Jul 21, 2015 | Engineering
Gordie Howe International Bridge Industry Days August 5, 2015 and August 6, 2015 and July 21, 2015 The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) recently released the RFQ for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Part of the RFQ announcement involves...
Jun 3, 2015 | Engineering
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...
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...