GBCA Member Spotlight: Southland Industries
Southland Industries is a leading MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) building systems expert, offering integrated, full lifecycle solutions. By fostering collaborative partnerships with clients and leveraging the collective expertise of its team, Southland Industries optimizes the design, construction, operation,
OSHA Safe + Sound Week 2024
Safe + Sound Week, August 12-18, 2024, is a nationwide event for workplaces to recognize and improve their safety and health programs and to offer information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe. Safe + Sound Week
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Record Apprenticeship Investments and New Workforce Hub Commitments
Late last week, the Biden - Harris Administration traveled to the Finishing Trades Institute to discuss Philadelphia's designation as a Workforce Hub. As a hub, Philadelphia will now directly benefit from the Biden-Harris administration's new policies to promote workforce
Turner Construction Signs Department of Commerce’s Million Women in Construction Community Pledge
Turner Construction Company has signed the Million Women in Construction Community Pledge initiated by the United States Department of Commerce. This Pledge urges companies to enhance their workforce development and recruitment strategies to expand opportunities for women in the
Med-Tex Services, Inc. To Host Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics Course
Join Med-Tex Services, Inc. for an Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics Course that covers the OSHA Excavation Standards and the safety and health aspects of excavation and trenching. Topics include practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability
MSA Safety Webinar: Selecting PPE & Safety Equipment: Considerations for Head & Fall Protection
Selecting the right PPE can be life-saving on a construction site. The construction industry continues to be one of the most hazardous sectors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nearly 1 in 5 workplace fatalities in recent
GBCA Member Spotlight: South Jersey Mechanical Contractors Association
The South Jersey Mechanical Contractors Association (SJMCA) is a comprehensive service provider advocating for contractors within Southern New Jersey's Union Plumbing, Pipefitting, and Mechanical Contracting Industry. Beyond advocacy, SJMCA serves as an educator, industry spokesperson, safety advisor, collaborative partner
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Air Quality
This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk provides information on how to protect yourself and others from poor air quality. What is Air Quality Index? The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a system used to monitor and inform the
Perryman Construction Completes Superstructure for the Hilco Redevelopment Project in Bellwether Distrcit
Perryman Construction recently completed the superstructure for the Hilco redevelopment project, located in the bellwether district. This district is a new development distribution and industrial manufacturing center, part of Philadelphia growth and redevelopment initiative, and is set to become
The U.S. Department of Labor Announces Proposed Rule to Protect Indoor and Outdoor Workers from Extreme Heat
The U.S. Department of Labor has released a proposed rule with the goal of protecting millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat. If finalized, the proposed rule would help protect approximately 36 million workers in