Bulletins
We are proud to announce that Lance Binoniemi, MITA’s Vice President of Government Relations; and Matt McClintick, MITA’s Director of Safety and Workforce Development, were recently recognized for their contributions to the association industry. Lance was named a top association lobbyist in a biennial survey conducted by the Michigan
On May 19, 2015, the Federal Highway Administration issued the following notice: In issuing Federal-aid eligibility letters for roadside safety hardware, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) currently makes determinations of continued eligibility for modifications to devices tested to the National Cooperative Highway Research Program Report 350 (NCHRP 350). In an
This bulletin will serve as MITA’s annual reminder to our contractor members of the issue of tax liability on construction materials that are being incorporated in projects of tax-exempt owners. Contractors performing work for public agencies, churches and schools are often faced with this precarious issue. Many of these owners
MDOT is currently in the process of developing construction manual guidance and standard specifications language for utilization of automated grade control and stringless paving. As part of their process they are performing an assessment of current practices and identification of focus areas. In an effort to gather industry input, MDOT
The defeat of Proposal 1 is certainly disappointing. Passage of it would have meant long-term adequate funding for Michigan’s transportation network for decades to come. Many will speculate on all the things that went wrong and why the campaign was unable to convince voters to vote yes, but in the
TODAY IS THE DAY! Thank you all for your hard work and dedication, without which we would not have made it to this point. If you do one thing today, make sure you vote! Make sure your employees vote. Make sure your family and friends vote. Voting is our civic
We are ONE DAY OUT! Tomorrow is the day we have been waiting for since the new year: Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Make sure that you and your company are ready to vote TOMORROW. Keep these tips in mind to have a smooth Election Day: 1. Make sure you’ve made arrangements
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently posted a “Contractor Announcement” for the clarification of flag person wages. This clarification that affects the February 6, 11, 12, March 6, and April 3, 8, 2015 lettings states the following: Prime contractors are hereby notified of a conflict in wage documents issued
We are less than a week out from the historic May 5th vote for Proposal 1. Are you looking for more educational resources to help your employees understand why a YES vote is important for your company and them. A few members have asked for just one more piece to
There are numerous times throughout a construction project when temporary signs (placed on temporary sign stands) are put into and out of service. When they are out of service, MDOT has observed improper lay down procedures and is requesting that this practice be stopped immediately as it compromises the safety
Strong momentum is continuing to build for Proposal 1 and the Safe Roads YES campaign. We MUST keep the faith and continue to work hard to educate the public, as well as all staff and employees, friends and family members on the importance of supporting Proposal 1 on May 5th.
On April 1, 2015, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced that it is listing the northern long-eared bat as a threatened species with an interim 4(d) rule under the Endangered Species Act. The interim 4(d) rule provides maximum benefit to the species while also providing reasonable limits to
