Elevator-Related Construction Incidents on the Rise
The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) recently released a study that showed that the number of elevator-related incidents on construction sites increased from 2003 to 2016, and the number of fatalities from these incidents has doubled, from 14
Job Opportunity: Construction Safety Director
EDA Contractors, Inc. is looking for a passionate, engaged Safety Director to be its leader in ensuring every employee within the organization observes and adheres to all company health and safety policies and procedures. He/She will be responsible for mindfully
WEBINAR: Why Construction Companies Should Care About Security
Check out this PlanGrid webinar on understanding cyber risks, and what construction companies need to know. Why Construction Companies Should Care About SecurityDate: Thursday, February 28, 2019Time: 2pm EST Although cybercrime exists within all industries in today’s age of cutting-edge technology, the
Elevator-Related Construction Incidents on the Rise
The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) recently released a study that showed that the number of elevator-related incidents on construction sites increased from 2003 to 2016, and the number of fatalities from these incidents has doubled, from 14
2019 Sponsor Thank You Reception
On February 21, 2019, GBCA’s Board of Directors hosted a reception to thank all of the sponsors of GBCA’s 2018 events. We are grateful and appreciative of our member companies that supported our events in 2018: Our events are successes
Business Development in an Open Bid Environment
Lou Filippone (pictured below), Director of Business Development for GBCA member Graboyes Commercial Window Company, recently contributed to AGC of America’s Business Development Best Practices Series. In Business Development in an Open Bid Environment: In all the rough and tumble,
Identify the Appropriate Drone Program for Your Construction Company
In the last few years, drone use in the construction industry has increased. Aerial surveying has made it easier and safer to monitor construction progress.For a recent report, Mapping the Friendly Skies: How Drone Mapping is Changing the Construction Industry,
OSHA Fall Protection Resources and Important Dates
OSHA has developed a collection of compliance assistance resources to address falls in the workplace, the leading cause of worker fatality in the construction industry. Falls can be prevented if employers plan ahead to ensure the job is done safely;
Sean Healy Selected as Dover AFB Honorary Commander
Sean Healy was among 40 community leaders inducted as an “honorary” commander at Dover Air Force Base, Del., on October 20, 2018. Sean is Vice President of Healy Long & Jevin, and sits on GBCA’s Government Affairs Committee and Membership
Increased Standardization and Collaboration Needed for More Effective BIM Use
Edwin Guerra, an information management consultant at Vancouver-based Summit BIM, recently presented at the Canada BIM Council’s regional session in Vancouver, Canada. Guerra pointed to the many stumbling blocks stakeholders can encounter when use of BIM isn’t co-ordinated between different