Bulletins

Engineering

MDOT Project Information Sheets Available – Local Agency Bridge Bundling (CRRSAA/Phase II) Design Build

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has posted multiple Project Information Sheets for the Local Agency Bridge Bundling (CRRSAA/Phase II) Design Build Project. Among other project details, the Information Sheets includes anticipated schedule and prequalifications. Click here for more information. If you have any questions, please contact Glenn Bukoski at
Safety

Coffee with MIOSHA

MIOSHA and MITA invite members to share a cup of coffee and learn about the importance of workplace safety and health. ‘Coffee with MIOSHA’ events provide an informal opportunity for members to meet with MIOSHA representatives (consultative and enforcement) to ask questions, obtain information on program services and resources, learn
Membership

Michigan Construction – TRUCKLOAD of books! – WE NEED YOUR HELP!

MICHIGAN CONSTRUCTION IS LOOKING FOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY VOLUNTEERS TO HELP DELIVER TONKA-SIZED TRUCKLOADS OF BOOKS AND READ TO ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS ACROSS MICHIGAN! The response to our “TRUCKLOAD OF BOOKS” program was overwhelming! We had over 3000 teachers enter to win and we are giving away 94 Truckloads!! CLICK HERE TO
Events, Membership

2023 MITA Annual Conference Last Chance for Early Bird Rate & MISS DIG 811 Annual Meeting

You’ve reserved your room, now it’s time to officially register. Since this time of year can be extra hectic, MITA has extended the early bird rate. Take advantage by registering your attendees on or before December 30, 2022. Registrations received after December 30, 2022 are subject to the regular conference
Legislative

MITA PAC REACHES ITS FUNDRAISING GOAL FOR 2022!

With the dedication from the MITA membership and a lot of effort put forth by a lot of you, the MITA PAC has reached its goal of raising $250,000 in 2022 having raised over $252,000 thus far. This was made possible by more than 222 donations either one time or
Engineering

Responding to MDOT’s Position on Cement Supply Disruptions

MITA has heard feedback and concerns from many members regarding MDOT’s position on extensions of time (EOT) resulting from cement supply disruptions (MITA bulletin published Thursday, December 8th).  MDOT is requiring a waiver releasing rights to additional compensation to be submitted by the contractor to move forward with EOTs without
Engineering

MDOT Takes Position on Cement Supply Disruptions

This bulletin is a follow-up to our October 19th “Cement Supply Disruptions” Are a Real Thing bulletin and is intended as information. MITA recently received notice of MDOT’s position, and their internal documentation provided to their staff, on how they will handle extension of time requests due to recent cement
Engineering

MDOT e-Proposal Enhancement on December 6, 2022

As part of a continuous effort to maximize user efficiency, MDOT will be upgrading the e-Proposal application to include a Letting search feature. This enhancement will take place on December 6, 2022 at 12:00PM. The Search feature will be located directly under the Lettings pulldown menu on the main e-Proposal
MITA in the News

Gov. Whitmer Announces New DNR, M-DOT, Other Directors

Radio Results Network, December 2, 2022 Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced selections to lead state departments and state agencies into the next four years. The governor also announced promotions for staff in the executive office. “When we took office four years ago, we set out to make Michigan a home for opportunity for
MITA in the News

Michigan EV drivers could pay more if organization gets way

LANSING, MI (CBS DETROIT) – Electric vehicles are starting to make up for more and more of the cars you see on the road. One organization believes they aren’t paying their fair share. Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association is proposing that electric vehicle car owners pay their fair share of
Engineering

Important Changes with Implications for the Industry

The second term of any administration will lead to changes as they relate to department heads. Overnight several departures took place that will have implications for the heavy construction industry. MITA encourages you to read the linked press release from the Governor and also the linked farewell from MDOT Director
Engineering

MDOT FY 2023 Transportation Program Announced

The State Transportation Commission’s (STC) approval of the MDOT 2023-2027 Five-Year Transportation Program at their November meeting served as MDOT’s formal announcement that they will invest $4.3 billion in their FY 2023 Transportation Program. The focus of the FY 2023 capital investments will be preservation of the transportation system, safe