October 7, 2025
WisDOT removing all DBE goals on October, November lets
By Lane Kimble
WisDOT will remove all Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals for the upcoming October 14 letting and beyond, for the foreseeable future. Wisconsin's October advertisement page still listed the goals as of Tuesday afternoon, however WisDOT…
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October 3, 2025
USDOT’s new DBE rule removes all race, sex-based presumptions; calls for full recertification
By Lane Kimble
Wisconsin may need to recertify all Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) under a new rule the USDOT published Tuesday. The federal agency’s interim final rule on Sept. 30 essentially removes the automatic assumption that all DBEs…
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October 2, 2025
Federal government shutdown won’t impact most civil highway construction work
By Lane Kimble
The first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years grabbed headlines this week, but people who work in the transportation construction world shouldn’t see much of an impact with their jobs. The Highway Trust Fund’s…
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October 1, 2025
CBG golf outing raises $10,000 for veterans on glorious late-September afternoon
By Lane Kimble
Tuesday may have been the final golf outing of 2025 for many people. If that’s the case, it was a great day to enjoy a terrific course and support an incredible cause. The Construction Business…
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