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GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Hangovers and Dehydration

We all enjoy celebrating. This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses how to avoid and address hangovers and dehydration. Sometimes it’s best to NOT go into work if you’re hungover or dehydrated. This toolbox talk provides tips to avoid being in

By |December 24th, 2020|Categories: Blog, Safety, Toolbox Talks|Tags: , , , , |

GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Weather-Related Falls

This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses fall hazards that are weather-related and are especially present in cold weather. This toolbox talk also provides tips on how avoid falling on slippery surfaces such as ice. Click below to download the Toolbox

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GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Working in the Cold

This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk provides tips for working in the cold. This toolbox talk covers common cold-related stress injuries, and tips for avoiding them. Click below to download the Toolbox Talk as a handout (includes Sign-In Sheet). DOWNLOAD

By |December 24th, 2020|Categories: Blog, Safety, Toolbox Talks|Tags: , , , , |

GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Work Boots and Safety

This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses your work boots. Keeping your work boots in good condition will protect more than just your feet. Click below to download the Toolbox Talk as a handout (includes Sign-In Sheet). DOWNLOAD    

GBCA Member Spotlight: Robert Ganter Contractors, Inc.

Founded in 1978, Robert Ganter Contractors, Inc. has been a leader in the industries of commercial roofing, sheet metal, waterproofing, and emergency repairs. They are one of the largest contractors in the tri-state area and continue to grow because of

GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Space Heaters and Carbon Monoxide

This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses space heaters and carbon monoxide. Construction sites regularly use portable space heaters of varying sizes to keep workers warm. In addition to space heaters being a fire hazard, they are also a hazard because

By |December 20th, 2020|Categories: Blog, Safety, Toolbox Talks|Tags: , , , , , |

City Council of Philadelphia Releases Apprenticeship Guidebook for 2021

Apprenticeship programs offer a debt-free pathway to family-sustaining careers. The average starting salary for an apprentice is $60,000 per year, roughly $20,000 higher than the average salary in Philadelphia. Additionally, workers who start in apprenticeship programs make, on average, $300,000

By |December 20th, 2020|Categories: Blog, Resources, Workforce Development|Tags: , , , |

2020 CEA Spotlight: Excellence in Safety

 Award Presenter: Christina Pasquariello, P. Agnes, Inc.   Congratulations to Gilbane Building Company, winner of the 2020 Construction Excellence Award for Excellence in Safety! SEE MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE AWARD   Thanks to the sponsors of the 2020

2020 CEA Spotlight: Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion

 Award Presenter: Gene Rose, Jr., Armor Masonry Restoration   Congratulations to Gilbane Building Company, winner of the 2020 Construction Excellence Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion! SEE THE GALLERY AND MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE AWARD   Thanks

2020: An Award-Winning Year for GBCA

In 2020, GBCA and its members continued to show excellence by winning several awards on the national stage. This year, AGC of America honored GBCA and several GBCA members: Award: AGC J. Howard Mock Award Recipient: GBCA, for greatest net