THE LATEST NEWS FROM CAM - APRIL 15, 2019
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FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE:
- It's Open Season for CAM Golf Registration!
- CAM Member Benefits Webinar Takes Place April 16th
- CAMTEC's Upcoming Classes
- Congratulations to CAM's Own Suzie DeSonia
- Sponsor Opportunities for May's Sporting Clays Event
- CAM Connect: Boost Your Networking Knowledge
- New CAM Jobsite Posters Are Updated for April 2019
- Welcome to the New Staples: Updates to a CAM Member Benefit
- NAWIC Detroit Honors the Best in City’s Construction Community
- Michigan Safety Conference Takes Place on April 16th & 17th
- 24th Annual Architects, Engineers & Surveyors Legislative Day
- The Michigan Job Expo Comes to Pontiac on April 24th
- Detroit Engineering and Technology Job Fair - April 29th
- Save the Date for the 2020 CAM Tradeshow & Annual Meeting
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It's Open Season for CAM Golf Registration!
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The extremely popular CAM Golf Outings have been announced and are already filling up quickly!
- JUNE 18: Bay Pointe Golf Club SOLD OUT
- JULY 16: Links of Novi
- AUGUST 20: Devil's Ridge Golf Club
- SEPTEMBER 30: Warwick Hills Country Club
Additional sponsorships opportunities are available this year! Download a sponsorship form
here
or
click here
to register online.
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CAM Member Benefits Webinar Takes Place April 16th
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At 1:00 p.m. on April 16
th, join Tracey Alfonsi, CAM's Director of Member Services, for an informative webinar about all of the services available to CAM members.
This call-in meeting is available to anyone! New members, long-term members, and even those that are still unsure about whether our association is a good fit will get great information on upcoming events, cost-saving programs, and our project news subscription.
Click here to register.
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CAMTEC's Upcoming Classes
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Thank you for supporting continuing education in the construction industry! Please see the links below for upcoming class information, cost, and registration. If you need further assistance, contact
Kacey Lewis
or call (248) 972-1133
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Cost Estimating of a Construction Change Order
April 23 – 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This course contains the building blocks every cost engineer, project engineer, superintendent, or project manager needs to know including hands‑on estimating of a bulletin/change order, overview of contract and changes, formal requirements for change, and constructive changes.
Click here for more info and to register.
Excavations: The Grave Danger - MTI Elective
April 23 – 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
This workshop will provide an overview of MIOSHA Part 9: Excavations, Trenching and Shoring. In addition, the electrical hazards and applicable regulations associates will be discussed, as well as identifying hazards at their workplace associated with mobile equipment.
Click here for more info and to register.
OSHA 502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers
April 24-26 – 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This course is designed for Outreach Training Program trainers who have completed OSHA #500
Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
and are authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program.
Click here for more info and to register.
Payment Bonds: A Remedy for Payment on Public Works Projects
April 25 – 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
In public work projects, there are no construction liens. Payment bonds are furnished by the contractor to the owner to protect payment to the subcontractor and supplier. In this nuts and bolts workshop, you will learn the necessary steps to establish a claim against the payment bond.
Click here for more info and to register.
Additional Upcoming Classes
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Congratulations to CAM's Own Suzie DeSonia
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Please join us in congratulating Suzie DeSonia on her promotion to Managing Editor of the CAM Newsroom. Suzie was originally hired in 2010 to manage the Saginaw planroom. During her time at CAM (plus a 2-year hiatus with a contractor employer), she has performed the duties of membership sales, construction project reporting, data entry, and has been trained in document processing. Her well-rounded education and extensive experience will serve her well in her new role.
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Sponsor Opportunities for May's Sporting Clays Event
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This annual event, taking place on May 14th at the Michigan Shooting Center, is now sold out - but station sponsorships are still available!
For just $125, your company name
will appear on a station sign seen by all 115 shooters. Pavilion and bar sponsorships are also available.
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CAM Connect: Boost Your Networking Knowledge
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Terry Bean has a passion for helping others get better connected to what they seek. Learn how to make the most of networking events, mixers, and opportunities to build your network.
Thursday, May 23rd, 4:00 p.m.
Craft Breww City
27843 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills
Hear why networking works, how to properly prepare BEFORE you go networking, how to improve your networking ONLINE, and more.
Click here for more information and to register.
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New CAM Jobsite Posters Are Updated for April 2019
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Are your jobsite posters current? The answer is likely no because the new Michigan
Paid Medical Leave Act with its Required Poster
just became effective on March 29th.
CAM has the new posters in stock! Get an all-in-one, plastic-laminated, 30"x 60" jobsite poster that contains seven Federal and eight Michigan posters that are required on all jobsites.
CAM Jobsite Posters are available for $45.00.
CAM Members pay only $35.00
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For purchase information, contact Mary Carabott at (248) 972-1000 or
carabott@buildwithCAM.com.
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Welcome to the New Staples: Updates to a CAM Member Benefit
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Staples now offers CAM Members several new product brands built to enhance your productivity in the workplace, from tech products to packing and shipping supplies to new break room essentials.
Click here
to learn more.
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NAWIC Detroit Honors the Best in City’s Construction Community
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The Detroit chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
honored standouts in the city's construction community at its annual Construction Industry Awards and Recognition Night on March 8th.
Four construction professionals were recognized for their leadership in the industry in NAWIC Detroit, and two firms and two projects were recognized for their contributions to the industry.
The companies that were honored at the event included CAM member company Commercial Contracting Corp. and Paige Construction, Inc. Projects highlighted were the DTE Energy Laboratories (Commercial Contracting Corp.) and the Pewabic Pottery Expansion (Sachse Construction). The individuals honored were Tarolyn Buckles of
Onyx Ent
erprise, Inc., Dr. Aslihan Karatas of the NAWIC-supported program Project Accelerate, Kathleen (Kathi) Dobson of Alberici Constructors, and Leslie Hyder of Barton Malow Co. Read the full story
here.
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Michigan Safety Conference Takes Place on April 16th & 17th
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The Michigan Safety Conference is a two-day health and safety training event held every Spring.
Tuesday & Wednesday, April 16th & 17th
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids
Training is targeted at workplace health and safety issues. All businesses in Michigan are encouraged to send their employees responsible for health, safety and risk management operations.
Attendees will enjoy:
* Access to MIOSHA Employees & Regulators
* New Product Demonstrations
* 120+ Workplace Health & Safety Classes
* Re-Certifications Courses
* Continuing Education Credits (CEUs), including CPR
* Trade Show featuring 220+ exhibitors
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4th Annual Architects, Engineers & Surveyors Legislative Day
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The Architects, Engineers, and Surveyors Legislative Committee (AESLC) represents the design profession by advocating on their behalf in the Michigan Legislature.
Over the past several years, they have been able to pass or oppose several pieces of important legislation.
Wednesday, April 17th
Christman University
The Christman Building
208 N. Capitol Rd., Lansing, MI
Currently, the AESLC is working on several issues that directly affect design professionals and the industry's business practices.
All AIA Michigan members are strongly encouraged to participate.
Click here
for more information.
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The Michigan Job Expo Comes to Pontiac on April 24th
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There is a growing need to hire experienced professionals, college alumni, military veterans, and entry-level workers. Some 250 job openings are available! Participating employers are ready to interview onsite for jobs in cities throughout metro Detroit.
Wednesday, April 24th, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Marriott Hotel, 3600 Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac
Prepare your resume and apply in person.
Click here for more information and to register.
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Detroit Engineering and Technology Job Fair - April 29th
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The Engineering Society of Detroit's job fairs draw hundreds of skilled, qualified engineers and technology professionals as well as students and recent college graduates.
Monday, April 29th, 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi
Meet face to face with individuals at all levels of experience, from seasoned mid-career experts in their fields to young people seeking internships. Exhibit space is available.
Click here
for more information.
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Save the Date for the 2020 CAM Tradeshow & Annual Meeting
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CAM is partnering with the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan to bring a new tradeshow experience to you, our members, and to the industry. The CAM show will be rebranded and expanded and moved to a new location!
Great Lakes Design & Construction Expo 2020
February 12th and 13th, 2020
Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi
Mark your calendars and look for registration information later this year. Contact Ron Riegel at (248) 972-1110 or
riegel@buildwithcam.com
for more information.
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June 2019
- Glass - Glazing
- Demolition
Advertising Deadline April 23
July 2019
Advertising Deadline May 28
August 2019
- Construction Law
- Interiors - Finishes
Advertising Deadline June 25
September 2019
- Insurance - Bonding
- School Construction
Advertising Deadline July 23
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October 2019
Advertising Deadline August 27
November 2019
- Construction Safety
- Heavy Construction
Advertising Deadline September 24
December 2019
- Workforce Development
- Michigan Construction Outlook 2019
Advertising Deadline October 22
For advertising sales and information,
email Roy Jones
or call (248) 972-1115.
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Construction Association of Michigan | 248.972.1000 | Fax 248.972.1001
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