Bulletins
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), along with MITA, is attempting to gauge the needs of the heavy construction industry regarding COVID-19 tests, no-touch thermometers, and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that will be needed to keep the industry moving forward as safely as possible. In filling out the attached
At MITA’s request, MDOT has issued a “revised” COVID-19 Construction Contract Administration Guidance document to further clarify the COVID-19 related project delays that they will consider “excusable” per subsection 108.08 of the Standard Specifications for Construction. The revision to the original MDOT guidance is the addition of a single sentence
These are some unprecedented times in the safety world. MITA is hearing great things from the guys in the field regarding measures being taken to protect them from COVID-19 while at work, so thank you to all of our members for your continued efforts to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Over the past two weeks, you’ve likely been inundated with information and guidance regarding COVID-19, including numerous bulletins from MITA. Our staff continues to monitor the situation on your behalf, and we will be providing you with frequent important updates in the weeks to come as information becomes available. The
Yesterday, MDOT issued their “COVID-19 Construction Contract Administration Guidance” that was intended to help prime contractors understand how they may react and proceed when there are project specific COVID-19 concerns and impacts. The MDOT guidance was directed at two distinct prime contractor groups, those who choose to, or need to
MITA has received an immense number of calls from member field employees. Most of them center on safety issues related to COVID-19. Many employees have indicated that their employers are asking employees to provide their own PPE. To clarify, it should be understood that MIOSHA regulations require that employers provide
Effective noon Thursday April 2nd, 2020 weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border north to the Mackinac Bridge. Frost restrictions are still in effect for the remainder of the state and will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways north
As anticipated, today MDOT issued their “COVID-19 Construction Contract Administration Guidance” that lays out the Department’s intentions for working with their contractors to deliver critical infrastructure projects during the COVID-19 crisis. The guidance is intended to help prime contractors understand how they may react and proceed when there are project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2020 CONTACT: Mike Nystrom, 517-896-1493 mikenystrom@thinkmita.org Gov. Whitmer’s administration clarifies ‘essential’ construction projects, responds to industry’s call for COVID-19 protections LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association on Friday officially asked Gov. Whitmer to deem all construction field operations as non-essential to protect
On Friday, MITA made an official request to Governor Whitmer to deem ALL construction field operations as non-essential in order to protect the health and safety of industry employees and to allow for all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be focused on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic (at
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Francis Donohoe, a longtime industry giant and recent recipient of the MITA Honorary Member Award. He was 70 years old. Mike was born on July 25, 1949 and was affectionately known as the “Distinguished Clown” because he loved
Memorandum TO: Signatory Laborers Distribution Contractors FROM: Michael A. Nystrom, Executive Vice President/Secretary DATE: March 30, 2020 RE: Laborers Distribution Wage Rate Updates Effective April 1, 2020 This is a reminder that in accordance with the current agreement between Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association and the Laborers District Council, the
