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Study Finds Engineering Drives Significant Economic Activity
Study Finds Engineering Drives Significant Economic Activity

The Engineering and Architectural Services sector directly employs more than 1.5 million Americans and supports an additional 3 million indirect jobs - making up 3 percent of all U.S. jobs. This is according to a first-of-its-kind industry profile out today from the ACEC Research Institute. The... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted01/13/2021


Save the Date for the WisDOT Design/Build Workshop
Save the Date for the WisDOT Design/Build Workshop

WisDOT and ACEC WI are partnering to provide a Design/Build workshop for consultants. This is your best opportunity to hear upcoming plans from WisDOT and provide feedback that will be incorporated into the final plans. This workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18. Save the date and look... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/29/2020


Submit for the 2021 WisDOT Design Awards
Submit for the 2021 WisDOT Design Awards

Check out WisDOT's call for entries for the 2021 Design Awards below: In spite of 2020’s difficulties, the Design Awards remain an important opportunity to celebrate excellent design work. The format for the 2021 Transportation Improvement Conference is not yet known, but the awards will go... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/21/2020


Join the TDA Annual Meeting on November 12
Join the TDA Annual Meeting on November 12

TDA's virtual annual meeting is a must-attend event for everyone working on transportation events in Wisconsin. Register for free for the November 12 event at the button below. Register Today Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/20/2020


Small Business Environmental Council
Small Business Environmental Council

Environmental rules and regulations can be confusing and approaching a big regulatory agency like the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) can feel daunting. That’s why the team of dedicated business champions that make up the Small Business Environmental Council (Council) has your... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted08/17/2020


WSPE Virtual Discover Conference
WSPE Virtual Discover Conference

NSPE-WI, formerly WSPE, will be offering continuing education courses as their 2020 Virtual Discovery Conference from June 10 to July 30. There are currently 16 courses planned over these weeks. The session days and times vary; 4 sessions Tuesday at noon, 4 sessions Wednesdays 10:00 a.m., 4... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted05/29/2020


WCPA Annual Concrete Pavement Conference
WCPA Annual Concrete Pavement Conference

Sign up today for WCPA's annual conference from February 12-14. It is three days of education and networking. PDHs will be provided too. Check out the conference website for agenda and registration information. Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted01/9/2020


UWM Infrastructure Seminar November 15
UWM Infrastructure Seminar November 15

The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is holding an inaugural seminar sponsored by the UWM Institute for Physical Infrastructure and Transportation on November 15. WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson will speak to the group on "Wisconsin Government, Industry and University Partnerships to Meet... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted11/1/2019


WisDOT Masterworks Trainings
WisDOT Masterworks Trainings

This fall, WisDOT BPD’s Consultant Services and Project Management Section will be delivering statewide Masterworks training primarily for construction staff. Since this is the second full year of construction e-contracting and widespread use of the specific rate basis of payment, this... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/28/2019


WisDOT Design Awards
WisDOT Design Awards

Nominations for the 2019 WisDOT Design Awards are now open. Read the full statement from Dan Tyler below: This is a call for Nominations for the 2019 Design Awards! The awards will be presented at the Transportation Improvement Conference on March 4th, 2020, as an opportunity to celebrate... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/25/2019


Attend the 60th Annual WAPA Conference
Attend the 60th Annual WAPA Conference

Registration is now open for the WAPA Annual Conference and Business Meeting. Held on December 3-4 in Pewaukee, many sessions are designed with engineers in mind. Attendees will hear from Governor Evers and WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson as keynote speakers as well. Sign up today to secure your... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/22/2019


Surveyors Continuing Education
Surveyors Continuing Education

Join the Wisconsin Society for Land Surveyors for their fall continuing education seminar. The event will be held at Mid-State Technical College on Friday, October 11. Multiple PDHs are available for attendees. To learn more and register, visit the event website. Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted08/20/2019