Penn Medicine Pavilion Bridge Installed
During the weekend of September 26, 2020, the first of four bridges leading to Penn Medicine’s Pavilion was installed. Going over 33rd and 34th Streets, this bridge will connect the Pavilion to the existing Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Extended
The US Department of Health and Human Services has extended the public health emergency declared for COVID-19. The public health emergency has extended to January 22, 2021. Conner Strong & Buckelew has highlighted some of the impacts this has on
Industry-first Prefabrication Contract Document Eases Use for Prefab and Modular Buildings
From ConsensusDocs: The ConsensusDocs Coalition has just published the industry’s first standard contract document to address one of the most important and growing trends in the design and construction industry – prefabricated construction. ConsensusDocs has been working for two years
COVID-19 Safety Protocols that Work: Lessons from Philadelphia’s Commercial Construction Industry
GBCA has worked hard since COVID-19 response began in March 2020, working with industry partners to produce safety protocols that would keep Philadelphia’s commercial construction industry working and safe. Since general construction re-opened in May, Philadelphia’s commercial construction industry has
BID Opportunities: Berks County & Bucks County
GBCA is proud to offer our members bid opportunities. Bally Borough Municipal Garage Bally, PA Bid Date: Monday, October 26, 2020 at 2pm EST LEARN MORE District Administration Building Lobby Addition & Renovations Levittown, PA Bid Date: Thursday,
MED Week 2020: Understanding the Prequalification Process from a GC Perspective
On October 8, GBCA hosted a virtual event for the City of Philadelphia’s Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week 2020. The event featured speakers from INTECH Construction, LF Driscoll, and Turner Construction Company, explaining the role of the prequalification process. The
Construction Safety in the Age of COVID
On October 13, Drexel University’s Construction Management Program is hosting a virtual panel discussion about the latest issues in construction safety. Panelists will discuss how the construction industry responded to the pandemic from a safety perspective. The panel is comprised
Make Sure All Workers on Site Are Wearing a Mask
On Monday, October 5, 2020, the Audits and Investigations Unit of the Department of Licenses and Inspections released a reminder to all contractors to be sure that all workers on any job site must wear a mask at all times
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Lock-Out Tag-Out Procedures
This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses lock-out tag-out procedures. Click below to download the Toolbox Talk as a handout (includes Sign-In Sheet). DOWNLOAD Lock-Out Tag-Out Procedures According to OSHA, an estimated 120 fatalities 50,000 injured result from
GBCA Member Spotlight: Microsol Resources
Microsol Resources has been delivering design and construction technology solutions to the AEC industries for over 30 years. They provide software solutions from Autodesk to Bluebeam and other partners, composing an advanced network of solutions that offer powerful design technology