Bulletins

Labor

Detroit Carpenters Fringe Payment Information

TO: Road Detroit Carpenters Signatory Contractors FROM: Robert Coppersmith, Acting Executive Vice President DATE: November 12, 2021 RE: New Fringe Payment Information Please update the financial institution information for MRCC Fringe Benefits for Detroit Carpenters. Name: Huntington Bank New routing & account number information: Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters Fringe
Memoriam

In Memoriam – Tony Sarotte

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony “Tony” Sarotte, long time employee of MITA member, Florence Cement.   Tony was born on December 23, 1937, in Hamtramck to Frank and Genevieve Sarotte. He graduated from South Lake High School in 1956, where he played football and baseball,
Engineering

MDOT Project PDF Webinar for Contractors

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites MITA members to attend a Microsoft Teams Meeting to discuss Project PDF plan set contract deliverables on November 18th, 2021, from 10:30 AM to noon. The purpose of this event is to present MDOT’s pilot Project PDF deliverable format, as well as allow
Legislative

Congress Passes Infrastructure Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives, in a rare Friday session last week, passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that includes $450 billion for highway and public transportation investments and a new, five-year reauthorization of federal surface transportation programs. The information coming out of
Safety

Court of Appeals Stays OSHA ETS Requirement

This weekend the 5th Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals stayed the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring COVID vaccinations and/or testing for firms employing 100 or more.  Phillip Russell, a partner at Ogletree Deakins, sent around his “instant analysis” below.    ETS Stayed – Instant Analysis: what does
Safety

Emergency Temporary Standard Vax-Or-Test Update

The following information should help clarify many of the questions that are being raised as a result of the ETS issued yesterday. MITA affiliate ARTBA was able to ascertain this information from federal OSHA. MITA will remain in contact with MIOSHA and provide any information that may further clarify the
Safety

Federal OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)

MITA has been informed by MIOSHA that they intend on adopting the ETS by reference which simply means they will be on the same timeline for enforcement as OSHA concerning the new standard. At the heart of the ETS, employers must comply within 30 days of publication and be in
Uncategorized

In Memoriam of Ernie Orchard

MITA is deeply saddened to bring you the news of the passing on Friday, October 22, 2021, of Melvin E. (Ernie) Orchard—the “O” in OHM Advisors—at the age of 96. Ernie was one of the original founding partners of the firm in 1962 and served as the firm’s president from 1972 until
Safety

Your Company Deserves a Safety Award

There is still time to get your company the recognition it deserves for achieving a positive safety culture on your job sites. To accommodate the needs of busy contractors, the deadline for the Positive Project Safety Collaboration Award has been extended. Submit your application as soon as possible! Click here
Engineering

MDOT Virtual Networking and Bonding and Education Program Opportunities

Please click on the following for more information on the following opportunities from MDOT’s Office of Business Development: MDOT Road & Bridge October 28th Networking Session MDOT Road & Bridge All 2021 Networking Sessions USDOT’s Bonding Education Program (BEP) Sessions If you have any questions or comments, please contact Glenn
Engineering

MDOT Offers Improved E-mail Communications

MDOT can now capture and store additional e-mail addresses to facilitate better communications with prequalified contractors’ specific business areas. Previously, MDOT held only a Construction Prequalification e-mail address that was utilized for all “MDOT to contractor” e-mail communications. MDOT is now able to store and utilize different e-mail addresses for
Uncategorized

2021 Virtual National Work Zone Management Conference

Beginning tomorrow, ARTBA and other safety organizations will host a national virtual work zone safety conference. Over twenty different seminars will be presented on varying topics pertaining to work zone safety during the two-day conference. Some agenda topics include: Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs in Construction, FHWA Work Zone Safety Grant