We have added a new Search option in the Database of Certified Suppliers – Construction Divisions of Work. Prime Contractors, private businesses, government entities, etc. can now search for businesses in the Construction Industry by the Divisions of Work the State uses. If your business is in the Construction Industry, please email SupplierDiversity@wi.gov your Division of Work Codes by August 31^st (see options below), and we will add them to your account. We want to be sure Contractors can find you!

Construction Divisions of Work

01 – General                                             14 – Conveying Systems
02 – Existing Conditions                           21 – Fire Suppression
03 – Concrete                                           22 – Plumbing
04 – Masonry                                            23 – HVAC
05 – Metals                                               26 - Electrical
06 – Woods, Plastics and Composites     27 - Communications
07 – Thermal and Moisture Protection     28 – Electronic Safety and Security
08 – Openings                                          30 – Common Work Results for All Exterior Work
09 – Finishes                                            31 - Earthwork
10 – Specialties                                        32 – Exterior Improvements
11 – Equipment                                         33 – Utilities

August is #NationalBlackBusinessMonth! In 2004 historian John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan Sr. created National Black Business Month to bring attention to the needs of the more than 2 million Black-owned businesses in the US.  During the month of August, local government officials, community leaders, and venture capitalists are encouraged to find ways to support growth for the now 3.1 million black-owned businesses in the United States. Wisconsin Supplier Diversity encourages you to support local black-owned businesses and our certified suppliers this month and beyond.

Our information sharing on Cyber Security continues this month with Ransomware. Ransomware typically begins with an email to an employee that prompts them to click a link or open attachment that will download software to their device, unbeknownst to them. The software exposes sensitive company data, and the company could be at risk. Be sure you and your employees are aware of the threat of Ransomware, how it works and how to protect your business.