The situation involving COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is rapidly changing and impacting daily life across the region, state, and the entire US.
Presenting a web series to help our GBCA members and the construction industry as a whole.
As we all begin to navigate this new normal; working through a pandemic.
Please join us for various updates from legal, insurance, safety, business support, and more in regards the COVID-19 pandemic.
We are updating the description and presenters for each webinar as information becomes available.
Webinar Series:
March 30, 10:00 - 11:00am: Labor and Employment Law with Susanin Widman & Brennan, P.C.
Presenters: Jack H. Widman, Partner, Susanin Widman & Brennan, P.C.; Brian Shire, Attorney, Susanin Widman & Brennan, P.C.
In one hour, we will summarize the essential provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the related federal guidance to date, and discuss how those laws impact contractors who must lay-off their workers due to the Governor Wolf’s shutdown order or workers whose inability or refusal to work is driven by the COVID 19 Pandemic.
April 1, 10:00 - 11:00am: Safety, Recommended Job Site Protocols
A presentation of recommended Job Site Protocols for contractors as we navigate these unprecedented times. Job Site Protocols cover recommendations on Worker Personal Responsibilities, Social Distancing, General Job Site/Office Best Practices, Sanitation and Cleanliness, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Job Site Visitors, and Other Resources.
April 3, 10:00 - 11:00am - Updates from Licensing & Inspections and Labor & Industry
In one hour, featured speakers Elizabeth Baldwin, P.E., and Jennifer L. Berrier will provide updates on permitting and inspection services at the City and State levels for projects that are permitted to continue.
April 6 – Your Construction Contract and Insurance Questions Answered
FAQs will be addressed. Topics include:
- Force majeure clauses and what you need to do to protect your company;
- The impact of indemnification provisions on potential COVID-19 exposure claims;
- Business interruption coverage for damages related to the COVID-19 shutdown; and
- Whether your business will have coverage for COVID-19 exposure claims brought by employees and non-employees.
April 8 – Economic Support for Employers Provided Under the CARES Act
Experts Jimmy Christianson, AGC of America, Jake McDonald, CBIZ, and Mark McLaughlin, Firstrust Bank will discuss the economic relief resources available to employers such as the Paycheck Protection Program, the Economic Injury Disaster Loan, and other sources of funding. Learn what organizations are eligible, as well as, how and where to apply.
April 21, 10:00 - 11:00am: Managing Your Mental Health
Presenters: Chris Scheiblein, CEAP, IBEW Local 98; Marianne Wolfe, LSW, Managed Care Supervisor, Allied Trades Assistance Program; Karissa Czepiga, Coordinator of Culture, Learning and Innovation, EDA Contractors, Inc.
In one hour we will cover tips and tricks to manage your mental health and assist your team in managing mental health during trying times. Resources and case studies will be shared from the Allied Trades Assistance Program (ATAP), International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98, and EDA Contractors, Inc.
April 23, 10:00 - 11:00am - Recommended Response Protocols
Join GBCA as we share a set of Recommended Response Protocols to help your firm navigate diagnosed, confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 on site. As we navigate the new normal of working through a global pandemic, these Response Protocols will compliment the Recommended Job Site Protocols updated on April 8, 2020 and will help us keep our workforce and teams healthy and safe.
April 28, 10:00 - 11:00am - Managing Remote Teams Successfully
Presenter: Jason Aten, Tech Columnist at Inc.com and Editor at Fit Small Business
Right now, remote working–or, working from home–has become more than a trend. It’s now a necessity for companies all across the globe. As a result, there are thousands of team leaders and managers who find themselves suddenly managing a completely remote team. Honestly, that can be scary, especially if it’s the first time you’ve ever had to do so and didn’t have a lot of time to prepare. Join Jason Aten, Tech Columnist at Inc.com and Editor at Fit Small Business, as he helps to navigate this strange world with some tips to successfully manage remote teams.
April 30, 10:00-11:00am - Pre-Site Screening and Temperature Taking Recommendations
Presenters: Hoyt Emmons, Senior Consultant, Med-Tex Services, Inc.; Chris Feder, Director of Rescue Services, Med-Tex Services, Inc.
Join GBCA as we review recommendations on pre-site screening, temperature taking guidance provided in GBCA’s Recommended Job Site Protocols. As we go back to work, these recommendations will help ensure the health and safety of our workforce.