Updated minimum wage rates are now in effect for certain federal contracts covered by Executive Order 13658. See which contracts may be affected and what contractors should review to keep pay rates, required notices, and compliance processes current.
Workforce shortages and rising demand for skilled labor are bringing apprenticeships to the forefront of public works construction. Explore the federal funding, policy changes, and system updates shaping apprenticeship programs and what they may mean for contractors.
Labor standards enforcement is intensifying at the federal, state, and local levels, raising the stakes for project owners and contractors. See what is driving this shift, how violations are being addressed, and what teams can do to reduce compliance risk.
Buy American, Buy America, and Build America, Buy America may sound similar, but each applies to different types of federal procurement and infrastructure funding. Understand how these requirements differ and what they mean for domestic sourcing and compliance.
What happens when a classification is missing, multiple funding sources apply, or a worker is classified as an independent contractor? Explore answers to ten prevailing wage questions that commonly come up on public construction projects.
Recent changes at the U.S. Department of Energy signal a broader shift in federal energy policy. Examine what the renaming of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the restructuring of key DOE offices may reveal about evolving priorities.
Worker classification is the foundation of accurate prevailing wage reporting, yet changing tasks and limited field visibility can create inconsistencies. See how misclassification affects payroll, fringe benefits, workforce data, and compliance oversight.
Currently certified DBE firms must now be reevaluated under new eligibility standards to retain their status. Take a closer look at what changed, why the program was revised, and how the transition may affect DBE participation goals and counting.
Labor standards investigations can begin with a worker complaint, payroll discrepancy, routine audit, or jobsite observation. Understand what investigators typically review and how organized, consistent records can help teams respond more effectively.
