What
is the Architectural Contractors Trade Association
of Michigan?
The
Architectural Contractors Trade Association (ACT) is a trade association
of union contractors and suppliers representing those companies having
an interest in Acoustic Systems, Carpentry, Demountable Partitions, Drywall
Systems, Exterior Insulation, Fireproofing, Flooring Systems, Insulation,
Lathing, Plastering, Texturing and Allied fields. The Association promotes
the industry through education, communication, subcontractor participation
and member socialization.
It
has alliances with the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industries-International
(AWCI) and the Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association (FCICA).
The Association functions as
the collective bargaining agent in matters concerning the negotiation
of wages, hours and working conditions within the building and construction
trade unions.
IAF
Contributions
The Architectural Contractors
Industry Advancement Fund (IAF) was established to promote, publicize
and advance the interests of the construction industry. It is funded by
contributions from union contractors as negotiated in collective bargaining
agreements. Industry advancement through education, trade promotion and
safety awareness programs are a just few of the projects funded by the
IAF. Education of both students and counselors at the secondary school
level about the opportunities available in the skilled trades is being
accomplished through the use of informational materials and participation
in career education programs in various school systems. A Manufacturer’s
Trade Expo is organized each year with the assistance of IAF monies. During
the Expo, associate members, those who supply goods and services to the
industry, have an opportunity to display their products and services to
the architectural construction community and the industry at large. IAF
funding and resources were used to produce a video presentation geared
to school age children to promote a greater awareness of the construction
industry and construction site safety. A safety video for initial employee
training was also produced in English and Spanish.
INTEX
Achievement Awards
Click
here to view this year's winners.
The
INTEX Achievement Award for Interior and Exterior Excellence was established
to promote excellence in the architectural trade industry, which includes
Carpentry, Wall & Ceiling, EIFS and Resilient floor contractors. The award
honors “top of the line” construction projects exhibiting quality workmanship.
Awards are given on the basis of merit in four major categories: quality
of workmanship, complexity of the job, architectural design and diversity
of the trades involved in bringing a chosen project to completion. Nominations
are submitted by suppliers, contractors or others involved in the construction
process. After point scores are totaled, an average score is tallied for
each project. The projects receiving the highest point scores then become
the finalists. The process is kept impartial by having the final judging
completed by an independent panel of architects. All finalists are honored
at the awards ceremony where the winner is chosen from the finalists by
these judges.
The
INTEX Achievement Award include those who supply, sell and contract with
the building trades. This award, which has been given since 1995, has
recognized the excellence in building and workmanship for such projects
as the Henry Ford Medical Center, African American Museum, Detroit Opera
House, Genesee Regional Medical Center, Greektown Temporary Casino, E
& L Meats, and Pinckney Senior High School. Satisfaction and pride in
a job well done, along with attention to detail and adherence to scheduling
constraints, are recognized by the INTEX Achievement Award.
The
INTEX Achievement Award gives the industry and the public the opportunity
to see the result of quality workmanship and high standards in the architectural
trades. The INTEX Achievement Award endeavors to make the public aware
of how important the union building trades are and the impact they have
on the industry as a whole. This award provides contractors with a vehicle
for recognition and pride for industry excellence.
Click here to view
this year's winners.
Outside
Industry Committee Involvement
The Architectural Contractors
Trade Association is actively involved with the construction Industry
through its participation in other related committees and by its trustee
positions as listed herein.
Carpenters
Annuity Fund
- Carpenters Employee Benefit
Fund
- Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship
Committee
- Carpenters Joint Delinquency
Committee
- Carpenters Labor Management
Productivity & Training Committee
- Construction Coalition of
Michigan
- Detroit Works Partnership
Board of Directors
- Great Lakes Construction
Alliance
- Great Lakes Construction
Alliance Board of Directors
- Industry Advancement Fund
Trustees
- Interior Systems (Resilient
Floor) Trustees
- Joint Education Partnership
- Labor Negotiation Committees
- Michigan Construction Roundtable
- MUST Steering Committee
- Plasterers Apprentice Fund
Trustees
- Plasterers Pension Fund
Trustees
- Plasterers Vacation Fund
Trustee
- Tapers Joint Apprenticeship
Committee
- Tile Marble & Terrazzo
Health & Welfare Fund
- Workforce Development Committee
Membership in the Association
can provide a networking opportunity and aid in fostering cooperative
relationships and joint venture arrangements between members that are
mutually beneficial and profitable.
Committees within ACT include
Education, Entertainment, Membership, Promotion, and Safety.
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