Nov 5, 2012 | Engineering
At a recent State Transportation Commission meeting MDOT leadership announced they would invest $1.17 billion in their FY 2013 Highway Program. This investment level represents a 13% reduction from the $1.35 billion MDOT invested in their FY 2012 Highway Program. In...
Oct 26, 2012 | Engineering
As reported in the past, the Buy America reporting criteria that was enforced during the 2012 construction season was a temporary measure. From the day the Special Provision for Source of Steel and Iron (Buy America), dated May 31, 2012, was placed into effect; the...
Oct 10, 2012 | Engineering
MDOT announces three Technology Forums scheduled to take place this fall. These forums will offer an opportunity for engineers, surveyors and technicians as well as consultant and contractor partners to discuss current technological advancements along with several...
Sep 27, 2012 | Engineering
When MDOT’s budget bill (PA 200 of 2012) was signed into law in June by Governor Snyder it included the new requirement that all pre-qualified contractors use the E-Verify system to validate the legality of new-hires to work in the United States. Specifically the law...
Sep 19, 2012 | Engineering
On September 10th several MITA member contractors met with MDOT leadership to discuss MDOT’s contracting plans for the future Southeast Michigan “Mega Projects.” The referred to “Mega Projects” are generally understood to include significant reconstruction and/or...
Sep 17, 2012 | Engineering
As you may recall, in December 2011, MITA hosted a Utility As-Built Plan Workshop that focused on fostering communication between various utility companies, design firms, and construction contractors to discuss the type of information that is documented on utility...