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President’s Page

Tom Stowell CSDA President

I

t’s difficult to believe that two years could pass

Training: The CSDA Training Committee has

so quickly, but it has been almost that long since I

expanded CSDA’s current training program in a sub-

assumed the responsibility of being your president.

stantial way. Our members may now take advantage

As we prepare for our 2009 convention in Cancun, I’d

of 21 classroom and hands-on courses and 25 on-line

like to reflect on some of the principal work that has

courses. This number will likely grow even further as

been done and the tasks that have been accomplished

we progress toward contractor certification.

during the past two years.

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Establishment of a Contractor Certification

Renewal of the CSDA/OSHA Alliance: CSDA

Committee: This committee is dedicated to the devel-

worked with OSHA to develop Best Practice safety bulle-

opment of a program that will offer certification to

tins for work area protection, reduction of silica exposure

contractor companies. Our certification plan will focus

and driving safety. CSDA, as part of our renewed alliance,

on safety, training and documentation. Certification is

is in the process of producing best practice documents cov-

becoming more meaningful to the construction indus-

ering electrical safety, hearing protection and ladder and

try because of the obvious safety, risk management and

scaffold safety. We’ve also worked closely with OSHA at

contractor performance implications. The masonry con-

the World of Concrete by having representatives from

tractors are making great strides with their contractor

OSHA share CSDA booth space for the purpose of discuss-

certification program and we are in the process of con-

ing safety issues with our members. We have also taken

sulting with them to develop an effective, affordable

an active role in the OSHA Fall Protection/Construction

plan that will result in certification to companies that

Design for Safety workgroup.

meet prescribed qualifications.

CSDA Marketing Director: The Marketing

This is my last Concrete Openings letter and I’d like

Committee is currently working on a job description

to express my gratitude for the privilege of serving the

for a CSDA marketing director. The scope of this full-

CSDA as your president. It has been both a rewarding

time position will include promoting sawing and drill-

and inspirational experience to work with the com-

ing methods and their advantages to specifiers, assist-

mittees, board, officers and staff in our continuing

ing in the management of our safety and training pro-

effort to grow our membership and member benefit

grams and helping the Association grow its member-

programs. I’m looking forward to working with Doug

ship. This position is also essential to our succession

Walker, our in-coming president, as we carry on with

planning and the incumbent will be groomed to take

the promotion of sawing and drilling in the construc-

over CSDA when Pat O’Brien decides to retire.

tion industry.

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Keeping On Track

Vice President, Doug Walker Atlantic Concrete Cutting, Inc. dwalker@atlanticconcretecutting.com Secretary/Treasurer, Judith O’Day Terra Diamond Industrial joday@terradiamond.com Past President, Susan Hollingsworth Holes Incorporated shollingsworth@holesinc.com Executive Director, Patrick O’Brien Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association pat@csda.org

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CSDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Terms expiring in 2009) Steve Garrison Diamond B, Inc. steveg@diamondbinc.com

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Aaron Louisell Diamond Concrete Sawing aaronl@diamondconcretesawing.com Lisa Mullen Bluegrass Concrete Cutting, Inc. lmullen@bluegrassbit.com

Concrete Cutter Helps Prepare for World Trade Center Memorial Site

With the Clock Ticking, Concrete Cutter Uses Precision Wire Sawing to Rectify Construction Error

Cutting Through the Energy Crisis

America is Becoming Greener with Help from This Cutting Contractor

Durban Harbour Widening Project

CSDA Contractor Helps Ease Congestion at South Africa’s Busiest Seaport

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Rick Norland Construction Solutions, LLC rnorland@construction-solutions.com Mike Orzechowski DITEQ Corporation mikeo@diteq.com

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Ron Rapper Husqvarna Construction Products ron.rapper@husqvarna.com CSDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Terms expiring in 2010) Skip Aston Ohio Concrete Sawing & Drilling, Inc. skipaston@ohioconcrete.com Ron Culgin Pro Cut, Inc. rculgin@procompanies.com Patrick Harris Concrete Renovation, Inc. ptharris@sbcglobal.net Mike Nelson K2 Diamond mike.nelson@k2diamond.com Chris Priest Sanders Saws cpriest@multiquip.com Jack Sondergard Central Concrete Cutting, Inc. jacksondergard@sprynet.com

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Concrete Openings Magazine Official Magazine of the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association Volume 17, Number 4 ISSN: 1093-6483 Concrete Openings magazine is published by O’Brien International, Inc. four times each calendar year in March, June, September and December. Editorial contributions are welcomed and advertisements are encouraged. Please contact the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association 11001 Danka Way North, Suite 1 Saint Petersburg, Florida 33716 Tel: 727-577-5004 Fax: 727-577-5012 www.csda.org Magazines, newspapers and private individuals are welcome to reproduce, in whole or part, articles published herein provided that acknowledgements are made in the following manner: “Reprinted courtesy of the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association, Concrete Openings magazine, Issue Date.”

No alterations should be made in the text of any article.

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President’s Page

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Business of Business

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Tech Talk

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Insurance Corner

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Patrick O’Brien Editor Cherryl O’Brien Assistant Editor Russell Hitchen Job Story Contributors John P. Hogan Daniel Feldman Raul Bracamontes Ted Johnston Teresa Shepit

Les Kuzmick Pat Stepanski Ron Van Zee

Safety Counts

Personal Protective Equipment: Increasing OSHA Liability for Employers

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Certified Operator Companies

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New Members

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Classified Ads

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Calendar

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Advertisers

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Directors Dialogue

All bylined articles published in this magazine represent solely the individual opinions of the writers and not necessarily those of the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association.

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The information and recommendations in this magazine are provided for use by fully qualified, professional personnel.

The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association and the publisher disclaim any responsibility as to their use by readers and shall not be liable for damages arising out of the use of the foregoing information.

Cover Photo: Freedom Tower will illuminate the night sky over New York City.

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Concrete Cutter Helps Prepare for World Trade Center Memorial Site

T

he horrifying events that took place on September 11th, 2001 will forever be etched in the memories of the people of New York City, the people of America, and those around the globe

who witnessed the tragedy. Now the city moves forward with hope as Ground Zero is transformed into a memorial site, including the construction of Freedom Tower.

Since 2007, CSDA member company J. P. Hogan Coring & Sawing Corporation have been involved in the demolition of the World Trade Center slurry wall, that will make room for the new transportation hub, Reflecting Absence memorial, visitor orientation and education center and Freedom Tower. The memorial will also include the ‘footprints’ of the former twin towers as recessed pools, and will be surrounded by plant life and quiet public spaces at street level. The design for the memorial was chosen as a result of an international competition for architects, with New York’s own Michael Arad the winner.

J. P. Hogan cored over a thousand picking holes on the slurry wall.

Left: An artist’s impression of how the tower will look against the New York skyline.

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Regular readers of Concrete Openings may remember the March 2002 issue that covered another CSDA member’s work at Ground Zero.

Engineered Concrete Removal (ECR) was also involved with the slurry wall, creating exact openings for tiebacks. The J. P. Hogan team has also been there since the beginning. When the towers fell, their light towers helped illuminate the way for rescue teams and during the clean-up stage they drilled tieback holes that held back the river.

J. P. Hogan were approached by the general contractor, Phoenix Constructors (a joint venture between Fluor, Skanska, Bovis and Granite Construction), to cut and remove the damaged 1,000-foot-long, 50-foothigh, 5-foot-thick slurry wall. The decision was made to remove the slurry wall to make way for the new construction because of the heavy damage sustained on September 11th, and it’s proximity to the 1 and 9 Subway and Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) trains. The slurry wall is located on Veasey Street, between Church and West Street in New York’s World Financial Center. After consideration was given to various cutting and demolition methods, wire sawing was chosen in order to maintain the structural integrity of the slurry wall during the demolition process, as Gene Kelley of Granite Construction explains, “ The bathtub slurry wall has some unique aspects with limited access for conventional demolition methods, so it made good sense to use diamond wire sawing to remove the required sections.”

Given the history of the site, a great deal of preparation was performed to identify actual and potential hazards that would compliDemolition of the slurry wall will make way for the new construction.

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cate the job. A PATH station resides on the other side of the slurry wall, therefore J. P. Hogan had to take extreme care to stop slurry from spraying onto the live high-voltage tracks. In addition, a portion of the wall was heavily damaged by the fall of the twin towers so much care had to be taken to avoid the wall from breaking up during the demolition.

Also, the team had to wait for the area to be excavated by Bobcat skid steers as each phase was completed. Blasting at nearby sites and other potential seismic events complicated the removal process.

“We hope for the best, but prepare for the worst,” says John Hogan.

“We have a comprehensive safety plan in place and all of J. P. Hogan Coring & Sawing Corporation’s operators are required to complete multiple safety classes.” These classes include a ten-hour OSHA course, confined space safety training and regular toolbox meetings, among others. However, when working on such a busy and highly-visible job site, extra precautions have to be taken. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey safety courses included many topics including electrical hazards, proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), but also covered subjects such as how to react if a suspicious package was discovered, and evacuation procedures in the event of another terrorist attack.

It was imperative throughout the course of the work that equal attention was paid to both these dangers, and those faced everyday by concrete cutters. For example, the Diamond Products remote-controlled wire saws used on the project were powered with 120 hp, V-6 gasoline engines, and the wire traveled at an average speed of 88 feet per Diamond wire sawing was used to perform the cuts.

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3,200 picking holes were drilled for removal by crane.

second (60 mph). J. P. Hogan cordoned off a 150-foot zone around the

wire saws manufactured by Diamond Products to complete the wire

work area with red danger tape to minimize any potential risks, and

sawing portion of the job.

notified other workers to avoid the area. Whenever possible, operators

J. P. Hogan had to manufacture many of the transitions needed

were stationed behind pilings, a safe distance away and at a 45 degree

for the project. However, Tom Gainey, Ron Rapper, and engineers from

angle from the direction the wire was traveling. In the few instances

fellow CSDA member Husqvarna Construction Products, worked closely

when this was not possible, a plywood sheet was employed to shield

with the team to obtain the proper specifications for the diamond wire,

operators from any debris. But possibly the smartest move by J. P. Hogan

and provided many of the solutions including Pellegrini wire saw pulleys.

was to employ an engineer to create a stabilization plan, which would

The R2221 core drills were manufactured by Shibuya, and purchased

ensure the highest level of safety for the site workers and the passen-

from Diteq Diamond Tools and Equipment. Additional heavy-duty,

gers of the adjacent subway and PATH lines. By doing this, the team

high-speed pulleys and custom transitions were manufactured by J. P.

was well prepared for the possibility of a potential wall collapse due

Hogan employees.

to seismic events caused by nearby blasting or from small earthquakes that regularly hit the city.

The work consisted of 8,000 linear feet of horizontal cutting and 8,400 linear feet of vertical cutting. To date, J. P. Hogan has core drilled

The methods utilized on the project included core drilling 3,200

3,362 holes, measuring 4 inches in diameter and 60 inches deep, and the

“picking” holes for subsequent removal by crane. After the picking

team has removed approximately 11,300 metric tons of concrete since

and wire-access holes were cored, operators started each phase with

their work began in November 2007. The team is progressing extremely

a horizontal cut, bracing the wall with 3-foot-long by 3-inch-wide by

well, and are projected to finish one month ahead of schedule.

3/8-inch-thick steel I-beams and 5/8-inch by 10-inch carbon steel wedge

Due to the continued success of their work, J. P. Hogan have been

anchors. The team then made the vertical cuts and braced each 5-foot

presented with additional work opportunities at the site, and is now

by 5-foot piece with more I-beams. During the removal process the

undertaking inverted core drilling consisting of an additional 1,681

plates were removed incrementally by a mobile crane and stacked onto

core holes. John Hogan is pleased with his team’s performance and

a waiting flatbed truck.

the overall outcome, “It was a profitable and challenging job—and a

Most wire saw transitions are built for 40-horsepower saws (maxi-

meaningful one,” he said. “Everyone at J. P. Hogan was proud to have

mum), so beefing up the construction on all those pieces was one of J. P.

been a part of the building of the Freedom Tower and the Reflecting

Hogan’s first modifications. Even with the additional reinforcement, the

Absence memorial.”

operators still needed to inspect the transitions regularly. The company purchased three remote-controlled, high-production CC-TWS-V6R track

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Did You Know?

Slurry Walls Slurry wall construction was used to construct the bathtub that surrounded most of the World Trade Center site. A slurry wall is a reinforced-concrete diaphragm wall used to build tunnels, open cuts and lay foundations in areas of soft earth close to open water, or with a high ground water table.

Slurry walls are typically constructed with a set of guide The cutting team have removed over 11,300 metric tons so far.

walls, typically 3.3 feet deep and 1.6 feet thick, constructed on the ground surface. A special clamshell-shaped digger is used to excavate the slurry trench guided by the guide walls. The trench is kept filled with slurry, a mixture of

COMPANY PROFILE

bentonite and water, at all times to prevent collapse. Once

J. P. Hogan Coring & Sawing Corporation has been a CSDA

the first trench is completed to design depth, or bedrock, an

member since 2006 and has been in business for over 14

adjacent trench is dug in the same manner. Eventually, once a

years. The company is based in Staten Island, New York, and

particular length is reached, a reinforcing cage is lowered into

has 55 employees at their two locations.

the slurry-filled pit and the pit is filled with concrete from the bottom up using tremie pipes. The concrete displaces

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the bentonite slurry, which is pumped out and recycled. To

General Contractor:

prevent the concrete wall from collapsing into the newly-

Phoenix Constructors

open area, temporary supports such as tiebacks are installed.

Sawing and Drilling Contractor:

When completed, the structure built within a walled-off area

J. P. Hogan Coring & Sawing Corporation

prevents the wall from collapsing, so that tiebacks or other

Staten Island, New York

temporary bracing may be removed.

Phone: 718-761-7014

In order to construct the World Trade Center, it was

Fax: 718-370-2826

necessary to build the bathtub, with the slurry wall along

email: Jhogan@888jphogan.com

the West Street side of the site, to keep out water from the

Website: www.888jphogan.com Methods Used: Core Drilling, Wire Sawing

Hudson River. This method was used in place of conventional de-watering. The slurry method was devised by Port Authority chief engineer John M. Kyle, Jr., and towards the end of 1966 work began on building the slurry wall. The construction

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was led by Montreal-based Icanda, a subsidiary of an Italian engineering firm, Impresa Costruzioni Opere Specializzate.

It took fourteen months for the slurry wall to be completed, which was necessary before excavation of material from the interior of the site could begin.

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With the Clock Ticking, Concrete Cutter Uses Precision Wire Sawing to Rectify Construction Error

M

onterrey is the capital city of the northeastern

Mexican

state

of

Nuevo León and a municipality of the

same name, also known as “Sultana del Norte” (Lady of the North). The city has a population of one million, although the extended metropolitan area of the Monterrey has a population of 3.8 million. The Santa Catarina River—dry most of the year on the surface but with flowing underground water—bisects the city.

In 1991, Line 1 of the city’s Metro (rapid transit system) began

operations

with

18

kilometers of track. The route now has 19 stations and connects the east of the city of Monterrey with the north-west part by elevated

concrete

tracking.

Following this, the first section of Line 2 was opened in 1994.

The 4.5-kilometer-long route runs underground on the north-south transport axis to the city center and has six stations. With an initial capacity of 7,200 passengers per hour, per direction, Line 1 developed rapidly into one of the main transport arteries of the city. With the addition of Line 2, the system now transports 15,500 passengers per hour, per direction. The Metro

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was designed with scope for expansion to meet the transportation

The existing concrete had to be replaced at the top of the column.

needs of the growing population. Therefore, four lines with a total of 80 kilometers are planned to extend the reach of the system to more outlying areas of Monterrey.

As part of the ongoing extension work, general contractor Grupo Garza Ponce approached CSDA member ADRA Tecnologia en Servicios SA de CV to help with a unique problem. It was discovered that during the construction process a structural oversight was made regarding the concrete quality of one of the main support columns on Line 2, part of which was still under construction.

ADRA’s project was to cut the last four meters at the top of the column, approximately eight meters in height, so that the existing concrete could be replaced with a stronger, more robust alternative. The cutting was scheduled to take place overnight, with Raul Bracamontes’ team constricted to one night’s work for the completion of their project. The column was located between two of the major avenues of Av. Universidad and Nogalar in Monterrey, and traffic management in the form of orange flag holding personnel were employed to warn approaching drivers of the works.

Alternative methods for the cutting of the concrete were reviewed, but ADRA felt in order to maintain the structural integrity of the support column and complete the work within the required time frame, that

The crane holds the piece in place until cutting is finished.

diamond wire sawing would be the preferred process rather than the use of jack hammers or hydraulic equipment.

In consideration of the amount of concrete to be removed once cut, two cranes were employed. A 40-ton crane was used to aid the cutting team with their range of maneuvers, and a 160-ton crane was utilized to remove the large piece from the support column. ADRA’s first task was to bore a 2-inch-diameter hole that would allow the insertion of a 1-1/2 inch 92 steel bar. The installation of this rebar helped to hold the piece of concrete after the cutting was complete. By using the maneuverability of the 40-ton crane and one basket, the cutting team were able to position two water drums holding 200 liters each, one Perello submergible 0.5 hp pump and the core drill with associated extensions in order to create the hole. Power was supplied by an 8,000-watt gas generator located at the base of the column.

The wire cutting equipment was set up at the column, and three meters of large steel piping was adapted to provide support for the pulleys. Again, the range of movement allowed by the 40-ton crane proved to be invaluable when setting up the equipment, the only drawback being that these maneuvers could not be executed at a fast pace. Activities like adjusting the pulleys and setting the water supplies

The Metro began operations in 1991 with 18 kilometers of track.

and steel wedge were time consuming and ate into ADRA’s already limited time scale. The supply of water to the working area proved to be an issue in itself, for although Bracamontes’ team had four drums containing 200 liters each on site, the supply point for refilling was several kilometers away. In addition, due to the work taking place at night, the cutting team had to ensure the working area was well lit to enable the cut to be as precise as possible. The 8,000-watt gas generator provided the power for the main lighting, with many of the cutting team also using hand lamps.

From the halfway point of the cut, the 160-ton crane took the weight of the piece being removed and held it for approximately four hours until the cut was complete. After starting work at 8:00 PM, ADRA

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ADRA cut through the night to remove the 2-meterdiameter-section at 8 meters high.

extremely hard to ensure it was a great success. This confidence and ability to take on new challenges helped ADRA when being considered for these works, putting them in good standing against other companies who specialize in the field of concrete cutting and drilling.

Since the success of this particular project, Bracamontes is now being approached by Grupo Garza Ponce for further cutting jobs on the Metro system as ADRA’s reputation continues to grow.

COMPANY PROFILE After five hours of cutting, the 30 tons of concrete can be removed from the column.

ADRA Tecnologia en Servicios SA de CV began operations two years ago

finished their on site work at 6:00 AM the

In order to drill the required 2-inch-diameter

and has been a CSDA member since

following morning, taking approximately five

hole for the rebar, a D-200 drill with a 2.5-inch

2007. The company is based in Leon

hours of that time to carry out the cut itself.

core bit and extensions was used. Overall, the

Guanajuato, Mexico, and specializes in

Once removed, the large concrete piece was

work consisted of cutting through a circular

all areas of wire sawing, wall sawing

transferred to another vehicle for removal

column 2 meters in diameter weighing approx-

and core drilling.

from the working area.

imately 30 tons and 92 steel rebars 1.5 inches

During the course of the works, ADRA

in diameter each, taking approximately five

maintained a high level of safety ensuring all

hours to complete. Cutting was slowed due

persons working at height used body harnesses

to the large quantity of steel rebar.

and that everyone on site had the appropriate

Despite the limited time frame allocated

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to carry

to them, ADRA completed the works as

out their work in a safe manner.

scheduled to a high standard. On reflection

Raul Bracamontes and his team used a

Raul Bracamontes felt the project was more

Hilti D-LP32 hydraulic power unit with a rated

complicated than he initially thought, and

power input of 43 kW 10-25 gpm at 2,900

the time sensitive nature of the task added

psi, a Hilti DS-TS 32 saw head and a DS-WSS

to the complexity. However, the project was a

30 wire saw for the cutting of the concrete.

new challenge for ADRA and his team worked

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apping into the natural wonders of the province of Manitoba, Manitoba Hydro is providing North America with clean,

renewable hydroelectric power. The Nelson River, Winnipeg River and Laurie River systems provide

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an abundance of raw power that is converted into sustainable energy through a series of hydroelectric dams.

Tube liner removal at Kelsey Generating Station.

The frozen landscape of Manitoba was the backdrop for the project.

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The ever-increasing demand for clean,

wire sawing job, the largest single wire saw

sustainable power has led Manitoba Hydro

contract ever awarded in Canada, valued at

to become pro-active in their approach to

$3.5 million dollars. Additional modifications

this problem and they have introduced mega-

are also being made which will increase the

projects including the building of new dams

value of the contract to nearly $4 million.

and efficiency upgrades of existing dams. The

Manitoba Hydro provided electrical contrac-

Kelsey Generating Station, built in the late

tors. They chose Comstock International as the

The primary objective at the

1950s, is located on the mighty Nelson River

mechanical contractor and PCL Constructors

Kelsey station is the replacement

in remote northern Manitoba. The station

as the civil contractor. PCL, in turn, chose

provides electrical power for the International

CSDA member Di-Tech International, Inc. as

Nickel Company’s nickel mines in Thompson, as

the sub-contractor for the wire sawing portion

with high efficiency turbines,

well as the surrounding communities. With a

of this project and other selective demolition

while maintaining the supply of

capacity of 223 megawatts of electrical power,

elements. Di-Tech is one of Canada’s most

the Re-runner Project initiative will expand its

diverse cutting companies but is probably more

capacity to 300 megawatts.

well known outside of Winnipeg as one of the

of the seven existing turbines

hydroelectric power.

Di-Tech wall sawed the base of the tube liner.

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The primary objective at the Kelsey

premiere North American wire saw contrac-

station is the replacement of the seven exist-

tors. Di-Tech was the first cutting contractor to

ing turbines with high efficiency turbines,

use wire sawing technology in Canada in 1986.

while maintaining the supply of hydroelectric

“The Di-Tech team is professional and they are

power to the northern businesses and commu-

not afraid of a challenge” said superintendent

nities. Included in the Re-runner Project is a

Bruce Neufeld of PCL.

The project involved the removal of the stator frame.

The size of this wire sawing contract, as

According to Doug Bestvater of Manitoba

well as the immense size and complicated

Hydro, Hydroelectric generating stations have

nature of the project itself, made this a unique

water-driven turbines of the fixed propeller

job according to Ted Johnston, president

type which are mounted in the draft tube

of Di-Tech. As Johnston explains, “This has

through which water flows driving the propel-

been a unique experience for my company,

ler or runner. The portion of a vertical water

as Manitoba Hydro was committed to the

passage in which the runner turns includes the

partnering of contractors in the truest sense.

discharge ring, the draft tube liner and the

They provided an atmosphere where all

bottom ring all of steel plate embedded in

companies worked for the good of the project,

surrounding concrete by anchor bolts and rein-

while allowing for maximum production. As

forcing structural members, together referred

size and complicated nature of

a result, an exceptional synergy developed

to as embedments. In order to replace the

the project itself, made this a

between all of the contractors on this job.”

water passage adjacent to the runner, the

Meetings were held prior to the beginning

embedments must be removed .

of each phase, and at the completion of each

For Di-Tech operators, in order to avoid

phase, in order to assess the project and

mistakes and ensure safety was a priority,

find ways to increase the productivity of all

planning and communication was critical to

contractors.

the success of the project. This job utilized

Challenges included transporting heavy

almost every method of concrete cutting and

equipment to a remote location approximately

coring being employed in the marketplace

450 miles from Winnipeg, and coping with

today. Wire sawing was selected for a large

weather dipping below 50 degrees Fahrenheit

portion of the job after a successful project

at times, and the potentially dangerous nature

at the Great Falls Generating Station on the

and isolation of the work.

Winnipeg River, where Johnston had designed

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Hydroelectric Power Hydroelectric energy is produced by the force of falling water. The ability to produce this energy is dependant on two main factors; the availability of water flow and the height from which it falls. Potential energy accumulates as water builds up at the dam wall, which is transformed into mechanical energy as water rushes down the sluice and strikes the rotary blades of the turbine. As the turbine rotates, so do electromagnets that generate electrical current in stationary coils of wire. The last stage of the process is to run the electrical current through a transformer, where the voltage is increased to enable it to be transmitted long distances via power lines. Hydroelectricity accounts for approximately 19% of the world’s source of electricity, and over 63% of electricity from renewable energy sources.

Pumped storage hydroelectricity produces electricity to supply high demands by transferring water between reservoirs at different elevations. At times of low electrical demand, excess generation capacity is used to pump water into the higher reservoir. When there is higher demand, water is released back into the lower reservoir through a turbine. Hydroelectric plants with no reservoir capacity are called run-of-the-river plants, since it is not then possible to store water. Tidal power plants make use of the daily rise and fall of water due to tides.

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a cutting method for removing embedments in

operators, and the team was split to provide

the draft tube.

two teams of four, working around the clock.

This project involved modifications to the

The first couple of days involved standard

draft tube and the removal of the moody cone,

cutting methods and procedures, using elec-

a large, cone-shaped concrete structure at the

tric floor saws, wall saws, core drills and chain

bottom of the draft tube that supports the

saws to complete the miscellaneous work on

ejector turbine. Di-Tech was the only contrac-

the main floor.

tor that proposed cutting the draft tube liner

Phase Two presented several challenges,

into sections and removing it, a proposal that

from the confined work area to the require-

saved Manitoba Hydro 30 days of lost revenue

ment that the anchorage points under the

compared to the traditional method of gouging

stator frame be saved. These anchorage points

and hammering.

were to be maintained for re-installation of

Di-Tech divided this project into four phases.

the new frame. The objective of this stage

The first phase was miscellaneous cutting and

was to be able to cut directly under the exist-

coring on the main floor to provide pipe access,

ing stator frame in order to lift it from its

trenching, base removals and floor openings

anchors. Di-Tech utilized the Plattner GS 9-15

through the 30-inch-thick floor. Phase Two

wire saw because of its small footprint and

consisted of the removal of the stator frame,

ability to gather diamond wire in a magazine

the main support for the generator. It was

without moving the machine. Even with this

removed using a wire saw. Phase Three dealt

advantage, the confined area made pulley

with the cutting of a new hatch in the scroll

setup and wire placement very difficult. The

case while phase four involved the removal of

main concern was wire access and maintaining

the embedded turbine component.

embedments that were required for the refit.

For the first phase, Di-Tech manned the

The operators and supervisors devised

project with two working supervisors and six

a plan to use interior pulleys and wood to

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An access hatch was created in the ten-foot-thick scroll case wall.

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change the direction of the wire and to slow

almost rendered useless after the stator wire

Phase Three involved cutting an access

the wire progression towards the embedments

cutting was complete. The wire provided by

hatch through the ten-foot-thick scroll case

while cutting the surrounding grout. Although

Husqvarna was designed to cut heavy steel,

wall. This hatch will permanently remain

this method required some contortion by

and performed well with difficult cutting

for access and inspection purposes and it

the operators in order to place the interior

where large blocks of steel and H-beams were

rendered the draft tube as a non-confined

pulleys and wood, it proved to be a success-

encountered. Once the frame was removed,

space, allowing for a higher level of safety and

ful solution. It was decided after the cutting

the operators chain sawed a number of new

productivity. The first step of this phase was to

of the first stator frame that the diamond wire

pockets with ICS 853 Pro chain saws. These

core four holes in the corners of the proposed

would be exchanged with electro-plated wire

pockets were used for the installation of the

opening for the diamond wire. The holes were

supplied by Husqvarna. The initial wire was

new stator frame.

cored at a slight angle and the backside of the

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Once the access holes were complete, the wire was fed through two holes and around two exterior pulleys and back to the Plattner GS 30-180 wire saw. This operation was repeated three more times to complete the perimeter cutting of the opening. Each fourfoot by nine-foot cut took just over an hour.

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method of removal for two separate hatch openings in the basement and main floors.

The plug was pulled approximately three feet out of the opening and then cut into smaller pieces to fit through the basement and main floor hatch openings. A total of three sections were removed from the opening.

To complete the opening, a larger, surface perimeter cut was made, using a Diamond B hydraulic Pentruder wall saw. This cut was required to create a pocket around the exterior of the new opening for a special steel hatch that was placed on the exterior opening to seal off the scroll case during operations.

The exterior cuts were 24 inches deep and 8 feet long. The wall saw was then used to make an inside perimeter cut, 24 inches in from the

The replacement draft tube liner was placed in the cavity cut by Di-Tech.

face, to free the intended hatch recess. The

cut through steel blocks measuring two feet

final cutting was completed with a chainsaw

by four feet.

to eliminate any over-cutting.

The entire circumference of the embed-

The fourth phase of this project was the

ment area was divided into ten individual

removal of the embedded turbine compo-

sections with cut lines, forming a decagon-

Di-Tech’s experience and

nents in the draft tube. This was the area

finished profile, in which the new embedments

where Di-Tech’s experience and knowledge

and concrete would be placed. At the end

knowledge of design

of design technology played a major factor in

of each cut line, a 4.5-inch-diameter wire

technology played a major

the successful completion of this project. The

access hole was cored to a depth of 17.5 feet

factor in the successful

area of embedment had an inside diameter of

using continuous barrel core tubes. Two lift-

24 feet at the top and measured 19.5 feet in

ing holes were drilled equal distance from

completion of this project.

depth. The thickness of the liner varied from

the end holes to 17.6 inches in depth as well.

3.5 feet at the top to two feet at the bottom.

Once again, these holes were cored using the

The interior face of the draft tube liner was

DM406 H hydraulic drills with Shibuya auto

a 2-inch-thick steel plate. Heavy steel compo-

feeds. These auto feeds helped lighten the

nents were embedded throughout the liner,

workload of the operators and helped to

and in various places, the wire would have to

reduce fatigue. The lifting holes would allow

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PCL to feed chain and completely wrap each

different pieces. One saw was cutting back

Di-Tech employed their Brokk 180 to assist in

concrete piece for removal. Having sepa-

cuts, while the other was cutting side cuts. This

the modification. The breaker’s small footprint

rate lifting holes in each 30-ton section that

coordination of sawing operations meant that

and striking force made this equipment ideal

would be removed provided total control and

there was limited interruption in the cutting

for the task. The engineers did not want to

increased safety during the removal process

operation.

have any of the reinforcement steel cut, so

as there was no way the rigging could slip

In order to wire saw these sections, the

a 1-inch-deep perimeter cut was all that was

off. The core drilling took place in conjunc-

wire was sent down one of the access holes

allowed to assist in the breaking. Although the

tion with the stator removal, which in turn

and out the bottom into the slot. Then it was

equipment has a high level of striking force,

reduced the time planned for this stage of the

pulled up a second access hole eight feet from

it is also capable of performing finesse work

project. Cooperation and coordination with all

the first hole, around a pulley set-up and back

that increased removal of the concrete mate-

parties was paramount to the reduction of the

to one of the Plattner WS 180-30 wire saws.

rial around the reinforcing steel.

demolition stage.

This would allow the cutting of the first back

Di-Tech cut and removed about 400 tons

At the bottom of the embedment area

cut. Once this cut was complete, the lifting

of concrete with no time lost or injuries. The

a slot was cut to meet the wire access holes,

chains were lowered through the back lifting

duration of each phase was approximately

allowing for the back cut that would form

holes, forward through the slot, and returned

five weeks. The Di-Tech Team consisted of five

the new circumference of the draft tube. Two

upwards across the front of the cut section to

operators and two supervisors, and each phase

cuts were made, 12 inches apart and 24 inches

a spreader bar. After the rigging was set, two

included the removal of approximately 400

deep, around the entire circumference of the

side cuts were made using the same method

tons of concrete. We need a closing

draft tube. In order to make these cuts, Di-tech

as the back cut.

“Di-Tech’s operators and supervisors, Luke

used two Pentruder hydraulic wall saws with

The vertical cuts on the first section were

Dufault and Cam Goodman, should be very

curved tracks. After the cuts were complete,

made at an angle, making the back side of the

proud of their accomplishments on this special

operators began cutting between them with a

initial piece to be removed smaller in width

project,” said Ted Johnston.

diamond chain saw. These cuts were made to

than the front, This made removal easier

PCL Constructors were also pleased with

by moving the piece forward into an ever-

Di-Tech’s works as Brendon Hollier, PCL Project

enlarging cavity.

Manager, explains, “The Di-Tech team is at the

The cutting sequence allowed

Upon removal of the first piece, the speed

for wire saws to be cutting

of the sawing operation increased. Each back

simultaneously on two

circumference cut was 133 square feet and

different pieces.

top of the game. They have knowledgeable qualified people.”

the cutting time for each cut was just under two hours. These cuts involved very few steel embedments, allowing the wire to cut the concrete at a remarkable rate. The side cuts

COMPANY PROFILE

Di-Tech International Inc, a CSDA member since 1985, launched their

section the concrete between the cut lines and

involved a large amount of steel, including

make the jackhammer removal easier. Support

an exterior 2-inch-thick steel jacket. Some of

pieces were placed in the slot under each of

the side cuts had 2-foot by 4-foot steel blocks

the ten sections to be removed. This provided

that had to be cut due to the tight toler-

stability during the cutting and removal of the

ances of the cuts, together with the other

pieces. The placement of the support pieces

steel embedments. The cutting times for the

was critical since they could not interfere with

58-square-foot side cuts would vary from two

the cut path of the wire or the placement of

hours to almost 3.5 hours, depending on the

the lifting chains.

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steel concentration. The entire wire saw opera-

General Contractor:

tion, including removal of the cut sections,

PCL Constructors

took eight days.

Sawing and Drilling Contractor:

In order to cut the immense amount of steel within the embedment area,

operations one year earlier in 1984.

The company is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Di-tech offer services such as wall and slab sawing, deep slab cutting, wire sawing and core drilling.

Di-Tech chose C1200M rubber-over-spring,

While the draft tube embedment cutting

electroplated steel wire. Although expensive,

was in full swing, Di-Tech’s operators were

the wire proved to cut at a very high rate,

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

also cutting on a number of miscellaneous

reducing schedule time. The vertical back

Phone: 204-222-7400

projects throughout the facility all pertain-

cuts that formed the circumference of the

Fax: 204-222-9933

ing to the Re-runner Project. As the project

removal area were cut with a rubber-over-

E-mail: ted@di-techinternational.com

was nearing completion, a decision was made

spring sintered wire.

Website: www.di-techinternational.com

to change the profile of the draft tube floor

Methods Used: Wire Sawing,

in order to increase potential water flow.

Core Drilling, Slab Sawing, Chain Sawing

The cutting sequence allowed for wire saws to be cutting simultaneously on two

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Durban Harbor Widening Project CSDA Contractor Helps Ease Congestion at South Africa’s Busiest Seaport Durban is the third most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the eThekwini metropolitan municipality. It is the largest city in KwaZulu-Natal, famous as the busiest port in Africa. The Port of Durban (formerly known as the Port of Natal) is one of the few natural harbors between Port Elizabeth and Maputo, and is located at the beginning of a particular weather phenomenon which can cause extremely violent seas. These two features made Durban an extremely busy port of call for ship repairs when opened in the 1840s. The Port of Durban is not only the busiest in South Africa, but also the busiest container port in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Due to increasingly high congestion levels at Durban Harbor, the decision was made by South Africa’s National Ports Authority (NPA) to widen and deepen the harbor entrance. The aim of this particular project was to alleviate congestion by reintroducing a bi-directional flow of harbor traffic. Prior to this project the movement of vessels in and out of the harbor was restricted to one direction at a time, causing delays and disrupting the local economy.

South African infrastructure company Group Five, in partnership with the Belgian company Dredging International, were awarded the R1.8 billion contract (approximately $218 million) to expand the entrance Aerial view of the Durban Harbor widening project.

to the harbor. The expansion consisted of widening the channel to 200 meters at its narrowest point and extending it out to 300 meters beyond the south breakwater. Varying depths of 199 meters in the outer channel, down to just 18 meters in the inner channel

Airbags attached to the frame helped float the cut sections.

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approached by Subtech Diving, a specialist diving company who had been appointed by the client as the marine contractor for the project. The task facing Subtech was the demolition of the harbors tug jetty and ferry wharf, along with other specialized diving and marine solutions. Holmes Sawing & Drilling were considered due to their excellent reputation, as Andrew Holmes explains, “We have been a leading contractor in the cutting industry for the past 13 years, and our track record for completing difficult and highly technical projects convinced the client to negotiate the works with us.”

After considering alternative methods, including the use of excavators with demolition hammers, Subtech made the decision to use diamond wire sawing. By utilizing this method, large sections of concrete could be cut and removed from the harbor itself, while ensuring that debris would be limited. The aim was to avoid debris falling into the water, as this would necessitate the divers having to clean up the rubble. However, as the job progressed it became necessary to revert to percussive demolition as the risk to the divers when moving each 720-ton section and releasing the lifting frame posed too high a risk as winter approached. An appointed safety officer from Subtech was a constant presence on site to CIRCLE READER service CARD NO. 96

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Holmes Sawing & Drilling removed 9,100 tons of concrete.

ensure compliance with Occupational Health

towed by barge to the disposal area. This

allowed horizontal cuts to be made through

& Safety (OH&S) regulations.

was no easy task either, as the recovery of

the piles from the top of the slab without

At the tug jetty, the concrete was cut into

the tray and lifting frame came with a high

complicated pulley setups. In addition, access to

sections weighing approximately 720 tons each

risk factor to the divers, working in deep

the front wall of the wharf was restricted due

using a Benetti quarry wire saw, and the cuts

water with poor visibility and rough sea

to tidal movements, with the bottom of the

made were each 120 square meters of wire

conditions that are experienced regularly

wall being completely submerged at high tide.

sawing. What complicated this further was

on the South African coastline.

Naturally, safety was a major factor during

that the structures were heavily reinforced,

The ferry wharf comprised of reinforced

the demolition, and all Holmes Sawing &

making it difficult to cut and the place-

concrete slabs and beams covering an area

Drilling employees were required to wear self-

ment of the pulleys which needed to be two

130 meters long by seven meters wide. A

inflating life vests at all times while working on

meters below the toe of the caisson in pitch

Meco 65 horsepower slab saw was used

or around the waters edge. Furthermore, when

dark conditions. In order to remove the cut

to cut the slabs into manageable sections

considering how to move the 13-ton sections

sections from the water, divers were sent in

and lifted out by a 50-ton mobile crane.

cut from the ferry wharf, it was decided that

to attach a “tray” to the front of each block

For the beam sections, a Hydrostress wire

rather than using lifting brackets, a safer

which kept the block intact when it fell to

saw was used to achieve the required

option would be to attach the rigging via sling

the sea floor once cut. A custom-made steel

sizes for disposal. However, like the tug

through 150-millimeter-diameter holes cored

lifting frame designed by Subtech was then

jetty the ferry wharf was not without it’s

through the section being lifted.

attached to fixing points on the tray. Airbags

complications. The structure was built on

were attached to the frame and inflated, float-

piles, and so a special rig was fabricated

ing the cut sections and allowing them to be

by Holmes Sawing and Drilling. This rig

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COMPANY PROFILE Operators carried out work in changeable conditions on the harbor’s tug jetty and ferry wharf.

Holmes Sawing & Drilling, a CSDA member since 1999, launched their operations in 1993. The company is based in New Germany, Durban, with another

At the tug jetty, a Bellini 50 watt quarry

with moving the large casisson sections, the

branch office in Johannesburg. Since it’s

wire saw was used to make the necessary cuts

recovery of the tray and lifting frame deep

inception the company has expanded,

and create the sections at the required sizes.

at sea, the works were suspended in April

and Holmes Sawing & Drilling now has

Holmes Sawing & Drilling cut 1140 square

2008 as winter approached and weather

15 crews. They offer services such as

meters, equivalent to 6,500 tons of concrete.

conditions deteriorated. The works at the

wall and slab sawing, deep slab cutting,

At the ferry wharf, a 65 horsepower slab saw

ferry wharf were then added, extending the

wire sawing and core drilling of holes

was chosen to cut the 400-millimeter slabs

overall timetable of the project to October

up to and including 1,200 millimeters in

and a Hydrostress SK-SD universal wire saw

2008. Despite the complications encountered

diameter and 15 meters in depth.

was used to cut the beams and piles. A thou-

when cutting such large sections of concrete at

sand meters of 400-millimeter-deep slabs

the tug jetty, and long periods of down-time,

were sawed, along with 605 square meters of

Andrew Holmes was pleased with his team’s

wire sawing, the equivalent of 2,600 tons of

productivity. The work at the ferry wharf

concrete. In total 9,100 tons of concrete was

progressed at a much faster rate, only slowing

removed by Holmes Sawing & Drilling during

when high winds and rough sea conditions

the course of the project.

required work to be suspended.

Originally the scope of works was solely for the tug jetty, but due to the risks involved

RESOURCES

General Contractor: Group Five, in partnership with Dredging International Sawing and Drilling Contractor: Holmes Sawing & Drilling New Germany, Durban, South Africa Phone: 27-31-705-1411 Fax: 27-31-705-1002 E-mail: andy@holmescsd.co.za Website: www.holmescutandseal.co.za Methods Used: Core Drilling, Slab and Wire Sawing

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The Business of Business

The Keep-Sell Decision: Difficulties in Ownership Transition

By Joseph J. Fahey

“If you see a fork in the road, take it!”

–Yogi Berra

Overview

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owadays, the options for transitioning a business are numerous: transfer to children through gift, sale or inheritance; sell to a third party, either strategic buyer or financial buyer such

as a private equity group; an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP);

direct sale to partners or the management team; or go public through an Initial Public Offering (IPO).

The Yogi Berra expression illustrates the dilemma in which privatelyheld business owners often find themselves when deciding among the

It’s not what you gross, but what you net in a transaction. If you can

various options for their business. With so many options available, they

design a deal that is attractive both financially (net value) and emotion-

quickly realize that the process is much more complicated and time con-

ally, take it. The market may be at a cyclical high financially right now,

suming than they imagined. Taking the wrong fork in the road could

but just how long will it last?

be disastrous.

Don’t Miss an Offer of a Lifetime

Managing Change Particularly troubling for the deals that fall through is their timing.

Lack of foresight or pre-transaction planning has prevented many

For private business owners who do not sell at an opportune time, it

business owners from meeting their primary objective of selling their

will be a whole new world. The competitive dynamics and landscape in

companies at attractive prices.

which the business owner operates can change dramatically during the

The process of transitioning a business can be draining and fraught

course of ownership. Most industries become more sophisticated and

with numerous and complex legal, tax, financial, family and emotional

efficient over time, and their competitors may be larger, better financed

issues. Without a plan and communication strategy in place, sorting

and strategically managed. Business owners must re-think their com-

everything out can take months, and even then, after much analysis

petitive strategies to combat these new dynamics.

and negotiation, the business owner may have to say no to an offer of a lifetime.

In addition, higher valuation multiples create a double-edged sword.

Higher values are good news if you are a seller and bad news if you

In many situations, the deal breaker will be taxes; in others, family

are a buyer. Most privately owned businesses were built on “organic”

issues. For example, in certain situations, the sale would involve a

(internal) growth and financing whereas their public competitors grew

“hat trick” (three levels) of taxes—netting the shareholders 30-50% of

via external growth (acquisition) and debt financing.

the gross value. However, a good portion of these taxes could have been

Other factors adding to the complexity of the “Keep-Sell” decision-

avoided with quality advice before the transaction. Proper planning

making process include these challenges: attracting and retaining

would have built efficiency and flexibility into the ownership transition.

key management; keeping pace with a global market, technological

Thus, the “yes” or “no” decision would be made based on factors other

advancements, and the aging of key leaders; and determining needs

than tax reasons.

for fairness within the family.

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The World Has Changed The tremendous consolidation over the past ten years has created fewer, but much larger and more valuable private enterprises. No lon-

the family wealth philosophy and create the “ounce of prevention” versus the “pound of cure” scenario. Proper wealth management planning is SMART—Saves Money And Reduces Tensions.

ger just competing against small mom and pop businesses, today’s busi-

The lesson? The right approach to planning can go a long way to

ness owners face off against foreign and domestic private and public

meeting and embodying the family philosophy towards their business,

companies with well thought and well financed game plans, companies

family and community. The same focus that created the wealth–strategic

that can afford to attract and retain “A” talent with strong incentive

planning, financial management, strong leadership and communication–

packages.

should be applied to the family wealth management strategy to keep

Clearly, the stakes have risen, but the rewards for success are high.

According to the VIP Forum, a Washington DC-based marketing research firm, data gathered from the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances indicates that most millionaires own private companies. In fact, 49% of individuals maintaining a net worth between $1 and $10 million own their own business.

The percentage almost doubles at higher levels of wealth. For individuals with a net worth between $10 and $50 million, 77% own their own businesses, and for those with a net worth above $50 million, a staggering 89% are business owners.

Doomed by Success

and protect it.

Successful Planning Approaches Successful business owners generally take a process- or planningdriven approach to decision-making for their businesses. There are four phases of a strategic planning process: Phase I–Strategy Analysis; Phase II–Strategic Alternatives; Phase III–Strategy Implementation; Phase IV–Strategy Monitoring and Control. Making the decision to keep or sell a business requires the same detailed approach.

Starting with an objective advisor is critical to gaining an objective recommendation for the ownership transition strategy to be ultimately implemented. Product specialists are critical to the strategy implemen-

The estate tax is the number one financial reason businesses are

tation (Phase III); however, it is important to keep in mind their source

unable to compete after the death of the senior generation business

of income when evaluating an ownership transition recommendation.

owner. Yet, unlike many other taxes (income, sales, capital gains, employ-

For example, it’s unlikely that an M & A advisor, being paid on closing

ment), the estate tax is the only voluntary tax. Surprised? Indeed, its

the sale of the business, would recommend anything else but to sell the

primary beneficiary is the IRS, with the remainder going to family or, in

business. Similarly, an ESOP advisor or an insurance advisor would have

some cases, the community. The cost of procrastination is staggering.

a preference as to which transition strategy is selected.

For a privately-owned business with a net worth of $20 million and a growth rate of 7.2% per year, the cost of procrastination is more than $75,000 per month.

Given that the impact of the estate tax rate and costs may reduce shareholder value by nearly 50%, the need to map out an appropriate ownership transition strategy has become more crucial than ever before.

Otherwise, the surviving children in the business will bear the blame and possible litigation. “My brother killed the family business” is a comment often made when dad and mom failed to develop and communicate a quality plan. In reality, how can a business survive when it pays nearly 50% of its value in taxes every generation simply to “stay in the game”?

As staggering as the estate taxes are to the competitive dynamics of the business, non-financial, family issues are the primary reasons the business fails to make it to the next generation.

Thanksgiving Dinner It’s about more than the business—it’s about the family. This comment is often heard when interviewing the CEO and spouse of privately owned companies. Most families know they will have plenty of wealth; the big question is whether the business and wealth can be transferred in a way that the family still wants to get together for Thanksgiving dinner.

These same issues arise within families regardless of the amount of wealth involved, so the “what” issue is less crucial than the “how”.

Where Do I Go from Here?

Clearly, the fundamentals of business planning have changed.

Business owners must include comprehensive succession and wealth management planning into their overall strategic business plan. They need a financial architect who can provide a customized blueprint—one that integrates their business, family, financial and non-financial issues.

Strategic positioning of the privately owned business and wealth requires a commitment to a holistic process with the intent to align and communicate business and family objectives. Financial planning for the business owner requires a strong grasp of the business and family dynamics. A financial planner backed by a team of skilled advisors can bring objectivity to the process of defining the optimal outcomes for the business and family, reviewing all options, identifying the pros and cons of each, and determining if the recommendations are sound based on the specific situation and goals. This approach will help accomplish two key objectives: keeping more of the hard-earned dollars in hand and keeping the peace at the family Thanksgiving table.

Joseph J. Fahey is a senior vice president and national director of Business Planning Services, Financial Planning Group, for Wachovia Wealth Management.

Fahey recently presented at the CSDA Board and committee meetings in Tampa, FL, a quarterly event that takes place across the United States. He can be reached at joseph.fahey@wachovia.com.

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Tech Talk Tech Talk is a regular feature of Concrete Openings magazine, focusing on equipment, maintenance and operational issues of interest to concrete cutting contractors. Readers wishing to have a particular subject addressed can call or email CSDA with their suggestions at 727-577-5004 or cherryl@csda.org.

Changing the Preventive Maintenance Paradigm:

New Equipment—New Responsibilities

By Ron Rapper

O

ver the past five years, the professional

manufacturers, company owners and cutting

concrete cutting industry has seen many

operators. This equipment has required more

innovations and improvements in the

engineering as well as research and development

equipment that is utilized on a daily basis. High

costs. It is more expensive to manufacture, more

horsepower, diesel-powered flat saws have largely

expensive to purchase and more expensive to

replaced saws powered by gasoline engines. Several

maintain. Equipment breakdowns can never be

manufacturers offer multi-speed blade shafts so

eliminated. As good as the new style equipment is,

that bladeshaft speeds can be properly adjusted

we cannot get away from the harsh environment

to the blade diameter being used. Wall saws are

in which it is used. Regular exposure to water, dust

lighter, more powerful, and have remote control

and slurry inevitably takes a toll. We can however,

capability. In addition to the traditional hydraulic

take steps that are necessary to help minimize

and pneumatic wall saws, we have seen a rebirth

downtime and repairs

in the use of hi-cycle equipment. European-style,

In today’s competitive marketplace, equipment

high pressure-low flow hydraulics have appeared

that breaks down or doesn’t perform at peak effi-

on the scene. There are powerful main frame wire

ciency due to lack of preventive maintenance will

saws available, whereas only a few years ago most

jeopardize profits. There must be greater focus

customers used wire saw conversion kits for their

and emphasis on in-the-field preventive mainte-

wall saws. All of these innovations were developed

nance, a point that cannot be overemphasized. Too

to not only increase production, but also make the

often equipment only receives attention when it

operator’s daily tasks safer and less physically demanding. Equipment

breaks down. Preventive maintenance, performed by the operators in

that is lighter in weight, has less vibration, and is ergonomically de-

the field, can greatly reduce the incidence of costly breakdowns, along

signed to enhance safety, comfort and production has brought forth a

with minimizing lost production time. To accomplish this, manufactur-

new generation of equipment to North American cutting contractors.

ers have to do their part by providing in-depth training to operators.

Sawing and drilling concrete is a very physically demanding job.

Time spent with a factory field technician is invaluable. Training must

Consider for example the traditional radial arm and post style wall saws.

focus on proper use and safe operation of the equipment that is being

They have been the mainstays of the industry for over 30 years. The are

used, as well as on detailed maintenance procedures that need to be

productive and practically bulletproof machines, however these saws

carried out either daily, or on a scheduled basis by the operators. These

are heavy. They are heavy enough for two men to carry, but due to their

maintenance procedures should be coupled with routine periodic inspec-

compact nature, only one man usually transports it up and down ladders

tions by company mechanics.

and through mud, dirt or sand. At weights that exceed 115 pounds, an

Operating manuals and instructional CDs are extremely important,

operator can become fatigued during the course of the day. New style

and should be read by all operators prior to operating the equipment.

saws are just as productive, and are coming in at weights that are almost

While emphasis on preventive maintenance begins with the manufac-

50% lighter. With a nationwide consensus that attracting new opera-

turer during start-up training, it needs to be reinforced by the com-

tors to our industry is a major challenge, one benefit of the new style

pany owners, field superintendents, foremen and shop mechanics. This

of equipment is that it can extend the productive career of an operator

new generation of equipment requires a higher level of attention and

as he or she gets older. The equipment that is now available will hope-

respect, thus the people who use it daily need to take on a greater role

fully help to alleviate much of the brute, physical nature of sawing and

in keeping it in optimum operating condition.

drilling work, thus making a career in the industry even more attractive.

The new generation of equipment dictates new responsibilities, responsibilities that require more focus and must be shared by all

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Ron Rapper is the national sales manager of the Professional Division of Husqvarna Construction Products North America in Olathe, Kansas. He can be reached at 913-928-1007 or by email at ron.rapper@husqvarna.com.

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Insurance CornER

Indemnity in the Construction Industry

By Susan J. Kellner

S

imply put, indemnity is a way of holding someone harmless from

interpreted based upon the general rules that govern the construction

a claim being made against them. This shifts the responsibility for

of contracts: what is the intent of the parties and does this interpretation

losses and cost of defense from claims arising out of a particular

further the purpose of the parties. An ambiguous indemnity agreement

activity to the party who is actively at fault.

will be construed against the party that wrote the agreement.

There are two types of indemnity; common law indemnity and

In some states when interpreting an indemnity agreement, the

contractual indemnity. Common law indemnity arises from obligations

court will limit itself to the four corners of the agreement, meaning

imposed through special relationships between parties. To recover on a

they look at the agreement only. In other states, a court will consider

common law indemnity claim, two requirements must be met; the party

the agreement and the surrounding circumstances. Those surrounding

seeking indemnity (the indemnitee) must be entirely without fault and

circumstances may be the degree of control retained by the indemnitee

the party against who it is seeking indemnity (the indemnitor) must

over the activity giving rise to liability; the smaller the amount of control

be at fault. Secondly, the indemnitee must be obligated to pay a third

the more reasonable that the indemnitor, who is in control, should be

party under some type of theory of vicarious liability. Vicarious liability

responsible for injuries that result from the activity. When the language

is when a party is held legally responsible for damages resulting from

in an indemnity agreement is clear and unambiguous, there is no need

injuries caused by someone else. For example, when an employer is held

to resort to rules of construction, and the indemnity provision will be

liable for a motor vehicle accident that was caused by its employee.

enforced as it is written.

For example, in a Florida case a workman was killed when a steel

It is important to note that if the indemnitee settles the original

cable stretched through a mold into which concrete was poured broke.

claim but fails to give notice, and take the opportunity to appear

The family of the dead workman sued the manufacturer of the steel

and defend the claim to the

cable. The manufacturer then sued the workman’s employer who made

indemnitor, the indemnitor

the reinforced concrete beams using the steel cable. The manufacturer

will not be required to

sued on the grounds of common law indemnity. The Florida Supreme

pay for the claim.

Court ruled that absent a special relationship between the manufacturer of the cable and the employer of the dead workman, which would make the manufacturer only vicariously liable for wrongful acts of the employer, there was no right of indemnification on the part of the manufacturer. A special relationship is one when the law imposes certain obligations such as an employer/employee relationship or parent/child relationship, whether it is a duty on the part of the employer or parent to protect third parties from harm and the failure to do so will recreate liability on the part of the employer or parent. As the manufacturer’s liability related to its own wrongdoing, it failed the test of common law indemnity.

Contractual indemnity is as it sounds. When one party agrees to hold another party harmless from a particular type of loss or damage, as described in a contract between the parties. Many people identify this type of agreement as a hold harmless agreement. Indemnity agreements are

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States have differing legislation relating to indemnity agreements in

for claims caused in whole or in part by the subcontractor’s negligence

construction contracts. Some states impose limitations on indemnifica-

during the subcontractor’s operations. This additional insured language

tion clauses in construction contracts. An indemnity clause in a contract

is a change from the AIA-401 agreement previously used. As a result of

between an owner of real property and a contractor, subcontractor or

this change, the American Subcontractor’s Association did not endorse

material man, will be held void and unenforceable unless the contract

the 2007 addition of the standard form of agreement between contrac-

contains a dollar limit on the extent of the indemnification. The dollar

tor and subcontractor, issued by the American Institute of Architects,

limit on the extent of the indemnification provided to the owner of

AIA-401. They believed that it was unfair to force a subcontractor to

real property cannot be less than one million dollars per occurrence,

bear a loss when the contractor or owner caused the loss. During the

unless otherwise agreed to by the parties. Further, the indemnification

completed operations phase, the 2007 addition of the AIA-401 contract

clause cannot require the indemnitor to indemnify the indemnitee for

requires only that the contractor be listed as an additional insured. It

damages to persons or property caused in whole or in part by any act or

is important to note therefore, that a subcontractor pursuant to the

omission of a party other than the indemnitor or indemnitee. In addi-

2007 addition of the AIA-401 can be held liable to pay 100% of a loss,

tion, indemnification will not be allowed for acts of gross negligence

even if it was only 5% liable for the loss.

or willful conduct on the part of the indemnitee.

The ConsensusDocs, CDS 750 agreement between a subcontrac-

With regard to a construction contract with a public agency, the

tor and contractor makes it optional for the subcontractor to provide

contract may require the indemnitor to indemnify the indemnitee only.

additional liability insurance coverage for the contractor, which is to be

A contract which includes any other type of indemnification agreement

primary to the contractor’s own insurance coverage. This means that

is considered null and void and against public policy. It is strongly recom-

a recovery will be made against the subcontractor’s insurance policy

mended that you consult with an attorney in your own state to learn

first and will only be made against the contractor’s insurance to the

what, if any, legislation applies to your construction contracts.

extent that the judgment exceeds the amount of insurance coverage

In an effort to maintain uniformity of expectations in construction

under the contractor’s policy. If the contract is named as an additional

contracts, many owners, general contractors and subcontractors use

insured, coverage for liability from claims is limited to injuries caused

standard form contracts written by the American Institute of Architects

by the negligence of the subcontractor. The additional insurance does

(AIA). AIA has been producing contracts since 1906. In 2007, a group

not cover the contractor for its own negligence.

consisting of contractor, subcontractors and owners, among others,

In summary. regardless of which form contract you use, if any, it is

released more than 70 different agreements titled ConsensusDocs as

important on the part of the subcontractor or materialman to limit the

an alternative to the AIA documents. These documents claim to try to

extent of liability to a certain amount of contract liability insurance. In

fairly and appropriately allocate risks to the party in the position to

drafting or signing a contract containing an indemnity provision, it is

manage control of the risk.

important to know how courts in your state interpret such provisions,

In focusing solely on the indemnity provisions in the AIA’s standard

and whether there is any legislation affecting that type of contract.

form of agreement between contractor and subcontractor (AIA-401)

Further, there have been significant changes in standard form contracts

and the ConsensusDocs 750, both documents limit the subcontractor’s

relating to contractors and subcontractors and it is imperative that you

obligation to indemnify and hold harmless the contractor. It also applies

are aware of these changes and consider them when deciding which

to the owner and architect/engineer for claims of property damage

contracts to use.

and bodily injury, only to the extent that the injury claimed is caused by the negligent acts or omissions of the subcontractor. Neither document imposes on the subcontractor an obligation to defend. CDS 750 imposes additional indemnity obligations generally not included in the AIA-401, such as a continuing obligation of the subcontractor to reimburse the contractor for any claim that arises from the performance of the subcontracted work, and to indemnify a contractor for the subcontractor’s failure to comply with laws and regulations. In addition, both

A member of the Florida Bar since 1981, Susan J. Kellner now concentrates her practice in insurance defense. She joined Adams, Coogler, Watson, Merkel, Barry & Kellner, P.A. in 2004, based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Ms Kellner, along with Micheal Logan and Robert Merkel made a presentation at the CSDA Board meeting in Tampa, Florida this past August.

For more information, contact 561-478-4500 or email skellner@acwmlaw.com.

parties must indemnify each other for any loss resulting from the use of each other’s equipment, and for any fines or penalties imposed as a result of safety violations.

When looking at indemnification provisions, it is also important to consider the “additional insured” requirements under these contracts.

The AIA-401 requires a subcontractor to provide additional insured coverage for the contractor, owner, architect and architect consultants

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Safety CountS

Personal Protective Equipment: Increasing OSHA Liability for Employers

By Mark A. Lies II and Elizabeth Leifel Ash

M

any employers have received citations from OSHA for

Likewise, other standards treat the provision of PPE to employees

failing to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

differently. Many standards include the provision of PPE as one of many

and training to employees. This area of liability will be

compliance requirements tailored to a particular hazard or activity.

expanded in the near future. Reacting to differing legal decisions from

Other standards are more general, and require PPE to protect employ-

the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission relating to its

ees wherever necessary.

enforcement authority, OSHA has proposed formal revisions to several

While PPE and training are required under a number of standards,

of its standards that relate to the provision of PPE and training. 73 Fed.

the particular language differs from standard to standard. For example,

Reg. 48,335 (Aug. 18, 2008). The proposed amendments are designed

the LOTO, Process Safety Management, vinyl chloride, and fall protec-

to clarify OSHA’s position that an employer may be issued a separate

tion standards contain language that specifies that “each employee”

citation for each and every employee who does not receive training or

shall receive the required training. Other standards, such as electrical

PPE where required. This clarification will undoubtedly increase the

power generation, Benzene, and hazard communication, require the

number of citations issued for training and PPE violations, exposing the

employer to generally “provide training to employees,” but do not use

employer to greater liability in monetary penalties and the potential

the words “each employee.”

for repeat citations.

The Provision of PPE and Training Currently, numerous OSHA standards require employers to provide employees with specialized training and/or PPE to protect employees from occupational exposure to hazards. For example, the Lockout Tagout Standard, 29 CFR 1910.147, requires the employer to train employees on the control of sources of hazardous energy. Similarly, nearly all of OSHA’s toxic substances standards (e.g. hexavalent chromium, vinyl chloride, asbestos, etc.) require employers to train employees who are or may be exposed to the substance in the workplace.

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Win Big with CSDA At World of Concrete 2009 F e b r ua ry 2 – 6 , L a s V e g a s , N e vada CSDA Booth #S11131

Wednesday, February 4, 10:00—11:00 AM

Come visit CSDA members and industry professionals in the CSDA

Presentation: International Diamond

booth to learn more about the activities of the association. In

Award Winners

addition, OSHA representatives are sharing the booth as part of

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the CSDA/OSHA Alliance, and will be available to discuss health and

The winners of the international Diamond Award will be

safety issues, answer questions and provide information about their goals and objectives.

Tuesday, February 3, 7:30—9:00 AM

announced during a special ceremony at WOC. The bi-annual competition is now administered by the International Association of Concrete Drillers and Sawers and IACDS President

CSDA Board Meeting

Patrick O’Brien will present the awards.

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Thursday, February 5, 2:00—4:00 PM

The CSDA Board of Directors meeting is open to all WOC attendees.

Green Roundtable: Slurry Recycling

During this meeting, the accomplishments of CSDA for 2008 will

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be reviewed. Sitting in on this meeting is an excellent way to learn

CSDA members will moderate this “Green” roundtable on

about the business and activities of CSDA, and what the value of membership is all about.

Tuesday, February 3, 8:30—10:00 AM Seminar: Ground Penetrating Radar: Real-Time, Non-Destructive Testing Rick Norland Attend this seminar sponsored by CSDA and learn about GPR technology and what it can do for your business. GPR services are being added by many cutting contractors, and can provide a new revenue stream.

the recycling of concrete slurry. Topics that will be discussed include types of systems available, the difference between slurry recycling and containment, and new equipment in the marketplace. This roundtable is ideal for any contractors interested in expanding services and adding to their bottom line.

Review Commission Decisions

Conclusion and Recommendations

The genesis for the proposed revisions are Review Commission deci-

The proposed revisions are very likely to become enforceable regu-

sions that have been unfavorable to OSHA’s ability to issue citations to

lations. OSHA’s proposed revisions are likely to increase the number of

employers on a per-employee basis. In 2003, the Review Commission

citations employers may potentially receive for training and PPE viola-

held that variations in the wording of training requirements affect

tions. For a complete failure to train or provide PPE, OSHA may have

OSHA’s ability to cite an employer in a per-employee basis. Secretary

the ability to issue a citation for each employee who did not receive

of Labor v. Erik K. Ho, Ho Ho Ho Express, Inc., 20 O.S.H. Cas. (BNA) 1361

the required training or PPE. For large employers with hundreds of

(Review Comm’n. 2003). There, the employer was cited for multiple

employees at each facility, the number of citations and corresponding

violations of the construction asbestos training and respirator require-

penalties could be significant. In order to prepare for the anticipated

ments. OSHA issued eleven citations under the respirator requirement,

revised rules, the employer should seriously consider the following

29 C.F.R. 1926.1101(h)(1)(i), one for each of the eleven employees who

actions to avoid liability:

did not receive a respirator. OSHA also issued eleven citations under

•

the training requirement, 29 C.F.R. 1926.1101(k)(9)(i), one for each of

written comprehensive job hazard assessment to identify all

the eleven employees who did not receive the requisite training. The Review Commission upheld one respirator citation and one training citation, vacating all the rest, concluding that the way the cited standards were worded addressed employees “in the aggregate, not individually.”

hazards and required PPE; •

Obtain and provide all required PPE to employees;

•

Conduct and document training for employees on the necessity to inspect, utilize, and maintain PPE;

20 O.S.H. Cas. (BNA) at 1372.

In two more recent decisions, the Review Commission distin-

• •

Commission reasoned that, unlike the construction asbestos standard, the lead standard required respirators for each affected employee.

Most recently, in 2007, the Review Commission affirmed twelve citations issued to General Motors under the LOTO standard’s training requirement, 29 C.F.R. 1910.147(c)(7)(iii). The Commission held that, unlike the construction asbestos standard in Ho, the LOTO standard required training for “each employee.” Thus, the Commission held that the LOTO standard imposed an employee-specific duty on employers to train each individual, and OSHA could issue citations under the LOTO training standard on a per-employee basis.

Proposed Amendments In its preamble, OSHA cited the Review Commission’s “magic words” analysis as its basis for proposing revisions to several training and PPE requirements. 73 Fed. Reg. 48,340. OSHA takes the position that it has always interpreted training and PPE requirements, regardless of the precise wording of the standard, to be enforceable on a per-employee basis. However, in light of the Review Commission’s decisions that have vacated citations based on linguistic variations, OSHA proposes to revise the following standards to specify that “each employee” is to receive training and/or PPE where required. OSHA has added general provisions, 29 C.F.R. 1910.9, 29 C.F.R. 1915.9, 29 C.F.R. 1918.5, and 29 C.F.R. 1926.20, that codify the employer’s duty to provide PPE and training to each employee where required under any standard.

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Conduct regular walkaround inspections to observe and confirm that employees are utilizing PPE properly;

1964, 1998-99 (Rev. Comm’n 2007), the Review Commission upheld peremployee citations under the construction lead standard. The Review

Document employee training that failure to utilize PPE will result in disciplinary action;

guished Ho based on variations in the wording of the cited standards.

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Issue written disciplinary action to employees who fail to utilize PPE properly.

While OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements vary from standard to

standard, a savvy employer will maintain all records demonstrating the provision of training and PPE for all affected employees for at least three years. Inadequate recordkeeping practices, even for a single employee, may hamper the employer’s ability to defend against a citation. Interested parties who wish to comment on OSHA’s proposed amendments must do so by September 18, 2008.

Mark A. Lies, II is a labor and employment law attorney and partner with Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Chicago, Illinois. He specializes in occupational safety and health law and related employment law and personal injury litigation. He can be reached at 312-460-5877 or at mlies@seyfarth.com.

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Industry Bits Husqvarna Unveils New Power Cutter The K 3000 Wet is an electric power cutter that allows the user to cut indoors in an easy and costeffective manner, without dust.

The cutter is equipped with a newly-developed wet cutting kit that regulates the flow of water and concentrates the spray into a stream and then onto the blade. Specially-designed nozzles are housed along the blade guard to help keep water flow use to a minimum, as it is important to keep water flow to a sufficient level to suppress the dust without causing excessive slurry. Additional features include a ground-fault circuit interrupter, to help protect operators in case of damage to the electrical circuit, and an Elgard™ advanced electronic overload cutter also has an electronic SoftStart™ feature that allows a gradual start with normal slow-acting fuses. The K 3000 Wet is ideal for rapid and simple on-site cutting and it can make easy adjustments between a variety of building components including pipes, reinforced steel, struts and much more. For more information, call 913-928-1442 or email cate.stratemeier@husqvarna.com.

Diamond Products Announces the CC80 Low Profile Floor Grinder Diamond Products expands its offering of grinding equipment with the introduction of the CC80 low-profile floor grinder. The CC80 grinds, cleans, levels and smoothes bumps and uneven concrete areas quickly. The grinder has a low-profile grinding disc guard, enabling the operator to reach under obstructions, and is capable of removing paint, epoxies and rough spots. The CC80 features a 2 horsepower Baldor electric motor at 115 volts with a 16 amp current. The unit also has an adjustable rear axle and an 8-inch disc capacity, with a grinding disc included. For more information, contact Diamond Products at 800-321-5336.

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ICS Pairs the Strength of FORCE4™ with the Portability of a Gas Saw ICS announces the release of the 633F4 concrete chain saw, the first gaspowered saw to use their new FORCE4™ diamond chain. FORCE4™ is the newest development in diamond chain from ICS, designed to be the strongest diamond chain on the market. The difference is easy to spot: a much larger chassis provides 50% more tensile strength than standard diamond chain. The 633F4 gives the superior strength of FORCE4™ the portability and ease-ofuse that is a trademark of ICS gas-powered concrete chain saws.

Based on the popular 101 cc, 6.5 hp 633GC concrete chain saw, the F4 package comes standard with a FORCE4™ sprocket, FORCE4™ 14- or 16-inch guidebar and ProFORCE™ diamond chain. The 633F4 features slurry-resistant crankshaft sealing, dust-proof air filtration and water-resistant electronic ignition. A wet cutting system that can be supplied by a standard garden hose reduces hazardous dust while a built-in WallWalker™ provides leverage to reduce fatigue and extend chain life. The 633F4 is able to plunge cut up to 16 inches deep and make perfectly square openings with no overcuts. For more information, call 800-321-1240 or go to www.icsbestway.com.

K2 Diamond Introduces the K2-4000 Self-Propelled Concrete Saw K2 Diamond will introduce a new line of water-cooled gas and diesel concrete saws at the World of Concrete. The K2-4000HY and 4000KB are the latest additions to the K2 Diamond concrete saw line. The new K2-4000HY features a Hyundai 1.6L 4 cylinder water cooled engine with 48 hp output. The low vibration water cooled engine, meets all California and Federal emission standards.

The new K2-4000KB features a Kubota 1.5L 4 cylinder turbocharged, water-cooled engine, with 44 hp of output. Kubota’s new E-TVCS (Three Vortex Combustion System) provides clean, quiet, low vibration power.

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power at all operating settings. In addition, the computer provides up-tothe-minute diagnostics of all engine operating conditions with the touch of a button. The saws also feature new T-handle traverse control, variable plunge speed control, improved controls for one-handed operation, 3-position handlebar adjustments and improved throttle control via a power actuated system that holds the power setting at the preciselydesignated rpm.

The blade guard is equipped with flexible water tubes that ride directly on the blade, significantly decreasing the amount of water mist and therefore decreasing the amount of water necessary. This produces less slurry while providing maximum blade cooling and lubrication. The water system also provides superior blade cooling at all depths. Right or left mounting of the blade guard is simple with the quick release control and spade mounts. The K2-4000 series also has a front and rear pivot system that makes the saw extremely maneuverable for the operator on any job site.

The Eaton Model 6 hydrostatic transmission is coupled to a K2 engineered differential lock transmission. This differential lock transmission provides positive tracking during cutting on slippery surfaces and provides travel speed from 0-220 FPM in forward to 0-100 FPM in reverse. Another feature of the transmission is that it can be disengaged from the axle to allow the saw to be pushed manually.

The K2-4000 also features removable panels for maintenance accessibility, an electro-hydraulic pump that is maintenance free, a 7 V-belt drive system, ensuring maximum power transfer and a fullyenclosed, sealed blade shaft with continuous oil bath lubrication system.

For more information, call 800-539-6116 or go to www.k2diamond.com.

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Diamond Tech Introduces New Hycycle Core Drill Diamond Tech’s new AK-400 hycycle core drill features a beefed-up, 4-speed gearbox with electronic and mechanical slip clutch protection. The drill’s broad range covers 200, 400, 800 and 1,400 rpm. The low speed can be geared down further to 90 rpm through Diamond

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Tech’s torque booster. The 25hp hycycle core drill motor, available in 208V-400 Hz and 416V-400 Hz models, is the same motor that powers Diamond Tech’s hycycle wall saw.

The AK-400 hycycle core drill is ideal for production jobs, with core sizes ranging from one 1 inch to 36 inches in diameter. For more information, call 800-662-4274 or visit www.dtiinnovations.com.

James Instruments Introduces Mini R-Meter James Instruments announces the arrival of their new Mini R-Meter, a completely-digital, rugged hand-held field instrument for finding the location and depth of reinforcement bars in place. The unit is light-weight, economical and easyto-use, and rebar detection of up to eight inches can be accomplished. An easy-toread display and a four-hour battery life are just some of the features that make the Mini R-Meter a good choice in the field.

The sensor design allows the end user to quickly and accurately locate and determine concrete cover in corners or hard-to-reach areas. The system allows the user to select between Imperial and Metric units, and data can be saved in the internal memory of the unit for upload to a computer. The data is saved in the system with the date and time of the record to help identify prior tests taken. The Mini-R-Meter rebar locator is also capable of locating non-ferrous metals. For further information, call James Instruments at 773-463-6565 or go to their website at www.ndtjames.com.

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CSDA 2009 Annual Meeting Notice The annual meeting of the members of the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at the CasaMagna Cancun Marriott Resort, Cancun, Mexico, for the purpose of receiving reports, transacting business and electing officers and directors.

Atlas Copco Introduces SB 302 Hydraulic Breaker Atlas Copco Construction Tools, LLC introduces the SB 302, the first mid-range addition to the company’s new generation of SB hydraulic breaker attachments. The breaker is ideal for demolition, road construction, trenching, landscaping and secondary breaking.

With a design focused on higher efficiency, the SB 302 offers a high power-to-weight ratio and delivers a maximum impact rate of 1,380 blows per minute, a 48 percent increase over its predecessor. The 670 pound breaker is suitable for carriers in the 4.5 to 9 metric ton weight class, and requires oil flow of 13.2 to 21.9 gallons per minute at a pressure range of 1,450 to 2,175 psi.

The breaker’s slimline design allows for better operator visibility and easy positioning in confined spaces such as during indoor demolition and narrow trenching. A new hammer mechanism with recoil dampening is incorporated, reducing vibrations by up to 53-percent compared with previous SB models and helping to ease stress on man and machine. Noise levels have also been lowered by 5 dB(A). Routine maintenance of the SB 302 is simple thanks to a limited number of moving parts and a replaceable floating bushing.

For added equipment reliability, the SB 302 features a built-in pressure relief valve as standard to protect the breaker from exceeding recommended operating pressure. The accumulator has been cast into the main body of the breaker for a more rugged design, and uses a new charge valve, that is now flush with the accumulator cover for optimum protection. These new features eliminate the action of unbolting the accumulator when re-sealing the breaker and the need for constant charging of the accumulator. The SB 302 is covered by a limited three-year warranty. For information, contact John Vogel at 413-746-0020 or by email at john.vogel@us.atlascopco.com.

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Apexdia Limited Adds New Manufacturing Facility Apexdia Ltd. would like to announce the addition of a new state of the art manufacturing facility in Korea. The additional capacity that the new facility provides will support Apexdia’s projected growth and provide an updated platform for future product development.

Apexdia’s current range of products include the new PCD Grinding Wheel for floor coatings and epoxy removal, and the Combo Turbo Cup Grinding Wheel. For further information, contact Wayne Kowelewski at 410-245-4606 or by email at apexdia@yahoo.com.

Additional information can be found at www.apexdia.com.

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Double the Advantages in a Unique Combination: Hilti PMC 36 Combilaser The Hilti PMC 36 is the first compact combilaser on the market. From now on, users only need one laser tool for a wide range of alignment and setting out tasks: checking plumbs, leveling, setting out right angles or transferring points. The PMC 36 does everything a point laser and line laser can in one. The tool projects five easily visible points and two reference lines (horizontal and vertical) at the touch of a button. With the aid of the accessory laser receiver, the laser beams can be detected with ease, at distances up to 100 feet and in unfavorable lighting conditions. Several attachment points on the tool allow it to be mounted on various wall mounts or magnetic brackets, ceiling clamps or telescopic braces for easy setting up in all. For more information, contact Hilti Customer Service. From the U.S., call 800-879-8000, or in Spanish, call 800-879-5000. From Canada, call 800-363-4458.

Additional information can also be found online at www.us.hilti.com or www.ca.hilti.com.

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VIC International Launches Floor Maintenance System

Backpack Concrete Vibrator Available From Stone

VIC International has launched their first all-in-one economical cleaning and polishing floor system for use in various facilities with cement or other composite surfaces. The ExtendedLife™ Floor Maintenance Program is a six-step system that is designed for general maintenance departments, janitorial services and contractors. The system includes diamond burnishing maintenance pads that have a lifespan of up to three times the life of similar pads, require no special equipment, can be used wet or dry at fast or slow speeds, and can clean and polish with one simple system.

The system allows use with an autoscrubber during a normal cleaning schedule and eliminates the problems inherent with traditional floor coatings and maintenance.

Extended Life is an approved ‘green’ floor polishing and maintenance system, and part of the ConcreteMedic® family of products. For more information, call 800-396-0324 or email webmaster@vicintl.com.

Stone Construction Equipment, Inc. has added a new backpack model to its Right Built concrete vibrator line. The new vibrator model features a 2.5 hp Honda engine and weighs just 24 pounds.

Made of a lightweight steel frame and extra-thick padding for more operator comfort, the backpack vibrator is controlled by a patent-pending rotary throttle that consistently delivers the proper vibrations per minute for optimum concrete consolidation. The backpack vibrator handles all Stone shafts and heads up to 2 ½ inches, which quickly and easily attach to the backpack power unit with Stone’s patented quick-connect coupler. The backpack model joins the 5.5 hp gas model and five electric models in Stone’s Right Built concrete vibrator line. For more information, call 800-888-9926 or email sceny@stone-equip.com.

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No More Dirty Work With Hilti VC20-U and VC40-U Vacuums The new Hilti VC20-U and VC40-U vacuums allow you to work virtually dust and dirt free, which means better work environments, less time spent cleaning, increased productivity and a longer lifetime for tools. Designed specifically for building and construction, mechanical, electrical and interior finishing, the Hilti VC20-U and VC40-U are ideal for dry and wet cutting, and grinding, drilling and dry coring, wet coring, angle grinding and wood applications.

Equipped with 1,200-watt power and automatic power filter cleaning technology, the Hilti VC20-U and VC40-U Vacuums offer the bestin-class volume-to-capacity ratio and maintain constant high suction performance for virtually dust-free working without interruption. The valve opens automatically every 15 seconds, reversing the air flow by an impressive three times per millisecond, shaking the filter clean. Easy filter access and changeable dust bags save time, providing the user comfortable handling and effortless cleaning. The vacuums stop automatically when their tanks are full so the operator never has to worry about the filter being drowned by water or slurry. Thanks to a robust trolley, light and compact design, bigger wheel diameter and optional ergonomic push bar handle, transport of the Hilti VC20-U and VC40-U to even the toughest jobsite is no problem.

The VC40-U’s push bar handle and DPC 20 holder not only allows for comfortable handling, but also provides clean and easy storage for the DPC 20 power conditioner if used with the Hilti DG 150 system. For more information contact Hilti Customer Service. From the U.S. 800-879-8000, or in Spanish, call 800-879-5000. From Canada, call 800-363-4458.

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R-Meter MK III A classic rebar locator with the latest in sensing and microprocessor technology • Eddy current sensor design for greater accuracy.

• Single sensor for all depth ranges.

• Locates rebar, post tension cable, conduit, and copper pipe.

• Determine bar size up to 4.5” (115 mm) deep.

• Daylight visible display.

• Rugged and splash resistant case.

• Optional scan cart.

• Locates up to 8” (200 mm) deep.

A hand held field instrument for finding the location, depth and size of reinforcement rebar, post tension, copper and conduit in place.

• Eddy current design for greater accuracy.

• Single sensor for all depth ranges.

• Daylight visible display • Locates up to 8” (200mm) • Economical

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with heat-resistant hoses, extra cylinder protection, special caterpillar tracks, steel outrigger pads, heavy-duty arm section No. 3, and an air cooling system.

The operator can control the machine from a safe distance using the portable, lightweight remotecontrol device. The Brokk 400 will be introduced to the international market at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Nevada, in February 2009. For more information, call 800-621-7856 or email henrik@brokkinc.com.

Diamond Products Names Marketing Manager Brokk Introduces Powerful Demolition Robot Brokk AB launches the Brokk 400, a new powerful demolition robot, bigger in size and capacity than any other model in the Brokk range. The product has a weight of only 4,800 kg, is fitted with the new Atlas Copco hammer SB 552 and has a hitting power of no less than 1,048 Joule. The machine can be used with other demolition tools such as concrete crushers, steel shears, scabblers, drillers, and different types of buckets and grapples. The new, innovative, quick-hitch system ensures quick and easy change of tools. The strong, three-part arm system is of boxweld design with well-protected cylinders and hoses. The Brokk 400 has a horizontal reach of almost 23 feet and a vertical reach of close to 25 feet, and can be equipped

Jim Palmer has been promoted to the position of marketing and trade show manager for Diamond Products. Palmer will be responsible for company literature, advertisements and promotions, along with trade shows and website content. Jim has been with the company for thirteen years, working in customer service and marketing. He attended the Savannah school of Art and Design and resides in Elyria, Ohio, with his wife and family. Jim can be reached at 800-321-5336 or by email at jpalmer@ diamondproducts.com.

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CSDA Presidents at Reno Air Races The Reno air Races, also known as the National Championship Air Races, take place each September at Reno Stead Airport, 8 miles north of Reno, Nevada. Begun in 1964, the Reno Air Races feature multilap, multi-aircraft races between extremely high performance aircraft on closed ovoid courses which range between 3 miles in length per lap for Biplanes and Formula One aircraft and 8 miles for Jet and Unlimited planes. Aircraft in the Unlimited class, which consists almost entirely of both modified and stock World War II fighters, routinely reach speeds in excess of 400 miles per hour. The event also features civil airshow acts and military flight demonstrations.

Current CSDA President, Tom Stowell, above left, joins Past Presidents, Ken Barnes (1980) and Barry Woods (1981) at the 2008 Reno Air Races.

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DTI Wall Saw Features Quick-Disconnect Feed Motor

Husqvarna Combine Operations in Corona and Torrance, CA Husqvarna Construction Products announces the integration of their Corona and Torrance operations to one facility located at 265 Radio Rd, Corona, CA 92879. The move was completed at the end of September.

The company’s product range includes power cutters, floor saws, tile and masonry saws, wall and wire saws, core drilling machines and diamond tools for these and other applications. For more information, call 913-928-1442 or email cate.stratemeier@husqvarna.com.

Diamond Tech’s AK-400 hycycle wall saw features a new, quick-disconnect hycycle feed motor with electronic clutch protection.

Two identical, interchangeable 0.5 hp, 400 Hz motors are utilized—one to drive the track travel and one to drive the arm rotation. These servicefriendly feed motors can be replaced by the operator in the field in less than five minutes.

For more information, call 916-624-1118 or email sean.ward@dtiinnovations.com.

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to network with cutting professionals. Information gained at meet-

offers coverage that includes workers’ compensation, auto, compre-

ings, conventions and by phone gives members a chance to gain useful

hensive general liability, environmental pollution, professional liability,

knowledge from peers and industry experts.

equipment, EPL and other lines specifically for the concrete sawing and drilling industry.

Referrals

General contractors, architects, engineers and government officials

Marketing Materials

looking for sawing and drilling services often contact CSDA for referrals.

To help owners market their businesses, CSDA sells promotional litera-

Inquiries are directed to the member directory on the CSDA website.

ture and marketing manuals. Members can take advantage of 4-color

The Specifier’s Corner on the CSDA Website is a popular feature that

brochures, fliers and videos that can be easily personalized and are

continues to be a valuable source to specifiers, leading to more referrals

guaranteed to save money and frustration involved with developing

for CSDA contractor members.

their own marketing materials. Find out how to market your company with the “How to Market Your Concrete Cutting Business” manual.

Training

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A variety of reports are available to help members in decision-making.

Edge, Estimating, Sawing and Drilling 101 and Wall Sawing 101, which

The Membership Profile Analysis is a periodic survey of members to

was added in 2007. CSDA members receive a discount on CSDA’s five

collect statistics on operating and financial information, such as wages,

safety and training videos: Flat Sawing and Blade Safety, Wall Sawing,

profit & loss, safety, equipment and diamond tool costs. The Slurry

Core Drilling, Hand Sawing and Wire Sawing. Online training for these

Analysis Report is a CSDA-sponsored, 60-page report for members. The

courses is now available at www.csdatraining.com.

analysis was performed by an environmental engineering firm and includes guidelines for slurry disposal.

Safety Manuals

Members receive a significant discount on the 230-page CSDA Safety

Website

Manual that was developed to assist members in creating safety and

The CSDA Website at www.csda.org contains information for both mem-

health programs to benefit their companies and employees. The manual

bers and specifiers on topics that include industry news, specifications,

is intended to provide a starting point for developing company-specific

contractor stories from Concrete Openings, discussion boards and an

safety programs. It is divided into a Field Safety section, Reference

event calendar. Members are listed in the online, searchable membership

section and Q&A section. The CSDA Safety Manual is also available in

directory, where contractors and specifiers often turn to find concrete

electronic format. CSDA also offers a convenient 60-page Safety Hand-

cutting services in the U.S. and overseas. The CSDA Website averaged

book designed specifically for operators.

more than 1 million hits in 2006, roughly 3,000 hits per day, making inclusion in the site’s directory a major membership benefit.

Concrete Openings Magazine

With a circulation of more than 16,000 each quarterly issue, Concrete

Specifications & Best Practices

Openings magazine is the voice of the sawing and drilling industry and

CSDA offers a variety of specialized manuals available to members.

the only professional magazine dedicated to concrete cutting. Members

Members have access to specifications on core drilling, flat sawing, hand

can have their job stories published and receive complimentary copies

sawing, track mounted wall sawing and wire sawing as well as to stan-

of the magazine for distribution to current and prospective customers.

dards on continuous tube threads, blade application codes, bolt together

Since Concrete Openings reaches more than 7,000 specifiers each issue,

core bits and diamond blade specifications. International tolerances are

a published story makes for a valuable marketing and advertising tool.

also available. Best practices for the sawing and drilling industry are

CSDA members also enjoy discounted advertising rates.

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Certified Operator Companies Companies listed here have invested time and money to send their operators to CSDA’s Operator Certification. If you are committed to professionalism in the concrete cutting industry, consider sending your operators through the training programs offered by CSDA. A.E. BRICE & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Central Concrete Cutting, Inc.

1510 Aspen Street Baltimore, MD 21226 Tel: 410-354-8890 Fax: 410-354-8894 www.sawconcrete.com

W719 Leroy Street Edgar, WI 54426 Tel: 715-352-2552 Fax: 715-849-2028 www.centralconcretecutting.com

ABC Cutting Contractors—Birmingham

Con-Cor Company, Inc.

3060 Dublin Circle Bessemer, AL 35022 Tel: 205-425-7711 Fax: 205-425-7769 www.abccuttingala.com Accu-Cut Concrete Services, Inc.

W146 N5790 Enterprise Avenue Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 Tel: 262-781-3660 Fax: 262-252-3832 www.con-cor-co.com

Coring & Cutting Services of Bentonville

2711 SE Otis Corley Drive Bentonville, AR 72712 Tel: 479-271-9672 Fax: 479-271-9674 www.sawconcrete.com Cut-Rite Concrete Cutting Corp.

22 Lockbridge Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 Tel: 401-728-8200 Fax: 401-727-2953 www.cutriteccc.com

Concrete Coring Company of Hawaii, Inc.

DeAndrea Coring & Sawing, Inc.

99-1026 Iwaena Street Aiea, HI 96701 Tel: 808-488-8222 Fax: 808-487-6679 www.concretecoringhawaii.com

6385 Grandview Avenue Arvada, CO 80002 Tel: 303-422-3885 Fax: 303-431-9661 www.deandreacoring.com

919 Highway 33, Building 26 Freehold, NJ 07728 Tel: 732-409-7733 Fax: 732-409-0032 www.advancedcoringandcutting.com

Concrete Cutting Specialists, Inc.

Delta Contractors & Associates, LLC

6455 Pierce Road Freeland, MI 48623 Tel: 989-791-2032 Fax: 989-791-3915

Ambercroft Labourers’ 506 Training Centre

605 South Caton Avenue Baltimore, MD 21229 Tel: 410-624-0990 Fax: 410-624-0991 www.deltacontractorsllc.com

Concrete Penetrating Co.

P.O. Box 244 Palm Harbor, FL 34682 Tel: 727-787-4843 Fax: 727-773-0601 www.accu-cut.biz Advanced Coring & Cutting Corp.

1600 Major Mackenzie Drive East Richmond Hill, Ontario L4S 1P4 CANADA Tel: 905-883-4268 Fax: 905-883-4894 www.506tc.org Atlantic Concrete Cutting, Inc.

396 North Pemberton Road Mt. Holly, NJ 08060 Tel: 609-261-7200 Fax: 609-261-7246 www.atlanticconcretecutting.com Bay Line Cutting & Coring, Inc.

1033 Yerba Buena Avenue Oakland, CA 94608 Tel: 510-420-8992 Fax: 510-420-8982 Cal West Concrete Cutting, Inc.

P.O. Box 35766 Dallas, TX 75235 Tel: 214-634-2990 Fax: 214-634-0953 Concrete Renovation, Inc.

6600 Randolph Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78233 Tel: 210-653-6120 Fax: 210-590-2316 www.concreterenovation.com Concrete Sawing Company, Inc.

16119 SE Evelyn Street Clackamas, OR 97015 Tel: 503-656-9244 Fax: 503-656-9286 www.concretesawing.com Core Solutions Ltd.

3000 Tara Court Union City, CA 94587 Tel: 510-656-0253 Fax: 510-656-8563 www.calwestconcretecutting.com

P.O. Box 3349 Maraval TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Tel: 868-622-8334 Fax: 868-622-3074 www.coresolutionsltd.com

Cal West Concrete Cutting, Inc.

CORING & CUTTING SERVICES, INC.

1153 Vanderbilt Circle Manteca, CA 95337 Tel: 209-823-2236 Fax: 209-823-0740 www.calwestconcretecutting.com

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1107 North Redmond Road Jacksonville, AR 72076 Tel: 501-779-4072 Fax: 501-985-9781 www.sawconcrete.com

Derrick Concrete Cutting & Construction Ltd.

7039 - Gateway Boulevard Edmonton, Alberta T6H 2J1 CANADA Tel: 780-436-7934 Fax: 780-435-4389 www.derrickconcrete.com Di-Tech International, Inc.

P.O. Box 4, GRP. 525, R.R. 5 Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C 2Z2 CANADA Tel: 204-222-7400 Fax: 204-222-9933 www.di-techinternational.com Dixie Concrete Cutting Co.

5297 Port Boulevard South College Park, GA 30349 Tel: 404-761-1100 Fax: 404-669-2550 Dixie Concrete Cutting, Inc.

16 Maple Creek Circle Greenville, SC 29607 Tel: 864-627-8744 Fax: 864-299-5009

E. Luke Greene Company, Inc.

International Drilling & Sawing, Inc.

Professional Concrete Sawing

619 East Maple Street Johnson City, TN 37601 Tel: 423-926-1151 Fax: 423-926-5558 www.elukegreene.com

P.O. Box 250013 Montgomery, AL 36125 Tel: 334-288-2355 Fax: 334-288-7299 www.idscuts.com

8539 Oliver Road Erie, PA 16509 Tel: 814-566-5555 Fax: 814-866-5555

east coast concrete cutting co., inc.

K.C. Coring & Cutting Construction, Inc.

7229 Montevideo Road Jessup, MD 20794 Tel: 410-799-4540 Fax: 410-799-1978 Greene’S Inc.

1065 West 750 South Woods Cross, UT 84087 Tel: 801-292-6699 Fax: 801-299-0948 www.greenesinc.com GRONEMEIER CONCRETE CUTTING, INC.

22 White Place Bloomington, IL 61701 Tel: 309-829-7991 Fax: 309-829-2685 www.gronemeier.com Hafner and Son, Inc.

90 Atlas Road Northampton, PA 18067 Tel: 610-262-4805 Fax: 610-262-4809 www.hafnerandson.com Hard Rock Concrete Cutters, Inc.

984 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL 60016 Tel: 847-699-0010 Fax: 847-699-0292 www.hardrockconcretecutters.com Hard Rock Sawing & Drilling Specialist Co.

P.O. Box 718 Keshena, WI 54135 Tel: 715-799-3823 Fax: 262-723-5060 Hardcore Concrete Cutting, Inc.

P.O. Box 1130 Valrico, FL 33595 Tel: 813-986-0696 Fax: 813-986-0218 www.hardcoreconcretecutting.com Holes Incorporated

9911 Franklin Road Houston, TX 77070 Tel: 281-469-7070 Fax: 281-469-6207 www.holesinc.com Holes of San Antonio, Inc.

118 Braniff Drive San Antonio, TX 78216 Tel: 210-349-5256 Fax: 210-349-0727 www.holesofsa.com

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7240 Central Street Kansas City, MO 64114 Tel: 816-523-2015 Fax: 816-523-8493 www.sawconcrete.com Lombardo Diamond Core Drilling Co., Inc.

2225 De La Cruz Boulevard Santa Clara, CA 95050 Tel: 408-727-7922 Fax: 408-988-5326 www.lombardodrilling.com M6 Concrete Cutting & Coring

1030 South McComas Street Wichita, KS 67213 Tel: 316-833-3640 Fax: 316-264-3517 www.conacc.com Minneapolis Concrete Sawing & Drilling

4000 - 85th Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Tel: 800-318-9901 Fax: 763-488-9737 www.mcsdcutting.com Nelson’s Concrete Drilling

Rocky Mountain Coring - Sawing, Inc.

P.O. Box 158 Raton, NM 87740 Tel: 505-445-0003 Fax: 505-445-0004 Roughneck Concrete Drilling & Sawing

8400 Lehigh Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053 Tel: 847-966-6666 Fax: 847-966-6577 www.roughneck1.com True-Line Coring & Cutting of Chattanooga

1903 South Highland Park Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404 Tel: 423-624-7369 Fax: 423-624-7977 www.sawconcrete.com True-Line Coring & Cutting of Knoxville

1902 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN 37921 Tel: 865-637-2131 Fax: 865-637-1973 www.sawconcrete.com True-Line Coring & Cutting of Nashville

4565 Industrial Street, Suite 8A Simi Valley, CA 93063 Tel: 805-578-9800 Fax: 805-578-9802

280 Hermitage Avenue Nashville, TN 37210 Tel: 615-255-2673 Fax: 615-255-9685 www.sawconcrete.com

Pacific Concrete Cutting & Coring, Inc.

True-Line Coring & Cutting of Tampa

P.O. Box 662261 Lihue, HI 96766 Tel: 808-245-7171 Fax: 808-245-9393

6014 West Waters Avenue Tampa, FL 33634 Tel: 813-885-4401 Fax: 813-885-4812 www.sawconcrete.com

Penhall Company - Minneapolis

850 Mendelssohn Avenue North Golden Valley, MN 55427 Tel: 763-542-9999 Fax: 763-545-1141 www.penhall.com

SPRING 2009 TRAINING SCHEDULE

Pro Cut, Inc.

CUTTING EDGE February 19-20, 2009

124 Calvary Street Waltham, MA 02453 Tel: 781-899-0006 Fax: 781-899-5742 www.procompanies.com

OSHA CONSTRUCTION SAFETY February 21, 2009 ESTIMATING February 23-24, 2009 WALL SAWING 101 February 23-25, 2009

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New Members The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association is a nonprofit trade association of contractors, manufacturers, distributors and affiliates from the construction and renovation industry. Membership in CSDA is open to concrete cutting contractors, manufacturers and distributors of concrete cutting equipment and affiliated companies who provide products and services to the concrete sawing and drilling industry. Founded in 1972, CSDA reached the milestone of 500 member companies in 2006.

Pacific Coast Concrete Cutting, Inc.

Advance Passive Way Engineering

Rick Engelhardt 3042 Cordua Court Simi Valley, CA 93063 Tel: 805-581-1360 Fax: 805-583-0129 E-mail: pacsaw@aol.com

Tondin srl

Lim SH PO Box 421 10750 Penang, MALAYSIA Tel: 60-1 6411 4216 Fax: 60-1 6411 4216 E-mail: advancepassiveway@yahoo.com

Premium Concrete Cutting, Inc. Brian Mraz 39596 N Wittenburg Dr Antioch, IL 60002 Tel: 847-838-9700 Fax: 847-838-9701 E-mail: mraz@premium-cci.com www.premium-cci.com

Cut ‘n Drill Concrete Services Ltd. Graeme Parr PO Box 5 Patumahoe 2344, Auckland NEW ZEALAND Tel: 64-9 236 3726 Fax: 64-9 236 3726 E-mail: grampa.bev@xtra.co.nz

Rock Canyon Concrete Cutting

Kenneth Binder 1929 S 254th Pl Des Moines, WA 98198 Tel: 206-212-6777 Fax: 206-429-3265 E-mail: rockcanyonconcretecutting@msn.com

Ken Barnes PO Box 426 Bedford, IN 47421 Tel: 812-275-4485 Fax: 812-275-4488 E-mail: contactus@wfmeyers.com www.wfmeyers.com

Distributors

Slurry Solutions

Mark Critchfield 2101 W Broadway #164 Columbia, MO 65203 Tel: 573-445-2683 Fax: 815-352-6205 E-mail: mark@golzusa.com www.golzusa.com

Eric Ross PO Box 68 Morristown, AZ 85342 Tel: 800-677-3933 Fax: 800-684-0788 E-mail: e.ross@ccinetwork.com www.ccinetwork.com

Fadi Anjoul PO Box 285 Padstow, NSW 2211 AUSTRALIA Tel: 61-2 9793 9152 E-mail: info@ltdiamonddrilling.com www.ltdiamonddrilling.com

Jennifer Wells PO Box 100604 Palm Bay, FL 32910 Tel: 321-890-6454 Fax: 321-729-0035 E-mail: jwells@superiorconcretecutting.com www.superiorconcretecutting.com

W.F. Meyers Co., Inc.

Construction Concepts International

LT Diamond Drilling P/L

Superior Concrete Cutting, LLC

Affiliates

Tiziano Tondin Via A De Gasperi, 14 35010 Gazzo (PD) ITALY Tel: 39-04 9949 0465 Fax: 39-04 9949 0466 E-mail: info@tondin.com www.tondin.com

DHP Sherbrooke

Structure Scan, Inc.

Antoine De Fazio CP 25065 King Quest Sherbrooke, QC J1J 4M8 CANADA Tel: 819-578-4283 Fax: 819-348-2883 E-mail: dhp@dhpsherbrooke.com www.dhpsherbrooke.com

Market Leaders

Mohamed Labib Hassan 14 El Makrizi St., Manshiet El Bakry Cairo 11331 EGYPT Tel: 20-2 2453 0917 Fax: 20-2 2453 0917 E-mail: mleader2000@hotmail.com

Tony Brunette 1864 Springfield Rd PO Box 4 Grp 525 RR 5 Winnipeg, MB R2C 2Z2 CANADA Tel: 204-777-6590 Fax: 204-222-9933 E-mail: tony@structurescan.ca www.structurescan.ca

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2009 CSDA Convention Cancun, Mexico March 3–8, 2009

This classified section is for use by anyone who wants to sell or buy used equipment, post help wanted ads or advertise business opportunities. Anyone interested in placing ads should send copy to Concrete Openings Classifieds, 11001 Danka Way North, Suite 1, St. Petersburg, FL 33716. Copy can also be faxed to 727-577-5012 or emailed to cherryl@csda.org. Cost: $100 for 10 lines for members; $200 for non-members. Additional lines $10 each. Copy must be in the CSDA office no later than the first day of the month preceding publication.

For Sale

Concrete sawing and drilling business in Washington State.

Two well-equipped Ford 550s. GDM, Meco, Cardie and Cushion Cut Equipment.

For more information, call 360-430-1088.

Jack Sondergard

To register for the convention, go to www.csda.org and click on the link or call the CSDA office at 727-577-5004.

For hotel reservations at the CSDA-negotiated rate, go to http://cwp.marriott.com/cunmx/csda/.

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Calendar 2009 World of Concrete 2009

February 2-6, 2009 Las Vegas Convention Center CSDA Booth S11131 Las Vegas, NV Tel: 866-962-7469 Website: www.worldofconcrete.com

CSDA Green Roundtable— Slurry Recycling

February 5, 2009 Las Vegas Convention Center (Room S223) Las Vegas, NV Tel: 727-577-5004 Website: www.csda.org email: pat@csda.org CSDA Cutting Edge

February 19-20, 2009 St. Petersburg College Clearwater, FL Tel: 727-577-5004 Website: www.csda.org email: info@csda.org CSDA Board Meeting

CSDA OSHA Construction Safety

February 3, 2009 Las Vegas Convention Center (Room S227) Las Vegas, NV Tel: 727-577-5004 Website: www.csda.org email: pat@csda.org

February 21, 2009 St. Petersburg College Clearwater, FL Tel: 727-577-5004 Website: www.csda.org email: info@csda.org

IACDS Diamond Award 2009 Presentation

CSDA Estimating

February 4, 2009 Las Vegas Convention Center (Room N251) Las Vegas, NV Tel: 727-577-5004 Website: www.iacds.org email: info@iacds.org

February 23-24, 2009 St. Petersburg College Clearwater, FL Tel: 727-577-5004 Website: www.csda.org email: info@csda.org

CSDA Wall Sawing 101

CSDA Estimating

February 23-25, 2009 St. Petersburg College Clearwater, FL Tel: 727-577-5004 Website: www.csda.org email: info@csda.org

November 10-11, 2009 St. Petersburg College Clearwater, FL Tel: 727-577-5004 Website: www.csda.org www.csda.org email: info@csda.org

CSDA 2009 Convention

CSDA Operator Certification 201

March 3-8, 2009 CasaMagna Marriott & JW Marriott Cancun, Mexico Tel: 727-577-5004 Website: www.csda.org email: info@csda.org

November 9-14, 2009 St. Petersburg College Clearwater, FL Tel: 727-577-5004 Website: www.csda.org email: info@csda.org

CSDA Board & Committee Meetings

CSDA Board & Committee Meetings

June 2-4, 2009 Loews Coronado Bay Resort Coronado, California Tel: 727-577-5004 Website: www.csda.org email: pat@csda.org

December 1-3, 2009 New York City, New York Tel: 727-577-5004 Website: www.csda.org email: pat@csda.org

CSDA Board & Committee Meetings

2010

September 15-17, 2009 Portland Marriott City Center Portland, Oregon Tel: 727-577-5004 Website: www.csda.org email: pat@csda.org

CSDA 2010 Convention

March 2-7, 2010 Loews Coronado Bay Resort Coronado, California Tel: 727-577-5004 Website: www.csda.org email: info@csda.org

Why I joined CSDA When I first made the decision to go into business, I looked back

training and the safety

upon my years of being a concrete cutter. I had the good fortune to

program. I believe membership

work for a man who belonged to CSDA. He believed in CSDA’s

in a professional organization

mission and so put his money where his mouth was to send me to the

with common goals encourages

first ever training program offered by the association. I respected his

all of us to use proven Best

commitment to CSDA and it’s establishment of industry standards.

Practices which elevates our

He appeared to me to be a man who walked the walk, not just

industry as a whole.

talked the talk. This resonated with one of my deepest values.

The opportunity to interact

In my life and my business, I place a high value on integrity. It is of utmost importance that my actions, both personal and business, are consistent with this value. To me, this means I provide a safe and respectful place for my employees to work. It means I provide my employees with high quality equipment and supplies, as well as the training necessary for them to perform their work safely, efficiently and professionally. This in turn, allows me to provide service to my customers that is high quality and fairly priced.

My membership in CSDA supports my vision of a company run with integrity through it’s many programs, including operator

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with other members at committee meetings and at the annual convention has been

Jack Sondergard Owner: Central Concrete Cutting, Inc. Edgar, Wisconsin Email: jacksondergard@sprynet.com

invaluable, and I have developed relationships with people I would not have otherwise met. This allows for the exchange of information pertinent to our industry, as well as providing a chance to have some fun. The mentoring of new business owners and the camaraderie of veterans is crucial to the advancement of our industry.

Joining CSDA has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my business.

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Director’s Dialogue

A Positive Note on the Economy

Patrick o’brien Executive Director

T

he news media greets us on a daily basis with news about the

Fifty percent of manufacturer respondents believe that demand

poor state of the economy and “R” word. Accordingly many

for their company’s products will decrease in 2008. Two-thirds of this

countries either are in, or are heading into, a recession. If we

group believe that demand will affect the diamond tool market segment

hear something over and over, will it just be assumed to be true? While

while the other third believes that equipment sales will be affected

we can acknowledge that the economic environment is not good, maybe

most. Sixty-three of the manufacturers expect no growth in the sawing

it is also not so bad.

and drilling market in 2009. Others see competition from overseas

The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association recently launched an

manufacturers with lower-priced goods as a factor. However, as more

online survey to gather operational and economic data on a regular

and more governments take action, perhaps this economic downturn

basis from both contractors and manufacturers. The success of the

may not be as long as originally thought.

CSDA website, the universal use of the Internet and the support of

An impressive 89 percent of manufacturer respondents believe CSDA

CSDA members made this effort possible. The response rate was

membership is a fair return on their investment, certainly good news

extremely high, with 30 percent of contractor members and 20 percent

for CSDA. For 33 percent of the respondents, CSDA members make up

of manufacturer members responding.

more than 50 percent of their sales and for another 33 percent, CSDA

Contractors affirmatively reported that half will add new services

members make up less than 10 percent of their sales revenue.

such as ground-penetrating radar, selective demolition and surface floor

These results would seem to be much more positive than the daily

preparation to their operations. Seventy-one percent of the contractors

diet of bad news from the media. While the economy may not be in

are working on increasing productivity in their operations. Half of these

great shape, perhaps the folks in the sawing and drilling business have

are focusing on increased employee training. Seventy-five percent of

learned from past downturns and are weathering the slow economic

the contractors plan to increase their prices by no more than 5 percent.

times in a prudent business fashion and will be well prepared when

These figures should supply a great deal of optimism, to both CSDA and

the economic times begin to show strong economic growth once again.

the industry as a whole.

The cost of operations is a concern for contractors with 50 percent expecting fuel costs to increase between 20 and 50 percent. Several respondents expect to see fuel costs double or even triple. However, we are starting to see decreases in the global price of oil since these results were published. On a brighter note, half of the contractors expect their manpower requirements will remain constant while 34 percent believe their labor needs will increase.

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Patrick O’Brien, Executive Director

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The Cut-n-Break method allows you to cut in stages through walls up to 16” thick. First, a cut up to 2-1/2” deep is made with fast cutting, twin 9” blades. Then, the remaining central core is easily broken out with the companion breaking tool.

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