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As MITA continues to grow the MITA PAC Fund, it is our goal to keep our members informed on a regular basis of all we have been doing to keep the industry moving forward using our influence in the legislature and with the media. Legislative Outreach Update Most recently, MITA’s
MITA members continue to step up for the MITA PAC. The PAC continues to grow towards our goal of $250,000 raised for 2022. We want to thank all of our donors and give some special recognition from time to time as donations come in through our “PAC Donor Spotlight”. As
MDOT’s first Digital Delivery pilot lets on August 5, 2022, and the contract documents will be a 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) model in place of a 2D plan set. To assist bidders, MDOT is providing two training sessions on the 3D model – an optional session on June 22, 2022,
ABC 12 News, June 13, 2022 GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) – Fixing the roads this year carries extra heavy prices. “It’s not only fuel, other materials have a rising cost going forward in the industry in MDOT are working well at trying to contain those costs,” said Rob Coppersmith, the
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gian Taneja. Gian was born on November 9, 1943 in India and passed away peacefully on June 11, 2022, in Lansing, Mich.. Gian was loved by his family, friends, neighbors, colleagues and community. He retired with 50 years of
When Dan Babcock, founder of longtime MITA Member Give ‘Em a Brake Safety and a MITA Honorary Member, passed away in March of this year, his family named the MITA Scholarship Fund as a recipient of donations in his memory. To date, that fund has received in excess of $15,000,
TRIP, A National Transportation Research Nonprofit, June 2022 Transportation advocates gathered in the nation’s capital in May to celebrate the 50th anniversary of TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit. Delayed by a year due to COVID-19, TRIP is celebrating five decades as the only national organization devoted exclusively to generating
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lincoln Noel, area manager for MITA Member Payne and Dolan, Inc. and member of the MITA Board of Directors. Family will receive friends on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 1:00 until 4:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in
WSJM Radio, June 1, 2022 A new EPIC MRA poll finds a top issue of concern for Michigan voters continues to be fixing the roads. Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association Vice President Rob Coppersmith tells WSJM News 93% of Michigan residents give the state’s roads a negative rating, even
CBS Detroit, May 31, 2022 A new state house bill would set up an automated speed enforcement system where crews are working on catching construction zone speeders. The pending legislature could cost drivers up to $300. “I don’t think I like that,” said Holly resident Geraldine Tulgetske. “I think it’s
MEMORANDUM TO: Union Contractors FROM: Rob Coppersmith, Executive Vice President DATE: May 27, 2022 RE: Union Agreement Wage Rate Updates Effective June 1, 2022 This is a reminder that in accordance with the current Union Agreements between MITA and the Unions below, the following updates will
As the Michigan Legislature winds down for the summer with only a few weeks left, several items pertaining to the heavy construction industry saw movement this week. The House Judiciary Committee passed a measure to allow camera speed enforcement in construction zones; the House Committee on Workforce, Trades and Talent
