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THE LATEST NEWS FROM CAM
November 15, 2022

  • Happy Thanksgiving from the Construction Association of Michigan
  • Last Chance to Get Listed in the 2023 Construction Buyers Guide
  • CAM's Latest Podcast Discusses the Challenges of Recruiting & Retaining Employees
  • National Apprenticeship Week Has Kicked Off
  • Cast Your Vote for the CAM Magazine Project of the Year
  • The 2023 EXPO Is Three Months Away! Reserve Your Exhibit Space Today
  • CAMTEC's Featured Classes
  • CAM and DeMaria Sign Alliance Agreement
  • Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming CAM Safety Committee Meetings
  • You Can Still Apply for the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program
Last Chance to Get Listed in the 2023 Construction Buyers Guide
The CAM Construction Buyers Guide has been a key benefit to CAM member companies for 86 years! 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 now options to upgrade your information to get more visibility to industry colleagues and decisionmakers!

CAM member companies, the final deadline to get listed in the 2023 book is November 23rd. EMAIL > or call Mary Carabott today (248) 972-1108. CLICK HERE > to learn more about the Buyers Guide and the CAM Mobile App.
CAM's Latest Podcast Discusses the Challenges of Recruiting & Retaining Employees
The 11th episode of CAM's Building Michigan podcast welcomes Kristopher Powell, CEO of HRPro/BenePro, and Mary Ann Fisher, Vice President of Human Capital Services at HRPro. Hosted by Kevin Koehler, the President of CAM, this episode discusses the topic of Overcoming Challenges for Recruiting & Retaining Employees. CLICK HERE > to listen to the podcast.
National Apprenticeship Week Has Kicked Off
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), taking place this week, November 14th-20th, is a national celebration that offers leaders in business, labor, education, and other critical partners a chance to demonstrate their support for apprenticeship.

NAW also gives apprenticeship sponsors the opportunity to showcase their programs, facilities, and apprentices in their community. The week-long event highlights the benefits of apprenticeship in preparing a highly skilled workforce to meet the talent needs of employers across diverse industries.  

 It's not too late to get involved! CLICK HERE > to learn more and to search for NAW-related events. You can also spread the word on social media with the hashtag, #NAW2022.
Cast Your Vote for the CAM Magazine Project of the Year
The October Special Issue of CAM Magazine is available to view HERE >. One of the 12 featured projects will be chosen to receive the accolade of Project of the Year. Voting for the Project of the Year continues through the end of November. VOTE TODAY >

CLICK HERE > to learn more about CAM Magazine, access back issues from the last nine years, and subscribe to receive a free virtual subscription to CAM Magazine, which gets you immediate notification when a new issue is ready to view. CLICK HERE > to view the 2023 Editorial Calendar today!
The 2023 EXPO Is Three Months Away! Reserve Your Exhibit 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, including:
  • Bostick Truck Center
  • Ditch Witch Sales of Michigan
  • MacAllister Rentals / Michigan CAT
  • National Ladder and Scaffolding Co.
  • Service First Processing
  • Silver Line Promotions
  • Simpson Strong-Tie Co.
  • Willscot Inc.
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.
December 6th
9:00 a.m.-4:30 pm
December 13th
8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
CAM and DeMaria Sign Alliance Agreement
CAM is pleased to announce the execution of an alliance agreement with DeMaria Building Company. The purpose of the alliance is to provide enhanced awareness of worker safety and health on the Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital parking deck project through the display of banners, promotion of training opportunities, and allowing access to the project by a CAMSafety representative and MIOSHA-CET staff to conduct site safety audits to assist with hazard identification and control recommendations.

On November 10th, CAM V.P. of Operations Tracey McLenon was joined by Bryan Renaud, MIOSHA CET Senior Safety Officer, Marty Huizar, Safety Director for DeMaria, Ken Kersanty, Senior Project Superintendent for DeMaria, Chris Davis, Project Manager for DeMaria, and other project representatives for a no-penalty hazard survey. Tracey and Bryan provided information and insight regarding project safety and best practices. The alliance agreement is valid until completion of the project and will include additional site visits and training.

If your company is interested in the benefits of an alliance agreement, EMAIL US >.
Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming CAM Safety Committee Meetings
The CAM Safety Committee meets each month to discuss industry trends, raise concerns about workplace hazards, and share resources to keep workers healthy and safe. Each meeting opens with a presentation by a guest speaker. We’ve already lined up some great informational presentations for 2023, and all CAM members are encouraged to send a representative to the meetings.

  • Jan 9th @ 1:00 p.m.: Topic - Crisis Management (virtual)
  • Feb 15th @ 11:00 a.m.: Committee Meet & Greet (in person @ CAM EXPO)
  • Mar 13th @ 1:00 p.m.: Topic - Gas Detection Equipment (in person @ CAM)            
  • Apr 10th @ 1:00 p.m.: Topic - Overdose Prevention/Narcan (virtual)

There is tremendous value in the information presented – if you’re not taking advantage of this member benefit, you’re missing out! To request a calendar invite, EMAIL US >.
You Can Still Apply for the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program
AIA Detroit has extended the application deadline for this year's Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program to November 23rd. 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. CLICK HERE > to learn more about this program.
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