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The Latest News from CAM - the Construction Association of Michigan
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 CAM / BIA Mid-Year Economic Forecast and State of the Industry Breakfast: Rakolta, Jr. and Wortley Confirmed
John Rakolta, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Walbridge, Detroit, and W. Jay Wortley, Director of the Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis, State of Michigan, have been confirmed as keynote speakers for the CAM / BIA Mid-Year Economic Forecast and State of the Industry Breakfast. This 2nd Annual event will be held on Tuesday, June 26th at the Best Western Sterling Inn in Sterling Heights from 7:30 am - 10:30 am.
Find out what is being done to re-energize our state and get its economic engine firing on all cylinders again!
There will also be 40 vendor tabletop displays to explore.
Cost is just $45 per person, which includes entry to the exhibits, reception, breakfast and program. For complete event information, click here. To reserve a ticket(s) for this must-see event, click here, or contact Mary Carabott at CAM (248) 972-1000. Deadline to register is June 19th.
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CAMTEC Summer Calendar 
CAMTEC - the training and education division of CAM - has released the following summer schedule of classes:
FIRST AID, CPR & AED COMBINED
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 / 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Class Location: CAM Tri-Cities, 334 S. Water Street, Saginaw, MI 48607
Click here to view the flyer
DOING BUSINESS WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT -
Understanding the Risks and Rewards
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 / 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Click here to view the flyer
LEAD & ASBESTOS AWARENESS COMBINED TRAINING
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 / 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Click here to view the flyer
OSHA 10-HOUR TRAINING
Wednesday & Thursday, July 18 & 19, 2012 / 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Click here to view the flyer
PAYMENT REMEDIES for Architects, Engineers & Their Consultants
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 / 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Click here to view the flyer
BUILD A BLOG WORKSHOP
Thursday, July 26, 2012 / 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Click here to view the flyer
For more information on CAMTEC, contact Pat DuFresne at (248) 972-1133 or click here. |
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Golf Bay Pointe On June 12 
Join CAM on Tuesday, June 12th at Bay Pointe Golf Club in West Bloomfield for the first CAM golf outing of 2012!
Price for this outing is $98 per person and includes: 18 holes of golf with cart; complimentary driving range; a box lunch; four beverage tickets for the course; open bar with dinner; awards and door prizes.
CAM golf outings are a great way to perfect your game, socialize, and network with others in the construction industry.
To register for this outing, click here. For information on all four upcoming CAM golf outings, click here. Further questions, please contact Diana Brown(248) 972-1000. |
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CAM Construction Activity Index Recap for April 2012
According to the latest tabulations of the CAM Construction Activity Index (CAI) - an ongoing survey of the CAM membership regarding the state of the construction industry - April construction activity index analysis shows in-house business conditions continue to improve.
The CAI update has been provided by Consulting Economist, Don Wilson. To read the update in its entirety, along with accompanying charts, please click here. |
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CAM May Sporting Clays a Huge Success 
CAM's first Sporting Clays event of 2012 was a huge success; beautiful mild temperatures and a great turnout helped make the day enjoyable.
95 shooters participated on the course at the Detroit Gun Club on the afternoon of May 23rd.
 The Lewis Class system was used for scoring; the following were the four winners in four classes:
- Class 1 - Jeffrey Sanster
- Class 2 - John Slifeo
- Class 3 - Dick Zimmerman
- Class 4 - Mike Stwtenberg
After the shoot a great steak dinner was served, and the day concluded with awards, door prizes, and casual networking. The next CAM Sporting Clays event will be held on Tuesday, September 25th at Hunters Creek Club in Metamora. For more information, please click here.
To view the video, along with the quote of the day - "The clays are so afraid of me they're breaking right now!" - please click below.
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CAMSafety Tool Box Talk - Preventing Heat Illness 
Training is crucial to construction safety, and the cornerstone of that training is the CAM Tool Box Talk. These short, job specific training sessions kick the day off to a safe start every time.
The CAMSafety Committee has been working on developing a set of Tool Box Talks to help our Members keep their employees safe on the job. As these documents are developed, we will post them on the CAM website and in this CAM E-Newsletter.
To read the latest installment - "Preventing Heat Illness" - please click here. |
MIOSHA Available for Voluntary Worksite Inspections 
Michigan employers may request a voluntary MIOSHA inspection of their workplace (full or partial) without the attachment of fines or penalties. These free on-site consultations are conducted by occupational safety consultants or industrial hygienists through the Consultation, Education and Training (CET) onsite consultation program.
To request a consultation or workplace survey to be conducted at your facility, contact CAM's Director of Education & Safety Services, Tracey Alfonsi, at (248) 972-1141 or via e-mail. |
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Support the Boy Scouts with CAM at the Eighth Annual Building Connections
The 8th Annual Boy Scouts Building Connections Networking Event will be held on the evening of Thursday, September 20, 2012.
This year's exciting venue is the Ford Model T Automotive Heritage Complex on Piquette Avenue in Detroit. Tour the birthplace of the Model T and the first factory that Henry Ford ever built (in 1904); learn about the rich heritage of the Ford Automobile Company; experience Model T exhibits and displays; network with others in the construction industry and support a very worthy cause.
Proceeds raised throughout the evening will go to benefit the Boy Scouts of America, Great Lakes Council. Individual tickets are available, as are several levels of sponsorship. More information will be forthcoming. Contact Gregg Montowski at CAM (248) 972-1000.
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CAM Magazine Special Issue 2012 Advertising - On Sale Now! 
CAM Magazine's Special Issue 2012 is now underway. Published in October, this edition will feature the twelve most outstanding construction projects from June 2011 to June 2012.
This year's winning projects are (listed alphabetically):
- BAE Systems Sterling Heights Facility (Sterling Heights)
- Berman Center for the Performing Arts (West Bloomfield)
- C.S. Mott Children's Hospital & Von Voightlander Women's Hospital (Ann Arbor)
- Chrysler / UAW World Class Manufacturing Technical Training Center Renovation (Warren)
- Detroit / Wayne County Port Authority Public Dock and Terminal (Detroit)
- Gratiot County Wind Project (Breckenridge)
- H-Project Battery Manufacturing Facility (Holland)
- Mackenzie Pre-K - 8 School (Detroit)
- The Madison Building (Detroit)
- Michigan State University, Plant Sciences Expansion (East Lansing)
- The University of Michigan, Player Development Center for Intercollegiate Basketball (Ann Arbor)
- Wayne State University, Chemistry Building Addition & Renovation (Detroit)
Advertising is on sale now through August 27, 2012. Promote your company or service in this special collector's edition of CAM Magazine! Click here for ad rates and information, and contact Cathy Jones to reserve your ad space today (248) 972-1115. |
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CAM Member Clark Construction Company Honors Jacki Hilgendorf 
Clark Construction Company, Lansing, recently presented employee Jacki Hilgendorf with the John M. Clark Service Award during the company's Annual Meeting / Safety Seminar on May 3 at the Clark Construction Headquarters.
Hilgendorf is currently the project manager for the St. Johns Public Schools Bond Program. She has over 20 years of construction experience, including the past 11 years at Clark. She has extensive experience working at on-site locations and an emphasis on K-12 projects. She has serviced public school projects in East Lansing, Haslett, Howell, Grand Ledge, Alma and Fowlerville.
The John M. Clark Service Award is presented annually to the Clark employee who demonstrates exceptional work ethic, service, and dedication on behalf of the company and its customers. This award is recognized as the company's highest honor.
Clark Construction Company was founded in 1946 and is ranked as one of the top 400 CM firms in the nation by Engineering News Record. The firm is headquartered in Lansing and maintains a southeast Michigan office in Southfield.
For more information on Clark Construction Company, please click here. |
| Upcoming CAM Social Outings - Mark Your Calendars!
- CAM Golf Outing, Bay Pointe Golf Club - Tuesday, June 12
- CAM Golf Outing, Dunham Hills Golf Club - Tuesday, July 17
- CAM Connect, Tigers vs. Yankees Baseball Game - Tuesday, August 7
- CAM Connect, Woodward Dream Cruise - Saturday, August 18
- CAM Golf Outing, Fieldstone Golf Club - Tuesday, August 21
- CAM Golf Outing, Wabeek Country Club - Monday, September 10
- Boy Scouts Building Connections Networking Event - Thursday September 20
- CAM Sporting Clays, Hunters Creek, Metamora - Tuesday, September 25
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COMING UP IN
CAM MAGAZINE
www.cammagazineonline.com
AUGUST 2012
· Construction Law
· Interiors / Finishes
Advertising Deadline June 29
SEPTEMBER 2012
· Energy Efficiency
· Insurance / Bonding
Advertising Deadline July 27
OCTOBER 2012
FALL SPECIAL ISSUE
· Best of Construction 2012
Advertising Deadline Aug. 27
NOVEMBER 2012
· Electrical
· Metals / Steel
Advertising Deadline Sept. 28
DECEMBER 2012
· Recycling
· Excavation / Site Work
· Michigan Construction
· Outlook 2013 Advertising Deadline Oct. 26
For advertising sales
and information contact Cathy Jones at 248-972-1115 or email at jones@cam-online.com
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