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Frank Rewold & Son, Inc.
President Kevin N. Koehler

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2006 Marks the Passing of Two
Industry Icons
December 2006 marked the passing of two
iconic figures in Michigan's construction
industry: Emanuel (Manny) Sulkes and H.
Fred Campbell. Both lived long and vigor-
ous lives and will be fondly remembered by
the many people who crossed paths with
these two gentlemen over the course of their
collective 130 years of work in the construc-
tion industry.
THE IBP FAMILY COMMEMORATES
MANNY SULKES
International Building
Products, Inc. (IBP) recently
suffered the loss of its
founder, leader and CEO,
Emanuel (Manny) Sulkes.
Only three weeks before his
death, the 88-year-old
Sulkes Sulkes was working at his
desk as chief executive officer, ably directing
the building supply company he began in
Detroit in 1946.
“For 60 years, Manny led IBP with honor,
honesty, dignity and a continual quest for
8 CAM MAGAZINE MARCH 2007
excellence,” said the saddened IBP family in
a recent announcement. “We will strive to
live up to the legacy Manny left our compa-
ny. It is with great sadness that the IBP fam-
ily announces his death. We will miss him.”
Sulkes, of West Bloomfield, died of heart fail-
ure at Beaumont Hospital on Dec. 6, 2006.
Sulkes was known for his inquiring mind
and kind heart. Sulkes and his wife of 60
years, Jean, hosted election-night gatherings,
inviting friends from both political parties.
“They were Ozzie and Harriet,” said Sanford
Sulkes, his nephew and IBP's chief financial
officer in a Detroit Free Press article. “They
just had a wealth of friends.”
Even in his later years, Sulkes frequently
took courses at the University of Michigan-
Dearborn, enjoying the companionship of
students over a half a century younger than
this Renaissance gentleman. “He was very,
very bright,” said Sanford Sulkes. “The
adjectives to describe Manny: kind, gentle,
bright, caring.”
Sulkes immigrated to the United States
from Grodna, Poland with his family at the
age of six. He joined the army during World
War II, attaining the rank of captain and serv-
ing in the Aleutian Islands against the
Japanese Army and in Paris helping to repel
the German invasion. Back in civilian life, he
launched a successful business, eventually
relocating IBP to Livonia.
Continuing his service to country, compa-
ny and community, Sulkes volunteered twice
a week at Beaumont Hospital and was a
member of Birmingham Temple for over 25
years. He was also past president of the
Archives of American Art, the Grosse Pointe
Numismatic Society, and the Oriental Art
Society.
Besides his wife, Jean, Sulkes is survived
by daughters Sheila and Carol Sulkes, son
Mark, a sister, and four grandchildren.
LEGACY OF INVENTOR AND
ENTREPRENEUR LIVES ON
The incomparable H.
Fred Campbell passed away
on Christmas Day 2006 at
the age of 100. The ener-
getic and optimistic
Campbell founded the H.F.
Campbell Company in the
Campbell shadow of the Great
Depression in February 1929. He went on to
forge a career as contractor, inventor and
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entrepreneur that spanned over 70 years and
included several patents aimed at improving
different facets of the construction industry.
Campbell created a 2-inch brick veneer
with a V-joint watershed in the late '40s. His
diverse and mind-boggling array of innova-
tions includes a multi-story plumbing wall, a
frameless metal building, and a prefabricated
load-bearing panel. He took great pleasure in
being able to contribute to the built environ-
ment throughout his life. At the age of 98,
this construction pioneer invented a unique
Building in Suspension System that is struc-
turally and environmentally viable on either
virgin soil or contaminated fill.
His own firm grew to international stature
during the 1960s with a client list that reads
like a Who's Who in the construction indus-
try. At the time of his 100th birthday,
Campbell remained active as the owner of
Campbell Development Company in
Bloomfield Hills.
He celebrated his 100th birthday at the
Detroit Athletic Club surrounded by friends,
family and colleagues. Many will miss his
positive spirit and his folksy comments that
still draw a warm chuckle. When asked how
he felt, Campbell's standard reply was,
“Finer than frog's hair!”
Campbell is survived by his wife
Geraldine and the late Dorothy, daughter
Alice (the late George) Pranis, and son John
(late), and daughter-in-law Lois Carey, as
well as seven grandchildren, 13 great-grand-
children and five great-great-grandchildren.
Construction Specifications
Institute Selects Marlowe as
New Executive Director and
CEO
The Construction Specifications Institute
(CSI) recently selected Walter T. Marlowe,
PE, CAE as the organization's new executive
director and chief executive officer. Institute
President Edd Soenke, FCSI, CCS, AIA, for-
mer Institute President Gary Betts, FCSI,
CCS, AIA, and Institute Treasurer Michael
Davis, FCSI, CDT were present at CSI's
offices in Alexandria, VA to welcome the new
director in mid-December 2006.
A Search Task Team of respected CSI mem-
bers, led by Ross Spiegel, FCSI, CCS, CCCA,
AIA, LEED AP, worked closely with
Korn/Ferry International to develop the
specifications for the kind of executive need-
ed to lead CSI forward. “It was an inspiring
process, and I know we have the right person
for the job,” said Soenke. “Walt is a perfect
fit, and his engineering background will
serve CSI well.” The CSI board of directors
made its selection during its November 2006
board meeting in Denver, CO, following a
nationwide search by Korn/Ferry.
Marlowe has assumed increasing levels of
responsibility over the course of his 16 years
of experience in association management.
He has served in a variety of staff leadership
roles at the American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE) and the National Society
of Professional Engineers (NSPE). His posi-
tions have included director of professional
practice, international activities and technical
activities. Prior to joining CSI, Marlowe was
executive director of the Building Security
Council.
Asked why he was drawn to take the helm
of CSI, Marlowe stated, “There is such poten-
tial for members, staff and CSI partners to
build a truly collaborative, growing and
innovative organization. The mission of CSI
is increasingly important as the construction
industry becomes more multi-disciplinary,
interdependent, and technology driven.”

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 CSI is a national association dedicated to MRCC hosted the party for pre-kinder- vide the children with a memorable morning,
creating standards and formats to improve garten through eighth-grade students of while also helping to establish role models
construction documents and project delivery. Spain Dual School, located near MRCC's and expanding the students' vision of their
The organization is unique in the industry in headquarters in Detroit. The holiday party future. In addition to this year's line-up of
that its members are a cross section of speci- featured Santa and Carpenters Union mem- guests and speakers, the Tenth Annual
fiers, architects, engineers, contractors and bers distributing gifts to the students, carol- Carpenters' Christmas for Kids included
building materials suppliers. The organiza- ing, and mingling between the children and Little Caesars pizza provided by the Detroit
tion has 146 chapters and more than 15,000 special guests. Tigers for all the students and faculty at
members. Monthly chapter meetings allow MRCC invited local dignitaries, celebrities, Spain Dual School. The Detroit Tigers also
members the opportunity to communicate pro-athletes, and media to the event to pro- distributed a gift to each student.
openly with their counterparts and exchange
information for successful project manage-
ment. CSI is renowned in the industry for its
rigorous certification programs for profes-
sionals seeking to improve their knowledge
of accurate and concise construction docu-
ments. CSI provides continuing education,
professional conferences, and product shows.
For more information, visit www.csinet.org ,
or call (800) 689-2900.

Michigan Regional Council of

Carpenters and Millwrights
Celebrate Tenth Annual
Carpenters' Christmas for Kids
at Spain Dual School in Detroit
The Michigan Regional Council of
Carpenters and Millwrights (MRCC), under
the leadership of Executive
Secretary/Treasurer Douglas C. Buckler,
hosted their Tenth Annual Carpenters'
Christmas for Kids holiday party for the chil-
dren of Spain Dual School in Detroit. Special
guests and speakers at the mid-December
event included Santa Claus; Wayne County
Executive Robert A. Ficano; Detroit City
Council President Kenneth V. Cockrel Jr.;
Lem Barney, former Detroit Lions defensive
back and Football Hall of Fame member;
Paws, Detroit Tigers mascot; and Roary,
Detroit Lions mascot.

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MRCC adopted Spain Dual School after
relocating its headquarters to Detroit in 1997.
In addition to the holiday party, the MRCC
has donated the organization's skills, time,
and fundraising abilities to improve the
school and the school's programs.
ALL Erection & Crane Rental
Corp. Adds 150 New Hydraulic
Cranes and 10 New Tadano
Hydraulic Cranes to Fleet
ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. has
contracted for 150 new hydraulic cranes,
scheduled for delivery beginning in late 2006
and running through 2007. The new equip-
ment contracts are with all major manufac-
turers, including LinkBelt, Grove, and Terex;
the equipment includes 35- to 550-ton capac-
ities.
“Our hydraulic crane purchases represent
just a portion of our equipment commitment
for 2007,” says Michael Liptak, ALL Erection
& Crane rental vice president of operations.
“We are already aggressively pursuing acqui-
sitions of new equipment for 2008. We expect
growth in all equipment categories to be
strong.”
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Every year, ALL expands and upgrades
their fleet with the newest, safest, top quality
equipment available. ALL's professional
service department inspects each piece of
equipment in the rental fleet before it goes
out on a job to make sure it is in top condition
and meets all OSHA standards.
In other key purchases, ALL has closed the
deal on 10 new Tadano hydraulic cranes.
Scheduled deliveries start in early 2007. The
new equipment includes three 130-ton all-
terrain cranes, one 200-ton all-terrain, and six
80-ton rough terrain cranes. This acquisition
is part of ALL's ongoing commitment to
maintaining the industry's most modern
fleet.
“Tadano makes an unbelievable product
that is known for long-term reliability,” says
Liptak. “We were looking for a partner who
could deliver quality equipment, but could
also deliver in today's tight equipment mar-
ket. We are proud that this purchase will
have an immediate impact on our crane
fleet.”
Although the Tadano brand represents a
small percentage of the existing ALL fleet,
more acquisitions are planned. “The new
cranes will be spread throughout the market
and will be part of our fleet for years to
come,” says Liptak.
Since 1964, the ALL family of companies
has grown to become one of the largest crane
and equipment rental companies in North
America. The company offers its fleet of
cranes, aerial work platforms, boom trucks,
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from strategic locations, providing rental,
sales, service, and jobsite analysis to help cus-
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An important measure of their commitment
is meeting or exceeding all pertinent regula-
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Leading OEM Wins COAA
Project Leadership Award;
Engine Plant Wins Multiple
Design-Build Awards
The design and construction of the General
Motors Corporation Lansing Delta Township
(LDT) plant recently earned a 2006 Special
Award from the Construction Owner's
Association of America (COAA). GM and its
project team members - GHAFARI
Associates, LLC, Alberici Constructors, Inc.,
and James N. Gray Company - received the
award at the November COAA Fall Owner
Leadership Conference in San Diego, CA.
Dearborn-based GHAFARI served as archi-
that “a trench is consid-
ered a ‘confined
space.’” Shortly after
Joseph M. Forgue
Manager of Education publication, I received a
& Safety Services letter from Dr. Verne R.
Brown, Ph.D., president
of Enmet Corporation, correcting that state-
ment. He said, in part,“trenching and related
excavations are not truly ‘confined spaces.’”
While it’s true that a trench is not specifically
called a confined space, they are nonetheless
hazardous. Any time workers enter a trench
the air must be monitored for toxic sub-
stances and/or oxygen deprivation or enrich-
ment. See MIOSHA rule R 408.40934
Hazardous Atmospheres; Testing and
Controls that can be found on page 3 of
MIOSHA Part 9 – Excavation, Trenching and
Shoring. Again, while it doesn’t specifically
what standard might be cited, as that would
depend upon the type of environment
and/or work being done. You can be sure that
the “General Duty”clause applies though and,
if you’re putting your workers in harm’s way, a
citation will be forthcoming. There is no spe-
cific Confined Space Regulation covering
construction. Much of this confusion could
be eliminated if MIOSHA would adopt a con-
struction specific standard. It could certainly
be a topic for discussion at the MIOSHA
Construction Standards Commission meeting
to be held on February 7, 2007 at 2:00 pm in
conjunction with the Design & Construction
Expo. As always, if I can be of any assistance
or if you have questions/comments, on this or
any other issue, please feel free to contact me
at (248) 972-1141 or by e-mail at
forgue@cam-online.com.

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tect/engineer of record and 3D Building
Information Modeling (BIM) technology
integrator for the project; the Livonia-based
Great Lakes regional office of Alberici
Constructors, headquartered in St. Louis,
MO, served as design/build contractor; and
the James N. Gray Company served as the
design/build manager and value engineer-
ing consultant.
The 2.4 million-square-foot LDT assembly
complex, which opened in June, produces
GM's Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia and
Buick Enclave. In addition to the assembly
area, the facility includes a body shop,
administration building, visitor's center,
waste management building, vehicle test
track, guardhouse, tank farm and a fire
pump house. Using a 3D lean design/build
delivery approach, the facility was construct-
ed in 20 percent less time than targeted and
received Gold Certification from the
Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) Green Building Rating
System™, the nationally accepted bench-
mark for the design, construction, and opera-
tion of high-performance green buildings.
“LDT was the first project that really
demonstrated the impact 3D technology can
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have on facility design and construction,”
said Jack Hallman, director, Capital Projects,
GM Worldwide Facilities Group. “Through
our partnership with GHAFARI and our
other dedicated project team members, the
LDT facility set standards in cost, timing,
quality and safety that became benchmarks
for our industry. I thank the team for its par-
ticipation and COAA for the Special Award.”
“The incorporation of 3D modeling tech-
nologies into facility projects is revolutioniz-
ing the design and construction industry,”
said Robert Mauck, AIA, PE, GHAFARI vice
president of advanced technology. “As GM's
first full-scale pilot, LDT met the key metrics;
the 3D collaborative approach also set the
foundation for future project successes. I
thank GM and Alberici Constructors for
including us on the project team.”
GHAFARI is providing a leadership role in
the deployment of 3D Building Information
Modeling (BIM) technology across the
design/construction supply chain for com-
panies seeking to accelerate schedule and
reduce construction costs while improving
facility quality and site safety. This expertise
has earned GHAFARI numerous awards and
recognition in the client and business com-
munities.
COAA was founded in 1994 to serve the
interests of construction project owners.
COAA is comprised of a diverse group of
men and women representing construction
project owners throughout America. COAA
is dedicated to making a significant and last-
ing impact on the construction industry
through its leadership by creating a unified,
collective voice for owners' issues in the con-
struction process. For more information on
the COAA or its Project Leadership Award
program, please contact the COAA head-
quarters office at (800) 994-2622, or visit
www.coaa.org.
The General Motors Corporation Flint
Powertrain plant project recently won
awards from the Design-Build Institute of
America (DBIA) and the American Institute
of Architects (AIA). The Flint project was a
facility expansion that integrated 3D-enabled
lean with a collaborative design-build
approach to deliver the facility collision free
(without any “collisions” or interferences
between different building systems), dramat-
ically saving time and money while improv-
ing quality and site safety.
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General Motors Corporation, GHAFARI
Associates, LLC, Ideal Contracting and
Barton Malow Company - recently accepted
a Design-Build Excellence Award at DBIA's
Professional Design-Build Conference in
Nashville, TN. The project was honored for
the advanced and innovative application of
total integrated project delivery, and for find-
ing unique solutions to project challenges.
The AIA also awarded GM and GHAFARI
a Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP)
Award at the AIA National Convention and
Expo 2006 in Los Angeles. Winners in the
“Design/Delivery Process Innovation Using
BIM” category, the project was praised for
quantifiable benefits in efficiency and quality,
innovative processes used to realize the proj-
ect, protection of design intent with lower
delivery costs, new forms of collaboration
and/or partnering, and innovative new
tools.
“GM is especially proud of the milestones
we achieved by incorporating 3D-enabled
lean technology into the design and construc-
tion of our global Powertrain plant,” said
Hallman. “The tangible cost, timing and
quality advantages realized in this project
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acted as a catalyst for GM, employing this
technology in our facility design and con-
struction initiatives. I wish to thank all of the
team members for diligently working togeth-
er and achieving these high-level results.”
“GHAFARI was honored to be selected as
engineer-of-record and 3D (BIM) integrator
for a project as landmark as the engine
expansion,” said Mauck. “We hope to con-
tinue to partner with GM and other firms to
further the advantages 3D-enabled lean can
bring to our customer's projects and their
bottom line.”
Broderson Increases the IC-
250-B's Maximum Capacity to
36,000 lbs.
The IC-250-B is a self-propelled industrial
crane designed for material handling and
maintenance and repair of equipment. The
key stats on one of Broderson's largest indus-
trial cranes include a 36,000-lbs. capacity on
its outriggers; a pick and carry capacity of
18,500 lbs.; a sheave height up to 79 feet; and
a horizontal reach up to 70 feet.
“This is the newest model in Broderson's
supremely popular carrydeck crane line,”
said Daniel E. Salden, rental manager-heavy
equipment for Wixom-based Alta Lift Truck
Services, Inc., Broderson's newest representa-
tive. Alta Lift maintains nine Michigan loca-
tions.
“The IC-250-B not only increases the maxi-
mum capacity to 36,000 lbs., but boosts oper-
ator ease, comfort, and safety,” said Salden.
The IC-250-B has the ability to handle equip-
ment in such diverse areas as conveyor work,
steel erection, trusses and concrete forms in
very tight quarters, he added. The IC-250-B
handles machinery and parts, electrical gear,
and sprinklers and process pipe, as well.
The IC-250-B has a tight turning radius
and a 360-degree, continuous boom rotation.
This Broderson crane has fully hydraulic con-
trols for smooth, precise operations, plus
independent outrigger controls. Other fea-
tures include self-loading cargo decks, 4-
wheel steer, and front-wheel drive (4-wheel
drive optional), plus powershift 4-speed
transmission, front planetary drive/steer
axle and rear steer-only axle, power steering
and dual power brakes. Rated capacity lim-
iter is standard.
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 Professional Services (SMPS) has been knowledge, and working together to
building networks and creating opportuni- achieve common goals. For more informa-
Michigan Society for
ties for professional services firms through- tion, go to www.smps-mi.org.
Marketing Professional
Services (SMPS-MI) and out the United States and Canada. As the For more information, contact Lynne
Michigan Association of Michigan branch of this international organ- Kohon, MAEP executive director,
Environmental Professionals ization, SMPS-Michigan is dedicated to (517) 349-1970, exec-dir@maep.org, or
helping marketing and business develop- Marisa Nedock, SMPS Michigan
ment professionals serve the built environ- president, (248) 436-5512,
(MAEP) Establish a Partnership
SMPS-Michigan and MAEP are dedicated
ment by providing resources, sharing Marisa.Nedock@BartonMalow.com.
to the development of professionals serving
in the built and natural environments in
Michigan. These two well-known Michigan
organizations have established a partner-
ship to deliver more comprehensive oppor-
tunities to their membership. “SMPS-
Michigan is eager to work with MAEP, mak-
ing our organization's expertise available to
MAEP members and member firms,” said
Marisa Nedock, marketing manager with
Barton Malow and president of SMPS-
Michigan. “This partnership will position
SMPS to be a valuable resource to the envi-
ronmental consulting community in
Michigan.”
Tim Cullen, president of MAEP and man-
ager of environmental programs at the
University of Michigan, states, “MAEP is an
excellent source of technical information
regarding environmental issues in
Michigan. SMPS members will now have
the opportunity to use MAEP programs as
business development opportunities with
their clients.”
Initially, the organizations will focus on
collaborating in the development and com-
munication of their educational programs.
Their members face similar business chal-
lenges and share a common mission to con-
tinually improve how they organize, market
and execute work in their firms. The collab-
oration of SMPS-Michigan and MAEP will
expand the available offerings and the net-
working opportunities in both organiza-
tions. Eventually, the organizations hope to
move toward exclusive offerings that focus
on the specific needs of SMPS and MAEP
member firms.
The Michigan Association of
Environmental Professionals is a nonpoliti-
cal, multidisciplinary professional society
formed to advance the practice of environ-
mental management in Michigan by provid-
ing its members with information on issues
affecting the profession and with opportuni-
ties for continuing education, professional
development, recognition, and interaction
with their peers. As a chapter of the
National Association of Environmental
Professionals (NAEP), we endorse and sup-
port the objectives of the NAEP. For more
information, go to www.maep.org.
Since 1973, the Society for Marketing

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On
The Jobsite
Turner Builds New Healthcare
Hub in West Bloomfield
T
BY MARY E. KREMPOSKY, ASSOCIATE EDITOR PHOTOS COURTESY TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
he welcome silhouette of structural together on steel framing members, indi- utilities. The Turner team “had to reroute
steel dominates the site of one of vidually called a skid unit. the wetland watershed flow away from
the largest healthcare projects in “Site logistics required the equipment the Energy Center’s construction limits,”
Michigan. Turner Construction Company skids, which weigh up to 87,000 lbs., to be said Hornacek. “We also had to develop
is orchestrating the construction of this hoisted through the side of the Energy and install interim utilities to bypass the
massive 733,000-square-foot hospital on Center structure with two cranes at the existing systems and to minimize inter-
the grounds of the Henry Ford Medical same time,” said Charles A. Hornacek, ruption to the facility.”
Center in West Bloomfield. The ceremo- Turner’s senior project manager. “The Turner tackled both the interim and
nial groundbreaking on Oct. 21, 2005 was project (team) developed detailed jobsite permanent mechanical and electrical
only the beginning of a $310 million dol- analysis and work plans to assure the installations extremely early in the game.
lar endeavor that will ultimately create a equipment hoisting was performed safely.” Said Hornacek, “The project (team)
new Diagnostic & Treatment Center, five Bringing the Energy Center out of the undertook an extensive mechanical and
building sections housing in-patient ground was also quite a feat. The build- electrical coordination effort early on to
rooms, and an Energy Center to supply ing’s footprint was directly adjacent to allow the installation to start on time. The
power to this expansive hospital wetland mitigation zones and directly early coordination effort also allowed the
designed by Detroit-based Albert Kahn above a vast web of existing underground critical, long lead equipment to arrive ear-
Associates, Inc.
Turner launched construction in
November 2005, beginning this complex
undertaking with site clearing, earth bal-
ancing and underground site utilities on
the east half of an 80-acre parcel, followed
by expansion and refilling of the
stormwater pond, and mitigation of 8
acres of wetlands.
The Energy Center proved to be a
demanding component of the campaign
to build one of Michigan’s major new
hospitals. The three-story Energy Center
houses all the mechanical and electrical
equipment needed to generate heat and
supply electrical power to the 300-bed
hospital. In late 2006 and into 2007,
Turner Construction and its project team
were busy expending its own energy in
the construction of this 52,000-square-foot
power hub. The sheer weight of the new
hospital’s large mechanical and electrical
components – the emergency generators
alone weigh about 26,000 lbs. – impacted
the project dramatically. The mechanical
and electrical equipment are placed
Progress is continuing on the utility tunnel. In this January 2007 photo, the first floor slab
has been poured, and the Turner crew is preparing for installation of a temporary roof.

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lier than originally scheduled.” As part of the early
coordination campaign, building construction began
prior to design completion.
The project’s quest for energy efficiency and LEED
certification added another level of intricacy to the
mechanical portion of the job. “AKA’s engineering
design team reviewed the most efficient equipment
selection and control sequence for the operation of
the Energy Center,” said Hornacek.
It seems the only straightforward portion of the
Energy Center was the building itself. The Energy
Center is a steel framed structure with an exterior
masonry envelope and a single-ply membrane roof.
Turner also is building an Energy Center utility
tunnel to house the main mechanical and electrical
backbone feeds to the existing hospital buildings and
the future Diagnostic & Treatment Center. “An inter-
esting fact is the utility tunnel transforms into a util-
ity corridor once the future Diagnostic & Treatment
structure is built.”
The above photo shows the extensive and intricate

Underground site utilities for an 80-acre parcel of

MEP equipment in the Energy Center.

the site and a new 40 KV electrical substation near

Maple Road were other components of Stage I con-
As of January 2007,“the structural steel frames

struction for this three stage project. Another chal-

for the first two 4-story In-patient Unit Pods (IUP)

lenging facet of Stage I was accommodating the

have been completed, including the large structural

needs of the existing medical facilities on campus.

roof canopy support system,” said Hornacek.

“A temporary MRI port was custom built to accom-

Shown above is the structural steel
erection of the IPU pods ‘R’ and ‘S.’
modate one MRI trailer and one PET trailer due to
the new hospital expansion,” said Hornacek. The
project team also worked closely with departmental
user groups in building elaborate room mock-ups for
the medical surgical, intensive care units, and labor
delivery & recovery areas.

HORNACEK OUTLINES STAGE II AND STAGE III OF

Stage II – The largest phase includes construction

THE PROJECT:

of three building sections called in-patient units or

IPU pods. The “pods” will be four-story buildings
containing approximately 192 private beds and total-
ing 182,000 square feet. The 333,000-square-foot
Diagnostic & Treatment Center will house radiology,
surgery, labor delivery & recovery, and the emer-
gency facility, as well as other hospital departments.
The four-story center will feature two four-story atri-
ums, a three-story courtyard, a pharmacy, and
dietary and survey kitchen laboratories.
Stage III – The final construction phase entails
building two more IPU pods and performing the
associated site work.
The project’s busy agenda for March 2007 includes
a flurry of activity, including underground mechani-
cal and electrical installation for the IPU pods, place-
ment of the concrete composite deck for the first IPU
pod, and finalizing the structural steel placement
and steel detailing for the third IPU pod. “The
Diagnostic & Treatment Center’s caissons and foun-
dation placement will start mid March 2007 for the
first building sequence, ” said Hornacek. Mass exca-
vation of the Diagnostic & Treatment Center’s sec-
ond building sequence is to start in April 2007.
Mammoth underground fuel storage tanks are
part of the Energy Center’s infrastructure.

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Highways Pilot (MACH1) to pave the way
to future highway construction. MACH1
will pilot software and technology, recent-
ly developed for the Minnesota
Department of Transportation
(MinnDOT), that bridges the electronic
gap between design and construction.
With modifications to GEOPAK (road
design software), MDOT will be providing
proposed Digital Terrain Models (DTMs)
for machine-controlled grading. The
newly released Bentley OnSite software
also will be used for automated stakeout
and inspection.
MDOT selected a project on the US-127
business loop south of Mt. Pleasant as the
pilot location. The project, designed by
MDOT’s Mt. Pleasant Transportation
Service Center, involves constructing a
modified boulevard using the existing
two-lane section, in preparation for the
extension and intersection of a county
road during the 2007 construction season.
MDOT’s ability to create accurate pro-
posed DTMs has been limited by its stan-
dard road design software’s (Bentley
GEOPAK) capabilities. Recent enhance-
ments developed for MinnDOT now make
it possible to create proposed DTMs.
MACH1 will provide DTMs for contrac-
tors to use on machine-controlled grading
equipment that uses Global Positioning
Systems (GPS) to control the cutting blade.
Cost savings with this technology will be
significant on projects with substantial
earthwork. Since the cutting blade move-
ments are automated, less experienced
equipment operators can be used without
a reduction in quality. Final grades can be
established with fewer passes of the equip-
ment, greatly reducing equipment usage
and grading durations. MinnDOT has
reported increased ride quality on roads
constructed with this technology.
MDOT also will be piloting Bentley
OnSite software. This software combines
Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings
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Winds of
Change
B y D a v i d R . M i l l e r, A s s o c i a t e E d i t o r
Photos by Laramie Crane & Trucking, Inc.
A
popular old saying advises
those who are unhappy with
the weather in Michigan to sim-
ply wait ten minutes for it to change.
While the advice usually brings a
knowing chuckle from veteran
Michiganders, it provides little of value
to those who are trying to decide if they
will need umbrella before the day is
over. Changes to Michigan’s business
climate are very similar. People who
can make accurate predictions about
future trends tend to enjoy sunny days
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while others are left out in the cold.
Laramie Crane & Trucking, Inc.,
Detroit, has weathered many storms
since the firm was founded in 1917, but
the firm now offers one of the nation’s
largest fleets of crane rentals and heavy
transportation, due in large part to an
uncanny ability to predict and react to
trends. The firm recently purchased
three 440-ton Manitowoc Model 16000
cranes that are equipped with an
optional, pin-on 23-foot upper boom
point designed specifically for applica-
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tions such as wind turbine erection. was designed to facilitate wind turbine positioned closer to the work being per-
Winds of economic change have made construction angles downward, allow- formed stand a better chance of lifting
these machines very popular. ing operators to set the nacelle while the load. The Manitowoc Model 16000
working much closer to the wind tur- equipped with the optional upper
UNDERSTANDING THE DEMAND bine’s tower than a straight boom boom point provides a solid mix of lift-
Wind turbine construction is boom- would allow. Cranes pick up weight ing power with the ability to reach wind
ing in Michigan and across the United more effectively when they are lifting turbines at an effective angle, making
States, and Laramie has already been up instead of out, so cranes that are the machine well suited for the job.
asked to supply cranes for projects in
Bad Axe, a site in Colorado and two
sites in New York State. The company
is also tracking a number of wind tur-
bine projects in other states with the
hopes of meeting the equipment needs
of these jobs. Increasing energy prices
have fueled much of the interest in
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meet them. The wind turbines being
set with equipment from Laramie
Crane feature nacelles that are 256 feet
off the ground, but the blades that tie
into each turbine’s nacelle are 128-feet
long, setting the maximum extension of
the blades at a dizzying 384 feet above
ground. Air speeds increase at higher
elevations, making wind a key factor in
the erection process.
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blades, but it is an obvious concern for
the equipment operator, as well as for
the company supplying the lifting
equipment. Fortunately Manitowoc
provides information on acceptable
wind speeds for whatever boom combi-
nation is being used on a job, the oper-
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MEETING THE DEMAND
In addition to meeting the lifting
requirements for wind turbine erection,
the Manitowoc Model 16000 has a num-
ber of features that are intended to sim-
plify any operation, but are particularly
valuable on jobs where operators must
work in close proximity to obstructions
like wind turbine towers. The Model
16000’s VisionCab™ is a fully insulated
and enclosed steel module mounted to
the left front corner of the rotating bed.
The position of the cab and the large
safety glass window, complete with
windshield wipers, combine to provide
excellent visibility for precise opera-
tions. Standard features also include a
number of items designed to prevent
discomfort from distracting operators,
including air conditioning, a dome
light, a sun visor, a shade, and even a
radio/CD player.
The Cummins Model QSX15 – C500
diesel, six-cylinder engine provides
reliable power and includes pump
drive disconnect for easier starting, a
120-volt engine block heater and a high
silencing muffler to minimize noise
inside the cab and on the jobsite.
Dependable power for all machine
functions is provided by a multiple
hydraulic pump drive transmission.
Efficiency on the jobsite is enhanced by
the moving mast hoist system that can
raise the full main boom from 0° to 82°
in 3 minutes, 42 seconds and by the
FACT connection system that facilitates
fast installation and removal of crawler
assemblies from the carbody. The
crawler moves at a maximum speed of
0.77 mph, which minimizes production
lapses between position changes.
According to Henry, the Model 16000
is the only American-made crane capa-
ble of performing the lifts needed for
Laramie Crane’s current wind turbine
jobs. The firm also rents out some
cranes from European manufacturers,
including some with sufficient lift
capacities to perform the wind turbine
jobs. While Henry believes that
European models are an excellent
choice for many applications, the
American-made Model 16000 carries
one advantage that should not be over-
looked.

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 “When you consider a European
crane, you also need to consider parts,”
said Henry. “About 75 percent of the
time, the parts need to come from over-
sees. If the parts are not stocked in the
United States it can lead to some down-
time.”
Henry predicts a solid future in sup-
plying equipment to meet the lifting
needs for wind turbine erection, but
part of the appeal of the Model 16000
was the ability to easily configure it for
other types of work.
“These cranes are very versatile.
They won’t just be used by the wind
industry,” he said.
No matter how the Model 16000s are
used in the future, they will continue
Laramie Crane’s proud legacy of thriv-
ing in the equipment business due to an
exceptional ability to read the winds of
change.
The moving mast hoist system can raise the full main boom from 0° to 82° in 3 minutes, 42 seconds
and by the FACT connection system that facilitates fast installation and removal of crawler
assemblies from the carbody.

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Deepe st
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Detroit Salt Celebrates 100 Years

Beneath the Surface
BY CLAY CUTCHINS,
MICHIGAN CAT
PHOTOS COURTESY OF DETROIT SALT
W
ith a metallic clank and
the whine of pulleys, the
bright September morn-
ing instantly yielded to
black. Our senses were quickly over-
whelmed with darkness. A potent aro-
matic mix of salt, diesel, soybean, and
earth filled the elevator. Boots shifted
and gear rattled as we adjusted to our
new environment. Tiny falling salt par-
ticles punished any curious eyes that
dared to gaze upward.
ºThe “skip” elevator continued to
throttle down the hundred-year-old
salt mine shaft. A scan with a miner
light revealed thick support timbers
racing by as the half-open elevator
descended to its final destination over
1,200 feet below the surface.
This is how men started their work-

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day in 1906 at Detroit’s salt mines. It is
the same in 2007.
Today, the Detroit Salt Company pro-
duces extremely pure road salt found
beneath the city. The rich history of the
mine remains a relatively unknown
chapter of Detroit’s past.
In 1895, surveyors recognized the
potential of salt mining with the dis-
covery of the Michigan Salt Basin. This
A 980G Wheel Loader mucks another load of salt boulders beneath Detroit.
large bowl (stretching from northern
Ohio to the western regions of
Michigan) owes its existence to the
evaporation of ancient bodies of water.
As the basin sunk deeper into the earth,
ocean water poured repeatedly into the
depression, creating multiple horizon-
tal beds of salt.
In 1906, the Detroit Salt and
Manufacturing Company bore the bur-
den of digging the first mineshaft. The
engineering challenges quickly bank-
rupted the company. Hundreds of feet
of solid stone punctuated by deadly gas
pockets quickly escalated costs. The
company had to pull out before mining
a single thimble of salt.
Several reorganizations later, a new
Detroit Salt Company finally complet-
ed the shaft in 1910. The 1,060-foot
shaft was now yielding over 8,000 tons
of salt per month. The International Salt
Company realized the success of the
mine and quickly purchased it to fur-
ther their hold on the Mid-western
market.
After a long chapter of success, eco-
nomic forces caused International Salt
to close the mine in 1983. Detroit Salt
Company, LLC reopened the mine in
1997, and began salt production in the
fall of 1998.
Our Michigan CAT group visited
Detroit Salt’s mine to see the variety of
extreme conditions in which Caterpillar
machines must perform. After an initial
safety briefing, we were outfitted with
protective coats, miner’s helmets and
emergency respirators. Everyone
received two numbered brass tags. One
tag was posted on a situation board in a
surface ready room. The other was to
remain on our person at all times.
While this is a great way to track per-
sonnel in the mine at any given time,
deeper thoughts about the applications
of this system are best described as
ominous.
In reality, both the conditions and
safety record of the mine are superb.
Detroit Salt regularly receives the
Sentinel of Safety Award from the
Holmes Safety Association in associa-
tion with the Mine Health and Safety
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Administration (MSHA). The award
recognizes mining operations with out-
standing safety records.
It is certainly reassuring that our
guide is Pete Graham, a veteran miner
of over 30 years, and the mine manager
at Detroit Salt. “We are really proud of
our productivity here, but if we can’t
do it safely then nothing else really
matters,” Graham said.
As our skip slowed down, bells rang
“We now do twice
the productivity with
well under half the
manpower. Those who
are self-starters will
stay. Those who need
to be told continuously
what to do at each step
will most likely not stay,”
—Pete Graham
and we emerged in the mine’s main
staging area affectionately known as
“the shop”. A large conveyor greeted
us at the landing of the skip. The belt
pulled what seemed to be an endless
river of salt. The floor consisted of a
mixture of salty rock, crystal and pow-
der. Plodding boots left dusty clouds
that produced thoughts of walking on
the moon. Utility hoses and lines visi-
bly snaked along the wall and between
heavy warehouse light fixtures mount-
ed on the rocky, arched ceilings. We
explored, touching the walls and exam-
ining cleaves of salt that were age test-
ed and proven to be over 400 million
years old.
The caverns that compose the shop
are large enough to house heavy equip-
ment and measure about 40 feet wide
and 20 feet tall. Several four-wheel util-
ity vehicles skirted around the tunnel,
carrying parts and people to remote
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lition machines all inhabited the shop. working conditions in mines were the
For a moment, the presence of work- toughest imaginable and the threat of
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We passed a miner whose helmet

bore the popular Detroit Salt motto:
“Can’t Do... Can’t Stay”. Pete Graham
believes the intense culture of safety
and productivity has proven the key
component of success at Detroit Salt.
Miners who do not meet such demands
cannot stay with the company.
“We now do twice the productivity
with well under half the manpower.
Those who are self-starters will stay.
Those who need to be told continuous-
ly what to do at each step will most
likely not stay,” Graham said. Miners
at Detroit Salt regularly pull 10-hour
shifts, six days a week.
Terry Erickson is Detroit Salt’s account representative at Michigan CAT. “This is a classic example of The work is not just about breaking
CAT equipment serving a truly unique application. When many people think of heavy equipment, rocks anymore. According to the U.S.
they don’t think beyond just moving dirt. The needs of Detroit Salt are specific and demanding, Department of Labor’s website, the
which makes them a uniquely satisfying customer to serve,” Erickson said.
emerging technology in the mining
industry is producing the need for a
tion-based industry. Find the material and mining industry. While Detroit Salt more educated and technology adept
get it out to the consumers as quickly and maintains the highest standards of safe- miner.
efficiently as possible. ty, it still takes a unique individual to At the next stop on our visit, we were
In modern times, working conditions work at the modern form of the Detroit reminded of the storied legacy these
and safety have vastly improved for the mine. modern day miners share with the past.

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R.L. Deppmann Company
Celebrating Our 80th Anniversary!

Is price always the bottom line? Janette Ferrantino, owner and president of Detroit Salt Company,
receives congratulations from The Salt Institute at their gala event cele-
bration, A Century of Mining. The gala was held in June at the Henry
Wouldn’t you prefer Ford Estate and included well wishers such as former miners and state
officials. Pictured from left to right are: E.Z. Manos and Janette
peace of mind? Ferrantino of Detroit Salt and Morton Satin and Dick Hanneman of the
Salt Institute.

• Worry free project commissioning Our utility vehicles halted in a remote cavern of the mine.
We could no longer hear the cranking conveyors or the rev of
• Factory trained service technicians wheel loaders dumping huge blocks into crushers. Only the
roar of a 10-foot ventilation fan penetrates the darkness.
• Over 200 years of combined system We approached a small structure. The off angles and non-
knowledge symmetrical build quickly reminded us of its age. The white
blocks that composed its walls were made entirely of salt
• Factory authorized start up services blocks. Graham explained it was one of the original offices
• State-of-the-Art laser alignment available of the first mine completed in 1910.
Inside, a wooden cabinet revealed a yellowed duty roster,
• Customized owner training listing names of some of the original miners in neat black
Cyrillic handwriting. Names like Fisher, Mackery and
R.L. Deppmann Company, serving the Bowers were there, conjuring the feeling of robust men still
hacking their way through the mineshaft with pick and
Plumbing, Heating & A.C. Industry since 1927 shovel outside.
However, those men are long gone, replaced by their mod-
ern colleagues wielding Caterpillar equipment instead of
R.L. Deppmann Company hand tools. Much like their operators, the CAT machines face
unique demands and conditions while operating over 1,000
feet beneath the surface of the earth.
“We are equipped for maximum productivity. It is rare to
B &
Bell & run a full wheel loader inside a mine, but speed is what we
need. To do this, we run CAT wheel loaders equipped with
G Gossett special buckets that allow us to carry over 10 yards of salt,”
Graham said.
The miner operators handled the CAT machines extremely
Represented in Michigan and Northern Ohio by well. We were told to hug the wall as large work lights sudden-
R.L. Deppmann Co. ly rounded a bend of the cavern. A CAT 980H Wheel Loader
rumbled past, its bucket elevating. Nearby, a feeder/breaker
DETROIT GRAND RAPIDS SAGINAW machine was still grumbling and burping the last payload of
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bucket of huge salt boulders into the After a fascinating in-depth tour of related our admiration for the fortitude
crusher’s funnel, which was well over the mine, we emerged from the steel of those working the mine. None of us
twenty feet wide. The crusher surged, elevator and were greeted by the fresh can imagine working in such an envi-
releasing a finer mixture of salt to con- air of the surface. We returned our ronment. It’s doubtful that our fellow
veyors underneath the massive brass accountability tags to their rack, motorists were aware of the story
machine. along with the rest of our gear. We were beneath the city, and we felt fortunate
The 980H was already gone, racing to soon driving out of the facility and to have visited the historic site.
the next room to “muck” more of the merging into highway traffic. We all But since we can’t do, we can’t stay.
cavern walls. The mine layout consists
of a massive main artery beneath the
city. Adjacent passages lead to hun-
dreds of “rooms” supported by salt pil-
lars over 70-feet-thick. Using a variety
of equipment, including a 16-foot, two
boom drill, the salt on the back wall of
each room was broken free into large
boulders to be picked up by a CAT
wheel loader and then processed by the
crusher. By the end of the shift, each
wheel loader had performed several
mucking runs.
Each run produced significantly
higher amounts of wear on the 980
wheel loader than a standard surface
application. The special buckets are
heavier, and produce more structural
solid salt wall than mucking. Perhaps
the most challenging aspect of machine
operations in the mine stem from the
chemical composition of salt, itself.
With so much corrosive and polarizing
elements, when salt enters into any
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Terry Erickson is Detroit Salt’s
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To o l c a t :
T h e A C o m pl e te l y New A nim al
Utility Machine Revolutionizes the World of Work
By Mary E. Kremposky, Associate Editor
I
f there was ever such an event as a
Dream Cruise for utility vehicles and
machines, the Toolcat™ 5600 from
Bobcat Company would awe the
assembled crowds. Of course, unlike the
show cars promenading down
Woodward Avenue every August, the
Toolcat 5600 is a down-in-the-trenches
work machine, built not for glamour and
glitz, but for an array of tasks, ranging
from lifting pallets to ground leveling and
snow removal. With its ability to accept
over 30 different Bobcat attachments, plus
cruise control and all-wheel steering, the
Toolcat 5600 is a dream machine for facil-
ities managers, grounds maintenance
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The Toolcat 5600 demonstrates mow-a-bility.
Photos courtesy of Bobcat
professionals, and a growing number of
contractors laboring on jobsites across the
globe. Bobcat has already garnered
numerous awards for the innovative
Toolcat 5600.
The Toolcat 5600 is a completely differ-
ent animal than a standard utility vehicle.
“There is nothing else like the Toolcat
utility work machine on the market today,
said Brad Claus, utility products manager
of the West Fargo, ND-based Bobcat.
“The beauty of the Toolcat 5600 is that it
combines the benefits of a utility vehicle,
loader, and pick-up truck in one versatile
and durable machine, enabling customers
to replace many machines with just one
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utility work machine.” Bobcat of Motor
City’s Livonia and Clinton Township
offices offer the Toolcat 5600 in Southeast
Michigan.
DESIGNING A DREAM MACHINE
The Bobcat legend traces the beginnings
of the world’s first skid-steer loader to a
request for equipment assistance from a
turkey farmer in 1957. Listening to the
needs of the customer is a Bobcat tradition
that drove production of the company’s
award-winning Toolcat 5600 in 2003. “The
design and functionality of the Toolcat
utility work machine is based on the feed-
back we got from compact equipment
users in several markets,” said Claus.
Equipment users’ handed Bobcat a
wish list for a four-wheel drive machine
with the ability to work well on all sur-
faces, travel quickly from jobsite-to-job-
site, and carry supplies and a co-worker,
said Claus. Equipment users were also
seeking a machine capable of handling
several different applications.
After three years of planning and
development, Bobcat unveiled its new
creation in 2003, delivering a utility work
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Operator comfort is second to none,
with conveniently placed, easy-to-use
controls; excellent visibility; comfort able
suspension seat and armrests; and a tilt
steering wheel.
machine operating in a class by itself.
Like a Swiss army knife on wheels, the
Toolcat 5600 uses an incredible array of
attachments, including a chipper, a sod-
layer, and Bobcat’s LT213 trencher useful
for installing irrigation systems or new
underground utilities with its maximum
dig depth of 36 inches and trenching
width of 4 to 8 inches. From planting
trees and shrubs to mowing and snow
blowing, the versatile Toolcat 5600 is in
use year-round and routinely replaces
two or three other machines. Other
attachments include a stump grinder and
Bobcat’s 15C and 30C auger attachments
capable of drilling 6- to 42-inch holes with
optional bit extensions for added dig
depth.
Toolcat 5600 attachments are powered
by a hydraulic system guaranteeing per-
formance and ease of use. “The utility
work machine has a hydraulic system
with 17 gpm and 300 psi of auxiliary
hydraulic flow to run attachments,” said
Claus. The Toolcat 5600 is the first and -
until Bobcat’s introduction of the
RapidLink™ attachment system on its
2300 utility vehicle – the only utility
machine with a hydraulically controlled
lift arm that allows attachment adjust-
ment from the cab interior. “Snow blades
could previously be mounted to a utility
vehicle, but couldn’t be adjusted from the
cab like those on a Toolcat utility work
machine,” said Claus.
TOOLCAT 5600 SCORES A TOUCHDOWN
Facilities managers and ground mainte-
nance professionals, working for school
districts, medical institutions, universi-
ties, golf courses, municipalities, and sim-
ilar operations, are adding the Toolcat
5600 to their equipment arsenal. Claus
also identified other markets for the
amazing Toolcat utility work machine.
“Originally intended as a buildings and
grounds product, the Toolcat concept has
taken off in many more markets as a cost-
saving, efficient machine,” said Claus.
“… In addition to these markets, con-
struction companies often use the utility
work machines to lift and carry building
materials, transport employees and sup-
plies, clear sites from tree stumps and
overgrown brush, perform routine main-
tenance, like sweeping paths to keep
them clean and clearing snow from park-
ing lots and driveways.”
A Bobcat dealership in Kalamazoo sold
the first Toolcat utility work machine in
Michigan to a Portage-based company in
late January 2003. The Toolcat 5600’s list of
satisfied customers also includes the
University of Michigan. The job of keeping
the hallowed ground of the Maize and
Blue at Michigan Stadium free of litter and
snow fell to the incomparable Toolcat 5600,
a machine with the power and versatility
to handle jobs ranging from plowing snow
to towing trash dumpsters. Plus, the pow-
erful but compact Toolcat 5600 was small
enough to navigate the tunnel leading to
the playing field – a space of insufficient
width to accommodate a truck.
The versatile Toolcat utility work
machine brought to this Big 10 field of play
“a front loader arm that can be used with a
wide range of attachments, a hydraulic lift,
a 2,000-lb. capacity cargo box, a trailer
hitch and 4,000-lb. towing capacity,”
according to an article in Bobcat’s
WorkSaver magazine. For operator com-
fort, the Toolcat 5600 has a two-seat,
enclosed, heated and air conditioned cab.
The Toolcat 5600’s lift arm has a 1,500-
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lbs. rated operating capacity for use with Claus. “A variable-speed drive pedal As an added feature, the Toolcat 5600’s
Bobcat attachments, “such as a bucket for controls travel functions. An engine cruise control “makes it easy to repeat
hauling landscaping materials, pallet throttle lever operates independent of the and maintain a specific speed, which
forks for moving pallets of supplies used drive pedal, which allows the operator to comes in handy in many applications,
by concessionaires during football games utilize maximum attachment hydraulic such as mowing, spraying, and sand-
and other events, and a snow blade with flow even at low travel speeds. spreading,” said Claus.
a rubber cutting edge for clearing snow
from the tarped football field.
“The cargo box gives the university a
convenient way to carry items, ranging
from tools to trash. Using the rear hitch,
the utility work machine is also used to
tow a train of trash-filled dumpsters out
of the stadium after each game,” accord-
ing to WorkSaver’s description of the
Toolcat 5600 in action. “Before the game,
the machine places dumpsters through-
Skid-Steer Loaders
out the stadium. Unlike a conventional
forklift, the Toolcat 5600 can maneuver on
turf and place the dumpsters without
sinking into the turf.” U of M’s satisfied
athletic department also purchased a
Toolcat 5600 for use on the university’s
baseball field and practice arena.
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THE TOOLCAT 5600 EARNS ACCOLADES

As shown on the turf of Michigan
Stadium, the Toolcat 5600 treats grass and
turf gingerly with the assistance of all-
wheel steering that helps the machine
make sharp turns on grass with little or
no damage. This versatile machine also All-Wheel Steer Loaders

has the ability to ramble over rough and

muddy terrain. “The Toolcat utility work
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The quick and responsive Toolcat 5600
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utility vehicle. “The 18 mph drive speed
of the utility work machine is achieved
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The Toolcat utility work machine con-
tinues to evolve by adding new features
and capacities. The C-Series of the
Toolcat 5600 utility work machine
debuted in September 2005. According to
Claus, the C-Series includes the following
new features:
• Four new approved attachments,
including the Brushcat rotary cutter,
sweeper, landscape rake, and combi
nation bucket.
• Rear hydraulic and power take-off
kits.
• Both primary and remote rear
hydraulic kits offered.
• Enhanced lifting capabilities and
load leveling.
The Toolcat 5600 has received a long list
of accolades from the industry, including
the following:
• Equipment World Magazine’s 2004
Innovation Awards recognized the
Toolcat 5600 for its impact in the
construction market.
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• Granted Rental Equipment Register
Magazine’s coveted 2003 RER
Innovative Product Award, Grand
Award in recognition of the Toolcat
5600 as “the first unit of its kind to
feature front-mounted attachment
capabilities.
• Diesel Progress Magazine’s Off-
Highway Diesel Progress Show
selected the Toolcat 5600 as 2003
Equipment of the Year. Diesel
Progress, a premier source for
construction and industrial trade
manufacturing engineers, selects the
product its editors consider the most
innovative and interesting of the
year.
• Toolcat 5600 named among
Construction Equipment magazine’s
2003 Top 100 Awards.
• Better Roads magazine, 2003 Top
Rollout Award, Toolcat 5600.
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directly onto any piece of
equipment. The unit
inflates in less than one minute and provides
instant illumination once fully inflated. The
balloon light also packs into a container
small enough to keep in a car, and it weighs
less than 40 lbs.
ELITE “Model ELE”
Controlled Power Offers New Centralized
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Controlled Power
Company, a worldwide
manufacturer of products
providing complete electri-
cal power conditioning and
protection, is introducing its
new eLITE “Model ELE” cen-
tralized emergency lighting
inverter. Meeting the NFPA
101 and NFPA 111 stan-
dards, the “Model ELE” is consid-
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This UL 924 and UL / cUL 1778 listed
“Model ELE” provides uninterrupted, regulat-
ed, continuous sinewave output for use with
“normally on” lighting fixtures and exit
lamps, as well as standby output for use with
“normally off” emergency lighting fixtures.
Designed with a small footprint, the “Model
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Available in 2 to 18 kVA/kW single-phase
sizes, the eLITE “Model ELE” is ideal for
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similar “heavily populated” applications
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The K950 Ring Saw Comes to the Rescue
Husqvarna Delivers World's First 14-Inch
Gas-Powered Cutter with a 10-Inch Cutting Depth
By Mary E. Kremposky, Associate Editor
I
n 1958, an equipment salesman
named Evald Carlson received a
request from the rescue services at
Bromma Airport in Stockholm,
Sweden that would ultimately add a
powerful new tool to the equipment arse-
nal of rescue workers and construction
crews across the globe. The Swedish res-
cue services posed this question to
Carlson: “Would it be possible to cut a
hole in a fuselage with a chain saw?” An
answer to this important question could
rescue passengers more quickly from the
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tight confines of a disabled plane.
Carlson pondered the answer as he
drove away from the airport. His solu-
tion and fateful “Eureka”: marry the
power source in a chain saw with the res-
cue services' cutting wheel. Only days
later, Carlson returned to Bromma
Airport and put his invention to the test.
The successful result led to the transfor-
mation of Carlson's concept into one of
the best power cutters in the world.
Today, firefighters and rescue workers
use Husqvarna Construction Products'
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power cutters on rescue missions around
the globe. Construction companies soon
discovered the utility of operating these
efficient and powerful new cutting tools
on their own jobsites.
The firm's spirit of invention has
inspired a series of patented improve-
ments in power cutters beginning in the
late 1950s and continuing to the present
day. In May 2005, Husqvarna introduced
the world's first 14-inch, gas-powered
cutter with an amazing 10-inch cutting
depth. Called the K950 Ring Saw, this
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floors from one side alone, erasing the
need for access to both sides to achieve a
deep cut. “Cutting walls, ceilings and
floors over 5 to 6 inches thick used to
require cutting from both sides, which is
often not possible,” said Marty Schmitt,
of Novi-based Cougar Sales & Rental, Inc.
Contractors without access were often
forced to utilize much more expensive
and cumbersome equipment, such as wall
saws or concrete-cutting chain saws, to get
the job done. “Wall saw set-ups to cut 10
inches in depth require a 24-inch blade
and a relatively large work area,” said
Schmitt. Portable, smaller and much more
versatile, “a K 950 ring saw can maneuver
in much smaller spaces,” he added.
How does the K950 achieve its cutting
depth? The K950 operates on a patented
ring saw drive technology first invented
by equipment manufacturer for its
hydraulic ring saws in the mid-1980s.
“The drive disk rotates the ring blade
from the inside rim of the blade, not the
center where the axle limits the cutting
depth,” according to product literature.
Without the interference of an axle in
the center of the circular blade, the K 950
can penetrate more deeply into the con-
crete. Schmitt explains further: “A typi-
cal power cutter with a center drive arbor
(a rotating shaft in the center) and a 14-
inch blade can only cut about 5 inches
deep before the concrete comes in contact
with the blade flange. The K950 ring saw
uses a roller system that drives from the
rim of the blade instead of a center drive
arbor. This eliminates the need for a blade
flange and allows the operator to cut past
the center point of the blade, up to 10
inches deep.”
THE PERFECT COMBINATION
The K950's cutting depth combined
with its gas-powered source (the K950
Active engine) produces a portable, light-
weight and maneuverable piece of
machinery. “The first hydraulic ring saw
produced was the K3500 model in the late
1980s, followed by the K3600 in the mid-
1990s,” said Schmitt. “The gas-powered
ring saw offers a more portable and lower
cost option that complements the
hydraulic model.”
The portability, maneuverability, and
deep-cutting capabilities of the K950 from
one side make this ring saw a useful tool
for deep concrete cutting, rescue work,
gas/water/sewer maintenance, demoli-
tion, and indoor/refurbishment work.
Product literature summarizes the advan-
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and maneuverability, the K950 Ring has a maintain and even simpler to operate.” another patented technology using two
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The K950's patented SmartCarb™
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“SmartCarb automatically optimizes the
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GROWING DEMAND
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A three-story-high curving glass wall
defines the east elevation of the EMU
Student Center. Many rooms in the
facility are situated to capitalize on
the superb view of the nearby pond
and rolling green spaces.
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P h o t o s b y J u s t i n
E
astern Michigan University (EMU) has
a solid history of academic and athlet-
ic success, but no matter how high
students soar in classrooms or in com-
petition, even the hardiest souls need a place
to rest between their achievements. Most
university campuses include a prominently
located building where students can socialize
with old friends or meet new ones; get infor-
mation on admissions, programs and servic-
es; or simply relax. When the Eagles of EMU
came home to roost, they settled for a build-
ing that was not well suited to meet their
needs until the recent construction of the
new 181,000-square-foot Student Center.
Construction manager Turner Construction,
Detroit, and architect Burt Hill, Philadelphia,
PA, worked together to help the university
feather a new nest for the benefit of EMU stu-
dents.
BIRD’S EYE VIEW
Prior to the building of the new Student
Center, stately McKenny Union, originally
named McKenny Hall, was the focal point of
the EMU campus. Built in 1931 and listed on
the National Historic Register, McKenny
Union is similar to the Michigan Union at the
University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus,
though smaller at 99,000 square feet. The
building features rich wood paneling and
ornate fireplaces, but the interior layout
would not accommodate the alterations that
would be required to meet the current needs
of students. Expansion at EMU also gradually
shifted the center of the campus north and
away from McKenny Union. Rather than try-
M a c o n o c h i e
ing to cobble together a solution with a
building that was deemed “abysmally inade-
quate” for the job in a report from a consult-
ant, the university decided to build a new
facility more centrally and to restore
McKenny Union to its former glory as the sec-
ond part of the project. After renovation,
McKenny Union will return to its original
name, and the building will serve as a meet-
ing and administration center.
“People have wonderful, positive feelings
about McKenny Union, but it was in the
wrong location and it was the wrong kind of
building for our campus needs,” said Glenna
Frank Miller, executive director of leadership
and involvement for EMU.
Finding an appropriate site was easier said
than done, but one possible location
emerged as a win-win scenario. By razing the
50-year-old Pine Grove apartments at the
center of the EMU grounds, the university
could replace old and tired looking buildings
that made a negative impression on visitors
with an eye-catching new facility. The site
also offered close proximity to major parking
lots, residence halls, the academic core of the
campus, recreational facilities, and the new
EMU library. With the apartments gone, the
Student Center was sited on an attractive plot
of land with plenty of green space and a
pond. Despite the space that exists on the
site today, contractors did not have unlimited
room in which to work. A phased demolition
schedule that was implemented for the still
occupied apartments was one of many fac-
tors that limited the scope of operations on
the site.
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Double height spaces create very popular “see and be seen” spots where a familiar face can
easily be spotted with a quick glance up or down. Highly visible staircases encourage
interaction between floors while promoting fitness.
“It’s a wide open site now, but we had to
dig the pond first due to university require-
ments, so we didn’t have any laydown or stag-
ing space there,” said Bob Sanders, senior
project manager for Turner Construction. “We
took down nine apartment buildings initially
and five additional buildings were removed
in the second phase. We were very tight to
those buildings and there were still tenants
living there. We also had to be sensitive to the
campus.”
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Working with students was easy because
they were never very far away. They took an
active role in helping to shape the building
that will define the EMU campus long after
they graduate.
“If there is one thing that I am really proud
of, it is how our student leaders and other key
students got involved with the process at the
very beginning,” said Miller. “They were
involved with the decision making, focus
groups and value engineering. Many of them
even came back for the ribbon cutting and
dedication ceremony.”
By assisting with the value engineering
process, the students involved themselves in
one of the most successful aspects of the
project.
COUNTING EAGLE CHICKS BEFORE THEY
ARE HATCHED
Creation of a Wish List for the EMU Student
Center was one of the first steps in the proj-
ect. Developing a program that could deliver
wished-for amenities within budget required
a creative approach.
“One of the biggest challenges was getting
as good of a product with as high of a level of
finishes as possible within the budget,” said
Anton Germishuizen, director, Burt Hill. “We
couldn’t have achieved that without a func-
tional team approach.”
In addition to Burt Hill, Turner Construction
and the project subcontractors, EMU also
played a vital role in developing a facility that
could meet all of the program requirements
within the budget.
“Along with Turner and Burt Hill, we came
together as a group to look at true value engi-
neering - not just cutting things, but looking
at different ways to handle mechanical and
electrical systems,” said Scott Storrar, project
manager for EMU. “We came up with signifi-
cant cost savings that way.”
In many cases, costly options were
replaced with more frugal alternatives that
achieved nearly the same effect. Some sky-
lights were replaced with side windows, for
example, and the end result still floods nearly
every room of the Student Center with abun-
dant natural light. Individual lights were
ganged together or replaced with larger fix-
tures to reduce installation costs. Mechanical
systems received a similar level of scrutiny.
John Darr Mechanical, Inc., Ann Arbor, used
the RIGID/Viega ProPress™ to install copper
piping in the facility. Although fittings for the
system are more expensive, the ProPress dra-
matically cuts labor costs because connec-
tions are made by crimping pipe under pres-
sure instead of traditional soldering.
“With a 3/4” 90° [fitting], we would normal-
ly sand the 90°, sand the pipe, put flux on the
90° and then solder,” said Jason Younts, proj-
ect manager for John Darr Mechanical. “With
ProPress, we just slide the 90° on and pinch it
with the crimping machine.”
John Darr Mechanical also helped to keep
project costs down by working with the proj-
ect electrician to conduct a detailed survey of
the kitchen equipment that could be moved
from existing EMU buildings into the Student
Center. Bulky cast iron pieces, some weighing
between 600-800 pounds, were carefully
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mechanical and electrical infrastructure at
the new building would be compatible with a
mix of old and new equipment.
Value engineering at the EMU Student
Center was not limited to mechanical and
electrical systems. Vinyl flooring was selected
instead of terrazzo. Long term maintenance
will be more expensive with the vinyl, but the
material cut the initial cost considerably. It
also allowed the project team to select from
bright patterns that prominently features the
university’s colors. When students and visi-
tors see the strong, but not overpowering, use
of green and white at the Student Center,
they will know they are at EMU. The EMU
experience is further emphasized by the
building’s location at the heart of the campus.

AS THE EAGLE FLIES

The east elevation of the EMU Student
Center is defined by a three-story-high curv-
ing glass wall. The glass wall affords a superb
view of a pond and rolling green spaces on
But, you’ll rarely see them
the pedestrian-friendly campus and many
rooms in the facility are situated to fully uti-
in any building...
lize the soothing effect of the tranquil
scenery. The scenery on the other three sides
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allow us to design/build comfort and indoor air quality
direction proved to be a unique challenge.
“The biggest change to the design that we from the start.
presented came when the client requested a
west entry to the building,” said Our CAD designed systems are used in many facilities –
Germishuizen. “We had to reshuffle the plan a hospitals, airports, automotive labs, hotels... even at
little to accommodate that, but we were able
Comerica Park.
to do it without compromising the concept at
all with a little nipping and tucking from
other parts of the building.” Whether your next project is plan and spec, design/build,
Every entry into the building was placed or service – when you are seeking a quality-focused
for maximum effect. First time visitors are mechanical contractor, consider PACE. Call us during the
most likely to use the north entry on the sec-
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the entry was placed near the Admissions
Welcome Center and a convenient Starbucks
Coffee Shop. Nearby stairs offer easy access
to the food court and a separate entrance on
the north side offers after hours admission to
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conduct quick business inside the Student

Center will probably favor it. With attractive
finishes and more than twice the space than
what was available at McKenny Union,
University Art Gallery may encourage longer
visits. The smaller east entrance faces resi-
dence halls, so it offers direct access to the
first floor food court and the Savage Gecko
Gaming Theater to appeal to students look-
ing for something to do. Even the ID card
office was carefully situated on the first floor
away from major entrances so that every stu-
dent would need to walk through a sizeable
portion of the building, thereby seeing many
of the exciting things that EMU has to offer.
Even before it was built, the EMU Student
Center was a popular campus spot. Site
tours for students, donors, faculty members
and university executives were a common
occurrence. Ensuring the safety of every vis-
itor required a high degree of coordination
between Turner Construction and the uni-
versity.
“At every weekly meeting, we would talk
about the upcoming construction events and
what potential hazards were associated with
them,” said Sanders. “The university reshuf-
fled the tours when we needed them to.”
In addition to handling the movement of
people, the project team also had to accom-
modate the movement of steam into the job-
site. Pipe Systems, Inc., Troy, installed about
one half mile of prefabricated double-walled
piping below grade on the EMU campus to
provide steam service to the new building.
Undocumented underground obstructions
regularly slowed the work and extreme cau-
tion was also needed when the steam line
was activated for the first time on the busy
campus. Even though Pipe Systems had no
contractual obligation to be present when
steam was reactivated, the company still
opted to oversee the potentially hazardous
operation.
“When steam hits water, it expands to
1,600 times its volume,” said Jesse Warren,
vice president of Pipe Systems. “If people let
steam into the line too fast and it hits a water
spot, it can literally rip a pipe apart. We had
our foreman, field personnel and safety
director out there during the start up to
make sure that the steam was turned on
properly.”
Fortunately, the system was energized
without incident, and the fabulous new EMU
Student Center was complete soon after the
steam cleared.

SOAR LIKE AN EAGLE

The Student Center provides a unique
environment in which EMU Eagles can soar.
Several double height spaces combine to

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create a pulsating vibe that flies from floor to
floor.
“This building has a certain transparency
that operates across floors,” said
Germishuizen. “As you walk through this
building, you become aware of program ele-
ments above and below you. When you come
in on the second floor from the west
entrance, for example, you can see the pond,
but you can also see students on the floor
below dining or studying at tables. There is
also a double height space near the entrance
on the first floor on the south side of the
building where you can see what is going on
above you.”
The double height spaces create very pop-
ular “see and be seen” spots where familiar
faces can easily be spotted with a quick
glance up or down. Highly visible staircases
encourage interaction between floors while
promoting fitness. Once groups come
together at the Student Center, there are
plenty of things for them to do.
The second floor of the building features a
250-seat auditorium for movies and student
productions along with a Grand Ballroom that
can be used for a variety of functions. About
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the Grand Ballroom for an opening event, and
the facility can also host a seated dinner for
approximately 650 people. A dividing wall
adds even more flexibility to the space and a
nearby mezzanine, complete with one of the
three fireplaces in the building, allows ample
space for pre-function activities. The third
floor of the building is defined by office space
for student activities and meeting spaces,
including several conference rooms and a
more informal kiva. All in all, the EMU Student
Center embodies the type of facility that
should be expected at the heart of an ener-
getic college campus. The success of the proj-
ect depended on finding a project team that
could transform expectations into reality.
“A student center needs to be a place where
you build a community on the campus,” said
Miller. “You need to have a strong and vibrant
academic community where people can come
together, relax, build upon ideas, and get to
know people who may be a little bit different
than that are. This building really accomplish-
es what a student center should.”
THE FOLLOWING SUBCONTRACTORS AND
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS
CONTRIBUTED THEIR SKILLS TO THE
PROJECT:
• Acoustics Ceilings and Drywall – Turner
Brooks, Inc., Madison Heights
• Asphalt Paving – Angelo Iafrate
Construction Co., Warren
• Asphalt Paving – Nagle Paving Co., Novi
• Audio/Visual Consultant to EMU – Barton
Malow Co., Southfield
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Top: Every entry into the building was
placed for maximum effect. This east
entrance faces residence halls on the
EMU campus, so it offers easy access to
the first floor food court and the Savage
Gecko Gaming Theater to appeal to
students looking for something to do.
Bottom: Students were never far away
during the design and construction
process. They took an active role in
helping to shape the building that will
define the EMU campus long after they
graduate.
• Auditorium Seating – Farnell Contracting,
Inc., Linden
• Clearing, Grubbing and Demolition –
Harry Fox, Inc., Roseville
• Concrete and Earthwork – Angelo Iafrate
Construction Co., Warren
• Concrete and Earthwork – Broadcast
Design & Construction, Inc., Mt. Clemens
• Concrete Foundation and Flatwork –
Amalio Corporation, Sterling Heights
• Concrete Sawcutting – F.M.G. Concrete
Cutting, Inc., Brighton
• Consultant – Integrated Design Solutions,
LLC, Troy
• Demolition, Excavation and Remediation –
Homrich, Inc., Carleton
• Doors, Frames and Hardware – R.K. Hoppe
Corp., New Hudson
• Electrical – D.R.W. Electric, Whitmore Lake
• Electrical – Tri-County Electric of
Washtenaw County, Saline
• Elevators – ThyssenKrupp, Elevator Corp.,
Livonia
• Engineering Consultant – NTH
Consultants, Ltd., Farmington Hills
• Fabric Wrapped Panels – Integrated
Interiors, Inc., Warren
• Fencing – Industrial Fence & Landscaping,
Inc., Detroit
• Fire Protection – Detroit Automatic
Sprinkler, LLC, Warren
• Food Service Consultant – Ricca Newmark
Design, Englewood, CO
• Glazing – Harmon, Inc., Livonia
• Horizontal Operable Partitions – Interior
Partnership Group, Clawson
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• Landscape Architect – Beckett & Raeder,
Michigan’s Leader in
Inc., Ann Arbor
• Landscaping and Irrigation – Margolis
Landscaping & Nursery, Ypsilanti
Hydraulic Cranes
• Landscaping Retaining Walls – Tom’s
Landscaping & Nursery, Inc., Troy
• Loading Dock – KVM Door Systems,
Clinton Township
• Masonry – Leidal and Hart Mason
Contractors, Inc., Livonia
• Mechanical and HVAC – Limbach
Company, Pontiac
• Mechanical Plumbing – John Darr
Mechanical, Inc., Ann Arbor
• Millwork – Nelson-Mill Company,
Southfield • Truck Cranes 18 to 500 Ton
• Miscellaneous Steel, Stairs and Precast
Concrete – Dumas Concepts in Building,
• All Terrain Cranes 22 to 300 Ton
Northville • Self Propelled 5 to 100 Ton
• Painting – Future Maintenance, Inc., • Conventional Cranes to 300 Ton
Livonia
• Piping and HVAC – Pace Mechanical • 50 Ton Mobilifts Available
Services, Inc., Westland • Boom Trucks
• Portable Toilets – American Sanitation,
Inc., Carleton 865 South Fort Street • Detroit, MI 48217
• Relocation Strategy and Implementation –
Diversified Property Services, Southfield. ph. (313) 842-1700 • fx (313) 842-1715
• Rolling Doors – Crawford Door Sales, Inc., www.jjcurran.com
Detroit
• Roofing – C.E.I. Roofing, Howell
• Roofing and Sheetmetal – C.A.S.S. -
Custom Architectural Sheetmetal
Specialists, Inc., Detroit
• Rubbish Removal – Allied Waste Services
The Right Expert Can
of Detroit, Wayne
• Spray-On Fireproofing – Spray-On
Make the Difference.
Fireproofing, Inc., Dimondale Navigant Consulting is the leader in assisting
• Stage Curtain – Janson Industries, Canton contractors in resolving construction disputes.
• Steel Fabrication and Erection – Midwest Next time you’re faced with standard of care issues,
Steel, Inc., Detroit schedule delays, cost overruns, or claims, turn to
• Structural Engineer – Thornton Tomasetti the experts at Navigant Consulting.
Engineers, Chicago, IL
• Tile – Southeastern Tile & Marble Co., Inc., Turn to us for direction[s].
LLC Clinton Township For more information, please contact
• Toilet Partitions and Accessories, R.E. James French, 248.641.2450 or
Legette Company, Dearborn jfrench@navigantconsulting.com
• Underground Steam Piping – Pipe
www.navigantconsulting.com/construction
Systems, Inc., Troy
• Vertical Operable Partition – Vertical
Solutions, Inc., New Castle, ON, Canada
• Waterproofing – DRV Joint Sealant
Contractors, Shelby Township
• Waterproofing – Western Waterproofing
Co., Livonia
• Window Treatments – Essential
Installation, Shelby Township

Subcontractors and professional consultants

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to fit jobsite conditions. In AutoStop mode,
the breaker will not fire until the operator
applies down pressure on the demolition
tool via the carrier. AutoStop eliminates
damaging blank firing by circulating the
hydraulic oil internally under low pres-
sure when down pressure is not applied to
the tool. AutoStop is also ideal for safely
circulating and warming the hydraulic
system before breaking in cold climates.
In AutoStart mode, the StartSelect sys-
tem works hand-in-hand with
AutoControl. The breaker begins operat-
ing as soon as the working tool comes into
contact with the material regardless of
down pressure, but power is limited to 50
percent until the demolition tool can be
fully seated in the breaker. This assures the
breaker is properly positioned to accept
full single blow energy safely without a
damaging blank fire. AutoStart mode
makes the breaker more versatile and ideal
for demolition applications.
An energy recovery system that pre-
vents damage from piston recoil on
extremely hard materials is standard on
the HB 2500. The system consists of a shut-
tle valve that detects piston rebound and a
high-pressure accumulator that stores
energy from piston recoil. The stored ener-
gy is used on the succeeding strokes, mak-
ing them faster and harder. Recycling
recoil energy increases efficiency and
reduces pressure spikes transmitted back
to the carrier.
To reduce excess vibration and noise, the
HB 2500 comes equipped with the
VibroSilenced damping system. Elastic
elements between the percussion mecha-
nism and the guide system provide full
acoustic insulation, reducing noise by up
to 18-dB(A) compared to similar systems.
For prolonged service life, the HB 2500
features DustProtector II and ContiLube II.
The optional DustProtector II feature pre-
vents dust penetration by utilizing a
reusable sleeve and wiper that seals the
working tool at the base of the breaker to
protect the inner mechanism from the
damaging effects of dust. ContiLube II is
an automatic lubrication system mounted
directly on the breaker. Featuring a com-
pact, self-priming pump, ContiLube II
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eliminates the need to manually grease the
breaker before each use. Lubricant levels
are easily observed from the driver’s cab.
The HB 2500 uses a working tool with a
diameter of 6.1 inches. Available in three
lengths for various applications, the HB
2500 tool options include the moil point
for multi-purpose use, the flat chisel for
rock breaking and demolition, and the
blunt tool for rock-breaking, concrete and
reducing oversized material.
More information can be found on
www.atlascopco.com.
Fi-Foil’s Masonry Wall
Insulation Now Features Cost-
Effective Tape Tabs & R-Values
of 5.0-7.0
Fi-Foil Company, Inc. has developed a
convenient new “tape-tab” version of its
popular VR Plus Shield® High-Perm, a
multi-layer reflective insulation designed
specifically for furred-out masonry walls.
VR Plus Shield® High-Perm, a three-
layer reflective insulation commonly used
on 1-5/8” metal hat channel, has an R-
value of 7.0. VR Plus Shield® Hi-Perm can
also be used on 7/8” metal hat channel
and will achieve an R-value of 5.0. The
products are available in 16” and 24”
widths in 500 square foot rolls
Normally, VR Plus Shield® High-Perm
is installed using a spray adhesive to

Eon® Revolutionizes Outdoor

Fencing with Pro Series Line
Eon has introduced a fence line – Pro
Series Fencing – to deliver additional ben-
efits for today’s homeowners as they look
for solutions to improve their outdoor liv-
ing space.
The product eliminates splitting and rot-
ting along with the need for staining and
painting, and Eon can be cleaned with a
garden hose. The Pro Series is available in
Privacy and Lattice Top styles in redwood,
cedar, and driftwood finishes, as well as
three other custom colors. Additionally,
Eon offers matching deck and railing sys-
tems.
Eon is 100% plastic - not a composite
material - and offers proven weatherabili-
ty. Posts install without needing structur-
al wood posts or metal inserts and are
designed to be routed and accept lineal
rails instead of using brackets. Eon offers
6-ft. and 8-ft.-wide standard sections built
with lineals and 7.5-inch-wide tongue-
and-groove picket boards.
All Eon fencing comes with a 25-year
limited warranty. Pro Series Fencing is
now available through regional distribu-
tion to professional fence installers across
North America and ranges in price from
$35 to $45 per foot installed. Contact Eon
at 1-866-DIAL-EON or visit www.eonout-
door.com to locate an Eon dealer.

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adhesives, effectively eliminating all relat-
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CONSTRUCTION
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sive per 500 square foot rolls; it’s less
expensive than the manual application of
double-sided tape; and it’s possible to
install more insulation in less time.
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 the toilet from working. The toilet tank
itself holds 2.5 gallons which offers suffi-
cient head pressure to flush properly.
AquaOne worked with a marine biolo-
gist to develop the technology and pro-
duce a working aquarium. Fish-n-Flush
comes with gravel, two plastic nine-inch
plants, a dual filter system, LED lighting, a
built-in feeder, fill valve, overflow tube,
flapper, suction pump and two screws.
The power level is set at a safe 12 volts.
The Fish-n-Flush sells for $299 and is
available at www.fishnflush.com

Fomo Products, Inc. Introduces

ufactured of clear PETG to ensure a strong
and durable reservoir. The aquarium will
accept fresh water, as well as salt, warm
and tropical water. In addition, the 2.2-
gallon aquarium piece can be easily
removed for cleaning without obstructing
Handi-Foam® Extreme
Fomo Products recently introduced
Handi-Foam Extreme, the newest member
of Fomo’s Stop Air Infiltration line of prod-
ucts.
Handi-Foam extreme is a closed-cell
polyurethane foam sealant, which has
been specifically formulated for extreme
temperatures and humidity conditions.
Handi-Foam Extreme will cure at temper-
atures as low as -4° F (-20° C), giving it a
lower temperature range than many other
products in its class. Handi-Foam Extreme
has excellent low temperature flow charac-
teristics and it is easy to apply – simply
point and shoot. Handi-Foam Extreme is
perfect for contractors working in dry
desert heat or trying to beat winter snow.
Handi-Foam Extreme has several of the

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same valued properties of Handi-Foam handheld remote control unit. The

sealants, therefore, it can still be used to
seal, fill, bond and stop air infiltration.
The product also helps prevent moisture
infiltration, helping to reduce moisture
damage and mold.
For more information about Handi-
Foam Extreme, or any Fomo product, con-
tact: Fomo Products, Inc., Customer
Service Department, 2775 Barber Road, PO
Box 1078, Norton, OH 44203; call 330-753-
4585 or 800-321-5585; fax 330-753-9566; or
visit www.fomo.com.
New KwikPeek Wireless
Remote Camera Ideal for
Home or Business Use
The KwikPeek is a wireless battery-
powered camera system that has all the
technologies of current products, as well
as some unique benefits for consumers.
One of the things that set the KwikPeek
apart from other wireless camera systems
is that it can operate for several months
on just one set of AA batteries. Most sim-
ilar cameras on the market can only oper-
ate for around 10 hours on a single set of
AA batteries. KwikPeek will also shut off
automatically based on the chosen timer
settings.
The patented KwikPeek has been creat-
ed to serve a variety of security and moni-
toring functions without the hassle of com-
plicated setup, wiring and operation. This
system sends wireless video over 300 feet
through walls & floors to any TV. The
KwikPeek takes less than 10 minutes to set
up, can operate up to four cameras on one
system, and includes a long-range, RF,
KwikPeek allows for live audio and color
video and has four channels per camera to
help avoid interference. Because the user
can turn the camera on and off remotely,
the system can be used for monitoring the
front door or driveway, children or infants,
residence or small businesses. It can also
be used for any legal activity where a
wired video connection is undesirable.
The handheld transmitter sends a com-
mand signal to turn the KwikPeek on and
then captures and sends real time
audio/video to the receiver attached to the
television. The camera will transmit for up
to five minutes at a time depending on the
adjustable setting. The camera can be
turned off with the handheld or will turn
off automatically once the pre-set time has
elapsed. An auto encryption allows over
16,000,000 addresses for uniqueness and
security. There is even an optional hand
held monitor for a truly portable monitor-
ing or security solution. An adjustable lens
lets the user focus on objects far and near.
Another benefit is that it sports a weather
resistant housing for use outdoors.
The KwikPeek can be purchased online
for $199 at www.wirelessimaging.com
or by calling 1-800-676-3402.

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 overage charges, no activation fee and a his or her fleet.
month-to-month service agreement. The Titan is managed from the same
DPL America Launches the
DPL America has also introduced auto- Internet software as DPL America’s
Titan Equipment Monitoring
System for Off Road Assets matic location and status updates based on Skyhawk Vehicle Tracking System, thus
DPL America announced the release of the asset’s routine operational events, as giving managers an integrated solution for
the Titan Equipment Monitoring System they occur throughout the day. By updat- real time, side-by-side mapping and man-
for mobile, off-road equipment. The Titan ing this information every time the agement of both on-road and off-road
is an advanced solution for remote moni- machine is turned on, off and goes in tran- assets.
toring and tracking of off-road assets to sit, the Titan gives an equipment owner Additional information is available at
increase asset profitability and productivi- automatic, up to the minute visibility into www.dplamerica.com.
ty while decreasing the costs and risk of
equipment theft. Features include: auto-
matic and on-demand location updates,
remote starter disable capabilities, real
time updates of machine on/off/in transit
status, hour meter reporting with daily
run time log, service scheduling with past
due notices and digital inputs for sensor
alarming.
The Titan Equipment Monitoring
System allows managers to track their
assets continuously and accurately from a
robust, Internet based software package.
Once covertly installed on an asset, the
rugged Titan hardware unit wirelessly
reports the machine’s activity, location,
status and other operational data to the
software. The system communicates over
the GPRS network. The resulting combi-
nation is a tool for intelligent, real time
fleet management decisions delivering uti-
lization increases, reduced operational
costs and theft protection.
By offering a flat rate monitoring plan,
the Titan becomes the construction indus-
try’s first telemetry system to break from
the traditional mobile phone billing
model. The standard phone model offers
set plans with an allotted number of com-
munications (similar to minutes on a cell
phone), overage charges for excess com-
munications, an activation fee and annual
It’s tough.
or multi-year service contracts. DPL
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 PEOPLE IN CONSTRUCTION

Premier
ect leaders; Dennis Sczomak, PE, LEED AP,
Detroit, recently promoted to senior vice president; Scott
Electronics
Harley Ellis Devereaux,

announced new staff

additions bringing auto-
Garrison, Wayne Kerbelis, Jose Meijer,
Fire Alarm and Critical motive retail expertise and Gregory Ziegler all promoted to vice
Robert Roop CIPE/CPD, Philip Saoud PE,

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Detroit office as associate, corporate &
commercial studio leadership. Molly
Scanlon, AIA, joins the firm’s San Diego
operations as associate, healthcare studio
leadership, and James Gordon, AIA, joins
the same office as associate, healthcare
architectural design. Also joining the
firm’s Detroit corporate and commercial
studio are David Czeszewski, AIA, LEED ‚
AP, and V. Aida Viskantaa, AIA.
joins Carter & Burgess
John Seelbach, PE, PS,
president; and Bryan Laginess has
passed the final part of the Professional
Engineers exam and is now licensed in
Michigan.
Auburn Hills-based
Concraft, Inc., a full serv-
ice restoration firm, has
added Angelo Pizzo to
their team as project man-
ager.
Pizzo
TMP Associates, Inc., an
architectural and engi-
neering firm based in

Servicing the fire alarm Consultants, Inc., as the Bloomfield Hills, has
industry since 1988 civil/survey manager for announced that
their Detroit office. Stephanie Francisco and
Phone: 586-247-5356 Francisco
Laura Casai have passed
Fax: 586-247-5346 Seelbach the Leadership in Energy
Rochester-based architectural firm and Environmental
French Associates, Inc., is pleased to Design (LEED) exam and
announce the promotion of Tricia Beck, have received their LEED
AIA, NCARB, to senior associate from accreditation.
associate.
Casai
Kalamazoo-based
Lake Orion, has made the
The Dailey Company,

Associates, Inc. (OCBA) is following announce-

O’Boyle, Cowell, Blalock &

Masonry Anchors pleased to announce ments:

Robert L. O’Boyle has Hecimovich has joined the
Michael
Foundation Bolts
Structural Bolts received the prestigious firm as superintendent;
O’Boyle
President’s Award from and John Fekaris has been
All Brands, the Michigan Chapter of Hecimovich promoted to operations
All Types, manager from project
Architects for 2006. O’Boyle has been a manager.
the American Society of Landscape
All Material,
DETROIT’S member of Michigan MSLA for 46 years,
and has served on their Executive Prein&Newhof has wel-
LARGEST STOCK Committee, and as President and Trustee. comed two new employ-
ees: Bradley Blum, EIT, as
Peter Basso Associates, an mechanical civil engineer in their
Specials to your
Fekaris
Specifications and electrical engineering firm headquar- Grand Rapids office; and
tered in Troy, had made the following Matthew Hulst, EIT, as civil engineer in
ISO 9002 Certified announcements: Julie Baumgartner has their Muskegon office. Prein&Newhof is
QS-9000 Certified been hired as CAD Specialist; Dustin a full-service engineering firm.
Tiemeyer hired as design technology
manager; Sean Young hired as mechani-
cal engineer; William Case promoted to
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support; Darko Banfic, LC, and Eric an

Graettinger, PE promoted to associates; architecture/engineering/consulting
Ghafari Associates,

firm based in Dearborn, has earned its

Peck, and Joseph Seidl promoted to proj-
Ronald Chapdelaine, Scott Gibbs, Scott
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Detroit” award; its second consecutive
“101 Metropolitan Detroit Best and
Brightest Companies to Work For”
award; and has been named to the
“Zweig Letter Hot Firm 2006” list.

ABC Supply Co., Inc. opened a new

store location in Lansing at 1515 Grand
River Avenue, in mid-December. ABC
Supply Co., Inc. is the largest wholesale
distributor of roofing in the U.S., and
among the largest distributors of siding,
windows, and exterior building products
in the U.S.

Inkster-based
Maintenance Engineers, Inc. was hired
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BUYERS GUIDE U P DATE

Magazine to get heads-up information

A
UPDATE
s you all are probably aware, the 2007
Construction Buyers Guide is out on the
street. In an effort to keep our informa-
tion as accurate as possible, we’re includ-
ing here all the changes and corrections we have
received for members’ company listings as of
January 15. Changes from the book are in bold.
To see continual, up-to-date, complete company
listings, check out the Buyers Guide Online at
www.cam-online.com, updated monthly.
Check back to this section every month in CAM
and news involving the Construction
Buyers Guide. Questions? Contact Mary
Carabott at 248-972-1000 for answers and
to find out how to add to your online list-
ings.
To obtain additional copies of the
Guide, stop by the CAM office and pick
them up at no additional charge, or send
$5 per book for shipping to have the
books sent to your company via UPS.
Please call ahead of time for authoriza-
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Invoices for the listings have been gen-
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Armand Dewatering, Inc. Baro Contracting, Inc. Brehob Corp. Burnstein, Marty Law A., Offices of
7950 Andersonville Rd. 9342 Marine City Hwy. 1441 Combermere 30100 Telegraph Rd., Suite 428
Clarkston, MI 48346 Casco Twp., MI 48064 Troy, MI 48083 Bingham Farms, MI 48025
Phone: 248-623-0621 Phone: 586-273-3404 Phone: 877-231-8090 Phone: 248-723-0803
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T.F. Beck Company J. D. Candler Roofing Company, Inc. Newton Crane Roofing, Inc. Dave Pomaville & Sons, Inc. Schena Roofing &
Rochester Hills, MI Detroit, MI Pontiac, MI Warren, MI Sheet Metal Company, Inc.
248.852.9255 313.899.2100 248.332.3021 586.755.6030 Chesterfield, MI
586.949.4777
Christen/Detroit LaDuke Roofing & Sheet Metal North Roofing Company Royal Roofing Company
Detroit, MI Oak Park, MI Auburn Hills, MI Orion, MI Schreiber Corporation
313.837.1420 248.414.6600 248.373.1500 248.276.ROOF (7663) Detroit, MI
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Envision Electric Contracting, LLC
(Formerly Envision Electric, LLC)
6300 18-1/2 Mile Rd.
Sterling Hts., MI 48315
Phone: 586-726-5700
Fax: 586-726-5704
Stock Building Supply
46301 Erb Dr.
Macomb, MI 48042
Phone: 586-949-6700
Fax: 586-949-7234
Great Lakes Specialities
2902 Corunna Rd.
Flint, MI 48503
Phone: 810-767-0822
Fax: 810-424-0892
J&M Silt Fence Installers &
Storm Water Inspections
(Formerly J&M Construction)
P.O. Box 175
New Hudson, MI 48165
Phone: 248-685-0757
Fax: 248-685-7620
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Fazal Khan & Associates, Inc. Makita USA T&N Services, Inc., MBE
43279 Schonenherr Rd. 3153 W. Marr Rd. 2940 E. Jefferson Ave.
Sterling Hts., MI 48313 Howell, MI 48855 Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 586-739-8007 Phone: 952-913-8996 Phone: 313-394-5480
Fax: 586-739-6994 Fax: 847-770-4449 Fax: 313-964-3949
Koczara, Bill Michigan Playgrounds, LLC Teknicolors
(Formerly HBR Construction, LLC) 2127 112th Ave. 101-1/2 N. Saginaw
677 Sunningdale Dr. Holland, MI 49424 Pontiac, MI 48342
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 Phone: 616-393-8601 Phone: 248-745-9400
Phone: 586-771-8700 Fax: 616-393-8602 Fax: 248-745-8402
Fax: 586-772-3532
Rite Way Fence, Inc. Tri-City Builders Exchange
LDS Contractors, Inc. 6539 Burroughs Ave. 334 S. Water St.
29335 Wall St. Sterling Hts., MI 48314 Saginaw, MI 48607
Wixom, MI 48393 Phone: 586-262-3730 Phone: 989-754-4872
Phone: 248-615-4944 Fax: 586-262-3731 Fax: 989-752-7109
Magnus Software, Inc. Sotorian Corp. Warren Contractors &
410 Byron Rd. (Formerly Eddy Systems, Inc. Development
Howell, MI 48443 50679 Design Lane 50595 Central Industrial
Phone: 800-700-0918 Shelby Twp., MI 48315 Shelby Twp., MI 48315
Fax: 517-338-5030 Phone: 586-797-9026 Phone: 586-323-3350
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home more beautiful, functional and liv-
able the Michigan Home and Garden
Show Ford Field in Detroit on March 9-11,
and they can find out what they need to
know to make a good decision when buy-
ing a pool or spa at the Novi Backyard,
Pool & Spa Show at the Rock Financial
Showplace in Novi on March 23-25.
Information is available at 800-328-
6550, www.FordFieldHomeShow.com, or
www.NoviPoolShow.com.
Mar. 14-Dec.14 – Cooper Lighting 2007
The SOURCE, the training facility
Class Schedule
located at the Cooper Lighting headquar-
ters in Peachtree City, Georgia has
released a 2007 calendar of classes for the
lighting and design community.
Additional information and registra-
tion can be completed online at
www.cooperlighting.com/education.
Mar. 20 – Southeast Residential &
Commercial Construction Safety Training
This event, sponsored by CAMSAFE-
Workshop
TY, the Safety Council for Southeast
Michigan, the Building Industry
Association of Southeastern Michigan,
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and the American Society of Safety
Engineers, Detroit Chapter, will include a
full day of hand-on training at the Total
Sports Complex in Wixom.
Visit www.cam-online to download the
registration form or call the CAMSAFE-
TY office at 248-972-1133. Also, you can
register online at the BIA website:
www.builders.org.
The Association of the Wall and Ceiling
Mar. 19-20 – EIFS Credential Seminar
Industry is offering EIFS education and
certificate programs for mechanics,
industry professionals, and inspectors on
the following date and location:
Mar. 19-20 – Las Vegas, NV (Register by
Feb. 23)
For more information, visit
www.awci.org/eifseducation.
Mar. 22-24 – ASA Building Forum &
The American Subcontractors
Convention 2007
Association, Inc. (ASA) has scheduled
three days of education programs
designed for construction specialty trade
contractors and their associates, plus a
mini-expo of the latest products and serv-
ices for specialty trade contractors at the
Omni Tucson Golf Resort & Spa in
Tucson, AZ.
Interested parties can register online at
www.asaonline.com or call 703-684-3450,
ext. 1320.
The University of Detroit Mercy School
Mar. 26 – Architectural Lecture
of Architecture has announced its 2007
lecture series. The following lecture is
scheduled for March:
Mar. 26 – “untitled” – David Adjaye,
Hamilton Anderson Associates
For more information, call the UDM
School of Architecture at 313-993-1532 or
visit www.arch.udmercy.edu.
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Mar. 28-29 – Sixth Annual Infrastructure

This two-day conference at the Crystal

Security Conference

City Marriott in Arlington, VA will facili-

tate discussion of key issues related to the
resilience of our nation’s critical infra-
structure systems.
For more information, visit the
Infrastructure Security Partnership (TISP)
website at www.tispcongress.org.

The Mechanical Inspectors Association

Mar. 29-31 – MIAM Spring Conference

of Michigan (MIAM) will hold its Annual

Spring Conference at the Doherty Hotel
in Clare.
For more information, call MIAM at
248-649-5443.

Apr. 10 – National Building Museum

The National Building Museum in

Program

Washington, D.C. has scheduled the fol-

lowing public program:
Apr. 10 – Charles H. Atherton
Memorial Lecture
Visit www.nbm.org for more informa-
tion.

Apr. 18-21 – North American Steel

New Orleans will play host to over

Construction Conference

3,000 steel construction professionals at

this event produced by the American
Institute of Steel Construction (AISC).
More information on The Steel
Conference, including registration and a
full conference agenda, can be found at
www.aisc.org/nascc, or by calling 312-
670-2400.

Apr. 20 – AIA Michigan Honor Awards

These awards will be presented in the

Program

Inn at St. John Hotel and Conference

Center in Plymouth.
Call 313-965-4100 or visit
www.aiami.com for more information.

Apr. 24-25 – Midwest Green Building

This event will be held at the IHM

Conference

Motherhouse in Monroe.
For more information, contact Sharon
Venier at 734-240-9754 or svenier@ihm-
sisters.org.

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 CALENDAR

Apr. 25 – Outstanding Projects and

The American Society of Civil

Leaders (OPAL) Awards Gala

Engineers will present awards at the

Ronald Reagan Building in Washington,
D.C.
For more information, visit
www.asce.org.

Training Calendar

CAMTEC, the training & education

CAMTEC CLASS SCHEDULE

center of the Construction Association of

Michigan, has announced its
winter/spring class schedule. For regis-
tration information, or to obtain a catalog,
call (248) 972-1133.

Lien Law/Payment Bonds

Construction Industry Tech
Mar. 6 –

(C.I.T.)
Mar. 7 –

Mar. 7 – Project Management

Comm./Res.
Mar. 27 – Beyond Lien Law
Mar. 29 – Scheduling &
Planning Apr.
17 – Blueprint Reading 2
RESIDENTIAL /Intermediate
Apr. 17 – Estimating 1/Basic
AND Apr. 19 – Blueprint Reading 1/Basic
Apr. 25 – Construction Contracts and
Subcontracts
COMMERICAL The Michigan Concrete Association
(MCA) is offering the following classes
on the following dates:
Professionals Serving
the Electrical Industry Level I Field Technician (Exams will be
held on the day immediately after the
class):
Mar. 13-14 – Traverse City
May 1-2 – Marquette

Mar. 27-30 – Level II Field Technician

(Class and exam) – Detroit

MCA is also offering a Pervious

2550 Hilton Rd.
Ferndale, MI 48220-1544
Ph: (248) 543-9609 • Fax: (248) 543-0404
Concrete Certification program in
Lansing on Mar. 7-8 and Apr. 4-5.
Information is available at
www.miconcrete.org, or by calling 800-
678-9622.

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 ADVERTISERS INDEX

A & L Systems................................................................24
Acme Maintenance Service, Inc. .............................54
Allingham Corporation ..............................................29
Amalio Corporation.....................................................49
Aoun & Company, P.C..................................................20
Bobcat of Motor City ..................................................37
Broadcast Design & Construction, Inc...................30
CAM Administrative Services .....................................3
CAM Affinity Progam ................................................IBC
CAM – ECPN...................................................................65
CAM – NEWSROOM.....................................................41
C.F.C.U..............................................................................39
Cloverdale Equipment Company ..............................7
Connelly Crane Rental Corp. ....................................21
Cummins Bridgeway...................................................38
Curran Crane Co., J.J....................................................51
Danboise Mechanical ................................................62
DeLyon's Tree Service.................................................20
Deppman Company, R.L. ...........................................32
Doeren Mayhew...........................................................64
Doetsch Industrial .......................................................66
Facca Richter & Pregler, P.C. ......................................42
G2 Consulting Group..................................................54
Gutherie Lumber..........................................................14
Hartland Insurance Group, Inc. ..................................6
Hertz Equipment Rental ............................................15
Jeffers Crane Service Inc. ....................................13, 31
Kem-Tec ..........................................................................48
Klochko Equipment Rental Company, Inc............25
Laramie Crane ...............................................................48
Lifting Gear Hire Corporation ..................................12
Makita Tools .....................................................................8
Mans Lumber & Millwork ..........................................10
MasonPro........................................................................57
McCoig Holdings LLC .................................................55
Michigan CAT...............................................................IFC
Midwest Vibro...............................................................62
Navigant Consulting ..................................................51
Next Generation Services Group ............................33
Nicholson Construction Company .........................35
North American Dismantling Corp........................BC
OEMC Rentals................................................................43
Oakland Companies....................................................56
Operating Engineers Local 324 .................................5
Osborne Trucking & Osborne Concrete,
John D. .......................................................................16
PACE Mechanical Services, Inc. ................................47
PM Technologies ..........................................................59
Plante & Moran, PLLC..................................................53
Premier Electronics, Inc..............................................58
Premium Electric Company, Inc...............................64
Rocket Enterprise, Inc. ................................................52
Rockworks, LLC .............................................................63
Rooter, MD ........................................................11, 28, 52
SMRCA .............................................................................60
Safway Services, Inc.....................................................27
Scaffolding Inc. .............................................................21
Shelving, Inc...................................................................63
State Building Products .............................................42
Steele's Services LLC ...................................................28
Sunset Excavating........................................................59
UHY Advisors.................................................................66
Valenti Trobec Chandler, Inc. ......................................9
Virchow Krause.............................................................61
W.W. Williams.................................................................17
Wayne Bolt & Nut Co. .................................................58
Wolverine Tractor & Equipment Company ..........23

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