Bulletins
Road and bridge funds took a hit this year as drivers conserved at the pump, according to recent numbers just released from the State of Michigan House Fiscal Agency. The numbers show that gas tax revenue was significantly lower from January to July 2006, compared to the same period in
Industry and MDOT recently met as a result of an MDOT directive to establish guidelines for the reclamation of concrete from MDOT projects. This meeting came on the heals of the September bid letting in which the I-75 project from Birch Run Creek to Dixie Highway required that the existing
October 6, 2006 Letting Beginning with the October 6, 2006 letting, any contractor performing bridge painting work on MDOT projects with bridge paint warranties must provide to the Department proof of current SSPC certifications for “QP 1, Field Application to Complex Industrial and Marine Structures” and “QP 2, Field Removal of Hazardous
This year’s November ballot could see up to six ballot proposals, several of which, if approved, will impact local government construction-related activities. These include: 1. The Michigan Civil Rights Initiative, which would eliminate the ability of public institutions such as local government to use affirmative action programs in hiring and
With the approval of the Federal Highway Administration and the support and encouragement of the heavy highway construction industry, MDOT will implement a new policy that allows for “pass-through” warranty bonds on projects with warranty provisions. Starting with projects let in the November 3, 2006 bid letting, prime contractors will
Beginning with the November 2006 bid letting, all MDOT projects involving earth change activities will include the Special Provision for Non-Compliance with Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Requirements click here. The high level of success experienced on 21 “pilot” projects constructed this season prompted this action taken by the Department.
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
