Project Portfolio

Automotive/Industrial

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  Magna
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  Magna

  Magna’s 230,000 square foot Holly location is a $50 million electronics facility manufacturing cameras and vision systems. Three nearby locations were consolidated to house 600 employees. This project featured an advanced humidification system for electronics manufacturing.
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  Factory Zero
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  Factory Zero

  Factory Zero is GM’s first fully dedicated electric vehicle assembly plant. The plant, located on property in both Detroit and Hamtramck, was transformed to build the GMC Hummer EV Pickup and SUV, Silverado Electric Pickup, and the Cruise Origin an electric, autonomous rideshare vehicle. Factory Zero was designed with sustainable manufacturing in mind and will be powered by renewable energy by 2023. Dee Cramer installed 27 Air Supply Houses with 1.6 million cfm and more than five miles of ductwork.

Casino/Gaming

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  Fire Keepers Casino
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  Fire Keepers Casino

  The project was a single story Casino that incorporated a Design / Build project delivery method. Dee Cramer was the Lead Coordinator for the BIM Process as well as the Dry-Side HVAC Contractor. The facility was comprised of gaming floors, multiple restaurants, parking garage, etc. Rooftop Air Handling Units, Make-Up Air Units, and exhaust fans made up the primary HVAC equipment, with an extensive air distribution system making up the secondary side.
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  Greektown
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  Greektown

  -Under Construction-

Commercial Space

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  Accident Fund
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  Accident Fund
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  Rowe Building
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  Rowe Building

  Project consisted of a 4 Story restoration as part of a downtown redevelopment plan of Flint, MI. The building HVAC system consisted of 4 Rooftop Units coupled with Variable Air Volume Boxes and a full DDC Controls system serving three floors of open office space. The fourth floor consisted of several residential split systems serving upscale apartments. The building was also equipped with an atrium smoke relief system. Dee Cramer was contracted to execute all of the HVAC work and assisted with the HVAC Design.
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  Dow Professional Service Center
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  Dow Professional Service Center

  Dow Business Professional Service Center (BPSC) - This cost plus GMP job was an extremely fast track new four story office building project Dee Cramer got involved on with 50% design review drawings and nothing more than initial equipment selection and un-sized duct routing from the engineer of record. From that point, we modeled and sized out the final duct design and participated in MEP Coordination. The primary HVAC system utilized a Variable Air Volume system with (4) 40,000 cfm Roof Mounted Air Handlers. In addition to the air handlers, (2) packaged energy recovery units were installed to minimize the energy losses from the exhaust system. Due to the long lead time for the large AHU roof curbs, we were able to fabricate and deliver the curbs in a timely manner and still maintain consistent duct deliveries. The use of prefabricated 20 foot sections of ductwork proved invaluable as it was transported directly from the shop and installed the same day thereby eliminating the need for large lay down areas and aiding in a clean safe work environment. Dee Cramer performed the Sheet Metal trade scope for this project.
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  Action Water Sports
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  Action Water Sports
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  Lake Trust Headquarters
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  Lake Trust Headquarters

  This was a design/assist, Integrated Project Delivery opportunity, to design and build a 98,852 sq. ft. iconic corporate building for Lake Trust. The project was delivered in a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), open book format. Dee Cramer decided very early in the RFP process that this project required an exceptional level of teamwork to successfully fulfill the expectations of the Owner and the Construction Team. Contrary to the RFP Dee Cramer assembled a MEPFP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing/Piping and Fire Protection) team comprised of 3 companies; Dee Cramer, Centerline Electric and John E. Green. Matt Cramer with Dee Cramer was the Project Director of this team The building design was very unique with three “open” floors including a fitness center, full cafeteria, kitchen and data center. The “open” layout caused some complicated design issues in regards to HVAC design and control. The Mechanical System selected was RTU’s (DX Cooling, HW Heat) with overhead distribution feeding fan powered VAV boxes, w/hot water reheat. Our team custom designed a pre-fabricated penthouse for the boilers on the roof. The site also incorporated a snow melt system. A “SMART” building system for controls for all HVAC, Mechanical and Electrical systems as also designed and used. The project achieved LEED Silver certification.
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  Culvers of Fenton
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  Culvers of Fenton

Healthcare

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  Kellogg Eye Center
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  Kellogg Eye Center

  Project consisted of an 11-Story Building. The execution of the Mechanical System was separated into two contracts; one being the Mechanical Infrastructure / Core and Shell and the other being the Building Fit-Out. Our scope of work included the Dry-Side HVAC portion of the Mechanical Infrastructure and consisted of (10) new Air Handling Units, (3) Energy Recovery Units, (3) Central Exhaust Fans, mechanical room and shaft ductwork, as well as Breeching / Stacks for the (3) Boilers. This project utilized BIM and we were the Lead Coordinator for this project. The execution of this project took approximately 20,000 man hours.
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  C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
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  C.S. Mott Children's Hospital

  Project consisted of a eleven-story, 885,000 square foot replacement hospital and a nine-story, 192,000 square foot medical office building. The building HVAC system consisted of air handlers, located in a mid building mechanical room, providing conditioned air to a VAV w/ reheat system, with a ducted return. Exhaust systems consisted of toilet room and lab exhaust systems. Air handling units also provide conditioned air to the surgical rooms. Dee Cramer, Inc. was subcontracted to perform the sheet metal scope of work and was also the Lead Coordinator for Building Information Modeling and 3D MEP Coordination.
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  Sparrow Hospital
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  Sparrow Hospital

  Project consisted of a 10-story, 368,000 square foot office building. The building HVAC system consisted of two built-up air handlers, located in a mid-building mechanical room, providing conditioned air to a VAV w/ reheat system, with ducted return. Exhaust systems consisted of toilet and isolation room exhaust. Dee Cramer was subcontracted to perform the sheet metal scope of work as well as 3D MEP CAD Coordination.
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  Hurley Medical Center
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  Hurley Medical Center

  New Reinhart Emergency Trauma Center

  This Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) project consisted of a single story expansion and renovation to a City owned Hospital. The project consisted of a new Pediatric Emergency Department and a new Lobby as well as Support Space. The expansion consisted of 48 Exam Rooms, 8 Triage Rooms, 4 Trauma Bays, 12 Critical Decision Unit Rooms, 1 CT Scan and 2 Radiology Rooms. The building HVAC System consisted of (2) air handling units located in the lower level mechanical room. The air distribution system is a ducted supply and return system. Variable Air Volume Boxes w/ reheat coils were utilized on the supply side. Exhaust systems consisted of general toilet, lab and isolation room exhaust incorporating HEPA filtration. Dee Cramer was subcontracted to perform the Sheetmetal/HVAC scope of work and Lead Coordinator for the Building Information Modeling and 3D MEP Coordination.
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  Botsford Hospital
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  Botsford Hospital

  The GMP project consisted of four projects on a very tight site, surrounded by multi and single family residences. The first project was a parking ramp. The second project consisted of an 18,500sqft Central Energy Plant. The CEP contains the hospitals chilled water plant, main electrical switch gear and its emergency generators. The third project is the 3-story East Pavilion. The East Pavilion consists of a first floor Emergency Department, second floor Critical Care Unit and the third floor Surgery Center with nine operating rooms. The first and second floor HVAC is provided by two VAV air handling units located in the penthouse mechanical room. The third floor’s HVAC is provided by three, manifolded, VAV air handling units located in the penthouse mechanical room. The fourth project is the six story patient tower. The South Tower’s HVAC is provided by three VAV air handling units located in a basement level mechanical room. The East Pavilion and South Tower were constructed simultaneously.

Higher Education

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  Saginaw Valley State University
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  Saginaw Valley State University

  Project consisted of a multi-story, 90,000 square foot facility accommodating over 2,300 students studying nursing, kinesiology, occupational therapy, health services and social work. The facility is comprised of lecture halls, class rooms, laboratories, a vivarium facility and offices. The HVAC systems consisted of air handlers residing on the penthouse floor with the rest of the mechanical primary equipment located in the first floor mechanical room. Secondary HVAC equipment in the facility was lab fans and other exhaust fans with their related specialized duct systems. Dee Cramer was subcontracted to perform the sheet metal scope of work and lead the 3D coordination effort involving plumbing, HVAC, electrical and fire protection trades.
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  Michigan State University - Shaw Hall
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  Michigan State University - Shaw Hall

  This Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) project consisted of a single level college major renovation to a dining facility. The building HVAC was supplied by (2) air handling units located in a mezzanine mechanical room. The dining and kitchen HVAC was supplied through a constant volume supply system. The (11) roof mounted kitchen exhaust fans and air handling unit return systems were interlocked to provide energy savings during unoccupied hours. The common areas were supplied by a variable volume system with a ducted return. Dee Cramer was subcontracted to perform the Sheet Metal package on this project.
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  Lansing Community College
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  Lansing Community College

  Lansing Community College - Arts & Sciences Building - This Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) project consisted of a four-story remodel of a general education and science building. The HVAC was supplied by two basement located air handling units and three penthouse located energy recovery units, feeding VAV is w/reheat supply systems. Return air on the first and second floors and general education was plenum return, while the third and fourth floors and laboratories spaces were fully ducted with integrated VAV exhaust. Laboratory fume hoods were exhausted by roof mounted constant volume high plume fans. Dee Cramer was contracted to perform the Sheetmetal/HVAC trade package and perform the role as Lead Coordinator for Building Information Modeling and 3D MEP Coordination.
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  Lansing Community College - Gannon Cafeteria
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  Lansing Community College - Gannon Cafeteria

  Photo Credit: Dave Trumpie, Trumpie Photography
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  CMU - Grawn Hall
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  CMU - Grawn Hall

  Photo Credit: Dave Trumpie, Trumpie Photography

Labs/Science

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  MSU - Facility for Rare Isotope Beams
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  MSU - Facility for Rare Isotope Beams

  This cost plus GMP project consisted of a 229,790 sq ft, multi-level, Nuclear Physics Lab in the heart of the Michigan State’s campus. Dee Cramer was contracted to assist in value engineering the project. We worked with SmithGroupJJR and Barton Malow and achieved an incredible $2,389,810 (22.6% value in v/e) from the original $10,569,000 GMP. The accelerator buildings HVAC was supplied by multiple Air Handling Units supply, constant volume, overhead distribution systems. The rare isotope production area’s HVAC is provided from primary and secondary air handling unit located in two mechanical rooms, air distribution is through two high pressure system, which also maintain space pressurization requirements. In addition to the multiple HVAC systems, FRIB also has six (6) specialty exhaust systems used to maintain pressurization and exhaust requirement with in the isotope production area. Dee Cramer was contracted to perform the Sheet Metal HVAC trade package and perform the role as the LEAD Coordinator for Building Information Modeling and 3D MEP Coordination.
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  University of Michigan Biological Science Building
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  University of Michigan Biological Science Building

  Project consisted of Three Six-Story Towers with an Identical Footprint, 296,000 square foot building with lecture halls, bioscience labs, research offices, BSL 3 Labs, a Planetarium, and a Museum of Natural History. The building HVAC system consisted of Custom Air Handler Units, Energy Recovery Units, Fume Hood Exhaust Units, Make Up Air Units, Smoke Evacuation Fans and General Exhaust Fans located in a penthouse mechanical room. The AHU’s provide conditioned air to a VAV w/ reheat system and then to all of the spaces, with a ducted return. Exhaust systems consisted of a ducted toilet room and lab exhaust system. Dee Cramer, Inc. was subcontracted to perform the Air-Side HVAC Scope that consisted of providing the Mechanical Equipment as well as the sheet metal scope of work. We participated in the Building Information Modeling and 3D MEP Coordination.
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  Central Michigan University Biosciences Building
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  Central Michigan University Biosciences Building

  Project Central Michigan University’s Biosciences Building is the largest capital project to date for the organization. The 169,000 square foot 4 story building host an array of specialty lab settings. The majority of which being 3 floors of biosafety level 2 labs with adjacent support classrooms and offices. These Labs are exhausted by one Common High Plume Lab Exhaust Fan System. This Fan System utilized a run-around Energy Recover Coil System which allows otherwise wasted thermal energy to be safely transferred to the 5th floor penthouse Air Handlers in an uncontaminated state and used to pre-temper the buildings ventilation air. In Addition to the BSL 2 Labs there is a BSL 3 Lab, Radio Isotope Lab and 1st Floor Aquatic Vivarium. Each of these spaces required its own specialty lab exhaust fan and isolated filtration. Proper lab space pressurization was achieved with fast acting venturi air valves. Dee Cramer was contracted to provide Pre-Construction Design Assistance, perform the sheet metal HVAC trade package and participate in 3D MEP Coordination.

LEED

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  Christman Building
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  Christman Building

Mixed Use