The Construction Buyers Guide Contract Deadline Is Approaching!

New for 2027: Manage Your Listing Online

Since 1936, the CAM Construction Buyers Guide has been Michigan's leading resource for construction services. Your CAM membership includes a company listing, with options to enhance it with classified headings, keywords, and more. This year, it’s easier than ever to confirm and upgrade your listing.

Starting with the 2027 edition, your Buyers Guide contract process is now online through your CAM Member Portal. Here’s how it works:

• Watch the instructional video.
• Log in to your CAM Member Portal: https://bg-edit.buildwithcam.com
• Review your existing listing and add/edit your information.
• Approve and submit for CAM review.

CAM will finalize your contract and email the invoice for payment. Easy peasy.

 New Webinar: Protect Your Business from Emerging Tech Risks

 Technology is transforming construction—but it also brings new challenges. Join CAM on Tuesday, September 22nd, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a free webinar presented by Toussaint Carpenter of CMIT Solutions. Learn how to identify cybersecurity risks, manage mobile workforce security, leverage AI to improve productivity and safety, and build a stronger technology strategy for your organization. This is a free webinar, but advance registration is required. 

CAM Training & Education Center's Upcoming Classes

✓ Construction Lien Practices and Procedures

✓ MIOSHA Inspections

✓ Mastering Contract Risks

✓ Estimating

✓ OSHA 30-Hour

CAM YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: FALL EVENTS

Corktown Taphouse Meet-Up
Friday, September 25th | 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | Corktown Taphouse, Detroit
Join fellow CAM Young Professionals for a casual happy hour and an opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and build relationships.
Free for CAM Young Professionals members | Cash bar

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Email for info. 

Life Remodeled Volunteer Day
Friday, October 2nd | 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | 2470 Collingwood St., Detroit
Spend a day giving back as CAM Young Professionals join Life Remodeled to help revitalize Detroit’s west side by clearing debris and overgrown vegetation.
Free for CAM Young Professionals members | Spots are limited

Registration deadline: September 15th

 Experience the Thrill of a European Tower Hunt

 Join CAM on Friday, October 9th, at Crooked Foot Hunt Club in Owosso for an unforgettable day of shooting, camaraderie, and friendly competition at our European Tower Pheasant Hunt. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or a newbie, this unique event offers an exciting shooting experience, followed by lunch, prizes, and an optional guided walk-up hunt. No experience is necessary—expert staff will provide safety instruction and guidance throughout the day.

Enjoy Business After Hours @ Auger Klein Aller Architects

 AKA hosts the next CAM Business After Hours at its Rochester office on Thursday, October 29th, bringing together construction professionals at all career stages. Young Professionals are especially encouraged to bring an executive, mentor, or leader from their company, while executives are encouraged to bring an up-and-coming professional. Come make new connections and expand your industry network!

This is a free event for CAM members, but advance registration is required. 

CAM/ASSP Safety Leadership Conference - November 5th

 The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) has teamed up with the Greater Detroit Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) to provide a one-day conference specifically designed for leaders with a responsibility for employee safety. Company owners, top executives, safety managers, and human resource personnel will all find value in the diverse range of topics available. This world-class collection of qualified presenters offers the best talent this area has ever seen. Early bird registration ends September 25th!

CAM Legislative Breakfast Registration Is Now Open!

 Join us on Friday, November 6th for the 11th annual Legislative Breakfast,  featuring four Michigan legislators.  Issues of paramount importance to Michigan’s construction industry are likely to be covered during the event, including performance/prompt pay, workforce development, and much more! 

Sponsorships are available.

 Method 9 Visible Emissions Certification Training

Mt. Elliott Crushing is hosting a Whitlow Green EPA Smoke School class for professionals seeking Method 9 Visible Emissions Certification. The training covers evaluation of visible emissions and opacity from stationary sources for air permit and environmental compliance. The training will be held Wednesday, September 23rd, at 2:00 p.m. at the offices of Mt. Elliott Crushing, 6400 Mount Elliott St., Detroit.

 Exhibitors Wanted: MiCareerQuest Southeast

Connect with 8,000 high school students exploring careers in construction, health sciences, and technology/advanced manufacturing at MiCareerQuest Southeast on Tuesday, November 17th at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace. Companies are invited to engage students through interactive, hands-on activities that showcase career opportunities.

Have questions or want to learn more?

Join the next Quadrant meeting via Zoom:

Thursday, September 17th | 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Meeting ID: 820 7467 1679

Passcode: 599249

 RIVET Move 2027 Brings Construction Leaders to Detroit 

 RIVET Move 2027, RIVET’s first national user conference, will bring about 120 operations leaders and executives from contracting firms nationwide to The Department at Hudson’s in Detroit, April 27–29, 2027.  Every session will be co-led by a contractor, focusing on real-world approaches to managing construction operations and technology. The event comes at an important time for Michigan’s construction industry, with the state projected to need roughly 45,000 skilled-tradesworkers annually through 2030 and a $16 billion data center campus under construction in Saline Township. Registration opens September 15th, with early-bird registration available through December 31st. 

The September Issue of CAM Magazine Is Ready to View

THE INTERIORS / FINISHES ISSUE

• When Carpentry Becomes Architecture: How Digital Fabrication Is Redefining Commercial Interiors
• Inside Fessler & Bowman's New Corporate HQ
• A New Vision for MSU University Advancement
• The Healing Power of Interior Design
• ZF North America’s HQ Renovation Reimagines the Modern Workplace
• Bottom Creek Resort Unveils Brewery-Led Hospitality Campus in North Branch

COMING TO CAM MAGAZINE'S NOVEMBER ISSUE

"THE BUSINESS OF CONSTRUCTION" ISSUE

 This issue explores key topics affecting construction companies today, including business strategy, construction law, insurance/bonding, sales, and more! 

 For advertising and media kit information, contact Eva Barren at

248-217-4266 or ebarren@buildwithcam.com

The ad reservation deadline is October 8th.