Q: What is prevailing wage? Prevailing wage refers to the minimum hourly wage and benefits that are required to be paid by contractors to workers working on public works projects in a given area. These rates can be imposed federally and/or by state – and in some cases, locally. Q: How is a project determined to […]
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What is California’s DAS 142 form and how do you fill it out?
In our previous blog post, we covered one of the fundamentals of apprenticeship compliance for public works projects in California – namely, how to fill out the DAS 140 form and where to send it to remain compliant. A natural segue from that discussion would be the next step in the process: requesting that apprentices be dispatched […]
Staying Compliant with California Apprenticeship Requirements: Understanding the DAS 140 Form
One of the many aspects of compliance that public works contractors in California need to keep in mind is the state’s distinct set of regulations involving apprentices. This should hardly come as any surprise for those experienced with work in the golden state; it’s known to be among the most stringent when it comes to […]
The Prime Contractor’s Greatest Challenge with Prevailing Wage Compliance
UPDATE: This article was originally published August 2019 but has since been updated in February 2022. Prevailing wage: quite possibly two of the most unpleasant words for a contractor to hear when working on a construction project. Why? Because prevailing wage compliance is fraught with complexities that at times seem to warrant a small army […]
Latest Tech Trends, Prevailing Wages, and the Labor Shortage
Today, we sat down with LCPtracker’s CEO, Mark Douglas, for a Q&A session on the construction industry’s technology trends, prevailing wage compliance, and the future of construction. Check out what Mark has to say about the industry’s hottest topics below. Q: What has it been like to play a part in the technological shift in […]
The New Age Contractor: Simplifying Certified Payroll
The Technological Shift In the last few years, the construction industry has been undergoing a technological shift – not only out on the field, but within the office as well. Contractors and similar parties have turned to new technologies to streamline their processes of obtaining and tracking information. This shift has become increasingly vital to […]
The Difference Between Multi-Tiered and Single-Contractor Certified Payroll Solutions
There comes a time in every young contractor’s life when they’re faced with the question: Should we consider working on publicly-funded projects? Making that leap can be a bit nerve-racking, especially considering all the implications that such a decision brings. Understandably, there’s often hesitation before taking on a public works project. We get it: Davis-Bacon […]
The Inefficiencies of Monitoring Compliance – Agencies and Primes
Labor compliance can be a sticky business. Just ask the thousands of construction companies who have had to repay millions of dollars in back wages since the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) and Davis-Bacon Related Acts (DBRA) went into effect decades ago. Regulating that compliance, whether by a government agency or as a prime/general contractor, can be […]
School’s in Session: Davis-Bacon 101
First thing’s first. Davis-Bacon has absolutely nothing to do with the familiar breakfast food or some pig named Davis. Then what is it? The Davis-Bacon Act, established in 1931, has helped ensure that laborers in the construction industry get paid fairly for the work they perform for roughly 87 years now. It mandates that prevailing wages […]
Is SB 35 a Step in the Right Direction for California Housing?
SB 35, effective as of the beginning of this year, aims to boost housing development in California. The goal is to hold cities more accountable in their efforts to provide adequate housing. The bill will allow a streamlined version of the grueling review process that housing developers go through to get approval for projects. This […]