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Official Publication of The Engineering Society of Detroit
Technology
Century
Vol. 13 No. 3 July 2008
Departments
03 PUBLICATION NOTES
05 President’s Message
07 IN THE NEWS
12 ESD EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: Alternative Dispute
Resolution Conference
15 ESD Event Highlights: Gold Award Banquet
20 SUSTAINING & Corporate MEMBERS
21 ESD Membership
27 IN MEMORIAM
28 ESD UPCOMING EVENTS
32 What’s Happening AT Michigan Universities
67 Who’s Who in Michigan Engineering
SpeciaL features
34 Harley ellis devereaux turns 100
37 ESD Construction & Design awards
articles
52 by AHMAD JRADE
The Cure to Construction Pains A Good
Dose of BIM
56 by Jim Newman
Seeing Green You’re Not Alone
60 by David Phillips
Finding a Way: Designs for Integrated
Urban Transportation
64 by Jennifer donovan
Construction Careers: Building an
Attractive Future
COVER: ESD Construction & Design Award Winner Indian Springs
Metropark, see page 36.
ABOVE LEFT: ESD Gold Award Banquet, see page 13.
ABOVE RIGHT: ESD’s new space is under construction and will
house our headquarters as of July 1. See page 25.
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NEW
ADDRESS
Technology Century
Vol. 13 No. 3 July 2008
20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450 • Southfield, MI 48076
248–353–0735 • 248–353–0736 fax • esd@esd.org • www.esd.org
ESD Publications Committee
Chair: Ralph H. Kummler, PhD, FESD, Wayne State University
Michael F. Cooper, PE, Harley Ellis Devereaux
Utpal Dutta, PhD, University of Detroit Mercy
Christopher D. Dyrda, Chrysler LLC (Retired)
William A. Moylan, PhD, PMP, FESD, Eastern Michigan University
John G. Petty, FESD, General Dynamics (Retired)
Yang Zhao, PhD, Wayne State University
Staff Liaison: Dale Thomas, The Engineering Society of Detroit
ESD Board of Directors
President: Richard J. Haller, Walbridge
PRESIDENT-ELECT: William P. Russo, Ford Motor Company
Treasurer: Steven E. Kurmas, PE, Detroit Edison
Secretary: Darlene Trudell, CAE, The Engineering Society of Detroit
IMMEDIATE Past Pres.: David S. Meynell, Dürr Systems, Inc.
Members at large: Katherine M. Banicki, Testing Engineers and Consultants
Grace M. Bochenek, PhD, TARDEC (US Army Tank Command)
Daniel J. Cherrin, Esq., Caponigro Public Relations, Inc.
Michael F. Cooper, PE, FESD, Harley Ellis Devereaux
Robert A. Ficano, JD, Wayne County
Donald E. Goodwin, Chrysler LLC (ESD Past President)
Kouhaila Hammer, CPA, GHAFARI Associates, LLC
Susan S. Hawkins, Henry Ford Health Systems
Byron A. Kearney, Chrysler LLC
Mary L. Kramer, Crain’s Detroit Business
Ralph H. Kummler, PhD, FESD, Wayne State University
Mark L. Marheineke, Modern Professional Services, LLC
Gail Mee, PhD, Henry Ford Community College
David C. Munson, Jr., PhD, University of Michigan
Douglas E. Patton, DENSO International America, Inc.
Yogendra N. Rahangdale, American Axle and Manufacturing
James M. Safran, PE, Beaumont Services Co. LLC
Brian G. Stewart, Jervis B. Webb Company
Satish S. Udpa, PhD, Michigan State University
William J. Vander Roest, PE, TRW Automotive
Lewis N. Walker, PhD, PE, Lawrence Technological University
Stephen Q. Whitney, FAIA, Albert Kahn Associates, Inc.
Terry J. Woychowski, PhD, General Motors Corporation
Technology Century Staff
PUBLISHER: Darlene J. Trudell, CAE, ESD Executive Vice President
Creative DirECTOR: Nick Mason, ESD Creative Director and Director of IT Systems
EDITOR: Della Cassia, ESD Manager of Marketing & Communications
COPY EDITOR: Rachel Sprovtsoff-Mangus
Graphic Designer: Glenn Heitz
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NOTES
Dr. Ralph H.
Kummler, FESD
ESD Publications
Committee Chair;
Dean, College of
Engineering, Wayne
State University
Well, it took a long time for spring
to arrive this year, but it finally came
and now a sure sign of summer is
the Technology Century Construction
& Design Awards issue. Since I am
writing this during the first warm
days of spring, I almost thought
committee members were considering
awards for the salt domes and
sand pits that got us through the
long winter. But, no! They have some
great engineering feats again this
year, illustrating that Detroit is still
the center of engineering, despite
any economic downturns.
This year’s winning projects—
the Phase II Terminal Building
Expansion of Northwest Airlines at
Metro, the Metro Health Hospital,
the Barry Center Addition at
Walsh College, and the Environmental
Discovery Center at the
Indian Springs Metro Park—were
recognized at the Annual Dinner
and in this issue. And so will the
honorable mention winners: the
Robert Bosch Corporation Technical
Center and the Lear Corporation
World Headquarters and
Technology Center Complex.
This issue will also explore
various construction-related
innovations, such as an article by
David Phillips on Integrated Urban
Transportation and an article
by Ahmad Jrade on overcoming
communication deficiencies in
construction management. Great
reading!
Finally, congratulations to
Harley Ellis Devereaux on its 100th
anniversary!
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ESD PRESIDENT’s MESSAGE | July 2008
Investing in Our Future
y first year as President
reminds me of the
old Bob Dylan song
The Times They Are
A-Changin’. Consider
that a year ago:
Oil was $89 a barrel.
••
Today it is $135—up
more than 50%.
•• Steel was $240 a ton. Today it is
$540—up 125%
•• Corn was $3 a bushel. Today it is
$6.60—up 120%.
•• Residential housing starts have
dropped 38%.
•• The dollar is down 25% compared
to the euro.
Change is inevitable, but the speed
and range of this change is unprecedented.
vation and technology); aerospace,
defense, and security; globalization;
nanotechnology; biomedical
technology; and software.
We are in the process of creating
interdisciplinary interest groups
to bring our collective resources
together to gain a better understanding
of these areas so we can
be ready to support new economic
endeavors.
Engineers, scientists, and allied
technical professionals understand
the important role they play in the
quality of life we enjoy today. But
the times are truly changing, and
we have consciously and strategically
made an effort to re-engineer
ourselves to be a part of the solution.
The Society will not sit back
waiting to see what happens. As
members, we must leverage our
unique resources to return Michigan
to the economic driver’s seat that has
influenced America for the past 100
years.
Join me in finding the solutions.
E-mail me at president@esd.org and
tell me your ideas and what kind
of role you would like to play. If
we want to continue our legacy for
another 100 years, it is vital that we
invest in our future.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Haller
ESD President, 2008–09
President and COO
Walbridge
I don’t need to remind you how
this affects us here in Michigan,
but I would like to draw attention
to the relevance of this change and
how important it is for ESD to keep
a single-minded focus on what
is going on around us so we are
prepared to positively contribute to
the solution.
As we observe the magnitude
of this change, we quickly realize
that this is not an anomaly in the
data that we can ignore: we need
to face it head on! For those who
yearn for the good old days, these
are not good times. For those who
revel in finding answers to new and
difficult challenges, these are times
of limitless opportunity.
To borrow a line from that Dylan
song, “Your old road is rapidly agin’.
Please get out of the new one if you
can’t lend your hand.” Finding our
role is what ESD has successfully
been doing since it was founded in
1895. Determining the appropriate
one for 2008 is just the latest
challenge.
The answer to our economic
dilemma can be found in engineering,
science, and technology—professions
that thrive on critical thinking to seek
solutions. The ESD Board recognized
this and has taken steps to strategically
position the Society to effect
the change that is needed to turn the
region and the state around.
This past year, the Board identified
areas of emerging technologies that
represent the greatest potential to
impact the economy. They include:
environmental technology; transportation;
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IN THE NEWS
Noren
Benjamin
Brockway
Corsiglia
Dailey
Pesta
Wayne State University’s (WSU)
Board of Governors has appointed
Jay Noren, MD, as the university’s
10th President, effective August 1,
2008. Dr. Noren will succeed Irvin
D. Reid.
Before coming to WSU, Dr.
Noren held leadership positions
in higher education spanning a
36-year career. Recently, he was the
Founding Dean of the College of
Public Health at the University of
Nebraska Medical Center.
Dr. Noren holds degrees from
the University of Minnesota and
Harvard University. He was a
research fellow at the Harvard
Center for Community Health and
Medical Care, Robert Wood Johnson
Health Policy Fellow at the National
Academy of Sciences and U.S
Congress, and a Winston Churchill
Fellow in England and Scotland.
ESD Past President Donald J.
Smolenski, PhD, PE, FESD,
received the Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE) International
status of Fellow during the Honors
Convocation at the SAE 2008 World
Congress. The highest grade of SAE
membership, it recognizes individuals
who have made outstanding
engineering and scientific accomplishments
that have resulted in
meaningful advances in automotive,
aerospace, and commercial-vehicle
technology.
Dr. Smolenski holds a BS in
chemistry from the University of
Michigan–Dearborn and a PhD in
chemical engineering from Wayne
State University.
Harley Ellis Devereaux has
elected five of its staff members as
Principals: Daniel Benjamin, AIA,
LEED AP, architectural design, holds
a bachelor’s degree in architecture
from the University of Southern
California’s School of Architecture
and Fine Arts. He leads the design
studio in the west region. Thomas C.
Brockway, PE, project management,
holds an MBA and a BS in civil
engineering from Michigan State
University. He joined the firm in
2000. James Corsiglia, PE, structural
engineering, holds a BS in
civil engineering from Michigan
Technological University. He joined
the firm in 2000. Steven M. Dailey,
PE, mechanical engineering, holds a
BS in mechanical engineering from
Lawrence Technological University.
He joined the firm in 1984. Kirk
Pesta, PE, mechanical engineering,
holds a BS in mechanical engineering
from Oakland University. He joined
the firm in 2005.
Thomas M. Doran, PE, a Vice
President and Member of the Board
of Directors at Hubbell, Roth &
Clark, Inc., a 93-year-old Michiganbased
engineering firm, received
the Purdue University Alumni
Achievement Award at a ceremony
in West Lafayette, Ind. The award
recognizes Mr. Doran’s distinguished
career and accomplishments
throughout his 30-year career in civil
and environmental engineering.
Mr. Doran earned BS and MS
degrees in civil engineering from
Purdue University. He is a licensed
Professional Engineer in six states.
Doran
Papademos
Troy-based Altair Engineering,
Inc. has announced that Tuebingen,
Germany-based Science and
Computing AG (S&C) has joined
Altair’s Implementation Partner
Program. S&C will use its IT services
expertise to implement and integrate
Altair’s product performance data
management software, Altair Data
Manager, at client sites throughout
Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Athanasios Papademos, PE,
Technical Director of Electrical
Engineering at The Albert Kahn
Family of Companies, has been
appointed Chair of the Toledo Section
of the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE).
Mr. Papademos has been a
member of IEEE since 1969. IEEE
is the world’s leading professional
association for the advancement of
technology.
Mr. Papademos joined Kahn in
2004, bringing with him 34 years
of experience in electrical systems
design in a wide range of manufacturing
applications. Kahn is a leading
provider of architecture, engineering,
planning, design, and management
services.
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IN THE NEWS
Jensen
Cischke
Elin Jensen, PhD, Assistant Professor
of Civil Engineering at Lawrence
Technological University (LTU), has
won a $400,000 Faculty Early Career
Development grant from the National
Science Foundation for her work on
the mechanical behavior of concrete
and structural elements exposed
to severe fire. The grant will fund
experiments to be conducted over a
five-year period in LTU’s Center for
Innovative Materials Research.
Dr. Jensen earned her PhD in civil
engineering from the University of
Michigan and joined LTU in 2003.
Susan M.
Cischke, FESD,
Senior Vice
President,
Sustainability,
Environmental
& Safety
Engineering
Ciciretto
at Ford Motor
Company,
has won the
Automotive Hall of Fame’s 2008
Distinguished Service Citation, which
recognizes an individual who has
significantly improved the industry or
his/her respective organizations.
Ms. Cischke is responsible for
establishing Ford Motor Company’s
long-range sustainability strategy
and environmental policy. She holds
a bachelor’s degree in engineering
from Oakland University and
master’s degrees in mechanical
engineering and management
from the University of Michigan–
Dearborn.
Tony Ciciretto, of MICCO
Construction, LLC, recently earned
LEED® (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) accreditation
from the U.S. Green Building Council.
A LEED® Accredited Professional
demonstrates a thorough understanding
of green building processes,
the LEED® Green Building Rating
System, and the certification process.
As MICCO’s operations manager,
Mr. Ciciretto has more than 12 years
of diverse construction experience.
Jervis B. Webb Company, a
subsidiary of Daifuku Co., Ltd.,
and leading provider of innovative
material handling solutions,
announced a $41-million contract
with Oregon-based Hoffman
Construction Company to install
a new outbound baggage handling
system with in-line Explosive
Detection Systems at Portland International
Airport. Project completion
is slated for fall 2010.
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IN THE NEWS
National Transportation Week
Poster Contest Winners Announced
One hundred 5th graders from throughout the State
of Michigan put their creative caps on to create unique
posters for the 2008 Michigan National Transportation
Week Poster Contest administered by ESD. Justin
O’Connell, a 5th grade student at Costello Elementary
School in Troy was awarded this year’s top honor.
The second place winner is Steven Bishop Pitts of
The Roeper School in Bloomfield Hills. He also won
third place in the national competition. The third-place
winner is Andrew Abraham, a student at St. John
Lutheran School in Rochester. In addition to managing
the Michigan contest, ESD also administered the
National Transportation Poster Contest for the Federal
Highway Administration Office.
The contest is one way to help celebrate National
Transportation Week, May 11-17, 2008, and to spark
kids’ interest in transportation by getting them to
think creatively about the future. All 5th grade
students in private or public schools, as well as those
who are homeschooled were invited to participate in
the contest. Entries were judged on their simplicity
and clear interpretation of the theme: “One Nation on
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ESD Event highlights
Stop, Talk, Resolve: Speedy Solutions to Construction Disputes
If you are in the construction business,
nothing is more gratifying as seeing your
building project take shape, on time
and as planned, until the unthinkable
happens—miscommunication, a lost
document, or some other snag puts an
unexpected halt to the entire project.
Suddenly, rather than visiting the
construction site every morning, you
find yourself driving to court to get your
project back on track. All of this could have
been avoided with early and effective Alternative Dispute
Resolution (ADR). Some of ADR’s heavyweights recently
assembled at a half–day conference organized by The
Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) Alternative Dispute
Resolution Committee. Titled, “Stay on the Job and Out
of Court: Speedy Solutions to Construction Disputes,” the
event featured a keynote presentation by Peter Merrill,
President of Construction Dispute Resolution Services,
who explained how “The Proper Use of ADR Can Save
You Time, Money, and Headaches.”
“It is virtually impossible to complete a large
construction project without any disputes developing
between any of the parties,” said Mr. Merrill.
“Those who plan ahead will most likely be
less adversely affected by the disputes
that might develop.” Before going to
arbitration or litigation, all parties
should seek the assistance of a Dispute
Review Board (DRB). A DRB is made
up of a team of construction experts
available throughout the project and who
meet on a regular basis to address problems
as they arise.
“DRBs have been utilized by the construction industry
across the world for many years,” said Mr. Merrill. “The
DRB will review the progress of the project and will try to
anticipate any possible future disputes or will handle any
disputes that have developed since their last meeting.”
The DRB is a neutral party. Its main purpose is to give
an advisory opinion as to how a dispute should be handled.
Another option is to use the assistance of an Extended
Dispute Review Board (EDRB). This body can provide
full ADR, including mediation and binding arbitration,
according to Mr. Merrill. An EDRB has an advantage in that
it can provide services to all parties involved in a project,
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ESD event highlights
including subcontractors, sub–subcontractors, material
suppliers, service providers, and others.
“A major benefit of an EDRB is its flexibility, which
allows the parties to select the best process to settle
their dispute,” said Mr. Merrill. Another alternative to
help lessen the costs of a DRB or EDRB is a Construction
Settlement Panel (CSP). Rather than having several DRBs
or EDRBs (each with its own specialization), a CSP is
made up of several construction individuals (each with
his/her own special expertise). “If you were injured or
became sick, you would go to a doctor or a hospital for
the best treatment . . . Likewise, a construction specialist
knows how the project should be built and the best ways
to correct a problem or a dispute,” he said. Of course,
there are costs associated with the use of a DRB or
EDRB. However, according to Mr. Merrill, these pale in
comparison to the costs incurred from just one arbitration
or litigation.
Kurt Dettman, Principal of Constructive Dispute
Resolutions, highlighted real–life situations from “the
trenches,” such as the problems and costs associated with
the “Big Dig” artery project in Boston. The Big Dig, also
known as Central Artery/Tunnel Project (CA/T), rerouted
the Central Artery (Interstate 93), the chief controlled–
access highway through the heart of Boston, Mass., into
a 3.5–mile tunnel under the city. Initially estimated to
cost $2.8 billion in 1985, more than $14.6 billion had
been spent on the project by 2006. The project has
been plagued with problems, including criminal arrests,
escalating costs, death, leaks, and charges of poor
execution and use of substandard materials.
“Disputes and claims can threaten budget and
schedule,” said Mr. Dettman. “They carry transactional
costs, tie up project resources, sour relationships, and,
if left unresolved, create a breeding ground for ‘End of
the Contract’ claims.” Mr. Dettman also outlined the
differences and benefits of the various types of ADR,
including Real–Time ADR, Partnering, Dispute Review
Boards, and Structured Negotiation/Mediation Program.
However, in order for the process to work, Mr. Dettman
explained that all the parties involved must agree to:
•• Commit to the principles of Dispute Avoidance and
Early Claim Resolution;
•• Establish the process at the beginning of the project;
•• Adequately staff both parties’ organizations with the
right number of people and appropriate skill sets to
support the process;
•• Maintain and monitor the process;
•• Think about creative solutions if falling behind; and
•• Be willing to change it as needed to fit project
circumstances
In addition to Mr. Merrill and Mr. Dettman’s
presentations, the half–day event also featured three
Participants in the Provider Panel (L to R): Ed Hartfield, Peter Merrill,
Robert Meade
panel discussions: Owner, Provider, and Attorney.
The Owner Panel was led by Michael T.
Lynch, Corporate Counsel, Harley Ellis Deveraux.
Participants were Jack Mumma JD, Construction
Contract Administrator, Michigan State University;
Joe Sprys, Manager for Stamping, Powertrain, and
Non–Manufacturing Construction Management, General
Motors Corporation; and Robert Hill, Superintendent
of Capital Improvement Projects, City of Detroit
Building Authority.
The Provider Panel was led by John V. Tocco, Esq,
Professor, Lawrence Technological University. Participants
were Robert E. Mead, Senior Vice President, American
Arbitration Association (AAA); Peter G. Merrill,
President, Construction Dispute Resolution Services, LLC
(CDRS); and Edward F. Hartfield, Executive Director,
National Center for Dispute Settlement (NCDS).
The Attorney Panel was led by Christopher J.
Webb, JD, Mediator and Arbitrator, Law & ADR Offices
of Christopher J. Webb, JD, PLC; Kurt Dettman,
Principal, Constructive Dispute Resolutions; Patrick A.
Facca, Facca, Richter & Pregler PC; Kevin S. Hendrick,
Partner, Clark Hill PLC; and Thomas M. Keranen JD,
Shareholder & Principal Attorney, Thomas M. Keranen &
Associates PC.
Members of ESD’s Alternative Dispute Resolution
Committee are:
•• Jerry M. Belian, PE, Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc.
•• Edward F. Hartfield, The National Center for Dispute
Settlement
•• Janet Holdinski, American Arbitration Association
•• Michael T. Lynch, Esq., Harley Ellis Devereaux
•• John M. Sier, Esq. , Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti &
Sherbrook
•• Neil Steinkamp, CCIFP, Stout Risius Ross, Inc.
•• John V. Tocco, Esq., Lawrence Technological University
•• Christopher J. Webb, JD, Law & ADR Offices of
Christopher J. Webb, JD, PLC
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ESD event highlights
37th Annual Gold Award Banquet
This year’s Gold Award went to Mumtaz A. Usmen, PhD, PE, FESD, Associate Dean for Research, Engineering at Wayne State University (third
from left). On hand to congratulate him (from left to right) are Michigan Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE) members: Pranab Saha, PhD,
PE; Mahmoud El-Gamal, PhD; and Michael Nielson, as well as Richard J. Haller, ESD President and President and COO of Walbridge; and Ralph H.
Kummler, PhD, FESD, Dean, College of Engineering, Wayne State University.
Last year’s Ann O. Fletcher Distinguished Service Award recipient
Susan M. Ostrowski, MA, PE, CMfgE, FESD (left) congratulates David
L.Harrington, PhD, this year’s recipient of the award, which was first
given by The ESD Affiliate Council in 1996. The award honors individuals
who have dedicated years of service to the ESD Affiliate Council.
In recognition of its participation and achievement in the Affiliate
Council, the Greater Michigan Chapter of SAVE International received
this year’s Partner of the Year Award. James L. Newman, CEM, CSDP,
LEED AP (left) presented the award to Ron Harris (center) along with
Richard J. Haller, ESD President and President and COO, Walbridge.
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ESD event highlights
37th Annual Gold Award Banquet
Award Recipients
ESD Affiliate Council
•• Gold Award: Mumtaz A. Usmen,
PhD, PE, FESD
•• Ann O. Fletcher Distinguished
Service Award:
David Harrington, PhD
•• Partner of the Year: SAVE International
•• Outstanding Teacher of the Year,
Science and Engineering Fair of
Metro Detroit: Lorraine Taylor
•• Outstanding ESD Future City
Teachers of the Year:
Donna Tarsavage & Jon Pfund
•• Outstanding ESD Future City
Mentors of the Year: Jennifer
Partlan & William Abramczyk
American Institute of
Chemical Engineers
•• Chemical Engineer of the Year:
Jeffrey J. Potoff, PhD
American Polish Engineering
Association
•• Merit of Excellence Award:
Edward A. Jerawski
•• Famous Polish American Engineer:
Wieslaw K. Binienda, PhD
American Society of
Heating, Refrigerating & Air
Conditioning Engineers
•• Distinguished Service Award
(Posthumous): Joseph B. Olivieri,
PhD (1925–2002)
Armenian Engineers &
Scientists of America
•• AESA 2007 Distinguished Service
Award: Edmond Megerian
American Society for Quality
•• Distinguished Service Award:
Peter Vadhanasindhu
ASM International—
Detroit Chapter
•• 2008 President’s Award:
Kathy Hayrynen, PhD, FASM
Engineers Without Borders
•• Outstanding Service Award:
Steve Cook
Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers, Inc.
•• Outstanding Professional Award:
Nabil J. Sarhan, PhD
•• IEEE–USA Professional
Achievement Award: Kevin Taylor
Institute of Industrial
Engineers
•• 2007 Distinguished Service Award:
Jayant Singh Trewn, PhD, ASQ
•• Irv Otis Scholarship Awards:
David Low; J.R. Tungol
Michigan Society of
Professional Engineers
•• Young Engineer of the Year
Award: Palencia Mobley, PE
•• Engineer of the Year Award:
Gregory M. Parker, PE
•• Student Engineer of the Year
Award: Richard Gifaldi
National Society of Black
Engineers
•• Dedicated New Member Award:
Siraj Mumin
•• Increasing Chapter Membership:
Shani Allison
•• Dedicated Chapter Support:
Cleophas Jackson
•• Excellence in Leadership:
Lauren James
SAVE International
•• Distinguished Service Award:
James D. Bolton, PE, CVS
Society of Plastics Engineers
•• Distinguished Service Award:
Ron Price
The Society of Tribologists
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•• Outstanding Service Award:
Allen Comfort & Alene Urda
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ESD Event highlights
Society of Women Engineers
•• Student Services Savvy Award:
Jennifer Partlan
•• Outstanding Counselor Award:
Jennifer Chen Morikawa
•• Distinguished New Engineer
Award: Mary Clor
•• Consistent Contributor Award:
Mary Clor
•• New Engineer Award: Jessica
Mattis
•• Key Contributor Award: Lauren
Thompson
•• Treasurer’s Award: John J. Kasab,
PhD, PE
U.S. Green Building Council
•• Outstanding Achievement Award:
Patrick J. Smithbauer, PE, LEED
AP
•• Outstanding Achievement Award:
Michael Decoster, AIA, LEED AP
•• Outstanding Achievement Award:
James L. Newman, CEM, CSDP,
LEED AP
Seventeen engineers made up this year’s class of the Order of the Engineer. This distinction
embodies the “Obligation of the Engineer,” and the dedication of the recipients’ to their professions.
First row, from left: Adedeji Akinkunle, Ronald Dukes, Mohammed Zakkar, PE; Meghan
Wahlstrom-Ramler; Paul Ostrowski, PhD, CCE, FESD; Nicholas Raab. Middle row, from left:
Edmond Megerian, PE; Michael Cooper, PE, FESD; Brian Kardos; Gerald Jackson, PE; James W.
Page, Sr., PE; Back row, from left: Cleophas Jackson; Anita Marie Satkiewicz; Brett Irick; Susan
Wollman; Jennifer Partlan; and Charlie Bender.
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More than 350 people attended this year’s Gold Award Banquet. A
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Akinkunle, Ronald Dukes, and Shani Allison the chance to mingle.
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ESD Thanks Our Sustaining and Corporate Members, the Foundation of Our Success
Ford Motor Company
Admamede, LLC
ADVICS North America, Inc.
Albert Kahn Associates, Inc.
Allegiant Global Services, LLC
Altair Engineering
American Axle & Manufacturing
American Society of Employers
ARKEMA Inc.
Arrow Uniform
Aspen Search Group
Baker College of Flint
Bank of Michigan
Beaumont Hospitals
BEI Associates Inc.
Bloomfield-Birmingham Mortgage
Boyden Executive Search
The Bradley Company
Bruel & Kjaer Instruments, Inc.
Building Industry Assoc. of S.E. Michigan
Burtek, Inc.
C. Ayers Limited
Canadian Consulate General
Caponigro Public Relations Inc.
CB Richard Ellis | Brokerage Services
Central Michigan University
Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce
Chrysan Industries
Chrysler LLC
City of Novi
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Comau Inc.
Complete Digital Integration
Computer & Engineering Services
Compuware
Construction Association of Michigan
Cornerstone Controls
Cornerstone Environmental Group, LLC
Crime Stoppers of Southeast Michigan
CTI & Associates, Inc.
DeMaria Building Company, Inc.
DENSO International America, Inc.
Detroit Science Center
Development Corporation of Wayne
County
The Dragun Corporation
DTE Energy
DTE Energy Gas Operations
Dürr Systems, Inc.
Eastern Michigan University
Electrical Resources Company
Elevator, Inc.
Elsas Engineering, PC
EMC2 Inc.
Energy Solutions Engineering Group
Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Financial One, Inc.
Ford Motor Company
Gala & Associates, Inc.
Gannett Fleming of Michigan, Inc.
Gates Corporation
General Dynamics
General Motors Corp. - WFG
Gensler
George W. Auch Company
Geometric Americas, Inc.
GHAFARI Associates, LLC
Giffels, Inc.
Giffels-Webster Engineers, Inc.
Glenn E. Wash & Associates, Inc.
Global Information Technology
Golder Associates Inc.
GRA-MAG
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
The Green Panel, Inc.
Harley Ellis Devereaux
Hartland Insurance Group, Inc.
Henry Ford Health Systems
Hinshon Environmental Consulting, Inc.
HNTB Michigan, Inc.
Horiba Automotive Test Systems, Inc.
Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.
Hughes Network
Jacobs Technology
Jervis B. Webb
Kettering University
K-Force Professional Staffing
Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti &
Sherbrook, PC
Kolene Corporation
Law & ADR Offices of Christopher J.
Webb, JD, PLC
Lawrence Technological University
Lear Corporation
Limbach Company, Inc.
Link Engineering Co.
Local Business Network
LTI Information Technology
Macomb Community College
Malace & Associates
Mando America Corporation
Maner, Costerisan & Ellis, PC
Manpower
Metaldyne Corporation
MICCO Construction
Michigan State University
Michigan Technological University
Midwest Steel Inc.
Midwestern Consulting
Modern Professional Services
Monetek, LLC
Myron Zucker, Inc.
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
New Dimension Human Capital Solutions
Newman Consulting Group, LLC
NextEnergy
Northern Industrial Manufacturing Corp.
Northstar Appraisal
NTH Consultants, Ltd.
Oakland University
O’Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc.
Original Equipment Suppliers Association
Paragon Forensic Engineering
Parsons Brinckerhoff
Patrick Engineering Inc.
Perceptron, Inc.
Perot Systems Corporation
PLP Holdings Group, LLC
Professional Concepts Insurance Agency
Professional Underwriters, Inc.
Q·Quest Corporation
Quanta, Inc.
R.L. Coolsaet Construction Co.
R.L. Richardson & Associates
The Rains Group, A Division of Gallagher
Benefit Services
Results Systems Corp.
Ricardo, Inc.
Rumford Industrial Group
Ruby+Associates, Inc.
Sigma Associates, Inc.
Simons-White & Associates, Inc.
Skanska USA Building Inc.
Southwest Research Institute
Superior Engineering Associates, Inc.
Technip USA
Testing Engineers & Consultants
Tiffin University
Tom Moss & Associates, Inc.
TranSystems Corporation
Trialon Corporation
Troy Chamber of Commerce
Turner Construction Co.
U.S. Manufacturing Corp.
Universal Weatherstrip & Bldg. Supply
University of Detroit Mercy
University of Michigan
University of Michigan-Dearborn
W.K. Krill & Associates, Inc.
Wade-Trim
Walbridge
Washington Group International
Wayne State University
Western Michigan University
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ESD MEMBERSHIP
New Corporate Members
Altair Engineering, Inc.
Rep: David Simon, President Ilumysis
MICCO Construction, LLC
Rep: Antonio Ciciretto, Operations Mgr.
Detroit Science Center
Rep: Rick Russell, Engineering
Content Developer
Malace & Associates
Rep: Larry W. Malace, President
Allegiant Global Services, LLC
Rep: Rebecca Spearot, PhD, Business
Development Director
City of Novi
Rep: Ara Topouzian, Economic
Development Manager
The Green Panel, Inc.
Rep: Adam Harris, CEO
Development Corporation of
Wayne County
Rep: Darrell Garth, Exec. Director
ESD’s Newest Individual Members
Mahir Abdal
Civil Engineer
Summa Engineering &
Associates Inc.
George Felix
Abrantes, PE
General Motors Corp.
Robert Adcock
Executive Vice President
Angelo Iafrate Construction
Company
Adedeji Akinkunle
Munirul Alam
Manufacturing Engineer
General Electric
Thomas A. Amato
Chairman & CEO
Metaldyne Corp.
John Atchison
Release Engineer
Chrysler LLC
Timothy Ward
Athan, PE
Gregory Auner
Professor
Wayne State University
Jeff Badman, Sr.
Kirk Barrick
Jabil, Inc.
Ensieh Beatham
Industrial Engineer
L&L Products
Renee Beethem,
CHMM
Compliance Resources &
Technologies Inc.
Andrew Bender
Research Associate
MBI International
Suzy Berschback
Community Affairs
Beaumont Hospitals
Gezim Bizbiqi
Robert Blanchard
Retired
Bill Blaszczak
Contract Engineering
Paul Blust
Electrical Program Manager
Valerie Bolhouse
Engineer/Six Sigma Blackbelt
Matt Boudreau
Project Engineer
Cornerstone Environmental
Group, LLC
Thomas Bowes
Assistant Training Director
Detroit Electrical JATC
Kevin Bradley
Consultant
Mobil Communications Corp.
Travis A. Broad
Capital One Financial Corp.
Rashawnda J.
Burns
Honda R&D Americas Inc.
David L. Bussell
Plant Mechanical Engineer
Steel Dynamics Inc.
Peter J. Caffrey
Mechanical Engineer
U S EPA
Holli Caine
Body Lyrics LLC
Michael E. Carlson
Owner
MEC Environmental
Consulting
Sean Carney
Consultant
Aquila LLC
Donald Castle
Antonio Ciciretto
Operations Manager
MICCO Construction, LLC
James Clinton
Hughes Network
George Corser
Director of Recruitment
Aspen Search Group
James A. Corsiglia
Associate-Structural
Engineering
Harley Ellis Devereaux
William E. Cox,
CEM
Energy Consultant
Energy and Images In His
Perspective
Bobby Craft
Assoc. Research Engineer
Kraft Foods
Shavonne Crimes
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Larry Crittenden
Policy Advisor
Michigan House of
Representatives
Gary M. Cronn
Vice President of Operations
ARO Welding Technologies
C. Reginald
Cunningham
Software Engineer
Software Engineering Service
Robert O. Curtis,
PE
Chia N. Cy
TechTeam Global Inc.
Marcus A. Cylar
PIT-QCS
Ketan Dave
Staff Engineer
Somat Engineering, Inc.
John Davis, PE
Project Manager
Cornerstone Environmental
Group, LLC
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ESD MEMBERSHIP
ESD’s Newest Individual Members, continued
Jennifer DeBone
Continental Teves
Mitch Deperno
Design/Release Engineer
General Dynamics
Tom Deweerdt
Netronics
John Dilis
Continuous Improvement
Engineer
Lear Corporation
John Dondanville,
PE
Principal
D5 Group, LLC
Steve Eckert
Mechanical Design Engineer
ATS MICH
Robert A. Ficano
Wayne County Executive
Wayne County
George Florea
Mechanical Engineer
Mark D. Foyteck
Thomas S. Frawley
Facilities Manager
Cooper Standard Automotive
Dmitry Fudym
Delphi Corp.
Brian Gao
Cooper Tire & Rubber
Company
Darrell Garth
Executive Director
Development Corporation of
Wayne County
Michael Giannetti
Plant Manager
Nisshinbo Automotive
Richard Giltz
President
Houseprofessor
Brian Golden
Pastways
Martin Green
Roderic Green
Kendissance Properties
David Hamed, PE
Sultana Haque
Project Engineer
Cornerstone Environmental
Group, LLC
Kimberly Harden
AAA
Aaron Harris
Design Engineer
Fan-Tastic Vent Corp.
Adam Harris
CEO
The Green Panel, Inc.
Robert Hein
CEO
R.J. Hein & Associates
Michael J. Heskitt
VP of Engineering
Altair Engineering, Inc.
Craig Hildebrand
Vice President
Power Panel Inc.
Jan Hoetzel
Managing Director
SIGA Green Technologies LLC
Harry Hopkins
Ford Motor Co.
Keith Huck
PME Companies
Jeffrey Hunter
Reilly & Assoc.
Thomasine A.
Hunter
Controls Hardware Designer
Yuri Ikeda
Fahad Irfan
TRW OSS
Jamie Jankowski
Trane
Randy C. Jobin
Vice President—Marketing &
Project Planning
Clark Construction Company
Galen Johnson
Senior Product Engineer
IAC
Robert Kalman
Trainer & Consultant
Michigan Technology Services
Nandkishor Kamat
Jalila Karana
Chemical Engineering
M.A.K. Food, Inc.
Jenifer Keliikuli
Vice President Marketing
The Green Panel, Inc.
Michael J. Kidder
Vice President, Corporate
Marketing
Altair Engineering, Inc.
George King
Chrysler LLC
Nathaniel King
Associate Engineer
DTE Energy
Donna Kinsey
Director of Human Resources
Altair Engineering, Inc.
Joseph Knight
United States Navy
James Kohut
Engineering—Sr. Manager
Chrysler LLC
Aparna Koka
Technical Lead
4 Serv
Kavitha Kumar
Dox Systems
Larry Lacombe,
PMP
President
L2 Consulting
Christopher Lafrenz
Product Engineer
Federal-Mogul
Gary Lamar
TekSystems
Adam Larky, PE
Client Manager
Cornerstone Environmental
Group, LLC
Paige Levy
President
Douglas Electric
Anthony Lin
Alan K. Lund
Principal
UHY Advisors–MI, Inc.
Amy Ma
President
Aware Energy, LLC
Ken Mahnick
Civil/Structural Eng Grp Mgr.
General Motors Corp.
Larry Malace, II
President
Malace & Associates
Dennis R.
Marburger, MBA
Consultant
Corporate Benefit Solutions
Mark Martin
Corporate Engineer/Project
Manager
Arrow Uniform
Henry Martins, PhD
David J. Mason
Executive Vice President
Altair Engineering, Inc.
Dea Mason
Career Services Specialist
ITT Technical Institute
Mike Matweychek
Vice President Sales
The Green Panel, Inc.
Robert C. McCune
Retired
Maria Miesik
Marketing Coordinator
Altair Engineering, Inc.
Claudia Mills
Director of Membership
Troy Chamber of Commerce
Lucinda Mills
DCT
Eric Mion
Engineer
Ford Motor Company
Manish Modi
Business Manager
Global Information Technology
Pete Morse
Business Development
Diamond Automation, Ltd.
R. Bryon Mousseau
Manufacturing Engineer
U.S. Manufacturing
Martin Nichols
VP Worldwide Sales
Altair Engineering, Inc.
Elizabeth M. Nolan
UMHS
Paul A. Norton, PE
Ford Motor Company
Tim Parker
Mechanical Engineer
Chandresh Patel
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ESD MEMBERSHIP
Vijay Patil
MA Engineering Inc.
Clay Pearson
City Manager
City of Novi
Roger Peckham, PE
Project Engineer
Access Business Group
Michael Piatak, PE
Product Engineer Body
Optimal Inc.
Matthew Plaza
Retired/PPG Industries
Melissa Pletcher
Manager of Volunteer
Services
Detroit Science Center
Anne Lardner
Pogue
ITS Specialist Consultant
DTE Energy Corporate
Services LLC
Steve Potok
Product Engineer
Chrysler LLC
Peter Pryce
Sales Development
Pilot Systems
Michael A. Puente
AEC Business Dev. Manager
Advanced Solutions, Inc.
Steven D. Purvis
Senior Controls Engineer
General Motors Corp.
Peter Racine
Vice President
Mabuchi Motor
Renaldo Rasfuldi
Element One Racing Team
Leland
Rosenberger, PhD
Jeff Roth
President
Roth, Inc.
Mark Roth, Jr., PE
President
Roth & Associates, PC
Tom Rourke
Director of Operations
Malace & Associates
Rick Russell
Engineering Content
Developer
Detroit Science Center
Preet Sabharwal
Mechanical Engineer
Greg L. Sala
Director, Power Generation
Cummins Bridgeway, LLC
Robert Salhaney
Application Engineer—
Mechanical
David Schmueser,
PhD
University Program
Manager NA
Altair Engineering, Inc.
Jack Schoettes
Independent Sales Rep
Frigitek
Edward Schouten
E.J. Schouten PE, PLC
Kyle E.E. Schwulst
CEO & Founder
ElectroJet Inc.
Andy Selbini
Comcast
Joseph Siler
Industrial Designer
Speed Metal Concepts
David Simon
President, Ilumisys
Altair Engineering, Inc.
Wayne D. Snyder
Manager, IT & Facilities
NextEnergy Center
Patrick Spear
Environmentalist
Wayne County Department of
Environment
Jonathan Stanley
Metzeler
Janie Stewart
Director of Career Services
Baker College of Flint
Brad Stiving
Independent Mfg./Mgt.
Consultant
Kerry S. Sutton
Oakland Design Group
Robert Teed
Roman Engineering Services
Michael Telgheder
Dürr Systems, Inc.
Ara Topouzian
Economic Development
Manager
City of Novi
Sue Ujenski
Search Consultant
Aspen Search Group
Robert J. Urdahl
Systems Engineer
TRW Inc.
Tim Van Antwerp
Project Manager
Granger Construction Co.
James Walker
Cornerstone Environmental
Mike Whelan
Elationship Builders
Kelly White
Dan M. Whyman
Air and Liquid Systems, Inc.
Anthony J.
Widenman, III
Technological Specialist-Fuel
DTE Energy/Detroit Edison
Alvin Williams, Jr.
UNIX Administrator
Fulcrum
David Winowski
Senior Mechanical Engineer
FTCH
Terry J. Woychowski
Executive Director NA
Regional Chief Engineers
General Motors Corp.
Mohamed Zakkar,
PE
Senior Project Manager
Gannett Fleming of Michigan,
Inc.
ESD’s Newest Student
Members
Rosa Abani
Danny Abdow
Fekri Abdullah
Rafid Abood
Lynn Abrahim
Paul Adams
William Addis
Lavish Agarwal
Salman Ahsan
David Ainsworth
Abhijith S. Ajanahalli
Philip Akinyemi
Mahmood Akkawi
Amr Alamri
Khaled Alatawi
Maher Aldukheil
Albert Alexander
Sara Ali
Amin Aljahmi
Alvin Alktib
Taha Almoayad
Saud Al-Otaibi
Zaid G. Alsahagi
Abdulaziz S. Alsaveea
Kamal Alzameli
Mahbuba Ara
Craig Arensman
Kiruthika Arulmozhi
Ashwin Asher
Farahnaz Ashtiani
Santosh Atmakuri
Andrew Austin
Bishoy Awad
Abraham Ayorinde
Michael A. Baaso
Yuliy Babushkin
Aaron Bacon
Cory Baksa
Dawn Balko
Andre Balur
Oliver Banks
Manny Barbosa
Viken Bassmagian
Chris Bastian
Nicholas Bayley, PE
William Bean III
Renea Beggs
Amina Bell
Aditya Belwadi
Wilcox Benjamin
Sita Bhaskaran
Ahtisham Bhatti
Jeffrey Biegas
Edward Bieniasz
Denise Bills
Doug Biske
Evan Bittner
Justin Bittner
Adam Blankespoor
Tyler Boggs
Theresa Boles
Ben Borzenski
Fadel Bouhachem
David Bowers
Terry Bowler
Rabindra Bramhane
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ESD MEMBERSHIP
ESD’s Newest Student Members, continued
Terry Brannon
Mira Bratic
Kyle J. Breining
Eric Brouwer
Adam Brown
Karen Brown
Marvin Brown
Robert Brown
Michael Budnick
Harry Burleson
Leatha M. Burrell
Chaquinita Burton
Michael Buss
Adrian Buzaj
Stephen Caladiao
Stephen Calhoun
Arnold T. Campbell
Joseph M. Capece II
Louis Carnago
Steven Carnago
Jeffrey Carpenter
Sandra Casaceli
Dan Cashen
Bryan Cassette
Michael Castellana
Lovely Chadha
Anna Chae
Gregory Chapman
Saad Chaudh
Chidi A. Chidi
Elias Chidiac
Eric Chu
Jonathan Clague
Alan Clark
Lisa Claxton
Eugene Coleman
Arnold Connors
Daniel Cook
John Cook
Brenda Cornish
Cliff Craig
Tim Curtis
Michael J. Czarnecki
Sachin Daluja
Ryan Daugherty
Crystal Davis
Rhean Demirkan
Reupesh Desai
Michael Desoff
Shende Devdutt
Alexander Deych
Daniel DeYoung
Jaskaran S. Dhindsa
Stoyan Dimitrov
Xiandong Ding
Marcelle E. Diorio
Eileen DiSante
Joseph A. Dobrzeniecki
David Domke
Daniel Dosescu
Shelton Doutherd
Adam Dumas
Mitchell Dumond
Audrey Durham
Randy Dutko
Michael Eberlein
Kevin Egle
Shyam Emmadi
Dan Erickson
Faith Erkula
Sami Eweis
Ekhator Felix
Mike Fenocketti
Isis Fernandez-Torres
Michael Ferraro
Jon Fimbinger
Joshua Fink
Robert Fischer
Margherita Z. Fisher
Anthony Flanigan
Lyndon B. Ford
Robert Ford
Stephen Formella
Sonia Franco
Deepak Frank
Dmitry Frankstein
Darivsz Gabrel
Ahmed Gad
Salena Galloway
Lee Garrison
Rodney Gary
Joshua Gauthier
Vincent W. Genco
Chris Gentry
Melvin A. Gimer
Eric Gingrich
Paul Gipson
Theodore Givens
James Gliwa
Brian Golas
Kreshnik Gorani
Daniel Grajek
Leslie Granados
Justin Gresell
Russell Griffie
Gaurav Yashwant
Gulawant
Kirk Guotana
Jamey Gutierrez
Thomas Guttenberger
Diana Haddad
Jonathan T. Haio
Alicia Y. Hamilton
Maher Hamzeh
Bradley Ryan Harbison
Dale Harbour
Michael Harding
Alvin Hardy
Larry Harting
Matthew Harvey
Ken Hasan
Michael J. Hass
Nariman Hawatmeh
Matthew Hawley
Bridget Hayes
Mark Hayhoe
Mark Herder
Andrew Hermiz
Sena Hermiz
David Hildreth, PE
Bradley Hinks
Matt Hoffman
Keith Hogan
James Hollebrands
Matthew Hoover
Alice Horn
Ronald Howe, Jr.
Alexander Hthiy
Bo Huang
Ronald Huber
Nick Huston
Mike Hutchins
James Huyck
Wajiha Ibrahim
Igor Ignatov
Seemab Iqbal
Anil Irrinki
Loveleen Jain
Mohammad F. Jamali
Letitia James
Maan Jamil
Jason Jarvis
Rada Jason
Gary Jeffery
Michael Jensen
Zhenhong Jia
Alex Johnson
Mark Johnson
Roy Johnson
Steven Johnson
Bhargav H. Joshi
Sandip Kakadia
Peter Kalinowsky
Marc Kasabasic
Haybat Kassab
Javesh Kavathe
Esref Kazan
Keith Kazmierczak
Brian Kennedy
Giscard Kfoury
Abdelhadi Khaled, Sr.
Sarika Khare
Jeetesh Khemani
Ken J. Kleszcz
Howard Klix, Sr.
Amanda Kmetz
Andrew W. Kneifel
Karen Knutson
Roopesh K. Koduru
Ryan Koop
David Kosmalski
Sahil Koul
Sadek Koumaiha
Dan Kowalski
Joe Kraus
Sandeep Krishnan
Keith Krochmalny
Dean Kuchta
Kenneth W. Kuhar
Robert Kuhar
Emmett Kuhn
Abhinav Kumar
Jeff Kunz
Ryan Langlois
Bo Lanseur
Justin LaPorte
Ryan Lazar
Quentin Leapheart
Philippe Ledent
Brandon Lee
Michael Lembersky
Damon Leonard
Cynthia A. Linton
Terrell Lockhart
Alberto Lopez
Justin Louderrmilk
Ken Louton
Uma Machani
Randy MacLeod
Chandler Macocha
Kathleen Maddocks
Vineet Maheshwary
Robert Main
Brenda Maisano
Marianne Mara
Allison Maraldo
John Markee
Daniel Martell
April Martin
John Scott Martin
Alfonso Martinez
Maria Matthews
Ned May
James Mazur
Joseph McDaniels
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ESD MEMBERSHIP
Patrick McDonald
David McGrail
Mike McKervey
Nancy McPherson
Richard P. Melsner
Marc Melucas
Adarsh Menon
Matthew Meyer
Janice Middleton
David Mifsud
Kalvin Miles
Robin Miller
Robert M. Miven
Brandon Mizerski
Patrick Moir
Alex Molnar
Guy L. Monacelli
John Monosky
Sean Montgomery
Jenahvive Morgan
Gladys G. Morin
Alex Muduvsky
Brian J. Munde
Peter Murad
Keith Murawski
Kevin Murphy
Manu S. Murthy
Titas Mutsuddy
Vishnu Nair
Sadear Najor
Talal Naoum
Ernest Nash
Richard Nasutorich
Shamsun Nehar
Jonathan Nelson
Allen Nerida
Jason Netzel, AIAS
Mark Nevels, Jr.
Michael Newmeyer
Xiaowei Ng
Dat Ngo
Justin Nudi
Darren Obazu
Mikko Obioha
Nael Odeh
Bruce Ogletree
Okechukwy Okoro
Christine Oldani
David Olson
Matthew C. Olson
Tim O’Meara
Jonathan Osborne
Darran Overton
Stephen Owens
Amanda Pacheco
Jose E. Palacios
Rohit Pallegar
Robert Paszko
Himanshu Patel
Kartik S. Patel
Krunal Patel
Monil Patel
Rahul S. Patil
Tejesh Patel
Robert Peeters
Jared Peinado
Robert Pelcher, Jr.
Brian Pelgus
Jennifer Petz
Douglas Pohlod, PMP
Shalisa Ponius
Lucian Popa
Kelly Porter
Matthew Powrozek
Ashley Price
Amanda Pruels
Scott Prusik
Steve Ptaszynski
Carolyn A. Pual
Brandon Puryk
Vishal Puvvula
Ronil Rabari
Hadi Rahal
Derek Ranck
Robert Randazzo
Robert Ratekin
Peter Reeves
Scott Regan
Paul Reger
Justin Reich
David Rhine
Stan Richard
Alyssa Ricker
Peter Rienks
Robin Riggins
Ashley Ringler
Darrel Ringwelski
Walter R. Risbeck
James Allan Robertson
Willie Robinson, Jr.
Richard Rogers
Robert Rogers
Yan Rong
Kelly Rosenberg
Alex Ross
Adam Roths
Ali Sabti
Neil Saha
Stephen Salusky
Anthony Salvati
Dan Salzano
Ciupe Samuel
Lisa Sanders
Daniel Sanderson
Brian Sarkella
Erick Scarpone
Joseph L. Schaffer
David Schiavolin
Greg Schroeder
Cambrian Schuster
Kizzy Scott
Lakiya Scott
James Seery
James Seisser
Jeremy Senyk
Amit Shah
Naman Shah
Ali Shahabi
Danial Shamoon
Susan Share
Thomas M. Shaw
Dwain Shelby
Afshan Sherf
Sylvia Shippey
Donald E. Shorter
Jayant Shrivastava
Stuart Silberman
Justin Simmer
James Simpson
Abhishek Singh
Husaninder Singh
Michael Smartt
DeAndre Smith
Joe L. Snow, III
Robert Sobey
Marlon Solomon
Edward Soltysiak
Brad Somervell
Atulkumar Sorathiya, Sr.
Srikanth Sridhar
Paul Stachura
Steffin Stapleton
Andrew Steele, Jr.
Merrick Steele
Joshua Steen
Samuel Steermon
Dianah Stehle
Brady Stein
Jaquay Steiner
Greg Steinert
Emilie Stephan
Shatara Stephan
Melvin E. Stewart, Jr.
Timothy Stoian
Al Stork
Daniel Strayer
Timothy Strong
Michael Strugala
Christopher Stuhr
Rachael Suh
Ben Sultana
Stephen Suminski
Su-Wei Sung
Magar S. Sureshrao
Alan Sutt
Tanigha Swift
Sally Taabah
Said Tamim
Randy Tate
Basel Tawil
Knia Taylor
Cody Telghedes
Daniel Thomas
Grace Thomas
Markeba Thomas
Nickou Thomas
Ben Thorson
Robert Tinsey
Chris Todd
Mark Torrinton
Slavica Trakovska
Nishith Tripathi
Ryan Tucker
Mana C. Valladaes
Anthony Valvona
Julie VanderMeer
Adam Vargo
Donald Venuk
Khrupa Saagar
Vijayaragavan
Heidi Vincent
Vallimayil Vonkatachalam
Keith Wained
Eric C. Walker
Jerrid Walker
Kevin Walker
Anthony A. Walters
James Wang
Brian Warner
Steven D. Warwick
Clarence Watts
Michael Weinenger
Daniel Westphal
Craig Whipple
Raymond White, Jr.
Chase Whitlatch
Eric M. Wickenheiser
Brandon Widmyer
Scott Wiklund
Andrew Wilcox
Allan Wilkinson
Henry William, Jr.
Richard Williams
Simon Wong
Aaron Wright
Chris Wright
Libo Wu
Sandra Xenakis
Cheryl Young
Nicky Yuen
Joseph Zadorski
Asad Zafar
Stephen Zajac
Elias Zamaria
Christopher Zavicar
Henry Zawidzki
Robert Zielinski
Mitchell Zlobicki
Amanda Zocco
Christopher Zuk
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ESD MEMBERSHIP
In Memoriam
With deep gratitude for their participation in and service to
the Society, The Engineering Society of Detroit acknowledges
the passing of the following:
Charles H. Armstrong
Retired/President, Charles H.
Armstrong Co.
Member since 1942
Joseph J. Bingham
Retired/President, Birmingham
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Member since 1981
Alvis Wayne Jacobs, PE
Retired/President, Jacobs
& Wolf Co.
Member since 1961
Theodore H. Mecke, Jr.
Retired/President,
Hartwood Associates
ESD Honorary Member
Member since 1985
Richard J. Park, PE
President, R.J. Park &
Associates, Inc.
Member since 1968
Martin J. Reddy
Retired/General Manager,
Philmartin Co.
Member since 1980
ESD Has Moved!
Thanks to the
hard work and
donations of
many members
and volunteers,
we have successfully
moved to
our new address:
Kitchen under
construction.
20700 Civic Center Dr., Suite 450
Southfield, MI 48076
Our Web address (www.esd.org)
and our main phone number
(248-353-0735) will remain the
same, but staff members’ extensions
have changed. Check online or listen
to our phone menu for the new ones.
Members are welcome to drop
in anytime during business hours
to see the new space. Also, plan
to attend the free Open House on
September 10 (see page 28).
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ESD UPCOMING EVENTS
PE License: The Mark of a
Professional
Want to pass the State exams on the first try Take the
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and the Principles and
Practice of Engineering (PE) review courses and let ESD’s
65-plus years of experience guide your success.
ESD FE (Part I) Review Course
Southfield or East Lansing: August 12–October 16
FE State Exam date: October 25, 2008
ESD PE (Part II) Review Course
Southfield or Grand Rapids: August 23–October 11
PE State Exam Date: October 24, 2008
Since 1941, ESD has helped engineers prepare for the
State licensing exam in a variety of disciplines ranging
from civil and environmental to mechanical and electrical
engineering. In fact, 90% of students taking the ESD
review courses pass the State exam on their first try,
compared to 58% for Michigan exam takers.
We drive your success through:
•• Hands-on instructions
•• Small, classroom-like setting
•• Expert professional instructors
•• Practice problems and performance analysis
Not convinced Attend a FREE informational session
and hear State exam officials and the instructors
themselves explain the benefits of earning your PE license.
For more information or to obtain a complete
schedule, visit ESD’s Web site at www.esd.org or call
248-353-0735.
See the Tigers in Action:
Tigers vs. Oakland A’s
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Get back in the game with a
special outing to see the Detroit
Tigers take on the Oakland A’s
at Comerica Park. The game
starts at 7:05 p.m. Tickets can be
purchased through ESD for $20
per person. The event is open to
both members and non-members
of the Society.
Seating is limited—only
50 tickets will be available.
So, don’t miss out on one of our most popular events.
Purchase your tickets today online at www.esd.org or call
Tim Walker at 248-353-0735, ext. 115.
ESD’s Open House: A Celebration of
Opportunities
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
We don’t mean to brag, but our new space is quite
impressive. Sure, it is spacious, sophisticated, and
inviting. Of course, we love it. But, more importantly,
we’re excited about all the new opportunities it affords us
and proud of the team of volunteers that worked so hard
to help us turn our dream into reality.
On Wednesday, September 10, we invite you (ESD
members and non-members) to help us celebrate our
new home and thank all those who made it happen. Tour
our new facility, meet the ESD staff, view the extensive
collection of historic artwork and memorabilia, as well
as find out what we have planned for the future. We are
confident you’ll be impressed.
The event is free. Members are invited to bring guests.
Please register by September 1 online at www.esd.org or
by calling 248-353-0735. The Open House will take place
from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at our headquarters located
at 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450, Southfield, Mich.
For more information, please call Lori Birman at
248-353-0735, ext. 120, or lbirman@esd.org.
Better Business Series
Starting September 16, 2008
ESD’s new headquarters in mid-June.
Your company’s internal organization is key to its
financial growth and success. To help you better
position your business and employees to compete
in this economy, ESD is offering a series of training
programs to enhance internal organizational
development. Topics will include: communication,
leadership, team building, customer jubilation,
and time management. Sessions will be held
weekly at ESD’s headquarters and will be led by
expert instructors. For more information, contact
Brenda Moragne at 248-353-0735, ext. 155, or
bmoragne@esd.org.
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ESD UPCOMING EVENTS
Fall ESD Engineering & Technology
Job Fair
Monday, October 27, 2008
Our spring job fair
was so popular that
we decided to bring
it back again this fall
at Rock Financial
Showplace in Novi.
Dozens of companies
from throughout
Michigan will be on
hand to recruit talent from various disciplines, including
chemical, civil, computers, design, electrical, architects,
environmental, manufacturing, mechanical, technical,
and other technology-related fields.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to move your career
forward. Plus, take advantage of ESD’s Job Bank by
entering your resume free of charge.
For more information about attending or exhibiting
at the Job Fair, visit www.esd.org or call Leslie Smith at
248-353-0735, ext. 152, or lsmith@esd.org.
2009 Economic Forecast for Design
& Construction Conference
Thursday, October 23, 2008
The welfare of the region has a direct impact on your
business. As you begin to plan for 2009, don’t gamble
on the future of your company. Attend ESD’s Economic
Forecast Conference to learn what to expect next year
in the Midwest design and construction arena. This
event will feature David Littmann, retired Senior Vice
President and Chief Economist, Comerica Bank.
This year we’ve invited even more speakers from
a variety of industries, including energy, healthcare;
automotive; education; commercial, industrial, and
retail development; and the City of Detroit, who will
enlighten you on expected opportunities in their market
segment during the coming year. The Annual Design
& Construction Industry Summit Award will also be
presented at this event.
The event will be held from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the
Laurel Manor in Livonia. Sponsorships are available. To
register or for more information, contact Leslie Smith at
248-353-0735, ext. 152, or lsmith@esd.org.
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Traditional electrical efficiency work aims
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In order to learn more about your unique needs, we secure your permission to have the person
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•! Electrical system
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•! Power quality challenges
•! Electrical maintenance challenges
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Lunch & Learn Series
COMING THIS FALL
Turn your lunch into a powerful learning and networking
tool. At ESD, we’re giving you the opportunity to improve
your business through a new monthly series, titled Lunch
& Learn. This new series of programs is designed for your
busy schedule as each will feature a one-hour program on
the industry’s hottest topics. Each program will be led by
an expert speaker.
Lunch will be provided. For more information on the
Lunch & Learn programs, please contact Leslie Smith at
lsmith@esd.org or 248-353-0735, ext. 152.
Future City Competition: Make a
Difference—Be a Mentor
In September,
middle school
students from
throughout the
State of Michigan
will begin
work on the
ESD Michigan
Regional Future
City Competition—an
educational
program that fosters interest in math, science, and
engineering through hands-on, real-world applications.
The competition challenges students to design a fully
functioning city of the future. Each team will create a city
displaying residential, commercial and industrial areas;
power plants; transportation systems; and communications
systems.
The competition employs a team approach: students
working on the projects with guidance from a teacher
and an engineer-mentor. That’s when you come in. We
are now recruiting mentors for the 2009 competition.
The mentor is a key part of the program. He/she acts
as a technical advisor, working with the team through
all phases of the competition: computer design, essay,
abstract, model construction, and presentation. Students
must do all of the actual work. By working with a mentor,
students learn firsthand how engineers turn ideas into
reality.
Mentors typically spend an hour or two a week
between September and January advising their team.
The competition will be held on January 20, 2009, at
the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, Mich. For more
information or to become a mentor, contact Sue Ruffner
at 248-353-0735, ext. 117, or sruffner@esd.org.
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IN BRINGING
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What’s Happening at Michigan Universities
in Construction
LTU: ONE DEGREE, DUAL PURPOSES
As global warming and energy conservation have
become top priorities, the building industry needs to
blend contemporary design and the latest advances
in construction technology with a concern for the
environmental impact of a project. Last fall students at
Lawrence Technological University (LTU) combined their
knowledge of engineering and architecture when they
designed and built an energy–self–sufficient house for
the Solar Decathlon competition in Washington, D.C. The
house has been reconstructed on the Troy city campus
to serve as an environmental education and resource
center. LTU offers a cross–disciplinary, team–oriented
approach to construction in its dual degree programs
in architecture and construction management, and
architecture and civil engineering. The school also
offers an associate’s degree in construction engineering
technology, a bachelor’s in construction management, and
a master’s in construction engineering management. For
more information, please visit www.ltu.edu.
A team of Lawrence Tech students designed and built a house for the
Solar Decathlon competition on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Photovoltaic panels converted sunlight to electricity and evacuated
tubes heated with water to provide all of the house’s energy needs.
MICHIGAN TECH TRAINS CONSTRUCTION
MANAGERS
Despite the nation’s anemic economy, there are bright
spots in the job market, particularly in the construction
industry. So said Scott Amos, who developed Michigan
Technological University’s construction management
degree program when he was Dean of Michigan Tech’s
School of Technology. The first 14 graduates of Michigan
Tech’s bachelor’s program all landed jobs upon graduation
and an additional 69 students are now in the program.
The program has two focuses: residential and commercial
construction. The housing market is cyclical, Amos said,
but commercial building is robust. A common theme
today is sustainable construction. And there is a trend to
teamwork that Amos said “saves money and time.” To
encourage that team approach, Michigan Tech is starting a
class that includes construction managers and engineers.
For more information, please visit www.mtu.edu.
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In a collaborative project with Tufts
University, Professor Rigoberto
Burgueño leads an investigation to
establish performance limits for
high-strength-concrete structural
walls. Pictured are MSU project
members (from left) Xuejian Liu
(graduate student) and Spencer Cain
(undergraduate aide).
MSU RESEARCH: HIGH PERFORMANCE FOR
STRONGER BUILDINGS
Research focus in the Department of Civil and
Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University
(MSU) includes the behavior of structures and materials
under extreme demands and the development of new
high–performance systems. Research encompasses
structural fire engineering, seismic resistance,
infrastructure rehabilitation and preservation, health
monitoring, and structural materials. One project is
investigating the feasibility of using materials made
from natural fibers and resins in primary load–bearing
structures. Results have shown that biocomposite
materials not only serve well, but can also compete
with conventional construction materials. Biocomposite
structural components can be used in flooring systems and
as prefabricated components in residential and commercial
construction. Last year, the department dedicated its
Structural Fire Testing Facility—the first such facility in
a U.S. university setting. For more information, please
contact Ronald Harichandran, Department Chairperson, at
517–355–5107 or harichan@egr.msu.edu.
U–M DEVELOPS DURABLE, FLEXIBLE MATERIAL
An improved, more environmentally friendly form of
Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC) has been
developed after 10 years of research at the University
of Michigan−Ann Arbor. The advanced synthetic
fiber–reinforced material is able to bend like a metal,
is non–brittle, stronger, and more durable. It is also
500 times more resistant to cracking than traditional
concrete, up to 40% lighter, reduces or eliminates steel
reinforcement, reduces project cost, facilitates faster
pre–cast or onsite construction, minimizes maintenance
cost, and reduces environmental impacts. Based on a
study by the U–M School of Natural Resources and the
Environment’s Center for Sustainable Systems, using
this composite to replace conventional concrete in some
infrastructure applications can reduce life cycle costs
by an estimated 37%, energy consumption by 40%,
and carbon dioxide emissions by 39% (a major cause of
global warming). For more information, please visit
www.InterPro.engin.umich.edu.
The new Structural Fire Testing
Facility features a natural-gasfueled
test furnace capable
of reaching temperatures in
excess of 2,200°F.
When subjected to extreme flexural loading, the bendable Engineered
Cementitious Composite (ECC) developed at U-M bends but does not break.
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One Century
of Building
Success
By DAVID PHILLIPS
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f you ever stayed at The Milner Hotel, saw a Vaudeville
show at the 650–seat Globe Theatre in Detroit, walked
by the Belle Isle Peace Carillon, or studied at the
University of Detroit Library, you’ve been a part of a
tradition that dates back to 1908. Peppered throughout
Michigan are landmarks synonymous with the state and
its history. All of these landmarks share one thing in
common: they bear the distinctive architectural mark of
Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED). Similar to the projects it has
created, the firm has withstood the test of time, turning
100 this year and celebrating with determination and
vision for another century of successes. Longevity is not by
happenstance. As Dennis M. King, FAIA, FESD, Corporate
Chairman and CEO of HED and former member of The
Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) Board of Directors,
acknowledges, staying in business for this long takes the
“willingness to react to and adjust the organization to meet
the needs of the world as it changes.”
IN THE BEGINNING
Founded in 1908 by architects Alvin E. Harley and Norman
S. Atcheson, the firm is one of the 150 largest design firms
in the U.S., with five locations nationwide: Detroit, Chicago,
Los Angeles, San Diego, and Riverside, Calif. Since its
founding, HED has completed more than 1,500 well–known
projects, including the Detroit City–County Building; the
U.S. State Department Building in Washington, D.C.; the
Millennium Park Program Management in Chicago, Ill.; and
many others. The Rackham Building in Detroit that The
Engineering Society of Detroit called home for many years
was also designed by HED in 1937. Over the years, HED has
undergone several name changes, yet its commitment to its
customers has remained steadfast. “We try to partner with
our clients. We understand their business as well as their
needs,” said Mr. King.
Above: Dennis M. King, FAIA, FESD, Chairman and CEO of Harley Ellis
Devereaux. Left: Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, Ann Arbor,
Michigan, 1998. Photo by Justin Maconochie .
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Mentoring plays a big part in HED’s business growth.
SUCCESS=DIVERSIFICATION+PARTNERSHIPS
Unlike other firms, HED offers clients expertise in both
architecture and engineering, serving the needs of
individuals and businesses throughout the United States.
Especially important is the company’s ability to diversify
to remain competitive in a tight economic market.
To that end, HED offers a series of specialty services
through its partner companies, including Spectrum
Strategies (strategy and operations consulting, program
management, facility planning, real estate consulting,
technology solutions, and facility management),
GreenWorks Studio (sustainable design consulting and
commissioning), Crime Lab Design (forensic facilities
planning and design), and HED Build (construction,
consulting and design/build services).
“All these companies are owned by us to deliver
specialized services,” explained Mr. King. “It’s our desire
to have a continuum of services to establish dedicated
areas of expertise where people who work with them
are experts.” Building landmarks is not the only thing
for which HED is known. Through its five client–focused
studios (healthcare, education, industrial and automotive,
corporate and commercial, and science and research), the
company is able to serve a versatile market. “Proactive
marketing and business development in those five
markets makes us well known as experts and sought
after by clients looking for these services,” said Mr.
King. “We’re not the lowest cost providers, but we’re the
highest value providers in the industry.” Nearly 500 staff
members work at HED’s five offices, half of whom work
out of the Detroit office, located in Southfield.
SEEING GREEN AND PLANNING FOR TOMORROW
A sign of the company’s willingness to adapt to change
is its response to emerging needs, as in the areas of
green building and sustainability. With more than 50
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
accredited professionals and more than 50 projects,
totaling in excess of 10 million ft2 that have attained or
are targeted for LEED accreditation, HED is committed
to sustainability and a safe environment. “We are totally
focused on sustainable design projects. We issued a
challenge to the staff for everyone to become LEED
certified; we’ll even pay for the exam,” said Mr. King.
Focusing on new trends is one way HED is working
to weather the economic rollercoaster that has affected
Michigan; the other is expansion. “The reason we have
expanded geographically is because we realized that
Michigan and the Midwest are not growing as much
as the rest of the country,” said Mr. King. “We sought to
find ways to take advantage of growth in other parts of
the U.S.”
Currently, about 40% of HED’s business is in Michigan.
“Any firm that has ventured out is doing ok; the firms
that didn’t pay attention and stayed in the Michigan
market alone are the ones struggling; you last 100 years
by paying attention to what’s going on in the world and
taking action,” noted Mr. King.
Heeding problems and taking action is what has
kept HED in business for a century. A strong belief in
the profession, recruiting talented staff, adding more
specialties, and diversifying are some of the ways the
firm hopes will allow it to celebrate 100 more years. “We
don’t know all the answers today, but if we keep paying
attention we will do this again 100 years from now,” said
Mr. King. For more information about HED, please visit
www.harleyellisdevereaux.com
HED employees discuss ideas for a project.
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2008 ESD Construction & Design Awards
The Engineering Society of Detroit is proud to recognize and honor six unique projects that
have graced Michigan’s cityscape with innovative and functional developments designed
to ease congestion, facilitate care, inspire learning, New Replacement Hospital and
beautify the environment. We congratulate all the winners, as well as the architects and
constructors for their commitment to the betterment of our region.

2008 ESD Construction & Design Award Winner
functional · welcoming · innovative
McNamara Terminal Building &
Expansion, Northwest Airlines
Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, McNamara
Terminal, Detroit, Mich.
Project: This $98-million endeavor includes nine new
jet gates for a total of 17 in Concourse B. Concourse C
features five new building segments with ample customer
seating and many amenities. The second level houses
a new WorldClubs lounge and a walkway connecting
Concourse B and C.
Design: A unique, completely seamless roof with plenty
of natural light, open space, and a modern, world-class
appearance. The interior sports neutral colors with
high-end finishes such as Terazzo flooring and metal
panels.
Environment: Salvaged, recycled, and sustainably
harvested and locally produced materials were used and
a 900-acre Crosswinds Marsh was built to protect endangered
species and provide ecological functions.
Economic Impact: The project created hundreds of jobs
over the three-year project timeframe and increased the
airport’s economic contribution to Wayne County and the
State of Michigan.
Owner: Northwest Airlines
Designer: SmithGroup, Inc.
Constructor: Walbridge
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2008 ESD Construction & Design Award Winner
VISIONARY · HOLISTIC · SUSTAINABLE
Metro Health Hospital,
New Replacement Hospital
5900 Byron Center Ave SW, Wyoming, Mich.
Project: The $105-million, eight-story, 208-bed
hospital creates a healthy, nurturing environment
essential to patient recovery.
Design: The 450,000-ft2 building is kept to a
minimum with adjacent departments sharing
rooms. Most of the rooms offer patients a view of
the 48,500-ft2 green roof. A walk-out on the back
side of the lower level allows daylight to enter an
area that would normally not see it.
Environment: This is the first hospital in
Michigan and the upper Midwest to become
LEED certified. It features a vegetated roof system
and a curved shape that allows sunlight into 75%
of exterior rooms, as well as parking lot islands
with rain garden landscaping to filter pollution
and impurities out of storm water.
Economic Impact: Provides Wyoming’s
residents with higher standards of care and opens
entrepreneurial opportunities for health-related
businesses close to the hospital.
Owner: Metro Health Hospital
Designer: HDR, Inc.
Constructor: Turner-Christman Joint Venture
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2008 ESD Construction & Design Award Winner
Modern · Inspiring · comfortable
Walsh College—Barry Center Addition
3838 Livernois, Troy, Mich.
Project: The 36,000-ft2 facility includes a new library,
lecture hall, and classroom and conference room spaces
designed to increase the capacity of the main campus.
Design: Attractive, sleek building with innovative solutions
to minimize noise, such as walls to deck, resilient strips
within wall construction, lined HVAC ducts, and plenum
boxes. The façade features a daring folded-plate design
incorporating exterior and interior elements.
Environment: Green features include parking for alternative
vehicles, reduced site disturbance, storm-water
management, heat island reduction, and light pollution
reduction. Water efficiency solutions include a natural
landscape that eliminates permanent irrigation and
bio-swale natural filtration.
Economic Impact: The $10.6-million addition allows the
college to expand its offerings to students and to continue as
an economic stimulus for the City of Troy.
Owner: Walsh College
Designer: Valerio DeWalt Train & Associates
Constructor: George W. Auch Company
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2008 ESD Construction & Design Award Winner
Seamless · Inspirational · Progressive
Environmental Discovery Center,
Indian Springs Metropark
5200 Indian Trail, White Lake, Mich.
Project: The 19,000-ft2 building includes classrooms,
laboratories, and a multi-purpose room to
introduce K-12 students and the general public to
the natural areas and restored ecosystems of Indian
Springs Metropark.
Design: As if floating on water, the center is
designed as an elongated bar set at the edge of a
re-created kettle pond. It features a simple, standingseam
copper gable roof that gently cuts through the
soft landscape reminiscent of local rural homesteads.
Environment: Energy efficient building materials
were used. Major windows are protected by
large overhangs, sun screens, and adjustable
interior shades. An on-site well provides water for
geothermal heating and cooling.
Economic Impact: The facility provides a premier
ecology-based program to be used by students,
educators, and the general public throughout Southeastern
Michigan.
Owner: Huron Clinton Metroparks Authority
Designer: SmithGroup, Inc.
Constructor: JM Olson
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2008 ESD Construction & Design Award honorable mention
Symbiotic · Flexible · Visible
Robert Bosch Corporation Technical Center
1500 Haggerty Road, Plymouth Township, Mich.
Project: The $37.5-million building sits on 76 acres of
land. It houses the administrative, research and development,
and engineering space for Bosch’s Electrical
Devices, Starter Motors and Generators, and Automotive
Electronics divisions.
Design: Modeled with expansion needs in mind, the
225,000-ft2 facility is organized so each structure and
function within it can grow independent of the other.
Environment: The building is oriented to promote
natural lighting and take advantage of site elements.
It uses energy-efficient, low-E glass; a closed-loop
heat pump recovery system; and a stormwater
management approach to create a Technology Meets
Nature theme.
Economic Impact: Committed to Michigan and
strengthening the state’s stand as a global leader in
automotive research and development.
Owner: Robert Bosch, LLC
Designer: Harley Ellis Devereaux
Constructor: Barton Malow Company
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2008 ESD Construction & Design Award Honorable Mention
Progressive · Global · Contemporar y
Lear Corporation World Headquarters & Technology Center Complex
21557 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Mich.
Project: Located on a former Brownfield site, the
24-acre parcel, $36-million project is home to Lear’s
styling, design, testing and validation centers, and
corporate headquarters.
Design: The exterior façade features a cantilevered
structure with a solid base of modern,
European, rain-screen tiles and a translucent glass
curtain wall. Inside the 40,000-ft2 structure, an
open office floor plan provides flexible department
layout with easy access to technology and many
amenities.
Environment: A high degree of glass is used to reduce
the need for artificial light, as well as Energy Star roofing
and super low-E coatings on the glazing systems to
deflect heat. Numerous recycling venues were provided.
Economic Impact: Enhanced the appearance of the
refurbished Telegraph Road site. The project also created
200-plus jobs and a steady stream of tax revenues.
Owner: Lear Corporation
Architect-Engineers: Albert Kahn Associates, Inc.
Constructor: Granger Construction
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C&D Awards Other Worthy Nominees
2008 WORTHY NOMINEE: Hertzberg-Davis Forensic Science Center at California State University, Los Angeles, Calif.; Owner: State of California,
Department of General Services; Designer: Harley Ellis Devereaux; Constructor: S.J. Amoroso Construction Co.
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2008 WORTHY NOMINEE: Jackson Data Center, Lansing, Mich.; Owner: Jackson; Designer: Albert Kahn Associates, Inc.; Constructor:
Granger Construction
2008 WORTHY NOMINEE: O-I Global Headquarters Office Building, Perrysburg, Ohio; Owner: O-I; Designer: Albert Kahn Associates, Inc.;
Constructor: The Lathrop Company
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2008 WORTHY NOMINEE: The Tischler Family Home, Rochester Hills, Mich.; Owner: Mr. & Mrs. Reinhold M. Tischler; Designer: Zack M. Ostroff
Associates; Constructor: Pine Building Company
2008 WORTHY NOMINEE: Waterside Marketplace, Chesterfield, Mich.; Owner: REDICO; Designer: Professional Engineering Associates;
Constructor: Clark Construction
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The cure to
construction pains
A good dose of BIM
By ahmad jrade
52 | Technology Century | JULY 2008

f you’ve ever come down with a case of construction
fever, you know how painful it can be. Due to its
nature, the construction industry is classified as being
the most risky compared to others for many reasons,
including the way construction processes and methods
are undertaken and its impact on the environment.
Hence, the construction industry needs to adopt new
techniques and technology to overcome some of
these deficiencies.
Diagnosis: Lack of Communication
One of the main problems is the lack of communication
between the parties involved in a project. This
shortcoming has cost millions of dollars and has led
to disputes and claims. It is agreed upon that during
a project’s lifespan enormous amounts of information
and data are generated on paper that can be either lost
or misplaced. Furthermore, any changes may not be
communicated to everybody involved in the construction
process, which can jeopardize the status of the project.
In an attempt to solve this issue, the search is on for
new techniques to improve the implementation processes.
Computer Integrated Construction (CIC) was partially
applied by some, but was not adopted in full. CIC was
routed on Computer Integrated Manufacturing, which
was applied for decades in manufacturing. CIC was able
to reduce some of the construction problems and bridge
the gaps between a project’s stakeholders, especially
during the construction phase. However, the other
phases were left behind despite their importance and
contribution to the success of the project.
The remedy: BIM
The construction industry must vastly benefit from the
advancement of technology and computer applications
to improve its processes and methods. Specifically, the
use of computer modeling throughout the entire project’s
phases needs to be adopted. This can be achieved by
using Building Information Modeling (BIM), which is one
of the most promising developments in the architecture,
engineering, and construction (AEC) industries.
With BIM, an accurate virtual model of a building is
digitally constructed, and once completed, the computer–
generated model contains precise geometry and relevant
data needed to support the construction, fabrication, and
procurement activities of the new building. Furthermore,
BIM can accommodate many of the functions needed to
model the life cycle of a building, providing the foundation
for new construction capabilities and changes in the tasks
and relationships between project stakeholders.
Accordingly, the Department of Civil and Construction
Engineering (CCE) at Western Michigan University is
working in collaboration with the industry to advance the
construction methods and processes through comprehensive
research in the area of BIM. In particular, the CCE
department is looking at integrating major construction
processes through BIM. One of the focuses is on
developing a system that automatically generates technical
specifications for a project during its design phase.
Succeeding in developing and implementing this
system will reduce the potential for disputes between
project teams, minimize the cost of changes, and improve
the project’s quality. Furthermore, the CCE department
is working on integrating safety management issues with
building information modeling through the application
of building health monitoring. This covers indoor air
quality and structural components behavior after natural
disasters and fire. Figs. 1 and 2 illustrate a developed
demo of Parkview Campus to be applied for space,
facility, and safety management.
Long–term prognosis: Green buildings
In accordance with the construction industry’s impact
on the environment, previous studies conducted by
the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) showed that
residential and commercial projects in the United States
consume huge amounts of natural resources, pollute the
environment, and generate large amounts of waste. All
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Fig. 1. Parkview Campus in 3D Mode
of these are affecting the environment, economy, public
health, and productivity. Thus, the construction industry
started to convert its track toward green construction
(sustainability).
Sustainable facilities are designed to more efficiently
use resources like energy, water, materials, and land.
These facilities are cost effective, saving owners
and taxpayers money by reducing operations and
maintenance costs. Consequently, the Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system
was developed to help professionals improve the quality
of construction projects and minimize their impact on
the environment. This point–based system identifies the
level of green certification a facility can have based on
its overall accumulated points. The system consists of
four LEED certification categories: Certified, Silver, Gold,
and Platinum, which reflect the amounts of qualified
credits based on the building classification, which can
be either new or renovated. This manually implemented
document–based process consumes a lot of time and
resources. However, the construction methods, processes,
and costs of green projects differ from the conventional
ones, which make the roles of all the parties involved in a
green building project vital.
To that end, the CCE department developed a
computer model that automatically identifies the level of
certification a facility can earn based on a user’s selected
credits and it accordingly calculates the cost of this
certification. The department conducted a web survey
asking architects, engineers, construction managers,
owners, general contractors, and other professionals
about the required qualifications stakeholders should
have for green building projects. Based on an analysis of
the responses, a list of recommendations was prepared
Fig. 2. Parkview Campus internal partitions
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Data
Processing
Integration of technology or computer
systems is important in realizing
green goals.
Information
Processing
Project owners should be
educated in green initiatives
from the onset of the project.
Codes
Standards
Green goals should be considered when establishing
a project budget
Green goals can be included as add-alternatives
on a project
A green design consultant should be hired in
addition to the architect/engineer
Planning
Design
Construction
Maintenance
The architect or engineer should assist in establishing green
goals with the project owner from the onset
Architect/engineer should be a member of USGBC,
LEED Accredited
Architect/engineer should be a member of LEED
Accredited
Trade Professionals
Network
RA (the sea)
NEPTUNE (the sea)
INDRA (Thunder)
GUF (Flatulence)
Should be local or located within project region
Should be a member of USGBC, LEED Accredited
The architect/engineer, construction manager/
general contractor
Should be local or located within project region
Provide examples of previous green projects
Network
The ability to provide the right combination (better
consumption of water resources, smarter energy
solutions, and ventilation and air circulation) to obtain
the best solutions for projects
Innovation
Integration
of
processes
Inspection
Remodeling
1. Provide statistics outlining energy savings
from previously constructed green projects
2. Provide a comparative analysis of designed
versus realized energy savings from previously
constructed green projects
3. Provide life cycle cost analysis of products as
part of the design process
4. Be able to explain in simple terms green initiatives to
project owners and building committees
5. Provide a list of green products/materials
5-9 years of
experience
10+ years of
experience
Built one or more LEED-certified building
Designed two or more LEED-certified buildings
Designed one LEED-certified building
Designed two or more LEED-certified buildings
Knowledge
Processing
Sustainable projects database
Concept
Processing
Fig. 3. How to integrate organizations in green building projects.
for owners and practitioners to use during the selection
process of the parties involved in green building
construction. Moreover, an evaluation is being done
on the implementation of sustainable design principles
during the conceptual design phase.
Early evaluation and prioritization of sustainability
goals will impact the project in a holistic manner and
will promote the greatest opportunity to enhance
environmental stewardship, economic vitality, and social
responsibility. Fig. 3 shows the implementation of better
organized construction categories, which will lead to new
solutions in the interaction between parties.
Ahmad Jrade, PhD, is Assistant
Professor in the Civil and Construction
Engineering Department at Western
Michigan University, where he has taught
since 2003. Dr. Jrade holds doctorate
and master’s degrees from Concordia
University and a BS from Beirut
University. He has published numerous
articles in various trade publications.
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Seeing Green
You’re not alone
By jim newman
56 | Technology Century | JULY 2008

chitects and engineers draw plans and
contractors build buildings, but neither
really controls what goes on there. The
power of the bank account puts the owner
in control of every project. With constantly
increasing energy costs, along with many
other factors, more owners are investing in
green buildings. A recent national survey
of the commercial real estate sector revealed that nearly
two–thirds of respondents allocated funds to green
initiatives, while the majority said their sustainability
investment would increase in 2008. While the future is
definitely looking greener, it is important to take a brief
look at how this green initiative started.
HISTORY OF THE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
In the mid–‘90s, a small group of developers decided
that the way they were constructing projects could be
accomplished in a manner that would be less damaging
to the environment while still being profitable. After
several years of development, this group—now consisting
of manufacturers, designers, developers, government
agencies, architects, engineers, building owners, and
others—came to be known as the U.S. Green Building
Council (USGBC).
Not a government agency, but rather a coalition of
like–minded professionals, the USGBC developed a
framework to help design and construct environmentally
friendly, energy-efficient buildings that are not only
healthier places for people to work and live in, but are
also economically profitable. This reference guide was
called LEED ® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design) and was first used for new construction in 2000.
There are four levels of LEED Certification: Certified,
Silver, Gold, and Platinum. These are reached by
attaining points in various categories.
Since 2000, the first category, LEED–NC (New
Construction), has been joined by LEED–EB (Existing
Building), LEED–CS (Core and Shell) for speculative office
buildings, LEED–CI (Commercial Interiors) for tenants
who have responsibility for only their areas, and LEED–H
(Homes). LEED for Retail and for Schools are already out
in pilot format and LEED for Neighborhood Development
and hospitals are in the works. In 2009, there will be a
new LEED Guideline that will combine all of the categories
into one. This new reference guide will take into account
such things as life–cycle costs, carbon emissions, operating
and maintenance techniques, green purchasing, and so on.
Today, the USGBC consists of more than 14,000
companies, more than 120,000 people, and more than
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Affirmations Community Center in Ferndale, Mich. Architect is Luckenbach Ziegelman; General Contractor is the Monahan Company.
45,000 LEED Accredited Professionals. At the end
of 2007, there were more than 1,180 LEED-certified
buildings in the U.S., totaling more than 134 million ft2,
and more than 10,300 buildings registered to be certified,
totaling nearly 3 billion ft2. At the USGBC Greenbuild
Convention five years ago, there were 4,000 attendees
and 75 exhibitors. In November 2007, at Greenbuild in
Chicago, there were 22,835 attendees and 850 exhibitors.
The keynote speaker was former president Bill Clinton,
who spoke about his Clinton Climate Initiative, in which
the USGBC is a partner.
SUSTAINABILITY
There are many definitions of sustainability. Organizations
such as AIA, ASHRAE, and ASTM, the developers
of building standards, all have their own definitions
that are peculiar to their professions. One of the most
encompassing came from the U.N. Commission on
Environment and Development in 1987. It defines
sustainable development as “development that meets the
needs of the present without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their needs.”
THE BOTTOM LINE
Today you can hardly read a magazine or newspaper and
not find an article referring to green/sustainable design,
how to save energy, how to reduce the damage to the
environment, or what can be done to lessen the effects
of climate change. Despite constant automobile bashing,
buildings use more natural resources and contribute
more greenhouse gas emissions to the environment than
automobiles. They also use more than 30% of the total
energy, more than 60% of the electricity, create 30% of
greenhouse gas emissions, 136 million tons of construction
and demolition waste, and up to 2.5 ft2 of solid waste. And
here’s a shocker: the U.S. uses almost five billion gallons of
potable water per day—just to flush toilets!
WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT
USGBC has set some new parameters for high-performance
buildings. ASHRAE Energy Standard 90.1–2004, which
has been the referenced standard in all the current LEED
Guidelines for High Performance Buildings, will become
the basis of the building codes in most states by the end
of 2008. The parameters for insulation, heat gain through
windows, light values, energy use, and so on are getting
more stringent with each change of the building codes,
which occurs every three years.
In 2008, there will be a new standard jointly
developed by ASHRAE, USGBC, and IESNA (Illuminating
Engineering Society of North America) with some
assistance from AIA. It will be an ANSI Standard, written
in code language, and will be referred to as ASHRAE
Standard 189 for High Performance Buildings. This
standard will be 30% stricter relative to energy use than
ASHRAE Energy Standard 90.1–2004. Many states and
municipalities will move to adopt it, or parts of it, into
their building codes, especially if funding is available.
The LEED Guidelines have sustainable goals in five
separate categories:
•• Sustainable Sites (SS)
• Develop only appropriate sites
• Reuse existing buildings and/or sites
• Protect natural and agricultural areas
• Reduce need for automobile use
• Protect and/or restore sites
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LaSalle Bank headquarters in Troy, Mich.
LaFontaine Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Cadillac; Highland, Michigan
•• Water Efficiency (WE)
• Reduce quantity of water needed for the building
• Reduce municipal water supply and treatment
burden
•• Energy & Atmosphere (EA)
• Establish energy efficiency and system performance
• Optimize energy efficiency
• Support ozone protection protocols
• Encourage renewable and alternative energy sources
•• Materials & Resources (MR)
• Reduce the amount of materials needed
• Use materials with less environmental impact
• Reduce and manage waste
•• Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ)
• Establish good indoor environmental quality
• Eliminate, reduce, and manage the sources of
indoor pollutants
• Ensure thermal comfort and system controllability
• Provide for occupant connection to the
outdoor environment
It has been proven, both anecdotally and statistically,
that green buildings have four major benefits: environmental,
which reduces the impacts of natural resource
consumption; health and safety, which enhances occupant
comfort and health; community, which minimizes strain
on local infrastructure and improves quality of life; and
economic, which improves both the top and bottom
lines. There is a fifth benefit, usually not mentioned, that
relates to the improved health and safety aspects of green
buildings: reduced potential for legal liability.
The average savings of green buildings are broken down
as such: energy 30%; greenhouse gas emissions 35%; water
use 30–50%; and waste costs 50–90%. These statistics have
led people to consider green buildings mainly because they
realize it’s in their best interest and also because they are
forced to. Today, both of these are happening. Progressive
building owners and developers realize it is in their best
interests to build green. They want to stay ahead of the
new standards and laws that will soon make a non–green
building obsolete. As Paul Hawken wrote in 1993 in The
Ecology of Commerce, a book that showed how capitalist/
industrialists could also be environmentalists, “Leave the
world better than you found it, take no more than you
need, try not to harm life or the environment, make amends
if you do.”
Jim Newman is a Certified Energy
Manager, a Certified Sustainable
Development Professional, and a LEED®
Accredited Professional. He is the
Owner/Managing Partner of Newman
Consulting Group, an EPA Energy Star®
and Rebuild Michigan® Partner. Mr.
Newman is the Chair of the Council of
Affiliate Societies of The Engineering
Society of Detroit, and a member of the Construction and
Design Committee and the Speakers Bureau. He is also a
member of BOMA’s Energy and Environment Committee,
ASHRAE’s 2008 Energy Policy Document Committee and
Committee on Energy Recovery, and is Co-Chair of the Public
Policy Committee of the local chapter of the USGBC.
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Finding a Way:
Designs for
Integrated Urban
Transportation
By DAVID PHILLIPS
60 | Technology Century | JULY 2008

othing impacts quality of life and
the growth of business more than
transportation. A region’s network for
moving people and goods is the circulatory
system on which its economic health
depends. The objectives of transportation
design have changed since the last half
of the 20th century. Energy efficiency and
methods for avoiding congestion are now the
primary focus.
In the 1980s, the national trend was electrically
powered light rail; however, a drawback was its
relatively high cost. Overwhelmed by applications for
light rail initiatives in the 1990s, federal agencies turned
the emphasis to emerging Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
technologies. BRT uses improvements to infrastructure
and vehicles to provide higher quality service than
ordinary bus lines.
Transit designs developed by TranSystems for Chicago
reveal that the real economy may lie elsewhere. They
also contain lessons for other cities such as Detroit,
where TranSystems has begun work on a Regional
Transit Plan that will coordinate suburban and inner–city
systems. TranSystems has also worked with the Detroit
Department of Transporation to improve inner–city
transit via a system of new bus stop signs that provide
better information about the services offered.
THE KEY TO RAPID TRANSIT:
CREATIVE RIGHTS–OF–WAY
TranSystems specializes in delivering transportation
planning, design, and construction solutions across
all modes and related services such as real estate and
supply chain consulting. The combination adds value
for the transit sector, where the solution to congestion
mitigation is not so much the mode (bus vs. rail), but the
right–of–way. The key is to find a path that allows transit
The BRT vehicle that will be
going into service soon on
Cleveland’s Euclid Avenue
corridor uses guidewheels to
help with curb guidance.
Courtesy of GCRTA
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could be jacked upward to provide the same 18 ft 3 in.
clearance as the other Chicago River bridges.
Curb Guided Bus (CGB) technology is one solution
to the limited right–of–way width at several points in
the corridor. By using external guidance, these vehicles
support the faster speeds that make the service appealing.
Proof–of–Payment ticketing prevents boarding delays
and branded stations attract riders. Right–of–way height
constraints in the underpasses are addressed with the
use of post–tensioning cast–in–place concrete slabs to
minimize headroom and tied–back walls and secant pile
walls to minimize excavation.
Light rail vehicle in Strasbourg, France
service to squeeze through the built environment at an
affordable price.
Transit designers have become detectives, creating
alignments by taking advantage of existing rail or
roadway rights–of–way and grade separations with
available width to create exclusive guideways. These
corridors generate the opportunity for use of advanced
BRT or light rail systems that provide rapid, reliable
transit service that attracts loyal ridership.
SUCCESSFUL DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR CHICAGO
Office space in downtown Chicago increased by more
than 45 million ft2 between 1980 and 2005. With
growth expected to continue, the city has been seeking
transportation solutions to serve hundreds of thousands
of additional workers in an area with no space for new
highways or significant increases in parking. TranSystems’
planning engineers’ knowledge and expertise have helped
the city identify economical solutions.
Carroll Avenue Transitway
The Carroll Avenue Transitway project is one such design
solution. It is an exclusive guideway connecting the West
Loop with the River North area via an otherwise obsolete
freight rail right–of–way that runs under Merchandise
Mart, Marina City, and Trump Tower. The line had been
used to deliver freight to Navy Pier and newsprint to the
Chicago Sun–Times and Chicago Tribune. The alignment
uses six existing underpass grade separations with city
streets, thus eliminating the need for constructing new
tunnels.
TranSystems’ designers have devised solutions for
reusing this right–of–way, including an underpass at the
busy Metra–Milwaukee District tracks. The line’s existing
rail bridge over the Chicago River has a low clearance
that would have caused delays by opening for river
traffic. Conceptual design work shows that the bridge
Museum Campus Service
The design for this BRT or light rail connection uses
wide street rights–of–way to accommodate exclusive
lanes and runs between the West Loop train stations
and Museum Campus/Soldier Field east of Lake Shore
Drive. This concept calls for Transit Signal Priority and/
or transit–only lanes. Operation would be most efficient
if the service were through–routed with the proposed
Carroll Transitway. The concept serves the significant
development in the South Loop. It would also carry
visitor traffic from the railroad and CTA stations (Red/
Orange/Green) to the museums and residents from
the South Loop area to the jobs and transportation
connections in the West Loop.
West Loop Transportation Center
The West Loop Transportation Center (WLTC) is a
proposed multilevel, multimodal center to be constructed
deep under Clinton Street that also uses right–of–way
Proposed Downtown Chicago Transit Network
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West Loop Transportation Center’s Multiple Levels
Courtesy of TranSystems
West Loop Transportation Center’s Rapid Transit Level
Courtesy of TranSystems
opportunities. The ambience of the WLTC is envisioned
as a modern European train station, with underground
architecture simulating Chicago’s soaring towers.
The WLTC connects Union Station and Ogilvie
Transportation Center (Northwestern Station), both of
which are terminals for heavily used Metra suburban
trains. Union Station also serves 55 daily intercity trains
and is the hub of the planned Midwest High Speed Rail
Network. These stations are within walking distance
of the West Loop, where most recent development has
taken place, but have no direct connection to the “L” and
subway systems that provide access to more distant parts
of the expanding downtown.
The WLTC bridges this gap with its Rapid Transit
Level. Connections to either re–routed Red or Blue
subway lines provide a direct interface between suburban
regional trains and neighborhood rapid transit. The
Center also facilitates access to the Carroll Avenue
Transitway, the Museum Campus Service, and the rest of
the proposed bus/rail downtown network.
At the bottom level of the WLTC, two new through
tracks bypass Union Station’s stub–end tracks to be
more efficient and provide higher capacity service for
regional Metra and intercity trains. The north alignment
takes advantage of an unused four–track bridge over the
Kennedy Expressway. Right–of–way for WLTC tunnels
was coordinated with developers and the city via land
swaps, an example of creating transit right–of–way when
alternatives are not available.
NEXT STEPS
For the Carroll Avenue Transitway, the City plans to
conduct an Alternatives Analysis in compliance with
federal funding guidelines. Public/private partnership
funding is also being considered. The downtown
transportation network could be built in small steps as
funding becomes available, with each step providing
improvement. The WLTC and Carroll Avenue Transitway
were adopted as parts of Chicago’s Central Area Plan in
2003. Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Olympics may be the
catalyst for obtaining federal funding, making efficient,
large–scale people–moving even more imperative.
The accomplishments in Chicago are complemented by
assignments completed by TranSystems’ transit specialists
in Michigan. These assignments include transportation
design for the following:
•• Development of Detroit’s Comprehensive Regional
Transit Plan;
•• Design of the new informational bus stop sign system
for DDOT;
•• Restructuring of routes for Kalamazoo Metro Transit
to optimally use a new off–street intermodal facility
while maintaining current routes, schedules, and
frequencies;
•• Preparation of a technology implementation plan for
Grand Rapids under the Interurban Transit Partnership
(ITP). Technologies include a modern RF communications
system and automatic vehicle locator/computer–
aided dispatch; and
•• A study of inter–county transit needs and service
planning for Eaton and Ingham Counties in association
with the Capital Area Transport Authority in Lansing.
David Phillips is a Senior
Transportation Planner with
TranSystems, a national transportation
planning and engineering consulting
firm. Mr. Phillips has been with
TranSystems for seven years and is
based in Chicago. He previously worked
at the Chicago Transit Authority for over
27 years as a Manager in the Operations Planning Department
and as a Project Manager for technology systems.
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Construction Careers:
Building an Attractive Future
By jennifer donovan

ay “construction career” and what comes
to mind A burly worker in an orange vest,
waving cars through a traffic tie-up caused by
a road-widening project That’s the impression
many Michigan parents have—that the
construction industry offers only dead-end,
dangerous, and low-paying jobs. So naturally
it’s not their first choice for their child’s future.
“And not one of those things is true,” said Brindley Byrd,
Executive Director of the Capital Area Construction
Council. “It’s an image perception issue.”
In fact, the construction industry is safe, pays well,
and offers an enormous variety of career opportunities,
from skilled trades to job site superintendent, estimator
to supervisor to project engineer. Many construction
industry workers—the designers, architects, engineers,
inspectors, suppliers, product developers, to name just a
few—may not even set foot on a construction site. “By the
time you see a building rise out of the ground, half the
work has been done,” Mr. Byrd pointed out.
CONSTRUCTION CAREER DAYS
To introduce today’s middle and high school students
to some of the opportunities construction might
have to offer, Mr. Byrd’s organization and Michigan’s
Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) teamed
up with builders and contractors; heavy equipment
manufacturers; and corporate, trade, educational, and
governmental agencies to sponsor Michigan Construction
Career Days. Nearly 1,800 young people and 39 exhibitors
participated at the event, which took place April 15 and
16 at the Ingham County Fairgrounds near Lansing.
As the students poured off buses from nearly 50
schools, the fairgrounds pulsed with color and roared
with the sounds of dozers, backhoes, graders, and
excavators. Each student received a color-coded safety
helmet or “hard hat.” The color determined when that
student could spend time in two hands-on activity areas
and a field filled with construction equipment to climb
and ride. The hands-on activities were designed to be
both educational and fun. At Michigan Technological
University’s Transportation Center booth, for instance,
students competed using a construction toy called a
Big Loader, which scoops up, transports, and dumps
simulated lumps of coal. Hidden within the game was
a lesson in sequential thinking, a vital skill for project
managers in transportation construction.
Michigan Tech’s University Transportation Center for
Materials in Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure
(UTC) was a platinum sponsor of Construction Career
Days. “It is important that students become aware of the
many careers available in the construction industry, as
there is a continuous need for new people at every level,
from laborer to engineer, from construction manager to
William Rough, a member of Operating Engineers Local 324, shows a
student how to operate a mini-excavator.
architect,” explained Lawerence Sutter, Director the UTC.
“The University Transportation Center views Construction
Career Days as a great opportunity to help develop the
state and national construction workforce by introducing
the construction industry to students thinking about
careers after high school.”
BEHIND THE SCENES
Michigan Tech is also home to LTAP, a federal-state
partnership that works to bridge the gap between
research and practice in the construction and
maintenance of roads and bridges. John Ryynanen at
LTAP worked with Mr. Byrd to make Michigan’s first
Construction Career Days a success.
In addition to the UTC Big Loader Competition,
Michigan Tech exhibits included the university’s
Rail Transportation Program, the Michigan Tech
Transportation Institute, Department of Civil and
Environmental Engineering, and School of Technology.
The Admissions Office provided brochures to answer
questions from prospective students about engineering,
transportation, and construction management careers and
educational paths. Other major sponsors of Construction
Career Days included AIS Construction Equipment Corp.,
Lansing Community College, Michigan CAT, Oakland
Community College, and the International Union of
Operating Engineers Michigan Local 324.
THE CONSTRUCTION FORECAST
BRIGHT & PROMISING
The first Construction Career Days event was a brainchild
of four highway construction engineers in Texas in 1999.
The idea caught on and spread rapidly. Since then, more
than 230,000 students have participated nationwide, and
last year 48 Construction Career Days events were held in
27 states.
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A girl takes the driver’s seat of a large excavator under the watchful eye
of Moses Simba, member of Operating Engineers Local 324.
Perhaps construction workers were in short supply
in 1999, at the height of the housing boom, but what
about now With talk of recession and fears of economic
collapse, is this the time to be steering young people into
construction jobs
“It’s true that the current condition of the economy
has just about destroyed the home building industry, and
it’s had a significant impact on the residential remodeling
industry,” said Mr. Byrd. “But the economy will bounce
back, and when it does we will again experience a high
demand for skilled construction workers at all levels of
education and experience.”
Workers who have been laid off during the slow times
will have to be replaced, and the construction industry is
graying, with half its labor force now over the age of 50,
Mr. Byrd pointed out. “Michigan will need to add another
40,000 construction workers to the 160,000 we have
now, and technological advances are driving the need
for not just numbers of workers but more highly skilled
George Taylor, a member of Operating Engineers Local 324, shows a boy
how it feels at the controls of a backhoe.
workers.” At Michigan’s Construction Career Days, the
next generation got to “see it, hear it, feel it, do it,” said
Mr. Byrd. He hopes that will inspire more young people to
set their sights on a construction career.
Jennifer Donovan is Director of Public
Relations at Michigan Technological
University in Houghton, Mich. She is a
veteran journalist and communications
specialist who has written for the San
Francisco Chronicle, the Dallas Times
Herald, Newsweek, Reader’s Digest,
and Woman’s Day magazines. She is also
a member of the National Association of
Science Writers.
Merv Teague, who works
in Highway Safety Sales at
Carrier & Gable, Inc., shows
students a brochure about
highway safety devices used
in construction zones.
66 | Technology Century | JULY 2008

Who’s Who in Michigan
Engineering
What is the purpose of the Studio Why is it located
in the City of Detroit The goal of the Studio, which is
run by three full-time professors, is to provide architectural
students with opportunities to do service learning and
receive an education about architecture and urban design.
They learn problems and solutions by actually doing the
projects in underserved areas in Detroit.
How many students participate in the program,
and how are they selected We have about 15 students
in each class. It’s not easy for us to attract students from
the main campus because of the location and rising gas
prices, plus parking is not the most convenient. The
students you get are self-selected and really care about
the issues Detroit is facing and the mission of the Studio.
What are some of the projects students are currently
working on We’re working on a project on East Forest
Avenue in the Hope District in Detroit. As part of that
project, four of our graduate students spent spring break
in the city of Chungju in South Korea. The city has some
urban problems similar to Detroit’s and is losing population
to the major cities. We felt that since both cities have similar
concerns, let’s see how they deal with these problems.
We have also worked with the City of Detroit Planning
Department, as well as Southfield, Inkster, Lewiston, and the
Troy Planning Department and Chamber of Commerce.
How do you select the projects Is it based on
communities, available funding, or need I choose one
or two projects per semester based on our studio’s mission
and available data. Doing a real-life project is not cheap.
The Studio is strictly nonprofit. Any project we choose
has to be completed within one semester, and I like to
keep it this way. Other colleges with similar programs go
after major agencies and organizations because they have
professional staff members. In contrast, we work with
small nonprofit grass roots organizations. Students pay
tuition for this class, sometimes I go out of my way to
search for grant funding from national agencies. When I
get such funding I try to give some of it back in scholarships.
We don’t get millions of dollars in grants in architecture and
urban design; if you get $10,000 you’re lucky.
Last year, your students were involved in The Kid’s
Cams project—what is the project about We do this
project every summer. Students from the Studio use videos
to educate young people about the significant physical
characteristics of their neighborhood and how to preserve
and care for these areas and improve them to meet
everyday needs. We go to local middle schools and work
with teachers and professional experts in this discipline
during the summer, when parents and students have some
time. Detroit allegedly has one quarter million vacant
properties. We want to teach kids how to deal with these
properties and how to reuse valuable resources.
What is the future of architecture in Michigan I think
we should focus on neighborhoods. Without successful,
viable, and sustainable neighborhoods, I don’t think a
downtown will last. We also don’t know how to promote our
good heritage; we have some good architectural examples
and good urban environments, such as the Woodward
Corridor, yet all people hear about are crime statistics.
What is your vision for the Studio I want to stick with
what I call small grassroots citizens in Detroit. You could
spend an entire lifetime working with them.
Any hurdles/challenges associated with this program
I think the perception of the location is a problem. I love the
Studio’s location; it is in a nice and safe area except for the
perception that it is in Detroit. Some students are hesitant
to take courses down here. Also, we have many citizens
and Community Development Corporations (CDC) that
need help. These CDCs can only fix one house at a time or
revitalize one block at a time.
Does working at the Studio give students an added
advantage when applying for jobs The fact that we’re
doing collaborative community-based projects does help
a lot. They have to articulate and defend their position
to people different than they are. They are also learning
how to deal with conflict and negotiate their ideas without
compromising their vision of the project. These are all
difficult situations they are going to encounter when working
at a firm. Many of our students who take our courses end up
actually getting jobs in their senior years. Compared to our
competitors in this area, our students are doing really well.
Please share some of the accomplishments you’re most
proud of. We don’t really get a chance to reap
our successes. Urban design projects take 10 or 20
years to implement. There is success when city
planners come to us saying they want to
incorporate our designs/proposals in
Turn
the page
the city’s master plan, so any local
to find out
developer and community agency
the identity of
can come and take an idea
this engineer. If you
from that. To us, that’s
know an outstanding
positive success.
engineer for this Technology
Century feature, contact
editor@esd.org.

Joongsub Kim
Joongsub Kim, PhD, is Associate Professor of Architecture
and Director of the Detroit Studio, part of
Lawrence Technological University’s College of Architecture
and Design. Originally from South Korea,
Dr. Kim holds a master’s degree in architecture and
planning from MIT and a doctorate from the University
of Michigan-Ann Arbor. The Detroit Studio was founded
in 1999. Its mission is to provide students with an
enriched educational experience through communitybased
architectural, urban design, and community development
projects. Pictured from left to right: Jonathan
Kaslander, Matthew Love, Joongsub Kim, Heather
Moldenhauer, Christine Freundi, Michelle Stevens.
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