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“Twilight Shadows” has a new home.

The nine-panel mosaic mural by Gerome Kamrowski used to hang at the outside entrance to the City of Ann Arbor’s Larcom Municipal Building at Fifth Avenue and Huron Street. But construction of the new police-courts building forced its relocation.

Under the auspices of the city’s Public Art Commission, the work was reinstalled today in the four-story atrium between the two buildings. Aaron Seagraves, the city’s public-art administrator, said that the mural was acquired for the city by a citizens group in 1992.

Gallery: Gerome Kamrowski artwork installed in new atrium at Ann Arbor municipal complex

EJH Construction employees Thomas Kay, left, and his son Jim Kay reinstall a panel of artist Gerome Kamrowski’s mosaic in the new Ann Arbor City Hall atrium on Sept. 9, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com

“The new installation will give these pieces much better lighting and a remarkable setting for the community to enjoy for the next 50 years,” Seagraves wrote in an email.

A task force of the commission, chaired by Margaret Parker, selected the atrium site after a previous plan for a work by Herbert Dreiseitl—who is doing the large water sculpture outside the new building—fell through. Initially, it seemed the atrium would be too large for the mural, but it turned out to be perfect, Parker said.

The installation was handled by EJH Construction and Project Manager John Tucker, who is Kamrowski’s stepson. Parker said he has handled a number of Kamrowski installations.

Kamrowski first became nationally known when he lived in New York and worked as part of the abstract expressionist movement. He moved to Ann Arbor in 1948 to teach at the University of Michigan School of Art & Design, from which he retired in 1982. He died in 2004 in Ann Arbor.

Tags: Gerome Kamrowski, art & exhibits, local art,

By AnnArbor.com Staff

We found an interesting article on smartmoney.com that raises the question. There’s several determinant factors you need to consider before you get the additional insurance. One thing is certain, the costs to get disaster insurance will definitely increase within the next few months…

For more go to: http://www.smartmoney.com/plan/insurance/do-you-need-disaster-insurance-1300223803274/?link=SM_clmst_sum

We often receive mail from our clients praising the work that EJH does for them or the work of our employees.  Here’s an excerpt of the most recent one: 

…”thank you again for your professional service and dedication toward this water leak.  The remediation process was handled extremely well by the entire EJH staff in which we are very grateful.  The quality of service minimized the severity of this mishap.”

Linda Y.

Senior Property Management

Keep up the good work EJH!

EJH Construction is happy to announce that on Thursday April 28th the company will host the following class:  2010 Advanced Speed Drying Method using Thermal Energy System

This upcoming class will introduce you to a system that combines new and innovative equipment and procedures that reduces drying time on water damage claims to an average of 1/3 the normal time. TES can completely dry any IICRC’s Class 1 and 2 water losses involving up to 1500 sq. ft. in 30 hours or less. This system will be introduced to you through a 3 hour seminar and training session. This class is also approved for 3 hours of CE credit with the state of Michigan.

During the seminar the instructor will:

Show how the affected party can continue living or working in the home or structure while the drying takes place thus reducing the additional living expenses.

Show how ALE is also reduced by processing the job in 1/3 the normal time – this will be demonstrated.

Address one of the largest concerns with water damage – mold and fungi growth. This causes high concern for the insured, insurer, and the contractor. Discusmesophilic fungi, and specifically Stachybotrys Chartarum, is considered the “black mold” that received so much publicity for causing health problems. It  must be prevented and this will be covered in the class.

Discuss the psychometrics of drying and show students how proper measurements and the use of instruments will indicate where the structure is wet and prove the structure is dry on completion.  We will show pictures and examples of actual jobs where improper drying has taken place. We will explain how and why these areas might be missed in the pre and final inspection and what can be done to prevent this. 

Explain the documentation they might expect from their contractors that will show that the job was set up for correct drying, that drying progressed during the job and then documenting that all areas were dry at completion.  This will be shown with current protocol but also they will receive information and protocol for the future of drying (which is now here) showing documentation using the Reets Drying Method. This method speeds drying and thus reduces inconvenience, safety concerns, liability and expenses all the way around.

Demonstrate a hard wood floor and a carpeted room where walls, carpet, carpet cushion, and plywood sub-floor are all flooded and then dried during the class. In doing this, they will learn were to test and what to look for making sure the job is processed correctly, preventing secondary damage and fungi growth.

Interested? Need the info?

Course Title: 2010 Advanced Speed Drying Method using “TES” (Thermal Energy System)

Course #: 54995

Cost: Free

Credit Hours: 3

Instructor: Garry Moyer

Date: Thursday April 28th, 2011. Registration begins at 11:00AM. Lunch 11:00AM – 12:00PM.  Class 12:00PM – 3:00PM

Location: EJH Construction – 30896 W. 8 Mile – Farmington Hills – MI – 48336

You can sign up by email at: help@ejhconstruction.com or by calling: 1.800.854.4534

Our class size is limited so sign up now!

One of the toughest industries hit by the downturn of the economy for the last few years has been the construction industries (from new construction to remodeling).

The article by Nina Patel from Remodeling Magazine suggests there is hope for those companies who are involved in remodeling projects as experts predict an imminent turnaround and even a potential growth. “As both the economy and the housing market stabilize, so too will homeowner improvement spending,” said Abbe Will, a researcher with the Remodeling Futures Program, in a press release.”

This is encouraging news for the industry and here at EJH Construction we are thankful that our firm can provide clients with the assistance they require to remodel their residence. Our Project Managers have managed countless projects and can help you through the design and building process.

Please email us at help@ejhconstruction.com or call us at 1.800.854.4534 for more information.

Let’s face it, we all made resolutions to bring in the New Year… For some it’s having a healthier lifestyle, exercising more often or perhaps spending more time with family and friends and for a few, their resolution was to find a new company to work for in 2011.

Luckily, EJH Construction is looking for project managers, estimators, and carpenters to join our existing team. If you’re looking for a new company to call home in 2011 please submit your resume at hr@ejhconstruction.com

We will carefully review your resume and if there is a good match between your background, experience, and skills you will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Facebook has now 500 million and 1 active users as of this week!

We’re proud to be a part of this great community and we look forward to building our fan base. Make sure to add us as a friend.

Click on the Facebook logo throughout our site or simply click on this link: EJH-Construction .

We look forward to meeting you!

Best wishes for the upcoming New Year from everyone at EJH Construction.

Welcome to the newly redesigned EJH Construction website. After many hours of updates the site went live on 12/8.

We’d love to hear about what you think about the site and let us know your feedback on the new design. Email us at help@ejhconstruction.com

Also, in the next few weeks EJH will launch a page on Facebook where you’ll be able to get updates, tips and more. When we do go live please make sure to add us as a friend!