As senior vice president of integrations at Arcoro, I spend lot of time talking to construction leaders. I hear about the incredible projects they’re building and the skilled teams making it happen. But I also hear about persistent, behind-the-scenes headaches—and payroll consistently ranks near the top.

The career landscape continues to evolve, impacting and shifting the career choices of those entering the workforce, most notably among Gen Z. Traditionally, the path to success often meant pursuing a white-collar job, typically requiring a college degree. However, as times change, so do perceptions and aspirations.

Taking advantage of the billions in funds that are currently trickling down to all 50 states requires an understanding of prevailing wage and other requirements for federal contractors.