Bulletins
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Angelo Iafrate, Sr. of MITA member Angelo Iafrate Construction Company on August 31, 2019. He was 93 years old. Angelo was the beloved husband of Rebecca and the late Vincenza. He was the loving father “Baba” of Dominic (Shirley),
As you’ve likely seen in the media, the road funding debate has had a lot of twists and turns over the past 6 months. As we inch closer and closer to the end of the fiscal year, the question remains whether or not the legislature and governor can come together
MITA’s Wild Game Dinner is right around the corner and it promises to be an event you don’t want to miss. One of this year’s featured items (pictured below) is the BOTE Rover Areo boat. Attendees can pre-purchase tickets (1 ticket for $50 or 3 for $100) for a chance
MITA has created another tool for the toolbox. The new Safety & Health Field Book is a truck proof version of the MITA Build Your Own Safety Program. MIOSHA requires that a safety program/policy be available on the jobsite and this allows members to not only be in compliance with
The Michigan Department of Transportation has released a new Power Unit Only Construction Equipment annual permit. This new permit type will allow those who own multiple pieces of construction equipment, along with the trucks and trailers, to now purchase a single permit for the power unit (truck). This will allow
This one-day introductory training course will be held on September 12, 2019 at the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) office and will discuss proper procedures for underground pipe installation and inspection. The following topics are presented in this training course as they apply to the installation of culverts, storm
MITA and many of its members have been involved with the Michigan Work Zone Safety Task Force since its inception at the end of 2018. One of the goals of the task force is to improve work zone safety culture across the state. The attached MDOT Office Memorandum issued by Tony Kratofil,
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Todd Aurand, an estimator for MITA member Site Development, on Saturday, August 3, 2019. He was 52 years old. Todd was born on August 17, 1966 in Flint, Michigan. He graduated from Byron High School in 1984 and
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Southwest Region, is requesting Statements of Qualifications (“SOQs”) from entities (“Submitters”) interested in submitting proposals for the design and construction of a new US-31 connection to I-94, reconstruction of I-94 and the I-94/I-94BL interchange, and rehabilitation of I-94BL (the “Project”). Responses are due on
MDOT has informed MITA that during their recent field reviews of MDOT federal aid projects, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has noted that some job site posters are lacking the required supplemental information. Two posters in particular have caught the eye of the FHWA as lacking in the required supplemental
In late 2018, industry leaders from Michigan construction companies, the Michigan Department of Transportation, and engineering firms teamed up to establish the Work Zone Safety Task Force (WZSTF). Aimed at improving work zone safety and reducing the number of injuries and deaths across the state, the task force is comprised
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Don Vaccarelli, following a very heroic battle with lymphatic cancer, on June 28, 2019. He was 80 years old. A former U.S. Marine, Don was a long time tunnel construction superintendent who, over the years, built numerous underground projects
