Preservation Alliance Tours INTECH Renovated Hill College House
On August 16, 2018, the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia held a tour of the University of Pennsylvania’s Hill College House. This was a rare opportunity for non-UPenn community members to see the inside of one of the school’s dormitories.
Med-Tex Services Promotes Safety at PennFIRST
On Friday, August 10, 2018, members of Med-Tex Services, Inc., and GBCA’s Director of Education and Professional Development, Angela Hendrix, visited the PennFIRST site, a project for Penn Medicine, to continue OSHA’s Water. Rest. Shade. campaign.They distributed over 250 bottles
A Summary of House Bill No. 566
House Bill 566, which amends the state’s Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (otherwise known as Prompt Pay), was signed into law on June 12th. The amendments provide contractors and subcontractors with the ability to suspend work without penalty due to
GBCA Makes Silica Safety Simple
OSHA's silica standards require employers to limit worker exposures to respirable crystalline silica and take steps to protect workers.GBCA has a silica testing program that offers its members discounts on silica testing. The program offers the following:Access to free pump
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: August 20, 2018
This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses Opioid Awareness in Construction: Check out the following resources to learn more about opioids and opioid abuse:
CHAD 4th Annual Golf Outing
Save the Date!The Charter High School of Architecture and Design (CHAD) is holding its 4th Annual Golf outing on Monday, October 15, starting at 10:30am, at The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale.To register and learn more, contact Dermid Kelly
Healy Long & Jevin Discusses Construction with the Delaware Business Times
Sean Healy, Vice President of Healy Long & Jevin, Inc., was recently featured in a Q&A feature in the Delaware Business Times. In the article, Healy discusses the importance of a skilled labor force, why concrete is an exciting material
Clemens Construction Company in the Philadelphia Business Journal
Sara Nicgorski, a Project Manager for Clemens Construction Company, was recently featured in the Philadelphia Business Journal.Nicgorski, a graduate of Philadelphia University’s (now Jefferson University) Construction Management program, shares her best and worst business decisions, and also which buildings she
P. Agnes Wins 2018 Brick in Architecture Award
Congratulations to P. Agnes, Inc., the general contractor was awarded Gold Prize Winner in Commercial Architecture for The Study project at the 2018 Brick in Architecture Awards. The Study was the only project from Pennsylvania honored at this year’s awards.The
GBCA Member Spotlight: August 20, 2018
Established in 1958 and headquartered in Huntingdon Valley, PA with a satellite office in Philadelphia, Carr & Duff, Inc. has developed into a dynamic electrical construction company that can handle any size project with its readily available manpower, equipment and