Bulletins

Membership, Safety

Do Orange Markings Increase Work Zone Safety?

MDOT recently has tried to improve worker safety by placing orange markings on eastbound I-96 on their Flex Route project between Kent Lake Road and I-275 near metro Detroit. The markings are placed in the beginning crossover shift and the end crossover shift on the skip lines and right edge
Memoriam

In Memoriam – Mark William Bogues

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mark William Bogues, owner and proprietor of MWB Contracting, and a longtime AUC member.    VISITATION Thursday August 25, 2022  4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home  5929 South Main Street Clarkston, Michigan 48346
Press Releases

Southeast Michigan water main failure highlights urgent need for infrastructure investments

LANSING, Mich. – Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association (MITA), issued the following statement regarding the state of emergency for Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair counties following a water main break near the Great Lakes Water Authority’s Lake Huron Water Treatment facility: “Underground infrastructure is just
Membership

MITA Board of Directors Applications Being Accepted

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
Engineering

MDOT Contractor Announcement – Revised FHWA 1273

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
Legislative

PAC DONOR SPOTLIGHT – GM & Sons, Inc.

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
Engineering

Gregory “Greg” M. Losch has been named MDOT University Region Engineer

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
MITA in the News

Fox News: Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association encourages safe driving in work zones through campaign

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
MITA in the News

Gongwer News: Traffic Deaths Are At A 16-Year High; MITA Is Begging People To Slow Down

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
MITA in the News

WKAR: MI transportation advocates urge safety in road construction zones

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.
Memoriam

In Memoriam – Michael David Crowley

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
Events

2023 MITA Management Conference Registration – Now Open

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