Join the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for the 2026 Davis Bacon training on compliance requirements and labor standards. This training is open to the public - property owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and nonprofits.
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will provide a presentation on essential compliance principles and provide tips to help general contractors and subcontractors with Davis Bacon prevailing wage compliance. The topics covered during this session will include
- Reading and understanding Davis Bacon wage determinations
- Common mistakes and violations
- Common red flags seen on certified payroll records
- Tips for proactively increasing subcontractor compliance
DHCD's 2026 Davis Bacon Compliance Training
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
Location: DHCD's Multi-Purpose Room
1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC
REGISTER HERE: You can register here for: DHCD's 2026 Davis Bacon Compliance Training.
Microsoft Teams Virtual Link: If you're unable to attend the training in-person, you can join the training virtually here: DHCD's 2026 Davis Bacon Compliance Training.
AGENDA
- 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM - Security Check-in and Meet and Greet
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Davis Bacon Compliance Training | Ben Searle - U.S. Department of Labor
- 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM - Break
- 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM - Reviewing Certified Payroll Records for Red Flags
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Questions and Answers - Open session for conversation and questions
Why is DHCD hosting a training on Davis Bacon?
DHCD wants property owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, and nonprofits to fully understand Davis-Bacon compliance requirements.
DHCD's Office of Program Monitoring (OPM) is the monitoring entity for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Office of Davis-Bacon and Labor Standards (DBLS). HUD programs require housing providers, developers, and contractors to follow federal labor rules. In particular, they must pay the federal prevailing wage on certain projects. HUD’s DBLS enforces these rules, and works with DHCD to carry out the enforcement of these requirements.
DHCD's OPM oversees and reviews compliance on programs and projects funded by DHCD. This oversight includes three key areas: (1) Contract compliance, (2) Quality assurance, and (3) Compliance monitoring.
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS: Street parking will be limited, and we encourage you to utilize various modes of transportation, such as the Metro or ride-sharing services. Here are a few options for public transportation:
- Closest Metro: Anacostia Metro Station
- Closest Bus Routes: C11, C15, C23, C25, C26, C29, C31, C41, C51, C53
- Closest Bikeshare Station: Marion Barry Avenue SE and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE