Free Trenching Safety Training Video
OSHA Region 6 and OSHA Education Centers in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, have developed a free one-hour video presentation in English and Spanish on trenching and excavation safety. Watch it
Philadelphia MED Week Contractor Roundtable
On Wednesday, October 9, 2019, GBCA hosted Contractor Roundtable: A Conversation with MBE/WBE Contractors, as part of Philadelphia’s Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. The event featured owners of MBE/WBE Certified
COSS and Diminishing Human Error Safety Training
The University of Delaware, in partnership with the Delaware Valley Safety Council, offers nationally-recognized courses to safety-focused professionals in a wide range of industries. These intensive training programs are taught
Job Opportunity: OSHA Safety & Occupational Health Specialist
OSHA is hiring a CSHO position (Safety & Occupational Health Specialist, 0018) in the Philadelphia Area Office. The position is being advertised Delegated Examining (All US), Merit Staffing, and under
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
Learn Concrete Steps to Transform Productivity
In the 2019 Design and Construction Technology Report released by ARC Document Solutions, 47% of respondents reported feeling that they overpaid for their Project Management and collaboration software systems. With
Construction Technology Spotlight Videos
At the 2018 Construction Technology Expo, hosted by the General Building Contractors Association, the Architectural Glass & Metal Association (AGMA), Employing Bricklayers Association (EBA), the Mechanical & Service Contractors Association
Holiday Schedule: Labor Day 2019
Our collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2019. CARPENTERS, CEMENT MASONS, DRYWALL FINISHERS, LABORERS, PLASTERERS & RODSETTERS
Are We Taking Full Advantage of Drone Technology?
Drones have been a hot topic in discussions about new construction technologies for the past few years, but are still not consistently adopted by construction companies. They’ve been presented as
SPEC Mix Bricklayer 500 Masonry Mania
On September 19, 2019, Employing Bricklayers Association is hosting a hands-on masonry training, which will be followed by the 2019 SPEC Mix Bricklayer 500 Regional Competition for Philadelphia/PA/Northeast Region! SPEC