Torcon on Episode of Growing Greater Philadelphia
Amy Novak, Project Executive for Torcon, Inc., appears on the June 29 episode of the Growing Greater Philadelphia Radio & Podcast Program. The episode airs on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT at 5am on Friday, June 29, but it is also available
Keep CHAD Open! Take Action!
CHAD, the nation’s first Charter High School for Architecture + Design, was recently given a non-renewal recommendation by the Charter School Office of the Philadelphia School District. CHAD has an opportunity to make its case at an upcoming School Reform Commission
Prompt Pay Bill Amendments Become Law, will go into effect in October 2018
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
4th of July Schedule
In preparation for the July 4th holiday, please be advised of the below rules for observing the holiday: CARPENTERS, CEMENT MASONS, DRYWALL FINISHERS, LABORERS, PLASTERERS & RODSETTERSNot a paid holiday. If worked, Double-Time. OPERATING ENGINEERSPaid Holiday. Employees employed on a weekly basis
EDA Contractors Featured for Emotional Intelligence
EDA Contractors was recently featured by the Philadelphia Media Network (the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News, and Philly.com) for its use of emotional intelligence. The article examines how EDA trains its leaders in emotional intelligence, and how this training
GBCA Forming Committee Focused on Technology in Construction
The GBCA Education Committee has started a subcommittee to focus on Technology with the goal to help bring contractors up to speed on current technologies and move our association into the future of construction.The Technology Subcommittee is co-chaired by David
Silica Safety Program
In light of the recent OSHA Silica Standard enforcement date, GBCA is providing our members with discounted pricing on monitoring equipment and access to a searchable sampling database. Participating contractors can rely on the database to manage employee safety and
Information Session on Professional Drone Pilot Training
Are you interested in the University of Delaware’s Professional Drone Pilot Training but want to learn more? Join UD on July 19th in Wilmington for a free information session. There will be a flight demo and all instructors will be
2018 Golf Outing
On Monday, June 18, GBCA hosted the 2018 Golf Outing at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. This year's Golf Outing was not only the biggest Golf Outing of the last 3 years, but it also sold out for the 3rd year
Call for Submissions: GBCA Project Safety Awards
GBCA is looking to honor members who have completed projects safely and without incidents! If your company is working hard to keep everyone safe, submit your project for a GBCA Project Safety Award. About the GBCA Project Safety Award ProgramEstablished in