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LANDSCAPING Bringing Home the Gold at Brewery Park How to Manage Michigan’s Thorny Economy

RAISING THE R-VALUE Historic Argonaut Building Gets Spray Foam Upgrade

SHADES OF GRAY

SLATE AND OTHER MATERIALS IN THIS MONTH’S ROOFING FEATURES

– WALNUT CREEK COUNTRY CLUB – COBO CENTER – GREENING THE ROOFING INDUSTRY Plus: HELLO GORGEOUS – Madonna University, Franciscan Center for Science and Media

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FEATURES 12 Plante & Moran, PLLC Honored by CAM 13 NAWIC Sponsors Block Kids Competition

29 WH Canon’s Green Thumb Bringing Home the Gold at Brewery Park

32 How Does Your Garden Grow?

How the Green Industry is Managing Michigan’s Thorny Economy

14 CAM 59th Annual Doubles Classic Tournament Recap

CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT 15 Energy Efficiency + Good Chemistry = Business Success2

34 Hello Gorgeous Madonna University Franciscan Center for Science and Media

CAM Member Energy Shield Pioneers Energy-Efficient Spray Foam

ROOFING 19 Starting with a Clean Slate Walnut Creek Country Club Installs New 30,000-Square-Foot Slate Roofing System

24 Over the Head and Under the Hood Repairs and Maintenance Atop Cobo Center

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Kevin N. Koehler Amanda M. Tackett

ASSOCIATE EDITORS

Mary E. Kremposky David R. Miller

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR GRAPHIC DESIGN DIRECTOR OF MARKETING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

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DIRECTORS OFFICERS Chairman

R. Andrew Martin, FH Martin Constructors

Vice Chairman

Brian D. Kiley, Edgewood Electric, Inc.

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John O’Neil, Sr., W.J. O’Neil Company

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Gregory Andrzejewski, PPG Industries

Stephen J. Auger, Stephen Auger + Associates Architects

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

Kevin French, Poncraft Door Company

Frank G. Nehr, Jr., Davis Iron Works

Donald J. Purdie, Jr., Detroit Elevator Company

Kurt F. Von Koss, Beaver Tile & Stone

Jacqueline LaDuke Walters, LaDuke Roofing & Sheet Metal

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CAM Member Montgomery & Sons, Inc. Celebrates 50th Anniversary This year, Orion-based Montgomery & Sons, Inc. is celebrating their 50th year in business. Established in 1960, the company is a premier commercial and residential general contractor specializing in insurance repairs. They have proudly provided their customers with uncompromising quality, workmanship and service for the last 50 years.

Prior to beginning the business, brothers Bob and Deni Montgomery were working at their father's collision shop in Pontiac.

With a bit of money from their father, Tom Montgomery, they went into business for themselves, bought a truck, painted it red, hired their first employee, and began doing small repair jobs on homes in the Pontiac area.

Business grew rapidly and the brothers’ reputation for quality work led to larger jobs and a focus on insurance claims and fire and windstorm repairs. By 1970 their operation had grown to include 17 trucks, 19 employees and an office and workshop on M-59 in Waterford.

Through boom times and bust, Montgomery & Sons, Inc. has been a steady presence in the community. Today, Tony Montgomery, a third generation owner, continues to provide customers with superior service and quality from his 15,000-square-foot facility in Orion. Working in the family business for years, Tony was elevated to job estimator and supervisor in 1989, and in 2007 became sole owner of Montgomery & Sons, Inc. The company has successfully run under three generations by following four simple principles: PRIDE, CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, HONESTY, and OWNERSHIP. The firm also believes that a commitment to helping build a strong community is the responsibility of any small business. That's why Montgomery & Sons, Inc. has been a sponsor of local activities, such as little league and charity organizations, since their beginning in 1960.

Montgomery & Sons, Inc. guarantees to hold themselves to the highest standards of professionalism. They employ over 25 estimators, craftsmen and office staff, and have a fleet of trucks known far and wide for their red and cream colored exteriors.

Congratulations on the past, and the next, 50 years.

Quality Award. The 2010 Master Contractors have collectively installed nearly 2.4 billion square feet of warranted Firestone roofing systems during the last year in new and re-roof applications.

“Firestone congratulates the 2010 Master Contractors for their dedication to roofing system excellence and their first-rate industry performance,” said Mike Vall, president of Firestone Building Products. “To attain this accolade in the commercial roofing industry during this lull in the economy should provide building owners the confidence that their roofs have been installed by a truly skilled roofing professional.”

Three unique industry awards are presented to this distinguished group of contractors based on Firestone’s stringent criteria: • Master Contractor Award Firestone-licensed roofing contractors annually attain Master Contractor status based on total square footage and Quality Points accumulated in the course of receiving exceptional inspection ratings on Firestone Red Shield™ warranted RubberGard™ EPDM, UltraPly™ TPO, UNA-CLAD™ metal and asphalt-based roofing system installations.

• President’s Club Award In addition to Master Contractor status, the top 35 roofing firms attain membership in the coveted 2010 President’s Club, which awards roofing firms who accumulate the highest level of Quality Points.

• Inner Circle of Quality Award The Inner Circle of Quality Award is earned by those Master Contractors who demonstrate long-standing quality execution, consistent professionalism and a commitment to Firestone’s strict standards of installation excellence. Contractors qualify for this distinction by achieving 2010 Master Contractor status, installing a minimum of four warranted Firestone roofs in each of the last five years, maintaining at least 2 million square feet of Firestone roofs under warranty and achieving an annual Quality Incidence Rating (QIR) of 2.0 or less. The Firestone QIR measures each contractor’s quality performance based on warranty repair incidences per million square feet under warranty.

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Firestone Presents 2010 Master Contractor Award to Industry’s Best Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, recently held the 2010 Master Contractor Award ceremony at the Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Resort in Cancun, Mexico. The ceremony honored 261 commercial roofing contractors throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Established in 1988, the Master Contractor program honors exceptional roofing firms for achieving Firestone’s high criterion of quality installations and workmanship.

Firestone recognized 35 exceptional firms as winners of the President’s Club Award and 158 as recipients of the Inner Circle of

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At SME, Willobee helps governmental and private clients secure financial incentives and address federal, state and local requirements associated with redevelopment projects. With over 10 years of experience, Steve specializes in packaging and negotiating financial incentives (federal, state, local) for mixed-use, commercial, industrial, alternative energy, downtown revitalization and residential developments throughout the Midwest.

Steve Willobee, LEED AP Elected Vice Chair of USGBC West Michigan Chapter The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) West Michigan Chapter has announced its 2010 Board of Directors. Steven L. Willobee, LEED AP, community development manager at Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME), was elected Vice Chair. He has served on the USGBC West Michigan Board since 2007 and is the Chapter’s Advocacy Chair. He is also a member of the Heart of Michigan Branch

The 2010 USGBC West Michigan Chapter Board also includes: Officers: • Chair - Renae Hesselink - Nichols Paper and Supply • Treasurer - Earl Eddy - Elzinga and Volkers • Secretary - Nick Carlson - Goodwill Industries of Grand Rapids Board Members: • Scott Whisler - Grand Valley State University

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IN MEMORIAM John Adamo Sr. – 1931 - 2010

Douglas Fergusson Roby, Jr.

John Adamo Sr. passed away on March 3, 2010 at the age of 79. John was a pioneer in the demolition and environmental industry.

He founded Adamo Demolition Company, Detroit, in 1964 and was nationally recognized as a leader in his field. He was also a longtime member of CAM and a proud inductee in the Michigan Construction Hall of Fame. John was married to his wife, Gloria (nee Lamberti), for 58 years. They had three children and several grandchildren.

Grosse Pointe Farms resident Douglas Fergusson Roby, Jr. passed away on February 27, 2010. In 1977, he purchased Palmer Equipment Company. His glory years were at Palmer Equipment and all that he was able to accomplish through hard work and consistent dedication. He sold the company in 1999. Doug was a longtime member of CAM, and also served as a past Director on the CAM Board of Directors. Doug was married to Mary McKean Roby. They had three children and several grandchildren.

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Harold Rogers has been a part of the construction industry for the past 46 years.

He worked for various companies as he advanced himself from Union Carpenter to Superintendent and ultimately to Project Manager for Doring, Inc., where he served for 13 years. In his spare time, Harold donated his time and handcrafted items to various organizations for the benefit of needy children. He will be missed by all who knew him as he was a fine person and an excellent employee.

Harold passed away at the age of 63 on February 12, 2010. He is survived by his children, siblings, and four grandchildren.

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SAFETY TOOL KIT Safety – Not a Spectator Sport

By Joe Forgue, Director of Safety and Education Services have never been hesitant to call myself a Safety Geek, and for that I make no apologies.

However, I am also a realist. Construction is a dangerous business fraught with all manners of Joseph M. Forgue Director of Safety & hazards, some Education Services obvious and some not so obvious. As the demand for our Focus Four training increases, I have had the opportunity to interact with a more diverse number of contractors. I’ve talked to road builders, HVAC contractors, environmental contractors and general contractors, among others. What I have come to learn from

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spending time with them is that we seem to be our own worst enemies. Time and time again, I see and hear of accidents or close calls that are caused by people being “in the wrong place at the wrong time,” for instance.

Is it merely coincidence, or do we put ourselves in those positions?

As an example, working in a trench is inherently dangerous. If we use some sort of protective system, we can significantly lower the risk of an injury or fatality from a cave-in.

So why would we work in a trench, that is destined to collapse, as all are, without this protection? Is this being in the wrong place at the wrong time? I often hear people say that safety is merely common sense. I don’t buy that and never have. Safety is an interactive sport; sitting by and letting common sense take care of it only creates

unpleasant war stories for training.

It is imperative that we are not only aware of our surroundings and the activities around us, but that we take immediate corrective action when we find ourselves in a bad situation. I’ve often said that accidents have two things in common: they happen very quickly and they’re irreversible. As a wise safety professional friend of mine always says, “You can’t un-ring the bell.” Let’s stop ringing the bell.

Remember CAMSAFETY is offering free, on-site Focus Four safety training under our Grant from MIOSHA. To find out more about this opportunity, please contact me at 248-972-1141 or at forgue@cam-online.com.

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CAM 2010 Chairman Andy Martin congratulates award recipients Tom Doyle and Alyson Purgiel of Plante & Moran, PLLC.

Plante & Moran, PLLC Honored by CAM

The 2010 CAM Board of Directors, along with the Biennial Business Survey Team (in front, from left): CAM President Kevin Koehler; Plante & Moran Partner Tom Doyle; CAM Director of Publishing Amanda Tackett; and Plante & Moran Senior Marketing Consultant Alyson Purgiel.

lante & Moran, PLLC, a leading accounting and auditing consulting firm headquartered in Southfield, was recently honored at CAM’s March 23, 2010 Board Meeting with an Outstanding Industry Partner Award and Resolution of Commendation. Plante & Moran, a longtime CAM Member, has partnered with CAM for the past several years in producing the Biennial Business Survey.

Conducted every other year, the Biennial Business Survey reflects the current health of the commercial Michigan construction industry. Those who respond are professional contractors and owners, involved in the construction industry on a daily basis.

On hand to accept the award were Tom Doyle, a partner and industry group leader for the real estate and construction practice at Plante & Moran, and Alyson Purgiel, a senior marketing consultant at Plante & Moran.

CAM 2010 Chairman of the Board, Andy Martin, presented the Award and Commendation, assisted by CAM President Kevin Koehler. The Biennial Business Survey is created, produced, and distributed each year by the team of Kevin Koehler, Tom Doyle, Alyson Purgiel, and Amanda Tackett, CAM director of publishing.

CAM extends its thanks, appreciation, and congratulations to Plante & Moran, PLLC on receiving this Award and Commendation.

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NAWIC Sponsors Block Kids Competition he Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) sponsored its 16th Annual Block Kids Building Competition at Detroit Edison Public School Academy (D.E.P.S.A.) on Thursday, February 25, 2010. D.E.P.S.A. selected 60 second and third graders to participate in this year’s competition. Each student used 70 connecting blocks, a small rock, a short string, and a rectangular piece of aluminum foil to construct a project within a one-hour time frame. Professionals from the local industry volunteered their time to judge each of the projects.

The first, second and third place winners were awarded $100.00, $75.00 and $25.00, respectively. Third grader Kapiolani Williams won first place. All the children enjoyed pizza for lunch and received gift bags for participating.

The national Block Kids Building Program is sponsored on the local level by NAWIC chapters and other organizations. It is designed to make children aware of the construction industry and promote an interest in future career possibilities.

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59th Annual Doubles Classic Tournament Recap ongratulations go out to Matthew Rutkowski and Eric Gibbons for winning the 59th Annual CAM Men's Doubles Classic with a score of 1482. The two men bowled with Liberty Fire Protection, Clinton Township. Both Matthew and Eric were among over 350 bowlers at the annual event, held on Saturday, February 27th at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park.

Bowlers began checking in for lane assignments at 10:30 am.

Competition in this tournament was guided by each participant’s highest USBC Average, as listed in the 2008-2009 Yearbook. Each team received a handicap of 100% of the difference from 400. The prize check ratio this year was 1-4, with low in the money at 1242. Each team was also given one deck of playing cards, compliments of the CAM Doubles Committee.

This year’s highlights included the Tournament High Games of 289

by Dave Foster and Sean Scheuher, both with Detroit Elevator Company. Close behind with a 288 was Jason Pretari of Ventcon, Inc. The Tournament High Series of 801 was rolled by Terry Scheuher, also with Detroit Elevator, on games of 279-278-244.

Tournament bowling began promptly at Noon and was followed by a buffet dinner in the Thunderbowl dining hall. At 4:30 pm Tournament Director Ron Mitzel, of The Mitzel Agency, began the awards ceremony and the door prize drawings. Mitzel expressed his deep thanks to all of the companies that donated a total of 80 door prizes for the event. The donated prizes are always a highlight of the day, and with the support of the members that donate each year, help makes the tournament a success. At the conclusion of the day’s events, all registered bowlers were invited to stay and join in a variety of card games.

In addition to Tournament Director Ron Mitzel, the Doubles Classic

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Committee includes: Chairman - Greg Andrzejeski; Vice Chairman - John Giannotta; Treasurer - Kevin Koehler; Secretary - Ron Riegel; and members Larry Bowman; Mark Crull; Vince Finazzo; George Krappitz; Jim Meade; Joe Murphy; Andy Privette; Tom Templin; and Roger Troke.

TOP 10 FINAL RESULTS: CAM 59TH ANNUAL MEN’S DOUBLES BOWLING CLASSIC Place 1 1482 2 1418 3 1410 4 1381 5 1354 6 1347 7 1334 8 1330 9 1328 10 1320 Tie 1320

Score Eric Gibbons Steve Sipos Don Belisle, Sr. Thomas Hamill Michael Rankin Walter Knapp Daniel Antonelli Roger Troke Ramon Gomez Jeffrey Ellenwood Scott Sharpe

1st Place Team Eric Gibbons and Matthew Rutkowski

Prize Winners / Partners Matthew Rutkowski Richard Wojtylko Donne Belisle Brian Zieman Jerry Choate Andrew Kijorski John Dobies Gary Pachota Abraham Lopez Robert Kowalski Kevin Sharpe

Mark your calendars for next year’s tournament! The 60th Annual CAM Men’s Doubles Classic will be held at Thunderbowl Lanes on Saturday, February 26th, 2011.

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F EATU R E aving good chemistry - in this case the right mix of market, person and product - is behind the success of Energy Shield, Inc., a Pontiac spray polyurethane foam contractor that has been in business for over 30 years. Introduced into the U.S. market in the late 1960s, energy-efficient spray foam gained momentum in the 1970s – a decade marked by the Arab Oil Embargo, the emergence of the energy crisis, and the televised fireside chats of a sweater-clad Jimmy Carter encouraging the nation to dial down the heat. Enter Dave Fritzinger, a chemist with a thorough knowledge of urethane chemistry. He joined this emerging market, becoming one of the earliest spray foam contractors to begin applying this energyefficient material formulated to lower energy costs and increase building occupant comfort with the ease of donning a warm wool sweater. Energy Shield remains one of the few certified spray foam contractors in Michigan. Energy Shield is actually certified by three different organizations: the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance, the American Air Barrier Association, and Bayseal Roofing Systems.

Again in the forefront, Energy Shield is beginning to apply this product as perimeter insulation. As energy concerns mount, a growing number of architects are specifying spray foam for this expanded use. “It has been used in walls all along, but it has never been as large a market as roofing,” said Fritzinger, president of Energy Shield. “In the last two to three years, we have been seeing a tremendous increase in activity for perimeter insulation of spray foam.”

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Energy Shield recently completed its largest and most significant perimeter insulation project in 2009. The firm pumped over 100,000 pounds of spray foam into the historic Argonaut Building, a 760,000square-foot structure now housing the College for Creative Studies’ A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education in Detroit’s New Center area. The building's 3-inch layer of new foam provides an Rvalue of 21 to this historic structure recently revitalized by the design and construction team of Walbridge and Albert Kahn Associates, Inc., both of Detroit.

DEPLOYING THE ENERGY SHIELD Energy Shield brought over three decades of experience to the colossal 11-story Argonaut Building. Fritzinger began his own career as a paint chemist with Sherwin Williams in the 1960s, followed by a stint with Bee Chemical in Chicago and Detroit. With the training of a chemist and the instincts of a businessman, he entered the spray foam market, first working with Foam Seal in Oxford and then forming Energy Seal with a business partner in 1974, before “flying Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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solo” with the official launch of Energy Shield in 1978.

For decades, the expertise of Energy Shield has reduced the collective energy bills of Southeast Michigan businesses and municipalities through application of spray foam to flat, metal and other roofing surfaces. Application of spray foam to the existing metal roof of the City of Plymouth’s Department of Municipal Services building resulted in a 30 percent reduction in gas consumption based on a comparison of the baseline year of 2000 to 2005, a year with nearly identical demands for heat-load based on the heating degree days. “The energy savings are tremendous,” said Fritzinger. “Another client, Header Products, Inc. in Romulus, cut their heat bill almost in half.”

Teal Electric Co., Troy, is another satisfied client.

Teal tracked its natural gas consumption from 1982 to 2007, beginning shortly before installation of its spray foam roof in 1984. Because of spray foam application, Teal estimates the company saved about 125,000 ccf of gas. (A furnace upgrade in 2000 saved another 26,000 ccf, for a grand total of 150,951 ccf.) According to Teal’s testimonial letter, “We feel the additional comfort both in summer and winter, along with the energy savings, justifies the difference in price.” Spray foam roofing tends to be 1.25 times higher in cost, but the resulting energy savings offer a good return on investment.

Used for LEED credits, spray foam is a highly efficient insulator, having an R value of 6.8 to 7 per inch as compared to most conventional insulation materials' typical R value of 3.8 to 4 per inch. Energy Shield has installed this uber-efficient insulation on the roofs of about 40 post offices across Southeast Michigan.

Municipal roofs include Royal Oak’s City Hall and Saginaw’s historic Water Works Building. In addition, the firm’s portfolio ranges from a sprinkling of hospitals and bowling alleys to schools in Novi, Flint, Byron and Ubly, as well as work for Adat Shalom and Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Preparatory Academy.

component such as sugar beets, sugar cane or corn, while others are manufactured from oils derived from soybeans.

The benefits of Bayer's chemistry include a product with a rapid cure rate of 30 to 45 seconds post application and the ability to easily isolate and repair any damaged roof area. The location of the repair zone is selfcontained, because water will not migrate through the closed-cell structure, and therefore, not laterally across the roof. Spray polyurethane foam seals the building, effectively blocking water leaks and air drafts.

The product is also very sustainable. In a conventional re-roof application, the old

roof and insulation is removed and then disposed in a landfill. With a spray foam roof, however, only those areas that have been damaged need repair. This is done by scarifying the top layer, then re-foaming these areas only. The entire roof is then recoated with a rubber membrane and lightweight granules. Minimal waste is taken to a landfill.

A typical sprayfoam roof consists of three layers. First, the spray foam is applied to either the structural roof deck or to an existing roofing system. “We actually go directly on top of a metal roof,” said Fritzinger. “We will go directly over the old roof, but we have to clean the surface and

The Energy Shield crew studied 13 different safety modules and worked the afternoon and evening shifts to successfully complete its work on the Argonaut Building.

THE BAYER FACTS It all began with Otto Bayer, a German chemist who discovered polyurethane chemistry in the mid-‘30s. Spray-applied polyurethane foam is the result of the reaction of two components: an Acomponent (polymeric isocyanate) and an R-component (a blend of polyols and other materials, including an ozone-friendly blowing agent). Approximately 10 to 20 percent of the polyols have an agricultural

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make sure its is sound and stable.” Secondly, the spray foam is applied to a thickness of 1.5 to 2 inches thick, giving the roof an Rvalue of 14 at 2 inches. The third and final layer protects the foam from ultraviolet degradation by applying a final layer of silicon rubber or paint.

Lightweight granules are then broadcast into the coating to add reflectivity and skid resistance.

Each Energy Shield installation is in the able hands of foam mechanics trained and certified by the Spray Foam Alliance or Bayseal. Bayseal also uses an independent, third party engineering consultant firm to inspect every spray foam roof installation upon completion and at periodic intervals over the life of the warranty. “There is a great deal of quality control built into the system if you have a certified contractor and foam mechanics,” Fritzinger added.

RENAISSANCE IN THE WALL All the benefits of spray foam roofing insulation are beginning to infiltrate perimeter insulation.

"Roofing and perimeter insulation are the two primary growth areas in the spray foam market," said Fritzinger. “We are continuing to invest in the spray foam roofing market, but for the first time, we are seeing spray foam perimeter insulation in the specifications on a broader scale."

Camp Grayling’s current $1.5 million expansion calls for spray foam perimeter insulation during construction of five new barracks, new officer quarters, and two related buildings. Energy Shield is currently bidding on school projects throughout Ohio and one in Michigan. Spray foam insulation is slated for perimeter installation in four new elementary schools in Toledo, two in Cleveland, and one near Lima. The Michigan project is an addition to Wylie Elementary School in Dexter.

Beyond bidding projects, Energy Shield has already applied spray foam perimeter insulation to several prominent Michigan buildings, including Oakland University’s retrofit of Kresge Library and a newly constructed MDOT facility in Pontiac. But the Argonaut Building in Detroit remains Energy Shield’s most extensive spray foam perimeter insulation project.

The Argonaut Building's interior was essentially stripped down to the exterior bare walls, turning the interior into a blank canvas awaiting the application of spray foam. Energy Shield’s five to seven person crew aided in turning the building originally constructed in two phases in 1928 and 1936 - into an energy-efficient structure capable of meeting the demands of the Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

The Energy Shield team blanketed the Argonaut Building with a 3-inch layer of new foam, providing an R-value of 21 to this historic structure, originally constructed in two phases in 1928 and 1936.

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The crew first underwent extensive safety training, studying 13 different safety modules as part of project preparation. The modules included asbestos awareness as a

precaution in case the crew encountered any potentially remaining asbestos. Fall protection was thoroughly planned to help the crew safely navigate large access openings temporarily created on every floor.

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Each crew member had to wear full-body harnesses for fall protection in those areas.

Working in winter presented its own list of concerns. Even though Energy Shield used winter-grade foams, “we had to be cognizant of the fact that the heaters might not completely heat every wall section,” said Fritzinger. “We had to assess the wall condition, and in some cases, warm the surface to make sure the foam would adhere properly. Working with a host of other subcontractors presented another set of constraints. We brought in barrels of chemicals, plus pumping equipment and hoses. We couldn't tolerate having someone run over the hose with a dolly or any other similar situation.” As a solution, Energy Shield worked afternoon and evening shift from 3 to 11 p.m.

Today, the owners and occupants of the Argonaut Building can enjoy the benefits of skillfully applied spray foam insulation, a seamless, fully adhered material with the ability to block drafts and moisture. “Spray foam serves as a vapor barrier,” said Fritzinger. “In our climate, we get vapor drive from the inside out in the winter months, but moisture cannot condense in spray foam insulation."

Beyond commercial projects, Energy Shield is also witnessing an increased interest in spray foam perimeter applications in the residential market, beginning in about 2002 and only ending with the current halt in housing market expansion. Energy Shield is a union contractor that concentrates almost exclusively on commercial projects. Energy Shield's other spray foam applications include sewerage and water treatment plants. Although only 10 percent of its business, Energy Shield insulates digester tanks, large processing vessels, large pipelines and similar components. Last year, Energy Shield insulated two large digesters for a facility in Warsaw, Indiana and performed work at water treatment facilities in Toledo and Midland. Historically, Energy Shield has performed a high volume of work for the automotive industry, particularly Ford Motor Co. Of course, the economic downturn has reduced demand in the automotive arena, but Fritzinger sees glimmers of hope in this rattled market sector. “There is renewed interest at Ford,” he said. “We’ve also gotten calls from Delphi recently and at GM regarding roofs done in years past.” Whatever the market sector, Energy Shield definitely has the right mix of knowledge and experience to continue its pioneering efforts in the successful application of this energy-efficient system.

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The innovative installation method seen here reduces weight and cost – two factors that have kept real slate from being a viable option for many owners.

eplacement was the only real option when roof leaks became apparent at Walnut Creek Country Club in South Lyon. About 30,000 square feet of 22-yearold cedar shake shingles were torn off, and a fairly new system expanded the list of replacement options to include a stately

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material that might have seemed out of reach. GAF-Elk TruSlate™ is made from genuine, hand-split quarried slate, but an innovative installation system reduces the total amount of material used to reduce weight and cost – two factors that have kept real slate from being a viable option for

many owners.

The attractive material essentially started with a clean slate at Walnut Creek Country Club, unburdened by many of the issues that would have forced design professionals to select from other materials in years past. The project team, led by roofing consultant “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

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Multi-colored slates were placed in a random pattern at Walnut Creek Country Club (left). The overlapping that is typically found on slate roofs was eliminated (right).

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Roofing Technology Associates, Ltd., Livonia, and roofing contractor Royal Roofing Co., Inc., Orion, did not start the project with a clean slate – each had to contend with elevated expectations resulting from their outstanding track records in dealing with complex installations.

GAF-ELK TRUSLATE Slate is an expensive and heavy material, but the total impact of these two realities is often multiplied because half of each slate is tucked underneath the slate above it, on typical slate roof. This overlapping is eliminated with TruSlate, as TruGrip™ battens and hangers hold each slate securely over a high-density polypropylene UV stabilized moisture barrier.

“Instead of having double coverage plus a head lap, you wind up with single coverage plus a head lap,” explained Michael Mathers, president of Roofing Technology Associates.

“Typically, as water rolls into the vertical joints between the slates, there is another slate underneath to shed water. In this case, the spaces between the slates don’t have any slate underneath. The water runs onto the surface of the single-ply membrane that is placed between the courses of the slate.”

The system also facilitates installation from the top down, instead of from the bottom up as is typically done. Installers have no need to walk on the slates, which can cause damage. The battens and hangers also simplify the installation process.

“They actually made for an easier installation,” said Tim Young, project manager for Royal Roofing. “You do your layout with the battens and just drop the slate in. The slates just hang on a hook.”

Another advantage of the TruSlate system is that far less cutting is required. With most slate applications, there is a strong desire to achieve a chipped appearance along the cutting surface, which precludes the use of a diamond blade. Instead each cut must be scored and broken by hand. Slate is quite brittle, so even seasoned industry veterans will experience some breakage. Because of this, most slate projects require a high ratio of skilled tradesworkers.

From Young’s experience, up to 80 percent of workers on typical slate roofing projects must possess these rare skills, but he estimates only 20 percent were needed at Walnut Creek Country Club.

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these challenges.

“I was there for the detailed work,” he said.

A number of roofing options were considered for Walnut Creek Country Club, but TruSlate emerged as the best choice.

“We did a study of various options that would work on this particular project,” said Mathers. “The building was complex in that it had two different deck types – wood and Tectum. Both have rigid insulation on top, with OSB Board as a nailing surface. There are cathedral ceilings in some parts of the country club, but some spaces have big attics. There was no venting in what existed originally. It could have been vented with some extensive effort, but all of the fire suppression system runs through the attic.

We couldn’t have a cold attic or the fire suppression system could freeze. We could have tried to open it up so it could vent, but a better option was to not worry about the vents and use a system where we didn’t need to have venting, like the TruSlate system.”

The TruSlate system was not just ideal from a practical standpoint; slate also brings stately sophistication to the Walnut Creek Country Club.

WALNUT CREEK COUNTRY CLUB Facility owners have many roofing options, but slate is a mainstay for upscale applications. Naturally occurring minerals give slate a wide variety of colors. Owners can opt for the contemporary look of a single color, or present a more traditional appearance by placing multiple hues in a random pattern, as was done at Walnut Creek Country Club. Most of the slates at the country club (65 percent) are slate gray, but the roof also includes 25 percent eco green and 10 percent plum slates to captivate the eye. Royal Roofing crews randomized the slates without letting the tedious task impact production.

“I broke down how many pieces there were per square [an area of roofing equaling 100 square feet],” said Young. “On a rain day, I might have mixed up 40 squares of slate, so they would already be mixed when the crews worked on the roof. All they needed to do was pull them off the pallet and put them on the roof.”

The country club remained open during the work, so workers always needed to be mindful of the owner’s needs. Many activities were winding down when the project began in October, but the club still remained open each day and special events such as weddings and banquets had to be

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accommodated.

Access was also complicated by landscaping and paver walkways around the building, so a train system of four-wheelers and dump carts was developed to bring debris out to dumpsters in nearby parking lots. The project team went to extraordinary lengths to clean up after each day’s work – even removing some scaffolding on a daily basis - and still finished in seven weeks, a full week ahead of schedule.

“We cleaned every day like we weren’t even there,” said Young. “There were also certain areas that we didn’t work in when we knew people would be around. It took a couple days to get used to that, but then it just became habit.”

Before the team could put these good habits into practice, a detailed evaluation of the existing roof structure was needed to determine the scope of work. In addition to having two different types of roof surfaces, the building was also marked by a complex roof profile. The majority of the roof was steeply sloped, as much as 12 feet of rise for every 12 feet of run in some locations, but there were also some significant flat roof areas. Only shingles over the steep roof areas, a total of about 30,000 square feet, were replaced, as flat roof areas were sound and are almost invisible to a person standing at ground level. The analysis performed by Roofing Technology Associates focused on the sloped roof areas.

“After the country club asked us to write the specification, I went out and opened up two areas of the building all the way down to the bottom layer of plywood to see what was there,” said Mathers. “There were some leaks, but they weren’t extensive by any means. Most owners wait, so there are always deck repairs to be made by the time we get involved with the project. In this case, we didn’t have any, which was good because there were some real concerns about how complicated it could get if we had to start tearing off decking and insulation.”

In addition to determining where repairs might be necessary, Mathers also needed to assess the structure itself to determine its suitability for a slate roof.

“The weight of the system was critical because slate is quite heavy,” he said. “We also didn’t have adequate drawings for the structural engineer. We had some drawings, but we would have needed to do more investigation and likely install new structural elements to use a standard slate system.”

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weights about one-half of what a traditional slate system does. The project team was able to evaluate this attractive material with a clean slate that was not affected by many of the considerations that often accompany slate roofs. Members of the project team, on

the other hand, can chisel the name Walnut Creek Country Club onto the long list of successes that each company possesses, thereby ensuring that their reputations for quality will be set in stone.

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Over the Head and Under the Hood A considerable amount of roof work was needed to get the Cobo Center ready for the 2010 North American International Auto Show.

By David R. Miller, Associate Editor ● Photos Courtesy of CEI Michigan, LLC

oofing contractors and automotive engineers have a few things in common. Both put hours of hard work into things that few people will see. People only tend to think about the roof over their heads or the engine under their hoods when some sort of problem occurs. Roofers and engineers would rather avoid this type of attention, so they focus on reliability. The often-overlooked genius that propels the automotive industry was recently celebrated at the 2010 North American

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International Auto Show, but cars never could have taken center stage at Cobo Center until an unseen team of construction professionals gathered together to ready the facility for the harsh spotlight of international attention.

Construction manager Jenkins Construction, Inc., Detroit, and architect SDG Associates, Inc., Detroit, led the project team, but a considerable amount of roof work was necessary, so roofing contractor CEI Michigan, LLC, Howell, also played a key role.

ROOFING REQUIREMENTS From a roofing standpoint, getting the Cobo Center ready for the Auto Show was primarily a maintenance project. The roof was in fair shape overall, so the portion needing general maintenance and wall flashing repairs was divided into four sections totaling 4,680 square feet. Only about 1,000 square feet of roofing over an elevator tower on the southwest side of the building needed replacement. Although leaks were an issue, these were primarily “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

As these photos demonstrate, the existing roof needed repair and maintenance work, but the foreman also needed to supervise about 1,000 square feet of roof replacement.

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because of issues with the drainage and gutter systems, which put these repairs outside the scope of work performed by CEI. All roofing work was completed within about a month-and-a-half, with only one week available for the roof replacement portion of the project. The amount of time

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“Coordination between the different contractors who needed access to the Cobo roof was a challenge,” said David Rosiek, service manager for CEI. “The parking deck drainage system needed quite a bit of work, so access to the roof was barricaded. We had to coordinate access to the ramps and our work areas, but Jenkins [Construction] knew what was going on, so they provided us with keys and put us in touch with the right people.”

Estimators for CEI also made contact with the right people when they attended the two pre-bid meetings that gave them an ample opportunity to assess conditions.

Even though this process prevented unpleasant surprises in the field, there were still a number of operational issues to contend with.

PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS The Cobo Center project was far from the largest job ever landed by CEI, but the combination of a tight work schedule and the multitude of small tasks that needed to be done made it a more complicated undertaking than one would anticipate.

Finding a foreman with the proper skills was crucial.

“It was more of a repair and maintenance project from the beginning, so we needed a foreman who works with those types of projects, but who could also handle the reroofing portion of the job,” said Rosiek. “I don’t think the average roofer is necessarily a repair person, or the average repair person in necessarily a construction roofer.”

Since the roof replacement would only take about a week, some contractors might have considered performing the work as quickly as possible without being hampered by full-arrest fall protection system required

by MIOSHA. This was never a temptation for CEI, as the firm has a long history of meeting challenging production schedules without cutting corners on safety. In fact, CEI recently became the only roofing contractor in Michigan to earn a Leadership in Safety Award from insurance provider CNA. CEI performed over 600 hours of work at Cobo Center without a single time loss incident.

Auto Show visitors had little reason to think about the roof above as they experienced the glitz and glamour inside.

They were kept warm and dry, exactly as the largely anonymous contractors had intended.

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he Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing (CEIR) officially opened its doors in March 2008 to aid the roofing industry in transitioning to the new "brave green world." "Our organization grew out of a belief that there was a market transformation underway towards an era in which green building would increasingly become the norm in purchase decisions within the construction industry," said Craig Silvertooth, executive director of the Washington, D.C.-based non-profit 501(c)(6) group. "We serve as a forum to draw together all the different segments of the roofing industry to the common cause of promoting roofing knowledge and the development and use of environmentally responsible, highperformance roof systems."

Roofing contractors, leading manufacturers of roofing materials, and the National Roofing Contractors Association provided funding to launch this new organization. Founding members have made a five-year commitment, pledging a minimum of $100,000 over the course of five years, or a minimum of $20,000 annually, to help establish the Center. "Firestone Building Products provided a large component of our resources early on," said Silvertooth. "They continue to be our largest contributor, having made a pledge of a million dollars towards the establishment of CEIR and then for use over a five-year period."

Large roofing manufacturers include two Michigan-based companies, namely DOW Roofing and Durolast. Other roofing manufacturers include Carlisle, GAF Materials Corp., Derbigum, Tremco, and Johns Manville. Roofing contractors include Tecta America, the largest roofing contractor in the country, Nation's Roof, the fifth largest roofing contractor, DRI, and Advanced Green Technologies, an offshoot of Advanced Roofing - one of the top ten in the nation.

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serve as an information clearinghouse," said Silvertooth. "We are examining some of the challenges associated with incorporating some of these new technologies, such as solar, reflective roof membranes, and vegetated roofing. We actually commission research and have companies conduct research and development to better define the challenges and available opportunities in this area."

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Washington, D.C. As part of its advocacy mission, CEIR was instrumental in introducing proposed legislation last year into the U.S. House of Representatives that would provide a 30 percent tax credit for roof systems that meet certain thermal insulation or R values. The Center is also working with federal procurement protocols. "Our goal is to try to steer the government into being a first adopter on many of these environmentally friendly technologies and products," said Silvertooth. "We are also reaching out to regulators to see how we can steer R & D dollars from the federal government into the roofing industry. We’ve had a fair amount of success in this area."

As one success, the Department of Energy channeled stimulus funds to Oak Ridge National Laboratories for use in researching the environmental benefits of different types of roofing materials. CEIR is also engaged in dialogue with the AIA, BOMA, and other industry groups. "We are reaching out to end-user communities such as hotels and restaurants, as well as the environmental community," said Silvertooth.

LAUNCHING ROOFPOINT In 2010, CEIR is nearing the launch of two initiatives that Silvertooth believes "will become our signature activities as an organization." CEIR has spent the last year developing a rating system for roofs that would allow stakeholders within the industry and end users to make better purchase decisions and specifications regarding a roof. "The rating system is a technology-neutral system designed to provide a selection of roof systems that maximize energy efficiency and minimize environmental impact," said Silvertooth. "It is an assessment system also to compare alternative sustainable roofing strategies."

Overall, the system will help in the selection of the optimal roof system for a particular building and climate.

Silvertooth explains the driving force behind the rating system. A typical building has several roofs replaced over its life span.

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F U T U R E "When a roof fails, building owners usually do not replace all the other elements of a building," said Silvertooth. "The total inventory of low sloped commercial roofing in North America is currently 50 to 55 billion square feet. There is about 4 billion square feet of commercial roofing installed every year. In a normal year, about 3 billion or 75 percent are roof replacements. Last year, the percent of retrofits was probably 90 to 95 percent, because new construction tapered off due to the difficulty of businesses in getting credit."

Replacing the roof leaves billions of square feet of roofing retrofits outside the purview of any rating system. "Our system could potentially reach 100 percent of the roofing market, whereas the LEED™ program misses the retrofit market, because LEED is a bundled or whole building design system," said Silvertooth. "We have designed our program that it could fit seamlessly with the LEED program. We would have no problem with incorporating it into their existing system."

CEIR has developed and distributed a RoofPoint guideline for review. "We did a soft launch of the program at the International Roofing Expo® in New Orleans in February 2010," said Silvertooth. "We took it out to other trade associations and stakeholders for comment beginning on March 1 and concluding on April 15. At that point, our research committee will assimilate all the responses received and incorporate as deemed appropriate. We will then go through a second comment period. Our goal is to have a final guideline by the end of fall 2010."

The rating system will grant points in five categories or "buckets," the largest one being for energy management. The other categories include water management, durability and life-cycle management, innovation in roofing, and materials management, a "bucket" inclusive of recycling concerns.

Roofing Contractors Association. Called RISE, or Rooftop Integrated Solar Energy, the program will offer photovoltaic certification for rooftop installers. "There is a great deal of enthusiasm associated with solar energy and a 30 percent federal tax credit for installation of these materials," said Silvertooth. "We are finding that some businesses entering the solar installation game may understand electricity and understand how to do wiring on a solar project, but they understand very little about the need to maintain the integrity of the roof system."

CEIR hopes to formulate and release RISE certification in 2011. "One of the reasons for focusing on solar installation is the rising number of bid requests and requests for proposals that are beginning to include certified installers as a prerequisite for winning the bid," said Silvertooth. "We see an immediate market need for solar certification." The sunny states of California, Arizona, Texas and Florida are most active in the solar arena. If Michigan roofing contractors want to catch the solar wave in sunny Florida, "they have to establish a strong business presence in Florida, because Florida has some of the most rigorous standards for operation," added Silvertooth.

In an alternative energy development closer to home, the province of Ontario in Canada has recently adopted a generous feed-in tariff, basically a means of encouraging renewable energy production.

Silvertooth provides an example of a feed-in tariff in action. An owner of a warehouse could install solar, wind or other renewable energy equipment on his/her rooftop and begin producing energy. "The utility would then be obligated to buy electricity from the building owner at a certain rate," said Silvertooth. Because the Ontario rate is generous, "it has received a great deal of attention from many American companies and roofing contractors who are looking to start doing business in Ontario," added Silvertooth.

This recently formed organization is helping guide the roofing industry through the "green" paradigm shift occurring throughout the design and construction industry. CEIR is definitely rising to the occasion with its broad perspective and its far-reaching activities that promise to influence the course of the industry as it moves into the "green" economy.

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rewery Park is deeply rooted in Detroit's history. As the original site of Stroh Brewery, the seven-acre corporate office park still hosts over 40 mature Pin Oaks planted when Stroh's beer was the fire-brewed beverage of choice. Still awash in green and dotted with trees, the lush grounds of the former brewery have been part of the City for over 80 years.

Today, rows of Crab Apple trees, forming an umbrella of leaves over Brewery Park Boulevard's central walkway, continue the site's tradition of quality landscaping. With its precision-trimmed privet hedges and splashes of colorful flowerbeds, the boulevard is a fitting conduit into a complex that puts the park back into corporate office park.

The company behind this perfectly manicured and meticulously groomed corporate garden is the WH Canon Company

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of Romulus. Hours of pruning, mowing, edging, planting and trimming have maintained these beautiful grounds and have earned the company a 2009 Gold Environmental Improvement Award in the commercial landscape maintenance category from the Michigan Green Industry Association (MGIA). WH Canon has been maintaining this high-profile property near Detroit's historic Eastern Market for a total of four years, said Brian D. McDonald, manager of WH Canon's maintenance division. In fact, William Canon, the owner of the company, was an integral part of the landscape's original installation as part of the former Reinhold Vidosh team.

TURF WARS The expert mark of WH Canon's green thumb is clearly visible from Crain Communications, Inc.'s offices on the upper

floors of the five-story Brewery Park Phase II. Crain's publishing empire overlooks a fiveacre expanse of pure turf with a sprinkling of Locust trees. Because the view would reveal the smallest imperfections in the lawn, WH Canon maintains turf lines in a perfect pattern of uniformly angled striations. This picture-perfect lawn is probably the envy of many a commercial development, and certainly the average homeowner. In season, WH Canon's high-quality mowers, equipped with a striping kit or roller, mow the extensive turf areas of Brewery Park on a weekly basis. "We obtain extremely crisp, clean lines or stripes by using high-quality mowers that do not wobble as they travel, and we use highly trained personnel who are able to compensate or adjust for any undulations in the ground," said McDonald.

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on the next row, so we rotate the placement and direction of the lines on a weekly basis to maintain the health of the grass."

A rigorous maintenance agenda is employed to maintain this carpet of green.

The project gives new meaning to the term "turf wars" in its quest to control weeds, insects and turf disease. "The turf has to be constantly monitored and preemptively treated," said McDonald. "Once a fungus has started in turf, it is almost too late. We preemptively treat the turf six times a season with fungicide to block fungus, with insecticide to prevent grubs, and with weed control to prevent or remove weeds after germination."

As a result, Brewery Park's immaculate turf is a broad canvas of manicured grass with the skyline of downtown Detroit rising in the background. A full complement of trees completes this development located near Gratiot Avenue and I-75, just east of Detroit's central business district. The park's arboreal community includes Austrian Pines and River Birches camouflaging an on-site parking structure and Magnolia trees gracing a landscaped circle near the entrance of Brewery Park Phase II. The mature Pin Oaks dotting the development need extra TLC. Planted over 80 years ago, these stately elders require annual iron injections. "There is an iron deficiency in the soil, so we inject them with

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iron year after year to make the green pop," said McDonald. "Otherwise, they would turn yellow." Using a Maujet tree injection system, WH Canon injects the growing, or cambium, layer of the tree - the layer directly underneath the bark - with a 4-millimeter vial of liquid iron. "We inject the trunk every 6 inches or so with this vial of liquid iron, using a 4-inch-long, syringe-like drill bit about half the size of a pen," said McDonald, a certified arborist. "The liquid is sent in through a small pressurized tube attached to the drill bit." The root zone also benefits from an infusion of iron.

The Crab Apple trees lining Brewery Park Boulevard's central promenade also require specialized care. WH Canon sprays the trees three times a season with a high-pressure fungicide spray formulated to combat apple scab fungus. "Our crew has to spray at night because of the high volume of pedestrians and vehicular traffic in the park and the possibility of off-target drift," said McDonald. Conversely, the crew has to arrive at 6 am to perform other maintenance tasks. "We have to operate unseen, arriving at 6 am to avoid the use of noisy machinery during both the morning rush hour," he added. Operating invisibly also means

restricting work during the evening rush and at lunch.

KEEPING IT GREEN Brewery Park's greenery is far more extensive than your average corporate office park. "Most corporate office parks have the same total area, but they usually have less turf and more parking areas," said McDonald. With a parking structure near Brewery Park Phase II and a few rows of surface parking near Phase I, more space is available for luxurious expanses of turf and flowering annuals.

Beyond its size, the formal nature of the landscape turns this wide swath of turf, trees and flowers into a high-maintenance piece of property. "We perform high levels of maintenance year-round on a highly visible site," said McDonald. "We prune shrubs probably six to eight times a year. We mow, edge and weed weekly. We have a constant stream of maintenance work from mulch application and tree pruning to color rotations of seasonal annuals." Litter removal - sometimes up to three times a week - is also part of WH Canon's contract.

All the hard work of WH Canon's 10person crew is evident from the moment

Thanks to WH Canon’s maintenance expertise, a fringe of flowers and shrubs welcomes visitors and personnel to Crain Communications office hub.

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tenants or visitors enter the development.

Day lilies, hostas and ornamental grasses soften the guardhouses at each entrance and exit. The grand entry road called Brewery Park Boulevard is lined with trees and sculpted privet hedges. "We use a string line and a level to ensure that every hedge line is level, crisp and clean," said McDonald.

The boulevard's central medium is a pedestrian walkway under an archway of multiple-stemmed Crab Apple trees.

Seasonal flower beds and decorative light poles, rooted in crushed granite aggregate and brick pavers, are part of a promenade that delivers one directly to the grand entrance of Crain Communications in the 224,000-square-foot Brewery Park Phase II offices. "The grand entrance to the Crain Communications building is highlighted with annual color rotations, ivy and flowering trees," said McDonald. Phase I is a single-story office building surrounded by an equal profusion of greenery, as well as a courtyard festooned with ivy, flowering shrubs and Locust trees.

Maintaining this extensive and diverse landscape is not a walk in the park. Keeping it green, both in terms of the actual landscape and in terms of profitably for the contractor and affordability for the client, is a task as challenging as keeping this large corporate park weed-free. "It's a tough game to play," said McDonald. "We have to make it look as good as possible while operating invisibly and performing the work quickly to meet the budget."

He offers his "gardening tips." According to McDonald, "We use the same crew consistently year in and year out at Brewery Park, so they get the work down and get it done fast. We also make sure the equipment is in good running order, so we are not wasting time fixing the equipment or filling up with fuel on the jobsite. We also use high-quality products, which actually reduces overall costs by making return trips less necessary. For example, the use of inexpensive weed control may save money in the short term, but in the long run it will probably have to be applied more often.

Communication and constant client feedback also eases the entire process."

WH Canon is maintaining all phases of Brewery Park under a contract with Kirco, Troy.

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work is in new landscape construction. WH Canon's landscape construction division earned a 2009 Gold MGIA award for installation of DTE Energy's amazing series of landscapes at its main Detroit campus.

Across the street at MGM Grand Casino and Hotel, WH Canon installed the original landscape and currently installs seasonal displays and manages maintenance for the prominent Grand Garden. This successful landscaping firm also installed and currently maintains a portion of the Detroit International Riverfront Promenade from Joe Louis Arena up to and including the prominent section directly in front of GM's world headquarters. "We try to maintain every property we build,” said McDonald.

“Because we built the landscape, we know what it takes to maintain it.” Although the landscaping marketplace is full of thorns and briars due to the down economy, WH Canon continues to build and maintain some of the most prominent and visually stunning landscapes in Michigan.

Brewery Park's Corporate Garden WH Canon Company's extensive contract at Brewery Park can be divided into four zones: • A five-acre expanse of pure turf with a sprinkling of Locust trees.

• Brewery Park Phase II houses Crain Communications, Inc. The grounds host two acres of Kentucky blue-grass turf, Viburnum shrubs, large Oaks, Magnolia trees, and Ivy beds with rotations of annual flowers.

• Brewery Park Phase I offices enjoy turf areas, perennial ground cover and annual flowers at each entrance, Juniper and Spirea shrubs, and a building perimeter outlined with Locust trees and a few Bradford Pear trees.

• Common areas at Brewery Park entrances and exits feature flowerbeds and ornamental grasses. Brewery Park Boulevard's perimeter easement has privet hedges, plus a central medium with a large quantity of annual flowers and two rows of Crab Apple trees that must be trimmed, sprayed and pruned.

Brewery Park Boulevard’s central median hosts both lush vegetation and a series of decorative light poles rooted in an appealing design of crushed granite aggregate and brick pavers.

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ith the economy being quite contrary, CAM recently asked the green industry, “How does your garden grow?” Diane Andrews, executive director of the Michigan Green Industry Association (MGIA), and several professional landscape contractors offer their state-ofthe-industry assessment, first listing all the noxious "weeds" followed by suggested methods of "weed control."

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THE WEEDS Slashed budgets are altering commercial and residential landscapes with the force of a severe drought. Municipal, residential and commercial clients are eliminating services

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or performing landscape tasks in-house.

"Municipalities are beginning to train inhouse staff to carry out green industry duties, thereby eliminating the need for our members' services," said Andrews in outlining the challenges facing the landscaping business. "Because residential clients sometimes consider our members' services as a luxury, landscaping tends to be one of the first items they cut from their budgets." In short, the do-it-yourself garden is making a comeback.

A similar curtailment of services is taking root in the commercial marketplace. "With commercial budgets slashed, irrigation, fertilizing, and the planting of flowering

annuals are being eliminated in some instances," said Andrews. "Replacing dead plant material is being put off for another year." Only mowing is protected, because local ordinances mandate the practice.

Two weeds are growing even taller in the current business climate, namely intense competition and unreasonable bidding practices. "Competition from a large influx of laid-off autoworkers, now mowing lawns and performing other landscaping services, is driving down the prices," said Andrews.

"Our contractors are working harder for less money."

In terms of bidding practices, "commercial owners now tend to go with the low-ball

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bid," said Andrews. James Berns, MGIA's immediate past Chairman and president of Berns Landscaping Services, Inc., Warren, laments the low-quality work that is often the result. "I am concerned about contractors doing what they say they will do," said Berns. "When a contractor gets the job, but cuts corners and doesn't follow the contract, it's no wonder they can do it for less."

WEED CONTROL The business of planting has become quite a tangled thicket, but hardy members of the green profession are staying strong and devising smart survival strategies. Take a cue from Daniel Bywalec, president of D & B Landscaping, Inc., Livonia. On how to keep current clients happy and attract new ones, no matter what Mother Nature or the economy throws your way, Bywalec offers six specific strategies: 1. Communicate - Stay in close contact with current customers. You can't afford to lose their business.

2. Rethink Prices - You don't have to be the lowest cost bidder. At this point, the goal is to show customers you can save them money without sacrificing quality.

3. Keep Your Integrity - In our area, many landscapers - many of whom aren't even qualified contractors - come in with incredibly low bids and then don't do the work they promise.

4. Diversify - If you only do one thing, you might rethink your operations and begin to add new services to your arsenal.

5. Seek Referrals - Qualified referrals are the basis of our business. Eighty percent of our business comes from 20 percent of our client base.

6. Add Incentives - What deals can you offer now to draw customers who are looking for a bargain?

Adds Bywalec, "These have always been our strategies and values, and we will continue using them throughout this economic tsunami."

Andrews offers an overview of the general strategies of MGIA members. "Many are merging with other companies for the purpose of becoming a full-service company," she said. "For example, a landscaping installation firm may merge with a firm offering landscape maintenance.”

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to their companies, such as lighting, snow removal, irrigation, plant healthcare, and maintenance," Andrews continued. "Others have stepped up their customer service by offering discounts and coupons."

Sadly, some firms are downsizing staff.

"Layoffs are coming earlier in the season, and owners and upper management are working in the field again," said Andrews.

"They are also cutting benefits and not purchasing new equipment."

Berns Landscaping is fighting the economic downturn by staying at the top of its game through professional certifications.

The company has two coveted certifications: Certified Landscape Professional (CLP) and Certified Snow Professional (CSP).

According to Berns, "CLP is the certification mark awarded by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and represents evidence of the industry's highest standards of landscape professionals. Less than one

percent of all landscape professionals have achieved this level of certification. CSP is the certification awarded by the Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA) and earned by individuals that pass a rigorous period of examination covering all aspects of snow and ice management, including the following categories: business, legality, subcontracting, snow science, snow mechanics, and human resources."

With these “weed control” strategies, MGIA and its member firms will live to bloom another day. Established in 1960, MGIA (www.landscape.org) is celebrating its 50th anniversary of serving Michigan’s green industry professionals. In turn, MGIA firms continue to serve clients and communities.

Said Berns, “We are a proud member of an industry that creates and maintains the quality of life in communities across America.”

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Hello Gorgeous

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ister Rose Marie Kujawa, president of Madonna University, presented a unique challenge to the talented project team that delivered the first new campus building in 40 years – make it “good, green, growing and gorgeous.”

Good, growing and green are easy to bring together, as sustainable design often entails a return to tried and true methods that conserve energy while reducing waste. Gorgeous on the other hand, requires a little more thought, as green techniques inherently remove some options from consideration. Still, the University leadership had a compelling

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reason for insisting on a structure that was also pleasing to the eye, as the 65,000square-foot Franciscan Center for Science and Media would house some of the institutions most prestigious programs while also serving as central hub for the campus.

Construction manager Clark Construction Co., Lansing, and architect SmithGroup Incorporated, Detroit, meticulously guided every aspect of the project, which is expected to garner Silver Level Certification under the USGBC’s LEED rating system. The completed facility now stands as a textbook example

of good, green design and construction, but many of these details may escape the notice of casual visitors, who may be more likely to utter a famous line from the film Funny Girl as they walk in – “Hello Gorgeous.”

CREATING THE DESIGN The Science and Media Building places a diverse mix of spaces under one roof, including instructional laboratories, faculty offices, classrooms, a 150-seat lecture hall and student gathering areas.

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Sustainable Science. portion of the building features a separate foundation and acoustic insulation to prevent noise intrusion. Noise from aircraft approaching Detroit Metro Airport was even taken into consideration and canceled out with a green roof placed atop solid concrete over this portion of the building.

The building’s status as a campus hub is strongly reinforced by its site. Shaped like a “C,” the east side of the building winds around a pond near the center of the campus, with media spaces grouped to the north. Laboratory and faculty

spaces are located in the south side of the building, but much of the east side is devoted to an informal, two-story gathering space that makes full use of the nearby pond to allow for spectacular views. This arrangement also lets the building serve as a link between existing dorms and the student cafeteria to the north, and academic buildings to the south.

“We wanted to encourage people to walk through the building, so they would get a feel for the different components inside,” said Paul Urbanek, vice president

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of design and project designer for SmithGroup. “We looked at the gathering space as the heart of the overall university. The other spaces grew around it.”

Also growing around the building was the University’s understanding of and commitment toward sustainability. Since this was the institution’s first major construction project in nearly half a century, green building was a very new concept. SmithGroup worked with the University to develop a mutual understanding of shared goals.

“There was a learning curve for them, but they wanted to learn because sustainability was the direction that they had chosen,” said Urbanek. “Every time we run through a LEED checklist with an owner who is interested in sustainability, we work with them to help them understand what points they should try to achieve and what ones just don’t make sense for them. That’s the great thing about LEED; you don’t just learn how to make a building sustainable. You also learn strategies that can be maintained

over time.”

The end result is a green building that artfully accounts for the University’s desires along with the financial and operational realities that influence all facility decisions. Maintaining a balance between these elements was a constant challenge for the entire project team.

MANAGING THE CONSTRUCTION The Science and Media Building was fairly complex from a construction standpoint, given the diversity of spaces housed within it and the desire for sustainability, but new technology helped to simplify some key tasks. Instead of supplying written documentation to meet LEED requirements, Clark Construction uploaded this data directly onto the USGBC website. Coordination between trades was also streamlined with Building Information Modeling (BIM).

“The construction team utilized 3-D architectural documents provided by SmithGroup and the structural steel shop drawings to create a 3-D model for BIM drawing coordination,” said Mary Kane

Butkovich, project director for Clark “The mechanical Construction. contractor, John E. Green [Company, Highland Park], input data provided by the subcontractors and weekly the construction team would get together with the mechanical, electrical and fire protection contractors to download their information and look for clashes. That was a regular process that we started early to prevent clashes before the work was performed in the field.”

Butkovich has utilized BIM on projects before, so she expected a dramatic reduction in change orders above the ceiling, but even she was surprised at the final tally. In the end, not a single change order was needed because of clashes above the ceiling. The large number of chemistry laboratories that needed extensive mechanical support and the open ceilings that provided little space to hide these systems make this accomplishment all the more remarkable.

Madonna University’s steadfast commitment to sustainability was another issue for the project team to

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consider. Though Butkovich has worked on several LEED projects before, she noted that this is the first time she has ever worked to pursue the certified wood credit. According to Butkovich, this credit requires a higher level of commitment than many others because it removes some material options from consideration, which inevitably increases costs. Everyone involved must also supply invoices to meet USGBC’s stringent chain of custody documentation requirements.

“On the construction side, the key to a LEED certified project is all about managing the documentation process,” said Butkovich. “We need to be very clear about what credits we are going for from the beginning. Then we need to research, so we know what documentation is required for those credits. LEED changes, so what I knew as the LEED standard on my last project might have changed. We needed to make sure that we were looking at the right standard.”

The right standard under which to appreciate the new Science and Media Building is also difficult to narrow down. Some will undoubtedly be impressed with how well it functions, others with its many green flourishes. Everyone who visits will also hopefully take the time to appreciate the beauty of the structure.

It is good, green, growing, and of course, gorgeous.

THE FOLLOWING SUBCONTRACTORS AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS CONTRIBUTED THEIR SKILLS TO THE PROJECT: Access Flooring – Data Supplies Company, Plymouth Carpentry, Casework, Fumehoods and General Trades – Nelson Mill Company, Southfield Controlled Environmental Room – Detroit Technical Equipment Co., Troy Concrete (Site and Building Flatwork) – Contek, Inc., Ann Arbor Electrical – LaBelle Electric, Macomb Township Elevators – Schindler Elevator Corp., Livonia Fire Protection – Interstate Fire Protection, Milford Floor Covering and Wall Tile – Artistic Installation, Inc., Warren Foundations – E.L.S. Construction, Inc., Orion Township Glass, Glazing and Aluminum – Harmon, Inc., Livonia Landscaping – KLM Landscape, Romeo Masonry – Baro Contracting, Clinton Township Mechanical (HVAC and Plumbing) – John E. Green Company, Highland Park Metal Studs, Drywall and EIFS – Nelson Mill Company, Southfield Metal Wall Panels – Universal Wall Systems, Grand Rapids Painting – Niles Construction Services, Flint Painting, Striping and Exterior Signage – Nagle Paving Company, Novi Roofing – J.D. Candler Roofing, Livonia Sitework and Underground Utilities – W.P.M., Inc., Grand Blanc Structural Steel – Kirby Steel, Inc., Burton Waterproofing & Joint Sealants – Western Waterproofing Co., Livonia Subcontractors and professional consultants listed in this feature are identified by the general contractor, architect or owner.

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Cooper Lighting Adds LED Track Luminaires to Popular Halo Stasis Line Cooper Lighting has added new LED track lighting luminaires to the Halo Stasis series offering energy-efficient lighting solutions for retail, hospitality, commercial and highend residential applications. Available in two sizes (Small and Medium), three optical distributions (Spot, Narrow Flood and Flood) and two color temperatures (3000 K and 4000 K), the LED fixtures contain no mercury content and produce no harmful UV light.

The Halo Stasis LED luminaires provide excellent color quality (85 CRI) and mirror the size of the PAR20 and PAR30 fixtures. The PAR20-sized fixture (Small) with three LEDs consumes only 8 watts, with an equivalent intensity of a 50W PAR halogen lamp. The PAR30-sized fixture (Medium) with seven LEDs consumes 18 watts, providing the intensity of the 120W PAR halogen or 39W T4 CMH lamp.

When comparing energy savings, the Stasis LED luminaires are more efficient than traditional light sources found in track lighting applications. The 8W fixture consumes 85% less energy than a standard 50W MR16 halogen lamp and the 18W fixture consumes 80% less energy than a standard 90W PAR38 halogen lamp. Easy installation yields simple retrofit opportunities.

For use with multiple Halo track systems, the Halo Stasis LED luminaires' innovative features include an adjustable arm allowing +/- 90° for both rotation and tilt providing full aiming capabilities. The arm employs graduations every 15° for precise, repeatable tilt aiming. An indicator mark on arm bottom assures perfect lamp housing alignment with the track. Tilt and rotation can be locked in place with inconspicuous allen set screws to preserve the original lighting

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design intent, and an integral on-off switch allows installation without de-energizing the entire track run. The Stasis LED fixtures feature high-quality die-cast aluminum construction and boast exceptional thermal management to yield 70% lumen maintenance after 50,000 hours of operation.

The luminaires feature tight optical control with minimal spill light and multiple beam distributions including Spot (8°), Narrow Flood (25°) and Flood (40°). Finishes include White, Black and Aluminum Haze.

The Stasis LED luminaires are part of Cooper Lighting's SustainabLEDesign initiative that offers environmental and sustainable solutions that reduce carbon emissions and hazardous materials in support of an overall strategy to improve the environment.

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New Digital PeepHole Viewer Takes the Joke Out of Knock, Knock Who’s There?

Knowing exactly who is at the door before it is opened can significantly reduce the risk of home invasion. However, a traditional peephole can often be difficult to see through or positioned too high for a child or someone with physical limitations to access.

The new digital PeepHole Viewer by Brinno revolutionizes the peephole.

The digital PeepHole Viewer from Brinno Inc. replaces any traditional peephole with a vivid digital image to provide added security and privacy from unwanted visitors.

Running off of two AA batteries, the Brinno PeepHole Viewer uses a 2.5-inch LCD Panel to display a panoramic digital view from

behind the door, transforming the typically hard-to-see peephole into a large, bright digital image. Because the guest’s image is displayed digitally, solicitors or unwanted guests won't be able to tell someone is behind the door or not.

The Brinno PeepHole Viewer is easy for any homeowner, condo owner, renter or hotel guest to install and operate and the large LCD screen makes it convenient for children, the elderly or anyone with a visual or physical impairment to safely view their visitor before opening the door. Installed in as little as five minutes, the Brinno PeepHole Viewer utilizes one button, located just below the LCD display, for easy operation.

Pressing the button once activates the PeepHole Viewer, in “Regular” mode displaying a panoramic view of the outside.

A second button press while the Viewer is in “Regular” mode shifts everything over to “Zoom” mode for a close-up and more detailed look at the guest. Pressing the button in rapid succession will simply toggle back and forth between the two modes.

After 10 seconds, the PeepHole Viewer will automatically “go to sleep” for battery conservation.

The Brinno PeepHole Viewer also provides added privacy against reverse peephole viewers that have become popular on the Internet among voyeurs and thieves that might be trying to see inside a home or hotel room.

Even though a reverse peephole viewer can remove distortion from the convex image of a traditional peephole's lens, the Brinno PeepHole Viewer’s technology actually blocks the perpetrator from being able to see past the unit and into the room.

Available at FRY’s Electronics and other reputable retailers nationwide, the Brinno PeepHole Viewer retails for $129.00 MSRP and comes with everything needed for installation in standard home, apartment, condo, and hotel room doors (35-57mm thick) including 2 AA batteries, the installation kit, a new peephole, and a locking key.

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General Equipment Company Designs New DG7 High-Speed Surface Grinder for Easy Operation General Equipment Company’s new DG7 surface grinder harnesses the performance of a professional-duty, high-speed surface grinder in a small, ergonomic design. From professional contractors to do-it-yourselfers, the DG7 is a popular choice for concrete “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

power sources, and multiple attachments can be used to accommodate many surface preparation or concrete polishing applications.

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New Grinder Shrouds from Metabo Protect Against Silica Dust Exposure Metabo Corporation recently released 5" and 7" dustless shrouds for concrete surface grinding. When used with the proper vacuum system, the convertible 5" and 7" shrouds help to protect users from silica dust exposure in accordance with

grinding and polishing jobs because of the machine’s unmatched versatility and ease of operation. It also allows the operator to work in an upright position, reducing lower back pain and overall fatigue.

The DG7 is powered by a 2,300-watt, highspeed grinder, which can use a wide variety of 7-inch diamond segment discs to perform many types of concrete grinding and other surface preparation applications. To aid in producing a level surface, dual gas shocks are incorporated to dampen the grinder’s recoil. The DG7 can also handle small concrete polishing jobs when used with General Equipment’s Pro Polish™ attachments.

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Other features include an ergonomic handle, which allows the machine to be operated from either side, and the handle’s height adjustment provides additional operator comfort. The DG7 also includes fullswivel, non-marking caster wheels and a 2-1/4-inch diameter vacuum connection port for applications that require dust control.

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Virgin polyurethane construction ensures that the shrouds remain pliable in all temperatures, allowing them to retain their shape and not warp.

Molded vacuum ports for each shroud allow vacuum connections of 2.5" internally or 2-3/4" externally. A punched relief hole prevents vacuum lock.

The convertible shrouds easily open to allow operators to work up against a wall, eliminating the need for additional work to clean a corner. The grinder shrouds are ideal for use in concrete construction and renovation, including surface preparation, removing coatings, leveling, removing overpour and other applications.

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Janus Launches E-Motive’s Evolution Range of Elevator Displays E-Motive’s new Evolution range of multimedia elevator displays are now available from Janus Elevator Products in the United States. The ultra-slim LCD, thin-film transistor (TFT) screens provide in car entertainment and information, allowing building owners total control of the display content.

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The crisp, high contrast image displays are illuminated with a long lasting and reliable backlight.

For more information on E-Motive’s building display technology, visit www.januselevator.com, or contact Janus at 1-800-527-9156.

KNIPEX-Tools Introduces New and Improved Cobra Water Pump Pliers KNIPEX-Tools is proud to introduce a major product improvement in their Cobra Water Pump Pliers. The new Cobra Water Pump Pliers now feature 30% more gripping power than previous Cobras and a full 2" jaw capacity. The new Cobra's patented selflocking adjustment means that at the push of a button the tool adjusts fast and securely to any work piece. Its favorable “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

lever action leads to an optimum transmission of force, making turning nuts and bolts quicker and less tiring. Cobra Water Pump Pliers have special hardened teeth that are wear resistant and its unique jaw configuration can grip any shaped object.

Cobra Water Pump Pliers are easy to use.

Simply place the upper part of the jaw against the work piece, press the button, and push the lower jaw into position. It is easily done with one hand for trouble-free operation in confined spaces. The Cobra's textured, non-slip handles provide a secure grip for less stress and strain on hands and wrists and the guard prevents the operator's fingers from being pinched. Comfort Grip handles are also available for a wider, more comfortable hold, making it the well-suited tool for all-day use.

Visit www.knipex-tools.com for more information on Cobra Water Pump Pliers and other KNIPEX tools.

detector, capable of sensing motion even when mounted behind the diffuser. When equipped with Occusmart HF, units can be either bi-level or full on/off, with daylight hold off option. The AVR is the industry's first truly vandal resistant bi-level sensor equipped luminaire.

For further information, contact Sales Department at Lamar Lighting Co. Inc., 485 Smith Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735. Phone: 800-724-7743 (631-777-7700 within NY and Internationally); fax: 631-777-7705; e-mail: sales@lamarlighting.com; website: www.lamarlighting.com.

Lamar Lighting Introduces AVR Series of Advanced Vandal Resistant Luminaires Lamar Lighting's new AVR series of advanced vandal resistant luminaires are constructed of heavy gauge extruded aluminum with cast aluminum end caps, which fully envelope the .156 thick extruded polycarbonate linear ribbed clear diffuser.

Parts are powder coated in a durable matte white finish and the lens is retained by recessed tamper resistant set screws. The AVR series is available in 2'-4' lengths, and can accommodate up to three T5 or T8 lamps. To maximize energy savings, two lamp units are available with Lamar Lighting's Occusmart HF technology incorporating a fully concealed motion Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com

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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently announced the elevation of three Michigan architects to the organization’s College of Fellows: Michael Corby, FAIA, LEED AP; C. Richard Hall, FAIA, ACHA, EDAC, LEED GA; and Benedetto Tiseo, FAIA, NCARB. Michael Corby is an executive vice president and design principal at Grand Rapids-based Integrated Architecture. C. Richard Hall is a principal and director of healthcare design services at Harley Ellis Devereaux, Southfield.

Benedetto Tiseo is the president of Livoniabased Tiseo Architects, Inc. Larry P. Jedele, PE, vice president/Principal with Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME), Plymouth, was recently elected vice president of the Geo-Institute Board of Governors. The Geo-Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers works to advance the geo-engineering community by improving the built environment, mitigating natural hazards, and economJedele ically constructing engineered facilities. The nine-member Board is responsible for the governance and oversight of the Institute, as well as for leading the Geo-Institute in a strategic direction.

Ann Arbor-based NSF International, a leader in greenhouse gas verification and sustainable standards development, has appointed Malcolm Fox to director of sustainability programs. Climate change poses many challenges and risks to businesses worldwide. As director of NSF International’s Sustainability Programs, Fox will help Fox companies mitigate these risks by measuring and managing carbon emissions and their potential costs.

Birmingham-based Sachse Construction, a provider of premium commercial construction and design/build services, has hired Jim Jehle as a senior project manager.

Clayco, Inc. has announced the promotion of Kurt Jaeger to regional vice president of its Detroit office. Jaeger has worked with the design-build firm for over 10 years. He previously served as project manager, project director, and operations executive at the Clayco Detroit headquarters.

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SHW Group, one of the nation’s largest architecture and engineering firms specializing in design for the education sector, has hired nine new staff members at its Berkley studio.

They are as follows: Matthew Paterson as electrical engineer; Brian Harte as lead electrical engineer; Joe Mitra as senior project architect; Scott Morgan as mechanical engineer; Philip Leader as MEP group manager; Steven Jelinek as project architect; Paul Farquharson as project architect; Kelli Johnston as interior designer; and Amanda Coburn as mechanical engineer intern.

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The Board of Directors of Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. (FTC&H) (Engineers • Scientists • Architects • Constructors) has elected James A. Susan, PE as their new president, succeeding James D. Townley, PE who was elected as Chairman.

Susan joined FTC&H as an engineer in the firm’s Environmental Division in 1992, and advanced to serve on various committees and key management positions, including Principal in 2003.

Susan becomes only the fifth president in the firm’s 54-year history; he has over 30 years Susan of experience.

Mark Tomasik and Bill Trombley have joined Lansing-based Granger Construction to help expand the firm’s business in Southeast Michigan and across the nation. They will work out of Granger’s new Southeast Michigan office located in Novi. Tomasik is now Granger’s vice president of Southeast Michigan Operations, while Trombley now serves as Southeast Michigan director of business development.

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Juliet Johnson, brand experience manager for Jenn-Air, has earned her Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer (AKBD) credentials from the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA).

Whirlpool Corporation is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of major appliances.

The company markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, Bauknecht and other major brand names to consumers in nearly every country around the world.

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Plunkett Cooney senior environmental attorney and noted “green” blogger, Saulius K. Mikalonis, has partnered with Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, to create the school’s first ever class on sustainability issues. During the 15week semester, Mikalonis will teach a two-hour course called "Sustainable Development Law and Policy," which is an approved elective for the environmental law track of Cooley’s Public Law Concentration.

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Livonia-based Clayco, Inc. has been named designer-builder for a new $16 million U.S. Army Reserve Center in Willow Grove, PA. The facility is the builder’s first project for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Design and construction of the training facility will feature a 73,000-square-foot office building which is being built to achieve LEED Silver Certification with the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The project also includes a 16,000square-foot maintenance and storage garage.

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Tooles/Sachse, LLC of Detroit, recently completed a 200,000-square-foot total-gut renovation of 16 floors in Detroit’s historic Guardian Building for building owner and tenant Wayne County. The renovation created work for 500 employees of southeast Michigan subcontractors and Tooles/Sachse. Minorityowned, women-owned and Detroit-based business enterprises comprised 61 percent of all the subcontractor firms, exceeding the country’s goal of 30 percent. Tooles/Sachse and its subcontractors were part of a highly collaborative project team that also included Hines of Detroit, the county’s construction administrator; SmithGroup of Detroit, the architect; and Wayne County.

Civil engineering and surveying firm GiffelsWebster Engineers recently announced it has relocated its Detroit office. The company’s new address is 28 W. Adams, Suite 1200, Detroit, MI 48226.

Contracting Resources, Inc., a Brightonbased, design-build and construction services company, has announced work on the following projects: The firm is providing general contracting services for the University of Michigan East Health & Geriatric Center New Infusion Suite project, in Ann Arbor; the firm is providing professional design and construction consultant services to the State of Michigan Department of Management & Budget on behalf of the Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority (MLBFTA); and the firm is providing general contracting services for the University of Michigan Taubman Radiographic Equipment Replacement project, in Ann Arbor.

Gallon Takacs Boissoneault & Schaffer (GTBS), a GEM Energy Management customer, is the first Toledo-area small business and the first local law firm to earn a 2009 Energy star Award rating from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. GTBS has reduced its electric energy consumption by more than 23 percent, reducing its carbon footprint by more than 90 metric tons of emissions per year. GEM Energy Management is based in Walbridge, OH and provides energy-saving services that lower energy costs and reduce environmental impact.

Ultimate Epoxy, LLC, based in Lake Orion, recently announced that it has become a certified installer and dealer of International Coatings, Inc. Products. These products add additional selection to a product line-up of various high performance, chemical resistant, corrosion resistant, resin rich floor coatings and grout systems; vertical application block glazing materials; and specialized materials for roadway and bridge concrete repairs.

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BUYERS GUIDE s you all are probably aware, the 2010 Construction Buyers Guide is out on the street. In an effort to keep our information as accurate as possible, we’re including here all the changes and corrections we have received for members’ company listings as of April 5. Changes from the book are in bold.

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

Check back to this section every month in CAM Magazine to get heads-up information and news involving the Construction Buyers Guide. Questions? Contact Mary Carabott at 248-972-1000 for answers and to find out how to add to your online listings.

To obtain additional copies of the Guide, stop by the CAM office and pick them up at no additional charge, or send $6 per book for shipping to have the books sent to your company via UPS. Please call ahead of time for authorization if you want a substantial number of copies.

Invoices for the 2010 Buyers Guide listings have been generated and mailed. If you have questions regarding your invoice, call the CAM office.

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Adler Building & Development Co. 10381 Citation Dr., Suite 250 Brighton, MI 48116 Phone: 810-229-5722 / Fax: 810-229-0218

Glen-Gery Corp.

6315 Highland Rd. Waterford, MI 48327 Phone: 248-666-2411 / Fax: 248-666-4263

Birkenstock Construction, LLC (Formerly Birkenstock Enterprises, LLC) 2528 Harte Dr. Brighton, MI 48114 Phone: 810-844-0272 / Fax: 810-844-0275

Giffels-Webster Engineers, Inc. (Detroit location only) 28 W. Adams, Suite 1200 Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: 313-962-4442 / Fax: 313-962-5068

Bryant Electric P.O. Box 24416 Detroit, MI 48224 Phone: 313-638-4006 / Fax: 313-638-4007

Henderson Glass, Inc. 715 South Blvd. E Rochester Hills, MI 48307 Phone: 248-829-4700 / Fax: 248-829-4799

Dynalecric of Michigan 25701 Commerce Dr. Madison Hts., MI 48071 Phone: 248-556-7200 / Fax: 248-556-7190

Horizon Millwork Manfacturing Co. 6689 Orchard LakeRd., Suite 316 West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Phone: 734-405-0700 / Fax: 734-405-0713

Enviro Matrix Land S.E.A. Corp.

2990 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 233 Detroit, MI 48202 Phone: 313-872-6302 / Fax: 313-872-6304 Fairview Construction Co. 3650 WIndwood Ct. Rochester, MI 48306 Phone: 248-770-3677 Fax: 248-758-9003

Jaimes Industries, Inc. 12301 Hubbell St. Detroit, MI 48227 Phone: 734-793-900 Fax: 734-793-9007 John R Sand & Gravel P.O. Box 459 Metamora, MI 48455 Phone: 810-678-3715 / Fax: 810-678-3715

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SOLAR PRODUCT PLUS, LLC, YPSILANTI

INTEGRATED SYSTEM SPECIALISTS, LLC, SHELBY TWP.

STEVENS VAN LINES, INC., SAGINAW

MICHIGAN PIPE INSPECTION, INC., PORT HURON

SUMMERS IRRIGATION, INC., WATERFORD SWITZENBERG CONSTRUCTION CO., GOODRICH

PACITTO & FOREST CONSTRUCTION CO., WIXOM

TEAM ENERGY SOLUTIONS, HOWELL

PENINSULA INSULATION, LAKE CITY

TRANSCORE ENTERPRISE, LLC, PORT HURON

SCHWEIHOFER DOOR CORPORATION, SAINT CLAIR

ZIMMERMAN MASONRY, INC., HOWELL

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Masonry Quality Assurance (Formerly Central Masonry & Cement, Inc.) P.O. Box 215054 Auburn Hills, MI 48321 Phone: 734-660-6471 / Fax: 248-852-7598

FLOOR PREPARATION-MAINTENANCEREPAIR Complete Surface Preparaton Featuring Steel Shot Blasting FLOORING

Epxoy – Methyl Methacrylate Resin Systems – Resinous FLOORING CONTRACTORS SHOT BLASTING

Metro West Appraisal 22260 Haggerty Rd., Suite 250 Northville, MI 48167 Phone: 888-676-9237 / Fax: 888-676-6708 NES Equipment Rental (Detroit location only) 1120 John A. Papalas Dr. Lincoln Park, MI 48146 Phone: 800-545-1212 / Fax: 313-842-7000 Safway Services, LLC (Formerly ThyssenKrupp Safway, Inc.) 5500 Rivard St. Detroit, MI 48211 Phone: 313-872-8500 / Fax: 313-872-6719 TDS Contractors 430 Lochaven Rd. Waterford, MI 48327 Phone: 248-230-7874 Talon General Contractors, LLC 24075 31 Mile Rd. Ray, MI 48096 Phone: 248-514-6544 / Fax: 586-784-5491 Teal Electric Co. 1200 Naughton Troy, MI 48083 Phone: 248-689-3000 / Fax: 248-589-3009 Email: unistrut@tealelectric.com WJ Electrical Contractors (Formerly Kanduit Electrical Services) 12910 Rolling Brook Ct. Sterling Hts, MI 48313 Phone: 586-899-1800 Fax: 586-979-4759 Zaremba Landscaping P.O. Box 695 Clarkston, MI 48347 Phone: 248-922-3300 / Fax: 248-922-3303 The following classified listings were omitted from the 2010 Buyers Guide.

Bennings Industrial Flooring 1007 N. Saginaw Flint, MI 48501 Phone: 810-238-0729 Fax: 810-238-6468

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ADVERTISERS INDEX Ace Cutting Equipment ..................................18 Aluminum Supply Company /Marshall Sales ................................................6 Aoun & Company, P.C. ......................................35 CAM Affinity ..........................................................3 CAM ECPN ............................................................23 CAM Magazine ..................................................IBC

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May 13 – The Metal Initiative (TMI) Webinars TMI is sponsoring a complimentary informational webinars during the month of May: May 13 – Building Green For more information, or to sign up for the webinar, please call 847-375-4718, or visit www.themetalinitiative.com.

C.A.S.S. Sheet Metal ..........................................26

May 19-21 – Hospitality Design Exposition & Conference This event, sponsored by Hospitality Design magazine and produced by Nielsen Expositions, will be held at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The show draws over 7,000 attendees each year, along with more than 900 exhibitors.

For more information, please contact Wagstaff Worldwide, Inc. at 312-943-6900.

May 25 – CAM Sporting Clays Shootout This event will take place at the Detroit Gun Club in Walled Lake. Lunch and a delicious steak dinner will also be served.

Deadline for registration is May 17. All shooters must bring their own shotguns; only 12 or 20 gauge shotguns may be used.

For more information, or to register, call Gregg Montowski at 248-972-1000.

Jun. 14-16 - Buildex® Chicago MMPI will launch this new trade show at the The Merchandise Mart In Chicago, IL. Buildex Chicago will feature the latest new products and cutting-edge seminars, and will assist those involved in the building and property management industry with strategic solutions to work efficiently and effectively.

For more information, visit www.buildexchicago.com.

CEI ..........................................................................20 C.F.C.U . ................................................................BC Connelly Crane Rental Corp. ..........................43 Curran Crane, J J ..................................................5 June 15th – CAM’s first golf outing of the year. Devil’s Ridge Golf Club in Oxford. $98 per person, includes golf, complimentary driving range, lunch, beverage tickets for the course, dinner with a 2-hour premium open bar, and awards/prizes. Call Diana Brown at CAM (248) 972-1000.

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Deppmann, R.L. ..................................................11 Detroit Terrazzo Contractors Association ......10 Doeren Mayhew ................................................22 Energy Shield ....................................................17 Engineered Buildings, Inc. ..............................10

Jul. 29-Sep. 16 – ASCC Events The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) has announced the following events: Jul. 29-Aug. 1 – ASCC CEO Forum – Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, Ojai, CA Sep. 16-19 – ASCC Annual Conference – Little America, Salt Lake City, UT More information is available at www.ascconline.org, or by calling 866-788ASCC (2722).

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. ......5 G2 Consulting Group ......................................18 Hartland Insurance Group, Inc. ....................41 Jeffers Crane........................................................36 Kem-Tec ..............................................................21 MasonPro, Inc. ....................................................45 Navigant Consulting ..........................................7 Nicholson Construction Company ..............40 North American Dismantling Corp. ............12 Northern Boulder Baron ................................33 Oakland Companies ..........................................9

Training Calendar

Oakland Metal Sales, Inc. ................................37

CAMTEC Class Schedule CAMTEC, the training & education center of the Construction Association of Michigan, has announced its 2010 class schedule. To register, obtain a class listing, or for more class information, please visit www.camonline.com.

Plante & Moran, PLLC ......................................39 Plumbing Professors ..........................................5 Rick's Portables Sanitation, LLC ......................7 Roofers Local 149 ............................................13 Roofing Technology Associates, LTD ..........22 SMRCA ..................................................................25

Date Class May 4 - Construction Lien/ Payment Bond Docs.

May 5 - Fall Protection MIOSHA Construction Part 45 May 11 - OHSA-30 Hr. May 19 - FA, CPR, AED Combined Jun. 1 - OSHA 10-Hr. Jun. 8 - Lien Law/Payment Bonds

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