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MRBA
serves as the principal liaison between the highway
construction industry and state and federal agencies including
MDOT, FHWA, and DEQ. Additionally, MRBA provides and
coordinates lobbying efforts with other related associations
and the state legislature on all matters relating to highway
construction, maintenance and financing.
MRBA
provides a weekly mailing to its members. This mailing
includes advertisements and tabulations for MDOT, State Aid,
Natchez Trace and Airport projects. With MDOT we also provide
the price ranges and a bidders list.
We
also provide each member with a directory that includes the
names and addresses of all MRBA members along with MDOT, State
Aid, County Engineers, Mississippi Legislators, Mississippi
Supervisors and Chancery Clerks.
MRBA
coordinates the monthly "MRBA Associate Member
Reception" which is held on the Monday night prior to
MDOT Letting.
We
sponsor or coordinate seminars throughout the year as needed
to keep up to date with various changes that affect the
industry.
The
annual convention is held usually the first of April or May at
different locations throughout the states.
Additionally,
MRBA is a founder and supporter of the Mississippi
Transportation Conference and regularly participates in
meetings of the American Road and Transportation Builders
Association (ARTBA).
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