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
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: COVID-19 Job Site Protocols (Updated May 15, 2020)
This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses GBCA's suggested COVID-19 Job Site Protocols - as they pertain to workers. Please visit our COVID-19 Safety Resources for the full Recommended Job Site Protocols and Recommended Response Protocols. Scroll down to read it.
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: COVID-19 Information (Updated May 15, 2020)
This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses general information about coronavirus (COVID-19). Scroll down to read it. Click below to download the Toolbox Talk as a printable handout. DOWNLOAD Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information What is a Coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia Raises Over $400,000 and Continues Building Oxford Green
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia raised $405,267 through its Building Hope Virtual Lunch-In on Thursday, May 7, 2020! 1,461 people attended the virtual event, which featured the stories of some of the home recipients, as well as CEO Corinne O’Connell and
New Center for Women’s and Children’s Health Opens in Time for Mother’s Day
ChristianaCare Hospital recently opened its new Center for Women’s and Children’s Health in Newark, DE. The new center, built by Skanska USA Building, opened just in time for Mother’s Day, and was finished safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other GBA
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections Revised Time Period Limitations
The Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections released new updates, revising the work time period limitations on commercial and large residential projects. These revisions will permit adherence to safety requirements such as social distancing and worker limitation restrictions, as well
OSHA Focus Four Toolbox Talk: Falls from Scaffolds
This year, GBCA is participating in OSHA’s Focus Four Campaign, providing resources to avoid incidents involving OSHA’s Focus Four hazards. This week’s toolbox talk is about preventing falls from scaffolds. Scroll down to read it. Click below to download it