May 21, 2015 | Engineering
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...
May 14, 2015 | Engineering
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...
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...