Philadelphia Business Journal Launches GBCA Executive Insights
The Philadelphia Business Journal has launched the GBCA Executive Insights hub! This online resource spotlights GBCA member company and construction executives, discussing issues and trends impacting Philadelphia’s economic landscape. With a welcome video by GBCA’s President & CEO Benjamin J.
Drexel University Construction Management Students Win Competition
Congratulations to the two Drexel University Construction Management teams, who competed at the ASC Region 1 Student Competition in Albany, NY! The competition had student teams assemble a complete written bid proposal for a real project being built by a
Meet the Developers, December 8, 2021
GBCA is proud to partner with the Center City Proprietors Association to bring you to the next Meet the Developers event at City Winery in Philadelphia. This event will feature a moderated discussion about current developments, rationale behind site selection,
Welcome New GBCA Members
On October 21, 2021, GBCA’s Board of Directors welcomed three new members! Please join us in welcoming the following new members: ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Jet Electrical Testing, LLC McCloskey Mechanical Contractors, Inc. AFFILIATE MEMBERS Global Fire Protection Group LLC
Upcoming PA One Call Webinars in 2021
PA One Call is still offering webinars to help you better understand its processes, services, and regulations in 2021. Don’t miss these webinars that will help your company maintain compliance. Click on the list below to register.
AGC Trenching & Excavation Hazards in Construction Training
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), from 2015 to 2018, the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) reported 103 total trenching and excavation-related deaths, an average of 25 per year over this 4-year period. Also, the OSHA Information
OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing ETS Temporarily Halted
The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals has put a temporary halt on OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing Emergency Temporary Standard. READ THE COURT FILING OSHA is currently barred from both enforcing or implementing the ETS. The December
Job Opportunity: Chief Financial Officer for Oliver Fire Protection & Security
Oliver Fire Protection & Security is looking for a talented individual to join and lead its team as Chief Financial Officer. Chief Financial Officer Position Overview: The Chief Financial Officer directs the organization's financial planning and accounting practices as well
Holiday Schedule: Thanksgiving 2021
Our collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 25, 2021. CARPENTERS, CEMENT MASONS, PLASTERERS, LABORERS, DRYWALL FINISHERS & RODSETTERS Not a paid holiday. If worked, Double-Time. OPERATING ENGINEERS
Shoemaker Construction Co.’s Maura Hesdon Joins AGC Consulting Constructors’ Council
GBCA Board Member Maura Hesdon, General Manager of Shoemaker Construction Co., was recently welcomed to the Associated General Contractors of America’s Consulting Constructors’ Council of America. GBCA is proud that our leaders are making impacts beyond our region. From AGC