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Engineering

MDOT’s New Median Concrete Barrier Standard R-49-G

Below are MDOT’s comments they included when sending us the attached DRAFT Standard Plan R-49-G (new permanent median Concrete Barrier) for our review and comment. “Attached is the first draft of R-49-G “Concrete Barrier”. This detail is subject to change as we do anticipate comments. Please note the specification will
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Safety

New Injury & Illness Reporting Requirements

On December 15, 2017, companies in Michigan will be required to begin reporting injury and illness information. The new regulation adopted by MIOSHA impacts all companies with 250 or more employees and that are required to keep injury and illness records. Companies will need to submit that information through the
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Membership

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Advertise in MITA’s 2018-2019 Membership Directory

  If you advertised in the current MITA Membership Directory, you have already been contacted to renew your ad. New advertising space is now open to all MITA members and non-members, and there are still great spots available!   Please contact MITA’s Director of Communications Nancy Brown today to make your best
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Labor

MITA Outstate Carpenter Wage Rate Re-allocation

Due to a recent state-wide referendum, $0.20 is coming from the base rate and going towards healthcare contributions.  The change will be effective the first full pay period following January 1, 2018. Click here to view the changed rates.
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Membership

State Police to Participate in Multi-State Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Operation Involving I-94

Michigan State Police (MSP) motor carrier officers will join officers from the Indiana State Police, Illinois State Police, and Ohio State Highway Patrol in focusing their enforcement on I-94 and other major freeways in Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio in a coordinated enforcement operation. Michigan’s operation is dubbed “Eyes on 94”
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Workforce Development

Support for the Michigan Construction Summit

The Michigan Construction Foundation is hosting the Michigan Construction Summit on January 29th, 2018 at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing, MI. This one-day conference is focused on finding ways to fill the talent pool with candidates who have the skills, qualifications and character necessary for successful
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Workforce Development

MITA to Establish Workforce Development Committee at 2018 Annual Conference

On January 24-25, 2018, MITA will be hosting its 13th Annual Conference at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mt. Pleasant, where MITA would like to extend an invitation to become involved in the newly formed MITA Workforce Development Committee. The initial meeting of this committee will take place
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Engineering

MDOT DRAFT Materials Documentation Guide for Review

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has shared with MITA a draft of their Materials Documentation Guide which includes their guide for minimum documentation requirements for pay item approvals and materials acceptance for industry review. If you are interested in reviewing the draft for comment, please access the document here.