Bulletins
Effective 6:00 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2020, weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways within the entire state of Michigan. Weight restriction information and updates may be obtained by calling 1-800-787-8960. For Companies located in Canada and New Jersey, information may be obtained by calling 517-373-6256. On
As part of their continuous effort to streamline the electronic submittal process and maximize efficiency, MDOT will begin utilizing the MDOT e-Proposal web site for the submission of all Construction Prequalification documentation beginning Friday, May 8th, 2020. For more information, including video instructions, please click here. Please note that this
Over the last few weeks, many members have contacted MITA staff directly to be guided through the process of obtaining vehicle registration renewals that expired prior to March 1. You may refer to our previous bulletin regarding those details, but in short, you can email Lance Binoniemi, VP of Government
Whether your company has been considered “essential” from the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, or is now looking to get started on May 7th when ALL construction is given the go ahead to resume safely as the Stay Home, Stay Safe order continues, getting employees to come back to work
In case you missed today’s live webinar covering the topics of health care, unemployment, safety and legal issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, the audio recording is now available. We want to thank the 100 + attendees who joined us live this morning, and we appreciate the questions that were asked
It was reported late Tuesday that Governor Whitmer is planning to reopen all construction on May 7th. This news came days after MITA and several other groups had suggested that our industry should be one of the first economic sectors to get started again after the Stay Home, Stay Safe
Governor Whitmer Announces Re-Opening of Construction Governor Whitmer announced Monday of this week that certain aspects of the economy and potentially various regions across the state will soon begin to reopen. However, she made clear that it will not be business as usual, given that many aspects of our economy
How do I handle health care issues? What is the latest regarding MISS DIG and utility requirements? How can I provide the safest possible environment for my employees? Will MDOT be issuing any new guidance and will there be issues with moving my project forward? How will the new federal
MITA has joined a large group of construction industry organizations in submitting a thoughtful request to Governor Whitmer asking her to immediately restart all construction projects across the state. With the Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order extended to May 15th, several industries are looking at ways to safely get
How do I handle health care issues? What is the latest regarding MISS DIG and utility requirements? How can I provide the safest possible environment for my employees? Will MDOT be issuing any new guidance and will there be issues with moving my project forward? How will the new federal
WXYZ Article By Kim Russell (WXYZ) — The pandemic does not stop the start of new seasons – not even construction season. Road crews are out working to fix our roads to help you get around metro Detroit once the lockdown ends. MDOT told road construction contractors to take actions
Congress Passes More Money To Support Aide Relief Programs Congress met again this week under social distancing rules to pass more relief money for employers and employees. As MITA has reported, Congress has already passed several programs that extend unemployment benefits, provide paycheck relief for employers, increase supplies for medical
