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 Support the Boy Scouts Along with CAM on September 18
The 10th Annual Boy Scouts Building Connections event will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2014, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. This year's exciting venue is the Michigan Science Center in Detroit.
Each year, the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) partners with the Boy Scouts of America, Great Lakes Field Service Council, to support the work they do preparing today's youth to face an ever-changing society with a solid foundation of values.
The Boy Scouts Building Connections event will include a brief Scouting program, followed by an appetizing assortment of strolling food stations and premium open bars, raffles and silent auctions, along with an evening of networking and socializing with construction industry peers. At Building Connections, everyone receives VIP treatment.
Several levels of sponsorship are available! We have currently received over $80,000 in sponsorship pledges - but we're still striving to reach our goal! Please support this very worthy cause to continue Scouting Programs for youth in our area. Sponsorship and registration information is available by clicking here, or contact Gregg Montowski at CAM (248) 972-1000.
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The CAM 2015 Buyers Guide / Membership Campaign is in Full Swing
The 2015 Buyers Guide and Membership Campaign is going on NOW. If you know a firm that is not currently a CAM Member, now is the time to have them join your association!
New members who join before September 15, 2014 will receive:
- One month of Construction Online News - FREE
- A listing in the alphabetical Roster Section of the 2015 CAM Buyers Guide - FREE
- A $32 listing in the Classified Section of the Buyers Guide - FREE
- A listing in the 2015 Online Buyers Guide - FREE
- A 1/6 page color advertisement in CAM Magazine - FREE
- The $90 Initiation Fee - WAIVED
A total value of over $1,000 for just $295 - for an entire year!
CAM also offers insurance coverage, Workers' Comp coverage, a full-service Safety Program, a Labor Relations Department, monthly CAM Magazine, continuing education classes, a yearly tradeshow, and many networking and social opportunities.
Interested companies should call CAM now through September 15th to take advantage of these great campaign offers (248) 972-1000 - and ask for the Membership Department. You can also e-mail Ron Riegel or Gregg Montowski for additional information.
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| CAM's Cruise Party a Huge Success!
CAM's party at the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday, August 16th was a resounding success with over 400 CAM Members stopping by.
This event was presented by CAM; William Jeffrey & Associates; and BAC Local #2 of Michigan. A special thanks goes out to our sponsors: PM Technologies; Alexander Wellpoint Dewatering; Plante Moran; CAM Benefit Program; Aluminum Supply Company, Inc.; CAM Workers' Comp; Marshall Sales, Inc.; Construction Federal Credit Union; Hartland Insurance Group; Mark T. Mullin, CPA; Detroit Diamond Drilling; Ronald B. Rich & Associates; Masonry Quality Assirance; Detroit Elevator Company; and MLS Signs, Inc.
Live music from the Classic Junkies and a day-long BBQ rounded out the CAM classic car show and Woodward-side seats for the cruise.
Click here for a link to the Facebook event photos... and thanks to everyone who made it an awesome day!
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CAM Seeks Marketing Sales Representative
CAM, based in Bloomfield Hills, is currently seeking dynamic, motivated, self-starter to develop, sell and service CAM Membership accounts. The position will be instrumental in the sales of association Memberships, products and services along with sales promotions, recruitment and Membership retention programs.
Duties include:
1) Market Membership to prospective Members through telephone contact, in-person visits, and written correspondence.
2) Coordinate activities to enlarge the association's database of prospective Members and ensure its maintenance through additional sources of names.
3) Record and respond to prospective Member inquiries and includes pertinent data into prospect file.
4) Process new Member applications and reinstatements.
5) Assists Director of Sales and Marketing in development of new Member campaigns, recruitment drives and Member promotion materials.
6) Design and implement programs to improve current Member retention, including the development of printed materials, time schedules and evaluation processes.
7) Responsible for the sales and marketing of News Services, Buyers Guide listings (printed and electronic) and Tradeshow.
Qualifications: This job requires a minimum of 1 to 3 years of previous sales experience and/or a strong customer service background. College education preferred.
Compensation: Base Salary Plus Commission and a Benefits Package
Employment Type: Full-Time
Apply by submitting your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Gregg Montowski via e-mail, or by fax: (248) 972-1001.
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CAM Golf Outing Honors Industry 'Old Timers' - September 29
Join CAM for our last golf outing of the year, the Fall Classic honoring industry 'Old Timers.' Golfers of all ages are invited to enjoy this beautiful, VIP day on the links.
This Fall Classic will be held at Indianwood Golf and Country Club in Lake Orion on Monday, September 29, 2014. 9:30 am - Registration, 11:30 am - Shotgun Start.
PRICE $150.00 - Package Includes:
- Continental Breakfast
- Complimentary Driving Range (1.5 Hrs Prior to Start)
- 18 Holes of Golf with Cart
- Grilled Lunch on the Course
- Beverage Service on Course (Domestic Beer & Soft Drinks)
- Prime Rib Buffet Dinner
- 2-Hour Hosted Bar with Appetizers
- Awards and Door Prizes
*Old Timers Special - PRICE $85.00! To qualify as an 'Old Timer' you must be a minimum of 65 years young and have at least 30 years in the industry.
To register online click here, or contact Diana Brown at CAM (248) 972-1000.
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CAMSAFETY Presents the Safety Leadership Conference 2014
The Construction Association of Michigan has teamed up with the Greater Detroit Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) to provide a one-day conference specifically designed for leaders with a responsibility for employee safety. Company owners, top executives, safety managers, and human resource personnel will all find value in the diverse range of topics available. This world class collection of qualified presenters offers the best talent this area has ever seen.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Laurel Manor
39000 Schoolcraft Road
Livonia, MI 48150
Register by October 31st for only $100.00.
Late registrations will be charged $150.00.
Your registration includes: breakfast; a lively opening session demonstrating the power of PPE; four workshops of your choice; a Keynote address from nationally-recognized presenter Shawn Galloway; lunch; and an afternoon snack. In addition, safety equipment suppliers will be on hand to answer your questions about what's hot and how to address hazards within your workplace.
This year's list of All Star Speakers includes: Cheryl Chodun; Jennifer Clark-Denson; Matther Derby; Greg Ford; Shawn Galloway; Carl Granger; Jay Jacobs; Curtis Johnson; Dr. David Kessler; Loretta Love-Huff; Robert Nicholson; Stacy Ogram; and Jonathan Zimmerman, CHMM, CSP.
Overnight accommodations are available at the nearby Livonia-Detroit Marriott. The available "Safety Leadership Conference" rate expires 11/11/14.
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CAMTEC / CAMSAFETY Announce Fall Classes - Registration Open NOW!
CAMTEC / CAMSAFETY are ready to accept your class registration. Register now before classes are filled!
NOTE: REGISTRATION DEADLINE is two weeks BEFORE the class start date. If you have questions, please call the CAMTEC offices at (248) 972-1000, or visit www.cam-online.com for additional information about registration and cancellation policies.
CAMTEC classes are held at 43636 Woodward Avenue in Bloomfield Hills unless otherwise noted. CAM is located one-quarter-mile north of Square Lake Road on the east side of Woodward Avenue.
Upcoming Classes:
Construction Management Courses
Scheduling & Planning - Oct 7, 8 - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Contracts & Purchase Orders - Oct 14, 15 - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Safety & Health Classes
Lead & Asbestos Awareness - Oct 9 - 8:00 am - 11:00 am
OSHA 30 for Construction - Oct 20,22,27,29 - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
FREE Focus Four Training - Scheduled at your convenience
Construction Law Courses
"Pay When Paid" - Oct 1 - 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Mitigating Contract Risk - Oct 8 - 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Construction Liens - Oct 15 - 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Preparing Docs to Preserve Lien Rights - Oct 21 - 7:30 am - 9:30 am
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The New 2014 TCNA Handbooks are Now Available
What's in the new Tile Council of North America (TCNA) 2014 Handbook?
Technical Changes: A shear bond strength requirement for uncoupling membranes; Incorporation of ANSI A118.15 mortars.
Full-Color Inserts Full of Useful Information: Tile and LEED v4; What is True Porcelain?; The COF Standard; Installer Certifications.
The Handbook can also be found on the 2014 Publications CD, which includes: Tile - The Natural Choice; The TCNA Tile Alternative; ANSI Material and Installation Satndards: A108, A118, and A136; ANSI A137.1 Standard for Mosaic, Quarry, Pressed Floor, Glazed Wall, and Porcelain Tiles; TCNA Handbook CAD Drawings; ANSI A137.1 CAD Drawings.
Update your library today!
To get your free copy, contact The Great Lakes Ceramic Tile Council at (248) 476-5559 or via e-mail. |
M-1 Rail Recap: Third Week of Construction
Detroit-based Farrow Group, Inc. worked alongside construction manager Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. to unload the first shipments of rail that came from Indiana. These shipments represent one-third of all rail that will be used for the project, with the rest slated to be delivered next year. Each "stick" of track is 80 feet long and weighs about one-and-a-half tons.
Interestingly, crews also discovered rail that was buried under Woodward Avenue and was used for Detroit's original streetcar system. As new rail is delivered, old rail is uncovered, tying our past to our future. On April 8th, 1956, the last streetcar left Detroit. Now, 58 years later, we're working to bring them back.
A Look Ahead:
Construction along Woodward Avenue continues to occur simultaneously in both Midtown and Downtown. Midtown construction is comprised of partial lane closures-there are no full lane closures in the Midtown neighborhood. Downtown between Adams St. to just north of Campus Martius remains a full closure. All sidewalks remain open and pedestrian bridges have been installed over work sites.
For continuing information on the M-1 Rail progress, click here.
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American Society of Concrete Contractors to Host Regional Detroit Seminar in October 2014
The event begins on Tuesday evening with dinner and a seminar on Non-Destructive Testing presented by Nick Hansen of Braun Intertec.
The Wednesday session will run from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and includes breakfast and lunch. Rick Smith of Structural Services, Inc. will present a concrete education seminar entitled, "A State-of-the-Art Report on Fibers in Concrete," and Ron Kozikowski, of North S. Tarr Concrete Consulting, will present "Cold Weather Concreting."
Full registration is $140. Tuesday only is $64 and Wednesday is only $90. For more information, contact the ASCC at (866) 788-2722.
The ASCC is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of those who build with concrete, and to providing them a unified voice in the construction industry. Members include concrete contracting firms, manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in the concrete industry such as architects, engineers and specifiers. There are approximately 500 member companies in the United States and 9 foreign countries. |
CAM 2014 Social Outings - Save These Dates 
Be Sure and Mark These Dates on Your Calendar:
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September 18 - Boy Scouts Building Connections
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September 23 - CAM Fall Sporting Clays
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September 29 - CAM Golf Outing - Indianwood Country Club
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COMING UP IN
CAM MAGAZINE
www.cammagazineonline.com
NOVEMBER 2014
- Metals / Steel
- Education: Campus Master Plans
Advertising Deadline Sept. 26
DECEMBER 2014
- Site Work
- CAM Company Milestone Anniversaries
- Michigan Construction Outlook 2015
Advertising Deadline Oct. 24
JANUARY 2015
- CAM Tradeshow Issue
- Tools
Advertising Deadline Nov. 22
FEBRUARY 2015
- Environmental
- Demolition
Advertising Deadline Dec. 12
MARCH 2015
- Construction Safety
- Lifting Equipment
Advertising Deadline Jan. 30
APRIL 2015
- Masonry
- Concrete
- CAM Annual Report
Advertising Deadline Feb. 20
MAY 2015
- Roofing
- Renovation / Restoration
Advertising Deadline Mar. 27
JUNE 2015
- Glass / Glazing
- Carpentry
Advertising Deadline Apr. 24
JULY 2015
- Mechanical / Electrical
- Oakland County Development
Advertising Deadline May 29
AUGUST 2015
- Construction Law
- Ceilings
Advertising Deadline June 26
SEPTEMBER 2015
- Insurance / Bonding
- Decorative Tile
Advertising Deadline July 24
OCTOBER 2015
- Special Issue 'Construction 2015'
Advertising Deadline Aug. 28
NOVEMBER 2015
- Metals / Steel
- Security Integration
Advertising Deadline Sept. 25
DECEMBER 2015
- Excavation
- Embracing the New ADA
- Michigan Construction Outlook 2016
Advertising Deadline Oct. 23
For advertising sales
and information contact Cathy Jones at 248-972-1115 or e-mail:
[email protected]
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