Tom Dunn and Matt O’Connor Co-author Article for AGC MA “Future Builders”: What is a Project Labor Agreement (PLA)?

In the seventh edition of Associated General Contractors of MA publication “Future Builders,” Pierce Atwood construction attorneys R. Thomas Dunn and Matthew O’Connor discuss PLAs, which are collective bargaining agreements negotiated before contractors are hired to perform the work, covering the entire construction project. In March 2025, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy signed an executive order promoting their use on large construction projects.

Please click here to read their article, which begins on page 5.

Tom Dunn, leader of the firm’s construction group, concentrates his practice in construction law and complex business dispute resolution, representing clients in various sectors of the construction industry. 

Matt O'Connor represents contractors and other entities in all manners of disputes, including mechanics' liens, construction defects, contract drafting, and navigating clients' interactions with state agencies. 

AGC MA works collaboratively to improve the construction industry through consensus-building initiatives, impactful programs, and dynamic member services that advocate for commercial constructors.