GBCA Member Spotlight: Fromkin Brothers, Inc.
Fromkin Brothers, Inc. is an interior finishing company consisting of five divisions: painting, flooring, terrazzo/resinous, ceramic tile, and window treatments. The company was started in 1912 by Abraham Fromkin in his Newark, NJ basement. It was his desire for the
SAVE THE DATE: Digging into Safety at Diggerland
On June 7, Med-Tex Services, Inc., United Rentals, the General Building Contractors Association, the Subcontractors Association of Delaware Valley, the Signatory Contractors Association, the Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council, and OSHA will host a family-friendly safety event at Diggerland. The event
CPWR National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
CPWR is hosting an online Fall Protection Expert Q&A Panel in support of OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction campaign. Fall Protection Expert Q&A Panel Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Time: 2pm Location: ONLINE REGISTER
2022 Region 3 VPPPA Safety Conference
The Region III Voluntary Protection Program Participants' Association is excited to be back in person for the 2022 Region III VPPPA Safety Conference. This year we are excited to travel to Hershey Pennsylvania where the conference will be held at
Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center Annual Skills Contest & Open House
The Carpenters welcome you to its Annual Skills Contest & Open House! Come learn more about the carpentry trades, and some of the best apprentices showcase their skills as carpenters, cabinetmakers, floorlayers, and millwrights. Carpenters Annual Skills Contest & Open
Carpenters’ Company Labor History Symposium
The Carpenters’ Company is hosting a symposium on the role of the construction industry in Philadelphia’s labor history. This half-day event will feature academics, labor unions, historic sites and community partners engaging in dialogue concerning the history of work in
City of Philadelphia Removes Indoor Mask Mandate
The City of Philadelphia has removed the indoor mask mandate set on Monday, April 18. For construction, some project owners, such as schools and healthcare settings, may have specific requirements. Please refer to those requirements. From the City of Philadelphia:
GBCA Member Spotlight: JET Electrical Testing, LLC
JET Electrical Testing, LLC is a women-owned 24/7 full-service testing company founded upon the premise of accurate reporting, project dedication, and customer satisfaction located in Central New Jersey founded in 2019. JET Electrical Testing's team of project managers, engineers, support
This Year, Make Sure that Your Fall Protection Equipment is Safe
This year, GBCA, OSHA, the Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council, the Philadelphia Building Trades Council, and the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters are working together to promote awareness of fall hazards on the jobsite as part of the nationwide
Lenick Construction and TN Ward Company Building Project HOME Housing Project
GBCA member Lenick Construction, Inc. recently shared its progress on a building conversion in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood. Lenick Construction is providing metal framing, ACT, and finish carpentry for the TN Ward Company project, converting the School of Nursing building near