Bulletins
The Michigan House of Representatives this week passed a road funding plan that is estimated to provide an additional $1 to $1.2 billion annually for roads and bridges in Michigan. The plan relies heavily on existing state spending and redistributing revenues. Over $700 million of the total proposal comes from
Prevailing Wage The repeal of prevailing wage in this state has been debated for quite some time, and during this legislative session it has seen some movement. With a Republican controlled Senate and House, both chambers view repealing prevailing wage as a top priority. In fact, Senate Majority Leader Arlan
Now that the 2015 construction season is well underway, MDOT has asked MITA to send out a reminder about the proper use of roll-up signs. While Part 6 of the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD) allows signs to be placed at a 1-foot bottom height, a 1-foot
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
