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Now in its 15th year, MITA’s Future Leader Development Program is an excellent opportunity to introduce your young or new talent to the heavy construction industry and the benefits of MITA membership. But don’t just take our word for it—here’s what some of our previous participants had to say: “The
A reminder that MIOSHA’s Administrative Standard Part 11, Recording And Reporting of Occupational Injuries And Illnesses, requires most employers to perform two key annual requirements: Electronically Submit Form 300A Data: Most employers must submit their previous year’s MIOSHA Form 300A (or OSHA Form 300A) Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
Road Funding/State Budget GOP unveils road spending plan, $3.1 billion towards fixing the roads (FOX 47, 2/6/25) Republican lawmakers unveil plan to fund Michigan roads (WILX, 2/6/25) Hall On Budget, ‘Sanctuary Cities,’ Funding A Roads Deal (Gongwer, 2/6/25) ATTACHED Budget Grows In ‘Sustainable’ Way; Road Funding Proposal On Blocks (MIRS,
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 MITA Annual Conference! With over **1,400 attendees**, this year’s event was our biggest yet, bringing together industry professionals, insightful speakers, and top-notch exhibitors to connect, learn, and grow. Relive the Highlights 📋 **Attendee List** – Click here to view 🎉
The fight for long-term, sustainable infrastructure funding continues in Lansing as our road funding cliff looms. As policymakers debate the topic, one of the most compelling arguments for finding a solution quickly is the potential job loss in the industry if lawmakers do nothing. The 2025 / 2026 fiscal year
MITA staff has heard from a lot of members regarding the new Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and the changes that go into effect on February 21, 2025 that could impact every MITA company. Most of you have probably read in the paper regarding this and a minimum wage issue
It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the passing of James E. Hoffman, former Vice-President of Hoffman Brothers Excavating. James served in the National Guard and was then drafted into the U.S. Army, serving in the tank division from 1956 to 1957. He was stationed in Mainz,
Road Funding Reitz: Lawmakers should consider 5 principles for funding roads (The Detroit News, 1/28/25) State Infrastructure Group Delivers Road-Repair Proposal To Legislature (Radio Results Network, 1/27/25) MITA Mention: The Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA) announced it had delivered documents to each legislator highlighting the significant need and impact of
MDOT plans to let their second Digital Delivery pilot in September 2025. The contract documents will be a 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) model in place of a 2D plan set for all proposed work including roadway and structures. The pilot is the replacement of a single bridge, M-53 over
Road Funding MITA tells state lawmakers $3.9 billion a year needs to go to road repairs (WKZO, 1/23/25) MITA Mention: The Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association is telling state lawmakers they need to put $3.9 billion a year into fixing roads. That is the figure that MITA officials say will
Road Funding Whitmer calls for action on roads, preserving Michigan’s auto industry (The Detroit News, 1/15/25) The Cost of Crumbling Roads in Michigan—What’s Next? (WRIF 101, 1/15/25) Road funding a top priority for Michigan Republicans in upcoming state budget (MLive, 1/14/25) ATTACHED Governor Whitmer calls for bipartisan action to tackle
It has been a busy week in Lansing, with Governor Whitmer’s Road Ahead address at the Detroit Auto Show and Speaker Matt Hall announcing a plan that would help fund and fix Michigan’s roads. MITA has been out front in the media, explaining Michigan’s road funding cliff and encouraging swift
