Bulletins
Several weeks ago you were given the necessary information to contact your legislators via email about investing in Michigan’s infrastructure. One of our member companies, Ajax Paving, took the assignment one step further by investing in a link on their website, making it simple to contact your legislators with a
There are many safety features outlined in the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, ranging from traffic drums to temporary traffic barriers that are designed to help identify the work zone and protect the construction workforce. However, one of the most effective traffic calming devices (the one that appears
On June 11, 2014, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, MDOT is hosting a one-day workshop for Intelligent Compaction Data Management (ICDM) at the Construction Field Services Division (formerly C&T – 8885 Ricks Road, Lansing, MI, 48909) office. For more information about the workshop click here. There are a limited number
During an open discussion that took place at a preconstruction meeting, a contractor shared concerns about a plan error that would ultimately require a contract modification. Discussion regarding this change eventually moved toward anticipated cost, and the contractor did not agree with the presented conditions. This disagreement ultimately led to
MDOT Posts Request for Statements of Qualifications for Design-Build Project – University Drive over I-75, Oakland County The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has recently posted a request for Statements of Qualifications for the Reconstruction of the University Drive over I-75 Interchange by constructing a Diverging Diamond Interchange along with
Several weeks ago you were given the necessary information to contact your legislators via email about investing in Michigan’s infrastructure. One of our member companies, Ajax Paving, took the assignment one step further by investing in a link on their website, making it simple to contact your legislators with a
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) intends on using a Design/Build procurement method to deliver an interchange replacement project in the Metro Region. MDOT plans to short-list at least three teams, but no more than five teams, as part of this procurement. The project is located in Auburn Hills,
Speaker of the House Jase Bolger revealed a new plan to raise much needed revenue for the state’s infrastructure system at a press conference yesterday afternoon. The Speaker’s plan proposes taking the portion of the sales tax that currently goes to the General Fund, in addition to taking some of
As you are aware, beginning January 30, 2014, all interstate drivers are required to register a valid medical card with the Secretary of State and keep a current medical card on file. The expiration date of their CDL is not tied to the expiration date of their DOT medical card.
It’s no joke! As of today, April 1, 2014, Public Act 174 (better know as the MISS DIG Law_ is in full effect! This bulletin contains a link to the act itself and a sample of the Field Card developed for your crews to use. Many MITA members have already
Multiple billboards are sure to catch your eye in the coming days, as three new ones will be going up along key roadways across Michigan to highlight the growing need for a solution to the state’s infrastructure funding problem. This is the next phase in a continuous effort to raise
MDOT recently put together a comparison document to highlight some of the key differences and key similarities between Michigan and Pennsylvania. In November of 2013, Pennsylvania’s legislature passed an impressive infrastructure funding package, catching Michigan’s attention. The goal of this document is to demonstrate to Michigan’s legislature that we have
