There are a many new federal programs that provide funding or economic incentives like tax credits, grants and loans to organizations in many different industries that are vital to our economy and infrastructure. A key requirement that must be met for many of...
Over the past two years, organizations in the energy sector have become increasingly aware of the concept of prevailing wage, which has arisen from the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), as well as an increasing...
Since the middle of December, I’ve been hearing from our clients and prospective clients that they’re undertaking the annual rite of year-end reporting. Interestingly, this year I’ve heard from more of our prospects as to what a challenge this has become for them: trying to gather...
In the fast-paced world of construction, efficient reporting is crucial for general contractors to navigate regulatory landscapes and ensure project success. SkillSmart InSight technology emerges as a game-changer, offering a streamlined solution for general contractors...
The Treasury Department released its guidance and the proposed rules regarding prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements for the Inflation Reduction Act. With this announcement it’s clear that investors and owners involved in clean energy projects are facing a...
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has brought prevailing wage and clean energy together. The IRA includes nearly $270 billion for incentives and tax credits to encourage acceleration of efforts to implement clean energy initiatives. Yet, in order to receive these benefits,...
America is at the beginning of a government-supported building boom. Between 2021 and 2022, Congress invested more than $2.3 trillion across three pieces of legislation—the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act—to enable...
When we founded SkillSmart ten years ago, we had a vision to use technology to make communities stronger by helping workers obtain the skills they needed to be successful working for employers in their community. We recognized that strong communities need workers who can earn a good...
Everywhere you look, from small towns to big cities, and even the federal government, there’s a drive to improve the economy and create more good jobs with decent pay so folks can live well and help the economy prosper. These are great platitudes, but how can it actually happen?...
The Investment in Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA) was passed at the beginning of 2022, but we are still in the early stages of this funding being available and for the various requirements to be more fully clarified. Yet, we know that among the key elements of the IIJA and its...
At SkillSmart, we know that your data is an asset that can develop trust and confidence. Data that is easily captured on a daily basis and formally structured is vital to making business decisions while bringing transparency to each project and helping present the positive impact it...
When we started SkillSmart 10 years ago, there were two important points we hoped to achieve. First, we had a chip on our shoulder about showing the world that a for-profit business, with strong margins, could also have social impact as part of its core strategy. Second, we recognized...