Connecticut

Project Labor Agreements

Statute authorizes the use of PLA mandates on state and local construction projects. Localities are explicitly permitted by Senate Bill No. 33, signed by Governor Malloy, to mandate PLAs.
Prevailing Wage

Yes; $1 million for new construction.
Right to Work

No.
Public-Private Partnerships

Statute authorizes the use of P3s on horizontal and vertical construction projects. Unsolicited bids are not allowed.
Workforce Development Incentives

Current labor supply satisfies 79.9% of peak labor demand.
Career and Technical Education

96.6% of high school CTE students graduated, and 86.8% of postsecondary CTE students were placed in careers or apprenticeships.

Connecticut does not recognize NCCER as an approved curriculum for CTE programs.
Job Growth Rate

3.2%.

Prompt Pay	Private: Owner must pay prime with 30 days of invoice. 1% per month interest. Public: Owner must pay prime within 45 days of invoice. Prime must pay sub within 30 days. Subs: Must pay lower tiers within 30 days of receiving payment (Public and Private).
Immigration/E-Verify Mandate	No law in place.
Percentage of State GDP From Nonresidential Construction	3.0%.
Incidence Rate	1.4
Occupational Safety & Health Oversight (State vs. Federal)	State plan covers state and local government workplaces.
Percentage of Union Membership in Private Construction	22.4%
Marijuana Legalization Status	Legalized for medicinal use, decriminalized for personal use.

Minimum Wage	$13.00
Percentage of Pensions Funded	44.4%
Effective Real-Estate Tax Rate	1.73%
Corporate Income Tax Rate(s)	7.5%
State and Local Public Construction Expenditures (in millions)	$2,834

Overall Rank 36

Connecticut

National

PLA

PPP

WDI

CTE

JGR

Connecticut

National

PLA

PPP

WDI

CTE

JGR