Bulletins
Proposal 6, otherwise known as the Stop Over Spending proposal, failed to qualify for the November 7 statewide ballot because supporters submitted massive numbers of illegal and fraudulent signatures, the Board of State Canvassers determined last week. The proposal would have been a significant blow to the state’s infrastructure and
Be advised that there is a growing trend for local government agencies to utilize construction managers for the oversight of their construction projects. With the insertion of construction managers into the construction chain, many of the rights that contractors have been afforded by Michigan law may be compromised. Three statutes
Michigan employers would no longer be required to pay overtime to salaried professional employees beginning on October 1, under an agreement reached between Governor Granholm and state lawmakers. The announcement was welcome news to job providers concerned about how to pay increased payroll costs. The state’s minimum wage was to
The results from the 2006 primary election are in and MITA PAC’s record was an impressive 23-2. MITA chose to make contributions in 25 out of 79 total legislative districts with primaries. Even in open-seat contests, with no incumbents running for election, MITA PAC candidates won 11 out of 13
Michigan employers could be forced to pay overtime to salaried professional employees starting October 1, unless a legislative fix is adopted quickly. The state’s minimum wage was to be increased in increments beginning this year, under legislation passed in late spring. The legislation was hastily approved because of political maneuvering,
Continued price volatility at the pump and MDOT’s recent advertisement of a $70 million project (I-94/US-131 in the SW Region) with a 2½ year progress schedule has prompted discussions about price escalator provisions. In response to inquiries made at the pre-bid meeting for that project, MDOT leadership expressed a willingness
MITA Gives Boost to AT&T’s $500 Million Investment Project Legislation expected to spur a $500 million private investment in underground infrastructure was given a helpful boost by MITA last week at the state capitol. On Wednesday, MITA testified in favor of legislation which would open the doors for AT&T to
State Unveils $34 Million in Clean Water Projects The MDEQ will distribute $34.5 million in low-interest loans to eight water quality projects across the state, according to an announcement made last week. Manistee, Dearborn and Huron County will receive money from the State Revolving Fund (SRF) for three wastewater treatment
The prime contractor is responsible for ensuring that all work zone traffic control equipment is NCHRP 350 compliant per section 922.01 of the 2003 Standard Specifications for Construction and the contract documents. Temporary sign panels, supports, cones, drums, and Type III barricades must meet the NCHRP 350 crashworthy requirements. MDOT
Please find below sample letters to the editor and an update on the old blue license plates: We need MITA members to speak out! Momentum continues to grow as MITA pushes for enhanced road funding in Michigan. The next few months is a critical time to build support for the
Governor signs “Local Jobs Today” legislation Program provides federal match to local communities and road agencies This week Governor Jennifer Granholm signed legislation to provide $80 million in much-needed state funding to expedite $400 million in local road projects in 2006 and 2007. “This is great news for Michigan’s economy”,
After benchmarking against other state departments of transportation and considering the input of the construction industry as well as the consulting engineer community, MDOT has decided not to expand its in-house Design-Build (D/B) capability at this time. Although MDOT recognizes D/B can be beneficial in terms of saving time in
