Safe and Sound Week 2018
Have a Safe + Sound Summer!As summer heats up, so are preparations for Safe + Sound Week, August 13-19. How will your organization participate? The Safe + Sound Campaign is offering new resources for bringing managers and workers together to
GBCA Honored by Construction Apprenticeship Preparatory Program
On July 26, GBCA’s Director of Education & Professional Development, Angela Hendrix, was presented with an award at the Construction Apprenticeship Preparatory Program (CAPP) Graduation Ceremony. Pictured above: Angela Hendrix, GBCA (left) and Walt McGill, CAPP (right).The award recognizes Angela for
WEBINAR: AGC’s Laser Scanning for Building Owners & Their Teams
AGC of America is hosting a FREE webinar: Laser Scanning for Building Owners & Their Teams: Contracting & Estimating Considerations. Attending this webinar also counts as up to 1.0 hour of CE Credit towards the renewal of AGC’s Certificate of
Construction Leadership Council at Northern Children’s Services
On August 9, 2018, members of GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council Steering Committee gave back to the community, and volunteered at Northern Children’s Services for a Day of Service.CLC members spent the morning doing landscaping and gardening work around the property,
H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest Dies at 88
GBCA joins the City of Philadelphia in mourning the death of Philadelphia philanthropist H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest.Mr. Lenfest died on August 5, 2018. His life was dedicated to media institutions and developing Philadelphia into a great, culturally rich city.Mr. Lenfest was
OSHA Issues Calls For Action To Protect Employees During Excessive Heat and Humidity
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a call to action today urging employers to protect their employees from heat-related illnesses and injuries by providing water, rest, and shade.Extreme heat can have extreme consequences (heat stress,
GBCA Member Spotlight: August 13, 2018
In business since 1993, Michael J. Kiska Construction LLC is a masonry contractor performing brick work, block work, and concrete.Michael J. Kiska is the Owner.
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: August 6, 2018
This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses Tool Safety When Working from Heights:Click below for more information on ANSI’s new Dropped Objects Prevention Standard, which has set a standard for tool trappings and tethering tools:
GBCA Member Featured in CLC Leadership-LINK and AGC Chapter Weekly
Many businesses in construction are family-owned and –run, and this presents particular opportunities and challenges for management. “Marketing in a Family-Run Business,” an article by Christa Ward, Marketing Director for Kieffer’s Appliances, appeared in two national AGC of America newsletters
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: August 6, 2018
This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses Tool Safety When Working from Heights:Click below for more information on ANSI’s new Dropped Objects Prevention Standard, which has set a standard for tool trappings and tethering tools: