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TABLE OF CONTENTS 13 STATE-OF-THE-STATE

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Oleksinski and Raimondo Attend the Governor’s State-of-the-State Address

15 THE 2016 CAM ANNUAL REPORT/

ANNUAL MEETING & TRADESHOW RECAP CAM Celebrates 131st Annual Meeting and Tradeshow

30 MASONRY Davenport Delivers a Masonry Gem for Ross School of Business Expansion

36 BUILDING INTEGRATION Cochrane Supply Leads the Charge Into Smart Commercial/Industrial Buildings and the Internet of

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44 CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT The MSU Classic: Spartan Golf Comes Into its Own at the New Lasch Family Golf Center

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Industry News

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Safety Tool Kit

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Product Showcase

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People in Construction/ Corporate News

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Construction Calendar

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Advertisers Index

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CAM Welcomes New Members

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ABOUT THE COVER The 2017 CAM Board of Directors photographed at the CAM 131st Annual Meeting at Sound Board Theater inside MotorCity Casino Hotel.

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DIRECTORS

Kerlin Blaise Blaze Contracting

PUBLISHER EDITOR

Kevin Koehler Amanda Tackett

Thomas Broad Midwest Steel, Inc.

Kevin Foucher ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Commercial Contracting Corp.

Mary Kremposky McArdle

Stephen Frantz GRAPHIC DESIGN

Joseph Coots

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE

Motor City Electric Co.

Jennifer Panning

Cathy Jones Roy Jones

Artisan Tile, Inc.

Samuel Ruegsegger III The Christman Co.

DIRECTORS

Paul Stachowiak

OFFICERS Chairman

Integrated Design Solutions, LLC

John Raimondo

Erik Wordhouse

Roncelli, Inc.

Vice Chairman

Edwards Glass Co.

Brad Leidal Leidal & Hart Mason Contractors

Vice Chairman

Preston Wallace Limbach Company, LLC

Treasurer

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Division 8 Solutions, Inc.

Joseph Fontanesi

Marty Burnstein

Fontanesi & Kann Company/ Architectural Building Components, Inc.

President

Gary Boyajian Law Office of Marty Burnstein

George Dobrowitsky Walbridge

Kevin Koehler

Daniel Englehart Peter Basso and Associates, Inc.

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L to R: Bob Michielutti, Michielutti Bros. Inc.; Ron Capp, Wolverine Stone Co.; Kurt Von Koss, Great Lakes Ceramic Tile Council; award-recipient Albert Sachteleben; Frank Fazi, F.D. Berardino Tile Inc.; award recipient Breanna Scranton; Jack DiGiovanni, Eldorado Tile & Marble; Joe Odoefer, University of Detroit Mercy; Joe Maiuri, Shores Tile Co.; Phil Bianchini, Empire Tile Co.

THE DETROIT CERAMIC TILE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES THIS YEAR’S SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS The Detroit Ceramic Tile Contractors Association (DCTCA) awarded this year’s DCTCA Scholarship at the association’s annual cocktail party at Club Venetian in Madison Heights on February 10, 2017.

This year’s winners are Breanna Scranton, from Lawrence Technological University, and Albert Sachteleben, from the University of Detroit Mercy. Also in attendance at the presentation were Karl

Daubmann, Dean of the School of Architecture at Lawrence Technological University; Martin Schwartz, Associate Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Architecture at Lawrence Technological University; and Joe Odoefer, Associate Dean and Professor of Architecture at University of Detroit Mercy.

The scholarship is funded by an annual golf outing that is hosted by the DCTCA. The event is sponsored and attended by some of the largest tile contractors and suppliers in southeast Michigan. This year’s DCTCA Golf Outing takes place on July 25, 2017 at Bay Pointe Golf Club in West Bloomfield.

The Detroit Ceramic Tile Contractors Association (DCTCA) is a non-profit trade association dedicated to the promotion, advancement, education, and training of the southeast Michigan unionized residential and commercial ceramic tile industry. For more information, head to www.dctca.com.

SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN NECA ANNOUNCES TWO ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Southeastern Michigan chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), leaders in commercial, public, industrial, and residential electrical construction, has announced the appointment of Stephen W. Talbot and John J. Fulgenzi to its board of directors.

The announcement was made by NECA Executive Vice President Tom Mittlebrun.

“We’re pleased to add these experienced, talented professionals to our Board of Directors and are confident they will make strong contributions to the organization,” he said.

Fulgenzi began as a NECA member and estimator at Doublejack Electric in Royal

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Oak in 1997. He later became vice president and then president of the company in 2016. His brother, Joe Fulgenzi, is now vice president of the company.

Talbot is president of the Talbot Corporation and Talbot Associates, PC, Consulting Electrical Engineers in Livonia.

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POLK PENGUIN CONSERVATION CENTER AT THE DETROIT ZOO WINS BEST OF THE BEST IN U.S. FROM ENGINEERING NEWS-RECORD FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Albert Kahn Associates, Inc. and DeMaria/Wharton Smith Construction, both of Detroit, have been recognized for the design and construction of the Polk Penguin Conservation Center at the Detroit Zoo as 2016’s Best of the Best from across the U.S. in the Sports/Entertainment Category. The completion honors construction and design excellence of projects completed in 2016.

The award-winning project will be published in the March print issue of Engineering News-Record, and the firms will be given awards at the New York Hilton “Awards of Excellence Gala” Event on April 13, 2017. Jones and Jones of Seattle, WA are the special underwater exhibit designers.

The project also won 2016 Project of the Year from the Construction Association of Michigan’s CAM Magazine, and was honored at CAM’s 131st Annual Meeting in February 2017.

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CAM MEMBER JOHNSON CONTROLS DONATES LUXAIRE® HOME COMFORT SYSTEM TO DETROIT FAMILY FEATURED ON THIS OLD HOUSE® The Luxaire® heating, ventilation and airconditioning (HVAC) brand of Johnson Controls, Auburn Hills, donated a home comfort system to a Detroit family who will be featured on all-new episodes of This Old House, the Emmy Award-winning PBS home improvement television series. The ‘This Old House – Detroit’ project will premiere this spring.

Located in Detroit’s historic Russell Woods neighborhood, the two-story 1939 brick home is owned by retired Detroit firefighter Frank Polk and his family. The home is undergoing renovations, joining

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many other homes that have been recently revitalized in the Detroit area. Luxaire distributor Calverley Supply Company, Inc. and local HVAC contractor Burke Mechanical worked together to select and install a home comfort system best suited to meet the needs of the project.

“We are honored that our Luxaire home comfort system was included in a project like this one that shines a light on efforts to revitalize Detroit neighborhoods,” said Liz Haggerty, vice president and general manager, Unitary Products, Johnson Controls. “The Luxaire system that was installed offers the Polk family an easy-touse, high-performance system that will ensure comfort, improve indoor air quality and offer significant energy-efficiency advantages.”

The show’s plumbing and heating expert, Richard Trethewey, worked closely with Burke Mechanical on the installation of the system, which includes a Luxaire Acclimate™ modulating gas furnace, twostage Luxaire Acclimate air conditioner, Luxaire coil and humidifier and air cleaner.

Renovations to the Polk home took place from June – December 2016.

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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CONCRETE CONTRACTORS NAMES 2017-2018 OFFICERS Chris Plue, Webcor Concrete, San Francisco, CA, has been elected president of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO for 2017-2018. Anthony DeCarlo, Cincinnati, OH; Chris Forster, Tustin, CA; Mario Garza, Southville, MI, were re-elected vicepresidents and Rocky Geans, Mishawaka, IN, was elected as a vice-president. Keith Wayne, Kannapolis, NC, was re-elected treasurer. Tim Manherz, Houston, TX, was elected as a director and Bill Bramscreiber, Glendora, CA and Steve Lloyd, Rustburg, VA, were re-elected directors.

The Decorative Concrete Council (DCC), a specialty council of the ASCC, re-elected Clark Branum, Marysville, WA; Jeff Eiswerth, Cleveland, OH; Dan Engel, El Dorado Hills, CA; Ryan Lakebrink, Washington, MO; and Stevie Ray Lloyd; Rustburg, VA, as directors. Curt Thompon, Livermore, CA, and Scott Truax, Sugar Hill, GA, are newly elected directors.

The ASCC Safety & Risk Management Council (SRMC) re-elected Scott Greenhaus, STRUCTURAL, Columbia, MD, as council director of the SRMC Advisory Board for 2017. Aron Csont, Southfield, MI, was elected secretary.

Tabah Nez, Concord, CA, was elected as a new director and Bill Bramschreiber, Glendora, CA, and Mike Schneider, Monroe, OH, were re-elected directors.

Jeff Wells, Mableton, GA, was elected secretary of the Manufacturers’ Advisory Council Board for 2017. Bill Palmer, Chicago, IL, was elected as a director.

The Concrete Polishing Council (CPC) elected Chad Gill, Midlothian, VA, president and Shawn Halverson, Temecula, CA, secretary. Elected directors were Ray Bowman, Tulsa, OK; Jennifer Faller, Canonsburg, PA; Bruce Ferrell, Lawrence, KS; Roy Harvey, Kansas City, KS; Jonathon Jones, Patterson, PA; Ryan Lakebrink, Washington, MO; Steve Lloyd, Rustburg, VA; Zachary Matson, Archdale, NC; Scott

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Metzger, Concord, NH; Mike Payne, Wildomar, CA; Deke Rife, Provo, UT; and Michael Trotta, Charlotte, NC. The American Society of Concrete Contractors is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of those who build with concrete, and to providing them a unified voice in the construction industry. Members include concrete contracting firms,

manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in the concrete industry such as architects, specifiers and distributors.

There are approximately 700 member companies in the United States and 14 foreign countries. For more information, visit www.ascconline.org or call the ASCC office at (866) 788-2722.

DECORATIVE CONCRETE COUNCIL ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF NINTH ANNUAL DECORATIVE CONCRETE AWARDS COMPETITION The Decorative Concrete Council (DCC), a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, has announced the winners of its ninth annual Decorative Concrete Awards competition. The winners were recognized at a ceremony at the World of Concrete, Las Vegas, on January 17, 2017.

Sundeck of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, won the WOW! Award, best overall project, for Mission Concepcion Park, also in San Antonio. A 7,000-square-foot area of the park received a combination of sandblasting and stain to create the intricate, swirled design that mimics the swirls and eddies of the San Antonio River.

The surface needed to be durable enough to hold up under significant bike and foot traffic. The acid stain was applied first, followed by months of using a needle scaler to remove the surface of the concrete. The beautiful transformation to stained and exposed concrete pavement presents a wonderful contrast between liquid nature and solid infrastructure.

Among the other winners were two Michigan-based projects: Concrete Artistry, Under 5000 SF, 1st Place, Fisher Companies, Midland, MI for Midland Community Aviation Discovery Area – Compass Rose; Multiple Applications, Under 5000 SF, 2nd Place, Nobel Concrete, Inc., Jenison, MI for Langeler Residence; and Stained, Under 5,000 SF, 2nd Place, Nobel Concrete, Jenison, MI for Bravo Cucino Italiana.

The DCC is composed of contractors, manufacturers and suppliers of decorative concrete products.

The Council is dedicated to improving the technical and business expertise of the contractors that pursue this specialty market. To enter the 2018 awards competition go to http://www.ascconline.org or call (866) 7882722.

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WORK ZONE SAFETY AWARENESS

By Jason Griffin CAM DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND SAFETY SERVICES

As we move from winter to spring, road work will begin in earnest as infrastructure and road maintenance projects become a priority. As motorists, we will see pothole patching crews, lane closures, bridge reconstruction, and major road construction as crews work to repair the damage done to our roadways by our heavy traffic loads and winter conditions.

To help build awareness and to protect construction workers who are engaged in these work activities, the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) - in conjunction with the Federal Highway Association (FHWA) and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) - started National Work Zone Awareness Week in December 1999. This year, the National Work Zone Awareness week will be from April 3 – 7, 2017.

For additional information on the National Work Zone Awareness week visit www.atssa.com and click on the Events tab.

In Michigan, from 2001 – 2016, thirtytwo people lost their lives while performing work in work zones located on or near a roadway. It is estimated that two-thirds of the accidents that happen in work zones are a result of the construction equipment operating in the area. It is important for workers in these zones to pay attention not only to the motoring public, but they must also pay attention to the equipment that they are working in close proximity to.

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including high visibility clothing, approaching equipment from the front or sides after making eye contact with the operator, using spotters and audible alarms to enhance awareness of vehicles which may be backing, and many more administrative rules.

It is not uncommon to hear safety professionals refer to the ABC’s of work zone safety which include: • Awareness of the motoring public and of work operations • Being visible by wearing appropriate high visibility apparel for the conditions • Maintaining good Communication in the work zone between workers, operators, and the motoring public There are a variety of tools available to assist employers with the development of the procedures necessary to protect employees working in these zones. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) publishes several documents, which are available for download from their website, to assist with work zone safety.

These include Traffic Regulator Training Materials, Part 6 of the Michigan Manual for Use of Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD), and the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Manual. Another excellent resource for information and training materials can be found at www.workzonesafety.org, a project set up by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), which serves as a clearinghouse of information for all roadway users. Serious injuries and fatalities in work zones can be prevented if

the necessary precautions are taken and effective training for the workforce is provided.

For additional information on the topic of Work Zone Safety Awareness, contact Jason Griffin at griffin@cam-online.com or by phone at (248) 972-1141.

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Oleksinski and Raimondo Attend Governor’s State-of-the-State Address

im Oleksinski, Director of Labor Relations and Government Affairs for CAM, and John Raimondo, Chairman of CAM’s Government Affairs Committee and the 2017 CAM Chairman of the Board, recently represented the association at the state’s capitol prior to Governor Snyder’s 2017 State-of-the State Address. Oleksinski and Raimondo had the opportunity to meet with, and attend the receptions of, Michigan’s biggest political figures, including Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof, Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich, Speaker of the House Tom Leonard, House Minority Leader Sam Singh, and House Appropriations Chairwoman, Laura Cox. “It was exciting to see how the process of the State-of-the-State Jim Oleksinski and John Raimondo at the Michigan Address works and to have the opportunity to speak with the leaders in Capitol, attending Governor Snyder’s 2017 State-of-thestate government,” said Oleksinski.

State Speech The Governor opened his speech by highlighting the positive turns that have occurred in Michigan lately, including the improving economy, the falling unemployment rate, and increased home values.

After lauding Michigan’s current economic standing, Snyder outlined a vision of attracting thousands of young people to the state, investing in the aging infrastructure and reforms needed in state government.

“I found the discussion on infrastructure improvements and funding for the skilled trades to be the most important items for our industry from the speech” said Raimondo. Snyder cited the 21st Century Infrastructure Report released in December that recommended an additional $4 billion in funding to upgrade Michigan’s aging infrastructure including water, energy and transportation.

“The Governor outlined a plan to bring Michigan’s infrastructure in line with other states in the country which our membership is willing to assist with. The challenge remains having the people ready to perform those jobs,” said Raimondo.

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CAM Celebrates 131st Annual Meeting and

Tradeshow at MotorCity Casino Hotel

By Amanda Tackett, Editor

Photography by John Lacy, proshooter.com

The 2017 CAM Board of Directors (top to bottom, left to right): Paul Stachowiak; Joseph Fontanesi; Brad Leidal; Samuel Ruegsegger III; Kerlin Blaise; Preston Wallace; Erik Wordhouse; Stephen Frantz; Kevin Foucher; Kevin Koehler; John Raimondo; Jennifer Panning; Thomas Broad.

he 131st Annual Meeting of the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) was held at Sound Board Theater inside MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. The event took place in conjunction with the Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow in a one-day construction extravaganza. This year’s Tradeshow attendance saw 1,378 people, with 95 exhibitors taking 100 booths. Nearly 500 people attended the Annual Meeting luncheon.

CAM President Kevin Koehler called the Meeting to order, and introduced a beautifully produced video narrated by the president of Detroit Spectrum Painters and CAM’s 2016 Chairman of the Board, Giuseppe (Joe) Palazzolo. The video showcased CAM’s accomplishments over the past year. The Annual Meeting Keynote speaker was Steve Ogden, vice president of state and local government affairs at Quicken Loans, who delivered an inspiring presentation on the City of Detroit entitled, “We’re Just Getting Started.”

The CAM Magazine 2016 Special Issue Awards and the 2016 Project of the Year Award were also presented at the Meeting.

The 2016 Project of the Year was determined by online votes as well as votes from the CAM Magazine Editorial Advisory Committee. This year’s winner was the Polk Penguin Conservation Center at the Detroit Zoological Park in Royal Oak; Project Team - Contractor: DeMaria / Wharton-Smith Joint Venture, Architects: Albert Kahn Associates and Jones & Jones, Owner: The Detroit Zoological Society.

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2016 Special Issue Award Winners

Polk Penguin Conservation Center Contractor: DeMaria / Wharton-Smith Joint Venture Architects: Albert Kahn Associates and Jones & Jones Owner: The Detroit Zoological Society

Bloomfield Hills High School Contractor: Barton Malow Company Architects: Stantec and Fielding Nair International Owner: Bloomfield Hills Schools

Guest House Men’s and Women’s Treatment Centers and Chapels Contractors: Frank Rewold and Son, Inc. and Apcor Construction and Development Architect: Stephen Auger + Associates Architects, Inc. Owner: Guest House, Inc.

Tech Plaza Contractor: NCS Construction Services, LLC Architect: Tiseo Architects, Inc. Owner: Petzold Enterprises

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Western Michigan University Heritage Hall Contractor: The Christman Company Architect: TowerPinkster Owner: Western Michigan University

City Hall Artspace Lofts Contractor: The Monahan Company Architect: Neumann/Smith Architecture Owner: Artspace of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Michigan Humane Society – New Detroit Animal Care Campus Contractor: Sachse Construction Architect: Neumann/Smith Architecture Owner: Michigan Humane Society

Leader Dogs for the Blind Canine Development Center Contractor: Frank Rewold and Son, Inc. Architect: Fusco, Shaffer & Pappas, Inc. Owner: Leader Dogs for the Blind

Liberty Middle School Contractor: McCarthy & Smith, Inc. Architect: TMP Architecture Owner: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

Lake Trust Credit Union Headquarters Contractor: The Christman Company Architect: SmithGroupJJR Owner: Lake Trust Credit Union

Wayne State University Integrated BioScience Center Contractor: Barton Malow / L.S. Brinker Company Joint Venture Architect: Harley Ellis Devereaux Owner: Wayne State University

Wayne State University Student Center Contractor: Turner Construction Architect: Neumann/Smith Architecture Owner: Wayne State University

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CAM Magazine 2016 Project of the Year: Polk Penguin Conservation Center Contractor: DeMaria / Wharton-Smith Joint Venture Architects: Albert Kahn Associates and Jones & Jones Owner: The Detroit Zoological Society

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The association’s new officers and directors who will serve on the 2017 CAM Board of Directors were installed at the meeting. CAM’s New Chairman of the Board is John Raimondo, corporate director and international business unit leader at Roncelli, Inc. in Sterling Heights. Raimondo also currently serves as the Chairman of CAM’s Government Affairs Committee.

CAM’s newly elected Vice Chairmen are Brad Leidal of Leidal & Hart Mason Contractors, Livonia, and Preston Wallace of Limbach Company, LLC, Pontiac. CAM’s new Treasurer is Joseph Fontanesi of Fontanesi and Kann Company/Architectural Building Components, Inc., Ferndale.

Each year three Directors retire from CAM’s 12-member Board, and three new Directors are elected by the CAM Membership. The thre newly elected 2017 Directors are: Stephen Frantz of Motor City Electric Company, Detroit; Samuel Ruegsegger III of The Christman Company, Detroit; and Paul Stachowiak of Integrated Design Solutions, LLC, Troy. Retiring from the board after four years are Vice Chairman John Riechhoff of the C.L. Rieckhoff Company, Taylor, and Kevin Ryan of Powerlink Facility Management Services, Detroit.

The other current members of the CAM Board of Directors are: Kerlin Blaise of Blaze Contracting, Inc.; Thomas Broad of Midwest Steel, Inc.; Kevin Foucher of Commercial Contracting Corp.; Jennifer Panning of Artisan Tile, Inc.; and Erik Wordhouse of Edwards Glass Company.

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Meet Your New Board Members

Stephen J. Frantz

Samuel J. Ruegsegger, III

Paul A. Stachowiak

Executive Vice President Motor City Electric Co.

Project Executive The Christman Company

President Integrated Design Solutions, LLC

Steve has worked in electrical contracting for 37 years, the past 35 of which have been at Motor City Electric Co. in Detroit, where he is currently executive vice president. The company is a full-service electrical contracting firm, and the 23rd largest in the United States.

Steve attended college then switched to an electrical apprenticeship. Upon completion, he worked and studied to become a journeyman electrician, then master electrician, and electrical contractor; requiring a minimum eight years of education and on-the-job training. Steve is a licensed master electrician / electrical contractor in eight different states.

Along with CAM, Steve belongs to the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and is a member of the architectural committee of Golfside Subdivision. Socially, he is a member of Hunters Creek Club and is a 25-year member and partner of St. Clair Golf Club.

In his spare time, Steve enjoys golf, restoring and collecting cars, hunting and snowmobiling. He is an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Clair, including past chairman of the Building Committee and past vice chairman of the Church Council.

He and his wife, Brenda, reside in St. Clair.

Sam has worked in the construction industry for 22 years, the past 12 of which have been at The Christman Company, Detroit. He is a project executive with the firm, which specializes in construction management, design / build, and development.

Sam received an Associate’s degree in Architecture and a Bachelor of Science Facilities Management from Ferris State University in Big Rapids. He currently serves on the CAM Government Affairs Committee. He is a LEED Accredited Professional, an Associated Value Specialist (AVS), and Construction Quality Management for Contractors, Army Corps of Engineers.

Socially, Sam belongs to the DeWitt Community Build Leadership Team. He is also active as the Pastor Parish Committee Chair at Redeemer United Methodist Church. In his leisure time, Sam enjoys golf, hunting, fishing, college sports, travel, community service, and spending time with his family.

Sam and his wife, Sue, have three children, Noah, Ben and Paige, and reside in DeWitt.

Paul has worked in the architecture and engineering community for 40 years, the past 33 of which have been at Integrated Design Solutions, LLC, in Troy. The firm provides architecture and engineering services to universities, K12 school districts, NCAA athletic facilities, healthcare and corporate clients.

Paul graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Masters – Architecture degree. He is a member of AIA Detroit, AIA Michigan, and served on the Brother Rice High School Board of Directors and as Facilities Committee Chairman. Paul also participated in the CAM 2015 Industry Round Table discussions.

In his spare time, Paul enjoys spending time with his family. He and his wife, Sue, have four children and seven grandchildren. He also enjoys golf, trips to Northern Michigan and college sports.

Paul resides in Troy and is a member of St. Hugo of the Hills Parish.

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Newsroom / CPIG 2016 was a busy year for CAM’s Newsroom. In addition to bringing well over 6,000 bidding opportunities to the CAM Membership, an advanced news-reporting system, Virtual Planroom Network, was introduced.

With this new system, the CAM Newsroom is able to provide the most up-to-date information on construction bidding opportunities, and helpful new tools to coordinate and manage the bid process in one location by partnering with SmartBid and Stack Software.

In 2017, CAM will be leveraging these new partnerships to continue to consolidate its reputation as the Premiere Bid Facilitation program in Michigan.

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CAMTEC started 2016 with changes in leadership, with Jason Griffin as the new Director of Education and Safety Services, supported by the new CAMTEC Coordinator, Diane Sawinski.

At the Construction & Design Tradeshow, hosted in February 2016, CAMTEC offered four training sessions that were attended by 22 registrants.

The sessions offered included: • Laser Scanning • Tax Incentives for Construction • Funding Panel Discussion • Do Lead Rules Apply to You? Throughout the 2016 calendar year, CAMTEC has promoted and held more than 56 courses and events that have resulted in an increase in both the number of participants and revenue when compared to the same periods in 2015.

CAM has begun work with Oakland Community College to share resources and is involved with the launching of a new Building Technician Training Program. The Building Technician Training Program is specifically geared to assist workers with getting the essential skills to move into the skilled trades, and will assist specialty contractors with finding qualified entrylevel workers to enter into craft apprenticeship programs. This program is expected to see its first cohort in February 2017.

In July 2016 CAMTEC entered into an agreement with the Mid-America OSHA Education Center to serve as a host site to offer OSHA authorized outreach training programs at CAMTEC. This added an additional six courses to the 2016 training calendar, and 24 courses to the 2017 training calendar. The courses include the trainer courses for both construction and general industry.

The MAOEC has agreed to provide Griffin access to the courses as a trainer in training during the 2016-2017 cycle; beginning in 2018, Griffin will serve as the authorized trainer for these programs.

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ANNUAL REPORT CAMTEC offered 12 sessions at the 2016 Safety Leadership Conference on December 7th, 2016 covering a variety of topics as illustrated below: • Corporate Pre-Apprenticeship Programs • Confined Spaces in Construction • First Responder Radio Coverage • Workplace Fatalities: Vehicular Safety • Work Zone Safety • Arc Flash Awareness • Fleet Safety Programs • ISO/DIS 45001 and Other OHS Management Systems • Material Handling & Storage • OSHA Recordkeeping Update • Complying with OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica • Basics of General Shop Safety

CAMSafety kicked of the 2016 calendar year with the renewal of the CAM/MIOSHA Alliance program. A signing ceremony was held on January 7, 2016 and was attended by the CAM Safety Committee, MIOSHA staff including Agency Director Martha Yoder, and CET Division Director Nella Davis-Ray. The grant program struggled this year to utilize the funding received due to the transition in staff and the first quarter saw very little staff activity.

Jason Griffin has been promoting the Grant program throughout the year and was able to use $12,000 of the $20,000 that CAM was awarded. Moving into the 2016-2017 grant cycle, CAM has been awarded $18,000 in grant funding.

Griffin has already scheduled multiple events for the next cycle and expects to utilize all of the funding in the new cycle.

The CET Grant allows CAMSafety the opportunity to provide Focus Four Training, safety program reviews, onsite consultations, and other safety-related support at no cost to the recipient. By the end of the third quarter, CAMSafety

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provided 18 training sessions to over 747 workers and provided over 39 hours of technical assistance by means of safety program reviews and site audits.

In May 2016, CAMSafety hosted the Safety Achievement Award ceremony at the MSU Training Center in Troy. The award recognizes companies who have achieved excellence in safety by reviewing their injury and illness rates, experience modification rates, and total hours worked for the previous calendar year. The award recipients for the 2015 calendar year included: Less than 50,999 hours worked: • Bronze: Detroit Dismantling Company • Silver: Poncraft Door Company • Gold: Zimmer Roofing & Construction 51,000-199,999 Hours worked: • Bronze: Baker Construction Company • Silver: George W. Auch Company • Gold: Turner Construction

from Liberty Mutual Insurance. The panel was comprised of leaders from industry who discussed the importance of safety leadership and relate their experiences to conversation.

CAMSafety also hosts monthly safety committee meetings, allowing CAM Members the opportunity to participate in the committee. Currently the committee has 34 members with about half of that number actively participating in the regular monthly meetings. Several of the Safety Committee members also serve as speakers at the Safety Leadership Conference and are actively involved with the development of the event by recommending topics, providing volunteer assistance, and seeking panel members for the panel discussion at the end of the conference.

200,000-499,999 Hours Worked: • Bronze: Roncelli, Inc. • Silver: DeMaria Building Company • Gold: Clark Construction Company 500,000+ Hours Worked • Bronze: Commercial Contracting Corporation • Silver: Superior Electric Great Lakes Company • Gold: Ideal Contracting Lowest EMER • Woods Construction In December 2016, CAMSafety hosted the Safety Leadership Conference supported by the Greater Detroit Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) at Laurel Manor in Livonia. The conference included 26 vendors and 16 speakers presenting on a variety of safety topics.

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CAM and the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan (HBA) were joined by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 2016 to present the sixth annual MidYear Economic Forecast and State of the Industry Breakfast. The event was held on June 22, 2016 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Over 200 individuals attended the breakfast, and 30 tabletop booths were sold for display. The guest speaker was Dr. Kermit Baker, the chief economist for the American Institute of Architects in Washington, D.C. Dr. Baker received his Master’s Degree in Urban Planning from Harvard University and holds a Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the same field.

The seventh annual CAM/HBA/AIA MidYear Economic Forecast and State of the Industry Breakfast will be held on June15, 2017 at the Suburban Showplace Collection in Novi.

In 2016, the CAM E-Newsletter continued to be released to the membership twice monthly – on the 15th and last day of each month. The award-winning CAM E-Newsletter is the one-stop news-in-brief service that CAM provides for its members. It contains all the latest CAM events, educational classes, legislative updates, member news and human interest features.

Future plans to redesign the CAM ENewsletter will tie-in with the launch of the new CAM website.

CAM Website A new website for CAM is currently under development. The goal is to create a product that is modern, clean, streamlined, and up-to-date with today’s mobile device standards. An anticipated launch date is mid-2017.

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All CAM website maintenance continues to be in-house, and the CAM staff remains responsible for its content, upkeep and layout.

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In February 2016, CAM Magazine presented its annual Special Issue Award ceremonies at the CAM Annual Meeting. Plaques were presented to the architects and general contractors whose projects appeared in the October Special Issue 2015. The Project of the Year was awarded to the David Whitney Building in Detroit.

In 2016, three new topics were added to the CAM Magazine Editorial Calendar.

They included Construction Technology, Restaurant Construction, and Workforce Development. The latter topic reflected CAM’s workforce development program known as ‘Construction Workforce Initiative: 3D Develop, Design and Deliver.’ The program is a strong coalition designed to train and integrate young workers into the construction workforce.

In September 2016, CAM Magazine won a Silver Award from the Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE) in the Magazine Publishing category. This marks the 16th time the magazine was honored with an award from MSAE. CAM Magazine continued to increase its online presence in 2016. While still distributed in print with nearly 3,000 subscribers, the magazine boasted thousands of online subscribers, Twitter followers, YouTube viewers, Facebook followers, and LinkedIn connections.

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CAM Buyers Guide The most widely used construction directory in the state, the printed 2016 CAM Buyers Guide was distributed to over 6,000 contractors, architects, buyers and users of construction. Both in print and online, the Buyers Guide provides useful information, and remains a specialized marketing tool for CAM Members.

In 2016, an incentive five-percent discount was offered for all companies who pre-paid for their BG listings. As a result, the 2016 pre-paids more than doubled from the previous year in 2015.

The Buyers Guide added 12 new classified categories in 2016. Also, for the fifth year in a row, the 2016 Buyers Guide allowed 4-color advertisements from CAM Members. Distributed throughout the book, the ads were again popular with the membership, and complemented the Buyers Guide’s clean and efficient appearance. The additional income from display advertising boosted the Guide’s overall revenue.

The 2016 retained its plastic spiral binding, color-coded sections, and indexed pages.

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In its fourteenth year, the CAM Labor Relations Program continues to be the largest provider of labor relations services in Michigan. Over 400 union contractors employing carpenters, cement masons, laborers and operating engineers in southeast Michigan in addition to carpenters, laborers and operating engineers in outstate Michigan, participate in the CAM Labor Program. All benefits of the Labor Program are available at no additional cost to our union contractors.

CAM’s Labor Program is making contractors more productive and competitive by providing the best advice and information available.

Among the benefits participating contractors receive: • Negotiation of collective bargaining agreements on behalf of union contractors employing carpenters, cement masons, laborers and operating engineers; • Counsel regarding the proper interpretation and application of CAM-negotiated collective bargaining agreements; • The annual CAM Southeast Michigan Wage Directory comprised of updated wage and benefit information for several dozen construction crafts and contact information for many labor organizations and contractor associations in southeast Michigan; • Updated wage rates and fringe 24 CAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2017

benefit contribution forms; • Informational bulletins relating to a wide-variety of subjects covered under the applicable collective bargaining agreement and recent labor law developments; and • Assistance in resolving contractual disputes with the labor unions.

During this past year, the CAM Labor Program: attained trustee appointments on several Operating Engineers Local 324 multi-employer trust funds; entered into a new outstate Michigan agreement with Local 324 covering building and heavy construction work; monitored and reported on the progress of contract negotiations for several non-CAM construction trades; and attended many industry-related events, including but not limited to, union-organized contractor symposiums and annual meetings/receptions hosted by fellow construction industry associations.

The CAM Labor Program responded to a countless number of requests for advice and information.

Moreover, the Labor Program updated the CAM all-in-one, plasticlaminated, 30” x 60” Jobsite Poster.

CAM’s Labor Program continues to grow as union contactors realize the quality and extent of the assistance available. Jim Oleksinski, M.A., J.D., LL.M., is CAM’s director of labor relations and government affairs. He is a labor attorney with over 20 years of labor relations experience.

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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

The CAM Government Affairs Committee (GAC) is dedicated to identifying, shaping and promoting probusiness and pro-construction policies and legislation on behalf of the CAM membership and the Michigan construction industry.

In its sixth year, the CAM GAC remains under the capable leadership of its Chairman, John Raimondo, PE, Director, Roncelli, Inc., along with the assistance of CAM’s Lobbyist, Jason Wadaga of Kindsvatter, Dalling and Associates, Inc. Also, the GAC has an established Political Action Committee (CAMPAC) directed by Bruce Pregler, Esq., Facca, Richter, & Pregler, PC, and an Advocacy Committee to raise funds to impact the legislative process in Lansing.

During calendar year 2016, the CAM GAC closely monitored and actively advanced CAM’s position on the following issues: • Workforce development in the construction industry through initiatives like CAM’s 3D program, recruitment events and marketing efforts in order to address the severe shortage of qualified labor in both the current and future construction workforce and the need for increased training opportunities for young adults; • Preservation of Michigan’s 50year old Prevailing Wage law which locks in wage standards so that dubious contractors can’t out bid honest contractors on state-financed construction projects by undercutting the established local wage scales with low-paid and low-skilled, out-of-state workers; and

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• Performance/prompt pay legislation that requires the timely payment for labor, materials and services, including but not limited to, architectural, engineering and other professional services, in accord with the terms and conditions of the parties’ contractual agreement.

During 2016, the CAM GAC, through its Lobbyist Firm, monitored several legislative bills potentially impacting the CAM membership and the Michigan construction industry. Also, CAM GAC

representatives attended several industry-related events, such as, the 9th annual Michigan Construction Careers Days for high school students at the Operating Engineers Local 324 Training and Education Center in Howell, Michigan in addition to many legislative receptions hosted by CAM’s Lobbyist Firm, companion associations and organized labor.

Additionally, in September, CAM hosted a Legislative Breakfast in Troy, with four state legislators serving as panelists before an audience of legislative colleagues, contractors, association executives and union representatives.

The Governmental Affairs Committee is coordinated by Jim Oleksinski, M.A., J.D., LL.M., Director of Labor Relations and Government Affairs.

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ANNUAL REPORT membership representatives, Courtney Westmiller and Nicholas Sandlin. 2017 will bring a focus on recruitment of new members and growing the list of online planroom subscribers. We will continue to offer valuable rewards programs through our partners, like Speedway, UPS, Staples Advantage, and more.

The member-sell-a-member program is still in effect. Encourage a colleague to become a CAM member and receive $50 off your annual dues.

CAM Membership In 2016, CAM focused on educating existing members on available services and worked to improve the membership experience by launching a new website and aggregating membership information into a comprehensive database. This new system will allow users to login and access exclusive members-only rates and services and pay balances online.

CAM added two new full-time

CAM Social Events In 2016 CAM’s dedicated staff, assisted by strong committee support, facilitated many social events for CAM Members.

The list includes: a fundraiser benefiting the CAM Foundation Scholarship Fund; a well-attended Men’s Bowling Double Classic; an afternoon Bowling League; four sold out Summer Golf Outings; two Sporting Clays Shoots; a European Pheasant Hunt; an Opening Day tailgate

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party; a Young Professionals tour of the David Whitney Building; a summer picnic during the Woodward Dream Cruise; a Tigers game; and the Building Connections fundraiser benefiting the Boy Scouts Great Lakes Field Council.

Through these, CAM brought together well over 1,000 members to network in different venues to further their businesses. In 2017, the CAM Foundation Scholarship fund will benefit from an all new brewery tour, which features a different brewery each month. The schedule is available on the CAM website Calendar of Events www.cam-online.com.

In February 2016, CAM hosted its one-day, industry-wide event, The Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow. It returned to the MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit on Wednesday, February 3rd. This year, the exhibit space reached capacity and was sold out.

Attendance for the fourth consecutive year in a row was over 1,000.

Along with the tradeshow, CAM’s 130th Annual Meeting celebrating CAM’s 131st Anniversary as an Association occurred, along with the CAM Magazine 2015 Special Issue Awards; CAMTEC educational classes; and countless opportunities for networking.

The Tradeshow provides an opportunity for companies to market their products and services to the Michigan construction industry. Several new exhibitors were able to take advantage of this opportunity, introducing their products and services at the 2016 show.

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CAM Benefit Program (CBP) - A Group Health Insurance Program Sponsored by CAM for its Members; CAM Administrative Services, Inc. (CAMADS), a Third Party Administrator (TPA) The CAM Benefit Program (CBP) is the CAM-sponsored Group Health Insurance Program. This program has provided comprehensive health benefits to hundreds of employers since 1964.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has changed the health insurance landscape for individuals and groups with legislation that mandates essential health benefits, employer shared responsibility, additional reporting requirements, increasing individual tax penalty and ACA taxes and fees, etc.

Additionally, numerous insurance carriers have withdrawn individual and/or group products from the federal marketplace. Carrier losses have exploded and premiums have increased for many covered enrollees and potential enrollees.

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and fully insured medical benefits.

“Employers Advantage” is the selffunded/level-funded Medical and Prescription Drug program which includes aggregate stop loss coverage through a carrier rated A+ “superior” by A.M. Best Company. The fully insured Medical and Prescription Drug plans are insured by Priority Health, a Michigan based insurance company, rated A“excellent” by A.M. Best Company.

Additional fully insured coverages include Dental, Vision, and Group Term Life and AD & D. Employers can package the above coverages to meet the specific needs of their employees.

Both the fully insured and selffunded/level-funded programs offer attractive plan options and flexibility in plan design. The self-funded/levelfunded program offers employers the potential for additional cost savings due to lower claims cost during the plan year.

Priority Health plans feature fully insured PPO, HMO and POS network

options.

“Employers Advantage” (SelfFunded/Level-Funded) features the Cofinity PPO Network as the primary provider network and MultiPlan/Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) serves as the travel/student/out-of-state network.

CAM Administrative Services, Inc. (CAMADS) provides administrative services and dependent on the plans and coverages selected may quote, medically underwrite, provide eligibility management, group invoicing, claims adjudication, claims payments and stop loss management for self-funded/levelfunded groups.

CAMADS would welcome the opportunity to provide CAM members with a “no obligation” cost effective quote. Please have your insurance agent contact Rob Walters in CAMADS Marketing Department for program details at (248) 233-2114 or Rwalters@camads.com.

Science and Engineering Center Science and Faith Intertwine at University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy

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In 2016, CAMComp provided Workers’ Compensation Insurance to over 300 contractor employers, providing coverage to more than 4,000 employees. Over the year, there were 39 claims reported, representing an 8.2 percent loss ratio, a testament that SAFETYPAYS. A growing number of members are taking advantage of the convenience of CAMComp’s services, including online payments, the Safety Center, monthly E-blasts and webinars.

CAMComp continued efforts to grow in the cyber world with social media, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Since inception, CAMComp has returned $57 million of collected premium and investment income, which represents a 48 percent return. Dee Macy has been the Administrator of CAMComp since 1982. She has made CAMComp the bellwether by which other self-insured programs are measured. Dee retired on December 31, 2015 and continues consulting for CAMComp. Controller Jan Prince assumed the role of Administrator on January 1, 2016.

CAMComp coverage offers many benefit to their members, including: • Expert claims consultants provide fair but firm” claims handling; • The Safety Center provides tools to promote safety education; • Two payment programs: monthly payroll reporting and equal monthly payments; • Competitive rates with phenomenal customer service; and • Consistent A+ (Superior) rating from the A.M. Best Company.

Construction Federal Credit Union Construction Federal Credit Union (CFCU) has achieved a coveted 5-Star Superior rating, which puts it in an elite category as one of the strongest credit unions in the nation. Earning the 5-Star rating for the most recent 75 consecutive quarters also earns CFCU the added honor of “Exceptional Performance Credit Union” – a designation for those banks that have earned and maintained a 5-Star rating for 10 years or longer.

Construction Federal Credit Union has been working to earn members’ trust since 1974. Its commitment to its membership has not faltered in those 42 years.

In November 2016, CFCU welcomed its new president and Chief Financial Officer, William A. Tomanek.

Offering everything from a variety of deposit accounts; IRAs; CDs; credit cards; personal, auto, and RV loans to mortgages; CFCU (www.cfcuonline.com) is a member of the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender.

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The Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow 2017 Recap Taking place at MotorCity Casino Hotel on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, the Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow was another sold-out success. This well-attended industry event hosted 1,378 attendees, with 95 exhibitors taking 100 booths, exhibiting the latest in today’s construction products, supplies and services.

Next year’s show has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit.

Booth space is already being reserved - contact Ron Riegel, manager of expositions, at (248) 972-1000. Be sure to watch for more information on the CAM website at www.cam-online.com.

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Davenport Delivers a Masonry Gem for Ross School of Business Expansion

By Mary Kremposky McArdle Associate Editor he Stephen M. Ross School of Business facility is a showcase of contemporary architecture on the campus of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor. The building now has a new expansion clad in the same type of terra cotta, sandstone and granite as the original facility. The expansion’s exterior is a grand display of masonry craftsmanship that extends to adjacent structures, creating a cohesive cluster of buildings for the University of Michigan’s highly ranked business school.

Kohn Pedersen Fox, New York City, designed and Walbridge, Detroit, served as construction manager for this worldclass addition to the University’s building portfolio. Davenport Masonry, Inc., Holt,

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was the masonry contractor responsible for crafting this masonry gem. According to a University of Michigan news release, “The overall project included construction of a new academic building and a comprehensive renovation of the Kresge Business Administration Library.

In addition, the project includes the addition of exterior building finishes to Sam Wyly Hall, the Business Administration Executive Residence and the Hill Street Parking Structure.”

Davenport Masonry clad all of the buildings listed above, and according to Kyle Lochonic, Davenport’s project manager, the entire undertaking “encompassed a one-square-block area with building heights up to 110 feet.”

Davenport Masonry began its work in

April 2015 and reached completion in December, 2016. The exterior palette includes granite and sandstone quarried in China and terra cotta manufactured in Germany. “For the stone, we hired an engineer, S.M. Haw, to provide engineering shop drawings and stone ticketing,” said Lochonic. “The stone tickets were then marked up and transferred to the Chinese fabricating facility.

“There was a great deal of review and detail considered at this phase,” said Lochonic. Errors were few, despite the sheer quantity of stone. “White Mountain Stone, Hanover, New Hampshire, had a manager at the fabrication plants and the results were phenomenal,” continued Lochonic. “I’ve done a lot of stone “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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projects, both domestic and imported, and this was one of the best for quality.”

Davenport Masonry did shop ticketing for approximately 300 different stone anchors that were required for the project.

In terms of the exterior’s large terra cotta sections, “the terra cotta was 3Dmodeled by DTI Group in Ontario for Contract Glaziers (CGI) out of Windsor,” continued Lochonic. “DTI provided fabrication tickets to Shildan, Mount Laurel, New Jersey for terra cotta fabrication.

We also had very few remakes from a terra cotta standpoint.”

Davenport was a trade contractor to Walbridge for the masonry and the stone, and a second-tier trade contractor to CGI for the terra cotta.

Lochonic describes the execution and delivery of a masonry project that now graces an entire campus block: Constructability and Value Engineering: “Davenport did an exhaustive review of the construction documents, details and site conditions, and provided many suggestions for improvement. There was

value engineering for the radial site wall of fieldstone. We used a different air vapor barrier material to allow the material to be exposed to UV for longer periods of time. Site wall stone joints were changed from mortar to sealant joints for durability. Many details were adjusted. The architect had a local representative, David Teare, on site who worked with us on the improvement

process. It was quite valuable to be able to look at the actual construction with him and determine a timely course of action.”

Logistics: “There was a very small site footprint with a lot of trades competing for space.

Before we started, we chose to arrange

Davenport Masonry began its work on the new expansion in April 2015. Built by Walbridge, the overall project revamps a one-square-block area to create a cohesive, mainly terra cotta-clad, campus for the Ross School of Business.

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“We delivered three to four times a day, more if needed, with a pickup truck and gooseneck trailer. In their spare time, they cut to length and sorted and tagged all the support aluminum for the terra cotta. The stone anchors were sorted and delivered in compartmented pallets with a marked up drawing and material list for each location. It was a portion of the project we were extremely concerned about, and it went flawlessly. The planning and organization really paid off. I am eternally grateful for my two main yard managers, Tim VanLake and Jason Korson. They did an exceptional job, and because of their efforts, the project went very smoothly.”

for an offsite area to receive materials. We established a material delivery and tracking system. All shipments, including 23 containers of terra cotta, 19 containers of building stone, and 15 to 20 semi-trailers of miscellaneous material, were received and logged.

The stone and terra cotta came as fabricated with all ‘likes’ or similar materials on a pallet.

“We broke the building down into 45 zones, and I wrote spreadsheets showing the zone for each piece of material, as well as the shipment and pallet number. My offsite yard staff broke down each shipment and re-palletized every piece into the correct zone in the order it would be installed on the building.

Quality: “For quality, we established early on the standard we wanted to maintain. We set up an auditing system with a checklist for the foreman to do daily on their iPad. We tracked the results and strove for continuous improvement.

Most employees of Davenport have had some

Given the project’s small site footprint and a host of different trades, Davenport Masonry arranged an offsite area to receive materials.

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sort of quality improvement training. The motto on our hard hats is, “Do it Right the First Time”. They understand the importance of providing a finished product that meets the purchaser’s requirements and have the authority to make changes or stop work if they are not satisfied.”

Davenport Masonry used manpower and computer software to craft the building’s terra cotta rain screen. The terra cotta was laid out and installed with the aid of an iPad using the model and Tekla field 3D software.

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Equipment: “We used a lot of Hydro Mobile M series and P series scaffold, Alimak self-climbing scaffold and every type of man-lift available to access the work. Additionally, much of the work was done from swing stages. Material was moved with forklifts, hand carts and cranes. A portion of the terra cotta was handled with a spider crane sitting on the roof.”

Labor Force and Safety: “Our crew size averaged in the 30 range and peaked at 42 employees. We worked 62,128 regular hours and 6,976 overtime hours to complete the project. Safety was a constant concern for the project.

Because of the abundance of manpower on a small site, we focused our efforts on pre-task planning, effective communication between not only our personnel, but with the other trades, as well. Our safety manager, Ned Niemi, spent a significant amount of time on-site managing our expectations, adjusting our work practices, providing and seeing to the correct installation of all needed safety equipment and communicating,

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communicating, communicating with our workforce. We were able to complete the project with no lost-time injuries.”

Davenport Masonry installed the new expansion’s exterior palette, including the granite and sandstone quarried in China, and terra cotta manufactured in Germany.

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Masonry Details and iPad-Based Construction: “The terra cotta rain screen system starts with an air vapor barrier, (delivered by another contractor) over the backup system. We start by installing dead load and live load anchors, which in turn, support a vertical angle. This angle is adjusted to represent a true plumb and correct distance along a column line. When completed it represents a plane. We then install the mineral wool (fireproof) insulation and cover with a moisture barrier.

“Next, the horizontal track is installed.

The layout has level tolerances of 1/16 of an inch. Once the track is installed, the terra cotta is hung horizontally on clips, once again with 1/16-inch tolerance. All this work was laid out and installed from an iPad

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using the model and Tekla field 3D software. This was our first full 3D project, and one can see the results from the finished product. Davenport expects to be using 3D more often going forward. We have begun to model many of our standard masonry projects.

“The terra cotta is predominately on steel stud backup with gypsum sheathing. Most of the stone is either on block backup or poured-in-place concrete. The terra cotta is installed as described previously. The project team opted for this type of stone anchor: Each stone is individually supported on loadbearing, tie-back anchors. That is unique, as most stone is load bearing to a footing with tie-back anchors only.

“Overall, the most challenging aspects of the project were the material delivery and organization and the shop drawing, ordering and control of the materials. Without a doubt, this was one of the most complex and difficult projects of my long masonry career.

Davenport Masonry, including myself, is pleased with the result and exceptionally proud of all the hard-working and talented employees whose effort made it all possible. They did a fantastic job.”

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Cochrane Supply Leads the Charge into Smart Commercial/Industrial Buildings and the Internet of Things

By Mary Kremposky Associate Editor

McArdle Photos Courtesy of Cochrane Supply & Engineering

Some of the largest mechanical and electrical contractors in Michigan have taken classes and seminars in Cochrane Supply’s Madison Heights training facility. Shown above are the materials for Tridium’s Niagara 4 certification class.

cott Cochrane, president and CEO of Cochrane Supply & Engineering, remembers the day the company’s first shipment of desktop computers arrived at their Madison Heights headquarters several decades ago. “My dad, then president, went crazy at the expense of having all of these computers,” recalls Cochrane. “He said, ‘This is just so you can play Solitaire and other computer games!’”

Flash forward to 2017 and Cochrane Supply & Engineering is currently working at a prestigious university designing what is called data plumbing, a term used to describe the technology and connections between systems, in this case between this prominent academic institution’s connected building systems and its cyber security. Cochrane Supply has also served as a software development consultant in Europe and Asia for several major corporations, and has enjoyed 14 years of continuous growth. Clearly, Scott Cochrane

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and his brother Don Cochrane, Jr., the firm’s vice president and CFO, have not been playing Solitaire on their PCs. The Cochrane brothers have turned a life-long passion for computer technology into a pioneering enterprise on the leading edge of smart buildings and the Internet of Things (IoT) in the commercial and industrial building sector. Founded in 1967 and now celebrating its 50th year in business, this successful company began as a supplier of building automation controls for HVAC, security, electrical distribution, life-safety and other building systems. Today, Cochrane Supply offers both hardware and software to mechanical and electrical contractors, along with industrial systems integrators. The company is also in the business of new software development that has already given major automotive companies, the State of Michigan and entire school districts the ability to tap into the capabilities of connectivity between building systems.

Smart Building Basics Cochrane explains the basic difference between building automation controls and smart buildings: the former is computerized but each building system operates on a separate computer system; a smart building connects these separate computer systems and brings them under the control of a single network.

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widely used software in the market, has helped to demolish this cyber Tower of Babel in which each device or building system speaks its own language and is unable to understand any other device or building system. Tridium President and General Manager Jim Bland compares Niagara software to a universal translator that connects devices or building systems into a single network and allows them to communicate together.

Cochrane Supply is a supplier of the Niagara software platform that actually emerged almost 20 years ago and now numbers 500,000 installations world-wide.

Smart building control solutions have taken off more rapidly in the residential market, but are now gaining traction in the commercial and industrial building sector. In addition to more capable and less costly devices, “What has happened is there has been an increased collaboration between the facilities management and IT departments, the people who manage the networks in those buildings,” said Cochrane. “There is now a good synergy between the two, and the convergence between IT and facilities is where this magic starts happening.”

At Cochrane Supply, the magic has been in the making for over a decade. “We do have unique capabilities in terms of doing software work,” said Cochrane. “There weren’t a lot of companies in the trades that started doing work with IT people like we did. We started hiring IT people 15 years ago and brought them into this industry, and as such we have very

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unique experience with those people and our software capabilities. That is why a very prominent university reached out to us.

“This particular university hired us to design what would be the data plumbing for all those different connected systems,” explained Cochrane. “We are going to connect all of these systems to their IT infrastructure, but their IT infrastructure has all of these rules for cyber security or for routing data and who can have access to it. We are connecting a building system to an existing system with millions of rules. Somebody has to go through and figure out the details of those rules, how they apply to the building system, and then advise the contractors on how to put it on the network properly. They hired us to develop that methodology for them in the form of both documentation and training. It tells the contractors exactly how to set up the system. We tell them line-by-line, and it is all in collaboration with this university’s IT department. They

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are the brightest minds we have ever worked with, and we are harvesting their best practices.”

Some of the largest mechanical and electrical contractors in Michigan have taken classes and seminars in Cochrane Supply’s Madison Heights training facility. “We are also like their IT guy for hire,” said Cochrane. “We train them how to talk IT or we send an IT person with them to the Owner’s office.”

Making Connections It’s all about making connections between computer building systems and between people. “There are data silos and people silos,” said Cochrane.

“Typically, a building is run by separate silos of dedicated security people, dedicated HVAC people and others. The data for those systems ends up only with those

Cochrane Tech Services provides comprehensive, world-class training programs in systems integration to help contractors gain the knowledge necessary to succeed in this arena. Cochrane’s training classes can be customized and held at the contractor’s site or in Cochrane’s own training facilities in Madison Heights.

dedicated people; it doesn’t go up to the next level where it can be used for other purposes.”

A connected network generates data, and when viewed by a different set of eyes, the data can be put to unexpected uses. It can lead to the generation of organization-wide building databases and enterprising ways of using that deep pool of information, both on a personal, company-wide or even broader level.

A local executive’s downtown Detroit buildings are a case in point. Because a computer network connects a string of buildings together, the temperature in every office the executive visits can be easily and quickly set to his preferred temperature setting. “An HVAC system’s purpose is comfort, so in a connected system we can take that element of the building and connect it to the larger enterprise, in this case, we can tie comfort back to an individual’s office,” said Cochrane.

On a broader scale, a major automotive client used Niagara software on their existing IT network to gauge energy usage from heating, cooling, electrical and other sources in a large manufacturing plant.

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in a global pool of data for the plant. They can now start to actually look at where all the energy usage is concentrated. Their primary goal is to get to the point where they understand their per-unit energy usage. With a connected network, we can dissect energy usage and determine what equipment is using the most energy, and when it’s being used. You can start to find inefficiencies within a building.”

Used for product integration, “Tridium’s Niagara software platform allows one to communicate with every different manufacturer’s computer system installed in the building, whether it is a Honeywell, Johnson, Siemens or Schneider or any of the large controls type of manufacturers,” said Cochrane. “The software gave us the ability to write drivers to those systems, drivers being just like writing the code that allows you to communicate with the language of that computer system.

Now the building Owner has the ability to integrate all of these systems into a common software platform.”

This open system has saved significant life-cycle costs for building Owners.

“What this did for the construction industry is prior to Niagara if Vendor A installed building controls in a facility, the only way to service, upgrade or advance the system was to call Vendor A back,” said Cochrane. With a captive client, so to speak, Vendor A tended to keep increasing their prices. “The life-cycle costs of the system could skyrocket,” said Cochrane. “There was no way of getting anybody in to fix it other than the people who installed it, because all of that software is closed off. Most engineers, consultants and architects they understand the importance of this concept now and they advise clients to adopt an open system strategy so that you can have these lower costs going forward.”

This not only controls life-cycle costs but opens the system to any technological advances from a wider variety of vendors.

“I think that is an important driver, because you just don’t know what new advances will emerge,” said Bland.

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the only thing that plugs into your house.

What if Samsung comes out with something better or what if Honeywell comes out with something better then you might want to buy that new product.”

The Internet of Things The Internet of Things (IoT) promises to be as life-changing as the Internet was a few decades ago. This gathering force of an industry is expected to “have a total economic impact of $3.9 trillion to $11.1 trillion per year in 2025,” according to the McKinsey Global Institute as reported in Fortune, July 22, 2015. A mix of mobile devices, the Internet, wireless technology, sensors and software is making the connectivity of IoT possible. “Some predict that by 2020, the number of Internet-connected things will reach or even exceed 50 billion,” according to Bernard Marr and his 17 Internet of Things Facts Everyone Should Read as blogged online in Forbes, Oct. 27, 2015.

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residential and consumer level. Think Fitbit or Hum by Verizon. If your car breaks down, just link your smartphone with your car’s diagnostic reader and it translates between reader and phone and then communicates the need for any basic repair. Hum allows you to contact a mechanic immediately, and in the event you are unresponsive, it can detect a collision and automatically send help.

In the building arena, “IoT has happened in homes pretty rapidly,” said Cochrane.

“People quickly started putting applications on mobile devices that could utilize the Internet. This gave homeowners the ability to change the home’s temperature, shut the garage door or turn lights off all from your mobile device. We are at the beginning stages of re-analyzing a commercial and industrial building in the light of the technologies being brought into play today. It’s a very exciting time. Look at Uber and how mixing mobile devices and the Internet changed the taxi industry forever.”

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Ultimately, IoT will optimize both the operational and energy-efficiency of commercial and industrial buildings, saving building owners energy, money and time. IoT has some interesting manifestations even today. “Many of the controls that we sell for mechanical equipment come with Web servers built into them,” said Cochrane. “You can literally walk up to a large chiller and just talk Bluetooth or talk wirelessly to the chiller with your smartphone, watch a Web browser and then see what the chiller is doing.”

The chiller data generated can have broader applications. “That same chiller control that you are able to walk up to and look at with your phone is also communicating to an enterprise system on the Owner’s network, while meeting all the Owner’s IT and cyber security

policies,” said Cochrane.

“It is communicating that information back to a server where the Owner can mine the data for energy utilization, occupancy utilization and other factors they might want to use.”

Cochrane offers a product-specific example of IoT using Wi-Fi technology.

“The Wi-Fi thermostat market is remarkable,” said Cochrane. “Imagine how hard it would be to connect your thermostat to your phone, but this product allows you to install a thermostat yourself, go through some easy steps between your smartphone and either your home or business router and then you are able to change your temperature with your phone remotely. To me, it is just a revolutionary technology where we can make that leap without a computer. All you need is a WiFi and an Internet connection and the

The Wi-Fi thermostat can be installed in a few easy steps, creating a link between a smartphone and either a home or business router. The end result is the ability to change the temperature with a phone remotely.

thermostat does everything else. The thermostat calls through your router up to an Internet service that feeds your app.”

Introduced about four to five years ago to the residential market, the Wi-Fi thermostat is just entering commercial buildings. For a commercial building, “we are able to integrate that information on the Internet and make it part of the building controls,” said Cochrane. “A facilities manager can just send a staff member to install one of these Wi-Fi thermostats and then it is connected to his larger building enterprise system. He can start controlling the thermostat without having to physically connect it to anything. It will just go through the Wi-Fi system. We will continue to see Wi-Fi being the most prevalent wireless technology that changes how we operate buildings.”

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Star Software Cochrane offers an example of IoT on a larger scale. Cochrane Supply’s software development expertise is helping over 1,500 public buildings owned and operated by municipalities, entire school districts and the State of Michigan to analyze and rank energy usage, as well as to measure the success of energy waste reduction programs funded by Michigan Agency for Energy grants.

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Cochrane Supply wrote software that established an easily navigated and understood interface or dashboard for the Michigan Agency for Energy.

State of Michigan’s Department of Technology, Management and Budget and the state’s Michigan Agency for Energy. Part of the purpose is to pinpoint where to fund improvements and to point out examples of energy waste reduction in buildings. “The overall goal of the Michigan Agency for Energy is to fund energy initiatives for different public entities within the state,” said Cochrane. “They put grant money together for different programs, and what we helped them develop was a way to measure the success of these energy waste reduction programs.”

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Municipalities, school districts, and other public entities inputted their data into the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Portfolio Manager that has a server on the Internet. Energy Star assigns an energy score to a particular building taking into account the region’s weather, the type of building, its usage and other factors.

Essentially, Cochrane Supply wrote software that established an easily navigated and understood interface or dashboard. “That server is not set up to create a dashboard,” said Cochrane. “We were hired by the State of Michigan to write software that goes into or talks to the Energy Star server, pulls the data out and presents it back as an easily read dashboard, so that it could rank all the public cities and all of the municipalities in Michigan.

This again is an IOT strategy, because we are using the Internet to collaborate the energy usage of all these public entities and feed it back to them in a useful form that they can now

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use to measure the success of programs, as well as in other ways.

“For some of these entities, we can even talk to their buildings,” Cochrane continued. “We made it so the software not only could pull the data off of the Energy Star site, but we could also connect their building to the site and send their energy usage up to Energy Star without them having to input it manually.

Their data will be reported to Energy Star without anyone having to touch it.

The three factors on the dashboard are energy-use intensity, a percentile ranking and a metric measuring utility costs expressed as a single figure showing how much it costs the city or school district for all of their utilities per hour.

The dashboard can be either display the three factors as an average for the entire school district or organization or a simple click will break down it down into individual buildings.

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company and the State of Michigan. “I am pretty sure that the automotive company is going to dashboard their commercial and some research and development facilities on the same system and see where they rank,” said Cochrane.

Cyber Zen The future will create interesting new interfaces between the building and its users – a type of Cyber Zen experience in which your smartphone and building are one. “Imagine when a building can talk to your mobile device,” said Cochrane.

“Everyone has these mobile devices, and so if there is information that they need in the building, we are going to find a way to deliver it to a person on their mobile device, whether it be regarding temperature control, life safety or turning lights on and off. We will be able to put that information in the person’s hand even if the person is in the building for the very first time.”

Bland adds, “The building will know, for example, that Scott is in his office and that Scott needs to have this room heated or cooled today. It can go a step further. The building will know Scott is five minutes from work, and so it’s time to start heating up the office. There are all sorts of things that you could facilitate to improve the environment dramatically for the worker.”

Sensors embedded in LED light fixtures Some can help track productivity. companies are trying to track productivity by “following the light” as a way of pinpointing where people are congregating or moving around in a building. Acuity Brands, a Cochrane vendor, has actually built Bluetooth technology into LED light fixtures, and “by having a Bluetooth app enabled on a smartphone, one can actually track a phone around a facility and tell you where that person is in a facility as part of work flow tracking,” said Cochrane.

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the store and send advertising to their smartphone,” Cochrane continued. “As you are walking through the store advertising appears on your phone that directs you to view a product on a shelf that meets your bio or criteria,” said Cochrane. “It’s all about the connection between the mobile device and these applications in the building. They are going to become reality very quickly.

Some of this LED technology is based on what is called visible light communication. LEDs have a series of rapid pulses undetected by the human eye that can be converted into digital signals and be used to communicate to a smartphone in a form of what has been called Li-Fi. “It is an exciting time in the industry,” said Cochrane. “We at Cochrane Supply are extremely excited, because we’ve been working in the IT arena and in open building systems for quite a while and now this area seems to be receiving a great deal of attention. It happens to be the 50th anniversary of our company, and so it makes it even more exciting.”

Cochrane Supply & Engineering is holding Controls-Con 2017, a Smart Building conference June 8-9, 2017 at MotorCity Casino Hotel. The two-day event will include a Smart Building Conference with education programs and networking, and a building automation showcase of innovative products. For more information on the conference, please visit www.controlscon.com.

As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, Cochrane Supply & Engineering is hosting a birthday party in the form of an evening gala at the casino, complete with a presentation and a live band. “My dad, my whole family and the entire company will be there,” said Cochrane. “Dad is excited to see us succeed, because we have grown almost every year.”

Cochrane Supply & Engineering has six branches in Michigan, Kentucky and Ohio, as well as a sister company called Canada Controls in Mississauga, Ontario, plus the firm serves as national and international consultants in this fascinating field. Scott Cochrane continues to be a pioneer in this brave new world. Cochrane won an IBcon Digital Impact Award in 2016. The 18th Annual Commercial Real Estate Digital Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

Innovation (“Digie”) Awards were announced at the 2016 Realcomm/IBcon (intelligent building) conference held at the San Jose Convention Center located in the heart of Silicon Valley. The main purpose of this award is to recognize those companies, real estate projects, technologies and people that have gone above and beyond to positively impact the industry through the use of technology, automation and innovation.

“It’s an honor to be recognized among so many industry leaders and innovative companies,” Cochrane said.

“The conference itself is always a rewarding experience that keeps us aware of the latest industry trends.” Given Cochrane’s depth of expertise and passion and the firm’s history of innovation and success, the next 50 years can only be even more amazing for Cochrane Supply & Engineering, and for the entire AEC industry.

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develop intelligent equipment systems smart devices that enable and collaboration and communication between the enterprise and edge assets.

Tridium platforms allow users to build and manage complex monitoring, control, and automation solutions, including applications for energy management, telecommunications, M2M and smart services building control, facility management, industrial automation, medical equipment and physical security.

The company is an independent business entity of Honeywell International Inc. More information is available at www.tridium.com.

About the Company Cochrane Supply (www.cochranesupply.com) is a multi-award-winning company and a leading source of building controls products, technology and information.

Representing the industry’s top manufacturers, including Tridium, Honeywell and Johnson Controls, Cochrane Supply’s diverse product lines blend innovation and solutions for successful facility management when it comes to HVAC, security, refrigeration, lighting, and more.

The company’s customer-centric staff has been connecting integrated building systems to the Internet for more than 15 years, staying at the forefront of smart building controls solutions and leveraging the growing possibilities of the Internet of Things (IoT).

About Tridium Tridium is the global leader in open platforms, application software frameworks, automation infrastructure technology, energy management and device-to-enterprise integration solutions.

Tridium’s configurable software frameworks extend connectivity, integration and interoperability to the millions of devices deployed in the market today and empower manufacturers to

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The MSU Classic: Spartan Golf Comes into its Own at the New Lasch Family Golf Center By

Mary Kremposky McArdle,

At Michigan State University, turf is an art and a science. The University’s expertise is displayed in all its golf-filled glory along both sides of Harrison Road south of the main campus. Forest Akers Golf Courses line the roadway, creating a golfer’s paradise of well-groomed fairways.

Forest Akers East and Forest Akers West are even recognized as two of the best public golf courses in Michigan, according to golf.msu.edu. In 2015, Golf Range Magazine ranked Forest Akers in the top 50 public golf courses in the United States.

MSU women’s golf has won 11 Big Ten Championships – the second most in conference history – including five under current head coach Stacy Slobodnik-Stoll.

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The women’s team has earned a bid to the NCAA Regionals in 17 of the last 18 seasons. The men’s golf program has also been steadily on the rise under head coach Casey Lubahn, earning a berth to the NCAA Regionals this past season and wining the Big Ten Match Play Championship in February 2015, according to msuspartans.com. The success of MSU Golf inspired the Richard Lasch family to donate funds for the construction of a showcase facility for MSU’s champions of the fairway.

MSU enlisted the expertise of TMP Architecture, Inc., Bloomfield Hills, and Frank Rewold and Son, Inc., Rochester, and together the project team delivered a building in line with MSU’s highly ranked

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course and its championship teams, forming a winning trifecta of turf, team and training facility. “Michigan State is a very good steward of its sites, and this being a golf course, landscaping is king,” said TMP Senior Vice President and Chief Design Officer David W. Larson, AIA. “The building had to relate to the site in a way that is organic and of the site. That is why, for part of the building, we selected natural limestone, a material cropping directly out of the site.”

The building’s form and natural materials blend perfectly with the treedotted turf of MSU’s Akers West Golf Course: the 15,000-square-foot building curves around the outdoor Fox Family Putting Green. The building’s slatted “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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The building’s natural wood and limestone blend perfectly with the tree-dotted turf of MSU’s Akers West Golf Course. The wood soffit’s sculpted planes subtly hint at the shape of the head of a golf club.

wood soffits and cut limestone sills, along with the beautiful random ashlar limestone of the main entry, are in harmony with the site and the pastoral outdoor sport of golf.

As a finishing touch, the incandescent glow of a well-lit Spartan logo beams out of the front entry’s glass-wrapped vestibule and spreads its light across the surrounding greenery.

In replacing the now demolished former building, TMP and Frank Rewold and Son have hit the equivalent of a double-eagle (three under par), creating a beautiful building with almost triple the space and a higher level of finishes, all at a controlled cost. As construction manager, Frank Rewold and Son kept the budget in check and adhered to a rigorous schedule calibrated to avoid interfering with the upcoming golf season.

The indoor practice area is formed of built-up, crushed stones, contoured to MSU’s specifications and covered in turf. MSU Alumna Brian Storm donated the services of his Canton, Georgia-based firm, Sports Field, Inc. to create the course.

Quality Team, Championship Building A solid team effort produced this championship building. “We worked with quality people from the design team to the infrastructure planning group at Michigan State,” said Rewold Project Manager Adam Gut. “Everyone worked together to meet the project goals and challenges.

We never walked away from a meeting without accomplishing something. We had good subcontractors that were a blend of companies from mid-Michigan and Southeast Michigan. We used some folks that we were not very familiar with, but we would love to form lasting relationships with them because they were professional and just all-around good people.”

Thanks to this team effort, the $6 million dollar Lasch Family Golf Center now houses offices for two head coaches and two assistant coaches and a welcoming, natural light-filled lounge, as well as a new fitness room and locker rooms.

A simulation room, located across from a student study lounge, is equipped with a golf simulator that allows student-athletes to sharpen their skills by playing on any golf course in the world via an interactive wall-size screen. “The facility also has the technology to record and analyze a player’s swing,” added Larson.

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Green, added sand Brian Storm, MSU traps and allowed for alumna, class of 1977, the addition of a donated the services of his skills area around the Canton, Georgia-based green. The firm is firm, FIELDS, to his alma well-known mater.

According to nationally, having Storm, FIELDS expanded on the worked the outdoor Fox Family playing fields of 12 Putting Green, added sand different National traps and allowed for the League Football addition of a skills area teams around the around the green. The firm country.

Overall, is well-known nationally, The well-lit outline of a Spartan logo beams out of the front entry’s glassFIELDS has worked having worked on the wrapped vestibule. on over 30 different playing fields of 12 fields, including different National Football those for major, League teams around the “They brought in stone and contoured minor and collegiate baseball teams. country. Overall, FIELDS has worked on everything to Michigan State’s Currently, the company is working on the over 30 different fields for the NFL, as well specifications,” said Gut. “They worked Detroit Lions practice field in Allen Park. as many for the MLB, MiLB and collegiate hard to make this area perfect.”

Sports Field also crafted the Lasch Family baseball teams. Currently, the company Brian Storm, MSU alumna, class of Golf Center’s indoor practice green. is working on the Detroit Lions practice 1977, donated the services of his Canton, “They brought in stone and contoured field in Allen Park.

Georgia-based firm, FIELDS, to his alma everything to Michigan State’s FIELDS also crafted the Lasch Family mater. According to Storm, FIELDS specifications,” said Gut. “They worked Golf Center’s indoor practice green. expanded the outdoor Fox Family Putting hard to make this area perfect.”

The same can be and has been said of TMP and Frank Rewold and Son. As quoted on msuspartans.com, Lasch himself said, “To the architects, the builders and the landscapers, a real sincere thank you from me and my family to you. It’s one thing to have your name on the side of a building, but to have your name on the side of a building like this and a facility like this that is going to help so many people challenge and achieve the greatness that they’re pursuing at Michigan State is very rewarding.”

According to msuspartans.com, Slobodnik-Stoll at the dedication ceremony, said, “I’m just so humbled and appreciative to each of you who has made an impact on our lives, and who will make an impact on our student-athletes for decades to come. It really is just an incredible facility.”

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visibility,” said Larson. “The former facility could not be seen from the roadway, and there was no presence of Golf. Now as people drive in, they see this iconic building that says Golf.”

The building “speaks” Golf in subtle ways and with a contemporary accent.

The front entry has an angled wood soffit sculpted in multiple planes meant to subtly hint at the shape of the head of a golf club, said Larson. The entry’s strong angles and generous glass set the tone for a contemporary building offset with rustic elements of stone and wood. “We spent a great deal of time developing what the appropriate image would be for the front entry,” said Larson. “The coaches came to the table with photographs of clubhouses from universities all over the country. They looked very much like the traditional clubhouse dominated by decorative wood.

“MSU, however, wanted a building that would not be a clone of an old clubhouse,” continued Larson. “They wanted a building that would combine the intimacy of a traditional clubhouse with the modern look of other MSU’s athletic buildings, such as the Skandalaris Football Center.” The Skandalaris facility is a contemporary building with a sleekly curved front entry of glass.

In line with this hybrid of contemporary and rustic, the exterior soffits are Rulon slatted wood, and the fascia is composite aluminum panels; limestone exterior cladding accents the expanses of curtain wall and storefront glass, said TMP Construction Administrator and Senior Associate Robert J. Farley, RA, CCS. Transparency is a hallmark of the building. The glass entry vestibule, the almost floor-to-ceiling windows in the center of the building, and the clerestory windows in the indoor practice area that anchors the end of the facility draw natural light into the facility. The building, including the four coach offices near the front entry, offers views of the outdoor putting green. “One of the things that make this building unique is that it is very transparent,” said Larson. “It makes you aware of the surrounding golf course. The design allows students to easily walk in and out of this building at different points to practice either inside or outside.”

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Light and views flow into the interior, along with the limestone and wood.

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practice area, students are focused on golf itself rather than being aware of the actual building,” said Larson.

“We transitioned to a less expensive material in these types of spaces.”

Achieving a natural look at a reasonable cost drove material selection. On the

The exterior wood soffits visually flow into the lounge interior ceiling, creating an interior as organic, grounded and connected with the natural site as the exterior.

ceiling. “The entire building is very organic and grounded and has this connection with nature,” said TMP Director of Interior Design Laura Casai, IIDA, LEED AP. Beauty and the Budget TMP and Frank Rewold and Son delivered a beautiful building on a tight budget.

“The stone is expensive and the glass is expensive, so we had to analyze the proportions and quantities of those materials,” said Larson. “Part of the task is to get those proportions correct.”

For budgetary control, the indoor practice area is formed of two-tone, ground-faced CMU in lieu of limestone,” said Farley. The limestone and wood is reserved for places, such as the lounge, where people tend to focus more closely on the actual space. “In the indoor

exterior, TMP opted for concrete pavers in lieu of stone for the outdoor patios used as gathering spaces. On the interior, “most of the flooring in the lounge and much of the interior is a porcelain tile reminiscent of stone,” said Casai. “The selection goes back to our responsibility to take budget into account. I could pick a natural stone and it would be phenomenally expensive. Then I could also select a porcelain tile that is significantly more affordable and one that would still achieve the same aesthetic.”

Frank Rewold and Son joined the project in early to mid-design schematics.

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From the skylights to the carpeting and wood lockers stamped with the Spartan logo, the locker rooms lend a country club ambiance to this student-athlete space.

building. “We had some early concepts that were radial and had a little more square footage,” said Larson. “Rewold was part of a good team effort, and ultimately we came up with an approach that hit the budget better and that didn’t compromise the design.” In fact, the actual design resulted in a more intimate building more closely enmeshed with the landscape.

Hitting the Mark, Schedule-Wise Frank Rewold and Son’s scheduling strategies delivered the project in time for the start of the golf season. As one strategy, the structural package was design-assist, steel being a long lead item that benefitted from being awarded earlier.

“We made steel an early sub award and an early submittal,” said Rewold Site Supervisor Bill Hidinger. Added Larson, “It allowed the steel supplier to get the steel into its production schedule earlier than if they had waited for us to be completely done with the drawings. We went through these details to give the steel supplier enough confidence to produce the steel. This approach saved precious weeks, because the supplier didn’t have to wait for us to formally issue the plans.”

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predecessor. In the extensive site utility phase, Frank Rewold and Son not only installed a new storm system and brought a new water main into the building, but also encountered an intricate grid of existing infrastructure, some known, some unknown and some in unexpected places.

“The existing pipe was transite, an asbestos pipe that became an abatement issue,” said Hidinger. “There was also an existing water main just for irrigation that actually runs right through the building foundations in a sleeve.”

New utilities included the insertion of a new electrical line that had to be coordinated with the excavation of a large bioswale. “The bioswale couldn’t be dug until we had installed the new electrical line, because the direct feed into the building was running right through that area,” said Hidinger. “We had to run the building on a generator for a while.”

Work for the entire project was closely sequenced and in some cases almost simultaneous to keep on schedule. “Site work and grading right at the building took a couple of weeks, and because of the schedule, we immediately started with the cast-in-place concrete foundations,” said Hidinger. “It was impressive, because at one point, all of the earthwork trucks were coming in and out of the site and the concrete trucks were beginning to enter that same, small footprint.”

This tight sequencing was par throughout the construction of this “steel-

framed building with a 90-mil, single-ply EDPM roof on much of the building and a standing seam metal roof on the indoor practice area,” said Farley. According to Hidinger, “The masons were in the indoor practice green, along with the steel trades and the subs digging trenches for the underground plumbing. A lot of things were happening in a compacted area.”

Tree and Turf Protection Frank Rewold and Son also had to carefully protect tree and turf throughout the course of the project. MSU has a well-developed “green thumb” rooted in its establishment as the nation’s first land grant university in 1855. MSU’s programs in agricultural science, landscaping, turf management and horticulture rank as the best in Michigan and in the upper echelons of academia nationally. “MSU’s turf management program is nationally recognized,” said Gut. “We were working with the MSU departments and staff that actually generate the technologies and write the specifications on turf management. They are the authority.”

Given MSU’s passion and expertise, not one rootlet, branch or patch of turf on the Lasch Family Golf Center site could be disturbed. In this tree-centric project, Hidinger and other members of Frank Rewold and Son’s staff had to attend a seminar on tree protection. “I was glad to attend the seminar, because it was very informative,” said Hidinger. “MSU is very “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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protective of their trees. All of their trees are precious, and a group of students has actually catalogued every tree on campus.�

Farley adds, “MSU has a whole specification section on tree protection, outlining fines if you damage or kill a tree.�

During the project, the construction team had to direction bore vs. open trench near a tree located in close proximity to the building site. Frank Rewold and Son brought the same level of care to the outdoor putting green. “We basically stayed off of the green, and when we had to work close to it for utility work, we also used directional boring underneath the green in some cases,� said Hidinger. “MSU’s groundskeeper was as serious about that green as the arborist is about the trees.�

MSU’s attentive departmental staff aided the schedule by answering questions and addressing concerns promptly. “Having all those MSU departments – and all the heads of those departments - involved was a great help,� said Hidinger. “They were always available.�

Mother Nature, the ultimate master gardener and turf manager, also influenced the project. “It had to be one of the wettest springs I have ever seen,� said Hidinger. “The rains turned the site of the indoor practice facility into a swimming pool. It was actually four to five feet below-grade at one point during construction, so we had to dewater the area.�

Building the angular steel and the different planes of the front entry’s wood soffit also took an extra measure of care.

Regarding the steel angles, “we had to make some minor modifications in the field to make it all work,� said Hidinger.

The care taken to build the multiple planes of the wood soffit matches the deliberation of a golfer in selecting the perfect club for each game situation. The design itself was meant to embody this concept. “Golf club selection during the game is so important,� said Larson, “and for the golfer, it is all about the club head’s angles. So the front entry became a subtle symbol of that.�

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right,� said Hidinger. “Those curtain walls have to have a certain amount of space for expansion, but we didn’t want the caulking to be too big. It was a difficult layout, but it all came out well in the end.

We had to really hold to the initial dimensions for the column covers, the glass and the limestone sills.�

Frank Rewold and Son had to synchronize its work in the indoor practice area with Sports Field, including completing finishes before the placement of stone followed by the door installation and pouring of adjacent concrete after stone placement. The indoor practice area is formed of built-up, crushed stones, contoured to MSU’s specifications and covered in turf. “The coaches and the contractor took great pains to shape the stone properly,� said Hidinger. “After stone installation and before turf placement, they rolled golf balls on the practice field to make sure it was exactly how MSU wanted it.� Casai adds, “MSU can actually re-grade and re-arrange the entire topography of the space.�

Despite a tight schedule and a host of challenges, Hidinger says, “It was all worth it. It was probably the most fun and the most gratifying project I’ve worked on, especially given the final result.�

A Classy Interior MSU’s golf teams moved into the facility in February 2016, and the grand opening was held in June 2016 after completion of landscaping restoration.

The added space and quality design create a classy building capable of recruiting talented players.

From the skylights to the carpeting and wood lockers stamped with the Spartan logo, the locker rooms lend a country club ambiance to this studentathlete space. “Each one of the golfers has their own customized plaque and personal photo above their locker,� said Casai.

The lockers are designed with the golfer in mind: the perforated panels in the bottom cabinet promote ventilation; the main cabinetry is sized to accommodate each golfer’s baggage; and each locker is equipped with power and data outlets.

The shower area has a spa-like feel, thanks to “the use of porcelain tile that emulated natural materials,� said Casai. “The porcelain tile floor looks like wood,

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the porcelain tile walls resemble stone, and the countertops are an engineered stone product. We also worked very hard to have glass doors featuring the Spartan logo for the showers.

At the grand opening, I remember overhearing a few students in the locker room saying, ‘This is so cool.’ If the students think it is cool, then I have done my job.”

The spacious lounge offers students and visitors a view all the way through the building and easy access to the outdoor putting green or to the rest of the interior spaces. A limestone-clad wall, dubbed the hearth and embedded with television and video screens, is a focal point of the lounge.

Like much of the interior, the lounge has a well-designed aesthetic that also takes into account cost and durability. For example, the wood-simulating porcelain tile floor is attractive, cost-effective and durable.

“Durability is important because students will be walking through the space with golf cleats on,” said Casai.

The multi-purpose lounge tables can be used for studying, relaxing or even as small

buffets. TMP placed a kitchen directly adjacent to the lounge to turn it into a suitable space for team gatherings and other events.

“The lounge has a combination of different types of furniture to support these diverse activities,” said Casai.

Thanks to TMP and Frank Rewold and Son, MSU’s championship golf teams now have a championship building for practice, for gatherings or just for relaxing after another hard-won tournament.

The following firms participated in MSU’s Richard Lasch Family Golf Center project: Design Firms • MEP Engineering – Peter Basso Associates, Inc., Troy • Structural Engineering – Penhale & Yates, Inc., Southfield • Civil Engineering – Beckett & Raeder, Inc., Ann Arbor • Landscape Design – Beckett & Raeder, Inc., Ann Arbor Trade Contractors • Clean-up – Boling Janitorial Service, Inc., Lansing

• Roofing Membrane – Bornor Restoration, Inc., Lansing • Electrical – Centennial Electric LLC, Grand Ledge • Drywall & Light Gauge – Commercial Contracting Corporation, Auburn Hills • Painting & Vinyl – Detail Painting, Grant • Fencing – DeWitt Fence & Security co., Lansing • Signage – Display MIX, Romeo • Hard Tile – East Side Tile & Marble, Inc., Harrison Township • Flagpole – Flagpoles Etc., Inc., Holly • Resilient Floor & Carpet – Ideal Floor Covering, Inc., Rochester • Millwork – Klein Cabinets and Interiors, Westphalia • Glass & Glazing – Lansing Glass Company, Lansing • Masonry – Leidal & Hart Contractor, Livonia • Roofing – Liberty Sheet Metal, Inc., Shelby Township • Plumbing – Mills Mechanical LLC, Ortonville • Concrete Flatwork – Moore Trosper Construction Co., Holt • HVAC – Myers Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Lansing • Lockers – OakWood Sports, Inc., Berkley • Foundations – Poured Brick Walls, Inc., Brighton • Caulking & Sealants – Premier C aulking, Grand Rapids • Testing – Professional Service Industries (PSI), Chicago, IL • Paving – Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Lansing • Fire Protection – Shambaugh & Son, L.P., Southfield • Mechanical Controls – Siemens Industry, Inc., Plymouth Township • Hollow Metal Doors & Hardware – Tanner Supply Co., Inc., Toledo, OH • Earthwork – TCI Inc. of Michigan, Eaton Rapids • Landscaping & Irrigation – Terrafirma, Inc., Ypsilanti • Structural Steel – Valley Steel Co., Saginaw • Indoor Practice Area Course – Sports Field, Inc., Canton, GA. The architect and construction manager provided the list of participating firms.

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Keytroller’s CYBERWATCH LAN: A Simple and Inexpensive Wireless Hour - Alarm Meter Every day, countless companies are faced with the real and often costly predicament of how to monitor and track the usage and alarm conditions of their equipment. Solving this issue, Keytroller, an industry leader as a designer, manufacturer and supplier of electronic safety and weighing devices, has unveiled the CYBERWATCH LAN – a simple, inexpensive and easy-to-install wireless hour and alarm meter.

For locations where a Wi-Fi network connection is accessible, the CYBERWATCH LAN provides monitoring on any piece of equipment with no monthly service cost. Users can monitor usage, idling, maintenance needs and alarm warnings (such as low fuel or impacts). The product also has optional sensors for monitoring impact, voltage, hydraulic, usage, pneumatic and temperature. In addition, the device handles a wide variety of sophisticated encryption schemes.

Embedded with its own web browser and IP address (an internal 802.11 B, G, N, 2.4 GHz wireless access point), users can connect to the device through the Wi-Fi network to view data from a tablet, cell phone or computer. In addition, automatic e-mails can be programmed with usage and alarm reporting.

The internal and external wireless access point and network settings are configured using a web browser accessing the device’s internal web server. This is possible using the internal access point and the external wireless network infrastructure connection. Real-time values of the hour meters and counters can be seen at any time by direct wireless access to the device.

The CYBERWATCH LAN is self-contained and installs on any make or model gas, LPG, diesel or electric machine.

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Features + Capabilities: • Device can be configured to connect through Wi-Fi network access points or through a smartphone or tablet “ad-hoc” connection • Weatherproof option available: Device can be ordered with a gelfilled option that protects the PCB from water intrusion and/or condensation • Voltage input range of 8 - 14VDC Optional high voltage converter: Converts 24 – 36 - 48VDC input to 12VDC • External Wi-Fi antenna • Optional AC relay interface: Allows for monitoring of 120/240V AC powered machinery (optional plug-in 12VDC transformer power supply available) • Small aluminum enclosure size: 4.53 x 3.54 x 2.17 in (115.06 x 89.92 x 55.12 mm) Applications: Forklifts, conveyors, engines, pumps, compressors, generators, motors, machinery any powered vehicle or stationary machine where you want to accurately monitor usage at an affordable price with NO wireless costs.

Standard CYBERWATCH LAN unit can “watch” up to four different machines or inputs at once.

CYBERWATCH LAN in Forklift Applications: The CYBERWATCH LAN can be attached to four different inputs on a forklift (plus input power connection from the forklift to power it).

Each input will record hours/minutes of usage when the input goes “high”. Alternatively, the installer can simply attach the device to input power and enable the vibration counter which will count hours as the forklift is in use and vibrating. All data will be sent out via email via the client’s Wi-Fi network to the same email location. Once received the emails can be “scraped” and the data string removed and a separate programming script written to deposit the hour meter usage data into a maintenance scheduling software or and Excel spreadsheet.

For more information, visit http://www.keytroller.com/CYBERWATCHLAN.html. Free demo kits and lease purchase plans are available for the CYBERWATCH LAN for qualified users by contacting Keytroller at (813) 877-4500.

Georgia Boot Amplitude Collection Now Available in Stores and Online Georgia Boot’s new, comfort-driven work collection, Amplitude, is now available at retailers and online at GeorgiaBoot.com.

The Amplitude collection offers a wide variety of comfort features combined with the durability and reliability needed on the jobsite.

The Amplitude collection features uppers made from full-grain leather, a high-performance interior mesh lining, the Georgia Waterproof System and durable rubber toe and heel protection.

For “amped up” comfort, the boots include an Advanced Memory Polyurethane (AMP) insole and an ErgoFit composite safety toe, which is designed to fit the contours of the foot for added comfort and flexibility.

The Amplitude oil- and slip-resistant outsole is made from a flexible rubber for added comfort and also features reliable abrasion resistance. The six-inch brown style is available with or without a composite toe, and the six-inch black style is available only with composite toe.

Suggested retail prices range from $149.99-$159.99.

For over 75 years, Georgia Boot® has been a leader in the work footwear market. Based in Nelsonville, OH, the company manufactures and markets quality work and outdoor footwear. The company’s products are available in nearly 3,000 retail and catalog outlets. It is a division of Rocky Brands. For more information, visit GeorgiaBoot.com or call (740) 753-9100.

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Pettibone Hits Peak Lift Height with Extendo 1157B Telehandler The new Pettibone 1157B is the highest reaching telehandler in the company’s Extendo product line. Featuring industryleading hydraulics and engineered for efficient performance, the 1157B offers excellent lift capacity for a wide range of material handling jobs.

Delivering a maximum load capacity of 11,000 pounds, the Extendo 1157B provides forward reach up to 42 feet, 1 inch, and an outstanding maximum lift height of 57 feet. Single joystick, pilotoperated controls allow for smooth control of all boom and auxiliary hydraulics. For operation in tight areas, the 1157B offers 4-wheel, 2-wheel and crab steering modes and has a turning radius of just 12 feet, 6 inches. The unit is exceptionally powerful, yet compact enough to fit under an 8-foot doorway.

The 1157B is powered by a fuel-efficient, 117-horsepower Cummins QSF 3.8 Tier 4

Final turbo diesel engine, featuring electronic control and protection with SCR aftertreatment. A Parker IQAN-MD3 display provides instant engine and aftertreatment diagnostics. The machine’s fully modulated Carraro Powershift transmission offers four speeds, forward and reverse. Maximum travel speed for the 1157B is 20 miles per hour.

The rugged design of the Extendo features two wide-stance, heavy-duty lift cylinders with innovative automatic fork and load leveling that eliminates the need for slave cylinders. To further improve load stability, the 1157B offers 24 degrees of frame sway (12 degrees left and right of center) and is equipped with a rear axle stabilization system. The unit is also outfitted with standard foam-filled tires.

The operator cab is built to provide outstanding visibility at any boom position.

Engineered with comfort in mind, the Extendo also comes with an adjustable suspension seat and adjustable right-side armrest. A full set of gauges provide instant machine status.

The 1157B telescopic handler comes with a variety of standard fixed and side-tilt carriages from 48 to 72 inches, and several optional attachments are available – including utility buckets and pallet, lumber and block forks. Other optional equipment includes light packages, an enclosed, climate-controlled cab, and several others.

Pettibone/Traverse Lift, LLC is part of the Pettibone, LLC Heavy Equipment Group.

Founded in 1881, Pettibone has been recognized as the industry leader in material handling equipment since the company revolutionized the industry with the first forward-reaching, rough-terrain machines in the 1940s. For more information, call (906) 353-4800 or (800) 467-3884, or visit www.gopettibone.com.

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Larson Electronics Releases Portable Solar Powered Light Tower on Seven-Foot Trailer Larson Electronics, a company that specializes in industrial lighting products, has announced the release of a solar powered trailer equipped with a 30-foot mast, two, 265-watt solar panels, six, 50-watt LED light fixtures and a 500 amp capacity battery bank.

The SPLT-.53K-LM306XWP500-TLR7 portable solar powered tower features two solar panels, a solar charging station, battery bank, and a manual crank up mast mounted to a seven-foot trailer with outriggers. This system delivers 120 volts for illuminating the included 50 watt LED light fixtures mounted atop the manual crank mast. The three-stage steel mast is designed to allow operators to quickly and safely deploy the LED light fixtures. The mast can be extended 30 feet above the trailer floor for maximum coverage and collapsed to 13 ½ feet. The light tower is elevated to its full height by a 1,000-lb rated hand winch fitted with 3/16” galvanized steel cable. This unit is capable of generating a total maximum output of 0.53 KW. The panels are mounted to a frame angled at 45 degrees for optimized light intake. All of the electrical components are encapsulated in a NEMA 3R job box that is bolted to the trailer.

This solar light plant is equipped with six of Larson’s LEDWP-500 high output LED light fixtures. Each fixture consists of four 12.5 watt LEDs housed within a waterproof aluminum housing that is powder coated for added durability and resistance to corrosion. The LED assembly is protected by a shatterproof polycarbonate lens which is secured to the housing with a waterproof seal. The seven by seven-foot single axle trailer provides a stable platform for the steel mast and mounted equipment. The two-wheel trailer is equipped with a 3,500-lb axle and leaf springs with 15” trailer tires. A standard two-inch ball coupling,

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two standard safety chains, and a seven-pin flat trailer plug allows for easy hookup and towing.

Four outriggers mounted to the corners of the trailer allow operators to level the trailer and provide stability during deployment.

Larson Electronics carries an extensive line of LED light towers, portable distribution systems, explosion proof lights, portable work lights and industrial grade LED area lights. You can view their entire line of lighting products by visiting www.larsonelectronics.com. You can also call (800) 369-6671 to learn more, or call (903) 498-3363 for international inquiries.

Eaton Offers Efficient and Efficacious Asymmetric Lighting Solutions to Large Open Spaces Power management company Eaton has announced the launch of its Ametrix ASYX 2.0 light-emitting diode (LED) luminaires, offering a wide range of asymmetric, scalable and controllable solutions for architectural indoor ambient and outdoor spaces.

The high-performing, indirect-direct product family utilizes Eaton’s proprietary patented AccuLED Optics™ system for optimal beam control and efficiency in high-ceiling applications including airports, convention centers, lobbies, atriums, open offices, churches and natatorium or pool environments.

Ideal for both new construction and retrofit projects, the extensive ASYX

2.0 product line features a wide offering of lumen packages ranging from 2,355 to 30,162, replacing up to 1000-watt HID products in some configurations. The family is available in two optical distributions (forward and wide), six shapes and sizes, three mounting options (wall, single pendant and dual pendant) and offered in 2700 Kelvin (K), 3000K, 3500K and 4000K correlated color temperatures.

The ASYX 2.0 luminaires can be mounted upward or downward in multiple configurations including wall mount or single- and dual-pendant mount. Key features of the asymmetric luminaires include a minimalistic housing design, allowing the fixtures to fade into its surrounding while delivering high lumen outputs. Rotating optics (Light Squares) allow the fixtures to stay aligned with mounting directions, while giving the flexibility to rotate the light output in the direction needed. In addition, the fixtures offer +/- 20 degree up and down fixture adjustment, allowing for finetuning aiming in the field.

This continuous aiming can be adjusted in 5-degree notched increments for perfect alignment.

The ASYX 2.0 can be installed in discreet mounting locations and can use integrated controls to compliment any controls system utilizing zero to 10 volt dimming standard protocol including optional Fifth Light Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) system for complete energy management.

Eaton’s optional Integrated Sensor Control System, which allows for both occupancy sensor and daylight harvesting control, is factory-installed so no additional wiring or special installation is required.

The fixtures are UL/cUL listed for wet locations and are also IP66 rated.

To learn more about Eaton’s lighting solutions, visit www.eaton.com/lighting.

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prevent the tool from pulling the user down with it – protecting those above and below.

Now, customers have a full range of tool lanyard options (nine styles) made with shock-absorbing webbing to absorb up to five times the shock of its competitors.

Plus, ergonomically designed nylon composite and swiveling aluminum designs add to the patentpending, first-class carabiners. The locking double-action composite carabiners are the first of their kind in the industry and 25 percent lighter than the competition’s.

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Lincoln Electric Rolls Out New Wired and Wireless Remotes for Top Pipeline and Construction Engine-Driven Welders New remote controls for Lincoln Electric’s Cross Country® 300 and SAE-300® MP engine-driven welders aim to streamline operations for pipeline welders and those working in construction applications.

Lincoln Electric is introducing two new wired remote control units and new welders with factory-installed wireless remote systems.

The new wired remote controls, available with or without an 115V AC power duplex receptacle, include a generous, 125-foot (38.1-meter) detachable cable. A customizable Min/Max range sets easily in seconds.

And, the small, weather-resistant units stow easily in trucks or job boxes.

Both units are offered as accessories for the Cross Country 300 and SAE-300 MP welders. The K4268-1 Wired Remote with an 115V AC auxiliary power duplex receptacle also comes bundled in new One-Pak® packages for the Cross Country 300 and SAE-300 MP. A first for Lincoln Electric – new wireless remote controls – now are factory-installed in the new, textured, stainless-steel case and gray-paintedsteel case versions of the Cross Country 54 CAM MAGAZINE APRIL 2017

300. A new textured stainless steel case and wireless remote are also offered on the SAE-300 MP welder. These small, weather-resistant remotes fit right in operators’ hands and have a 400-foot (122-meter) range, depending on site obstructions.

Using the wireless remote, operators can activate the glow plug for one to 30 seconds, stop and start the engine, activate high or low idle and adjust the current control.

For more information on Lincoln Electric, visit www.lincolnelectric.com.

Ergodyne Introduces Five Ground-Breaking Tool Lanyards Ergodyne continued the fast-paced innovation in its Squids® Tool Tethering Line by introducing five more groundbreaking tool lanyards. This expanded line of F(x) lanyards offers a variety of lighter, low-profile lanyards with shockabsorbing properties and patent-pending carabiner designs.

Ergodyne’s shock-absorbing tool lanyards are designed and tested to prevent falling objects and reduce the force exerted on the body if a drop occurs by absorbing the energy transmitted through the tool lanyard. By reducing the shock load, the lanyards

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Tubelite Expands Therml=Block Product Offering, Introduces TU24650 Storefront

Toro Introduces All-New Log Splitter Durable Log Splitter Boosts Performance and Productivity Toro has introduced the all-new log splitter to its rental product lineup.

Combining durability, precision and reliability, this new machine is ideal for any log-splitting job, large or small.

Powered by a Honda GX270 engine, the Toro log splitter provides high levels of productivity and jobsite efficiency.

This heavy-duty unit has a 22-ton cutting force that can easily split even the toughest logs. Featuring a 12-second cycle time, the 9” solid steel wedge allows for a rapid and clean cut every time.

In terms of productivity, the new unit boasts a dual wheel jack to assist in maneuverability over difficult terrain.

Additionally, the unit can be operated horizontally or vertically for greater flexibility, and an intuitive control lever simplifies operation.

The log splitter also comes with a variety of standard features, including amber front and rear tail lights to meet U.S. and Canadian towing standards, as well as added tail light protection. A heavy-duty-catch assembly and durable fenders protect the machine during use and help reduce replacement part costs.

An adjustable swing-away towing jack with dual pneumatic tires allows for simple transport even in remote areas.

The log splitter will begin shipping in summer 2017. For more information on the log splitter or other Toro products, visit www.toro.com.

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Expanding its Therml=Block™ product line, Tubelite Inc. announces TU24650 Series storefront system with a dual pocket poured-and-debridged thermal break. This new storefront is part of Tubelite highperformance thermal framing systems designed to address today’s fast-track construction schedules and stringent energy codes. Even in extreme cold climates, Therml=Block products provide superior energy and condensation resistance performance using multiple thermal barriers, while providing structural

integrity and aesthetic flexibility.

Tubelite TU24650 storefront is engineered for use on ground floor storefront or protected low-rise applications and tall openings up to 14 feet high. It may be specified as part of a complete offering of Therml=Block entrance, storefront and curtainwall systems, or individually as needed.

This storefront system has been tested per AAMA 1503-09’s standards, achieving a U-Factor of 0.31 for thermal transmittance and a frame condensation resistance factor (CRFf) of 75. The new TU24650 dual thermally broken storefront improves U-Factors by 36 percent and increases CRF by 30 percent over a single poured-and-debridged pocket when using the same size and type of insulated glass.

Label certificates validating energy performance for Tubelite’s TU24650 Series storefront can be obtained from the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) Component Modeling Approach (CMA) program.

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mechanical surface conditioning of the aluminum extrusion cavity ensures longterm resistance to shrinkage of the polyurethane barrier.

Optimizing thermal performance helps lower the load on HVAC systems and reducing associated energy costs, while maintaining a comfortable interior temperature. Reducing condensation can improve a building’s appearance and sanitation, and minimize damage to adjacent building materials.

Beyond performance, Tubelite TU24650 storefront aesthetically matches T14000 and TU24000 storefront systems’ glass plane. Its 2-by-6.5-inch profiles also complement other Therml=Block products’ 4.5-inch system depth for a pleasing reveal.

The aluminum framing can accommodate glass or panels up to 1-inch thick. Verticals can be steel-reinforced for high performance against strong windloads. Members can be assembled using screw spline or clip joinery, and framing is compatible with Tubelite Medium and Wide Stile Therml=Block Doors. Tubelite 3700 Series operable windows also can be glazed into the storefront framing pocket for natural ventilation.

The aluminum used to produce all of Tubelite’s storefront, window, entrance and curtainwall systems can be extruded using EcoLuminum™, a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition.

The aluminum is finished in a choice of seven anodized finishes or 20 standard paint colors, or, upon request, blended and custom colors may be specified. Durable finishes reduce buildings’ maintenance costs and enhance long lifecycles.

Coupled with TU24650’s recycled aluminum content, daylight, views, energyefficient thermal performance and condensation resistance, these attributes also may support projects seeking LEED® certification or other green building criteria.

Please visit http://www.tubeliteinc.com to learn more about Tubelite’s highperformance TU24650 storefront systems’ design details, test reports, installation instruction and specific performance data.

For an AIA-approved continuing education course on “Product Selection for Aluminum Fenestration” or other presentations, please email dependable@tubeliteinc.com or call (800) 866-2227.

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Troy-based Peter Basso Associates (PBA), is pleased to announce three promotions.

Celebrating promotions to project leader are W. Gerard Hentrich, James McKinnon and Sue Hentrich Mitchell. Hentrich started his McKinnon career with PBA as a co-op in 2012, and transitioned into a full-time electrical designer.

McKinnon, an electrical designer, started his career with PBA in its K-12 group as a mechanical designer in 2012. Electrical designer Mitchell started her career in 2014 in PBA’s corporate office and government group.

Fleis & VandenBrink (F&V), headquartered in Grand Rapids, recently announced two new associates and two new senior associates in the firm. John DeVol, PE, and Jeff Pugh, PE, have been named senior DeVol Pugh associates. Gary Bartow and David Bluhm, PE, have been named associates. DeVol joined F&V in 2004 and now runs the Traverse City office. Pugh, in the Grand Rapids office, joined the firm in 2011. Bartow runs the Bartow Bluhm Midland office and specializes in municipal and private development projects. Bluhm joined F&V in 2014 as a municipal senior project manager.

HKS has announced the promotions of the following individuals in the Detroit office. Camilla Moretti, AIA, LSSGB, LEED AP BD+C, was promoted to vice president, and Tim VanDusen was promoted to associate. Moretti is a senior planner and designer with large-scale healthcare facility experience. She is a registered architect in Michigan and a graduate of the University of Michigan.

VanDusen is a construction contract administrator and has over 25 years of experience. He is a graduate of Lawrence Technological University.

Lansing-based Clark Construction has Company announced that current executives Allen Blower, Blower Lalonde Reece Robert Lalonde and Dave Reece have been named partners in the company. Blower joined the company in 1998 and is now a vice president. Lalonde joined the company in 2006 and is also currently a vice president. Reece has 34 years of experience in commercial design and construction and currently serves as senior vice president and director of healthcare.

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IntegraCore Constructors, Grand Rapids, recently named Mark Parrott as operations manager of the company. In his new role, Parrott is responsible for estimating and executing projects and acts as project manager and estimator on each project as required. He will also provide administrative leadership and coordination of estimators, trades and shop operations to achieve business plan and project goals. Parrott will also serve as corporate safety manager for company.

Stephanie Andrews has joined GEM Energy, a member of the Rudolph Libbe Group of companies of Walbridge, OH, as a solar project coordinator.

Andrews holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering Andrews Damstra from The University of Toledo.

Also, Jeremy Damstra has been named business development manager with GEM Energy’s Service Group based in the Cleveland, OH area. Damstra holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Ferris State University’s HVAC engineering program. Additionally, Steven Johnson Johnson II, of Detroit, has accepted the position of project engineer in Rudolph Libbe Group’s Michigan office. Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree in construction management in technology from Bowling Green State University.

CORPORATE NEWS ASTI Environmental, Brighton, has recently celebrated its 32nd anniversary. Founded by Tom Wackerman and Peter Collins in February 1985, the company has grown and diversified to provide Environmental Assessment, Remediation, Compliance, Restoration and Incentives services to Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Governmental clients across the US. Fleis & VandenBrink Engineering, Inc. (F&V), Grand Rapids, has earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 50th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) for surveying wetlands and habitat areas of the Muskegon River in Muskegon, MI. F&V’s survey team utilized multiple surveying techniques to efficiently and accurately map each type of terrain found on the site, combining the data into a single comprehensive map for use by water resource engineers and administrators. By integrating conventional survey methods with a remote-controlled boat and an aerial drone, the innovative survey process required roughly 15 percent fewer staff hours of fieldwork than traditional methods, yet captured roughly ten times more data points. Recognition of all award winners will take place at the annual EEA Dinner and Gala to be held Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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April 4 & 5, 2017 Healthcare and Educational Facilities Design and Construction Event for New England Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, MA The theme for the 2017 event is “Design, Build, Innovate for Health, Safety, Welfare & Resiliency”. Program features realworld, solutions-based case studies and management discussions relating to the planning, designing, construction, and facility management of medical and educational building types.

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