THE LATEST NEWS FROM CAM - March 31, 2020
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FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE:
- Coronavirus and the Construction Industry: Keeping Current
- April's Safety Committee Meeting: Hydro-Excavating
- CAMTEC's Upcoming Classes
- CAM Safety Achievement Award Ceremony Recognized 43 Companies
- MDOT Issues Guidance on Field Operations During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- CAM Member Benefit: Staples Services for Remote Teams
- Bloomfield Hills Prime Office Space for Lease
- AIA: How "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Affects the Industry
- Online Educational Offerings from ASCE
- Order Updated Health and Wellness Posters from ARC
- NECA Opens Submissions for 2020 Project Excellence Awards
- Michigan Launches Coronavirus Volunteer Website
- ENR FutureTech Conference Moved to October
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Coronavirus and the Construction Industry:
Keeping Current
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As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, we will continue to share what we are doing at the Construction Association of Michigan to support our employees and our members.
On Friday afternoon, Governor Whitmer further defined her administration’s stance as it relates to construction and the ability of contractors to conduct minimum business operations to secure and weatherize projects that are currently underway.
Click here
to read her clarifications, which went out in the form of an official letter to Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey. The elements of her letter were also clarified on the
State of Michigan’s EO 2020-21 FAQ
page.
Read about other developments on our
Coronavirus: Info and Updates
page on our website. As new information becomes available, including tax, unemployment and legal resources, we will continue to add links to this page.
CAM staff continues to be available to our members and colleagues. Email is being accessed, phone calls are being forwarded, and voicemail is checked throughout the day. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
email us
or call (248) 972-1000.
If your company has produced information that may be of use to other members, you may
email
it to Tracey Alfonsi for inclusion in our list of resources. Special thanks to McAlpine PC, Butzel Long, Miller Canfield, Plante Moran, Doeren Mayhew, and Rehmann for their contributions.
Together we will get through this!
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April's Safety Committee Meeting: Hydro-Excavating
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This month's CAMSafety Committee meeting takes place on April 13th via Go To Meeting. Eric Shumaker from AUCH Construction will be presenting on the use of hydro-excavating as a best practice for the
exposing of utilities in a nondestructive manner. Some committee members will also be discussing how they are managing safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Monday, April 13th 2020 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
To join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone,
click here
New to Go To Meeting?
Click here
to get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts.
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CAMTEC's Upcoming Classes
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Please see the links below for upcoming class information, cost, and registration. If you need further assistance, contact
Kacey Lewis
or call (248) 972-1133
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First Aid, AED, CPR
May 5 – 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Every job site is required to have someone certified in first aid. Are you in compliance? 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. Certification is valid for a period of two years
Click here for more info and to register.
Root Cause Analysis – Level 1 – Facilitator
May 12-13 – 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This course will provide the knowledge and tools for participants to gain an understanding of the factors that affect culture and how it impacts safety performance. Management Leadership/Commitment and Employee Involvement are the most critical components of having an effective Safety and Health Management System (SHMS).
Click here for more info and to register.
Root Cause Analysis – Level 2 – Master Facilitator
May 14 – 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Master Facilitator training prepares students to lead complex root cause analyses and manage the circumstances surrounding high-profile events. Challenging incidents such as serious injuries, product recalls and major equipment damage require sophisticated investigation skills. The Master Facilitator curriculum is focused on equipping students to play a central role in their organization's RCA program management team.
Click here for more info and to register.
EPA RRP Lead Renovator Refresher Course
May 19 – 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This
refresher
course is the EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP), a half-day program that provides basic lead-based paint information to contractors who perform renovations, repairs, and painting activities in houses built before 1978 or child-occupied facilities, as required by EPA and the State of Michigan. Course topics include: lead characteristics, uses, health effects on adults and children, lead-safe work practices to minimize lead containing dust during work activities, negative lead assessments, clean up procedures, post-cleaning verification, personal protection equipment, and more. Successful completion of this course and award of the training certificate qualifies the trainee as a Certified Renovator.
Click here for more info and to register.
Prevailing Wage Compliance
May 19 – 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
You should attend this session if you are a small contractor bidding ARRA (Recovery Act) MDOT Highway, Schools, University, and Heavy Construction Projects. This introduction to Prevailing Wage will cover Michigan's Prevailing Wage Act 166, as well as the Federal Davis-Bacon Act, wage determination, worker classifications, fringe benefit credits, and contractor responsibilities.
Click here for more info and to register.
Project Management and Supervision
May 20 – 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
This course provides a thorough presentation of the principles used in Project Management. Participants receive instruction in effective management of projects to enable them to remain competitive and successful in today’s construction environment. The project environment is discussed, as well as tools to plan organizational response to work. Project management implementation is explained including the effective management of resources. It is not enough to effectively manage others, tools and tips are provided for managing one’s daily schedule, and responding to emergencies on the job.
Click here for more info and to register.
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CAM Safety Achievement Award Ceremony Recognized 43 Companies
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The CAM Safety Achievement Award ceremony was held virtually on March 27th. We recognized 43 companies for their safety achievements in the 2019 calendar year.
The award recipients represented more than 18,000,000 man hours worked by over 9,000 employees. Twenty-eight of the award recipients reported zero injuries in 2019. In all cases, the award nominee performed better than both the federal and state private construction injury and illness rates.
The Gold Award recipients will be presenting at the May 11th CAMSafety Committee meeting on how they achieved safety excellence in 2019.
Click here
for a link to a video recording of the virtual award ceremony.
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MDOT Issues Guidance on Field Operations During the COVID-19 Outbreak
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The State of Michigan's Executive Order 2020-21 p
rovides that business operations that are necessary to sustain or protect life include business operations critical to the operation, construction, and maintenance of critical transportation and infrastructure.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) confirmed that it understood the EO as stating that Michigan’s transportation and infrastructure system is considered critical infrastructure, and the construction and maintenance of Michigan’s transportation and infrastructure by MDOT’s employees and contractors and consultants are allowed to proceed.
Subsequently, MDOT issued COVID-19 Field Operations Guidance, for the purpose of ensuring that all employees working in the field performing critical infrastructure functions on behalf of MDOT are provided instructions and resources to keep themselves and their co-workers safe during the COVID-19 outbreak and to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Click here
to view and download the guidance.
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CAM Member Benefit:
Staples Services for Remote Teams
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As a CAM member, you are eligible for all the benefits and savings that our partnership with Staples Business Advantage offers. They truly are a one source shop for all your business needs.
Staples Business Advantage is
different
than Staples.com – it is a service designed to benefit large companies, with big buying power. For a limited time, Staples is waiving delivery fees, regardless of the amount purchased.
Click here
for more information about the technology, equipment and supplies available to keep your team up and running during this challenging time.
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Bloomfield Hills Prime Office Space for Lease
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The Construction Association of Michigan has 3,150 square feet of prime remodeled office space
available for lease at its headquarters, located in Bloomfield Hills.
Click here
for a flyer for full details.
This office space is newly remodeled, second-floor location, has covered parking, and includes access to the 45-seat CAMTEC training center and board room. Interested parties should contact Kevin Koehler for pricing and further information (248) 421-4500.
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AIA: How "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Affects the Industry
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AIA Michigan, AIA Detroit, and the AIA Michigan Government Affairs Committee are partnering to bring you this virtual roundtable around issues that are on everyone's mind after Governor Whitmer signed the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order. The roundtable takes place online TODAY, March 31st at 12:00 noon.
The conversation will be led by individuals who will bring their perspectives on such topics as business owners' responsibilities, what resources are available, and the current state of projects and construction. The hope is that this dialogue will be useful to any architects that are currently looking for some clarity.
Click here
for more information and to RSVP for this event.
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Online Educational Offerings from ASCE
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During this time of social isolation, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is offering a number of upcoming live webinars and a variety of virtual learning options. Just a sampling of offerings: New and Emerging Technology for the Construction of Pavements, Investigation and Repair of Fire-Damaged Framing, and Design of Ground Anchors and Anchored Wall Systems.
Click here
to read more information and see a full list of ASCE's virtual learning options.
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Order Updated Health and Wellness Posters from ARC
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ARC Document Solutions is offering more than a dozen new Health and Wellness Posters related to the COVID-19 pandemic, from reminders to wash your hands, fact sheets on coronavirus, even a company-branded coronavirus info center poster.
ARC is offering special pricing through April 6th.
Click here
to view and order these new posters.
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NECA Opens Submissions for 2020 Project Excellence Awards
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NECA's annual Project Excellence Awards recognize its member companies for their outstanding commitment, professionalism and ingenuity in delivering an electrical project across 12 different market sectors.
Submissions for projects completed in 2019 will be accepted until April 30th.
For additional information, including a timeline of the application process, program FAQs, 2019 submissions and award winners archive, and a gallery of all project submissions visit
ProjectExcellenceAwards.com.
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Michigan Launches Coronavirus Volunteer Website
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State officials have launched a website seeking volunteers to help address the COVID-19 issue. Through the website,
www.michigan.gov/fightcovid19
, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services are seeking both medical professionals and civilians to help combat the contagion.
Medical professionals are encouraged to register to help hospitals. Others may use the site to find out how they can help in their local communities, give blood, donate money or medical supplies, or assist public health officials in tracking infections.
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ENR FutureTech Conference Moved to October
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In response to the COVID-19/Coronavirus emergency, the ENR Future Tech has been rescheduled to October 14th-16th. The event will be held at the same location – The Hilton Union Square San Francisco.
Please look for important follow-up communications from Engineering News-Record and its parent company, BNP Media and related vendors that will include logistical details resulting from the postponement.
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October 2020
- Special Issue 2020: Top 12 Projects
Advertising Deadline August 25
November 2020
Advertising Deadline September 25
December 2020
- Company Milestone Anniversaries
- Michigan Construction Outlook
Advertising Deadline October 28
For advertising sales and information,
email Roy Jones
or call (248) 972-1115.
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