Electrical Hazards
One of OSHA’s Focus Four hazards, hazards which result in the most construction fatalities, is Electrocution. It takes very little electricity to cause serious injury or harm. Common household current ranges from 15 to 30 amps. It takes less than
Upcoming Changes to the Pennsylvania Mechanics Lien Law Effective 12/31/16
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE CONSTRUCTION NOTICE DIRECTORYWhat it Means for Your Company In October, 2014 Governor Corbett signed Act 142, which provides for an internet registry to help Owners and higher-tier Contractors identify potential lien claimants. Because of uncertainty about implementation, the
GBCA Membership Spotlight: December 5, 2016
Incorporated in 1991, Atlantic Concrete Cutting is a full service concrete cutting and drilling contractor celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2016. They have extensive experience in the following areas: Curb Sawing, Diamond Core Drilling, Diamond Wire Sawing, Ground Penetration Radar,
Support the Polar Bear Plunge and Donate to Special Olympics!
On Friday, December 2nd, while you are roasting by an open fire, Greg Stewart will be "freezin for a reason" at the 2016 Philadelphia Polar Plunge at Drexel University's Fitness Plaza, for Special Olympics PA (SOPA)! Please support Greg as he takes the
CLC Leadership Spotlight
Reggie Asare, Skanska USA Building, Inc. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., it has always been an amazing experience watching this city revitalize from urban blight to urban renewal. Attending the University of Maryland and receiving a bachelor’s degree in Construction
CHAD Hard Hat Club
In 2016 GBCA partnered with the Charter High School for Architecture and Design (CHAD) and created the CHAD Hard Hat Club. This after school club allows students interested in careers in the construction industry direct access to contractors and jobsites
Getting to Know You!
“Getting to Know You” is a 30 minute meeting with the heads of member companies at their office with Anne Liberto, Director of Membership Development and Services. The purpose of the meeting is to learn more about the company and
GBCA Membership Spotlight: November 28, 2016
In less than 2 decades, Falasca Mechanical has grown to become one of the Delaware Valley’s foremost mechanical construction firms. The company was founded by Daniel Falasca in 1998. He combined an “Old World” sense of craftsmanship and integrity with
Department of Labor’s National Apprenticeship Week 2016
November 14-20 marked the Department of Labor’s National Apprenticeship Week 2016. The Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid-Atlantic Region held an Open House to celebrate NAW and help interested individuals learn more about apprenticeship opportunities that lead to family sustaining
HazTek, Inc. Honored as One of New Jersey’s Top 250 Companies by NJBiz
HazTek Inc., one of the nation’s largest and most experienced safety management and training firms, was recently selected for inclusion in the NJBiz list of Top 250 Privately Held Companies for 2016. NJBiz is one of New Jersey’s leading business