Bulletins
Accurate Excavators has reported that a 2020 Hitachi ZW80 Wheel Loader with GP Bucket & Pallet Forks has been stolen from their jobsite located at 1460 Whitehall Road, in Muskegon between 5:00 p.m. on July 23 and 6:00 a.m. on July 26. EQUIPMENT: Make: Hitachi Model: ZW80 Year: 2020 SN#: 005047
Frederick Richard “Freddy” Hoyer II, 41, of Port Huron, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Sunday, July 18, 2021. He was born April 22, 1980 in Mt. Clemens to Frederick and Rhonda Hoyer. Frederick was a superintendent with Action Traffic Maintenance. He enjoyed boating, 4-wheeling and powder coating. He
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brian A. Trahey, husband to Amy Trahey, former MITA Board Member and owner of Great Lakes Engineering Group. Visitation will be held at 9 AM July 16th at St. Mary’s Cathedral in downtown Lansing, followed by Mass at 10
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has posted a survey regarding their Project PDF pilots and they are requesting feedback from estimators and others involved in preparing bids for the pilots since the November 2020 letting. Please feel free to forward the survey to those who may have assisted with
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas A. Coleman, retired from MDOT leadership and former AUC consultant. He was 85. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 2, 2021, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 501 E. Danaher, Ludington. Interment will be in the
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eugene Miller, long time employee of MITA member, Ric-Man Construction. MITA wishes to extend our deepest condolences to the family and the whole team at Ric-Man Construction. Click here for the full obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eric Jon Theisen, the son of Leonard Theisen, the owner of Site Development, a long-time MITA member firm. Eric was in the MITA Future Leaders Class #2 and was a regular attendee at the MITA Metro Golf Outing. From
As of Tuesday June 22, MIOSHA will rescind their Emergency Orders pertaining to COVID-19. There will be no specific orders for the Construction Industry to follow for COVID-19. The only exception will be any construction happening inside a working hospital, at which time construction employees will adhere to Federal healthcare
TO: Union Contractors FROM: Michael A. Nystrom, Executive Vice President/Secretary DATE: May 27, 2021 RE: Union Agreement Wage Rate Updates Effective June 1, 2021 This is a reminder that in accordance with the current Union Agreements between MITA and the Unions below, the following updates will become effective the first
TO: Union Contractors FROM: Michael A. Nystrom, Executive Vice President/Secretary DATE: May 27, 2021 RE: Detroit Carpenters Road Contract ———————————————————————————- The new Detroit Carpenters Road Contract has been finalized and has been posted to the MITA website. The new contract and
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (“SOQs”) from entities (“Submitters”) interested in submitting proposals for the construction of the Amtrak/Michigan Line including the replacement of the Jackson Street and Mechanic Street structures, retaining walls, track improvements, and municipal utility modification in the City of Jackson,
Governor Whitmer announced updates to the COVID-19 emergency orders today. Most notably employers are no longer required to mandate masks for fully vaccinated workers, and MIOSHA has removed the requirement that employers must create a “policy prohibiting in-person work for employees to the extent that their work activities can feasibly
