Supervisory Training Program (STP)
Through the GBCA’s support, the Carpenters JAC offers their members the Supervisory Training Program (STP) as a 6-unit, year-long journeyman upgrade course. Do you have someone on your team who
Support the Polar Bear Plunge and Donate to Special Olympics!
On Friday, December 2nd, while you are roasting by an open fire, Greg Stewart will be "freezin for a reason" at the 2016 Philadelphia Polar Plunge at Drexel University's Fitness Plaza, for
CLC Leadership Spotlight
Reggie Asare, Skanska USA Building, Inc. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., it has always been an amazing experience watching this city revitalize from urban blight to urban renewal. Attending the
GBCA Membership Spotlight: November 28, 2016
In less than 2 decades, Falasca Mechanical has grown to become one of the Delaware Valley’s foremost mechanical construction firms. The company was founded by Daniel Falasca in 1998. He
Getting to Know You!
“Getting to Know You” is a 30 minute meeting with the heads of member companies at their office with Anne Liberto, Director of Membership Development and Services. The purpose of
CHAD Hard Hat Club
In 2016 GBCA partnered with the Charter High School for Architecture and Design (CHAD) and created the CHAD Hard Hat Club. This after school club allows students interested in careers
Department of Labor’s National Apprenticeship Week 2016
November 14-20 marked the Department of Labor’s National Apprenticeship Week 2016. The Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid-Atlantic Region held an Open House to celebrate NAW and help interested individuals
Holiday Schedule for Thanksgiving, 11/24
Our collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2016.CARPENTERS, CEMENT MASONS, LABORERS, DRYWALL FINISHERS & RODSETTERS - Not a paid holiday.
OSHA Issues Compliance Guide on Respirable Crystalline Silica
OSHA has issued a Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction. This guide is intended to help small businesses understand and comply with the Occupational
Good luck to DM Sabia’s Vince Polverini!
DM Sabia’s Vince “Chooch” Polverini and his mason tender, Richie “You’re Killing Me” Small finished first place in the Philadelphia Regional Spec Mix Bricklayer 500 Fizzano Brothers in Crum Lynne.