Philadelphia Hosts Its First Construction Technology Expo
On November 29, the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA), Architectural Glass & Metal Association (AGMA), Employing Bricklayers Association (EBA), the Mechanical & Service Contractors Association of Eastern PA (M&SCA), and the National Electrical Contractors Association of Southeastern PA, NJ and
HazTek Inc. Receives NJBIZ Top 250 Award
HazTek has been honored by NJBIZ as one of New Jersey’s Top 250 privately held companies in 2018. This is the second recognition for the national safety management company headquartered in Burlington County, NJ, after being selected for inclusion in
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: December 3, 2018
Cold and flu season is upon us!This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses Flu Prevention and Safety Tips: Safety is a way of life: Plan for your future.
GBCA 2018 Holiday Decorating
It’s that time of year again! GBCA staff got into the holiday spirit and decorated the office last week. Here's a holiday message from us at GBCA: We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
High Suicide Rate Among Male Construction Workers
In a recent CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the construction and extraction industries in the US had the highest rates of suicide among male workers between 2012 and 2015. The data came from 17 states*.Several construction associations, including the
GBCA Gives to Philabundance at Preston and Steve’s Camp out for Hunger!
On Tuesday, November 27, 2018, GBCA President Ben Connors, GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council Steering Committee, AmQuip Crane Rental, Representatives from Keystone + Mountain + Lakes Regional Council of Carpenters, and Carpenter Contractor Trust visited the Preston & Steve Show’s Camp
AutoDesk Acquires PlanGrid for $875 Million
On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, Autodesk announced that it will acquire PlanGrid for $875 million. This acquisition will enable Autodesk to offer a more comprehensive, cloud-based construction platform. PlanGrid is a member of GBCA.PlanGrid software lets general contractors, subcontractors and
TN Ward Project The National Officially Opens
The National, a re-developed mixed-use building that includes 192 apartments and a gym, has officially opened, welcoming new tenants on November 1. Located at 112 North 2nd Street, the National is one of several new apartment and condominium projects in
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: November 26, 2018
Cell phones are everywhere, and becoming more commonly used as a tool on construction job sites. They can also be a major distraction and job site hazard.This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses Cell Phones as Workplace Distractions: Your full attention on
AGC Looking for New Business Development Forum Steering Committee Members
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is now accepting applications for volunteers to serve a 2-year term on the Business Development Forum Steering Committee. The term runs from April 2019 - April 2021.The AGC Business Development (BD) Forum brings