Build America, Buy America establishes domestic sourcing requirements for materials used in federally funded infrastructure projects. Explore which projects and supply chains may be covered, when waivers may apply, and what grantees and contractors should track.
Labor standards enforcement is increasing at the federal, state, and local levels, bringing greater scrutiny to certified payroll, worker classifications, and prevailing wage practices. See what is driving this shift and how contractors can stay prepared.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced significant changes to clean energy tax incentives established under the Inflation Reduction Act. Understand what these updates may mean for prevailing wage and apprenticeship compliance, tax credit eligibility, and project documentation.
Prevailing wage investigations can involve site visits, payroll reviews, and confidential worker interviews. Understand what investigators look for, which contractor mistakes commonly raise concerns, and how preparation can make the process more manageable.
Worker classifications should reflect the tasks performed, not simply the job titles listed on payroll. See how classification mistakes happen, the costs they can create, and what contractors can do to identify issues early.
Workforce development requires more than filling immediate labor needs. See how agencies can define clear objectives, collaborate with community and training partners, support participants, measure results, and build a sustainable workforce pipeline.
The revised WH-347 includes an updated layout and new fields for worker status, wage determinations, fringe benefits, and apprenticeship information. Review what changed and how to complete each section of the updated certified payroll form.
Project Labor Agreements can introduce specific requirements related to union hiring, wages, benefits, workforce goals, and documentation. Get answers to common questions about how PLAs work and what contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and DBEs should consider.
Multistate public works projects can involve overlapping federal, state, and local labor requirements. Explore how wage determinations, classifications, fringe benefits, payroll submissions, and other compliance obligations may vary across jurisdictions.
