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07/25/2023
Common Mistakes Contractors Make on Davis-Bacon Projects: Part 3
Welcome back! Or to those who missed Part 1 or Part 2, hello there! You’ve stumbled across the next installment of a series of blogs discussing common mistakes contractors make on prevailing wage projects. Just like each of the previous blogs on the topic, we will begin by reiterating that there truly is no substitute to […]
Read More...06/22/2023
The Related Acts of Davis-Bacon
Warning: Bad joke on the horizon. Buckle up. Why did the carpenter insist on getting paid the prevailing wage? Answer: Because he couldn’t “saw” himself working for anything less! Okay… so it wasn’t just bad – it was really bad. Like ruin-your-morning-cup-of-coffee kind of bad. But – would you like to know what is neither […]
Read More...06/21/2023
Common Mistakes Contractors Make on Davis-Bacon Projects: Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of a series of blogs covering common mistakes contractors make on prevailing wage projects. Yes, you heard that right – Part 2. If you missed the first installment, you can check it out here. Let’s face it – public works can be tricky to navigate. But adhering to the guidelines set […]
Read More...06/05/2023
How the Inflation Reduction Act May Affect Your Davis-Bacon Labor Compliance
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law on August 16, 2022. Its objective is to provide tax benefits to project owners who comply with the prevailing wage and apprentice requirements set forth in the law. Compliant “taxpayers” (in the context of the IRA refers to any government agency like an energy utility, school […]
Read More...05/25/2023
Common Mistakes Contractors Make on Davis-Bacon Projects: Part 1
Making mistakes is a part of any learning process. When you are a public works contractor, however… well, let’s just say they might not always be so forgiving. Which is why it can be so important to learn from others’ mistakes before you make them yourself. Most prevailing wage compliance violations can be avoided simply […]
Read More...05/23/2023
The Socio-Economic Benefits of Prevailing Wage that Outweigh the Costs
Prevailing wages have been critical to the health of the public works construction industry since the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) was passed 1931. In the broader discussion surrounding the efficacy of regulations, no one really contends that they are not beneficial to workers. After all, who is going to argue that potentially being paid a higher […]
Read More...03/23/2023
Myths & Facts About Prevailing Wage
Prevailing wages are the minimum wages set by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) for specific trades, and they vary from one location to another. The determination of prevailing wages is based on a number of factors, including the type of work being performed, the skill level of the workers, and the local market conditions. […]
Read More...03/22/2023
Exploring the Impact of Prevailing Wages on Military Veterans
As new funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill continues to be pumped into the country’s public works projects every day, it’s no secret that there is a dire need for the construction industry to expand its output right along with it. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects construction employment to increase in the next […]
Read More...03/10/2023
A Woman’s Experience Working in Construction: Q&A with Monique Cox
In honor of National Women in Construction Week, today we give a shout-out to our one and only, Monique Cox, for all that she has done (and continues to do) in the world of construction and labor compliance. Below is a quick Q&A with Monique highlighting her path in the industry and the things she […]
Read More...02/22/2023
A Case Study: Do Project Labor Agreements Affect Project Costs and Contractor Bidding Behavior?
Project. Labor. Agreements. Three simple words that might elicit a different reaction depending on the kind of a stakeholder you are in the public works construction industry. It’s understandable; Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) can be a divisive topic. For some of us, the additional rules and regulations may feel as if you’re trekking through a […]
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