TABLE OF CONTENTS

12
12 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
2016 Safety Leadership Conference
In Review & 2017 Safety Outlook

15 LIFTING EQUIPMENT CRANES

15
The Luffing Tower Crane:
A New Breed of Crane Poised to
Dot the Michigan Skyline

22 CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT
The Fine Art of Fitness at Interlochens
New Dennison Center

54
DEPARTMENTS

8 Industry News
29 Product Showcase
36 People in Construction
36 Corporate News
37 Construction Calendar
38 CAM Welcomes New Members
39 Advertisers Index

ABOUT THE COVER

This amazing luffing tower crane was used by Assemblers, Inc. for over two years on the
ArborBLU project in Ann Arbor. Jeffers/ALL Crane predicts that there will be at least a
half dozen luffing tower cranes dotting Michigans skyline by 2018.
Photo Courtesy of ALL Family of Companies

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Blaze Contracting

Thomas Broad
PUBLISHER Kevin Koehler Midwest Steel, Inc.
EDITOR Amanda Tackett Joseph Fontanesi
Fontanesi & Kann Company
Architectural Building Components, Inc.
ASSOCIATE EDITOR Mary Kremposky McArdle
Kevin Foucher
Commercial Contracting Corp.
GRAPHIC DESIGN Joseph Coots
Brad Leidal
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Cathy Jones Leidal & Hart Mason Contractors, Inc.

ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE Roy Jones Jennifer Panning

Artisan Tile, Inc.
DIRECTORS Preston Wallace
OFFICERS Limbach Company, LLC
Chairman Giuseppe (Joe) Palazzolo Erik Wordhouse
Detroit Spectrum Painters, Inc. Edwards Glass Co.
Vice Chairman John Rieckhoff
C.L. Rieckhoff Company, Inc.
CAM MAGAZINE EDITORIAL
Vice Chairman Kevin Ryan ADVISORY COMMITTEE Gary Boyajian
Powerlink Facility Management Services Division 8 Solutions, Inc.
Treasurer John Raimondo Marty Burnstein
Roncelli, Inc. Law Office of Marty Burnstein

President Kevin Koehler George Dobrowitsky

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Peter Basso and Associates, Inc.
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MICHIGAN CARPENTERS,
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CHRISTMAS CHEER,
HOLIDAY SPIRIT TO
MORE THAN 400
DETROIT SCHOOL KIDS
More than 400 schoolchildren at Spain
Elementary School received a Christmas
treat today when Santa, Frosty and the
Minions, as well as dozens of
carpenters and millwrights, delivered
gifts and a morning full of holiday cheer
to the school in Detroit.
Christmas holiday party that
the Michigan Regional Council
of Carpenters and Millwrights
has given to students at
Charles L. Spain Elementary
School - located at 3700
Beaubien.
Carpenters and
millwrights in Detroit and
across Michigan have a strong tradition
of giving back to our neighbors, and we
want to show our appreciation for the
students and teachers who have
become true friends, said Mike
Jackson, MRCC executive secretary-
treasurer. At a time when schools
across Michigan are facing tough times,
students, teachers and staff at the Spain
school and schools in many other
communities are doing more with less,
and we want them to know that
carpenters and millwrights stand with
them. Theyre our future and this holiday
them.
The event featured a range of fun
activities for students and participants,
including carols with the children;
costumed characters including Santa,
Frosty and the Minions; bags full of
gifts; framed photos of children with
Santa; and food and refreshments.
For many years, carpenters and
millwrights have been friends and
mentors to our community at Spain
Elementary-Middle School, supporting
students, teachers and staff in so many
different ways over the years, said
Acting Principal Frederick Cannon. In
many ways, they are a role model for our
students and we are thankful to
consider them our extended family.
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ROSSETTI DESIGNS QLINE STATIONS

The first rendering of a QLINE Station was released today by M-1

Rail, showing the design planned for the 20 Detroit streetcar
stations being built on Woodward Avenue.
The 98-foot by 12-foot stations from downtowns Congress
Street to West Grand Boulevard at the edge of Detroits North End
will be heated and have security cameras, Wi-Fi, emergency
phones and next-vehicle alert screens, according to a news
release from M-1 Rail, the entity building the streetcar system.
In addition, the stations, which were designed by Detroit-based
architectural firm ROSSETTI, will recognize each sponsor with an
individual custom Pewabic Pottery tile corresponding to their
corporate brand along with a plaque commemorating their
contribution to the project, the release said.
Rip Rapson, president and CEO of the Kresge Foundation,
touted the station design and what it will mean for the region.
Kresge donated $50 million to the project and assisted in
developing the station design.
These designs affirm that from streetcars to stations, our entire
region will soon have world-class transportation at its heart. The
systems benefits will be real, tangible and felt far beyond lower
Woodward, Rapson said in a news release.
M-1 RAIL CEO Matt Cullen said project sponsors are working
to make the Woodward corridor a vibrant destination.
Were creating a rider experience that will be safe, reliable and
welcoming to everyone in the community, Cullen said in the
release. The stations are a terrific example of the private-public
partnership driving this project and its benefit to Detroit residents
and businesses.
Some stops have one station, others have two, one on each
side of Woodward. Station sponsorships required a pledge of $3
million with JPMorgan and Compuware splitting the cost for the
Canfield stop. The $142-million streetcar project is expected to be
operational in the spring of 2017.

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TEXTURED METAL
BUILDING PRODUCTS
GROW IN POPULARITY
The Use of Textured, Pre-painted
Metal Products is a Growing Trend in
Commercial and Residential Building
and Design Applications
Pre-painted metal is a popular choice for
consumers, architects and specifiers
who are looking for environmentally
friendly, durable and aesthetically
pleasing options. The National Coil
Coating Associations (NCCA) members
are seeing a growing trend for textured,
pre-painted metal products in
commercial and residential building
design.
While the use of coated metal is often
found in roofing applications for its
environmental benefits compared to
asphalt-based roofing materials, the
visual and textural innovations of recent
years have opened up textured products
to a number of applications. Textured,
pre-painted metal products are being
used to recreate the look of wood,
stucco, brick, stone, asphalt and other
materials for wainscoting, door and
side-wall applications as well as
becoming more popular in roofing.
Using textured, pre-painted metal
products in building design offers a
variety of aesthetic, durability and
environmental benefits. Textured metal
products can be made to resemble
countless materials while providing the
same excellent performance of
traditional pre-painted metal systems,
and the texture will not trap dirt and
debris. These products are also scratch-
resistant and reduce the appearance of
dents and other imperfections while
withstanding harsh environmental
elements and corrosion. Pre-painted
textured products can also be used to
help buildings qualify for LEED, Energy
Star and cool-roof compliance.
Designers and consumers want more
choices, and textured paint provides the
depth and breadth of options demanded
by the industry, said Jeff Alexander,
vice president of sales with Valspar, an
NCCA member company. With the
materials available, its possible to
achieve a unique look and feel with
better longevity.
Although the use of textured pre-
painted metal products has grown in
popularity in the United States over the
last five years, the textured products
trend began in Europe in the 1980s
when European-based coil coating
companies began producing painted
metal products that were textured.
These innovative coating technologies
helped expand the visual, durability and
eco-friendly possibilities of coil-coated
metals.
The National Coil Coating Association
(NCCA) is the leading association of
businesses engaged in the process of
coating coiled metals. Founded in 1962,
NCCA consists of more than 100
coaters and suppliers to the coil coating
process that are at the forefront of the
industry. Coil coating is an automated
process that permits a high degree of
customized coatings to produce a cost-
effective, environmentally friendly,
quality product. Pre-painted metals are
used in a wide variety of industries
including construction, appliance,
transportation, automotive, HVAC, and
more. For information, contact NCCA at
(216) 241-7333 or email at
ncca@coilcoating.org. Visit the NCCA
website at www.coilcoating.org.

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Correction: In the December 2016 issue of
CAM Magazine, a portion of the Milestone
Anniversary blurb for International Building
Products (IBP) was accidentally omitted.
The complete blurb appears, below. CAM
Magazine regrets this error.
INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING PRODUCTS,
INC. (IBP) 70TH
ANNIVERSARY IN 2016
International Building Products, Inc. (IBP), began in
1946 as a storefront business in Detroit at Linwood
and Grand River Avenues. It was founded as the
International Venetian Blind Company by two
brothers, Joe and Manny Sulkes. To pursue The
American Dream, Joe left his job as a butcher at
Eastern Market, and Manny, who had come home as
a Captain from the Army in WWII, went into business
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together.
The company grew quickly and relocated to an
industrial area at the corner of Lyndon and Greenlawn
in Detroit. The business became a major dealer of
Levolor Venetian Blinds in Michigan. In the Detroit
Metro Area, they also locally manufactured every
venetian blind sold by Sears Roebuck and installed
most of the blinds for Sears, all while expanding the
commercial division through general contractors and
builders.
Most auto plants and office buildings at that time
had venetian blinds, supplied by IBP, which became
very dirty. IBP built a 100-foot-long venetian blind
washing machine. The blinds were hung at one end,
restrung and parts replaced where necessary. Like a
car wash, the blinds moved along a conveyer where
high pressure soapy water, then clear water, and finally
heated air would dry the blinds. They were then
delivered back to the plant and rehung looking brand
new.
In the next 10 years, the business was incorporated
and the name was changed to International Building
Products, Inc., and the IBP Logo was created.
Division 10, 11 and 12 items were added to their
product line, and IBP turned their focus to the world
of commercial construction and away from small
residential. It was at that time they became members
in what is now call CAM.
I N D U S T R Y N E W S
In 1973, IBP moved to Livonia where its office and
warehouse still reside today. Joe passed away in
1979; Manny passed away in 2006 at the age of 88,
having worked actively as the owner and chief
estimator of IBP until three months before his death.
The company was acquired by Joes son, Sanford
(Sandy) Sulkes, who became CEO and financial
manager. Along with Sanfords son, Adam Sulkes,
lead estimator, this proud second and third generation
team has continued the 70-year tradition of excellence
and quality for which IBP is known.
IBP has been proud to be part of the history and
growth of Michigan and The Detroit Metro Area and
its iconic buildings and structures. To name a few:
Ford World Headquarters; Chrysler World
Headquarters; The Renaissance Center; both
terminals at Detroit Metro Airport; Pontiac Silverdome;
MGM Casino; Cobo Hall; The Beaumont, DMC and
Providence Hospital Systems; educational buildings
at MSU, The U of M, Wayne State, Eastern, Western,
Central, Ferris, and Grand Valley State; the Detroit
Institute Of Arts; and many others.
IBPs 70th anniversary is a real milestone. It reflects
durability, adaptability and excellence in estimating,
engineering, and project management. If you need a
specialty, IBP will find it for you. IBP looks forward to
serving our industry for many more years into the
future.
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 2016
Safety Leadership
Conferencein Review

T
& 2017
Safety Outlook
he Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) and the Greater Detroit Chapter of the
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) held its 2016 Annual Safety Leadership
Conference in December 2016 at Laurel Manor in Livonia. This event provided an opportunity
for safety professionals, business owners, and other interested parties to participate in a forum with
educational, networking, and vendor relationship building opportunities in the field of safety. One
of the primary attractions of the conference was the Safety Leadership Panel Discussion that was
held with recognized leaders in industry to discuss the development and maintenance of safety
culture within organizations.
By Jason Griffin
CAM Director of Education
& Safety Services

were then able to take part in a variety of other

instructor-led sessions that were spread over
the three primary tracks depicted in the chart at
left.
The most popular sessions included
Confined Spaces in Construction; Fleet Safety
Programs; Work Zone Safety; OSHA
Recordkeeping Update; and Complying with
Ewan Alexander, the Keynote speaker for the conference and COO of RISKmap, began the day OSHAs Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard.
with a great presentation entitled, Hitchhikers Guide to Deep Safe, discussing the importance of These programs had an average of 38 to 59
the need to balance at-risk behavior and innovation in the workplace. Participants at the conference participants, and ended with participants being
able to ask questions to the presenters about
each of the topics. Organizations that helped in
the development and delivery of the sessions
included: Cadillac Asphalt; Christman
Constructors; Engineering Systems Inc.; JDRM
Engineering; Limbach Company; MDOT;
MIFACE; MIOSHA; Sixth Sense Safety
Solutions; Tooles Contracting; Walsh
Construction; Woods Construction; and VTC
Insurance. CAM and ASSE would like to extend
to each of these companies a special thanks for
the time and dedication it took to make the 2016
Safety Leadership Conference a success.
After completing the last session of the day,
the participants returned to the main conference
hall to take part in the Leadership Panel
Discussion. The discussion was moderated by
Patricia Fisher of Liberty Mutual Insurance, who
fielded questions from the audience that were
directed to one or more of the panel members.
The panel was made up of recognized industry
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 C O N S T R U C T I O N S A F E T Y F E AT U R E

Overall, the 2016 Safety Leadership Michigan construction workers. As of December

Conference was a successful event that 22, 2016 we suffered the loss of 41 men and
helped to promote the dialogue of safety and women who died during the course of the work
health in Southeast Michigan. As we move they performed every day. These unfortunate
into 2017, it is important to recognize and stay events can be prevented with diligence, training,
diligent in our efforts to protect workers from and the provision of the necessary safety
recognized and predictable industry hazards. equipment to do a job safely. Looking backward
The 2016 calendar year was a tough year for through time at the non-fatal injury and illness
professionals with responsibility for safety
oversight in their respective organizations. The
panel members included Nella Davis-Ray,
MIOSHA CET division director; Gus Dumas,
medical director for Materion Corporation;
Steven Fragnoli, president and CEO of
Commercial Contracting Group; Les Weick,
construction safety specialist for the University
of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers; and
Rebecca Zaror, safety health and environmental
manager for Kelly Services.
The panel discussion had over 70
participants who submitted questions; the panel
then addressed a variety of questions and
topics ranging from industry trends, to dealing
with injuries and occupational medical clinics.
It is important to note that this conference
would not be possible without the support of
our sponsoring organizations. These sponsors
provide a wealth of information on products and
services that are used by safety professionals
to assist with keeping our working men and
women free from injuries and illnesses. A special
thanks to each of our following event sponsors:

Airgas On-Site Safety Services

Broner Glove and Safety
Capital Tool and Safety Supply
Detroit Training Center
Fasteners, Inc.
Miss Dig
Nova Environmental, Inc.
Oakland Community College
Optare Services Training and Consulting
Proficient Training and Consulting
Safety First Data Systems LLC.
Walsh Construction
Throughout the conference, participants were
able to network with each other and over
twenty-four vendor companies that participated
in the conference as exhibitors or presenters.
Each of the vendors at the conference was a
CAM Member Company, and the complete list
of vendors is available upon request, or can be
viewed on the Leadership Conference web
page found on CAMs website
www.cam-online.com.
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rates in the State of Michigan, we

can see the following trends:

While the nonfatal injuries and illnesses seem

relatively stable, we can see a rise in the number
of fatalities that are occurring in the state. It is
reasonable to expect that once the 2016
non-fatal injuries and illnesses data becomes
available, we will see a rise in these numbers that
directly relate to the number of fatalities that we saw
in 2016. The average age for the 41 fatalities that
occurred by December 22, 2106 was 46 years old.
Many of the fatalities that occurred were in seasoned
workers aged 50 to 75 years. The youngest worker
was only 20 years old. Due to the labor shortage in
the construction industry, we are seeing an increase
in the average age of our workforce because work
is increasing and we dont have enough new talent
to fill the skills gap. It is my prediction that this
combination of aging workforce and a lack of
incoming skilled labor will ultimately lead to a rise in
the fatality and I&I numbers we see in the
accompanying chart.
It is important that we, as safety professionals,
stay up-to-date on the latest tools, methods,
regulations, educational and management
techniques to arm our workforce to be able to
adequately deal with changing field conditions.
Through training, diligence, and workforce
development we can work to re-direct the rising
numbers of fatalities and other occupational-related
injuries or illnesses, and drive these numbers down.
The 2017 Safety Leadership Conference will be
held on December 6th, 2017 at the Oakland
Community College Auburn Hills campus.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for
advertisers, exhibitors, and other organizations
interested promoting the dialogue of safety and
health in the State of Michigan. Additional
information regarding the Safety Leadership
Conference is available by contacting me, Jason
Griffin, CAM Director of Education and Safety
Services, at (248) 972-1141 or by email at
griffin@cam-online.com.

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The Luff ing Tower Crane:
A New Breed of Crane Poised to Dot the Michigan Skyline

Photos Courtesy of ALL fAmiLy of ComPAnies

The Liebherr Groups new model, 500-ton, all-terrain (AT) crane is an impressive
machine set to make its debut in the United States at the 2017 CONEXPO-
CON/AGG show being held in early March in Las Vegas.

By Mary Kremposky McArdle

Associate Editor

A
construction site in Ann Arbor has given boom of a conventional tower crane is operate in a reduced radius to more easily
Michigan contractors a glimpse of what outstretched in a fixed horizontal position; meet the demands of constructing a new
is to come in the tower crane market, tower and boom remain at a near 90-degree building tightly nestled between neighboring
thanks to Jeffers Crane Service, Inc. Jeffers is a angle throughout the duration of structures. With the luffing crane, he
Highland-based firm in business since 1948 construction, whereas the luffers boom can continues, you can safely swing right
and since 1995, a member of the largest
be adjusted and angled with ease, around in front of a neighboring building.
privately owned crane rental and sales
producing a remarkable, hybrid-like When the job is shut down at night, the
enterprise in North America the ALL Family
machine resembling a lattice boomed crane hammerhead and the luffing tower crane are
of Companies.
perched on a tower of steel. Because of its both engineered to weather vane to
More than one contractor may have been
adjustable versus fixed boom, the luffing effectively manage wind load. Unlike the
surprised by the sight of a different breed of
tower crane is able to operate more permanently outstretched arms of the
tower crane dominating the skyline of Ann
efficiently in close quarters. tower crane, the luffers boom stores in a
Arbors South University district for the past
Vincent J. Voetberg, Michigan sales more vertical out of service position,
two years. Seldom used in Michigan, the
representative for Jeffers/ALL Crane, allowing it to weather vane safely in close
luffing tower crane was the machine of
explains further the difference between quarters.
choice for the construction of Opus
these two types of tower cranes, both used Given these capabilities, the luffer is
Development Companys new 13-story
primarily to construct high-rise buildings in proving better at squeezing into the
luxury apartment complex called ArborBLU.
the tight lot lines of downtown urban areas. confined spaces of urban environments,
For its part, the luffing tower crane, known
Says Voetberg, While the conventional such as downtown Detroit, Royal Oak and
as a luffer, adds an extra dimension to the
tower crane, called a hammerhead or flat- Ann Arbor, said Voetberg. At the previously
conventional tower crane.
top crane, rotates in a wide 360-degree mentioned ArborBLU project, the luffers
The difference is immediately visible: The
radius, the luffing tower crane is able to capabilities were ideal for the vertical and
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horizontal expansion over a popular South
University restaurant called the Pizza House
on Church Street.
The luffer is not something seen very
often in Michigan. Though, predicts
Voetberg, this is about to change. More
Michigan communities are pushing for
downtown revitalization, creating an
expanding market for the luffing tower
crane. They are all over Chicago, and we are
just now getting to the point where people
in this area are appreciating their
usefulness, said Voetberg. We now have
a number of these cranes quoted in Ann
Arbor and more quoted in Detroit.
In fact, Voetberg predicts there will be at
least a half dozen luffing tower cranes
dotting Michigans skyline by 2018.
Voetberg said the usage of a half-dozen
luffing tower cranes is a leap forward for the
Great Lakes State, given the fact that only
one or two of these cranes has ever been
used in Michigan.
The Michigan market is looking-up for
these reduced-radius and adjustable-boom
giants of the tower crane sector.
Hydraulic Telecrawler Cranes: Not Just
a Niche Market
Jeffers/ALL Cranes Voetberg offers a
glimpse into a type of hybrid crane already
entrenched in the Michigan market. Link-
Belts TCC 750 and 1100 is essentially a
hydraulic rough-terrain crane on crawler
tracks so outriggers are not needed for
stability. The TCC rolls over varied terrain,
making it a perfect crane for servicing
Michigans roughly 750 wind turbines.
They crawl farm fields and only cut into
the field by about four inches, said
Voetberg, who was raised on a farm and
inspired to enter the equipment industry by
his uncle, called Bobcat Bob because he
was the largest Bobcat seller in the country
in the late 1960s and early 70s.
Originally, the hydraulic crawler crane
filled a niche market, but they are now in
high demand, said Voetberg. What
created that demand is the ease of
movement on that crane. Its a very heavy
crane, and so what Link-Belt did was
develop a crane that could be taken apart
and moved on five trucks as opposed to a
crane that might have been moved by 10
trucks before. This saves customers a
significant amount of money. They are just
dynamite cranes.
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C R A N E S
This amazing luffing tower crane was used by Assemblers, Inc. for
over two years on the ArborBLU project in Ann Arbor. Jeffers/ALL
Crane predicts that there will be at least a half dozen luffing tower
cranes dotting Michigans skyline by 2018.
An ALL press release offers further
background: When first introduced in 2005,
the Link-Belt telecrawler products won
immediate praise as a niche market solution
to ease off-road maneuvering common in
power-line utility applications, but they have
quickly proven their work in rental and
general construction fleets both
domestically and abroad.
Several TCC cranes are installing wind
turbines in Michigans Thumb. Called
Thumb Wind, DTE has about 10 different
wind farms, and the Link-Belt TCC is
working throughout that area right now,
said Voetberg.
In 2016, the ALL Family of Companies
purchased six Link-Belt 250 USt TCC-
2500s. Initial machine delivery will begin in
March 2017 and remaining deliveries will be
spread through mid-2018. ALL, a longtime
Link-Belt customer, has taken the first order
of every telecrawler model that Link-Belt
has introduced, including the TCC-750 and
the TCC-1100 in 2009 and 2014,
respectively. The new TCC-2500 takes
everything that is great about Link-Belt
telecrawlers and combines it with an
unmatched new combination of reach and
capacities, said Michael L. Liptak,
president of the ALL Family of Companies
in a recent ALL press release.
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Liebherrs Newest All-Terrain Crane:

Robust Lift Capacity on a 500-Ton
This mobile, versatile all-terrain crane is a welcome
Machine addition to the convoy of cranes and lifting equipment
Not everything that happens in Vegas needed to revitalize Michigans infrastructure.
should stay in Vegas. A case in point: The
Liebherr Groups new model, 500-ton, all-
terrain (AT) crane, an impressive machine
set to make its debut in the United States at during and after the job. sized spaces.
the 2017 CONEXPO-CON/AGG show being This 500-ton AT Liebherr crane is also An ALL press release further explains the
held March 7 to 11, 2017 in Las Vegas. In part of the on-going drive to deliver heavy- intricacies of Variobase, pointing out that
fact, this new 500-ton model is set to roll duty cranes with a lighter footprint on the the innovative, award-winning Variobase
into the Great Lakes State. According to highway. Parts are designed to be lighter variable supporting base system allows the
Voetberg, the new model of Liebherr all- but stronger, allowing the industry to load operator to customize the cranes outrigger
terrain crane will be used on wind turbine crane components onto fewer trucks, said extensions to best take advantage of the
installation and maintenance projects in the Voetberg. available working space, which in turn helps
Michigan market, as well as on an In the field, this new model all-terrain enhance lifting capacity and flexibility on the
assortment of industrial and infrastructure crane features Liebherrs innovative jobsite, while creating greater efficiency. In
jobs in Toledo, Ohio and in Michigan in the Variobase system. Essentially, the tight spaces or on narrow sites, it can be
coming six months to a year. system offers variable position outriggers, challenging to extend all the outriggers as
The ALL Family of Companies has pre- said Voetberg. Each variable position far as necessary for proper and safe lifting.
ordered several new Liebherr models, changes the dynamics of the crane and the With VarioBase, each support can be
including two LTM 1450-8.1 500-USt all- load chart of the crane. With different extended to whatever custom length is
terrain cranes. Voetberg praises the outrigger positions, the system also allows needed to fit the site.
capabilities of this all-terrain crane and its the crane to fit into a variety of differently- The load moment limiter within the
enhanced load chart. It has just a
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engineered piece of equipment that uses its
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steel in its boom to provide lifting
capacities in the heart of the chart and at
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Changes in boom shape and steel type
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The booms today in the big cranes are
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steel with a higher tensile strength as
opposed to square-shaped, welded
booms, said Voetberg. The resulting
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combination with other factors, we can then
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The Liebherr 500-ton all-terrain crane is
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The LTM 1450-8.1 is manufactured to
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ALL business development specialist, said
in a recent ALL press release, This all-
terrain crane is unique, as it was designed
for both ease of transport and minimal setup
time, which increases efficiency before,

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cranes LICCON control system helps
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VarioBase calculates the precise lifting
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monitors the cranes stability, which helps
increase the safe working range, as well as
the lifting capacity. The work planner in the
LICCON system also allows jobs to be
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This mobile, versatile all-terrain crane is a
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billion dollars in infrastructure work, said
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for sewers, underground and water systems
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The luffing tower crane, the Link-Belt
TCC-2250 and the Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1
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 Fitness The Fine Art of
By Mary Kremposky McArdle
Associate Editor

Interlochens
at
New Dennison Center
The white pine- and lake-dotted campus of Interlochen Center for the Arts, a nationally renowned fine arts academy and summer camp set in Michigans
North Woods, attracts blue-sky thinkers, prominent guest artists and a high caliber of students drawn to the visual arts, theater, music and the writers
craft. The latest facility constructed on this North Country campus - the Dennison Center for Recreation and Wellness is a welcome addition to the
growing portfolio of new structures built over the last 17 years. The late Lee W. Dennison, a 1970 Interlochen alumna and a dedicated trustee and friend,
bequeathed a gift from her estate to her beloved alma mater to be used exclusively for the construction of a fitness center. For Dennison, the health of
the body was as important as the life of the mind, both in creating a well-balanced life and in cultivating those sparks of genius responsible for making
beautiful music, brightening an empty canvas or filling a blank page.
Two firms - Cornerstone Architects and Spence Brothers - have brought Dennisons vision to life in the heart of this well-known arts education institution,
offering a 500-student high school, a 3,000-person summer camp and adult art programs and presentations. Cornerstone Architects, Traverse City,
designed not only the Dennison facility, but almost every new structure on the Interlochen campus since 1999, including the Herbert H. & Barbara C.
Dow Center for Visual Arts, The Writing House, the Bonisteel Library and the DeRoy Center for Film Studies, said Cornerstone Vice President John E.
Dancer, RA, AIA. Cornerstone used its design talents to give a contemporary twist to Interlochens traditional palette of natural materials; the end result
being a constellation of contemporary stone, wood and glass structures in harmony with the original campus.
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Photos Courtesy of Spence Brothers

The beauty of cedar and the transparency of glass make for a warm and
inviting entry into the new Dennison Center for Recreation and Wellness.
19 International Dark Sky Parks
are spread across our planet

Performance Art
Spence Brothers Traverse City operations turned an empty canvas of a site
into a beautiful building. Well-versed in the art of construction management,
Spence Brothers returned approximately $300,000 to the Owner in
Construction Management fees and General Conditions costs, along with the
unused contingency fund, due to the excellent management associated with
the build. This speaks volumes about Spence Brothers integrity in spending
every dollar as if it were their own.
Spence Brothers attributes this feat to close teamwork during the design
and pre-construction phase. According to Spence Brothers Vice President
and Northern Michigan Operations leader, Robert S. Spence III, The idea of
having money set aside for project contingency is insurance for unforeseen
challenges. The projects design and pre-construction phase is to be
applauded. During this critical development stage, Interlochen, Cornerstone
Architects and Spence Brothers put in an extra effort toward value engineering,
constructability reviews and identifying potential construction risks and
simply avoided costly overruns. In addition, only 25 RFIs were submitted But only 1 will have a
during the entire project a sure sign the teams early efforts were paying off
during construction. facility like this!
Spence Brothers delivered the project on time, under budget and with
sufficient funds returned to the Owner to help supply funds for future projects.
Clearly, Spence Brothers performance art represents project management
at its best.

The Pure Genius of Being Physically Fit

Together, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Cornerstone Architects and Spence
Brothers built a beautiful building on a tight budget of approximately $4.7
million. The programming phase successfully placed a diversity of spaces into
the 21,000-square-foot building, including a large cardio room, a group fitness
room, and a full-sized basketball court divisible into two smaller-sized courts,
along with a sizeable rock-climbing wall with varying levels of difficulty.
The rock-climbing wall, located on the east side of the gym, adds a unique
Were building it
venue to the facilitys fitness options. The rock-climbing wall is certainly one
of the highlights of the recreation center, said Spence. The walls material
right here in Michigan
suppliers even provided on-site training to the Dennison Centers staff
regarding proper safety for users. Suppliers also provided maintenance
information, ensuring the wall will service the fitness and entertainment needs
of generations to come.
Newly equipped with treadmills, rock-climbing walls, elliptical machines and
free weights, Interlochen students can now prove whether or not a recent
Stanford University study holds weight. The study found that walking, even
briefly, increased an individuals capacity for creativity, or divergent thinking,
by 60 percent as defined by the participants ability to think of three new and
startling uses for familiar objects. Thomas Edisons famous quote, Genius
What is it?
is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration seems to be true in
Find out at the ALL NEW
more ways than one. www.spencebrothers.com
The building as student community center also houses a recreational game
room, meeting rooms and a spacious, sky-lit entry lobby and commons area.
The facilitys high usage reflects the teams wise decisions. After its October
21, 2016 grand opening, almost immediately, the building has been in use
constantly, said Dancer.

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The materials of the new Dennison Center fit
in with the wooded site and with the existing
vernacular of the other buildings on the
Interlochen Center for the Arts campus.

A New Campus Crossroads

The Dennison Center for Recreation and
Wellness is a far cry from its predecessor: a
small pre-engineered metal building without any
windows and with low student usage.
Students barely knew that it even existed
unless they took an actual physical education
selection studies, ultimately assisting the Owner ideal for students but demanding for the
class, said Dancer.
in choosing a strategic location on the north end construction team. Spence Brothers crafted a
Today, this small facility, aka The Shed, rests
of campus. The site is not only located along site logistics plan to manage heavy foot traffic
in the shadow of the new Dennison Center, an
the main campus pedestrian route of Frederick and access for construction deliveries and
inviting, contemporary building enabling the
Stock Avenue, but also between student personnel. The pedestrian thoroughfare, also
Interlochen Center for the Arts to design a
housing to the south and several well-used connecting music classrooms, a dining hall and
complete fitness and wellness program for
academic buildings to the north. The Dennison a music library, passed by the active
students.
Center acts as a bridge between north and construction site, said Spence. Our plan
Site selection was one of the preliminary
south, said Dancer, making it a perfect provided two primary access points for
steps in planning the new Dennison Center.
location for student access. construction deliveries and personnel who
Cornerstone Architects conducted several site
A building nestled in the heart of campus is worked in an always active area frequented by
students, staff and visitors. Large material
deliveries were coordinated in the early morning
hours to minimize campus disruptions.
Project communication proved pivotal in
managing construction in the middle of a
bustling campus. Spence Brothers project
manager and site superintendent met regularly
with the Owners security detail, said Spence.
We used the projects look-ahead schedule to
provide precise communication regarding the
weeks construction impact. As a result,
minimal disruption occurred to the busy
campus.
The mature trees on the site were also well-
Washington Twp. Water Storage Tank protected for current and future generations.
While walking through campus, it doesnt take
long to figure out how important trees are to the
When you Constructing a new 100-foot diameter, 1.5 million
Interlochen experience, said Spence. The
drink the water, gallon water storage tank can get complicated -
project team went to great lengths to preserve
remember the especially when dealing with unsuitable ll soils,
the natural character of the Interlochen campus
spring. unstable granular soils, and shallow perched
by protecting mature trees on the site and
~ Chinese Proverb groundwater.
thoughtfully re-purposing the wood of the few
Smart.Results.Fast. removed trees. When a tree had to be removed,
it would never go to waste. Smaller trees and
G2 provided dewatering recommendations and
100 percent of branches were ground up for
geotechnical solutions which minimized costly
mulch and used by Interlochen as a trail way
subgrade undercuts and kept the project on
bedding.
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construction schedule significantly. Atypical for

Northern Michigan, lack of winter conditions The buildings cloak of natural materials fits into the
well into January helped the schedule, as did
Spence Brothers ability to aggressively tackle
wooded site. Cedar soffits and sections of cedar siding
the schedule. add the beauty and warmth of natural wood to the entry
The building has shallow, poured-in-place
concrete foundations with reinforcing steel.
canopy and portico sheltering the full-glass entry.
The structural frame is a combination of steel
and load-bearing masonry, and the roofing
system is a combination of standing seam metal
have a sense of transparency, said Dancer. Teamwork: Making Great Things Happen
and PVC membrane, said Dancer. The project teams wise use of resources
Using more glass, in combination with
The buildings cloak of natural materials fits created a contemporary, sustainable and
traditional Interlochen materials, is part of the
into the wooded site. Cedar soffits and sections economical interior. Polished concrete flooring
quest to create contemporary buildings that are
of cedar siding add the beauty and warmth of in the commons area and exposed structural
still sensitive to the original campus. We
natural wood to the entry canopy and portico steel ceilings balanced out the cost of the rock-
wanted to design the Dennison Center within
sheltering the full-glass entry. A stone sill at the climbing wall and other features.
the context of the Interlochen campus, but we
base of the glass-clad cardio room turns into a Contemporary: Similar to the exterior
wanted the building to have a much more
larger stone wall partially blanketing the group materials, a blend of contemporary and North
modern twist than the older structures on
fitness room next door. Woods materials infuses the interior. Cedar
campus, said Dancer. Using more glass - and
Essentially, four materials the cedar and from the outside comes into the interior, said
using glass expanses without divisions - gives
stone, along with fiber-cement siding and split- Dancer. The reception desk has a cladding of
the building a much more modern
and ground-faced concrete masonry veneer wood planks and frosted green glass, and above
interpretation, along with creating more
clad the building exterior. The materials fit into the reception desk, a wood lattice is
horizontal elements, such as the horizontal entry
the existing vernacular of the Interlochen Center superimposed over the exposed structural steel
canopy.
for the Arts campus, said Dancer. This ceiling. Another wood lattice behind the desk
building is actually designed to blend with the
Dow Visual Arts facility, a building we also
designed using the same materials.
As a fifth material, generous glass windows
mark each building elevation, drawing natural
light and wooded views into virtually every
interior space. In the virtually all-glass cardio
area, students can see people working out on
the treadmills and other equipment, said
Dancer. It actually works as a kind of
advertisement for fitness.
The lower half of the gymnasium is entirely
glass; its upper half being clad in brown-toned,
fiber-cement siding. The building fits into the
naturally wood site, and one of the unique
features about the building is the fact that the
back of the gymnasium has an immense
amount of glass that opens up to give students
a view of the woods, the ravine and a couple of
the older cabins, said Dancer. This is unlike
most gymnasiums that are made exclusively of
block walls.
The game room and part of the group fitness
room each have their own windows on a
wooded world. The only section without glass
is the south-facing locker rooms clad in split-
faced concrete masonry veneer.
The interior is equally transparent. Glass
behind the reception desk offers a clear sight
line directly into the gymnasium; across from the
desk, another glass expanse offers a view into
the cardio room. We wanted the building to
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 In the lobby/commons area, three skylights draw in natural light, and
glass walls create a transparent interior with a sense of space and flow.

In the west half of the gymnasium, the sizeable wood panels within
complement the view of the woods outside as seen through the lower
walls glass windows.

warms the harder concrete and steel materials
of the space, said Dancer. Both gymnasium
and group fitness room have beautiful, glossy
athletic wood floors, the gymnasium floor even
featuring the Interlochen Center for the Arts logo.
Sustainable: The Dennison Center cultivates
both personal and global wellness in the form of
sustainability. The flooring in the cardio room
is made of recycled rubber, we used all low VOC
paint, formaldehyde-free adhesives and the
concrete and wood are both sustainable
materials, said Dancer.
The middle slice of the gymnasiums west wall
has sizeable wood panels; the wood in the
building complements the view of the woods
outside the building as seen through the lower
walls glass windows. Both the tier of glass on
the lower and the translucent panels on the
upper wall draw more natural light into the
building. Bringing natural light into the building
was a huge driver of the design and of our
sustainability goals, said Dancer.
As another day-lighting strategy, the entry
lobby/commons area has three slanted
skylights, the front side being clear to draw north
light into the building. The back of those
skylights is actually a frosted glass, because we
didnt want to pick up heat gain on the south
side, said Dancer.
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Economical: The entire building was well-
thought out to achieve a balance of visual appeal
and economy. It was the up-front decision-
making in the design/preconstruction phase that
enabled the core team of Cornerstone
Architects, Spence Brothers and Interlochen
Center for the Arts to identify and recommend
alternative material selections, best past-
practice methodologies and other value
engineering ideas to stretch the construction
dollar, said Spence. The project benefits,
relating to time and savings, were a pure
reflection of what the construction management
process brings to the table. When there is
synergy between the Owner, Architect and
Contractor, great things will happen!
95 Percent Local Subcontractor
Participation
Spence Brothers team of trade contractors
played an important role in this well-orchestrated
effort. Once the building design and the
construction plan were in place, the
subcontractors performed with no delays and
very minimal changes, said Spence. The
subcontractors truly stepped up and contributed
to the overall success of the project.
Spence achieved an incredible 95 percent
local participation rate. To make the statistic
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even more remarkable, 75 percent of those
subcontractor businesses were located within a
20-mile radius of the project. Often, a
construction projects success is strengthened
through the participation of those who surround
its location and purpose, said Spence.
Increasing the opportunity for local
subcontractor participation is strongly valued
with the Spence Brothers firm, he continued.
One of the greatest benefits a contractor can
bring to a community is to engage the talents of
those who contribute to their communitys
construction projects. With the Dennison
projects high local subcontractor participation
rate, the economic impact helps to support local
commerce, as well as those who live, work and
play as neighbors to this great institution. With
this level of local participation, Interlochen
Center for the Arts can also proudly boast of
their support for their community. Its a win
win.
Safety and Schedule: ZERO Lost-Time
Incidents/On-Time Project
Spence Brothers astute construction
management also yielded another important
statistic: The Dennison Recreation and
Wellness Center project earned a perfect safety
record with ZERO lost time incidents and ZERO
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recordable injuries. These safety benefits are
a direct result of Spence Brothers own high
standards of safety behavior and the training
of subcontractors before they are allowed to
become part of our project partner workforce,
said Spence.
An excellent safety record doesnt happen
by chance, he continued. It requires
leadership, discipline and setting the
expectation for the right worksite behaviors.
Spence Brothers site specific safety plans are
developed to support ZERO incident work sites.
These plans help ensure each worker returns
home each day the same as they came to
work.
A safe work zone often goes hand-in-hand
with a clean construction site. Superintendent
Steve Willson was instrumental in setting very
high expectations for job-site cleanliness, said
Spence. Spence Brothers appreciates the
willingness of our subcontractors to contribute
daily to maintaining a clean and safe site.
As another example of success, Spence
Brothers delivered the project on time through
two important communication tools:
Subcontractor Scheduling - Morning
project briefings were used to keep
subcontractors informed and
accountable for daily project milestone
expectations. Spence
Superintendent Steve Willson attributes
Brothers
much of the projects success to
excellent subcontractor participation in
the effort.
Project Milestone Reporting A monthly
Construction Manager Report was
provided to the Owner with details
regarding accomplishments, scheduling
and safety achievements.
Given this long list of successes, the entire
Interlochen staff and Board of Directors praised
the work of Spence Brothers throughout the
construction of the Dennison Recreation and
Wellness Center. Trust is surely an earned
benefit for any relationship, said Spence. It
was Spence Brothers open book policies and
sincere interest in delivering a project that would
exceed expectations that led to the alliance and
to these successful outcomes.
In Memory of Lee Wick Dennison
The story doesnt end here. Spence Brothers
construction management and financial
stewardship may help fund two expansions: a
pool expansion to the south and a new student
union to the north. Cornerstone Architects
designed the Dennison Centers locker rooms,
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located in the south portion of the building, and
the mechanical penthouse to accommodate the
future pool. The mechanical penthouse was
sized for all the pool equipment, including the
pool air handling system, said Dancer.
The future student union will be connected to
the Dennison Centers glass main entry on the
northeast, and a courtyard will be created
between the student union and the gymnasium
in the Dennison Centers northwest quadrant.
The expanded glass entry will create a visual
sightline through the entry to the courtyard
beyond. We created a master plan of how all
these different phases are going to occur, said
Dancer. The master plan actually changed how
the Dennison Center is sited. Basically, it
moved the building a bit further south to create
space for the future student union to the north.
As a result of the work of Cornerstone
Architects and Spence Brothers, the Interlochen
Center of the Arts has the opportunity to explore
more ways to further strengthen Lee Dennisons
vision of making quality of life and personal
wellness as important as the quality of artistic
training and experience on the Interlochen
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As shown by the quality of the above group
fitness room, Spence Brothers exercised
their construction management skills in
building a well-crafted project, and
delivering it on time and under budget with
zero lost-time incidents, zero recordable
injuries, and a 95 percent local
subcontractor participation.
The entire project team took great pride in
knowing their finished product would help to
fulfill Lee Dennisons vision of a healthy body
and mind and an optimal quality of life for the
thousands of emerging artists who flock to this
unique teaching institution. Not only does the
new Dennison Recreation and Wellness Center
reflect the values, aesthetics and vision of
Interlochen Center for the Arts, it also purely
reflects the teamwork, commitment and synergy
necessary to create this successful design and
construction project in the heart of the North
Woods.
Interlochen Center for the Arts, Dennison
Recreation Center
Owner: Interlochen Center for the Arts,
Interlochen
Construction Manager: Spence Brothers,
Traverse City
Architect: Cornerstone Architects, Traverse
City
Structural Design: Teton Designs, Grand
Rapids
Civil Engineer: Jozwiak Consulting, Traverse
City
MEP Engineering: Nealis Engineering,
Traverse City
Trade Contractors:
Site Elmers, Traverse City
Concrete Grand Traverse Construction,
Traverse City
Resteel Hymmco LLC, Saginaw
Masonry Bay Masonry, Traverse City
Steel Jacklin Steel, Traverse City; FJF Steel
Erectors, Buckley
General Trades Spence Brothers, Traverse City
Doors/Frames/Hardware Allen Supply,
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Gym Equipment/Projection Screens/Roller
Window Shades Baremen and Associates,
Inc., Jenison
Fire Extinguishers/Cabinets Norther Fire and
Safety, Traverse City
Casework/Cabinetry/Countertops Britten
Woodworks, Inc., Interlochen
Toilet Partitions/Lockers/Toilet Accessories
Symons, Saginaw
Architecture Woodwork Thomas & Milliken
Millwork, Northport
Roofing Story Roofing, Buckley
Glass & Aluminum Northern Michigan Glass,
Traverse City
Drywall/Interiors Chess Construction, Traverse
City
Flooring The Bouma Corporation, Traverse City
Concrete PolishingGreat Lakes Concrete
Restoration, Troy
Wood Flooring Kuhn Specialty Flooring,
Beverly Hills
Painting National Coatings, Inc., Traverse City
Fire Suppression AFP Specialties,
Williamsburg
Mechanical D&W Mechanical, Traverse City
Electrical Top Line Electric, Traverse City
Bleachers Interkal, Kalamazoo
Fencing Apple Fence Co., Grawn
Layout, Testing Gosling Czubak Engineering
Sciences, Traverse City
Portable Toilets Security Sanitation, Traverse
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Dumpsters American Waste, TC Dispatch,
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Propane Tri-Gas, Traverse City
Prints Traverse Reproduction & Supply,
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ALL Aerials, the companys
ALL Expands Fleet of Crawler
nationwide aerial equipment division,
Cranes, Aerial Lifts
continues to experience strong
Addition of 30 Machines Grows Fleet -
demand for their varied inventory of
and Customer Choice
equipment. The companys new JLG
package includes 17 telescopic boom
Strengthening its hand at both ends of
lifts, with horizontal outreach ranging
the lifting market, the ALL Family of
from 33 to 80 feet, as well as 10 JLG
Companies has announced the
telescopic forklifts (telehandlers).
acquisition of an equipment package
These range from the JLG 642, with a
consisting of large-capacity crawlers
maximum capacity of 6,600 pounds, to
and aerial lift equipment, including
the heavy-duty JLG G15-44A, the
boom lifts and telescopic forklifts. The
largest of JLGs telehandlers, with a
two separate deals with leading-brand
maximum capacity of 15,000 pounds.
manufacturers Manitowoc and JLG will
Telehandlers and boom lifts are
include 30 new machines.
maneuverable, efficient machines that
The Manitowoc purchase includes
offer real advantages on crowded job
two 275-USt Manitowoc 999 crawler
sites. Their power, versatility, and
cranes. These crawlers are a perfect
ability to work at awkward angles can
combination of capacity, reliability, and
directly and positively affect
versatility, and are in such high demand
productivity.
that one of the new cranes will head
straight to a job in Ohio. Also joining
For more information, contact ALL
the crawler fleet is a new 220-USt
Erection & Crane Rental at 4700 Acorn
Manitowoc 14000. With its long reach
Drive, Cleveland, OH 44131. Phone:
(up to 462 feet with the luffing jib
(216) 524-6550. Toll free: (800) 232-
attached), this is an extremely versatile
4100. Fax: (216) 642-7633. On the
crane.
Web: www.allcrane.com.
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New BIL-Guard 2.0 Roof
Hatch Railing System Now
Available
The BILCO Company, a subsidiary of
AmesburyTruth, announced recently that
the BIL-Guard 2.0, the second
generation of its top-selling roof hatch
safety railing system, is now available for
order.
Stronger and easier to install than its
predecessor, the BIL-Guard 2.0 boasts
aluminum construction for increased
strength and rigidity, a redesigned self-
closing hinge and positive latching system
and stainless steel hardware throughout.
The product is available with a safety
yellow powder-coat finish over the
corrosion-resistant aluminum rails.
Thanks to a complete redesign, the BIL-
Guard 2.0 is much stronger and easier to
install than the prior version. As part of
BILCOs long tradition of excellence and
design innovation, the companys product
development team has delivered a superior
product that ensures personal safety when
working around roof hatches. The new
product is offered at the same price as its
predecessor and will fit virtually any size or
brand of roof hatch.
Also compliant with OSHA fall protection
standards (29 CFR 1910.23), the BIL-Guard
2.0 features an innovative mounting system
that does not penetrate the roofing
membrane. The new system is easier to
install than prior models, and does not
require special training or certification for
proper installation. The design features
quick-mount curb brackets for a fast,
secure attachment and pivoting mounting
sleeves with compression fittings to lock
the railing system into place. The BIL-
Guard 2.0 is also equipped with a standard
self-closing gate to maintain continuous fall
protection to ensure that OSHA compliance
is preserved.
For more information on the BIL-Guard
2.0 or BILCOs other safety and access
products, call (800) 366-6530 or visit
www.bilco.com.
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New Brass Knuckle Orange
Crush Safety Goggles
Channel Water Away
Groove-and-Gasket Combo Keeps Vision
Clear for Safe, Efficient Work in Wet
Conditions
When rain or sweat is pouring down, dont
live with it - channel it! Introducing new
Brass Knuckle Orange Crush eye
protection. Specialized channels along the
brow line move water and sweat away
from the eyes, while the rubber gasket
seals the glasses snugly against the face.
So when members of your team are
working out in the elements or working up
Fire Protection
Specialists
DESIGN
INSTALL
INSPECT
MAINTAIN
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a sweat, theres no need to stop what
theyre doing and wipe off. Their eye
protection stays on their faces, where it
belongs. Plus, the soft rubber gasket is
removable, allowing for quick conversion
to standard protective eyewear.
Only Orange Crush features this unique
type of liquid splash protection from a
traditional dust goggle. Coupled with our
N-FOG PLUS anti-fog technology,
standard on every pair, Orange Crush is
the ultimate in see-clearly workwear.
Orange Crush is loaded with the other
features you expect from Brass Knuckle:
super-flex temples that hug any size face
and TempleTouch technology that grips
the sides of the head comfortably with
molded-in nibs for non-slip performance.
Each pair comes with an optional strap
that locks into the temple for an extra-
secure fit.
Every Brass Knuckle product is the
result of our unrivaled passion for
compliance and safety. We dont put our
name on it until it meets our high
standards of quality, and our unparalleled
understanding of hazards helps keep
workplaces safe and compliant.
Orange Crush is a worthy addition to
this tradition. Get your crews Crush on -
it might be the most adaptable,
customizable protective eyewear ever.
For more information, contact Brass
Knuckle Safety Products, 1335
Ridgeland Parkway, Suite 120, Alpharetta,
GA 30004. Phone: 770-674-8930 or visit
www.brassknuckleprotection.com.
Larson Electronics Releases
a 28 Watt Magnetic Mount
LED Work Light
Larson Electronics, an industrial lighting
leader, has announced the release of a 28
watt low profile LED light fixture equipped
with magnets for temporary mounting
while offering operators an energy efficient
direct replacement for fluorescent lighting
solutions.
The WAL-48-1L-LED-M-25 magnetic
mount LED light from Larson Electronics
is a general use linear LED work light that
provides 3,500 lumens of light in a 150
beam spread. This low profile, highly
efficient LED light fixture is a direct
replacement for existing fluorescent work
lights, providing twice the
lamp life, increased durability,
and less energy
consumption. This
light features an
impact and shock resistant polycarbonate
T8 LED tube, sealed polycarbonate end
caps, and corrosion resistant aluminum
hardware. This unit is multi voltage,
operating on 120-277 volts AC and is
supplied with 25 feet of line-in cable
terminated in an industrial grade cord cap.
Larson also offers a low voltage 12-24
volts DC model for low voltage
applications, such as off the grid and
remote locations powered by alternative
energy.
There is no ballast in this unit which
reduces the overall weight and creates a
slimmer profile for the unit. The integrated
LED assembly has a 50,000+ hour service
life, which results in extreme efficiency
and greatly reduced maintenance costs.
The solid state design of LED technology
gives this fixture superior resistance to
damage from vibration, extremes in
temperature, and a lamp life over twice
that of standard fluorescent bulbs. The
integrated heat sink allows for efficient
heat dissipation, preventing the LEDs
from overheating and keeping the overall
temperature of the work light relatively
low. This low profile light features two
adjustable brackets, allowing the operator
to adjust the fixture once mounted. It is
designed to be magnetically mounted and
is equipped with two 100 pound grip
magnets.
This new magnetic mount LED light is
ideal for temporary jobsites and direct
over-head lighting applications, providing
twice the lamp life, better durability, and
higher energy cost savings when
compared to standard fluorescent work
lights. Bearing an IP66 waterproof rating,
this work light is ideal for indoor and
outdoor applications and suitable for work
space lighting, general area lighting, and
machine and equipment illumination.
Larson Electronics carries an extensive
line of LED light towers, portable power
distributions, explosion proof lights for
hazardous locations, portable work lights
and industrial grade LED area lights. You
can view the companys entire line of
lighting by visiting them on the web at
Larsonelectronics.com. You can also call
(800) 369-6671 to learn more about their
products or call (214) 616-6180 for
international inquiries.
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Ergodyne Unveils New
Proflex Thermal Series
Gloves
Ergodyne has announced that it has
refreshed and redesigned its ProFlex
Thermal Series Gloves. All told, six
models were updated and one model was
added to give more traditional thermal
gloves workplace functionality.
Dual-zone 3M Thinsulate Insulation
means wearers will enjoy a lab-tested
increase of nearly 15 percent in warmth
over previous designs for cold days and
colder nights. Additional benefits include
rolled fingertips for dexterity, extended
cuffs to keep weather out, and reflective
accents on most models to combat
winter darkness.
Workers in a variety of applications,
from cold weather construction and cold
storage to marine work, mining and more.
Off the clock, gloves can be used for
general outdoor recreation, as well.
For more information, visit
www.ergodyne.com or call (800) 225-
8238 or (651) 642-9889.
LiftWise Introduces High
Capacity, Remote-Controlled
Tire Handler
LiftWise has introduced the new
SideWinder, a hydraulic tire handler
designed to assist with moving and
mounting larger tires. The SideWinder
has a capacity for tires with diameters
from 58 to 75 inches and up to 2,200
pounds, making it ideal for everything
from tractors and agriculture equipment,
to construction equipment and material
handlers.
Designed to work with an overhead
crane or lift, the SideWinder assists with
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moving, mounting and handling tires
directly from a horizontal position. This
reduces the need for numerous tire
racks, effectively increasing valuable
floor space. Additionally, one person can
remotely operate the SideWinder,
allowing him or her to safely and
precisely mount a tire, thus freeing up
manpower for other tasks.
The SideWinder can lift a tire from a
flat position and rotate it continuously to
Small-Medium Site Projects
vertical for installation. It is battery
Road Work
powered, and comes equipped with a
Emergency Repairs
convenient, built-in charger. Other
Land Clearing
features include a self-locking gearbox,
as well as hydraulic cylinders with
holding valves.
The SideWinder is the newest option
in the LiftWise line of tire handlers.
Several tire handlers are available, with
capacities of 2,200 to 32,000 pounds.
LiftWise is a division of Diversified
Products. The company offers a wide
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information, contact Diversified
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(254) 757-1188, or visit
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MagnaShear Motor Brakes
Provide a Maintenance-Free
Solution for Frequent
Start/Stop Cycles on Truck
Mounted Cranes
The MagnaShear motor brake from
Force Control Industries employs oil shear
technology, providing longer service life
even in demanding applications like the
frequent start/stop cycles seen on cranes,
hoists, winches, and other mobile material
handling equipment. Proven oil shear
technology transmits torque between
lubricated surfaces thereby eliminating
wear on friction surfaces. A patented fluid
recirculation system dissipates heat
eliminating heat build-up which is the
most common problem in dry braking
systems. Elimination of the wear
significantly increases service life and
virtually eliminates adjustment which also
elongates maintenance intervals. An
anodizing plant cut preventative
maintenance by two hours per week and
eliminated $8,000 in annual parts
expenditures by switching from dry
brakes to MagnaShear motor brakes.
They are ideal for applications where the
motor is reversed each cycle such as
mobile cranes, winches, and hoists as
well as loader/unloader conveyors, rail car
spotters and dumpers, ship and rail car
loading conveyors, trippers and pallet
return conveyors.
The oil shear technology also provides
a smooth cushioned stop which
reduces shock to the drive system, further
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extending service life of downstream mounting to drive motors in NEMA frame
components. sizes 56 to 449. They are shipped ready
The totally enclosed to install, with no assembly or
MagnaShear brakes are adjustments required. They are also
impervious to moisture, available pre-mounted on a motor for
dirt and dust that is severe duty applications. MagnaShear
common in concrete motor brakes can be furnished to fit a
block plants as well as NEMA or IEC frame motor, as a complete
asphalt shingle motor and brake assembly, or to mount on
manufacturing, coal, bulk a machine frame or other special
materials handling, forest mounting configuration.
products manufacturing, These proven motor brakes are totally
and more. enclosed from outside contaminants, with
Unlike dry brakes, oil seal integrity for harsh and washdown
shear technology includes a layer of environments. A modular design
automatic transmission fluid between the /assembly allows for ease of servicing and
brake disc and the drive plate. As the fluid maintenance.
is compressed, the fluid molecules shear For additional information contact Force
thus imparting torque to the other side. Control Industries, Inc., 3660 Dixie
This torque transmission causes the Highway, Fairfield, OH 45014; visit
stationary surface to turn, bringing it up to www.forcecontrol.com, e-mail
the same relative speed as the moving sales@forcecontrol.com, or call (513) 868-
surface. Since most of the work is done 0900.
by the fluid particles in shear, wear is
virtually eliminated.
Elimination of wear also
eliminates the need for
adjustments which are
common for dry braking
systems.
In addition to
transmitting torque, a
patented fluid
recirculation system
helps to dissipate heat
which is the major
problem with traditional
dry brakes.
Along with heat removal and torque
transmission, the fluid serves to Introducing JJ Currans
continually lubricate all components of the Newest Crane: The GMK
oil shear brake, elongating their service 6300L 350-Ton All-Terrain
life.
MagnaShear brakes with oil shear The Grove GMK 6300L has some of the
technology provide significantly longer
strongest lifting abilities of any six-axle all-
service life, characterized by virtually
terrain crane and offers more power when
maintenance-free operations.
lifting at greater heights. Its seven-section
These proven motor brakes are
main boom is the longest in the Grove
available to accommodate a wide range
product range and is designed for heavy
of applications. Spring set torque ratings
lifts without the need to rig the jib. An
from 3 to 1250 foot-pounds are available.
option of five outrigger positions, more
MagnaShear motor brakes can be sized
than any other crane in its capacity class,
to the correct torque independent of the
offers great flexibility.
motor frame size or horsepower.
Call the JJ Curran Sales Department to
MagnaShear motor brakes feature
schedule your next job (313) 842-1700.
quick mount features for quick and easy
Voice Of The Construction Industry

Advanced Layout Simplified -
Hilti Layout System PLT 300
Contractors will find advanced layout
simple with the Hilti Layout system PLT
300. This new layout system makes
everyday layout and measuring tasks
easier than ever. But best of all, layout
jobs can be completed quickly and
efficiently by just one person for increased
productivity when compared to traditional
methods.
The PLT 300 virtually eliminates a
learning curve as no leveling is required
and the new Hilti Auto-Stationing
technology allows for easy automatic
station set-up. Layout and recording
jobsite information is made easy with a
green laser pointer for greater visibility.
Built for tough jobsite conditions, the
PLT 300 comes with the PLC 300
controller, a tablet with a 7-inch display
that has permanent wireless contact with
the total station putting the complete
building plan in the palm of your hand.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) and
jobsite to BIM data flow are now at your
fingertips. The easy user interface makes
it simple to use the system outdoors on
the ground or on facades, or indoors on
floors, ceilings and walls, and checking
positions on plans and measurements for
as-builts.
The Hilti Layout system PLT 300 is
backed by Hiltis Calibration Service to
help ensure reliability and accuracy. Even
with Hiltis built-in protection features,
precision instruments can be affected by
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P R O D U C T
everyday use and more. Through the
Calibration Service, the PLT 300 will be
calibrated and adjusted as needed, with
the calibration confirmed in writing.
The Hilti Layout system PLT 300 is
covered by Hiltis Tool Warranty 20/2/1
which consists of 20 years of repair or
replacement of defective parts; 2-year no
cost repair including wear and tear; and a
guaranteed 1-day turn-around on repairs.
For more information about the Hilti
Layout system PLT 300, contact Hilti
Customer Service. From the United
States, call Hilti, Inc. at (800) 879-8000 or
visit www.us.hilti.com. From Canada, call
Hilti (Canada) Corporation at (800) 363-
4458 or visit www.hilti.ca.
Larson Electronics releases a
New Mobile Power
Distribution Center
Larson Electronics has added to its
extensive range of industrial grade lighting
equipment with the release of a mobile
distribution system that steps down 240
volts AC electrical current to 120 volts AC.
The MDC-240-100MB-1X240.30A-
1X240.50A-6X120 temporary power
distribution system from Larson
Electronics provides a safe and reliable
way for operators in industrial settings to
tap into and utilize power sources
independently of the work area. This unit
provides an effective power distribution
system for operators performing plant
turnarounds, maintenance and cleaning in
hazardous areas, equipment installations
and repairs, and any activities requiring an
alternative to native power sources. The
portable transformer is designed to
operate with 240 volts 60Hz which it then
steps down to 120 volts. The power
distribution system on this portable
substation makes 120 volts AC available
with six 20 amp, 120 volt GFCI protected
5-20 duplex receptacles with
weatherproof covers. This system also
makes 240 volts available through one 30
amp and one 50 amp receptacle.
S H O W C A S E
Fifteen feet of #6/4 Type-W line in
power cord is included to connect the
substation to a primary 240V power
supply. An eight foot copper ground wire
provides operators the ability to ground
the panel via grounding rod. The main
load center is protected by a 100 amp
load center with main breaker for circuit
protection. The 120 volt line out protection
is provided by eight 20 amp, 125 volt, 1
pole breakers. The load center is mounted
within a NEMA 3R enclosure. The
transformer and distribution assembly is
mounted to a standard upright steel dolly
cart style frame resulting in an extremely
stable, durable, and mobile power
distribution platform. Two run-flat tires and
a cart style mounting platform provides
easier substation mobility. This temporary
power distribution solution can be
modified to meet the needs of job-site
receptacle requirements. This power
distribution system conforms to UL 508A
and is NEMA 3R rated and ideal for indoor
and outdoor use.
Larson Electronics carries an extensive
line of LED light towers, portable
distribution systems, explosion proof
lights for hazardous locations, portable
work lights and industrial grade LED area
lights. You can view Larson Electronics
entire line of lighting by visiting them at
Larsonelectronics.com. You can also call
(800) 369-6671 to learn more, or call (214)
616-6180 for international inquiries.
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IDEAL Helps Create Perfect

Conduit Bends with New Line
of Precision Levels
Levels Eliminate Crooked or Dog-
Leg Bends for Faster, Cost-Effective
Installation of Electrical Conduit
IDEAL Electrical, a leader in professional-
grade contractor tools and accessories,
continues to deliver productivity-
enhancing innovation with the
introduction of a new line of Precision
Levels that eliminate "dog-legs" when
making saddle or offset bends to electrical
conduit. Equipped with the exclusive
Thumb Winder conduit wheel, IDEAL
Precision Levels ensure that bent conduit
lines up correctly for perfect, labor-saving
installations no matter how many bends
are made.
Levels currently available on the market
suffer from two common problems: poor
holding strength to the conduit being
bent, and difficult-to-replace vials. To
address these issues, IDEAL integrated its
Thumb Winder conduit wheel featuring
a contoured screw that hugs the conduits
surface for a firm, stable hold that
eliminates crooked or dog-leg conduit,
even in the most complex bends. In
addition, IDEAL vials are designed for
easy field replacement just by removing a
single setscrew, unlike most competitors
vials that are typically glued into the
levels.
IDEAL Precision Levels are conveniently
available in 3.5, 6 and 9 lengths. The
two smaller levels feature the Thumb
Winder for perfect conduit bending and
perform double-duty as torpedo levels,
while the 9 model is solely for use as a
torpedo level. Oversized neodymium rate-
earth magnets are built into the bottom of
all three models for hands-free leveling of
conduit, a process made even more
accurate thanks to a custom v-groove
geometry that provides greater surface
area for the magnets to attach, as well as
a bulls eye vial to align X and Y axis
points. Oversized windows let electricians
see the vials from all angles.
Built for professional use, IDEAL
Precision Levels are the most durable and
best equipped on the market today. The
entire chassis is CNC machined from
6061 T6 aluminum billet for absolute
straightness and is protected with an
anodized corrosion-resistant finish for an
extended service life. The tough, molded
acrylic vials have shock-absorbing rubber
O-rings, which virtually eliminate shock
damage. IDEAL Precision Levels are
backed by a Lifetime Guarantee.
For more information, visit
www.idealind.com.

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Loftness Introduces the New
Carbide Cutter G4 High
Performance Mulching Head
Attachment
Building on the success of the previous G3 model,
the Carbide Cutter G4 is Loftness Specialized
Equipments newest generation high-performance
mulching head attachment for skid steers.
Incorporating an adjustable shear bar to customize
material sizing and a 37-percent larger displacement
drive motor with more torque, it is packed with
features that increase efficiency while maintaining
rugged reliability.
The Carbide Cutter G4 is available with 61- and
71-inch cutting widths. All models are offered with
either carbide-tipped teeth or and heat-treated steel
planer blade Loftness Quadco teeth to match any
job applications. The precisely engineered tooth
pattern has an improved staggered spiral
configuration that offers better power distribution
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and balance, as well as single-tooth contact with the
work surface at all times.
For maximum cutting performance, the Carbide
Cutter G4 features a two-stage cutting chamber with
two shear bars. This combination of features results
in small particle sizes while eliminating the jamming
and wrapping issues associated with competitive
products. A new adjustable primary-stage shear bar
can be widened or narrowed to fine-tune material
size and production rate. And the inside of the
cutting chamber is smooth and open, which reduces
clogging from mud or buildup of material. Improved
skid shoes can be adjusted from 0.5 inches to -1.5
inches, which allows mulching below grade.
Operating at 2,000 to 2,400 RPM, the mulching
head features a synchronous drive belt for greater
efficiency and less maintenance. The G4 comes
standard with a V-Drive system that includes a
variable-displacement motor (V-Drive) with 37-
percent more displacement, which improves torque
and offers less stalling and shorter recovery. The V-
Drive also has load-sensing technology. Under light
loads, it operates at maximum RPM, and as the load
increases, it automatically lowers the rotor RPM to
maximize torque.
Full rotation of the mulching head is achieved
P R O D U C T S H O W C A S E
thanks to specially designed hose routing that has
been improved to allow more motion without
damage. This feature also allows the unit to easily
position trees with the adjustable push bar and
welded claw hooks. The push bar can be used to
push falling brush and trees away from the power
unit, and the claw hooks can pull material into
position for proper feeding.
The Carbide Cutter G4 is designed for maximum
durability. Abrasion-resistant steel is used in areas
exposed to high wear, and it comes equipped with
a custom hydraulic control valve that protects the
unit from pressure spikes. It also stops the rotor
quickly on shutdown without damaging
components. Other standard features include an on-
board pressure gauge and steel deflector chains.
Loftness manufactures the VMLogix line of
vegetation management equipment, which includes
hydraulic oil coolers and high-performance mulching
heads for a variety of equipment, ranging from skid
steer loaders to 400-horsepower prime movers. For
more information on Loftness complete product line,
contact Loftness Specialized Equipment, P.O. Box
337, Hector, MN 55342; call (800) 828-7624 (U.S.
and Canada) or (320) 848-6266 (international); email
info@loftness.com; or visit www.loftness.com.
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& Volkers that is an industry leading E. Hubbell, PE and

supplier of construction Executive Vic-
management, project management President Thomas E.
and administrative personnel. Silva Biehl, PE. Mitchell is
has worked at E&V for nearly 15 a registered
years and formerly held the position Professional Engineer
Burton Shockey Zuellig of accounting department and has been with Faught
leader/controller. She is also an HRC since 1990; he
SmithGoupJJR, a active member of the Western serves as Principal In-
Detroit-headquartered Michigan Chapter of the Charge of all of HRCs
architecture, Construction Financial field services. Faught
engineering and Management Association (CFMA). is a registered
planning firm, has Professional Engineer
promoted Ed Burton, Detroit-based Hamilton Anderson and serves as an
Sven Shockey and Athens Associates (HAA) announced the active member of
Hart
Cheryl Zuellig to vice promotion of long-time employee American Public
presidents. Ed Burton, RIBA, is Angela Hicks to Works Association and Michigan
promoted to vice president, Director of Landscape State Universitys Department of
continuing in his role as director of Architecture. In the Civil & Environmental Engineering
the firms Science & Technology position, she will lead Professional Advisory Board. Hart
Practice. He is based at HAAs business joined HRC in 1998 and currently
SmithGroupJJRs Detroit office. development strategy leads the Road Design Department.
Cheryl Zuellig, RLA, ASLA, is for landscape He is a registered Professional
Hicks
promoted to vice president, architecture and Engineer.
continuing in her role of Director of oversee all elements of site design
Sites. A registered landscape for HAA going forward. Hicks is the Farmington Hills-based LaSalle
architect, Zuellig is based at first female in the firms history to Group, Inc. (LaSalle) has
SmithGroupJJRs Ann Arbor office. be appointed to its board of announced the promotion of Ken
Sven Shockey, AIA, LEED AP directors. With nearly 25 years of Perko to vice president of
BD+C, is promoted to vice experience, 19 of which have been estimating and self-perform
president, retaining his title of at HAA, Hicks has worked in the services. Perko is a 25-year
Director of Design. Shockey, who design and implementation of veteran of the industry and
both lives and works in master plans and site design. a graduate of Ferris State
Washington, D.C., is based at Working in the public and private Universitys Construction
SmithGroupJJRs office located at sector, her work includes the Management School. He was
1700 New York Avenue. Also, design and planning of urban previously vice president of self-
SmithGroupJJR has hired George parks, historic institutions, perform at LaSalle. Perko fills the
Athens, AIA, as workplace studio neighborhoods, streets and position previously held by Randy
leader at the firms Detroit office. In schools across the country. Most Palermo, who has been promoted
his new role at SmithGroupJJR, notably, she worked on the Belle to president.
Athens will oversee the firms Isle Scott Foundation Rehabilitation
growing Workplace Studio in Master Plan.
Detroit, including its project CORPORATE NEWS
delivery and business development Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC),
efforts throughout the Midwest U.S. Bloomfield Hills, announced that Triangle Associates, Grand
Daniel W. Mitchell, Rapids, has unveiled a new
Elzinga & Volkers (E&V), a Holland, PE, has been named website, after months of hard work
MI-based provider of construction president; Nancy MD and dedication. From strategic
management services, recently Faught, PE has been planning to the final touches,
announced the named executive theyre building a better experience
promotion of Grace vice-president; and for those who live, learn, and work
Silva to chief financial Charles E. Hart, PE every day. To see the new Triangle
Mitchell
officer for both has been named a website and learn more about the
Elzinga & Volkers and vice president of the firm. The company, visit http://www.triangle-inc.com/
EV Group a announcements came on the eve of
subsidiary of Elzinga the retirements of President George
Silva

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CONSTRUCTION CALENDAR
Please submit all calendar items no less than six weeks prior to the event to: Amanda Tackett, Editor: tackett@cam-online.com

February 1, 2017 April 4 & 5, 2017 CAMTEC Classes

CAM Construction & Design
Tradeshow
MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit, MI
This one-day tradeshow will be held
on February 1st, 2017 and will be
attended by construction owners,
contractors, suppliers, architects and
engineers. Show hours are 9:00 am to
4:30 pm.
The Michigan Construction &
Design Tradeshow will also play host
to the CAM 131st Annual Meeting,
CAM Magazine Special Issue Awards,
and Construction Project of the Year
Award, which will be held inside the
Sound Board. CAMTEC, the training
and education division of CAM, will
offer classes during the tradeshow, as
well.
Contact Ron Riegel for tradeshow
rates and information (248) 972-1000
or visit
www.camonline.com/Tradeshow.aspx .
February 25, 2017
CAM Mens Doubles Classic
Bowling Tournament
Thunderbowl Lanes, Allen Park, MI
The 66th Annual Mens Doubles
Classic, sponsored by the
Construction Association of Michigan
(CAM). All CAM companies are invited
to participate. Registration begins at
10:30 am, bowling at Noon.
For more information, Contact Ron
Riegel (248) 972-1000 or visit
www.cam-online.com.
Visit us online at www.cammagazineonline.com
Healthcare and Educational All classes held at CAM HQ in Bloomfield
Facilities Design and Hills Unless Otherwise Noted
Construction Event for New FEB. 7 - Arc Flash Qualified
England
FEB. 8-9 - OSHA 10-Hour Training
Seaport World Trade Center,
Boston, MA FEB. 9 - Printreading (first of 15 classes)
The theme for the 2017 event is FEB. 14 - MA 3210: Scaffold Safety
Design, Build, Innovate for Health,
FEB. 15 - First Aid, CPR & AED Combined
Safety, Welfare & Resiliency. (takes place in Saginaw)
Program features real-world, solu-
FEB. 16 - AIA Contracts
tions-based case studies and man-
agement discussions relating to the FEB. 20, 22, 27 & MAR 1 - OSHA 30-Hour
Training
planning, designing, construction,
and facility management of medical FEB. 21 - Project Management &
Supervision
and educational building types.
For more information, contact Dawn FEB. 23 - Mitigating Contract Risk
McElaney (508) 790-4751 ext. 204, or FEB. 24 - Lead Renovator
visit http://mededboston.com/regis- Refresher Training
ter/ FEB. 28 - OSHA 7845: Recordkeeping Rule
Seminar
July 20-23, 2017
MAR. 6 - OSHA 7400: Trainer
American Society of Concrete Course for Construction Noise
Contractors (ASCC) Concrete Private Projects
Executive Leadership Forum MAR. 8 - Accounts Receivable
Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, SC Management & Collections
For more information or to register, MAR. 9 - Payment Bonds
visit www.ascconline.org or call the
MAR. 14 - Excavations: The Grave
ASCC office (866) 788-2722. Danger (MTI Elective)
MAR. 15 - Joint Venture Collaboration
MAR. 15 - First Aid, CPR & AED
Sep. 14-17, 2017 Combined
American Society of Concrete
MAR. 16 - Prevailing Wage Compliance
Contractors (ASCC) Annual
Conference MAR. 22-24 - Estimating
Arizona Grand Resort, Phoenix, AZ MAR. 22 - Residential Builders
For more information or to register, Continued Competency
Course
visit www.ascconline.org or call the
ASCC office (866) 788-2722. MAR. 27-30 - OSHA 3095: Electrical
Standards
For more information and registration, visit
www.cam-online.com or contact Diane
Sawinski (248) 972-1000.
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Ace Cutting Equipment & Supply........ 10

Allingham Corporation.........................16

Alta Equipment.................................... 14

Aluminum Supply Company/

Marshall Sales....................................... 9

Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers

Union Local #2.................................... 35

CAM Comp..........................................13

CAM Labor Relations............................ 5

CAM Magazine.................................... 31

CAM Newsroom.................................. 34

CEI Group, LLC..................................... 6

Connelly Crane Rental Corp................ 25

Dale Fisher Photography..................... 26

Detroit Dismantling................................ 8

Doeren Mayhew.................................. 38

Edge Solutions.................................... 28

Environmental Maintenance
Engineers............................................ 18

G2 Consulting Group...........................24

Gillett Excavating.................................31

Homrich.............................................IBC

J.J. Curran Crane Co.........................IBC

Jackson Associates.............................30

Jeffers Crane....................................... 19

Lee Industrial Contracting............. 20, 21

Michielutti Brothers............................. 17

North American Dismantling Corp...... BC

Oakland Insurance.............................. 11

Operating Engineers Local 324............. 3

Optare Services...................................27

Power Vac........................................... 16

R.S. Dale Co...................................... IFC

Raymond Excavating...........................28

Scaffolding Inc.................................... 38

Spence Brothers..................................23

Valenti Trobec Chandler Inc./Griffin 734.654.9800

Smalley & Wilkerson.............................. 7

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