Grant applications to reduce diesel emissions due Dec. 1st
November 6-8 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta
According to the latest Contractor Compensation Quarterly (CCQ) published by PAS, Inc., Open Shop contractors anticipate skilled craft hourly wage increases of 4.45% in 2023 (4.30% excluding zeros). Actual increases for 2022 were 5.02% (including zeros) and 5.10% (excluding zeros). These increases are across the board for all craft, contractor types, sizes, and regions of the country. WorldatWork reports 2023 actual construction increases at 4.4%. Historically, projected numbers are slightly lower than the actual year end figure.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 2:00 PM 鈥 3:00 PM (ET)
The U.S. Department of Labor鈥檚 massive final rule 鈥淯pdating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations鈥 takes effect on all new contracts awarded on and after October 23, with limited exceptions.
12 Additional Federally Funded Projects Designated
THE LATEST: At the expense of YOUR highway and bridge projects and construction jobs, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is moving to force states to spend their federal-aid highway funds, meant for road and bridge construction, to pay for buses, Amtrak trains, and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
There鈥檚 less than a month for the year鈥檚 premier conference focused on highway, transportation, and utility infrastructure contractors! While you鈥檙e waiting to attend the event on November 8-9th, plan your days by checking out the following two education sessions.
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver speaks at the new Kansas City Current Stadium project on the first day of Construction Inclusion Week 2023