GBCA Membership Spotlight: October 2, 2017
Cippco, Inc., established in 1992 by Joe and Mercedes Cipolloni, is a Specialty Contractor providing selective dismantlement, excavation, concrete cutting, removal and placement. They take pride in handling virtually any project their clients entrust to them. They are committed to managing
Resources to Help Your Company Understand and Implement the New Silica Standard
Silica exists just about everywhere on and off construction sites. It’s the second most abundant mineral in the earth’s crust, and it’s contained in sand, brick, block, concrete, tile and other building materials. Mechanical construction workers frequently engage in activities that
The SPEC MIX Bricklayer500 Regional
Pennsylvania Competition was held on September 21, 2017 at GBCA Member, Fizzano Brothers Concrete Products in Delaware County. The regional winner will travel to compete in Las Vegas at the World of Concrete convention for the title “World’s Best Bricklayer”
Shoemaker Construction Company Hires New Team Members
Shoemaker Construction Co., as part of The Butz Family of Companies, is pleased to announce the hiring of Wyatt Hall as a project engineer and Damon Walker as a site safety manager. Hall has a Masters in Construction Management, with a
OSHA Silica Rule Enforcement Begins September 23
AGC Continues to Provide Resources for MembersOn Sept. 7, AGC held a comprehensive webinar detailing not only the requirements of the U.S. the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) respirable crystalline silica standard for the construction industry, but also the perspective of
OSHA Announces 30-Day Enforcement Policy for the Silica Standard in Construction
On Wednesday, September 20, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a memorandum (attached) to OSHA Regional Administrators announcing how the Agency will handle enforcement of the new silica standard for the construction industry, which takes effect on September
Graboyes president Ellis Guiles named to advisory committee of Philadelphia 2030 District
Ellis Guiles, owner and president of Graboyes Commercial Window Company and Graboyes Smart Buildings, has been named to the advisory committee of the Philadelphia 2030 District by Delaware Valley Green Building Council with a term beginning in 2018. Graboyes Smart
Master Builders Dialogues: A Carpenters’ Company Event
Featuring: "The Integrated Project Delivery Model (IPD)- Revolutionary Results" hosted by the AIA/GBCA Joint CommitteeDate: November 7, 2017Full Day Tickets: $276Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (breakfast and lunch included – reception at Carpenters Hall to follow)Location: Museum of the American
GBCA Membership Spotlight: September 25, 2017
For over 25 years, U.S. Glass & Metal, Inc. has been a part of the commercial glazing industry. They have earned a reputation for innovative solutions and quality workmanship. They work hand and hand with the General Contractor on every
PA Mechanics Lien Law Update
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