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July 31, 2015
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The Latest News from CAM - The Construction Association of Michigan

BiennialCAM Releases Biennial Business Survey for 2015-16

We invite all CAM Members, Architects & Engineers to participate in the 2015 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 Monday, August 31, 2015. The information gathered will be an invaluable tool in assessing Michigan's construction climate.

Golf2CAM Golf - Two Outings Remaining!
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Join CAM for fun on the links at our final two golf outings of the year. 

Tuesday, August 18th - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm - Fieldstone Golf Club, Auburn Hills.  Our annual 'Safety Theme' golf outing - reward your safety professionals! Cost for this outing is $95 per person and includes: 18 holes of golf with cart; complimentary range balls; coffee and donuts; lunch on the course; 6-pack cooler per cart; BBQ dinner; cash bar; awards and door prizes. To register, click here. 

Monday, September 28th - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm - Indianwood Golf & Country Club, Lake Orion. Our annual 'Salute to Old Timers' golf outing. Cost for this outing is $150, but 'Old Timers' age 65 or over are just $85! Golfers of all ages are welcome. This outing includes: Continental breakfast; complimentary driving range; 18 holes of golf with cart; grilled lunch on the course; beverage service on the course; 2-hour hosted bar with cheese and crackers; prime rib buffet dinner; awards and door prizes. To register, click here. 

See you on the links!
CamtecSeptCAMTEC Announces Fall Lineup of Classes

 

CAMTEC HAS ANNOUNCED ITS FALL CLASS SCHEDULE - Click Here to Register!

  • Fall Protection - Sept. 8
  • Certified Lead Renovator Training - Sept. 9
  • Blueprint Reading - Sept. 10 to Nov. 19 (12-week course)
  • AIA Contract Forms - Sept. 15
  • First Aid; CPR & AED Combined - Sept. 16
  • Get A Grip! Six Keys to Getting What you Want from Your Business - Sept. 16
  • OSHA 10-HR Training - Sept. 22 & 23 (2-day course)
  • Top 10 Contract Terms You Must Know - Sept. 24
  • Mitigating Contract Risks - Sept. 29
  • Scheduling & Planning - Sept 29 & 30 (2-day course)
  • Construction Liens - Sept. 30
okCruise-In to CAM On Dream Cruise Saturday - August 15th

 

CAM will be hosting its 6th Annual "Cruise-In" during the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday, August 15, 2015. 


Stop by the CAM Headquarters in Bloomfield Hills for a prime seat right on Woodward Avenue and watch the cruise roll by! CAM will have live music, classic cars and BBQ all day long, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. This family-friendly event is FREE to all CAM Members. 

 

Please RSVP by clicking here to ensure adequate food supplies. 

 

This event is sponsored by CAM; William Jeffrey Associates; and the Michigan Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union. 

 

Great sponsorship opportunities are available! For information click here or contact Gregg Montowski  at CAM (248) 972-1000. 

 

To view the complete event flyer, click here. 

 

Be There or Be Square!

CYPCAM Young Professionals Joins with Habitat for Humanity

 

On the hottest day of the summer thus  far, July 28th, the CAM Young Professionals volunteered their time to work on a Habitat for Humanity build in Pontiac. Tasks included roofing, painting, yard work, and drywall repair.

 

The event was a great success and the Young Professionals are planning their next Habitat project for later in the fall.

 

To get on the mailing list for Young Professionals - those in the construction industry under 40 - email Tracey Alfonsi at CAM. 
SIadsCAM Magazine's Special Issue - Still Time to Advertise

 

The CAM Magazine Special Issue 2015 will be published in October, and will feature the 12 winning projects built by CAM Members from 2014-2015. 


 Our largest issue of the year, the Special Issue is an award-winning publication that reaches a wide construction target market. 

 

The advertising deadline for the October Special Issue 2015 is August 28, 2015. This is the perfect opportunity to market your company, products or services!

 

For advertising sizes and information, please click here. 

 

Advertising rates are available by contacting Cathy Jones at (248) 972-1115. 

WalbridgeWalbridge Announces Leadership Reorganization

 

 

Walbridge, Detroit, has announced several key organizational changes that strengthen its leadership team and keep the century-old construction company poised for its next 100 years. Chairman and CEO John Rakolta, Jr. made the announcement.

  • Rick Haller, president and chief operating officer, has retired effective July 1, 2015, after an outstanding 40-year career with Walbridge; he will remain a member of the Walbridge Board of Directors;
  • Mike Haller has been promoted to president, Walbridge Group; he will also retain his position as president of the Industrial Division;
  • Vince DeAngelis has been promoted to executive vice president and chief administrative officer from executive vice president and chief financial officer;
  • Tom Dyze has been promoted to executive vice president and chief risk officer from executive vice president and chief legal counsel; and
  • John Rakolta III has been promoted to group vice president and chief financial officer from assistant vice president, New Business Development / Corporate Strategy.

In addition, the following executives have been elected to join those above on the Walbridge Board of Directors:

  • Randy Abdallah, executive vice president, Get Work
  • Terry Merritt, senior vice president, Human Resources

"Rick Haller has made immeasurable contributions to the Walbridge organization during his 40-year career, and we all wish him well as he embarks on retirement," said Rakolta, Jr. "I am proud to work alongside such a talented and committed group of leaders. I look forward to the continued success of this executive team as we lead Walbridge into its next 100 years."

 

For more information about Walbridge, please click here. 
WebinarFree Webinar August 13 - Rebuilding Michigan Construction Businesses with Tax Incentives

Designed to subsidize business costs and reward everyday activities, many Michigan business owners throughout the construction industry are unaware that they qualify for and are entitled to these cash resources. 

alliantgroup, in partnership with the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), will discuss the lucrative federal tax benefits that are helping construction businesses in the Great Lake State. 

Register now by clicking below.
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CAM 2015 Social Outings: Come Join the Fun!
 


  • August 4 - Tiger Game at Comerica Park
  • August 15 - Woodward Dream Cruise - CAM Party
  • August 18 - CAM Golf - Fieldstone Golf Club
  • September 17 - Boy Scouts Building Connections
  • September 22 - CAM Fall Sporting Clays - Hunters Creek Club
  • September 28 - CAM Golf - Indianwood Country Club
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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

JANUARY 2016
- CAM Tradeshow Issue
- Construction Tools
Advertising Deadline Nov. 20

FEBRUARY 2016
- Construction Safety 
- Lifting Equipment / Cranes
Advertising Deadline Dec. 11

MARCH 2016
- "Green Issue"
- Landscaping
- Environmental
Advertising deadline Jan. 29

April 2016
- Masonry
- Workforce Development
- CAM Annual Report
Advertising deadline Feb. 26

May 2016
-  Renovation / Restoration
- Site Work
Advertising deadline Mar. 25

June 2016
-  Glass / Glazing
- Carpentry
Advertising deadline Apr. 29

July 2016
-  Mechanical / Electrical
- Construction Technology
Advertising deadline May 27

August 2016
- Construction Law
- Interiors
Advertising deadline June 24

September 2016
- Insurance / Bonding
- Macomb County Development
Advertising deadline July 29

October 2016
- Special Issue "Construction 2016"
Advertising deadline Aug. 26

November 2016
- Metals / Steel
- Restaurant Construction
Advertising deadline Sept. 23

December 2016
- Concrete
- Company Milestone Anniversaries (2016-17)
- Michigan Construction Outlook 2017
Advertising deadline Oct. 21

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The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) encourages you to forward this E-Newsletter to others and share the latest happenings at CAM.  CAM is committed to providing service, information and assistance to the construction industry. CAM exists to foster growth in the construction industry and encourage networking between its members and their public.

 Gregg Montowski
Construction Association of Michigan