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:
GBCA Members Win ENR MidAtlantic Awards
Congratulations to the GBCA members who worked on 2018 ENR MidAtlantic Best Projects Awards winning projects!The 31 winning projects will be profiled in the October 22 print issue of ENR MidAtlantic, and be honored at an awards presentation in Baltimore on
Apply for AGC’s Diversity & Inclusion Awards
AGC of America is now accepting applications for its 2019 AGC Diversity & Inclusion Awards program. Applications will be accepted until October 15.AGC will present a total of six awards in three award categories: 1) Diverse Business of the Year,
Hill College House: A Tutorial
On August 16, 2018, from 6pm-730pm, the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia is hosting a tour of Hill College House, a student residence at the University of Pennsylvania. The building was recently renovated and received a 2018 Grand Jury Award