Bryn Mawr Hospital Celebrates Grand Opening
On Wednesday, January 9, 2019, Bryn Mawr Hospital celebrated the grand unveiling and opening of its new 256,000 square foot, 8-story patient pavilion. This new healthcare facility houses 12 Operating Roomss, 2 C-section Operating Rooms, Labor & Delivery, Maternity, NICU,
Seven Trends Shaping Commercial Construction in 2019
In commercial construction, trends and issues don’t necessarily change quickly over time. Issues such as labor supply, technology, and automation are frequently on contractors’ minds.Construction Dive has a list of seven trends that will likely impact the commercial construction industry
JBKnowledge Releases 2018 Construction Technology Report
JBKnowledge has released its 7th Annual Construction Technology Report, which examines how members of the construction industry are using different technology solutions. This report is the result of a survey of nearly 3,000 builders in the US and covers issues
OSHA Using Drones for Safety Inspections
Some employers are consenting to having OSHA conduct safety inspections of facilities with drones. In 2018, this practice was done at least nine times following incidents where worksites were considered too dangerous for inspectors to enter in person, such as
Philadelphia County Residents Prepare for Careers in Construction
On January 5, 2019, the first class of the Carpenters’ Apprentice Ready Program (CARP) 2019 took place. The program will run through March 2nd. In partnership with the Carpenters JAC and Keystone Mountain Lakes Regional Council of Carpenters, this year’s
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: January 14, 2019
Many construction sites use portable space heaters. In addition to being fire hazards, however, portable space heaters are also dangerous because many of them emit carbon monoxide. This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk covers Space Heaters and Carbon Monoxide: Safety
TN Ward’s Mike Jayes Wins MASC Safety Professional of the Year
On January 11, 2019, the Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council held its Safety Professional of the Year Awards Luncheon at Yards Brewing Company. Mike Jayes, the Safety Director for TN Ward Company, was honored as the Safety Professional of the Year.The
GBCA Member Spotlight: January 14, 2019
Rycon Construction, Inc. is a preconstruction, general contracting, and construction management firm with expertise in new construction, renovations and design-build projects for Owners of commercial, industrial, higher education, multi-unit residential and government buildings. Rycon was founded in 1989 by William
Jenkintown Building Services Helps Anchor Business in Philadelphia
GBCA Member Jenkintown Building Services was recently spotlighted by the Philadelphia Media Network (Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, Philly.com) for its role in supporting local business development and employment. GBCA is proud that our members—in many sectors of the commercial
CLC Holiday Toy Drive Supports Northern Children’s Services
On Thursday, December 20, 2018, GBCA made a special holiday delivery to Northern Children’s Services. GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council collected over 150 toys through its Holiday Toy Drive at GBCA’s 2018 Holiday Party. We also collected $1500 for Northern Children’s