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The first week of what is scheduled to be three weeks of lame duck session was successful for the heavy construction industry. A few issues that MITA has been working on over the course of a year or longer are coming to fruition and some are expected to pass prior
Finally, a little normalcy in our television viewing….no more confusing proposal or election advertisements. In the wake of this years election that saw high voter turnouts and the most money ever, below is an overview of a few items that occurred nationally and statewide. Most notably the defeat of Proposal
At a recent State Transportation Commission meeting MDOT leadership announced they would invest $1.17 billion in their FY 2013 Highway Program. This investment level represents a 13% reduction from the $1.35 billion MDOT invested in their FY 2012 Highway Program. In breaking down this $1.17 billion investment plan, MDOT is
With close to 20,000 in attendance, MITA played a key role exposing students to the various opportunities available in the construction industry at the 2012 Michigan YES (Youth Engineering & Science) Expo at Ford Field on November 1, 2012. As a co-chair of the Michigan Design & Construction Coalition, MITA
Four MITA members were recently inducted in to the Ferris State University Construction Hall of Fame. Lawrence D. Clark, founder of the Lansing-area Clark Companies, was honored for his significant contributions to the concrete foundation industry and leadership in Delta Township area development, where he pioneered poured-wall and tilt-up
As reported in the past, the Buy America reporting criteria that was enforced during the 2012 construction season was a temporary measure. From the day the Special Provision for Source of Steel and Iron (Buy America), dated May 31, 2012, was placed into effect; the FHWA Michigan Division office placed
Good news for infrastructure and the funding of projects in Michigan. On September 27, 2012, the DEQ announced nearly $93 million in loans and more than $8.55 million in principal loan forgiveness to fund wastewater or drinking water projects needed to improve water quality and public health around the state.
TO: MITA Members FROM: Chris Shea, 2012 MITA Board President DATE: October 15, 2012 Re: GET INVOLVED – MEET WITH YOUR LEGISLATOR Dear Fellow MITA Member, Once again fall is upon us. That joyous time of year where we in
Dear Members: I am pleased to be serving as the new MITA Outreach Coordinator. I join MITA with an extensive background in state and local government experience and outreach success. I have significant legislative experience in both the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives. I also served locally on city
MDOT announces three Technology Forums scheduled to take place this fall. These forums will offer an opportunity for engineers, surveyors and technicians as well as consultant and contractor partners to discuss current technological advancements along with several topics including upcoming changes to the MDOT business processes. Click here for
NEWLY FORMED SENATE TASKFORCE TO DISCUSS INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING As discussion continues between legislative leaders on how we adequately fund our transportation system in Michigan, the Michigan Senate has formed a special Transportation Task Force. Members of the Task Force consist of Chairman Roger Kahn, Senator John Pappageorge and Senator Rebekah
When MDOT’s budget bill (PA 200 of 2012) was signed into law in June by Governor Snyder it included the new requirement that all pre-qualified contractors use the E-Verify system to validate the legality of new-hires to work in the United States. Specifically the law states, “The department shall require
