Students Learn About Building at Carpenters’ Hall
On April 28, 2021, thirty Philadelphia third graders took a tour of Carpenters’ Hall. They learned about architecture and building by learning about the Carpenters’ Hall building as well as looking at the building’s blueprints.
PA Attorney General’s Crackdown on Wage Theft Sets a Good Example
On May 3, William Sproule, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, penned an op-ed for the Philadelphia Inquirer about recent activity by PA’s Attorney General Josh Shapiro combatting illegal business practices such as wage theft
6abc Facebook Live at the Carpenters JAC 4th Year Apprentice Skills Contest
On May 7, 6abc’s Gina Gannon hosted a Facebook Live video at the Carpenters JAC 4th Year Apprentice Skills Contest. Gina interviewed several individuals involved in the event as well as with the Carpenters union: Lauren Hanan, GBCA Steve Young,
Philadelphia Museum of Art $200 Million Renovation Opens to the Public
On May 6, the Philadelphia Museum of Art opened its $200 million renovation designed by architect Frank Gehry to the public. The project was managed by LF Driscoll and was a certified Star Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) project by OSHA.
SAVE THE DATE: Focus Four & More: Digging into Safety
June is Trench Safety Month! On June 8, 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
Philadelphia Tribune to Honor Carol Horne Penn as Woman of Achievement
Congratulations to Carol Horne Penn, Vice President of Business Development for Clemens Construction Company, who will be honored as one of the Women of Achievement by the Philadelphia Tribune! The Philadelphia Tribune will celebrate a group of African-American women who
GBCA Member Spotlight: Massimino Building Corp
Established in 2001 by Roland C. Massimino and Andrew Massimino, Massimino Building Corp specializes in general contracting and construction management services for academic institutions, corporate offices, financial firms, medical facilities and pharmaceutical companies. Their project experience is comprised of new
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Slips, Trips, and Falls
This GBCA Toolbox Talk provides tips for recognizing and avoiding issues that cause slips, trips, and falls on the jobsite. Click below to download the Toolbox Talk as a handout (includes Sign-In Sheet). DOWNLOAD Slips, Trips, and Falls
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Leading Edge Safety
This GBCA Toolbox Talk provides tips for avoiding falls from a leading edge. Click below to download the Toolbox Talk as a handout (includes Sign-In Sheet). DOWNLOAD Leading Edge Safety Working at heights is a common part
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Falling from Heights
This GBCA Toolbox Talk explains why falls from heights are not only cause incidents, but often, fatalities. Click below to download the Toolbox Talk as a handout (includes Sign-In Sheet). DOWNLOAD Falling from Heights OSHA reports that