THE LATEST NEWS FROM CAM
April 14, 2023
  • The CAM/HBA Mid-Year Economic Forecast Takes Place on June 20th
  • Have You Secured your CAM Golf Sponsorship?
  • Power Up with CAM & T-Rex Advisory on April 21st
  • CAMTEC's Featured Classes
  • Are Your Benefits Competitive and Economical?
  • The Michigan Safety Conference Takes Place Next Week
  • National Work Zone Awareness Week Is April 17th-21st
  • Submission Deadline Approaching for AIA Detroit Honor Awards
  • Michigan Construction Career Days Is Coming April 26th-27th
  • National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
  • Supporting the Industry: Upcoming Opportunities for Charitable Giving
  • LEO Presents Monthly "Mental Health in the Workplace" Webinar Series
SAVE THE DATE! REGISTRATION OPENS SOON.
CLICK HERE > for event and exhibitor information.
Have You Secured Your CAM Golf Sponsorship?
All four of CAM's golf outings are now sold out, but sponsorship opportunities are available! Get your business in front of nearly 1,000 members and their guests this year with a tee box sign sponsorship. Other opportunities include sponsorship of breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverage cart, and door prizes. These outings are tremendously popular with our membership, and we couldn't do it without the generous support of our sponsors! SIGN UP HERE >

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 24th-May 10th (Mondays & Wednesdays)
5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

May 11th | 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Are Your Benefits Competitive and Economical?
Recruiting and retaining top talent in the construction industry is crucial, and a comprehensive benefits program is a significant factor. However, providing an attractive benefits package can be a considerable expense. You need to know how your benefits stack up against others in your industry to ensure that your offerings are both competitive and economical. CAM Member Benefit Provider BenePro presents the Construction Industry Benefit Benchmarking Report – the ultimate guide to analyzing your benefits package! CLICK HERE > to request a copy of the report.
The Michigan Safety Conference Takes Place Next Week
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.
National Work Zone Awareness Week Is April 17th-21st
In 2022, sixteen people lost their lives in Michigan work zones. With clearheaded, focused driving, these deaths could have been avoided. Everyone has a vital role when driving. Every road worker has a vital role fixing our roads and bridges. Next week is National Work Zone Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is, “You play a role in work zone safety. Work with us!” Work Zone Awareness Week has been observed for more than 20 years and was launched as a public awareness campaign to help everyone understand they play a key role in keeping motorists and road workers safe. CLICK HERE > to learn more.
Submission Deadline Approaching for AIA Detroit 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.
Michigan Construction Career Days Is Coming April 26th & 27th
The Michigan Construction Career Days event is free and open to all 7th-12th graders along with their instructors, administrators, and chaperones.
 
Wednesday & Thursday, April 26th & 27th
Operating Engineers 324 Construction Career Center
275 Highland St., Howell
 
Students learn from real construction professionals, meet with colleges' and universities' construction-related program reps, participate in hands-on indoor and outdoor construction activities, and have the chance to operate heavy equipment. Advance registration is required. CLICK HERE > for more info.
National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees. Those deaths were preventable. The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls, taking place on May 1st-5th, raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries.

Michigan OSHA welcomes the opportunity to talk with employers and employees about the hazards of falls in the workplace in a non-enforcement capacity. EMAIL US > if you would like to have a MIOSHA representative speak briefly at your jobsite during the week of May 1st-5th. They can tailor the talk to fit your schedule and make the interaction as formal/informal as you would like.
Supporting the Industry: Upcoming Opportunities for Charitable Giving
19th Annual Building Connections - September 14th

The largest annual gathering of the construction community in southeast Michigan, providing a unique opportunity for informal business and social interaction while supporting the Scouting program for area youth and their families. Co-hosted by CAM and in partnership with the BSA and the Executive Committee, we are pleased to offer this opportunity to network, socialize, and support a worthy cause with all members of the industry, from general contractors, subcontractors and developers, to architects, designers, engineers, and a multitude of vendors. A portion of the proceeds fund a scholarship for college-bound scouts focusing on a career in construction. CLICK HERE > for more information.
Hard Hats with Heart - October 6th

An industry-specific initiative from the American Heart Association to improve the cardiovascular health of those working within Michigan’s construction industry. More than 250 industry members from 75+ companies attend the annual networking event each year, raising critical funds and awareness around cardiovascular disease and stroke prevention. The funds raised through the Hard Hats movement also allows the American Heart Association to address critical health inequities impacting the communities we build in, like access to healthy food, exercise, and quality healthcare. CLICK HERE > for more information about sponsoring and attending the event.
LEO Presents Monthly "Mental Health in the Workplace" Webinar Series
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. Moderated by Sean Egan, LEO’s Deputy Director of Labor, this month's webinar on April 20th at 2:00 p.m. features Michelle Kaminski, Associate Professor in the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations at Michigan State University. Dr. Kaminski will discuss some key topics that impact mental health in the workplace, including bullying and abusive supervision, understaffing, and discrimination. CLICK HERE > to attend the event.


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