While many Davis-Bacon requirements remain in effect, the ruling could influence future rulemaking and ongoing litigation surrounding federal labor standards.

A federal judge in Texas recently vacated portions of the Biden Administration's Davis-Bacon regulations, creating additional uncertainty surrounding prevailing wage requirements on federally funded construction projects.
While many Davis-Bacon requirements remain in effect, the ruling could influence future rulemaking and ongoing litigation surrounding federal labor standards.
SMACNA will continue monitoring developments and provide updates as additional guidance becomes available.
Jul 31, 2026 — State Legislative
Jul 31, 2026 - While many Davis-Bacon requirements remain in effect, the ruling could influence future rulemaking and ongoing litigation surrounding federal labor standards.
Jul 31, 2026 - New facilities are two to three times larger than traditional commercial projects, requiring more HVAC systems, more sheet metal, more coordination, and significantly greater electrical capacity.
Jul 31, 2026 - A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision cleared a significant legal hurdle for future development, while lawmakers continue to wrestle with questions surrounding energy demand, water consumption, permitting, and infrastructure planning.