2025 Safety Awards Reception
On July 17, 2025, members of Philadelphia’s union commercial construction industry came together at The Felt Factory to celebrate a shared commitment to jobsite safety at GBCA’s 2025 Safety
2025 Project Safety Awards Winners
A big congratulations to the winners of GBCA’s 7th Annual Project Safety Awards! This premier event honors zero-incident projects and celebrates GBCA members’ exceptional safety records. We’re proud to
NABTU and CPWR Host Summer Heat Webinar
CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training and North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) are hosting an important industry conversation focused on preventing heat-related illnesses on construction
Geppert Bros., Inc. Hosts Mental Health & Wellness Luncheon for Workers
On July 9, Geppert Bros., Inc. hosted a special luncheon at Popi’s Restaurant in South Philadelphia, bringing employees together for an open conversation about grief, mental health, and emotional
Supporting Aging Workers in Construction—Insights from CPWR on Safety, Value, and Workforce Retention
As the construction workforce continues to age, CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training – emphasizes that older workers are not just staying longer on jobsites, they’re
Ernest D. Menold, Inc. Hosts Heat Safety Stand Down
On July 1, Ernest D. Menold, Inc. held a Heat Safety Stand Down at its Lester, PA shop, reinforcing the importance of jobsite wellness during extreme temperatures. GBCA Safety
Hoagies with OSHA: Trench Safety Awareness with Eric Giguere
On June 18, GBCA hosted Hoagies with OSHA: Trench Safety Awareness at the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Center, featuring a powerful presentation by trench collapse survivor Eric Giguere.
TN Ward Hosts Heat Safety Stand Downs at Two Philadelphia Job Sites
On Monday, June 16, TN Ward Company held two Heat Safety Stand Downs to promote jobsite wellness and raise awareness about heat-related risks. The first session took place at
New OSHA Resources Focus on Heat Illness and Emergency Response
As temperatures rise, so do the risks for workers—especially those in the construction trades. To help employers and workers stay safe, OSHA has released two new resources addressing heat
Milwaukee Tool Reaches Over 100,000 Workers During 2025 Construction Safety Week
During Construction Safety Week 2025 (May 5–9), Milwaukee Tool made a major nationwide impact—reaching over 100,000 construction workers with safety-focused training and demonstrations. In just five days, 385+ Milwaukee