THE LATEST NEWS FROM CAM
March 31, 2023
  • CAM Golf Registration Officially Opens in 3, 2, 1 ... Now! 
  • “Right to Work,” Prevailing Wage Signed by Gov. Whitmer
  • Come Rain or Come Shine - Tailgate with CAM on Opening Day!
  • Deadline Extended to Submit Your Projects for CAM Magazine's Special Issue
  • CAM's Latest Podcast Explains How to Save and Make Money with DTE Incentives
  • CAMTEC's Featured Classes
  • Power Up with CAM and T-Rex Advisory on April 21st
  • CAM Member Benefit: Gain Access to Thousands of Construction Bidding Projects
  • Michigan Safety Conference Takes Place on April 18th & 19th
  • Energy Efficiency Conference + Exhibition Coming to Novi
  • Michigan Tile Day Takes Place on May 11th
  • AIA Detroit Now Accepting Submissions for Architectural Honor Awards
“Right to Work,” Prevailing Wage Signed by Gov. Whitmer
On Friday, March 24th, Gov. Whitmer put the finishing touches on repealing the “Right to Work” law and reinstating the Prevailing Wage law mandating wages and fringe benefits on state projects. Senate Bill 34 and House Bill 4004 are now Public Acts 8 and 9 of 2023. They will repeal the “Right to Work” law.

House Bill 4007 is now Public Act 10 of 2023 and will reinstate the Prevailing Wage law. The House of Representatives adopted the language sent over from the Senate that provided for stricter enforcement of the law. All three bills were passed along party lines.
CLICK HERE > to read the full story.
Come Rain or Come Shine - Tailgate with CAM on Opening Day!
Opening day for the Detroit Tigers is Thursday, April 6th! CAM member firms and their guests are invited to come out to CAM's tent before the game for grilled dogs, beverages, and out-of-the-park business networking. The event is free, but advanced registration is required. Tent location will be sent to folks who have registered. CLICK HERE > to RSVP.

The success of this tailgate event is supported by our generous sponsors, including this year's Grand Slam Sponsor, Construction Bonding Specialists! Sponsorship funds are used to cover event expenses, such as food, drinks, space rental, and other incidentals. We typically have more than 400 people attending this event, which means GREAT exposure for your company! EMAIL > Patti Scherer to become an event sponsor.
Deadline Extended to Submit Your Projects for CAM Magazine's Special Issue
We Need to Hear from You by Thursday, April 6th

CAM Magazine’s annual October Special Issue highlights 12 outstanding construction projects of the year. One of the 12 selected Special Issue projects will also be chosen to receive the accolade of Project of the Year. For nearly 40 years, CAM Magazine has been the Voice of the Michigan Construction industry. You, our member companies, continue to build our collective future - let us share your stories.

Entries must be constructed or designed by a CAM member company and must have been completed – or reached substantial completion – between June 2022 and June 2023.
CLICK HERE > to learn more and to submit your entries. 
CAM's Latest Podcast Explains How to Save and Make Money with DTE Incentives
The thirteenth episode of the Construction Association of Michigan's Building Michigan podcast welcomes Sean McCoy, Operations Manager, DTE Energy Efficiency Program for Business. Hosted by CAM President Kevin Koehler, this episode examines how commercial businesses can capture significant rebate dollars through DTE's Energy Efficiency Program for Business. CLICK HERE > to learn more and to listen to the podcast.
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. CAMTEC also has training rooms to rent! Contact us for more information.
April 24th-May 10th (Mondays & Wednesdays)
5:00 p.m.-8:00pm

May 11th | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Power Up with CAM and T-Rex Advisory on April 21st
Join Chris Meso, proprietor of "The Grotto" in Oak Park, for morning coffee and networking at this CAM Power Up event on Friday, April 21st, from 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. "The Grotto” is a purposefully redesigned 1950s shop, converted into a cool workspace for high-performing leadership teams. Housed inside is T-Rex Advisory, helping business owners and their leadership teams gain traction in understanding more about where they are going and how they are going to get there. CLICK HERE > to learn more and to register for this event.
CAM Member Benefit: Gain Access to Thousands of Construction Bidding Projects
Whether you are in the office or at home, the CAM Virtual Planroom allows you to post your projects and also connects you to:
  • Construction bidding projects
  • Bidders, general contractors, and subcontractors
  • Apparent lows and contract awards
  • Project documents

The CAM Virtual Planroom has the best coverage in Michigan, with more than 8,000 projects reported on annually, covering $8 billion in construction work. CLICK HERE > to begin connecting today.
Michigan Safety Conference Takes Place on April 18th & 19th
The Michigan Safety Conference takes place on April 18th and 19th at the DeVos place in Grand Rapids. All businesses in Michigan are encouraged to send their employees responsible for health, safety, and risk management operations to this annual health and safety training event.
 
Attendees will enjoy volunteer, speaking, and sponsorship opportunities; access to MIOSHA employees and regulators; new product demonstrations; workplace health and safety classes; continuing education credits (CEUs), including CPR; and a trade show featuring 220+ exhibitors. CLICK HERE > for more information and to register.
Energy Efficiency Conference + Exhibition Coming to Novi
Hosted by DTE Energy and The Engineering Society of Detroit, this 24th annual Michigan Energy Efficiency Conference + Exhibition takes place on May 9th at Suburban Collection Showplace. The event is designed to educate small to large commercial and industrial businesses on technology, products, and services that will assist them in successful energy management.

This year’s conference features:
  • A keynote presentation during lunch
  • Educational tracks offering informative 30-minute presentations
  • Dozens of exhibitors offering energy-related products and services
  • Major awards recognizing energy-efficiency initiatives

CLICK HERE > for more information and to register.
Michigan Tile Day Takes Place on May 11th
Head to St. Mary's Cultural Center in Livonia on Thursday, May 11th for Michigan Tile Day, an exciting half-day program on important design considerations for tile assemblies. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend 3 seminars by leading industry experts and earn up to 3 AIA HSWs while exploring an inspiring array of materials from manufacturers in your area. Registration is free, and breakfast and lunch will be provided. CLICK HERE > for more information. Sponsorships are available.
AIA Detroit Now Accepting Submissions for Architectural Honor Awards
Every year, jurors reward submissions that best tell the story of a project, its design concepts, and its lasting impact. In addition to the jury’s own standards and criteria, AIA Detroit will be asking this year's jury to look for specific questions in response to AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence.
 
  • Apr 24 | Registration Deadline - All Project Registrations Due
  • May 1 | Submission Deadline - All Project Submission Materials Due
  • May 8 | Recognition Award Nominations & Materials Due
  • Sep 21 | AIA Detroit 2022 Celebration of Architecture in Eastern Market Shed 3
 
CLICK HERE > for more info on the 2023 AIA Detroit Honor Awards.

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