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How to register as a public works contractor in California
Many construction companies turn to government contracts to help grow their business. Taking government contracts can be a great way to keep your crews busy, but there are some things you’ll need to know first. For example, to bid on federal jobs you have to register...
Davis Bacon FAQ
Prevailing wage laws are complicated and often difficult to interpret. Making matters worse, laws change regularly with new laws and regulations coming out yearly. So even if you routinely deal with prevailing wage compliance, you have to work to stay ahead of them....
New Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors
At the end of April, President Biden signed an executive order to establish a $15 per hour minimum wage for federal contractors. Currently the minimum wage for workers affected by this order is $10.95 per hour, with a tipped minimum hourly wage of $7.65. According to...
How to become a government contractor
The pandemic disrupted the economy and changed how many businesses operated. For the construction industry, this has meant a slow down with many projects on hold. As things start to open back up, and with the possibility of a large infrastructure stimulus package on...