GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Signs of Depression and Substance Abuse
This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk provides signs to look out for in colleagues who may be either depressed or struggling with substance abuse. Click below to download the Toolbox Talk as a handout (includes Sign-In Sheet). DOWNLOAD
AGC ConstructorCast: Leading Women Lead in Construction
Listen to the latest episode of AGC’s ConstructorCast, which features several women leaders in the construction industry. This episode features GBCA Board Member Maura Hesdon, General Manager of Shoemaker Construction Co. As construction continues to be an essential industry
Harvard Business Review: Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome
While women make up 47% of the workforce in the US, women only make up 9.9% of the workforce in the construction industry. Many of the barriers to the industry faced by women, and particularly women of color, are cultural.
The Quest for Quality: A Certified Solution
Drexel University's Construction Management Program and the Architectural Glass Institute (AGI) collaborated and produced a new documentary film, The Quest for Quality. This documentary focuses on the glazing industry and the North American Contractor Certification Program (NACC). The film features
Women in Construction Week: The Band is Back
Almost one year ago today, a group of female business leaders in the construction, real estate and design industries came together for an insightful and engaging panel discussion during Women in Construction Week. Now, the “band is back” to discuss
AGC Accepting Workforce Development Scholarship Applications
The AGC Education and Research Foundation offers Workforce Development Scholarships to students enrolled in accredited technical schools or craft training programs in any discipline of commercial construction. Students in technical or approved craft training programs can apply for $1,000 scholarships
National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents in Construction
CPWR and the NORA Construction Sector Council will be leading the second annual Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents in Construction on April 26. The Stand-Down, to take place on the first day of National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 26-30),
Patricia Zugibe Becomes Holt Construction’s First Female CEO
Holt Construction Corp. has named Patricia Zugibe as CEO. She is the first woman to lead the firm in its over 100 year history. Zugibe has over three decades of experience in the construction industry and has been part of
Drexel University Graduate Virtual Open House
Learn more about Drexel University’s graduate programs, including its Master’s Degree in Construction Management, at its Graduate Virtual Open House. During this open house, learn about the graduate student experience, learn how to navigate the application process, and sign up
EAS Carpenters Assistant EST Michael Hand Retires
GBCA wishes Michael Hand, Assistant Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, a happy retirement! It has been a pleasure and honor to work with Mr. Hand over the years. In photo above: Michael Hand, crouching