THE LATEST NEWS FROM CAM - April 15, 2020
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FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE:
- Coronavirus and the Construction Industry: Keeping Current
- CAM's 2020 Golf Outings Are Now Open for Registration
- CAM Launches New Member Portal
- CAMTEC's Upcoming Classes
- CAM Virtual Planroom Is Open!
- Bloomfield Hills Prime Office Space for Lease
- Interim Update: The U.S. and Michigan Economic Outlook for 2020–2022
- Upcoming CPWR Webinars
- Michigan Safety Conference Online Learning Series Coming in June
- Updated Online Employee Injury and Illness Incident Reporting Form
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Coronavirus and the Construction Industry:
Keeping Current
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As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, we will continue to share what we are doing at the Construction Association of Michigan to support our employees and our members.
On March 27, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (or "CARES" Act). The Act provides more than $2 trillion in emergency economic relief for businesses, families, and individuals affected by the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19)--the largest stimulus or rescue package in American history. The Act represents the third piece of legislation intended to help families and companies impacted by COVID-19.
Butzel Long has developed a webinar titled "
The CARES Act: What CAM Members Need to Know
," to provide the highlights of the potential economic relief opportunities for small and mid-sized businesses, including the $349 Billion Paycheck Protection Program, which could provide up to $10 million in loans for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 to maintain their payroll costs. Further, this webinar will answer these questions: Who is eligible for a loan? What can the loan be used for? What is the process? And much more.
Read about other developments on our
Coronavirus: Info and Updates
page on our website. As new information becomes available, including tax, unemployment and legal resources, we will continue to add links to this page.
CAM staff continues to be available to our members and colleagues. Email is being accessed, phone calls are being forwarded, and voicemail is checked throughout the day. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
email us
or call (248) 972-1000.
If your company has produced information that may be of use to other members, you may
email
it to Tracey Alfonsi for inclusion in our list of resources. Special thanks to McAlpine PC, Butzel Long, Miller Canfield, Plante Moran, Doeren Mayhew, and Rehmann for their contributions.
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CAM's 2020 Golf Outings Are Now Open for Registration!
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It's time to register for CAM's incredibly popular golf outings. This year's schedule features four value-packed outings at great prices. Both the July and August outings raise money for the CAM Foundation, supporting the Don Purdie Memorial Scholarship. The August outing supports CAMSAFETY.
June 16 -
Baypointe Golf Club
July 14
-
Links of Novi
August 11
- Greystone Golf Club
September 21
- Warwick Hills Country Club
Sponsorships are available!
Click here
for more information and to register. Last year all outings sold out quickly -- don't wait!
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CAM Launches New Member Portal
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In our never-ending pursuit to improve your CAM member experience, we are proud to announce the roll out of our new and improved Member Portal. This mobile-responsive platform will allow you to search our member directory, register for events and classes, shop our store, and pay invoices online. With the implementation of the updated system, you will be required to update your password:
If you have any questions, or if you need assistance navigating the new system, please do not hesitate to contact us at (248) 972-1000. All CAM employees are continuing to work from home, ready to assist as necessary.
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CAMTEC's Upcoming Classes
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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
.
Available Online:
In Person:
First Aid, AED, CPR
May 5 – 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Every job site is required to have someone certified in first aid. Are you in compliance? This course teaches the principles of basic life support for adults. The course details “hands-only” CPR, first aid, choking in adults, signs, and symptoms of heart attack and stroke, and treatment for shock. It explains how AEDs work, and why they’re a critical part of emergency cardiac care. Certification is valid for a period of two years
Click here for more info and to register.
Root Cause Analysis – Level 1 – Facilitator
May 12-13 – 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This course will provide the knowledge and tools for participants to gain an understanding of the factors that affect culture and how it impacts safety performance. Management Leadership/Commitment and Employee Involvement are the most critical components of having an effective Safety and Health Management System (SHMS).
Click here for more info and to register.
Root Cause Analysis – Level 2 – Master Facilitator
May 14 – 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Master Facilitator training prepares students to lead complex root cause analyses and manage the circumstances surrounding high-profile events. Challenging incidents such as serious injuries, product recalls and major equipment damage require sophisticated investigation skills. The Master Facilitator curriculum is focused on equipping students to play a central role in their organization's RCA program management team.
Click here for more info and to register.
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CAM Virtual Planroom Is Open!
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The CAM project news team is continuing to find, follow, and report on projects available for bid. We are currently tracking over 400 projects. For more information on accessing the Virtual Planroom,
click here
to request a demo.
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Bloomfield Hills Prime Office Space for Lease
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The Construction Association of Michigan has 3,150 square feet of prime remodeled office space
available for lease at its headquarters, located in Bloomfield Hills.
Click here
for a flyer for full details.
This office space is newly remodeled, second-floor location, has covered parking, and includes access to the 45-seat CAMTEC training center and board room. Interested parties should contact Kevin Koehler for pricing and further information (248) 421-4500.
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Interim Update: The U.S. and Michigan Economic Outlook for 2020–2022
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve so are forecasts with respect to the U.S. and Michigan economies.This brief interim
U of M Economic Outlook
aims to keep readers informed as economic events continue to unfold. The COVID-19 pandemic has already proven to be extremely disruptive to the economy.
Click here
to read the report, brought to you by the
Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics at University of Michigan.
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The Center for Construction Research and Training has two important webinars coming this month.
Thursday, April 16th, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.: Fall Prevention & Protection in the Roofing Industry
Falls are the leading cause of death in construction, but roofers are at an even greater risk of falling than those in other trades. In 2017, roofers experienced 35.9 deaths per 100,000 FTEs, more than 10 times the rate of all construction occupations combined. The
OSHA-NIOSH-CPWR National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls
and the National Roofing Contractors Association are working to improve these numbers by increasing employer and worker awareness and understanding of fall hazards and how to address them.This hour-long webinar provides the opportunity to learn from experts virtually about some of the specific considerations roofing contractors and workers need to take into account when planning, training, and executing fall prevention measures, as well as what to do in the event that a fall does occur on your jobsite.
Click here
to register.
Monday, April 20, 2:00 p.m. : Virtual National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents -- Q&A Panel
Struck-by incidents are a leading cause of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry. In an effort to combat this, the NORA Construction Sector Council has undertaken a number of initiatives to improve awareness of work zone safety and ways to prevent struck-by incidents, including launching a National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents and establishing an
online source
for information on the Stand-Down, as well as training materials, toolbox talks, and other resources.The CPWR panel of experts will answer your questions about struck-by hazards in work zones and provide practical information that stakeholders can use on their job sites to prevent incidents.
Click here
to register.
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Michigan Safety Conference Online Learning Series Coming in June
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The Michigan Safety Conference (MSC) has received a mini-grant from MIOSHA, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, to build an Online Learning Management System (LMS), partnering with TorranceLearning.
The goal is to have the Inaugural MSC Online Learning Series available by June 1. MSC plans to offer 10 courses at a cost of $30.00 per one-hour course. This series will allow participants to attend from their computers and view programs. Both a generic CEU certificate will be provided, indicating one hour of participation per course. A CEU certificate from Grand Valley State University for .16 credit per hour of training will also be available.
Keep an eye
here
for more information.
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Updated Online Employee Injury and Illness Incident Reporting Form
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In March, MIOSHA introduced a revised
online form
for use in reporting workplace injuries and illnesses. This form includes the ability to report any workplace injury or illness that resulted in an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or the loss of an eye, as well as injuries caused by a mechanical power press even if the injury did not result in an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or the loss of an eye. For any questions using the online reporting form, please call MIOSHA’s toll-free Severe Injury and Illness Reporting hotline at 844-464-6742.
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June 2020
- Glass - Glazing
- Demolition
Advertising Deadline April 24
July 2020
Advertising Deadline May 26
August 2020
- Construction Law
- Insurance - Bonding
Advertising Deadline June 23
September 2020
- Carpentry
- Flooring - Tile
Advertising Deadline July 24
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October 2020
- Special Issue 2020: Top 12 Projects
Advertising Deadline August 25
November 2020
Advertising Deadline September 25
December 2020
- Company Milestone Anniversaries
- Michigan Construction Outlook
Advertising Deadline October 28
For advertising sales and information,
email Roy Jones
or call (248) 972-1115.
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