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The MITA PAC is very strategic when selecting which candidates to contribute to in primary elections. Primary elections can be very unpredictable at times, and often only those working specific campaigns with a front row seat to the ground game really know what outcomes may occur. This primary season was
Repealing prevailing wage in Michigan has been a top priority for several legislative Republicans this year and in years past. The Michigan Senate passed a repeal of the prevailing wage laws a little over a year ago, but the measure hasn’t been taken up in the House. There are a
The MDOT Region & TSC Construction Contacts List has recently been updated. Click here to download a copy today!
Transportation project development and delivery in Michigan has advanced significantly over the past decade. Current infrastructure projects in Michigan rely on digital project delivery methods including, but not limited, the use of 3D engineered models, electronic engineering data, Automated Machine Guidance (AMG) and paperless contract administration. There is a need
The latest underground news summary is now available. Click here to read it.
Throughout the years, MITA members have been active in their communities and abroad donating their time, efforts, and funding to help build infrastructure projects, or assist in recovery efforts after major hurricanes and flooding. Most recently, MITA member Kamminga & Roodvoets was involved in funding a well project in northern
MDOT has issued a memorandum defining the construction suspension periods for the Independence Day and Labor Day holidays, Click here to view the MDOT memorandum. If you have any questions or comments contact Glenn Bukoski at glennbukoski@mi-ita.com or Rachelle VanDeventer at rachellevandeventer@mi-ita.com or call them at the MITA office at 517-347-8336.
As part of an ongoing effort to promote positive public awareness of MITA member industries, MITA is undergoing a statewide image branding campaign to coincide with the work being done to raise awareness of the needs of our underground infrastructure. A key component to making this image branding process successful
Based on industry feedback MDOT will be implementing a security enhancement in ProjectWise. This enhancement will take effect on Monday, June 13th, 2016. Currently, when a contractor submits a document through ProjectWise, the document becomes non-visible to the contractor once the contractor changes the state to submit the document. The
MITA is pleased to announce that two individuals are the proud recipients of the 2016 MITA scholarship(s). This was the inaugural year of the MITA Scholarship Fund, and it was wonderful to receive so many qualified applications for the scholarship(s). This year’s recipients are Dustin Walters of Waterford and
When Governor Snyder announced that he was forming the 21st Century Infrastructure Commission, (MITA’s Executive Vice President Mike Nystrom is a member and MITA member Evan Weiner is the Chairman), one of the goals he envisioned was to have more collaboration on all forms of infrastructure projects to ensure agencies and
In light of the on-going Flint Water Crisis and the issues it has raised across the state, members of the media and Michigan residents are getting an eye-opening education on the deteriorating condition of our overall underground infrastructure. The Flint Water Crisis has shined a spotlight on the extremely negative
