6abc Films Segment about Workforce Development
In 2020, GBCA is partnering with 6abc to spotlight stories from Philadelphia’s union commercial construction industry. The next GBCA-produced 6abc Action News Weekend Update segment will focus on workforce development. The segment is scheduled to air on Saturday, March 21
GBCA at ACE Mentor Program’s 2020 Giant JENGA Tournament
On Thursday, February 20, 2020, GBCA competed in the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia’s Giant JENGA Tournament, held at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum. GBCA’s two teams, along with 62 other teams, competed in this fundraiser which raised $30,000
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Handheld Grinder Safety
This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk provides tips and procedures for safely using handheld grinders. Handheld Grinder Safety DOWNLOAD Safety is a way of life: Plan for your future.
Welcome New GBCA Members!
In February 2020, GBCA’s Board of Directors welcomed six new members! Please join us in welcoming the following new members: ACTIVE MEMBERS Target Building Company ASSOCIATE MEMBERS DWD Mechanical Contractor, Inc. Thackray Crane Rental, Inc. AFFILIATE MEMBERS ARS Fleet Service
Silvi Pours Foundation for The Laurel
New construction in Center City Philadelphia presents several challenges, such as space constraints as well as pressure to build the next impressive piece of the skyline. On January 18, 2020, Silvi Group Companies, along with GBCA member Bucks Concrete Services,
GBCA Member Spotlight: All Trades Distribution, LLC
All Trades Distribution, LLC established in 2014 is a certified minority-women-owned and operated company providing a wide range of contracting and supply services through our union trade members and a vast network of sub-contractors and suppliers. They provide strategic value
Women in Construction Week 2020
March 1-7, 2020 is Women In Construction (WIC) Week. Held by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), WIC Week highlights women in the construction industry, showing how women are already in the construction industry. WIC Week also promotes
Opioid Use & Worksite Overdose Fatalities in the Construction Industry
CPWR is offering a webinar in response to opioids' impact on construction workers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioids killed 47,600 people in 2017, and 35% of those involved a prescription opioid. Construction workers are among
OSHA to Increase Enforcement of Silica Standard
OSHA will be increasing enforcement efforts for Silica Standard compliance. OSHA’s research has shown that compliance with the new standards are lacking and it will be enforcing the new standards more diligently. OSHA requires that local area branch offices conduct
Bid Opportunity: Healthcare Project in Bucks County
GBCA is pleased to pass on a bid opportunity for a healthcare project in Bucks County: Rothman Orthopedics - Doylestown Hospital Project Location: 593 W State St,, Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901 General Contractor: John McManus, Inc. Project Status: GC and Sub