CAM eNews: CAM's Latest Podcast Addresses the High Cost of Building Materials

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THE LATEST NEWS FROM CAM - June 30, 2021

FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE:

CAM's Latest Podcast Addresses the High Cost of Building Materials
New State COVID Rules Now in Effect
Play Ball! CAM's Tiger Game Tailgate Is Just Around the Corner
Cruise in to CAM on August 21st!
CAMTEC's Upcoming Classes
Jurassic Quest Discount Ticket Offer - Now Through July 4th
Fraud Alert: CAM Is Not Selling Its Mailing Lists
Support Local Youth at September's Building Connections Event
Safety+Health Releases Results of Its 2021 Training Survey
AIA's Virtual Conference of Architecture Continues in July & August
Learn About MIOSHA's Michigan Voluntary Protection Program
OSHA Announces $21 Million Available for Non-Profits
Participants Needed for the 2021 Construction Technology Survey

CAM's Upcoming Podcast Addresses the High Cost of Building Materials

Episode #3 of the Construction Association of Michigan’s “Building Michigan” podcast series focuses on rising material costs and factors impacting supply chain and timely delivery of building materials. There are two parts to this podcast: Segment 1 of the podcast addresses plumbing and electrical materials. In it, CAM President Kevin Koehler interviews Jay Hults, President of Progressive Plumbing Supply, Doug Bemis, CEO of Caniff Electric Supply, and Marcel Done, Purchasing Specialist at Caniff Electric Supply. Segment 2 continues the conversation with Bill Gutherie, Vice President of Gutherie Lumber, and Rob Hoffman, President & COO of Wimsatt Building Materials.

Listen to the “Building Michigan” podcast at buildwithcam.com/podcast or on your favorite podcast platform. We are now streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Google Podcasts! Contact cam@buildwithcam.com for podcast sponsorship opportunities or with suggestions for future podcast topics.

New State COVID Rules Now in Effect

The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration filed COVID-19 emergency rules to align with Federal OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard on June 22nd, with the updated rules taking effect immediately and expiring on Dec. 22, 2021. The updated MIOSHA emergency rules adopt the Federal OSHA ETS and focus on health care settings where known or suspected COVID-19 patients may be present. "As we continue to get Michigan back to work, our priority remains keeping workplaces safe for employees and protecting customers as they support these businesses," said Governor Whitmer. CLICK HERE to read the full story.

Play Ball! CAM's Tiger Game Tailgate Is Just Around the Corner

CAM members and their guests are invited to join us on Tuesday, August 3rd for another great CAM networking event! The evening kicks off at 5:00 p.m. with a pre-game tailgate party at the BSJZ Law Office at 1842 Michigan Avenue. The event includes a food truck and beverages, free parking, live broadcast of pre-game, shuttle service to Comerica Park (subject to COVID restrictions), and a ticket to the game against the Boston Red Sox.

Only $65 per person for game ticket and party! Tickets are limited - RSVP early. You can skip the game and join us at the party for only $35 per person. CLICK HERE to register.

Cruise in to CAM on August 21st!

The Construction Association of Michigan is thrilled to announce that the CAM CRUISE IS BACK! All CAM members and their guests are invited to join us at the CAM offices on Woodward Avenue on August 21st for live music and BBQ. Bring your chairs and your cooler and enjoy the show!

Enjoy a shaded front-row seat to the Woodward Dream Cruise, with live music by Black Mountain Sons and BBQ all day. Parking in the CAM lot is available for classic cars. Regardless if it's a brand new exotic, a grand old Duesenberg, or a 1964 Pontiac GTO, as long as it is kept and driven as a collector car, it's welcome in our lot.

This is a FREE event for CAM members and their guests. Sponsorship opportunities are available! CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

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.

ARC Flash Awareness

July 13th – 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Learn the hazards of an arc flash event & how to set up an arc flash safety program based on the NFPA 70E “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.” Students will learn the factors affecting arc flash hazards, selection & use of PPE for arc flash protection & equipment labeling requirements. Click here for more info and to register.

OSHA 10-Hour for Construction

July 14th-15th – 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Gain a basic understanding of the hazards present in most construction projects. Identify, and then avoid, reduce, or eliminate job hazards and 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.

First Aid, AED, CPR – Virtual

July 20th – 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

This course teaches the principles of basic life support for adults. The course details “hands-only” CPR, first aid, choking in adults, signs, and symptoms of heart attack and stroke, and treatment for shock. It explains how AEDs work, and why they’re a critical part of emergency cardiac care. Click here for more info and to register.

USDOL Wage and Hour: Essential Workers – Essential Protections

July 22nd – 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

FREE WEBINAR

Rapid changes in the workplace have surfaced many questions for employers, workers and stakeholders about wages, leave, and other workplace changes faced during these unprecedented times. Get an overview of the Wage and Hour Division and learn about some of the common questions their office has received as it relates to Covid-19 and Federal laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act. Click here for more info and to register.

Other Upcoming Classes:

Root Cause Analysis: Analyst Level 1 – Facilitator

Root Cause Analysis: Analyst Level 2 – Master Facilitator

Job Safety Analysis Made Easy – MTI

Lock Out - Tag Out Awareness Training

Jurassic Quest Discount Ticket Offer - Now Through July 4th

Jurassic Quest Drive Thru is back at DTE Energy Music Theatre, and CAM members can get a discount of $6 off per pass. Jurassic Quest’s own Safari Sarah, Dino Dustin, Captain Caleb, Prehistoric Nick and Park Ranger Marty provide a fun-filled soundtrack for the hour-long trip back in time. Visitors can opt for the original audio tour in English and Spanish or a brand-new audio adventure led by Safari Sarah. Learn more about the show HERE. Download a flyer with the discount detail HERE. Group rates are available.

Fraud Alert: CAM Is Not Selling Its Mailing Lists

If you receive an email from an entity claiming to have a mailing list of CAM members, EXPO attendees, or EXPO exhibitors, please be advised that it is a scam. The Construction Association of Michigan does not engage the services of “marketing specialists,” and we do not sell your information. If you receive an email, you can forward it to cam@Buildwithcam.com and/or report it to the Federal Trade Commission.

Support Local Youth at September's Building Connections Event

The annual Building Connections event, taking place on September 23rd, is the largest annual gathering of the construction community in southeastern Michigan, providing a unique opportunity for informal business and social interaction while supporting the Scouting program for area youth and their families. In conjunction with CAM, the Executive Committee of Building Connections is 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. Sponsorships are available. Learn more and register HERE.

Safety+Health Releases Results of Its 2021 Training Survey

The fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many organizations deliver safety training is apparent in the results of the 2021 Training Survey, conducted in March by Safety+Health magazine. According to the results of the survey, around 57% of the 345 respondents said they are using virtual classroom or webcast training as at least one of their delivery methods. That’s up from 26% of the 473 respondents in the 2020 survey. Instructor-led classroom training still took place with restrictions earlier this year. Some of the respondents reported that their organization had to split their meetings to create smaller groups because of physical distancing protocol. More than 2 out of 5 respondents indicated they don’t expect some or all of the changes that resulted from the pandemic to remain permanent. CLICK HERE to read the full story.

AIA's Virtual Conference of Architecture Continues in July & August

A’21 brings together leaders in architecture and beyond for a multi-day, immersive digital experience that "defines the year ahead." The conference kicked off in June, and continues on July 8th, July 29th, and August 19th. The full program will be live-streamed each day, complete with two keynotes, your choice of seminars, product demos, networking events, and more. If you miss a session, keynotes and seminars will be available on-demand for 30 days following each event. View the full schedule for the list of speakers, digital product demos, inspired networking, and 50+ sessions earning HSW, GBCI, RIBA, and AIA LU credits.

Learn About MIOSHA's Michigan Voluntary Protection Program

On Wednesday, July 21st, from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., MIOSHA presents a workshop for those who want to learn how to apply for the Michigan Voluntary Protection Program, a recognition program designed for high-performing worksites in both the general industry and construction industries with an exemplary history of safety and health diligence. Learn about the benefits of participation in the program, such as exemptions from programmed inspections and state/national recognition for organizational safety and health excellence. The application and review process is covered in detail along with the qualification requirements. CLICK HERE to learn more.

OSHA Announces $21 Million Available for Non-Profits

OSHA has more than $21 million available in Susan Harwood training grants to help non-profit organizations identify and prevent work-related infectious diseases (including COVID-19) and fund the development of training and educational materials to prevent workplace hazards. For details about the grants and how to apply, go to OSHA's grants page.

Participants Needed for the 2021 Construction Technology Survey

The National Electrical Contractors Association has partnered with JBKnowledge on the 10th Edition of the Construction Technology Survey. Take the survey and get the full results to learn the top construction tech trends in 2021. This year's survey takes around 15 minutes to complete, depending on your role and experience. Thousands of builders around the world rely on the survey and resulting report to benchmark their company's technology usage and strategy every year. CLICK HERE to take the survey. Bonus! Participants have a shot at wining an all-expenses paid trip to a ConTech Roadshow.

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