Construction Management Research Resources

Acquisition Central aggregates federal acquisition content by providing one website for regulations, systems, resources, opportunities, and training.

This website allows users to learn more about the employment law responsibilities of federal contractors.

FAR is the regulatory handbook for anyone doing business with the Federal government.

This useful blog comes courtesy of the law firm Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC, of Philadelphia, PA.

Access to the executive order permitting PLAs in Federal projects; and a guidance document.

This website for highway constructors covers such topics as quality; management and coordination; details; safety; highway materials; and contract administration.

The GAO is independent of the executive branch and is empowered with a broad mandate to investigate how federal dollars are spent.

NAICS is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.

An employment law guide to Davis-Bacon and Related Acts that govern prevailing wages in federal construction contracts.

The System for Award Management (SAM) combines eight federal procurement systems and the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance into one new system.

Information a small business needs to get started in government contracting.

An easy way to search for federal construction contract awards and sub-awards.

Registration information for veteran- and disabled veteran-owned businesses.

Useful reports and fact sheets on the subjects of housing; land use; and planning.

The Mass. Prevailing Wage Law establishes minimum wage rates for workers on public construction projects

The Chapter 30-B Manual is used by the Commonwealth of Mass. for guidance in procuring services, goods and real estate.

The Commonwealth’s electronic Market Center supporting online commerce between government purchasers and business.

This state agency provides leadership, professional assistance and financial resources to promote safe, decent affordable housing opportunities, economic vitality of communities and sound municipal management.

This law governs bidding, bid protests, and the procurement of goods and services by the Commonwealth of Mass.

Links to the various sections of M.G.L. Chapter 149A, which govern the use of such delivery methods as Design-Build (DB) and Construction Manager at Risk (CMR).

Advisories, reports and reviews on public design and construction issues, practices and procedures. See especially the manual entitled "Designing and Constructing Public Facilities."

This manual provides state contractors with information on legal requirements, sources of assistance, and recommended practices for the successful completion of public projects.

The MSBA promotes the design and construction of educationally-appropriate, flexible, sustainable, and cost-effective public school facilities. Its website is an excellent source for construction policies, guidelines, and project information.

Provides contractors, consultants and engineers, and vendors with information on approved materials and fabricators, local aid programs, permits, and seasonal opportunities.

Financing for homebuyers and homeowners, and for developers and owners of affordable rental housing.