City of Philadelphia Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors
COVID-19 infections are on the rise, largely due to the Delta variant. In Philadelphia, hospitalizations of children infected with COVID-19 are increasing. The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Health now strongly recommends that everyone mask while indoors in places where
MyWIC Camp Teaches Girls to Pursue Dreams, Including Careers in Construction
The Mentoring Young Women in Construction (MyWIC) Camp is in full swing! After the first week of learning about safety in construction at Med-Tex Services, the camp visited Five Below’s construction division at the company’s headquarters and the Sheet Metal
AGC ConstructorCast: How Advances in Artificial Intelligence Are Benefiting Construction – Part 2
Listen to the latest episode of AGC’s ConstructorCast, How Advances in Artificial Intelligence Are Benefiting Construction – Part 2. In part two of this series, we explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can streamline critical construction project workflows by automating time-consuming
The Separations Act is an Outdated Construction Law that Needs Updating
GBCA supports the General Contractors Association of Pennsylvania’s (GCAP) efforts to have Pennsylvania’s state legislators update the Separations Act of 1913. Jon O’Brien, the Executive Director of GCAP, recently published an op-ed informing the public of how this Act is
Job Opportunity: Dispatch Coordinator at Thackray Crane Rental
Thackray Crane Rental is looking for a talented individual to join its team as a Dispatch Coordinator! About Thackray Crane Rental For over 70 years and for three family generations Thackray Crane Rental, Inc. has expertly maintained, rented and operated
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Verbal De-Escalation Techniques
This GBCA Toolbox Talk discusses verbal de-escalation techniques for defusing or talking down an explosive situation. Click below to download the Toolbox Talk as a handout (includes Sign-In Sheet). DOWNLOAD Verbal De-Escalation Techniques Conflict resolution on the
Job Opportunity: Marketing/Graphics Coordinator at LF Driscoll
LF Driscoll is looking for talented people to join its team! LF Driscoll is looking for people to fill the position of Marketing/Graphics Coordinator. Marketing/Graphics Coordinator Position Description The marketing/graphics coordinator works in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment to
Job Opportunity: Industry Relations Associate for GBCA
We are hiring! GBCA is looking for a talented individual to join our team as an Industry Relations Associate. Industry Relations Associate Job Description (brief summary) The Industry Relations Associate will primarily support the various programs, projects, and initiatives that
GBCA Member Spotlight: BFW Group LLC
BFW provides: Construction Administration Staff Augmentation Construction Project Management Owners Representation Cost Estimating and Scheduling QA/QC Compliance Monitoring Project Safety Development Consulting to for profit and non-profit developers, large majority contractors and CMs, government, schools and institutions in the Mid-Atlantic
GBCA Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarship Fund
The General Building Contractors Association Scholarship Fund, started in 2017, aims to support local students studying Construction Management in the Philadelphia Region. There are two scholarships available: a $7,500 graduate scholarship, and a $2,500 undergraduate scholarship. Scholarship recipients must be