LF Driscoll Celebrates Jefferson Health Project Milestone
LF Driscoll recently celebrated the topping off of the Jefferson Health Specialty Care Pavilion project. The building project is scheduled to be completed in 2023, and the interior fit-out to be completed in 2024. From The Philadelphia Business Journal: Thomas
Welcome New GBCA Members
On January 24, 2022, GBCA’s Board of Directors welcomed new members! Please join us in welcoming the following new members: AFFILIATE MEMBERS Aggreko WillScot
Ryan Boyer is Making Sure that the Voices of Philadelphia’s Trades Unions are Heard
Ryan Boyer, Business Manager of the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, is working ensure that the construction trade unions continue to have a voice in the Philadelphia Region’s political landscape. Boyer is also dedicated to making access to careers
UPDATE: GBCA’s COVID-19 Exposure Recommended Response Flow Chart
Download the Recommended Response Protocols Flow Chart for COVID-19 Exposures that can be shared with workers, as well as posted on jobsites. This flow chart has been updated to reflect the latest recommendations from the CDC. DOWNLOAD THE FLOW CHART
Product Recall: Crosby Shackle
Crosby has determined that some 1″ G-209/S-209 Shackles with product codes 1018534 and 1018543 may have a condition that reduces the load capacity. The impacted shackles were shipped from Crosby between November 23, 2021, and January 28, 2022. These shackles
NAWIC WIC Week 2022 Job Site Tour
NAWIC Philadelphia Chapter 145 is hosting a jobsite tour as part of its Women in Construction (WIC) Week celebration. The tour will take place at 4601 Market Street, where GBCA member All Trades Distribution, an MBE/WBE company, is performing HVAC
Competent Person for Safety at Heights Training
Med-Tex Services, Inc. is offering a Competent Person for Safety at Heights Training this week. Falls continue to be one of the leading causes of incidents and injuries on construction jobsites. Competent Person for Safety at Heights Training Date: February
OSHA Penalties Update and Injury/Illness Posting
OSHA has updated its maximum penalty amounts. Below are the maximum penalty amounts, with the annual adjustment for inflation, that may be assessed after Jan. 15, 2022. (See OSHA Memo, Jan 13, 2022). 2022 Penalty Adjustments Serious, Other-Than-Serious, or
Bittenbender Construction Seeks Diverse Business to Work with on Olney Recreation Center Project
Bittenbender Construction, LP is seeking diverse and disadvantaged businesses to collaborate with on the Olney Recreation Center Project. Click below to download a flyer about the project: LEARN MORE From Bittenbender Construction: We want to ensure as many union-affiliated
Burns & McDonnell Expands Philadelphia Area Operations
GBCA member Burns & McDonnell is growing its East Coast presence with the expansion of its Philadelphia office. The growth in Pennsylvania is part of the 100% employee-owned global engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting firm’s plan to continue broadening