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CAM Magazine is the official publication of the Construction Association of Michigan.

05/14/2026

The May 2026 "Building Envelope" issue of CAM Magazine is ready to read!

Read it here: https://hubs.la/Q04gpndN0

Featured in this issue:
- Rethinking Pharmacy Benefits to Control Rising Healthcare Costs
- Fire Up Your Business with Ignite Detroit Contractors
- Amway's Bold Facade Renovations: From Historic Grand Plaza to Modern Commons
- Beyond the Wall: Firestopping in High-Performance Buildings
- At the Roofline: PVC Systems in Today's Commercial Roofing Landscape
- Restoring Reverence: The Father Solanus Casey Center Museum Renovation

04/28/2026

For decades, the message to high school graduates was simple: go to college. But inside the Plumbers Local 98 & MCA Detroit Training Center in Troy, Michigan, another path is offered—one that skips student debt and leads straight to a licensed, well-paid profession.

Known as "The Other Four-Year Degree," the five-year apprenticeship offered through Plumbers Local 98 is built around a straightforward idea: learn the trade, earn a paycheck, and graduate with credentials that carry weight across Michigan.

You can learn more about the Plumbers 98 & MCA Detroit Training Center in the April issue of CAM Magazine: https://hubs.la/Q04dCTDv0

04/20/2026

CAM Magazine’s April issue highlights concrete and masonry work across the state. Read about technological advancement in structural concrete construction, reflect on the 250th anniversary of the United States by taking a look at the brickwork that built Michigan, learn about the National Masonry Apprentice Skills Challenge, and more!

Check out the April issue here: https://hubs.la/Q04cMc2Y0

04/14/2026

The April issue of CAM Magazine is ready to view!

Read here: https://hubs.la/Q04bRGHJ0

Featured in this issue:
- Pipeline to Prosperity: Local 98 Develops Tomorrow’s Plumbers
- CAM Annual Meeting & EXPO Recap / Annual Report
- How Technology Is Transforming Structural Concrete Construction: Acrisure Amphitheater Case Study
- America 250 Reflections: Bricks Built Our State and Nation
- Concrete and Masonry Lay the Groundwork for Michigan’s Data Centers
- BAC Local 2 Apprentices Excel at National Masonry Apprentice Skills Challenge
- Michigan Concrete Association: 2026 Concrete Awards of Excellence

04/09/2026

Twenty-five years ago, the U.S. Green Building Council introduced a radical idea: what if buildings could be measured, rated, and improved based on their environmental performance? The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design system, better known as LEED, emerged from this question. Today, with the recent launch of LEED version 5.0, the program continues evolving to meet our most pressing environmental challenges. While previous versions refined and expanded LEED’s approach, v5 fundamentally reimagines green building for an era defined by climate crisis, social equity concerns, and circular economy principles.

Learn more about LEED 5.0 in the March issue of CAM Magazine: https://hubs.la/Q047b2JZ0

04/02/2026

Michigan’s successful brownfield redevelopment program is revitalizing vacant and historic properties statewide. But with funding caps reached, future projects are on hold. Read on to see how this nationally recognized program drives sustainability — and why legislative action is critical to keep progress moving.

https://hubs.la/Q0479Xk30

03/26/2026

The new $7.5 million Milliken Nature Center on Mackinac Island replaces a 50-year-old facility with a modern, fully accessible space designed to educate, inspire, and enhance the island’s visitor experience. Nestled beside the iconic Arch Rock—one of Mackinac Island’s most photographed landmarks—the center serves as a gateway to understanding the region’s remarkable geology, history, and natural beauty.

TowerPinkster, VIRIDIS Design Group, and Spence Brothers provided a fully integrated team for the nature center, incorporating construction, architecture, interior design, engineering, landscape architecture, and sustainability strategy to create a high-performance facility in a sensitive natural setting.

Learn more about the Milliken Nature Center in CAM Magazine's March issue: https://hubs.la/Q0479PlY0

03/19/2026

Belle Isle’s Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory is one of the oldest glass houses still standing in the country today. Designed by Albert Kahn and originally opened in 1904, the conservatory is one of Detroit’s most iconic and visited attractions, beloved for its year-round display of beauty and tropical environment.

Both phases of construction were overseen by Detroit-based Ideal Contracting, with architecture and design work done by G.H. Forbes Associates Architects and engineering by RSE Associates. The goal of the overall project was to make a number of structural and safety improvements, to enhance the quality and longevity of the facility, and to leave the iconic conservatory looking exactly as Michiganders have known it for the last 120 years.

You can read more about the Belle Isle Conservatory restoration in the March issue of CAM Magazine: https://hubs.la/Q0479Td90

03/06/2026

The 2023 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Infrastructure Report Card graded Michigan’s infrastructure a C-, highlighting the need for ongoing efforts to assess, maintain, and repair the state’s existing infrastructure and buildings. The initial step for any such project is a condition assessment to help engineers and owners understand needs and prioritize efforts.

Drones cover more ground quickly while capturing high-resolution images of site conditions. They reduce setup, equipment, and personnel costs—no scaffolding or lifts needed for elevated exterior and interior areas—while minimizing coordination time and man-hours for inspectors and facility staff.

You can read more about using drone technology for infrastructure condition assessments in the February issue of CAM Magazine: https://hubs.la/Q044JYyl0

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