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
AIA Philadelphia Hosts Trends in Healthcare Construction Event
On Wednesday, February 12, 2020, AIA Philadelphia hosted a lunch and learn panel discussion featuring contractors specializing in healthcare construction. The panel discussed trends and changes taking place in healthcare construction in the Philadelphia region. Panelists spoke frankly about issues
Christ Church Steeple Restoration Featured in Preservation Magazine
The Winter 2020 issue of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Preservation Magazine features stories about saving sacred spaces. One of the featured spaces is Philadelphia’s Christ Church Steeple Restoration project, being done by Haverstick-Borthwick Company. Other GBCA Members involved
GBCA Member Spotlight: Aegis Project Controls
The Aegis Approach keeps complex construction projects on track. Aegis Project Controls’ sole focus is consistently providing the very best project controls professional services to the construction industry. Their commitment to excellence in project controls helps keep complex construction projects
Thank You to GBCA’s 2019 Sponsors!
On Monday, February 10, 2020, GBCA’s Board of Directors hosted a private reception to thank our members who sponsored GBCA events during 2019. In 2019, GBCA members sponsored events and activities such as the Annual Meeting, the Membership Dinners, the
Philadelphia Poised for Office Boom
Philadelphia’s commercial construction industry is starting off the 2020s strong, with eight major office buildings in varying stages of planning and construction in just Center City and University City. From the Philadelphia Business Journal: So much new office construction is
AGC Business Development Best Practices: New Trends to Revitalize Tired Proposals
In this month’s AGC Business Development Forum’s Best Practices article, Ann M. Leiner of Stacey & Associates provides tips and suggestions on how to make your proposals stand out and more effectively communicate your company’s ideas. She even cites GBCA
Rich Small Wins 2020 SPEC MIX Toughest Tender
Congratulations to Vincent Polverini and Rich Small of D.M. Sabia & Co., Inc., on a great performance at the 2020 SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500 World Championship! The competition took place on Wednesday, February 5 at the 2020 World of Concrete
7 Lifestyle Changes for Good Health
February is the American Heart Association’s American Heart Month. Shawn Carlin, Vice President of Business Operations in Gilbane Building Company’s Philadelphia Office, offers in Gilbane Ink some tips on how to keep your heart healthy and specifically, to prevent stroke.