May 6, 2015 | Engineering
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...
May 1, 2015 | Engineering
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...
Apr 24, 2015 | Engineering
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...
Apr 16, 2015 | Engineering
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...
Apr 15, 2015 | Engineering
For those interested in learning about how infrastructure can drive economic development through emerging or expanding markets, creative leadership, new technologies and unique solutions developed by practitioners, facility/infrastructure developers and owners and/or...
Apr 15, 2015 | Engineering
MDOT Names Administrator of Office of Business Development MDOT’s Chief Operations Officer, Greg Johnson, recently announced the selection of Lisa Thompson as the Office of Business Development (OBD) Administrator. Lisa brings 26 years of MDOT experience,...