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15 SUSTAIN I ABILITY
The Basics: Radient vs. Gas-Forced Air Heating
22 GUEST PERSPECTIVE
Benchmark the Nations Best Practices for Developing
42
Leaders
RENOVATION/RESTORATION
27 Ex-Newspaper Office Transforms into Luxury Lofts in
Record Time
36 A Heavenly Makeover at Westminster Presbyterian Church
38 Paradise Valley Cultural & Entertainment District - The
Rebirth of a Historic Detroit Neighborhood
SITE WORK
42 The Scott - Blaze Contracting Aids in the Revitalization of
Brush Park
44 D&R Tackles 250,000 Cubic Yard Earthmoving Project in
Romulus
45 CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHT
53
Science on Display at CMUs New Biosciences Building
Wally Kosorski & Co. Delivers the Magic for CMU 45
DEPARTMENTS
7 Industry News
55 Product Showcase
58 People in Construction/
Corporate News
the past year, as well as engineering This years most prestigious award its work on the Oakland Macomb
professionals who have significantly the Engineering Eminent Conceptor Interceptor Drain
contributed to the profession. The Award went to SME (Plymouth) for the AECOM of Detroit for its work on the
ACEC/M Awards Program recognizes Jimmy Johns Field project in Utica. Built M-1 Rail Streetcar project in Detroit
outstanding efforts of professional design over a landfill, this project created Bergmann Associates of Lansing for
firms to solve clients needs through numerous challenges. Working against a its work on the University Drive
exceptional projects, and offers the firm 12-month schedule to have a field Diverging Diamond Interchange in the
opportunity to showcase the years best ready for Opening Day 2016, SME and the City of Auburn Hills
engineering and surveying achievements entire project team worked tirelessly to DLZ Michigan, Inc. of Lansing for its
to an audience of peers, clients and secure funding, design plans that made work on the I-94/Sprinkle Road
decision makers at all levels. the site suitable for development, and interchange in Kalamazoo
This program serves as the final construct a ballpark that would not only
celebration of Engineers Week, said Ron serve as a home for the sport, but that Engineering Merit Awards were
Brenke, PE, ACEC/M Executive Director. would revitalize a community and serve presented to the following:
The knowledge and expertise that filled families for generations to come AECOM of Grand Rapids for its work
the room on Saturday was astounding! on the M-100 over CN/GTW Railroad
The projects engineered by private sector Five firms were honored with an in the City of Potterville
firms have a profound effect on the quality Engineering Honorable Conceptor Award: CDM Smith Michigan, Inc. of Lansing
of life for all Michigan residents. Their SmithGroupJJR of Detroit for its work for its work on the International Bridge
efforts result in quality roads and bridges, on the Oakland University Engineering Toll Plaza Reconstruction in Sault Ste. Marie
safe drinking water, and a clean Center in Rochester Hardesty & Hanover, LLC of Okemos
environment for people to live, work and NTH Consultants, Ltd. of Northville for for its work on the Fort Street Bridge
play. in Detroit
The Board Design Award was given to AECOM for the board
designed to tell the story of the M1-Rail project. This years
ACEC/M Vernon B. Spalding Leadership Award was presented
to Robert C. Rabeler, PE, of SME to honor his outstanding
leadership roles in ACEC and several community organizations.
The ACEC/M Felix A. Anderson Image Award was presented
to Philip Sanzica, PE, the Oakland County Chief Deputy Water
Resources Commissioner, for his actions and contributions to
enhance the image of the profession.
The Eminent and Honorable Conceptor award winners are
eligible to compete at the National ACEC engineering
competition in Washington, D.C. For more information on the
projects and award winners, please contact ACEC/M at (517)
332-2066 or visit their website at www.acecmi.org.
Congratulations go out to Brian Melton and Scott Campbell, representing Midwest Pro Painting, Inc.
(Livonia), for winning the 66th Annual CAM Mens Doubles Classic with a score of 1377. Brian and Scott beat a field
of 346 bowlers to win the tournament.
This years tournament highlights included the hot hand of Conner Weber of Clean Air Technology (Canton) with a
High Game of 287 and Series of 779. Other High Games Included: 278 by Greg Gietek with CASS Sheet Metal (Detroit);
276 by Mike Lipsett with Detroit Elevator (Ferndale); and 267 by Don Belisle, Jr. from First Response Fire Protection
(Chesterfield).
This annual event was held on February 25th at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park. Bowlers began checking in for
lane assignments at 10:30 a.m. Competition in this tournament was guided by each participants highest USBC
Average, as listed in the 2015-2016 Yearbook. Each team received a handicap of 100% of the difference from 400.
The prize check ratio this year was 1-4, with low in the money at 1200. Each team was also given one deck of playing
cards, compliments of the CAM Doubles Committee.
BE
CE 198
By Diane Sawinski
The Basics:
R a d i a n t v s . G a s - F o r c e d A i r H e a t i n g
By Douglas Elbinger,
Energy Systems Analyst,
Newman Consulting Group LLC
Comfortable Room and Surface Do Radiant Heating Systems Limit Radiant vs. Gas-Forced Air Heating
Temperatures Flooring Options? Next to cost, the biggest questions for
Radiant heating provides unique comfort Traditionally, hot water radiant floor homeowners considering radiant heating
because the entire floor radiates heat up systems have been installed in the systems is how they compare to
in an even and consistent manner. concrete slab of a home or building, but traditional gas-fired forced air heat.
Traditional forced air systems work by advanced designs and installation Following is a summary of the important
blowing warm air through a series of techniques now make it possible to install factors to consider when deciding on a
ductwork in the floors, walls and ceilings, radiant tubing in floor joist systems and heating system, as well as the advantages
and finally to its destination by way of one below hardwood floors, carpet, laminates and disadvantages of each.
or two vents in a room. This method can and vinyl flooring. This means that all Comfort - The mission is to provide
lead to hot and cold spots due to poor air traditional flooring options are available to consistent comfort by way of reliable
circulation, as well as temperature spikes homeowners with radiant flooring. With heating and warmth from your radiant
and dips when the system turns on and this said, it is essential that both the or forced air system.
off. Underfloor radiant systems eliminate radiant system installer and the flooring Forced Air - A benefit to forced air is
this issue by producing a steady heat that installer are in communication, so that that it has the ability to quickly raise
radiates from the floor throughout the they can make any needed adjustments temperatures, whereas radiant
entire room. Radiant heating says to the materials, and protect the hot water heating can be slow with temperature
goodbye to cold tile floors. Kitchen and tubing when the flooring is installed. As an changes due to the use of thermal
bathroom tiles will never be chillingly cold example, carpet selection for underfloor mass.
to the touch, but instead, radiate a gentle systems is important because thicker Radiant - On most other comfort
warmth that makes the morning walk to carpets and pads can create an insulation issues, radiant heat is often rated
the shower easy on your bare feet. Once layer that lessens the effect of the radiant superior. Examples of this include the
the slab comes up to temperature, you heat. Consult with the radiant heating fact that radiant heating heats the
can turn down the thermostat and the slab system manufacturer and installer for entire room evenly, while keeping tile
can keep a room warm for hours. advice on flooring materials that will floor warm to walk upon, and not
ensure optimum system performance. drying out the air. In addition, forced
air can be loud when the heat turns otherwise the heat loss can be even
on and off. Radiant heat works silently more severe if they are run through
in the background. On the down side, areas like unconditioned attic or
having a ventilation system in place is garage space.
handy if you also want air central air Radiant Heating - Has no air ducts,
conditioning, which may not be easily but instead a closed loop hydronic
feasible with radiant heat. system that creates very little heat
loss while moving the heated water to
Health and Indoor Air Quality are its destination. In addition, radiant
concerns for those who are highly allergic heat requires relatively little electricity
or suffer asthma problems should be to run. This, combined with its
considered when picking your heat efficiency, is why they have become
source. popular for homes built off traditional
Forced Air The traditional system power grids and in areas that have
has been around for a long time, and high electric fees.
modern additions to the system allow Structured Cabling
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well as better filters for microscopic always the first consideration. Security Cameras
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rest of the house. In addition, the air Examples are air purifiers, humidifiers
ducts used by traditional systems can and heat exchangers. These are not
be home for other germs and required with radiant heat and would
allergens as lint and dust builds up in help to get the pricing closer together.
the system. Filters, specialized Radiant Without a doubt, a whole-
cleaning systems, and professional house radiant heating system has a
duct cleaners can help improve upon much higher up-front cost than forced
this issue, but radiant heat does not air heat, and should only be
cause any of these problems. considered for new construction.
Over the long-run, the cost of
Energy Efficiency is a concern for ownership savings from the more
everyone who is watching their money on efficient radiant heating will pay back
energy bills each month. Lets see where for that added expense, and more.
each type of heating system stacks up. Industry data projects a 20 to 40
Forced Air Since this method of percent decrease in operating costs,
heating has been around so long, as compared to forced air. There are
there are many furnaces to choose also utility and government incentives
from in all levels of efficiency, as well for high efficiency-rated systems,
as Best Construction Practices to which can help offset the initial cost
make the most of the heat. of the installation.
Unfortunately, the air ducts in
conventional forced air systems are As you see, there are many pros and
notoriously hard to seal or insulate cons, including location, climate and air
completely. This means that a good conditioning requirements that come into
deal of heat is lost before it reaches play with both types of heating. For more
its destination point. These traditional information, look up Radiant Heat
ducts should always be placed within Contractors in your 2017 CAM Buyers
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AUTHENTICITY IN DESIGN
AND PLANNING
ince the founding of Seaside, Florida in 1985, architects and developers have sought to create character-rich, mixed-use
S environments called Traditional Neighborhood Developments (TNDs). While efforts at building these exacting developments
have been successful, they are often dismissed by critics as being financially restricted. Proponents often respond that
TNDs capture the essence of neighborhoods as they were once built, but modern zoning prevents replication. TNDs are popular
and exclusive because they are not like typical developments.
To create these authentic places requires an attention to detail and a knowledge of architecture and urban design at all scales.
This article will touch on three levels of scale - Building, Neighborhood and Region - that may be easily achieved by developers,
their design and construction professionals, and their clients.
Even if located in a walkable, compact neighborhood, the details of individual homes can impact a buildings authenticity.
These drawings taken from real examples may initially seem comparable, but are quite different.
Building Detail appearance of a brick house with a full porch is more important than actually living in
These images illustrate two houses of such a place. This is not a home, it is a stage set.
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the designers focus was primarily placed sited along relatively narrow streets should defer to automotive transport.
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photos courtesy of The buildings name honors its former tenant, The Bay City Times, a
serenus Johnson construction newspaper that has been in operation, under various names, since 1873.
D lofts, Serenus Johnson Construction faced a deadline as daunting as the time crunch once experienced daily in this former
newspaper office. The Bay City-based contractor renovated what was originally an industrial facility into 31 upscale
apartments in only six months for Times Lofts, LLC.
Despite the projects rapid pace, Serenus Johnson maintained a high level of quality throughout the course of renovating the two-
story, 36,000-square-foot building. Just step into the lobby of this circa 1900 building and enjoy a classy, contemporary interior that
also pays homage to the ink-stained, hard-working news staff of The Times in the early- to mid-decades of the 20th Century. Egg and
dart molding, both restored and replicated, graces the upper walls; a new glossy marble tile floor in the lobby and adjacent corridors
echoes the more pedestrian linoleum shown in the vintage newsroom photos lining the adjacent corridors; and a contemporary metal
chandelier shines on a framed graphic of the front pages of The Bay City Times. The enlarged wall graphics in the corridors offer a
window into a different era of wood news desks, manual typewriters and old-fashioned printing presses. Two apartments showcase
original wood bookcases and cabinetry, one of a past editor and the other possibly of the newspaper publisher.
These preserved vestiges honor the history of The Bay City Times, a newspaper that has been in operation, under various names,
since 1873. Time and technology march on, and today both The Times and The Saginaw News are now published and printed - using
the latest in publishing technologies - at the Valley Publishing building in Monitor Township. The Bay City Times also maintains its own
offices in a new location in its namesake city.
weekly meetings throughout the entire manufactured to replicate the mullion pattern and historical character of the early 20th
project, one with subcontractors and the Century building. The Owner specifically selected this unique window style, but limited
other with the owner. The meetings supply and high demand in the 2016 construction season pushed window delivery into
created an information pipeline or November.
feedback loop from the subcontractors in Fortunately, Mother Nature turned off her sprinkler system of rain and snow for much
the field to the owners in the office and of November. We were extremely fortunate with the weather, said Woolwine. We
back again, all using Serenus Johnson as worked with one window at a time, so whatever was taken out was put back in the same
the conduit or liaison between the two. day. Serenus Johnson protected both the building interior and the schedule in moving
The subcontractor meetings not only forward with this atypical work sequencing.
reinforced the necessity of adhering to the
schedule, but of equal importance, We
received questions from subcontractors in
the field that we took to the owner for
decision-making, said Woolwine. The
owner was very good to work with as far
as getting timely responses, which helped
to keep the project on schedule.
Given The Times location in the heart of
Bay Citys historic district and its role in
the municipalitys economic development,
city inspectors rallied behind a project
whose four different and distinct building
sections and 31 luxury apartments
required multiple inspections. The local
city officials and inspectors were very
accommodating, and they fit all of these
multiple inspections into their schedules
in a way that didnt delay our work
sequencing, said Woolwine. We were
having inspections weekly when we got
toward the end of the project.
Woolwine offers an example of how
Team Bay City made it happen. For
example, all of the exhaust systems had
to be inspected before we could finish the
drywall. Inspections happened as the
exhaust system was completed in each of
the apartment units, allowing us to keep
the drywall subcontractor moving forward.
Each apartment had its own
mechanical and electrical system to be
inspected, continued Woolwine. If we
had two units or six units available for
inspection, the city inspectors still came
when we needed their services. That was
a very important piece to keeping us on
track, schedule-wise.
The window openings in the vintage buildings remained the same, the actual glass structural steel frame. According to
merely had to be field measured and replaced. Serenus Johnson, however, had to MLive, prominent architect and concrete
actually create new openings in the once windowless masonry walls of the more maestro, Albert Kahn, added his famous
contemporary 1970s building section and in the 1993 addition. We added approximately touch to the efforts of the buildings
15 lintels total above the new window openings in those two additions, said Jim Stacer, original design architects, Dillon Prosser
co-project manager and estimator. Clark and Averton Munger.
Weaving contemporary MEP systems
Structural Transformations through the robust concrete structure of
The historical heart of this building complex is a stout industrial structure, resting on the original building called for some
concrete foundations, featuring concrete floors and formed of a concrete-encased intensive structural modifications. There
were some beams and columns added to
support the existing floor, said Stacer,
because we had to cut out large
openings for penetrations in order to get
some of the new mechanical systems to
the roof, particularly large runs of duct and
the trash chute for second-floor trash
removal.
Each of the four building areas required
some structural modification. The height
clearance in the mezzanine level of the
1930s building was inadequate, because
of a large steel beam traversing a section
of the mezzanine. The height clearance
was nowhere even close to meeting
clearance requirements for a residential
building per current building codes, said
Stacer.
MacMillan Associates, Inc., a Bay City-
based consulting engineering firm, guided
the construction team in modifying a six-
to seven-foot stretch of the existing steel
beam in two separate locations, one at the
head of a stairwell and the other along a
section of mezzanine walkway. Stacer
provides a play-by-play: The beam was
temporarily supported and then cut into
about four to six inches. A new bottom
flange was fabricated and installed, the
new flange being at a smaller depth than
what was originally in place. Basically, we
created a smaller section within the span
of the beam in order to create the
additional required head room. Lastly,
additional steel columns were inserted to
create new stairwells in the 1930s and in
the 1970s addition.
Tuckpointing a Gem
Serenus Johnson also restored the 1900
buildings decorative limestone and brick
facade. The limestone cornices and
base were cleaned and patched in areas,
said Stacer, and the brick itself was tuck-
pointed and very little of the brick was
replaced.
Eric Sansburn, Serenus Johnson Construction, works on the egg and dart trim in The Times Lofts development.
Making History
Serenus Johnson refreshed the exterior
and preserved the material legacy in the
building interior. An elevator lobby
between the two vintage buildings
showcases a section of original wood
flooring, along with the original structural
glazed tile on the walls and columns.
The glazed tile in the stairway was also
preserved along with the steel pipe
railing, said Dave Arnold, co-project
manager and estimator.
The buildings preserved elements
range from steel pipe to delicate egg and
dart plaster trim. The egg and dart
perimeter molding around the ceiling
was quite unique in the 1900 building, bomb shelter, because everything is that heats and cools the common space
said Arnold. Some of it could be concrete. of the lobby and the corridors.
repaired and preserved, and some of it Serenus Johnson made use of existing
had to be replaced. We had a mold chases and also built new drywall Welcome Home
made of the original plaster trim, and if chases to accommodate the mechanical The challenge of threading new systems
anyone was to walk into the building venting, added Arnold. We also had to through the eye of a concrete needle
today, they could not tell which section make offsets. At times, when we got didnt stop Serenus Johnson from
is restored original plaster and which has above the second-floor ceiling, because delivering the project on time. The
been replicated in a styrene-type of the way the structure is built, we had company and its team of 25
material. to reroute and move the system over and subcontractors completed The Times
About four different apartments in the up. Lofts project in just over 50,000 man
original building have this ornate trim in Serenus Johnson oversaw the hours, achieving substantial completion
both the living and dining rooms. installation and upgrade of the buildings of this Bay City gem by Dec. 31, 2016.
Because the original egg and dart mechanical and electrical systems. The The project was completed in March
plaster trim is integrated into the plaster electrical system was upgraded, and 2017. Lucky residents can now turn the
ceiling, areas blessed with this ornate each apartment has its own system and key in the door and walk into their new
detail also have the original plaster meter, said Arnold. Each apartment luxury loft. Each unit is a wonderful
ceilings preserved and intact. also has its own heat pump. It is an living space with granite countertops,
The overall loft development is a electrical, forced air unit, and each hardwood flooring and cabinetry, along
collage of different ceiling types. apartment has its own thermostat with its own washer and dryer. The
Preserved plaster dominates the ceilings allowing each tenant to control the Times Lofts is currently leasing with only
of the 1900 building but was removed in temperature in their space, added a few spaces left. The apartments range
the 1930 building, while the 1970s Woolwine. There is also one rooftop unit in size from 600 square feet to over
structure, now re-purposed as
townhouses, features metal deck
ceilings with exposed beams and piping.
Approximately 59 new windows - manufactured to replicate the mullion pattern and the historical character of the original early
20th Century building - grace this decorative brick and limestone structure.
1,600 square feet and from conventional Heating; Clements Electric, Inc.; Central an immense team effort of our
apartments to multi-level and Fire Protection; Yeager Asphalt; Custom employees and all of the subcontractors,
townhouse-style dwellings. Exteriors LLC; MAG Insulation Inc.; listed above, to complete this very
The renovated interior tells the story of McClelland Millwork, Inc.; Supreme successful project. We truly appreciate
The Bay City Times, giving residents a Floor Covering; Kent Companies; and the owners having put their faith in
history lesson every time they walk down MIS. Serenus Johnson in order to achieve
the corridor and view the vintage photos their dream.
of The Times past operations. Thanks About the Company Serenus Johnson has delivered other
to Serenus Johnson Construction, this Serenus Johnson was a recipient of the historical projects, including the Marlette
new loft development is writing a new Michigan Historic Preservation Train Depot, the Midland Street Building,
chapter in the ongoing saga of this Networks 2016 Tax Credit Award for Saginaw Bay Underwriters and the Jones
decorative brick and limestone building Effective Use of Federal and Local Tax Clinic. The firm has also delivered
and in the redevelopment of downtown Credits to Restore Historical Buildings. buildings in a wide range of markets,
Bay City itself. The award is granted to companies that including healthcare and manufacturing
The following firms contributed to The have made a significant contribution to and in the religious building sectors.
Times Lofts project: Cooper Excavating; the preservation of Michigans heritage.
Davenport Masonry; Delta Steel/Tri We knew going into this project that this
Steel; Owens Cabinet; Valley Roofing; would be a huge challenge, but one that
North Mission Door; Midland Glass; Tri- we were not afraid to tackle, Woolwine
City Acoustical; Murray Painting; remarked. I am extremely proud of the
Custom Tile and Design LTD; Great management team and especially my
Lakes Elevator; Great Lakes Fire field foreman and brother, Keith
Protection; Jacobs Plumbing; Sharons Woolwine. This project was the result of
Serenus Johnson Construction replaced dated curtains and installed oak and fabric mesh enclosure screens to flank both
sides of the organs pipes that had been removed for protection during renovation.
L Johnson Construction renovated the buildings sanctuary and support spaces, infusing the outdated interior with new finishes
that add to the beauty of this stained-glass sanctuary, as well as its narthex and fellowship hall. As general contractor, Serenus
Johnson teamed with Tagget Designs PLLC, Saginaw, to raise the level of finishes and to boost the energy-efficiency of a church that
has been gracing 103 E. Midland Street with its presence since 1882.
A portion of the original 1882 building remains, but the 22,000-square-foot interior renovation of the 30,000-square-foot building
focuses on a series of additions constructed since the 1950s, including a 1958 fellowship hall addition, a 1965 classroom addition on
the second floor, and the modern sanctuary itself constructed in 1969.
The project was bid in September 2016 and work began in October 2016. Serenus Johnson launched and completed a total roof
replacement during construction.
One of the strongest interior alterations was the construction of custom oak and fabric mesh enclosure screens for the pipe organ.
Flanking both sides of the organs rows of gleaming pipes, the decorative screens conceal the baffles and unsightly equipment partly
responsible for filling Sunday morning on Midland Street with heavenly music.
Air moves through the baffles, and in concert with the pipes, helps to produce the actual sound. The mesh had to be porous enough
to prevent blocking the music. We erected scaffold, installed steel and wood framing, next the fabric, and then the oak trim, said
Serenus Johnson Project Manager and Estimator Dan Seguin. The fabric is basically a light brown mesh that allows the sound to
blow through the screen, all without having to see the actual baffles. Rod Morley served as project foreman.
The oak trim adds its own visual replacing it with cloth. coordination of a complete electric
harmony to the sanctuary, the oak being The narthex interior has been almost building shut-down for two days during
stained to match existing finishes. completely re-envisioned. We construction, said Seguin.
Altogether, the decorative screens are a demolished the narthex interior and Despite the challenges, the end result
far cry from the previous material added new walls to create the new is a beautifully updated and energy-
treatment, namely a pair of dated curtains. kitchenette, storage area and family efficient interior, giving Westminster
Serenus Johnson also removed the bathroom, said Seguin. The narthex Presbyterian Church the ability to better
pipes and stored them off site during also has an operable folding partition to serve not only the congregation, but also
renovation to prevent any damage and to close off for weddings and other events. the churchs sponsored programs,
protect the pipes from dust. The organ We also installed new carpeting and including a food pantry, vacation bible
and the pipes are very susceptible to dust, repaired the stained hard plaster ceilings. school and the Good Samaritan Rescue Mission.
so we just removed them, said
Seguin. The organ company then re-
installed the pipes in the necessary
sequence.
Musical Chairs
Serenus Johnson split the renovation
into two phases, first completing the
office and fellowship hall renovation
in order to temporarily move worship
services into the hall. Serenus
Johnson even moved all of the pews
for the churchs 300 active members
and participants into fellowship hall
after Phase I renovation reached
completion. Post Phase II, the
construction team moved the pews
back into the sanctuary.
For Phase I, We completely
gutted the interior of the offices and
fellowship hall, said Seguin. We
removed the existing interior finishes,
including the ceiling and flooring. We
installed new carpeting, replacing the
dated 1970s carpeting and some vinyl
tile. The sanctuarys soft stained-glass glow will soon cast its light on new carpeting,
Serenus Johnson replaced the re-upholstered pews and a fresh coat of paint.
existing hard spline drywall ceiling
with a decorative suspended acoustical As part of Phase II, additional offices The following firms contributed to the
ceiling. The tile is very attractive, said and the classrooms were painted and new project: Remer Plumbing & Heating;
Seguin. It has four quadrants in it with flooring was installed. There is also Escon Group; Acoustical Arts; Valley
three different steps. Phase I also going to be a feature art wall running all Carpet; Mid-Michigan Masonry; Dobson
included ADA bathroom modifications and the way down the corridor that connects Industrials; MAG Insulation; Classic
newly painted office areas. the offices and the worship area, added Painting; Cooper Excavating; Bay Glass
In Phase II, Serenus Johnson Seguin. Company; MMR Roofing; Waggoners,
renovated a first-floor classroom, the Both phases have newly renovated Inc.; Bell Landscaping; Symons
sanctuary and the narthex or gathering lobbies, including new porcelain tile floors Specialties; Fowler Organ Co.; Earls
space. Serenus Johnson not only and ADA-compliant automatic doors. Building Supply; Sequin Lumber;
constructed decorative screens in the Both phases also called for installation of McClelland Millwork, Inc.; Wendell Fabrics
sanctuary, but also painted the ceiling, all new LED lighting and HVAC Corporation; and The Eisen Group.
installed new carpeting and re- temperature controls to ease energy costs
upholstered the pews, removing the dated for the church. The electrical main
mustard yellow vinyl-like material and distribution panel replacement required
strong alliance of different development groups is and Class A office space. This mixed-use development will
architectural firm, Hamilton Anderson The Harmonie Club Hotel 311 East serve as a welcome center and gateway
Associates (MBE) for 22 years. Grand River to the extensively restored theatre and
This mixed-use commercial In order to restore the charm and feel of grand ballroom and presentation center.
development will be geared toward Paradise Valley as an entertainment The developers expect this flexible space
professional/creative offices and a destination, a development proposal for to become a premier destination for artist
restaurant/lounge/jazz club, as well as 24 311 E. Grand River introduces modern performances, community events,
loft office suites, a roof deck, and a 6,000- concepts, while keeping the history and weddings, banquets, art exhibitions and
square-foot restaurant. The RCB also the future alive in this 35,904-square-foot recitals.
offers the premier Detroit Seafood Market building at the heart of Paradise Valley. The developer group is 311 E. Grand
Restaurant and the Paradise Valley Floors One and Two of the former River, LLC, managing partners Patricia
Lounge. The Paradise Valley Jazz Club, Harmonie Club building will be Cole and Roger Basmajian. The project
when completed, will offer a variety of transformed completely to create a 1920s will involve $12 million in new investment,
contemporary and legendary jazz musical boutique hotel with all modern amenities. and will create 50 construction jobs and
performances with access from the The hotel will have 25 to 30 rooms, along 50 to 100 permanent jobs. Completion is
with a restaurant and a restored theatre. expected in 2018.
Paradise Valley Jazz Alley.
This hotel will offer a one-of-a-kind
This 5.2 million dollar investment into
lodging experience close to all of the big Harmonie Pointe 1407 and 1427
this 36,000-square-foot building will also
attractions, but right in the heart of the Randolph
involve creation of 16,000 square feet of
Paradise Valley neighborhood, and will In the spirit of the entrepreneurial diversity
new space and the creation of 30 new
feature artwork from African American
jobs. The Randolph Centres developer in the original mix of African American-
artists throughout the hotel. The current
group is Hamilton Development owned Paradise Valley enterprises,
restaurant will be extensively updated, as
Corporation; the president is Rainy Gotham Capital Partners will reposition
well as expanded with an outdoor caf.
Hamilton, Jr., FAIA, NOMA. 1407 and 1427 Randolph, resulting in a
The hotel entrance and lobby will also
mixed-use development consisting of
support the community. That is why most La Casa employees are also Detroit
residents.
The developer group is La Casa Properties, LLC, and Ismail Houmani is the principal.
The project will include 7,500 square feet of current space and 1,600 square feet of
new residential space. This mixed-use hospitality development will create seven new
jobs.
Information and Image provided courtesy of the Paradise Valley Cultural &
Entertainment District
Blaze Contractings scope of work at The Scott included site demolition, mass excavation and installation
of 560 linear feet of site utilities, including water main, sanitary and sewer work.
T Detroit launched the transformation of an empty, blighted site into 199 luxury apartments called The Scott at Brush Park. Broder & Sachse
Real Estate Services, Birmingham, and Woodborn Partners, LLC, Southfield, are the developers of this $63 million dollar project.
The Scott also marks the launch of the revitalization of Detroits historic Brush Park. The Scott is the first major development of the historic Brush
Park, said Thom Kubeshesky, Jr., sales/marketing director for the Detroit-based excavation site work contractor. This mixed-use, multi-family
development will serve as a great connector between downtown Detroit and Midtown. Neumann/Smith Architecture, Southfield, designed and
Sachse Construction, Detroit, built this 330,000-square-foot luxury urban apartment dwelling, complete with 15,000 square feet of ground-level retail
and restaurant space, a community pool and a 300-car underground parking structure.
Like virtually all buildings, the construction of this five-story building began below-grade. Blaze Contracting was tasked with site demolition and
mass excavation of the three-acre site, along with installation of 560 linear feet of site utilities, including water main, sanitary and sewer work.
After saw cutting and removing the concrete pavement, Blaze Contracting carved out approximately 50,000 cubic yards of soil. According to
Kubeshesky, the first eight feet was what is sometimes called Detroit Dirt, a conglomeration of brick, concrete and non-hazardous soils. One of the
sites former tenants, however, left an unexpected legacy. Years ago, the site had housed a gas station, said Kubeshesky. During excavation, a
50-year-old gas tank was discovered and removed. The Blaze/Sachse project team came up with a plan and executed the extraction without disrupting
the projects tight schedule.
The project had both a tight schedule and a tight site, the site being near an active alley way and next to an occupied apartment complex. The
experienced Blaze team successfully managed both conditions. Tenants were scheduled to move in during December 2016, said Kubeshesky.
We coordinated with other subs to maximize efficiency on site and to maintain the schedule. We also utilized weekends for the utility work. The
project began June 2015 and was delivered as planned on December 2016.
Blaze Contracting has contributed their experience and passion for Detroit to other development projects in the Motor City. Kubeshesky offers a
250,000 F
Cubic Yard Earthmoving
industry is often at the mercy of the
weather. D & R Earthmoving, LLC,
Howell, began moving earth during a dry
excavation proved challenging. The site
excavation was typical with site cuts and fills
around four to five feet, said Sines. Our main
strategy was to over-excavate the detention
and balmy stretch of late summer days in basin to obtain the suitable materials necessary
Project in Romulus September 2016. The company took full to make engineered fill and to backfill the over-
advantage of Mother Natures largesse and excavation with topsoil. The over-excavation
efficiently excavated 250,000 cubic yards of reached depths of about 25-feet, and we
By Mary Kremposky McArdle, earth on a 60-acre site for Insite Realty near encountered a silty clay material that needed to
CAM Magazine Romulus. be disced and dried.
D & R Earthmoving completed mass grading
of the site in mid-October. But Mother Natures
grace period was over, and fickle fall weather
began to pelt the region with the usual chilly
rains. During the wet part of the fall, we
experienced water accumulation on the site,
said Sines. This site was pretty uniform: There
was four feet of sand overlying clay, which
created a perched water condition. As a solution,
we re-directed and pumped the water to the
detention basin.
After mass grading of the site, D & R
Earthmoving used three utility crews to complete
installation of 5,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer,
water main and storm sewer. The site utility
installation was pretty much industry standard
as all the depths were manageable, said Sines.
The difficult part was battling the wet weather.
The construction industry battles heat, cold,
rain and snow, delivering buildings against all
odds and working hard, sometimes during the
worst and oftentimes during the best weather.
The lazy days of summer are only wishful
thinking to those in the construction industry.
D & R Earthmovings total scope of work
includes site demolition, tree clearing, soil
erosion measures, earthwork, aggregate base,
and sanitary sewer, water main and storm sewer
work. At the Romulus site, D & R Earthmoving
also installed aggregate roads and laydown
areas, along with soil cement stabilization of the
subgrade.
on Display
CMUs at New Biosciences Building
W filled with lake trout, steelhead and other Great Lakes fish, are embedded in a section of the atriums first-story wall like a thin-screen
television continually tuned to the Nature channel. Turn the corner and take a study break next to a Living Wall festooned with greenery.
Unmistakably, the building is the new home of CMUs biology department. This beautiful new facility for the study of living things houses an active
learning classroom and open research laboratories, both designed for collaboration and flexibility.
On the exterior, much of the 170,000-square-foot building is clad in the very substance of the Earth a terra cotta rain screen that is part of a high-
performance building envelope offering ventilation and thermal insulation. Like Mother Nature herself, the terra cotta is beautiful in form and vital in
function. On the interior, the atrium is lined with White Oak panels blanketing the full height of this 70-foot-high light well of a space. Like a natural
pathway, the polished concrete flooring in the atrium and throughout much of the interior exposes the varied colors and shapes of the aggregate.
The living world has a strong presence in this LEED Silver-seeking building, both on the macro and the micro scale. On the macro level, the
building not only showcases Great Lakes fish, but is also home to CMUs Institute for Great Lakes Research, an institute devoted to the study of this
important fresh water ecosystem. On the micro level, the nucleus of the facility is a series of open laboratories fostering collaborative research in cell
molecular biology, biomedical and other areas of inquiry.
Stantec Architecture, Berkley, designed and Clark Construction, Lansing, built this beautiful and technologically sophisticated building that houses
six different specialty labs, including an insectary, a herbarium, and an isotope lab, as well as a staging and processing area for ecological fieldwork.
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This complex project involved vibration testing
and the creation of a massive concrete
structure to support vibration-sensitive
research and the buildings amazing imaging
suites. The suites are used by the biology,
biochemistry departments and by researchers
Wood panels and modular windows line the atrium, the wood bringing visual warmth to the
from the medical school and from the
interior and the windows offering students a direct sight line into the research labs.
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One of the eight-room suites contains a mentioned that before a student decides what path to take, exposure to other possibilities is such
transmission electron microscope that also has a key factor, said Suchan. It is good to hear that the fact that we put everything on display builds
a scanning transmission head and a high- curiosity and helps students find their path.
resolution lens. This is our latest microscope,
and we are the only university in the country The Building as Scientific Instrument
that has this type, said Philip Oshel, CMUs Active planning on the part of CMU began in 2011 for a new building that would ultimately be
supervisor of the Microscopy Facility. CMU about 45,000 square feet larger than the Departments former home in Brooks Hall. We had some
also offers the only bachelors degree program researchers working in different parts of the campus, because we just physically did not have
in biology and microscopy in the United space for them in Brooks Hall, said Galarowicz.
States.
The building is all about seeing Science and
putting it on display, whether it is a fish
swimming in an aquarium or a specific
chromosome in a cell viewed through a laser
scanning confocal microscope. The imaging
suite even has a public area where groups of
students can view the Microscopy Facilitys
images on monitors.
Thanks to Stantecs design, CMU students
have a wide window into the world of scientific
inquiry. An atrium slices through the center of
the main building, essentially placing
instructional spaces on one side and glass-
wrapped research labs on the other, according
to Stantec Principal, Senior Design Architect
Tod Stevens. Stantecs Principal in Charge
Janice Suchan, adds, Bringing this five-story
light well through the middle of the building,
not only allowed natural light to come into the
building and helped with the buildings energy
performance, but it also allows this visual
connection into every floor plate and into every
area of research.
Thanks to CMUs educational philosophy,
students do more than just peer into the labs,
for what sets CMU apart is a focus on
undergraduate lab research and a hands-on
approach in the lab beginning freshman year.
The new building and its labs-on-display
approach showcase the full range of
opportunities available to students. Biology is
one of the biggest majors on campus, but in
watching students come into the building, I
think the facility is going to inspire students
even more, said CMUs Biology Department
Chair Tracy Galarowicz. We are a very
diverse department, and we have fields of
study ranging from biomedical and cell
molecular biology to Great Lakes ecosystems.
A student, who is interested in biology and
who wants to explore, has a great many
opportunities within the building to discover
their exact niche.
In speaking with building visitors,
Galarowicz has discovered that even students
from other disciplines often come to the
building to study or take a break. Who knows,
but they too may get the biology bug. A
student at the grand opening ceremony
A 70-foot-high atrium, or light well, draws natural light into the heart of the building.
Generous flanking windows drive more light into the interior and create pleasant
study and meeting spaces.
obtain early budget confirmation by working Protection, fire protection; and Stonecreek
with CMU to engage experienced design- Interior Systems, laboratory casework supplier.
assist trade partners early in the project during
design development. The Buildings Organizational Plan
We also dramatically reduced change Clarity in the buildings overall organization
orders on the project by engaging the trade offsets its technological complexity. Having
partners early and by having input into the a clear, understandable building is always one
design, continued LaLonde. As a result, we of my main goals, said Stevens. This
were able to inject value into the project early building has many requirements, from air
rather than later. If you only realize savings at change considerations to stopping the air from
a later point, you dont get to put as much moving from certain areas to another. Having
value into the building quite as easily. The a simple, clean, and organized parti or
biggest benefit is gained from an early organizational plan allows us to be
interface, resulting in more value being driven successful in terms of bringing natural light into
into the building from the very beginning at a the building and having all of these elements
lower cost. work together, including lab security and the
Clark Constructions design-assist team for desired placement of faculty and graduate
the mechanical, piping, plumbing and HVAC students close to the labs.
systems, includes John E. Green Company The basic plan: The atrium splits the
and Dee Kramer. Other partners on the building into instructional spaces on the north
design-assist team: Honeywell and Quality Air, half and lab spaces in the south half, and
lab controls; Feyen Zylstra, electrical; Total Fire collaborative, light-filled offices, meeting and
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Clark Construction also took full
advantage of CMUs master plan
to construct a new roadway east
of the building. We did a traffic count and we the uniform terra cotta panels cladding the
identified what we anticipated as about two building exterior. The labs become not only
million annual pedestrian and construction the heart and soul of the building in terms of
vehicle interactions during the construction of purpose, but also, in a sense, the DNA that
the project, said LaLonde. We then creates the blueprint for all the modular
proposed putting in the future road ahead of elements of the entire building.
time and utilizing it just for construction to The terra cotta on the north and east faade
minimize the construction traffic and - the panels carefully selected to control their
pedestrian interface. By implementing the range of color variability brings both beauty
master plan early, we lowered the campus and energy efficiency to this high-performance
overall cost and increased safety. building envelope. The terra cotta rain
Clark Construction oversaw the installation screens open joints promote ventilation, and
of 155 caissons placed at a depth of 30 feet the entire rain screen system is composed of
below grade. The caissons were selected an air gap, thermal fiber insulation and an air
because of the sheer weight of the massive vapor barrier. The performance of the
Small-Medium Site Projects concrete structure, combined with the soft clay neighboring building for the College of
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caissons, said Reihl. exceeded expectations, and there is a high
For the structure itself, concrete is king in a probability that the same will hold true for the
building housing vibration-sensitive research. Biosciences Building. When we did the
We used 8,790 cubic yards of concrete for the neighboring College of Education building, the
building that amount of concrete could pour actual performance of the building far
17.4 miles of sidewalk from Mt. Pleasant to exceeded the energy modeling, said Suchan.
Clare, said Reihl. The concrete mix came Our hunch is the reason is the buildings high-
from a company in Clare, and earned LEED performing wall system.
points for regional use of materials. For Clark Constructions part, the company
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The exterior terra cotta is the end point in a were certain tolerances we had to build into
the rain screen for flexibility, said LaLonde. For water quality and storm water draws in abundant natural light. The entire first
We worked hand-in-hand with Stantec to management, the facility has an underground floor, including the active learning classroom
ensure that knife plates had enough flexibility storm retention basin and vegetated roofs. A has an 18-foot floor-to-floor height; the other
and that the weld plates were the appropriate large scupper drains the storm water from the floors have a 15-foot floor-to-floor height; and
size to incorporate the tolerances of a cast-in- higher roof, again bringing to life the facilitys the fifth-level mechanical penthouse is even 20
place structure. In covering the structure with mission to put science on display. feet high to accommodate the large exhaust
a terra cotta rain screen, it was essentially like stacks servicing the fumehoods of the
a glove that has to fit just a little bit bigger than The Building as a Meeting Place for Bright research labs.
the hand. Constructability wise, we had Minds The multi-purpose auditorium is another
to really work to define tolerances to Soaring wood-clad walls greet the student and space used for instruction. Unlike a traditional
ensure that we installed the rain screen visitor to this new facility. The White Oak tiered lecture hall, this 200-person space has
system in a fashion that was pleasing panels blanket the atrium and also the exterior a flat floor for varied student interactive group
and successful. of the auditorium, or multi-purpose room. activities and for special events.
At the end of the day, CMU now has a Built by Wally Kosorski & Co., Inc., the Clinton The labs of Brooks Hall were built on the
wonderfully designed, well-built and Township-based carpentry contractor, the research model of the past: an enclosed, often
highly durable terra cotta building skin. auditoriums exterior is a unique saw-tooth windowless space inhabited by a single
We tried to build a maintenance-free wall, built in tiers or steps flowing horizontally researcher, the basic template being four walls
skin for the building that will last 100 across its surface. Pivot doors are concealed and a door. It was very isolating, said
years, said LaLonde. Even a 100-year and melded into the wall until the auditorium Galarowicz. All of the labs were separate. The
building skin might need tuck-pointing opens for classes or campus events that also researchers were separated from one another
and caulking after 30 years. This is the make full use of the adjacent pre-function and the students were separated from one
type of maintenance that depletes space. Solid wood lockers even blend into this another, too.
universitys deferred maintenance wood-dominant interior on the upper floors. The new buildings open labs offer the
budgets quickly. In the case of this The visual warmth of the wood offsets some opportunity for collaboration and interaction
building, it will not even need such of the exposed concrete in the stairwell, among the facilitys varied research groups,
maintenance. CMU invested essentially corridors and in the active learning classroom.
in a maintenance-free, 100-year skin on We made a conscious decision to expose the
the facility in a very good way. It cost concrete both at the columns and in the deeply
money, but the life-cycle cost is much ground polished concrete floor, said Stevens.
lower. In selecting the wood, we were looking for a
The buildings south face is clad in zinc material to complement and to warm up the ITS THE LAW!
panels, because it will ultimately become part building at the same time.
of a future expansion. Terra cotta is more The instructional spaces and the labs were
expensive than the zinc panel, said Stevens. designed to spark collaboration and
We were looking for ways to deploy the terra interaction.
cotta in a very public way. Ultimately, the The active learning classroom is a grand
south faade will be absorbed into the open space capable of seating 112 students,
building. but subdividing the students into eight-person
All the exterior glass is fritted, including the teams, each clustered around a table equipped
sizeable expanse of glass in the buildings with a Crestron screen. An instructor monitors
western face. The frit helps to mitigate the the entire class and has the ability to project a
direct sunlight coming into the building in the particular teams solution on a large projection
evening at the western faade, said Stevens. screen. MIOSHA REQUIRES
The glass also faces the pedestrian spine and Generous windows, both on the building OPERATOR CERTIFICATION
showcases the life and activity within that envelope and within the interior, draw in natural FOR THE FOLLOWING:
portion of the building. light and place the active learning classroom Truck Cranes
CMUs Biosciences Building, a facility on full display, turning the building into a Crawler Cranes
devoted to the study of all living things, has recruitment tool. The facility is a critical Boom Trucks
additional sustainability features designed to recruitment tool for us, said CMU Director of Knuckleboom Cranes
protect the natural world. The building has Communications Heather L. Smith. During a Professional, Customized Training in
occupancy sensors and Wattstopper and tour, whether prospective students want to go CRANE CERTIFICATION
Lutron lighting control systems, as well as an into biology or not, it is amazing to see the SIGNAL PERSON AND RIGGING
energy recovery loop system. We utilize our energy in our active learning classroom when
campus chilled water and steam versus relying it is full of biology students. To show a group
on a stand-alone system, said Reihl. That this new building with all of this technology
saves a tremendous amount of energy. As a shows that we are growing and advancing as
university, weve added about half a million a university.
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square feet to the campus since 2009, but we The buildings sheer volume and height on
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ranging from researchers from biochemistry The following firms contributed their Concrete Christman Constructors,
and even from CMUs medical school. They expertise to the CMU Biosciences Building: Inc., Lansing
are designed as open labs that also provide Steel Douglas Steel Fabrication,
great flexibility for the easy expansion of Architect and Engineer of Record - Lansing
different research groups, said Reihl. Stantec Architecture, Berkley Site Work/Site Utilities McGuirk Sand-
Opened in September 2016 and in Laboratory Planner - Lord Aeck Gravel, Inc., Mt. Pleasant
classroom use since January 2017, the Sargent, Ann Arbor Polished Concrete Flooring Kent
building now houses a fascinating diversity of Civil Engineer Fishbeck, Thompson, Companies, Grand Rapids
research projects, ranging from studying natal Carr & Huber, Inc., Grand Rapids Interior Masonry Walls Baker
streams where fish spawn and hatch to the Landscape Architect Grissim Metz Construction, Whitmore Lake
construction of rock reefs in Grand Traverse Andriese Associates, Northville Misc. Steel Howard Structural Steel,
Bay that function as a type of nursery for lake Construction Manager Clark Saginaw
trout. Other research is discovering new cell Construction Co., Lansing General Trades Spence Brothers,
types in corn kernels and working on synthetic Saginaw
bone. Lab Casework/Lab Equipment Roofing National Roofing, Burton
Stantec and Clark conducted its own Stonecreek Interior Systems, Lewis Fireproofing Saylors Exterior
studies. We studied the vibration from the Center Plastering, Ottawa Lake
trains running on a nearby track, and its impact Fire Protection Total Fire Protection, Sealants CJs Coatings/Sealants,
on the imaging suite, said Stevens. Another Inc., Grand Rapids Inc., Jenison
study involved analyzing the sight lines in the Mechanical John E. Green Company, Interior Glass & Glazing Calvin &
student instructional labs to ensure the Saginaw Company, Flint
whiteboards are visible to the students and the Controls Honeywell International, Rain Screen/Curtain Wall Madison
students work is visible to the instructor. In Saginaw Heights Glass, Ferndale
delivering this complex Biosciences Building, Electrical Feyen Zylstra, LLC, Grand Exterior Wall Turner Brooks, Madison
CMU, Stantec and Clark Construction clearly Rapids Heights
did their homework, and did it well. Caissons Rohrscheib Sons Caissons, Interior Drywall/Acoustical Tri-City
New Hudson Acoustical, Saginaw
Painting Murray Painting Co.,
Freeland
Architectural Casework Wally
Kosorski & Co., Inc., Clinton Township
Cleaning Romanow Building Services,
Saginaw
Elevators Otis Elevator, Lansing
Specialists
Ceramic Tile Artisan Tile, Inc.,
Brighton
Carpet/Resilient Welch Tile and
Marble, Kent City
Aquarium Reef Aquaria Design, Inc.,
Coconut Creek, FL
Landscape KLM Scape and Snow
LLC, Armada
Asphalt Pavement Central Asphalt,
Mt. Pleasant
Signage Stamprite, Lansing
General Conditions Alwood Nursery,
Mt. Pleasant; Bills Custom Fab, Inc., Mt
Pleasant; Choice Concrete, Wyoming;
T commitment of Wally Kosorski & Co., Inc., a carpentry trade contractor based in Clinton Township. In one of its largest paneling
projects, the Wally Kosorski team installed approximately 28,000 square feet of White Oak panels throughout the building. The
carpentry project is remarkable for its craftsmanship, the sheer scope of work and the speed of delivery, as well as the companys
savvy strategies to make it all happen.
Wally Kosorski & Co. was responsible for installing the pivoting doors and the steel sub-frames covering the auditoriums atrium-
facing wall in a series of saw-tooth or accordion-like tiers. Attaching beautiful oak panels to the tiers completes this almost
three-dimensional, sculptural expanse of wall. The talented company also installed the wood panels covering the 70-foot-high, four-
story atrium, as well as the wood lockers on the upper floors. For the tiered wall, Wally Kosorski & Co. installed seven pivoting wood
doors that, when closed, seamlessly blend with this almost 35-foot-high expanse of White Oak panels. What is neat is that the doors
disappear when shut, said Wally Kosorski President Dave Eschner. When the doors are shut, you think they are part of the wall.
To pull off this magic trick, Team Kosorski achieved a perfect match of wood wall panels and doors, each door measuring eight
feet tall, and five-feet-six-inches wide. The company also installed the heavy-duty hinges and the steel sub-frames supporting the
pivoting doors. These are the biggest pivoting doors I have ever installed, said Eschner. Each of the seven pivoting doors weighs
700 lbs.
Kosorski & Company used Rixons heavy-duty pivot hinges for the doors. The hinges are the biggest hinges Rixon makes, said
Eschner. The hinges are heavy-duty center pivot hinges, rather than the more typical pivot hinges on the edge of the door.
Kosorski & Company also installed the steel sub-frames for the actual wall tiers that flow horizontally in a series of small, incremental
steps across the entire expanse of wall. We were given a flat wall, and we installed the supplied metal framing to create a series of
projections, so the finished product would look like a saw-tooth, said Eschner. We then applied our wood panels to the steel framing.
Because this is Kosorskis first saw-tooth wall, the company began building templates in its Clinton Township shop to formulate a
workable fabrication system before beginning work on the site, added Eschner.
For the White Oak panels covering the ones, and they would deliver them back
four-story atrium wall, We had to to the site by the truckloads. It was the
maintain the exact same layout both best way to get the job done rapidly.
horizontally and vertically, continued The first delivery was mid-April 2016
Eschner. We had to align the wood and the last was the third week of August.
panels with each other and with the Team Kosorski pulled off the ultimate
windows and mullions. magic trick: they completed the walls and
In this precision installation, the panels their scope of work by the third week of
blanketing the wall appear uniform in size. September. Working overtime with an
There are larger, tongue and groove expanded crew helped to accomplish the
panels between the windows, but they are task. At one point, we had three electric
actually two different panels spliced and lifts on the site, said Eschner. We used
assembled together to look like one an 80-foot-tall capacity scissor lift the
panel, said Kosorskis Project Foreman biggest scissor lift available. In fact, we
Jim Campisi. had to take the lift apart to get it through
According to Campisi, most of the the doors and into the building, so we
panels throughout the building are could reach the top of the fourth floor.
approximately 56.5 inches tall, but some Wally Kosorski & Co. also installed the
of the panels near the windows are 36 wood lockers embedded in the walls.
inches tall, others are 56 inches and 84 Foreman Locker Systems, Murrieta,
inches tall, while a few even reach a height California, fabricated the locker boxes,
of eight feet. and Rulon International created the actual
Given the sheer number of panels and wood locker doors, all for the purpose of
a demanding schedule, Wally Kosorski & creating a seamless flow and match of
Co. estimated the panel measurements White Oak walls and wood lockers.
and pre-ordered the panels early from Creating something beautiful is seldom
Rulon International LLC, St. Augustine, accomplished without summoning the
Florida, the firm responsible for stamina and the creative problem-solving
manufacturing and precutting the panels. necessary to overcome the challenge of it
Once on site, some field modification was all. Wally Kosorski & Co. has a long
necessary. Wally Kosorski & Co. found a history of producing classically crafted
local Mt. Pleasant mill shop, called work other firms may not even be willing
Pinnacle Cabinets, to edge and refinish to tackle. Eschner credits his foreman,
the panels to speed installation on the Jim Campisi, with the successful delivery
wall. Pinnacle did a great job, said of these amazing walls and pivoting doors
Eschner. We would cut the panels to the of White Oak. Jim was the backbone of
necessary size, and they would edge and the whole carpentry job, said Eschner.
finish them. We would say, We need 50 Hes the type of person who just likes a
of these, 30 of those and 80 of the other challenge.
The Toledo Area Board of Directors since 1991, and member of the
Engineers Week was named the TSPE Young Engineer Conference of Minority
Committee, along with of the Year in 1992. From 2002 to Transportation Officials,
the Toledo Society of 2004, he served as secretary for the and volunteers at the
Professional Ohio Society of Professional City of Novi
Engineers, is pleased Engineers (OSPE) and has been on Construction Board of
to announce that STARK the Engineers Week Committee for the Appeals. He has also Qadeer
Daniel V. Stark, PE has past 26 years. Additionally, Dan was been an Adjunct
been named the 2017 Toledo Area an Advisory Board Member for Professor of Civil
Engineer of the Year in recognition of Sylvania Schools Partner in Engineering at the
his commitment to the profession. Education from 2001 until 2006. University of Detroit
This award is presented annually to a Mercy. Willemin joined
member of the engineering The Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & FTCH in November
community in recognition of the Huber, Inc. (FTCH) Board of Directors 1997. He is a licensed Willemin
accomplishments and achievements is pleased to announce the promotion engineer in Michigan
that he or she has made to the of Kamran Qadeer, PE and John and Wisconsin. He currently serves as
engineering profession and the Willemin, PE to the position of the Chair of the Michigan Section of
community. Stark is a registered principals. Qadeer joined FTCHs Civil the American Water Works
professional engineer in the State of Engineering Department in February Association and sits on the
Ohio. In 2007 he became employed at 2009. He is a licensed engineer in Professional Advisory Board for
GEM Inc. where he is currently a Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Qadeer is Michigan State Universitys
senior preconstruction and operations active with the American Council of Department of Civil and Environmental
leader on the GPS team. Stark has Engineering Companies, the American Engineering. Willemin is also a
been an active trustee on the TSPE Society of Civil Engineers, is a member of the Water Environment
Federation.
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