Public Works
DBE Certification for Federal Construction: Step-by-Step 2026
DBE certification construction 2026 process. 49 CFR Part 26 eligibility rules, $1.32M PNW cap, UCP application timeline, common disqualifiers explained.
Sarah Torres · 2026-05-23
Public WorksJob Order Contracting Explained: How JOC Wins You Steady Public Work
Job order contracting construction 2026 guide for contractors — how JOC works, coefficient bidding, RSMeans pricing, and which agencies run active programs.
Public WorksHow to Win Public Works Contracts: $400B Bidding Guide
Public works construction is $400B/year — and most flows through open bidding. SAM.gov registration, bonding, prequalification, and bid strategy for 2026.
Public WorksOSHA Crackdown on Municipal Job Sites: What Changed in 2026
OSHA stepped up municipal jobsite enforcement in 2026 with 340 additional inspectors and new penalties up to $156,259 per willful violation. Here's what.
Key Metrics
Public construction
$476.8B
annual rateTotal public construction spending including federal, state, and local projects.
School construction
$89.2B
State DOT budgets
$312B