July 4 Holiday Hours
In preparation for the Independence Day holiday on July 4, 2020, please be advised of the below rules for observing the holiday: CARPENTERS, CEMENT MASONS, DRYWALL FINISHERS, LABORERS, PLASTERERS &
Philadelphia Enters Yellow Phase of Opening
Philadelphia Enters Yellow Phase of Opening The Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced that Philadelphia will enter the "Safer at Home" Yellow Phase of opening on June 5, 2020. Health
Philadelphia L&I Enforcement of Philadelphia’s COVID-19 Requirements
Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses and Inspections’s Director of Audits and Investigations, Will Fernandez, Esq., sent an email to contractors with licenses in Philadelphia describing the coming shift in the enforcement
OSHA Adopts Revised Enforcement Policies For COVID-19
OSHA adopted revised enforcement policies for increased in-person inspections and recording cases of coronavirus. Under the new policy, OSHA will enforce the recordkeeping requirements of 29 CFR 1904 for employee
Webinar: Increasing Awareness of Factors that Influence Trench Safety
The 2020 Trench Safety Stand Down Week will be June 15-19, 2020. In this webinar, learn about a collaborative effort to increase awareness of the factors that may contribute to trenching
Expansion of Engine 37 Continues Safely with GBCA Safety Protocols
The expansion of Engine 37, a historic , over 125-year old firehouse in Philadelphia, slowed down during COVID-19 response, but has been able to continue safely as an essential project.
Bid Opportunity: School Project in Delaware County
Click below to download Request for Bid information for the Aronimink Elementary School Addition and Renovations located in Drexel Hill, Delaware County. Bids are due on June 16, 2020 at
Philadelphia L&I Expands the Scope of “Emergency Work”
The Philadelphia Department of Licenses & Inspections has just expanded the scope of “Emergency Work” projects that are authorized to proceed under the current orders that regulate construction. Projects that
Philadelphia Water Department Updated Procedures for New Permits
The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) has formally updated its procedures for obtaining new water and sewer permits. Projects that are eligible for active construction under the Mayor’s Executive Order are
Philadelphia L&I Permitting and Inspections Issues
GBCA has partnered with the Philadelphia Department of Licenses & Inspections (L&I) to help respond to contractor issues with their department processes. Contractors with building inspection requests for L&I should