MDOT recently posted a Contractor Announcement notifying bidders that a significant upgrade is coming to the bid submission process. Starting with the September 4, 2026, bid letting, new enhanced bidding workflows will provide a more streamlined and accessible experience. Please click here for more information and to view MDOT’s Contractor

Last week, three trench safety incidents occurred here in Michigan. As you can imagine, those incidents generated some negative attention for our industry. Here at MITA, we know those incidents are not representative of the work our members perform every day. MITA has had the privilege of visiting jobsites across