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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Join us Thursday, November 4 at the Detroit Athletic Club* 7:00am – 7:30am Registration, breakfast, and networking 7:30am – 7:45am Opening commentary John Gallo, national construction practice leader, UHY LLP 7:45am – 8:45am Managing your business in the post-COVID world Gary Pearce, chief risk architect, Aclaimant 8:45am – 9:00am Refreshment
The MITA Board of Directors today named Rob Coppersmith the interim Executive Vice President of MITA effective immediately. He takes over the spot vacated by the recent resignation of Mike Nystrom. Rob comes to the position with a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and a master’s degree in Public Administration.
