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
Project Bid Opportunity: Bucks County
GBCA is proud to provide its members with bid opportunities.Click below to download a bid opportunity for a project in Bucks County:
Philadelphia’s Building Community Brings Perspectives Together
Philadelphia’s building community consists of several industries that want to work together. This was evident at An Owner’s Perspective: Part II, an event hosted on Monday, November 10, 2018 by the AIA/GBCA Joint Committee. Here, owners, contractors, engineers, and architects
Philadelphia’s Construction Industry Demolishing Workforce Stereotypes
Far gone are the days when the stereotypical profile of a construction worker actually held true. Today, there is not one single face of the industry. Construction professionals today show diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status, and
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: January 7, 2019
As we make our way back to work after the holiday season, we must remember to REFOCUS on safety before we enter the workplace. Our job sites’ conditions may have changed: Whatever the reason, do not expect everything to