OSHA: TODAY Begins Full Enforcement of the Silica in Construction Standard
Today, October 23, 2017, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) begins full enforcement of its respirable crystalline standard for construction.AGC recognizes that construction companies must abide by the silica regulation, because it is the law. Its “Respirable Crystalline Silica
Torcon Rutgers-Rowan Groundbreaking
On October 19, 2017, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was joined by several federal, state, local and educational leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Joint Health Sciences Center in Camden. The 95,000 square-foot facility will be a shared space
AGC Tech Brief: Seeing the Future with 5D Macro BIM
From Korte Co.:“It’s not often that a technique or technology comes along that gets total buy-in from general contractors and permanently changes an industry for the better.But such a change is in progress with the evolution of Fifth Dimensional Macro
OSHA Memo for the Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard
Effective October 23, 2017, OSHA will fully enforce all appropriate provisions of the Silica in Construction standard. OSHA has provided detailed information about this in the Interim Enforcement Guidance Memo for the Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard, 29 CFR
OSHA: Partnership with PA Construction Workers and On-Site Consultation
OSHA Signs Partnerships to Protect Pennsylvania Construction WorkersOSHA’s Strategic Partnership Program provides opportunities for OSHA to partner with employers, workers, professional or trade associations, labor organizations, and other interested stakeholders. Strategic Partnerships are designed to eliminate serious hazards and enhance workplace
GBCA Membership Spotlight: October 23. 2017
Founded in 1991, Quinn Construction, Inc. provides a full line of services in relation to all aspects of the restoration/rehabilitation industry. Their areas of expertise include masonry repair, concrete repair, coatings, waterproofing and protection, structural strengthening, facade restoration, pressure grouting
AGC Webinar: Operating Procedures for Integrating Drones & Aerial Data on Site
AGC is holding a webinar on how to optimize your construction sites and projects using drone technology. This webinar will take place on December 5, and is FREE of charge.The webinar will include issues such as…Best practices for using data from
How to Utilize Social Media to Build a Brand
On Thursday, November 2, GBCA member Dilworth Paxson LLP is holding a seminar in its Center City office on how companies can best use social media.Understanding the landscape of a content driven online experience is crucial to any business, regardless of their
AGC Webinar: Improving your Safety Culture with Lean Management Tools
On October 24, 2017, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm, take part in a webinar on Lean Safety Culture.The construction industry has been employing lean principles primarily in field production through Last Planner and Pull Scheduling. Other lean tools are being used
Business Advocacy Basics: Leveraging Local Government Relations
Learn why your business should understand legislation, and how to connect with local representatives. Join the Chamber’s Local Legislative Committee for a workshop to discuss how businesses can become more engaged with the legislative process. This panel discussion, moderated by Local