THE LATEST NEWS FROM CAM
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
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FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE:
- The Time Is Now to Return Your Buyers Guide Contracts
- Have You Reserved Your Exhibit Space for February's EXPO?
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OSHA Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate ETS
- Gov. Whitmer Declares November 15th-21st as Michigan Apprenticeship Week
- Legislative Panel Shows Bipartisan Support for the Construction Industry
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Cast Your Vote for the CAM Magazine Project of the Year
- CAMTEC's Upcoming Classes
- CAM Member Benefit: RAM Truck Incentive Program
- Eastpointe Wins AIA Innovation Project Grant
- MIOSHA Hosts a Virtual Update on December 2nd
- SAY IT LOUD: NOMA's 50th Exhibition Comes to the Detroit Historical Museum
- Wayne State University Wins Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge
- Lunch & Learn with American Society of Safety Professionals - HSP Group
- Call for Entries: ARCHITECT Light & Architecture Design Awards
- Take the Window + Door 2022 Industry Pulse Survey
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The Time Is Now to Return Your Buyers Guide Contracts |
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Contracts were sent to all member companies in September. To be featured in the printed edition of the guide and included in the CAM Mobile App featuring CAM's Construction Buyers Guide, please review and return your signed contract in the enclosed envelope asap. The deadline has been extended to November 22nd. If you need a copy of your 2022 Buyers Guide contract, please call (248) 972-1108 or send an email to buyersguide@buildwithcam.com.
Don't miss your chance to get your company listed in the Buyers Guide, an annual publication that has become the industry's go-to since its original printing in 1905. In it, you will find contact information for general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, as well as companies that provide support services, like wealth management, insurance, and more.
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Have You Reserved Your Exhibit Space for February's EXPO? |
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The event takes place on February 16th, 2022, at the Suburban Collection Showplace. This is an exciting, one-day event that combines the Great Lakes Design and Construction EXPO, CAM Magazine Special Issue Awards, and CAM’s Annual Meeting. Planned in conjunction with the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan and sponsored by Lake Michigan Credit Union, Occupational Care Services, and Autodesk.
Prime exhibitor space is still available! Reserve your booth by contacting Ron Riegel at (248) 972-1110 or by completing the interest form on the EXPO WEBSITE. Just some of the companies exhibiting in the 2022 show include Energy Diagnostics Inc., Bargain Office Equipment, GFL Environmental USA Inc., Midland Tool & Supply, Simpson Strong-Tie, and Watertap Inc. See the full list of current exhibitors and links to their websites on the EXPO WEBSITE.
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On November 4th, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a new emergency temporary standard (ETS) to protect more than 84 million workers from the spread of the coronavirus on the job. The ETS establishes binding requirements to protect unvaccinated employees of large employers (those with 100 or more employees) from the risk of contracting COVID-19 in the workplace.
Under this standard, covered employers must develop, implement and enforce a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, unless they adopt a policy requiring employees to choose to either be vaccinated or undergo regular COVID-19 testing and wear a face covering at work. CLICK HERE to read more.
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Gov. Whitmer Declares November 15th-21st as Michigan Apprenticeship Week |
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To highlight the vital role registered apprenticeships play in supporting both employers who need skilled talent and Michigan’s workers who gain skills toward rewarding, high-demand, and high-wage careers, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared November 15th-21st as Michigan Apprenticeship Week. As part of this week, the governor encouraged Michiganders to consider earning while learning through a paid registered apprenticeship program.
Employers and career seekers interested in starting registered apprenticeships should visit www.Michigan.gov/Apprenticeship. Additionally, an informational webinar on registered apprenticeships will be held for employers and interested individuals on Wednesday, November 17th from 10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. CLICK HERE to register.
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Legislative Panel Shows Bipartisan Support for the Construction Industry
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CAM's Annual Legislative Breakfast took place on November 5th. CAM lobbyist Jason Wadaga of Kindsvatter, Dalling & Associates moderated the event, welcoming Sen. Curtis VanderWall (R) of Ludington, Sen. Curtis Hertel, Jr. (D) of East Lansing, Rep. Joseph Bellino (R) of Monroe and Rep. Joe Tate (D) of Detroit to the panel.
Although the group split down party lines on some issues, there was resounding bipartisanship on the issue of how to spend Michigan’s $6 billion in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding — infrastructure. And although negotiations continue, both sides placed confidence in bipartisanship to get construction projects off the ground to support the industry and the people of Michigan. Also discussed at the event were issues related to prompt pay, hero pay, vaccine mandates, and prevailing wage. CLICK HERE for the full recap.
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Cast Your Vote for the CAM Magazine Project of the Year
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Have you had a chance to read CAM Magazine's Special Issue 2021 yet? The 132-page, full-color issue of the magazine features 12 outstanding construction projects in the state of Michigan as submitted by CAM member companies. One of the 12 projects will be chosen to receive the accolade of CAM "Project of the Year." The CAM Magazine Editorial Advisory Committee and your input will determine the winner. CLICK HERE to check it out and to cast your vote!
Since the release of the printed magazine, a few project teams have added important contractors to their lists of companies who had a hand in these outstanding projects.
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In the Berkshire eSupply project, the update to the project team is: Project Designer: Moshe Appelbaum, Architect. In conjunction with Albert Kahn Associates, Inc. - Associate Architect, Engineer, Landscape Architect, Interior Designer
- In the Michigan Veterans Homes in Chesterfield Township list of subcontractors, Detroit Spectrum Painters, Inc., Warren, has been added
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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 Kacey Lewis or call (248) 972-1133.
FEATURED CLASS:
November 29th-December 2nd – 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Recommended for employees with a responsibility for site safety, this course covers OSHA policies, procedures and standards, as well as construction safety and health principles. Topics include the scope and application of the OSHA construction standards including inspections, citations and appeals, as well as employee & employer rights under the Act. Upon completion of the course, students receive an OSHA construction safety and health 30-Hour course completion card.
November 18th – 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
December 2nd – 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
December 7th – 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
December 9th – 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
December 14th – 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
December 16th – 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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CAM Member Benefit: RAM Truck Incentive Program |
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As part of its Momentum Group offering, CAM members can take advantage of a 2022 Incentive Program on most RAM vehicles. The program includes VIP CAM-member pricing, fleet incentives for members only, increased powertrain warranty miles, and vehicle delivery to your door. 1.5 million fewer vehicles are going to be produced this year - secure yours today. CLICK HERE for more information on this program.
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Eastpointe Wins AIA Innovation Project Grant |
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The city of Eastpointe has been awarded the AIA National & Mayors Innovation Project Grant. The Mayors Innovation Project is a national learning network for mayors committed to shared prosperity, environmental sustainability, and efficient democratic government. This year, they partnered with The American Institute of Architects (AIA) to help mayors build zero-carbon, resilient, healthy, and equitable cities. The city of Eastpointe is planning the installation of a permanent open-air gathering space that will be set up similarly to a farmer’s market in the City’s Downtown Development Authority District. CLICK HERE to read more.
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MIOSHA Hosts a Virtual Update on December 2nd |
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Join members of the Western Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society, American Society of Safety Professionals-West Michigan Chapter, and Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society for a special MIOSHA update on December 2nd from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
This Zoom webinar will cover critical safety and health topics such as MIOSHA Consultation Education and Training services and cooperative programs, worker fatalities, high hazards, silica and industrial hygiene sampling, and more. Reserve your spot by emailing or calling Brenda Wisniewski at 616-901-3691.
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SAY IT LOUD: NOMA's 50th Exhibition Comes to the Detroit Historical Museum |
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“Say It Loud,” a new exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum’s Robert and Mary Ann Bury Community Gallery, celebrates 50 years of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA). The exhibit runs through January 9th.
This exhibition is supported by the Graham Foundation and was organized as part of the NOMA HOMECOMING: DETROIT 50 virtual conference, which celebrates 50 years since NOMA's founding. It was curated by Pascale Sablan FAIA, NOMA, LEED AP. Sablan is the NOMA President-Elect (2023-2024), an Associate at Adjaye Associates Architects, and Founder & Executive Director of Beyond the Built Environment LLC. CLICK HERE to learn more.
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Wayne State University Wins Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge |
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The Wayne State University student chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) took first place in the finals of the 2021 ELECTRI International / NECA Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge (ECIC). Six seniors in the College of Engineering's Construction Management program represented the 26-member team at NECA’s October convention in Nashville. The competition, formerly titled the Green Energy Challenge, is integrated annually into Wayne State's senior capstone program by CMT director Joseph Vaglica, Ph.D. CLICK HERE to read more.
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Lunch & Learn with American Society of Safety Professionals - HSP Group |
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The American Society of Safety Professionals' Hispanic Safety Professionals Common Interest Group is offering a free webinar on the topic of "Barriers to Job Hazard Planning and Corrective Actions" on Thursday, November 18th from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Presenter Ronald Covo, CSP, STS-C, Business Unit-EHS Director for Turner Construction in Denver discusses the typical barriers of the JHA process and potential actions to eliminate those barriers. CLICK HERE for more information and to register.
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Call for Entries: ARCHITECT Light & Architecture Design Awards |
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ARCHITECT magazine's 18th Annual ARCHITECT Light & Architecture Design Awards honor outstanding and innovative projects in the field of architectural lighting design. Winning projects will be published in the January/ February 2022 print and digital issues of the magazine. The awards program is open to design professionals worldwide. Entry deadline is approaching. CLICK HERE for more details and eligibility requirements.
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Take the Window + Door 2022 Industry Pulse Survey |
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The annual Window + Door Industry Pulse Survey is open. The survey reflects on the past year and sets expectations for 2022, including insights on product, sales and employment trends, as well as supply chain, materials and costs. Respondents also have the opportunity to share what they see as the biggest opportunities and challenges in the coming year. The survey closes Tuesday, November 23rd.
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