Holiday Schedule for Memorial Day 2018
GBCA’s collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2018: CARPENTERS, CEMENT MASONS, LABORERS, DRYWALL FINISHERS, & RODSETTERSNot a paid holiday. If worked, they are paid Double-Time. OPERATING ENGINEERSPaid Holiday. Employees employed
GBCA Member Spotlight: May 14, 2018
Founded on Chicago hardpan more than 60 years ago, Case Foundation Company has evolved from a local drilled shaft contractor into one of the industry’s most widely-respected and successful full-service, deep foundation specialists. They have seen it all from the
INTECH Construction Honored at the 2018 Modernism in America Awards
On May 1, 2018, Docomomo US announced 13 winners of the Modernism in America Awards. Hill College House at the University of Pennsylvania, originally designed by Eero Saarinen and Dan Kiley, was awarded the Civic/Institutional Design Award of Excellence. INTECH
Limbach Celebrates Safety Week
On May 7, 2018, Limbach Company LLC began celebrating Safety Week by holding the first daily Toolbox Talk for the week. GBCA’s Director of Safety Services, Frank Durso, was on hand at The National job site to help give the
Webinar: Ladder Safety Innovation
The Association of General Contractors (AGC) of America is holding a free webinar on Wednesday, May 10, 2018 from 1:00pm – 2:30pm. The webinar will focus on Ladder Safety. David Francis, National Safety Director for Little Giant Ladders will be
Torcon and Amy Novak Spotlighted by PWC Philadelphia
The Professional Women in Construction (PWC) – Philadelphia Chapter was formed in March 2018. They recently spotlighted Torcon, Inc. as one of their founding sponsors, and Amy Novak of Torcon as one of their founding board members.On Torcon, Inc.: Women
May 7-11: Safety Week and National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
The week of May 7-11, 2018 features two ways to focus on construction safety: Safety Week and OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.Safety Week is a unique opportunity for our local construction firms to support a national
Torcon at 11 Cooper Groundbreaking Ceremony
On Friday, April 20, the official groundbreaking ceremony of 11 Cooper took place in Camden, New Jersey. Torcon, Inc. is the Construction Manager for the $48 million residential development, which will offer 156 modern apartments on the Camden waterfront. Torcon
Emily Bittenbender Honored at Girls Inc. Breakfast
On Wednesday, May 2, 2018, Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey held its 16th Annual Strong, Smart and Bold Breakfast at the Union League of Philadelphia. GBCA Immediate Past Chairman Emily Bittenbender of Bittenbender Construction was honored
GBCA Member Spotlight: May 7, 2018
Founded in 2005, CDP Hardware Procurement Services, LLC d/b/a CDP Construction, LLC is a 100% woman-owned company with WBE and DBE certifications. They provide building restoration, new windows and doors, finish carpentry, millwork and trim, general renovation, and material supply