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The Great Lakes Design and Construction EXPO will take place on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at the Suburban Collection Showplace.  Visiting the exhibit hall and attending the Educational Workshops is FREE.

The CAM 138th Annual Meeting and the Economic Forecast Breakfast are ticketed events which require advance registration.

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Free Workshops

9:00AM - 10:00AM

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Michigan’s Construction Lien Act is one of the most effective tools you can use to get paid! In this course, learn the details of Michigan’s Construction Lien Act including: what notices to send; when to send them; and what benefits you can receive by ensuring your lien rights are properly secured. Attendees will receive a free form book full of useful tips to help them navigate the day-to-day responsibilities of securing their lien rights.

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In this informative session you will learn why it is important to save for retirement and how you can meet your retirement income goals, how much should you have saved, how you can leverage your retirement plan/financial tools and how to ensure you are ready to retire.

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10:00AM - 11:00AM

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Find out about the common hazards and violations resulting in both violations and injuries. Emerging issues will be discussed, along with ideas for mitigating them.  There will be opportunity to ask questions

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This course provides an overview of public procurement and contracting, from the solicitation process to contract management.  The training will explain the difference between an RFP, RFI, ITN and an RFQ and how to navigate through the solicitation process. We will briefly walk through how to utilize the Freedom of Information Act in preparing a competitive proposal.  Additional topics will include negotiating the government contract and general contract management practices.

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12:00PM - 1:00PM

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This session will explain proposed residential code changes with an emphasis on the energy code, and where those changes are in the state’s code promulgation process. The session will count toward a builder’s 1 hour code requirement for continuing competency.

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This course provides an overview of public procurement and contracting, from the solicitation process to contract management.  The training will explain the difference between an RFP, RFI, ITN and an RFQ and how to navigate through the solicitation process. We will briefly walk through how to utilize the Freedom of Information Act in preparing a competitive proposal.  Additional topics will include negotiating the government contract and general contract management practices.

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2:00PM - 3:00PM

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This session will provide attendees with an overview of the new makeup of the state legislature and the potential impact on the construction industry. Legislative priorities of the Home Builders Association of Michigan will be explained, along with the importance of grassroots involvement in the process.

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This course will focus on educating individuals on the unique liquid roofing solutions and patching components of the Uniflex line of coatings, giving participants an opportunity to get hands on with our coatings. Our intumescent portion will be driven around an informative introduction to our intumescent line of coating with a wide variety of segments and advantages.

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Ticketed Events

Economic Forecast & State of the Industry Breakfast

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The Construction Association of Michigan and the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan have hosted an annual Economic Forecast since 2010.  We will address GDP Growth, Inflation, and the Construction Outlook, followed by Q&A.  Registration includes breakfast, the presentation, and post-meeting presenter meet-and-greet on the EXPO show floor.

Tickets are available for $70.

Advanced registration is required.

CAM 138th Annual Meeting

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The CAM 138th Annual Meeting takes place at the Suburban Collection Showplace, in conjunction with the Great Lakes Design & Construction EXPO. The Annual Meeting will include the CAM Annual Report, induction of new board members, presentation of the CAM Magazine Special Issue Project of the Year Award, and a keynote address.

Each CAM member firm is provided with one free pass to the CAM annual meeting. Additional tickets may be purchased for $80 each. Information about utilizing the free pass will be sent via USPS to the company's main point of contact and emailed to that main contact person as well. Online pre-registration is required, and no walk-ins will be allowed.

For registration assistance, or to reserve a full table or multiple tickets, please contact us at (248) 972-1000 or via email CAM@BuildwithCAM.com.

CAM Magazine Special Issue Awards

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During the CAM Annual Meeting luncheon, the Construction Association of Michigan will recognize this year's Special Issue Outstanding Project Finalists and award Project of the Year.

Project of the Year Finalists: TBD

Over 1200 Attendees in 2023!