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Petersen Launches Project

of the Month Recognition
portunity for its widespread adoption, making
trusses, crane and catwalk, were inte-
on their future with a presentation by former
affordable solar energy more available on
grated into the buildings structure. Despite
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.
Petersen Aluminum Corp., Elk Grove Village,
50-year long-life metal roofs.
contrasting styles, the new and old building
Ill., has launched a Project of the Month
Gonzales delivers a message about
Accel-E S.T.E.P. certified

for indoor air quality
September
The accel-E Steel Thermal Efficient Panel
work together beautifully, commented Jack
reaching goals in his session, The American
wall system has been GREENGUARD
24
Petersen, P.E., principal, Martin/Martin Inc.,
DreamReach It, Build It, Share It.
Indoor Air Quality Certified by the GREEN-
SteelDay
Were thrilled to have such a notable
GUARD Environmental Institute.The certifi-
Various locations
person talk about something all Americans
tects and contractors may submit projects for
San Francisco-based
museum wins structural
steel design award
cation represents a significant achievement
(312) 670-2400 www.steelday.org
consideration by completing a simple upload
The Contemporary Jewish
have been addressed
have a chance to
for the wall system, according to Al Alayon,
form found on the Petersen website at www.
Museum in San Francisco
with structural steel.
be part of. Most
president of Moon Township, Pa.-based
pac-clad.com. Monthly winners will each
has earned national recog-
Given the complicated
METALCON exhibi-
ACCELERATED Building Technologies,
receive a $100 Best Buy gift card and will
nition in the 2010 Innova-
geometry, structural
tors and attendees
which manufactures the S.T.E.P. wall
18-20
have their project highlighted on the Project
tive Design in Engineering
steel was the most
have realized their
system that provides both construction and
Design-Build Conference and Expo
of the Month page for one full month.
and Architecture with
appropriate and cost-
dream or have
energy efficiency.
Las Vegas
Structural Steel awards
effective framing system
been touched by
(301) 652-5751 www.designbuildexpo.com
for the building.
someone else who
accel-E S.T.E.P. wall system has qualified
applications using PAC-CLAD material. Archi-
Every January, one project will be cho-
Lakewood, Colo., and a judge in the competition. The geometry of the addition could only
Photographer: Bruce Damonte. Courtesy of the
Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco
competition to recognize superior design
sen from the previous 12 monthly winners
program (IDEAS2), and
to be awarded the Project of the Year. The
members of the project
winner of the Project of the Year will be
team were presented with
featured in one of Petersen Aluminums ads
awards from the American
scheduled to run throughout the year in vari-
Institute of Steel Construction during a pub-
Resistance to earthquake loads is provided
ous national trade publications.
lic ceremony at the museum in July.
by steel braced frames. Although essentially
Visit www.pac-clad.com to submit.
Conducted annually by AISC, the IDEAS2
October
We are very pleased that the
has. Its inspiring
for this important certification, Alayon
20-22
located in an area of
to have some-
said. Numerous global, federal, state
METALCON International
high seismic activity.
one such as Mr.
and local authorities recognize the value
Las Vegas
Gonzales, who achieved so much, yet is
and specify GREENGUARD Certified
(617) 965-0055 www.metalcon.com
so humble and talks from the heart about
products in their green building codes and
a two-level structure, the highest point in this
how goals can be reached and shared, said
purchase specifications.
METALCON Show Director, Claire Kilcoyne.
The building is
awards recognize outstanding achievements
angular building rises almost 70 feet (21 m)
CENTRIA forms agreement

to sell EnergyPeak
in engineering and architecture on structural
above the ground level.
steel projects around the country. Project team
CENTRIA , Moon Township, Pa., recently
members include owner Contemporary Jew-
signed a confidential letter of intent to sell En-
An online guide to GREENGUARD
November
Certified products is available at no charge
1-3
at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, October
at www.greenguard.org. For more infor-
North American Steel Conference
model of the building in order to perform de-
20, opening day of the 2010 METALCON
mation on the S.T.E.P. wall system, visit
Chicago
ish Museum, San Francisco; architect Studio
tailed response spectrum dynamic analyses.
International. This major conference and
www.accbt.com.
44-20-7903-2167
ergyPeak to Metanna, a newly formed metal
Daniel Libeskind, New York; architect of record
Because the braced frames also carry gravity
exhibition runs through Friday, October 22
roof/solar integration company based in South
WRNS Studio, San Francisco; structural engi-
loads, seismic design is required to ensure
at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Bend, Ind. CENTRIAs Services Group division
neer OLMM Consulting Engineers, Oakland,
nearly elastic behavior for the maximum cred-
founded the EnergyPeak technology, which
Calif.; steel erector and IMPACT Member,
ible earthquake. The general contractor and
designs standards for integrating photovoltaic
Olson Steel, San Leandro, Calif.; general con-
the steel detailing, fabrication and construc-
AAMA makes website

easy to navigate
laminates with standing-seam metal roofs.
tractor Plant Construction Co., San Francisco;
tion team were brought on board early in
The newly redesigned American Architectural
and consultant and AISC member, ARUP, San
the design phase, allowing for creative and
to identify and develop innovative technolo-
Francisco. The Contemporary Jewish Mu-
gies for use in architectural metal wall and

roof systems, said Rick Mowrey, director,
Structural engineers built a 3-D computer
Gonzales keynote address takes place
www.crugroup.com/events
Power industry brochure offers

wall and roof solutions
8-9
Partners in Power from CENTRIA, Moon
AWCISFA SteelDoing It Right Seminar
Township, Pa., outlines architectural metal
(cold-formed steel)
wall and roof system solutions.
Chicago
Manufacturers Association website is acces-
(703) 538-1613 www.awci.org/steel
practical solutions and close collaboration.
sible at www.aamanet.org. The association
industry has its own unique set of cir-
seum is a recipient of a National Award in the
That led to a project that was successfully
states that a main objective in redesigning the
cumstances, said Denny Koska, senior
17-19
category of projects $15 Million to $75 Million,
completed within time and budget with only
website was increasing ease of navigation to
product engineer, CENTRIA. We have
World Stainless Steel Conference
business development, CENTRIA. When
making it one of only seven projects around the
minor changes. Roger E. Ferch, P.E., presi-
ensure that users can effortlessly take advan-
a proven track record of exploring those
Paris
we developed the EnergyPeak technology
country to receive the national honor.
dent of AISC, said, The entire Contemporary
tage of the vast information AAMA has to offer.
special circumstances and providing design
44-20-7903-2410
beginning in 2007, our objective was to
Jewish Museum project team has shown how
considerations that help to ensure quality
www.crugroup.com/events
advance the efficient and affordable integra-
Jewish Museum is one of the last pieces in
structural steel can be used to create struc-
on the AAMA home page, as well as tailored
and performance. Thats one of the reasons
tion of solar technology with standing-seam
the revitalization and transformation of the
tures that combine beauty and practicality.
news content for each audience segment.
why CENTRIAs global portfolio boasts more
17-19
metal roofing. Having accomplished that, our
once decaying Yerba Buena district in down-
The result is a museum that serves the public
Industry and AAMA news stories, as well as
than 2,500 successful installations in the
Greenbuild
next objective was to promote the adoption
town San Francisco. The bold and striking
extremely well, while providing an example
notifications of updates to the site, are avail-
power industry.
Chicago
of building integrated photovoltaic systems
new 63,000-square-foot (5,853-m2 ), $47.5
of what can be achieved when designing and
able through RSS feeds.
(800) 795-1747 www.greenbuildexpo.org
throughout the standing-seam industry. In
million museum integrates modern materials
constructing projects with steel.
systems that are particularly advantageous
the last few years we worked with the na-
and complex forms with the old Jesse Street
tions leading standing-seam manufacturers
Power Station, a national historic landmark de-
to make this innovative technology available
signed by Willis Polk in 1907 during the City
The goal of CENTRIA Services Group is
The recently completed Contemporary
Featured news stories will now appear
In conjunction with the overall website
Each building project in the power
The brochure features five CENTRIA
December
redesign, changes have also been made to the
Former attorney general

talks goals at METALCON
for the power industry and its many unique
AAMA e-News, the associations monthly e-
requirements: pressure release walls, acous-
newsletter which contains news items related
tic-rated walls, UL fire-rated walls, controlled
1-3
to building owners and architects. Metanna
Beautiful movement. The historic features
As part of its Focus Forward theme, the 20th
to AAMA and the work of AAMA task groups,
release wall system and architectural EMI/
Construct Canada
is the next logical step in this innovative
of the landmark substation, most notably its
annual METALCON International is offering at-
committees and councils. View the newly
RF shielding. Visit www.centria.com for
Toronto
technologys long lifespan and the best op-
elaborate brick and terra-cotta faade, steel
tendees and exhibitors an opportunity to focus
updated site at www.aamanet.org.
more information.
(416) 512-0203 www.constructcanada.com
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new products
audits
the latest offerings in the metal construction industry
Low-maintenance MCM
wall system has crisp look
CENTRIAs FormaBond II is a complete metal composite wall
system. For convenience, this new metal composite material panel
system is installation ready and lightweight; and because of its dry
seal construction, there is no costly exterior wet seal maintenance
required. The panels feature CENTRIAs horizontal dry seal joinery
to minimize water penetration and maximize ventilation. Aesthetically, this smooth panel has a sleek, flat design that offers sharp exterior sight lines with crisp corner transitions or soft flowing curves
and is available in a variety of colors and coating systems.
www.centria.com Circle #23
Temperature control device

improves efficiency
The Activent from Inova Products Inc.
provides effortless temperature control
for any home, office or business. The Activent is a wireless electronically controlled air
register that opens or closes automatically to
maintain a constant and optimal room temperature. The technology zones a home or business by automatically gauging the temperature
of that room and wirelessly closing the vent
when that temperature is reached, allowing
the desired temperature in a room to be easily
set and achieved. The Activent can be used as
a retrofit in any home or business, as part of a
remodel or in any new construction.
www.theactivent.com Circle #21
Horizontal wall panel meets aesthetic goals

Fabral Architectural Systems now offers a new horizontal
concealed fastener wall panel systemthe Silhouette HCF
Series. The latest in Fabrals line of concealed fastener panels,
this horizontal creation is an aesthetically pleasing product for architectural, commercial and industrial applications. The Silhouette
HCF wall panels are available in a variety of profile designs and
manufactured to fit a variety of aesthetic goals. They are offered
in multiple profile configurations, a wide range of gauges and a
complete color spectrum with Fabrals Flurobond High Definition
Coating systems.
www.fabral.com Circle #24
Insulated roof panel

is weathertight
Stainless media faade

allows for live broadcasts
Metl-Span has introduced CFR RetroSeam, an insulated metal standingseam roof panel that features the Roof
Hugger sub-purlin system. The CFR
Retro-Seam system eliminates the need
and associated cost of removing an existing roof.The new system improves the
integrity of original design loadings and
meets IBC requirements. CFR Retro-Seam
provides weathertight performance and
maximizes thermal efficiency.
www.metlspan.com
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W. S. Tylers IMAGIC WEAVE, a combination of stainless-steel architectural

woven wire mesh and TRAXON LED
Technologies, enables the user to create individually programmable lighting
effects in any color. The state-of-the-art
technology obtains maximum luminous intensity with low energy consumption. IMAGIC
WEAVE offers communication using text
and visual images on large facades, such as
airports, sport venues, shopping malls and
other large buildings. With IMAGIC WEAVE
you are able to produce live broadcasts of
sporting events, advertisements, video clips,
company logos and much more.
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By James Schmid
Audits help manage budget

and minimize risk
In most areas of businessconstruction
includedlife has become increasingly
more complicated. We see it in contracts, we
see it in budgets. Put the two together and you
have a real opportunity for errors.
With the growing use of complex costbased contracts, the potential for employee
fraud, and the increased risk of owner disputes
or claims arising from the recently enhanced
False Claims Act, the construction contract compliance audit (CCCA) has become an essential
tool for both contractors and project owners.
Think of it as a way to properly balance
your construction check book and eliminate
financial surprises.
The Contract Controls
Versa-Seam
Versa-Lok
Two architectural panels

come in variety of colors
ATAS International Inc. has introduced
two new horizontal wall panelsVersaSeam and Versa-Lok. Both panels are
designed to offer architectural appeal in a horizontal configuration. Versa-Seam, a rainscreen
style system that requires a waterproof building envelope, forms architectural shadow lines
in its horizontal installation.

Versa-Lok, flat shingle style wall panel,
creates classic rectangular shapes with its
versatile mix-and-match sizes. Both VersaLok and Versa-Seam are available in 0.032- or
0.04-aluminum with a smooth texture finish
and Kynar 500 PVDF or Hylar 5000 PVDF
coating. Note that Versa-Lok also is available
with a Clear or Dark Bronze anodized finish.
There are 30 standard color choices for both
panels. Accessories are available with the
same finish as the panels or as specified.
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Construction
Compliance
The preeminent idea to keep in mind about

CCCA is the contract controls all. It is the stone
in which virtually every aspect, feature and
obligation related to the project is cast.
While a contract may seem elementary,
weve often seen projects begin before the
scope of work is defined and agreed upon. The
contract reduces risk by assigning responsibilities and establishing expected rules and procedures during the project for critical tasks such
as scheduling, billing, change order processing,
subcontractor selection and project turnover.
Typically a construction contract compliance
audit is not conducted until near the end of a construction project, but I recommend performing an
audit at the beginning of the project, immediately
after the majority of subcontractors are boughtout, as well as at the end of the project.
Additionally, consider including a knowledgeable professional during contract development so terms can be set toward maximizing
benefits during the close-out phase. These
professionals can make sure a contract supports suitable billing practices, contains proper
accountability standards, provides for auditing
along the way and ensures the audit clause in a
construction contract is fair and balanced.
Finally, it is important to have a contract

compliance auditor involved from the inception of any project to begin with the proper
procedures in place for simple replication
throughout the course of the work.
The days of a one-size-fits-all construction contract no longer exist. AIA, AGC and
DBIA have developed contracts for a variety
of circumstances, and owners and contractors
have individually developed custom contract
forms. Further, there has been a boom in the
use of cost-based contracts with a guaranteed
maximum price, as well as straight cost-plus,
fast track and design-build contracts of a
seemingly infinite variety.
With this many types of contracts, the
chance of misunderstandings rises exponentially.
How Construction Close-Out Accounting Works

Construction contract compliance auditing
can encompass many different practices and
procedures. Typically, a solid benefits-oriented
CCCA should involve the following bare
minimum activities:
Craft a proper contract for all concerned,
especially one where the parties and
their respective obligations are clearly
delineated, establishes what is billable,
and defines set billing and subcontractor
bidding procedures.
Review subcontractor billing procedures and
billing documents utilized by subcontractors.
This establishes what is required in terms of
billing back-up documentation to limit potential
errors and ensure that all billing matters fall
squarely within the boundaries of the
governing contract.
Maintain a pay application roll forward
schedule to avoid carry-forward and
mathematical errors.
Investigate billing back-up documentation
to confirm its reliability and to make sure
cost-based subcontractors have provided
appropriate proof of actual costs.
Review project change orders to make sure
they comply with the contract change order
pricing requirements and the scope of work
is sufficiently defined and not duplicative of
the base contract scope of work.
Confirm the amount invoiced by a given
subcontractor is consistent with job
cost-of-work provisions in the contract
for subcontractors, suppliers and others.
Randomly test sample transactions with
subcontractors, suppliers and others to
confirm contract compliance, accuracy
and reliability.
Finally, investigate costs and various transac-
tions that may have associated refunds

and/or rebates due to the contractor to assure
they are properly represented and included
by subcontractors. Refunds and/or rebates
not properly accounted for can be considered
a false claim under the False Claim Act and
can have a devastating effect on the contrac-
tors entire business.
Proper construction contract compliance
practices and procedures can vary depending
on the type of project, the nature of the contract
and when in the process an audit is conducted,
but all should include these basic steps.
The Proof is in the Reporting

At the end of the compliance audit, the contractor or project owner should receive a final CCCA
written report detailing the process and what it
revealed. It may include:
A precise delineation of those areas of the
construction process that were addressed,
analyzed and tested.
A review of any issues related to the type of
contract that governs the project.
An executive summary for quick and easy
reference by decision makers.
A detailed discussion of procedures
and findings.
An analysis of whether or not there is any
money remaining and which party to the contract
is entitled to it. This is especially important with a
contract based on guaranteed maximum pricing.
For a contractor, these reports need to
be inclusive enough to protect their business.
A proper compliance audit report could be a
pre-emptive tool to minimize governmental and
other intrusions into contractor accounting practices, avoid potential criminal and civil liabilities,
and serve as an invaluable aid to the contractor
in anticipation of, or during, any litigation resulting from a given construction project.
For any organization, expansion is not just a
major step in cost, but a big bet on opportunity.
Taking that step with confidence, and a process
that can limit anxiety and financial surprises,
makes construction contract compliance auditing a tool that no one can afford to overlook.
James Schmid is a partner at Grant Thornton
LLP in charge of the firms Economic Advisory
Services Group. An engineer with an MBA from
the University of Michigan, Schmid has been a
CPA since the 1980s and represents and provides services to contractors and project owners
in the fields of energy, health care, government
and higher education construction.
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Choosing Wisely
By Stefan Schumacher
Personality Counts
staff they say they have? Get an idea of what
that someday I would be taking my grand-
Boyd Zoccola is the executive vice president
their corporate culture is all about. Take a
kids to see what I helped build. So I was
of Hokanson Cos. Inc. in Indianapolis and
look at some of the projects theyve done.
less interested in trying to make a pot of
a chair-elect with the Building Owners and
Look at the type of building theyre in.
money and moving on to the next job.When
Managers Association International. He has
I got clients that felt that way and wanted to
20 years of experience in owning, operating
drastically, from heavily staffed offices
take shortcuts, I usually found a way to take
and developing commercial real estate, and
in a downtown high-rise to a one-person
myself out of the job.
he said choosing an AEC firm often comes
operation out of someones house. One is
down to personality.
not necessarily better than the other. Much
Site Work
depends on what youre looking for, what
The key issues with a metal building project
firm B is capable, and its really about who
type of project youre working on and what
are usually confined to site work, public
you click with in a meeting process, who
youre comfortable with.
acceptancegetting it through planning and
you hit it off with, Zoccola said. Were
zoningand adapting the building to the
going to spend the next 20 months working
or engineer, is like hiring any professional,
task at hand, according to Ellegood.
together and we need to like each other.
Ellegood said.You must have a relationship
Personality and sales ability has a lot to
of trust as you would with your attorney,
but there may be parking and landscap-
do with whos in the interview room and
your physician or even your golf pro.If you
ing issues; the planning and zoning can be
whether or not thats who youre going to
dont like the guy or gal, you wont commu-
problematic in some communities and may
wind up working with.
nicate well and that will impact project suc-
require some education of staff, Ellegood
cess.When I was a consultant, I used to say
said. Most metal building manufacturers
tant to meet the people youre interviewing
that I want to like my clients.For the most
have outstanding internal design capabili-
in person.
part I did. When I didnt, I usually turned
ties and can readily adapt a building to meet
It gets down to firm A is capable,
Ellegood agrees that its very impor-
The makeup of AEC firms varies
Hiring a design consultant, architect
Site work is usually straight forward
the project over to someone more suited in
user needs, so the architects role can be
place, he said. It gives you a real good
personality. Personally, when I built a bridge,
limited to internal layout and working with
insight by going there. You can determine if
I recognized that the bridge would be there
the manufacturer.If anything, the use of
these guys are real. Do they really have the
for at least the rest of my lifetime. I knew
a metal building should result in less cost,
Go to their office, not some neutral
The process of developing a project
hire requires good judgment not only of
giving examples of the types of questions
of getting a building builtis both
professionalism, but personality.
that you should ask of an AEC firm. Does
very exciting and very stressful.
the firm have the in-house resources to
On one hand, youre making a significant
such a process.
Lets explore how to go about
do the work or are they merely acting as a

broker? Do they have staff? Software?Is the
contribution to a company or citya new

manufacturing facility or a high-tech hospi-
The Three Cs
tal. You have a vision for what the building
Michael S. Ellegood, PE, is a senior con-
can be and how it will look. Youre thinking
sultant with PSMJ Resources Inc., which
their overhead? What has been their track re-
high efficiency and possibly LEED certifica-
advises AEC firms. Ellegood has been both a
cord for developing cost effective solutions?
tion. However, youre also investing a large
consulting engineer, and a public works direc-
amount of money and setting yourself up to
tor for Maricopa County, which includes the
interested in what a firm charges and more
face inevitable challenges and, lets face it,
city of Phoenix. He recommends that when
concerned with the cost effectiveness of
headaches. There are setbacks on even the
choosing an AEC firm for a public or private
working with the firm.
smoothest-run projects.
project, you look for what he calls the three
Cs: competence, capacity, cost.
tegrity.Any hint of impropriety will be enough
forward on a project you have to have the
to remove the firm from further consider-
right people design and engineer it. The
ficiently performing the work? Have they
ation.Does the firm have a history of litiga-
architecture, engineering and construction
done other similar work in a similar environ-
tion?Are they respected by other clients and
firm you choose not only has to be com-
ment? Did the project(s) turn out well; on
agencies that have worked with them? Do
petent and skilled, its got to be the right
time, on budget with satisfied stakeholders
they pay their subs on time? Do other firms
match for you. Making such an important
and no unresolved issues? Ellegood said,
want to work for them? Ellegood continued.
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Thats why when you decide to move
Photo courtesy of BlueScope Buildings North American & Butler Manufacturing.
How to select the right AEC firm for your project
Is the firm capable of quickly and ef-
promised staff available to do the work?

Are they an expensive firm? What is
Ellegood noted that he would be less
In addition to the three Cs, I look for in-
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If youre working with a famous restau-
cost conscious/risk adverse owner developer
less unknowns and better cost control than
a conventional sticks and bricks approach.
rateur on a bar and dining facility in a resort
will generate conflict and misunderstanding
area, Ellegood gave as an example, you may
that will insure project failure, Ellegood said.
Local Knowledge
be well advised to select a design consul-
Understanding the community in which youre
tant that has experience in restaurant design
Doing Your Homework
building can be an important aspect of the AEC
and that has a track record for developing
Zoccola said his company does more inves-
firm you hire for a given project. Many towns
cost-effective but unique solutions that can
tigative work than ever before when looking
and cities have complex zoning laws and special
make the restaurant a landmark facility in
for a firm to work with. Given the economic
permits are sometimes necessary to build
the resort community.
climate, he said, you have to make sure they
certain types of structures. You dont want to
are financially stable.
Thisdesign challenge will call for
get hung up on a technicality. At the same time,
specialized skills and a track record, El-
there are certain situations where branching out
legood said of the restaurant example.This
have not gone well, that have been litigated,
beyond the local AEC firms is not a bad idea.
combination of skills may not be available
wed want to investigate why, Zoccola said.
If we know of [a firms] projects that
in the resort community and the developer
Zoccola said. If its a tough municipality to
may choose an architect located in an urban
to work as a team and have project man-
develop in, then youd want to have someone
location who works around the country and
agement software to make the paperwork
thats been in front of that body before. Its
has a national reputation for food service
portion of a project easy to handle. He inter-
become a little easier to develop today as cities
design.The selected design firm may
views no more than four firms to consolidate
and municipalities are more interested in in-
choose a local firm to assist in local issues
what can be a time consuming process.
creasing their tax base. They have more time to
like access and permits.
offer assistance in getting through the process.
or something thats not just perfect, thats
Its definitely related to the economy.
and requires different types of expertise.
the nature of our business, Zoccola said.
Ellegood said that in regard to the use
Thats why, perhaps above all else, a shared
What were really looking for is a team
of metal in construction, a pre-engineered
vision of a project can be the ultimate decid-
approach to problem solving. Theres always
project, such as an aircraft hangar at a munici-
ing factor when selecting the right AEC
going to be something pop up in the field or
pal airport, may require a local consultant to
firm for you.
something missed in the drawings. It needs
handle site work, utility design (fire sprinklers,
to be a cooperative relationship, not a com-
sanitary sewer, etc.) and permit acquisition.
ment to their design prowess working with a
Every project, of course, is very specific
A designer wishing to create a monu-
Zoccola looks for firms that are prepared
Theres always going to be a snag
bative relationship.
Photo courtesy of BlueScope Buildings North American & Butler Manufacturing.
It depends on the permitting climate,
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special report
Albert C. Kobayashi Inc.

94-535 Ukee St.
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 671-6460
www.ack-inc.com
Caddell Construction Co. Inc.

2700 Lagoon Park Dr.
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 272-7723
www.caddell.com
Duke Construction
600 E. 96th Street # 100
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 808-6000
www.dukeconstructiononline.com
ARCO/Murray Construction Cos.

1750 S Brentwood Blvd, Ste. 602
St. Louis, MO 63144
(630) 599-9100
www.arcomurray.com
CB&I
2103 Research Forest Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(832) 513-1000
www.cbi.com
Fagen Inc.
501 U.S. 212
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-3324
www.fageninc.com
Austin Industries
3535 Travis, Ste. 300
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 443-5500
www.austin-ind.com
CDI Contractors LLC

3000 Cantrell Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 666-4300
www.cdicon.com
FCL Builders LLC

1150 Spring Lake Dr.
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0050
www.fclbuilders.com
B.L. Harbert International LLC

820 Shades Creek Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 802-2800
www.blharbert.com
CDM
50 Hampshire St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 452-6000
www.cdm.com
Flatiron Construction Corp.

10090 E. I-25 Frontage Rd.
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 485-4050
www.flatironcorp.com
Balfour Beatty US
1155 Broom St.
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 638-2455
www.balfourbeattyus.com
CH2M HILL
9191 S. Jamaica St.
Englewood, CO 80112
(888) 242-6445
www.ch2m.com
Fluor Corp.
6700 Las Colinas Blvd
Irving, TX 75039
(469) 398-7000
www.fluor.com
Barton Malow Co.

26500 American Dr.
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 436-5000
www.bartonmalow.com
Clark Group
7500 Old Georgetown Rd.
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 272-8100
www.clarkconstruction.com
Forrester Construction Co.

2231 Parklawn Dr.
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 816-1700
www.forresterconstruction.com
BBL Construction Services LLC

302 Washington Ave.
Extension, Albany, NY 12203
(518) 452-8200
www.bblconstructionservices.com
Clayco Inc.
2199 Innerbelt Business Center Dr.
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 429-5100
www.claycorp.com
Gemma Power Systems

2461 Main St.
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 659-0509
www.gemmapower.com
Bechtel
50 Beale St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 768-1234
www.bechtel.com
Cogdell Spencer ERDMAN

4401 Barclay Downs Dr. # 300,
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 940-2900
www.cogdell.com
George W. Auch Co.

735 South Paddock St.
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 334-2000
www.auchconstruction.com
Big-D Construction Corp.

404 West 400 S.,
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 415-6000
www.big-d.com
Conti Group
2045 Lincoln Highway
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 520-5000
www.conticorp.com
Granite Construction Inc.

585 W. Beach Street
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 724-1011
www.graniteconstruction.com
Black & Veatch

11401 Lamar Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66211
(913) 458-2000
www.bv.com
Contrack International Inc.

6862 Elm St.
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 358-8800
www.contrack.com
Gray Construction
10 Quality St.
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 281-5000
www.gray.com
Burns & McDonnell

9400 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 333-9400
www.burnsmcd.com
DeMatteis Organizations
820 Elmont Rd.
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 285-5500
www.dematteisorg.com
Grunley Construction Co. Inc.

15020 Shady Grove Rd., Ste. 500
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 399-2000
www.grunley.com
C.D. Smith Construction

889 East Johnson St.
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 924-2900
www.cd-smith.com
DPR Construction Inc.

1450 Veterans Blvd.,
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 474-1450
www.dpr.com
H&M Co. Inc.

50 Security Dr.
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-6300
www.hmcompany.com
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Harper Construction Co. Inc.

2241 Kettner Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-7900
www.harperconstruction.com
Kinsley Construction Inc.

2700 Water St., York
Pennsylvania 17403
(717) 741-3841
www.rkinsley.com
O&G Industries Inc.

112 Wall St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-9261
www.ogind.com
SpawGlass Holding LP
9331 Corporate Dr.
Selma, TX 78154
(210) 651-9000
www.spawglass.com
The Neenan Co.

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

3252 Roanoke Rd.
(816) 753-2121
www.waltonbuilt.com
Haskell
111 Riverside Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 791-4500
www.thehaskellco.com
KPRS Construction Services Inc.

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

8775 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 340-2400
www.panconinc.com
Stellar
2900 Hartley Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 260-2900
www.stellar.net
The Ruhlin Co.

6931 Ridge Rd.
Sharon Center, OH 44274
(330) 239-2800
www.ruhlin.com
Webcor Builders
951 Mariners Island Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 349-2727
www.webcor.com
Hensel Phelps Construction Co.

420 Sixth Ave., Greeley
Colorado 80632
(970) 352-6565
www.henselphelps.com
Levine Builders
4209 235th St.
Flushing, NY 11363
(718) 224-7147
www.levinebuilders.com
Parsons
100 W. Walnut St.
Pasadena, CA 91124
(626) 440-2000
www.parsons.com
Structure Tone
770 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
(212) 481-6100
www.structuretone.com
The Shaw Group Inc.

4171 Essen Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 932-2500
www.shawgrp.com
Whiting-Turner Contracting Co.

300 E. Joppa Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21286
(800) 638-4279
www.whiting-turner.com
Howard Shockey & Sons Inc.

1057 Martinsburg Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-7700
www.howardshockey.com
M+W U.S.
1001 Klein Rd., Ste 400
Plano, TX 75074
(972) 535-7300
www.usa.mwgroup.net
Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc.

1 Penn Plaza
New York, NY 10119
(212) 465-5000
www.pbworld.com
Sundt Construction Inc.

1501 W. Fountainhead Pkwy
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 446-7364
www.sundt.com
The Turner Corp.

375 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10014
(212) 229-6000
www.turnerconstruction.com
Zachry Holdings
527 Logwood Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 475-8700
www.zachry.com
Hunt Building Co. Ltd.

4401 N. Mesa St.
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 533-1122
www.huntcompanies.com
MACTEC Inc.
1105 Lakewood Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(770) 360-0600
www.mactec.com
PCL Construction Enterprises Inc.

2000 S. Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 365-6500
www.pcl.com
Swinerton Inc.
260 Townsend St.
(415) 421-2980
www.swinerton.com
The Walsh Group Ltd.

929 W. Adams St.
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 563-5400
www.walshgroup.com
Interstate Highway Constr.

7135 S. Tucson Way
Centennial, CO 80112
(303) 790-9100
www.ihcquality.com
McCarthy Holdings Inc.

1341 N. Rock Hill Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63124
(314) 968-3300
www.mccarthy.com
Posillico
1750 New Highway
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(631) 752-2700
www.posillicogroup.com
Taggart Global
4000 Center Church Rd.
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(412) 429-9800
www.taggartglobal.com
The Weitz Co.

5901 Thornton Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 698-4260
www.weitz.com
J.D. Abrams LP
111 Congress Ave., Ste. 2400
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 322-4000
www.jdabrams.com
McDermott International Inc.

777 N. Eldridge Parkway
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 870-5901
www.mcdermott.com
R&O Construction
933 Wall Ave.
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 627-1403
www.randco.com
The Beck Group

1807 Ross Ave., Ste. 500
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 303-6200
www.beckgroup.com
The Yates Cos. Inc

1 Gully Ave.
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-5411
www.wgyates.com
Jacobs
1111 S. Arroyo Parkway, P.O. Box 7084
Pasadena, CA 91109
(626) 578-3500
www.jacobs.com
McGough Construction
2737 Fairview Ave N.
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 633-5050
www.mcgough.com
RMT Inc.
744 Heartland Trail
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 831-4444
www.rmtinc.com
The Dennis Engineering Group

1537 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 787-1785
www.dennisgrp.com
Tutor Perini Corp.

15901 Olden St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 362-8391
www.perini.com
JE Dunn Construction Group

1001 Locust St.
(816) 474-8600
www.jedunn.com
MCM Construction Inc.

6413 32nd St.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 334-1221
www.mcmconstructioninc.com
RQ Construction Inc.
3194 Lionshead Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 631-7707
www.rqconstruction.com
The Hanover Co.

5847 San Felipe St. #3600
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 267-2100
www.hanoverco.com
URS Corp.
600 Montgomery St., 26th Floor
(415) 774-2700
www.urscorp.com
Joseph Jingoli & Son Inc.

100 Lenox Dr.
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 896-3111
www.jingoli.com
Morley Builders
2901 28th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 399-1600
www.morleybuilders.com
S&B Engineers and Affiliates

7825 Park Place Blvd.
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 645-4141
www.sbec.com
The Korte Co.

12441 U.S. 40
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-8611
www.korteco.com
W.L. Butler Construction Inc.

204 Franklin St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 361-1270
www.wlbutler.com
KBR
601 Jefferson Ave.
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 753-3011
www.kbr.com
Mortenson Construction
700 Meadow Lane N.
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 522-2100
www.mortenson.com
Science Applications Intl Corp.

1710 SAIC Dr.
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 676-4300
www.saic.com
The Lane Construction Corp.

90 Fieldstone Court
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 235-3351
www.laneconstruct.com
W.M. Jordan Co. Inc.

11010 Jefferson Ave.
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-6341
www.wmjordan.com
Kiewit Corp.
3555 Farnam St.
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 342-2052
www.kiewit.com
MWH Global
370 Interlocken Blvd.
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 410-4000
www.mwhglobal.com
Skanska USA
406 W. 31st St.
New York, NY 10001
(212) 502-8910
www.usa.skanska.com
The McShane Cos.

9550 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 200
Rosemont, IL 60018
(847) 292-4300
www.mcshane.com
Walbridge
777 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 963-8000
www.walbridge.com
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framing feature
ment to advocate the use of this material
in rebuilding efforts after the tragic Sichuan
earthquake of 2008 that claimed more than
68,000 lives. Current steel construction projects in that area include the manufacturing of
two-story steel frame houses in the mountain village of Hongkou, which sits on a fault
line in the province of Dujiangyan, as well as
12 steel-framed buildings ranging from six to
18 stories that comprise a 1,300-apartment
development in Dujiangyan City.
Advances in steel technology

While international headlines of late have
Photo courtesy Brad Cameron, Cameron Consulting Engineers, Longmont, CO.
Steel Stands Strong Against Natural Disasters
Photo courtesy Brad Cameron, Cameron Consulting Engineers, Longmont, CO.
reinforced steel construction as a viable build-
By Ray Frobosilo
Proper steel framing can make the difference between a building that shakes and a pile of rubble
ing solution in earthquake- and hurricaneprone areas, the steel industry continues to
make safety a top priority as new options in
steel framing become available.

Of particular note are technological ad-
vances in lightweight steel framing, which is

well-suited to residential and light commercial
construction projects. One such example is
a lightweight steel panel system called FRO
MAR. Made from certified 40 KSI mill prime
steel, FRO MAR is the only structural steel
panel system that can sustain shear winds
in excess of Category 5 hurricane forces and
even missile impacts. These impregnability
qualities are what earned FRO MAR approval
this past spring from the Miami-Dade County
Building Code Compliance Office (Compliance
Code NOA #08-1219.02), known for the rigorous examination to which it subjects products
seeking approval.

Another new-to-the-market product
notable for its risk mitigation qualities is a

The 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck
structural engineers have attested and scores
comparison to Chile, most of the buildings
unreinforced concrete masonry unit (CMU)
manufactured to consistent uniformity, high-
lightweight steel drywall framing system
Chile this past April was 500 times more
of media outlets, including the New York
that collapsed in and around Port-au-Prince
infill. Tragically, the Haitian version has the out-
strength quality and exacting tolerances
known as The EDGE. Manufactured from
powerful than the 7.0 magnitude quake that
Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN, NPR and
were made of heavy substandard concrete
ward appearance of confined mansonry but
that meet heavy seismic and wind loads. It
certified steel ASTMA 653-CSB, The EDGE
hit near Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on January 12.
the BBC have reported, a major reason why
or cinder blocks with no lateral supports and
had been built without the requisite seismic
is resistant to mold, mildew and termites
features an innovative design that not only
Based on magnitude alone, the death toll in
fewer people died in Chile is because of that
supporting columns that were undersized,
detailing to provide the confinement, resulting
as opposed to wood, which is vulnerable to
sets new standards for performance, but
Chile should have been much higher and the
nations strict seismic design and building
formed of substandard steel, or rebar.
in thousands of catastrophic failures.
decay and may warp or split. Steel buildings
also new levels of safety for the framer.
devastation more extensive, yet the Chilean
codes, which were developed as a result of
are non-combustible, and although steel
Whereas traditional drywall metal framing
quake resulted in only 279 deaths, a fraction of
an even stronger earthquake in 1960. Haiti,
expert in post-earthquake fieldwork, noted in
stands tall against natural disasters com-
can soften with exposure to extremely high
has sharp edges along the length and can
the 220,000 people who lost their lives in Haiti.
in comparison, has no national building codes
his initial reconnaissance report published by
pared to traditional building materials. Steel
temperatures, spray-on fireproofing enables
result in job-site lacerations and injuries,
and no enforcement of building design.
The Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research
framing does well under high wind loads be-
buildings made of structural steel to sustain
this EQ steel framing system incorporates
Steel makes headline news
Center: The predominant style of construc-
cause it is ductilecapable of bending with-
greater temperatures, thus providing ad-
a closed triangular lip to the stud, thus
The quakes of 2010 have resulted in much
employed in Chile is a Strong Column Weak
tion is what is known in some parts of the
out breaking. Steel has the highest strength-
ditional safety.
eliminating 95 percent of sharp edges and
discussion surrounding building methods
Beam (SCWB) configuration that utilizes con-
developing world as confined masonry, rela-
to-weight ratios of all building materials.
resulting in a stronger flange. The EDGE is
and construction materials. As numerous
crete columns reinforced by steel framing. In
tively small reinforced concrete frames with
And unlike concrete or wood, steel can be
precisely what prompted the Chinese govern-
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One earthquake-resistant mechanism
As Bay Area engineer Eduardo Fierro, an
There are numerous reasons why steel
The strength and durability of steel are
UL-approved for use in one, two, three and
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framing feature
four hour wall assemblies and also meets
houses now comprise 20 percent of new
vinyl, brick, stucco, etc. In the case of the
the criteria in ASTM C645 and C754.
home construction in the United States.
Chinese two-story steel-framed houses
Considering, however, that steel construction
being erected into the village of Hongkou,
able for their safety features, they are also ef-
makes safety sense in areas like earthquake-
the steel company added local materials like
ficient, cost-effective building solutions. The
prone California and hurricane zones along
brick, wood and straw bales for cladding
Edge is designed to slide easily and smoothly
the Gulf Coast and Eastern Seaboard, why
to match the mountain aesthetic that the
along a track, enabling precise layout adjust-
isnt that statistic even higher?
families desired.
ments, and the unique flange design reduces
While both of these products are notice-
Likely, this is due to misconceptions
about steel, especially in terms of expenses
building consumersfrom economic to
a boon for construction schedulers because
and aesthetics. The cost of a steel framing
versatility to safety and even environmental,
pre-assembled panels reduce onsite time
system is actually cost-competitive to that
since structural steel materials have such low
and construction. And since panels average 8
of concrete framing systems. And while the
levels of waste and are largely comprised
feet (2 m) by 8 feet and weigh approximately
price of steel depends on the cost of input
of recycled steel. With steel, nothing is
140 pounds (63 kg), two workers (without
materials and demand, its important to
sacrificedespecially human lives.
the aid of a crane) can handle a section,
remember that the price of the entire steel
easily fitting together sequentially marked
package is what matters, rather than just
Ray Frobosilo is the president of Edison,
sections using a locking system. Such ease
the cost of the raw material. The cost of
N.J.-based Super Stud Building Products.
of erection is well-suited to situations where
materials represents only 25 to 30 percent of
A former Association of Steel Distributors
the labor force is unskilled or work crews are
the total structural steel package for a build-
Steel Man of the Year, Frobosilo has been
small in number.
ing; fabrication and erection account for the
involved in the steel industry since 1963. Su-
remaining 70 to 75 percent of the cost.
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The steel-frame housing market has steadily
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OSHA
Preparing for a Visit from OSHA
By Michael Sa
Guidelines for handling an inspection of your work site

Follow Up
An unannounced visit to your work
Preparation for an OSHA Inspection
qualified supervisor should accompany the
recognize the hazards associated
site by an Occupational Safety and
If an OSHA compliance officer makes an un-
compliance officer at all times. An authorized
with their job tasks. OSHA prohibits
When the compliance officer has com-
Health Administration compliance
expected appearance at your work site, the
employee representative, such as a union
any form of discrimination by em-
pleted the inspection and left the work site,
officer can be an intimidating expe-
keys to handling the visit effectively include
steward, is also allowed to participate.
ployers against workers based on
your supervisory personnel and competent
rience. Since nearly half of all OSHA
understanding OSHA inspection procedures,
anything they say or show the com-
person should submit all findings to your
inspections are initiated by em-
being prepared to respond cooperatively and
mines the route and duration of the inspec-
pliance officer during the inspection.
main office, making sure that your compa-
ployee complaints, there is a strong
appropriately to all questions and requests,
tion unless there is an area where a critical
probability that the compliance
and selecting well trained employees, such
operation is being conducted that cannot be
Inspection of IIPP or Safety Plan
out completely, along with copies of notes,
officer knocking on your companys
as a competent person or qualified supervi-
interrupted without causing a greater hazard
documentation and verification of
pictures and any documentation provided
door has been assigned to investi-
sor to represent your company during the
and is not part of the area to be inspected
employee training and knowledge.
to the compliance officer.
gate specific work site conditions
inspection process.
but is part of the route, the employer, super-
or potential hazards.
The OSHA compliance officer deter-
nys OSHA Inspection Report form is filled
Work-site violations will often trigger
visor or competent person should have the
It is important to note all documentation
follow-up inspections to determine whether
for handling OSHA work-site inspections is
right to change the route. While there are
reviewed by the compliance officer on your
the previously cited violations have been
Your companys smartest strategy would
essential to adequately prepare and support
variations in how a compliance officer will
companys OSHA Inspection Report form,
be to avoid an OSHA inspectionand pos-
your competent person. An effective com-
conduct the inspection, there are a number
including the qualifications and training of the
a formal document request. The compliance
violation, the compliance officer can issue a
sible violations and finesby implementing
pany policy should include the development
of procedures which are commonly followed.
employees who were interviewed.
officer will also discuss consultation and
Notification of Failure to Abate, and your
a safety program that provides your workers
of an OSHA Inspection Report form to pro-
The officer may:
employee rights.
company may face additional proposed
with proper hazard awareness and prevention
vide your competent person and supervisors
The Walk Around
daily penalties of up to $7,000 while such a
techniques. While a successful safety program
a structured format to follow and to generate
Gather information to determine if
During the walk around portion of the
identified, your company will have the op-
failure or violation continues.
can be managed by contracting with outside
accurate documentation for any required
protection systems are required and
inspection, the compliance officer will
portunity to produce records that support
safety professionals, employing permanent
follow-up after the inspection. It is also help-
to identify all persons responsible
evaluate your work site for compliance with
your compliance efforts or that will assist
work site is your companys best strategy for
on-site staff, including a site safety officer,
ful to have occasional mock practice sessions
for the construction site operations.
the requirements of the OSHA Regulations.
OSHA in determining the time needed to
avoiding needless injury and worse as well as
well-trained supervisor, or an experienced
with personnel to develop the effectiveness
Detailed documentation of this evaluation
correct the hazards. OSHA also requires
employee complaints or hazardous conditions
competent person who has extensive training
of the policies and process.
Review documentation to assess the
on your OSHA Inspection Report form
that any citations issued as a result of the
that trigger an OSHA inspection. However,
and expertise in construction operations and
competent persons qualifications.
will prove invaluable to your company for
compliance officers inspection be posted
with thorough preparation, a detailed OSHA
OSHA regulations, can provide greater assur-
arrives at your work site, record the compli-
post-inspection follow up. If the compliance
at or near the locations where the viola-
company policy and a well trained competent
ance of compliance as well as better prepara-
ance officers credentials, along with the
Request documentation demon-
officer takes pictures of specific job-site ar-
tions occurred for three days or until the
person, your company can not only signifi-
tion in the event of a visit from OSHA.
OSHA office address and phone number.
strating that all employees are
eas, you should take more pictures than the
violations are abated.
cantly reduce work-site hazards and risks, but
It is recommended that you call to verify
properly trained in construction
OSHA inspector does of the same areas.
violations in construction gives an indication
credentials. Supervisory personnel should
site hazards and recognition, work
Any apparent violations identified by the
The Cost of Non-Compliance
by an OSHA compliance officer effectively
of some of the areas where your company
notify your companys main office and
practices, protective measures and
compliance officer should be corrected im-
OSHA citation categories can range from
and professionally.
could focus its safety initiatives, and include
safety personnel of the impending OSHA
emergency response.
mediately, if possible, to demonstrate good
minor violations with no penalty to crimi-
hazards like fall protection exposure resulting
inspection. If an imminent danger situation
faith on the part of your company.
nally willful, which can result in penalties
Michael Sa is a safety consultant and has
from unprotected sides and edges; lack of
is the focus of the inspection, the OSHA
Question the competent person
as high as $70,000 per violation. There can
over 26 years of safety and occupational
head protection; faulty scaffolding construc-
inspector will proceed directly to the job site
about his/her responsibility for con-
The Closing Conference
also be more subtle costs to your company
health experience. Sa specializes inFed
tion and unsafe access; lack of personal pro-
and resolve the situation and then have the
ducting periodic inspections of the
After the completion of the inspection, the
for non-compliance, including employee
OSHA and Cal/OSHA construction courses,
tective equipment (PPE) on aerial lifts; and
opening conference.
job site.
compliance officer will hold a closing confer-
mistrust of your commitment to safety,
as well as the OSHA electrical safety cours-
ence with your company and employee
possibly leading to further complaints filed
es. As a construction manager and acting
A review of common OSHA safety
Establishing a detailed company policy
When the OSHA compliance officer
unsafe use of portable ladders. Extensive
corrected. If your company fails to abate a
If non-compliant conditions have been
A full commitment to safety at your
also be ready to handle an unannounced visit
and ongoing employee training is perhaps the
The Opening Conference
Determine what authority the com-
representatives to discuss the findings. The
with OSHA, and damage to your companys
group leader for the Livermore, Calif.-based
most important factor in workplace safety
The OSHA compliance officer will begin by
petent person or qualified supervi-
discussion will incorporate possible courses
image and reputation from public reports of
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratorys
and could help your company avoid employee
holding an opening conference to explain
sor has to remove employees from
of action to be taken following the inspec-
your citations. The best strategy for avoiding
Plant Engineering Department, Sa managed
complaints and subsequent OSHA inspec-
why OSHA selected your work site for
hazardous areas until proper safety
tion, which could include citations, abate-
citations and extra expense is to commit to
safety standards and regulations for LLNL
tions, or reduce the number of violations by
inspection, outline the scope of the visit,
precautions are taken.
ment of potential citations, a negotiated
a safe workplace and prepare your supervi-
subcontracted projects.For more informa-
demonstrating to an OSHA inspector that
reference applicable OSHA standards and
reasonable time frame to perform the abate-
sors, competent person and employees to
tion about OSHA courses and training,
your company is focused on managing and
clarify walk-around procedures. During the
Interview employees to determine
ment, an informal conference with OSHA,
promptly correct any hazardous conditions
visit www.osha4you.com
improving workplace safety.
inspection a company representative or
their level of training and ability to
contesting citations, proposed penalties or
identified during your OSHA inspection.
or call (866) 936-6742.
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ownership feature
office, retail & mixed use
The new Ballard Blocks development

in the Ballard area of Seattle offers
366,000 square feet (34,001 m2) of commercial and retail space in two buildings
connected by a pedestrian promenade
and below-grade parking level.
The objective was to have a clean, modern design that met sustainable building
goals as well, according to Angela Gee,
project manager for Clark Design Group
PLLC, Seattle. We wanted it to be a highperformance building both in terms of the
systems and the materials.

Approximately 51,000 square feet
(4,737 m2 ) of Lewisville, Texas-based MetlSpans CFA-30 insulated wall panels were

utilized. The 2-inch (51-mm) panels were
finished in custom color Zactique II and
were installed horizontally.
A Clean Well-Clad Place
Insulated panels meet design, sustainability goals
When we researched the cladding
material, we considered cost and high

energy efficiency with good R-value. Labor
costs in the Northwest are high so using a
system that reduced the labor hours made
a lot of sense, Gee said. The Metl-Span
panels provided all of the systemsthe
metal skin, insulation and vapor barrierin
one product. The design team was pleased
with the result.

The general contractor on the project
was Ledcor Construction, Henderson, Nev.

Installation of the Metl-Span panels was
done by Kenco Construction Inc., Seattle.

The project is registered as LEED Silver
and is in the process of being certified. Sustainable design elements include a high-efficiency HVAC system, low-VOC construction
products, preferred parking for fuel-efficient
vehicles and native and drought-tolerant plant
species which enable the project to avoid installation of a costly irrigation system, as well
as brownfield site remediation. Throughout
construction, contractors diverted more than
93 percent of demolition and construction
waste from landfills.
Metl-Span,
www.metlspan.com, Circle #27
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ownership projects
Motorcycle showcase
Stylish and efficient airflow
Eye-catching canopy
Scope: The 40,000-square-foot (3,716-m2 )
Scope: While the owners of the Liquor Barn
Scope: A decorative canopy of curved B-deck
Caliente Harley-Davidson Dealership sits on
in Lexington, Ky., wanted to keep custom-
panels tops off the new Reno Toyota in Reno,
7 1/2 acres (3 hectares) in San Antonio. The
ers comfortable, the stores high ceilings,
Nev., with a small but eye-catching accent.
concrete tilt-wall constructed building includes
abundant glass and frequently opening and
fabric canopies, cut plate steel architectural
closing doors have made air conditioning
Details: The curved canopy utilized ap-
shadow casters, and a large recessed plaza
alone a costly and wasteful effort.
proximately 1,200 square feet (114 m2 ) of
that acts as a display space, as well as a

(223-m2 )
20-gauge unpainted galvanized B36 roof

Solution and details: The owners chose to
deck panels from ASC Steel Deck, Sac-
for celebrations. The 15,000-square-foot
install two 12-foot (4-m) diameter Element
ramento, Calif., curved by Curveline Inc.,
(1,394-m2 ) showroom and 2,000-square-foot
fans by Big Ass Fans, Lexington, power-coat-
Ontario, Calif. The structure is topped with
(186-m2 ) parts area display motorcycles and
ed in Liquor Barns custom red with an LED
vertical leg standing-seam panels.
merchandise. The dealership also features a
spotlight. The Element proved to be a stylish
full-service department and two-story ware-
and efficient way to create an even distribu-
Solution details: According to the installer,
housing in the rear of the building, in addition
tion of airflow throughout the space. Liquor
the curved canopy provided a simple and du-
to a 1,000-square-foot (93-m2 ) customer
Barn customers responded positively to the
rable solution. Curvelines proprietary process
lounge with a large plasma television, Internet
complementary aesthetics and increased
increases the strength of the panels, allowing
terminals, coffee bar, seating and a pool table.
comfort level, while store management was
for a virtually self-supporting structure using
Offering sales and rentals, the dealership also
pleased with the Elements ability to optimize
minimal framing. All of the canopy panels
includes a 60,000-square-foot (5,574-m2 )
the existing heating and cooling system.
were of uniform length19 11/12 feet (6 m)
exterior training area and 900-square-foot (84-
further simplifying installation. The canopy
m2 ) classroom for instructional purposes.
fans. Its a great way to even out the airflow.
also ties in aesthetically with curved aluminum
There is a much more even dispersion of
screens that are mounted along the exterior
air, and it accomplishes this with such style.
walls of the dealership to break up the mass
2,400-square-foot
gathering area
Details: Armstrong Ceilings, Lancaster, Pa.,

m2 )
All our customers are delighted by the
The fans are beautifully designed ... the color
and provide a high-tech automotive look.
#1761 acoustical ceilings for the dealership.
scheme, the size, all of it, just fits the space,
ONeill Conrad Oppelt Architects Inc., San An-
said Roger Leasor, president of Liquor Barn.
was the architect; Q & D Construction,
supplied 11,390 square feet (1,058
of its
Blakely, Johnson & Ghusn Inc., Reno,
Sparks, Nev., was the general contractor; and
tonio, was the architect for the project, which

is one of the first Harley dealerships in the
Big Ass Fans,
Martin Iron Works Inc., Reno, was the canopy
country to receive the Gold level Energy Ef-
www.bigassfans.com, Circle #29
installer. The project was recently awarded a
ficient Dealership Award. Rast Iron Works Co.
specialty contractor Pinnacle Award from the
Inc., Schertz, Texas, fabricated the ornamental
Associated General Contractors.
steel, and Kopplow Construction Co., San

Antonio, was the erector. San Antonio-based
ASC Steel Deck,
Chism Co. supplied the fabric canopies.
www.ascsteeldeck.com, Circle #30
Armstrong Ceilings,
Curveline Inc.,
www.armstrong.com, Circle #28
www.curveline.com, Circle #31
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25
ownership projects
Distinctive office/shop
serves contractor
Metal building office/warehouse

keeps environment in mind
Office/warehouse has
variety of metal panels
Scope: This distinctive, 11,039-square-
Scope: Hagemeyer North America is a
Scope and requirement: Construction on
foot (1,026-m2 ) office/shop facility was
distributor of products and services focusing
the 8,708-square-foot (809-m2 ) Deltalok Build-
developed by PRG Corp. for Guillo Contract-
on business-to-business markets in electri-
ing, Ferndale, Wash., began in March 2009 and
ing Corp., an excavating contractor that
cal materials, safety products, and industrial
was completed that August. The office facility
relocated to Calverton, N.Y., from South
products and services throughout North
and warehouse features facades and canopies,
Hampton. S. J. Ruggiero Inc., a Butler
America. The new office/warehouse facility
with two different types of metal wall panels
Builder in Bayport, N.Y., led the design/build
is 42,660 square feet (3,963
project near a former defense contractors
in Pasadena, Texas.
m2 )
applied horizontally and a third type applied ver-
and located
tically to match the look of an existing building

on the project site. This detail required much
airfield now undergoing redevelopment into
more planning and labor than a typical job.
Details and sustainability: This office facil-
an office/industrial park.
ity/warehouse metal building system from

Requirement: The pronounced slope in the
Mid-West Steel Building Co., Houston, keeps
site required a 16-foot (5-m) high retaining
the environment in mind through the stand-
wall on the left sidewall.
ing-seam roof meeting energy code. The roof
Details and solution: Metallic Building Co.,

Houston, supplied the metal building, roof and
walls for the project. The roof panels were
24-gauge Ultra-Dek panels. Additionally, the
panels used for this project are 24-gauge

Solution and details: The topography was
Double-Lok panels. Double-Lok is designed
used creatively to lower the profile of the project
to endure high-force winds. This system is
that suggests the semi-rural character of the
seamed on-site and is machine-jointed at the
area. The components include a 60- by 100
edges with a true 360-degree seam.
by 22-foot (18- by 30- by 7-m) Widespan from
Butler Manufacturing, Kansas City, Mo., for
PBR panels were used. This panel system
equipment maintenance; a two-story office; and
works well for roof, wall, liner, mansard and
a three-story grain silo structure modified with
soffit panel applications. Its deep ribs create
custom framing for floor loads and catwalks to
an even-shadowed appearance and the area
enclosed office space off a circular stairway.
between the ribs is reinforced. The new
Hagemeyer facility used a mezzanine floor
Walls applied 4 inches (102 mm) of
project featured Galvalume gutters and downspouts and a 12-foot- (4-m-) tall storefront glass
on two sides.

For the endwall and sidewall panels,
WMP-VR blanket insulation behind Butlerib
and crickets on the roof for drainage.
II supplied in the Country Wheat finish that
complements the 24-gauge Hunter Green
contractor was CMT Inc., Houston, and the
Butler VSR roof system insulated with 6
erector was Ramco Erectors, Houston.
The general contractor/builder/erector/
roofing contractor was Credo Construction

Inc., Bellingham, Wash.
2959 Igloo_MetalBldgDevelop_July_9.375x5.75_P_HiRes.pdf
6/24/10
10:30 AM
Metallic Building Co.,

www.metallic.com, Circle #34
The general contractor/builder/roofing
inches (152 mm) of WMP-VR. Shop lighting

applied metal halide and gas-fired infrared
Mid-West Steel Building Co.,
radiant fixtures with a split gas-fired heating
www.mid-weststeel.com, Circle #33
and electric AC for office space. The frontage

applied an extensive amount of hand-cut
stone laid by the owners masonry crews.
Butler Manufacturing Co.,
CM
www.butlermfg.com, Circle #32
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ownership projects
Fans air out salon
Neighborhood welcomes LEED
Scope: Combining old and new, Lexington,
Scope: In the prominent Avenue of the Arts
Mixed-use structure
includes fire station
Ky.-based architect James Croley of Crowbar
neighborhood in Philadelphia, 777 South
Scope: The city of Alexandria collaborated
Designs turned a small downtown bungalow
Broad is the first LEED-registered mixed-use
with architect of record Lemay Erickson Wilcox
into a state-of-the-art salon. With an open
building. The five story, $70 million project
Architects, Reston, Va., and associate architect
floor plan, high ceilings, large south-facing
offers 146 luxury loft-style apartments with
Rust Orling Architecture, Alexandria, to create
windows on the second floor and an expan-
18,000 square feet (1,672 m2 ) of retail and
an innovative mixed-use structure for The Sta-
sive staircase opening up the space, stagnant
commercial space at street level.
tion at Potomac Yards. Like many mixed-use
air in the otherwise stylish space at Voce

Salon, Lexington, was a concern.
projects, there is a blend of retail and residenDetails: The project utilized 28,000 square
tial. But this project, appropriately named The
feet (2,601 m2 ) of Indianapolis-based Citadel
Station, also includes a fire station.
Requirement: Complementing the upstairs
Architectural Products ProCore field-assem-
loft space are two Isis fans from the Big Ass
bled exterior cladding finished in Silver Metallic.
Details: The original design presented
Fan Co., Lexington, Ky. Along with their sleek
challenges to the citys emergency services
design and quiet operation, they are tasked
Philadelphia; the architect was JKR Partners,
delivery system. But instead of scrapping the
with providing the much needed air circulation,
Philadelphia; the installer was Towne and
entire plan, drawings were reworked, and
aiding in occupant comfort and dispersing the
Country Roofing & Siding Inc., Bensalem,
more land was purchased to build the first
unavoidable odors often prevalent in salons.
Pa.; and the Citadel distributor was BradCo
new fire station for Alexandria in 30 years.
Supply, Melverne, Pa.
The final structure includes first-floor munici-
The developer was Dranoff Properties,
Solution and details: Big Ass Fans are
pal use, a small retail element and a four-story
designed to work with HVAC systems or on
Citadel Architectural Products,
residential component. The first floor of the
their own, to help reduce reliance on high-
www.citadelap.com, Circle #35
residential area has 44 affordable long-term
energy air distribution systems. The propri-
rental units, as well as 20 apartments with
etary direct drive motor found on all Isis and
rents designed for city workers.
Element fans eliminates mechanical noise
and allows for maintenance-free operation.
ATAS International Inc., Allentown, Pa. Scan-
The electronic system incorporates on-board
Roof (SCP163) in Mission Red is a 24-gauge
controls that eliminate electrical interference,
steel scalloped tile system that has a Northern
while internal diagnostics monitor balance,
European flair. The panels are structural, practi-
temperature and electrical consumption.
cal and economically efficient for any project.
Concerned with overheating, Voce owner
With their weather resistance characteristics
Mickey Binion actually overshot the needs
and wind-uplift ratings, the panels are ideal
for the HVAC system to ensure comfort.
to stand up against Mother Natures storms.
With the fans in operation, we dont rely as
ScanRoof is installed horizontally, from eave to
much on the air conditioning system as we
ridge, on an open frame system or solid deck.
expected on really hot days, he said.
The building features a metal roof from
The roof was installed by Prospect Wa-
terproofing Co., Sterling, Va., and the roofing
Big Ass Fans,
distributor was Bradco Supply Corp., Lorton, Va.
www.bigassfans.com, Circle #34
ATAS International Inc.,

www.atas.com, Circle #36
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$100 million, 205,000-square-foot (19,045-
75,000 square feet (6,968 m2 ). It includes
been popular in Northern and Eastern Europe,
m2 ) office facility for pharmaceutical develop-
seven neighborhood-themed eateries, a stage
as well. So when CornerStone State Bank, a
ment at United Therapeutics in Research
for music and seating for 400 in the eating and
locally owned and operated full-service Min-
Triangle Park, N.C., is nestled away in the tall
lounge areas. The store also offers a 420-car
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New Prague, they wanted a design that would
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(51-mm) panels, finished in custom Vancouver
system from Met-Tile Inc., Ontario, Calif.,
square feet (4,378 m2 ) in LTG Gray.
Copper Kynar, were installed horizontally. The
helped them to achieve their goal.
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The ACM was chosen to convey the
high-tech nature of the clients business
cast and other metal products including ACM,
Details: A standing-seam roof was originally
and its ability to be structurally sound, yet
corrugated panels and perforated panels.
specified for the project, but one of the Corner-
formable to mold into geometric shapes
Stone bank executives saw Met-Tile roofing on
to engage the nature around itself, with
other metal products was done by Tuschall
several cabins in the Cloquet area and thought
cantilevered overhangs, canopies, walls,
Engineering Co. Inc., Burr Ridge, IL. Tuschall
it would lend a more authentic look to the
and columns and beam wraps both inside
Engineering was involved in the design of the
project. HTG Architects of Minneapolis worked
and out. A custom Light Grey was chosen
project from the very beginning, according to
with CornerStone and the roofing contrac-
as a subtle, yet stable, backdrop to enhance
James C. Tuschall, president. Architectural de-
tor, Classic Roofing Systems by KF Loosen
flowing lines and interactive joint lines. Bright
sign was provided by Gensler, Chicago. The
Construction, Cloquet, Minn., to incorporate
Red is featured to draw attention and energy
general contractor was Bentley Construction,
Met-Tile into the design. The Met-Tile system
to the main entrance that houses a multistory
Deerfield, Ill.
is composed of long-length steel panels in a
cylindrical aquarium inside the foyer.
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quirements. The paint finish is a Morocco Red
from the exterior to the interior. Though there
SMP paint system manufactured by Becker
is glass between the inside and outside can-
Specialty Corp., Elk Grove Village, Ill.
opy, the ACM was installed to flow, making it
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was ONeal, Morrisville, N.C.; the installer

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Office/warehouse serves
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Scope: Located in the heart of Downtown
Scope and sustainability: For their new of-
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Las Vegas Art District, the Newport Lofts
fice space, the members of SPACE Architects
for Assist International in Ripon, Calif., is
embody the sophisticated and contempo-
performed all project roles, including devel-
used to house hi-tech medical supplies for
rary Newport aesthetic. The high-rise tower
oper; architect and interior designer; custom
humanitarian aid.
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furniture designer and fabricator; and general
of secure/enclosed parking, 5,800 square
contractor; allowing them to better understand
Details: The project utilized the Long Span
feet (539 m2 ) of retail space and an ameni-
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roof system and Architectural wall panels in
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the project a reality, the company received
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an urban renovated loft style and features
multiple state and federal incentives, including
Co., Eufaula, Ala. The architect was Pendley
spectacular views of the Las Vegas skyline.
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
& Associates, Valley Springs, Calif., and the
The amenities dock includes a swimming
that provided a 30 percent reimbursement for
builder was Crescita Construction, Ripon.
pool, spa, gym, running track and promenade.
the alternative energy system.
American Buildings Co.,

Details: CENTRIA, Moon Township, Pa.,
Details: The office features a large open
supplied 19,591 square feet (1,820 m2 ) of
studio with exposed steel structure and
its 20-gauge EcoScreen 3/4-inch (19-mm)
wood deck, along with a steel wall span-
Econolap perforated screenwall with curving
ning the length of the studio for pin up.
and a stainless-steel finish to help control light
The employee patio entry to the kitchen/
and airflow in its parking garage. Fabricated
break area is aligned with the collaborative
with a 40 percent open area, EcoScreen cre-
area with a raised clerestory roof structure
ated a translucent partition for the six levels of
and large window opening. There is also a
elevated parking over the ground floor, lobby
1,300-square-foot (121-m2 ) wood and metal
area and retail spaces of the facility.
custom fabrication shop.
The EcoScreen enabled the design teams
The metal on the SPACE studio walls
to blend the projects industrial and other func-
are 4- by 10-foot (1- by 3-m) sheets of
tional elements seamlessly with the surround-
18-gauge Galvanized steel, supplied by
ing environment and community. EcoScreen
American Metal Products Group, Grand Rap-
is also Cradle to Cradle Gold certified, and is
ids, Mich., and distributed by Peters-Eichler
made with 100 percent renewable energy, cut-
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Circle #42
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was Steel Encounters Inc., Salt Lake City.
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metal roof and walls
Metal tile roof blends

architecturally with brick building
4,000 square feet (372 m2 ) of Ontario, Calif.-
Scope: The Birdwell Properties in Tallahas-
Scope and requirements: When Franks
based Met-Tiles roofing panels in lengths
see, Fla., is a 9,200-square-feet (2,804 m2 )
Italian Restaurant, formerly Franks Pizza, in
ranging from 3 to 20 feet (1 to 6 m) as
single-story office building with 6,200 square
Wappingers Falls, N.Y., began construction
needed to fit the roof design. The Slate Grey
on an expanded new facility, they wanted a
panels provide a contrast in color and texture
metal tile roof that would blend architectur-
to the brickwork, while the Spanish ridge and
ally with the planned brick construction while
hip trim give the roof an authentic tile-roof
also meeting tight budgetary constraints.
look that is not recognizable to customers as
feet (576
m2 )
of tenant build-out for the Leon
County Tax Collector.

Details: The project consisted of pre-engi-
Details: The project utilized approximately
a facsimile product.
neered steel, self supporting masonry walls

and a faade using stucco panels. American
Solution: By selecting Met-Tile, we were
Buildings Co., Eufaula, Ala., supplied its
able to stay within the clients budget without
the roof is metal, but they are even more
Standing Seam roof system and Architectural
compromising aesthetics or performance, said
surprised to learn that it is constructed of
III wall panels with a SmartKote 70 percent
Ray Travis, vice president of Mid Hudson Con-
long-length panels, Travis said. Some
PVDF resin supplied as Kynar 500 or Hylar
struction Management, Wappingers Falls, the
metal tile products come in 2-foot [0.6-m]
500 from PPG Industries, Pittsburgh.
general contractor and installer. ADG Design
by 3-foot [0.9-m] sections that are more
Group, Staatsburg, N.Y., was the architect.
time-consuming to apply. The long-length,
The designer was James W. Jones, Ar-
Not only are people surprised that
chitect, Tallahassee, and the general contractor
3-foot- [0.9-m] wide Met-Tile panels are
was Sperry & Associates Inc., Tallahassee.
cut precisely to fit the job, making installation faster and easier. Though we had never
American Buildings Co.,
worked with the product before, the vertical
www.americanbuildings.com, Circle #44
eave-to-ridge installation process is similar

to that of other metal panel roofing, so we
PPG Industries,
did not encounter any problems.
www.ppg.com, Circle #45
The panels were installed over a
standard wood deck and felt underlayment.

Travis said that the installation extended
over about three weeks as the crew worked
on other aspects of the project simultaneously. The 26-gauge Met-Tile panels and
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Planning and managing for a sustainable facility portfolio
By Susan Haifleigh
One overarching challenge facing todays
organizations to concen-
Moving forward with
project manager (PM) is being confronted
trate on developing their
a capital spending plan
with a never-ending series of decisions,
mission, policies and goals
There is also a major advantage in consider-
many of which can affect the viability of
for sustainability. Without
ing the portfolio in total. By gathering key
the facilities they manage. As sustainabil-
a sustainability framework
data, (condition, opportunity for energy sav-
ity initiatives begin to drive new facility work,
in place, decision making
ings, potential for renovation/change of use,
major renovations and upgrades to existing
is at best haphazard. The work of creating
potential for sustainability, opportunity for
buildings, project managers are faced with
policy can be completed using internal staff
water reduction, etc.) building assets can be
the need to develop new skills to meet these
and third party consultants where appropriate.
ranked against the clients sustainability goals
demands. Where PMs once concentrated
The job of the project manager then becomes
using either internal criteria or a third-party
on key deliverables (schedules, budgets and
one of keeping an eye on the overall frame-
evaluation system.
quality control), new variables have been
work as each decision presents itself, assuring
added to the mix. Questions include: How
the integrity of the project.
PM and team of skilled assessors were able
do we decide what our green choices are?
Whereas the PMs of the past may have
to gather critical condition and performance
How can we verify the costs associated with
concentrated their efforts on the more mun-
information across four campuses. Combin-
green alternatives for materials, construc-
dane aspects of management, the sustainable
ing sustainability policies with these key
tion and equipment? And how can I provide
approach calls for a unique lens that views
metrics allowed the client to prioritize their
recommendations to my employer/client that
sequencing and opportunitiessuch as de-
capital spending plan for each asset and tar-
make sense and are effective?
ferred maintenance and system upgradesas
get the projects, deferred maintenance and
critical to accomplishing a larger goal. Once a
upgrade opportunities which would allow
managed portfolio means working with a
sustainability framework is in place, the proj-
them to reach one of their primary goals of
whole new set of constituents to establish
ect manager can move forward to concentrate
reducing energy use by 20 percent across
project goals, procedures, practices and poli-
on the low-hanging fruitthe projects that
their entire portfolio.
cies which will affect how the project is car-
will provide immediate payback (in the case of
ried out. Its not enough to bring a project in
existing buildings) and even additional funding
advent of sustainable buildings will change
on time and within budget. The modern PM
to support non-economic sustainability goals
the way we plan and manage future projects.
must now make sure that the results meet
valued by the organization.
Moving from the on-budget, on-time specifi-
key sustainability objectives. These goals are
cation ideal, future PMs will instead be asking
generally developed by a multi-disciplinary
In addition, working with a sustainably
These more complex decisionssuch
Working with one of our clients, our
In the field of project management, the
as which equipment to replace, accurate
and answering the more complex question:
team that may include C-level executives,
costs and potential paybackrequire that the
Does it meet this organizations short- and
marketing, procurement, human resources
project manager coordinate with outside re-
long-term goals for a sustainable future?
and even the legal department.
sources and vendors, as well as internal staff.

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Susan Haifleigh is VFAs director of
Building a framework
PM become invaluable. The PM can combine
sustainability solutions, overseeing the
By answering the questions posed above,
the policy framework with practical deci-
delivery of facility sustainability assess-
a PM can develop a practical and integrated
sions that will potentially provide not only an
ments and related services to VFA clients
approach to sustainability and effective project
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