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At MITA’s most recent Board of Directors meeting, a process was determined regarding how members should make it onto the MITA Board of Directors. The first step is an application process that will be reviewed by the MITA Executive Board, which will then be sorted by current board openings and
MDOT recently posted a Contractor Announcement notifying bidders that form FHWA-1273, “Required Contract Provisions Federal-Aid Construction Contracts” has been updated and published in the Federal Register. The revised FHWA-1273 will be added to all Federal-aid projects beginning with the September 2, 2022, bid letting. MITA contractor members are reminded that
MITA members continue to step up and support the MITA PAC. To date, we have raised over $182,000 of our goal of $250,000 for the calendar year. This week’s PAC Donor Spotlight company is GM & Sons, Inc. Several years ago, the company was the first to regularly have multiple
Why it matters: Greg holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Michigan State University and is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Michigan. Greg has worked for the department for more than 20 years and brings a well-rounded background to the position with more than 10
Fox News, August 4, 2022 LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association, also known as MITA, wants drivers to know about a campaign they’re promoting. “The campaign is not a new campaign,” said MITA Executive Vice President Rob Coppersmith. “Its been done throughout the years, and it’s about
Gongwer News, August 4, 2022 Drivers are going too fast in construction zones, and it’s killing people. The Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association, a trade association representing heavy construction companies and suppliers across the state, is partnering with the Michigan Laborers District Council and Operating Engineers 324 to launch a
WKAR, August 2, 2022 A leading Michigan construction trade association is launching a new campaign urging drivers to slow down in road construction zones. The Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association (MITA), is placing billboards in select locations in Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids and Lansing warning drivers to pay attention in construction zones.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael David Crowley, co-founder of Michigan Pipe and Valve – Traverse City. Mike began his career in the industry in 1980 with Ellis and Ford then Price Brothers , SLC, and Premarc Corp. In 2001 he started Michigan Pipe and Valve
You’re invited to join MITA members on beautiful Kauai, Hawaii for a fabulous mix of activities and association networking opportunities. The program cost is $1,900 per person for a seven night stay at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa. Called the “Garden Island,” Kauai is the oldest and northernmost
This recent MITA Facebook post was viewed over 50,000 times and helped spread MITA’s work zone safety message. The post was made possible by a MITA member who anonymously submitted dash cam footage of a driver pulling out in front of a truck in an active work zone. Fortunately, no
To reduce traffic fatalities – which are at an all-time high – and protect work zones and employees, the Michigan infrastructure industry is launching an effort to get drivers to slow down. Starting in August, the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association (MITA), through the support of their members as well
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is currently working on procurement documents for the Detroit New Center Intermodal Facility (DNCIF) project. The project will reconstruct the existing Amtrak station and relocate the existing intercity bus station from Howard Street to create a modern intermodal passenger hub, serving both rail and
