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13 NAWIC Hosts Second
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34 Tier 4: CAT Takes the Next
14 CAM Supports Michigan Step in Emission Control
Turnaround Plan Clean Machines for Now and the Future
CAM Board Approves Resolution of Support
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16 MOCA on the Move:
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22 On The Jobsite
A City’s Heart Goes Green
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24 Up with the Sun DEPARTMENTS

Allen Brothers Bring a Ray of Sunshine to
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10 Safety Tool Kit
26 Fluid Motion 40 Product Showcase
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Fluid Handling Products 45 Buyers Guide Update
46 CAM Welcomes New Members
30 Greenprint for the Future 46 Construction Calendar
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Director and CEO Walter Marlowe, PE, CSI, NCCER and OSHA Align for
CAE. “He brings 25 years of CSI leadership to
Crane Safety
the office, as well as dedication and
commitment to improving and promoting The Occupational Safety and Health
the Institute’s products and initiatives.” Administration (OSHA) and the National
Hall has earned chapter, regional and Center for Construction Education and
Institute awards from CSI. He is a two-time Research (NCCER) held a signing ceremony
recipient of the CSI Southeast Region’s in mid-May to finalize OSHA’s formal
Frederick W. Bucky Memorial Award and a recognition of the NCCER Crane Operator
three-time recipient of the Institute’s Certification Program. The ceremony was
President’s Plaque. He also earned five held in the Department of Labor Building in
national specification competition awards, Washington, D.C.
including three Honor Awards. Attendees of the event included the
Engineering News-Record named Hall one following key industry leaders: Ted Blanton,
of its “Top 25 Newsmakers of 2005” for his president, North American Crane Bureau;
leadership in updating CSI’s MasterFormat®. Scott Cooper, vice president, Government
Dennis J. Hall Begins Term as He has also been recognized by the North Relations, American National Standards
New CSI President in July Carolina Chapter of the American Institute Institute; Steve Greene, vice-president,
The Construction Specifications Institute of Architects with the 2007 William Dietrick NCCER; Tim Johnson, director of
(CSI) recently announced that Dennis J. Hall, Medal for Services and was the recipient of Government Outreach, NCCER; David
FCSI, CCS, CCCA, FAIA, SCIP, will assume the the National Institute of Building Sciences’ Michaels, US assistant secretary of labor for
presidency of the organization in July. Hall is 2004 Institute Honor Award for exceptional OSHA; Bill Parsons, acting director for OSHA’s
managing principal of Hall Architects, Inc. contributions to the nation and the building Directorate of Construction; Kirk Pickerel,
and chairman of HALL Building Information community. president/CEO, Associated Builders and
Group, LLC, with offices in Charlotte, NC, and Hall has written, co-authored, edited or Contractors, Inc.; Steve Sandherr,
Dallas, TX. supervised the preparation of several books. president/CEO, Associated General
“CSI began as an organization of He was a contributing author for the Contractors of America; and Don Whyte,
construction specifiers developing “Information Management” section of the president, NCCER.
standards for written construction “Firm Operations” chapter of the Architect’s The voluntary agreement between OSHA
documents and has emerged into a multi- Handbook of Professional Practice, 14th and NCCER will have an immediate,
disciplined organization creating standards, edition, and also acted as a reviewer. He is significant and beneficial impact on the safe
formats and practice guides for organizing the co-author (with Charles Rick Green, FCSI, operation of cranes.
building information for the life of a facility,” CCS, CCCA, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP) of The “Through this agreement OSHA and
Hall said. “CSI is establishing the information Architect’s Guide to the U.S. National CAD NCCER are working together to attain our
structures to enable the design and Standard; he also served as the senior mutual goal of improving crane safety in the
operation of high-performing, sustainable executive editor of Architectural Graphic construction industry,” said Bill Parsons,
buildings and other facilities.” Standards, 11th edition, and contributed to acting director for OSHA’s Directorate of
Hall joined CSI in 1984. During the past 25 several sections in the appendix. Construction.
years, he has served in numerous CSI He is currently the editor-in-chief of According to NCCER President Don Whyte,
leadership positions at the local, regional Architectural Graphic Standards for OSHA recognition for the Crane Operator
and national levels. Currently, he is chair of Residential Construction, 2nd edition and Certification Program will provide significant
the Project Resource Manual Update Task co-author of Field Guide for Residential
Team, the CSI forum moderator for Building Construction and Field Guide for
Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction Commercial Construction, both scheduled
Documents, and a member of the UniFormat for publication this year.
Task Team. Hall has written many articles addressing
“We are pleased that Mr. Hall will be topics ranging from the creation of national
serving as CSI’s president,” said CSI Executive industry standards for construction
documents to Building Information
Modeling. His work has appeared in
publications such as Mechanical Engineering,
Are You Connected? Architect, The Construction Specifier,

Commercial Builder, Architectural West, AIA
Stay connected with Architect, The Wall Street Journal and The
Top left to right: Steve Greene, NCCR; Kirk
CAM Magazine and Indianapolis Business Journal.He has been
Pickerel, Associated Builders and
the Constuction cited in many articles as an authority on Contractors, Inc.; Bill Parsons, OSHA; Ted
subject matters concerning the development Blanton, North American Crane Bureau; and
Association of
of national standards for construction Scott Cooper, American National Standards
Michigan by following
documents including MasterFormat® 2004 Institute. Bottom left to right: Don Whyte,
us on these popular and the U.S. National CAD Standard, as well as NCCER; David Michaels, OSHA. Not pictured:
social media sites. the project delivery process. For more Tim Johnson, NCCER; Steve Sandherr,
information, visit www.csinet.org. Associated General Contractors of America.

benefit to the industry. “Certification of crane Michigan State University, for Visual Arts received an Honor Award in
operators is critical to elevating crane safety Owen Hall Refurbishment the Building category, a division covering
in our industry,” said Whyte. “Having the new construction, renovations and historic
OSHA stamp of approval further validates preservation projects.
that our program meets the highest certifi- In addition to the project-related awards,
cation standards for crane operators.” SmithGroup designer, Bob Varga, AIA, LEED
NCCER’s Crane Operator Certification AP was awarded the Young Architect of the
Program is accredited by the American Year Award, an
National Standards Institute (ANSI) under honor recognizing
the ANSI/ISOIEC 17024 for the following proficiency and
scopes: Industrial/All Purpose Crane, Rubber exceptional
Tire, Truck-Mount Crane and Rough accomplishments in
Terrain/All Terrain Crane. For more the architectural
information on OSHA’s recognition of the profession by an
NCCER Crane Operator Certification AIAMI member 40
Program, visit nccer.org/crane. For additional years of age or
information, contact NCCER customer younger. Varga is a
service at 888.622.3720 or visit registered architect Varga, AIA, LEED AP
www.nccer.org. and a senior
Western Michigan University, School of Art, member of SmithGroup’s design group.
AIA Michigan Honors Richmond Center for Visual Arts Most notably, Varga’s design of the
Christman Company’s corporate
SmithGroup and Designer Bob headquarters in Lansing earned the world’s
garnered two prestigious AIA Honor awards
Varga with Three Prestigious for its architectural design projects: first LEED Dual Platinum certification from
Awards Michigan State University, Owen Hall the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Refurbishment earned an Honor Award for Beyond the multi-award winning
Michigan Chapter presented its 2010 award interior architecture; Western Michigan Christman Building, Varga’s work continues
winners at a gala in mid-May. SmithGroup University, School of Art, Richmond Center to be recognized by the architectural
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designer for both of the SmithGroup’s 2010
Honor Awards for MSU’s Owen Hall and
WMU’s Richmond Center.
With 346 LEED accredited professionals
and 45 LEED certified projects, SmithGroup
is a national leader in sustainable, environ-
mentally intelligent design. Among its most
noteworthy, recently completed projects are
the dual LEED Platinum Christman Building,
a corporate headquarters in Lansing; the the new Basketball Player Development
LEED Platinum Smart Home at Duke Center that will be built adjacent to Crisler
University, Durham, NC; and the National Arena in Ann Arbor. The 57,000-square-foot
Renewable Energy Lab’s Science & facility will feature two basketball practice
Technology Facility, Golden, CO., the first courts, team locker rooms for players and
LEED Platinum federal project. From Left to Right: Bob Bowen, Turner coaches, athletic medicine, strength and
Senior Project Manager; Kevin Borseth, conditioning space, and hydrotherapy.
University of Michigan Women’s Basketball Turner expects to complete construction of
Turner Breaks Ground on new Head Coach; Bob Sanders, Turner Senior the estimated $23 million dollar project by
Basketball Player Project Superintendent; John Beilein, the fall of 2011.
Development Center for University of Michigan Men’s Basketball
Building in Michigan since 1913, Turner’s
Head Coach; Dave Brandon, University of
University of Michigan Michigan Director of Athletics; Steve current major projects include the new
In mid-May, the Michigan office of Turner Berlage, Turner Vice President & General Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand
Construction Company joined The Manager; and Grant Mendeljian, Turner Rapids; Air Supported Practice Structure for
University of Michigan to break ground on Project Engineer. Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti; and
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confined space rescue has evolved into a specialized discipline. The train firefighters in industrial confined space rescue, but many do
question employers ask themselves is how they should handle confined not. The unfortunate truth, as an accident summary once concluded, is that
space rescue. MIOSHA says: “…the supervisor makes the final decision (on police and fire department personnel may end up undertaking “…a body-
how to handle confined space rescue) based on circumstances.” (MIOSHA- recovery operation, not emergency rescue.” (NIOSH In-house FACE Report
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a new medical office building for piping systems verifies that the products the amount of waste entering landfills.
Community Health and Social Services meet all applicable requirements by RePVC is one of the first products to be
(C.H.A.S.S.) in Detroit. conducting thorough testing and facility certified by NSF International to ASTM F
inspections. This includes three 1760: Standard Specification for Coextruded
Charlotte Pipe’s RePVC™ and unannounced inspections annually, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Non-Pressure Plastic
formulation and manufacturing process Pipe Having Reprocessed-Recycled Content.
ReUze™ Receive NSF reviews and testing of product samples. ASTM F 1760 contains requirements for
Certification ReUze™, a purple CPVC piping system for plastic pipe having
NSF International recently announced distributing non-potable water inside the
that Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company’s building, is directly
RePVC (polyvinyl chloride) and ReUze can aimed at increasing
now be added to the company’s list of water efficiency. The
products certified by NSF International, an line pipes are purple
independent, not-for-profit organization to differentiate non-
committed to protecting and improving potable water from recycled content.
public health and the environment. Both potable water. Non- Obtaining NSF
piping systems were inspired by the green potable water can be Certification was especially important for
and sustainability industries. used to save building Charlotte Pipe. “NSF Certification means that
According to Charlotte Pipe, there are owners money, relieve stress on already over your product will be recognized and
three sources of non-potable water: burdened public agencies and preserve a respected by engineers, code officials,
rainwater, gray water and municipally precious resource in applications, such as building owners and contractors,” said Greg
supplied reclaimed water. Non-potable toilet and urinal flushing and process water. Nahrgang, new product development
water systems are great for applications that RePVC™ is a PVC pipe that uses recycled manager for Charlotte Pipe. He believes that
do not require water that has been treated content as the center layer. It expands the one day all non-pressure piping will
to drinking water standards. market for recycled materials, slows the incorporate recycled content because it is
NSF International’s certification for water consumption of raw materials and reduces the right thing to do for the environment.
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“Third-party, conformity assessment is one certify the sustainability attributes of

of the best ways to ensure that a resilient flooring. The standard provides a
WSR 18-A Reciprocating Saw manufactured product complies with the means for designers, architects, facility
standards,” added Nahrgang. managers and purchasers to evaluate the
“It is important that companies like sustainability of a range of products,
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry are innovative including vinyl composition tile, sheet vinyl
and actively pursuing new sustainable flooring, vinyl tile, rubber sheet flooring,
applications to improve efficiency and rubber tile, linoleum sheet flooring, linoleum
reduce waste,” said Nasrin Kashefi general tile, polymeric flooring, resilient wall base
manager of NSF International’s Plumbing and resilient stair treads.
Programs. “NSF Certification provides Certification by a third party, independent
engineers, regulators, and users with certifier enables manufacturers of flooring
assurance that products meet all applicable products to demonstrate their commitment
sustainability requirements. When they see to sustainability. NSF/ANSI 332 uses a point-
the NSF Mark on pipes, they know it has based system in which manufacturers
been NSF certified.” achieve one of four levels of certification:
For a complete list of Charlotte Pipe’s conformant, silver, gold and platinum – with
products that have been certified by NSF conformant status meeting entry level
International, visit NSF’s website. For more criteria and platinum adhering to the most
information, contact Charlotte Pipe and strenuous requirements. Products are
Foundry at 800-438-6091 or visit evaluated against the standard using five
http://www.charlottepipe.com. key criteria: product design, product
manufacturing, long-term value, corporate
NSF International Launches governance and innovation.
“We believe NSF/ANSI 332 will promote
New American National the greater use of sustainability practices in
Standard for Resilient Flooring the manufacture of resilient flooring while
Standard provides means to evaluate the also bringing more transparency and clarity
sustainability of floor coverings to the sustainability process,” said Dean
NSF International, an independent, not- Thompson, president, Resilient Floor
for-profit standards developer, has Covering Institute (RFCI), which was
developed a new sustainability standard for involved in the development of the
resilient floor coverings. As products with standard.
sustainability claims continue to enter the “Certification to NSF/ANSI 332 offers
market, certification of these products to buyers of resilient flooring the highest level
national standards allows specifiers and of confidence and credibility in a market
purchasers to make better decisions when that is awash in green claims,” said Jane
selecting products, such as floor coverings. Wilson, Director of Standards, NSF
The new NSF American National Standard International. “The goal of this standard is to
332: Sustainability Assessment Standard for improve the sustainability profile of resilient
Resilient Floor Coverings has been finalized floor coverings and enable the industry to
under the American National Standards achieve higher levels of sustainable
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Herman F. Marsh
A former employee of the Construction Association of
Michigan (CAM), Herman Marsh, passed away on May 21st at
age 89. Mr. Marsh worked for CAM in the 1960s when it was
known by its former name, The Builders and Traders Exchange
of Detroit. He served on the CAM Board of Directors in 1981.
Mr. Marsh was also the owner of Guardian Painters and
Decorators. He was a native Detroiter, but most recently a
Detroit Hilti Center Grand Rapids
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NAWIC Hosts
Second Annual
S n D i r t E v E nt
Skirt - -
Story and Photos by Marci Christian
T
he National Association of Women in companies and members together to
Construction (NAWIC) held its second network, build relationships and learn about
annual ‘Skirts-n-Dirt’ event at Klochko equipment that is used in the field, said
Equipment Rental Company in Melvindale NAWIC member Karen Hill, of the
on May 19th. Fifteen Detroit Chapter 183 Construction Association of Michigan.
NAWIC members gathered to operate The NAWIC Detroit Chapter 183 is looking
backhoes and mini-excavators on a picture forward to their next challenge: “MAGIC
perfect spring evening. Camp,” a program that introduces high
Skill came into play as NAWIC members school girls to the trades in construction.
manipulated excavator buckets in tight MAGIC (Mentoring a Girl in Construction)
spaces towards the goal of pouring bottled Camp will be held July 12th to 16th at the
water into small receptacles, which they Oakland Community College Campus in
successfully did. Also among the exercises Farmington Hills. NAWIC is also seeking
were “scavenger hunt” sheets given to skilled workers who can donate four-hour
NAWIC members, to find machine parts or time increments, sponsors, and money
Klochko little-known facts. donations. Contact Carol Varga at
The purpose of Skirts-n-Dirt is to bring [email protected] or call (810) 235-3200.

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CAM Board of Directors

Signs Resolution
Supporting
By David R. Miller, Associate Editor
budgets to eliminate the possibility of simply transferring budget
S
igns that Michigan’s economy is troubled are easy to find, but
considerably more effort is needed to discover workable deficits onto next year’s books. Another key component of the plan is
solutions to rectify the state’s financial ills. Business Leaders for to not adopt any new government program until it is funded by the
Michigan has developed a comprehensive plan that addresses what elimination of another or until revenues grow.
the group believes are fundamental flaws with the current system, “At some point, you need to pay the piper,” said Sabrina Keeley, COO
and proposes remedies to encourage job and economic growth. This of Business Leaders for Michigan. “We’ve gotten away with not paying
organization behind the Michigan Turnaround Plan is composed the piper for a long time.”
exclusively of the chairpersons, chief executives or senior executives If pipers need to be paid, it stands to reason that someone must
of the state’s largest job providers and universities, which provide over keep close tabs on how many pipers are employed and how much
300,000 jobs in Michigan, generate $1 trillion in annual revenue, and they charge for their services. The second step of the Michigan
serve over 130,000 students, giving it a level of credibility that was Turnaround Plan involves right-sizing government and enacting
easily recognized by CAM’s Board of Directors. structural budget reforms. Supporters of the plan cite compensation
“Michigan’s construction industry has and pension costs for state employees that significantly exceed what
suffered tremendously for a number of years is found in the private sector, as well as the national average for state
as this state’s economy struggles to find a workers. By reducing the state workforce by five to ten percent, and
new direction,” said CAM 2010 Chairman of by aligning the total compensation of these employees to what is
the Board, Andy Martin. “The Michigan typically found elsewhere, authors of the plan demonstrate potential
Turnaround Plan provides specific action savings ranging from $597 million to $1.9 billion. Of course, these cuts
items to move us forward as a state and involve real reductions in what state employees see in their paychecks
return us to a growth economy. A growing and potentially in the services offered by the state. Supporters of the
economy fuels construction demand, and plan see these numbers as a starting point for a conversation that
that’s what CAM members need. Very simply, must take place. The number of state jobs eliminated or the amount
that’s why we support the plan.” Martin of compensation these workers receive can be modified, as long as
the final tally stays within a funding level that can be supported by
UNDERSTANDING THE PLAN Michigan’s dwindling tax base.
Job loss is a key concern in Michigan, as the state has lost almost The third step of the Michigan Turnaround Plan involves making
one million jobs in the last ten years, more than any other state. A $2 the state competitive. Plan supporters believe that lowering business
billion state budget surplus has transformed into a $2 billion deficit taxes will help, but Keeley was quick to point out that unpredictability
over those same ten years because of this sudden erosion of the tax can also play a key role in discouraging business investment. As
base. The state now ranks 37th in per capita income, but Michigan leaders look for “quick fixes” to shore up holes in the state budget each
Turnaround Plan supporters have a long-term goal of returning year, they are ultimately looking to compel someone to pay more. This
Michigan to top ten status in terms of income and other economic leads to marathon budgeting sessions and unexpected compromises,
indicators. which can result in the last minute addition of taxes or fees. Business
The first of five steps outlined in the Michigan Turnaround Plan leaders who create jobs through multi-million dollar investments
involves changing the way the state manages its finances. Over the want far greater certainty as to what their tax liabilities will be.
past three fiscal years, Michigan has over-projected revenues leading Although the Michigan Turnaround Plan involves budget cutting,
to budgetary imbalances. This money must be made up somewhere, the fourth step of the plan lays out priorities where investments
through some combination of cuts, fees, taxes and/or deficit should be made. Investments in higher education, infrastructure, the
spending. Plan supporters seek to prevent these imbalances by Great Lakes and cities, will have a long-term economic impact by
forming an independent council of economists from the private and encouraging outside investment while also providing immediate
public sectors to make more accurate projections, conducting opportunities for Michigan’s construction and design community.
quarterly surveys to identify business trends, and requiring two-year The final step of the Michigan Turnaround Plan involves

accelerating growth by supporting collabo- since 2000 have been Michigan Turnaround Plan offers solutions,
ration, innovation and entrepreneurship at all in Michigan,” said establishes goals, puts Michigan back on
levels; leveraging Michigan’s key assets, Kevin Koehler, track to become a top-ten state, is a call to
including talented engineers who served the president of CAM. action and a clear-cut plan. By supporting the
automotive industry, are other key strategies “Our state has led the plan, the CAM Board sends a message for
that are being investigated by plan nation in change, and clearly change is needed. A
supporters. None of the five steps will be unemployment for prosperous Michigan means a productive
easy, but potential benefits have attracted a four consecutive and vibrant Michigan construction industry.”
large number of supporters. years, and clearly our Visit www.MichiganTurnaroundPlan.com
state is broken. The Koehler for more information.
SUPPORTING THE PLAN
Business Leaders for Michigan receives
direction from a Board of Directors upon
which the state’s largest employers and
universities are well represented.
Construction industry leaders who sit on the
Board have noticed a severe decline in work
opportunities across the state.
“The percentage of our work outside
Michigan has drastically changed,” said Ben
Maibach III, Chairman
of the Board and CEO
of Barton Malow
Company, Southfield.
“If we hadn’t reached
out of state, our
existence would have
been threatened.”
Fellow Business
Leaders for Michigan
Maibach III
Board member John
Rakolta, Jr., Chairman
of the Board and CEO
of Walbridge, Detroit,
has had a similar
experience. In recent
years, the total
volume of work
performed by
Walbridge has
shifted from 80 Rakolta, Jr.
percent in Michigan
to 80 percent outside Michigan. Rakolta’s
global building experience gives him a
unique perspective as to why construction
opportunities are scarce in Michigan.
“We build plants and buildings all over the
United States and the world,” he said. “We are
involved with site selection and we see what
their criteria are. Michigan simply isn’t
competitive under their criteria. I can tell you
from personal experience that we don’t even
make the short list, let alone win.”
Maibach and Rakolta, along with many
other influential leaders, believe that the
Michigan Turnaround Plan provides a realistic
path toward returning the state to its winning
ways. An endorsement from the CAM Board
of Directors, representing over 3,200 member
companies, is a logical development given
the groundswell of support for the plan.
“Fifty percent of all job losses nationally

MICHIGAN OWNERS CONSTRUCTION ALLIANCE SYMPOSIUM
The panel discussion included (seated from left to right) Douglas Maibach, PE, senior vice president, corporate affairs of Barton Malow Company;
David A. Skiven, PE, retired executive director of General Motor Corporation’s Worldwide Facilities Group; Patrick Devlin, secretary-treasurer of
the Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council; and Ron A. May, DTE Energy, senior vice president, Major Enterprise Projects.
director, Major Enterprise Projects, and 18 percent between February 2009 and
T
he Detroit River was a bright ribbon of
blue as the first symposium of the MOCA chairman, convened the inaugural February 2010, reported Patrick Devlin,
Michigan Owners Construction meeting, the glitter on the river gave way to secretary-treasurer of the Michigan Building
Alliance (MOCA) convened at the Edison a less than glowing report on the state of and Construction Trades Council. About 20
Boat Club on the eastern edge of downtown Michigan’s economy. Michigan’s percent of the job base Michigan had in the
Detroit in early May. As William Terrasi, DTE construction work force declined by about year 2000 has gone, said Doug Rothwell,

president and CEO of Business Leaders for The symposium was held to forge a president and chief nuclear officer. Gipson is
Michigan and one of the founders of the tripartite alliance of owners, contractors and now CEO of GenCo Asset Alliance and
Michigan Turnaround Plan. “We have been the building trades dedicated to building executive consultant for URS Washington
growing about six to eight percent slower cooperation and strengthening Group’s nuclear operations power business
than the average state for about the last four construction efficiency. A streamlined unit that is working to develop the next
years,” said Rothwell. building industry can be a vital tool in that generation of nuclear power plants.
Rothwell was one of three keynote ultimate construction project: rebuilding the
speakers, and Devlin was a panelist, along economy of Michigan. According to MOCA, TURNING THE TITANIC AROUND
with Douglas Maibach, PE, senior vice “the cost and time to complete a project can As the first keynote speaker, Rothwell
president, corporate affairs of Barton Malow be a significant factor in a company’s described the dire state of Michigan’s
Company; David A. Skiven, PE, retired decision to locate operations in Michigan.” economy, but also outlined the Michigan
executive director of General Motor DTE Energy and other Michigan Turnaround Plan, a five-step strategy to turn
Corporation’s Worldwide Facilities Group; companies formed MOCA in May 2009. the Titanic around. Obviously, the health of
and Ron A. May, DTE Energy, senior vice Members include General Motors, Ford, construction is tied to the fate of the overall
president, Major Enterprise Projects. Terrasi, Chrysler, CMS Energy, Marathon Oil, U.S. economy. As the owner’s representative on
a pivotal alliance leader who spearheaded Steel, Severstal Steel, Michigan State the panel, May offered a field report on DTE’s
efforts to form the symposium and who was University and Wayne State University. The efforts to launch a nuclear power plant in
instrumental in MOCA’s formation, MOCA symposium featured a panel Michigan, clearly demonstrating the wet
welcomed over 106 participants to the day- discussion, afternoon breakout sessions, and blanket effect of Michigan’s economic woes.
long event, including Kevin N. Koehler, three keynote speakers, including Ken May described his experiences in dealing
president of the Construction Association of Simonson, chief economist, Associated with others in the industrial facilities sector
Michigan (CAM), and Patrick Baker, CAM’s General Contractors of America; and who share DTE’s vision of building a nuclear
director of labor relations. Douglas R. Gipson, retired DTE executive vice power plant. “We began to hear how we in
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Michigan probably would never build a Neither does Gipson. As the second nuclear to 80 percent fossil fuel, we have to
nuclear power plant,” said May. “It started keynote speaker, he offered his insight into build 277 coal plants and 66 new nuclear
with the idea that we are in a declining state what is needed “to give us an edge in plants by 2030.” Gipson would like to see
in terms of population and employment, getting work back in Michigan.” First, one of those nuclear plants and a coal plant
and it ended with the fact that we are simply Gipson outlined the possibilities: “In 2007, built in Michigan. “There is no reason why
too expensive. That a place like Georgia or the Department of Energy said we would they shouldn’t be built here,” said Gipson.
North Carolina could do what we are talking need to meet a 50 percent increase in To bring home the “bacon,” Gipson
about doing better and more quickly. I don’t demand by the year 2030 in this country. … believes it is partly a matter of changing the
accept that.” If we maintain the current ratio of 20 percent negative perception of pro-union states.
Certain common perceptions must be
addressed in order to attract industrial and
manufacturing facilities. While they may not
be true, they are important, because
perception drives reality. “I don’t know if it is
true or not – I doubt it - but the perception is
that pro-union states have higher prevailing
wages of up to 20 percent,” said Gipson. The
other perception is “that scheduling impacts
occur because of what used to be viewed as
jurisdictional issues between trades. I think
Pat (Devlin) mentioned we pretty much
worked that off of our plates.”
If accurate, the 20 percent differential in
wage rates would add $800 million in labor
costs to an $8 billion dollar plant with $4
billion in labor costs. “On paper that appears
to be a significant disadvantage to building
a nuclear plant in a pro- union state,” said
Gipson. But he fervently believes that if
owners, contractors and the building trades
work together they can dramatically boost
efficiencies and increase wrench time – the
actual productive time on the jobsite. “If
they work together, like we have seen them
do on some DTE projects, they can actually
save more than the 20 percent differential, if
that figure is indeed real,” said Gipson.
Gipson believes the industry must break
open the conventional communication
model of exclusive two-way “conversations”
between owner and contractor and then
between contractor and building trades. An
open three-way dialogue between owner,
contractor and building trades will result in a
streamlined project. “Actually engaging the
building trades, coupled with the leadership
of a contractor who is willing to listen, will
really improve our wrench time,” said
Gipson. “We can offset a lot of costs that
traditionally went into the construction of
these large plants.”
For Gipson and for the entire panel, the
presence of a union work force can be
turned into a selling point for Michigan. The
union work force’s training and immersion in
their respective trade can bring sound ideas
and solutions through this three-way
communication channel. “They take pride in
their trade,” said Gipson, “and that is a
significant strength that we have in the State
of Michigan that some of the southeastern
and southern states do not have. … In the

Doug Maibach, Barton Malow Company, voiced his support of the William Terrasi, DTE director, Major Enterprise Projects and MOCA
Michigan Turnaround Plan at the MOCA symposium. chairman, spearheaded and chaired the symposium. He is a pivotal
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experience to overcome what we can do most productive investment we have. We’ve are obviously paying a higher premium.”
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model. Through Management and Unions
Serving Together (MUST), Southeast
Michigan was one of the national leaders in
establishing standardized drug and alcohol
testing for construction workers in the
1990s. “It wasn’t always easy selling drug and
alcohol testing to our members,” recalls
Devlin. “The bottom line is our members
saw the benefits of agreeing to testing and
more recently to safety testing. From 2004
through last month, there were no less than
120,793 drug tests administered to
construction workers in Michigan. There
were also 43,817 safety courses
administered during that time. I use this
example to illustrate an old saying, ‘that
things are only impossible until they are
not.”
MUST is both a tripartite model and an
example of efficiencies gained through
collective effort. “MUST is a platform for
industry advancement that is not
redundant,” said Maibach. “Every employer
doesn’t have to do it on their own. That sort
of innovative program is what we need to
help differentiate ourselves.”
WORKING SMART
Working smart is the heart of gaining a
competitive edge. “Wrench time is not a
matter of how fast a worker can work,” said
Gipson. “It’s a function of getting the
workers in front of the work and by that I
mean getting the scaffolding, the support
workers, and the cranes in line, and having a
schedule that facilitates work utilization.
That is where the real value can be added by
the building trades and by the contractors
who have more than a cost-plus attitude.”
BIM is a powerful tool in the smart
toolbox. “The rest of the country looks at
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leading edge, and we haven’t even started,”
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Quinn Evans principal. The space was
cramped, the roof has reportedly leaked
since 1963, and the space no longer meets
ranking. The new 102,000-square-foot Department and the 15th District Court, the proper parameters for a functional
building will be contemporary in followed by the renovation of the existing police department. The 15th District Court
appearance and sustainable in function, City Hall housed in the Larcom Building. “The needed a new home after expiration of its
both qualities in harmony with this new building will house four courtrooms, leased space in the Washtenaw County
progressive and ecologically minded police space and holding cells, and a total of Courthouse.
university town. The new center is six elevators,” said Kyle Jobin, Clark project Clark Construction joined the project
progressive in its design and construction manager. team in April 2008 under a CM at risk,
methods, as well. As construction manager, The City Hall renovation is long overdue guaranteed maximum price contract. Pre-
Clark Construction Co., Lansing, is building for a Police Department that has been construction services went beyond
this LEED™ registered building using housed on the Larcom Building’s first floor, evaluation of the overall project budget,
Building Information Modeling (BIM). and later in the basement. “The renovation formulating site logistics and construction
Chicago-based OWP/P Cannon Design is of the Larcom Building has been talked phasing with the owner and architect, and

developing a milestone construction below-grade cistern and infiltrating the rest to the community. It’s a two-story space
schedule. “We evaluated LEED methods of to recharge the aquifer as nature intended,” with skylights and glazing at each end like
construction and how to attain the City’s said Clein. Both ecological and elegant, the an arcade. Open to the public 24/7, it will be
desired LEED certification rating,” said Jobin. municipal center’s main entry will feature a a unique indoor public place that can be
“We also put together a BIM model for this public plaza, rain garden and water enjoyed year-round.” The Larcom
project and regularly attended pre- sculpture by internationally renowned artist, renovation is slated for final completion in
construction meetings, providing input and Herbert Dreiseitl. the spring/summer of 2011.
updates with the owner and architect This contemporary building will be clad in Working in an occupied building always
during this process.” metal wall panels, brick and glass curtain presents a challenging logistical puzzle as
For Quinn Evans, “BIM is an integral part of wall. The metal panels above and brick does building within the tight confines of a
our design and construction document panels below differentiates the police and downtown area. “It is a very small site,
process,” said Clein. “We now use BIM on court sectors of the building. “The large running from sidewalk to sidewalk and with
most projects.” Specifically, Quinn Evans has framed glazed openings on the west open minimum lay down areas,” said Jobin. One
been using Revit for about five years. On this onto major public spaces, offering aspect of the project was easy. “We have the
project, “BIM aided in our ability to wonderful views of the Huron River valley luxury of having a great project team,” said
communicate three-dimensional ideas to from the upper floors and admitting Jobin. “The City of Ann Arbor, Quinn Evans,
the client early in the design process and generous amounts of natural light,” said Clark Construction and the subcontractors
understand the complex relationships Clein. Completion of the new building is have worked well together on this project.”
between the existing city hall, proposed new scheduled for December 2010. Thanks to a great project team, the City is
building and sloping site,” he continued. Clark will commence the next phase, now enjoying the luxury of a project on
“BIM allowed the design team to assess the namely the renovation of the Larcom schedule and on budget. In 2011, Ann Arbor
impact of changes to the design and Building. “The phases will first include work – sometimes called Tree Town because of its
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process.” think the atrium will be a welcome surprise
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he construction industry in Michigan has new company division providing next installation work is performed by a specialized
endured some cloudy skies in recent generation ecopower through a revolutionary solar integrator instead of a roofer.
years, but even the darkest day starts line of building integrated solar systems for “This system was made with contractors in
with at least a glimmer of sunshine that residential and commercial steep slope roofing mind,” said Allen. “Everything is pre-packaged
banishes the nighttime gloom. These first applications. and pre-engineered, right down to every lug
glistening beams can be true rays of hope for that is needed to take it out of the crate. When
contractors who are wise enough to seize new LUMA RESOURCES roofing contractors get to the place where the
opportunities in the clean energy economy. The Allen Brothers solar system is solar system will go, they go over to the crate
“Contractors really need to think about manufactured “by roofers and for roofers,” but and every part that is needed to install it on the
reinventing who they are and what they do,” what does that really mean? The “by roofers” is rooftop is included inside.”
said Robert Allen, president of Allen Brothers, obvious, as Allen Brothers has been a trusted Unlike frame modules, LUMA’s system is not
Inc., Rochester Hills. “So many people in name in the roofing business since the firm suspended above the roof; it is the roof. It is
construction are seeing nothing but gloom was founded in 1950. “By roofers” also installed like a skylight within a framework that
and doom now, but they really shouldn’t. There describes how the product is installed; by serves as a chase for the wiring harness that
is so much opportunity if you are willing to roofers and their electrical contractor partners. drops wires down into the structure, where an
address what lies ahead.” This is a noteworthy departure from other solar electrician ties them into an inverter that
Though many owners have limited funds for energy systems. converts the sun’s DC current into AC current.
new construction, an attractive combination of Typical systems include frame modules, After installation, the system resembles a
potential energy savings and tax incentives are which are installed above a functional roof. Bermuda metal roof with a dark color and
fueling a keen interest in retrofitting their Because they are elevated, substantial slightly darker horizontal lines marking the
existing facilities. Contractors who can assist stanchions must be bolted into the rafters for splices between the solar panels, making it an
them with this process stand to benefit from support against wind uplift. Although boot attractive addition to nearly any structure. The
this windfall, while others will be left behind. flashings are installed around stanchions, each system weighs no more than typical tar
Allen Brothers has taken bold steps to lead the one is a potential leak path. More importantly shingles and can be flashed to any type of
way with the creation of LUMA Resources, a for most roofing contractors, most of the typical roofing system. Material costs are also

reduced because the system doesn’t sit atop a finally arrived,” said Allen. Richard Blieden, Ph.D, senior advisor for LUMA
functional roof. The need to adapt to this coming Resources, brought a lifetime of experience
“Our system is the roof in the area of space it technology is something that Allen preaches and accomplishments to the firm and was
occupies,” said Allen. “There is no roof below, and practices. Allen saw the need for a featured in the book Apollo’s Fire – Igniting
only a typical underlayment like you would building integrated photovoltaic energy America’s Clean Energy Economy by Jay Inslee,
have with any roofing system.” collecting system while touring residential U.S. Congressperson, and Bracken Hendricks
Though the system is easy for a roofing construction sites in California with a major (2008).
contractor to install and an electrician to hook homebuilder. Incorporating solar power into When true innovators like Allen Brothers
up, it is also the product of some revolutionary new homes added new complications that the blaze new trails, they also leave new
thinking. builders were not entirely comfortable with. opportunities in their wake for contractors
“We learned that what really drove them who prepare themselves for the new energy
THE MOTHER OF REINVENTION crazy was the fact that they had no control over economy.
Allen believes that contractors need to specialized solar subcontractors. They are a “There is as much wealth creation in the
“reinvent” themselves to thrive in the new niche group of contractors who have figured conservation of energy as there is in the
energy economy, which he says will involve out the mystery behind solar power,” said creation of energy,” said Allen. “I’ve been
three primary technologies – geothermal, Allen. telling the builders that I know to go back to
wind, and solar. Of the three, solar energy After seeing a project where the solar panels their customers and ask if they can weather
obviously has the potential to impact roofing were installed late and a clay tile roof was strip their houses, re-caulk, put in new
contractors the most, but it might also be the damaged during the process, Allen decided to windows, or change their furnaces for energy
biggest game changer for the industry as a demystify solar energy for everyone, and LUMA efficient ones. The government is offering
whole. After all, enough solar energy strikes Resources was born. Allen described his incentives for all of that, more than 30 percent
the surface of Lake Erie in a single day to meet partner, Gary Allen, as the person who always in some cases. If contractors start to really
American energy needs for an entire year, even has to “figure out how to get things done, and think about who they are and what they do, the
in our Midwestern climate that many do it now.” The brothers combined their opportunities for new and even better
mistakenly believe is not well suited for solar talents over a three-and-a-half year period to business are abundant right here in Southeast
power applications. develop their solar roof. They had a Michigan.”
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construction industry has reacted similarly to fifth-generation family owned enterprise company if no one wanted to work there, for
the phenomenon of green building. The way headquartered in Grenoble, France. The group example, but Brown has found that items
forward has not always been obvious, but fluid is a member of the United Nations Global encouraged by LEED, especially providing
thinking always leads to a resolution. Compact, an initiative that encourages access to natural light and good indoor air
Few projects illustrate this better than the businesses to voluntarily adhere to 10 quality, actually complemented his desire to
80,000-square-foot Rayconnect, Inc. Principles that address social and create a pleasant and efficient workplace.
manufacturing facility in Rochester Hills, which environmental responsibilities. When Other practical considerations included the
recently achieved Gold-Level Certification Rayconnect outgrew its manufacturing space, potential for some LEED elements to impact
under the USGBC’s LEED rating system. there was little doubt that the parent group the timing of the project and the ability to
Challenges were inevitable, as relatively few would encourage construction of a sustainable adapt the system to a manufacturing facility
manufacturing facilities have earned LEED replacement. that inherently uses a lot of energy.
certification. Rayconnect is a manufacturer of “When we were building a new building, Few manufacturing facilities have been
fluid handling products, so the leadership of there was never any question in my mind that through the LEED process, so the project team
the company had a keen understanding of we would take environmental responsibility never had a clear “roadmap” to follow. Some
supple thinking that would be needed to into account,” said Earl Brown, president and decisions, notably those that reduced energy
address these obstacles. As a member of the A. CEO of Rayconnect. “I didn’t know about LEED consumption, made sense no matter how one
Raymond Group, the company also had the or the USGBC when we began working with looked at them. Others were difficult to justify
commitment that was required to overcome KIRCO [MANIX] four years ago. I just knew that on a corporate ledger, they were simply “the
them. All that was missing was a project team we needed to find an accreditation of some right thing to do,” according to Brown. The rain
with the technical expertise to perform the kind.” harvester designed by Professional
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Few manufacturing facilities have gone through the LEED process, so the project team never had a
clear “roadmap” to follow.
Instead of burdening storm drains, water from demonstrate,” explained Mark Vizena, project
over one-third of the roof area is collected in an manager for KIRCO MANIX. “We really aren’t
8,000-gallon cistern for irrigation needs. The asking subcontractors to do anything that they
system added considerable costs but also shouldn’t be doing for themselves. Sometimes,
makes it very unlikely that city water will be they just need to be a little more aware of what
needed for irrigation in a given year. Deciding they are doing and what benefits they are
to do what is right often involves challenges receiving from it.”
and the way forward usually is not found on a Vizena pointed out that a good construction
roadmap. manager is already onsite checking to make
“LEED is more of a guideline than a path,” sure that work is being performed per the
said Terence Bilovus, AIA, president of Mandell plans and specifications. It really does not
Bilovus Lenderman + Associates. “You can require any more effort to verify that jobsite
apply LEED principles to any kind of building debris is going into the proper recycling bins,
project, even though some parts may not be but much more work will be required when
applicable to all building types. Industrial contaminated bins must be resorted – an
processes that generate significant heat or expense that Vizena pointed out will be borne
require a great deal of energy are inherent by the contractor who contaminated the load.
obstacles to overcome.” Vizena noted that it is not “rocket science,” but
Bringing natural light into occupied spaces it will come automatically to contractors who
is also always desirable, but can involve understand the benefits. The large number of
challenges in manufacturing areas where LEED APs working on the Rayconnect project
windows are vulnerable and pose security made this process much easier. Brown hopes
issues. This issue was addressed by installing to enlist the entire project team in a continuing
high windows in the shop area and large glass effort to help industry professionals
block panels in the quality control areas. understand the benefits of LEED and
Adapting LEED principles to a manufacturing sustainable construction.
facility requires a project team that thoroughly “We collectively have an obligation to
understands the process and continually educate people that LEED is not that hard,” he
makes creative choices. Bilovus believes that said. “There is a natural tendency for people to
LEED certification for a manufacturing facility is fear what they don’t know, but I think the
a significant accomplishment, particularly at situation will improve as there are more LEED
the Gold-Level. Going With the Flow APs out there.”
The construction manager plays a critical Much like the supple fluids corralled by
role in making sure that LEED guidelines are Rayconnect systems, new green ideas will
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THE FOLLOWING SUBCONTRACTORS AND
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS
CONTRIBUTED THEIR SKILLS TO THE
PROJECT:
Asphalt Paving – Nagle Paving Company, Novi
Card Access Systems – Applied Building
Technologies, Allen Park
Carpentry – Jasman Construction, Inc.,
Whitmore Lake
Civil Engineer – Professional Engineering
Associates, Inc., Troy
Commissioning Agent – Sellinger Associates,
Livonia
Concrete – Albanelli Cement Contractors, Inc.,
Livonia
Doors and Hardware – Tupper Door &
Hardware, Inc., Farmington Hills
Dumpster Gates – Contractors Fence Services,
Inc., Redford
Electrical – Motor City Electric Co., Detroit
Electrical Engineer – ETS Engineering, Inc.,
Royal Oak
Equipment – Sargent Appliance & Video,
Rochester
Fire Protection – Westland Fire Protection, Inc.,
Livonia
Flooring – SCI Floor Covering, Inc., Southfield
Furnishings – NBS: Navigating Business Space,
Troy
Glazing – Crystal Glass, Inc., Wixom
Ironwork – Utica Steel, Inc., Chesterfield
Landscaping – Edwards Landscaping, Inc.,
Brighton
LEED Consultant – Newman Consulting Group,
LLC, Bloomfield Hills
Masonry – Masonry Developers, Inc., Rochester
Mechanical Engineer – Bumler Mechanical, Inc.,
Sterling Heights
Metal Siding – SDI Exterior Systems, LLC,
Farmington Hills
Millwork – Trend Millwork, Inc., Lincoln Park
Millwright – Crane Technologies Group, Inc.,
Rochester Hills
Overhead Doors – KVM Door Systems, Inc.,
Clinton Township
Painting- Accurate Painting Company, Warren
Plumbing – Macomb Mechanical, Inc., Sterling
Heights
Roofing – Roofcon, Inc., Brighton
Sitework – RRD Construction Company,
Rochester
Third Party Inspector – Soil and Materials
Engineers, Inc., Plymouth
Tile – Musante Tile, Inc., Macomb
Toilet Partitions and Accessories – International
Building Products, Inc., Livonia
Subcontractors and professional consultants

listed in this feature are identified by the general
contractor, architect or owner.

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"Revolutionary Design" is a term to be used
carefully and sparingly when applied to
earthmoving machines, but the CAT® D7E
Track-Type Tractor qualifies for that distinction.
The D7E uses a first of its kind electric drive
system that delivers 10 to 30 percent greater
fuel economy, provides a quantum leap in
productivity and efficiency, and offers lower
lifetime service costs, compared with
conventionally designed crawler tractors of
equal weight and horsepower. Along with
unprecedented maneuverability for a machine
of its size, the D7E moves more material in less
time while using less fuel and fewer resources
of all kinds over its working life, making this
amazing machine good for business and good
for the environment.
In an age of increasing environmental
awareness and regulation, the diesel-electric
hybrid technology of the D7E offers
unprecedented sustainability benefits. It is
designed to burn considerably less fuel and
consume fewer fluids and parts for reduced
owning and operating costs. These
accomplishments were recognized in May
2009 with a Clean Air Excellence Award from
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA). The EPA gives the award in recognition
for outstanding efforts to help make progress
in achieving cleaner air. Major components
and structures also are engineered to be
rebuilt, extending the working life of the
machine and reducing the need for disposal of
materials.
Caterpillar has been breaking new ground
since its inception 100 years ago. In fact,
Caterpillar invented track-type tractors more
than a century ago. With the D7E, CAT’s track-
type tractor technology continues its long
trail-blazing tradition. “D7E’s electric drive
system is the most advanced machine drive
train on the planet,” declares Caterpillar in an
online video. Equipment owners and
operators will have an opportunity to view
D7E technology at work during a series of
demonstration events taking place this
summer at 14 CAT dealerships across North
America. Michigan CAT’s Novi office is likely to
be one of the facilities showcasing this
exciting new machine, said Mike Lazzara,
product support sales manager for Michigan
CAT’s Novi office.
CAT’S IMPRESSIVE STATS

The D7E has impressive numbers behind
the words. Using a diesel engine to generate
electricity for machine power is very efficient.
The engine runs in a much narrower power
band, which saves fuel and enhances engine

life. Coupling this fact with efficient transfer of power to the ground
enables the D7E to give a contractor maximum power and performance,
while using up to 20 percent less fuel per hour as compared to a similar
conventional machine working the same application.
In another telling equation, the reduction in fuel consumption -
paired with the 10 percent productivity boost measured in cubic yards
moved per hour as compared to the current D7R Series 2 - gives the D7E
an average 25 percent increase in material moved per gallon of fuel.
Because the electric drive system has 60 percent fewer moving parts
than the power shift transmission used in previous D7 models, an owner
can expect up to 50 percent more electric drive component life
compared with conventional drives in similar applications. Plus, all the
electric drive components are built into easy-to-service modules that
are readily accessible under the D7E’s tilt cab. For a contractor, these
numbers all add up to lower total costs, higher profits and a more
sustainable operation.
INNOVATION AT WORK
The overall efficiency of the new D7E results from its ability to better
deliver engine power to the ground. This efficiency means the D7E can
use a smaller engine than comparable competitive machines, yet it can
outperform them. In addition, the engine runs in a narrow speed range
(1,500-1,800 rpm) to further reduce fuel consumption and extend
engine life.
Electric drive eliminates the torque converter, power shift
transmission and related drive shafts used in all-mechanical designs.
Eliminating these components significantly lessens cooling
requirements, decreases the number of moving parts and reduces the
volume of fluids required.
How does it actually work? It all starts with a CAT C9.3 ACERT™ diesel
engine – rated at 235 net horsepower – that provides all the power a
contractor expects with fewer emissions. Instead of an engine feeding
into a conventional transmission, it drives a powerful electrical
generator that efficiently converts engine power into AC electricity. The
electric current flows through specially designed armored cabling and
military-grade connectors into a unique electric drive system consisting
of a power inverter and a propulsion module containing two
continuously variable electric drive motors. This drive system delivers
powerful torque in either direction with smooth modulation that makes
the D7E a joy to operate. Power from the differential steering system is
transferred via axles to mechanical, double-reduction final drives to
provide smooth, infinitely variable driving force to the tracks. Plus, the
engine in the D7E is entirely beltless, eliminating the need for belt
maintenance and replacement.
The D7E combines its innovative electric drive system with proven
CAT mechanical components to create an extremely efficient package.
The CAT differential steering system upholds its reputation for allowing
the operator to power both tracks through turns while retaining blade
loads. The D7E system, however, takes maneuverability to new levels by
being the first differential steer tractor ever to be able to make lock-
track pivot turns.
Caterpillar has created a revolutionary track-type tractor capable of
skillfully maneuvering around any type of terrain, including the
challenging “terrain” of the 21st Century with its emphasis on fuel
efficiency and sustainability. As a diesel-electric hybrid, CAT’s exciting
new D7E is empowered to meet the both the environmental and the
economic challenges of our world. For more information about the D7E,
contact Michigan CAT or visit www.cat.com/D7E.
-Information excerpted and compiled from Caterpillar written and
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT
This first batch of machines is designed to

meet the new standard’s tighter nitrogen
oxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM)
emissions for diesel engines from 175
horsepower to 750 horsepower. A second
wave of interim regulations in 2012 will
govern emissions from diesel-powered
machines between 50 and 175 horsepower,
said Lazzara. At mid-decade, the last wave
of even tougher final Tier 4 standards will
take effect in 2014 and 2015. Built to cleave
the earth and clear the air, CAT’s line of
construction machines will be fully
equipped and fully prepared to successfully
tackle this last step to final Tier 4
compliance.
A LONG ROAD
CAT and other heavy-equipment
manufacturers have traveled a long road
that began in 1996 with the release of Tier 1
emission standards, followed by Tier 2 and
Tier 3 requirements in the first decade of the
21st Century. Essentially, emissions
standards for off-road diesel engines and
machines have tightened in successive steps
or tiers over the course of the last 15 years.
Final Tier 4 standards will be the culmination
of a massive effort that is nearing the brink
of reducing emissions to a virtually
miniscule level.
“The amount of emission reduction in
these machines is amazing and dramatic,”
said Lazzara. “The interim phase of Tier 4 will
reduce NOx by 50 percent from Tier 3
emissions and PM by 90 percent; final Tier 4
emissions will reduce NOx by another 80
percent. In a short span of time, the
emissions coming out of these machines will
have been reduced by about 98 percent.
Ultimately, a Tier 4 machine will produce
only about 2 percent of the emissions of an
unregulated machine built before 1996.”
For CAT, turning its fleet of golden yellow
mega-machines “green” is based on ACERT®
technology, an advanced engine design
developed by CAT in 2005 to meet the Tier 3
standard. Caterpillar is linking the proven
ACERT technology engine to an advanced
air management system or clean emissions
module to reach the final Tier 4 stage.
“Caterpillar is using a proven technology,”
said Lazzara. “They are not developing a
T
he federal “breathalyzer test” for the the year, Caterpillar® is prepared with an “off-
big rigs is being kicked up a notch as road worthy” convoy of machines fully brand new motor; they are merely adding
more stringent emission standards equipped with the technology to meet the technology to proven ACERT engines.”
take effect for off-road, diesel-powered EPA’s interim Tier 4 standard. “It is the single As a broad overview, the system consists
vehicles in January 2011. With over a half- largest new product introduction in the of next generation electronics and a suite of
decade of research and development, and history of Caterpillar,” said Mike Lazzara, particulate matter after-treatment
nearly one million hours of engine and product support sales manager for Michigan technologies, including a diesel particulate
machine testing anticipated by the end of CAT® in Novi. regeneration system. Basically, the

regeneration system burns the residual soot product, Caterpillar provides a deep support service CAT provides through a fleet
from the original combustion and directs it network for detecting and resolving any analysis. “The enforcement of a company’s
into an after treatment device, called a issue. “If by chance an issue arises with the feet of machines is going to be the question
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), before release, Caterpillar motor, the Caterpillar factory and going forward,” said Lazzara. CAT can install
said Lazzara. its engineers can find the solution, because an after-treatment device called an
A Tier 3 machine cannot be converted to a Caterpillar manufactures the complete oxidation catalyst filter on an existing
Tier 4 machine by attaching a clean product,” adds Lazzara. “We also have machine to clean its emissions output. “It
emissions module. “There are engineering trained technicians and testing equipment still would not be compliant with the higher
differences between the engine enclosures to troubleshoot any issue. Our mechanics, Tier 4 standard,” he added.
of a Tier 3 and Tier 4 machine,” explained our sales folks and our dealerships have all The EPA also offers grants to help diffuse
Lazzara. “The Tier 4 enclosure needs extra been educated regarding our Tier 4 product. the cost of upgrading existing machines to a
room to house the added components. In short, we are the most prepared in higher tier level. CAT received one such
There are also differences in how the technology, equipment, and people to take grant in late 2008, helping ease the burden
module mounts on the engine’s envelope. care of the Tier 4 product.” of upgrading the machines of several
“The Tier 4 engines/machines will not fortunate contractors. “It was good for two
impact fuel efficiency and life-cycle years,” said Lazzara, “but we went
costs,” said Lazzara. “Will it increase through the grant more quickly than
the price of new machinery? Yes, it anticipated and finished 8 months
will, but by how much remains to be “It is a Caterpillar engineered system early.” As of May 2010, Michigan CAT
seen.” Of course, CAT will be was on the brink of possibly
operating on a level playing field
from start to finish with all Caterpillar obtaining a second grant to expand
with other manufacturers who must parts and components. It is not an its repower program to aid another
all meet the new standards. “We are batch of companies. Repowering -
all in the same boat,” said Lazzara.
engine fit into a machine to make it Tier updating older equipment with an
“But Caterpillar is ready. They have 4. It has been specifically engineered for updated engine - can take a machine
done their homework, having a CAT machine. Caterpillar has always from a Tier 1 to a Tier 2, improving its
worked on meeting these standards emissions profile, as well as its fuel
for a very long time.” been the leader in the industry, as far as efficiency and level of operation.
research and development. There is no Michigan CAT’s “toolkit” also
CAT DOES ITS HOMEWORK includes completely rebuilding a
With the engine block, the reason why Tier 4 is going to be any machine through its Certified
emission control system, and the different.” — Mike Lazzara Rebuild Program. “A certified rebuilt
machine housing all developed and will take the machine completely
engineered by CAT, the owner of a down to the bare frame and rebuild
Caterpillar can be rest assured it is it,” said Lazzara. “We have a certain
fully Tier 4 compliant and fully possesses the GRANDFATHER MACHINES number of customers who mix rebuilding
power and performance behind this well- Tier 4 standards apply exclusively to new their machines into their equipment profile.
known manufacturer’s trusted name and machines, leaving an estimated 5 to 7 Some people buy 60 percent brand new and
long history. “It is a Caterpillar engineered million legacy machines currently operating rebuilt 40 percent.”
system from start to finish with all Caterpillar in the United States. “At this point, the The Certified Rebuild Program can
parts and components,” said Lazzara. “It is enforcement part of how they are going to decrease equipment expenditures by up to
not an engine fit into a machine to make it regulate all of these older machines remains 60 percent, plus upgrade the engine to a
Tier 4. It has been specifically engineered for to be seen,” said Lazzara. Currently, higher tier level. “The machine is
a CAT machine. Caterpillar has always been Michigan is nowhere near the level of refurbished back to ‘like new’ standards,”
the leader in the industry, as far as research regulation in states such as California that added Lazzara. “We also offer the same
and development. There is no reason why prohibit the purchase of an unregulated Tier warranty conditions.”
Tier 4 is going to be any different.” Zero machine and even require a fleet In rebuilding a machine, CAT can upgrade
The compatible CAT components are emissions profile demonstrating the an unregulated or Tier Zero engine to a Tier
engineered to work together to produce average tier level of a company’s cumulative 1, 2, 3, if available. “Caterpillar has a great
clean mean Tier 4 machines that have machines. “All a Michigan contractor might deal of upgraded solutions available but not
undergone extensive scrutiny at Caterpillar’s be concerned with now is encountering a for every single machine,” said Lazzara.
test facilities. “There won’t be any difference certain tier level requirement in a bid “However, we have more engine upgrades
in how the machine operates or its specification,” said Lazzara. “The owner of a being developed in the pipeline.” Clearly, for
horsepower,” said Lazzara. “It will be project might specify that the average tier emissions control, Michigan CAT has a highly
seamless to the operator.” The only level needs to be a level one or two. These capable “mission control team,” plus a suite
difference will be the inclusion of a few new cases are few and far between right now. As of services to help contractors field any
gauges, switches and lamps in the operator’s a matter of fact, we haven’t really seen it very government standard and meet their own
compartment, including a DPF soot-level much at all.” standard of quality on projects across the
indicator. Lazzara advises contractors to merely be board.
As another advantage to an all-CAT aware of their fleet emissions profile, a


F
uture engineers and seasoned areas. Though these laboratories quite adaptable. Since the EDC is a steel
researchers alike will find plenty to accommodate very specific types of frame structure, there are no load-bearing
inspire them inside Wayne State research, they were also designed to interior walls, so a block of four labora-
University’s new Marvin I. Danto allow for easy repurposing as different tories can be converted into one or two
Engineering Development Center (EDC), needs arise. laboratories with the removal of a few
an addition to the existing College of “The labs were designed as modular partition walls. Even though there is a
Engineering. The genius of likeminded components, with the same infrastructure high degree of flexibility in the laboratory
individuals will be on display all around in each one, so they are basically plug and spaces, designers needed to contend with
them as they apply their own consid- play,” explained Hahn. a few practical realities as they developed
erable talents towards the betterment of In addition to having mechanical and the building program.
the human condition. Construction electrical infrastructure that can easily be “The (Urban) Infrastructure Research
manager, The Christman Company, modified to accommodate new types of Lab needed to be as far as possible from
Lansing, and architect Ghafari Associates, research, the lab spaces themselves are some of the other spaces, like SSIM,
LLC, Dearborn, delivered a facility where
sophisticated laboratory spaces account
for a combined total of over 50,000 of the
82,000 square feet. The complex systems The EDC was built adjacent to an existing
that support these laboratories are on full engineering facility, to which it is connected
display. on all three levels.
“It is an engineering school, and
engineers like to know how things work,”
said Scott Hahn, project executive and
project manager for Ghafari Associates.
“The facility celebrates what engineers
do.”
The EDC is used for traditional
university research and also provides
engineering services to help companies
accelerate their own research and design
activities. Before any of these lofty goals
could be realized, a skilled construction
and design team needed to build a
textbook example of a modern
engineering research facility.
ENGINEERING LABORATORIES
Laboratories housed inside the EDC
include: the Advanced Propulsion
Laboratory, in which the use of fuel cells
is explored; the Nanotechnology
Laboratory, which is designed to
accommodate advanced research in Instead of saving the existing auditorium,
surface science, tissue engineering and the project team found a way to deliver
biomaterials; the Urban Infrastructure this improved one for the same cost.
Research Laboratory, which facilitates
civil engineering research; the
Interdisciplinary MEMS/NEMS
Laboratory, which allows for collabo-
ration on nanotechnology and
micro/nanoelectromechanical systems;
and the Team-Based Student Projects
Laboratory, which is a student laboratory
that serves as the proving grounds for
participants in national collegiate events
such as the Ethanol Vehicle Challenge.
The facility also includes a 15,000-square-
foot Smart Sensors and Integrated
Microsystems (SSIM) area with a Class
1,000 cleanroom for the development of
programs in disease detection, environ-
mental sensing and other promising

work, including demolition, occurred

within a few feet of lines carrying gases
including nitrogen, oxygen, acetylene,
and even silane, which instantly
combusts in the presence of oxygen. Two
sections of the massive chiller plant,
complete with two chillers, associated
piping and pumps, were also lifted into
position and bolted together. In spite of
all these factors, the project team
completed 142,000 work hours without a
single recordable or time loss accident.
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
aided every aspect of the structure, but
the biggest payoffs can be found in the
mechanical and electrical systems.
Conflicts in the field were virtually
eliminated and the project is well on its
way to certification under the USGBC’s
LEED rating system simply due to sound
engineering practices. After enhanced
commissioning and a few other
sustainable design elements were added,
the project team expects to achieve Silver-
Laboratories were designed as modular components, with the same infrastructure in each one,
Level Certification under the
so they can easily be modified to accommodate new types of research.
comprehensive sustainability system.
BIM was also instrumental in translating
because they do compression testing on the building’s complex footprint, on
ENGINEERING AN OUTCOME
concrete that might cause vibration,” said which few parallel or perpendicular lines
The EDC is a textbook example of an
Hahn. “We located all of the spaces that are found, into solid reality. In fact, the
effective engineering research facility.
could cause vibration or interrupt other BIM model for the facility was saved for
The building could also be found under
laboratories, in the basement.” the university to use as an educational
the heading “logistical challenge” in
Moving the laboratories into this tool for future facility designers. Better
volumes dedicated to construction.
configuration solved many problems, but then a textbook example; the EDC is an
“We built the facility adjacent to the
some challenges occupied fixed positions educational resource unto itself.
existing engineering facility and
on the site. The team faced difficult Hopefully, WSU graduates will emulate
connected to it at all three levels, and we
choices relating to an existing auditorium the creativity and technical skills of the
did that in a very dense urban location on
attached to the College of Engineering. EDC project team in years to come.
an active college campus while the
“When we were doing conceptual existing building was being used by
designs, our first thought was to try to THE FOLLOWING SUBCONTRACTORS
faculty and students during the course of
save the existing auditorium,” said Hahn. AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS
the job,” said Patrick Podges, vice
“It was really in a precarious spot, right in CONTRIBUTED THEIR SKILLS TO THE
president, Southeast Michigan Region for
the middle of where the new facility PROJECT:
The Christman Company.
would go. We went back and fourth with Auditorium Seating – Sedia Systems,
The construction site was bordered on
bridging over it and building around it, Chicago, IL
two sides by the existing building, with a
until one of our architects said, ‘What if Bitumen Paving – Nagle Paving, Novi
major thoroughfare, Warren Avenue,
we just got rid of it?’ We removed the Carpentry and Drywall – DennCo,
running along the South side of the site.
auditorium and built a better one. It Detroit
An alley on the fourth side left no room
didn’t cost any more money than saving Carpet and VCT – Continental
for the laydown of materials, so deliveries
it would have, and we ended up with a Interiors, Troy
were tightly coordinated. Given the close
better, more efficient lab facility and a Ceramic Tile – Empire Tile & Marble,
confines of the site and many hazards
new auditorium.” Eastpointe
relating to the existing engineering
Hahn credits the early addition of The Chiller Plant – Rush Air, St. Clair
facility, safety was also key concern.
Christman Company onto the team with Cleanroom – Daw Technologies/Utah
“Safety is always our paramount
providing detailed cost analysis that Office, Salt Lake City, UT
consideration,” said Podges. “We create
aided with programmatic decisions like Concrete Floor Polish – M.I.S.
site specific safety plans and videos for
this one, among many other benefits. Corporation, Saginaw
every site. Everyone who works on the
Contractors would contend with a Controls – Metro Environmental,
site needs to view the video and
number of logistical issues throughout Clinton Township
understand the parameters.”
the project that required the expertise of a Cut and Cap – John E. Green,
Specific hazards at the EDC included
skilled construction manager. Highland Park
overhead wires and a gas farm feeding
the existing facility. Heavy construction
Demolition – Adamo Demolition,
Detroit
Earth Retention – The Niemi
Corporation, Ypsilanti
Electrical – Edgewood Electric,
Madison Heights
Elevators – ThyssenKrupp, Livonia
Excavation – Site Development,
Madison Heights
Fire Protection – Wolvering Fire
Protection, Milford
Fireproofing – Wm. Harnish, Redford
Glass, Glazing, Interior Glass and
Aluminum Entrances – Peterson Glass
Company,
Ferndale
HVAC – Dee Cramer, Holly
Hydrogen Gas Delivery – JA
Gastechnology, Inc., Burgwedel,
Germany
Interior Signs – Harmon Sighs/Planet
Neon, Novi
Intumsecent Paint – Trident National
Corporation, Fenton
Lab Casework – Farnell Equipment
Company, Troy
Landscaping – JR Lawrence &
Associates, Inc., Detroit
Masonry – HMC Mason Contractors,
Utica
Mechanical – Western Mechanical,
Clinton Township
Metal Siding/Roofing – Stephenson
Corporation, Flint
Miscellaneous Steel – Metro Fab,
Burton
Painting – Cavalier Painting, Sterling
Heights
Roof Demolition – Precision
Demolition Services, Brighton
Roofing – Royal Roofing, Orion
Security – D/A Central, Inc., Oak Park
Silane Gas – Innovative Systems
Integration, Casco
Site Electrical – Motor City Electric,
Detroit
Site and Structural Concrete – Brencal
Contractors, Warren
Statute Relocation – Belding
Walbridge, Detroit
Steel Erector – Whaley Steel Corp.,
Mio
Structural Steel – Genzink Steel,
Holland
Temporary Fence – Great Lakes Fence,
Detroit
Testing and Balancing – Absolut
Balancing Co., Inc., South Lyon
Subcontractors and professional consultants
listed in the Construction Highlight are iden-
tified by the general contractor, architect or
owner.

PRODUCT SHOWCASE
When integrated into the infrastructure

of an HVAC system, PureTemp captures
the tremendous amount of wasted energy
generated every time a furnace, water
heater or air conditioner restarts and
cycles through to reach or maintain its
target temperature. PureTemp for HVAC
then harness this stored energy to power
subsequent HVAC system restarts when
the temperature fluctuates – creating
greener, more efficient and cost-effective
residential and commercial HVAC
systems.
For example, assume it costs 20 cents
per kilowatt-hour of electricity to heat a
commercial building during the daytime,
but only 12 cents per kilowatt-hour at
night. If the same building had a boiler
engineered with PureTemp for HVAC, it
would be possible to heat the system at
night, with considerably less expensive off
peak energy, and store the thermal energy
General Equipment Company appearance by eliminating corrosion and
to power the boiler during the day when
Introduces Axial-Flow damage concerns that are common with
energy is more expensive.
Confined Space Ventilation similar metal-built models.
Most HVAC solutions that store thermal
Blowers For added versatility, the blowers have
energy use water as a temperature-
Adding to its extensive line of the ability to either remove air from a
controlling phase-change medium. But
hazardous and non-hazardous location confined space area or blow fresh air in,
water-based systems are limited in their
ventilation blowers, General Equipment simply by changing the ventilation duct
capacity to retain energy, storing only four
Company introduces its new axial-flow location on the blower’s inlet or outlet.
joules per gram on average. By
confined space ventilation blowers. Both the EP8ACP and DCP models utilize
comparison, PureTemp can store up to 200
Available in both 8- and 12-inch industry standard 8-inch diameter ducts
joules of energy per gram, boosting
diameters, the blowers are well suited for up to 25 feet in length, while the EP12ACP
performance by up to 50-fold.
use in conventional confined space unit provides the extra power necessary to
worksites such as manholes and sewers. push air through a 12-inch diameter
They’re also powerful enough to push air flexible duct up to 100 feet in length.
across large, open areas, making them All General confined space ventilation
great for drying applications, improving blowers are flow tested according to
indoor air quality levels and removing industry performance standards.
unwanted odors. Published flow rates are certified by an
Three models are included in the line. independent testing laboratory.
The EP8ACP is powered by a 1/3- For more information, contact General
horsepower, 115 VAC electric motor and Equipment Co., 620 Alexander Drive S.W.,
provides a free air delivery rate of 900 Owatonna, MN 55060; call 507-451-5510
CFM. For jobsites where power is or 800-533-0524; fax 507-451-5511 or 877-
Other alternatives to water-based
supplied by a service vehicle, the EP8DCP 344-4375(DIGGER5); or visit the website
PCMs, such as paraffinic (petroleum-
features a 1/6-horsepower, 12 VDC at www.generalequip.com.
based) or salt hydrate materials, offer a
permanent magnet motor. Free air slight improvement over water’s thermal
delivery rate is 860 CFM. When larger energy storage properties, but lack the
airflow volumes are necessary to help
Entropy Solutions’ PureTemp
long-term stability and “green” properties
comply with tough confined space Redefines “High Efficiency” for of PureTemp.
regulations, the EP12ACP model is ideal. HVAC Systems In addition to allowing HVAC
The unit is powered by a 1-horsepower, Entropy Solutions, Inc. has introduced engineers to comply with LEED certifi-
115 VAC single-speed electric motor and PureTemp for HVAC – delivering a green cation and other regulatory standards,
produces more than 2,200 CFM free air and sustainable solution for HVAC PureTemp retains its peak performance
delivery. system engineering. A vegetable oil through more than 60,000 thermal cycles.
Featuring heavy-duty polyethylene derivative, PureTemp is a phase change Other, non-renewable PCMs can be
construction, the blowers are durable material (PCM) that captures wasted corrosive, toxic and highly flammable.
enough to handle jobsite abuse, yet light ambient energy, and then releases this PureTemp is a “phase change material,”
enough to move around with ease. The energy as necessary to hold specific meaning it has the ability to change
polyethylene also allows the units to temperatures for extended periods of time phases (for example, liquid to solid or
maintain their strength and physical without requiring additional energy. solid to liquid) between set temperatures.

PureTemp’s phase change range is
anywhere between -40°F and 160°F.
During the process of liquefying and
solidifying within a set temperature
range, phase change materials absorb,
store and release large amounts of energy.
These natural properties of latent heat
energy help maintain a product’s or
structure’s temperature (energy) and
buffer it from temperature swings. Phase
change materials (PCMs) recharge as
ambient (outdoor) temperatures fluctuate,
making them well suited for a multitude
of everyday applications and industries.
PureTempTM is a specially engineered
renewable based passive technology that
controls temperatures to extremes – as
cold as dry ice, as hot as coffee – for
extended periods of time. Available in
liquid, micro-encapsulated and macro-
encapsulated forms, PureTemp has
myriad applications in the shipping,
construction, textile, healthcare, HVAC
and energy industries – anywhere strict
temperature control is required.
To learn more about PureTemp for
HVAC, please visit our website at
http://www.entropysolutionsinc.com.
E-Z Drill, Inc. Introduces E-Z

Tray for Lift Applications
E-Z Drill has introduced the E-Z Tray, a
work tray specifically designed for use on
scissor lifts, boom lifts, aerial work
platforms, and any equipment with
railings where the tray can be attached.
Developed to fit the specific requests of
contractors in the field, the E-Z Tray
provides a simple and ergonomically
friendly solution for the safe handling of
tools and other objects while working at
heights.
The E-Z Tray features a 3/4-inch
security lip to keep tools, fasteners and
other items in place on the unit’s 24-by-30-
inch workspace. The tray can be easily
hooked onto lift railings while machined
locking pins ensure it stays put. The unit
can also fold down quickly to allow
equipment to move through doorways
and other tight spaces. Built with all-steel
construction and a powder coat finish, the
E-Z Tray is extremely durable and has a
weight capacity of 50 pounds.
For more information on the E-Z Tray or
E-Z Drill’s complete line of concrete
drilling and doweling equipment, contact
E-Z Drill, P.O. Box 517, 4615 W. Lakeview,
Stillwater, OK 74076; call 800-272-0121; fax
405-372-1429; e-mail [email protected]; or
visit the website www.ezdrill.com.

PRODUCT SHOWCASE
the solution is premixed, it eliminates Economy Plain Style. The complete kit
the need to mix a tackifier in the tank. arrives with the PVC shaft panels, base,
The product can be used on slopes up cap, nailing blocks and installation cleats
to 35 feet long with a horizontal length in one box, and is designed to save
to vertical rise ratio of 2:1 or less. installers job site installation time and
effort. List pricing starts at below $140 per
● TRU-Blend combines the superior
holding strength of wood fiber with a
clean, recycled paper product. It
features the same holding strength as
TRU-Wood.
● TRU-Blend with HydroStik

Finn Offers New Line of increases the erosion protection of the
Premium Mulches for Erosion standard TRU-Blend product by
Control and Hydroseeding adding Finn’s HydroStik tackifier. Its
Applications capabilities are similar to TRU-Wood
with HydroStik.
Finn Corporation has introduced its
kit, depending on the column wrap size
TRU-Mulch line, consisting of six mulches
● TRU-Max SMM is a stabilized required.
specially designed to meet the demands of
mulch matrix designed for 3- to 6- The free-floating decorative
various erosion control and hydroseeding
month soil stabilization and erosion Unassembled Column Wraps can be
projects. The wood fibers used throughout
control projects in construction areas positioned around existing wood or steel
the line originate from virgin poplar and
where the soil has been disturbed. The structural porch or deck posts. A lock-
pine wood chips from forests of the
product consists of a proprietary, miter step assures ease of assembly while
eastern United States. Finn performs
cross-linked, non-toxic tackifier allowing for flexible wrap positioning.
extensive quality-control tests on each
blended with long wood fibers. It The free movement of the wrap around
variety, so every product yields the high
retains integrity through repeated the post during installation aids with
quality deserving of the company’s name.
rains, yet does not interfere with alignment of the columns in relation to
All TRU-Mulch products undergo an
germination and growth. TRU-Max each other and in alignment with the
advanced “double refining” process that
SMM is biodegradable, so it adds porch. This feature of Fypon column
uses high-pressure steam to create fiber
organic material to the soil and aids wraps makes it possible for builders and
from wood chips. A non-toxic green dye is
future vegetation while decomposing remodelers to line the column wraps up
also added to the fibers to increase
over time. accurately, even if the support structures
visibility during application and to
are not exactly parallel to one another. A
enhance aesthetic appeal. After a final
● TRU-Bond BFM provides superior second advantage of the floating wrap is
drying and baking stage, the mulches are
holding power on the toughest slopes. that, since the wrap does not touch the
packaged in UV-resistant, 50-pound bags
The bonded fiber matrix consists of support post, if the structural post (which
designed for easy handling and quick
long wood fibers mixed with a is usually pressure treated lumber) twists
loading. The finished products are well
proprietary, non-toxic, hydrocolloid- over time, the shape of the wrap will not
suited for mixing into homogeneous
based binder, which stays in place be affected.
slurries and will not dewater during
even after repeated rains. This Fypon Unassembled Column Wraps
difficult hose work. TRU-Mulch products
completely biodegradable blend come in a variety of more than 18
are backed by a limited warranty.
provides a quicker, safer and cheaper standard widths and heights, allowing for
The following six products are included
erosion control solution than installing a suitable size for any project. Each kit
in the TRU-Mulch line:
blankets. It can be used on slopes up to includes the box style cap and base. Fypon
70 feet long with a horizontal length to also offers a full line of labor-saving two-
● TRU-Wood provides an effective
vertical rise ratio of 1:1 or less. piece, semi-assembled column wraps in
solution for basic erosion control and
more than a dozen different styles, such as
hydroseeding needs. The mulch is
For more information on Finn’s Raised Panel, Fluted, Tapered, Non-
consistent in fiber size and texture to
complete line of consumable products, Tapered and Craftsman. Each decorative
ensure maximum performance. It can
contact Finn Corporation, 9281 LeSaint column wrap installs in about 15 minutes,
be used on slopes up to 30 feet long
Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014; call 800-543- providing a unique look and custom style
with a horizontal length to vertical rise
7166; fax 513-874-2914; e-mail to both interior and exterior column wrap
ratio of 3:1 or less.
[email protected]; or visit the website projects. Visit www.fypon.com to view all
www.finncorp.com. column wrap offerings.
● TRU-Wood with HydroStik
enhances the effectiveness of TRU-
Wood by adding Finn’s HydroStik Fypon® Introduces PVC Hilti Equidist Diamond Blades
tackifier. This increases erosion Unassembled Column Wraps Specifically designed to match the new
protection by allowing a stronger Fypon has introduced the PVC Hilti DSH gas saws, Hilti Equidist
binding of fibers to the soil. Because Unassembled Column Wrap in an diamond blades offer exceptional cutting

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ENGINEERING CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES
speeds and long life giving the user high

productivity in most general purpose
concrete, and masonry applications.
Engineered with high-quality
industrial-grade diamonds and quality-
controlled bonded matrixes, the Equidist
diamond blades provide superior cutting
performance. The Equidist arranged
diamond technology optimizes cutting in
the most demanding applications. These
blades excel in a variety of base materials,
including cured concrete, reinforced
concrete, natural stone, hard brick and
concrete block. Air
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(Canada) Corporation at 1-800-461-3028
or visit www.ca.hilti.com.
Introducing the New High-

Leverage Concretors' Nippers
KNIPEX-Tools has added
High-Leverage Concretors'
Nippers to its product
portfolio. This tool twists
and cuts thick wire in one
operation and makes
projects easier and less
time-consuming.
KNIPEX's new
Concretors' Nippers feature
a slim design that is suitable
for work in confined spaces
and offer a lighter, more
balanced weight distri-
bution for easier mobility.
High damping of the
cutting stroke also places
less strain on tendons and muscles.
Visit www.knipex-tools.com for more
information on this product and other
KNIPEX tools.

PEOPLE IN CONSTRUCTION
James L. Newman, CEM, Saginaw-based Duro-Last® Roofing,

LEED AP, OPMP, FESD, Inc., a large manufacturer of prefabricated
owner and managing roofing systems, is pleased to announce
partner of Newman the addition of Peter Stackpole to its staff.
Consulting Group, LLC, Stackpole has joined the firm’s
Bloomfield Hills, has been Accounting Department
selected to serve as a as assistant director of
provisional assessor for Newman Kramer Johnson Katt-Cassidy accounting. He is
the American Society of Heating, Soil and Materials responsible for cost system
Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (SME), implementation and
Engineers' (ASHRAE) pilot for the Plymouth, recently general ledger
Operational Rating of a new building announced its newest supervision. Stackpole is
energy labeling program, the Building based out of the Stackpole
principal, senior
Energy Quotient (EQ). The Building EQ associates, associates, and company’s Saginaw office.
program provides the general public, shareholders. SME
building owners, potential owners, Murley
President Mark K. Kramer,
tenants, and building operations and PE, made the
maintenance staff, with information on announcement and C O R P O R AT E N E W S
the potential and actual energy use of congratulated the
buildings - thus closing the gaps between individuals on their Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME),
intention and operation. Provisional leadership, hard work, Plymouth, recently joined Toda America,
assessors for the program will perform teamwork and profes- Inc. (Toda), Governor Jennifer Granholm,
building energy audits and assessments in sional development state and local officials, to celebrate the
order to determine energy use, which will Willobee
activities, as well as their groundbreaking for Toda’s new $70
then be translated into an easily commitment and dedication to SME’s million high-tech battery components
understood scale to convey a building's clients, their profession, and SME. plant in Battle Creek. Located on an 18-
energy use in comparison to similar Principal: Cheryl Kehres-Dietrich, CGWP; acre Brownfield site, the
buildings, occupancy types and climate Senior Associates: Laurel Johnson, PE; Lou 70,000-square-foot facility will produce
zones. Northouse, PE; Joel Rinkel, PE; Jason lithium ion cathode materials for battery
Schwartzenberger, PE; Associates: cells for electric drive vehicles. SME
Carey J. Suhan, PE, vice Amanda Katt-Cassidy, LEED AP, CDT, SMSI; helped Battle Creek Unlimited and the
president and principal at Tony Thomas, PE; Shareholders: Jason City of Battle Creek secure approximately
Testing Engineers & Cumbers, PE; Matt Desjardins, PE; Jeff $4,000,000 in state and local Brownfield
Consultants, Inc., Troy, has Edwards; Ron McClow; Simon Murley, PE; financial incentives for environmental and
received the Franklin D. Mark Quimby; Paul Schmeisl, PE; and site preparation activities needed to
Meyers, PE, Outstanding Steve Willobee, LEED AP. prepare the site for redevelopment. SME
Civil Engineer of the Year also prepared an Act 381 Work Plan for
Suhan
Award, presented by the Superior Electric Great Lakes Company, environmental and non-environmental
Southeastern Michigan Branch of the based in Troy, recently announced two response activities, managed environ-
American Society of Civil Engineers company promotions. Kevin McCaffery mental due diligence and due care
(ASCE) at their annual meeting, held at the has been promoted from senior project requirements and provided geotechnical
Book Cadillac Hotel in Detroit. This manager to vice president of special engineering solutions to address
award is given based on an individual’s projects, and Dale Massy has been complicated site conditions associated
contributions towards the advancement of promoted from general shop superin- with construction at this Brownfield site.
his/her profession through innovative tendent to vice president of field During construction, SME will work with
designs, doctoral studies or ethical operations. Hazama Corporation (designer/builder)
practices, as well as active participation in and provide construction materials
professional societies and community Contracting firm Rudolph/Libbe Inc., with services related to earthwork,
service. Suhan’s membership in the SE offices in Ohio, Michigan foundations, concrete, structural steel,
Branch of ASCE has spanned several and Georgia, recently asphalt and stormwater. Toda said that it
decades and includes contributions as announced that Brad plans to build its manufacturing plant in
past president, president, president elect, Delventhal accepted a two phases. Phase One is scheduled for
secretary, and treasurer, as well as annual position as account operation in 2011, and the Phase Two
meeting chair and director. He was also manager at the company’s expansion is expected to be complete in
president of the ASCE Student Chapter of Walbridge, OH location. 2013.
the University of Michigan. Delventhal is a graduate of Delventhal
Owens Community
College with an associate’s degree in
architectural construction, and a 1992
graduate of Lake High School. He has 14
years of experience in the construction
industry.

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Detroit Concrete 177 Howland Pines Dr. Saginaw Valley Metal Odessa, FL 33556
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Rochester Hills MI Ferndale MI Romulus MI Warren MI Wixom MI
248.852.9255 248.398.7690 734.942.0840 586.755.6030 248.926.1500
J. D. Candler LaDuke Roofing & Newton Crane Roofing, Inc. Royal Roofing Co.
Roofing Co., Inc. Sheet Metal Pontiac MI Orion MI
Livonia MI Oak Park MI 248.332.3021 248.276.ROOF (7663)
313.899.2100 248.414.6600
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Ace Cutting Equipment..............................................11
Aluminum Supply Company/

Marshall Sales ..........................................................32
Aoun & Company, P.C. ..............................................IBC
W E L C O M E N E W M E M B E R S CAM Affinity ....................................................................7
CAM ECPN ........................................................................6
CAM-Online.com ............................................................5
ANGELO CEMENT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY STATHAKIS, TRENTON CAMSAFETY ....................................................................20
CONSTRUCTION CO., TONY, OF OAKLAND COUNTY,
STERLING DIE C.F.C.U. ............................................................................BC
NOVI PONTIAC
& ENGINEERING, MACOMB Connelly Crane Rental Corp. ....................................39
DAILY GLOBE, INC., LAWNWORKS, INC.,
TRIDENT DOCK Curran Crane, J J ..........................................................43
IRONWOOD ORION
& DREDGE INC., D & R Earthmoving ......................................................21
DONE RIGHT SIGNS, PROEX, INC., BURTON WATERVLIET
Deppmann, R.L. ............................................................33
PONTIAC
PYRAMID SPRINKLER, LLC, VINCENT LIGHTING Detroit Terrazzo Contractors Association ............19
EURO BUILDERS, LTD WESTLAND SYSTEMS, SOLON, OH
DiHydro Services ........................................................IBC
PLYMOUTH
SINK RITE DIE CORP., Doeren Mayhew ..........................................................41
STERLING HTS Environmenal Maintenance Engineers, Inc. ........28
Facca Richter & Pregler, R.C. ....................................29
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. ................27
CONSTRUCTION
G2 Consulting Group ................................................43
Jul Hartland Insurance Group, Inc. ................................15
Hilti ..................................................................................12
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Please submit all calendar items no less than six weeks prior to the event to:
Jeffers Crane ................................................................ 33
Kem-Tec ........................................................................IBC
Calendar Editor, CAM Magazine, P.O. Box 3204, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-3204. McCoig Materials ........................................................17
Navigant Consulting ..................................................21

Industry Events
Next Generation Services Group ............................31
Jul. 20 to Sep. 15 – CAM Golf Outings
July 20 – Dunham Hills Golf Club, Hartland Nicholson Construction Company ........................39
August 18 – Fieldstone Golf Club, Auburn Hills North American Dismantling Corp. ......................29
September 15 – Cherry Creek Golf Club,
Northern Boulder Baron ..........................................23
Shelby Township
To reserve a spot in any of these outings, call Oakland Companies ......................................................9
Diana Brown at 248-972-1000. Operating Engineers Local 324-JATF ..................IFC
Jul. 29-Sep. 16 – ASCC Events – The Plante & Moran, PLLC ................................................18
American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) Plumbing Professors ..................................................19
has announced the following events:
Rick's Portables Sanitation, LLC ..............................25
Jul. 29-Aug. 1 – ASCC CEO Forum – Ojai
Valley Inn & Spa, Ojai, CA SANI-VAC Service, Inc. ................................................27
Sep. 16-19 – ASCC Annual Conference – SMRCA ............................................................................45
Little America, Salt Lake City, UT
Spartan Specialties ....................................................30
More information is available at
www.ascconline.org, or by calling 866-788-ASCC TEMP-AIR ......................................................................IBC
(2722).
Testing Engineers and Consultants ......................25
Trend Group ..................................................................27
Valenti Trobec Chandler, Inc. ......................................3

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JULY 2010 VOL. 31 • NO. 6 • $4.

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ASSOCIATE EDITORS Mary E. Kremposky

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Matthew J. Austermann

DIRECTORS Gregory Andrzejewski,

Frank G. Nehr, Jr.,

Donald J. Purdie, Jr.,

Kurt F. Von Koss,

Jacqueline LaDuke Walters,

Michigan Society of The Communicator

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