OSHA Relaxes Enforcement of Recordkeeping Requirements for COVID-19 Cases in Construction
OSHA is not requiring most employers outside of the health care industry to record cases of COVID-19 among their employees, under interim guidance for enforcing OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements (29 CFR Part 1904) as it relates to recording cases of COVID-19
Temple SBDC Offers Resources to Small Businesses During COVID-19 Response
To help small businesses during COVID-19 response, Temple University’s Small Business Development Center is sharing resources and offering virtual consultations. Click below for a list of small business resources, including links to past webinar recordings: LEARN MORE Sign
Webinar: Making the Case for Integrated Project Delivery for a Sustainable Future
Join Sustainable Design and Construction Management experts from Thomas Jefferson University to learn how we can move beyond the traditional construction model to a more integrated, non-linear method that allows for early sustainable integration. The webinar is open to all
CCT Podcast: The Impact of Union Contractors On The Greater Philadelphia Construction Business
Listen to the latest podcast from Carpenter Contractor Trust: in this episode, Benjamin Connors, Esq., President & CEO of the General Building Contractors Association discusses the organization's contribution to the Philadelphia construction market.
Check Out Who’s Providing Safety Equipment and Services During COVID-19 Response
During COVID-19 response, everyone is looking for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as other safety gear, such as face coverings, per the CDC’s recommendations. In construction, workers must be in appropriate safety gear and PPE if they are currently
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Ladder Inspections
This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk provides reminders on how to inspect a ladder before use. Ladder Inspections DOWNLOAD GBCA also has toolbox talks for working during the COVID-19 response, and we encourage all of our members to
GBCA Member Spotlight: DWD Mechanical Contractor, Inc.
Established in 1990, DWD is a full-service mechanical construction contractor. At DWD, they are committed to providing the highest quality of craftsmanship in the installation, service, and maintenance of Plumbing and HVAC systems with a priority placed on customer satisfaction.
Virtual National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents in Construction
Struck-by incidents are a leading cause of death among construction workers,[1] and since 1992 the leading cause of nonfatal injuries in the construction industry.[2] Through an effort coordinated by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) National Occupational
WEBINAR: COVID-19 and the Construction Industry
CPWR and The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) are pleased to co-host this webinar on how COVID-19 is impacting the construction industry. For construction workers, potential exposure sources include having close contact with coworkers or the public with COVID-19 or
Help Get PPE to Healthcare Workers During the Coronavirus Response
GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council encourages GBCA members to give—if they can—during coronavirus response. While everyone has been affected, there are some communities that have specific needs during the COVID-19 response. The City of Philadelphia is facing PPE shortages across the