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
Temple University Receives $1.3 Million to Construction Center for Anti-Racism Research
Temple University received a $1.3 million grant for the construction of its new Center for Anti-racism Research. The Center, to be designed by the Ian Smith Design Group and built by GBCA member Pride Enterprises, Inc., will be part of
Chamber Supplier Diversity Event: Building Inclusive Procurement Strategies
Practicing supplier diversity, specifically working with more Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), provides not only an economic benefit for local socio-economic communities but is quite simply good for business. Companies with supplier diversity initiatives often gain stronger relationships with their supply
Train the Next Generation of Construction Leaders at Jefferson University
Jefferson University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies has teaching opportunities in the Building and Construction Studies program for candidates who have architecture or construction management experience. Candidates should have earned a Master's degree, but candidates with a Bachelor's degree