THE LATEST NEWS FROM CAM
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
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FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE:
- And the CAM Magazine 2021 Project of the Year Award Goes to ...
- CAM Inducts New Chairman and Three New Board Members
- Submission Deadline Approaching for CAM Mag 2022 Special Issue
- Join the CAM Community: Where Members Connect
- 2022 GLDC EXPO: A Homecoming for the Industry
- European Pheasant Hunt at Crooked Foot Takes Place March 25th
- CAMTEC's Featured Classes
- CAMComp Pays Dividends for Putting Safety First
- Construction Science EXPO Comes to Detroit May 17th
- USDOL Announces "Apprenticeship Building America" Program
- Michigan Worksafe Provides FREE Training
- Registration Now Open for May's Groundbreaking Women in Construction
- Building to Net-Zero: Mass Timber Building Competition
- MIOSHA Workplace Violence Prevention Training
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And the CAM Magazine 2021 Project of the Year Award Goes to ... |
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CAM recently announced that the STEM Teaching & Learning Facility on the main campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing has been chosen as the 2021 CAM Magazine Project of the Year. Congratulations to Construction Manager Granger Construction Company, Architects/Engineers Ellenzweig and Integrated Design Solutions, and Michigan State University!
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CAM Inducts New Chairman and Three New Board Members |
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At the 136th Annual Meeting of the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), held February 16th, 2022, at the Suburban Showplace in Novi, the association's new officers and directors who will serve on the 2022 Board of Directors were installed. Learn more HERE >.
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Submission Deadline Approaching for CAM Mag 2022 Special Issue |
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CAM Magazine’s Special Issue highlights 12 of the most outstanding construction projects of the year. Entries must be constructed or designed by a CAM member company and must have been completed – or reached substantial completion – between June 2021 and June 2022. Find an entry packet HERE >. The extended deadline for this year's submissions is Friday, March 18th.
You can view last year's October Special Issue HERE >. There are great advertising opportunities in Special Issue 2022. Ad reservations can be made by contacting Roy Jones (248) 972-1115.
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Join the CAM Community: Where Members Connect |
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The Construction Association of Michigan recently announced the release of the CAM Community, a social networking space just for members to connect, collaborate, and engage with one another. We invite you to join other industry professionals to share information, resources, and experiences and form personal peer-to-peer relationships we hope will enhance your livelihoods, strengthen your network, and support the success of your business.
We encourage thought-provoking discussions that are geared toward creating positive changes. Through this, the Community can elevate the profession of construction with credible collaboration and shared opportunity. START CONNECTING HERE >
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European Pheasant Hunt at Crooked Foot Takes Place March 25th |
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Join us for CAM's annual European Pheasant Hunt at Crooked Foot, located just 3 miles north of Perry and 15 minutes east of Lansing. Crooked Foot specializes in upland bird hunting and hunting dog training on 300 acres of pristine Michigan countryside.
Friday, March 25th, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Crooked Foot Upland Bird & Game Hunting Club, 7303 S. Delaney Rd., Owosso
CLICK HERE > for more information and to register for the European Pheasant Hunt, lunch, and an optional walk-up hunt.
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2022 GLDC EXPO: A Homecoming for the Industry |
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As exhibitors put the finishing touches on their displays, a steady stream of Michigan's construction industry rolled in the Suburban Showplace on February 16th for the 2022 Great Lakes Design and Construction EXPO, a place where Michigan’s architects, construction managers, owners, and suppliers meet as one to discover the latest and greatest in the construction industry. They met for the Economic Breakfast, EXPO, and CAM’s 136th Annual Meeting. CHECK HERE > later today, when a full recap and event photos will be posted!
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CAMTEC's Upcoming Classes |
Please see the links below for upcoming class information, cost, and registration. If you need further assistance, email Patti Scherer or call (248) 972-1133.
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March 2nd - 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
March 8th – 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
March 15th – 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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March 16th – 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
March 22nd – 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
March 23rd – 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
March 29th-30th – 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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CAMComp Pays Dividends for Putting Safety First |
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CAM members have access to premier workers' compensation coverage that pays dividends back to those companies that put safety first. In 2020 alone, CAMComp returned $1.9 million in dividends back to its members!
CLICK HERE > to learn more or contact Juan Ramirez (586) 790-7810.
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Construction Science EXPO Comes to Detroit May 17th |
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The Construction Science Expo* youth career awareness event is held annually in May and has touched over 9,000 underserved youth in Southeast Detroit since 2009. A coalition of 60+ construction employers, associations, professional trade skill organizations, colleges, and the Black Caucus Foundation actively bring hands-on experiences showcasing both Engineering and Tradeskills in order to inspire young people to join our industry.
Tuesday, May 17th, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood St, Detroit
Company participants and sponsors are sought for a youth event and career counselor workshop! Sponsor deadline is April 4th. CLICK HERE > to learn more and to sponsor this important endeavor. Melissa Wilson (248) 240-7166.
*This event is invitation only. Guest attendance may be registered in advance for media, businesses, and schools district representatives.
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USDOL Announces "Apprenticeship Building America" Program |
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The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a grant program to strengthen, modernize, expand, and diversify its Registered Apprenticeship Program to enable more workers to earn while they learn and find reliable pathways to the middle class. Part of President Biden's strategy to strengthen Registered Apprenticeships, the "Apprenticeship Building America" program will make $113 million in grant funding available, including up to $50 million to support equity partnerships and pre-apprenticeship activities.
Eligible applicants include nonprofits, labor organizations, public and state institutions of higher education, and county governments. Finalists will receive awards from $1 to $8 million. CLICK HERE > to learn more.
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Michigan Worksafe Provides FREE Training |
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Over the last 20 years, Michigan WorkSafe has provided back and ergonomic training to nearly 100,000 workers. This program is free to employers/employees through an educational safety grant with MIOSHA’s Consultation & Educational Training Division and the Michigan Association of Chiropractors. The goal is to assist industries with injury reduction programs and resources. Michigan WorkSafe offers two options: a self-paced, e-learning module that can be accessed 24/7, and one-hour in-person/virtual training sessions. CLICK HERE > for more information.
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Registration Now Open for Groundbreaking Women in Construction
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"Construction's Premier Leadership and Talent Management Conference" takes place in San Fran on May 12th & 13th. The event serves as a catalyst to help women expand their presence, influence, and career success in an ever-shifting industry—and to share, learn, challenge, and inspire in their organizations. It also has grown into the leading talent development and networking event for construction industry professionals. CLICK HERE > to learn more.
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Building to Net-Zero: Mass Timber Building Competition |
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Mass timber is a newer category of wood product that is transforming how America builds. For the purpose of advancing low-carbon mass timber construction in the United States, the Softwood Lumber Board and USDA Forest Service are hosting a Mass Timber Competition. Eligible project teams may now submit proposals. The competition will award funds totaling $2M to support projects that demonstrate mass timber’s application across select building types and ability to aggressively reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment. Entry deadline is March 30th! CLICK HERE > to learn more
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MIOSHA-Funded Workplace Violence Prevention Training |
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Crisis Management and People Recovery after Workplace Traumatic Events, Disasters, Shootings or Emergencies
Tuesday, March 8th, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Livonia Civic Auditorium, 33000 Civic Center Dr., Livonia
Recent incidents have motivated employers to review, establish, and enhance their organizational threat assessment teams. Register today for this free training session co-sponsored by the city of Livonia and presented by Dr. Kenneth Wolf of the Incident Management Team / Center for Workplace Violence Prevention. CLICK HERE > to register. For more information, contact Brian Kahn (734) 466-2368.
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CONCRETE - MASONRY
Featuring "The History of the Michigan Masonry Industry"
by Joe Nuessendorfer
CAM ANNUAL REPORT
Ad Reservation Deadline: March 9, 2022
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Construction Association of Michigan | 248.972.1000 | Fax 248.972.1001
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