GBCA COVID-19 Webinar Series: Navigating the New Normal
GBCA is holding a five-part webinar series for the Philadelphia region's construction industry, as we all begin to navigate this new normal of working through a pandemic. Please join us
New Online Mast Climber Walkthrough Inspection Training Tool
A new online tool from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is designed to guide users through daily pre-shift inspections of mast climbing work platforms and help
Get PPE to Where It’s Needed
Right now, healthcare workers are in need of more PPE supplies as they respond to COVID-19. While Philadelphia has not yet reached a point of not having enough PPE for
Resources for Businesses and Business Relief, and Unemployment Benefits for Workers Laid Off or with Reduced Hours
Many construction projects are being closed in Pennsylvania, meaning work stoppages. The following are government resources (federal, state, and city levels) regarding employers’ and employee’s rights and access to aid/funding
Stay Engaged and Healthy While Social Distancing
Social distancing can mean long periods of isolation, which can lead to mental health issues, especially for those already suffering from psychological distress. Elissa Kozlov, a licensed clinical psychologist and
Philadelphia Updates and Permits Information, eCLIPSE Webinars, and Construction Site Security Webinar
As we continue to evaluate the coronavirus and its effects on the Philadelphia region, one of our primary goals as your association is to maintain a clear line of communication
Philadelphia L&I Make Safe Permits
Make-Safe Permits must be made in person at the L&I district office at 1512 Cecil B. Moore Avenue. You can find out more information about this process on this information
Kastle Systems Webinar on Construction Site Security
As construction sites are being shut down or facing shutdown throughout the country, site security becomes a critical need. GBCA member Kastle Systems has put together a webinar about its
Guidelines for Shutting Down a Construction Site
GBCA has compiled a guide to assist you in closing your projects due to the State-ordered shutdown. While it is not an all-inclusive, one size fits all guide, we hope
Philadelphia Stay at Home Order & March 27 End-Date for Construction Sites
Today the City of Philadelphia issued a Stay at Home order, further restricting activity in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. READ THE ORDER Throughout this situation GBCA