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Engineering

MDOT Posts Important Contractor Announcement

e-Proposal Website – Downloading Proposal/Plans MDOT’s e-Proposal Website experienced down time earlier this week for downloading of plans and proposals. The problem is resolved at this time; however, if contractors experience difficulty in downloading proposal and plan documents, or any other files located on this website in the future, send
Membership

Proposal 1 Call To Action

The clock is ticking, and we are rapidly approaching May 5. In just a few short days, we will be ONE MONTH OUT. The time has come to really zero in on what we like to call GOTV (Get Out The Vote) efforts. We really want to make sure that
Engineering

Underground Pipe Installation and Inspection – One Day Training Course

Underground Pipe Installation and Inspection – One Day Training Course (only three classes left for the 2015 season) This one day introductory training course discusses proper procedures for underground pipe installation and inspection on Michigan Department of Transportation projects and projects with state or federal funding. The following topics are
Membership

Membership: Important Proposal 1 Update

MITA surpassed the $5 million fundraising goal for Proposal 1 this week! To date, members and non-members, companies and individuals have contributed or committed to contribute a grand total of $5,224,240.00. MITA would like to extend a huge and heartfelt thank you to every member who has sent in a
Membership

Check Out The New Proposal 1 YouTube Video!

Safe Roads YES recently released a 2-minute video highlighting the importance of supporting and voting yes on Proposal 1. The video combines aspects of the first three TV ads that have already aired in support of Proposal 1. It’s a very informative piece, and it includes numerical data and statistics
Labor

APRIL 1, 2015 TEAMSTERS UNDERGROUND AND LABORERS’ UTILITY WAGE RATE UPDATES

MEMORANDUM TO:  UNION CONTRACTORS FROM: MICHAEL A. NYSTROM, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY DATE: MARCH 5, 2014 RE: APRIL 1, 2015 TEAMSTERS UNDERGROUND AND LABORERS’ UTILITY WAGE RATE UPDATES THIS IS A REMINDER THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE MICHIGAN INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION AND THE UNIONS LISTED BELOW, THERE WILL BE
Membership

Safe Roads YES & Prop 1 Stickers

MITA has received the Safe Roads YES bumper stickers and they are available for members to order! We respectfully request that members only order a maximum of 50 bumper stickers from MITA, to ensure that every member has the chance to access them. Please keep in mind that these stickers are free of
Legislative

Proposal 1 Ads – Please Share Far & Wide

Two ads have now been released in support of Proposal 1. You may or may not have seen them on your TVs at home, but please do everything you can to share them with everyone you know via social media and email. If you go to the MITA Facebook page
Engineering

REMINDER – Improper Lifting Devices on Sign Covers

As we gear up for the 2015 construction season, we want to remind you to not use improper lifting devices (ex. 2”x4”) attached to temporary wood sign covers (see enclosed picture).  Any attachment to the covers compromises the crashworthiness due to the increased potential to cause damage to and/or impale
Engineering

Delay/Downtime Costs Due to Lack of Utility Response

Effective April 1, 2014, P.A. 174 of 2013 – MISS DIG Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act became law.  While this new law mirrored many of the “Best Practices” associated with PA 53 of 1974, there are a few noteworthy changes.  One change allows for a contractor to “seek
Membership

ACTION ALERT: Write A Letter To The Editor

The May 5, 2015 election is just under two months away, and on that day everyone will have the opportunity to vote YES on Proposal 1. MITA has encouraged member involvement from the start, so the new goal is to really step up that engagement in these last two months.
Membership

Safe Roads YES Bumper Stickers Are Almost Here!

MITA will likely be receiving the Safe Roads YES bumper stickers on Monday, March 9, 2015 for members to order! We respectfully request that members only order a maximum of 50 stickers from MITA, to ensure that every member has the chance to access them. Please keep in mind that these stickers are