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    JulyIAugust 2010

    2010 AEC Firm DirectorySteel framingsurvivesearthquakesPrepare for O

    How to select the right AEC rm for your project Choosing Wisely

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    Volume 18 Number 4 July |August 2010T H E O W N E R, BU I L D E R & FA CI L I T Y MA N A G E R MA G A Z I N EBUILDING DEVELOPER

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    Good Things Come in Small(er) Package

    Approaching the fall months, you may notice a change in this copy of Metal

    Building Developerits smaller! Instead of the oversized, tabloid size of issues

    past, this month we sport our new standard-size magazine that will easily t into

    briefcases and laptop bags of all makes and models.

    This cosmetic change also coincides with our refocusing on the business side of

    metal buildings. MBD has always brought its readers information on the important

    issues and features of the industry, but going forward, we will put more emphasis

    on the nancial issues and related topics, while also serving as more of an advo-

    cate for metal buildings. There are so many strong, nancially sound reasons for

    choosing metal buildings, and we want to make sure our readership is educated

    and up-to-date on the latest information. This new, more compact size will help

    us deliver that knowledge to our readers in a more effective way.

    Check out our cover story starting on page 10, where we examine tips and

    common pitfalls to avoid in choosing the right AEC rm. Find out what the

    Three Cs are, and then ip through our brief AEC rm directory beginning

    on page 13. Im sure youll nd a good one there.

    Starting on page 24, our Ownership Feature and Projects present some interest-

    ing buildings in the ofce, retail and mixed-use category, including the Ballard

    Blocks development in Seattle. The use of metal in these types of projects can

    really dress up a formerly drab ofce or retail space.

    For articles and columns online, along

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    Features: 10 Cover Story: Choosing Wisely

    When selecting an architecture, engineering and construction

    rm for your project, you need to nd not just expertise, but

    the right match for you.

    13 Special Report: Top Firm Directory

    This listing of some of the top AEC rms should give you

    a good place to start in your search.

    16 Framing Feature: Steel Stands Strong

    Agai nst N atur al Di saste rs

    Proper steel framing can make the difference between

    a building that shakes and a pile of rubble

    20 Feature: Preparing for a Visit from OSHA

    A review of common OSHA safety violations in construction

    gives an indication of some of the areas where your company

    could focus its safety initiatives.

    Departments:

    1 Observations

    6 News Flash and Events

    8 New Products

    9 Audi ts: Const ruct ion Co mplia nce

    22 Ownership Feature and Projects:

    Office, Retail and Mixed-use

    35 Ad index

    36 In the Green

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    Features Stunning Stadiums

    Although soccer has never quite taken off in the U.S.like other mainstream sports such as baseball, football

    and basketball, it does have quite a following in otherparts of the world. This year, the 19th FIFA World Cup

    took place in South Africa from June 11 to July 11 andthe stadiums it was played featured metal

    in a big way

    Remember the Miller Act

    Federal and state government work is a growth areain construction these days. With the economy in a

    downturn, government projects are even more desir-

    able for commercial contractors. Private developers(both commercial and residential) are ling for bank-

    ruptcy or mothballing projects due to lack of funds orlack of potential tenants or buyers.

    Industry NewsDaily News: Every day, MetalBuildingDeveloper.com scours the relevant information outlets to bring youthe most up-to-date industry news you need to know.

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    24SteelDayVarious locations(312) 670-2400 I www.steelday.org

    October

    18-20Design-Build Conference and ExpoLas Vegas(301) 652-5751 Iwww.designbuilde

    20-22METALCON International

    Las Vegas(617) 965-0055 I www.metalcon.com

    November

    1-3North American Steel ConferenceChicago44-20-7903-2167 I www.crugroup.com/events

    8-9AWCISFA SteelDoing It Right Sem(cold-formed steel)Chicago(703) 538-1613 I www.awci.org/stee

    17-19World Stainless Steel ConferenceParis44-20-7903-2410 I www.crugroup.com/events

    17-19GreenbuildChicago(800) 795-1747 I www.greenbuildex

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    1-3Construct CanadaToronto(416) 512-0203 Iwww.constructcana

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    upcomievsen Launches Projecte Month Recognitionsen Aluminum Corp., Elk Grove Village,as launched a Project of the Monthetition to recognize superior designcations using PAC-CLAD material. Archi-and contractors may submit projects forderation by completing a simple uploadfound on the Petersen website at w ww.lad.com. Monthly winners will eachve a $100 Best Buy gift card and willtheir project highlighted on the ProjectMonth page for one full month.

    Every January, one project will be cho-om the previous 12 monthly winnersawarded the Project of the Year. Theer of the Project of the Year will be

    red in one of Petersen Aluminums adsuled to run throughout the year in vari-ational trade publications.www.pac-clad.com to submit.

    TRIA forms agreementll EnergyPeakTRIA , Moon Township, Pa., recentlyd a condential letter of intent to sell En-eak to Metanna, a newly formed metalolar integration company based in South, Ind. CENTRIAs Services Group divisioned the EnergyPeak technology, whichns standards for integrating photovoltaicates with standing-seam metal roofs.The goal of CENTRIA Services Group isntify and develop innovative technolo-or use in architectural metal wall andystems, said Rick Mowrey, director,ess development, CENTRIA. Whenveloped the EnergyPeak technologyning in 2007, our objective was to

    nce the efcient and affordable integra-

    f solar technology with standing-seamroong. Having accomplished that, our

    objective was to promote the adoptionlding integrated photovoltaic systemsghout the standing-seam industry. Inst few years we worked with the na-leading standing-seam manufacturerske this innovative technology availablelding owners and architects. Metannanext logical step in this innovativeologys long lifespan and the best op-

    portunity for its widespread adoption, makingaffordable solar energy more available on50-year long-life metal roofs.

    San Francisco-basedmuseum wins structuralsteel design awardThe Contemporary JewishMuseum in San Franciscohas earned national recog-nition in the 2010 Innova-tive Design in Engineeringand Architecture withStructural Steel awardsprogram (IDEAS2), andmembers of the projectteam were presented with

    awards from the AmericanInstitute of Steel Construction during a pub-lic ceremony at the museum in July. Conducted annually by AISC, the IDEAS2awards recognize outstanding achievementsin engineering and architecture on structuralsteel projects around the country. Project teammembers include owner Contemporary Jew-ish Museum, San Francisco; architect StudioDaniel Libeskind, New York; architect of recordWRNS Studio, San Francisco; structural engi-neer OLMM Consulting Engineers, Oakland,Calif.; steel erector and IMPACT Member,Olson Steel, San Leandro, Calif.; general con-tractor Plant Construction Co., San Francisco;and consultant and AISC member, ARUP, SanFrancisco. The Contemporary Jewish Mu-seum is a recipient of a National Award in thecategory of projects $15 Million to $75 Million,making it one of only seven projects around thecountry to receive the national honor. The recently completed ContemporaryJewish Museum is one of the last pieces in

    the revitalization and transformation of theonce decaying Yerba Buena district in down-town San Francisco. The bold and strikingnew 63,000-square-foot (5,853-m 2), $47.5million museum integrates modern materialsand complex forms with the old Jesse StreetPower Station, a national historic landmark de-signed by Willis Polk in 1907 during the CityBeautiful movement. The historic featuresof the landmark substation, most notably itselaborate brick and terra-cotta faade, steel

    trusses, crane and catwalk, were inte-grated into the buildings structure. Despitecontrasting styles, the new and old buildingwork together beautifully, commented JackPetersen, P.E., principal, Martin/Martin Inc.,Lakewood, Colo., and a judge in the competi-tion. The geometry of the addition could only

    have been addressedwith structural steel.Given the complicatedgeometry, structuralsteel was the mostappropriate and cost-effective framing systemfor the building. The building islocated in an area of

    high seismic activity.Resistance to earthquake loads is providedby steel braced frames. Although essentiallya two-level structure, the highest point in thisangular building rises almost 70 feet (21 m)above the ground level.

    Structural engineers built a 3-D computermodel of the building in order to perform de-tailed response spectrum dynamic analyses.Because the braced frames also carry gravityloads, seismic design is required to ensurenearly elastic behavior for the maximum cred-ible earthquake. The general contractor andthe steel detailing, fabrication and construc-tion team were brought on board early inthe design phase, allowing for creative andpractical solutions and close collaboration.That led to a project that was successfullycompleted within time and budget with onlyminor changes. Roger E. Ferch, P.E., presi-dent of AISC, said, The entire ContemporaryJewish Museum project team has shown howstructural steel can be used to create struc-

    tures that combine beauty and practicality.The result is a museum that serves the publicextremely well, while providing an exampleof what can be achieved when designing andconstructing projects with steel.

    Former attorney generaltalks goals at METALCONAs part of its Focus Forward theme, the 20thannual METALCON International is offering at-tendees and exhibitors an opportunity to focus

    on their future with a presentation by formerU.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

    Gonzales delivers a message aboutreaching goals in his session, The AmericanDreamReach It, Build It, Share It. Were thrilled to have such a notableperson talk about something all Americans

    have a chance tobe part of. MostMETALCON exhibi-tors and attendeeshave realized theirdream or havebeen touched bysomeone else whohas. Its inspiringto have some-

    one such as Mr.Gonzales, who achieved so much, yet isso humble and talks from the heart abouthow goals can be reached and shared, saidMETALCON Show Director, Claire Kilcoyne.

    Gonzales keynote address takes placeat 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, October20, opening day of the 2010 METALCONInternational. This major conference andexhibition runs through Friday, October 22at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

    AAMA makes websiteeasy to navigate The newly redesigned American ArchitecturalManufacturers Association website is acces-sible at www.aamanet.org. The associationstates that a main objective in redesigning thewebsite was increasing ease of navigation toensure that users can effortlessly take advan-tage of the vast information AAMA has to offer.

    Featured news stories will now appearon the AAMA home page, as well as tailored

    news content for each audience segment.Industry and AAMA news stories, as well asnotications of updates to the site, are avail-able through RSS feeds. In conjunction with the overall websiteredesign, changes have also been made to theAAMA e-News, the associations monthly e-newsletter which contains news items relatedto AAMA and the work of A AMA task groups,committees and councils. View the newlyupdated site at www.aamanet.org .

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    Accel-E S.T.E.P. certiedfor indoor air qualityThe accel-E Steel Thermal Efcient Panelwall system has been GREENGUARDIndoor Air Quality Certied by the GREEN-GUARD Environmental Institute. The certi-cation represents a signicant achievementfor the wall system, according to Al Alayon,president of Moon Township, Pa.-basedACCELERATED Building Technologies,which manufactures the S.T.E.P. wallsystem that provides both construction andenergy efciency. We are very pleased that theaccel-E S.T.E.P. wall system has qualiedfor this important certication, Alayonsaid. Numerous global, federal, state

    and local authorities recognize the valueand specify GREENGUARD Certiedproducts in their green building codes andpurchase specications. An online guide to GREENGUARDCertified products is available at no chargeat www.greenguard.org. For more infor-mation on the S.T.E.P. wall system, visitwww.accbt.com .

    Power industry brochure offerswall and roof solutionsPartners in Power from CENTRIA, MoonTownship, Pa., outlines architectural metalwall and roof system solutions. Each building project in the powerindustry has its own unique set of cir-cumstances, said Denny Koska, seniorproduct engineer, CENTRIA. We havea proven track record of exploring thosespecial circumstances and providing designconsiderations that help to ensure qualityand performance. Thats one of the reasons

    why CENTRIAs global portfolio boasts morethan 2,500 successful installations in thepower industry. The brochure features ve CENTRIAsystems that are particularly advantageousfor the power industry and its many uniquerequirements: pressure release walls, acous-tic-rated walls, UL re-rated walls, controlledrelease wall system and architectural EMI/ RF shielding. Visit www.centria.com formore information.

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    t h e l a t e s t o f f e r i n g s i n t h e m e t a l c o n s t r u c t i o n i n d u s t r y

    newproducts

    erature control deviceoves efciency

    Activent from Inova Products Inc.des effortless temperature controly home, ofce or business. The Ac-is a wireless electronically controlled air

    er that opens or closes automatically toain a constant and optimal room tempera-The technology zones a home or busi-y automatically gauging the temperaturet room and wirelessly closing the ventthat temperature is reached, allowingsired temperature in a room to be easilyd achieved. The Activent can be used asot in any home or business, as part of adel or in any new construction.theactivent.com I Circle #21

    Stainless media faadeallows for live broadcastsW. S. Tylers IMAGIC WEAVE, a combi-nation of stainless-steel architecturalwoven wire mesh and TRAXON LEDTechnologies, enables the user to cre-ate individually programmable lightingeffects in any color. The state-of-the-arttechnology obtains maximum luminous inten-sity with low energy consumption. IMAGICWEAVE offers communication using textand visual images on large facades, such asairports, sport venues, shopping malls andother large buildings. With IMAGIC WEAVEyou are able to produce live broadcasts ofsporting events, advertisements, video clips,company logos and much more.www.weavingideas.net

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    Two architectural panelscome in variety of colorsATAS International Inc. has introducedtwo new horizontal wall panelsVersa-Seam and Versa-Lok. Both panels aredesigned to offer architectural appeal in a hori-zontal conguration. Versa-Seam, a rainscreenstyle system that requires a waterproof build-ing envelope, forms architectural shadow linesin its horizontal installation.

    Versa-Lok, at shingle style wall panel,creates classic rectangular shapes with itsversatile mix-and-match sizes. Both Versa-Lok and Versa-Seam are available in 0.032- or0.04-aluminum with a smooth texture nishand Kynar 500 PVDF or Hylar 5000 PVDFcoating. Note that Versa-Lok also is availablewith a Clear or Dark Bronze anodized nish.There are 30 standard color choices for bothpanels. Accessories are available with thesame nish as the panels or as specied.www.atas.com I Circle #26

    Horizontal wall panel meets aesthetic goalsFabral Architectural Systems now offers a new horizontalconcealed fastener wall panel systemthe Silhouette HCFSeries. The latest in Fabrals line of concealed fastener panels,this horizontal creation is an aesthetically pleasing product for ar-

    chitectural, commercial and industrial applications. The SilhouetteHCF wall panels are available in a variety of prole designs andmanufactured to t a variety of aesthetic goals. They are offeredin multiple prole congurations, a wide range of gauges and acomplete color spectrum with Fabrals Flurobond High DenitionCoating systems.www.fabral.com I Circle #24

    Low-maintenance MCMwall system has crisp lookCENTRIAs FormaBond II is a complete metal composite wallsystem. For convenience, this new metal composite material panelsystem is installation ready and lightweight; and because of its dryseal construction, there is no costly exterior wet seal maintenancerequired. The panels feature CENTRIAs horizontal dry seal joineryto minimize water penetration and maximize ventilation. Aestheti-cally, this smooth panel has a sleek, at design that offers sharp ex-terior sight lines with crisp corner transitions or soft owing curvesand is available in a variety of colors and coating systems.www.centria.com I Circle #23

    ated roof panelathertightSpan has introduced CFR Retro-, an insulated metal standing-roof panel that features the Roofer sub-purlin system. The CFR-Seam system eliminates the needssociated cost of removing an exist-

    oof. The new system improves therity of original design loadings ands IBC requirements. CFR Retro-Seamdes weathertight performance andmizes thermal efciency.metlspan.comroofhugger.com I Circle #22

    Versa-LokVersa-Seam

    In most areas of businessconstructionincludedlife has become increasinglymore complicated. We see it in contracts, wesee it in budgets. Put the two together and youhave a real opportunity for errors.

    With the growing use of complex cost-based contracts, the potential for employeefraud, and the increased risk of owner disputesor claims arising from the recently enhancedFalse Claims Act, the construction contract com-pliance audit (CCCA) has become an essentialtool for both contractors and project owners. Think of it as a way to properly balanceyour construction check book and eliminatenancial surprises.

    The Contract ControlsThe preeminent idea to keep in mind aboutCCCA is the contract controls all. It is the stonein which virtually every aspect, feature andobligation related to the project is cast. While a contract may seem elementary,weve often seen projects begin before thescope of work is dened and agreed upon. Thecontract reduces risk by assigning responsibili-ties and establishing expected rules and proce-dures during the project for critical tasks suchas scheduling, billing, change order processing,subcontractor selection and project turnover. Typically a construction contract complianceaudit is not conducted until near the end of a con-struction project, but I recommend performing an

    audit at the beginning of t he project, immediatelyafter the majority of subcontractors are bought-out, as well as at the end of the project.

    Additionally, consider including a knowl-edgeable professional during contract develop-ment so terms can be set toward maximizingbenets during the close-out phase. Theseprofessionals can make sure a contract sup-ports suitable billing practices, contains properaccountability standards, provides for auditingalong the way and ensures the audit clause in aconstruction contract is fair and balanced.

    Finally, it is important to have a contractcompliance auditor involved from the incep-tion of any project to begin with the properprocedures in place for simple replicationthroughout the course of the work.

    The days of a one-size-ts-all construc-tion contract no longer exist. AIA, AGC andDBIA have developed contracts for a varietyof circumstances, and owners and contractorshave individually developed custom contractforms. Further, there has been a boom in theuse of cost-based contracts with a guaranteedmaximum price, as well as straight cost-plus,fast track and design-build contracts of aseemingly innite variety.

    With this many types of contracts, thechance of misunderstandings rises exponentially.

    How Construction Close-Out Accounting WorksConstruction contract compliance auditingcan encompass many different practices andprocedures. Typically, a solid benets-orientedCCCA should involve the following bareminimum activities: Craft a proper contract for all concerned,

    especially one where the parties andtheir respective obligations are clearlydelineated, establishes what is billable,and denes set billing and subcontractorbidding procedures.

    Review subcontractor billing procedures andbilling documents utilized by subcontractors.This establishes what is required in terms ofbilling back-up documentation to limit potentialerrors and ensure that all billing matters fallsquarely within the boundaries of thegoverning contract.

    Maintain a pay application roll forwardschedule to avoid carry-forward andmathematical errors.

    Investigate billing back-up documentationto conrm its reliability and to make surecost-based subcontractors have providedappropriate proof of actual costs.

    Review project chang e orders to make sure

    they comply with the contract change orderpricing requirements and the scope of workis sufciently dened and not duplicative ofthe base contract scope of work.

    Conrm the amount invoiced by a givensubcontractor is consistent with jobcost-of-work provisions in the contractfor subcontractors, suppliers and others.

    Randomly test sample transactions withsubcontractors, suppliers and others toconrm contract compliance, accuracyand reliability.

    Finally, investigate costs and various trtions that may have associated refundsand/or rebates due to the contractor to they are properly represented and incluby subcontractors. Refunds and/or rebnot properly accounted for can be consa false claim under the False Claim Acan have a devastating effect on the cotors entire business.

    Proper construction contract complpractices and procedures can vary dependon the type of project, the nature of the coand when in the process an audit is condubut all should include these basic steps.

    The Proof is in the ReportinAt the end of the compliance audit, the cotor or project owner should receive a nawritten report detailing the process and wrevealed. It may include: A precise delineation of those areas of

    construction process that were addressanalyzed and tested.

    A review of any issues related to the tycontract that governs the project.

    An executive summary for quick and ereference by decision makers.

    A detailed discussion of proceduresand ndings.

    An analysis of whether or not there imoney remaining and which party to the cis entitled to it. This is especially importantcontract based on guaranteed maximum pr For a contractor, these reports needbe inclusive enough to protect their busineA proper compliance audit report could bpre-emptive tool to minimize governmentother intrusions into contractor accountingtices, avoid potential criminal and civil liaand serve as an invaluable aid to the contrin anticipation of, or during, any litigationing from a given construction project. For any organization, expansion is nmajor step in cost, but a big bet on opportTaking that step with condence, and a pr

    that can limit anxiety and nancial surprismakes construction contract compliance aing a tool that no one can afford to overloo

    James Schmid is a partner at Grant TLLP in charge of the rms Economic AdServices Group. An engineer with an MBthe University of Michigan, Schmid has bCPA since the 1980s and represents and pvides services to contractors and project oin the elds of energy, health care, governand higher education construction.

    ConstructionCompliance

    Audits help manage budgetand minimize risk

    By James Schmid

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    over story

    rocess of developing a projectting a building builtis both

    exciting and very stressful.ne hand, youre making a signicantibution to a company or citya newfacturing facility or a high-tech hospi-ou have a vision for what the buildinge and how it will look. Youre thinkingefciency and possibly LEED certica-However, youre also investing a large

    nt of money and setting yourself up tonevitable challenges and, lets face it,

    aches. There are setbacks on even thethest-run projects.Thats why when you decide to moveard on a project you have to have thepeople design and engineer it. Thetecture, engineering and constructionyou choose not only has to be com-t and skilled, its got to be the righth for you. Making such an important

    hire requires good judgment not only ofprofessionalism, but personality.

    Lets explore how to go aboutsuch a process.

    The Three CsMichael S. Ellegood, PE, is a senior con-sultant with PSMJ Resources Inc., whichadvises AEC rms. Ellegood has been both aconsulting engineer, and a public works direc-

    tor for Maricopa County, which includes thecity of Phoenix. He recommends that whenchoosing an AEC rm for a public or privateproject, you look for what he calls the threeCs: competence, capacity, cost.

    Is the rm capable of quickly and ef-ciently performing the work? Have theydone other similar work in a similar environ-ment? Did the project(s) turn out well; ontime, on budget with satised stakeholdersand no unresolved issues? Ellegood said,

    giving examples of the types of questionsthat you should ask of an AEC rm. Doesthe rm have the in-house resources todo the work or are they merely acting as abroker? Do they have staff? Software? Is thepromised staff available to do the work? Are they an expensive rm? What istheir overhead? What has been their track re-cord for developing cost effective solutions?

    Ellegood noted that he would be less

    interested in what a rm charges and moreconcerned with the cost effectiveness ofworking with the rm.

    In addition to the three Cs, I look for in-tegrity. Any hint of impropriety will be enoughto remove the rm from further consider-ation. Does the rm have a history of litiga-tion? Are they respected by other clients andagencies that have worked with them? Dothey pay their subs on time? Do other rmswant to work for them? Ellegood continued.

    Personality CountsBoyd Zoccola is the executive vice presidentof Hokanson Cos. Inc. in Indianapolis anda chair-elect with the Building Owners andManagers Association International. He has20 years of experience in owning, operatingand developing commercial real estate, andhe said choosing an AEC rm often comesdown to personality.

    It gets down to rm A is capable,rm B is capable, and its really about whoyou click with in a meeting process, whoyou hit it off with, Zoccola said. Weregoing to spend the next 20 months workingtogether and we need to like each other.Personality and sales ability has a lot to

    do with whos in the interview room andwhether or not thats who youre going towind up working with. Ellegood agrees that its very impor-tant to meet the people youre interviewingin person.

    Go to their ofce, not some neutralplace, he said. It gives you a real goodinsight by going there. You can determine ifthese guys are real. Do they really have the

    staff they say they have? Get an idea of whattheir corporate culture is all about. Take alook at some of the projects theyve done.Look at the t ype of building theyre in.

    The makeup of AEC rms variesdrastically, from heavily staffed ofcesin a downtown high-rise to a one-personoperation out of someones house. One isnot necessarily better than the other. Muchdepends on what youre looking for, whattype of project youre working on and whatyoure comfortable with.

    Hiring a design consultant, architector engineer, is like hiring any professional,Ellegood said. You must have a relationshipof trust as you would with your attorney,

    your physician or even your golf pro. If youdont like the guy or gal, you wont commu-nicate well and that will impact project suc-cess. When I was a consultant, I used to saythat I want to like my clients. For the mostpart I did. When I didnt, I usually turnedthe project over to someone more suited inpersonality. Personally, when I built a bridge,I recognized that the bridge would be therefor at least the rest of my lifetime. I knew

    that someday I would be taking my kids to see what I helped build. So Iless interested in trying to make a pomoney and moving on to the next joI got clients that felt that way and wtake shortcuts, I usually found a waymyself out of the job.

    Site WorkThe key issues with a metal buildinare usually conned to site work, puacceptancegetting it through planzoningand adapting the building task at hand, according to Ellegood

    Site work is usually straight fbut there may be parking and landsc

    ing issues; the planning and zoning problematic in some communities arequire some education of staff, Ellsaid. Most metal building manufachave outstanding internal design caties and can readily adapt a buildinguser needs, so the architects role canlimited to internal layout and workinthe manufacturer. If anything, the usa metal building should result in les

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    over storynknowns and better cost control thanventional sticks and bricks approach.

    Knowledgerstanding the community in which youreng can be an important aspect of the AEC

    you hire for a given project. Many townsties have complex zoning laws and specialts are sometimes necessary to buildn types of structures. You dont want tong up on a technicality. At the same time,are certain situations where branching outnd the local AEC rms is not a bad idea.It depends on the permitting climate,ola said. If its a tough municipality toop in, then youd want to have someonebeen in front of that body before. Its

    me a little easier to develop today as citiesmunicipalities are more interested in in-

    ng their tax base. They have more time toassistance in getting through the process.nitely related to the economy.Ellegood said that in regard to the usetal in construction, a pre-engineered

    ct, such as an aircraft hangar at a munici-rport, may require a local consultant toe site work, utility design (re sprinklers,ry sewer, etc.) and permit acquisition.

    If youre working with a famous restau-rateur on a bar and dining facility in a resortarea, Ellegood gave as an example, you maybe well advised to select a design consul-tant that has experience in restaurant designand that has a track record for developingcost-effective but unique solutions that canmake the restaurant a landmark facility inthe resort community.

    This design challenge will call forspecialized skills and a track record, El-legood said of the restaurant example. Thiscombination of skills may not be availablein the resort community and the developermay choose an architect located in an urbanlocation who works around the country andhas a national reputation for food service

    design. The selected design rm maychoose a local rm to assist in local issueslike access and permits. Every project, of course, is very specicand requires different types of expertise.Thats why, perhaps above all else, a sharedvision of a project can be the ultimate decid-ing factor when selecting the right AECrm for you.

    A designer wishing to create a monu-ment to their design prowess working with a

    cost conscious/risk adverse owner developerwill generate conict and misunderstandingthat will insure project failure, Ellegood said.

    Doing Your HomeworkZoccola said his company does more inves-tigative work than ever before when lookingfor a rm to work with. Given the economicclimate, he said, you have to make sure theyare nancially stable. If we know of [a rms] projects thathave not gone well, that have been litigated,wed want to investigate why, Zoccola said.

    Zoccola looks for rms that are preparedto work as a team and have project man-agement software to make the paperworkportion of a project easy to handle. He inter-

    views no more than four rms to consolidatewhat can be a time consuming process.

    Theres always going to be a snagor something thats not just perfect, thatsthe nature of our business, Zoccola said.What were really looking for is a teamapproach to problem solving. Theres alwaysgoing to be something pop up in the eld orsomething missed in the drawings. It needsto be a cooperative relationship, not a com-bative relationship.

    Albert C. Kobayashi Inc.94-535 Ukee St.Waipahu, HI 96797(808) 671-6460www.ack-inc.com

    ARCO/Murray Construction Cos.1750 S Brentwood Blvd, Ste. 602St. Louis, MO 63144(630) 599-9100www.arcomurray.com

    Austin Industries3535 Travis, Ste. 300Dallas, TX 75204(214) 443-5500www.austin-ind.com

    B.L. Harbert International LLC820 Shades Creek ParkwayBirmingham, AL 35209(205) 802-2800www.blharbert.com

    Balfour Beatty US1155 Broom St.Dallas, TX 75202(214) 638-2455www.balfourbeattyus.com

    Barton Malow Co.26500 American Dr.Southeld, MI 48034(248) 436-5000www.bartonmalow.com

    BBL Construction Services LLC302 Washington Ave.Extension, Albany, NY 12203(518) 452-8200www.bblconstructionservices.com

    Bechtel50 Beale St.San Francisco, CA 94105(415) 768-1234www.bechtel.com

    Big-D Construction Corp.404 West 400 S.,Salt Lake City, UT 84101(801) 415-6000www.big-d.com

    Black & Veatch11401 Lamar Ave.Overland Park, KS 66211(913) 458-2000www.bv.com

    Burns & McDonnell9400 Ward ParkwayKansas City, MO 64114(816) 333-9400www.burnsmcd.com

    C.D. Smith Construction889 East Johnson St.Fond Du Lac, WI 54935(920) 924-2900www.cd-smith.com

    Caddell Construction Co. Inc.2700 Lagoon Park Dr.Montgomery, AL 36109(334) 272-7723www.caddell.com

    CB&I2103 Research Forest Dr.The Woodlands, TX 77380(832) 513-1000www.cbi.com

    CDI Contractors LLC3000 Cantrell Rd.Little Rock, AR 72202(501) 666-4300www.cdicon.com

    CDM50 Hampshire St.Cambridge, MA 02139(617) 452-6000www.cdm.com

    CH2M HILL9191 S. Jamaica St.Englewood, CO 8 0112(888) 242-6445www.ch2m.com

    Clark Group7500 Old Georgetown Rd.Bethesda, MD 20814(301) 272-8100www.clarkconstruction.com

    Clayco Inc.2199 Innerbelt Business Center Dr.Saint Louis, MO 63114(314) 429-5100www.claycorp.com

    Cogdell Spencer ERDMAN4401 Barclay Downs Dr. # 300,Charlotte, NC 28209(704) 940-2900www.cogdell.com

    Conti Group2045 Lincoln HighwayEdison, NJ 08817(732) 520-5000www.conticorp.com

    Contrack International Inc.6862 Elm St.Mc Lean, VA 22101(703) 358-8800www.contrack.com

    DeMatteis Organizations820 Elmont Rd.Elmont, NY 11003(516) 285-5500www.dematteisorg.com

    DPR Construction Inc.1450 Veterans Blvd.,Redwood City, CA 94063(650) 474-1450www.dpr.com

    Duke Construction600 E. 96th Street # 100Indianapolis, IN 46240(317) 808-6000www.dukeconstructiononline.com

    Fagen Inc.501 U.S. 212Granite Falls, MN 56241(320) 564-3324www.fageninc.com

    FCL Builders LLC1150 Spring Lake Dr.Itasca, IL 60143(630) 773-0050www.fclbuilders.com

    Flatiron Construction Corp.10090 E. I-25 Frontage Rd.Longmont, CO 80504(303) 485-4050www.atironcorp.com

    Fluor Corp.6700 Las Colinas BlvdIrving, TX 75039(469) 398-7000www.uor.com

    Forrester Construction Co.2231 Parklawn Dr.Rockville, MD 20852(301) 816-1700www.forresterconstruction.com

    Gemma Power Systems2461 Main St.Glastonbury, CT 06033(860) 659-0509www.gemmapower.com

    George W. Auch Co.735 South Paddock St.Pontiac, MI 48341(248) 334-2000www.auchconstruction.com

    Granite Construction Inc.585 W. Beach StreetWatsonville, CA 95076(831) 724-1011www.graniteconstruction.com

    Gray Construction10 Quality St.Lexington, KY 40507(859) 281-5000www.gray.com

    Grunley Construction Co. Inc.15020 Shady Grove Rd., Ste. 500Rockville, MD 20850(240) 399-2000www.grunley.com

    H&M Co. Inc.50 Security Dr.Jackson, TN 38305(731) 664-6300www.hmcompany.com

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    pecial reportr Construction Co. Inc.Kettner Blvd.iego, CA 92101233-7900harperconstruction.com

    lliverside Ave.onville, FL 32202791-4500thehaskellco.com

    l Phelps Construction Co.ixth Ave., Greeleyado 80632352-6565henselphelps.com

    rd Shockey & Sons Inc.Martinsburg Pikehester, VA 22603667-7700howardshockey.com

    Building Co. Ltd.N. Mesa St.so, TX 79902533-1122huntcompanies.com

    tate Highway Constr.S. Tucson Waynnial, CO 80112790-9100ihcquality.com

    Abrams LPongress Ave., Ste. 2400n, TX 78701322-4000jdabrams.com

    sS. Arroyo Parkway, P.O. Box 7084ena, CA 91109578-3500jacobs.com

    nn Construction GroupLocust St.as City, MO 64106474-8600jedunn.com

    h Jingoli & Son Inc.enox Dr.enceville, NJ 08648896-3111jingoli.com

    efferson Ave.on, TX 77002753-3011kbr.com

    t Corp.Farnam St.

    ha, NE 68131342-2052kiewit.com

    Kinsley Construction Inc.2700 Water St., YorkPennsylvania 17403(717) 741-3841www.rkinsley.com

    KPRS Construction Services Inc.2850 Saturn St.Brea, CA 92821(714) 672-0800www.kprsinc.com

    Levine Builders4209 235th St.Flushing, NY 11363(718) 224-7147www.levinebuilders.com

    M+W U.S.1001 Klein Rd., Ste 400Plano, TX 75074(972) 535-7300www.usa.mwgroup.net

    MACTEC Inc.1105 Lakewood ParkwayAlpharetta, GA 30009(770) 360-0600www.mactec.com

    McCarthy Holdings Inc.1341 N. Rock Hill Rd.St. Louis, MO 63124(314) 968-3300www.mccarthy.com

    McDermott International Inc.777 N. Eldridge ParkwayHouston, TX 77079(281) 870-5901www.mcdermott.com

    McGough Construction2737 Fairview Ave N.Saint Paul, MN 55113(651) 633-5050www.mcgough.com

    MCM Construction Inc.6413 32nd St.North Highlands, CA 95660(916) 334-1221www.mcmconstructioninc.com

    Morley Builders2901 28th St.Santa Monica, CA 90405(310) 399-1600www.morleybuilders.com

    Mortenson Construction700 Meadow Lane N.Minneapolis, MN 55422(763) 522-2100www.mortenson.com

    MWH Global370 Interlocken Blvd.Broomeld, CO 80021(303) 410-4000www.mwhglobal.com

    O&G Industries Inc.112 Wall St.Torrington, CT 06790(860) 489-9261www.ogind.com

    Panattoni Construction Inc.8775 Folsom Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95826(916) 340-2400www.panconinc.com

    Parsons100 W. Walnut St.Pasadena, CA 91124(626) 440-2000www.parsons.com

    Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc.1 Penn PlazaNew York, NY 10119(212) 465-5000www.pbworld.com

    PCL Construction Enterprises Inc.2000 S. Colorado Blvd.Denver, CO 80222(303) 365-6500www.pcl.com

    Posillico1750 New HighwayFarmingdale, NY 11735(631) 752-2700www.posillicogroup.com

    R&O Construction933 Wall Ave.Ogden, UT 84404(801) 627-1403www.randco.com

    RMT Inc.744 Heartland TrailMadison, WI 53717(608) 831-4444www.rmtinc.com

    RQ Construction Inc.3194 Lionshead Ave.Carlsbad, CA 92010(760) 631-7707www.rqconstruction.com

    S&B Engineers and Afliates7825 Park Place Blvd.Houston, TX 77087(713) 645-4141www.sbec.com

    Science Applications Intl Corp.1710 SAIC Dr.McLean, VA 22102(703) 676-4300www.saic.com

    Skanska USA406 W. 31st St.New York, NY 10001(212) 502-8910www.usa.skanska.com

    SpawGlass Holding LP9331 Corporate Dr.Selma, TX 78154(210) 651-9000www.spawglass.com

    Stellar2900 Hartley Rd.Jacksonville, FL 32257(904) 260-2900www.stellar.net

    Structure Tone770 BroadwayNew York, NY 10003(212) 481-6100www.structuretone.com

    Sundt Construction Inc.1501 W. Fountainhead PkwyTempe, AZ 85282(480) 446-7364www.sundt.com

    Swinerton Inc.260 Townsend St.San Francisco, CA 94107(415) 421-2980www.swinerton.com

    Taggart Global4000 Center Church Rd.Canonsburg, PA 15317(412) 429-9800www.taggartglobal.com

    The Beck Group1807 Ross Ave., Ste. 500Dallas, TX 75201(214) 303-6200www.beckgroup.com

    The Dennis Engineering Group1537 Main St.Springeld, MA 01103(413) 787-1785www.dennisgrp.com

    The Hanover Co.5847 San Felipe St. #3600Houston, TX 77057(713) 267-2100www.hanoverco.com

    The Korte Co.12441 U.S. 40Highland, IL 62249(618) 654-8611www.korteco.com

    The Lane Construction Corp.90 Fieldstone CourtCheshire, CT 06410(203) 235-3351www.laneconstruct.com

    The McShane Cos.9550 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 200Rosemont, IL 60018(847) 292-4300www.mcshane.com

    The Neenan Co.2620 E. Prospect Rd.Fort Collins, CO 80525(970) 493-8747www.neenan.com

    The Ruhlin Co.6931 Ridge Rd.Sharon Center, OH 44274(330) 239-2800www.ruhlin.com

    The Shaw Group Inc.4171 Essen LaneBaton Rouge, LA 70809(225) 932-2500www.shawgrp.com

    The Turner Corp.375 Hudson St.New York, NY 10014(212) 229-6000www.turnerconstruction.com

    The Walsh Group Ltd.929 W. Adams St.Chicago, IL 60607(312) 563-5400www.walshgroup.com

    The Weitz Co.5901 Thornton Ave.Des Moines, IA 50321(515) 698-4260www.weitz.com

    The Yates Cos. Inc1 Gully Ave.Philadelphia, MS 39350(601) 656-5411www.wgyates.com

    Tutor Perini Corp.15901 Olden St.Sylmar, CA 91342(818) 362-8391www.perini.com

    URS Corp.600 Montgomery St., 26th FloorSan Francisco, CA 94111(415) 774-2700www.urscorp.com

    W.L. Butler Construction Inc.204 Franklin St.Redwood City, CA 94063(650) 361-1270www.wlbutler.com

    W.M. Jordan Co. Inc.11010 Jefferson Ave.Newport News, VA 23601(757) 596-6341www.wmjordan.com

    Walbridge777 Woodward Ave.Detroit, MI 48226(313) 963-8000www.walbridge.com

    Walton Construction Co. LLC3252 Roanoke Rd.Kansas City, MO 64111(816) 753-2121www.waltonbuilt.com

    Webcor Builders951 Mariners Island Blvd.San Mateo, CA 94404(650) 349-2727www.webcor.com

    Whiting-Turner Contracting Co.300 E. Joppa Rd.Baltimore, MD 21286(800) 638-4279www.whiting-turner.com

    Zachry Holdings527 Logwood Ave.San Antonio, TX 78221(210) 475-8700www.zachry.com

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    d on magnitude alone, the death toll inshould have been much higher and thetation more extensive, yet the Chileanresulted in only 279 deaths, a fraction of0,000 people who lost their lives in Haiti.

    makes headline newsuakes of 2010 have resulted in muchssion surrounding building methodsonstruction materials. As numerous

    structural engineers have attested and scoresof media outlets, including the New YorkTimes, Wall Street Journal, CNN, NPR andthe BBC have reported, a major reason whyfewer people died in Chile is because of thatnations strict seismic design and buildingcodes, which were developed as a result ofan even stronger earthquake in 1960. Haiti,in comparison, has no national building codesand no enforcement of building design. One earthquake-resistant mechanismemployed in Chile is a Strong Column WeakBeam (SCWB) conguration that utilizes con-crete columns reinforced by steel framing. In

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    unreinforced concrete masonry unit (CMU)inll. Tragically, the Haitian version has the out-ward appearance of conned mansonry buthad been built without the requisite seismicdetailing to provide the connement, resultingin thousands of catastrophic failures.

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    ment to advocate the use of this matein rebuilding efforts after the tragic Searthquake of 2008 that claimed mor68,000 lives. Current steel constructects in that area include the manufactwo-story steel frame houses in the mtain village of Hongkou, which sits oline in the province of Dujiangyan, a12 steel-framed buildings ranging fr18 stories that comprise a 1,300-apardevelopment in Dujiangyan City.

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    nannounced visit to your worky an Occupational Safety andh Administration compliancer can be an intimidating expe-

    e. Since nearly half of all OSHActions are initiated by em-e complaints, there is a strongbility that the compliancer knocking on your companyshas been assigned to investi-specic work site conditionstential hazards.

    companys smartest strategy wouldavoid an OSHA inspectionand pos-violations and nesby implementingty program that provides your workersproper hazard awareness and preventionques. While a successful safety programe managed by contracting with outsideprofessionals, employing permanent

    e staff, including a site safety ofcer,rained supervisor, or an experiencedetent person who has extensive trainingxpertise in construction operations andA regulations, can provide greater assur-of compliance as well as better prepara-n the event of a visit from OSHA.A review of common OSHA safetytions in construction gives an indicationme of the areas where your company

    focus its safety initiatives, and includeds like fall protection exposure resultingunprotected sides and edges; lack ofprotection; faulty scaffolding construc-nd unsafe access; lack of personal pro-

    e equipment (PPE) on aerial lifts; ande use of portable ladders. E xtensivengoing employee training is perhaps theimportant factor in workplace safetyould help your company avoid employeelaints and subsequent OSHA inspec-or reduce the number of violations bynstrating to an OSHA inspector thatcompany is focused on managing andoving workplace safety.

    Preparation for an OSHA InspectionIf an OSHA compliance ofcer makes an un-expected appearance at your work site, thekeys to handling the visit effectively includeunderstanding OSHA inspection procedures,being prepared to respond cooperatively andappropriately to all questions and requests,and selecting well trained employees, suchas a competent person or qualied supervi-sor to represent your company during theinspection process.

    Establishing a detailed company policyfor handling OSHA work-site inspections isessential to adequately prepare and supportyour competent person. An effective com-pany policy should include the developmentof an OSHA Inspection Report form to pro -vide your competent person and supervisorsa structured format to follow and to generateaccurate documentation for any requiredfollow-up after the inspection. It is also help-ful to have occasional mock practice sessionswith personnel to develop the effectivenessof the policies and process.

    When the OSHA compliance ofcerarrives at your work site, record the compli-ance ofcers credentials, along with theOSHA ofce address and phone number.It is recommended that you call to verifycredentials. Supervisory personnel shouldnotify your companys main ofce andsafety personnel of the impending OSHAinspection. If an imminent danger situationis the focus of the inspection, the OSHAinspector will proceed directly to the job siteand resolve the situation and then have the

    opening conference. The Opening ConferenceThe OSHA compliance ofcer will begin byholding an opening conference to explainwhy OSHA selected your work site forinspection, outline the scope of the visit,reference applicable OSHA standards andclarify walk-around procedures. During theinspection a company representative or

    qualied supervisor should accompany thecompliance ofcer at all times. An authorizedemployee representative, such as a unionsteward, is also allowed to participate. The OSHA compliance ofcer deter-mines the route and duration of the inspec-tion unless there is an area where a criticaloperation is being conducted that cannot beinterrupted without causing a greater hazardand is not part of the area to be inspectedbut is part of the route, the employer, super-visor or competent person should have theright to change the route. While there arevariations in how a compliance ofcer willconduct the inspection, there are a numberof procedures which are commonly followed.The ofcer may:

    Gather information to determine ifprotection systems are required andto identify all persons responsiblefor the construction site operations.

    Review documentation to assess thecompetent persons qualications.

    Request documentation demon-strating that all employees areproperly trained in constructionsite hazards and recognition, workpractices, protective measures andemergency response.

    Question the competent personabout his/her responsibility for con-ducting periodic inspections of the

    job site.

    Determine what authority the com-petent person or qualied supervi-sor has to remove employees fromhazardous areas until proper safetyprecautions are taken.

    Interview employees to determinetheir level of training and ability to

    recognize the hazards associatedwith their job tasks. OSHA prohibitsany form of discrimination by em-ployers against workers based onanything they say or show the com-pliance ofcer during the inspection.

    Inspection of IIPP or Safety Plandocumentation and verication ofemployee training and knowledge.

    It is important to note all documentationreviewed by the compliance ofcer on yourcompanys OSHA Inspection Report form,including the qualications and training of theemployees who were interviewed.

    The Walk AroundDuring the walk around portion of theinspection, the compliance ofcer willevaluate your work site for compliance withthe requirements of the OSHA Regulations.Detailed documentation of this evaluationon your OSHA Inspection Report formwill prove invaluable to your company forpost-inspection follow up. If the complianceofcer takes pictures of specic job-site ar-eas, you should take more pictures than theOSHA inspector does of the same areas.Any apparent violations identied by thecompliance ofcer should be corrected im-mediately, if possible, to demonstrate goodfaith on the part of your company.

    The Closing ConferenceAfter the completion of the inspection, the

    compliance ofcer will hold a closing confer-ence with your company and employeerepresentatives to discuss the ndings. Thediscussion will incorporate possible coursesof action to be taken following the inspec-tion, which could include citations, abate-ment of potential citations, a negotiatedreasonable time frame to perform the abate-ment, an informal conference with OSHA,contesting citations, proposed penalties or

    a formal document request. The complianceofcer will also discuss consultation andemployee rights.

    If non-compliant conditions have beenidentied, your company will have the op-portunity to produce records that supportyour compliance efforts or that will assistOSHA in determining the time needed tocorrect the hazards. OSHA also requiresthat any citations issued as a result of thecompliance ofcers inspection be postedat or near the locations where the viola-tions occurred for three days or until theviolations are abated.

    The Cost of Non-ComplianceOSHA citation categories can range fromminor violations with no penalty to crimi-nally willful, which can result in penaltiesas high as $70,000 per violation. There canalso be more subtle costs to your companyfor non-compliance, including employee

    mistrust of your commitment to safety,possibly leading to further complaints ledwith OSHA, and damage to your companysimage and reputation from public reports ofyour citations. The best strategy for avoidingcitations and extra expense is to commit toa safe workplace and prepare your supervi-sors, competent person and employees topromptly correct any hazardous conditionsidentied during your OSHA inspection.

    Follow UpWhen the compliance ofcer has cpleted the inspection and left the wyour supervisory personnel and coperson should submit all ndings tmain ofce, making sure that your nys OSHA Inspection Report formout completely, along with copies opictures and any documentation proto the compliance ofcer.

    Work-site violations will oftenfollow-up inspections to determinethe previously cited violations havecorrected. If your company fails to violation, the compliance ofcer caNotication of Failure to Abate, company may face additional propdaily penalties of up to $7,000 whilfailure or violation continues. A full commitment to safety at work site is your companys best straavoiding needless injury and worse aemployee complaints or hazardous cthat trigger an OSHA inspection. Howith thorough preparation, a detailedcompany policy and a well trained cperson, your company can not only scantly reduce work-site hazards and also be ready to handle an unannounby an OSHA compliance ofcer effeand professionally.

    Michael Sa is a safety consultantover 26 years of safety and occupahealth experience. Sa specializes inOSHA and Cal/OSHA constructio

    as well as the OSHA electrical safees. As a construction manager and group leader for the Livermore, CaLawrence Livermore National LabPlant Engineering Department, Sa safety standards and regulations forsubcontracted projects. For more intion about OSHA courses and train

    visit www.osha4or call (866) 936

    eparing for a Visit from OSHA Guidelines for handling an inspection of your work siteBy Michael Sa

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    ownership featureThe new Ballard Blocks developmentin the Ballard area of Seattle offers366,000 square feet (34,001 mmercial and retail space in two buildingsconnected by a pedestrian promenadeand below-grade parking level.

    The objective was to have a cleanern design that met sustainable buigoals as well, according to Angelaproject manager for Clark Design GPLLC, Seattle. We wanted it to bperformance building both in termssystems and the materials. Approximately 51,000 square (4,737 m 2) of Lewisville, Texas-bSpans CFA-30 insulated wall panel

    utilized. The 2-inch (51-mm) panelnished in custom color Zactique IIwere installed horizontally. When we researched the cladmaterial, we considered cost and hienergy efciency with good R-valucosts in the Northwest are high so usystem that reduced the labor houra lot of sense, Gee said. T he Mepanels provided all of the systemsmetal skin, insulation and vapor baone product. The design team was with the result. The general contractor on the pwas Ledcor Construction, HendersonInstallation of the Metl-Span panels done by Kenco Construction Inc., Se

    The project is registered as LEEand is in the process of being certietainable design elements include a hiciency HVAC system, low-VOC conproducts, preferred parking for fuel-vehicles and native and drought-tole

    species which enable the project to astallation of a costly irrigation systemas browneld site remediation. Throconstruction, contractors diverted mo93 percent of demolition and construwaste from landlls.

    Metl-Span,www.metlspan.com, Circle # 27

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    Metal building ofce/warehousekeeps environment in mindScope: Hagemeyer North America is adistributor of products and services focusingon business-to-business markets in electri-cal materials, safety products, and industrialproducts and services throughout NorthAmerica. The new ofce/warehouse facilityis 42,660 square feet (3,963 m 2) and locatedin Pasadena, Texas.

    Details and sustainability: This ofce facil-ity/warehouse metal building system fromMid-West Steel Building Co., Houston, keepsthe environment in mind through the stand-ing-seam roof meeting energy code. The roofpanels used for this project are 24-gauge

    Double-Lok panels. Double-Lok is designedto endure high-force winds. This system isseamed on-site and is machine-jointed at theedges with a true 360-degree seam. For the endwall and sidewall panels,PBR panels were used. This panel systemworks well for roof, wall, liner, mansard andsoft panel applications. Its deep ribs createan even-shadowed appearance and the areabetween the ribs is reinforced. The newHagemeyer facility used a mezzanine oorand crickets on the roof for drainage.

    The general contractor/builder/roongcontractor was CMT Inc., Houston, and theerector was Ramco Erectors, Houston.

    Mid-West Steel Building Co.,www.mid-weststeel.com, Circle #33

    Ofce/warehouse hasvariety of metal panelsScope and requirement: Consthe 8,708-square-foot (809- m 2) Ding, Ferndale, Wash., began in March was completed that August. The ofceand warehouse features facades and cawith two different types of metal wall applied horizontally and a third type aptically to match the look of an existingon the project site. This detail requiredmore planning and labor than a typica

    Details and solution: Metallic BHouston, supplied the metal building, rwalls for the project. The roof panels w24-gauge Ultra-Dek panels. Additiona

    project featured Galvalume gutters andspouts and a 12-foot- (4-m-) tall storefon two sides. The general contractor/builderroong contractor was Credo ConstrInc., Bellingham, Wash.

    Metallic Building Co.,www.metallic.com, Circle # 34

    nctive ofce/shops contractor: This distinctive, 11,039-square-1,026-m 2 ) ofce/shop facility wasoped by PRG Corp. for Guillo Contract-orp., an excavating contractor thatated to Calverton, N.Y., from Southpton. S. J. Ruggiero Inc., a Butlerer in Bayport, N.Y., led the design/buildct near a former defense contractorsld now undergoing redevelopment intoce/industrial park.

    rement: The pronounced slope in theequired a 16-foot (5-m ) high retainingon the left sidewall.

    on and details: The topography wasreatively to lower the prole of the project

    uggests the semi-rural character of theThe components include a 60- by 100-foot (18- by 30- by 7-m) Widespan fromr Manufacturing, Kansas City, Mo., forment maintenance; a two-story ofce; ande-story grain silo structure modied withm framing for oor loads and catwalks tosed ofce space off a ci rcular stairway.Walls applied 4 inches (102 mm) of

    P-VR blanket insulation behind Butleribplied in the Country Wheat nish thatlements the 24-gauge Hunter Greenr VSR roof system insulated with 6s (152 mm) of WMP-VR. Shop lightinged metal halide and gas-red infrarednt xtures with a split gas-red heatinglectric AC for ofce space. The frontageed an extensive amount of hand-cutlaid by the owners masonry crews.

    er Manufacturing Co.,butlermfg.com, Circle # 32

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    Neighborhood welcomes LEEDScope: In the prominent Avenue of the Artsneighborhood in Philadelphia, 777 SouthBroad is the rst LEED- registered mixed-usebuilding. The ve story, $70 million projectoffers 146 luxury loft-style apartments with18,000 square feet (1,672 m 2) of retail andcommercial space at street level.

    Details: The project utilized 28,000 squarefeet (2,601 m 2) of Indianapolis-based CitadelArchitectural Products ProCore eld-assem-bled exterior cladding nished in Silver Metallic. The developer was Dranoff Properties,Philadelphia; the architect was JKR Partners,Philadelphia; the installer was Towne andCountry Roong & Siding Inc., Bensalem,

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    Citadel Architectural Products,www.citadelap.com, Circle #35

    Mixed-use structureincludes re stationScope: The city of Alexandria collaboratedwith architect of record Lemay Erickson WilcoxArchitects, Reston, Va., and associate architectRust Orling Architecture, Alexandria, to createan innovative mixed-use structure for The Sta-tion at Potomac Yards. Like many mixed-useprojects, there is a blend of retail and residen-tial. But this project, appropriately named TheStation, also includes a re station.

    Details: The original design presentedchallenges to the citys emergency servicesdelivery system. But instead of scrapping theentire plan, drawings were reworked, andmore land was purchased to build the rst

    new re station for Alexandria in 30 years.The nal structure includes rst-oor munici-pal use, a small retail element and a four-storyresidential component. The rst oor of theresidential area has 44 affordable long-termrental units, as well as 20 apartments withrents designed for city workers.

    The building features a metal roof fromATAS International Inc., Allentown, Pa. Scan-Roof (SCP163) in Mission Red is a 24-gaugesteel scalloped tile system that has a NorthernEuropean air. The panels are structural, practi-cal and economically efcient for any project.With their weather resistance characteristicsand wind-uplift ratings, the panels are idealto stand up against Mother Natures storms.ScanRoof is installed horizontally, from eave toridge, on an open frame system or solid deck.

    The roof was installed by Prospect Wa-terproong Co., Sterling, Va., and the roongdistributor was Bradco Supply Corp., Lorton, Va.

    ATAS International Inc.,www.atas.com, Circle # 36

    air out salon: Combining old and new, Lexington,ased architect James Croley of Crowbarns turned a small downtown bungalowstate-of-the-art salon. With an openplan, high ceilings, large south-facingows on the second oor and an expan-taircase opening up the space, stagnantthe otherwise stylish space at Voce, Lexington, was a concern.

    rement: Complementing the upstairspace are two Isis fans from the Big Asso., Lexington, Ky. Along with their sleek

    n and quiet operation, they are taskedproviding the much needed air circulation,g in occupant comfort and dispersing the

    oidable odors often prevalent in salons.

    on and details: Big Ass Fans arened to work with HVAC systems or onown, to help reduce reliance on high-y air distribution systems. The propri-direct drive motor found on all Isis andent fans eliminates mechanical noisellows for maintenance-free operation.lectronic system incorporates on-boardols that eliminate electrical interference,internal diagnostics monitor balance,

    erature and electrical consumption.erned with overheating, Voce ownerey Binion actually overshot the needse HVAC system to ensure comfort.h the fans in operation, we dont rely ason the air conditioning system as we

    cted on really hot days, he said.

    Ass Fans,bigassfans.com, Circle # 34

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    ownership projectsACM engages researchfacility with natureScope: Completed in February 2009, the$100 million, 205,000-square-foot (19,045-m2) ofce facility for pharmaceutical develop-ment at United Therapeutics in ResearchTriangle Park, N.C., is nestled away in the tallwhite pines of the ofce park.

    Details: ALPOLIC Materials from MitsubishiPlastics Composites America Inc., Chesa-peake, Va., supplied 1,699 square feet (158m2) of 0.16-inch (4-mm) aluminum compos-ite material PE Core in BBR Red and 47,129square feet (4,378 m 2) in LTG Gray. The ACM was chosen to convey thehigh-tech nature of the clients business

    and its ability to be structurally sound, yetformable to mold into geometric shapesto engage the nature around itself, withcantilevered overhangs, canopies, walls,and columns and beam wraps both insideand out. A custom Light Grey was chosenas a subtle, yet stable, backdrop to enhanceowing lines and interactive joint lines. BrightRed is featured to draw attention and energyto the main entrance that houses a multistorycylindrical aquarium inside the foyer.

    For the project, the ACM was moldedinto geometric shapes. The red canopy was in-stalled to look as though it was knifed throughfrom the exterior to the interior. Though thereis glass between the inside and outside can-opy, the ACM was installed to ow, making itappear as though it is one continuous piece ofACM, creating an optical illusion.

    The general contractor was DPR Con-struction Inc., Falls Church, Va.; the architectwas ONeal, Morrisville, N.C.; the installerwas SECO Architectural Systems Inc., Snell-

    ville, Ga.; the fabricator was Altech PanelSystems LLC, Cartersville, Ga.; the roongcontractor was Baker Roong, Greensboro,N.C.; and the glass and glazing was fromRanger Specialized Glass Inc., Houston.

    Mitsubishi PlasticsComposites America Inc.,www.alpolic-usa.com, Circle # 40

    l panels key to thirdst Whole Foods store: The third largest Whole Foods storeworld, located in Lincoln Park, Ill., is0 square feet (6,968 m 2). It includesneighborhood-themed eateries, a stage

    usic and seating for 400 in the eating ande areas. The store also offers a 420-carr parking lot.

    s: Approximately 8,500 square feet (790of Lewisville, Texas-based Metl-Spans CF-iated Insulated Wall Panels were selectedey component on the store. The 2-inch

    mm) panels, nished in custom Vancouverer Kynar, were installed horizontally. TheSpan insulated panels interface with pre-

    nd other metal products including ACM,gated panels and perforated panels.Installati on of the Metl-S pan panels andmetal products was done by Tuschalleering Co. Inc., Burr Ridge, IL. Tuschalleering was involved in the design of the

    ct from the very beginning, according toC. Tuschall, president. Architectural de-

    was provided by Gensler, Chicago. Theal contractor was Bentley Construction,eld, Ill.

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    Metal simulates European tile lookScope and requirement: Though mostpeople associate tile roong with Mediter-ranean and Southwestern designs, it has longbeen popular in Northern and Eastern Europe,as well. So when CornerStone State Bank, alocally owned and operated full-service Min-nesota banking institution, developed plans fora new location in the heavily Czech-inuencedarea surrounding the towns of Montgomery andNew Prague, they wanted a design that wouldt with the roots of this farming community.

    Solution: The use of a metal tile panel roofsystem from Met-Tile Inc., Ontario, C alif.,helped them to achieve their goal.

    Details: A standing-seam roof was originallyspecied for the project, but one of the Corner-Stone bank executives saw Met-Tile roong onseveral cabins in the Cloquet area and thoughtit would lend a more authentic look to theproject. HTG Architects of Minneapolis workedwith CornerStone and the roong contrac-tor, Classic Roong Systems by KF LoosenConstruction, Cloquet, Minn., to incorporateMet-Tile into the design. The Met-Tile systemis composed of long-length steel panels in astepped prole that closely simulates the lookof clay and concrete tile. Met-Tile provided pan-els in shorter lengths as well to meet design re-quirements. The paint nish is a Morocco RedSMP paint system manufactured by BeckerSpecialty Corp., Elk Grove Village, Ill. The general contractor was ShingobeeBuilders Inc., Loretto, Minn.

    Met-Tile Inc.,www.met-tile.com, Circle # 38

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