AGC and OSHA Hold Webinar for National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
Join representatives from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) to kick-off the 2020 National Safety Stand-Down to prevent Falls in construction. During the session, you will hear remarks from the leaders
Turner Construction Takes a Zero-Tolerance Stance Towards Racist Acts
Graffiti and vandalism on construction job sites can be an issue in general, but in 2020, reports of racist messages and threatening vandalism have become cause for concern for not only construction companies, but owners and developers as well. Turner
Bid Opportunities: Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is a non-profit and General Contractor that builds, rehabs, and repairs homes in Philadelphia. Habitat is currently seeking proposals for several projects. Habitat has RFPs for Streets, Drywall, Roofing, and Plumbing for its Oxford Green project.
Steadfast Entities Works to Build the Workforce and Embrace New Technologies
In March 2020, Jameel Worthy, General Manager of Steadfast Entities, sat down with Diana Henry of ForConstructionPros at Con Expo to discuss how it works closely with the Operating Engineers’s apprenticeship program. Jameel also discussed how adopting new technologies has
Increased Virtual Learning for ACE Education
Even though construction in the Philadelphia Region has resumed in-person for over 3 months now, those studying to work in construction, engineering, and architecture, are increasingly spending time online. Many instructors are still finding methods to connect with students, and
GBCA Members Save on Temple University’s Women’s Leadership Series
Temple University’s Women’s Leadership Series will be held online for the Fall 2020 semester. Held by Temple’s Fox School of Business, the series provides participant with comprehensive instruction from highly experience leaders, as well as the opportunity to collaborate and
GBCA Holds First Micro Fall Membership Dinner in Delaware County
Thank you to everyone who attended the first of four Micro Fall Membership Dinners hosted by GBCA and held in Philadelphia region counties. The first dinner was held on Thursday, September 10 at the Springfield Country Club in Delaware County.
GBCA Member Spotlight: VIMCO, Inc.
VIMCO, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of concrete accessories and construction supplies. VIMCO also has a complete inventory of concrete forming equipment for rent and purchase. Family owned and operated since 1960, VIMCO has provided solutions to contractors throughout
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Floor Opening Covers and Fall Prevention
This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses floor opening covers and fall prevention. Click below to download the Toolbox Talk as a handout (includes Sign-In Sheet). DOWNLOAD Floor Opening Covers and Fall Prevention Falls cause more injuries in the
Three Webinars to Share for National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) is hosting three webinars during the 2020 National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, September 14-18. 2020 Kickoff: National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction Date: Monday, September