CAM Magazine August 2008 - Interiors / Finishes

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AUGUST 2008 VOL. 29 • NO. 8 • $4.00

IN THIS ISSUE:
“VOICE OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY”
CONSTRUCTION
LAW
Changes to AIA
Contract Documents
HEROES OF
HORTICULTURE
Celebrating Fair Lane’s
300-Year-Old Bur Oak Tree
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CONSTRUCTION LAW
32 Changes to AIA
General Conditions
Will the New AIA General Conditions
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“VOIC E OF TH E CONSTR UCTION I N DUSTRY”® CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT
FEATURES
14 Heroes of
Horticulture
300-Year-Old Bur Oak
Tree at Henry Ford Estate
16 How Detroit
Industrial Turned
from Boom to Bust
Detroit Area Industrial Construction Market Trends
18 On the Jobsite 38 Nano-Construction

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8 Industry News
INTERIORS/FINISHES
12 Safety Tool Kit
48 Product Showcase
20 2007 INTEX 52 People in Construction
Awards
ACT Honors Winners
59 CAM Welcomes New Members
and Finalists
60 Buyers Guide Updates
61 Construction Calendar
62 Advertisers Index
26 Cleaning –
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LEED® certification system and its practical application.

“The dramatic pace at which green building and sustainable
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vides detailed, hands-on tools to assist practitioners with identi- Practicum for Students) summer interns. The company began
fying issues in a transactional setting both on existing properties the program in 1984 to give minority and female architectural
and new construction projects. Additionally, it includes an and engineering students a competitive edge in the job market.
overview of available tax incentives, grants and other financial While initially focused on southeastern Michigan, LEAPS now
tools for select states to help clients enhance the value of their real draws students from around the United States. This year marks
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Professionals on staff and is an industry Spalding DeDecker Associates,

Building Information Modeling (BIM)
leader. Niche market specialties include
Inc. Hosts Engineering and
healthcare, educational, federal, industrial,
Surveying Fair
energy, and special event facilities. Barton Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc.
Malow has a staff of over 1,500 in 11 offices (SDA), a regional civil engineering and
and is headquartered in Southfield. surveying firm based in Rochester Hills,
Annual firm revenues exceed $1 billion. recently hosted a K-12 Engineering and
For additional information, visit Surveying Fair. A group of SDA volun-
www.bartonmalow.com. teers worked together to host the fair
TM
Plunkett Cooney has been part of

Michigan’s construction industry
since 1913. Clients tell us they
appreciate our fearless determination
to obtain the right result from the
boardroom to the courtroom.
A leading advisor to developers, design

professionals and contractors, Plunkett
Cooney can provide legal counsel to
assist you in achieving your business
goals.
held at the firm’s office. The purpose of

this event was to build awareness and to
promote the civil engineering and sur-
veying fields. SDA hopes to alleviate the
huge shortage of students pursuing these
SCOTT H. SIRICH
fields, by exposing children to careers in

Construction Law Practice Group Leader
the hopes of encouraging them to investi-
(248) 594-8228 • ssirich@plunkettcooney.com
gate these technical professions.
Interactive, hands-on activities includ-
ed a weights and measures contest, an
instruments and pacing contest, as well
as a guess the angle contest in the survey-

August 1-13 6/30/08 10:09 AM Page 11
ing field. The day included exploration of

several arenas, including electrical cir-
cuits, SimCity, motion - momentum and
impulse, quick fixes for traffic crashes,
designing for “greener” stormwater,
building tall, bridge building, geology
and material testing. Games included
Egg Drop and Build a Barge.
Led by Cheryl Gregory and Tom Dohr,
SDA volunteers included Mark Balon, As a full service Carpentry &
Nadette Bullington, Lori Chevalier,
Cathy DeDecker, John DeDecker, Mike
Architectural millwork company we
DeDecker, Richard Dee, John Dell’Isola,
utilize integrated technology to deliver
Jake Ensley, Leonard Harwell, Beth
higher value to our clients. Estimating,
Kilbourne, Eric Kipp, Sarah Lambdin, Shop Drawings and Real Time Scheduling
Bill Lambdin, Brian McKissen, Joe are linked to state-of-the-art woodworking
Muller, Erika Muller, Jake Munchiando, machinery. Our technology investment
Jennifer Petz, Dave Potter, Crystal Sapp,
Maria Sedki, Yazi Shamina, Alex
reflects our commitment to clients;
Shteynvil, Dana Suggitt, Jason Toner,
quality and value you can depend on.
Paul Tulikangas, Paul Wade, and Scott
Wanagat. Grant DeWitt with PM
Environmental, Inc. hosted a geology sta-
tion. Johanna Banicki and Penny
Dwoinen with Testing Engineers &
Consultants, Inc. hosted a material test- custom veneer work
ing station. custom veneer work
“As employee/owners of SDA, we wood doors&& frames
expect everyone at SDA to be engaged in
wood doors
custom frames
custom veneer work
our professions,” said David A. Lakin,
veneer work
laminate/post
laminate/post forming
forming
PE, president of SDA. “We’re seeing a
wood doors & frames
wood doors & frames
decline in the number of engineers and
surveyors graduating from colleges all
over the U.S., so we think it’s important
to show our young people what we do
and how important it is for our future
generations. This Engineering and
Surveying Fair serves a dual purpose of
engaging our staff while exposing young
people to our professions and hopefully
steering them in this direction.” Brunt Associates, Inc.
48953 Wixom Tech Drive,
Dow Building Solutions Wixom, MI 48393
Announces Price Increases (248) 960-8295
to Address Impact of Fax: (248) 960-8296
Extraordinary Hydrocarbon www.BruntAssociates.com
Jeff Gantz
Raplh Rexroat
and Energy Costs

Due to continuing and unprecedented Jeff Gantz
increases in energy, feedstocks, raw
Raplh Rexroat
materials, and transportation costs, Dow

Building Solutions has increased prices
in the U.S. and Canada by up to an addi-
tional 10 percent for all product lines.
Jeff Gantz
“The price of oil has risen drastically
Raplh Rexroat
over the past year – 80 percent – and nat-

Jeff Gantz
ural gas prices have increased by 40 per-

Raplh Rexroat
cent. The building materials industry,

like many other Dow businesses, is feel-
ing the pain of this phenomenon at many

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INDUSTRY NEWS
levels,” said Torsten Kraef, president and for the following products: STYRO-
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construction industry price of fuel. With margins quickly erod- TRYMER™ Polyisocyanurate Pipe
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demand for our products and reinvest in products, our customers recognize that,
claims resolution the future.” now more than ever, our products bring
The price increases were effective July even greater value to their construction
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The price increases took effect July 15 ed the $300,000 donation of The Lincoln
Phone: 586-741-0870
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Fax: 586-790-4774
www.ncdsusa.org
SAFETY TOOL KIT

WORKING OUTDOORS
NIOSH looked problem in construction, may
cause a temporary change in hearing or a
recently created a temporary ringing in workers’ ears (tinni-
warehouse of infor- tus). Repeated exposures to loud noise can
mation about safety lead to permanent, incurable hearing loss
and health for the or tinnitus. Also, lightning kills about 80
outdoor worker, people in the United States each year and
Joseph M. Forgue
which of course
Director of Education
injures hundreds. Among construction
includes construc-
& Safety Services
workers, laborers, machine operators,

tion workers. I wanted to point this out, as engineers, roofers, and pipe fitters have
the “new” information covers hazards been struck by lightning most often on the
faced every day by construction workers job. UV radiation can cause problems such
using little or no protection. Physical haz- as sunburn and skin cancer, especially in
ards to construction workers include fair-skinned workers.
extreme heat, extreme cold, noise, light- All of this information and more
ning, and ultraviolet (UV) radiation from can be obtained by visiting:
the sun. Extreme heat conditions can cause www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/outdoor.
heat stroke (a life threatening emergency), You may want to take a look at it. If you
heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat rash, have any questions about this or any
and other problems. Extreme cold condi- other safety issue, you can always find
tions can cause hypothermia, frostbite, and me at the end of 248-972-1141 or
other problems. Too much noise exposure, forgue@cam-online.com.
a well documented but very often over-

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Foundation to help relieve a nationwide the AWS Foundation’s Welder Workforce

shortage of welders. In association with Development Program. The foundation
this donation, Lincoln and the AWS launched the program in 2006 to address
Foundation will collaborate on new mar- the critical need for recruitment and spe-
keting initiatives to promote welding cialized training of entry-level welders
careers and help bolster the ranks of while supporting industry workforce
welders. needs. It is an essential component of the
According to AWS and other industry AWS Foundation’s $10 million capital It’s easy...
It’s easy...
research, the average age of a welder is in campaign, Welding for the Strength of
the mid-fifties. Fewer graduates entering America, which is aimed at facilitating
the profession, coupled with the continu- programs, scholarships and other initia-
REFER AN ASSOCIATE TO
ing retirement of experienced welders, tives in support of the welding industry.

BECOME A MEMBER OF OF.
has led to a shortage of skilled welders At the end of 2007, the AWS Foundation Help us increase our membership base, which will
that could weaken the U.S. manufactur- had raised $2.6 million towards its cam- enable us to expand our range of services, keep pricing
ing sector and overall economy. paign effort.
consistent and better serve the membership.
Lincoln will donate the funds over a Ronald C. Pierce, AWS Foundation
two-year period beginning in 2008. chairman, said, “This generous contribu-
Think of people and firms that you do business
Lincoln will also contribute marketing tion to our campaign will enable AWS to
with that are not listed in the CAM Buyers Guide.
support and partner with AWS to produce launch much-needed programs and mar-
These people are not members of your association.
Sign these firms up for membership with CAM and receive
a promotional welding career video to be keting initiatives toward the promotion $50 toward renewal of your MEMBERSHIP,
used online, in classrooms and through- of welding careers. Lincoln electric has CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NEWS subscription
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al well-known personalities who have AWS, and their continued support helps
one of the following, a $50 HOME DEPOT Gift Card
sponsorship agreements with Lincoln. us build a stronger welding workforce
or a $50 SPEEDWAY Gas Card
In addition, this donation will support for America.”

for each member firm you sign up!
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Above: Charles Birnbaum (left) of The

Cultural Landscape Foundation was the
keynote speaker at the Heroes of
Horticulture luncheon. Marc Dutton (right)
organized the event at the Henry Ford Fair
Lane Estate.
Below: Charles Birnbaum was presented
with a Detroit Red Wings jersey during his
visit, to commemorate their Stanley Cup
victory.
Photos by Marci Christian, CAM Magazine
THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE FOUNDATION’S

H EROES OF H ORTICULTURE
F
The 300-Year-Old Bur Oak Tree at Henry Ford’s Fair Lane Estate
or CAM Member Marc Dutton of sites that had long captured his interest. Dutton, who regularly coaxes life out of
Waterford, historic preservation has This national cause was receiving local the remaining original Brooks irrigation
been a lifelong passion. As a youth attention. A Bur Oak tree stands on the system on the Fair Lane grounds, is locally
working in the irrigation industry, he historic grounds of Fair Lane Estate, championing efforts of The Cultural
quickly learned that the name John A. Henry Ford’s lavish home in Dearborn. Landscape Foundation (TCLF) to bring
Brooks was tied to important projects The oak is presumed to be 300 years old attention to the Heroes of Horticulture and
across the city of Detroit, including the and one of the rare remaining Bur Oaks of the need to preserve the Heroes for future
Tiger’s first baseball park (Navin Field), this age in the region. Last fall, The generations. Dutton is on a mission to pro-
the Michigan Central Depot, the Henry Cultural Landscape Foundation of tect Fair Lane’s Bur Oak - as well as the
Ford Highland Park Plant, and the vast Washington, D.C. (TCLF) named the Fair country’s other cultural landscapes
personal estates of Detroit’s auto barons Lane Bur Oak one of the Landslides: deserving of preservation.
Ford, Dodge, and Fisher. As the use of irri- Heroes of Horticulture. In conjunction At a special luncheon held at the Fair
gation systems spread nationally, Brooks with this honor, it has now been pho- Lane Estate on June 5th, Dutton convened
pop-up sprinklers beautified the grounds tographed by internationally celebrated approximately 50 notable dignitaries (his-
of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., Grant photographers commissioned by the torians, university experts, environmental-
Park in Chicago, and Central Park in New famed George Eastman House ists, landscape architects, and other inter-
York. When the lack of a successor to head International Museum of Photography ested parties) to a special by-invitation-
the Brooks company threatened it with and Film (Eastman-Kodak). A special only summit. Attendees heard a presenta-
extinction in 1988, Marc Dutton bought the spread in Garden Design magazine result- tion by keynote speaker Charles
business, preserving the irrigation icon, ed, and a tour of the spectacular Eastman Birnbaum, founder of The Cultural
and in the process provided himself with a House photography is currently making Landscape Foundation (TCLF), regarding
direct purpose in maintaining the historic its way across the nation. the legendary Heroes, including their at-

risk status and the necessity to prevent landscapes can produce an improved
their further destruction. Among these quality of life and a sense of place and
Heroes: a famed Horse Chestnut Tree that identity for future generations. Marc
remains standing in front of the home of Dutton is proud to be a part of these
legendary women’s-rights advocate Susan efforts.
B. Anthony; the giant American Sycamore The Marc Dutton Irrigation and John A.
standing on the Antietam National battle- Brooks, Inc. companies are familiar to
field near the Burnside Bridge during the many for the irrigation support they pro-
Civil War; plus indescribably beautiful vide in and around Michigan, including:
gardens in cemeteries and accessible sites the Josephine Ford Fountain located at the
around the country. entrance of Greenfield Village; the envi-
The Cultural Landscape Foundation, ronmentally acclaimed green roof – the
based in Washington, D.C., was estab- world’s largest living roof – at the Ford
lished in 1998 and is the only not-for-prof- Rouge Plant; the Riverfront Fountain at
it foundation in America dedicated to the GM Headquarters; refurbishment of
increasing the public’s awareness of the the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Detroit
important legacy of cultural landscapes, Fountain; and irrigation at the Detroit Zoo,
and to help save them for future genera- Providence Hospital, and a vast number of
tions. Through education, technical assis- golf courses.
tance and outreach, TCLF broadens the The public may view the Fair Lane Bur
support and understanding for cultural Oak in person at Fair Lane Estate during
landscapes nationwide in hopes of saving normal operating hours. More can be
America’s priceless heritage for future learned about the TCLF by visiting
generations. www.tclf.com and individuals are invited
A cultural landscape is a geographic to view all of the Heroes of
area that includes cultural and national Horticulture at a special webpage:
resources associated with a historic event, http://www.tclf.org/landslide/2007/.
activity, person, or group of people. As
with historic buildings, these special CAM Magazine would like to acknowledge
places reveal aspects of a country’s origin the contributions of Karen McLaren and The
and development. The ongoing preserva- Cultural Landscape Foundation for informa-
tion and interpretation of these cultural tion included in this article.
Beautiful foliage surrounds the grounds of the Henry Ford Fair Lane Estate in Dearborn,
home to the 300-year-old Bur Oak Tree.

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
HOW DETROIT’S INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION BOOM

TURNED FROM
DETROIT AREA INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION MARKET TRENDS
BOOM TO BUST
By Don Wilson
A
fter booming for five years from Thereafter, construction plunged with the erous sales incentives or low interest rate
1998 through 2002, industrial build- slackening in building occupancy through loans, vehicle leasing, longer loan periods,
ing activity - the largest segment of 2007. As there has not been much investiga- substantial price rebates, and other pro-
the Detroit area’s non-residential tion regarding how this situation developed, grams to keep assembly plants open and
construction market - has been in a slump it seemed appropriate to try to put it into running to order to survive in a market place
since 2003. Just as residential demand better perspective for CAM’s membership. with increasingly more popular foreign
declined after the burst of the housing boom nameplates.That buoyed sales to abnormally
in 2005 with the start of the reset of During the ‘90s, as competition in the high levels. These incentive packages, low
adjustable rate mortgage interest charges, so North American automotive market became fuel prices, and more moderate incentives by
did demand for industrial building construc- increasingly more intense with the establish- foreign makers, drove vehicle sales of the
tion. CAM’s Industrial Construction ment of domestic manufacturing capability Detroit three automakers and their foreign
Barometer is contrasted with industrial by Asian and European automakers and competitors to 110.7 million units to retail
building occupancy in an accompanying expansion of their distribution network, the customers and fleets in the U. S. and Canada
chart entitled, “DETROIT AREA INDUSTRIAL Chrysler, Ford and General Motors market in the years from 2001 through 2006, (18.4
BUILDING OCCUPANCY / CONSTRUCTION share deteriorated from a peak of 72.8% in million annually), 7.7%, or 1.3 million greater
BAROMETER.” As demand for industrial 1996 to 62.8% in 2001, to 52.9% in 2006 and than the 102.8 million units purchased in
building space (based on occupancy tabulat- 50.9% in 2007. This is shown in the chart 1994 through 1999.
ed by the Friedman Real Estate Group) entitled, “NORTH AMERICAN AUTOMOTIVE
expanded during the ‘90s, the volume of SALES / DETROIT MARKET SHARE.” From Then it became obvious that the market
square footage installed in new structures, 2001 through 2006, Detroit’s automakers, for personal transportation had become sat-
and added or altered in existing facilities, likewise, attempted to stimulate motor vehi- urated with the slowdown in the pace of
climbed to a peak of 131 in 1998 (2000=100), cle demand, the same as homebuilders, real industry sales to 17.8 million in 2007 and
then declined before topping out one more estate brokers and lenders spurred the hous- projection of about 16.4 million in the U. S.
time in 2001 and slightly lower in 2002. ing demand. Their dealers offered very gen- and Canada in 2008. The contraction in the

sales and production of domestic brand have plummeted to around 70% in recent profit is their inability to fully utilize their
vehicles accompanying the slowdown in years due to the down-sizing in manufactur- plants. Operating them below 100% does not
industry sales is portrayed in the chart enti- ing and in the non-manufacturing industries make full use of them. Running above 100%
tled, “DETROIT AUTOMAKERS NORTH AMERI- that supply other products or services or wastes money on the payment of overtime
CAN VEHICLE SALES / PRODUCTION VOL- depend on the household purchasing power wages required at such an operating level.
UME.” Besides market saturation, another that weakening with the contraction of these
factor slowing new vehicle demand is the industries. Don Wilson is a consulting economist based in
slackening in the replacement rate for vehi- Hartland, Michigan. He has specialized in work-
cles on the road, as computed by R. L. Polk & One of the major reasons that the Detroit ing for trade associations, banks, chambers of
Company. 5.2% of cars were scrapped in automakers continue to operate without a commerce and municipalities since 1982.
2007, down from 6.8% in 2001. Demand for
new vehicles, particularly pickup trucks and
SUVs, is also being depressed by the high
price of gasoline and the decline in their
value as trade-ins on new vehicles.
As a result of the market share loss and the

saturation of the North American market
with cars and trucks, the Detroit automakers
reduced their North American vehicle pro-
duction capacity to a calculated level of 11.7
million vehicles during 2007. This was
derived from data featured in a June 8th arti-
cle in the Detroit Free Press per data set forth
in the 2008 Harbour Report, recently
released by the consultancy, Oliver Wyman.
Such capacity is estimated to have been cut
again to 11.2 to 11.3 million in 2008, as dis-
played in the chart entitled, “DETROIT
AUTOMAKERS PRODUCTION CAPACITY / UTI-
LIZATION RATE.” In 2007, the Detroit’s
automakers utilized about 79% of that
capacity, down from 86%% in 2006.
Utilization will most certainly be less again in
2008 based on the lower motor vehicle vol-
umes being assembled in first several
months of the 2008 model year.
The effect that reduction of North

American production capacity by the Detroit
automakers has had in the Detroit area is
portrayed in the chart entitled, “DETROIT
AREA VEHICLE PRODUCTION CAPACITY /
CAPACITY UTILIZATION / INDUSTRIAL FACILI-
TY UTILIZATION.” Overall utilization of facili-
ties in the Detroit area’s industrial sector
closely correlates with the operations of the
Detroit automakers, as measured by the pro-
duction capacity and its utilization because a
significant proportion of manufacturing, at
least two-thirds of manufacturing activity in
the Metro area, is generated by activity in
motor vehicle assembly and parts and acces-
sories manufacturing, according to the 2002
Census of Manufacturing conducted by the
U. S. Bureau of Census. About 82% of motor
vehicle production capacity in the Detroit
region was utilized by Detroit’s automakers
in 2007, up from 78% in 2006, but well below
the 92% posted in 2000.The impact that such
downsizing has had on all industrial facilities
is that their utilization rate is estimated to

Rendering courtesy of TMP Associates, Inc.
HEAT RISING
I
By David R. Miller, Associate Editor
Photos courtesy of Campbell/Manix, Inc.
n February 2007, a devastating fire literally burned the club-

house at Oak Pointe Country Club in Brighton to the
ground, leaving owner, Dallas-based ClubCorp USA, with
no suitable facility in which to house a long list of planned
events for the club’s 850 members. The ground upon which the
building had sat quickly cooled, but the desire to raise a replace-
ment facility as quickly as possible turned up the heat for a ded-
icated project team that included construction manager
Campbell/Manix, Inc., Southfield, and architect TMP
Associates, Inc., Bloomfield Hills. Before shovels hit the
ground, TMP Associates and ClubCorp prepared a comprehen-
sive project program to ensure that the new clubhouse met all
needs and expectations.
“A comprehensive program was prepared because the owner
was not planning any new construction in the immediate
The project team raced to replace the clubhouse at Oak Pointe
future,” said John Danckaert, AIA, project manager for TMP

Country Club, which had been destroyed in a February 2007 fire.
Associates. “They were not prepared for such a catastrophic salvaged from the wreckage that would eliminate old problems
event. Our biggest challenge in the beginning was getting the and improve on the features most liked.”
owner to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the old build- ClubCorp owns many clubs nationwide and the company
ing and agree on a new design formed around the foundations avoids the cookie-cutter approach by giving each facility a dis-

tinct, high-end look. TMP rose to the

challenge of applying ClubCorp’s vision
to the needs and desires of their estab-
lished membership. TMP played a criti-
cal role in making a design suitable to the
club’s clientele that reflects the best qual-
ities of Midwest architecture. Design ele-
ments reflecting regional style include
classic arts and crafts details and materi-
als combining a warm color palette to
greet and embrace users.
Accommodating the level of planning
that was needed to produce the design
added time to the project schedule, so
considerable forethought went into accel-
erating construction. Most of the new
three-story clubhouse, which totals
approximately 37,000 square feet, sits
atop the first floor foundations and utility
lines that survived the fire. The club-
house integrates the existing foundations
and expands on them by adding trench
footings and deep foundations on the
north and east sides, beyond the perime-
ter of the old structure. To save a signifi-
cant portion of the salvaged first floor
structure, careful testing and field meas-
urement was performed to verify the
bearing capacity and dimensions of the The new design reflects the best of Midwest architecture, including classic Arts and
existing foundations. Isolated structural Crafts details and materials.
modifications were necessary, but this
approach saved time and money over
removing and rebuilding the support
system.
A significant quantity of pre-finished
products was also specified to reduce
construction time. By pre-finishing
doors, exterior siding and trim, window
packages, and many other products, so
they arrived ready to install, the project
team shaved additional time off the con-
struction schedule. Many of these prod-
ucts were also installed earlier than they
might be on a similar project, thanks to
construction innovations employed by
Campbell/Manix.
“We temporarily waterproofed the sec-
ond floor, so we could work on the first
floor, even though the roof structure was-
n’t up,” said Douglass W. Manix, presi-
dent of Campbell/Manix. “You usually
need to have the roof on and the windows
in before you can start the finish trades,
but we were able to start the first floor a
month early this way.”
By getting a head start on the first floor
and working extended shifts,
Campbell/Manix is on track for a planned
turnover of the facility in August 2008 [at
press time], even though construction did
not begin until November 2007.
The project team shaved time off the construction schedule by pre-finishing doors,
exterior siding and trim, window packages, and many other products.

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ACT Honors
Winners and Finalists

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he Architectural Contractors Trade Association (ACT) recog-
nized four area subcontractors for their hard work and out-
standing construction projects at the 13th Annual INTEX
Achievement Awards this past spring. This year’s INTEX
Award ceremony honored the nominees and their projects that
were completed in 2007.
Over 185 people attended the award ceremony, including ACT
members and industry and union partners.“Even during the difficult
economic climate Michigan is experiencing it is still imperative we
recognize the hard work our industry accomplishes,” stated Philip G.
Ruffin, ACT’s president. “For 13 years ACT has acknowledged the
quality work the subcontractor community has made to our indus-
try through the INTEX Achievement Awards.”
Elder Automotive, Land Rover, Jaguar, Saab Dealership
2007 EIFS INTEX Winner

Saylor’s Inc.- Elder Automotive, Land Rover, Jaguar, Saab
Dealership
• Project Manager: Jim Salloum
• GC: Aristeo Construction
• Architect: AZD Associates
• ACT Supplier: Sto-Ex
Construction Challenge: Provided the owner with an EIFS system

that appears to be more like traditional building materials. The
curved rotunda on the building resembles limestone. All finishes
are custom-blended colors selected by the architect for this project.
Work was completed during the winter months, which required tem-
porary enclosure and heat.
2007 EIFS Finalist and Nominees were:

• Pontiac Ceiling & Partition Co. - The Mall at Partridge Creek
• Saylor’s Inc. - St. Johns Ambulatory Care Center

William Beaumont Hospital,

Center for Children’s Surgery
2007 Resilient Floor INTEX

Winner
Shock Brothers Floorcovering, Inc. -
William Beaumont Hospital, Center for
Children’s Surgery
• Project Manager: Daniel Shock
• GC: Barton Malow Co.
• Architect: Harley Ellis Devereaux
• ACT Supplier: Florstar Sales
Construction Challenge: Hand cutting of

the wave patterns in the flooring match the
waves in the ceiling. Utilizing a PLS laser
ensured the ceiling lines up with the floor-
ing. Another construction challenge was
installing custom transition metal with a
curved pattern in the waiting room between
the carpet and vinyl tile, plus leveling the
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project was completed under separate phas-
es with a tight schedule required to meet
the owner’s needs.
2007 Resilient Floor Finalist and Nominees

were:
• Master Craft Carpet Service - MGM Grand
Casino & Hotel
• Quality Floor Covering - Grand Blanc
Police Headquarters
• Master Craft Carpet Service - Henry Ford
Hospital, W. Bloomfield
• Shock Brothers Floorcovering, Inc. -
Westview Elementary School
2007 Carpentry INTEX Winner

George I Landry, Inc. - 41-B District Court 41-B District Court
• Project Manager: Richard Landry
• GC: The Dailey Company
• Architect: French Associates
Construction Challenge: The challenge was

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2007 Finalist and Nominees were:

• Edrick M. Owen, Inc.- Grand Blanc Police
Headquarters
• Nelson Mill Company- U of M
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lecture hall and lobby presented many challenges, as well.
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2007 Wall & Ceiling Finalist and Nominees

were:
• Denn-Co Construction- MGM Grand
Casino & Hotel
• Pontiac Ceiling & Partition Co.- U of M
Cardiovascular Center
• Ann Arbor Ceiling & Partition- Mercy
Memorial Hospital, North Renovation
• Ann Arbor Ceiling & Partition- Walsh
College Addition
• Diversified Construction Specialists-
Google, Birmingham
• Huron Acoustic Tile Co.- 41-B District
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Established in 1995 to acknowledge out-

standing achievements in interior and exte-
rior construction projects, the INTEX
Achievement Award is open to all union
contractors. The ACT Promotion Committee
and a panel of architects judge the projects.
Criteria for the award include aesthetics,
workmanship, difficulty of installation and
scope of work. In the past 13 years, over 35
INTEX Awards have been given out to 27 dif-
ferent companies.
The INTEX Award is sponsored by the
Architectural Contractors Industry Fund in
conjunction with this year’s sponsors. ACT
would like to thank its title sponsor, the
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters.
ACT thanks its presenting sponsors:
Carpenters Labor Management Productivity
& Training Program, Laborers’ Local 1076
Labor Management Trust, MUST, and
Oakland Companies.
ACT thanks its gold sponsors: AGC of
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Construction Association of Michigan,
Livonia Building Materials, Master Craft
Carpet Service, Painters District Council #22,
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ACT thanks its silver and bronze sponsors:
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The Forgotten Division

By Denise Dabbagh, American Carpet Care & Janitorial
tuck somewhere between General Conditions and Soil Services, Livonia, taking ownership, contributing to the phasing
S Remediation, there lies the specification for Final

Construction Cleaning to deliver to a customer their new
building.
Cleaning is considered, for the most part, as incidental and usually

does not qualify as a major expense. It’s something for which estima-
tors often plug in a square footage number; it’s often not considered
schedule, securing locked areas, communicating with all punch crews
and moving along the project to a successful finish on time with no
extra cleaning costs. The defense against being backed into the cor-
ner to make your delivery date is a proactive approach to the Cleaning
Division.
THE WINDOW GUY DOESN’T DO WINDOWS AND THE FLOOR GUY

a significant cost item that could drastically vary depending on design DOESN’T DO FLOORS
and site conditions. This forgotten division should be a part of the Now, more than ever, the current economic times affect your bud-
competitive bid process. This will have a positive impact to budget, get and, at Value Engineering time, cleaning is an item placed so low
schedule and closeout procedures. on the totem pole that sometimes the customer will even elect to
Current construction clean-up costs range from .10 cents to $1.00+ wash their own windows.
per square foot. No magic number there. Contractors are faced with There is a lot of room to shift the responsibility of cleaning, especial-
pulling a number out of a hat and hope that the trick works. It’s the ly with the inconsistencies of specifications either allocating all phases
fear of losing a bid that creates the submission of very lean numbers of cleaning to the general contractor or, in the majority of specs, have
at bid time. The general thought process that cleaning is insignificant divisions bearing cost-impacting finishes, protection and cleaning
enough that someone on-site with a broom can handle it, mitigates requirements that often are not the expertise of the installation trades.
this. Given the current economic climate, combined with the desire to Granted there are many trades that often self perform these finishes or
keep labor busy, there’s no doubt that some general contractors are have great relationships with janitorial trades to subcontract this por-
putting their finished product and reputation at risk by implementing tion, but many more trades exclude this work, not motivated by the
this method. idea of going back 3-6 months after their installations to assess what it
A general estimate is without consideration of special cleaning would take to restore their brand new work. Some may say that it’s
needs, such as high glass cleaning and specialty floor treatments. It
does not take into account, for example, the specification requiring
the cleaning of all owner-provided shelving and fixtures. Restaurants
contain specialty equipment, healthcare facilities have exam rooms
with special cleaning needs, and there’s special TLC required for the
owner who takes occupancy prior to the turnover of the building.
Also not included are jobsite conditions that exacerbate the matter,
such as restoring unprotected floors, high duct work, and paint scrap-
ing from most every surface that was victim to your lowest bid
painter. Cleaning during punch work is an orchestrated performance.
If planned and executed with finesse, your cleaning crew can drive
your finish.
PETOSKEY PLACE APARTMENTS, DETROIT

A good example of this is Petoskey Place Apartments, a large multi-
family residential housing project, finished in phases, over a large site.
The field supervisor was at a disadvantage when the project was at its
finish point. 250 doors got locked (and unlocked and locked, etc…)
and balancing punch crews of all trades with scheduled inspection
and owner walk-throughs looming. This project was handled seam-
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tors’ review of the plans and specs is the lifeline of the estimator, espe-
cially in fast track, crucial bid times.
It makes sense to rely on the cleaning professionals to provide you
the same estimating service. And more importantly, to obtain costs
for items that trades often exclude. Too often “Scope Busts” uncover
underlying features that will eat up your profits… and they never do
it in the beginning of a project, do they?
Example – Scope Bust: In the 125 RFIs and 13 change orders, the
scope was changed partially from carpet to tile. A change order is
issued based on your floor sub’s quote that did not include finishes
while the specifications require an almost unheard of amount: six (6)
coats of a premium sealer over 10,000 square feet of tile. Whether it is
the general contractor or the subcontractor, someone is going to bear
this cost, somewhere in excess of thousands of dollars.
Example – Late Contract and Bad Scheduling: A three-story elabo-
rate window enclosure is installed, the glazing trade demobilizes and
six months later the landscaping is in and you’re ready to clean the
windows. The lift can’t be used now, inside or out, and you just dis-
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covered concrete on the lower panes. Now what? It will be either the
glazing trade (that clearly excluded the cleaning - but find it in their
hard to get some trades back out to the project when you have mortar contract) or the general contractor (or a negotiation of the two).
on your windows and the floors have been trashed. Either way, it’s time to consume these costs.
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Estimating for general contracting relies on the subcontractors to on-site management, the support of corporate offices, and in-place
‘dissect’ their scope of work and advise of ‘definable features of work’ company processes to protect all work on the project, are a very small
that otherwise have a chance of going undetected. The subcontrac- percent of the contractors doing business. These firms are to be com-
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tion, work scope and contract to a late decision or to field supervisors, ership” of the clean delivery of the project. Retain this company from
often find the cleaning overlooked and let out at the end of the pro- the start of the project. Include contract provisions for intermittent
ject. The project’s end (fast track) schedule may dictate last minute inspection by the cleaning company at milestones throughout the
efforts utilizing non-prequalified subcontractors or in-house labor. project, to call attention to site conditions that will affect their work, as
This may get the job done adequately, however this method is futile any other trade would. For example, before the HVAC trade begins
in removing grease from concrete, asphalt from carpet or other tricky work, they are on-site assessing the work of the electrician, plumber
jobsite problems. and carpenter. As a subcontractor, advising, informing and educating
the general contractor is a service that provides value for everyone.
CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK, AUBON PAIN BUILDING EXTERIOR Your cleaning contractor would then be able to tell you that it
2005/DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS, PROJECT SERVICES 2007 would be better to clean the skylights prior to hanging the cable tray
These projects are good examples of high profile and high pressure that, when in place, would require scaffolding. These pre-work assess-
finishes. Both projects were faced with the sensational task of a tele- ments save the general and the subcontractor time and money!
vised opening.The importance in these cases elevated things to levels
that would usually override any best-laid plans. The crews of BACK-CHARGES: DIRTY WORDS ON THE JOBSITE
American Carpet Care and Janitorial Services were available for imme- When it comes to cleaning, your trades, if given the option to clean
diate deployment to the sites, and they put forth their efforts to help up or leave it behind with no reprisals, will most likely do the latter.
unveil the spectacular expansions and rebirth of these long awaited Construction managers who don’t retain a grip on the clean-up rules
projects. It was a daunting task. Amid the trades finishing their work, and procedures on a jobsite will ultimately lose control of jobsite
there were stage and tent erectors, sound and light crews, artists, per- cleaning efforts.
formers, decorators and caterers. The mission of the company for both Therefore, have your cleaning crew on-site to inspect a pile of
projects was to eliminate any new construction residue, quickly and debris that no one will claim. Have them take pictures, itemize debris
efficiently.Their tasks varied from pressure washing, stainless steel and categories and provide full documentation for your back-charge.
window cleaning, polishing acres of marble, to vacuuming the red car- Having your cleaning crew policing this will enable the processing
pet on their way out. and enforcement of your Notice to Cure and/or subsequent back-
A chosen cleaning company should be an established firm, fully charge. Note: Put this practice in place early and you may only have

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to do it once. When the proper rules are in • Merely speaking of back-charges, verbal this declaration as depicted above, you will
place, posted at the site, included in subcon- only notification, or failing to follow have a clean and safer jobsite.
tracts, and implemented daily, jobsite harmo- through, will only breed uncontrolled con-
ny and sub cooperation will be maintained. tract breaches, fighting about trash and a In order to combat unexpected costs for
With regard to back-charges, the general mess of a jobsite. clean-up efforts at the end of a project, fol-
contractors (even trades to third-tier subs) • Declare cleanliness and safety on your job- low these eight important tips:
should be proactive by doing the following: site. Sometimes it’s tough, but if you make • Estimating methods should include
Cleaning as a Division. Compressively bid
construction clean up at bid time, includ-
ing floor treatments, concrete sealers, glass
and glazing, exterior building wash and
jobsite janitorial for larger projects.
• Qualify and contract cleaning at the start of
a project, and review all in-place processes
for clean-up and on-site maintenance.
• Require monthly inspections, as needed,
for feedback from the cleaning contractor.
• Utilize the cleaner for documentation and
motivation to the subcontractors to clean
up. Review all back-charge policies and
current implementation methods.
• Allow the cleaner to participate and aid in
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• Practice dedication and diligence regard-
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CONSTRUCTION LAW
WILL THE N EW AIA GENERAL

CONDITIONS REMAIN THE
F LAGSHIP OF THE I NDUSTRY?
For the first time in 120 years,
the A201-2007 does not require
T
binding arbitration as the default
By Mark L. McAlpine dispute resolution process.
he American Institute of Architects (AIA) has published A201-2007 and the counterpart ConsensusDOCS 200 take simi-
contract documents since 1888 and generally modifies lar approaches in the areas where the A201 has been changed,
its documents every ten years. The AIA generally solic- there are differences which are notable.
its comments on existing versions of its documents
from owner, engineer, attorney and contractor groups, and then
proposes changes to those groups and engages in some direct For the first time in 120 years, the A201-2007 does not require
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
negotiations with various group representatives after which its binding arbitration as the default dispute resolution process.
Documents Committee approves the final document changes Instead, the A101-207 cover agreement now requires that the
for publication. The A201-2007 was approved for publication in parties check a box to select arbitration or litigation or fill in a
the last quarter of 2007 and will replace the A201-1997 in May blank for a custom dispute resolution process. Importantly, the
2008. While many of the changes are of little consequence and document provides for litigation if the parties do not make a
thus are not discussed here, the major changes in the A201-2007 selection. Interestingly, the ConsensusDOCS 200 also provides
deal with dispute resolution choices and procedures, the archi- for a choice of process, although does not specify which will
tect’s role in making initial decisions on disputes, access to apply in the event a choice is not made, which will likely result
financial information, the commencement of statutes of limita- in litigation being the legal default in most states. Both docu-
tion, and insurance requirements. ments require mediation as a precondition to binding dispute
Perhaps more notable than the changes in the document is resolution whether litigation or arbitration.
that for the first time in many years, the Associated General The choice of dispute resolution method is a recognition that
Contractors of America (AGC) has declined to endorse the use a growing number of parties prefer litigation in complex cases
of AIA contract documents. Instead, the AGC has endorsed a where arbitration can be just as costly or more than litigation,
rival family of contract documents published by the newly cre- particularly given the fact that the American Arbitration
ated ConsensusDOCS, LLC. The AGC and 20 other endorsing Association (AAA) rules typically require 3 arbitrators in cases
groups claim that the process used to generate the where the amount in dispute exceeds $1,000,000. Indeed, most
ConsensusDOCS contract documents, which are based on the large and complex cases before the AAA now involve consider-
AGC contract documents, is more open and collaborative and able motion practice and discovery which is nearly identical to,
thus produces documents which more accurately reflect the or more involved than, litigation given discovery limitations in
interests of all of the participants in the industry. While the new many federal courts. Additionally, while it may take longer to

get large construction cases to trial, once

the trial starts it generally proceeds to
completion while arbitrations tend to be
segmented due to arbitrator/party avail-
FACCA
ability which leads to still higher costs.
Where the parties choose arbitration,
the A201-2007 now allows consolidation
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underlying the other arbitration does not
preclude joinder and the cases involve
common issues of law or fact provided
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requires the joinder of all parties neces-
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■ Contract Disputes ■ A/E Liability
same proceeding. In any case, the need to

■ Corporate Matters ■ Arbitration
choose between litigation and arbitration
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will require a discussion between the par-
ties which may in certain cases lead to Patrick A. Facca Gerald J. Richter Bruce M. Pregler
hybrid procedures which address the dis- Michael A. Hassan
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the architect’s duty of loyalty to the
owner, its receipt of payment from the
owner and its own interests in disputes
involving the design issues make the
architect a poor choice to review disputes.
While the architect will still be involved
in responding to a notice of differing site
conditions, the IDM would be involved if
either the owner or contractor dispute the
architect’s determination. Obviously it
will not be feasible to use an independent
IDM in smaller projects and the parties
may be well advised to use a dispute
review board on larger projects with a
greater ability to make some binding
decisions. ConsensusDOCS 200 does not
have an IDM provision; rather, it requires
SALES RENTALS
a series of direct negotiations which ele-
vate to more senior decision makers DELIVERY
before the parties proceed to mediation.
ERECTIONS
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The AIA added a mutual waiver of con-
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while the provision has been much debat-
ed, the A201-2007 retains the provision.
While AIA recognized that owner groups
claim that the provision has a dispropor-
tional impact on them, it left the clause in
the document because it wanted to avoid
large uninsurable claims. While
ConsensusDOCS 200 also provides a
mutual waiver of consequential damages,

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it provides a space where specific types of

consequential damages - for instance, lost
rents - can be claimed. The retention of
the consequential damages waiver in the
A201-2007 ensures that the clause will
continue to be one of the most modified
clauses in the document where more
often than not the clause will be deleted.
The A201-1997 gave the contractor the

ACCESS TO FINANCIAL INFORMATION
right to request evidence of the owner’s

ability to fund the project before and dur-
ing the performance of the work. The
1997 version was changed from the 1987
version which had been viewed as only
allowing a demand for financial assur-
ances at the start of the project.
Apparently concerned that the pendulum
had swung too far in favor of the contrac-
tor, and indeed abuses have been known
to occur, the A201-2007 now limits the
contractor’s ability to demand subse-
quent financial assurances to situations
where (1) the owner has failed to pay in
accordance with the contract documents;
(2) there has been a material change to the
contract sum as a result of change orders;
or (3) the contractor has a reasonable con-
cern as to the owner’s ability to pay. Each
of these opportunities is problematic. For
instance, the contract documents provide
for a number of situations where the
owner is entitled to withhold payment,
and what is a material change or what
constitutes reasonable concerns are some-
what subjective so as to leave both parties
to wonder as to their rights and obliga-
tions. By contrast, the ConsensusDOCS
200 allows the contractor the right to seek
additional financial assurances during
the project in much the same way as the
now superseded A201-1997. What is clear
is that it will be more difficult for the con-
tractor under the A201-2007 to receive
evidence of financial ability on the part of
the owner once the work has commenced
such that this is an area where the con-
tractor may wish to seek modifications to
clarify its rights to that information.
New language in Article 9 of the A201-
2007 allows the owner to request evi-
dence that subcontractors and suppliers
have been properly paid and, failing
receipt of that information within seven
days of the request, the owner can contact
the subcontractors and suppliers directly.
If a subcontractor or supplier has not
been properly paid, the owner may, at its
option, issue joint checks to the contactor

CONSTRUCTION LAW
and the involved subcontractor or suppli-

er for work properly performed or mate-
rials or equipment properly provided.
Owners will want to reinforce language
in Article 1 of the A201-2007 to ensure
that subcontractors and suppliers cannot
enforce these provisions as third party
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date of warranty work. The effect of the standard practices which will be modified past. Although it could be argued that
contractual commencement dates was to by the parties for the particular risks asso- the 2007 changes, insofar as they adopt
avoid the application of a “discovery ciated with their project. The AGC’s approaches used in ConsensusDOCS doc-
rule” used in many states to determine refusal to endorse the AIA’s contract documents, represent an attempt to head off
the date upon which a statute of limita- uments will likely mean that contractors any real competition and as such give the
tion begins to run. The application of the generally will have less influence in members of ConsensusDOCS indirect
discovery rule starts the statute of limita- future changes given that the AIA had influence on the AIA documents.
tion to run upon the discovery of the valued the AGC’s endorsement in the
cause of action rather than upon a date
tied to a contractual event such as sub-
stantial completion. The A201-2007 now
provides that causes of action must be
commenced within the period specified
by the law of the state where the project is
located but in no event later than 10 years
after the date of substantial completion.
These changes address owner concerns
that they are unfairly treated if a state
applies the discovery rule regardless of
the contract language and the concerns of
contractors and architects about being
exposed indefinitely to liability in the
absence of the new contractual 10 year
statute of repose. ConsensusDOCS 200
does not provide time limits on causes of
action thus leaving the issue to state law.
The 1997 version of the A201 intro-

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
duced a new type of insurance called

Project Management Protective Liability
Insurance (PMPLI) which was supposed
to bring all of the project participants
Kotz, Sangster,
under a PMPLI policy. The A201-2007
drops the single policy concept in favor of
requiring the contractor to name the
Wysocki and Berg, P.C.
owner and architect as additional Construction Law Specialists
insureds under its commercial general lia-
bility policy and name the owner as an • LITIGATION
additional insured under the contractor’s
completed operations coverage. In mak-
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used and that the additional insureds • CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS
approach more accurately reflects the
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CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT
PHOTO COURTESY OF SMITHGROUP, INC.
he smallest particles met the largest machines at the job-
PLACING COMPLEX T site of the University of Michigan’s Lurie Nanofabrication

Facility (LNF). Nanofabrication research – working with
the smallest of particles to create products with extraordinary
SYSTEMS IN capacities – is part of the work within the walls of a new clean-
room addition built adjacent to the original Michigan
Nanofabrication Facility (MNF) and its fully operational clean-
SMALL SPACES room. Skanska USA Building Inc., Southfield, employed its full
arsenal of construction equipment and its skilled project man-
agement team to deliver an extraordinary facility that will seal
the facility’s position as one of the best academic labs in this
region of the country.The expertise of SmithGroup Inc., Detroit,
designed this high-tech incubator and its complex labyrinth of
By Mary E. Kremposky, Associate Editor mechanical and electrical support systems.

and the Auburn Hills world headquarters of The building’s infrastructure was as com-
Chrysler LLC, formerly DaimlerChrysler plex and as carefully calibrated and planned
Corporation. as the research facility, itself. An extensive
A Tour Aisle showcases the state-of-the-art network of systems services the new 7,600-
research within the facility via a continuous square-foot cleanroom embedded in the
glass exterior wall without mullions or core of this 37,000-square-foot addition.
columns and a sleek, silver canopy of com- “Approximately 1,100 tons of refrigeration
posite metal spanning the building’s entire and four on-site boilers support the clean-
north face. The Tour Aisle gives visitors, stu- room,” said Karidis. “We can provide 65,000
dents, and the merely curious a glimpse into cfm of makeup air for the new cleanroom
this unfamiliar world where researchers work and 31,000 cfm of supplemental makeup air
intently on unlocking the powers of emerg- for the original cleanroom. There is a great
ing technologies. deal of capacity and controls for such a small
Dennis Schweiger, LNF facilities manager, area.”
summarizes the capabilities of this cutting- The infrastructure weaves and coils tightly
edge facility: “The LNF is operated by the through the three-story building. “In some
College of Engineering to support research instances, there is literally only half-of-an-
on the theory, design and fabrication of elec- inch between piping systems,” said Shawn
tronic, optoelectronic and MEMS-based Champion, Skanska superintendent. “More
devices, custom integrated circuits, and than anybody, three firms made this job
microsystems, as well as on novel characteri- work: Shaw Electric, Ann Arbor; Boone & Darr,
zation and metrology techniques. Research is Inc., Ann Arbor, mechanical contractor; and
also underway on organic and polymer- their sheet metal sub, Dee Cramer, Inc., Holly.
based devices for use in organic/molecular They all did a phenomenal job. The job went
electronics and displays, as well as on smoothly because these three companies
nanofabrication and materials for use in nan- did such great CAD work.”
otechnology.” While the terminology may
seem alien, the results are very much of this DESIGNING ON A NANOSCALE
world. “Applications include healthcare, envi- Karidis compares fitting these extensive
ronment, national security, energy and quan- systems into a small addition with the sci-
tum-effect based technologies,” added ence of nanofabrication, itself. “It is a bit of a
Schweiger. puzzle to fit everything in that tight space,”
A SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE
Opened in December 2007, the building’s
brick patterning is a clue to the cutting-edge
research now underway within the masonry
walls of this rectangular addition. “The brick
work emulates an abstract composition of
integrated circuits, expressing the work tak-
ing place inside through the brick outside,”
said George P. Karidis, PE, LEED AP,
SmithGroup vice president and director of
PHOTO COURTESY OF SKANSKA USA BUILDING INC.
mechanical engineering and lead mechani-

cal designer. Karidis’ professional experience
emphasizes high-technology facilities serv-
ing a broad range of corporate, university,
and government clients. His experience The raised floor in each cleanroom bay is fully grounded to the structural steel
includes work on BorgWarner’s China and features static-dissipative vinyl floor tiles. This strategy protects research
efforts conducted with electrically sensitive tools and materials on a micrometer
Technical Center in Zizhu, China, the CIA
(1 millionth of a meter) and nanometer (1 billionth of a meter) level.
headquarters expansion in Langley, Virginia,

said Karidis. “In one sense, it is analogous to nanofabrication in which

one is carefully designing at the nanoscale to use every square mil-
limeter of product to its best advantage. Likewise, we optimized the
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room with a penthouse: The actual cleanroom occupies the main
level and is configured as a series of bays and chases, a subfabrication
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ect team had to find a meeting ground

between researchers working with delicate
circuitry and contractors commandeering
the usual flotilla of heavy equipment in a
construction zone. “When we were compact-
ing the ground during site utility installation,
every time we used a vibratory roller we con-
sulted with the research staff in the existing
building to prevent damage to research
operations or multi-million dollar tools and
equipment,” said Champion.
Protecting the existing cleanroom from
vibration even led to the selection of an
auger cast pile system. With a full basement
and placement close to pedestrian and vehi-
cle routes, the new addition required an earth
retention system. “Because ground vibration

was a major concern, we used the least dis-
ruptive or vibration-producing method of
shoring soils,” said Champion. “We installed
auger cast piles, which involve drilling into
the ground and pumping concrete as
opposed to pounding in H piles, sheet piles or
another driven-type retention system.”
Tangent (adjacent) piles and secant (over-
The intricate labyrinth of mechanical systems includes high-pressure clean steam on the third lapping) piles with numerous tie-backs
level.

offered another layer of protection. Both slab composed of approximately 800 individ- Brothers performed all the concrete work,
form an almost seamless line of defense ual compartments. Champion explains how including the waffle slab, poured founda-
against potential soil or water leaks between to make a waffle: “We scaffolded the entire tions, and flat work.
piles. Mother Nature added her own mix of area to create a flat plywood floor, placed pre-
obstacles. Drilling 25 feet to 30 feet below formed fiberglass domes in a grid pattern to A COMPOSITION IN STEEL AND GLASS
grade, Skanska encountered unexpected give shape to the waffle’s individual compart- A standard structural steel frame forms
cobble and boulder fields in the soil, plus an ments, filled the spaces between the domes most of the building. The Tour Aisle, however,
old, abandoned sewer line. “These condi- with rebar, and then poured the concrete. presented its share of design and construc-
tions would slow progress and wear down The fiberglass molds were removed with tion challenges. Champion explains construc-
drill bits,” said Champion. “It was just a mat- compressed air afterwards. Basically, we had tion of the aisle’s custom steel frame: “At the
ter of perseverance.” to create an entire false first floor out of scaf- western half of the Tour Aisle, custom-fabri-
folding and plywood to form the concrete cated beams are configured in a 90 degree
BUILDING A CONCRETE WAFFLE slab.” angle resembling two steps. The beams are
The sub-fabrication level is formed of cast- Half of the waffle compartments have a welded to the existing steel columns of the
in-place concrete floor slabs, walls and central, 14-inch opening used to connect the adjacent Electrical Engineering and
columns. The sub-fab also houses three pits: cleanroom’s diverse services, including Computer Science building housing the MNF.
a round stormwater pit excavated 15 feet process exhaust, reverse osmosis and deion- The beams are supported at mid-span by a
below the sub-fab, a 3-foot-deep pit excavat- ized water systems, and high purity gaseous line of new steel columns before cantilever-
ed at the south end to contain a 7,000-gallon nitrogen for drying silicon wafers. “Safety was ing over the Tour Aisle.
acid-waste neutralization system, and a 4- carefully managed, because there were sever- The same line of new steel columns is the
foot-deep pit for three new acid-exhaust al hundred of these openings in the floor,” starting point for the steel beams of the Tour
scrubbers.“As a coordination and safety issue, said Champion. “We had to have lifts and Aisle’s eastern half and for a series of diagonal
the pits had to be continuously barricaded for equipment all over this slab for the duration tube steel braces. The braces reach down and
much of the project,” said Champion. of the project. A structural engineer designed across on a diagonal, holding the can-
The sub-fab columns support the clean- an inch-thick plywood shield to cover the tilevered steel beams in place like a strong
room’s waffle slab, a monolithically poured whole floor and prevent accidents.” Spence steel arm. “The weight of the masonry wall

The six Strobic fans combine to draw a total

volume of air of more than 150,000 cfm
from the two buildings.
above the glass rests on the cantilevered

beams held by the tube steel braces,” added
Champion.
An intricate shoring system was construct-
ed in the aisle’s east end. “The beams had to
be laid in place first, but without the tube
steel to hold them up, we had to support the
beams with an elaborate two-story-high
shoring system supported from the subfab
floor slab,” said Champion. “Removal was
allowed only when all the connections had
been fully bolted. All tube braces were weld-
ed using full penetration welds. This com-
plex construction, with its network of

shoring, columns, beams and braces was
quite a sight to behold.”
GHOST TOOLS
Complex construction continued in the
interior of this singular facility. The clean-
room’s raised floor is fully grounded to the
structural steel to dissipate static electricity
and prevent damage to the electrically sensi-
tive tools. “In addition, the flooring is static
dissipative tile, a flooring capable of transfer-
ring the discharge of static electricity from a
Negotiators, person’s body and grounding it through the
whole system,” said Champion.
Purifying the air in this sensitive clean-
Advocates, room is achieved via installation of approxi-
mately 18 recirculation air handling units
and 18 plenum modules, both hoisted,
STRENGTH Counselors, attached and suspended from the third-floor
structural steel. Together, plenum modules
and air handlers form a type of second floor
above the clean room. “The team successful-
integrity ly and safely worked around these temporar-

ily suspended systems before permanent
attachment with structural steel rods,” said
trust
Champion.
Providing excellence
The end result of years of planning, design
in the law — comprehensive and construction is one of the most stellar
construction, business, academic laboratories in the region. “The
transactional & litigation LNF offers complete capabilities for the fabri-
services to the business cation of solid-state materials, devices, and
community over 50 years. circuits using both silicon, compound semi-
conductors, and organic materials, which is
quite unique,” said Schweiger. “In addition,
because of the support of the National
Science Foundation through the National
Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, the
LNF provides direct staff support to its users.”
Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton, P.C. The future has already been planned with-
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grams,” said Schweiger. “The entire facility is designed and
built around a “ghost tool” set that provided the necessary
LNF’s Quintessential Clean Room
guide points for power, water, air and electrical manage-
ment.” Engineering proper airflow, managing exhaust and
The complex systems supporting this acclaimed clean- maintaining a constant relative humidity of 42.5 percent
room are the product of the well-planned and coordinated were key objectives for the Lurie Nanofabrication
efforts of the University of Michigan, SmithGroup and Facility’s building infrastructure.
Skanska. A broad spectrum of researchers now have access
to this state-of-the-art laboratory, and the general public has CLEAN AIR
access to the advancements in healthcare and technologies • “The air flows in a laminar, straight down direction,”
emerging from this academic research and development said George P. Karidis, PE, LEED AP, SmithGroup vice
laboratory in southeastern Michigan’s own backyard. president and director of mechanical engineering
and lead mechanical designer. “Basically, the air
THE FOLLOWING SUBCONTRACTORS CONTRIBUTED TO passes through a full array of air handling units,
THE PROJECT: plenum modules and HEPA filters at the ceiling plane
and is returned through the raised floor grating sys-
• Metal Studs, Drywall, Acoustic, EIFS – Ann Arbor Ceiling & tem and then back up through the service chases
Partition, Ypsilanti between the clean bays. The idea is to drive all parti-
• Rough & Finish Carpentry – FBK Associates, Rochester cles generated in the cleanroom down and out of
Hills the space as directly as possible.”
• Painting & Intumescent Fireproofing – Cavalier Painting,
Sterling Heights • The project expanded the original lab’s Submicron
• Cleanroom Partitions, Access Flooring, Plenum Grid, Room, a cleanroom space with a Class 10 designa-
Cleanroom Protocol & Cleaning - Performance tion – the highest level of cleanliness, with no more
Contracting, Carmel, IN than 10 particles larger than 0.5 micron per cubic
• Resilient Flooring & Carpeting – Shock Brothers, Roseville foot of air. The new cleanroom bays carry a Class 100
• Epoxy Floor Coatings – A & S Industrial Coating, Warren ranking; the general aisle linking the bays has a Class
• Fire Protection, Demolition of Fire Protection – John E. 1,000 designation.
Green Co., Highland Park
• Building Temp. & Process Controls – Siemens Building MANAGING EXHAUST
Technologies, Inc., Livonia • The project provides a new combined exhaust sys-
• Electrical – Shaw Electric, Ann Arbor tem with six high-dispersion induction exhaust fans
• Masonry Mock-Up Panels – Giannola Masonry Co., Clinton servicing both cleanrooms. “Wet scrubber systems
Township neutralize acid exhaust from research processes,”
• Site Work, Mass Excavation – Eagle Excavation, Flint said Karidis.“The solvent exhaust and the general
• Temporary Fencing – Reliable Fence, Clinton Township exhaust are not scrubbed, but ultimately all the
• Site Utilities – Tri-County Electric, Saline exhaust is handled by one combinedmanifold
• Nitrogen Tank Relocation, Process Piping, Plumbing & exhaust system.”
HVAC – Boone & Darr, Inc., Ann Arbor
• Gown Room Demo – Blue Star, Inc., Warren • The exhaust system weighs 50,000 lbs., including the
• Structural Steel, Metal Deck, Misc. Iron – Douglas Steel six vertical, in-line fans on top of one plenum box.
Fabricating Corp., Lansing “We actually had to design a truss system to support
• Hydraulic Elevator – Kone, Livonia the new exhaust system above the original clean-
• Spray-On Fire Proofing – DennCo Construction, Shelby room roof,” said Karidis.“The original cleanroom did
Township not have interior columns, so the trusses had to span
• Earth Retention & Waterproofing – Davis Specialty the full width of that building.”
Contracting, Milford
• Concrete Foundations & Flatwork, Site Grading, Paving MAINTAINING RELATIVE HUMIDITY
and Concrete – Spence Brothers, Ann Arbor • “To control the relative humidity, the mechanical sys-
• Masonry – Leidal & Hart Mason Contractors, Inc., Livonia tem engages both normal and low-temperature
• Aluminum Curtain Wall, Doors, Canopy & Louvers – cooling coils in the summer and clean steam humidi-
American Glass & Metals, Plymouth fiers in the winter,” said Karidis. “The North Campus
• Roofing – CEI Roofing, Howell chilled water plant provides the bulk of the cooling,
• Overhead Doors, Loading Dock Equip., Furnish Doors – but we have a supplemental low temperature chiller
Detroit Door & Hardware, Madison Heights system to meet the facility’s 68 degrees F tempera-
• Clean-Up – DLS Service, Ypsilanti ture and 42.5 percent relative humidity design con-
• Halon Fire Protection Relocation – Healey Fire Protection, ditions. Either temperature or humidity changes can
Orion effect the research work.”
The general contractor, architect or owner identifies the sub-

contractors listed in the Construction Highlight.

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE
The Plexidor Electronic Pet Door comes between one and two hours and comes
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desirable features. It provides a clean weld, consistent starting,

quick puddle creation and no starting porosity. The unique slag
Lincoln Electric Re-engineers Popular
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Excalibur® Stick Electrode
The Lincoln Electric Company has re-engineered its popular off is uniform and ideal for jobs requiring steep rod angles on
Excalibur® 7018 stick electrode, part of the company’s premium out-of-position welds. Excellent tie-in prevents undercutting,
line of low hydrogen stick electrodes. The flux coating on the which reduces grinding and slag inclusions for high quality
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Lincoln Electric’s Excalibur stick electrode line offers several chemical and power generation industries. Excalibur stick elec-
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New Howard Leight® Accessories Improve

Earmuff Convenience and Comfort
Howard Leight has introduced two new accessories for its
broad line of earmuffs: a Polar Hood, specifically designed to be
worn with earmuffs, which ensures optimal attenuation for
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PRODUCT SHOWCASE
42-inch long ironing board that folds back into the wall. The
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with auto return to normal position when the board is folded
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after the set amount of time determined by the user. IW.A-42
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iron storage area, a built in work light, storage shelves, an elec-
trical cord wrap, and an on-off indicator.
IRON-A-WAY model IW.E-342 is another electric-built-in
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PEOPLE IN CONSTRUCTION
tects. Shultis received his award at the the Distinguished Community Service
a Annual AIA Michigan Celebration of Award, which honors an AIA Huron
Hamilton Anderson
Detroit/Las Vegas-based Excellence in Architecture in May. Valley chapter member who has per-
Associates (HAA),
design firm, is pleased to formed outstanding service to the broad-

announce that Ann Arbor-based archi- er community through involvement in
Gelman, AIA has joined tectural firm government, volunteer, or service organ-
Ofra
the firm as principal. izations, or who has provided pro-bono

Gelman
Gelman has led teams in is pleased to services to community organizations.
Hobbs+Black Associates,
numerous developments in Las Vegas announce the following:

Inc.
and for the city of Henderson. Gelman Southfield-based

will function as Managing Principal of has recently earned LEED Barton Malow Company is
David Barduca, LEED AP,
Hamilton Anderson Associates’ Las Barduca

Accreditation with the pleased to announce the
Vegas office. following promotions:
Council. Barduca joined Phil Kirby, based in Barton
U.S. Green Building
The Michigan Chapter Hobbs+Black in 2007. Malow’s Central Virginia

Also, the Huron Valley Office, has been named
of Architects has selected Chapter of the American senior vice president,
of the American Institute
Kirby
Institute of Architects Eastern Region. Kirby

LEED AP, vice president recently honored two will now oversee opera-
Kevin Shultis, AIA, NCARB,
Kenyon
and Learning Studio Hobbs + Black staff mem- tions and business devel-
Leader of SmithGroup’s bers. Ann Kenyon, AIA, LEED AP, with opment for offices in
Shultis Detroit office, to receive their Emerging Architect Award, recog- Maryland, northern
the prestigious 2008 AIA Michigan nizing her exceptional contribution to the Virginia, and central
Hastings Award. Shultis’ recognition fol- profession. In 2007, only ten years after Virginia. Len Moser has
Moser
lows his impressive 5-year track record receiving her Masters Degree, she earned been promoted to vice
as a co-chairman and chairman with AIA the title of vice president at president, National Sports, and will pro-
Michigan’s Government Affairs Hobbs+Black, becoming the first woman vide sales, preconstruction and construc-
Committee. In his tenure he helped in architect to hold the esteemed position at tion support services for sports projects
defending the rights of Michigan archi- the firm. Kristina Glusac, AIA, received nationwide. Phil Roy has been promoted
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to vice president, AIA MI Honor Awards and Recognition Accredited Professional. DBA, celebrat-
Southern Region, with Program held in May at the Inn at St. ing its 40th year in business, is a multi-
responsibility for Barton John’s Conference Center in Plymouth. disciplined design firm specializing in
Malow’s Atlanta office. Civil Engineering, Landscape
Ryan Maibach has been Architecture and Land Surveying with
promoted to vice presi- Associates (DBA), PC, has offices in Plymouth and Monroe.
Dietrich, Bailey and
dent of Specialty announced that

Roy
Contracting, and will be Plunkett Cooney, headquartered in
based in Oak Park, has successfully passed Bloomfield Hills, has added to its techni-
Stephanie L. Harbour, PE
Michigan. the U.S. Green Building cal expertise with the recent addition of
Council Professional Beth Niepokuj as the firm’s litigation sup-
Troy-based Controlled Harbour Accreditation Exam and port manager. Established in 1913,
Power Company, a global will be the firm’s LEED Plunkett Cooney is one of the Midwest’s
manufacturer of complete
Maibach commercial, industrial,
and medical electrical
power solutions, recently announced the
promotions of Margaret Santamaria to
Midwest regional sales coordinator from
customer service coordinator, and Stacy
Biglow to customer service coordinator
from assistant engineering coordinator.
Santamaria replaces Carole Lize, who has
retired after a 30-year tenure with the
company.
based in Taylor, has

J.S. Vig Construction,
announced that Frank

Burdick has joined the
firm as project manager.
Burdick will be responsi-
ble for field supervision,
Burdick
project budgeting, sched-
uling and subcontractor
selection. Also, Bryan
Cassette has joined the
firm as construction coor-
dinator. Cassette will be
responsible for maintain-
Cassette
ing the company’s web-
site, coordinating market-
ing strategies and implementing a cohe-
sive database system. He will also assist
in a variety of construction initiatives
both on-site and off-site. J.S. Vig
Construction is a full-service general con-
tractor and construction management
company.
Agency (PCIA), Brighton, is pleased to

Professional Concepts Insurance
announce that Danna Aringo Reyes, a

first year graduate student at the
University of Michigan, is the winner of
the first annual PCIA Michigan
Architectural Foundation scholarship. A
resident of Ypsilanti, Danna is earning
her Masters of Architecture. Danna
received her scholarship at the annual

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P EOP LE I N CONSTR UCTION
largest full-service law firms with more

than 150 attorneys in nine Michigan cities,
Columbus, OH and Indianapolis, IN.
Fishbeck, Thompson,
Engineers/Scientists/
Carr & Huber, Inc. (FTC&H),
Architects/Constructors,
is pleased to announce the
addition of Steve Luzkow
based in their Farmington
Luzkow
Hills office. Luzkow
brings over 29 years of environmental
expertise to FTC&H.
NAWBO, the National Association of

Women Business Owners, Greater Detroit
Chapter, has welcomed its incoming
2008-2009 Board of Directors. The fol-
lowing women have been elected to serve
as Board members: Kathleen Alessandro,
Energized Solutions, LLC, Dearborn;
Nancy Brownrigg, Brownrigg Companies
Ltd., Auburn Hills; Kim Crabtree,
MetaOps, Livonia; Angela Dodd, FayeZ
Interiors, Southfield; Peggy Feltner,
ZenaComp, Farmington Hills; Dr. Randi
Lou Franklin, INTER-LINGUA, Grosse
Pointe Farms; Patricia Henry Poyle,
Henry Business Solutions, Birmingham;
Jill Gleba, Gleba & Associates, Troy; Ruth
Johnson, DYNAMIS Consulting &
Training, Detroit; Miriam Muley, The 85%
Niche, LLC, Grosse Pointe; Nipa Shah,
Jenesys Group, LLC,
Novi; and
Thompson, Tea Time
Theresa
Events, Shelby Township.
McCliment, Inc.), an engi-

OHM (Orchard Hiltz &
Ybarra neering and architectural

firm headquartered in
Livonia, has announced
the election of two new
members to its Board of
Directors: Shirley Ybarra
and Vyto Kaunelis, as well
as the re-election of
Kaunelis Charlie Mahoney.
Troy-based design firm Ford & Earl

Associates recently announced that Paul
Van Der Kolk has joined the company as
project designer and junior architect. Van
Der Kolk comes to Ford & Earl Associates
with nearly ten years of experience in
retail, residential and institutional design
and project management. Also, Janet
Wilson, associate, project leader, has

August 48-64 6/27/08 3:51 PM Page 55
earned her Leadership in Energy and ing. The appointed Board members Redevelopment Authority (WCBRA). Dr.
Environmental Design (LEED) accredita- include: Raymond Tadgerson; William Harless is a senior consultant at SME.
tion. Wilson has over 20 years experience Also, the Transportation Research Board
in commercial interior design now Kevin Feuka; and Larry Fox. Continuing (TRB) Executive Committee recently
Kimble; Dennis Bekken; Paul Rozeboom;
enhanced by her knowledge of sustain- as long-time principals of the firm are: appointed Starr D. Kohn, PhD, PE to Chair
able green building and development the TRB Committee on Pavement
practices. and Gary Arnold, PE. The firm also Monitoring, Evaluation, and Data
Dennis Jensen, AIA; Mathew Jarvi, PE;
announced the re-appointment of its sen- Storage. Dr. Kohn serves as a senior vice
Detroit-based DeMaria ior associates: Robin Rapelje; Sandra president and manager of pavement
Building Company has (Sam) Scott; and Maureen Wegener. The services at SME.
announced that list of re-appointed C2AE associates
Burch, safety coordinator, includes: Scott Cook;
Jeff
and Dave Sargent, cost CO R P O R AT E N E WS

engineer, have earned
Cindy Filley; Gary Fedewa;
Burch
LEED Accreditation with Makarewicz; and Betsy Michigan CAT and LeeBoy are pleased
Craig Jansen; Kevin
the U.S. Green Building to announce that they have finalized an

Council. Also, Philips agreement that awards Michigan CAT
Ormsbee.
Vallakalil, senior project exclusive distribution rights for the entire

manager, has earned the family of LeeBoy/Rosco paving and con-
Soil and Materials
Harless
designation Certified Plymouth, has announced struction equipment within the state of
Engineers, Inc. (SME),
Construction Manager that the Washtenaw Michigan. The LeeBoy family also
Sargent (CCM). County Board of includes the Rosco product line of paving
Commissioners recently products and asphalt tools.
C2AE, a full-service architectural, engi- appointed LeeBoy/Rosco’s extensive line of motor
neering, and planning firm based in graders, drum rollers, multi-purpose
James M.
Lansing, recently announced the election to the Washtenaw County asphalt maintainers, asphalt distributors,
Harless, PhD, CHMM, RBP,
of its Board of Directors at a recent meet- Kohn B r o w n f i e l d pavers, brooms, pneumatic rollers, chip
Same quality people.

Same expert service. New mug.
It’s official. Safway Services is now Detroit Branch
ThyssenKrupp Safway, Inc. So 5500 Rivard Street
what’s different? Just our coffee Detroit, Michigan 48211
mugs. Our high quality and safety Toll free: (800) 899-5189
standards remain the same, and Phone: (313) 872-8500
you’ll work with the same local
people. In fact, we’ve been solely
owned by ThyssenKrupp AG since
2000, and continue to be a proud
member of the world’s largest
network of scaffold companies.
www.safway.com

August 48-64 6/27/08 3:51 PM Page 56
spreaders, pothole patchers and force Vincent de Paul Parish in Pontiac. St. Caterpillar’s Supplier Quality Excellence
feed loaders bring more than 30 new Vincent de Paul is a late nineteenth cen- Process Certification according to the
models to Michigan CAT’s already exten- tury Catholic Church in the Gothic MQ11005 Standard – making Lincoln
sive line of equipment offerings. Revival style located off Woodward Electric the first welding consumable
Avenue in the City of Pontiac. The manufacturer to receive this prestigious
Barton Malow Company, headquar- church was placed on the Michigan State designation.
tered in Southfield, recently received the Register of Historic Places in 1987 and
the National Register in 1989. The goal of
award for its significant contributions to the parish is to upgrade the interior fin- (SME), Plymouth, recently teamed with
General Motors 2007 Supplier of the Year Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc.
GM’s global product and performance ishes including lighting, mechanical and several Michigan communities to secure
achievements. The 16th annual award – sound systems, restore art glass, and $3.2 million in federal grants for
themed the “Best of the Best” – was given improve liturgical function. Brownfield redevelopment projects.
during ceremonies at the Sawgrass SME prepared winning applications for
Marriott Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida. The Huron Valley Chapter of the the following: Allegan, Otsego, Plainwell
Also, the Barton Malow Company and American Institute of Architects recently Consortium, $200,000 U.S. EPA
HKS Architects, Inc. have been chosen as recognized Ann Arbor-based Brownfields Assessment Grant; Calhoun
the design/build team for the Gwinnett Hobbs+Black Associates, Inc. The firm County, $200,000 U.S. EPA Brownfields
Braves Baseball Stadium in received Honor Awards for their work on Assessment Grant; City of Grand Rapids,
Lawrenceville, GA. The $40 million stadi- the TAQA NewWorld Corporate Suite $200,000 U.S. EPA Brownfields Assessment
um is scheduled to open in April 2009. and the W.R. Wheeler Service Center, Grant; City of Kentwood, $200,000 U.S.
Barton Malow’s Southern Region opera- both based in Ann Arbor. EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant; City
tions have been based in Atlanta since the of Southfield, $200,000 U.S. EPA
office opened in 1986. Caterpillar Inc. has recognized Ohio- Brownfields Assessment Grant; and City
based Lincoln Electric Company as one of of Wyoming, $200,000 U.S. EPA
Lake Orion-based Stephen Auger + the construction equipment company’s Brownfields Assessment Grant. SME was
has outstanding suppliers at both its part of the team that a secured a $2,000,000
announced that the firm has been award- Cleveland and Mentor, Ohio consumable U.S. EPA Brownfields Revolving Loan
Associates Architects (SA+A)
ed the contract to provide architectural plants. Lincoln Electric, a Caterpillar cer- Fund (BRLF) Grant for the Downriver
analysis and design services for the St. tified supplier since 1991, received Area Brownfield Consortium.
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T. F. Beck Co. Detroit Cornice & Slate Co. Lutz Roofing Co., Inc. North Roofing Co. Schena Roofing &
Rochester Hills MI Ferndale MI Shelby Twp. MI Auburn Hills MI Sheet Metal Co., Inc.
248.852.9255 248.398.7690 586.739.1148 248.373.1500 Chesterfield MI
586.949.4777
J. D. Candler Fisher Roofing Co., Inc. M.W. Morss Roofing, Inc. Dave Pomaville & Sons, Inc.
Roofing Co., Inc. Dearborn Heights MI Romulus MI Warren MI Schreiber Corporation
Livonia MI 313.292.8090 734.942.0840 586.755.6030 Detroit MI
313.899.2100 313.864.4900
LaDuke Roofing & Newton Crane Roofing, Inc. Royal Roofing Co.
Christen/Detroit Sheet Metal Pontiac MI Orion MI
Detroit MI Oak Park MI 248.332.3021 248.276.ROOF (7663)
313.837.1420 248.414.6600

August 48-64 6/27/08 3:51 PM Page 57
Mercedes-Benz has selected Rand

a
Brighton-based design/build construc-
Construction Engineering, Inc.,
tion company, to renovate and expand

their present Research Park Drive facility
in Ann Arbor. Also, JP Morgan/Chase
Bank has selected Rand Construction to
build a LEED silver certification banking
center in Rochester Hills.
NSF International, Ann Arbor, recently

received an award to honor its 20 years of
commitment to Ann Arbor Public
Schools’ Partners for Excellence Program.
The Partners for Excellence Program wel-
comes community involvement to fur-
ther enhance student achievement, aug-
ment classroom learning and encourage
students to become confident learners.
In other news, NSF has announced that
Ltd. is the first company to receive

Shell International Petroleum Company
Certification to ISO 21469: Safety of

Machinery - Lubricants with Incidental
Product Contact - Hygiene
Requirements. NSF is currently the only
company offering American National
Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited
ISO 21469 Certification. ISO 21469
Certified lubricants offer new assurances
to processors of specialized products
with strict hygiene and safety require-
ments to meet. NSF International, is an
independent, not-for-profit organization
that certifies products and writing stan-
dards for food, water and consumer
goods
Comstock Park-based Midlink Business

Park and Signature Associates have wel-
comed Polymer Solutions Inc. to
Midlink’s mixed-used business park.
Polymer Solutions has leased 110,000
square feet in Midlink’s East building to
expand its plastics recycling business.
The company’s move to Midlink has
brought 55 jobs to the Kalamazoo com-
munity. Also, W. Soule & Company has
leased 68,000 square feet, expanding its
existing facilities at Midlink’s East build-
ing to accommodate the growth of its
specialty fabrication division, Soule
Fabrication Group. W. Soule has had
facilities in Midlink’s East building since
July 2007.
DeMaria Building Company, Detroit, is

pleased to announce the following con-
tract awards: Jones Lang LaSalle
Autodesk has hired the company to com-

August 48-64 6/27/08 3:51 PM Page 58
Since 1968
“SPECIALTY CLEANING” plete the Lake Point Office Center

Renovation in Novi. This includes the
www.acmemaint.com
renovation of the three-story, 45,000-

square-foot building that houses
Autodesk, a design software company.
24236 Mound Road, Warren, Michigan 48091 The building will also be CI-LEED certi-
fied with a Gold rating. Also, the
Thompson Educational Foundation has
hired the company to construct the UPA
Commercial • Industrial • Institutional
Cleaning Services Math & Science Center Middle School in
Detroit. This includes construction of an
PROFESSIONAL DUCT CLEANING 80,000-square-foot addition, which will
Cleaning & Sanitizing • Complete HVAC Systems primarily be used as a Science & Math
Restroom/Laboratory/Paint • Exhaust Systems Middle School, reconstruction of a sur-
face parking lot, and a vehicular circula-
tion lane. The new structure will also
EXTERIOR BUILDING CLEANING
provide a new entrance to the Detroit
Architectural Metal • Precast • Brick • Stone
INTERIOR BUILDING CLEANING Science Center, a Science Center Café and
Degreasing • Prep for Paint • Exhaust Fans • Floor Cleaning a Gift Shop.
Alta Lift Truck Services, Inc., Wixom,

DEEP CLEANING
has been nationally recognized by Yale
Machinery De-greasing • Kitchen Facilities
Material Handling and Combilift Ltd. as a
Parking Deck Cleaning • Warehouses
Dealer of Excellence for 2007. The
Loading Docks • Compactors
40 Years In Business Dealer of Excellence Award is the highest
award a distributor can receive and is
(586) 759-3000 Fax (586) 759-3277 distinguished annually. Alta Lift Truck
Services Inc., founded in 1984 by
President Steven Greenawalt, has nine
Michigan locations.
Plunkett Cooney, Bloomfield Hills, was

recently honored as one of the 2008 “Top
100 Law Firms for Diversity” by
MultiCultural Law Magazine, an annual
legal publication that acknowledge lead-
ing law firms for diversity and highlights
successful minority and women lawyers.
COMING UP IN
October
• Metals/Steel
• Signage
FALL 2008
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ORION ROYAL OAK STERLING HTS
ARIZONA HEATING & KENKY WM FLOYD HEATING CO.

AIR CONDITIONING, INC. CLIO GRAND BLANC
SAGINAW
METRO FIRE SYSTEMS
BENJAMIN MOORE PAINTS FENTON
SOUTH LYON
BETTER PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE, LLC.
FARMINGTON HILLS
BROOKS ROOFING COMPANY

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313•531•2700
CONNELLY CRANE
CANCILLIARI ENTERPRISES, INC. Complete Crane Rental RENTAL CORP.
GROSSE ILE Services Since “1943”
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August 48-64 6/27/08 3:51 PM Page 60
CAM BUYERS GUIDE U P DATES
Specializing in
E.I.F.S.
UPDATE
As you all are probably aware, the 2008 Construction Buyers
Guide has been out on the street for several months now. In an
Commercial Exterior effort to keep our information as accurate and up-to-date as
and Interior possible, we’re including here all the changes and corrections
we have received for members’ company listings as of June
15. Changes from the book are in bold.
Plastering
To see continually amended company listings, check
out the Buyers Guide Online at www.cam-online.com, updated around
the 15th of every month.
Return to this section every month in CAM Magazine to get heads-up information and
news involving the Construction Buyers Guide. Questions? Contact Mary Carabott at
248-972-1000 for answers and to find out how to add to your online listings. No updates
will be made to the online Buyers Guide from July 15 thru January 15.
To obtain additional copies of the Guide, stop by the CAM office and pick them up at
no additional charge, or send $6 per book for shipping to have the books sent to your
company via UPS. Please call ahead of time for authorization if your firm requires a sub-
stantial number of copies.
21750 Schmeman Invoices for the listings have been generated and mailed. Prompt payment ensures a
good-standing membership and ability to list in the 2009 Buyers Guide. We will glad-
ly answer any questions regarding charges on invoices.
Warren, Michigan 48089
Preparation for the 2009 Buyers Guide has begun – look for renewal forms in your
(586) 775-8700
mail in mid-August.
FAX (586) 775-7717
Art Home Design Dallas Kitchen Building Co., Inc.

23262 John R Rd. 17401 E. Ten Mile Rd.
Hazel Park, MI 48030 Eastpointe, MI 48021
Phone: 248-546-2777 Phone: 586-445-0840
Fax: 248-546-5006 Fax: 586-445-0842
Christian Brothers Electric Masonry Institute of Michigan, Inc.

98 Northbound Gratiot, #28 24725 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Suite 388
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 Southfield, MI 48034
Phone: 810-841-0646 Phone: 248-663-0415
Fax: 586-477-1229 Fax: 248-663-0420
Comprehensive Management Prairie Lakeside, LLC.

Growth Group (Formerly Lakeside Bldg. Products, Inc.)
800-910-1123
Local 517-468-7677 2000 Town Center, Suite 1900 40 Floral Ave.
Fax 517-468-4836 Southfield, MI 48075 Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: 248-346-2510 Phone: 586-468-1405
CLEAN TOILETS Fax: 248-281-0493 Fax: 586-468-1852
Daniels Services Rice Associates, Inc.

DEPENDABLE SERVICE
(Formerly NSMG/Delphi Glass Corp.) 33018 Grand River Ave.
3380 Jolly Rd. Farmington, MI 48336
We feature anti-bacterial hand
Lansing, MI 48910 Phone: 248-442-0472
cleaners in all of our units
Phone: 517-394-431 Fax: 248-442-0828
Buckhoist Units • Rooftops Fax: 517-394-5364
Construction • Residential
Sinks Environetics, Inc.
Handicaps Available 7071 Orchard Lake Rd., Suite 210
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
SERVICING LIVINGSTON,OAKLAND, Phone: 248-851-2100
WAYNE, WASHTENAW AND Fax: 248-851-3489
INGHAM COUNTIES

August 48-64 6/27/08 3:51 PM Page 61
CONSTRUCTION CALENDAR
Zervos Group,Inc.
CONSTRUCTION • BONDS
• CONTRACTORS
CALENDAR INSURANCE
• ENVIRONMENTAL
INSURANCE
Please submit all calendar items no less than six weeks prior to the event to:
Calendar Editor, CAM Magazine, P.O. Box 3204, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-3204. • LIFE & HEALTH
Industry Events Sept. 25 – Fourth Annual Building Over 50 Years
Building Connections is the largest
Connections
Aug. 1 – Sto Bucket Drumming Contest of Experience
annual gathering of the construction com-
Sto Corp. of Atlanta, GA has announced
Deadline
munity in Southeast Michigan, providing
the first annual Sto Bucket Drumming
a unique opportunity for informal and (248) 355-4411
Contest. The competition is free and open
social interaction while supporting the
to industry members in conjunction with
Boy Scouts of America, Detroit Area
any Sto distributor. There are several cate-
Council. This year’s event will take place
24724 Farmbrook Rd.
gories, with cash prizes for the winners.
at The Cranbrook Institute of Science
Complete rules and details are available
Southfield 48034
Museum in Bloomfield Hills.
at www.stocorp.com/bucketdrumcontest.
For more information, call 313-361-4228 Gus E. Zervos Steve M. Zervos
or e-mail rfields@bsamail.org. CEO President
The Society for Marketing Professional

Aug. 6-9 – SMPS Event
Services (SMPS) has announced its Training Calendar

National Conference, to be held at the
Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
To register, go to www.smps-mi.org and Cooper Lighting’s SOURCE will offer the
Source Educational Classes
click on “events.” following educational classes in 2008:
Aug. Retail Lighting Solutions

Workshop
Aug. 11 – 2008 NAWBO Greater Detroit
This year’s golf outing will be held at Fox

22nd Annual Golf Outing
Lighting Fundamentals/
Hills Golf & Banquet Center in Plymouth.
Lighting Basics
E-mail info@nawbodc.org for more
information. Sep. Energy Solutions for Commercial
& Industrial Lighting Design
Aug. 12 – Fieldstone Golf Club, Advanced IriS Solutions

Aug. 12-Sep. 16 – CAM Golf Outings
Auburn Hills Oct. Lighting Fundamentals/

Sep. 16 – Forest Lake Country Club, Lighting Basics
Bloomfield Hills
Reserve a spot or sponsorship in one or Healthcare Lighting Solutions
all of these outings by calling Diana Brown Workshop
at 248-972-1000. Exterior Lighting Design Solutions
Nov. Energy Solutions for Commercial
& Industrial Lighting Design II
Sep. 11-14 – American Society of Concrete
Demonstrations of pervious (porous)

Contractors’ Annual Conference
Fundamentals & Lighting Basics
concrete placement and three-dimension-
for Distributors & Contractors
al (3-D) paving will highlight this event at
the Crowne Plaza Riverwalk in San Dec. Lighting Fundamentals/
Antonio, TX. The event will include Lighting Basics
roundtable discussions, demonstrations
and networking opportunities. The SOURCE is located in Peachtree
For more information, visit City, GA. Visit www.cooperlighting.com
www.ascconline.org, or call 314-962-0210. or call 770-486-4680 for more information.
August 48-64 6/30/08 9:51 AM Page 62
ADVERTISERS INDEX
®
Acme Maintenance Service..........................................58
Aluminum Supply Company - Marshall Sales .......40
Barton Malow ...................................................................30
A Division Of SafeWorks LLC Brunt Associates, Inc. ......................................................11
Bryan Equipment Sales - STIHL Dealers...................31
CAM Administrative Services .........................................3
CAM Affinity .....................................................................IBC
Protect Your World CAM ECPN...........................................................................47

CAM Membership............................................................41
Cipriano Coating Technology......................................24
with Spiders Clark Hill, PLC........................................................................5
Personnel/Debris Concrete Moisture Control..............................................9
Connelly Crane Rental....................................................59
Safety Net Systems Consumers Energy...........................................................49
• Expert Installation Cummins Bridgeway.......................................................54
DTE Energy .........................................................................45
• Protect Workers, The Public, Danboise Mechanical .....................................................12
And Adjacent Properties DeBacker & Sons, Inc.......................................................60
Doeren Mayhew ...............................................................57
• Fall Protection Donnelly & Associates, Inc., Raymond J. ..................25
• Personnel and Debris Nets Duross Painting Company ............................................23
Facca Richter & Pregler, P.C. ..........................................33
Frames, Doors & Hardware, Inc....................................21
Spider G2 Consulting Group......................................................62
Great Lakes Ceramic Tile Association .......................23
A Division of SafeWorks, LLC
Gutherie Lumber Company .........................................13
28825 Goddard Road, Suite 108
Hartland Insurance Group ............................................35
Romulus, MI 48174-2701
Hilti, Inc. ...............................................................................15
Phone: 734-229-0850 Jackson Park Agency ......................................................25
Jeffers Crane Service.......................................................28
Kem-Tec ...............................................................................34
Kotz, Sangster, Wysocki & Berg....................................37
Laramie Crane ..................................................................34
Lifting Gear Hire Corporation......................................29
McAlpine & Associates, P.C. .............................................6
McCoig Materials ............................................................IFC
Michigan Propane Gas Association ....................42, 43
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters..............BC
NCDS (National Center for
Dispute Settlement) ..................................................12
Navigant Consulting .......................................................58
Next Generation Services Group................................51
Nicholson Construction.................................................57
North American Dismantling Corp............................36
Oakland Companies........................................................52
Osborne Trucking & Osborne Concrete,
John D.............................................................................22
Plante & Moran, PLLC......................................................17
Plunkett Cooney...............................................................10
Rick's Portables Sanitation, LLC...................................60
SMRCA..................................................................................56
Scaffolding Inc...................................................................33
Spider - A Division of Safeworks, LLC........................62
State Building Products .................................................36
Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton, P.C. ............................44
Sunset Excavating............................................................54
Superior Materials Holdings, LLC................................53
ThyssenKrupp Safway, Inc.............................................55
Trend Millwork, LLC .........................................................27
UHY Advisors........................................................................8
Valenti Trobec Chandler, Inc. ..........................................7
Wayne Bolt & Nut Co.......................................................61
Woods Construction, Inc. ..............................................24
Xpert Technologies ............................................................9
Zervos Group.....................................................................61

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