEATURES

14 Making Money Grow on TreesCAM Member, J.S. Vig Construction Company, Has Project Green Division

GLASS & GLAZING

18 Through the Looking GlassGlass Companies Discuss Glazing

in Challenging Times

23 Greenprint for the FutureThe Green Nature of Windows

“ V O I C E O F T H E C O N S T R U C T I O N I N D U S T R Y ” ®

CARPENTRY

26 Wood to the RescueT.H. Marsh Construction Builds Premier Student Housing

CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT

34 Fighting Fire with Cold Hard CashMilford Fire Station Keeps the Details Traditional

DEPARTMENTS

8 Industry News12 Safety Tool Kit38 Product Showcase42 People in Construction45 Buyers Guide Update46 CAM Welcomes New Members46 Construction Calendar46 Advertisers Index


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DIRECTORSOFFICERSChairman R. Andrew Martin,

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M. James Brennan,Broadcast Design & Construction, Inc.

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WCA Honors Winners of 2010PYRAMID Awards

In late March, the Washtenaw ContractorsAssociation (WCA) honored the winners of its13th annual PYRAMID Awards before a groupof the county's leading contractors,architects, construction project owners andlabor leaders. Each of these prestigiousawards represents exceptional effort in theareas of teamwork, service or innovation. Tobe chosen as a winner of a PYRAMID Award, anomination had to be truly outstanding. Anindependent jury, composed of industryexperts in Evansville, IN, selected the winnerslisted below.

BEST PROJECT TEAM AWARDSTo be selected as a winner for a Best Project

Team Award, the project had to involve anextremely high level of cooperation betweenthe owner, architect and contractor, resultingin true synergism between these threeentities. This cooperation and synergismmust have resulted in an improvement insome critical aspect of the constructionproject, such as quality, budget, completiontime, safety record or other key parameter.

BEST PROJECT TEAM - PROJECTS UNDER$3 MILLION

Detroit Zoo Dinosauria ExhibitInstallation, Royal Oak • Architect – studiozONE llc, Dearborn• Contractor – JC Beal Construction,

Ann Arbor• Owner – Detroit Zoological Society,

Royal Oak

BEST PROJECT TEAM – PROJECTSBETWEEN $3 MILLION & $25 MILLION

Zaragon Place, Ann Arbor• Architect – Neumann/Smith

Architecture, Southfield• Contractor – O’Neal Construction,

Ann Arbor• Owner – Zaragon Inc., Chicago, IL

BEST PROJECT TEAM - PROJECTS OVER$25 MILLIONBay City Public Schools, Bay City• Architect – Wigen Tincknell Meyer

& Associates, Saginaw • Contractor – Spence Brothers,

Saginaw/Ann Arbor• Owner – Bay City Public Schools,

Bay City

BEST SUBCONTRACTOR AWARDTo be selected as a winner for a Best

Subcontractor Award, the subcontractormust have provided an exceptional level ofservice that resulted in a significantimprovement in some critical aspect of theconstruction project, such as project quality,design, budget, completion time, safetyrecord, or other key parameter. Theimprovement must have been documented,and the exceptional level of servicesupported in writing by the project owner,architect, general contractor or constructionmanager.

BEST SUBCONTRACTOR AWARD -CONTRACTS UNDER $500,000

Eagle Excavation, Flint• U of M Tunnels Phase IV project,

Ann Arbor

BEST SUBCONTRACTOR AWARD -CONTRACTS OVER $500,000 Huron Valley Electric, Ann Arbor/Motor City Electric, Detroit • The U of M MCIT Data Center project,

Ann Arbor

BEST INNOVATION AWARDTo be selected as a winner of the Best

Innovation Award, the nomination must haverepresented a new and unique contributionto the construction industry. The innovationcould have been a significant improvementto any aspect of the construction process,including administration, design, crafts-manship, equipment, labor relations,materials, and training.

BEST INNOVATIONJC Beal Construction, Ann Arbor• Thompson Block Emergency Façade

Stabilization System, Ypsilanti

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The PYRAMID Awards presentation is ahallmark evening, because it is the only eventfor which virtually all sectors of theconstruction industry in Washtenaw Countygather together to celebrate the greatachievements of the past year. Majorsponsors of the event were Bricklayers andAllied Craftworkers Local 9, Michigan Councilof Employers, Laborers Local 499 - Employers’Cooperation and Education Trust Fund,Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters, andthe Washtenaw County IndustryAdvancement Program.

WCA Names Tom Tocco 2010 W. Nelson Vander Hyden Award Recipient

The Washtenaw Contractors Association(WCA) recently presented Tom Tocco, directorfor facilities, engineering & construction forSt. Joseph Mercy Health Systems, with the2010 W. Nelson Vander Hyden Award. Theaward recognizes an individual who is aleader in both the construction industry andthe community.

As director, Tocco oversees maintenance of3 million square feet of space, as well as

design and construction activities. In thisrole, Tocco championed a comprehensiveenergy management program that resultedin utility costs savings measured in themillions of dollars, receipt of a number ofenergy conservation awards, and numerousrequests for speaking engagements to sharehis successful energy savings ideas with otherhealth organizations. Last year, his responsi-bilities were expanded once again to includecapital construction project leadership forseven hospitals and provision of consultingservices for St. Joseph Mercy Health Systemson a nationwide basis.

Tocco joined St. Joseph Mercy HealthSystem in 1984 in Construction Engineering.He was promoted several times, first tomanager of construction services in 1989. Hisrole was expanded in the 1990s to includeresponsibility for construction activities forthree hospitals and several satellite facilities.In 2004 he was promoted to director forfacilities, engineering & construction.

In keeping with the high standards set byVander Hyden for community service, Tocco isalso involved in many activities outside hisown organization. He actively supportsteaching and internships for students in

various construction, biomedical and othertechnical trades. He has served hiscommunity as a member of the SuperiorTownship Appeals Board. He is involved withGleaners Food Bank as a donor and volunteer.He is actively involved in his church, teachingSunday school, assisting with youth activities,and working with Love, Inc., an arm of thechurch that assists families in need. Andfinally, he is actively involved in the lives of hiswife and three daughters, including servingin the important roles of coach, cheerleaderand chauffeur.

Tocco’s 2010 award marks the 32nd yearthat WCA has presented the W. Nelson Vander

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Hyden Award. The award’s namesake wasactive in the construction industry ofWashtenaw County during the 1960s and1970s. With the presentation of this award,WCA commemorates the high standards ofmoral character, ethics and professionalismthat Vander Hyden demonstrated during hisyears as a part of the area’s constructionindustry. In addition to being involved in theconstruction of many signature projects inWashtenaw County, he was committed to theimprovement of the construction industry asa whole, and always found time to give backto his community.

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KraftMaid Cabinetry LaunchesEducation Series on YouTubeVIDEO TUTORIALS FOR DESIGNERS ANDARCHITECTS FEATURED ON YOUTUBE

KraftMaid Cabinetry recently launched anEducation Channel on YouTube to helparchitects and designers stay current with the

latest design technology. The company’s firstvideo offerings are a series of GoogleSketchUp™ screencasts, digital videosexplaining how to use Google SketchUp andthe collection of more than 1,000 3-DKraftMaid cabinet models in the Google 3DWarehouse.

Google SketchUp was developed toprovide quick 3-D forms for conceptualstages of design, including a repository of 3-Dobjects that accelerate the design process,called the Google 3D Warehouse. SketchUpmodels can be converted into many CADproducts without having to draw designstwice. Dynamic Components are SketchUpcomponents to which attributes have beenassigned. Attributes can be simple pieces ofadditional information, such as part numbers,dimensions, and behaviors, such as animationand smart scaling.

The KraftMaid series consists of several 90-second videos with tips for a variety of digitaldesign-related topics, such as how todownload and install the free version ofGoogle SketchUp, and how to accessKraftMaid's catalog of 3-D cabinet models.Another video shows advanced users how tocreate stunning client presentations that help

sell their kitchen, home or multi-familydesigns.

Igloo Studios, producers of the popular“SketchUp Show” series, created the newscreencasts for KraftMaid Cabinetry. IglooStudios is a digital media firm that createsimmersive 3-D and video media solutions forAEC industry companies. Responsible forcreating interactive 3-D models for GoogleEarth and the Google 3-D Warehouse, Igloocreates powerful new media experiencesbeing leveraged by building productmanufacturers, real estate developers, anddesigners to reach clients and consumers in avisually meaningful way. “School” (http://go-2-school.com), Igloo’s educational studio,trains Google SketchUp users through onlinevideo podcasts, DVDs, and live training.

“These video screencasts make it easy fordesigners to learn and use free and affordabledesign software from Google, along withKraftMaid’s new 3-D cabinet models,” saidMark Johnson, FAIA, director of sales &marketing education at KraftMaid Cabinetry.“We're committed to helping the designcommunity leverage our 3-D cabinetcollections for design, presentations and thespecification process.”


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Brownfield to Wind TowerManufacturing: VentowerBreaks Ground!

Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME) andDeMattia Group, both of Plymouth, joinedVentower Industries, LLC, Governor Jennifer

Granholm, U.S. Congressman John Dingell,state and local officials, and others, in lateMarch 2010 to celebrate the groundbreakingfor Ventower’s new 115,000-square-foot windtower manufacturing plant at the Port ofMonroe in Monroe. DeMattia Group isproviding architectural and constructionservices for Ventower's new manufacturingfacility. The Monroe site has access to rail,water and truck routes to allow componentsto be delivered to all areas east of theMississippi.

“DeMattia Group is honored to provide ourdesign and construction services for theinitial wind tower manufacturing facility inMichigan,” states Gary D. Roberts, AIA,president of DeMattia Group. “Reclaiming anearly 35-acre Brownfield site will have itschallenges, but it is certainly proof that we areall shifting toward ‘green’ practices andrenewable energy options, which will assist inrevitalizing southeastern Michigan.”

SME assisted Ventower and the projectteam in securing $16.5 million in financialincentives, including:

• $2.07 million state Brownfield grants and loans

• $2 million federal EPA Brownfield loan

• $3.5 million state Brownfield tax credits• $5 million Brownfield tax increment

financing • $4 million Small Business Administration

Section 504 loan.

SME also simultaneously managedVentower’s environmental due diligencerequirements and provided geotechnicalengineering solutions for complicatedfoundation issues associated withconstruction at the former industrial wastelandfill site. SME designed and will be coordi-nating environmental response actions toaddress contamination issues on the site.

“Clean energy is one of the economicsectors we’ve targeted in our ongoing effortsto diversify Michigan’s economy,” GovernorGranholm said. “Ventower’s state-of-the-artfacility will help us toward our goal of makingMichigan a center for green manufacturing.”

Ventower is a fabricator and supplier ofindustrial-scale wind turbine towers.DeMattia estimates construction will takenine months, allowing manufacturing tobegin in early 2011. The company anticipatesbuilding up to 250 towers a year at the siteand initially employing 150 people.

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At the April 14th CAMSAFETY ConstructionSafety Training Workshop, the 2009 SafetyAchievement Awards were presented. For

2009, 28 member companies recorded lostworkday and recordable injury rates below theconstruction industry average, as reported by theBureau of Labor Statistics. Companies weregrouped into three categories by work hours, asshown below. Many companies worked through2009 without an injury. Those ties were thenranked by Experience Modification Rating (EMR).As a group, the lost workday case rate was .23 and

the recordable rate was 1.23 - bothwell below the industry averages. Ineach category, the top three companieswere awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze designations,as depicted below, left.

One last very important award was also given to the companywith the lowest EMR. That award went to Douglas Steel FabricatingCorporation of Lansing.Other Awardees: Alberici Constructors, Inc.; Authority Group Concrete;

Baker Construction Company; Boone & Darr, Inc.; Broadcast Design &Construction; Colasanti Specialty Services; Commercial ContractingCorporation; De-Cal, Inc.; J. J. Barney Construction; Kasco, Inc.; OEMC Rentals; O’Neal Construction Inc.; R. C. Hendrick & Son; Turner Construction Company;Spence Brothers; Strut Tech Systems, LLC; and Will H. Hall & Son, Inc.

All of these companies posted excellent safety numbers, but there werestill some recordable and lost workday injuries. Since your employees areclearly your greatest asset, keeping them safe and sound while at work mustbe of paramount importance to any thriving, growing company. As always, ifthere is anything CAMSAFETY can do to help you with your safety program,we are always just a phone call or e-mail away.

Remember CAMSAFETY is offering free, on-site Focus Four safety trainingunder our Grant from MIOSHA. To find out more about this opportunity,please contact me at 248-972-1141 or at [email protected]. You canalso visit our website at www.cam-online.com.

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The facility’s design incorporates a plannedexpansion of 76,000 square feet. Themanufacturing processes will bend, weld,paint and assemble plate steel into 15-footdiameter monotubes. Combined sectionswill reach 240 feet in height. The facility willhave 40-ton cranes as well as process andmaterial handling equipment toaccommodate individual tower sections upto 115 feet in length.

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Bridging a Great DivideWORLD’S LONGEST CABLE-STAYEDBRIDGE WINS PRESTIGIOUS U.S. CIVILENGINEERING AWARD

The American Society of Civil Engineers(ASCE) recently announced that the SutongBridge in Nantong City, Jiangsu Province,China has won the 2010 Outstanding CivilEngineering Achievement Award (OCEA).

The Sutong Bridge, which spans the

Yangtze River in China’s Jiangsu Province, isthe world’s longest cable-stayed bridge.With a main span measuring 1,088 meters orabout 3,600 feet, it is the first cable-stayedbridge with a span that passes the 1,000-meter or 3,280-foot mark. The bridge alsohas two side-spans that are 300 meters orabout 984 feet, as well as four smaller cablespans.

The bridge provides a vital link betweenthe cities of Suzhou and Nantong in JiangsuProvince. The expanse dramatically reducesthe journey between Suzhou and Nantong -which used to require a four-hour ferry trip –to just an hour.

In addition to its record-setting length,the bridge’s construction included a numberof significant achievements. The bridge’stwo-pylon foundations – each founded on131 piles - were the largest ever attempted,and the 300-meter bridge pylons were thetallest ever constructed. Additionally, the577-meter or 1,900-foot long, stayed cableswere the longest ever manufactured.

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• The Concordia University Wisconsin Lakeshore Environmental Enhancement and Education Project, Mequon, WI

• The Sound Transit Central Link Light Rail, Section 710 Beacon Hill Station and Tunnels, Seattle, WA

• The Utah State Capitol Seismic Base Isolation and Restoration, Salt Lake City, UT

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We’ve all heard that money doesn’tgrow on trees, but CAM Member J. S. Vig Construction Co., Taylor,

offers clients the next best thing – aspecialized division that develops project-specific guidance designed to reducecarbon emissions while improving energyefficiency, water efficiency, and the

workplace environment – often reducingoperating costs in the process. J.S. Vig’sProject Green Team focuses on bestpractices in sustainable, commercialconstruction, and the division also operatesthe Project Green Institute in Ann Arbor, aunique space that showcases many of thesetechniques. Clients who work with Project

Green find that money can grow on trees; inenergy efficient appliances, in photovoltaicpanels, and in many other technologies.

THE PROCESS Sustainable building, like all other market

sectors, is obviously impacted by less thanfavorable market conditions. The key differ-ence is that investing in green technologycan pay short and long-term dividends.Facility owners who want to realize thesedividends must work with contractors whounderstand them.

“I see two big barriers right now,”explained Joshua Brugeman, LEED AP, direc-tor of Project Green for J.S. Vig. “The first isthat people don’t have access to capital, butwe can bring incentives for sustainablebuilding and financing solutions to the tablethat they may not know about. The otherbig barrier is lack of knowledge. Peopledon’t know what is possible, or how to do it.We can break these things down to helpdevelop solutions for people.”

The light pole seen here represents a significant investment in sustainability at the ProjectGreen Institute, but the portable photovoltaic panel seen in front of the building was chosenbecause it made more financial sense than a built-in system at the rented facility.


Project Green uses a four-phase processto provide owners with a comprehensiveblueprint they can follow in meeting theirsustainability goals. The first phase involvesinvestigating green goals and benchmark-ing the performance of existing buildings.Owners who are eager to see dust start fly-ing would be well advised not to rush thiscrucial step. Electrical and moisture issues,along with a host of other concerns, areoften unearthed during this step. Brugemancited an example where an existing build-ing’s high energy costs were initially attrib-uted to inefficient mechanical systems. Afterfurther investigation, it was determined thatthe system was working all too well and sup-plying much more fresh air than was neededin the space. Fine-tuning the existing equip-ment brought the energy bills down withoutcostly replacements.

Data gathered in the first phase is crucialto the second phase of the process, in whichsustainability experts make recommenda-tions based on their findings.

“We develop an a la carte list of thingsthat a building owner can do to make a facil-ity more energy-efficient and sustainable,”said Brugeman. “We look at the investmentcost, expected savings and payback window.Every solution that we suggest is backedwith a detailed explanation.”

Owners who are armed with this informa-tion can make educated choices in regard totheir sustainability efforts. Developers whoare looking for a quick return on their invest-ments, for example, will typically be muchless receptive to green technologies thattake a long time to pay for themselves, thanowners who will occupy a space for a longtime, will be. As green building becomesmore common, builders will be asked to pro-vide information on expected paybacksmore often. Brugeman believes that thosewho cannot do this will be “left in the dust”in a competitive marketplace.

Phase three of the process offered by J.S.Vig’s Green Team involves project imple-mentation with careful regard to sustainabil-ity goals, while phase four includes a com-prehensive evaluation to ensure that thesegoals were met. Instead or merely seeingthe potential results of this process onpaper, the Green Team also provides clientswith a unique opportunity to see positiveresults up close.

THE TOUR Sustainable building embodies many

complex concepts that can be difficult tovisualize. Many of these ideas are on displayat J.S. Vig’s Project Green Institute.Numbered tour stations, 24 in all, highlight

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Water that is not collected in thisrain barrel seeps through permeable pavers instead of overwhelming storm sewers.

The inside of the facility is a treasuretrove of recycled materials, many ofwhich can be seen here.


the multitude of green technologies that arepacked inside the 1,000-square-foot officespace, which is expected to earn Gold-LevelCertification under the USGBC’s LEED ratingsystem.

The tour begins outside with a light polethat is powered exclusively with solar andwind energy that is stored in undergroundbatteries. Efficient water management ishighlighted with the combination of an effi-cient irrigation system that uses low-flowtechnology to prevent evaporation, therebyachieving the same result as a conventionalsystem with 20 to 50 percent less water.Water that is not collected in the rain barrelseeps through permeable pavers instead ofoverwhelming storm sewers. Native grassesand flowers were selected for the landscap-ing, as these require less water than otherlandscaping choices. Effective use of nativeplants can deliver a traditional look in amuch more sustainable way.

“There is no reason that you can’t have amanicured look in the front of the building

while having fescue and sunflowers in theback,” said Brugeman. “There are a variety ofsolutions available.”

Other outdoor elements include a greenwall that provides an attractive exterioralong with superior sound and thermal insu-lation properties and a solar shade that pro-tects against solar gain in the summer whiletransmitting full sunlight in the winter forwarmth. A variety of green roof mats arealso on display outside the building, includ-ing thinner mats that weigh only 15 poundsper-square-inch, making them a viableoption for some existing buildings.

The inside of the facility is likewise a treas-ure trove of sustainable examples includingrecycled materials, energy efficient lightingand low-flow plumbing fixtures. The teamthat designed the Project Green Instituteevaluated sustainable ideas against financialrealities in the exact same way that ProjectGreen clients do.

“We went through the same exercise thatanyone else would,” said Brugeman. “We put

our dream list together, then we looked atthe budget realities and had to narrow itdown.”

Since J.S. Vig rents the space, long terminvestments like a gray water system or anextensive photovoltaic system wouldn’thave made sense. Still, the facility includes aportable photovoltaic panel, and the renew-able energy light post outside does repre-sent a significant financial investment, as theJ.S. Vig has lofty goals for its newly formedProject Green Division. By 2015, the firmaims to retrofit 100,000,000 square feet,reduce operating costs by $100,000,000 andavoid 650,000 tons of carbon emissions.These goals will only be possible if the firmdemonstrates that money can grow on treesto a large number of clients who are eager torake in substantial savings.

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occupied building,” said Swindle.“Typically, you don’t need to takeworking hours into considerationwhen a building isn’t occupied. Ifyou want to start early, you can.Logistics become an issue with anoccupied building because youwon’t have an open jobsite whereyou can come and go freely. Thereare stricter requirements foraccess and increased security. Allof those issues can make the jobmore complex, so they need to beunderstood.”

Trainor Glass Company is alsopursuing opportunities in theresidential market. The firmprovides a wide variety ofbathroom and kitchen fixturesincluding tub and showerenclosures, sinks, faucets andcountertops. These products areavailable at three retail designcenters or online. The approachthat brought Trainor GlassCompany success in thecommercial market needed somemodification to be effective withindividual homeowners.

“Residential work requires adifferent marketing approach

because you are reaching out to a larger audience just to get to asingle buyer,” explained Swindle. “The volume is also much lower.After you make the sale, you might not see that customer for a periodof years, or ever again, so the repeat business is not consistent like itis in commercial glazing.”In addition to pursuing work in other markets, Trainor Glass

Company is diversifying its product line to grow its business in adown economy. The company now installs a stone cladding productthat uses curtain wall technology and a line of solar panels. Theseproducts were carefully selected as they include processes andmaterials that are already familiar to a glazing contractor.“It is easy to overextend yourself and forget about your core

business,” said Swindle. “While we are determined to be successfulwith these new products, we’re not forgetting where we came from.”Swindle believes that entering new market segments and offering

new products are viable strategies for coping with a down economy.These actions increase opportunities at a time when an overallreduction can be expected.“There just aren’t as many good opportunities in new construction

right now – that’s a fact,” said Swindle. “You need to be lean and meanto survive.”

Michigan’s brutaleconomy has takena toll on the entirec o n s t r u c t i o n

industry, and glazingcontractors are no exception.Firms have weathered badtimes before and will do soagain, but the troubling fact isthat some will never see thelight at the end of this particulartunnel. Most contractors arefocusing their energies onsimply staying in business untilthe economy gets better,essentially operating in asurvival mode. CAM Magazinerecently spoke with two glazingcontractors, Peterson Glass Co.,Ferndale, and Trainor GlassCompany, Allen Park, to seewhat both firms are doing tostay afloat during thesechallenging times. It is hopedthat their coping strategiesmight provide real insight toother glazing contractors asthey face the same issuesthemselves.

TRAINOR GLASS COMPANY Like most contractors, Trainor Glass Company has seen fewer

opportunities in recent months.“We’ve seen tighter margins across the board, not just in Michigan,

but across the Midwest and the country as a whole,” said Tim Swindle,Midwest regional manager for Trainor Glass Company. “We’ve been inthe glazing business for 57 years, so we have strong relationships witharchitects, general contractors and owners. We’re relying on thoseexisting relationships as we go after sectors where there seems to bemore activity – healthcare, university and government work. Certainmarkets are being affected more than others.”Contractors will obviously go where the work is, but a certain

amount of caution is warranted when stepping into unfamiliarterritory. Contractors who performed primarily on smaller projectsmay chase bigger jobs, but Swindle warned that these are oftenmore complex in terms of project management and cash flow. Laborand installation can be more difficult, requiring additional staffing,which can lead to a crippling increase in overhead costs. Healthcarework also often takes place at operational facilities. Contractors whoare not used to working around the public will need to learn theseskills quickly.“Logistics are an issue whenever you are working with an

Trainor Glass Company is pursuing new markets and diversifying its productline without forgetting the core business the company is known for: working on commercial projects like the one seen in this photograph.

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to,” said Hickey. “Our overhead costs aren’treally affected by low volume because wewould all be here anyway.” Hickey firmly believes that there will be a

light at the end of the tunnel for contractorswho embrace quality and refuse to

better suited than some to survive leantimes because their overhead costs can bevery low. The company’s office staff consistsof three brothers plus an administrativeperson.“We can expand and contract as we need

PETERSON GLASS CO. Peterson Glass Co. is also coping with a

decrease in sales volume. According toKevin Hickey, president of Peterson Glass,the actions of some contractors are affectingeveryone. He noted that it is difficult tocomplete with bids where the submittingcompany is obviously willing to accept a lossor is planning to ignore prevailing wagerequirements.“We’re trying to weather the storm by

sticking to our guns,” he said. “There is nopoint in taking work if there is no money leftover when you are done. We’reconcentrating on getting the work that wecan and on managing those jobs correctly,so we end up with some money leftover tocover our overhead and some kind of profit.”Peterson Glass has taken some steps to

reduce employee healthcare costs and otherexpenditures, and has also diversified itsproduct offerings to include solar panels,though Hickey noted that solar panels canonly make money for his firm if customershave the money to install them. Althoughmaking a profit is a challenge now, Hickey isseeing some encouraging signs. He notedthat no company that consistently bids workbelow cost can be expected to be inbusiness forever. Owners are beginning torealize this simple truth, in his opinion. “We do get some work because of the

failures of other companies,” he admitted.“Some people might have had badexperiences with other companies –whether they went out of business, didn’tmeet the schedule, or got themselvesthrown off the job for some reason. We’regetting by based on our past performancebecause people trust us to do the job rightand get it done on schedule. It isn’t alwaysabout the lowest bid anymore. People aregoing back to who they trust.”Hickey sees real reason for optimism in

this trend, but he admits that the processhas been agonizingly slow. He pointed outthat general contractors should be wary ofbids that come in well below the initial costestimate, but that hasn’t prevented thesebids from flooding the marketplace.“We’re seeing ridiculously low pricing this

year, even more so than last year,” he said.“Last year, someone might beat you by fivepercent – now it’s 10 or 20 percent. It is likea last gasp. They think they can take a lot ofcheap work and survive on volumesomehow, but it turns into a spiral whenthey start adding more people all thoseprojects and their costs start going up.”Family firms like Peterson Glass may be


participate in last gasp efforts to stay afloat.Though relief can’t come soon enough, itmay come sooner than many people think.“My personal feeling is that we are past

the low, but I think that recovery will be agradual process,” he said. “It won’t be likepast recessions, where we bounced rightback to where we were. Still, there is a littlebit more work out there. We’re seeingautomotive and healthcare work again, plussome of the new battery facilities that aregoing up. Things are starting back up again,slowly but surely.”


Hickey believes that there will be a light atthe end of the tunnel for contractors who perform well.

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The Green Nature of

WINDOWSBy Paul Andrew Haselhuhn, AIA, LEED AP

The fact of the matter is we spend up to90% of our lives indoors. Most of ushowever, are driven to be outdoors.

Whether we realize it or not, we physicallyand emotionally benefit from nature andthe sun. It’s been said that the best place tofind religion isn’t in a church building, but bytaking a walk in the woods. Architect AldenB. Dow embraced this idea in not only hisdesign of places of worship but inarchitecture as a whole. The element Dowoften used in his designs to connect theinterior with the exterior, was glass.

Paul Andrew Haselhuhn,AIA, LEED AP

Glass, seen here at the Hemlock Semiconductor Administration Buildingin Hemlock, is one of architecture’s most sustainable elements.

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not, were the primary source of light, ventilation, cooling and evenhelped to heat a building’s interior. There was a time when architectsused to take advantage of these features. But over the last century,with some exceptions, we have largely ignored the benefits of abuilding’s glazing. With the advent of electric lighting and HVACsystems we’ve become accustomed to muscling the heating andcooling into a building, forcing fresh air in and contaminated air out,

Glazing, that transparent component of a buildings envelope, whichconnects our environments, is one of architecture’s most sustainableelements. It impacts energy usage, ventilation and occupant health.In many ways, more so than any other sustainable feature a buildingcan engage. Prior to the addition of mechanical and electrical systems,

openings in the buildings envelope, whether infilled with glazing or


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Architect Alden Dow used glass to connect the interior with the exterior in places of worship and other structures. Midland’s First Methodist ChurchChapel is seen here.

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and artificially lighting the interior to makespaces usable.The way we treated a buildings glazing

became worse during the energy crisis ofthe ‘70s, when alot of reaction by architectsand building owners focused on glazing asthe primary loss of energy in a building. Andit was an easy target. Existing buildings, K-12schools being a prime example, saw largeexpanses of single pane glazing systemsreplaced with EIFS infills and small doublehung replacements. Many of those schools,when they were designed, used largeamounts of glazing for light, ventilation andconnecting the occupants with the exterior.Additionally, new buildings were designedwith a focus on more energy efficient walls.While a positive step for architecture as awhole, since glazing technology was muchfurther behind, in many cases the windowswere a forgotten element. It was a knee-jerkreaction; the fundamental buildingelements in architecture were changing andwe were going through some growingpains.In recent years, low-e technology has

greatly improved, double pane, argon filledinsulated glass has become the norm, andwarm-edge spacer technology has thrustglazing efficiently forward to catch up withthe remainder of the building envelope.Choosing a higher performing glazing for abuilding, even though it may have a higherinitial cost, can also have a quick payback, insome cases as little as just a couple of years.Having said that, a building’s glazing is stillits weakest point for energy loss.Fortunately, many of today’s architects are

returning to the principals of sustainabledesign they have used for centuries. Nolonger do we shy away from glazing, but weembrace it. Through understanding itsadded value to a building’s space,implementing time-tested principles of howto control solar gain and energy loss by howa building is oriented on its site, and throughthe use of properly designed overhangs,light shelves and sunshades.

About the Author:An architect and LEED accredited

professional, Paul Haselhuhn is an associatewith the firm of Wigen Tincknell Meyer &Associates, Inc. Haselhuhn has been a projectmanager on a wide variety of projects for thefirm and now specializes in higher education,healthcare and commercial facilities. Inaddition to sustainable/green architecture, hisfocus lies in design and constructiondocuments for the firm’s clients.


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2008. Students filled the newly built rooms,opening the floodgates and beginning theflow of cash to the owner an entire yearbefore completion of the last two buildingsin fall 2009.

sheathing already installed." In fact, the useof wood panels versus conventional stick-built construction accelerated the pace ofrough carpentry and framing by two tothree months, helping Marsh to finish thefirst building in time for the fall semester of

Wood came to the rescue of a $47million dollar project trappedbetween a confined site and a tight

schedule. The Courtyards is a premierstudent housing development built deep inmaize and blue territory in Ann Arbor. Thenarrow rectangular site, inserted into theexisting fabric of The University ofMichigan's North Campus, lie fallow for over20 years until a Chicago developer namedKensington Realty Advisors, Inc. obtainedthe six-acre parcel for high-end studenthousing. Students can now study andunwind in style with a full complement oftanning domes, a game lounge and even amovie theater. The exterior is not yourtypical academic brick gulag, but a pleasingharmony of hardiplank siding, brick, andstone that says, "welcome home." Beneath the diverse exterior is a single

material that virtually made the projectpossible: custom wood panels that form theentire structural frame and interior studwalls of the four-story buildings. "The three,55-foot-high buildings pushed woodconstruction to its vertical limits," saidAugust F. Kehn, PE, vice president and seniorproject manager of T.H. Marsh Construction,the Royal Oak-based construction managerfor the 360,000-square-foot campus. "Youusually do not see wood framing much overthree stories on a building." Cost was one of the drivers behind this

material selection. At the time of design, "awood frame structure cost less than steel,"said Gene Carroll, AIA, partner, LEED AP,Neumann/Smith Architecture, theSouthfield-based firm responsible for thequality design of the 300-unit development."We did price light-gauge steel stud overwood studs, but the current market pricingwas better for wood." The project team turned to Cedar Creek

Carpentry, a New Baltimore carpentrycontractor, for this undertaking in wood.Designing, fabricating and installing customwood panels is a Cedar Creek specialty."They have engineers that make the panelwork to the criteria established by thestructural engineer," said Kehn. Cedar Creek designed and fabricated the

panels in their New Baltimore shop, creatingdrawings for every panel type. "There areeasily over a hundred different panel typeson each building," said Kehn. Fabricationwas efficient and streamlined, because "thebuildings are very similar in shape, sofabrication became a repetitious item," saidCarroll. "For speed of erection, wall panelswere shop fabricated with windows and

The use of wood panels accelerated construction by two to three months, allowing Marsh to finishthe first of three buildings in record time. Students were able to occupy the first building inSeptember 2008.

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CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC COPSBeyond cost and schedule, the panels

were a godsend on this narrow, constrictedsite with a single access road for entranceand egress. A crane could pluck the panelsdirectly from a semi-truck and hoist theminto place as a solution to the lack ofmaterial storage space and the congestedwork environment on a site measuring only225 feet in width and 1,000 feet in length. The source of this building bottleneck was

a "tri-party agreement among theowner/developer, U-M, and the City of AnnArbor stating that construction activity andtraffic was not allowed on or across U-Mproperty," according to Marsh-suppliedinformation. Unfortunately for site logistics,the parcel is locked in on three sides byuniversity properties and a border ofuniversity roads. Marsh gained site accessonly at Broadway Street, located at thenorthwest corner of the development. "Wehad only one way in and one way out of thesite, because we were not allowed to use theMurfin Boulevard entry to the northeastuntil the project was completed," said Kehn.With a clearance of only 25 feet between

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on this narrow lane also includedcoordination of crane set up with panelinstallation. "If we needed to set up a cranefor some other aspect of the job, we hadCedar Creek deliver a couple of extra loadsprior to the crane's arrival," said Kehn. "Withseveral days worth of panels pre-stacked,panel installation did not have to stop andwait for set up of the other crane."

back down, going backwards all the way."There was simply no room for either backingup trucks or laying down materials, becauseof site constraints and foundation work inprogress on the Center Building next door.Marsh worked south to north, building thethree structures in sequence over the courseof 21 months.Marsh's work as a construction traffic cop

The Courtyards and The University ofMichigan North Campus Recreation Buildingto the east, Marsh inserted a narrowtemporary access road running the entirelength of the site's west side. They were ableto slip the 30-foot-wide road into the 45-footclearance between The Courtyards and awooded area and university parking lot tothe west. "We didn't have sufficient room toeven turn around," said Kehn. Forconstruction of the South Building, borderedby the inaccessible Hubbard Street, semi-trucks delivered materials to the very end ofthe site and then had to back down theentire length of the 1,000-foot-longroadway. Marsh carefully planned material delivery

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Marsh served as both traffic cop and roadcommission tasked with keeping theroadway safe and clear. "Much of the workwas done in the winter," said Kehn. "Inworking through a winter of record snows,we had to plow and salt the road almostdaily to maintain traffic flow." As a furthercomplication, the site slopes upward 40 feetfrom the northern entry point to the southend, meaning the temporary road had to bepaved or the construction crew wouldliterally face an uphill battle in potentiallymuddy conditions. "This little Matterhorn ofa temporary road was paved to allow fordrainage and to keep mud and ruts frombogging down movement along the road,"said Kehn. Marsh's astute project management came

into play once again on a site offering littleroom to build and no place to park. "Weresolved the parking issue by securing anagreement with a nearby church for use ofits parking lot across Broadway Street," saidKehn. "Our arrangement satisfied the trades'parking needs for about 18 months. I wouldventure to say that having an arrangementwith the church ahead of time may haveeven helped us get the job." Essentially,Marsh had a plan for managing 80 to 100cars off the jobsite before they were even onthe jobsite.

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PUTTING THE PIECES INTO PLACE Marsh began working south to north in

summer 2007, because construction of theNorth Building's two-story undergroundparking structure would add six months tothe timeline and make the North Buildingundeliverable by the first day of the fallsemester in 2008. Fortunately, the woodpanels were pivotal in delivering the SouthBuilding to the owner in time for thebeginning of the traditional school year.Every panel was marked, arriving on thejobsite with a companion drawing showingits placement in this structural jigsaw puzzlein wood. Two truck-mounted cranes werepositioned for lifting the panels - an averagepanel measured 20-feet-long x 10-feet-high- and then swinging and hoisting them intoplace. "They installed them like an erectorset, going up one floor at a time," said Kehn.At the peak of the job, Cedar Creek hadabout 30 rough carpenters working on thespread of buildings. Labor savings, quality control, and speed

were the three primary benefits of the panelsystem. "Setting huge panels in place versusnot having to erect every stick or piece ofwood was definitely a labor savings in thefield," said Kehn. "Budget-wise, the costcame out equal. Shop assembly undercontrolled conditions boosts quality,because the carpentry is not impacted byweather or other field conditions. We werenot impacted as much by the weather in thefield either. The panels just made life easier."Last but not least, speed of installation wasgreatly accelerated not only for thestructural frame and interior studs but alsofor the entire South Building. The plumbers,the electricians and all the trades could gettheir work done more quickly and ultimatelyturn the entire building over to the owner.With the use of the panel system, Marshalready had the rough carpentry andframing installed for the Center Building atthe grand opening of the South Building.Both Center and North Buildings werecompleted in late spring 2009 and open tostudents in fall 2009. Both the selection of wood as structural

frame and T.H. Marsh Construction Companyas construction manager delivered a difficultproject that was “a complete success withon-time project delivery, zero lost-timeincidents, and an extremely high-qualityproduct from the very first to the very lastunit,” added Kehn.


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Asmall village with a rich heritage,Milford has over four buildings and anentire district on the National Register

of Historic Places. In this little hub of history,tripling the size of a woefully inadequate firestation called for a building compatible withthe village's pleasing weave of historicalstructures. Milford Township called on theservices of a construction company with along history of its own, namely the 102-year-old George W. Auch Company of Pontiac.This centennial company preserved thecommunity's heritage and conserved itsbudget with the renovation of the existingfire station and construction of a newaddition. The architectural firm of Wixom-based Coquillard, Dundon, Peterson &Argenta Architects, Inc. (CDPA) delivered afacility in harmony with the township’svision. The new facility’s old-fashionedfirehouse doors, keystone brick archways,and a cornice of dentil trim details weremade possible by savvy material selectionthat blended the township's past heritagewith current economic realities.

CONTAINING FIREImproperly managed, cost can spread like

wildfire. With its management expertise andearly engagement in the project, the AuchCompany delivered a project substantiallyunder budget. At the township’s request,“we initially evaluated five different sites forcost,” said Vincent P. DeLeonardis, Auchpresident, CEO, LEED AP. The townshipultimately selected 325 West Huron Street -the existing site of Fire Station No. 1 -because of the economy gained throughredevelopment of portions of the existingbuilding and for its central location withinthe community. “There was land availableadjacent to the existing station for the newaddition that served as a parking lot for theexisting station,” added William Moy, Auchproject manager. The Auch Company's extensive precon-

struction services included submittal of a listof architectural firms with fire station designexperience to the township, plus assistancein preparing the Request for Proposals. Thetownship selected CDPA, an architecturalfirm that has designed over fifty differentfire stations across southeastern Michigan.Matching the project to the team was

based on more than budget and experiencealone. “We had good chemistry,” saidDeLeonardis. The Auch Company’sestimator and several of his family memberswere volunteer firefighters in their owncommunities. “Our estimator understoodthe working environment of a firefighter,”

The fire station’s detailed Fypon cornice work fits the township’s budget and the community’srich heritage.

Designed to last 50 to 60 years, the four-fold doors are rated between a million to 2 millioncycles, meaning the fire station doors can open and close several million times before reachingobsolescence.


said DeLeonardis, “and we understood thetownship’s goal of creating value. CDPA alsocame across to the owner as a firm thatwould listen to their needs.”The Auch Company and CDPA worked

together closely throughout theprogramming phase. "It helped us better totranslate the design into construction andhelped us do our part in formulating theschedule," said Moy. In turn, the projectteam worked closely with the community.Proving that it takes a village to raise a firestation, both Auch and CDPA participated inTown Hall meetings and interacted withnumerous village and township govern-mental units, including the Village Council,the Village Planning Commission, theDowntown Development Authority, and theHistorical Commission, said Stacy E.Peterson, AIA, CDPA president.

THE LITTLE FIRE HOUSE THAT COULDN’TAfter a previous bond failure, the idea for

a new station finally caught fire with voterswho passed the bond issue for a revitalizedfire station in November 2008. The small size

of the 5,500-square-foot station ultimatelyconvinced the community to begin building.The fire station interior was such a tightsqueeze that firefighters couldn’t open thedoors of two fire trucks, parked side by side,at the same time. "The vehicles were so closethat I could walk between them and almosttouch both vehicles with my shoulders," saidPeterson. The original 2,300-square-feet of this

“bonsai” fire station was built in 1954 with asubsequent 2,200-square-foot additionconstructed in 1975. "It was basically anantiquated and inadequate facility," saidDeLeonardis. The small little station lackedspace for both standard and hazardousmaterial training, contained only a singleshower to serve the needs of both male andfemale fire fighters, and housed a singlerestroom for both the firefighters and thepublic. Unrolling the blueprints for the new

18,634-square-foot station revealed a well-planned facility capable of rescuing the firedepartment from its own version ofconfined space entry. The renovation of the

original station called for an administrationarea, training room and a dispatch andwatch room, leaving the entire first floor ofthe new 12,017-square-foot addition - calledthe apparatus room - available for a fleet offire trucks and a host of fire equipment. The addition's second level is designed to

serve the needs of Milford's hard-workingfirefighters with a kitchen, day room andexercise area facing West Huron Street.Separate female and male restrooms andshowers are designed as a buffer zoneseparating active areas from a small library,sleeping quarters, and expansion space atthe back of the building. Formerly, most ofthese functions were compressed into asingle, cramped room in the old facility. Builtto serve both village and township, the newFire Station No. 1 also allows Milford to hostand train in a haz-mat response trailer thatrotates among communities.

MAKING HISTORY The building's function fell into place, but

the core design conundrum was workingwith the community and various


Raising the roof level and installing a façade of brick and split-face block, compatible with the new addition (left), was only part of the redevelopment of the existing fire station (above).


government agencies on the station'sappearance. "We spent a great deal of timecreating the look that everyone would buyinto,” said Peterson. “Communitydiscussions steered the design toward aperiod architecture as opposed to a contem-porary look. Exterior features, such as thedetailed cornice work and the keystonesabove the apparatus door openings, pick upthemes of other buildings in downtownMilford." As construction manager at risk, the Auch

Company turned over this classic but cost-effective fire station "through detailedestimating and workingwith the architect onthe selection ofmaterials," saidDeLeonardis. In lieu ofmore expensive stone,the ornate cornice is amanufactured Fyponunit; light-colored, split-face block replicatesstone in the buildingbase and accent bands. In another material

strategy, the invitingfacade is clad in anoversized, utility brickdesigned to reducelabor costs and blendthe brick with the scaleof the four, largeapparatus bay doors."The jumbo brick fitsmore closely with thescale of the large 14 x 14foot doors," saidPeterson. In addition,soldier courses of utilitybrick add to the periodarchitecture andvisually break up thewall surfaces. "Overall,we focused on itemsthat impacted short-term costs and on key items that made animpact in terms of long-term investment,"said Peterson.Some of these key items, subject to a

thorough value analysis, are the apparatusbay doors, the flooring, and the HVACsystem. The four bay doors in the front arefour-fold doors designed to open and closelike an accordion. These doors re-create theambiance of an old fire station, plus addvalue to the facility. "All fire doors used to belike these doors in the old days before firestations began using overhead doors," saidPeterson. "In terms of value, heavy-dutycommercial overhead doors are rated at

50,000 cycles, meaning they can go up anddown 50,000 times before they need to bereplaced. Four-fold doors, depending on themanufacturer, are rated between a million to2 million cycles and will last 50 to 60 yearsversus the 13 years of a typical overheaddoor.” In addition, the four-fold doors –electrically operated with a manual optionin the event of a power failure – open morequickly. Less visible and less crucial, verticalsectional overhead doors were installed inthe rear of the fire station. Value analysis drove selection of the

epoxy floor finish in the apparatus room, as

well. An epoxy floor is a more costly butmore durable surface, especially valuable ina fire station continually subjected to waterfrom fire hoses and other uncommonsources of wear and tear. "With water oftenpresent, we also added a grit finish to makethe floor slip resistant," said Peterson. The HVAC system was another key item in

the value analysis process for the $3.2million dollar project. "We have multipleforce air units with AC condenser units thatserve the administrative side and the livingquarters, and radiant unit heaters that servethe apparatus room,” said Peterson. AddedDeLeonardis, “The owner obtained a high

degree of control and energy efficiency withthese systems.” As another point ofeconomy and value, the existing vehicleexhaust system was relocated to the newapparatus room with its host of newlyinstalled compressed air piping, electricdrops, and other systems serving fire trucksand equipment. “The owner got a lot ofbang for the buck in a fire station that isslated to last for 50 years,” added Peterson.

WORKING ON A LIMITED SITEThe Auch Company launched

construction on June 25, 2009, workingwithin the confines of atight site, hemmed in byresidential areas to thesouth and the majortraffic artery of WestHuron Street to thenorth. One essentialstrategy cleared the pathfor construction on thistight site. Larry Waligora,Milford Township firechief, forged anagreement with a localbusiness owner torelocate much of the fireequipment to a vacantlumberyard a block eastof the station. Otheroperations weretransferred to MilfordTownship’s Fire StationNo. 2. "The fire chiefworked hard to come upwith a plan to relocatetheir operations off siteand still serve thecommunity," saidDeLeonardis.

Because of Waligora’sefforts, Auch was able toeliminate many phasingactivities that would havebeen required to

coordinate construction with the work of anoperational fire station. The decision torelocate shaved four to five months off theoriginal 14-month schedule, enabling thefire department to return more quickly to itsnewly transformed home base. The tight site still dictated key facets of

the job. In fact, because of the limited site,the first order of business was installation ofan underground storm retention systemdirectly behind the future addition. The 235linear feet of six-foot diameter concrete pipeprovides a system with a 4,600 cubic footcapacity designed to handle a 100-yearstorm event. The site also was limited

Fighting fire with fitness is all part of emergencypreparedness. The second-level fitness room is anew amenity of the fire station addition.


overhead by a web of communication cablesand power lines above the south half of thesite. "While the crew was working below,they were very mindful of the power linesabove," said Moy. Despite these overheadobstacles, "we identified safety issues earlyin the course of the project, creating a safeproject with no lost-time injuries," addedDeLeonardis.As a management strategy on a confined

site, the Auch Company created an almostfactory-like precision for material delivery,feeding the site with materials withoutcreating congestion. "We made sure theright type and amount of materials were onsite, so that we were able to keep going inthe proper sequence," said Moy. As a furtherscheduling aid, Auch worked on much of theaddition and renovation simultaneously to"maximize the space and the work force,”said Moy. The Auch Company transformed the

existing station, removing its wood trussroof, raising the roof level, and installing asingle-ply roofing membrane. The extensiverenovation basically left "the perimeterwalls, one interior wall and the existingconcrete floor slab,” said Moy. While the

mason installed the existing station's blockand brick, the crew brought the newaddition out of the ground with installationof trench footings and the slab on gradefootprint, followed swiftly by the structuralsteel frame, a single-ply, fully adhered roof,and the masonry block. "We finished themasonry on the existing station and then wewere able to jump right over to the otherside to work on the addition’s masonry," saidMoy. "Sequentially, we were able to makeeverything fit and flow in sequence." Upon completion, the flow continued

with a matching façade of brick and a split-face block in the addition and thetransformed original station. The AuchCompany achieved substantial completionof the fire station on March 8, 2010. UnderAuch’s savvy management, site work andlandscaping was even installed the previousfall to completely turn over the facility toMilford firefighters without this phaseinterfering with the station's life-savingwork.Milford Township celebrated the grand

opening of its new fire station on April 24,2010. The diligent work of Auch's team ofsubcontractors was apparent in every brick

and block. "Our subcontractors performedvery well on this job," said DeLeonardis."They were truly exceptional." The newbuilding has earned high praise from thecommunity it serves and from Waligora,both fire chief and president of theSoutheast Michigan Fire Chiefs Association.Waligora proudly displayed five largephotographs of the new fire station at theassociation's recent conference in Novi.Whether on display or in action, the new FireStation No.1 stands ready to serve theMilford community.

MILFORD FIRE STATION CONSULTANTSAND SUBCONTRACTORS• Structural Engineers - L & A, Inc., Farmington Hills

• Mechanical and Electrical Engineers – MA Engineering, Birmingham

• Civil Engineers -- Zeimet Wozniak & Associates, Novi

• Landscape Architect - Grissim Metz Andriese Associates, Inc., Northville

• Village of Milford Civil Engineers - Wade Trim, Taylor

• Demolition – Blue Star, Inc., Warren• Site – Blue Ribbon Contracting, Inc., Belleville

• Site Paving – Nagle Paving Co., Novi• Landscape – Chas. F. Irish Co., Warren• Foundation – Novi Wall, Inc., Novi• Concrete – San Angelo Construction Co., Milford

• Masonry – Navetta Mason Co., Brighton

• Steel – Cass Erectors & Fabricators, Livonia

• Carpentry – Wally Kosorski & Co., Clinton Twp.

• Metal Panels – Butcher & Baecker Construction, Rochester Hills

• Roofing – Royal Roofing Co., Inc., Orion

• Joint Sealants – DC Byers Co., Detroit• Doors, Frames, Hardware – Century Architectural Hardware, Wixom

• Four-Fold/Sectional Doors – Overhead Door West, Waterford

• Aluminum Framing, Doors, Aluminum Window, Glass & Glazing – Crystal Glass,Wixom

• Gypsum Board – Turner-Brooks, Madison Heights

• Acoustical Ceilings – Jasman Construction Co., Whitmore Lakes

• Ceramic Tile flooring – Boston Tile & Terrazzo Co., Detroit

• Carpet/VCT Flooring – Conventional Carpet, Inc., Sterling Heights

• Painting – Seven Brothers Painting, Inc.,Shelby Township


The new fire station doors are actually a return to the type used in an earlier era.


• Epoxy Flooring – Creative Surfaces, Inc.,Macomb

• Toilet Partitions, Accessories – R.E. Leggette Co., Dearborn

• Flag Pole – Rocket Enterprise, Inc., Warren

• Lockers – Steel Equipment, Inc., Pontiac

• Signs – Hunt Sign Co., Berkley• HVAC – Mills Mechanical, Ortonville• Plumbing – USA Plumbing, Ray Township

• Fire Protection – Detroit Automatic Sprinkler Co., Warren

• Electrical – Lakes Electrical, Pinckney• Floor Leveling – Kent Companies, Redford

• Relocate Existing Vehicle Exhaust System– Hastings Air Energy Control, Inc.,Farmington

• Testing Engineers – McDowell & Associates, Ferndale

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VEKA Implements GreenTechnology

VEKA Inc. announced their intent toimplement green technology for windowand door extrusions being manufacturedfor their commercial window division.

The window systems made with theseprofiles will contain at least 40% pre-consumer, recycled PVC material and willbe comprised of the company’s scrapstart-up material, obsolete inventory, cut-offs, clean customer buy back materialand other compatible recovered material,i.e., siding. The recycled material will beused for the substrate of the products,which are not subject to anyweathering conditions that theexterior surface might face.

The exterior of the co-extrudedproducts will be the same provenvirgin compound formulation that VEKAhas used for its residential products forover 25 years in North America.

Because of the material’s recycledcontent, these products will be eligible forup to two (2) LEED credits towards abuilding’s certification under theUSGBC’s LEED system. VEKA willmaintain it’s rigorous in-house qualityinspections and testing which includesimpact and dimensional stability as wellas, strict adherence to AAMA certificationand third party inspections of profilesmanufactured in all of their NorthAmerican facilities.

This announcement follows VEKAannouncing its DP-100 certification for theTilt/Turn product line for commercialapplications.

For more information on VEKA, pleasevisit www.vekainc.com.

Hilti Introduces Its MostPowerful Breaker Ever

Hilti is redefining what’s possible withits most powerful breaker ever, the newTE 1500-AVR. The Hilti TE 1500-AVRBreaker combines tremendous impactenergy with the lowest vibration in its

class for exceptional demolition produc-tivity. Well suited for everything fromconcrete foundation removal to digging inclay to penetrations for pipes andelectrical boxes, it also offers extendeddurability.

With 22 foot-pounds of impact energygenerated by a 1,800-watt motor, the TE1500-AVR delivers up to 1,950 blows perminute to efficiently break up floors, slabsor foundations. However, all that powerdoesn’t come at the sacrifice of operatorcomfort. The TE 1500-AVR offers anexcellent weight-to-power ratio, alongwith Hilti’s sub-chassis active vibrationreduction (AVR) system that dramaticallycuts the vibration felt by the operator. Thisadvanced design allows the operator towork longer and be more productive.

Hilti didn’t just maximize power withthe TE 1500-AVR, it also extendeddurability. An active cooling systemreduces wear and tear on the motor,electronics and hammering mechanism.Three-chamber sealing keeps dust out ofthe tool for longer life with fewerbreakdowns. Plus, the TE 1500-AVR

features a brushless SR motor thateliminates the need to replace

carbon brushes —

allowinglongerintervalsbetweenservice and twice theexpected tool life.

For versatility, the TE1500-AVR iscompatible with avariety of TE-SPpolygon self-sharpeningchisels, which provide strong breakingpower and stick less in concrete andmasonry. Also compatible is the Hilti TEDRS-B Dust Removal System that reducescleanup time and captures dust for abetter working environment.

From quality construction tooutstanding power, the Hilti TE 1500-AVRis built to provide long-term service underthe most rugged conditions. For addedpeace of mind, the TE 1500-AVR is alsobacked by Hilti Lifetime Service, a uniqueservice agreement that includes two yearsof no-cost coverage.

For more information on the Hilti TE1500-AVR Breaker, please contact Hilti

Customer Service. From the U.S., callHilti, Inc. at 1-800-879-8000 or visitwww.us.hilti.com; from Canada, call Hilti(Canada) Corporation at 1-800-363-4458or www.hilti.ca.

IDEAL VDV PRO™ Cuts TestingTime for Voice, Video and DataNetworks

To improve the ability of technicians toprovide superiorservice duringvoice, data andvideo installations,IDEALINDUSTRIES,INC. today its newVDV Pro CableTester, nowfeaturing a brightbacklit full dot-matrix screen thatis easy to read indark wiringclosets, and isviewable in extreme low-lightenvironments.

Ergonomically designed for handheldorientation, the VDV PRO is a simple touse cable diagnostic and verificationsolution, allowing technicians to quickly

check the integrity of virtually anycable found in a residential or

commercial VDV installation,including telephone wiring,data network cabling, and

video/security alarm wiring.The VDV PRO has an integrated

RJ11/12 (voice), RJ45 (data) andcoax F-Connector (video) interfaces

directly into the top of the unit,reducing the time needed when transi-

tioning between voice, data, and videocable testing, plus doing away with theexpense of replacing lost adapters.Accessories enable the VDV PRO to alsosupport BNC and RCA connectors,commonly used in cable, satellite andvideo surveillance systems. An integratedtone generator offers four unique analogtones to almost instantly locate and isolatewire pairs in voice, data and video testing.

In addition to the main unit, the VDVPRO has a detachable remote withRJ11/12, RJ45 and Coax F-Connectorinterfaces that store securely in the mainunit's base for ready availability and fastcable testing. The unit has the capacity tosupport up to eight remotes to servelarger installations.

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The VDV PRO brings the full range oftesting capabilities to technicians workingin commercial and residential facilities:

• For voice testing, the VDV PRO willtest 3-pair USOC and 6-position RJ-11/12 jacks for voice cable integrity.For voice testing will detect RJ-11 (1, 2or 3 pair), and also show Normal orReverse for pins 1 through 6.

• For data testing, the VDV PROconfirms the quality of installedshielded or unshielded twisted paircable to T568A/B (RJ45) standards.The full dot matrix screen shows a"PASS "or Miswire" to indicatereversals, shorts, splits, breaks andopens. It will also test cable for shieldcontinuity and the presence of voltage.In addition, the VDV PRO willmeasures the length of UTP, STP andCoax cable during initial test resultsalong with displaying the distance to aspecific fault by displaying a graphicwiremap on the LCD. When connectedto its remote the VDV PRO willdisplay wire map for 10Base-T andToken Ring. In addition, the VDVPRO is able to blink a "HUB" toidentify the port the cable link isconnected to. It will also identifynetwork operation when connected toan active LAN port.

• For video testing, the VDV PRO,primarily used in CATV and securitycamera coax systems, provides quickverification in multi-run coaxterminated with F-connectors of opensand shorts. Coax mapping is possiblewith up to eight color-coded coaxremotes. The RCA and BNC adaptersallow the VDV PRO the ability to testjust about any A/V connector type.

The IDEAL VDV PRO is immediatelyavailable in three complete kit configu-rations: Part # 33-770 with one Remoteand an MSRP of $269, Part # 33-771 with 8Remotes and an MSRP of $369, and Part33-780 at an MSRP of $299 with oneRemote and a Probe to identify cable runs.All three kits come in a sturdy storage casecomplete with all necessary accessories.

For more information, contact IDEALINDUSTRIES, INC., Becker Place,Sycamore, Illinois 60178; phone: 1-800-947-3614; fax: 1-800-533-4483; or visitwww.idealindustries.com.

Milwaukee® Introduces NewM12™ Cordless No-Hub Driver

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporationexpands its LITHIUM-ION system withthe new M12™ Cordless No-Hub Driver.With specific torque settings for 60 and 80inch-pounds, the new tool is specificallydesigned to quickly install no-hubcouplings with accuracy and repeatability.

The first of its kind in the industry, the2455-22 can fasten up to 300 clamps on asingle charge and is proven to be accuratefor up to 25,000 clamps before re-calibration.

To increase ease-of-use, an auto shut-offwith LED indicator alerts the user that thetorque limit has been achieved, while anLED Calibration indicator alerts the userwhen calibration is needed.


At only 2.75 lbs., the tool alsoreduces user fatigue inoverhead applications with acompact, lightweight design.

In addition, the M12™Cordless No-Hub Driverprovides increased utility forgeneral drilling and fasteningwith a 0-750 RPM drill mode.

For more information on thefull line of Milwaukee® powertools and accessories, please call1-800-SAWDUST or visitwww.milwaukeetool.com.

Orenco Introduces the Landscape Lid(TM) - SoReal You'll Want to Mow It!

Orenco Systems®, Inc. has developed an eye-popping set ofwatertight Landscape Lids™ for use in onsite wastewatersystems and irrigation systems - photographic fiberglass lids inthree common landscape patterns - grass, bark, and river rock.

Landscape Lids are injection-molded out of fiberglass, just likeOrenco's standard green and brown lids, which means they areconsistent in quality, strong, and capable of withstanding a 2,500-lb. wheel load. Landscape Lids come in 18-, 24-, and 30-in.diameter sizes and fit on most types of ribbed PVC pipe.Landscape Lids are also available in 7.5-ft. x 3-ft. rectangles, forOrenco's AdvanTex® textile filter treatment pods.

For more information, call Orenco Systems at 800-348-9843 or541-459-4449.

Pilkington Profilit™ Wave Intensifies Color andLight to Create Dramatic Glazed Surfaces

Design professionals looking for dynamic glazed surfaces nowhave a new channel glass profile to choose from – PilkingtonProfilit™ wave from Technical Glass Products (TGP). The wave-shaped channel glass system is the first of its kind, creatingdistinctive design optics and translucent surfaces for façades,interiors and object architecture.

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Pilkington Profilit wave features asymmetrical, well-defined ridge texturethat can intensify color and light to formdramatic optical variations. When viewedlaterally, joints between the glass channels"disappear" to yield a continuous surfaceappearance.

The creative profile design is anextension of other options in thePilkington Profilit channel glass system. Itconsists of self-supporting, ridged-castglass channels in an extruded metalperimeter frame and is available in twocolor options: Standard Cast (patternedsurface with slight green hue) andAmethyst (patterned surface with slightblue hue). Pilkington Profilit wave iscompatible with standard PilkingtonProfilit channel glass systems.

For more information about TGP'sproducts and services, call (800) 426-0279or visit www.foreglass.com (fire-ratedglass) or www.tgpamerica.com(architectural glass).

Sherwin-Williams IntroducesEnhanced Formula forHarmony® Interior Latex Paint

Sherwin-Williams has enhanced itsHarmony product with a formula thathelps reduce odors in the air, even after asurface is painted. The new formula alsodelivers better hide, durability andapplication.

Using a mechanism similar to bakingsoda, Harmony’s new formula assists inreducing unpleasant indoor smells,making it suitable for a wide range ofresidential, commercial and institutionalapplications. Formulated without silica, itwill also withstand frequent washingswithout weakening its ability to reduceambient odors, and its antimicrobialproperties will resist mildew. The lengthof time Harmony actively reduces odors

depends on the concentration of theodors, the frequency of exposure and theamount of surface area being painted.

By specifying and applying Harmony,trade professionals can meet the moststringent regulatory requirements whilealso exceeding performance expectations.Harmony’s zero-VOC formula carriesSherwin-Williams GreenSure®

designation, ensuring that it ismanufactured taking steps to reduceenvironmental impact. The latex paint isalso GREENGUARD Indoor Air QualityCertified® and GREENGUARD Certifiedfor Children and SchoolsSM.

Harmony is packaged in recycledplastic containers. These sustainablecontainers are 100 percent recycled frompost-consumer resin, and their labels,printed with soy ink, contain 75 percentrecovered fibers and 25 percent post-consumer waste.

Harmony Interior Latex is backed by alifetime warranty and is available in aprimer and topcoat with flat, eg-shel andsemi-gloss sheens. It can be tinted to manycolors in the Sherwin-Williams palette.

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The ConstructionsSpecifications Institute(CSI) recently announcedthe elevation of Jerry Reed,CSI, CCPR, to Fellow of theInstitute at the AnnualConvention in Philadelphiain May. Reed was selectedby the Jury of Fellows in recognition of hiscontributions to the Institute and theconstruction industry. Reed, a CertifiedConstruction Product Representative, iscurrently president of Reed ArchitecturalSolutions, Inc., an independent manufac-turers’ representative based in Troy. Reed isa past president of CSI’s Metro DetroitChapter and the Great Lakes Region, andserved three years on CSI’s National Boardof Directors. Reed will become the tenthFellow from the Metro Detroit Chapter in itsillustrious 55 year history.

Landscape architecture firm, Grissim MetzAndriese Associates is pleased to announcerecent appointments to its Board ofDirectors: John N. Grissim, FASLA, ChairmanEmeritus; Randall K. Metz, FASLA, president;

Susan L. Grissim, ASLA, vice president; andPaul R. Andriese, ASLA, vice president.Grissim Metz Andriese Associates,headquartered in Northville, is a nationallyrecognized leader in landscape architecturaldesign.

Charles W. Browning, apartner of Bloomfield Hills-based Plunkett Cooney, oneof the Midwest’s oldest andlargest law firms, wasrecently selected formembership in theFederation of Defense &Corporate Counsel (FDCC), an internationalorganization whose members dedicate theirpractice to the representation of corporationsand insurance companies in the defense ofcivil litigation. FDCC membership is byinvitation only following an extensive peerreview selection process. The FDCC hasapproximately 1,400 members, includingattorneys in private practice, corporatecounsel, risk managers and insurance claimsexecutives from around the world.

Harley Ellis Devereaux, a nationalarchitecture and engineering design firmbased locally in Southfield, announced thepromotion of Gary L. Skog, FAIA, to chiefexecutive officer (CEO). He takes over thatleadership role from Dennis M. King, FAIA,who served as CEO since 1991. King willcontinue as Chairman of the Board and asinterim managing principalfor the Detroit office. Thefirm also announced theretirements of John H.Nelson, FAIA, and James W.Page, PE, past managingprincipals of the firm’sChicago and Detroit offices,respectively.

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Berkley-based SHW Group, an architecture,planning, interior design and engineeringfirm specializing in educational facilities,announces the following: Matthew Kelty,registered architect, joins the firm as a projectarchitect; Colleen Stickney joins the firm asan interior designer; Megan McParland joinsthe firm as an interior design intern; TomRoberts, AIA, joins the firm as a projectdesigner; Erica King joins the firm as anarchitectural intern; and Richard McClary

joins the firm as a structural engineeringintern. Also, SHW Group parent company,Group Affiliates, has elected MarjorieSimmons as Chairman of the Board.Simmons leads the firm’s Michigan officeand has served on the Board for six years.

C2AE, an architectural,engineering, surveying,construction oversight anddesign firm, has added twomedical planning architectsto its Healthcare ServicesTeam in their Grand Rapidsoffice. Stephen Dickerson,AIA recently joined C2AEas director of healthcareservices. Dickerson hasextensive hospital, ophthal-mology, surgery center,orthopedics, and masterplanning experience forsome of the mostprominent facilities throughout the U.S.and Canada. Tom McKercher also recentlyjoined the firm as a project manager, andwill also play a key role in businessdevelopment and marketing. McKercher

has extensive ophthalmology, surgerycenter and medical planning experience,and has worked in wide variety of hospital,academic, and private sector environments.C2AE has offices in Lansing, Gaylord,Grand Rapids, and Escanaba.

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Hospital officials and constructionpartners were on hand for the official“Commencement of Hospital Construction” inApril 2010, at the construction site for thenew Baraga County Memorial Hospital inL’ANSE. The one-story, 71,000-square-foothospital will replace the current facility andwill offer inpatient, outpatient, emergency,physician, diagnostic and pharmacyservices. The facility is expected to becompleted in July 2011. Involved in theproject are Skanska USA Building, Inc.; MDContracting of Baraga; Grand TraverseConstruction; Moyle Construction; URSCorporation; Plante Moran CRESA; andLancaster Pollard.

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Newton Crane Roofing, Inc.Pontiac MI248.332.3021

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Gourdie-Fraser (GFA), Traverse City, is

pleased to announce that the Michigan

Department of Transportation has named

GFA as a service pre-qualified vendor for

geodetic control and leveling services. GFA

is one of only four firms statewide in this

category. This method of surveying provides

an extremely high degree of accuracy and is

used to reconcile differences between the

various survey data systems that have been

used over time.

Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc.(TEC) has been awarded a three-year

contract with the Michigan Department ofTransportation (MDOT) to provide as-

needed pre-demolition asbestos surveys in

support of upcoming road and bridge

projects. MDOT has hundreds of road and

bridge projects planned for the 2010-2012

construction season. With offices in Troy,

Detroit, and Ann Arbor, TEC provides

professional engineering consulting services

in the environmental, geotechnical, facility

engineering fields, and construction

materials testing and inspection services.

Plymouth-based Soil and MaterialsEngineers, Inc. (SME) recently teamed with

13 communities/coalitions in Michigan,

Indiana and Ohio to secure U.S. EPA

Brownfields Redevelopment Grants totaling

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SME also secured a $1,000,000 Revolving

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To see continual, up-to-date, complete companylistings, check out the Buyers Guide Online at www.cam-online.com, updated monthly.

Check back 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 andto find out how to add to your online listings.

To obtain additional copies of the Guide, stop by theCAM office and pick them up at no additional charge, orsend $6 per book for shipping to have the books sent toyour company via UPS. Please call ahead of time forauthorization if you need more than 20 copies.

Invoices for the listings have been generated andmailed. Prompt payment ensures a good-standingmembership and ability to list in the 2011 Buyers Guide.We will gladly answer any questions regarding chargeson invoices.Please Note: Buyers Guide renewal contracts will bemailed in early August. These forms must be returnedpromptly to ensure your company’s listings will beprinted with accuracy.

Brown-Campbell Co.11800 Investment Dr.Shelby Twp., MI 48315Phone: 586-739-239 / Fax: 586-739-8739

Conti Companies(Formerly Conti Electric, Inc.)6417 Center Dr., Suite 120Sterling Hts., MI 48312Phone: 586-274-4800 / Fax: 586-274-2268

Core Land Consulting, LLC29193 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 693Southfield, MI 48034Phone: 248-932-7120 / Fax: 248-932-7124

DLF, Inc.P.O. Box 8Romeo, MI 48065Phone:810-385-2353 / Fax: 810-395-4063

The Design & Construction Group, Inc.291 Elmwood Dr.Troy, MI 48083Phone: 248-583-5455 / Fax: 248-585-8924

Ernest Wilhoit Painting (Formerly Erniemac Painting)12733 Universal Dr.Taylor, MI 48180Phone: 734-946-4726 / Fax: 734-946-6303

Evangelista Corportation55800 Grand River Ave., Suite 150New Hudson, MI 48165Phone: 248-888-0400 / Fax: 248-486-6426

Fildew Hinks, PLLC26622 Woodward Ave., Suite 225Royal Oak, MI 48067Phone: 313-961-9700 / Fax: 313-961-0754

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GI-Millworks, Inc. (Formerly General Interiors, Inc.)14970 Cleat St.Plymouth, MI 48170Phone: 734-451-1100 / Fax: 734-451-1139

Hock Painting4276 W. Lakeside Dr.West Branch, MI 48661Phone: 989-345-7650 / Fax: 989-345-1845

Johnny Heinz Landscaping3310 Hackett Rd.Saginaw, MI 48603Phone: 989-781-2264 / Fax: 989-781-9316

KDI Builders14400 Fort St.Southgate, MI 48195Phone: 734-284-4600 / Fax: 734-284-5394

Keer Asrchitects6651 Clintonville Rd.Clarkston, MI 48348Phone: 248-683-4221 / Fax: 248-683-4284

Mayotte Group Architects6240 W. Mount Hope Hwy,Lansing, MI 48917Phone: 517-323-0577 / Fax: 517-323-0570

McHugh Architectural Engineering Corp.P.O. Box 171 / Gaylord, MI 49734Phone: 989-732-0770 / Fax: 989-732-9080

NCS Construction Services, LLC(Formerly NuCore Construction Services, LLC)43636 Woodward Ave., Suite 400Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302Phone: 248-338-9732 / Fax: 248-338-9736

Nix Contracting11445 Bay of Firth Blvd.Fenton, MI 48430Phone: 810-208-0566, 810-965-7305

PJS/TRIR, LLC6749 E. Fulton, Suite BAda, MI 4931Phone: 616-846-4086 / Fax: 616-676-3796

Ronnish Construction Group850 Stephenson Hwy., Suite 102Troy, MI 48083Phone: 248-549-1800 / Fax: 248-549-9042

Sign Concepts Corp, dba ASI Signage Innovations(Formerly ASI Modulex)1119 Wheaton Ave.Troy, MI 48083Phone: 248-680-8970 / Fax: 248-680-9061

Wilson Construction Consulting, LLC37 Cambridge Blvd.Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069Phone: 248-854-8651

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Industry EventsJun. 14-16 - Buildex® Chicago – MMPI will

launch this new trade show at the TheMerchandise Mart In Chicago, IL. Buildex Chicagowill feature the latest new products and cutting-edge seminars, and will assist those involved inthe building and property management industrywith strategic solutions to work efficiently andeffectively.

For more information, please visitwww.buildexchicago.com.

Jun. 15 – CAM Golf OutingJune 15 – Devil’s Ridge Golf Club, Oxford

To reserve a spot in this outing, call DianaBrown at 248-972-1000.

Jun. 19-22 – Women’s LeadershipAcademy – NCCER and the National Associationof Women in Construction will host this event atthe Nature Place in Florissant, CO.

Visit www.nccer.org/leadership to register, orcall the NCCER Training and RegistrationFulfillment Coordinator at 888-622-3720 to findout about current academy promotions.

Jul. 29-Sep. 16 – ASCC Events – TheAmerican Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)has announced the following events:Jul. 29-Aug. 1 – ASCC CEO Forum – Ojai

Valley Inn & Spa, Ojai, CASep. 16-19 – ASCC Annual Conference – Little

America, Salt Lake City, UTMore information is available at

www.ascconline.org, or by calling 866-788-ASCC(2722).

Training CalendarCAMTEC Class ScheduleCAMTEC, the training & education center of theConstruction Association of Michigan, hasannounced its 2010 class schedule. To register,obtain a class listing, or for more class information,please visit www.cam-online.com.Date ClassJun. 1 - OSHA 10-Hr.Jun. 8 - Lien Law/Payment Bonds

N E W M E M B E R S - C O N S T R U C T I O N C A L E N D A R

Ace Cutting Equipment ..................................17

Aluminum Supply Company

/Marshall Sales ................................................6

Auch Company, George W. ............................37

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

CAM Affinity ......................................................13

CAM Magazine ..........................................41, IBC

CAM Membership..............................................40

CAMSAFETY/CAMTEC ....................................IBC

Carpenter Contractors' Association ............29

Connelly Crane Rental Corp. ........................25

DTE Energy ............................................................5

Detroit Carpentry JATC ..................................31

Detroit Terrazzo

Contractors Association ............................10

Doeren Mayhew ................................................37

Edwards Glass Company ................................22

G2 Consulting Group ......................................28

Glazing Contractors Association ................IFC

Hartland Insurance Group, Inc. ....................44

Hilti ........................................................................45

Liquid Calcium Chloride Sales ......................10

McCoig Materials ................................................9

Navigant Consulting, Inc. ..............................25

North American Dismantling Corp. ............30

Oakland Companies ........................................11

Peterson Glass Company ..............................20

Plante & Moran, PLLC ......................................21

Plumbing Professors ........................................42

Plunkett Cooney ..............................................39

Rick's Portables Sanitation, LLC ....................17

SMRCA ..................................................................43

Scaffolding, Inc. ..................................................20

StructureTec Corporation ..............................42

Trend Group ......................................................BC

Valenti Trobec Chandler, Inc. ............................7

Vig Construction Company, J.S. ..................15

Zervos Group, Inc. ............................................28

A D V E R T I S E R S I N D E X

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Please submit all calendar items no less than six weeks prior to the event to:Calendar Editor, CAM Magazine, P.O. Box 3204, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-3204.

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

ACTION ASPHALT & CONCRETE, INC. - WHITMORE LAKE

B & T GCCM - UNION LAKE

ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES, INC. - AUBURN HILLS

GALUI CONSTRUCTION, INC.- CLINTON TOWNSHIP

GIROUX HEATING & COOLING,INC. - GROSSE POINTE PARK

HOHL INDUSTRIAL SERVICE, INC.- TONAWANDA, NY

J. M. WITHERIDGE COMPANY, LLC - SAGINAW

JAMES F. MCCATTY BUILDER -ROYAL OAK

M-1 STUDIOS - FERNDALE

MAJESTIC CONSTRUCTION, G.C., LLC - CARO

MIDWESTERN LANDSCAPESOLUTIONS - LAMBERTVILLE

R. GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION, LLC - LIVONIA

ROUSSEAUX'S EXCAVATING,INC., BOB - WALLED LAKE

SET CONSTRUCTION, INC.- DETROIT

SPIRIT CONCRETE SAWINGAND DRILLING - WALLED LAKE

SVS SALES, LLC - BERKLEY

THOMAS BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION - LAKE ORION

THOMPSON PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. - PETERSBURG

THORNTON GROUP- WEST BLOOMFIELD

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Environmentally Responsible Construction Spells Cost Savings In The Long Run.Benign Materials, Salvaged Materials, Recycled Materials, Certified Wood.

When Your Project Demands Green, Think Orange.Trend Group - Nurturing The Relationship Between Affluence & Environmental Conscience.

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S.T. Dana Building Renovation –University of Michigan School of Natural Resources & Environment (2003)

1st LEED-Certified Project at the University of Michigan1st LEED-Certified Project in Ann Arbor

4th Gold LEED-Certified & 10th LEED-Certified Project in Michigan1 of 2 Gold LEED-Rated Major Renovation Projects at a University in the U.S.

The Trend Towards LEED Rapidly Becoming The LeadingStandard For Measuring A Building’s Environmental

Performance Has Arrived In Michigan. Wood Is A Carbon-Negative & By Using More

Custom Architectural Wood Products Your Project Can AcquireWood Credits To Be Used Towards LEED Certification.

Environmentally Responsible Construction Spells Cost Savings In The Long Run.Benign Materials, Salvaged Materials, Recycled Materials, Certified Wood.

When Your Project Demands Green, Think Orange.Trend Group - Nurturing The Relationship Between Affluence & Environmental Conscience.

S.T. Dana Building Renovation –University of Michigan School of Natural Resources & Environment (2003)

1st LEED-Certified Project at the University of Michigan1st LEED-Certified Project in Ann Arbor

4th Gold LEED-Certified & 10th LEED-Certified Project in Michigan1 of 2 Gold LEED-Rated Major Renovation Projects at a University in the U.S.

Recent Trend Group USGBC LEED Gold Certified Projects Include:Haworth Headquarters, Holland, MI (2009)Rayconnect Inc., Rochester Hills, MI (2010)

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