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Support NAWIC’s Block Kids Building Program

NAWIC Philadelphia Chapter 145 is holding the Block Kids Building Program this fall! NAWIC is asking Philadelphia’s construction industry for help through sponsorships, volunteers, and participation in the event. The

National Healthcare Series: Greater Philadelphia Summit

As the healthcare evolves to keep up with industry demands, hospital systems, healthcare providers and real estate executives are looking to work together to succeed in delivering quality healthcare while

PRODUCT RECALL: Miller MightEvac, MightyLite Self-Retracting Lifeline

Honeywell reports that there are potentially non-conforming brake components in certain models of Miller MightEvac and MightyLite Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRLs) ranges manufactured within a specific timeframe. While there have been

2019-09-05T16:36:10-04:00September 5th, 2019|Categories: Blog, Safety|Tags: , , , , |

Skanska Philadelphia Office Promotes Rebecca Pizzi

Skanska, one of the world’s leading construction and development firms, announced the promotion of Rebecca Pizzi, LEED AP BD+C, Lean/Six Sigma Yellow Belt, STS-C, to Vice President of Operations for

Ending Tax Fraud Will Help End Construction Worker Exploitation

William C. Sproule, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of Keystone + Mountain + Lakes Regional Council of Carpenters, recently argued for action to stop worker misclassification and tax fraud in Pennsylvania. Sproule highlights

First Look at Hyatt Centric Philadelphia

InspireDesign featured photos of the new Hyatt Centric Philadelphia, a new hotel at 17th and Chancellor Streets, being built by Clemens Construction Company. The 190,000-sq.-ft. building will include street-level retail

Emily Bittenbender Appointed to Philadelphia Works Board

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney recently appointed four new members to the board of Philadelphia Works, including Emily Bittenbender, Owner and Managing Partner of Bittenbender Construction, LP. Philadelphia Works is the

2019-09-05T15:16:56-04:00September 5th, 2019|Categories: Blog, Industry News|Tags: , , |

GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Signs of Depression and Substance Abuse

September is National Recovery Month. While mental illness and depression do not automatically lead to substance abuse, the symptoms of these issues can be related. This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox

September is National Recovery Month

In the construction industry, alcohol and substance abuse are major issues. The physical nature of construction work can even lead to abuse of prescription medications, namely opioids. In 2015, the

Groundbreaker Awards Honorees and Finalists Announced

Congratulations to the GBCA members that worked on projects being honored by Green Building United! Green Building United announced the finalists for the 2019 Groundbreaker Awards. 2019 Groundbreaker Awards Date: