Hit Goals, Not Utilities

MITA is seeking companies to nominate foremen or crew leaders who have been free of at-fault utility strikes for 2 or more years. In today’s construction environment—where crews are working around increasingly congested underground infrastructure—that’s a milestone...

Contractor Responsibilities for Construction & Traffic Control Devices

Temporary traffic control signs are essential for protecting workers, drivers, pedestrians, and the public around construction zones. Signs such as “Road Work Ahead,” “Road Closed,” “Detour,” and “Flagger Ahead” help warn the public of changing roadway conditions and...

Help Required to Curb MISS DIG System Abuse

MITA continues to be concerned with the ongoing problems associated with the misuse of the 005 response code on MISS DIG tickets, specifically situations where locators indicate that contact has been made with the excavator when, in fact, no such communication has...

GridHawk Seeks Input from Excavators

As part of our ongoing commitment to improving damage prevention across Michigan, we are asking for your assistance in providing direct feedback to GridHawk, one of the primary contract locating companies used by facility owners throughout the state. Your field input...

National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 20-24, 2026

The National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is held each spring to bring national attention to motorist and worker safety in work zones. This year’s theme, “Safe Actions Saves Lives” emphasizes the importance of individual motorist and worker actions and how they...

Reminder: MITA Safety Directors Meeting – April 14

This is your reminder for the MITA Safety Directors Meeting, which will be held during the Michigan Safety Conference on Tuesday, April 14, from 12:30–1:30 PM. Safety directors are encouraged to attend and take part in this opportunity to connect with fellow industry...