February 5, 2026
WisDOT updates ASP-6, effective for Feb. 10 letting and beyond
By Lane Kimble
Next week’s letting will include more than a dozen updated specs. WisDOT released an updated ASP-6 this week, which is effective beginning with the February 10 letting. Spec changes include guidance on drones, pavement marking,…
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February 4, 2026
Facing big need to fix small structures, state opens applications for $30 million in grants
By Lane Kimble
More than 1,600 small bridges and culverts across Wisconsin badly need repairs or replacement. Some of those so-called “small structures” will start to get some help thanks to funding in the 2025-27 state budget. Wisconsin began…
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February 3, 2026
No need to keep quiet: Online silent bidding starts Monday ahead of Annual Convention’s LIVE auction
By Lane Kimble
Whether you’re hoping to catch a Brewers/Cubs rematch of the NLDS this summer, sip on some expertly crafted and aged bourbon, or snag a deal on a hydraulic excavator, we’re pretty sure you’ll find something…
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January 30, 2026
FHWA opts to remove manufactured products waiver from Buy America law, maintaining Biden-era change
By Lane Kimble
The Federal Highway Administration will keep the Manufactured Products Final Rule in place, removing a decades-old waiver despite pushback from industry groups. FHWA this week published a new Q&A document on the final rule and…
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