Civitas

Civitas, in partnership with South Carolina Department of Commerce, will host a one-day deep-dive training session on Davis-Bacon and Section 3 compliance for HUD-funded projects. The event will take place on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Columbia, South Carolina.  The training will be from 9:00am to 4:00pm with a 1 hour 15 min lunch break .

This intensive workshop is designed for local governments, non-profit organizations, contractors, and housing professionals involved in federally funded construction and rehabilitation projects. Attendees will gain a detailed understanding of the Davis-Bacon Act’s prevailing wage requirements and Section 3’s economic opportunity mandates, with a focus on real-world implementation, documentation, and audit readiness.

Space is limited so please register early.

(Full agenda is available upon request)

The fee for registration is $350 per person (or $300 when 3 or more staff are registered from the same organization). Payment must be made prior to the training. If more than one person from a jurisdiction signs up, one payment can be sent for all; however, EACH person must be registered separately using the form below. You will receive an invoice for the total number of registered participants.

LOCATION:

1201 Main St. Columbia, SC 29201 (Located in the Truist Tower, formally the South Trust Tower, directly across the street from the State Capitol).

*We will be meeting in the meeting room on the 2nd floor also known as the Mezzanine. There is a public parking garage accessible from Assembly Street that is connected to the Truist building on the second floor. There are many hotels within walking distance of the event venue all offering government rates. 

Please email Melanie Tucker at melanie.tucker@civitassc.com with any questions.

Two-Day CDBG & IDIS Training
Join us for an intensive two-day training designed for CDBG grantee staff seeking to strengthen both their IDIS technical skills and their understanding of core CDBG program requirements. This session blends hands-on IDIS instruction with “Basically CDBG” concepts to give participants a well-rounded foundation for program compliance and performance.

Topics include:

• Navigating and managing activities in IDIS

• Citizen participation requirements

• Documenting national objectives

• Determining subrecipient and contractor roles

• Section 3 and Build America, Buy America (BABA) reporting requirements

• Best practices for recordkeeping, reporting, and monitoring

Whether you’re new to CDBG or looking to refine your skills, this training will provide the tools, examples, and real-world guidance you need to improve program delivery and compliance.

LOCATION:

234 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004 (8th floor of the Security Building)

COST:

The fee for registration is $750 per person (or $700 when 3 or more staff are registered from the same organization). Payment must be made prior to the training. If more than one person from a jurisdiction signs up, one payment can be sent for all; however, EACH person must be registered separately using the form below. You will receive an invoice for the total number of registered participants.

Please email Melanie Tucker at melanie.tucker@civitassc.com with any questions.

Civitas, will host a one-day deep-dive training session on Davis-Bacon and Section 3 Compliance for HUD-funded projects. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona.  The training will be from 9:00am to 4:00pm with a 1 hour 15 min lunch break .

This intensive workshop is designed for local governments, non-profit organizations, contractors, and housing professionals involved in federally funded construction and rehabilitation projects. Attendees will gain a detailed understanding of the Davis-Bacon Act’s prevailing wage requirements and Section 3’s economic opportunity mandates, with a focus on real-world implementation, documentation, and audit readiness.

LOCATION:

234 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004 (8th floor of the Security Building)

COST:

The fee for registration is $350 per person (or $300 when 3 or more staff are registered from the same organization). Payment must be made prior to the training. If more than one person from a jurisdiction signs up, one payment can be sent for all; however, EACH person must be registered separately using the form below. You will receive an invoice for the total number of registered participants.n text goes here

Please email Melanie Tucker at melanie.tucker@civitassc.com with any questions.

This training is still tentative! Once details are confirmed you will be able to register for it.

Civitas is potentially hosting an intensive two-day training designed for CDBG grantee staff seeking to strengthen both their IDIS technical skills and their understanding of core CDBG program requirements.

This session blends hands-on IDIS instruction with “Basically CDBG” concepts to give participants a well-rounded foundation for program compliance and performance.

Topics include:

• Navigating and managing activities in IDIS

• Citizen participation requirements

• Documenting national objectives

• Determining subrecipient and contractor roles

• Section 3 and Build America, Buy America (BABA) reporting requirements

• Best practices for recordkeeping, reporting, and monitoring

Whether you’re new to CDBG or looking to refine your skills, this training will provide the tools, examples, and real-world guidance you need to improve program delivery and compliance.

COST:

The fee for registration is $750 per person (or $700 when 3 or more staff are registered from the same organization). Payment must be made prior to the training. If more than one person from a jurisdiction signs up, one payment can be sent for all; however, EACH person must be registered separately using the form below. You will receive an invoice for the total number of registered participants.

Please email Melanie Tucker at melanie.tucker@civitassc.com with any questions.