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happyholidayHappy Holidays from the Construction Association of Michigan

Happy Holidays from CAM! This is the final CAM E-Newsletter for 2015. Look for your next CAM E-Newsletter to be delivered on January 15, 2016. 

The CAM offices will be closed this holiday season beginning on Thursday, December 24th, and will reopen on Monday, January 4th.

We wish all of our Members a safe and joyous holiday season and a very Happy New Year!
tradeshowJust Around the Corner - Get Ready for the Construction & Design Tradeshow - February 3rd 



Now is the time to reserve your booth for the 2016 CAM Construction & Design Tradeshow! Space is going quickly - 75% of the booths have been reserved at this time, but choice spots are still available. 

Some of the companies exhibiting in the 2016 show include: 

Michigan CAT/MacAllister Rentals; Ritz Safety; Professional Group; Tempo Cases; Power Vac of Michigan Service Pro; Ground Penetrating Radar; Oakland Metals; Homrich Wrecking; Williams Scotsman; M C Gutherie Lumber; Michigan Glass Coatings; Weiser Recycling and many more.
 
See the complete list of current exhibitors and visit their websites by  clicking here. 
 
This one-day construction event will be held at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit on  Wednesday, February 3, 2016. It will be attended by construction owners, contractors, suppliers, architects and engineers. Show hours are 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

The event will also host the CAM 130th Annual Meeting, CAM Magazine Special Issue Awards, and 2015 Construction Project of the Year Award, which will be held inside the Sound Board. CAMTEC, the training and education division of CAM, will offer classes during the tradeshow, as well.

For more information, please click here , or contact Ron Riegel   at (248) 972-1000. 
camtectradeshowCAMTEC to Offer Special Classes at 2016 Tradeshow
 
Register now to attend our special classes to be held at Construction & Design Tradeshow, February 3rd at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit. 
  • Laser Scanning - This course will present the evolution of laser scanning and the dramatic changes in the last 18 months. 
  • Tax Incentives for Construction - Uncover the eight myths that are deterring construction companies like yours from claiming tax credits and deductions. 
  • Funding Panel Discussion - A panel discussion to educate contractors on Best Practices for access to capital, gain credibility, and attract lenders and surety bond credits.
  • Do Lead Rules Apply to You? - Join this session to learn more about which lead rules apply to you, and how to stay in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations. 
Registration deadline is January 29, 2016, via the CAM website. Further questions? Contact Diane Sawinsky at (248) 972-1000. 
lilyeventCAM Connect in January 2016 - Lily's in Royal Oak

Join CAM for our first CAM Connect marketing event of 2016: Thursday, January 21 at Lily's Seafood in Royal Oak, from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm. 

This promises to be an evening of great networking, food and drink, and fundraising for the CAM Construction Scholarship. Last year we raised over $700 for this worthy cause!

RSVP by contacting Marie Magyar at CAM (248) 972-1000 or click here to register online.
bowlingSave the Date for the 2016 CAM Men's Doubles Classic
   
 
In 2016, CAM will celebrate its 65th Annual Men's Doubles Classic bowling tournament. This event is a tradition that countless avid bowlers enjoy. Please mark your calendars and be sure to join us in February!
  • When: Saturday, February 27, 2016
  • Where: Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park
  • Time: 10:30 am Registration / 12:00 pm Bowling
  • Buffet Dinner, Awards, Door Prizes, Card-Playing
More information to come. Contact Ron Riegel at CAM (248) 972-1000. 
aspcspASP / CSP Comprehensive Prep Workshops - January 2016

Register now for the following workshops:

ASP Workshop (Prep for Fundamentals Exam): January 25 - January 27, 2016

CSP Workshop (Prep for Comprehensive Exam): January 28 - January 30, 2016

Presented by Langlois, Weigand & Associates, Inc. and hosted by the Greater Detroit Chapter of the ASSE (American Society of Safety Engineers).

Each three-day review course is specifically designed for those preparing for the Safety Fundamentals Exam (ASP prep) and/or the Comprehensive Exam (CSP prep). Both tests must be passed in order to receive BCSP designation as a Certified Safety Professional.

Classes will be conducted from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm each day at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, located at: One Chrysler Drive, Auburn Hills, 48326 ( http://www.wpchryslermuseum.org).

Registration Fees (December 5. 2015 - January 3, 2016):
ASP or CSP Review Workshop (ASSE Member) $700
ASP or CSP Review Workshop (Non-ASSE Member) *$800

*All Non-ASSE Members Fees include a FREE one-year membership in ASSE

If fewer than 10 registrations are received by January 3, 2016, the workshop(s) may be cancelled.

PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD / PAYPAL:
Visit the Greater Detroit ASSE Chapter website by clicking here t o sign-up electronically.

PAYMENT BY CHECK:
To obtain a physical enrollment form to fill out and mail in with a check, contact Jessica Jannaman at (248)  576-5741. 

Make checks payable to:
ASSE Greater Detroit Chapter
ATTN: Jessica Jannaman c/o FCA Group
1000 Chrysler Drive
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Refunds: Refunds will only be given if notification is made to the Greater Detroit Chapter via email to: [email protected] prior to January 5, 2016.  If the class is cancelled because of lack of minimum registration requirements, a refund will be given. If a refund is provided for any reason, an administrative fee of $25 will be deducted prior to the refund.

Class size is limited to 25 participants for each workshop. Sign up NOW to guarantee your seat!
dmaibachCAM Member Doug Maibach Awarded the Community Builder Award by Habitat for Humanity Oakland County

Barton Malow Company is proud to announce that Doug Maibach, chairman of Barton Malow Enterprise and executive vice president of Barton Malow Company, was honored  with Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County's Community Builder Award. The award was presented at Habitat's Extravaganza on November 19th at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. 

It is in recognition of  Detroit-area philanthropy and civic leadership. Maibach has been a passionate and prominent leader in both  of these areas throughout his career. He has exemplified what "community building" is all about both  professionally and personally, and has served as a sensitive and committed community member for  organizations including the Woodhaven Retirement Community; the Apostolic Christian Church of Livonia; United Way; Habitat for Humanity; the American Heart Association; ACE Mentor; and the Children's Center of  Detroit. Maibach is a 31-year veteran of Barton Malow Company, and also serves as the Board Liaison for the  Barton Malow Company Foundation.

Barton Malow Company commends Doug on his ongoing commitment to community service and building, and congratulates him  on this prestigious and well-deserved honor.
society2016 CAM Events - Mark these Dates on Your Calendar!

January 21 - Lily's Seafood / CAM Connect
February 3 - CAM Construction & Design Tradeshow/130th Annual Meeting
February 27 - CAM Men's Doubles Classic Bowling Tournament
March 4 - European Pheasant Hunt
April 8 - Detroit Tigers Opening Day Tailgate Party
May 17 - CAM Spring Sporting Clays - Detroit Gun Club
June 14 - CAM Golf Outing - Bay Pointe Golf Club 
June 22 - CAM / HBA Mid-Year Forecast & State of the Industry Breakfast
July 19 - CAM Golf Outing - Links of Novi  
August 3  - Detroit Tigers vs. White Sox Game / CAM Connect
August 16 - CAM Golf Outing - Fieldstone Golf Club
August 20 - Woodward Dream Cruise - "Cruise Into CAM"
September 2016 - CAM Golf Outing - Venue To Be Determined 
September 15 - Boy Scouts Building Connections Event
September 20 - CAM Fall Sporting Clays - Hunters Creek Club
December 7 - CAM / ASSE Safety Leadership Conference
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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.

 Amanda Tackett
Construction Association of Michigan