Groundbreaking Ceremony for P. Agnes Project, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital
On May 9, 2018, Jefferson Health held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Jefferson Washington Township Hospital Expansion Project, formerly part of Kennedy Health. The $205 million project is in two phases: a parking facility, and a 7-floor patient tower.The General
Microsoft Project: The Basics (8-hour ONLINE course)
GBCA is proud to present a Microsoft Project Professional online course. This 4-session, two week course will be online and will run from September 11 - 20.Microsoft Project Professional is the industry leading Project Management tool in the construction world, and understanding
AGC Webinars on Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence
AGC’s Construction Technology Innovation WebEd Series continues and concludes in July with webinars on AR & VR, and Frontier Technologies: IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and More.The webinars take place on July 10 and July 17, respectively.GBCA members are automatically AGC
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: July 9, 2018
This week, GBCA Safety’s Toolbox Talk discusses methods of Respirable Crystalline Silica Control. OSHA recently updated its silica standards. GBCA is helping its members meet and exceed OSHA’s Silica Standard by participating in a Silica Safety Program that helps our members
Understanding Silica Regulations
Occupational Health & Safety has published an article examining OSHA’s silica regulations and considerations that companies need to take.OSHA believes that employees exposed to respirable silica at the permissible exposure limit (PEL) set in the old standard faced "a significant
GBCA Board Member Charlie Cook Produces Short Film on the Academy of Music Restoration Project
On Thursday, June 28, members of Drexel University’s Construction Management Department and the AIA/GBCA Joint Committee gathered for a rough-cut screening of a short film about the restoration of Philadelphia’s Academy of Music. The film was produced by GBCA Board
Superior Scaffold on Cover of Scaffold & Access Magazine
Superior Scaffold is featured on the cover of the May/June 2018 issue of Scaffold & Access Magazine! The cover image and article showcase Superior Scaffold’s suspended scaffolds at 205 Race Street, The Bridge, which were used by multiple trades.Click below
Construction Firms Using Drones See ROI Within One Year
In a recent industry report, 92% of companies using drones saw a positive return on drone investment within one year. The study also found that construction and engineering companies are adopting drones into their work faster than other sectors in the
Vault Communications Named One of 2018’s Best Places to Work
GBCA congratulates Vault Communications on being named one of the Best Places to Work in 2018 by the Philadelphia Business Journal! Vault Communications, a communications agency in Philadelphia, will be honored at a reception on August 2 at the Fillmore. Click
Extreme Heat Awareness and Safety
Philadelphia is in the middle of a heat wave! GBCA wants all of our members to work safely. Remember three things to reduce the risk of injuries in the heat: Water. Rest. Shade.OSHA has a Heat Safety Tool App that