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August 15, 2015
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The Latest News from CAM - The Construction Association of Michigan

BbsTake the CAM Biennial Business Survey 2015-16 - Deadline August 31

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.

CruiseDream Cruise Saturday - August 15th - Come to CAM!

 

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!

MioshaMIOSHA Announces New Location!

 

The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has moved its offices effective August 10, 2015. 

 

The new location is at:

Stevens T. Mason Building

530 W. Allegan Street

Lansing, MI 48933

 

For mailings, the P.O. boxes will remain the same. Overnight deliveries must use the street address. 

 

The new MIOSHA Toll-Free Number is: 

1-800-TO-MIOSHA (1-800-866-4674)

 

For all other specific MIOSHA departmental telephone numbers, please click here

Goff2 Hit the Links with CAM - Just Two Outings Remaining

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!
CamtecFallCAMTEC 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
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Advertise in CAM Magazine's Special Issue - Deadline is Fast Approaching

 

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 or Roy Jones at (248) 972-1115. 

scoutsJoin CAM for the 11th Annual Boy Scouts Building Connections Event - September 17

CAM, in conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America - Great Lakes Field Service Council, will hold its annual "Boy Scouts Building Connections" fundraising event on the evening of Thursday, September 17, at the Detroit Historical Museum.
  • 5:30 pm - Doors Open
  • 6:00 pm - Scout Ceremony and Presentation
  • 6:15 - 8:00 pm - Food Stations, Open Bar, Silent Auction, Raffles
  • 8:00 pm - Evening Concludes
"Building Connections" is the largest annual gathering of the construction community in southeast Michigan. It provides a unique opportunity for informal business and social interaction, while supporting the Scouting program for area youth and their families.

Please join us for this VIP event - click here for complete information and to register. 
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Fall Sporting Clays - Sign Up Now




Cost is $105 per shooter and includes:
  • Warm-up practice shoot from 10:00 am - Noon
  • Lunch at Noon
  • Safety Review at 1:00 pm
  • Shoot begins at 1:30 pm
  • Perch Dinner, Awards and Prizes
All shooters must bring their own 12 or 20 gauge shotgun. The course is limited to 112 shooters, so sigh up early to reserve your space now! Deadline to register is September 15, 2015. 

Click here for more information or to register. Contact Gregg Montowski at CAM for sponsorship information (248) 972-1000.
tradeshowThe 2016 Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow - Over Half of Show Sold Out!

 

 

CAM is gearing up for its 2016 Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow. Once again, the event will be held at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit on February 3, 2016.  Exhibit hours are from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. 

 

The day's events will also include CAM's 130th Annual Meeting, CAM Magazine's Special Issue Awards, and the 2015 Project of the Year Award.

 

Visit the Tradeshow webpage on CAM's website and see an updated list of all the exhibitors.  You can also visit each exhibitor website by clicking on their name.

 

Act Now to Reserve Booth Space! Over 50% of this year's booths have already been reserved!

 

For more information on exhibiting at this year's show, click here or call Ron Riegel at (248) 972-1000.

oshaOSHA Clarifies Safety Training Requirements

 

OSHA has just published a new GUIDE describing the training requirements in OSHA Standards.  It's a long document, but it's very well organized and easy to find what you're interested in.  This is an excellent tool for developing new employee orientation training, identifying monthly training topics, and developing guidelines for refresher courses.

Construction comprises a large part of the Guide (pages 143 - 240):

click here to view more

NewsSafetyNews from CAMSAFETY and CAMTEC: Seminars, Training and More!

Sign Up Today for FREE Fall Prevention Training - August 20th - click here.

CAM Announces Construction Funding Symposium - October 14th - click here for more information.

We are Now Accepting Registrations for CAM / ASSE Safety Leadership Conference - December 2nd - click here.
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CAM 2015 Social Outings: Come Join the Fun!

 


  • 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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and information contact Cathy Jones at 248-972-1115 or e-mail:

jones@cam-online.com

 

 

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