Webinar: Entering the Federal Market
Interested in entering the federal construction market? The federal market can provide a lot of opportunity to contractors but can be a risk to those unfamiliar with the ins and outs of the federal government. This presentation will give contractors
Webinar: Increasing Awareness of Factors that Influence Trench Safety
The 2020 Trench Safety Stand Down Week will be June 15-19, 2020. In this webinar, learn about a collaborative effort to increase awareness of the factors that may contribute to trenching incidents and ways to mitigate the risks. Increasing Awareness of
Product Recall: Arc Flash Harness
STOP USE 3M Fall Protection Specific DBI-SALA Delta and Exofit XP Arc Flash Harnesses From 3M: Recent testing of specific DBI-SALA Delat & Exofit XP&trde; Arc Flash harnesses have returned negative test results on some units. The Arc Flash Standard
OSHA Revises Recordkeeping Guidance and Interim Enforcement Response Plan for COVID-19
On May 19, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued their latest guidance on recording cases of COVID-19 in the workplace and interim enforcement response plan. The enforcement memos will become effective on May 26, 2020 and rescinds both
Expansion of Engine 37 Continues Safely with GBCA Safety Protocols
The expansion of Engine 37, a historic , over 125-year old firehouse in Philadelphia, slowed down during COVID-19 response, but has been able to continue safely as an essential project. The Philadelphia Fire Department and construction workers on the project
Union Carpenters Light the Way
Members of Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters) are lighting the way in construction: During COVID-19 response, they are working on essential projects following strict safety protocols to keep themselves and the public healthy. Watch the following
Bid Opportunity: School Project in Delaware County
Click below to download Request for Bid information for the Aronimink Elementary School Addition and Renovations located in Drexel Hill, Delaware County. Bids are due on June 16, 2020 at 2pm. There will be a pre-bid meeting held on May
GBCA Member Spotlight: CSI Creative Surfaces, Inc.
CSI Creative Surfaces Inc. is a full service concrete resurfacing company that specializes in floor preparation for new construction and renovation of old concrete which includes self-leveling cements, Gypsum underlayment’s, and moisture mitigation systems for new or old concrete. CSI
Philadelphia L&I Expands the Scope of “Emergency Work”
The Philadelphia Department of Licenses & Inspections has just expanded the scope of “Emergency Work” projects that are authorized to proceed under the current orders that regulate construction. Projects that conform with the expanded scope can now proceed with permits
Philadelphia Water Department Updated Procedures for New Permits
The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) has formally updated its procedures for obtaining new water and sewer permits. Projects that are eligible for active construction under the Mayor’s Executive Order are able to obtain new connection permits following the instructions in