CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2028 

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Interim Final Rule, effective October 2025, redefines the path to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification. With race- and sex-based presumptions removed, every applicant must now demonstrate individual social and economic disadvantage. Join us for a clear, practical walk-through of what changed, why it matters and next steps to navigate the transition to ensure that Underutilized Business Enterprises (UBEs) continue to play a meaningful role in design-build.