Top Five Ways Joining a Contractors Association Bolsters a Business
Contractors are the backbone of the construction industry, and in a competitive landscape, they must find ways to stand out and thrive. One powerful tool in a contractor's arsenal is [...]
Swinging Success: A Recap of CAM’s 10th Annual Golf Classic
The 10th Annual CAM Golf Classic was a swinging success, bringing together industry professionals, seasoned golfers, and newcomers for a day of camaraderie and friendly competition. Held on a picturesque [...]
Repairing Your Roof After a Hailstorm
In Minnesota, almost any weather is possible, and your roof will need to withstand many extremes. From our snow from October to April to thunderstorms and threats of tornados throughout [...]
MN Specific Law Changes – By Tim Johnson – Attorney at Law
Good Morning: I wanted to send out an update to explain some recent legislative changes. It was a very busy session with a lot of bills passed affecting the construction industry. Additionally, [...]
Why Minnesota Homeowners Should Choose a CAM Contractor
When you need a new roof or other repairs completed on your Minnesota home, you want a reliable contractor to perform the work. It can be daunting to find a [...]
CAM Legislative Update 2023
The Legislature ended their 2023 legislative session on May 19th, 2023. The session brought significant changes to businesses as a whole. Taking a step back, last fall the DFL won [...]
CAM Welcomes Three New Members
The Contractors Association of Minnesota (CAM) is excited to announce the addition of three new members: Mindy Lawrence, William Wise, and Paul Boyum. Mindy Lawrence Mindy Lawrence, a construction industry [...]
Solar Installers Now Required To Be Licensed As Residential Building Contractors
Effective July 1, 2023 (Article 1, Section 32; based on standalone bill HF2164/SF2735 (Kraft/McEwen)) Requires that solar installers be licensed residential building contractors, resulting in solar installers paying into the [...]
Top 10 Technical and Marketing Benefits of Being a CAM Member
Being a member of the Contractor’s Association of Minnesota (CAM) has numerous benefits. CAM is an organization that helps contractors improve their businesses and succeed in the construction industry. Ten [...]
CAM Extends a Warm Welcome to Our Newest Members!
Our New Board Members We are delighted to welcome our new board members, who add an invaluable range of skills that will provide strategic guidance and oversight for CAM.  [...]
Tips for Working Insurance Claim Jobs
At some point, almost every contractor will encounter a client filing an insurance claim to recover from a loss. But unfortunately, there are several ways in which property may be [...]
The Importance of Pre-liens
Two of the most basic premises of a construction contract are that the contractor expects to be paid, and the property owner expects to own the work after payment is [...]