Changes to the One Call Law, PA Act 287
What’s new with PA Act 287, as amended? PA Act 287, the Underground Utility Line Protection Law, or better known as the “One Call Law” (73 P. S. § 176
Are You in the Way?
A necessary evil of construction is blocking traffic. In a recent issue of Concrete Construction, Craig Cottongim of Concrete Leadership Training discusses how to maintain good relationships with the public
Holiday Schedule: Christmas 2019 & New Year’s Day 2020
Our collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2019; Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2019; and New Year’s Day,
Advancing Prefabrication 2020
Prefabrication is a growing trend in construction, and several GBCA-member projects in the Philadelphia Region, such as the Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill, Penn Medicine’s Pavilion project, and recent Construction
ACE Mentor Program Giant JENGA Tournament 2020
The ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia is holding its annual Giant JENGA Tournament in February. Building the tallest tower not only earns the winner bragging rights, but they will
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Working in the Cold
Winter is upon us in the Philadelphia Region! This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk provides tips for working in cold weather. Working in the Cold DOWNLOAD Safety is
C. Erickson and Sons’s Linode Headquarters Project Honored
The Linode Headquarters historic renovation project, built by C. Erickson and Sons, Inc., was recently awarded a Gold Award Winner in Building Design + Construction’s 2019 Reconstruction Awards. This awards
GBCA Member Spotlight: Capital Project Management, Inc.
Capital Project Management, Inc. (CPMI) is an independent engineering consulting firm that specializes in the analysis, resolution, and prevention of complex construction disputes. CPMI provides claims consulting, expert testimony, scheduling,
2019 Construction Excellence Awards
On November 21, 2019, Philadelphia’s commercial construction industry came together to celebrate the Construction Excellence Awards. This awards program spotlights the best projects and programs in the Philadelphia Region. Thanks
GBCA and KML Carpenters at Camp Out for Hunger 2019
On Tuesday, December 3, 2019, GBCA and the Keystone + Mountain + Lakes Regional Council of Carpenters visited 93.3 WMMR The Preston and Steve Show’s Camp Out for Hunger at