CDABP TRAININGS
training program featured a range of expert speakers from the City of Los Angeles and notable construction companies such as Skanska , Clark Construction , Hensel & Phelps , and Swinerton . The speakers shared their industry insights , experience , and knowledge of best practices on bidding and estimating to attendees , 30 of whom graduated and received certificates of completion .
Participants worked together in teams to complete a mock bid project . Robert Lowery , MWIS field support project manager , said , “ This is a significant feature of the academy because it provides a practical opportunity for participants to put their newfound skills to the test while learning to work collaboratively with other contractors .”
With its hybrid format of in-person and virtual training sessions and practical projectbased approach , the Construction Bidding & Estimating Training Academy served as a valuable resource for contractors looking to enhance their skills , collaborate with other professionals , and stay current with industry trends .
CDABP Hosts Certified Payroll and Labor Compliance Workshop
Veronica Avila ( background , left ) from Labor Compliance Enterprise , Inc ., discusses certified payroll , labor compliance and prevailing wage .
On May 2-3 , the Los Angeles Regional Contractor Development and Bonding Program ( CDABP ) hosted a two-day Certified Payroll and Labor Compliance Workshop for contractors . The workshop took contractors on a deep dive into certified payroll , labor compliance , and prevailing wage . The topics covered included wage determinations , calculating prevailing wage rates , California labor code penalties , unionized agreements ,
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