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Philadelphia Region Students Awarded AGC 2021 Scholarships

Congratulations to our Philadelphia region students who were awarded scholarships from the AGC Education and Research Foundation! These scholarships are awarded to post-secondary students studying in construction-related fields and are valued at $2,500 per year. Kassandra Sloan of Drexel University

Health & Safety Toolbox Talk: Suicide Awareness

This Toolbox Talk, developed by GBCA, the Building Trades Council of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania & Vicinity, and the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters in support of 2021’s National Prevention Week (May 9-15), provides resources to help prevent suicide. National

Health & Safety Toolbox Talk: Opioid Use Disorder

This Toolbox Talk, developed by GBCA, the Building Trades Council of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania & Vicinity, and the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters in support of 2021’s National Prevention Week (May 9-15), discusses opioid use disorder. National Prevention Week

Health & Safety Toolbox Talk: Alcohol Use and Abuse: What You Should Know

This Toolbox Talk, developed by GBCA, the Building Trades Council of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania & Vicinity, and the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters in support of 2021’s National Prevention Week (May 9-15), discusses alcohol use and abuse. National Prevention

Health & Safety Toolbox Talk: Rethinking Substance Abuse and Mental Health

This Toolbox Talk, developed by GBCA, the Building Trades Council of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania & Vicinity, and the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters in support of 2021’s National Prevention Week (May 9-15), provides suggestions to promote a change in

Butz Family of Companies Names New Director of Business Development and Senior Marketing Specialist

The Butz Family of Companies (BFC), consisting of Alexander Building Construction, Alvin H. Butz, and Shoemaker Construction Co. is pleased to announce the promotions of Michael Butz to Director of Business Development and Administration and Mitchell Hanna to Senior Marketing

By |April 25th, 2021|Categories: Blog, Industry News|Tags: , , , |

WEBINAR: Supporting Construction Workers at Risk of Suicide, Mental Health Issues, and Substance Abuse

National Prevention Week is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, mental health and/or substance use disorders. In 2021, National Prevention Week will be held May 9-15. In preparation of National Prevention Week, CPWR

CPWR Fall Hazards Webinars

To recognize May as Falls month of OSHA’s 2021 Focus Four Safety Training Campaign, CPWR is holding two webinars to help contractors avoid fall hazards and prevent injury in fall incidents. Fall Harness Fit: The Basics Date: Wednesday, April 28,

OSHA 2021 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

Join OSHA for the 8th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, May 3-7, 2021.), Here are some tools and resources to assist workplaces in participating in the Stand-Down. Official National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

By |April 25th, 2021|Categories: Blog, Resources, Safety|

Welcome New GBCA Members

On April 12, 2021, GBCA’s Board of Directors welcomed seven new members! Please join us in welcoming the following new members: ACTIVE MEMBERS Bethel Construction Group Massimino Building Corp ASSOCIATE MEMBERS American Pile and Foundation LLC AFFILIATE MEMBERS American Power