US Department of Labor seeks input from South Dakota building, heavy construction industry for wage survey to establish prevailing wage rates

Summary:

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division is conducting a survey to determine prevailing wage rates for the building and heavy construction industry in South Dakota. The survey aims to gather data on wages paid to construction workers on projects in the state between March 25, 2023, and June 25, 2024. The survey is open to all stakeholders, including contractors and construction workers, and can be completed online or by mail. The findings of the survey will be used to set prevailing wage rates for federally funded and federally assisted construction projects in the state. The survey period runs from March 25, 2024, to June 25, 2024, and participation is encouraged to ensure accurate publication of prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates.