1 If you are looking for a long-lived breed, the Irish Wolfhound is not for you. 2  He lives roughly 6 to 8 years and his giant size predisposes him to many health problems. 3  Irish Wolfhounds do not make good guard dogs although their size can be a deterrent to a would-be intruder.
Davis-Bacon Act/Prevailing Wage. The Davis-Bacon Act is an 85-year-old wage subsidy law administered and enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that mandates so-called âprevailingâ wages for work performed on federally-financed construction projects.
The DavisâBacon Act of 1931 is a United States federal law that establishes the requirement for paying the local prevailing wages on public works projects for laborers and mechanics. It applies to contractors and subcontractors performing on federally funded or assisted contracts in excess of $2,000 for the construction, alteration, or repair (including painting and decorating) of public buildings or public works.