Project BUILD and CARP Build Up Philadelphia Workforce
The Youth Outreach Adolescent Community Awareness Program's (YOACAP) Project BUILD program recently created a short video featuring Anthony Hayman. Through Project BUILD, Anthony also completed the Carpenters’ Apprentice Ready Program (CARP) (2019 class, including Anthony, pictured above) and is now
OSHA Implements New Weighting System For Workplace Safety and Health Inspections
OSHA is updating its weighting inspection system to place greater emphasis on addressing fall hazards. From GroundBreak Carolinas: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it has recently implemented the OSHA Weighting System (OWS)
Lafayette College Dedicates Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center
On September 27, 2019, the Lafayette College community dedicated the new Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center. This 103,000 square foot facility was built by Turner Construction Company, is set for LEED Gold certification, and opened to students for the first day
Assessing Your Company’s Prefab Readiness
At the 2019 Construction Technology Expo on October 29, Amy Marks, CEO of XSite Modular, will discuss what contractors need to know to use and succeed using prefabrication on their projects. Assessing Your Company’s Prefab Readiness Presenter: Amy Marks, CEO,
Philadelphia MED Week Contractor Roundtable
On Wednesday, October 9, 2019, GBCA hosted Contractor Roundtable: A Conversation with MBE/WBE Contractors, as part of Philadelphia’s Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. The event featured owners of MBE/WBE Certified contractors, who had a frank and meaningful conversation about being
GBCA Member Spotlight: Battaglia Electric, Inc.
Founded in 1981 by Gene Battaglia, Battaglia Electric, Inc. is a union electrical and low voltage contractor. Battaglia’s services include electrical contracting, telecommunications, security, A.V., and DAS. From calculated planning with follow through by daily project management and constant safety
Meet the Developers
GBCA is pleased to partner with the Center City Proprietors Association and invite you to the next Meet the Developers event. With new developments, redevelopments and construction projects underway, Philadelphia is experiencing an exciting period of growth. As the perceptions
LF Driscoll Co-Hosting Schuylkill Yards Construction Contractor and Supplier Fair
On October 23, 2019, LF Driscoll, in a joint venture with Jingoli, and Hunter Roberts Construction Group are hosting a Construction Contractor and Supplier Fair for Brandywine Realty Trust’s Schuylkill Yards project. Schuyllkill Yards Construction Contractor and Supplier Fair
RAIR Trash Bash 2019
The Recycled Artists In Philadelphia (RAIR) program is celebrating the work of this year’s artists in residence. Trash Bash 2019 will showcase and celebrate the year’s artists and raise money for the program, which works in collaboration with GBCA member
COSS and Diminishing Human Error Safety Training
The University of Delaware, in partnership with the Delaware Valley Safety Council, offers nationally-recognized courses to safety-focused professionals in a wide range of industries. These intensive training programs are taught by Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainers to entry-level and experienced safety