THE LATEST NEWS FROM CAM
DECEMBER 15, 2021
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FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE:
- 2022 CAM Buyers Guide Contract Deadline Extended to December 20th
- The CAM Office Will Be Closed from December 24th-January 2nd
- Come to Learn, Stay to Network at CAM's February EXPO
- Have You Successfully Implemented New Technology?
- CAMTEC's Upcoming Classes
- MISS DIG Has Transitioned to the OneCallAccess Ticketing System
- VIIZR: The Trades CRM for Your Small Business
- EPRI’s Electrification 2022: Registration Savings Extended!
- Judges Needed for the DiscoverE Future City Competition
- Construction Preview: Northpoint Eyes Former AMC HQ Site for Industrial Space
- Join SMPS Michigan for the 2022 Economic Forecast
- ASCE Seeks Comments on Supplement to Utilities Standard
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2022 CAM Buyers Guide Contract Deadline Extended to December 20th |
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This is your last chance to get in! CAM's Construction Buyers Guide is an annual publication that has become the industry's go-to since its original printing in 1905. In it, you will find contact information for general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, as well as companies that provide support services, like wealth management, insurance, and more. Over 4,000 FREE copies are distributed throughout the year, beginning at the 2022 Great Lakes Design & Construction EXPO on February 16, 2022.
Most importantly, and in addition to the printed guide, listed companies are included in our mobile app. The app allows members to include their company logo, key contacts, branch addresses, and more. Become searchable by the classified headings you select. If you haven’t already, download the Buyers Guide Mobile App today!
Do not miss this last opportunity to get in! Contracts were mailed in October – please sign and return yours via email today! Listing questions? Need another copy of your contract? Contact Mary Carabott, Buyers Guide editor (248) 972-1108.
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The CAM Office Will Be Closed from December 24th-January 2nd |
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The CAM staff will be off for the holidays starting on December 24th, and the building will be closed. We resume operations on Monday, January 3rd. Additionally, this is the final regularly scheduled CAM eNewsletter for 2021. Look for your next CAM eNewsletter to be delivered on January 14th.
We'd like to acknowledge your contribution to CAM and thank you for continuing to support our mission and Michigan's construction industry. We wish all of you a safe, healthy, and joyous holiday season and a happy new year!
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Come to Learn, Stay to Network at CAM's February EXPO |
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The event takes place on February 16th, 2022, at the Suburban Collection Showplace. This is an exciting, one-day event that 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, Occupational Care Services, and Autodesk.
Numerous free workshops are offered! Choose from topics covering workers' comp costs, innovations in coatings, contractors' guide to COVID claims, Michigan residential builders code updates, and more. See the full list and register HERE.
Prime exhibitor space is still available! Reserve your booth by contacting Ron Riegel at (248) 972-1110 or by completing the interest form on the EXPO WEBSITE. Just some of the companies exhibiting in the 2022 show include SPARK Business Works, Doeren Mayhew, Southeastern MI Roofing Contractors Association, ARC Document Solutions, Guy Hurley, Strategic Visionary Solutions LLC, ATAS International Inc, and Great Lakes GPR. See the full list of current exhibitors and links to their websites on the EXPO WEBSITE.
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Have You Successfully Implemented New Technology? |
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Sign up to participate in a panel discussion at the February 16th EXPO! We’re seeking company representatives to share success stories about newly adopted technology. Workshop attendees will benefit from your experience and learn a few tricks for tackling their own implementation challenges. CLICK HERE to complete the Call for Presenters, and a CAM staffer will follow up with additional details.
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CAMTEC's Upcoming Classes |
Please see the links below for upcoming class information, cost, and registration. If you need further assistance, email Kacey Lewis or call (248) 972-1133.
Featured Class:
OSHA 10-Hour for Construction
January 25th-26th – 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
This program is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the hazards present in most construction projects. Participants will be able to identify, and then avoid, reduce, or eliminate job
hazards. In addition, they will become more familiar with required record-keeping and MIOSHA enforcement procedures. Upon completion of the course, the student will receive an OSHA Construction Safety and Health 10-Hour course completion card. Click here for more info and to register.
January 13th – 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
January 18th – 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
January 19th – 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
January 27th – 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
January 28th – 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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MISS DIG Has Transitioned to the OneCallAccess Ticketing System |
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On December 14th, MISS DIG 811 transitioned to a new ticketing system, known as OneCallAccess. This will change the experience for excavators when placing tickets, checking ticket history, and positive response. CLICK HERE to view reference material on the Excavator Pros page of the MISS DIG 811 website.
Excavators may create a OneCallAccess account and place a ticket by going to MISSDIG811.ORG and clicking Submit Locate Request on or after December 14th. Excavator training, although not mandatory, is recommended. Log into your SkillBuilder account to view the OneCallAccess tutorial. OneCallAccess webinars are also being held weekly.
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VIIZR: The Trades CRM for Your Small Business |
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Ford revolutionized the car industry with the assembly line. Now it’s time for another big innovation with VIIZR, a customer relationship management product that leverages the power of Salesforce, the global CRM leader. As part of Ford Pro’s ongoing efforts to evolve with the requirements of its customers, VIIZR is looking for trade businesses to pilot the platform on a complimentary basis ahead of its official launch in the first half of 2022.
The following industries are just a sampling of the fields VIIZR is built for. plumbing, HVAC, electrical, landscape, painting/staining, duct cleaning, carpentry, masonry, and flooring/tile. CLICK HERE to learn more about the Early Access Program and to be considered for inclusion.
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EPRI’s Electrification 2022: Registration Savings Extended! |
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The discounted registration fee deadline for EPRI’s Electrification 2022 International Conference & Exposition has been extended into 2022! Register for the March event by January 31st to receive a $200 discount off the full conference rate and join other electrification stakeholders in Charlotte, North Carolina, on March 14th-17th. Gain valuable insights into the latest electrification developments for buildings, vehicles, and industry as solutions for a low-carbon power sector and net-zero economy are explored.
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Judges Needed for the DiscoverE Future City Competition |
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Engineers and technical professionals are needed to serve as judges for the 2022 Michigan Regional Future City Competition, a project aiming to transform middle school students’ understanding of engineering and strengthen their teamwork, problem-solving, and project management skills.
The role of the judges is to draw on their expertise and resources to fairly evaluate the teams' efforts. All stages will be judged remotely, and the competition will be judged live, virtually, in the morning on Tuesday, January 25th. To volunteer as a judge, please enroll HERE no later than Friday, December 17th. Be sure to select the Regional judging category and choose Michigan as your region.
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Construction Preview: Northpoint Eyes Former AMC HQ Site for Industrial Space |
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The AMC Headquarters building, located on Plymouth Road on Detroit's northwest side, had humble beginnings as the home to one of the first refrigerator manufacturers in 1927. The complex looks to be on the chopping block after eight years of vacancy. Northpoint Development along with the City of Detroit announced plans to demolish the gargantuan 1.5 million square foot complex to make way for Class A Industrial space in hopes of attracting an auto supplier to call the site home. If approved by Detroit City Council, the complex’s epitaph will be a long one. CLICK HERE to read the full story.
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Join SMPS Michigan for the 2022 Economic Forecast |
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The Society for Marketing Professional Services and CoreNet Global Michigan, along with members from other professional AEC and real estate organizations from throughout southeast Michigan, gather for a discussion on national and local real estate trends and the impact on the real estate industry in the year ahead.
Thursday, January 13th, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Dearborn Inn, 20301 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
Early bird member tickets $70; Guests $95
Featured speaker is Spencer Levy, Head of Research and Senior Economic Advisor, CBRE. CLICK HERE for more information and to register.
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ASCE Seeks Comments on Supplement to Utilities Standard |
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The American Society of Civil Engineers will conduct a public comment period on Standard ASCE/CI/UESI 38-XX Standard Guideline for Investigating and Documenting Existing Utilities. The public comment period will be held from December 6, 2021, through January 23, 2022. Accessing the ASCE Public Comment System requires using or creating an ASCE user account. EMAIL or call ASCE’s Codes and Standards Senior Administrator James Neckel (703) 295-6176 with questions or for more information.
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