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Builders tell House Rules Committee that prevailing-wage classifications, MIOSHA and EGLE processes increase costs and delays
Summary
Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan told the committee that a 14,150-page prevailing-wage classification list, inconsistent agency enforcement, and lengthy permitting add cost and time to construction projects.
Shane Hernandez, president of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Michigan, told the House Rules Committee that members face significant compliance challenges and inconsistent enforcement from state agencies. "This is the unofficial listing of Michigan's prevailing wage rate classifications. That's 14,150 pages of rate classifications," Hernandez said, and added that the size and uncertainty of the classification list complicates bidding and compliance.
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