ARTOVIA recently completed certified payroll preparation services for a contractor on a federal construction project at the San Francisco National Cemetery (Presidio). Services included preparation of weekly certified payrolls and alignment of labor classifications with applicable Davis‑Bacon wage determinations to support compliance with Davis‑Bacon requirements. We are proud to have supported the contractor on this important federal project. ARTOVIA provides Davis-Bacon compliance services...

On February 13, 2026, HUD published an update to the Section 3 project threshold in the Federal Register. Section 3 now applies to Housing and Community Development (HCD) projects where the amount of HUD assistance exceeds $300,000 (effective March 16, 2026). Read the HUD notice: Section 3 Project Threshold Update ARTOVIA provides Section 3 compliance services for HUD-funded projects. Learn more here: Section 3 Compliance page

If Section 3 benchmark goals are not met, the regulations require additional reporting. Specifically, the recipient must report on the qualitative nature of its activities and those its contractors and subcontractors pursued. Such qualitative efforts may include: Outreach to generate Section 3 job applicants Training or apprenticeship opportunities Assistance to help Section 3 workers compete for jobs Support with job readiness and placement services Hosting job fairs Outreach to Section 3...