AGC’s Construction Project Manager Course: January 21 – 26, 2018
January 21-26, 2018 | Atlanta, GA | Register By December 11, 2017 & Save $500View in BrowserONLY 30 SEATS AVAILABLE!January 21-26, 2018 | Atlanta, Georgia REGISTER TODAY Why Attend?All-Inclusive Tuition The all-inclusive tuition fee includes hotel accommodations for the duration of the course, all meals
OSHA Unveils FY2017 Top Ten Most-Cited Standards
Fall protection again topped the list, which was revealed Sept. 26 at the NSC conference before a standing-room-only crowd.The FY2017 Top Ten:1. Fall Protection, 1926.501, 6,072 violations2. Hazard Communication, 1910.1200, 4,176 violations3. Scaffolding, 1926.451, 3,288 violations4. Respiratory Protection, 1910.134, 3,097
GBCA Membership Spotlight: October 9. 2017
CR Meyer is an industrial contractor with eight field offices strategically located across the United States. They are consistently ranked in the top 5 contractors in the pulp and paper industry by Engineering News Record and number 194 overall in
Silica Hazard Alert Cards
GBCA members interested in obtaining Silica Hazard Alert cards that they can utilize as teaching tools should contact Angela Hendrix at ahendrix@64.207.152.120 to have some mailed to their office. The Center for Construction Research & Training has a great resource
BIG SAVINGS ON LARGE PROJECTS: Contractor-Controlled Insurance Programs
Contractor-Controlled Insurance Programs (CCIPs, also called wrap-ups) are an alternative method for insuring large construction projects (typically more than $200 million) that have numerous subcontractors. Rather than having each subcontractor provide its own insurance, GCs can create a single insurance
GBCA Fall Membership Dinner
GBCA's Fall Membership Dinner took place on September 28, 2017 at the Cescaphe Ballroom. Sara Merriman, Director of Business Development & Strategic Partnership of Brandywine Realty Trust, discussed the growth and expansion opportunities in University City and West Philadelphia. Diego
New Toolbox Talks: Silica
GBCA has posted a new Toolbox Talks on the Safety Section of the GBCA website. Silica is found in many materials common on construction sites, including sand, concrete, rock, mortar, and brick. When workers cut, grind, abrasive blast, jackhammer or perform
PA Mechanics Lien Law Update 2
As you know by now, the new PA Mechanics Lien Law online registry (State Construction Notices Directory) has been active since December 29, 2016. This internet registry was designed to allow owners and contractors to electronically file notices in order
Skanska’s Philadelphia Office Participates in 10th Annual Charity Challenge and Raises $32,500 for Regional Nonprofits
Skanska’s Philadelphia office held its 10th Annual Skanska Charity Challenge golf outing and donated $32,500 to eight charities selected by the winning teams.This year’s winning team donated $10,000 to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, which provides financial assistance and education to
Safety Notice from OSHA: Operator Protective Alarm
Safety Notice : 170004Description: Operator Protective Alarm (OPA)Models Affected: Multiple – See NoticeRelease Date: September 22, 2017Genie has determined that the Operator's Protective Alarm (OPA) installed on any of the models listed on page 6 of the attached document is