WINC Tradeswomen Discussions
Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) invites Philadelphia‐area tradeswomen to discuss issues facing women in Philadelphia's construction industry. WINC Philadelphia-Area Tradeswomen Discussions Dates: Wednesdays Time:5:00pm‐7:30pm Location: Online via video chat Click below to request the meeting link: CONTACT WINC
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Opioid Awareness in Construction
This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk provides basics about opioids, and how to avoid opioid addiction. Click below to download the Toolbox Talk as a two-page handout. DOWNLOAD Opioid Awareness in Construction In America, we are seeing a tremendous
GBCA Member Spotlight: Metal Structures, Inc.
Metal Structures, Inc. is a full service metal installer, manufacturer, and supplier. Metal Structures, Inc. was established in 1997 by Martin J. Schlembach. The Schlembach family has been in the metal industry since 1979 when Martin’s father, John, started installing
AGC Business Development Best Practices: Winning Presentations 101
Read the latest AGC Business Development Best Practices Article. This month, Hal Routh, President and Chief Strategist of Equalizer9 presents a white paper on how to create winning presentations. From Routh, via AGC: Winning new work is tough business. We
Superior Scaffold and Brightline Construction Shore the Pennovation Lab Building
The University of Pennsylvania’s Pennovation Works is building the Pennovation Lab, a 70,000 square foot lab and office space for Philadelphia’s innovators. These 2,000 - 12,000 square feet modules will provide lab tenants access to an innovative and growing community
Safe + Sound Week 2020
GBCA joins OSHA in encouraging Philadelphia’s contractors to participate in Safe + Sound Week! This year, Safe + Sound Week will be August 10-16, 2020. This nationwide event recognizes the successes of workplace safety and health programs and offers information
AGC ConstructorCast: Using Weather Data to Manage Project Risk
Listen to the latest episode of AGC ConstructorCast: Using Weather Data to Manage Project Risk. AGCofAmerica · Using Weather Data To Manage Project Risk The weather is consistently rated as one of the most frequent and harmful causes of
Understanding COVID-19 Contact Tracing
In an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends contact tracing. In the case of COVID-19, the CDC performs the following practices: Contact tracing will be conducted for close contacts (any
COVID-19 Quarantine: When and How to Do It
If you may have been exposed to COVID-19 directly from another person, or if you’ve visited a COVID-19 hotspot, it’s important to stay home and quarantine to reduce the potential spread of the disease. Refer to GBCA’s Suggested Response Protocols
Act 75: Pennsylvania’s Construction Employee Verification Act Webinar
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry is holding a webinar about Act 75, PA’s Construction Industry Employee Verification Act that goes into effect on October 7, 2020. This webinar will go over the Act, as well as provide information