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 Tigers Baseball with CAM Friends - Doesn't Get Much Better! 
All CAM members are invited to our summer CAM Connect baseball outing! It will be held on Tuesday, July 30, at Comerica Park in Detroit. Join us at 5:30 for networking and a buffet dinner before the game. Then enjoy mezzanine seating to watch our own Detroit Tigers take on the Washington Nationals.
Tickets are just $47 each and include seats at the game and a buffet dinner on Deck #2 above the Labatt Blue Light Jungle. The buffet includes hot dogs, hamburgers, coleslaw, pasta salad, baked beans, chips, water and soda.
And be sure to bring plenty of business cards for networking!
RSVP by contacting Mary Carabott at CAM (248) 972-1000. You can also
click here for online information. See you at the ballpark!
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Coming August 13 - The CAM 2013-14 Biennial Business Survey 
Presented in conjunction with Plante Moran, the CAM Biennial Business Survey is conducted every-other-year. This year's survey will launch on August 13, 2013.
The survey is taken by contractors and owners in the construction industry to reflect the current climate of construction, as well as the projected outlook.
The survey will be distributed online. If you would like to be included on our list of recipients to take the survey and you wish to participate, please provide your e-mail address by clicking here.
Thank you for your participation - your opinion matters! Watch for the 2013-14 Biennial Business Survey on August 13th. |
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CAM Newsroom Operations - Current Bids 
CAM is proud to be the #1 source for Construction Project Information Services. The following numbers are through the end of June 2013. They represent the projects that were out for bid.
June 2013 Projects Bid: 527
Estimated Value: Over $297 Million
More detailed project information, plans and specifications are available on a subscription basis. Call the CAM Marketing Department at (248) 972-1000. CAM also has two planrooms to serve you, in Bloomfield Hills and Saginaw. |
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Attention Golfers - Just Two 2013 CAM Outings Remain!
All CAM members are cordially invited to participate in the final two golf outings of the season.
Tuesday, August 13th - Join us at Fieldstone Golf Club in Auburn Hills for the annual "Safety Theme" outing. Reward your safety professionals with a fun day on the links! Cost for this package is $80 and includes: 18 holes of golf with cart; complimentary driving range; coffee and doughnuts; 6-pack cooler for each cart; lunch at the turn; BBQ dinner with cash bar; awards and door prizes. For more information on this outing, please click here.
Monday, September 23rd - You won't want to miss the annual "Old Timers" golf outing at Plum Hollow Country Club. To qualify as on "Old Timer" you must be at least 65 years young and have worked a minimum of 30+ years in the construction industry. Cost for this package is $135 for regular attendees or $75 for "Old Timers" and includes : 18 holes of golf with cart; complimentary driving range; grilled lunch at the turn; beverage service on the course; plated dinner with open bar; awards and door prizes. For more information on this outing, please
click here.
For further event information, please contact Diana Brown at CAM (248) 972-1000. See you on the links for fun and networking! |
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NOMA-Detroit Honors Participants in Hamilton Anderson's After-School Program 
On June 19, 2013, NOMA-Detroit held its June general membership meeting. NOMA-Detroit is a chapter of The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), a 501-C(6) non-profit organization whose mission is to champion diversity within the design professions by promoting the excellence, community engagement and professional development of its members. This was the second event of a new NOMA-Detroit initiative called Professional Open Houses (POH).
The June general membership meeting was held in Tech Town at Centric Design Studios. In addition to conducting NOMA-Detroit's general business, high school students who participated in a specially designed after-school program were honored. The student-centered program was sponsored by The Habitat Company (a Chicago-based organization with local offices in Southfield) and Hamilton Anderson Associates (Detroit-based architects and CAM members) under the direction of the Detroit Housing Commission (DHC). With recruiting help from Wayne State University's Volunteer Administrators and Coaches (VAC) Training Program, a majority of students were residents of two DHC housing developments: Brewster Homes and Sojourner Truth Homes.
Entitled the DHC Mentoring Program, students over the course of 9 weeks were introduced to careers in architecture at Hamilton Anderson Associates offices in Detroit. More specifically, they were asked to create their own vision of what should replace Douglass Homes. Students were taught Sketch Up, a computer-aided-design software tool, in order to create 3-dimensional CAD models illustrating their design vision.
On June 19th, students had an opportunity to share their designs with other members of the minority architectural community as well as be rewarded for their hard work. Participants received a certificate of completion, a portfolio containing color prints of their work, a list of members of NOMA-Detroit and a letter of recommendation for use in application to a local design school or entry level job.
In addition, the DHC has committed to award computers to each student with good attendance records.
The Habitat Company and Hamilton Anderson Associates sponsored the program as part of a unique method for meeting their US Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 3 obligations. The Section 3 program requires that recipients of certain HUD financial assistance, to the greatest extent possible, provide job training, employment, and contract opportunities for low or very-low income residents in connection with projects and activities in their neighborhoods.
With the completion of the program, The Habitat Company and Hamilton Anderson Associates will begin open registration for the next class. Interested students should contact Robert Saxon, Jr. at [email protected] for registration forms. |
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Cathy Mosley Named New Executive Director of AIA Michigan 
The American Institute of Architects Michigan has announced that Cathy Mosley, Hon. Aff. AIAMI is their new executive director. The announcement came after a year-long process of a nation-wide search and multiple rounds of interviews with candidates from across the country.
Mosley has worked with the AIA Michigan for over 30 years, but she was subject to the same rigorous tests as the other applicants. Mosley was ultimately chosen not only for her knowledge and respect for the organization but for her creative leadership and innovations within the organization.
Mosley assumed the role of Interim Executive Director during the search process and, with the needs of the membership as her central focus, she made many accomplishments during the interim months. In response to membership needs, she implemented a communication overhaul, hiring dedicated staff, streamlining newsletters and weekly updates, and initiating social media interaction with members and the general public. Mosley has taken a special interest in preparing the next generation of AIA and architectural industry leaders with programs specifically focused on this membership segment to prepare them for leadership roles. She has also been traveling across the state to many of the AIA Michigan local chapters to assist them with meetings and communicating initiatives from AIA National.
Mosley is considerate of public awareness and the prestigious reputation of the AIA. She has connected the AIA Michigan with other organizations in the building industry to create symbiotic and mutually beneficial relationships. Mosley has also made great strides in fundraising and public awareness outreach; she began a recycling program at the Beaubien House, headquarters of the AIA Michigan, and uses online resources for sharing important documents and event information, reducing waste and resources.
The American Institute of Architects Michigan, headquartered in the historic Beaubien House across from the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit, is dedicated to bringing public attention the value and importance of architectural excellence and to recognize those whose notable achievements encourage all to make excellence in architecture the standard. |
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CAMTEC Adds CPR / First Aid / AED Class on August 16 
Due to popular demand, CAMTEC has just added a CPR / First Aid / AED class scheduled to take place on Friday, August 16, from 8:00 am - 12:00 Noon. The class will be instructed by Heartbeat LLC, and the cost is $60 for both CAM members / non-members.
Learn essential first aid and life-saving techniques. Completion cards are issued by the American Heart Association and are valid for a period of two years.
Click here to register. Space is limited and this class is sure to sell out! |
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Safety Council for Southeast Michigan to Host Annual Golf Outing - August 6 
All are cordially invited to join the Safety Council for Southeast Michigan at their annual golf outing for safety professionals. The outing will take place at Western Golf and Country Club in Redford on Tuesday, August 6.
Golf and network with leaders in safety from industries across southeast Michigan. Proceeds will be used for programs offerred by the Safety Council and their continued efforts to advance safety through education.
Cost for this outing is $125 and includes:
- Continental breakfast, lunch at the turn, appetizers and drinks
- 18 holes of golf with cart
- Raffle for an HD-TV
- Door prizes
- $125 "Win Your Fee Back" putting contest
Registration time is 7:00 am, free driving range opens at 7:30 am, and golf begins at 9:00 am.
To register, please call (248) 858-8830 and ask for Jack or Kathie. |
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CAMSAFETY Tool Box Talk - "Heat Illness" 
Training is crucial to construction safety, and the cornerstone of that training is the CAMSAFETY Tool Box Talk. These short, job specific training sessions kick the day off to a safe start every time.
The CAMSAFETY Committee has developed a set of Tool Box Talks to help our members keep their employees safe on the job. As these documents develop, we will post them on the CAM website and in this E-Newsletter.
To read the latest installment - "Heat Illness" - please click here. |
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Join CAM at the 9th Annual Boy Scouts Building Connections - September 19 
CAM members are invited to join CAM in supporting the Boy Scouts of America, Great Lakes Field Service Council, on Thursday, September 19th.
This networking event for construction professionals is the largest annual gathering of the construction community in southeast Michigan, and provides a unique opportunity for informal business and social interaction while supporting the Scouting program for area youth and their families.
In keeping with past tradition, this year's venue is again unique: The Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle in Detroit. Enjoy gourmet food stations, open bar, exhibits, silent auctions, and fellowship throughout the evening. At the Boy Scouts Building Connections, everyone recieves VIP treatment!
Doors open at 5:00 pm - there are several levels of sponsorship available. For complete event information, please click here or contact Gregg Montowski at CAM (248) 972-1000. |
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Online Registration Available NOW for Fall CAMTEC Classes 
Visit the CAMTEC section on the CAM website by clicking here. You'll find information on course offerings, descriptions, tuition pricing, registration forms, policies and procedures.
Click here for a printer-friendly listing of all classes available September - December 2013.
CAMTEC classes are held at 43636 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302.
If you have questions, contact Patricia DuFresne via e-mail or call the CAMTEC offices at (248) 972-1000. See you in the fall! |
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The Decorative Concrete Council to Hold Awards Competition 
The Decorative Concrete Council (DCC), a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, in partnership with Concrete Construction and Architect magazines, has announced its sixth annual Decorative Concrete Awards. The competition is open to DCC members and non-members.
Entries are invited in the following categories: overlays, cast-in-place - stamped and special finishes, stained, polished, countertops, vertical application, concrete artistry, multiple applications, graphics, epoxy/polyaspartic flooring and architectural concrete. With the exception of countertops, two awards may be given in each category, for projects 5,000 square feet and less, and projects over 5,000 square feet.
Submittals are judged on craftsmanship, aesthetics, functionality and creativity. The deadline for submittal is September 30, 2013. The awards will be presented at the World of Concrete 2014 in Las Vegas. For more information, or to receive a "Call for Entries" brochure, visit www.ascconline.org or call 1-866-788-2722. |
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29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Regulations - Available Through CAM 
Updated through January 2013, this book supplies you with the most current safety and health information essential to the construction industry. Inside 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Regulations you will find all the information necessary for full compliance. In addition to a complete collection of Part 1926 regulations for the construction industry, the book also contains Part 1903 on Inspections, Citations, and Penalties; Part 1904 concerning Recording and Reporting Occupational Illnesses and Injuries; and relevant selections from Part 1910 for General Industry.
This book is available now through CAM for only $35.00.
Click here to order your copy, today! |
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CAM's 2013 Social Outings - Networking, Socializing, Fun!
- July 30 - CAM Connect at Tigers Baseball Game (Tigers vs Washington Nationals), Detroit
- August 13 - CAM Golf Outing at Fieldstone Golf Club, Auburn Hills
- August 17 - CAM Connect at the CAM Headquarters Dream Cruise Party, Bloomfield Hills
- September 19 - Boy Scouts Building Connections Fundraising Event at Dossin Great Lakes Museum, Belle Isle
- September 23 - CAM Golf Outing at Plum Hollow Country Club, Southfield
- September 24 - CAM Sporting Clays at Hunters Creek, Metamora
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COMING UP IN
CAM MAGAZINE
www.cammagazineonline.com
SEPTEMBER 2013
- Insurance / Bonding
- Environmental
Advertising Deadline July 26
OCTOBER 2013
- Special Issue: Construction 2013
Advertising Deadline Aug. 26
NOVEMBER 2013
- Metals / Steel
- Retirement Construction
Advertising Deadline Sept. 27
DECEMBER 2013
- Demolition
- Excavation / Site Work
- Michigan Construction Outlook 2014
Advertising Deadline Oct. 25
Advertising sales
and information contact Cathy Jones at 248-972-1115 or e-mail [email protected]
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