Pavilion Project Partially Opens During COVID-19 Response
On April 15, 2020, Penn Medicine’s Pavilion project, being built by LF Driscoll and Balfour Beatty US, was able to partially open. When Pennsylvania and Philadelphia’s COVID-19 response started a few weeks earlier, the project continued, and the team was
ENR MidAtlantic City Scoop: Construction Starts in Philadelphia
ENR MidAtlantic City Scoop recently looked at construction starts in Philadelphia. GBCA member Shawn Carlin, Vice President and Head of Philadelphia Office of Gilbane Building Co., was also featured, speaking just as COVID-19 response in Pennsylvania was beginning. From ENR
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