What is a project labor agreement?

A project labor agreement is a pre-hire contract between a developer and construction unions setting wages, work rules, and dispute procedures for a specific project before construction begins, typically used on larger public or publicly subsidized developments. It is meant to reduce labor disputes and delays during construction by settling terms upfront rather than negotiating with each trade separately. Whether a specific North Metro Atlanta project requires one usually depends on public funding involved or a city's own procurement rules. Joel Boss can point you to a project's public records if you are trying to confirm this.