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February 20, 2025 If you’re a business, nonprofit, or government agency looking to work with the U.S. government, SAM.gov (System for Award Management) is your go-to resource. This official federal website provides a central hub for contract opportunities, wage determinations, and registration for government contracts and grants. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how …

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Company Announcement – PRESS RELEASE December 04, 2023 [as seen in Construction Dive] ANN ARBOR, Mich. — HCM TradeSeal, an innovative technology provider in certified payroll compliance, announced today the release of AI-Assisted Technology, heralding a new era of innovation and efficiency in managing union and prevailing wage rate rules. The construction industry, traditionally known for its physical and …

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Canada’s construction industry is a dynamic and vital sector of the country’s economy, employing thousands of skilled workers and contributing significantly to its growth. Within this industry, labor unions have played a prominent role in advocating for the rights and interests of construction workers. In this article, we will explore the landscape of Canadian construction …

Canadian Construction Unions: Shaping the Industry and Influencing Payroll Read More »

In today’s technologically advanced world, the construction industry is rapidly embracing automation software to streamline operations and improve efficiency. One critical aspect of this transformation is implementing a new construction industry Human Capital Management and payroll (HCM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and time tracking system. This article will guide you through the process of implementing …

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The construction industry is an intricate web of regulations designed to ensure safety, productivity, and the overall well-being of workers and the public. Among the many regulations in place, one critical aspect that must be carefully managed is the ratio of apprentice to journeyman workers. This ratio serves as a guideline to maintain a skilled …

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Project Labor Agreements are unique to the construction industry. PLAs are agreements between a construction company, contractor and unions, and are created before a construction project begins. Learn about PLA impact on Federal funding for infrastructure projects.

American Contractors are faced with a unique dilemma – stay small and continue managing complex union and prevailing wage requirements with current resources in-house, or grow and allocate vast amounts of time and resources into simply staying compliant.