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

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OCTOBER 2009 VOL. 30 • NO. 10 • $4.00
IN THIS ISSUE:
“VOICE OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY”
METALS/STEEL
Tricentennial State Park
Extends Detroit Riverwalk
BREAKING THE
METAL DECK
CEILING
Detroit NAWIC’s MAGIC
Camp Promotes Construction
Careers for Young Women
Plus: ROSA PARKS TRANSIT CENTER – DeMaria Builds the Golden Triangle of Transit in Detroit
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METALS/STEEL
“VOIC E OF TH E CONSTR UCTION I N DUSTRY”®
FEATURES
26 Rustproof Belt
Tricentennial State Park Extends Detroit Riverwalk
30 Greenprint for the Future

The Green Aspects of Steel
CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT
16 On the Jobsite
Building a Reputation
WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION
18 Mary Marble
A Force for Quality in the
Mechanical Services Industry
32 Next Stop:
19 Nancy Marshall
Celebrating 25 Years of
Rosa Parks Transit Center
DeMaria Builds the Golden Triangle of Transit
Achievement in the
Construction Industry
DEPARTMENTS
20 Jacqueline
8 Industry News
LaDuke Walters
The Next Generation Scales the
10 Safety Tool Kit
Heights in the Roofing Business
38 Product Showcase
41 People in Construction
44 CAM Welcomes New Members
22 Breaking the 45 Construction Calendar
Metal Deck Ceiling
Detroit NAWIC MAGIC Camp
46 Advertisers Index
Promotes Construction Careers

for Young Women
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Harley Ellis Devereaux Wins Three GREEN GOOD THE HENRY FORD’S FORD ROUGE FACTORY TOUR VISITOR
Benchmarks: LEED Gold

CENTER, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, DEARBORN
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The 30,000-square-foot Ford Rouge Visitor Center is a unique
showcase of state-of-the-art interactive and educational exhibits,
International Awards Program Recognizes National Planning,
shows and
Architecture and Engineering Firm’s Projects for Outstanding
Three projects designed by Harley Ellis Devereaux have won attractions that
Examples of Sustainable Design
GREEN GOOD DESIGN Awards, according to The European convey the history
Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies. GOOD and future vision of
DESIGN™ remains the oldest and most established awards Ford Motor
program for the most innovative and visionary new product Company and the
design worldwide. historic importance
In 2008, over 500 new product design and graphics from over of the Rouge
33 nations were recognized with the distinguished award. The Assembly Complex.
recently launched GREEN GOOD DESIGN awards program The Ford Rouge
focuses on the most important new international products, as Visitor Center
well as buildings, construction and planning projects, that are features a rainwater
leading the global way to a design that is fully sustainable and collection cistern, photovoltaic solar power systems, a bioswale
compatible with the highest standards of good environmental system, low VOC interior finishes, electric vehicle charging
stewardship. stations, and a vegetative roof.
In the sustainable awards program’s first year, 108 buildings
and products from over 30 nations were awarded with GREEN
GOOD DESIGN AWARDS. The European Centre for
A. ALFRED TAUBMAN STUDENT SERVICES CENTER, LAWRENCE
Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Benchmarks: LEED Silver
TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, SOUTHFIELD
Athenaeum sponsor the awards program. Expressing a forward-looking image for the University, the
three-story, 42,000-square-foot student center is designed as a
Award-winning projects that were designed by Harley Ellis significant “front door” for the campus. Coupled with a new
Devereaux include: quadrangle, the Center brings new life and an enhanced student
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honored with such a prestigious award,”

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levels. This year, the national firm signed on and committed to construction ind-
the American Institute of Architect’s (AIA) 2030 Commitment of ustry. With the
PHOTO COURTESY OF CURT CLAYTON STUDIOS AND TURNER

creating carbon neutral buildings by the year 2030. Harley Ellis company’s $3
Devereaux has pledged to develop a multi-year action plan and billion in green
implement steps that can advance this important AIA goal. construction vol-
“We recognize the design industry has an important role to ume in 2008, Turner
play in curbing climate change, since buildings produce 39 was additionally
percent of CO2 emissions in the United States,” said Dennis King, recognized as the
FAIA, LEED AP, corporate chairman and CEO of Harley Ellis leading green
Devereaux. To view a list of the other GREEN GOOD DESIGN builder in the
AWARDS recipients, visit www.europeanarch.eu. publication’s 2009
Giants 300 rankings. Holland, Michigan is a LEED registered
Haworth Headquarters Transformation,
Turner had 42 project completed by Turner in 2008. It is
LEED accredited currently seeking Gold level Certification.
Turner Construction Company’s Commitment to
professionals on
Green Building Practices Reaches Significant
Milestones staff in 2004 when the company made a formal commitment to
promoting green building practices. These commitments
included formulating a construction waste recycling program,
In Excess of 1,000 LEED Accredited Professionals on Staff; Record
Turner Construction Company has achieved a significant conducting industry surveys, and developing Web-based and
Volume of Green Buildings
milestone as a result of the company’s commitment to green instructor-led green building training programs. Turner’s
building practices. Turner now counts 1,186 LEED Accredited commitment to employee development has resulted in more than
Professionals on staff. Building Design and Construction magazine 2,500 employees receiving training in green building practices.
has recognized Turner as having more LEED accredited profes- “Having a LEED accredited professional workforce more than
sionals than any other firm in the architectural, engineering and 1,000-strong demonstrates Turner’s leadership and commitment
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Jobsite Sanitation
Submitted by Patricia L. Fisher, MS, CSP
Bellm Safety Health Environmental Consulting Services
ortable toilet facilities are clearly NOT one of the more 2009 convened an industry advisory
glamorous aspects of a company’s health and safety committee to review Part 1 “General Rules”
program; however, no one can deny that if jobsite sanitation Standard, sections 128, 129 and 130. These sections address
needs aren’t met, workers have no problem expressing their jobsite sanitation, toilets, and washing facilities. Michigan Safety
discontent. A clean toilet should probably be reflected somewhere and Health Standards must be at least as stringent as those of
on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, because there’s simply no Federal OSHA. As such, Federal OSHA standards and ANSI
denying its influence. consensus standards are heavily weighted when considering
changes to our Health and Safety standards. The committee is
Acceptable sanitation is something we might happily take for also considering what makes sense given the transitory and all-
granted. We don’t have to worry about the very serious diseases weather nature of the construction jobsite. Look for these three
that still ravage other countries, such as cholera, because we have key updates when the advisory committee agrees on their
learned the importance of community-engineered septic systems recommendations:
that safely handle our sewage for us. While we’ve eliminated
some very basic health concerns from our daily life, 1) A lower threshold when toilets must be provided and
communicable disease can still be a very relevant concern. recognition of where/when temporary toilets are not feasible;
“Pandemic” has now become a commonly used term, when 10 2) To provide increased hygiene and designated female facilities
years ago most of us had probably never heard of it. when a baseline number of female workers are present; and
3) Recognition of the importance of proper hand washing
Current standards on construction sanitation are over 30 years (including use of water with soap to remove dirt and debris)
old and much has changed, as has today’s workforce. Female where feasible to prevent the spread of communicable disease.
workers have become common and more numerous on
construction jobsites. Simply put, sanitary issues are different for For more information, consult the newly approved ANSI
men than for women. A10.25-2009 Standard for Sanitation on Construction Sites. Watch
for public hearings on these rule revisions. All citizens are
In light of the health and safety considerations, MIOSHA in welcome to be heard on this matter.

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to cost-efficient and energy-saving green

A S S O C I AT E
buildings for their customers,” said Rick

Construction Engineering Technology
Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding

BACHELOR’S
chair, U.S. Green Building Council

Architectural Engineering
(USGBC) and chair of the Green Building

(combined bachelor’s and master’s studies)
Certification Institute.
Civil Engineering
Turner’s LEED accredited professionals

Construction Management
have enabled the company to complete 85

Engineering Technology
projects that have been LEED certified by

MASTER’S
the USGBC. An additional 131 Turner

Civil Engineering
projects are LEED registered. In addition,

Construction Engineering Management
the firm’s sustainable construction work

Engineering Management
has grown to 40 percent of its backlog.

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• Haworth Corporate Headquarters

Transformation, Holland, LEED
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West Bloomfield, LEED registered,
seeking certification
• Spectrum Health DeVos Children’s
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completion
For more information, visit Turner’s

website at www.turnerconstruction.com.
F&S Partners merges with

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Architects, F&S Partners has served institutional,

private and municipal clients across Texas. With
Prominent Builder and Developer, Mosher,
the merger, Robert L. Shaw, Jr., AIA, president of
Dolan, Cataldo & Kelly, Inc., Launches Green
F&S Partners, becomes a SmithGroup vice Subsidiary Organization, Sustainable Building
president and the office director of
SmithGroup/F&S. He also joins SmithGroup’s
Consultants
Mosher, Dolan, Cataldo & Kelly, Inc., a prominent Birmingham
Board of Directors. All of F&S Partners’ residential and commercial builder, launched a new subsidiary
employees have been retained and its five Shaw
organization – Sustainable Building Consultants – to provide
principals maintain their management positions. green building guidance. With expertise in construction, design,
The merger gives F&S Partners the expanded resources facility management, and business leadership, Sustainable
necessary to design larger, more complex projects, while allowing Building Consultants provides a unique service for homeowners,
SmithGroup to bring its national expertise in designing higher building owners, property managers, and all individuals and
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to clients in Texas. consumption.
SmithGroup’s Detroit Office Director Jeffrey With a mission to change building practices and operations
Hausman, AIA, LEED AP, is optimistic about across Southeast Michigan by enhancing efficiencies at all levels –
growth in Texas’s higher education market. “F&S energy, expense, and overall environmental footprint –
Partners has a remarkable portfolio of recreational Sustainable Building Consultants offers opportunities to change
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Steve Marszalek, founder of Sustainable the high school chemistry curriculum, career opportunities in the field of fire
Building Consultants, has been recognized because this information isn’t provided in protection engineering.
twice by the United States Green Building the high school texts.” A fire protection engineer applies science
Council for his achievements. Marszalek is Additionally, 99 percent of the teachers and engineering principles to protect
the recipient of two LEED accredited said they would encourage their students people, homes, workplaces, the economy
professional designations, one for LEED to enter the fire protection field. Currently, and the environment from the devastating
New Construction and one for LEED there is a nationwide shortage of fire effects of fires. Fire protection engineers
Homes. Marszalek’s LEED Homes protection engineers. Their skills are analyze how buildings are used, how fires
designation is an especially unique asset to necessary to protect people, property and start and grow, and how fires affect people
the organization, as Marszalek is one of the the environment from the threat of fire. and property. They use the latest
first and few individuals to receive the These lessons will help students explore technologies to design systems to control
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provision of possible services by
Sustainable Building Consultants.
High School Teachers Applaud

the Chemistry of Fire
Teachers Say the Society of Fire Protection
Engineers’ Chemistry of Fire Teachers Kit is a
New and Unique Teaching Resource That
In 2008, the Society of Fire Protection

Engages Students
Engineers (SFPE) partnered with

Discovery Education to create a new in-
school program entitled The Chemistry of
Fire. A copy of this program was
distributed to each high school in the
United States and throughout New
Zealand. The teachers who have used this
program find it to be very informative and
a good tool to engage unmotivated
students. For example, 97 percent of
teachers who responded to The Chemistry of
Fire’s evaluation survey said the materials
provide new or unique teaching resources.
“Understanding the program’s
effectiveness was critical to its success,”
said SFPE Engineering Program Manager
Chris Jelenewicz. “Effectiveness was
measured through survey cards that were
provided in the program kit, and a survey
that is on the program’s website.”
The Chemistry of Fire teaches high school
students the science behind fire as a way
for students to fully understand the
dangers of fire. Its main purpose is to
increase the awareness of fire and the
importance of home fire prevention. The
results of the program evaluation found
that 99 percent of the teachers who
responded to the survey said they would
incorporate fire safety into their
curriculum.
“Each year in the United States more
than 3,000 people die and thousands are
injured as a result of fire,” said Jelenewicz.
“Our goal was to bring the science of fire
into the classroom to give students a better
awareness of the dangers of fire. Feedback
from the evaluation shows this program is
achieving its goal. It is also filling a void in

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fires, alert people to danger, and provide “greener” stormwater; building tall;
means for escape. Fire protection engineers surveying (pacing contest, find the iron,
also work closely with other professionals, and measure a horizontal distance along a
including engineers of other disciplines, slope); bridge building; trebuchet; soils
architects, state and local building officials, laboratory; surveying video; thermal
and local fire departments to build fire safe imaging technology; and alternative
communities. Fire protection engineers are energy.
in high demand. The number of available More than 90 people participated in the
jobs far exceeds the supply. fair. Kids received stickers for partici-
This interactive program includes a pation at each station. Those who
teacher’s guide with five lesson plans, a participated at all stations received a
DVD that demonstrates exciting surveying firm, hosted their 2nd Annual K- diploma and gift certificate.
experiments included in the lessons, a 12 Engineering and Surveying Fair at the “As employee-owners of SDA, we
poster and a web site where teachers and firm’s Rochester Hills office. Volunteers expect everyone at SDA to be engaged in
students can find more classroom and from SDA and Testing Engineers & our professions,” said David A. Lakin, PE,
career resources. The program is aligned Consultants, Inc. worked together on the president of SDA. “We’re seeing a decline
with the National Science Teachers event. The fair’s purpose was to build in the number of engineers and surveyors
Association Standards for 9th - 12th grades. awareness and to promote the civil graduating from colleges all over the U.S.,
To find out more about SFPE or to obtain a engineering and surveying fields that are so we think it’s important to show our
free copy of the program go to currently afflicted by a tremendous young people what we do, and how
www.sfpe.org. shortage of students pursuing these areas important it is for future generations. This
of study. If children are exposed to these was our 2nd annual fair, and it was a huge
careers, they are more likely to investigate success based upon the number of kids
these technical professions. who attended. They got a taste for what
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DuPont Awarded “Green

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DuPont Products Eligible to Earn National
Products from DuPont’s Building

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coveted Green Approved Product Seal for
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the National Association of Home Builders
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builders to earn points toward certification
to the National Green Building
Standard™.
“Sustainability continues to be a critical
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Thomas F. Schuler, vice president and
general manager, DuPont Building
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envelope innovations, this certification
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October 1-17 9/3/09 11:19 AM Page 16
ON THE JOBSITE
To build this hotel, the contractor needed to

have a thorough knowledge of the local labor
pool, the ability to perform in the demanding
world of hospitably construction, and a solid
understanding of the complexities involved in
working near a major airport.
Building a
Reputation
A
few short months ago, Cooper airport. Headquartered in nearby Taylor,
Hotels had a vision for a new J.S. Vig Construction Co. made a strong
By David R. Miller,
126-room Hampton Inn & case for knowing the local market based
Associate Editor
Suites in Romulus. All the on completion of over 1,500 projects since
Photos Courtesy of Memphis, Tennessee-based company its founding in 1965. Two recent projects,
lacked was a contractor who could the Romulus Athletic Center and the
translate the design created by architect conversion of a Cooper Hotels-owned
J.S. Vig Construction Co.
Spencer, Maxwell & Bullock of Pensacola, Hilton Suites in Romulus into an

Florida into a completed facility. The Embassy Suites, catapulted J.S. Vig into
contractor would need to have a consideration for the job.
thorough knowledge of the local labor “We got very comfortable with J.S. Vig
pool, the ability to perform in the based on their reputation in Romulus,”
demanding world of hospitality said Pace Cooper, president and CEO of
construction, and finally a solid Cooper Hotels.
understanding of the complexities To keep that cozy relationship intact,
involved with building near a major J.S. Vig needs to perform well. The

October 1-17 9/3/09 11:19 AM Page 17
company is ensuring this by using a very

efficient system to enclose the structure.
“We call it ‘Wedding Cake
Construction,’” said Dennis Levko, vice
president and principal for J.S. Vig. “The
first floor has masonry bearing walls with
a few concrete bearing walls. A structural
plank gets placed on top of that, and we
repeat the same type of construction as
we move from floor to floor. The precast
plank acts as the floor and the ceiling
between masonry bearing walls.”
The two lowermost floors will be
sheathed with brick veneer, while a panel
brick system will be used for the
remaining four floor floors. EFIS will be
used to provide a distinctive contrast for
the roof parapet. The finished 78,904-
square-foot hotel will include a pool, spa,
large breakfast area and a conference
room, but the project team will need to
contend with many logistical issues
before these amenities are available to the
public. A Hilton Garden Inn, also owned
by Cooper Hotels, is located within 100
feet of the jobsite and it will remain fully
operational for the duration of the project.
For this reason, Levko compared the
project to renovating an owner occupied
building, as the safety and comfort of
neighboring hotel guests are primary
Noise from incoming planes was a concern. Fortunately the insulation that protects against the
concerns.
elements also reduces sound transmission.
Proximity to Detroit Metropolitan

Airport adds another layer of complexity,
as crane placement needs to be carefully
coordinated with the FAA. An
underground water detention system was
also needed to reduce the likelihood that
birds will interfere with flight operations.
The hotel sits directly beneath the
approach path for incoming planes from
the north, so noise was another concern.
Fortunately, the proposed insulation that
protects against the elements also reduces
sound transmission.
J.S. Vig’s demonstrated expertise in the
field of green construction serves the firm
well on this project. The blown-in
insulation recommended by the firm
provides a much better sound rating than
typical batt insulation while also
providing a much higher R-value. The
specially designed windows similarly
offer a high STC rating while meeting
sustainability goals by reflecting sunlight
to limit solar heat gain. In spite of the
many other flourishes included in the
design, construction is expected to be
complete in March 2010 to allow for a
grand opening the following month [at
The two lowermost floors will be sheathed with brick veneer, while a panel brick system will be
press time].
used for the remaining four floors. EFIS will be used to provide a distinctive contrast for the roof
parapet.

October 18-25 Women 9/3/09 10:55 AM Page 18
WOMEN IN
CONSTRUCTION
Editor’s note: Three women business leaders in the construction industry have graciously agreed to share
their 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.
By Mary E. Kremposky, Associate Editor
Mary Marble: A Force for working with a group of dedicated boy network’ is a barrier,” said Marble. “Plus,
professionals to complete a new structure,” project management in the field is tough.
Quality in the Mechanical
said Marble. “That is a unique opportunity You have to develop a thick skin and take
Services Industry indeed!” nothing personally.
An industrious She commends her associates at Marble “I am happy to say that attitudes have
and dedicated Mechanical for their efforts. “I take pride in changed over the last 20 years,” Marble
Mary Marble my associates for their integrity, dedication added. “As a business owner, compared to
began in the and hard work in servicing our customers,” when I was a project manager, there is
mechanical said Marble. “I respect and admire the ability definitely more acceptance on the ownership
services business of my field associates in providing our side. I do not feel the hostility in the field,
as a youngster customers with the highest quality work at but at times, there is still negativity.”
sweeping the competitive pricing. Marble offers advice for women
shop floor of a “I also feel a sense of accomplishment in considering a career in the construction
company her being successful in an industry traditionally industry. “It is a unique industry,” said Marble.
father founded in dominated by men, and in getting to know “I would most definitely suggest a summer
1962. Today, customers and associates on a professional internship to be sure this is the environment
Marble is the level of mutual respect,” she continued. for you.”
president of Mary Marble She has successfully navigated the barriers Marble sees a bright future for women in
Marble Mechanical Services, LLC, a Beverly and obstacles present in the industry. “I construction. “I feel the future for women in
Hills firm with a reputation for quality service would have to say not being part of the ‘old construction is very good,” she said.
and competitive pricing. “Growing up in a “Attitudes are becoming more positive as our
family business, there were always plenty of society becomes more diverse and global.
projects that needed to be completed,” said Also, being a woman-owned business, I have
Marble. “I started at about age five sweeping an opportunity to participate in an 8A
the shop floor, and I remember, not so fondly, program through the Small Business
typing business forms with carbon paper. I am Administration.”
now president of my own company, having For her own company’s future, Marble has
performed virtually every task in the firm.” brought on board a vice president of
Today, Marble manages this trusted and business development to focus on the
dependable WBE mechanical contracting healthcare and higher education market
firm whose strong commitment and industry sectors. In business for over 40 years, Marble
involvement allows it to solve the most taxing Mechanical Services, LLC has specialized in
problems and to excel at generating energy- diverse project types, including churches,
efficient solutions for its client base. For colleges, schools and office complexes.
Marble, being a part of the construction Clients of Marble Mechanical Services include
industry is a source of pride. “In the Birmingham Public Schools, Divine Child
construction business, you literally begin at Mary Marble tackles the tough jobs in the Church/School, Oakland University and
mechanical service arena. Detroit Medical Center.
ground level, or in some cases even below,

Nancy Marshall: Celebrating 25

Years of Achievement in the
Construction Industry
Nancy Marshall grew up in the
construction industry. As one of 12 children,
she worked part-time in this second-
generation family business throughout
much of her school years. Detroit-based
Aluminum Supply Company, Inc., (ASCO) has
always been a family affair. Marshall’s uncle
began the business in 1948 with the support
and encouragement of her grandfather; her
father, Rex, joined the enterprise after college
graduation. Rex - the only one of three
Marshall brothers who had children –
ingrained a sense of customer service and
business acumen in a young Nancy Marshall
and her siblings. Post graduation, she began
working full-time for the family enterprise in The skilled and dedicated team of Aluminum Supply Company/Marshall Sales Inc. is a force in their
1984. respective industry.
“When I joined the company, I started out
working in the warehouse loading and
unloading trucks,” recalls Marshall. “I still
remember today the surprised look on men’s (CAM). “I actively participate in the various “When I first
faces when they pulled into our warehouse trade associations in our region, and I have started, I was
and saw me operating the crane and carrying presented in front of audiences about the rarely taken
bundles of aluminum. The memory still opportunities for women in the construction seriously,”
makes me smile today. After a year of industry,” said Marshall. Marshall recalled.
warehouse work, my father moved me into Marshall believes women should be more “Our customers
the office. I handled the walk-in customers aware of the opportunities for women in the would want to
and acted as a receptionist for the most part. construction industry. “There are so many speak to my
Over the years, I have performed every role in opportunities for women in this industry, yet brother or my
the company from purchasing and sales to so few of us take advantage of it,” Marshall father, figuring I
accounts receivable and accounts payable. said. “From skilled trades and sales to didn't know what
You name it, I did it. management and ownership, the I was talking
“I eventually rose to the position of vice construction industry continues to be about. I had to Nancy Marshall
president of ASCO taking over the daily underutilized by women seeking a career. work twice as hard to earn their trust and
operations of the company. ASCO is a DCBE, For so long the construction industry has respect. It has gotten much better, but you
WBE, and WCBE (a Wayne County Based been seen as a career for men only. From the still see so very few women on project sites. I
Enterprise). Since January 2005, I have been time we are little, boys play with trucks and think it can be very intimidating for young
president/CEO of all four of the family girls play with dolls. It just hasn't been an women to walk into careers out in the field
businesses: ASCO; Marshall Sales industry that has been traditionally looked at given the small amount of tradeswomen on
Incorporated; Marshall Sales, West, by women. any given site.
Kalamazoo; and Marshall Holding Company. “Women-owned businesses enjoy “The construction industry has changed
The learning experience of having started at advantages when bidding projects that over the past 20 years in its acceptance of the
the ground level was invaluable to me, and I require a percentage of participation by participation of women in the industry,” said
have repeated that with my own daughter, women,” she continued.“That opens the door Marshall. “This has been accomplished
who joined our business four years ago. The to partnerships with other businesses that largely by education and the perseverance of
experience allowed me to earn the respect of might not be able to participate without our the trail-blazing women before us. Certainly it
my coworkers/employees, and taught me contribution. Moreover, the construction helped that discrimination and harassment
every aspect of the business.” industry offers women a creative career with laws were passed preventing those things
Marshall has shared her experience and the ability to contribute to and leave long- from happening and creating more of a level
knowledge of the industry not only with her lasting architectural statements.” playing field. There is a lot of support for
own daughter, but with other women, as well. The year 2009 marks Marshall’s 25th women in our industry now, which hasn't
Marshall has served as president of the anniversary in the construction industry. always been the case. Associations such as
Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Having attained success in a competitive and Professional Women in Construction, NAWIC
Women in Construction (NAWIC). She is also male-dominated business, she offers her and Tradeswomen, Inc. all help support and
a past director of the Board of Directors for perspective on the experience of women in educate women interested in a career in
the Construction Association of Michigan the construction industry, then and now. construction.”

WOMEN IN
CONSTRUCTION
The Next Generation: estimators,

Jacqueline LaDuke Walters because she felt
more comfortable
Scales the Heights in the speaking with
Roofing Business a man. On
Women in the roofing business are still a o c c a s i o n ,
rarity, but Jacqueline LaDuke Walters has salesmen at
immersed herself in the means and methods various trade
of the industry to become a polished and shows would
knowledgeable roofing professional capable approach my
of generating business and managing the husband for
most demanding projects. Behind this young business. I would
woman’s fresh face is a steely mind, a firm even visit older Jacqueline LaDuke Walters
resolve, and an organized modus operandi office buildings or
that serves her and her company well out on automotive plants and the only access to the
the rooftops of commercial and industrial roof was through the roof hatch – located in a
clients. She shares her experiences and men’s bathroom. Although I still find it
journey with CAM Magazine readers: frustrating, over the years I’ve learned to be
“I started full time in the roofing industry more forgiving of the stereotypes or
back in 2004 as a junior estimator for my pigeonholing of women in the industry.
father’s company, LaDuke Roofing & Sheet Subsequently, I’ve become a stronger project
Metal. I was on hiatus after graduating cum manager, estimator, and superintendent
laude from Western Michigan University and because I’ve learned how to move past
was looking for a full-time position before people’s assumptions and expectations.
beginning a career in criminal law. After a few “I’ve always felt that if I wanted to become
months, I fell in love with the construction successful in this business, earning a place in
industry and decided to stay. this industry would be more challenging for
“At first, I didn’t receive a lot of myself than for most of my male
encouragement, being young and female in counterparts. For this reason, I took it upon
an industry dominated by males. In fact, I had myself in the first few years of my career to
a client call my office once and actually get a builders license, attend roofing
request to speak to one of our male conferences and classes, and bury myself in
A perfect blend of youthful energy and savvy project

management keeps Walters at the top of her game.

“I would have to say not being part of the

‘old boy network’ is a barrier, plus, project
management in the field is tough. You have to
develop a thick skin and take nothing
personally.”
Mary Marble, president of Marble Mechanical Services, LLC
“Women-owned businesses enjoy

advantages when bidding projects that
require a percentage of participation by women.
That opens the door to partnerships
with other businesses that might not be able to
participate without our contribution.”
Nancy Marshall, president of Alunimum Supply Company, Inc.
“I found that the more industrious and

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Instructor Kathy Bolton helps Deborah Ploski master a power saw as Julia Lisi looks on.
(OCC) in mid-July. The camp encourages
W
ith power drills and hammers in carpentry, electrical and plumbing trades.”
hand, over 14 local high school girls girls to think outside the box by considering Beyond learning a new skill set, this eager
built their own “window of construction as a career path. crew was introduced to women role models
opportunity” as part of a week-long camp “MAGIC Camp teaches girls that who have achieved success throughout the
sponsored by the Detroit chapter of the construction is a viable career for women,” construction industry. “MAGIC Camp
National Association of Women in said Carol Varga, president of Detroit NAWIC opened their eyes to a whole new world of
Construction. In its second year, the and project manager for Sorenson Gross opportunities,” said Varga. “They were
Mentoring A Girl In Construction (MAGIC) Construction Services, Flint. “It provides a introduced to women who have achieved
summer camp was held on the Farmington supportive environment for high school girls success as tradeswomen, engineers,
Hills campus of Oakland Community College to explore and develop basic skills in the architects, accountants, project

superintendents/supervisors, business All teachers thrive on witnessing the OPPORTUNITIES AND OBSTACLES
owners and clerical support. The girls proverbial light bulb turning on in a Cinderella probably never dreamed of
learned there is room in construction for student’s head. At MAGIC Camp, the actual becoming a plumber, but then again, her
their dreams, too.” wall assembly provided tangible evidence of fairy godmother may have been remiss.
lessons learned. “The girls installed an Women in construction can earn a great
TRAINING IN THE TRADES outside light and two 3-way switches, plus income, enjoy a satisfying career, and feel a
MAGIC Camp develops that core wired all to a two-phase panel,” said Varga. tremendous sense of accomplishment upon
ingredient of career success: confidence. “We then lit the wall up when they were successful completion of a construction
More magical than pulling a rabbit out of done.” project, said Varga. Obstacles and
the hat is the cultivation of a personal sense Tackling the unfamiliar and seeing the opportunities are present as in any
of power and competency. “The camp fruits of their labor take shape in their hands endeavor. “It’s still a man’s world and it takes
empowers young women, helping them seemed to brighten and lift the confidence hard work and intensive labor,” Varga
gain more confidence in themselves,” said level of this spirited group of 15- to 18-year- continued. “But because women are in the
Varga. “We teach them the sky is the limit!” olds. “They had so much initiative,” said minority, they are in great demand in all
On July 13, the camp began its mission to Varga. “It was wonderful watching them types of jobs throughout the construction
strengthen young wings for a solo flight in become empowered. Their confidence grew industry.”
the world of work. Different days were daily.” Camp participants took home a broader
dedicated to different trades. On Monday The last day of camp was packed with sense of the possible, as well as the well-
and Tuesday, participants learned the magic activity. “The girls tiled both sides of the constructed work of their own hands. “Each
of carpentry: transforming a few wood display wall and grouted sample boards,” day the girls made something that they
planks into a wall and conjuring a frame said Varga. This training in the trades could take home to remind them of the trade
seemingly out of thin air. “The girls built a continued into the world of heavy learned that day,” said Varga. These items
16-foot sub-base and a 16-foot frame wall equipment and surveying. The group included an indoor fountain, a lamp, and a
with door and window openings,” said practiced operating skills in a crane flower planter covered with mosaic tile.
Varga. simulator on Friday afternoon. “They Varga herself took home a great sense of
The frame wall became the framework for learned surveying basics - courtesy of an personal satisfaction. “Giving back through
learning a variety of trades taught by 15 instructor from Spalding DeDecker
instructors from five different Union locals. Associates, Inc., Detroit - by staking out a
“The girls built an 8-foot metal stud wall south addition to the H Building,” added
with a 4-foot offset to accommodate a Varga. National Association of
shower later in the week,” said Varga. “On NAWIC’s MAGIC Camp definitely placed
Wednesday, they installed the shower, untraditional tools into the hands of camp Women in Construction
complete with a drain and fixtures, plus participants. These young women can now
learned how to take apart and re-assemble a add a power drill and a soldering gun to
toilet. They also learned how to solder. On their expanding list of career-building tools.
Thursday, the girls installed light fixtures and “Soldering appeared to be the favorite trade
receptacles on every stud of the 16-foot at the camp,” said Varga.
frame wall and 8-foot stud wall.”
PHOTO BY MARCI CHRISTIAN
Detroit Chapter - 183

www.nawicdetroit.org
www.nawic.org
“To Enhance the Success of Women
Janel Jackson earned the Spirit of NAWIC Award as part of the recent MAGIC Camp. Pictured in the Construction Industry.”
from left to right: Arlene J. Frank, OCC Womencenter program coordinator; Carol Varga,
president of Detroit NAWIC and project manager for Sorenson Gross Construction Services, Believe u Persevere u Dare
Flint; Janel Jackson, Spirit of NAWIC Award recipient; and Melanie A. Myers, OCC construction
management
management program
program coordinator
coordinator and
and Lansing
Lansing NAWIC
NAWIC president.
president. Join NAWIC today

WOMEN IN
CONSTRUCTION
this camp is the most fulfilling thing I have week-long camp. surrounding communities. Camp directors
ever done,” said Varga. “We get so caught up Begun by a local NAWIC chapter in included Varga; Melanie A. Myers, OCC
in our fast-paced lives, it is nice to take time Atlanta, GA in 2007, MAGIC Camps were construction management program
out and give back.” hosted by at least 15 NAWIC chapters across coordinator and Lansing NAWIC president;
Friday night marked a completion the country in 2009. As part of its 2009 and Arlene J. Frank, OCC Womencenter
ceremony, a sponsor appreciation dinner, camp, Detroit NAWIC partnered with OCC’s program coordinator.
and the granting of a Spirit of NAWIC Award construction management and Detroit NAWIC 2009 MAGIC campers
to Janel Jackson, a dedicated young woman Womencenter programs in recruiting girls included Katie Birach, Willina Cain, Alyssa
who took three buses daily to attend the from high schools in Detroit and Costyck, Brittney Dejack, Yvette Evans, Dani
Hahn, Halley Hilton, Janel Jackson, Ashna
Khanna, Julia Lisi, Deepti Mahajan, Caitlyn
Molyneaux, Shruthi Subramaniam, Richelle
Merrill, Deborah Ploski, and Caitlin Wilkins.
MAJOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES AND

UNION 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 SPONSORED

MAGIC CAMP 2009, INCLUDING WHOLE
FOODS MARKET, THE HOME DEPOT,
YOUTH ASSISTANCE OAKLAND COUNTY,
THE WOMEN’S FUND, SPORTS STOP,
MEIJER, JOANN FABRIC AND CRAFT
STORES.

October 26-31 Steel 9/3/09 11:34 AM Page 26
M E TA LS / ST E E L
Phase II of the Tricentennial

State Park project will extend
the Detroit Riverwalk
westward while adding a
demonstration wetland with
several interpretive shelters.
B y D a v i d R . M i l l e r, A s s o c i a t e E d i t o r
P h o t o g r a p h y b y F u t u re F e n c e C o m p a n y

uch of the Midwest, including Detroit, has been FABRICATION
M relegated to “rust belt” status. The commonly held

perception that the region has slavishly clung to
outdated manufacturing techniques causes real
economic harm, and it is also simply not true. Few
industries have transformed themselves as
completely or as proactively as the domestic
auto industry continues to do. The birthplace
Creating the stainless steel pieces that define this portion of
Tricentennial State Park required a significant fabrication effort. All
stainless 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 and
pitting than conventional nickel chromium
stainless steels. All fabrication was done at
of this industry is undergoing its own Future Fabrication Company, the AISC-
metamorphosis that was years in the making. certified facility owned by Future Fence.
Tricentennial State Park stands out as a A total of 1,000 lineal feet of guardrail
shining example of Detroit’s rebirth. Phase I of was installed at the water’s edge. Much of this
this ambitious project included new docks is elevated to a height of 42 inches, but
and marina building renovations, while Phase significant portions drop down to 34 inches to
II, which is currently under construction, will accommodate fishing. Ergonomic studies
extend the popular Detroit Riverwalk showed that that the standard 42-inch height
westward while adding a demonstration can block views for wheelchair users, but the
wetland with several interpretive shelters. 34-inch height offers an unobstructed view
JJR/LLC, Ann Arbor, was a prime consultant on and even allows for fishing from a seated
the first phase of the project and is serving as position. Safety was given top priority status,
construction administrator and designer of as these lower rail sections feature a curved
Phase II. Anglin Civil Constructors, Novi, is the sail design that makes them very difficult to
general contractor for Phase II. Future Fence Company, Warren, is climb and they were placed away from convergence points with
fabricating and installing all of the stainless steel railings and paths that may be used by runners or rollerbladers.
shelters that will be included in this portion of Detroit’s new Five interpretive shelters are another highlight of the park. All
rustproof belt. feature open sides with poles supporting a radius roof and

round, square, rectangle or L-shaped configurations, and designers

would cut or modify those shapes to get the designs they wanted.
With water jets and computers, we can create any shape that comes
to mind, convert it into CAD data, and then cut the shape with the
water cutter.”
In addition to the way it was designed and cut, the stainless steel
itself 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 term
maintenance costs,” said Bob Doyle, principal and project manager
for JJR. “We were looking at a 50-year life with the stainless. We didn’t
make a projection for how long it would take the galvanized to fall
apart, because it would depend on how much effort was spent
maintaining it.”
The stainless steel pieces would need far less maintenance than
galvanized steel, but they had to be successfully installed before any
maintenance plan could be put into place.
Installation
After the stainless steel pieces for Tricentennial State Park were
fabricated, the next challenge was to deliver them to the jobsite
undamaged.
“This job probably

wouldn’t have been
feasible before water jets
The 100,000 pounds of Type 316L grade stainless steel that is being used and computers,”
here is durable and even more resistant to corrosion than conventional
nickel chromium grades. Rick Russel, vice president of operations for Future Fence
powder-coated steel panels, as well as signs, that provide relevant

information about the ecosystem and regional industries. Two
shelters at the river’s edge will include information about shipping
and fisheries. The remaining three shelters are joined together to
serve as an overlook for the demonstration wetland while providing
information on the flora and fauna found there. A high level of
precision was needed to craft the many metal parts of the shelters
and the guardrails.
“This job was completely computer designed and a lot of the
processing was computer aided,” said Rick Russel, vice president of
operations for Future Fence. “We mapped out the site with GPS and
used that information to determine the layout. The railing itself uses
almost 100 percent water jet technology, which is a newer way of
cutting stainless steel.”
Water jets carrying a grit material can cut through stainless steel
almost like a hot knife through butter. Lasers are limited to 1/4-inch
or less with stainless steel because the reflective properties of the
material scatter the beam. Lasers and high-definition plasma cutters
also generate heat, creating a heat-affected zone that is stripped of
its corrosion resistance. Water jets, on the other hand, can cut
through up to 12 inches of stainless steel without creating a heat-
affected zone, and plates up to one-inch thick were used at
Tricentennial State Park.
“This job probably wouldn’t have been feasible before water jets All five interpretive shelters feature open sides with poles supporting a
and computers,” said Russel. “Metal elements traditionally came in radius roof and powder-coated steel panels.

“There are always risks in handling the to a minimum,” said Russel. “Some of the treated to a vision of fast-flowing water that
products,” said Russel. “There is a decorative shapes overlap each other, creating a pushes past all obstacles. The city that is
post every six feet for the guardrail system. mechanical means to support themselves. mirrored on the river’s surface will
Each post weighed 300 pounds, so it wasn’t That let us keep our welds on one side of the demonstrate a similar perseverance as the
feasible to manhandle them. We had to use shape – the side that was least visually industry that defined it reinvents itself. Once
cranes, forklifts or hydraulic lifts of some sort, accessible to the public.” this process is complete, the entire region will
and that is where the risks come in. You can Tricentennial State Park visitors who look be as rustproof as the gleaming metal finery
easily mar the surface with a scratch and end above the railing into the Detroit River will be found inside Tricentennial State Park.
up needing to perform a repair.”
After the undamaged pieces were staged
on the jobsite, Future Fence’s team of Local 25
ironworkers began the laborious process of
welding them together. Future Fence has
challenge?
developed proprietary techniques to weld
polished stainless steel pieces together
without damaging the adjoining finishes.
“Stainless steel is the most finicky of all
metals, particularly when it is polished,” said
Russel. “When you are fabricating steel, it is
generally covered with a galvanized coating,
plus a paint coat and a primer coat. Paint and
other coatings can hide a lot of sins. Stainless
steel gives you no opportunities to hide
defects. If you mess something up, there is no
way to hide it with paint or another top coat.”
Almost 500 pounds of welding rod was
used to perform the GTAW – also known as
TIG – welding that was used exclusively on
the project. GTAW welding is a very difficult
skill to master because welders must
maintain a short arc length while preventing
contact between the electrode and the
welded surface. SMAW – or MIG – welding
would have been easier, but it would not have
achieved the seamless welds that were
desired.
“With SMAW, you strike the rod against the
surface to create the weld,” said Russel. “The
problem with that type of welding is that it
puts an extreme amount of heat into the
product and there is a lot of splatter, which is
a byproduct of the fusion. Portions of the
We thrive on it!
welding rod get blown all over the surface,
and you wind up with little steel balls and
slag stuck onto the steel finish.”
Future Fence and JJR worked in close
partnership to ascertain which welding
process would be best suited for the job.
“Future Fence spoke with us in detail about
the welding technology they would use,” said
Doyle. “They had some specific
recommendations on how to weld the pieces
SPECIALIZING IN THE CONSULTING, DESIGN AND
and where to weld them together to INSTALLATION OF ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL WORK
minimize warping while still providing
structural strength.”
Since the GTAW welding process is so
labor-intensive, Future Fence proposed
CASS SHEET METAL
design modifications to reduce the number
of required welds. (313) 571- C.A.S.S.
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GREENP RINT FOR THE FUTURE

The Green Aspects of Steel
By John Cross, PE, LEED AP, vice president, American Institute of Steel Construction
W
hat does “green” mean? Green used
to mean that you rooted for
Michigan State over Michigan, not
for a product with a higher recycled content.
Green meant you were filled with envy, not
that you were consuming less energy. Green
meant more dollars, not a smaller carbon
footprint. But times have changed, and
today “green” has not only a new meaning
but also a new importance. Green products
made from green materials are the building
blocks of the green projects that will be the
key to our sustainable future.
Structural steel has long been recognized • Limit atmospheric emissions; cycle of the product from material
as the premier construction material in • Conserve water resources; and harvesting to deconstruction) is less than
terms of cost and schedule, but is only now • Continually strive to become even one ton of CO2 per ton of steel. When
being recognized as the premier green greener. evaluated on an equivalent utilization
construction material. Many products claim cradle-to-cradle basis, steel compares
to be green, but to be green is more than a Seem like an impossible dream to find favorably to other construction materials.
marketing slogan. Being truly green such a material? Fortunately, the material Structural steel travels efficiently by rail,
requires that a product must possess “green” already exists and has been used in the semi-truck or barge.
attributes, contribute to the sustainable construction industry for even longer than Structural steel is fabricated regionally in
nature of construction projects, and Michigan has played football against offsite facilities to exacting tolerances,
evidence continuing improvement in its Michigan State. Structural steel is the minimizing the amount of onsite labor and
environmental impacts. premier green construction material. worker travel to remote jobsites.
It may be easiest to understand what it Structural steel used in the United States Structural steel is efficiently produced in
means to be “green” by simply asking the is produced domestically from 93.3% electric arc furnaces using base load
question, “If I could create the perfect green recycled steel scrap. electricity; no iron ore or coke is used in the
construction material, what would it be At the end of a building’s life, 98% of all process.
like?” The answer to that question would be structural steel is recycled back into new The steel industry has been recognized by
a material that would: steel products with NO loss of its physical the U.S. EPA as having the greatest
• Be made of recycled material in properties. In fact, it is more appropriate to improvement in air quality emissions of any
order to protect natural resources; refer to structural steel as a multi-cycled major industrial sector.
• Be highly recycled or reused at the product than a recycled product, because it Structural steel requires only 60 gallons of
end of its life in a way so as not to is recycled over and over and over again. water for every ton of steel produced. Other
lose any of its physical properties; Other construction materials are down- materials consume hundreds of gallons to
• Exhibit a high strength-to-weight cycled and used for applications requiring accomplish the same design requirements.
ratio, reducing the amount of lower quality and product characteristics. And structural steel continues to progress
required material; Structural steel provides the highest in each of these areas and others, as well.
• Have a comparably small strength-to-weight ratio of any commonly Emissions continue to decline, and the
contribution to the carbon used construction product, and it provides carbon footprint of structural steel
footprint of a project; that strength in both tension and continues to drop, particularly as the electric
• Be easily and efficiently compression, allowing substantially less utilities embrace greener energy resources.
transported; structural steel to be used in construction The bottom line? There is always a
• Be regionally manufactured offsite projects than the comparable requirements sustainable solution in steel. Begin the
and only require onsite installation; for concrete or wood. search for your own solution at
• Efficiently use energy resources in The carbon footprint of structural steel www.aisc.org/sustainability.
the production process; from cradle to cradle (all stages of the life-

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PHOTO BY MARCI CHRISTIAN
By Mary Kremposky, Associate Editor Photos by Clayton Studio
a Detroit-headquartered business, and the inspired design of
A
bus station equipped with a GPS system tracking coach
arrivals in real time? A soaring canopy, awash in a Parsons Brinckerhoff Michigan, Inc., (PBM), also of Detroit, have
kaleidoscope of lights, suspended over 15 bus bays? A bus turned this bright idea into a wonderful new transportation hub
depot soon to host a restaurant, coffee shop and abuzz with new possibilities for public transit. USA Shade & Fabric
convenience store along with art exhibits and family fun days? Structures, Inc. of Costa Mesa, CA capped off the project with the
Incredibly, “taking the bus” has never been more comfortable or fabrication and installation of the sail-like canopy.
delightful thanks to the recently unveiled Rosa Parks Transit Center “It changes the whole image of bus ridership,” said Timothy C.
in downtown Detroit. The Detroit Department of Transportation Miles, EDC project manager and construction facilitator. “The bus
(DDOT) and the Economic Development Corporation of the City of system now has a nationally recognized home in a landmark,
Detroit (EDC) have put this new definition of a bus station into signature building. This new transit center definitely moves us
motion. The construction savvy of DeMaria Building Company, Inc., forward in terms of technology and customer service.”

The triangular building, flanked by two time injury. “We are proud of our safety FIRST STOP: SITE SELECTION AND
pods of the same geometry, has a sleek, record,” said Darren Murray, DeMaria vice UTILITIES
aerodynamic line almost suggesting an president, commercial & industrial groups. The City of Detroit invested $22.5 million
airplane poised for flight. Evoking the “As a Detroit-headquartered business, we dollars in federal and state grants in this new
angled wings of an airplane in form and an are tremendously proud of the fact that we transit triangle bordered by Times Square,
airport in function, the facility uses GPS were able to build a landmark in the City of Cass Avenue, and Michigan Avenue, one of
technology called the Automatic Vehicle Detroit and in honor of a civil rights icon like the major spokes in Detroit’s radial street
Location System to track and display the Rosa Parks.” grid. The chosen site offers a contiguous
arrivals and departures of 21 different bus
routes in LED-lit panels placed on the
outdoor bus-way, or island concourse, and
on two 55-inch monitors within the transit
station. “It is the first city-owned operation
Three triangular structures – the main transit
to have a GPS system fully displayed to the center and two pods – create a dynamic
public,” said Miles. “The display is electron- convergence angle and line.
ically updated every second to tell the rider
the timing and location of the buses.”
The transit center is technologically
advanced and visually captivating. The
canopy adds an almost magical element to
the city’s tableau of buildings. Seeming to
float over the bus-way, this series of sail-like
tensile structures are formed of over 55,000
square feet of a highly durable blend of
Teflon and fiberglass with a glass coating.
Illuminating the canopy gives Detroit a
phenomenal “night light” near the heart of
the city. The canopy also provides shelter
and shade during the day. “It is probably 5 to
10 degrees cooler underneath the canopy,”
said Miles. The fabric and the polycarbonate
skylights, following the arc of the trusses,
offers shade but still allows in natural light.
The canopy also serves as giant rain barrels
for the green space below these unconven-
tional umbrellas. “The rain actually collects
in the steel bail rings of the canopy structure
and ejects water through about 15 to 20
small water nozzles,” added Miles. These
miniature streams fall on ovals of decorative
brick housing catch basins and a swath of
greenery.
Obviously, this is not your average
construction project. Fortunately a
construction firm with 40 years of
experience, namely DeMaria Building
Company, was selected as the general
contractor in this traditional design-bid-
build project. “The City of Detroit thanks the
DeMaria team,” said Miles. “They were very
aggressive in their schedule. They were
flexible and able to make changes on the fly
when need be. Also, very few sites have two
major general contractors (DeMaria and USA
Shade) working within the same small
footprint. DeMaria’s coordination and ability
to work together made the project a
success. It was DeMaria’s get-it-done
attitude that drove the schedule.”
DeMaria successfully delivered this
complex project, working over 80,000 labor
hours without a recordable incident or lost

Detroit’s new “night light” is a dramatic addition to the downtown area.
parcel of land with frontage along a major accommodate the maximum number of bus shoring system that minimized interference
spoke and close proximity to the city’s bays, the facility’s bus-way and loading with construction. “We then built around
center point of Campus Martius, said Miles. platforms were placed in the largest and the shored duct bank by creating window-
The site serves both current bus routes most flexible portion of the site. The actual like openings in the foundation walls aided
and future transit plans. “The inbound and building was then placed on the remainder by the design and engineering of Parsons
outbound routing plan needed accessible of the site, which is an acute triangular sliver Brinckerhoff,” said Murray. Following this
streets for buses, and Cass, Michigan and along Cass Avenue and Times Square.” In strategy, DeMaria was able to continue
nearby Grand River Avenue offered the best configuration, only a triangular building, building the foundations even as AT&T
routing options,” said Miles. “It is DDOT’s filling the entire triangular tip of the site, spliced thousands of communication lines
goal for this facility to be connected to a offered sufficient square footage to house running directly through the foundation
future light rail system.” transit services and proposed activities. walls.
DDOT has connected all the dots in In turn, the site’s impossibly perplexing AT&T built a bypass around the old clay
planning this new city-owned international, web of underground utilities impacted crock-encased pipe. “AT&T worked 24/7 for
intermodal facility in downtown Detroit. The construction. The main culprit was State almost 10 to 12 weeks splicing 20,000
Rosa Parks Transit Center has bays for DDOT Street, a now closed thoroughfare slicing communication lines until the rogue duct
buses, SMART, Transit Windsor, and the through the site, along with the bank was bypassed,” said Trey Neubauer,
MegaBus to Chicago and Ann Arbor, as well underground utilities that commonly snake DeMaria project manager, commercial &
as a taxi stand and two nearby People Mover beneath a roadway. Because of the presence industrial groups. “The duct bank was then
Stations. of immovable utilities, the building is half demolished and the ‘windows’ were sealed.”
Although the ideal location for this new slab on grade and half full basement, said
public transit crossroads, the site’s small size Murray. Unfortunately, a hidden duct bank SECOND STOP: CONCRETE
and its oddly angled configuration was still discovered 10 feet below grade CRAFTSMANSHIP
challenged the design team. “Because the during excavation of the 14-foot-deep full DeMaria self-performed all the structural
complex is first and foremost a bus transit basement. concrete work, beginning with the
facility, accommodation of vehicular Despite discovery of a rogue duct bank, reinforced, cast-in-place foundations for this
circulation and functioning took precedence creative problem solving and teamwork three-story building formed mainly of steel
over all other functions,” said Tushar Advani, kept construction of the transit center columns and trusses supporting composite
AIA, PBM design architect. “Given the rolling. AT&T suspended and shored the concrete floor decks and a metal roof deck.
awkwardly shaped site and the need to duct bank, working with DeMaria to devise a DeMaria applied its concrete craftsmanship

to the footings, foundations, poured walls,

and plinths, one of three custom forms for
this 27,500-square-foot complex.
First, DeMaria had a custom form built for
the formation of the 50-foot-tall oval
forming the apex of the triangular building.
Secondly, both building exterior and interior
contain expanses of board form finish
concrete. “A board form finish leaves an
imprint of wood grain and panel joints in the
concrete, turning concrete into a simulated
wood panel,” explained Murray. DeMaria
generated the imprint with a vinyl liner,
taking care to properly position the liner
within the form to create uniform joints
simulating evenly spaced wood boards.
As a third concrete application, DeMaria
used a custom form to create 16 triangular
concrete pillars or plinths. The plinths
directly perch on three-foot-thick mat
foundations; in turn, the mats rest on 20-
foot-deep caissons that serve as points of
attachment for the canopy’s steel columns,
explained Neubauer.
A high level of concrete craftsmanship Waiting in a climate-controlled building that
was called into play within the building may soon house a major coffee and breakfast
food vendor is the beginning of “a smooth
interior. Broadcast Design, Mt. Clemens, ride” for mass transit users.
performed the interior and exterior flatwork,
while DeMaria handled floor protection. As a
structural and finished product, the polished
concrete floor required protection
throughout the entire project. “The floor is
actually a color-impregnated concrete that
had to be protected throughout the winter
and for the entire duration of the project,”
said Murray. “We had to seal it after it was
poured, and install a temporary masonite
flooring across the entire first floor and on
the mezzanine.”
THIRD STOP: FINISHING TOUCHES

DeMaria has constructed a welcoming
facility for thousands of transit patrons. A
50-foot-high glass curtain wall dominates
the west face, its height a product of the
roof’s sharp upward tilt. “The roof slopes
upward and outward, opening the transit
center to Cass Avenue and Times Square in
order to be welcoming to the street and to
be the public face of the city that it serves,”
said Advani. A white reflective roof with a
TPO membrane caps the building and
reduces the Heat Island Effect, added
Neubauer.
Black terra cotta, burnished block, and
board form finished concrete compose the
building’s exterior and interior assembly of
high-quality cladding. The interior’s
beautiful level of finishes include
prefinished hardwood veneer panels of
Baltic birch, stained a light yellow on the
main floors and brown on the lower level. In

Durable and attractive finishes fill the interior, including polished concrete floors and pre-finished
hardwood veneer panels of Baltic birch stained a light yellow.
addition to durability, performance and cost efficiency,“our general desire was to use a diverse
variety of natural colors, textures and forms that were both juxtaposed and harmonized,” said
Advani. “This was meant to represent the diversity of the community surrounding the transit
center 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 and
aluminum tiles. “The overall roof has a 1:12 slope that rises at a slight angle from east to west
then ‘takes off’ at a sharper angle just beyond the mezzanine,” explained Neubauer. “The
ceiling then converges at different angles from north to south.” Thanks to a skilled team, the
ceiling system can now perform its job: managing acoustics in an interior of hard surfaces via
an 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 the
area,” 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 curvilinear
forms, setting the sharply angled transit building against the backdrop of the organic tensile
canopy.”
The 73-foot-high canopy is a lightweight, durable structure that lends “the facility
verticality at a relatively low cost,” Advani added. Parsons developed the schematic concept
and 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; its
fabric is held in tension by brackets, trusses and cables, while the A-frames (angled columnar
members that support the brackets and trusses) are mostly in compression. The A-frames
transfer their load to concrete foundations, which are below at the passenger-loading
platform. Uplift is minimized by keeping the fabric of the canopy taut, and by allowing air to
flow around the structure rather than catching it like a sail or parachute.”
DeMaria and USA Shade closely coordinated their respective tasks, beginning with

determining the exact placement of the south pod may house a florist or fresh fruit of state-of-the-art design and construction,
anchor bolts in the concrete plinths. market (the north pod contains the generator the facility stands as an example of what
DeMaria set the anchor bolts in preparation and maintenance equipment),” Miles added. Detroiters are capable of,” said Miles. “We are
for the arrival and installation of the steel This stunning transit center literally casts capable of creating some of the most
masts or A-frames. February 2009 marked the city in a glowing light. “I believe that fantastic, state-of-the-art buildings using
the assembly of the three-piece trusses now along with the project team and its delivery cutting-edge construction technology.”
attached to the masts via steel cables.
The actual fabric pieces arrived on site in
pre-cut sections, were attached to gables, ROSA PARKS TRANSIT CENTER
and then hoisted upward like a tent. “Once
they get two pieces into place, specially DESIGN BUILD CONTRACTOR
trained personnel heat weld the seams with • Canopy - USA Shade & Fabric Structures, Inc., Costa Mesa, CA
a iron heated to 800 degrees F,” said Miles.
Added Murray, “This part of the job is CONSULTANTS AND DESIGN TEAM
temperature sensitive. Because the outside • Landscape Architects and Construction Drawing Support - Hamilton Anderson Associates,
temperature has to be at least 40 to 50 Inc., Detroit
degrees F, the heat welding began in the • Detailed Canopy Design – FTL Design Studio, New York, NY
spring of 2009.” The last step is the final • Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing Engineers - Scales and Assoc., Detroit
tensioning of each canopy after the seams • Geotechnical Engineers - SOMAT Engineering, Inc., Detroit
cool and meld together. • Phase I Environmental Assessment - Madison and Madison International of Michigan,
DeMaria then coordinated installation of Detroit
the light rings in each funnel with Alpha • Phase II Environmental Assessment – Enviro Matrix, Detroit
Electric closely following USA Shade’s work • Design Phase Surveyors - ABE Associates, Inc., Detroit
sequence. The canopy was originally filled • Construction Phase Surveyors – Metco Services, Detroit
with the glow of white light. At publication • Construction Phase Inspection and Administration Support - Community Development
time, the LED lighting system was being Solutions, Detroit
programmed for a mid-August launch that
will bathe the canopy in a rainbow of colors. TRADE CONTRACTORS
Work on the canopy, the lighting, and the • HVAC – Great Lakes Mechanical, Dearborn
elements below the canopy had to be • Unit Masonry – Dixon, Incorporated, Detroit
carefully woven together to create this new • Footings, Foundations, Poured Walls – DSP Constructors, Detroit
transit center in a timely manner. “There was • Piles – Toledo Caisson Corporation, Ottawa Lake
work that needed to be done underneath • Structural Steel – Taft Steel, New Hudson
the canopy, such as irrigation systems, • Glazing – Chamberlain Glass & Metal, Detroit
exposed aggregate concrete work on the • Concrete Flatwork - Broadcast Design, Mt. Clemens
bus island, brick pavers, and caulking, that • Excavation – Blaze Contracting, Inc., Detroit
we didn’t want to do early in order to avoid • Electrical – Alpha Electric, Sterling Heights
any possible damage by the rigging,” said • Surveying & Layout – Kem-Tec & Associates, Eastpointe
Neubauer. • Wet/CO2 Fire Protection – Tri Star Fire Protection, Plymouth
• Testing and Quality Control – ATC Associated, Inc., Novi
ARRIVAL: SUMMER 2009 • Metal Doors & Frames – R.K. Hoppe Corporation, New Hudson
Unveiled in July, this innovative complex is • Temporary Fencing – Keystone Fence & Supply Co., Redford
one of the only city-owned transit centers in • Waterproofing – Michigan Restoration Group, Livonia
the country, said Miles. The future holds more • Membrane Roofing – Roofcon, Inc., Brighton
in store for transit patrons and Detroit • Elevators – ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corp., Cincinnati, OH
residents. Rotating art exhibits, arts & crafts • Furniture and Accessories – Architectural Building Components, Oak Park
shows, and family events will fill the interior. • Gypsum Board Assembly – Turner-Brooks, Inc., Madison Heights
In the summer, the mezzanine housed a Rosa • Temporary Site Signage – State Barricades, Inc., Warren
Parks exhibit assembled by the Detroit Public • Louvers – Construction Specialties, Taylor
Library. • Exterior Wall Assembly – C.L. Rieckhoff Co., Inc., Taylor
Miles outlines other benefits and opportu- • Plumbing – D & M Plumbing, Inc., Farmington Hills
nities: “Leasing four retail commercial spaces • Coiling Doors and Grills – Detroit Door & Hardware, Chicago, IL
in the facility will give DDOT the opportunity • Signage – ASI Sign Systems (ASI Modulex), Troy
to offset some of their maintenance costs. • Trees, Plants and Ground Cover – Reliable Landscaping, Inc., Canton
The first floor may house a major coffee and • Carpeting – Tri-State Industrial Floors, Toledo, OH
breakfast food vendor, plus a convenience • Special Systems – Edwards Service/Carter Brother, New Hudson
store.” • Voice & Data Systems – Telecom Technicians, Inc., Sterling Heights
At publication time, EDC was considering • Form Suppliers – USA Form, Inc., West Chicago, IL; Patent Construction Systems, Detroit;
several proposals for eateries on the and FormTech Concrete Forms, Inc., Wixom
mezzanine. The main expanse of the
Consultants and subcontractors listed in the Construction Highlight are identified by the general
mezzanine will be a café-like setting for
contractor, architect or owner.
transit users and restaurant patrons. “The

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OTDR is designed for the instal- inspection probe helps users wheels matched to specific applications.
lation and troubleshooting of document and troubleshoot fiber The Choice Cuts line features four wheel
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networks where increasing visual inspection of connectors. premium abrasive grains and engineered
bandwidths require more in- Unlike optical microscopes, video resin bond formulas to provide optimum
depth testing and certification. probes offer 100% eyesight cutting speeds and wheel life.
Its feature set - highlighted by protection as well as the ability to Well suited for cutting steel and ferrous
precise measurement, a one-button store connector images on the OTDR for metals such as smaller diameter rods, rebar
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These fast cutting aluminum oxide wheels techniques, reducing labor costs and
have the flexibility necessary for flush allowing contractors to get to the next job
cutting. faster.
The 1/16" LongLife Original Slicer wheels Mule-Hide Pre-Taped EPDM is available
are engineered for extended life cutting of in 14 combinations of sheet size, tape width,
thin wall steel and stainless steel sheet metal membrane thickness, membrane type and
as well as thin wall pipe and tube. color, allowing it to be used in a wide range
Slicer-Plus high-performance cutting of projects. Tapes are available in three-inch
wheels are 0.045" thick with the ability to and six-inch widths. Membrane thicknesses
perform aggressive, cool cutting on all of 0.045 inch, 0.060 inch and 0.090 inch are
metals. Specially-coated aluminum oxide available.
blended grains and a proprietary resin bond Ten-foot-wide rolls come in a two-pack
create wheels well suited for the toughest configuration (two sheets per core) for faster
applications including thicker sectional cuts roof loading and reduced waste and are
in steels, stainless steels, heavy rebar, harder ideal for use in situations where narrow-
metals, heavy wall pipe and angle iron. width sheeting is needed.
Choice Cuts' extreme performance cutting Twenty-foot-wide dusted sheets are offered
wheels, the Super-Slicers, are 0.045" thick for use in large, wide-open projects.
and feature a specially formulated blend of floor. The glass-like acrylic side panels and More information is available by calling
high-performance abrasive grain for the mere 31” length of ClearStyle 400 allow (800) 786-1492 or visiting
optimum life and cutting speed. This makes it to blend into any lobby. www.mulehide.com.
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applications such as thicker stainless steels, more stylish, but also more functional. At
high tensile alloys, inconels, chromes, each end of the acrylic side-panel, stainless
hastalloys and other extremely hard metals. steel ends extend out at an angle in opposite
All wheels in the Choice Cuts line are directions (as in a zig zag pattern). Unlike
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diameters. Both the Original Slicer and for internal mounting of a variety of readers,
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400 optical turnstile. The new product resulting in with the supple hand of interwoven coated
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predecessor: the pedestals are only 2.2” the tape – controlled to within plus or minus through windows. They also help to prevent
wide from end to end. Moreover, the large 1/8-inch – ensures the tape is positioned the fading of interior furnishings, while
base rings from the original model have properly to achieve an optimal bond. allowing excellent outward visibility, even
been eliminated, so the footprint on the Time trials show that factory-applied tape when blinds are lowered or closed.
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PEOPLE IN CONSTRUCTION
Michigan Governor associates are: Toni Albring, project

Jennifer Granholm has engineer; Bryan Cox, project engineer;
reappointed Robert Sandy Daly, project engineer; Perry
Stempien, AIA, to the State DeBruhl, project engineer; Dan Diekman,
Board of Architects and as project manager; Matt Eichler, project
architect representative to engineer; Jimmy Hoben, preconstruction
the State Board of services coordinator; Tony Hujik, project
Professional Engineers. Stempien Witt Pohl Ammar engineer; Joel Nedrow, project manager;
Stempien, senior director of business Fritz Rudolph, field superintendent; and
development for Barton Malow Company, Chris Stueve, project manager.
will serve through March 31, 2013.
Stempien is a registered architect and 27- SmithGroup, one of the
year veteran of the design and nation's leading
construction industry. architecture, engineering,
interiors and planning
TRISS Corporation is Conklin Ballenberger Kopson firms, has designated two
pleased to announce the new leaders for operations
naming of Timothy J. Plunkett Cooney, one of the Midwest’s and engineering at its
Korthals to the position of oldest and largest law firms Detroit office. Gerwing
General Manager, Klochko headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Jeff Gerwing, IALD, LC,
Equipment Rental recently announced the following news IESNA, LEED AP, has
Company, Inc., items: the firm has expanded the depth of assumed the role of
Korthals their insurance practice with the recent
Melvindale. His responsi- director of operations, and
bilities as Klochko General Manager will additions of insurance attorneys Amy Witt Michael Weingartz, PE,
include the continued management of and Elaine Pohl; the firm has expanded its IAEI, IES has assumed the
sales and marketing, strategic planning, Kalamazoo office with the additions of role of director of
total P&L responsibilities and two senior banking attorneys, Joseph mechanical, electrical and Weingartz
spearheading the profitable growth of Ammar and Daniel Conklin; The Michigan plumbing engineering.
Klochko Equipment Rental. Defense Trial Counsel (MDTC) recently
announced that Emily Ballenberger, Spalding DeDecker
Duro-Last® Roofing, Inc., medical malpractice attorney in the firm’s Associates, Inc. (SDA), a
Saginaw, has announced Mount Clemens office, was named as a regional civil engineering,
the addition of Keith Gere 2009 recipient of the Young Lawyers’ landscape architecture,
as director of engineering Section – Golden Gavel Award; and Mark and surveying firm based
services. Gere will be Kopson, a partner in the Bloomfield Hills in Detroit, has announced
responsible for directing office, has been reappointed to a second the election of Paul Wade,
the company’s Quality one-year term as vice chair of the Payors, PE to president of Wade
Control Lab, Machine Gere Plans and Managed Care Practice Group ACEC/Michigan. Wade,
Build, and Engineering Services of the American Health Lawyers who has more than 36 years of experience
Departments, as well as providing support Association (AHLA). in the industry, is currently serving SDA
to contractors and sales reps. in the capacity of Chairman of the Board
Thomas Covert, and senior manager for the Construction
Dietrich, Bailey and operations leader with Engineering Department.
Associates, PC (DBA), a land development
regional civil engineering, consulting firm Atwell-
landscape architecture, Hicks, Ann Arbor, recently
and surveying firm based received his Leadership in
in Plymouth, has Energy and
Covert
promoted Stephanie Environmental Design
Harbour, PE, LEED AP to Harbour Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
the position of associate, certification from the Green Building
Zatroch Collins Orlich
from project manager. Certification Institute (GBCI).
Braun Construction Group, Farmington
Detroit-based White Construction, a Eleven Rudolph/Libbe associates Hills, recently announced that the
construction management/general recently became LEED-Accredited following employees have become LEED
contracting firm, is proud to announce Professionals through the U.S. Green Certified: Mike Zatroch, director of field
that Viken Bassmagian has received his Building Council. The Leadership in operations; Scott Collins, vice president of
LEED Accreditation by the U.S. Green Energy and Environmental Design corporate development; and Joe Orlich,
Building Council. W. Bernard White, PE, (LEED) Green Building Rating System is project manager. These individuals join
president & CEO of White Construction, the nationally accepted benchmark for Sarah Cicero, Andy Reynolds and Jason
made the announcement. designing, constructing and operating Heffelbower in their LEED Certification.
high-performance green buildings. The

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PEOPLE IN CONSTRUCTION
TowerPinkster, a Fanning Howey, an architectural

Grand Rapids and engineering firm based in Novi,
architecture and has announced the following: David
engineering firm Milligan has received his license for
specializing in the practice and title of Registered
healthcare, Architect from the State of Michigan;
education, justice Tracy Petrella has received her
and commercial Galovan Hackman Hausman license for the practice and title of Milligan Petrella
building design projects, has announced three promotions and Registered Architect from the State of Michigan; and Theodore
the appointment of two Board of Directors: Mike Galovan, AAIA, Pappas, AIA, NCARB, executive director/principal; Tracy Petrella,
LEED AP, has been named an associate of the firm; Eric Hackman, AIA; and David Milligan, AIA have all obtained their Leadership in
AIA, LEED AP, has been named an associate of the firm; Perry Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications.
Hausman, PE, LEED AP, has been
named a senior associate; and Scott Chandler, CIH, LEED AP, manager of
shareholders have elected two industrial hygiene services at Testing Engineers
members to the TowerPinkster & Consultants, Inc., Troy, recently passed the
Board of Directors - Don White, PE, exam administered by the Green Building
LEED AP, senior electrical engineer; Certification Institute (GBCI), and has earned the
and Richard Bromfield, AIA, designation of LEED Accredited Professional
principal / justice group leader. White Bromfield (LEED AP).
Chandler
C2AE, a full-service architectural, engineering, and planning Livonia-based engineering/architectural

firm headquartered in Lansing, has announced the opening of a advisory firm, OHM (Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment,
new office in Escanaba, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. To Inc.) has announced that Jonathan Kramer, PE,
operate the new office, C2AE has hired four new employees: was recently elected to serve on its Board of
Randy Scott, PE; Charles Lawson, PE; David Cain; and Kristen Directors. Kramer is also vice president of the
Farrell, PE, CCCA. firm’s Livonia Operations, and is the youngest
director in the firm’s history. Kramer
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Arnold LuAllen, PE of EAM Engineers, manager for the renovation and Ground, a non-profit agency dedicated to
Inc., a Troy-based MEP engineering firm, refurbishment of Owen Hall on Michigan helping youths, adults and families in
has earned LEED (Leadership in Energy State University’s East Lansing campus. crisis, is TEC’s Charity of Focus. TEC
and Environmental Design) accreditation raised $1,470 for a very worthy cause and
from the U.S. Green Building Council Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc. exceeded their fund raising goal by
(USGBC). (TEC), Troy, was the top corporate almost 50%. TEC became the leading
fundraiser for the event entitled, “Walk corporate fundraiser thanks to individual
Triangle Associates, on Common Ground” held at Oakland donors and a generous corporate match
Inc., a general contracting, University in Rochester. Common that put them over the top.
construction
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design/build company
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C O R P O R AT E N E W S
C2AE, a full-service architectural,
engineering, and planning firm
headquartered in Lansing, has
announced the opening of a new office in
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The new
office address is: 1211 Ludington Street,
Escanaba, MI 49829.
Detroit-based DeMaria Building

Company, general contractors, was
recently hired by Oakland University in
Rochester to renovate eleven academic
and research laboratory spaces in two
buildings for the university’s College of
Arts and Sciences.
Quinn Evans | Architects, based locally

in Ann Arbor, have announced that five of
their recent projects have won awards.
They include: The Pere Marquette Depot
in Bay City; The South Channel Range
Lights on Harsens Island; The Calumet &
Hecla Administration Building in
Calumet; The Glaziers Building in Ann
Arbor; and Armory Arts Village in
Jackson.
Triangle Associates, Inc., a general

contracting, construction management,
design/build company based in Grand
Rapids, recently announced that the
company was selected as construction

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P EOP LE I N CONSTR UCTION - WELCOM E N EW M EM B ERS
Hobbs + Black, an architectural firm Las Vegas, where their submittal entitled, To diversify services and expand
headquartered in Ann Arbor, announced "Retail to the People," received an geographic capabilities, national land
that the firm recently achieved the Honorable Mention. Lastly, Hobbs+Black development consulting firm
following awards and honors: the firm was honored with two design awards Atwell¬Hicks, Ann Arbor, has formed a
received the American Institute of from the Michigan International Interior joint venture with Hadley Design Group,
Architects, Michigan award as “2009 Firm Design Association at the 2009 Michigan Inc., a Scottsdale, Arizona-¬based design
of the Year." The award was presented at Interior Design Excellence Awards; the firm specializing in land planning and
the Book Cadillac Hotel in Detroit and firm was presented the award for landscape architecture.
recognizes an organization of architects Outstanding Design in Healthcare for the
who have consistently produced distin- Mercy Memorial Hospital Renovation,
guished architecture for at least 10 years. and TAQA North American Headquarters.
The firm was also recently honored with
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Industry Events Training Calendar

Oct. 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. CAMTEC, the training & education center of the Construction
Up-to-date information is available at www.butzel.com. Association of Michigan, has announced its fall class schedule.
For registration information, or to obtain a catalog, call (248) 972-
Oct. 13 – Performance Based Code (PBC) for Elevator Safety 1133.
Webinar Oct. 6 – Scheduling and Planning
National Elevator Industry, Inc., will present requirements of Oct. 7 – Techniques for Delayed Projects
ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 elevator safety code at this event, which Oct. 20 – Accounts Receivable Management
is open to all interested parties. NAESA International certified Oct. 28 – Lien Law/Payment Bonds
inspectors can obtain .1 continuing education units for Nov. 4 – Estimating I/Basic
participating. Nov. 10 – OSHA-30 Hr.
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This event at the Union Station Marriott in St. Louis, MO will three-day American Clay workshops and advanced applicator
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