CAM eNews: Coming to You by Popular Demand: The Future of Work Conference

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THE LATEST NEWS FROM CAM

October 14, 2022

Coming to You by Popular Demand: The Future of Work Conference
Don't Be Left Out of the 2023 Construction Buyers Guide!
CAM Power Up: Join Us at the HQ of Frank Rewold & Sons
RECAP of the CAM Construction Roundtable: The New Recession Handbook
2023 EXPO Exhibit Space Is Filling Up! Reserve Your Space Today
CAMTEC's Featured Classes
Construction Inclusion Week 2022 Takes Place October 17th-21st
Join the USDOT & Michigan Bonding Education Program 2022 Cohort
Apply for AIA Detroit's Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program
ESD Is Looking for Future City Mentors
Coffee with MIOSHA Takes Place on October 27th
The Highly Anticipated CAM Magazine October Special Issue Is Coming Next Week!

Coming to You by Popular Demand: The Future of Work Conference

In June 2022, industry leaders sat down to discuss the current workforce shortages and the specific issues that were challenging their business success. Those at CAM's Training and Education Center listened. The common roadblocks were identified, and qualified presenters have been selected to address each issue.

We are now happy to bring to you the inaugural Future of Work conference, taking place on Friday, December 2nd at Macomb Community College. Designed for human resource professionals, senior leaders, and anyone with a responsibility for managing employees, the conference features a wide range of topics, from hiring to technology. This is an event you can't afford to miss!

Early bird registration of just $199 is available until November 10th, with a final registration deadline of November 25th. REGISTER NOW >

Don't Be Left Out of the 2023 Construction Buyers Guide!

The CAM Construction Buyers Guide has been a key benefit to CAM member companies for 86 years now! More than 4,000 free copies of the book are distributed to contractors, owners, buyers, and construction industry pros each year.

And now, many users are looking to connect via the CAM Mobile App. There are options to upgrade your information to get more visibility to industry colleagues and decisionmakers!

For those who haven't yet returned your contracts, we need your response in order to include you in the guide! EMAIL > or call Mary Carabott today (248) 972-1108. CLICK HERE > to learn more about the Buyers Guide and the CAM Mobile App.

CAM Power Up: Join Us at the HQ of Frank Rewold & Sons

Join other CAM members and Jason Rewold, Vice President of Rewold & Sons, for morning coffee and networking at the FRS Headquarters.

November 11th, 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

Frank Rewold & Sons

303 E. Third St., Ste. 300, Rochester

Free to CAM members

Featured in the 2020 CAM Magazine Special Issue, the new home of FRS is a literal showcase for the family-owned construction company, demonstrating a range of materials and finishes for clients. The HQ, situated on Paint Creek beside the historic Western Knitting Mills, is a five-story, 50,000-square-foot showcase with a metal panel exterior and striking curved curtain wall on its front facade. CLICK HERE > to register, meet Jason, and view the building in person.

Recap of the CAM Construction Roundtable: The New Recession Handbook

With economic indicators pointing toward a recession, contractors need to revise their business playbooks to remain cost-effective and competitive in the 2023 economy. The short-term outlook appears to be challenging — inflation is persisting and raised interest rates have not quelled the trend. However, understanding what makes this recession different will be the key to surviving and thriving in the 2023 economy and beyond.

These were the topics discussed on October 12th at CAM's latest industry roundtable, titled “The New Recession Handbook: Driving Current and Future Enterprise Value in Any Market Environment.”

CLICK HERE > to read the full recap.

In future sessions, we will take a deeper dive into leadership development and best practices for changing your workplace culture. If you are a business leader interested in participating in a future roundtable, EMAIL US >.

2023 EXPO Exhibit Space Is Filling Up! Reserve Your Space Today

CAM's 2023 EXPO takes place at the Suburban Collection Showplace on Wednesday, February 15, 2023! This one-day event 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.

We have an amazing selection of exhibitors shaping up for EXPO 2023.

Just some on the list include:

Michigan Fair Contracting Center
Signarama Novi and Flint
Broner Glove and Safety Co.
AIS Construction Equipment
Michigan Glass Coatings

HRPro
Redbox+ of Metro Detroit North
Architectural Systems LLC
Gardiner C. Vose
GFL Environmental

See the FULL list of exhibitors and links to their websites on the EXPO WEBSITE. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity - reserve your booth today! CLICK HERE > to learn more.

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. CAMTEC also has training rooms to rent! Contact us for more information.

Estimating

November 7th-9th

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

AIA Contract Forms

November 9th

8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

First Aid, CPR, AED Combined

November 15th

8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Construction Inclusion Week 2022 Takes Place October 17th-21st

Construction Inclusion Week (CIW) has been designed to foster inclusion and celebrate diversity throughout the construction industry. Open to companies of all sizes, CIW provides educational and business resources for the construction industry, including craft and jobsite crews, office teams, and industry affiliates. Participation in CIW has doubled since its inaugural year in 2021 and now has an anticipated reach of more than 500,000 industry workers, including subcontractors, craftworkers, and construction management professionals on over 5,000 project sites nationwide. CLICK HERE > to learn how you can participate.

Join the USDOT & Michigan Bonding Education Program 2022 Cohort

The US Department of Transportation (USDOT), in partnership with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Surety and Fidelity Association of America (SFAA), invites construction and transportation company owners to join its Bonding Education Program (BEP). The program is a hands-on, multi-component program designed to address what businesses need to do to become bond-ready, obtaining capital and eliminate barriers that prevent them for accessing opportunities.

Topics covered for business development include:

Finance, Taxation & Accounting
Marketing, Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch
Business Plan & Access to Capital
Bonding / Surety
Certifications, Associations, and more

Classes run on Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. from November 2nd to December 7th. Only eligible businesses will be allowed to join the cohort. If interested, complete the form AT THIS LINK >.

Apply for AIA Detroit's Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program

AIA Detroit is now accepting applications for this year's Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program. The year-long program consists of nine individual half-day sessions attended by a competitively selected group of 16 emerging professionals from in and around Detroit.

The curriculum focuses on core skills such as entrepreneurship and firm management, the art of negotiation, bringing in new clients, community leadership, industry culture, and developing one’s future within the architecture industry.

Applications are due November 4th. CLICK HERE > to learn more about this program.

ESD Is Looking for Future City Mentors

Are you an engineer or technician? An urban planner or architect? Share your professional passion with middle school students and mentor a Future City team! The Michigan Regional Competition will take place on Tuesday, January 23, 2023. This year's challenge centers around climate change.

Future City is a project-based learning program where students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades imagine, research, design, and build cities of the future. Keeping the engineering design process and project management front and center, students work in teams to ask and answer an authentic, real-world question: How can we make the world a better place? To volunteer or for more information on mentoring, contact Allison Marrs or call (248) 353-0735, ext. 121.

Coffee with MIOSHA Takes Place on October 27th

Take advantage of this opportunity for employers and employees to informally meet with MIOSHA representatives (Consultative, Enforcement, Wage & Hour) to ask questions, obtain information on program services and resources, learn about MIOSHA Training Institute (MTI) opportunities, and establish rapport.

Thursday, October 27th, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

CAMTEC, 43636 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills

Lawrence Hidalgo, Division Director, MIOSHA Construction Safety and Health Division, will present a MIOSHA Agency Update, and Bryan Renaud, Senior Construction Safety Consultant, MIOSHA CET Division, will present Top 25 Most Frequently Cited Construction Safety Violations in 2021. There is no charge for this event, but advanced registration is required. CLICK HERE > for more information.

The Highly Anticipated CAM Magazine October Special Issue Is Coming Next Week!

No other issue of CAM Magazine generates this much excitement. The annual October Special Issue features 12 outstanding commercial construction projects completed by CAM member companies in the previous year. The digital version of the issue will be published next week!

One of the 12 selected projects will be chosen to receive the accolade of Project of the Year. Voting for the Project of the Year will open soon. CLICK HERE > to learn more and receive a free virtual subscription to CAM Magazine.