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
GBCA in Occupational Health & Safety Magazine
GBCA is featured in the July 2018 issue of Occupational Health & Safety Magazine! The article, "Creating a Culture of Safety," looks at how the safety needs of the construction industry are rooting in issues such as leadership, communications, and
GBCA Member Spotlight: July 9, 2018
Delta Connects is a company focused on modernizing building operations by integrating the existing infrastructure with the latest building management technology. Their passion is applying automation to every building ensuring it operates efficiently and effectively. They have experts in IT,
Heat Wave Safety Resources
The Red Cross has resources for Heat Wave Safety to help you, your coworkers, and your family stay safe during the hot weather.A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessive heat, generally 10 degrees or more above average, often