Overview If a utility damage occurs today and your team doesn’t have a complete documentation file proving that you, as the excavator, are not at fault, defending that claim becomes extremely difficult. We live in a world where utility damage prevention relies on accurate data and documentation. Every excavator must assume that damage could occur […] The post Defending Utility Damage Claims Through Effective Site Documentation first appeared on MITA.| MITA
When: January 21–22, 2026 Where: Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Mount Pleasant, MI Registration for the MITA 2026 Annual Conference is now open! Don’t miss your chance to connect with more than 1,500 industry professionals for two days of education, networking, and celebration. 🟠 Attendee Registration Early bird registration for MITA members is now open […] The post MITA 2026 Annual Conference – Registration Now Open first appeared on MITA.| MITA
These 39 Michigan communities are getting help funding road repairs in 2026 (MLive, 10/24/25) Mid-Michigan communities receive state grants to fix roads (WLNS, 10/24/25) Gov. Whitmer approves road repair grants for dozens of Michigan towns (WZZM, 10/24/25) The post MITA in the News – 10/20-10/24 first appeared on MITA.| MITA
Road Funding Road funding 101: What to know about Michigan’s $2B deal (Bridge Michigan, 10/13/25) Whitmer signs Michigan road funding package as key pieces of revenue face scrutiny (Michigan Advance, 10/13/25) Michigan Gov. Whitmer signs $2 billion annual road funding bill (CBS Detroit, 10/13/25) Whitmer calls for drivers’ patience as she signs long-term road funding bills (WILX, 10/13/25) […] The post MITA in the News – 10/11-10/17 first appeared on MITA.| MITA
We’re once again reserving the entire Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort for MITA’s 2026 Annual Conference, taking place January 21–22, 2026. Rooms will go quickly, so please read the instructions below carefully and prepare your reservation materials in advance. How the Reservation Process Works: To ensure a smoother and more equitable booking process, reservations can […] The post MITA Annual Conference Hotel Reservation Block Opens Oct. 22 first appeared on MITA.| MITA
MITA invites you to submit an abstract for presentation at the 2026 Annual Conference, taking place January 21–22, 2026, at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort. Accepted sessions will fill open slots across both conference days. Submission deadline: November 7, 2025 Notification of acceptance on or before December 5, 2025 We’re using Accelevents to manage submissions […] The post MITA Is Seeking Session Abstracts for the 2026 Annual Conference first appeared on MITA.| MITA
Road Funding Whitmer signs budget, road funding bills (Gongwer, 10/7/25) ATTACHED Road Advocates See Fiscal Cliff Disappear With Road Funding (MIRS, 10/7/25) ATTACHED MITA Mention: “I think it certainly clears the cliff, and we should be able to avoid job loss in the industry,” said Lance BINONIEMI, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation vice president of government affairs. (More in […] The post MITA In The News – 10/3-10/10 first appeared on MITA.| MITA
State offices will be closed on the following dates: •Tuesday, November 11, 2025 •Thursday, November 27, 2025 •Friday, November 28, 2025 •Wednesday, December 24, 2025 •Thursday, December 25, 2025 •Wednesday, December 31, 2025 •Thursday, January 1, 2026 •Monday, January 19, 2026 🕒 Important Reminder: All NTB Contact Inquiries must be submitted at least seven (7) calendar […] The post Upcoming State Office Closures first appeared on MITA.| MITA
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Small Business Program (SBP) is hosting a Networking Session to be held virtually or in-person on Thursday, October 16th, in Dimondale. Click here for more information. If you have any questions, please contact a member of the MITA engineering team: Rachelle VanDeventer | rachellevandeventer@thinkmita.org Jeremiah Leyba | jeremiahleyba@thinkmita.org They […] The post MDOT Networking Session and Wage and Labor Training first appeared on MITA.| MITA
Do you have a crew member or team that goes above and beyond to make safety a top priority on the jobsite? MITA wants to recognize them in our Spotlight on Safety feature! Our Safety Coordinator, Matt Moody, is looking for outstanding field employees or crews who demonstrate exceptional commitment to working safely. Selected individuals […] The post Nominate a Crew Member for MITA’s Spotlight on Safety! first appeared on MITA.| MITA