THE LATEST NEWS FROM CAM
August 15, 2023
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- Gas 'Em Up! The Year's Biggest Car Event Takes Place on Saturday
- Support the Most Important Fundraiser of the Year for Local Scouts
- CAM's Latest Podcast Discusses How to Attract, Hire & Retain the Right Employees
- NEW! CAM Introduces Two Nine & Dine Golf Outings for New Members
- CAMTEC's Featured Classes
- CAM Member Benefit: Get the Staples Advantage
- CAMComp's 1st Annual Golf Outing Takes Place on September 18th
- USDOL Announces Final Rule to Modernize Davis-Bacon Act
- Michigan Procurement Division Holds Webinar on Bidding for State Projects
- The AIA Celebration of Architecture Takes Over Shed 3 of Eastern Market
- New Resources Support the Mental Health of Workers
- The Michigan Concrete Awards Entry Period Is Open
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Get ready to rock the CAM Cruise-In again this year!
Enjoy a shaded front-row seat to the Woodward Dream Cruise, with BBQ and live music by Black Mountain Sons. This is a free, family-friendly event for CAM members at the CAM HQ on Woodward Avenue in Bloomfield Hills. Pre-registration is required. Sponsorships are available!
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Support the Most Important Fundraiser of the Year for Local Scouts |
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The "Networking Event for Construction Professionals," Building Connections 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.
September 14th | 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Union Carpenters & Millwrights Skilled Training Center | Detroit
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. Enjoy silent auction items, raffle, prize drawings, gourmet food stations, open bar, and of course, fellowship throughout the evening. CLICK HERE > to register. Sponsorships are available!
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CAM's Latest Podcast Discusses How to Attract, Hire & Retain the Right Employees
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Episode 16 of the Building Michigan podcast, hosted by CAM President Kevin Koehler, features a conversation with Adam Cosola and Jason Epstein, co-owners of CTC Talent Partners, a recruiting and consulting firm based in Metro Detroit. The company specifically helps construction companies fill salaried positions from managerial through c-suite. Listen to this episode of the Building Michigan podcast to learn how you can attract, hire, and retain the right employees.
CLICK HERE > for more info on this episode or tune in on your favorite podcast platform. EMAIL US > for podcast sponsorship opportunities or with suggestions for future podcast topics.
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Attention new CAM members: We are happy to announce the first golf outings specifically curated for you! Join us on August 31st or September 28th for the first Nine & Dine New Member Golf Outings. These small group (limit 20 players) outings are exclusively designed for new members to experience the value of CAM networking alongside CAM's President & Vice President in addition to current/past CAM board members. Enjoy a 9-hole golf scramble with a cart, great business networking, and even better company. Plated dinner on the patio to follow. CLICK HERE > for more information and to register.
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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.
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August 29th | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Mon & Thu September 4th-October 23rd
5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
15 sessions - 4 of the sessions conducted virtually
September 6th | 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Virtual
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September 12th | 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
September 13th-14th | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
September 19th-20th | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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CAM Member Benefit: Get the Staples Advantage
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Have you talked to Jason Gladfelter, Account Manager, at Staples yet? He can help find discounted office supplies for your office or a project you are bidding on. Currently, Staples is running offers on Staples brand whiteboards and Keurig bundles. EMAIL > or call Jason Gladfelter at (888) 224-3784 Ext. 54429 for more information.
CLICK HERE > to learn about CAM's extensive Affinity Program.
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CAMComp's 1st Annual Golf Outing Takes Place on September 18th |
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CAMComp Workers’ Compensation is hosting its 1st Annual Golf Outing & 40th Annual Meeting on Monday, September 18th at Great Oaks Country Club in Rochester Hills. This is an exciting opportunity to network with fellow professionals in the industry while enjoying a day out on the greens. After golf, CAMComp members gather for the 40th Annual Meeting to discuss the latest trends and developments in the industry, as well as to recognize outstanding members and partners. EMAIL > or call Jessica Cummings (586) 790-7810 for registration information.
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USDOL Announces Final Rule to Modernize Davis-Bacon Act |
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The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the issuance of the final rule “Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation” to update regulations that implement the Davis-Bacon Act and Davis-Bacon and Related Acts to reflect better the needs of construction workers on federal construction investments. These updates strengthen and streamline the process for setting and enforcing wage rates on federally funded construction projects to make sure that federal government infrastructure investments are also investments in U.S. workers. CLICK HERE > to read more.
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Michigan Procurement Division Holds Webinar on Bidding for State Projects |
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Join representatives from the Department of Technology, Management & Budget's Central Procurement Division on Monday, August 31st from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for a free virtual presentation on how to bid on State of Michigan contracts.
Speakers will review the basics of how to do business with the State and will include info on new initiatives geared toward increasing opportunities for Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (GDBEs). CLICK HERE > to register.
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The AIA Celebration of Architecture Takes Over Shed 3 of Eastern Market |
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The AIA Detroit Celebration of Architecture is the largest annual gathering of AEC professionals in Michigan, and AIA Detroit is proud to use it as a platform to showcase how design can be a driver for sustainable and equitable development around the world. This year's event takes place on Thursday, September 21st, in Shed 3 at Detroit's Eastern Market. Sponsors, exhibitors, and volunteers are needed for this annual event. Early bird tickets are available until September 8th! CLICK HERE > to register.
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New Resources Support the Mental Health of Workers |
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Last week's Safe + Sound Week placed emphasis on the importance of addressing mental health as part of every workplace safety and health program. Three new videos are now available (and with Spanish captioning) that provide tips on reaching out to workers to support their mental health.
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Also, the state has launched Michigan.gov/WorkplaceMentalHealth, a centralized hub to share resources and strategies aimed at helping employees and employers across the state address mental health in the workplace.
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The Michigan Concrete Awards Entry Period Is Open |
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The Michigan Concrete Association (MCA) has opened the submission period for its 2024 Awards Program, which aims to recognize the best concrete projects designed and constructed or restored during the past year. MCA Members, MDOT, Airport Authorities, County Road Commissions, Municipal Public Works Departments, County, and Municipal Engineers, and Consulting Engineers are invited to nominate candidate projects constructed in the state of Michigan. Nominations are due by October 13, 2023, for concrete projects that will be completed by December 31, 2023. CLICK HERE > for more information.
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