CAM Magazine October 2009 - Women in Construction, NAWIC, Metals, Steel

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OCTOBER 2009 VOL. 30 • NO. 10 • $4.00

“ V O I C E O F T H E C O N S T R U C T I O N I N D U S T R Y ”

IN THIS ISSUE:

METALS/STEELTricentennial State Park

Extends Detroit Riverwalk

BREAKING THEMETAL DECK

CEILINGDetroit NAWIC’s MAGIC

Camp Promotes ConstructionCareers for Young Women

METALS/STEELTricentennial State Park

Extends Detroit Riverwalk

BREAKING THEMETAL DECK

CEILINGDetroit NAWIC’s MAGIC

Camp Promotes ConstructionCareers for Young Women

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4 CAM MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2009 “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

FEATURES

16 On the JobsiteBuilding a Reputation

WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION

18 Mary MarbleA Force for Quality in the Mechanical Services Industry

19 Nancy MarshallCelebrating 25 Years of Achievement in the Construction Industry

20 Jacqueline LaDuke WaltersThe Next Generation Scales the Heights in the Roofing Business

22 Breaking the Metal Deck CeilingDetroit NAWIC MAGIC Camp Promotes Construction Careers for Young Women

“ V O I C E O F T H E C O N S T R U C T I O N I N D U S T R Y ” ®

METALS/STEEL

26 Rustproof BeltTricentennial State Park Extends Detroit Riverwalk

30 Greenprint for the FutureThe Green Aspects of Steel

CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT

32 Next Stop: Rosa Parks Transit CenterDeMaria Builds the Golden Triangle of Transit

DEPARTMENTS

8 Industry News10 Safety Tool Kit38 Product Showcase41 People in Construction44 CAM Welcomes New Members45 Construction Calendar46 Advertisers Index

ABOUT THE COVERPhotography by Matthew Austermann, CAM Magazine

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PUBLISHER Kevin N. KoehlerEDITOR Amanda M. Tackett

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR E. Dewey Little

ASSOCIATE EDITORS Mary E. KremposkyDavid R. Miller

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Matthew J. AustermannGRAPHIC DESIGN Marci L. Christian

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Gregg A. MontowskiACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Cathy A. Jones

DIRECTORSOFFICERSChairman Robert J. Michielutti, Jr.,

Michielutti Bros., Inc.

Vice Chairman Brian J. Brunt,Brunt Associates

Vice Chairman Glenn E. Parvin,C.A.S.S.

Treasurer R. Andrew Martin,F.H. Martin Constructors

President Kevin N. Koehler

DIRECTORS Stephen J. Auger,Stephen Auger + Associates Architects

M. James BrennanBroadcast Design & Construction, Inc.

James C. Capo,DeMattia Group

Brian D. Kiley,Edgewood Electric, Inc.

Frank G. Nehr, Jr.Davis Iron Works

John O'Neil, Sr.,W.J. O'Neil Company

Donald J. Purdie, Jr.Detroit Elevator Company

Jacqueline LaDuke Walters,LaDuke Roofing & Sheet Metal

Michigan Society of Association Executives

2002, 2004, 2005 & 2007Diamond Award

2003, 2006 Honorable Mention

Gallery of Fine Printing

2002 Bronze Award

MARCOM InternationalCreative Awards

2005 Gold Award

The CommunicatorInternational

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Overall Association Magazine

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Harley Ellis Devereaux Wins Three GREEN GOODDESIGN™ AwardsInternational Awards Program Recognizes National Planning,Architecture and Engineering Firm’s Projects for OutstandingExamples of Sustainable Design

Three projects designed by Harley Ellis Devereaux have wonGREEN GOOD DESIGN Awards, according to The EuropeanCentre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies. GOODDESIGN™ remains the oldest and most established awardsprogram for the most innovative and visionary new productdesign worldwide.

In 2008, over 500 new product design and graphics from over33 nations were recognized with the distinguished award. Therecently launched GREEN GOOD DESIGN awards programfocuses on the most important new international products, aswell as buildings, construction and planning projects, that areleading the global way to a design that is fully sustainable andcompatible with the highest standards of good environmentalstewardship.

In the sustainable awards program’s first year, 108 buildingsand products from over 30 nations were awarded with GREENGOOD DESIGN AWARDS. The European Centre forArchitecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies and The ChicagoAthenaeum sponsor the awards program.

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A. ALFRED TAUBMAN STUDENT SERVICES CENTER, LAWRENCETECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, SOUTHFIELDBenchmarks: LEED Silver

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“We recognize the design industry has an important role toplay in curbing climate change, since buildings produce 39percent of CO2 emissions in the United States,” said Dennis King,FAIA, LEED AP, corporate chairman and CEO of Harley EllisDevereaux. To view a list of the other GREEN GOOD DESIGNAWARDS recipients, visit www.europeanarch.eu.

Turner Construction Company’s Commitment toGreen Building Practices Reaches SignificantMilestonesIn Excess of 1,000 LEED Accredited Professionals on Staff; RecordVolume of Green Buildings

Turner Construction Company has achieved a significantmilestone as a result of the company’s commitment to greenbuilding practices. Turner now counts 1,186 LEED AccreditedProfessionals on staff. Building Design and Construction magazinehas recognized Turner as having more LEED accredited profes-sionals than any other firm in the architectural, engineering and

construction ind-ustry. With thecompany’s $3billion in greenconstruction vol-ume in 2008, Turnerwas additionallyrecognized as theleading greenbuilder in thepublication’s 2009Giants 300 rankings.

Turner had 42LEED accreditedprofessionals onstaff in 2004 when the company made a formal commitment topromoting green building practices. These commitmentsincluded formulating a construction waste recycling program,conducting industry surveys, and developing Web-based andinstructor-led green building training programs. Turner’scommitment to employee development has resulted in more than2,500 employees receiving training in green building practices.

“Having a LEED accredited professional workforce more than1,000-strong demonstrates Turner’s leadership and commitment


Portable toilet facilities are clearly NOT one of the moreglamorous aspects of a company’s health and safetyprogram; however, no one can deny that if jobsite sanitation

needs aren’t met, workers have no problem expressing theirdiscontent. A clean toilet should probably be reflected somewhereon Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, because there’s simply nodenying its influence.

Acceptable sanitation is something we might happily take forgranted. We don’t have to worry about the very serious diseasesthat still ravage other countries, such as cholera, because we havelearned the importance of community-engineered septic systemsthat safely handle our sewage for us. While we’ve eliminatedsome very basic health concerns from our daily life,communicable disease can still be a very relevant concern.“Pandemic” has now become a commonly used term, when 10years ago most of us had probably never heard of it.

Current standards on construction sanitation are over 30 yearsold and much has changed, as has today’s workforce. Femaleworkers have become common and more numerous onconstruction jobsites. Simply put, sanitary issues are different formen than for women.

In light of the health and safety considerations, MIOSHA in

2009 convened an industry advisorycommittee to review Part 1 “General Rules”Standard, sections 128, 129 and 130. These sections addressjobsite sanitation, toilets, and washing facilities. Michigan Safetyand Health Standards must be at least as stringent as those ofFederal OSHA. As such, Federal OSHA standards and ANSIconsensus standards are heavily weighted when consideringchanges to our Health and Safety standards. The committee isalso considering what makes sense given the transitory and all-weather nature of the construction jobsite. Look for these threekey updates when the advisory committee agrees on theirrecommendations:

1) A lower threshold when toilets must be provided andrecognition of where/when temporary toilets are not feasible;

2) To provide increased hygiene and designated female facilitieswhen a baseline number of female workers are present; and

3) Recognition of the importance of proper hand washing(including use of water with soap to remove dirt and debris)where feasible to prevent the spread of communicable disease.

For more information, consult the newly approved ANSIA10.25-2009 Standard for Sanitation on Construction Sites. Watchfor public hearings on these rule revisions. All citizens arewelcome to be heard on this matter.

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Haworth Headquarters Transformation,Holland, Michigan is a LEED registered project completed by Turner in 2008. It is currently seeking Gold level Certification.

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Turner’s LEED accredited professionalshave enabled the company to complete 85projects that have been LEED certified bythe USGBC. An additional 131 Turnerprojects are LEED registered. In addition,the firm’s sustainable construction workhas grown to 40 percent of its backlog.Turner’s green building projects are in awide array of building types, including inthe education, commercial, healthcare andaviation sectors.

Turner’s recent sustainable constructionprojects in Michigan include: • Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming, the

first LEED certified hospital in MichiganMetro Health Central Utility Plant,Wyoming, LEED certified

• Harper Woods Public Library Addition& Renovation, Harper Woods, LEEDSilver certified

• Haworth Corporate HeadquartersTransformation, Holland, LEEDregistered; seeking Gold certification

• Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital,West Bloomfield, LEED registered,seeking certification

• Spectrum Health DeVos Children’sHospital, Grand Rapids, LEEDregistered, seeking certification uponcompletion

For more information, visit Turner’swebsite at www.turnerconstruction.com.

F&S Partners merges withSmithGroupDallas Architecture Firm Has JoinedLeading, National A/E Firm

F&S Partners, a Dallas, TX architecturefirm specializing in the design ofeducational, recreational and religiousprojects, merged with SmithGroup, one ofthe top 10 architecture/engineering firmsin the U.S. and a national leader insustainable design. The 40-person office inDallas now carries the joint name ofSmithGroup/F&S. SmithGroup/F&S inDallas provides architecture, interiordesign and planning to clients throughoutTexas and the southwestern United States.The office also will offer MEP engineeringservices through the expertise available atSmithGroup offices nationwide.

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Architects, F&S Partners has served institutional,private and municipal clients across Texas. Withthe merger, Robert L. Shaw, Jr., AIA, president ofF&S Partners, becomes a SmithGroup vicepresident and the office director ofSmithGroup/F&S. He also joins SmithGroup’sBoard of Directors. All of F&S Partners’employees have been retained and its fiveprincipals maintain their management positions.

The merger gives F&S Partners the expanded resourcesnecessary to design larger, more complex projects, while allowingSmithGroup to bring its national expertise in designing highereducation, science and technology, health and workplace facilitiesto clients in Texas.

SmithGroup’s Detroit Office Director JeffreyHausman, AIA, LEED AP, is optimistic aboutgrowth in Texas’s higher education market. “F&SPartners has a remarkable portfolio of recreationalfacilities that meshes well with SmithGroup’sstudent life initiative and recreation centerexperience,” said Hausman. “Our strengthscomplement each other, and we share a synergy inthe types of projects we design and the clients weserve. We look forward to bringing our combined expertise to ourlocal Michigan clients.”

The merger follows two years of communication and successfulcollaboration between the two firms. Earlier this year, SmithGroupand F&S Partners teamed up to win several significant healthcare,university and recreation projects in Texas and Arizona.

Prominent Builder and Developer, Mosher,Dolan, Cataldo & Kelly, Inc., Launches GreenSubsidiary Organization, Sustainable BuildingConsultants

Mosher, Dolan, Cataldo & Kelly, Inc., a prominent Birminghamresidential and commercial builder, launched a new subsidiaryorganization – Sustainable Building Consultants – to providegreen building guidance. With expertise in construction, design,facility management, and business leadership, SustainableBuilding Consultants provides a unique service for homeowners,building owners, property managers, and all individuals andcompanies seeking to save money and reduce energyconsumption.

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Sustainable Building Consultants provides a variety of servicesto enhance the efficiencies of its client’s homes or businessesincluding, but not limited to energy audits and analyses, LEEDcertification for commercial and residential buildings, NAHBcertification for residential buildings, green program packages,sustainable concept plans, training sessions and building tours,tax credit applications, and construction guidance and services.


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Additionally, 99 percent of the teacherssaid they would encourage their studentsto enter the fire protection field. Currently,there is a nationwide shortage of fireprotection engineers. Their skills arenecessary to protect people, property andthe environment from the threat of fire.These lessons will help students explore

career opportunities in the field of fireprotection engineering.

A fire protection engineer applies scienceand engineering principles to protectpeople, homes, workplaces, the economyand the environment from the devastatingeffects of fires. Fire protection engineersanalyze how buildings are used, how firesstart and grow, and how fires affect peopleand property. They use the latesttechnologies to design systems to control

Steve Marszalek, founder of SustainableBuilding Consultants, has been recognizedtwice by the United States Green BuildingCouncil for his achievements. Marszalek isthe recipient of two LEED accreditedprofessional designations, one for LEEDNew Construction and one for LEEDHomes. Marszalek’s LEED Homesdesignation is an especially unique asset tothe organization, as Marszalek is one of thefirst and few individuals to receive thedesignation, thereby enhancing theprovision of possible services bySustainable Building Consultants.

High School Teachers Applaudthe Chemistry of FireTeachers Say the Society of Fire ProtectionEngineers’ Chemistry of Fire Teachers Kit is aNew and Unique Teaching Resource ThatEngages Students

In 2008, the Society of Fire ProtectionEngineers (SFPE) partnered withDiscovery Education to create a new in-school program entitled The Chemistry ofFire. A copy of this program wasdistributed to each high school in theUnited States and throughout NewZealand. The teachers who have used thisprogram find it to be very informative anda good tool to engage unmotivatedstudents. For example, 97 percent ofteachers who responded to The Chemistry ofFire’s evaluation survey said the materialsprovide new or unique teaching resources.

“Understanding the program’seffectiveness was critical to its success,”said SFPE Engineering Program ManagerChris Jelenewicz. “Effectiveness wasmeasured through survey cards that wereprovided in the program kit, and a surveythat is on the program’s website.”

The Chemistry of Fire teaches high schoolstudents the science behind fire as a wayfor students to fully understand thedangers of fire. Its main purpose is toincrease the awareness of fire and theimportance of home fire prevention. Theresults of the program evaluation foundthat 99 percent of the teachers whoresponded to the survey said they wouldincorporate fire safety into theircurriculum.

“Each year in the United States morethan 3,000 people die and thousands areinjured as a result of fire,” said Jelenewicz.“Our goal was to bring the science of fireinto the classroom to give students a betterawareness of the dangers of fire. Feedbackfrom the evaluation shows this program isachieving its goal. It is also filling a void in

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fires, alert people to danger, and providemeans for escape. Fire protection engineersalso work closely with other professionals,including engineers of other disciplines,architects, state and local building officials,and local fire departments to build fire safecommunities. Fire protection engineers arein high demand. The number of availablejobs far exceeds the supply.

This interactive program includes ateacher’s guide with five lesson plans, aDVD that demonstrates excitingexperiments included in the lessons, aposter and a web site where teachers andstudents can find more classroom andcareer resources. The program is alignedwith the National Science TeachersAssociation Standards for 9th - 12th grades.To find out more about SFPE or to obtain afree copy of the program go towww.sfpe.org.

Spalding DeDecker Associates,Inc. Hosts Engineering andSurveying Fair.

Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc.(SDA), a regional civil engineering and

“greener” stormwater; building tall;surveying (pacing contest, find the iron,and measure a horizontal distance along aslope); bridge building; trebuchet; soilslaboratory; surveying video; thermalimaging technology; and alternativeenergy.

More than 90 people participated in thefair. Kids received stickers for partici-pation at each station. Those whoparticipated at all stations received adiploma and gift certificate.

“As employee-owners of SDA, weexpect everyone at SDA to be engaged inour professions,” said David A. Lakin, PE,president of SDA. “We’re seeing a declinein the number of engineers and surveyorsgraduating from colleges all over the U.S.,so we think it’s important to show ouryoung people what we do, and howimportant it is for future generations. Thiswas our 2nd annual fair, and it was a hugesuccess based upon the number of kidswho attended. They got a taste for whatengineering and surveying is all about in ahands-on environment. Hopefully thattranslates into a desire to make engineeringor surveying their profession.”


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surveying firm, hosted their 2nd Annual K-12 Engineering and Surveying Fair at thefirm’s Rochester Hills office. Volunteersfrom SDA and Testing Engineers &Consultants, Inc. worked together on theevent. The fair’s purpose was to buildawareness and to promote the civilengineering and surveying fields that arecurrently afflicted by a tremendousshortage of students pursuing these areasof study. If children are exposed to thesecareers, they are more likely to investigatethese technical professions.

Interactive, hands-on activities includeda weights and measures contest; electricalcircuits; motion, momentum, and impulse;quick fixes for traffic crashes; designing for

October 1-17 9/3/09 11:19 AM


DuPont Awarded “GreenApproved” Product Seal fromNAHB Research CenterDuPont Products Eligible to Earn NationalGreen Building Standard Points

Products from DuPont’s BuildingInnovations portfolio have received thecoveted Green Approved Product Seal forNational Green Building Certification bythe National Association of Home Builders(NAHB) Research Center. The third-partyendorsement means that DuPont “GreenApproved” products can now be used bybuilders to earn points toward certificationto the National Green BuildingStandard™.

“Sustainability continues to be a criticalstrategic initiative for DuPont,” saidThomas F. Schuler, vice president andgeneral manager, DuPont BuildingInnovations. “For us, sustainable buildingproducts are not just nice things to have;they are necessities. From our latestsurfacing introductions to new buildingenvelope innovations, this certificationfurther demonstrates our commitment toproviding sustainable solutions for themarketplace.”

Ten products from the DuPont™Tyvek® weatherization portfolio receivedthe Green Award mark, due to their abilityto help seal the building envelope and tohelp create a more comfortable, energy-efficient home or building. According toDuPont data, the use of Tyvek weather-ization barriers can help reduce annualenergy costs up to 20 percent.

DuPont Weatherization Systemsproducts (and potential points earned)include: DuPont Tyvek HomeWrap® (upto 2 points); DuPont Tyvek StuccoWrap®(up to 2 points); DuPont TyvekDrainWrap™ (up to 2 points); DuPontTyvek ThermaWrap™ (up to 2 points);DuPont Tyvek CommercialWrap® (up to 2points); DuPont FlexWrap™, FlexWrapRW, StraightFlash™, StraightFlash VF; andDuPont Flashing Tape (up to 6 points).

The DuPont Zodiaq® quartz surfacesTerra Collection received the Green Awardbased on its post consumer recycledcontent. In addition, all colors of DuPontCorian® solid surface and Zodiaq quartzsurfaces received approval for their abilityto be used in vertical claddingapplications. Products (and potential

points earned) include: The DuPontZodiaq Terra Collection, a collection ofquartz surfaces that contain 25 percentpost-consumer recycled content (up to 2points); DuPont Corian Solid Surfaces; andDuPont Zodiaq Quartz Surfaces in wallcladding applications, (both up to 4points).

October 1-17 9/3/09 11:19 AM

ReputationBuilding a


Afew short months ago, CooperHotels had a vision for a new126-room Hampton Inn &Suites in Romulus. All the

Memphis, Tennessee-based companylacked was a contractor who couldtranslate the design created by architectSpencer, Maxwell & Bullock of Pensacola,Florida into a completed facility. Thecontractor would need to have athorough knowledge of the local laborpool, the ability to perform in thedemanding world of hospitalityconstruction, and finally a solidunderstanding of the complexitiesinvolved with building near a major

airport. Headquartered in nearby Taylor,J.S. Vig Construction Co. made a strongcase for knowing the local market basedon completion of over 1,500 projects sinceits founding in 1965. Two recent projects,the Romulus Athletic Center and theconversion of a Cooper Hotels-ownedHilton Suites in Romulus into anEmbassy Suites, catapulted J.S. Vig intoconsideration for the job.

“We got very comfortable with J.S. Vigbased on their reputation in Romulus,”said Pace Cooper, president and CEO ofCooper Hotels.

To keep that cozy relationship intact,J.S. Vig needs to perform well. The

O N T H E J O B S I T E

Building aReputation

By David R. Miller, Associate Editor

Photos Courtesy ofJ.S. Vig Construction Co.

To build this hotel, the contractor needed tohave a thorough knowledge of the local laborpool, the ability to perform in the demandingworld of hospitably construction, and a solidunderstanding of the complexities involved inworking near a major airport.

October 1-17 9/3/09 11:19 AM


company is ensuring this by using a veryefficient system to enclose the structure.

“We call it ‘Wedding CakeConstruction,’” said Dennis Levko, vicepresident and principal for J.S. Vig. “Thefirst floor has masonry bearing walls witha few concrete bearing walls. A structuralplank gets placed on top of that, and werepeat the same type of construction aswe move from floor to floor. The precastplank acts as the floor and the ceilingbetween masonry bearing walls.”

The two lowermost floors will besheathed with brick veneer, while a panelbrick system will be used for theremaining four floor floors. EFIS will beused to provide a distinctive contrast forthe roof parapet. The finished 78,904-square-foot hotel will include a pool, spa,large breakfast area and a conferenceroom, but the project team will need tocontend with many logistical issuesbefore these amenities are available to thepublic. A Hilton Garden Inn, also ownedby Cooper Hotels, is located within 100feet of the jobsite and it will remain fullyoperational for the duration of the project.For this reason, Levko compared theproject to renovating an owner occupiedbuilding, as the safety and comfort ofneighboring hotel guests are primaryconcerns.

Proximity to Detroit MetropolitanAirport adds another layer of complexity,as crane placement needs to be carefullycoordinated with the FAA. Anunderground water detention system wasalso needed to reduce the likelihood thatbirds will interfere with flight operations.The hotel sits directly beneath theapproach path for incoming planes fromthe north, so noise was another concern.Fortunately, the proposed insulation thatprotects against the elements also reducessound transmission.

J.S. Vig’s demonstrated expertise in thefield of green construction serves the firmwell on this project. The blown-ininsulation recommended by the firmprovides a much better sound rating thantypical batt insulation while alsoproviding a much higher R-value. Thespecially designed windows similarlyoffer a high STC rating while meetingsustainability goals by reflecting sunlightto limit solar heat gain. In spite of themany other flourishes included in thedesign, construction is expected to becomplete in March 2010 to allow for agrand opening the following month [atpress time].

Noise from incoming planes was a concern. Fortunately the insulation that protects against theelements also reduces sound transmission.

The two lowermost floors will be sheathed with brick veneer, while a panel brick system will beused for the remaining four floors. EFIS will be used to provide a distinctive contrast for the roofparapet.

October 1-17 9/3/09 11:19 AM


boy network’ is a barrier,” said Marble. “Plus,project management in the field is tough.You have to develop a thick skin and takenothing personally.

“I am happy to say that attitudes havechanged over the last 20 years,” Marbleadded. “As a business owner, compared towhen I was a project manager, there isdefinitely more acceptance on the ownershipside. I do not feel the hostility in the field,but at times, there is still negativity.”

Marble offers advice for womenconsidering a career in the constructionindustry. “It is a unique industry,” said Marble.“I would most definitely suggest a summerinternship to be sure this is the environmentfor you.”

Marble sees a bright future for women inconstruction. “I feel the future for women inconstruction is very good,” she said.“Attitudes are becoming more positive as oursociety becomes more diverse and global.Also, being a woman-owned business, I havean opportunity to participate in an 8Aprogram through the Small BusinessAdministration.”

For her own company’s future, Marble hasbrought on board a vice president ofbusiness development to focus on thehealthcare and higher education marketsectors. In business for over 40 years, MarbleMechanical Services, LLC has specialized indiverse project types, including churches,colleges, schools and office complexes.Clients of Marble Mechanical Services includeBirmingham Public Schools, Divine ChildChurch/School, Oakland University andDetroit Medical Center.

working with a group of dedicatedprofessionals to complete a new structure,”said Marble. “That is a unique opportunityindeed!”

She commends her associates at MarbleMechanical for their efforts. “I take pride inmy associates for their integrity, dedicationand hard work in servicing our customers,”said Marble. “I respect and admire the abilityof my field associates in providing ourcustomers with the highest quality work atcompetitive pricing.

“I also feel a sense of accomplishment inbeing successful in an industry traditionallydominated by men, and in getting to knowcustomers and associates on a professionallevel of mutual respect,” she continued.

She has successfully navigated the barriersand obstacles present in the industry. “Iwould have to say not being part of the ‘old

Mary Marble: A Force forQuality in the MechanicalServices Industry

An industriousand dedicatedMary Marblebegan in them e c h a n i c a lservices businessas a youngstersweeping theshop floor of acompany herfather founded in1962. Today,Marble is thepresident ofMarble Mechanical Services, LLC, a BeverlyHills firm with a reputation for quality serviceand competitive pricing. “Growing up in afamily business, there were always plenty ofprojects that needed to be completed,” saidMarble. “I started at about age five sweepingthe shop floor, and I remember, not so fondly,typing business forms with carbon paper. I amnow president of my own company, havingperformed virtually every task in the firm.”

Today, Marble manages this trusted anddependable WBE mechanical contractingfirm whose strong commitment and industryinvolvement allows it to solve the most taxingproblems and to excel at generating energy-efficient solutions for its client base. ForMarble, being a part of the constructionindustry is a source of pride. “In theconstruction business, you literally begin atground level, or in some cases even below,

W O M E N I NC O N S T R U C T I O N

Editor’s note: Three women business leaders in the construction industry have graciously agreed to sharetheir professional experiences and histories with CAM Magazine readers. The following “readers’ digest”is their story, much of it in their own words. The digest is presented alphabetically.

Mary Marble

By Mary E. Kremposky, Associate Editor

Mary Marble tackles the tough jobs in themechanical service arena.

October 18-25 Women 9/3/09 10:55 AM


“When I firststarted, I wasrarely takens e r i o u s l y , ”Marshall recalled.“Our customerswould want tospeak to mybrother or myfather, figuring Ididn't know whatI was talkingabout. I had towork twice as hard to earn their trust andrespect. It has gotten much better, but youstill see so very few women on project sites. Ithink it can be very intimidating for youngwomen to walk into careers out in the fieldgiven the small amount of tradeswomen onany given site.

“The construction industry has changedover the past 20 years in its acceptance of theparticipation of women in the industry,” saidMarshall. “This has been accomplishedlargely by education and the perseverance ofthe trail-blazing women before us. Certainly ithelped that discrimination and harassmentlaws were passed preventing those thingsfrom happening and creating more of a levelplaying field. There is a lot of support forwomen in our industry now, which hasn'talways been the case. Associations such asProfessional Women in Construction, NAWICand Tradeswomen, Inc. all help support andeducate women interested in a career inconstruction.”

(CAM). “I actively participate in the varioustrade associations in our region, and I havepresented in front of audiences about theopportunities for women in the constructionindustry,” said Marshall.

Marshall believes women should be moreaware of the opportunities for women in theconstruction industry. “There are so manyopportunities for women in this industry, yetso few of us take advantage of it,” Marshallsaid. “From skilled trades and sales tomanagement and ownership, theconstruction industry continues to beunderutilized by women seeking a career.For so long the construction industry hasbeen seen as a career for men only. From thetime we are little, boys play with trucks andgirls play with dolls. It just hasn't been anindustry that has been traditionally looked atby women.

“Women-owned businesses enjoyadvantages when bidding projects thatrequire a percentage of participation bywomen,” she continued.“That opens the doorto partnerships with other businesses thatmight not be able to participate without ourcontribution. Moreover, the constructionindustry offers women a creative career withthe ability to contribute to and leave long-lasting architectural statements.”

The year 2009 marks Marshall’s 25thanniversary in the construction industry.Having attained success in a competitive andmale-dominated business, she offers herperspective on the experience of women inthe construction industry, then and now.

Nancy Marshall: Celebrating 25Years of Achievement in theConstruction Industry

Nancy Marshall grew up in theconstruction industry. As one of 12 children,she worked part-time in this second-generation family business throughoutmuch of her school years. Detroit-basedAluminum Supply Company, Inc., (ASCO) hasalways been a family affair. Marshall’s unclebegan the business in 1948 with the supportand encouragement of her grandfather; herfather, Rex, joined the enterprise after collegegraduation. Rex - the only one of threeMarshall brothers who had children –ingrained a sense of customer service andbusiness acumen in a young Nancy Marshalland her siblings. Post graduation, she beganworking full-time for the family enterprise in1984.

“When I joined the company, I started outworking in the warehouse loading andunloading trucks,” recalls Marshall. “I stillremember today the surprised look on men’sfaces when they pulled into our warehouseand saw me operating the crane and carryingbundles of aluminum. The memory stillmakes me smile today. After a year ofwarehouse work, my father moved me intothe office. I handled the walk-in customersand acted as a receptionist for the most part.Over the years, I have performed every role inthe company from purchasing and sales toaccounts receivable and accounts payable.You name it, I did it.

“I eventually rose to the position of vicepresident of ASCO taking over the dailyoperations of the company. ASCO is a DCBE,WBE, and WCBE (a Wayne County BasedEnterprise). Since January 2005, I have beenpresident/CEO of all four of the familybusinesses: ASCO; Marshall SalesIncorporated; Marshall Sales, West,Kalamazoo; and Marshall Holding Company.The learning experience of having started atthe ground level was invaluable to me, and Ihave repeated that with my own daughter,who joined our business four years ago. Theexperience allowed me to earn the respect ofmy coworkers/employees, and taught meevery aspect of the business.”

Marshall has shared her experience andknowledge of the industry not only with herown daughter, but with other women, as well.Marshall has served as president of theDetroit Chapter of the National Association ofWomen in Construction (NAWIC). She is alsoa past director of the Board of Directors forthe Construction Association of Michigan

Nancy Marshall

The skilled and dedicated team of Aluminum Supply Company/Marshall Sales Inc. is a force in theirrespective industry.



e s t i m a t o r s ,because she feltmore comfortablespeaking with a man. Ono c c a s i o n ,salesmen atvarious tradeshows wouldapproach myhusband forbusiness. I wouldeven visit olderoffice buildings orautomotive plants and the only access to theroof was through the roof hatch – located in amen’s bathroom. Although I still find itfrustrating, over the years I’ve learned to bemore forgiving of the stereotypes orpigeonholing of women in the industry.Subsequently, I’ve become a stronger projectmanager, estimator, and superintendentbecause I’ve learned how to move pastpeople’s assumptions and expectations.

“I’ve always felt that if I wanted to becomesuccessful in this business, earning a place inthis industry would be more challenging formyself than for most of my malecounterparts. For this reason, I took it uponmyself in the first few years of my career toget a builders license, attend roofingconferences and classes, and bury myself in

The Next Generation:Jacqueline LaDuke WaltersScales the Heights in theRoofing Business

Women in the roofing business are still ararity, but Jacqueline LaDuke Walters hasimmersed herself in the means and methodsof the industry to become a polished andknowledgeable roofing professional capableof generating business and managing themost demanding projects. Behind this youngwoman’s fresh face is a steely mind, a firmresolve, and an organized modus operandithat serves her and her company well out onthe rooftops of commercial and industrialclients. She shares her experiences andjourney with CAM Magazine readers:

“I started full time in the roofing industryback in 2004 as a junior estimator for myfather’s company, LaDuke Roofing & SheetMetal. I was on hiatus after graduating cumlaude from Western Michigan University andwas looking for a full-time position beforebeginning a career in criminal law. After a fewmonths, I fell in love with the constructionindustry and decided to stay.

“At first, I didn’t receive a lot ofencouragement, being young and female inan industry dominated by males. In fact, I hada client call my office once and actuallyrequest to speak to one of our male


Jacqueline LaDuke Walters

A perfect blend of youthful energy and savvy projectmanagement keeps Walters at the top of her game.



manufacturers’ manuals and standard industry guidelines. I becamemore proficient in AutoCAD while putting together shop drawingsand as-built details. I started to focus on improving both myknowledge and skills in the field by running operations for ourcompany, pushing both large and small projects. After a few seasons,I then became a more polished estimator and an educatedsalesperson. I started to produce my own clients, develop andnegotiate contracts, manage construction crews, and close outprojects. I found that the more industrious and driven that I became,people were less likely to view me as a young woman in constructionand simply as an educated salesperson, wanting to install a good roofsystem.

“Although I think that it is still an uphill battle in every generation,women are becoming and will continue to become more accepted inthe industry. And with a little determination and fortitude, I believewomen can be a great resource to the construction industry. Womenare more meticulous and supportive, and they can bring a great dealof care to customer or client relations. Construction is a challengingand demanding field, and I think that more women need to feel moreempowered and proud that we can and are competing in an industrytraditionally dominated by men. There is always a way to succeed inthis industry; women just have to work a little harder.”

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“I would have to say not being part of the‘old boy network’ is a barrier, plus, projectmanagement in the field is tough. You have todevelop a thick skin and take nothingpersonally.”

Mary Marble, president of Marble Mechanical Services, LLC

“I found that the more industrious anddriven that I became, people were less likelyto view me as a young woman in constructionand simply as an educated salesperson,wanting to install a good roof system. ”

Jacqueline LaDuke Walters, LaDuke Roofing and Sheetmetal

“Women-owned businesses enjoyadvantages when bidding projects thatrequire a percentage of participation by women.That opens the door to partnershipswith other businesses that might not be able toparticipate without our contribution.”

Nancy Marshall, president of Alunimum Supply Company, Inc.



carpentry, electrical and plumbing trades.”Beyond learning a new skill set, this eager

crew was introduced to women role modelswho have achieved success throughout theconstruction industry. “MAGIC Campopened their eyes to a whole new world ofopportunities,” said Varga. “They wereintroduced to women who have achievedsuccess as tradeswomen, engineers,architects, accountants, project

(OCC) in mid-July. The camp encouragesgirls to think outside the box by consideringconstruction as a career path.

“MAGIC Camp teaches girls thatconstruction is a viable career for women,”said Carol Varga, president of Detroit NAWICand project manager for Sorenson GrossConstruction Services, Flint. “It provides asupportive environment for high school girlsto explore and develop basic skills in the

With power drills and hammers inhand, over 14 local high school girlsbuilt their own “window of

opportunity” as part of a week-long campsponsored by the Detroit chapter of theNational Association of Women inConstruction. In its second year, theMentoring A Girl In Construction (MAGIC)summer camp was held on the FarmingtonHills campus of Oakland Community College


Instructor Kathy Bolton helps Deborah Ploski master a power saw as Julia Lisi looks on.



OPPORTUNITIES AND OBSTACLESCinderella probably never dreamed of

becoming a plumber, but then again, herfairy godmother may have been remiss.Women in construction can earn a greatincome, enjoy a satisfying career, and feel atremendous sense of accomplishment uponsuccessful completion of a constructionproject, said Varga. Obstacles andopportunities are present as in anyendeavor. “It’s still a man’s world and it takeshard work and intensive labor,” Vargacontinued. “But because women are in theminority, they are in great demand in alltypes of jobs throughout the constructionindustry.”

Camp participants took home a broadersense of the possible, as well as the well-constructed work of their own hands. “Eachday the girls made something that theycould take home to remind them of the tradelearned that day,” said Varga. These itemsincluded an indoor fountain, a lamp, and aflower planter covered with mosaic tile.

Varga herself took home a great sense ofpersonal satisfaction. “Giving back through

All teachers thrive on witnessing theproverbial light bulb turning on in astudent’s head. At MAGIC Camp, the actualwall assembly provided tangible evidence oflessons learned. “The girls installed anoutside light and two 3-way switches, pluswired all to a two-phase panel,” said Varga.“We then lit the wall up when they weredone.”

Tackling the unfamiliar and seeing thefruits of their labor take shape in their handsseemed to brighten and lift the confidencelevel of this spirited group of 15- to 18-year-olds. “They had so much initiative,” saidVarga. “It was wonderful watching thembecome empowered. Their confidence grewdaily.”

The last day of camp was packed withactivity. “The girls tiled both sides of thedisplay wall and grouted sample boards,”said Varga. This training in the tradescontinued into the world of heavyequipment and surveying. The grouppracticed operating skills in a cranesimulator on Friday afternoon. “Theylearned surveying basics - courtesy of aninstructor from Spalding DeDeckerAssociates, Inc., Detroit - by staking out asouth addition to the H Building,” addedVarga.

NAWIC’s MAGIC Camp definitely placeduntraditional tools into the hands of campparticipants. These young women can nowadd a power drill and a soldering gun totheir expanding list of career-building tools.“Soldering appeared to be the favorite tradeat the camp,” said Varga.

superintendents/supervisors, businessowners and clerical support. The girlslearned there is room in construction fortheir dreams, too.”

TRAINING IN THE TRADESMAGIC Camp develops that core

ingredient of career success: confidence.More magical than pulling a rabbit out ofthe hat is the cultivation of a personal senseof power and competency. “The campempowers young women, helping themgain more confidence in themselves,” saidVarga. “We teach them the sky is the limit!”

On July 13, the camp began its mission tostrengthen young wings for a solo flight inthe world of work. Different days werededicated to different trades. On Mondayand Tuesday, participants learned the magicof carpentry: transforming a few woodplanks into a wall and conjuring a frameseemingly out of thin air. “The girls built a16-foot sub-base and a 16-foot frame wallwith door and window openings,” saidVarga.

The frame wall became the framework forlearning a variety of trades taught by 15instructors from five different Union locals.“The girls built an 8-foot metal stud wallwith a 4-foot offset to accommodate ashower later in the week,” said Varga. “OnWednesday, they installed the shower,complete with a drain and fixtures, pluslearned how to take apart and re-assemble atoilet. They also learned how to solder. OnThursday, the girls installed light fixtures andreceptacles on every stud of the 16-footframe wall and 8-foot stud wall.”

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Janel Jackson earned the Spirit of NAWIC Award as part of the recent MAGIC Camp. Picturedfrom left to right: Arlene J. Frank, OCC Womencenter program coordinator; Carol Varga,president of Detroit NAWIC and project manager for Sorenson Gross Construction Services,Flint; Janel Jackson, Spirit of NAWIC Award recipient; and Melanie A. Myers, OCC constructionmanagement program coordinator and Lansing NAWIC president.

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Janel Jackson earned the Spirit of NAWIC Award as part of the recent MAGIC Camp. Picturedfrom left to right: Arlene J. Frank, OCC Womencenter program coordinator; Carol Varga,president of Detroit NAWIC and project manager for Sorenson Gross Construction Services,Flint; Janel Jackson, Spirit of NAWIC Award recipient; and Melanie A. Myers, OCC constructionmanagement program coordinator and Lansing NAWIC president.



surrounding communities. Camp directorsincluded Varga; Melanie A. Myers, OCCconstruction management programcoordinator and Lansing NAWIC president;and Arlene J. Frank, OCC Womencenterprogram coordinator.

Detroit NAWIC 2009 MAGIC campersincluded Katie Birach, Willina Cain, AlyssaCostyck, Brittney Dejack, Yvette Evans, DaniHahn, Halley Hilton, Janel Jackson, AshnaKhanna, Julia Lisi, Deepti Mahajan, CaitlynMolyneaux, Shruthi Subramaniam, RichelleMerrill, Deborah Ploski, and Caitlin Wilkins.

MAJOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES ANDUNION LOCALS SPONSORED THE EVENT:

• Alberici Constructors, Inc., Livonia• George W. Auch Company, Pontiac• Barton Malow Company, Southfield• Clark Construction Company,Lansing

• George McIntosh, Inc., Ferndale• Giffels-Webster Engineers, Inc.,Rochester Hills

• John E. Green Company,Highland Park

• The Safety Source, LLC,New Baltimore

• Sorensen Gross Construction Services, Flint

• Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc.,Detroit

• Team International Masonry Institute, Saline

• Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc.,(SME), Plymouth

• Operating Engineers Local 324,Bloomfield Township

• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

• UAW, Detroit• Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights, Detroit

• Plumbers Local 98, Madison Heights• The Home Depot,major material supplier

SEVERAL BUSINESSES ALSO SPONSOREDMAGIC CAMP 2009, INCLUDING WHOLEFOODS MARKET, THE HOME DEPOT,YOUTH ASSISTANCE OAKLAND COUNTY,THE WOMEN’S FUND, SPORTS STOP,MEIJER, JOANN FABRIC AND CRAFTSTORES.

week-long camp.Begun by a local NAWIC chapter in

Atlanta, GA in 2007, MAGIC Camps werehosted by at least 15 NAWIC chapters acrossthe country in 2009. As part of its 2009camp, Detroit NAWIC partnered with OCC’sconstruction management andWomencenter programs in recruiting girlsfrom high schools in Detroit and

this camp is the most fulfilling thing I haveever done,” said Varga. “We get so caught upin our fast-paced lives, it is nice to take timeout and give back.”

Friday night marked a completionceremony, a sponsor appreciation dinner,and the granting of a Spirit of NAWIC Awardto Janel Jackson, a dedicated young womanwho took three buses daily to attend the



“Voice Of The Construction Industry”®

M E T A L S / S T E E LM E T A L S / S T E E L

By David R. Mi l ler, Associate EditorPhotography by Future Fence Company

26 CAM MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2009

Phase II of the TricentennialState Park project will extendthe Detroit Riverwalk westward while adding ademonstration wetland withseveral interpretive shelters.

October 26-31 Steel 9/3/09 11:34 AM


FABRICATION Creating the stainless steel pieces that define this portion of

Tricentennial State Park required a significant fabrication effort. Allstainless steel offers excellent durability and corrosion resistance,but the 100,000 pounds of Type 316L grade material that is being

used is even more resistant to corrosion andpitting than conventional nickel chromiumstainless steels. All fabrication was done atFuture Fabrication Company, the AISC-certified facility owned by Future Fence.

A total of 1,000 lineal feet of guardrailwas installed at the water’s edge. Much of thisis elevated to a height of 42 inches, butsignificant portions drop down to 34 inches toaccommodate fishing. Ergonomic studiesshowed that that the standard 42-inch heightcan block views for wheelchair users, but the34-inch height offers an unobstructed viewand even allows for fishing from a seatedposition. Safety was given top priority status,as these lower rail sections feature a curvedsail design that makes them very difficult to

climb and they were placed away from convergence points withpaths that may be used by runners or rollerbladers.

Five interpretive shelters are another highlight of the park. Allfeature open sides with poles supporting a radius roof and

Much of the Midwest, including Detroit, has beenrelegated to “rust belt” status. The commonly heldperception that the region has slavishly clung tooutdated manufacturing techniques causes realeconomic harm, and it is also simply not true. Few

industries have transformed themselves ascompletely or as proactively as the domesticauto industry continues to do. The birthplaceof this industry is undergoing its ownmetamorphosis that was years in the making.

Tricentennial State Park stands out as ashining example of Detroit’s rebirth. Phase I ofthis ambitious project included new docksand marina building renovations, while PhaseII, which is currently under construction, willextend the popular Detroit Riverwalkwestward while adding a demonstrationwetland with several interpretive shelters.JJR/LLC, Ann Arbor, was a prime consultant onthe first phase of the project and is serving asconstruction administrator and designer ofPhase II. Anglin Civil Constructors, Novi, is thegeneral contractor for Phase II. Future Fence Company, Warren, isfabricating and installing all of the stainless steel railings andshelters that will be included in this portion of Detroit’s newrustproof belt.



round, square, rectangle or L-shaped configurations, and designerswould cut or modify those shapes to get the designs they wanted.With water jets and computers, we can create any shape that comesto mind, convert it into CAD data, and then cut the shape with thewater cutter.”

In addition to the way it was designed and cut, the stainless steelitself was a vital component for success Tricentennial State Park.

“We looked at galvanized steel, but the state felt that stainless,though more expensive upfront, would cut their long termmaintenance costs,” said Bob Doyle, principal and project managerfor JJR. “We were looking at a 50-year life with the stainless. We didn’tmake a projection for how long it would take the galvanized to fallapart, because it would depend on how much effort was spentmaintaining it.”

The stainless steel pieces would need far less maintenance thangalvanized steel, but they had to be successfully installed before anymaintenance plan could be put into place.Installation

After the stainless steel pieces for Tricentennial State Park werefabricated, the next challenge was to deliver them to the jobsiteundamaged.

powder-coated steel panels, as well as signs, that provide relevantinformation about the ecosystem and regional industries. Twoshelters at the river’s edge will include information about shippingand fisheries. The remaining three shelters are joined together toserve as an overlook for the demonstration wetland while providinginformation on the flora and fauna found there. A high level ofprecision was needed to craft the many metal parts of the sheltersand the guardrails.

“This job was completely computer designed and a lot of theprocessing was computer aided,” said Rick Russel, vice president ofoperations for Future Fence. “We mapped out the site with GPS andused that information to determine the layout. The railing itself usesalmost 100 percent water jet technology, which is a newer way ofcutting stainless steel.”

Water jets carrying a grit material can cut through stainless steelalmost like a hot knife through butter. Lasers are limited to 1/4-inchor less with stainless steel because the reflective properties of thematerial scatter the beam. Lasers and high-definition plasma cuttersalso generate heat, creating a heat-affected zone that is stripped ofits corrosion resistance. Water jets, on the other hand, can cutthrough up to 12 inches of stainless steel without creating a heat-affected zone, and plates up to one-inch thick were used atTricentennial State Park.

“This job probably wouldn’t have been feasible before water jetsand computers,” said Russel. “Metal elements traditionally came in


“This job probablywouldn’t have been

feasible before water jetsand computers,”

Rick Russel, vice president of operations for Future Fence

The 100,000 pounds of Type 316L grade stainless steel that is being usedhere is durable and even more resistant to corrosion than conventionalnickel chromium grades.

All five interpretive shelters feature open sides with poles supporting aradius roof and powder-coated steel panels.



treated to a vision of fast-flowing water thatpushes past all obstacles. The city that ismirrored on the river’s surface willdemonstrate a similar perseverance as theindustry that defined it reinvents itself. Oncethis process is complete, the entire region willbe as rustproof as the gleaming metal fineryfound inside Tricentennial State Park.

to a minimum,” said Russel. “Some of theshapes overlap each other, creating amechanical means to support themselves.That let us keep our welds on one side of theshape – the side that was least visuallyaccessible to the public.”

Tricentennial State Park visitors who lookabove the railing into the Detroit River will be

“There are always risks in handling theproducts,” said Russel. “There is a decorativepost every six feet for the guardrail system.Each post weighed 300 pounds, so it wasn’tfeasible to manhandle them. We had to usecranes, forklifts or hydraulic lifts of some sort,and that is where the risks come in. You caneasily mar the surface with a scratch and endup needing to perform a repair.”

After the undamaged pieces were stagedon the jobsite, Future Fence’s team of Local 25ironworkers began the laborious process ofwelding them together. Future Fence hasdeveloped proprietary techniques to weldpolished stainless steel pieces togetherwithout damaging the adjoining finishes.

“Stainless steel is the most finicky of allmetals, particularly when it is polished,” saidRussel. “When you are fabricating steel, it isgenerally covered with a galvanized coating,plus a paint coat and a primer coat. Paint andother coatings can hide a lot of sins. Stainlesssteel gives you no opportunities to hidedefects. If you mess something up, there is noway to hide it with paint or another top coat.”

Almost 500 pounds of welding rod wasused to perform the GTAW – also known asTIG – welding that was used exclusively onthe project. GTAW welding is a very difficultskill to master because welders mustmaintain a short arc length while preventingcontact between the electrode and thewelded surface. SMAW – or MIG – weldingwould have been easier, but it would not haveachieved the seamless welds that weredesired.

“With SMAW, you strike the rod against thesurface to create the weld,” said Russel. “Theproblem with that type of welding is that itputs an extreme amount of heat into theproduct and there is a lot of splatter, which isa byproduct of the fusion. Portions of thewelding rod get blown all over the surface,and you wind up with little steel balls andslag stuck onto the steel finish.”

Future Fence and JJR worked in closepartnership to ascertain which weldingprocess would be best suited for the job.

“Future Fence spoke with us in detail aboutthe welding technology they would use,” saidDoyle. “They had some specificrecommendations on how to weld the piecesand where to weld them together tominimize warping while still providingstructural strength.”

Since the GTAW welding process is solabor-intensive, Future Fence proposeddesign modifications to reduce the numberof required welds.

“We created lap joints to keep the welding

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cycle of the product from materialharvesting to deconstruction) is less thanone ton of CO2 per ton of steel. Whenevaluated on an equivalent utilizationcradle-to-cradle basis, steel comparesfavorably to other construction materials.

Structural steel travels efficiently by rail,semi-truck or barge.

Structural steel is fabricated regionally inoffsite facilities to exacting tolerances,minimizing the amount of onsite labor andworker travel to remote jobsites.

Structural steel is efficiently produced inelectric arc furnaces using base loadelectricity; no iron ore or coke is used in theprocess.

The steel industry has been recognized bythe U.S. EPA as having the greatestimprovement in air quality emissions of anymajor industrial sector.

Structural steel requires only 60 gallons ofwater for every ton of steel produced. Othermaterials consume hundreds of gallons toaccomplish the same design requirements.

And structural steel continues to progressin each of these areas and others, as well.Emissions continue to decline, and thecarbon footprint of structural steelcontinues to drop, particularly as the electricutilities embrace greener energy resources.

The bottom line? There is always asustainable solution in steel. Begin thesearch for your own solution atwww.aisc.org/sustainability.

• Limit atmospheric emissions;• Conserve water resources; and• Continually strive to become even greener.

Seem like an impossible dream to findsuch a material? Fortunately, the materialalready exists and has been used in theconstruction industry for even longer thanMichigan has played football againstMichigan State. Structural steel is thepremier green construction material.

Structural steel used in the United Statesis produced domestically from 93.3%recycled steel scrap.

At the end of a building’s life, 98% of allstructural steel is recycled back into newsteel products with NO loss of its physicalproperties. In fact, it is more appropriate torefer to structural steel as a multi-cycledproduct than a recycled product, because itis recycled over and over and over again.Other construction materials are down-cycled and used for applications requiringlower quality and product characteristics.

Structural steel provides the higheststrength-to-weight ratio of any commonlyused construction product, and it providesthat strength in both tension andcompression, allowing substantially lessstructural steel to be used in constructionprojects than the comparable requirementsfor concrete or wood.

The carbon footprint of structural steelfrom cradle to cradle (all stages of the life-

What does “green” mean? Green usedto mean that you rooted forMichigan State over Michigan, not

for a product with a higher recycled content.Green meant you were filled with envy, notthat you were consuming less energy. Greenmeant more dollars, not a smaller carbonfootprint. But times have changed, andtoday “green” has not only a new meaningbut also a new importance. Green productsmade from green materials are the buildingblocks of the green projects that will be thekey to our sustainable future.

Structural steel has long been recognizedas the premier construction material interms of cost and schedule, but is only nowbeing recognized as the premier greenconstruction material. Many products claimto be green, but to be green is more than amarketing slogan. Being truly greenrequires that a product must possess “green”attributes, contribute to the sustainablenature of construction projects, andevidence continuing improvement in itsenvironmental impacts.

It may be easiest to understand what itmeans to be “green” by simply asking thequestion, “If I could create the perfect greenconstruction material, what would it belike?” The answer to that question would bea material that would:

• Be made of recycled material in order to protect natural resources;

• Be highly recycled or reused at the end of its life in a way so as not to lose any of its physical properties;

• Exhibit a high strength-to-weight ratio, reducing the amount of required material;

• Have a comparably small contribution to the carbon footprint of a project;

• Be easily and efficiently transported;

• Be regionally manufactured offsite and only require onsite installation;

• Efficiently use energy resources in the production process;


G R E E N P R I N T FOR THE FUTURE

The Green Aspects of SteelBy John Cross, PE, LEED AP, vice president, American Institute of Steel Construction


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Abus station equipped with a GPS system tracking coacharrivals in real time? A soaring canopy, awash in akaleidoscope of lights, suspended over 15 bus bays? A busdepot soon to host a restaurant, coffee shop and

convenience store along with art exhibits and family fun days?Incredibly, “taking the bus” has never been more comfortable ordelightful thanks to the recently unveiled Rosa Parks Transit Centerin downtown Detroit. The Detroit Department of Transportation(DDOT) and the Economic Development Corporation of the City ofDetroit (EDC) have put this new definition of a bus station intomotion. The construction savvy of DeMaria Building Company, Inc.,

a Detroit-headquartered business, and the inspired design ofParsons Brinckerhoff Michigan, Inc., (PBM), also of Detroit, haveturned this bright idea into a wonderful new transportation hubabuzz with new possibilities for public transit. USA Shade & FabricStructures, Inc. of Costa Mesa, CA capped off the project with thefabrication and installation of the sail-like canopy.

“It changes the whole image of bus ridership,” said Timothy C.Miles, EDC project manager and construction facilitator. “The bussystem now has a nationally recognized home in a landmark,signature building. This new transit center definitely moves usforward in terms of technology and customer service.”

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By Mary Kremposky, Associate Editor Photos by Clayton Studio

PHOTO BY MARCI CHRISTIAN

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The triangular building, flanked by twopods of the same geometry, has a sleek,aerodynamic line almost suggesting anairplane poised for flight. Evoking theangled wings of an airplane in form and anairport in function, the facility uses GPStechnology called the Automatic VehicleLocation System to track and display thearrivals and departures of 21 different busroutes in LED-lit panels placed on theoutdoor bus-way, or island concourse, andon two 55-inch monitors within the transitstation. “It is the first city-owned operationto have a GPS system fully displayed to thepublic,” said Miles. “The display is electron-ically updated every second to tell the riderthe timing and location of the buses.”

The transit center is technologicallyadvanced and visually captivating. Thecanopy adds an almost magical element tothe city’s tableau of buildings. Seeming tofloat over the bus-way, this series of sail-liketensile structures are formed of over 55,000square feet of a highly durable blend ofTeflon and fiberglass with a glass coating.

Illuminating the canopy gives Detroit aphenomenal “night light” near the heart ofthe city. The canopy also provides shelterand shade during the day. “It is probably 5 to10 degrees cooler underneath the canopy,”said Miles. The fabric and the polycarbonateskylights, following the arc of the trusses,offers shade but still allows in natural light.The canopy also serves as giant rain barrelsfor the green space below these unconven-tional umbrellas. “The rain actually collectsin the steel bail rings of the canopy structureand ejects water through about 15 to 20small water nozzles,” added Miles. Theseminiature streams fall on ovals of decorativebrick housing catch basins and a swath ofgreenery.

Obviously, this is not your averageconstruction project. Fortunately aconstruction firm with 40 years ofexperience, namely DeMaria BuildingCompany, was selected as the generalcontractor in this traditional design-bid-build project. “The City of Detroit thanks theDeMaria team,” said Miles. “They were veryaggressive in their schedule. They wereflexible and able to make changes on the flywhen need be. Also, very few sites have twomajor general contractors (DeMaria and USAShade) working within the same smallfootprint. DeMaria’s coordination and abilityto work together made the project asuccess. It was DeMaria’s get-it-doneattitude that drove the schedule.”

DeMaria successfully delivered thiscomplex project, working over 80,000 laborhours without a recordable incident or lost

time injury. “We are proud of our safetyrecord,” said Darren Murray, DeMaria vicepresident, commercial & industrial groups.“As a Detroit-headquartered business, weare tremendously proud of the fact that wewere able to build a landmark in the City ofDetroit and in honor of a civil rights icon likeRosa Parks.”

FIRST STOP: SITE SELECTION ANDUTILITIES

The City of Detroit invested $22.5 milliondollars in federal and state grants in this newtransit triangle bordered by Times Square,Cass Avenue, and Michigan Avenue, one ofthe major spokes in Detroit’s radial streetgrid. The chosen site offers a contiguous

Three triangular structures – the main transitcenter and two pods – create a dynamic convergence angle and line.



parcel of land with frontage along a majorspoke and close proximity to the city’scenter point of Campus Martius, said Miles.

The site serves both current bus routesand future transit plans. “The inbound andoutbound routing plan needed accessiblestreets for buses, and Cass, Michigan andnearby Grand River Avenue offered the bestrouting options,” said Miles. “It is DDOT’sgoal for this facility to be connected to afuture light rail system.”

DDOT has connected all the dots inplanning this new city-owned international,intermodal facility in downtown Detroit. TheRosa Parks Transit Center has bays for DDOTbuses, SMART, Transit Windsor, and theMegaBus to Chicago and Ann Arbor, as wellas a taxi stand and two nearby People MoverStations.

Although the ideal location for this newpublic transit crossroads, the site’s small sizeand its oddly angled configurationchallenged the design team. “Because thecomplex is first and foremost a bus transitfacility, accommodation of vehicularcirculation and functioning took precedenceover all other functions,” said Tushar Advani,AIA, PBM design architect. “Given theawkwardly shaped site and the need to

accommodate the maximum number of busbays, the facility’s bus-way and loadingplatforms were placed in the largest andmost flexible portion of the site. The actualbuilding was then placed on the remainderof the site, which is an acute triangular sliveralong Cass Avenue and Times Square.” Inconfiguration, only a triangular building,filling the entire triangular tip of the site,offered sufficient square footage to housetransit services and proposed activities.

In turn, the site’s impossibly perplexingweb of underground utilities impactedconstruction. The main culprit was StateStreet, a now closed thoroughfare slicingthrough the site, along with theunderground utilities that commonly snakebeneath a roadway. Because of the presenceof immovable utilities, the building is halfslab on grade and half full basement, saidMurray. Unfortunately, a hidden duct bankwas still discovered 10 feet below gradeduring excavation of the 14-foot-deep fullbasement.

Despite discovery of a rogue duct bank,creative problem solving and teamworkkept construction of the transit centerrolling. AT&T suspended and shored theduct bank, working with DeMaria to devise a

shoring system that minimized interferencewith construction. “We then built aroundthe shored duct bank by creating window-like openings in the foundation walls aidedby the design and engineering of ParsonsBrinckerhoff,” said Murray. Following thisstrategy, DeMaria was able to continuebuilding the foundations even as AT&Tspliced thousands of communication linesrunning directly through the foundationwalls.

AT&T built a bypass around the old claycrock-encased pipe. “AT&T worked 24/7 foralmost 10 to 12 weeks splicing 20,000communication lines until the rogue ductbank was bypassed,” said Trey Neubauer,DeMaria project manager, commercial &industrial groups. “The duct bank was thendemolished and the ‘windows’ were sealed.”

SECOND STOP: CONCRETECRAFTSMANSHIP

DeMaria self-performed all the structuralconcrete work, beginning with thereinforced, cast-in-place foundations for thisthree-story building formed mainly of steelcolumns and trusses supporting compositeconcrete floor decks and a metal roof deck.DeMaria applied its concrete craftsmanship


Detroit’s new “night light” is a dramatic addition to the downtown area.



to the footings, foundations, poured walls,and plinths, one of three custom forms forthis 27,500-square-foot complex.

First, DeMaria had a custom form built forthe formation of the 50-foot-tall ovalforming the apex of the triangular building.Secondly, both building exterior and interiorcontain expanses of board form finishconcrete. “A board form finish leaves animprint of wood grain and panel joints in theconcrete, turning concrete into a simulatedwood panel,” explained Murray. DeMariagenerated the imprint with a vinyl liner,taking care to properly position the linerwithin the form to create uniform jointssimulating evenly spaced wood boards.

As a third concrete application, DeMariaused a custom form to create 16 triangularconcrete pillars or plinths. The plinthsdirectly perch on three-foot-thick matfoundations; in turn, the mats rest on 20-foot-deep caissons that serve as points ofattachment for the canopy’s steel columns,explained Neubauer.

A high level of concrete craftsmanshipwas called into play within the buildinginterior. Broadcast Design, Mt. Clemens,performed the interior and exterior flatwork,while DeMaria handled floor protection. As astructural and finished product, the polishedconcrete floor required protectionthroughout the entire project. “The floor isactually a color-impregnated concrete thathad to be protected throughout the winterand for the entire duration of the project,”said Murray. “We had to seal it after it waspoured, and install a temporary masoniteflooring across the entire first floor and onthe mezzanine.”

THIRD STOP: FINISHING TOUCHES DeMaria has constructed a welcoming

facility for thousands of transit patrons. A50-foot-high glass curtain wall dominatesthe west face, its height a product of theroof’s sharp upward tilt. “The roof slopesupward and outward, opening the transitcenter to Cass Avenue and Times Square inorder to be welcoming to the street and tobe the public face of the city that it serves,”said Advani. A white reflective roof with aTPO membrane caps the building andreduces the Heat Island Effect, addedNeubauer.

Black terra cotta, burnished block, andboard form finished concrete compose thebuilding’s exterior and interior assembly ofhigh-quality cladding. The interior’sbeautiful level of finishes includeprefinished hardwood veneer panels ofBaltic birch, stained a light yellow on themain floors and brown on the lower level. In

Waiting in a climate-controlled building thatmay soon house a major coffee and breakfastfood vendor is the beginning of “a smoothride” for mass transit users.



addition to durability, performance and cost efficiency,“our general desire was to use a diversevariety of natural colors, textures and forms that were both juxtaposed and harmonized,” saidAdvani. “This was meant to represent the diversity of the community surrounding the transitcenter and the spirit of the civil rights movement that was championed by Rosa Parks.”

A radius mezzanine, a canted glass wall and angled ceilings animate the interior. Turner-Brooks, Inc., Madison Heights, installed this complicated ceiling’s framing system andaluminum tiles. “The overall roof has a 1:12 slope that rises at a slight angle from east to westthen ‘takes off’ at a sharper angle just beyond the mezzanine,” explained Neubauer. “Theceiling then converges at different angles from north to south.” Thanks to a skilled team, theceiling system can now perform its job: managing acoustics in an interior of hard surfaces viaan insulation backer and hundreds of barely visible perforations.

FOURTH STOP: GIVING THE BUILDING WINGS The canopy is the crowning achievement of this remarkable transit center.“Our goal was to

have the facility maintain a presence commensurate with the other larger buildings in thearea,” said Advani. “The visual impact could not reasonably be achieved by brute force of size,so we attempted to achieve a similar effect by the juxtaposition of straight and curvilinearforms, setting the sharply angled transit building against the backdrop of the organic tensilecanopy.”

The 73-foot-high canopy is a lightweight, durable structure that lends “the facilityverticality at a relatively low cost,” Advani added. Parsons developed the schematic conceptand FTL Design Engineering Studio, a New York City firm specializing in tensile structures,developed the design concept and construction documents of the canopy.

Advani briefly explains the canopy’s engineering: “The canopy is a true tensile structure; itsfabric is held in tension by brackets, trusses and cables, while the A-frames (angled columnarmembers that support the brackets and trusses) are mostly in compression. The A-framestransfer their load to concrete foundations, which are below at the passenger-loadingplatform. Uplift is minimized by keeping the fabric of the canopy taut, and by allowing air toflow around the structure rather than catching it like a sail or parachute.”

DeMaria and USA Shade closely coordinated their respective tasks, beginning with


Durable and attractive finishes fill the interior, including polished concrete floors and pre-finished hardwood veneer panels of Baltic birch stained a light yellow.



determining the exact placement of theanchor bolts in the concrete plinths.DeMaria set the anchor bolts in preparationfor the arrival and installation of the steelmasts or A-frames. February 2009 markedthe assembly of the three-piece trusses nowattached to the masts via steel cables.

The actual fabric pieces arrived on site inpre-cut sections, were attached to gables,and then hoisted upward like a tent. “Oncethey get two pieces into place, speciallytrained personnel heat weld the seams witha iron heated to 800 degrees F,” said Miles.Added Murray, “This part of the job istemperature sensitive. Because the outsidetemperature has to be at least 40 to 50degrees F, the heat welding began in thespring of 2009.” The last step is the finaltensioning of each canopy after the seamscool and meld together.

DeMaria then coordinated installation ofthe light rings in each funnel with AlphaElectric closely following USA Shade’s worksequence. The canopy was originally filledwith the glow of white light. At publicationtime, the LED lighting system was beingprogrammed for a mid-August launch thatwill bathe the canopy in a rainbow of colors.

Work on the canopy, the lighting, and theelements below the canopy had to becarefully woven together to create this newtransit center in a timely manner. “There waswork that needed to be done underneaththe canopy, such as irrigation systems,exposed aggregate concrete work on thebus island, brick pavers, and caulking, thatwe didn’t want to do early in order to avoidany possible damage by the rigging,” saidNeubauer.

ARRIVAL: SUMMER 2009Unveiled in July, this innovative complex is

one of the only city-owned transit centers inthe country, said Miles. The future holds morein store for transit patrons and Detroitresidents. Rotating art exhibits, arts & craftsshows, and family events will fill the interior.In the summer, the mezzanine housed a RosaParks exhibit assembled by the Detroit PublicLibrary.

Miles outlines other benefits and opportu-nities: “Leasing four retail commercial spacesin the facility will give DDOT the opportunityto offset some of their maintenance costs.The first floor may house a major coffee andbreakfast food vendor, plus a conveniencestore.”

At publication time, EDC was consideringseveral proposals for eateries on themezzanine. The main expanse of themezzanine will be a café-like setting fortransit users and restaurant patrons. “The

south pod may house a florist or fresh fruitmarket (the north pod contains the generatorand maintenance equipment),” Miles added.

This stunning transit center literally caststhe city in a glowing light. “I believe thatalong with the project team and its delivery

ROSA PARKS TRANSIT CENTER

DESIGN BUILD CONTRACTOR• Canopy - USA Shade & Fabric Structures, Inc., Costa Mesa, CA

CONSULTANTS AND DESIGN TEAM• Landscape Architects and Construction Drawing Support - Hamilton Anderson Associates,

Inc., Detroit • Detailed Canopy Design – FTL Design Studio, New York, NY• Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing Engineers - Scales and Assoc., Detroit • Geotechnical Engineers - SOMAT Engineering, Inc., Detroit • Phase I Environmental Assessment - Madison and Madison International of Michigan,

Detroit • Phase II Environmental Assessment – Enviro Matrix, Detroit • Design Phase Surveyors - ABE Associates, Inc., Detroit • Construction Phase Surveyors – Metco Services, Detroit • Construction Phase Inspection and Administration Support - Community Development

Solutions, Detroit

TRADE CONTRACTORS• HVAC – Great Lakes Mechanical, Dearborn• Unit Masonry – Dixon, Incorporated, Detroit• Footings, Foundations, Poured Walls – DSP Constructors, Detroit• Piles – Toledo Caisson Corporation, Ottawa Lake• Structural Steel – Taft Steel, New Hudson• Glazing – Chamberlain Glass & Metal, Detroit• Concrete Flatwork - Broadcast Design, Mt. Clemens• Excavation – Blaze Contracting, Inc., Detroit• Electrical – Alpha Electric, Sterling Heights• Surveying & Layout – Kem-Tec & Associates, Eastpointe• Wet/CO2 Fire Protection – Tri Star Fire Protection, Plymouth• Testing and Quality Control – ATC Associated, Inc., Novi• Metal Doors & Frames – R.K. Hoppe Corporation, New Hudson• Temporary Fencing – Keystone Fence & Supply Co., Redford• Waterproofing – Michigan Restoration Group, Livonia• Membrane Roofing – Roofcon, Inc., Brighton• Elevators – ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corp., Cincinnati, OH• Furniture and Accessories – Architectural Building Components, Oak Park• Gypsum Board Assembly – Turner-Brooks, Inc., Madison Heights• Temporary Site Signage – State Barricades, Inc., Warren• Louvers – Construction Specialties, Taylor• Exterior Wall Assembly – C.L. Rieckhoff Co., Inc., Taylor• Plumbing – D & M Plumbing, Inc., Farmington Hills• Coiling Doors and Grills – Detroit Door & Hardware, Chicago, IL• Signage – ASI Sign Systems (ASI Modulex), Troy• Trees, Plants and Ground Cover – Reliable Landscaping, Inc., Canton• Carpeting – Tri-State Industrial Floors, Toledo, OH• Special Systems – Edwards Service/Carter Brother, New Hudson• Voice & Data Systems – Telecom Technicians, Inc., Sterling Heights• Form Suppliers – USA Form, Inc., West Chicago, IL; Patent Construction Systems, Detroit;

and FormTech Concrete Forms, Inc., Wixom

Consultants and subcontractors listed in the Construction Highlight are identified by the generalcontractor, architect or owner.

of state-of-the-art design and construction,the facility stands as an example of whatDetroiters are capable of,” said Miles. “We arecapable of creating some of the mostfantastic, state-of-the-art buildings usingcutting-edge construction technology.”



New Grabbers from Vi-CasAllow Safe Handling ofCeramic Tile, Metal & More

Vi-Cas Manufacturing has introduced aline of Grabber Cups which protect the userfrom cuts and scrapes when handlingceramic tile, sheet metal and other non-porous materials. Four sizes are available –in diameters to 4.75 inches with a liftingcapacity of 25 pounds – with one, two ormultiple-finger grips. Grabbers are ideal forinstalling ceramic tiles, carrying sheet metal,or wherever non-porous items are beinghand-carried. Free samples are available.

For more information, contact RobWagner of Vi-Cas Manufacturing at (513)791-7741; 8407 Monroe Avenue, Cincinnati,OH 45236; via e-mail at [email protected]; orvisit www.vi-cas.com.

New Micro OTDR from IDEALCertifies LAN, Campus andWAN Fiber Networks

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. hasintroduced a handheld Optical TimeDomain Reflectometer (OTDR)offering high measurementprecision, fast data acquisition,ease-of-use and a variety of usefulfeatures.

The IDEAL 33-960 MicroOTDR is designed for the instal-lation and troubleshooting ofLAN, campus and WAN fibernetworks where increasingbandwidths require more in-depth testing and certification.Its feature set - highlighted byprecise measurement, a one-button'Autotest' function, and short attenuationand Event Dead Zones - results in a unit that

provides accurate characterization ofconnectors and splices, as well as fast andreliable fault location even on the shortest ofnetwork links. A Manual Mode enablesusers to define all test parameters. There isalso a Real-Time mode for troubleshootingand identification of intermittent problems.

Multilingual PC software to managetraces and test data is included with the 33-960. The software's AUTO mode makesinterpretation of traces straightforward,while its EXPERT mode allows moreexperienced users to evaluate test datausing up to 4 markers for attenuation in dBand dB/km, optical return loss andreflection. With adjustable PASS/FAILlimits, the software gives a clear indicationof the quality of links being tested. Testresults can be exported in Bellcore™ format,making them compatible with worldwideOTDR standards. Test results can also beprinted or stored as PDF files.

Two options are available on the 33-960:the 33-960-MB Certifying OTDR and MacroBend Detector, and the 33-960-VP VideoInspection Probe.

The 33-960-MB option turns 33-960OTDRs into full certifying instruments. Asingle summary screen delivers all keymeasurement values. Installations thatspecify "Tier-2" certification will find thisoption invaluable as it gives instantPASS/FAIL results for every link withouthaving to resort to cumbersome manualevaluation of traces. It also benefits lessexperienced users by providing cleardecision points on whether a link is good orbad. The 33-960-MB option includes aMacro Bend Detector, which was developedto help users pinpoint areas along a singlemode fiber where the bend radius is toosmall. This feature is particularly useful

when troubleshooting atsplicing cassettes or patchcords where macro bendscan cause excessive

attenuation. Without thisoption, macro bends arevery difficult to detect

or are often confusedwith splices.The 33-960-VP video

inspection probe helps usersdocument and troubleshoot fiber

optic installations by providingvisual inspection of connectors.

Unlike optical microscopes, videoprobes offer 100% eyesight

protection as well as the ability tostore connector images on the OTDR for

later download to a PC via the unit's USBport. Dirty connectors are one of the

primary reasons for failures in fiber opticnetworks.

The 33-960 is immediately available intwo models.

The 33-960-10 MM is a multimode OTDRfor 850 nm and 1300 nm. It providesaccurate measurements even on very shortmultimode links such as backbones. MSRPis $8,299.00. (U.S.)

The 33-960-30 Quad OTDR provides allthe same features as the MM version above,however it also incorporates an additionaltest port for 1310 nm and 1550 nm makingthis OTDR the all-in-one solution formultimode and single mode test needs.MSRP is $10,930.00. (U.S.)

Each unit comes in a kit containing arugged carrying case, software,rechargeable batteries and a wall charger.The units also come with interchangeablefiber adaptors with a wide variety ofavailable configurations.

For more information, contact IDEALINDUSTRIES, INC., Becker Place,Sycamore, Illinois 60178; phone 1-800-435-0705; fax: 1-800-533-4483; or visitwww.idealindustries.com.

Metabo Choice Cuts Line ofGrinding Wheels OfferVersatility for Use inNumerous Applications

Metabo Corporation now offers itsexpanded Choice Cuts line of thin cuttingwheels matched to specific applications.

The Choice Cuts line features four wheeltypes with a wider selection of job-matchedpremium abrasive grains and engineeredresin bond formulas to provide optimumcutting speeds and wheel life.

Well suited for cutting steel and ferrousmetals such as smaller diameter rods, rebarand angle iron, the economical OriginalSlicers are 0.040" thick cutting wheels.

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These fast cutting aluminum oxide wheelshave the flexibility necessary for flushcutting.

The 1/16" LongLife Original Slicer wheelsare engineered for extended life cutting ofthin wall steel and stainless steel sheet metalas well as thin wall pipe and tube.

Slicer-Plus high-performance cuttingwheels are 0.045" thick with the ability toperform aggressive, cool cutting on allmetals. Specially-coated aluminum oxideblended grains and a proprietary resin bondcreate wheels well suited for the toughestapplications including thicker sectional cutsin steels, stainless steels, heavy rebar, hardermetals, heavy wall pipe and angle iron.

Choice Cuts' extreme performance cuttingwheels, the Super-Slicers, are 0.045" thickand feature a specially formulated blend ofhigh-performance abrasive grain foroptimum life and cutting speed. This makesthe Super-Slicers well suited for extremeapplications such as thicker stainless steels,high tensile alloys, inconels, chromes,hastalloys and other extremely hard metals.

All wheels in the Choice Cuts line areavailable in 4.5" x 7/8" and 6" x 7/8"diameters. Both the Original Slicer andSlicer-Plus are available in Type 1 and Type27 versions, while the Super-Slicer is offeredas a Type 1 cutting wheel. Each features twofull layers of high-strength fiberglass foradded user safety.

For more information, please visitwww.metabo.us/Abrasives.21160.0.html orcontact Terry Tuerk, Metabo Corporation,1231 Wilson Drive, West Chester, PA 19380;800-638-2264; fax: 800-638-2261; e-mail:[email protected]; or visitwww.metabousa.com.

Smarter Security Systems SetsDesign Standard with NewOptical Turnstile

Smarter Security Systems announced theavailability of its new Fastlane ClearStyle400 optical turnstile. The new productupdates the design of the original architect-inspired ClearStyle to reflect morecontemporary building designs.

ClearStyle 400 is secure without a barrierbecause it has the tailgate detection andalarm accuracy inherent in Fastlanetechnology. Already small by industrystandards, the 400 is even narrower than itspredecessor: the pedestals are only 2.2”wide from end to end. Moreover, the largebase rings from the original model havebeen eliminated, so the footprint on theground is significantly smaller and sleekeras the pedestal cleanly merges into the lobby

floor. The glass-like acrylic side panels andthe mere 31” length of ClearStyle 400 allowit to blend into any lobby.

The shape of ClearStyle 400 is not onlymore stylish, but also more functional. Ateach end of the acrylic side-panel, stainlesssteel ends extend out at an angle in oppositedirections (as in a zig zag pattern). Unlikethe original model, this new design allowsfor internal mounting of a variety of readers,such as FastScan TVS, for an even moreelegant appearance. For more informationon ClearStyle 400, please visitwww.smartersecurity.com/entry/fastlane/fastlane.html.

Mule-Hide® Products Co., Inc.Introduces Pre-Taped EPDM

New Mule-Hide® Pre-Taped EPDM fromMule-Hide Products Co., Inc. makesachieving wrinkle-free seams faster andeasier.

The new membranes are now available atMule-Hide distributors nationwide.

Application of the tape to the membranein a factory-controlled environment ensuresuniform width and thickness of theadhesive,resulting inmore reliableseams with 30percentgreater peeland sheerstrength andno entrappedair bubbles. Consistent factory placement ofthe tape – controlled to within plus or minus1/8-inch – ensures the tape is positionedproperly to achieve an optimal bond.

Time trials show that factory-applied tapecan cut seaming time by as much as 75percent compared to traditional seaming

techniques, reducing labor costs andallowing contractors to get to the next jobfaster.

Mule-Hide Pre-Taped EPDM is availablein 14 combinations of sheet size, tape width,membrane thickness, membrane type andcolor, allowing it to be used in a wide rangeof projects. Tapes are available in three-inchand six-inch widths. Membrane thicknessesof 0.045 inch, 0.060 inch and 0.090 inch areavailable.

Ten-foot-wide rolls come in a two-packconfiguration (two sheets per core) for fasterroof loading and reduced waste and areideal for use in situations where narrow-width sheeting is needed.Twenty-foot-wide dusted sheets are offeredfor use in large, wide-open projects.

More information is available by calling(800) 786-1492 or visitingwww.mulehide.com.

Phifer Brings Touch of NatureIndoors With Sheerweave®Style 5000 Natural Collection

Rich, woodsy earth tones in fresh, yettraditional, patterns define the fabrics in thenew SheerWeave Style 5000 NaturalCollection.

This Style 5000 Jacquard Collection is anexpansion of the type of window coveringfabrics the line has become popular for -natural, earthy textures and tones combinedwith the supple hand of interwoven coatedand uncoated yarns. The Natural Collectionincorporates several new patterns andcolors, such as Crepe/Jade, into its range ofclassics, including Tweed/Buckeye.

A beautiful and modern alternative tosolar screening, the new additions to theStyle 5000 line, like all Phifer SheerWeavefabrics, help to reduce solar heat and glarethrough windows. They also help to preventthe fading of interior furnishings, whileallowing excellent outward visibility, evenwhen blinds are lowered or closed.SheerWeave is easy to maintain, offersunmatched durability and can be fabricated

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into a variety of different types of window treatments.In addition to the expansion of natural looks, Phifer is also

adding a range of SheerWeave Style 5000 fabrics with a modern,metallic flair – the Contemporary Collection.

For more information on Phifer’s new SheerWeave 5000 NaturalCollection, call 205-345-2120, or e-mail inquiries through thewebsite at www.phifer.com.

WHISPERWAVE™ Panels,Baffles, Ceiling Clouds andAwnings by pinta acoustic

pinta acoustic, inc. has introducedWHISPERWAVE curved accent acousticalcontrol products available as panels,baffles, ceiling clouds and awnings.WHISPERWAVE products can besuspended from the ceiling as a cloud orbaffle, mounted along the wall like a ribbon, or used as an awning.

WHISPERWAVE products provide exceptional acoustical controlacross all frequencies, making them well suited for use inclassrooms, cafeterias, multi-purpose rooms, indoor swimmingpools, offices, libraries, religious facilities, and other large openareas.

WHISPERWAVE Ceiling Clouds and Awnings are available indimensions up to 48” x 96”, in 2-inch and 3-inch thicknesses, and incustom sizes. Ceiling clouds and awnings install easily to ceiling-mounted cables and corkscrew hangers.

WHISPERWAVE Wall Panels have an NRC of up to 1.05 and areavailable in dimensions up to 48” x 96”; in 1-1/2-inch, 2-inch and 3-inch thicknesses; and in custom panel sizes and custom curves.Panels also can be joined for a long ribbon appearance. Panels easilyinstall on walls with acouSTIC adhesive.

WHISPERWAVE Baffles are offered in dimensions up to 48” x96”, in 2-inch and 3-inch thicknesses, and in custom baffle panelsizes. Baffle panels install easily with a wall-to-wall hangingsystem. This product reduces noise and reverberation.

WHISPERWAVE products are lightweight and easy to install. Theproducts are available in natural white and light grey or can beHypalon® coated (black, grey, white, almond or charcoal) orpainted (charcoal, beige, brown or blue). Custom colors also areavailable to match school colors or any decor.

WHISPERWAVE products are made from willtec® foam, which isClass 1 fire-rated for flame spread and smoke density. willtecnatural also meets the corner burn test UL 1715.

Visit www.pinta-acoustic.com/whisper, or call 612-355-4250 or 1-800-662-0032 for literature or samples.

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Michigan GovernorJennifer Granholm hasreappointed RobertStempien, AIA, to the StateBoard of Architects and asarchitect representative tothe State Board ofProfessional Engineers.Stempien, senior director of businessdevelopment for Barton Malow Company,will serve through March 31, 2013.Stempien is a registered architect and 27-year veteran of the design andconstruction industry.

TRISS Corporation ispleased to announce thenaming of Timothy J.Korthals to the position ofGeneral Manager, KlochkoEquipment RentalCompany, Inc.,Melvindale. His responsi-bilities as Klochko General Manager willinclude the continued management ofsales and marketing, strategic planning,total P&L responsibilities andspearheading the profitable growth ofKlochko Equipment Rental.

Duro-Last® Roofing, Inc.,Saginaw, has announcedthe addition of Keith Gereas director of engineeringservices. Gere will beresponsible for directingthe company’s QualityControl Lab, MachineBuild, and Engineering ServicesDepartments, as well as providing supportto contractors and sales reps.

Dietrich, Bailey andAssociates, PC (DBA), aregional civil engineering,landscape architecture,and surveying firm basedin Plymouth, haspromoted StephanieHarbour, PE, LEED AP tothe position of associate,from project manager.

Detroit-based White Construction, aconstruction management/generalcontracting firm, is proud to announcethat Viken Bassmagian has received hisLEED Accreditation by the U.S. GreenBuilding Council. W. Bernard White, PE,president & CEO of White Construction,made the announcement.

Plunkett Cooney, one of the Midwest’soldest and largest law firmsheadquartered in Bloomfield Hills,recently announced the following newsitems: the firm has expanded the depth oftheir insurance practice with the recentadditions of insurance attorneys Amy Wittand Elaine Pohl; the firm has expanded itsKalamazoo office with the additions oftwo senior banking attorneys, JosephAmmar and Daniel Conklin; The MichiganDefense Trial Counsel (MDTC) recentlyannounced that Emily Ballenberger,medical malpractice attorney in the firm’sMount Clemens office, was named as a2009 recipient of the Young Lawyers’Section – Golden Gavel Award; and MarkKopson, a partner in the Bloomfield Hillsoffice, has been reappointed to a secondone-year term as vice chair of the Payors,Plans and Managed Care Practice Groupof the American Health LawyersAssociation (AHLA).

Thomas Covert,operations leader withland developmentconsulting firm Atwell-Hicks, Ann Arbor, recentlyreceived his Leadership inEnergy andEnvironmental DesignAccredited Professional (LEED AP)certification from the Green BuildingCertification Institute (GBCI).

Eleven Rudolph/Libbe associatesrecently became LEED-AccreditedProfessionals through the U.S. GreenBuilding Council. The Leadership inEnergy and Environmental Design(LEED) Green Building Rating System isthe nationally accepted benchmark fordesigning, constructing and operatinghigh-performance green buildings. The

associates are: Toni Albring, projectengineer; Bryan Cox, project engineer;Sandy Daly, project engineer; PerryDeBruhl, project engineer; Dan Diekman,project manager; Matt Eichler, projectengineer; Jimmy Hoben, preconstructionservices coordinator; Tony Hujik, projectengineer; Joel Nedrow, project manager;Fritz Rudolph, field superintendent; andChris Stueve, project manager.

SmithGroup, one of thenation's leadingarchitecture, engineering,interiors and planningfirms, has designated twonew leaders for operationsand engineering at itsDetroit office. Jeff Gerwing, IALD, LC,IESNA, LEED AP, hasassumed the role ofdirector of operations, andMichael Weingartz, PE,IAEI, IES has assumed therole of director ofmechanical, electrical andplumbing engineering.

Spalding DeDeckerAssociates, Inc. (SDA), aregional civil engineering,landscape architecture,and surveying firm basedin Detroit, has announcedthe election of Paul Wade,PE to president ofACEC/Michigan. Wade,who has more than 36 years of experiencein the industry, is currently serving SDAin the capacity of Chairman of the Boardand senior manager for the ConstructionEngineering Department.

Braun Construction Group, FarmingtonHills, recently announced that thefollowing employees have become LEEDCertified: Mike Zatroch, director of fieldoperations; Scott Collins, vice president ofcorporate development; and Joe Orlich,project manager. These individuals joinSarah Cicero, Andy Reynolds and JasonHeffelbower in their LEED Certification.

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TowerPinkster, aGrand Rapidsarchitecture andengineering firmspecializing inhealthcare,education, justiceand commercialbuilding design projects, has announced three promotions andthe appointment of two Board of Directors: Mike Galovan, AAIA,LEED AP, has been named an associate of the firm; Eric Hackman,AIA, LEED AP, has been named an associate of the firm; PerryHausman, PE, LEED AP, has beennamed a senior associate; andshareholders have elected twomembers to the TowerPinksterBoard of Directors - Don White, PE,LEED AP, senior electrical engineer;and Richard Bromfield, AIA,principal / justice group leader.

C2AE, a full-service architectural, engineering, and planningfirm headquartered in Lansing, has announced the opening of anew office in Escanaba, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Tooperate the new office, C2AE has hired four new employees:Randy Scott, PE; Charles Lawson, PE; David Cain; and KristenFarrell, PE, CCCA.

Fanning Howey, an architecturaland engineering firm based in Novi,has announced the following: DavidMilligan has received his license forthe practice and title of RegisteredArchitect from the State of Michigan;Tracy Petrella has received herlicense for the practice and title ofRegistered Architect from the State of Michigan; and TheodorePappas, AIA, NCARB, executive director/principal; Tracy Petrella,AIA; and David Milligan, AIA have all obtained their Leadership inEnergy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications.

Scott Chandler, CIH, LEED AP, manager ofindustrial hygiene services at Testing Engineers& Consultants, Inc., Troy, recently passed theexam administered by the Green BuildingCertification Institute (GBCI), and has earned thedesignation of LEED Accredited Professional(LEED AP).

Livonia-based engineering/architecturaladvisory firm, OHM (Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment,Inc.) has announced that Jonathan Kramer, PE,was recently elected to serve on its Board ofDirectors. Kramer is also vice president of thefirm’s Livonia Operations, and is the youngestdirector in the firm’s history.

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Arnold LuAllen, PE of EAM Engineers,Inc., a Troy-based MEP engineering firm,has earned LEED (Leadership in Energyand Environmental Design) accreditationfrom the U.S. Green Building Council(USGBC).

Triangle Associates,Inc., a general contracting,constructionmanagement,design/build companybased in Grand Rapids,has announced thefollowing: the YWCA ofKalamazoo recentlyappointed Triangleemployee Lisa AnnPrasher, LEED AP, to itsBoard of Directors for athree year term; MatthewNovak has been appointedas project engineer; andDebra Filipiak has been appointed asmarketing coordinator.

C O R P O R A T E N E W S

C2AE, a full-service architectural,engineering, and planning firmheadquartered in Lansing, hasannounced the opening of a new office inMichigan’s Upper Peninsula. The newoffice address is: 1211 Ludington Street,Escanaba, MI 49829.

Detroit-based DeMaria BuildingCompany, general contractors, wasrecently hired by Oakland University inRochester to renovate eleven academicand research laboratory spaces in twobuildings for the university’s College ofArts and Sciences.

Quinn Evans | Architects, based locallyin Ann Arbor, have announced that five oftheir recent projects have won awards.They include: The Pere Marquette Depotin Bay City; The South Channel RangeLights on Harsens Island; The Calumet &Hecla Administration Building inCalumet; The Glaziers Building in AnnArbor; and Armory Arts Village inJackson.

Triangle Associates, Inc., a generalcontracting, construction management,design/build company based in GrandRapids, recently announced that thecompany was selected as construction

manager for the renovation andrefurbishment of Owen Hall on MichiganState University’s East Lansing campus.

Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc.(TEC), Troy, was the top corporatefundraiser for the event entitled, “Walkon Common Ground” held at OaklandUniversity in Rochester. Common

Ground, a non-profit agency dedicated tohelping youths, adults and families incrisis, is TEC’s Charity of Focus. TECraised $1,470 for a very worthy cause andexceeded their fund raising goal byalmost 50%. TEC became the leadingcorporate fundraiser thanks to individualdonors and a generous corporate matchthat put them over the top.

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Hobbs + Black, an architectural firmheadquartered in Ann Arbor, announcedthat the firm recently achieved thefollowing awards and honors: the firmreceived the American Institute ofArchitects, Michigan award as “2009 Firmof the Year." The award was presented atthe Book Cadillac Hotel in Detroit andrecognizes an organization of architectswho have consistently produced distin-guished architecture for at least 10 years.The firm was also recently honored withan Interior Design of the Year Award at thefirst annual NAIOP/SIOR MichiganCommercial Real Estate ExcellenceAwards event, held at The Reserve inBirmingham. The Michigan Chapters ofthe organizations NAIOP (the CommercialReal Estate Development Association) andSIOR (the Society of Industrial and OfficeRealtors) teamed for this event.Hobbs+Black received the award for workfor TAQA New World, Inc. Further, Hobbs+ Black received recognition at ICSC's (theInternational Council on ShoppingCenters) Annual RECON Convention in

Las Vegas, where their submittal entitled,"Retail to the People," received anHonorable Mention. Lastly, Hobbs+Blackwas honored with two design awardsfrom the Michigan International InteriorDesign Association at the 2009 MichiganInterior Design Excellence Awards; thefirm was presented the award forOutstanding Design in Healthcare for theMercy Memorial Hospital Renovation,and TAQA North American Headquarters.

Rand Construction Engineering, Inc., aBrighton-based construction firm,recently completed Phase II of theheadquarters facility for Gift of Life inAnn Arbor. Gift of Life is a non-profitorganization specializing in organ andtissue donation and transplantation.

Rand Construction Engineering alsorecently completed the renovation andexpansion of the Mercedes Benz TechCenter located in Ann Arbor. Theexpansion and renovation projectprovided additional lab areas, officespace and internal vehicle storage.

To diversify services and expandgeographic capabilities, national landdevelopment consulting firmAtwell¬Hicks, Ann Arbor, has formed ajoint venture with Hadley Design Group,Inc., a Scottsdale, Arizona-¬based designfirm specializing in land planning andlandscape architecture.

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C O N S T R U C T I O N C A L E N D A R

Industry EventsOct. 2 – 22nd Annual Labor and Employment Law Forum

Butzel Long will host this conference on employment,employee benefits and immigration law at the Dearborn Inn.

Up-to-date information is available at www.butzel.com.

Oct. 13 – Performance Based Code (PBC) for Elevator SafetyWebinar

National Elevator Industry, Inc., will present requirements ofASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 elevator safety code at this event, whichis open to all interested parties. NAESA International certifiedinspectors can obtain .1 continuing education units for participating.

For more information, or the register, visit www.neii.org.

Oct. 13-16 – Restoration Industry Association (RIA) FallConference

This event at the Union Station Marriott in St. Louis, MO willfeature education sessions on a variety of critical topics, as well asnetworking opportunities.

Full details and registration forms are available atwww.restorationindustry, or by phoning 443-878-1000.

Training Calendar

CAMTEC, the training & education center of the ConstructionAssociation of Michigan, has announced its fall class schedule.For registration information, or to obtain a catalog, call (248) 972-1133. Oct. 6 – Scheduling and PlanningOct. 7 – Techniques for Delayed ProjectsOct. 20 – Accounts Receivable ManagementOct. 28 – Lien Law/Payment BondsNov. 4 – Estimating I/BasicNov. 10 – OSHA-30 Hr.Nov. 11 – FA, CPR, AED Combined

AMERICAN CLAY WORKSHOPSAmerican Clay Enterprises, Inc., is hosting monthly intensive,

three-day American Clay workshops and advanced applicatortraining sessions for experienced plasters in Albuquerque, NM.Upcoming dates include:Oct. – 14-16Nov. – 18-20

Please submit all calendar items no less than six weeks prior to the event to: Calendar Editor, CAM Magazine, P.O. Box 3204, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-3204.

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Acme Maintenance Service ......................40

Aluminum Supply Company -

Marshall Sales, Inc. ................................21

CAM - ECPN ..............................................25

CAM Expo ....................................................7

C.A.S.S. ........................................................29

Curran Crane Co., J.J. ................................46

Danboise Mechanical ................................44

Davis Iron Works ........................................15

Doeren Mayhew ........................................35

G2 Consulting ..............................................9

GSV Staking, LLC ......................................40

Great Lakes Fabricators

and Erectors Association ......................31

Hartland Insurance Group ........................43

Hilti, Inc. ......................................................36

Jeffers Crane Service, Inc. ..................14, BC

LaDuke Roofing ..........................................20

Lawrence Technological University ........11

Marble Mechanical ....................................20

MasonPro, Inc. ..............................................3

Michigan CAT............................................IFC

NAWIC ........................................................23

Navigant Consulting ..................................45

North American Dismantling Corp. ........11

Oakland Companies ....................................8

Oakland Metal Sales ....................................6

Osborne Trucking &

Osborne Concrete, John D. ....................27

Plante & Moran, PLLC................................13

Plunkett Cooney ..........................................24

SMRCA ........................................................12

Scaffolding, Inc. ............................................9

TEMP-AIR, Inc. ..........................................42

Trend Millwork ........................................IBC

Valenti Trobec Chandler ..............................5

Wayne Bolt & Nut Co. ................................42

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