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Practical guides, compliance updates, and resources for developers, general contractors, and subcontractors on federally funded and HUD-assisted construction projects.

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Davis-Bacon
8 min readApril 2025
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Davis-Bacon Compliance in 2025: What Contractors Need to Know

The Department of Labor's 2023 final rule made the most significant changes to Davis-Bacon Act regulations in decades. Here's what developers, general contractors, and subcontractors on federally funded projects need to understand — and how to stay compliant.

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Section 36 min read

Section 3 Compliance: Common Mistakes That Trigger HUD Findings

Section 3 compliance failures are one of the most common audit findings on HUD-assisted construction projects. Learn the documentation gaps and reporting errors that put projects at risk — and how to avoid them.

March 2025Read More
Certified Payroll7 min read

Certified Payroll Reporting: A Step-by-Step Guide for Subcontractors

For subcontractors new to federally funded construction, certified payroll reporting can feel overwhelming. This guide walks through the WH-347 form, common classification errors, and how to submit on time every week.

February 2025Read More
Compliance Platforms5 min read

Elation Systems vs. LCPtracker: Which Platform Is Right for Your Project?

Both Elation Systems and LCPtracker are widely used for certified payroll compliance on federally funded projects — but they serve different agency requirements. Here's how to navigate both platforms and what to expect.

January 2025Read More
HUD Compliance9 min read

HUD 221(d)(4) Projects: A Compliance Checklist for General Contractors

HUD 221(d)(4) multifamily projects carry some of the most complex federal labor compliance requirements in construction. This checklist covers Davis-Bacon, Section 3, certified payroll, and closeout documentation.

December 2024Read More
MWBE / MWSBE5 min read

MWBE Reporting on Federally Funded Projects: What You Need to Track

Minority and women-owned business enterprise reporting is a requirement on many federally funded and HUD-assisted construction projects. Here's what to track, how to document it, and how to meet your contracting goals.

November 2024Read More
Subcontractor Compliance6 min read

Subcontractor Onboarding: Why Compliance Starts Before the First Day of Work

Non-compliant subcontractors are the leading cause of certified payroll deficiencies and audit findings on federal projects. A structured pre-construction onboarding process eliminates most compliance gaps before they start.

October 2024Read More

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