THE LATEST NEWS FROM CAM
March 15, 2023
  • Call for Entries! Submit Your Projects for CAM Magazine's Special Issue 2023
  • The Latest on the "Right to Work" Repeal and Prevailing Wage Reinstatement
  • CAM Members: Come on Out to Our Tigers Opening Day Tailgate
  • Power Up with CAM and T-Rex Advisory on April 21st
  • CAMTEC's Featured Classes
  • CAM Member Benefit: Ship & Save with UPS®
  • Registration for CAM's 2023 Golf Season Opens on March 31st!
  • 2023 AIA and MIM Design & Honor Awards Call for Submissions
  • Connect with Top Employers at the ESD Engineers Get Hired Job Fair
  • Construction Science EXPO Seeking Company Participants & Sponsors
  • Michigan Tile Day Takes Place on May 11th
  • MIOSHA Presents: Webinar on Mental Health the Workplace
CAM Magazine’s annual October Special Issue highlights 12 of the most 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. 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. The deadline for submitting this year's projects is March 24th!

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.
CLICK HERE > to learn more and to submit your entries. 
The Latest on the "Right to Work" Repeal and Prevailing Wage Reinstatement
The new Democrat majorities in the Michigan House of Representatives and Michigan Senate have made the repeal of “Right to Work” and the reinstatement of the prevailing wage law on state projects a high priority this legislative session.

"Right to Work" - House Bills 4004 and 4005 sponsored by Rep. Regina Weiss would repeal the “Right to Work” laws that were passed in December of 2012 and went into effect in March of 2013. Rep. Weiss’ legislation to repeal these “Right to Work” laws has passed the full House of Representatives on a 56 to 53 vote and received testimony in the Senate Labor Committee yesterday.

Prevailing Wage - Rep. Brenda Carter has introduced House Bill 4007 and Sen. Veronica Klinefelt has introduced Senate Bill 6 to reinstate the Prevailing Wage law in Michigan that was repealed in 2018. House Bill 4007 and Senate Bill 6 would require prevailing wages and fringe benefits on state-funded projects and would prescribe penalties for violating the law. CLICK HERE > to read the full story.
CAM Members: Come on Out to Our Tigers Opening Day Tailgate
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.
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.
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 4th-7th | 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

April 5th | 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
April 17th | 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

April 24th-May 10th (Mondays & Wednesdays) |
5:00 p.m.-8:00pm
CAM Member Benefit: Ship & Save with UPS®
Be unstoppable with help from UPS® The world moves fast – and your CAM UPS Savings Program has the tools you need to help your small business move even faster. UPS can help you push envelopes and ride the edge of what’s possible. CAM members save up 50% on all shipments. CLICK HERE > to sign up for a new account...or if you already have a UPS account, simply re-enroll and apply our member-only savings to your existing account.
Registration for CAM's 2023 Golf Season Opens on March 31st!
Spring is just around the corner! We're still finalizing the details but save the following dates for this year's CAM Golf Season!

  • June 13th - Bay Pointe Golf Club
  • July 11th - Links of Novi
  • August 15th - Greystone Golf Club
  • September 25th - Wyndgate Country Club

Registration opens on Friday, March 31st at 8:00 a.m. See that day's CAM eNewsletter for registration information or visit www.BuildwithCAM.com/golf. These outings will sell out very quickly. As always, sponsorships are available.
2023 AIA and MIM Design & Honor Awards Call for Submissions
Again this year, the American Institute of Architects Michigan chapter (AIA Michigan) and the Masonry Institute of Michigan (MIM) are combining their honor awards submissions into one entry. There will be separate ceremonies celebrating the winners. Entry deadline is March 31st. CLICK HERE > to learn more and to submit your entries.
Connect with Top Employers at the ESD Engineers Get Hired Job Fair
Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or an in-between careers job seeker, you may find your next position at ESD’s Engineers Get Hired Job Fair, taking place at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi on March 28th from 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Meet with representatives from leading engineering and technology companies and learn about great job openings in your field. 

The ESD job fair regularly draws hundreds of engineers and technology professionals eager to find their next opportunity. Join some of Michigan’s leading companies and meet with candidates seeking full- and part-time positions, as well as internships and co-op opportunities. CLICK HERE > to learn more.
Construction Science EXPO Seeking Corporate Participants & Sponsors
The annual Construction Science Expo's youth career awareness event 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.
 
This event takes place in both Detroit and Lansing this year:
  • Tuesday, May 9th, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.| Durfee Innovation Society, Detroit
  • Tuesday, October 3rd, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | Impression 5 Science Center, Lansing
 
Corporate participation and sponsors are greatly needed to make this important event a success! CLICK HERE > for a full event info packet. 
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.
MIOSHA Presents: Webinar on Mental Health the Workplace
LEO's Mental Health in the Workplace monthly webinar series features discussions around the importance of investing in mental health to build stronger, more resilient workplaces. Moderator Sean Egan, LEO’s Deputy Director of Labor, leads the state’s workplace mental health initiatives. This month's webinar, scheduled for Thursday, March 16th at 2:00 p.m., features Michelle Kees, PhD, a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan and a principal faculty member with Military Support Programs and Networks, a portfolio of innovative programs addressing military mental health. CLICK HERE > to learn more.

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