Definition of “Public Works”: "Public work" means construction, reconstruction, demolition, alteration and/or repair work other than maintenance work, done under contract and paid for in whole or in part out of the funds of a public body, but shall not include work performed under a rehabilitation or manpower training program.
Categories of Construction Covered: Construction, reconstruction, demolition and alteration/repair work.
Source of Funds: Paid in whole or in part out of the funds of a public body; or where public body contracts or proposes to contract for a project of public work, where dollar threshold amount for contract coverage is $25,000.
State or Federal Wage Determination: State wage determinations are available here.
Disclaimer: This information was published on August 1, 2021. Please contact Josh Levy, Eric Meier, Samantha Schacht or Michael Schrier for modifications made by Pennsylvania since that date. Visit our 50-State Construction Law Map for information on other states.