CDABP TRAININGS
Ingrid Merriwether ( upper right corner ), CEO of MWIS , explains the different types of insurance coverage available to contractors .
CEO of MWIS . Leveraging her 40 + years of experience in this field , she discussed the types of insurance coverage available to contractors and standard insurance requirements for public works projects , noting that , “ we recognize that insurance is one of the barriers that make it more challenging for you [ small business contractors …] we want you to better understand what ’ s required of you , why it ’ s required , and most importantly […] that insurance is there to protect your business and assets .”
The final week of the training series focused on labor compliance , the significance of prevailing wage , when it ’ s required , and how to identify the proper wage rates . Ian Monteilh , Compliance Program Manager , Bureau of Contract Administration , City of
Los Angeles , addressed the vital aspects of fair employment practices , compliance , and issues that could arise from being found non-compliant . Additionally , the presentation covered Project Labor Agreements ( PLAs ) and their role in how the project construction work will be distributed and executed . Contractors received important information on what a PLA covers , its purpose , how to work with apprentices , and best hiring practices when working on a PLA project .
The three-week construction training series on bonding , insurance , and labor compliance proved to be valuable in enhancing construction professionals ’ proficiency and promoting compliance within the industry . By equipping
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