Holiday Schedule: Labor Day 2019
Our collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2019. CARPENTERS, CEMENT MASONS, DRYWALL FINISHERS, LABORERS, PLASTERERS & RODSETTERS Not a paid holiday. If worked, Double-Time. OPERATING ENGINEERS
GBCA Member Spotlight: Sunbelt Rentals
Sunbelt Rentals is one of the largest equipment rental companies in North America serving the construction, industrial, municipal and specialized service industries. Sunbelt Rentals offers a highly diversified product mix including general construction equipment, industrial tools, pumps, power generation, climate
GBCA Promotes Water. Rest. Shade. in 6ABC Facebook Live Video
On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, GBCA co-produced a 6ABC Facebook Live video about worker safety in hot conditions. Hosted by Gina Gannon, the video was filmed at Bittenbender Construction’s LOVE Park Welcome Center Renovation Project. The video documented part of
GBCA’s Historical Roots Explored in 6ABC Facebook Live Video
On Monday, August 19, 2019, GBCA co-produced a 6ABC Facebook Live video about the history of GBCA. Filmed at Carpenters’ Hall, Dr. Charlie Cook, Assistant Clinical Professor of Drexel University’s Construction Management Program and GBCA Board Member, led 6ABC host
GBCA Video Vignette Filming: Workforce Development
On June 26 and August 19, GBCA filmed interviews and footage of workforce development programs in action for an upcoming video vignette. The video will highlight GBCA’s efforts to prepare Philadelphians for apprenticeship exams. The two programs that the video
Are We Taking Full Advantage of Drone Technology?
Drones have been a hot topic in discussions about new construction technologies for the past few years, but are still not consistently adopted by construction companies. They’ve been presented as everything from a cost-saving tool, to a liability, to nothing
Skanska Blue Bell Team Cleans Up
On Tuesday, August 13, 30 employees of Skanska USA Building’s Blue Bell Office participated in a Day of Community Service at Wissahickon Valley Park. The team assisted the Friends of Wissahickon, the organization that oversees the park, with a trash
MyWIC Camp Prepares Young Women for Careers in Construction
The Philadelphia Inquirer recently published a feature on 2019’s Mentoring Young Women in Construction (MyWIC) Camp, which took place June 21-28, 2019. The article emphasizes the importance of educating young women about careers in construction. Maura Hesdon, General Manager of
SPEC Mix Bricklayer 500 Masonry Mania
On September 19, 2019, Employing Bricklayers Association is hosting a hands-on masonry training, which will be followed by the 2019 SPEC Mix Bricklayer 500 Regional Competition for Philadelphia/PA/Northeast Region! SPEC Mix Bricklayer 500 Masonry Mania Date: September 19, 2019 Time:
Women in Nontraditional Careers Institute
If you are committed to increasing women’s participation in construction, manufacturing or transit careers, join the Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) for a day of learning, inspiration, and planning. WINC is a project of Philadelphia WORKS, Inc. WINC Institute Date: