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WLNS News Jan 28, 2022 Early Friday morning, a two-lane bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed, stranding a commuter bus about halfway across. Oddly enough, the incident happened on the same day President Joe Biden was traveling to the city to talk about his $1 trillion infrastructure bill. Thankfully, no one was
The Construction Safety Research Center at Lawrence Technology University is completing a study on PPE compliance. As part of the research, a survey has been developed to gain feedback from construction professionals like yourself. Please take the time to complete the survey as your input is vital to the project.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 28, 2022 LANSING, Mich. — Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), issued the following statement in the wake of the Pittsburgh, PA bridge collapse today, calling for action on Michigan bridge repairs: “The bridge collapse in Pittsburgh this morning
January 24, 2022 WLNS News LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)— The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the heavy construction industry collaborated to announce ‘Work Zone Safety Awards.’ MDOT, executives from contractors, industry associations, and consulting engineering companies, launched the Work Zone Safety Task Force in 2018. The awards recognizes safety efforts put forth
Radio Results Network January 13, 2022 Governor Gretchen Whitmer established the Michigan Infrastructure Office and to ensure resources sent to Michigan under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan, are used effectively and efficiently to repair roads and bridges, replace lead pipes, expand high-speed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 18, 2022 CONTACT: Robert Coppersmith, 517-896-1495
The MITA Board of Directors today named Robert “Rob” Coppersmith the Executive Vice President of the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association (MITA). Coppersmith, who has been with MITA and the former Associated Underground Contractors (AUC) for 27 years, takes over the spot vacated by the recent resignation of Mike Nystrom.
YAHOO News, January 8, 2022 As 2022 begins, Michigan finds itself in a great spot to deal with major infrastructure issues. From road repairs to replacing underground water pipes, resources are starting to become available for the state and local communities to take action to address critical infrastructure needs. Throughout
MDOT recently posted a Contractor Announcement reminding bidders that due to the holidays, any NTB Contact Inquiries for the January 7, 2022, bid letting must be submitted by Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Please click here to view MDOT’s Contractor Announcement. If you have any questions, please contact Glenn Bukoski at
TO: Associate Dues Paying Members FROM: Rob Coppersmith, Acting Executive Vice President/Secretary DATE: December 21, 2021 RE: New Dues Payment Deadline ——————————————————– Starting January 1, 2022, we are asking MITA Associate Members to pay their membership dues within the first quarter
The Oakland Press, December 11, 2021 Michigan has been presented with an opportunity to address water infrastructure needs that have been unaffordable and thus unaccomplished for far too long. The Coalition for a Strong and Prosperous Michigan has convened with communities, business leaders, nonprofits, and stakeholder groups, to develop the
MDOT is inviting contractors to participate in MDOT hosted virtual training classes for: Bridge Deck Construction Inspection This class is intended to educate field staff on the proper inspection techniques and best practices associated with bridge deck construction. Topics include: Overview of Structures and Terminology, Inspection Forms, BOHIM’s and Construction
