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 Golf Plum Hollow at CAM's Last Outing of 2013 
CAM's final golf outing of the year will take place on Monday, September 23, at Plum Hollow Country Club in Southfield. All CAM members are invited to join us for a fun-filled day honoring the industry "Old Timers" - those who are at least 65 years young and have worked in the construction industry for 30+ years.
Cost for this outing is $135 per regular golfer and $75 for Old Timers. Package includes:
- Complimentary driving range
- 18 holes of golf with cart
- Grilled lunch on the course
- Beverage service on the course
- Dinner with open bar
- Awards and door prizes
For more information, please click here. Contact Diana Brown at CAM for reservations (248) 972-1000. See you on the links! |
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Take the 2013 Biennial Business Survey Here!
Construction Industry Professionals, we invite you to participate in the 2013 Biennial Business Survey for construction businesses and owners. This survey is conducted every two years through the collaborative efforts of the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) and Plante Moran.
For more than 20 years, the Biennial Business Survey has provided an extensive overview of the state of Michigan's construction industry. This year, the Survey is available exclusively online. Results will be tabulated via Qualtrics and also distributed online.
Your participation is the key factor in the success of this project. Please complete the survey no later than Friday, September 20, 2013. The information gathered will be an invaluable tool in assessing Michigan's construction climate.
Click here to take the survey now. |
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CAM Construction Activity Index Recap: Lethargic Business Conditions Confirmed by Contract Awards
Despite the recovery of the Michigan economy from the "Great Recession" - with revival of demand for cars, trucks, and the extra stimulus provided by the rise in Michigan home sales and construction - the non-residential building activity remains in the doldrums. This is illustrated by the impact of the industry activity on internal business conditions among members and their outlook outlined by the direction of indices portrayed in the accompanying Charts...
To continue reading this recap in its intirety, along with accompanying charts, please click here.
The CAM Construction Activity Index recap is provided for CAM by Consulting Economist Don Wilson. He is based in Hartland.
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Boy Scouts Building Connections - September 19 
Don't miss out on a very special VIP evening to benefit the local chapter of the Boy Scouts of America, Great Lakes Field Service Council. CAM will be holding its 9th annual Boy Scouts Building Connections event on Thursday, September 19. This year's venue will be again be interesting and unique: the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle in Detroit.
Everyone receives VIP treatment at Boy Scouts Building Connections. Enjoy gourmet food stations, open bar, exhibits, and networking throughout the evening. Those who attend are general contractors, subcontractors, developers, architects, designers, engineers, and a multitude of vendors.
5:00 p.m. - Doors Open
5:30 p.m. - Brief Scout Ceremony and Presentation
5:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Networking, Fellowship, Raffles and Silent Auction
8:00 p.m. - Evening Concludes
We hope you join us in supporting this worthy cause. To register or for complete event information, click here. You may also contact Jarrod Holmes at the Boy Scouts (313) 897-1965, or Gregg Montowski at CAM (248) 972-1000. |
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Register NOW for Fall CAMTEC Classes - Online Registration Available 
CAMTEC, the Training & Education Center of CAM, offers a wide variety of classes, seminars and presentations on all aspects of construction. All sessions are available at the CAMTEC facility in the CAM Headquarters located in Bloomfield Hills, or can be presented on site at your request. Programs are designed for construction and are taught by instructors with experience in the industry practices and standards. Members are encouraged to e-mail us with suggestions for new course offerings. For a printer-friendly listing of all classes available September-December,
please click here.
If you have any questions regarding CAMTEC class offerings, contact Patricia DuFresne at (248) 972-1000, or via e-mail.
CAMTEC Certification of Attendance: Participants in any of the CAMTEC sponsored programs will receive a Certificate of Participation that serves as a record of attendance. One Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is awarded for each ten contact hours of instruction. Educational units are awarded in accordance with guidelines set forth by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit. Students must attend 75% of all class time to be eligible to receive CEUs and a Certificate of Completetion.
MTI Scholarships: Classes listed under Safety Professional with the MTI designation are taught by MIOSHA representatives and students are eligible to receive a scholarship to assist with tuition cost. To learn more about MTI scholarships, please click here. |
Honeywell Safety Products to Offer Free Hearing Conservation Seminar 
Honeywell Safety Products will be offering Michigan-based seminars for their Hearing Conservation Program. The seminars are FREE, packed with information and great resources. They cover the following topics:
- Basics of Noise-Induces Hearing Loss (NIHL)
- Key Elements of an Effective Hearing Conservation Program
- Impending Changes to the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) and How it Impacts Your Program
- Case Studies from Successful Hearing Conservation Programs
- Employee Motivation and Training Techniques/Resources
- Reducing Costs for Hearing Loss
The Michigan seminars are available at the following places:
Quick and easy online registration is available by clicking here. |
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2013 TCNA Handbook Now Available
The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) is pleased to announce the 2013 TCNA Handbook for Ceramic, Glass and Stone Tile Installation is now available.
The newly released 2013 Handbook contains up to date installation methods for Ceramic Tile, Glass and Stone tile. With almost 200 installation methods, this current Handbook is the most comprehensive publication from the Tile Council of North America in its 50 years of publication. Not only do you now have detail installation methods for stone and glass included, but also information on LEED, Green Squared, Life Cycle Costs, Concrete Flatness and the new DCOF Testing Method.
The TCNA Handbook for Ceramic, Glass and Stone Tile Installation provides specification writers, architects, contractors and installers industry-consensus, detailed drawing and installation specifications. The specifications for each method include recommended uses, limitations, requirements, materials, preparation by other trades, movement joints and installation standards. The Handbook references American National Standards (ANSI) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) test methods.
For more information on receiving a free Handbook, please contact the Great Lakes Ceramic Tile Council at 248-476-5559 or via e-mail. |
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CAM Member Eileen McCarthy First Woman to be Inducted Into Construction Hall of Fame 
Eileen McCarthy will be the first woman inducted into the Michigan Construction Hall of Fame. With nearly 30 years industry experience, McCarthy has seen every aspect of construction. Her roles over the years - project manager, field engineer, project engineer, manager of purchasing (to name a few) - have kept her adorned in a hard hat and boots for a good chunk of her career. Now, as vice president of both McCarthy & Smith, Inc. and Daniels Building Company in Farmington Hills, McCarthy has active roles in the operation of the nearly 50-year-old full-service construction firm her father founded, as well as the 3-year-old Daniels Building Company, which focuses on federal and state work. Her induction to the Michigan Construction Hall of Fame will take place this October.
The Construction Hall of Fame, located in the Granger Center for Construction and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Center at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, serves as a permanent installation for students, staff and visitors to honor the achievements of leaders in Michigan's construction industry.
Having earned Bachelor and Master of Architecture degrees from the University of Michigan, McCarthy said she'd always been drawn to a career in the industry. "I thought at some point I'd pursue an architecture career," she admitted. "But Turner recruited me before I'd even graduated. By the time I'd graduated, I was focused on something more in a management scenario, which is why my career took the direction it did."
McCarthy & Smith does work in the cultural, education, government, healthcare and residential markets with several recent projects in the federal sector. About five years ago, the firm began working in higher-education, which continues to be a strong market in terms of funding, especially at the university level. Daniels Building Company, of which McCarthy holds minority ownership and an important management role, has done significant work for Veterans Association hospitals.
Significant factors in McCarthy's selection for the Hall of Fame, in addition to her professional career, were her involvements with industry organizations such as her recent appointment to the CREW Detroit Executive Board and the Association of General Contractors. In addition, McCarthy has been actively involved with the nonprofit Sweet Dreamzzz Detroit for over 11 years, holding both board and chair positions. |
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Building Science Energy Services Hosts Seminar for Air Sealing & Insulation Experts 
This September, CAM members are invited to attend a breakfast seminar presented by Building Science Energy Services and Dow Building Solutions, expressly for air sealing and insulation experts. The seminar will cover how to "Boost Your Profits" and "Execute Your Projects."
The seminars are taking place near Chicago. The seminars and breakfast are FREE, and will be held on the following days:
RSVP to reserve your seat today (616) 887-2311 or click here for more information on Building Science Energy Services. |
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CAM Fall Sporting Clays - September 24
Be sure to reserve your spot in the CAM Fall Sporting Clays shoot on Tuesday, September 24, at Hunters Creek in Metamora. Our last Clays shoot of the year, this promises to be fun day for shooters and sportsmen.
Cost is $95 per shooter. The schedule of events:
- Practice shoot from 10:00 am - Noon
- Five Man Flurry - 50 clays @ $25 or $5 per person, plus shells
- Lunch served at Noon
- Firearms safety orientation
- Shoot begins at 1:30 pm
- Perch dinner, socializing, awards and door prizes
Each shooter must bring their own 12 or 20 gauge shotgun. For more information or to register, please click here or contact Gregg Montowski at CAM (248) 972-1000. |
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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!
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COMING UP IN
CAM MAGAZINE
www.cammagazineonline.com
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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