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MDOT has planned to pilot e-Ticketing during the 2022 construction season, with the hopes of adding the Special Provision (found here) to projects upon request. MDOT has notified MITA that they are still in need of pilot projects to help them better assess the future implementation of e-ticketing based on
As the Legislature takes their summer recess each year, it provides a great opportunity for advocacy outside of Lansing and in lawmakers’ districts by MITA staff and MITA members. It can also be an ideal time to showcase all the great work MITA members are doing for our state and
This is a reminder that in accordance with the current Laborers Underground Agreement, the following updates will become effective the first full pay period after September 1, 2022. Laborers Underground Wage Rates MITA Labor page MUCG rates
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
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
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
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
