Michigan Earned Sick Time Act:

New Bills Introduced Ahead of February Launch

Late last week, House Bill 4002 and Senate Bill 15 regarding the new Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), which is scheduled to take effect on February 21, 2025, were introduced in Lansing. There is hope that we can attain additional changes, especially with respect to employers with employees covered by an existing collective bargaining agreement. A second State House hearing is scheduled for this Thursday, January 16th. Now is the time to take action.

The 2025 Great Lakes Design and Construction EXPO

Takes Place on February 12th!

 CAM and the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan are again joining forces to present Michigan’s largest construction industry event, the Great Lakes Design and Construction EXPO 2025. The EXPO is a one-day statewide event bringing together residential and commercial designers, contractors, suppliers, and service providers, and offering networking opportunities, educational workshops, and special events to support the continued success of Michigan’s building industry. 

Booth space is still available and provides an unparalleled opportunity to network with AEC industry professionals, including contractors, suppliers, and service providers, fostering valuable connections that can lead to new business opportunities.

Thank you to our latest exhibitors: Altech Doors, American Heritage Protective Services, Bostick Truck, Control Solutions Inc., DPT Solutions, HRPro/BenePro, Kruger Bailey & Wickes, MSC Floors, Pittsburgh Paints Co., Q5 Experience, Signarama - Troy/Metro Detroit, and Temporary Wall Systems.

EXPO PLATINUM SPONSOR

EXPO BRONZE SPONSORS

Start the Day at the Economic Forecast Breakfast

The EXPO begins with its annual Economic Forecast Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on February 12th, featuring keynote speaker Eric Lynch, CBE, Economist at the National Association of Home Builders. Registration includes breakfast, the presentation, and post-meeting presenter meet-and-greet on the EXPO show floor. Limited seating is available. 

HFH's Jerry Darby to Present

Keynote Address at CAM's 139th Annual Meeting 

 CAM is pleased to welcome Jerry Darby, Vice President, Campus Planning, Development and Design, Henry Ford Hospital, as the keynote speaker for our Annual Meeting on February 12th. Mr. Darby will discuss HFH's $2.2 billion expansion plan, anchored by a new, state-of-the-art hospital facility. The inauguration of new Board members and the Project Achievement Awards will be announced at this meeting, taking place during the Great Lakes Design and Construction EXPO.

CAM Training & Education Center's Upcoming Classes

✓ Reasonable Suspicion: Supervisor Certification Course

✓ Construction Payment Bonds

✓ Printreading for Residential & Light Commercial Construction

✓ Cranes and Derricks - Part 10 - MTI Elective

✓ OSHA 30-Hour

Roll into Fun at the February Men's Doubles Classic

Now in its 74th year, the annual Men's Doubles Classic event is one of the most popular social events of the year. A yearly average of 360 bowlers have enjoyed this fun-filled day at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park. Grab your bowling shoes and hit the lanes on February 22nd—it's bound to be a strike-tacular day!

Kickstart 2025 at the Young Professionals Open House

Meet and connect with fellow CAM Young Professionals, explore the many resources that CAM has to offer, and learn more about the exciting plans in store for the year. Whether you are new to the group or have been with us since the beginning, this open house, taking place on Thursday, January 23rd, is designed to inspire and engage.

Boost Your Career with the PMI PMP Exam Prep Course

The virtual Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep series, kicking off on February 18th, is designed to allow candidates to develop professionally, increase their project management skills, apply a formalized and standards-based approach to project management, and seek career advancement by moving into a formal project manager job role. In addition, you can apply for the PMI PMP certification. CAM members save 20% with the promo code mipmpcam25.

OSHA Issues New Rule for PPE

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finalized a critical revision to its personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry. This update explicitly requires that PPE properly fits any construction worker who needs it, enhancing protection against hazardous work conditions. The rule will be effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.

Submit Your Projects for CAM’s 2024 Project Achievement Awards

CAM invites construction professionals to submit their top projects for our annual Project Achievement Awards program, where 12 of the most outstanding projects from the past year are selected, with a chance to be named the CAM Project of the Year. Projects must have been constructed or designed by a CAM member company and must have reached substantial completion between June 2024 and June 2025. The deadline to submit entries is Friday, March 21st.  

The January Issue of CAM Magazine Is Ready to View!

THE GREAT LAKES DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION EXPO PRE-SHOW ISSUE

• EXPO Schedule of Events

• CAM EXPO Timeline Through the Years

• EXPO Exhibitor List & Floor Plan Overview

• EXPO Workshops & Presenter Bios

• Maximizing Your Experience at the 2025 EXPO

• Listing of Exhibitor Displays, Products & Services
• Exhibitor Success Stories

• And More!

CAM YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Holiday Party & CARE House Gift Wrap