GBCA Member Spotlight: The Hartford Bond
As the sixth largest surety writer in the U.S. and Canada, The Hartford has been offering bonds to a variety of clients over the past 200 years. With a deep understanding of contractors’ business needs, The Hartford’s specialized Construction
The Carpenters’ Company Hosts This Years Master Builders’ Dialogue
The Carpenters’ Company of Philadelphia is hosting this year’s Master Builders’ Dialogue, Leadership & Legacies: Ownership Transitions in AEC Firms, exploring the personal and professional issues around leadership and ownership transitions. The architecture, engineering and construction professions are on
CPWR Hosts Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry Webinar
The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) is hosting a Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry: Know the Signs and Help a Life webinar. Studies show that suicide is killing workers in the construction industry at five times
GBCA Members Complete Milestone at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Project
GBCA members P. Agnes, Inc., Herman Goldner Co., Inc., BrandSafway Services, LLC, Thackray Crane Rental, Inc., and Independence Steel and Erectors recently celebrated a milestone for the Kitchen Renovation project at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Center City. This
Tague Lumber to Host Women in Construction Event
Tague Lumber, Inc., is hosting a Women in Construction Event, featuring amazing guest speakers, installation demonstrations, and giveaways. It will also provide valuable topics and insights specific to women in the Construction Industry. Women in Construction Event Date: Friday,
OSHA Construction Suicide Prevention Week Resources
OSHA is inviting construction industry employers and workers to participate in Suicide Prevention Week, September 4 – 8, 2023. OSHA has created a library of resources for construction companies to help plan activities in the workplace, know who to
GBCA Member Spotlight: Ground Penetrating Radar Systems
Ground Penetrating Radar Systems is the nation’s leading company providing complete facility visualization. Services include public and private utility locating, 3D laser scanning, acoustic leak detection, CCTV video pipe inspecting, underground storage tank (UST) locating, concrete scanning, and drone
Drexel University Technology Adoption in the Construction Building Trades Survey
Researchers at Drexel University are conducting a survey as part of a National Science Foundation grant to investigate technology adoption in the construction building trades. The results of the survey will assist researchers in developing more effective training to
Webinar: Staying Safe When Digging: Trenching & Excavation Basics
Join The Center for Construction Research & Training (CPWR), the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), OSHA Region III, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for the Staying Safe When Digging: Trenching & Excavation Basics
CARP Apprentice Works on Wells Fargo Center Renovations
Saulih Khalifah was doing labor work for the Wells Fargo Center when he learned about CARP, The Carpenters’ Apprentice Ready Program. CARP’s goal is to identify and train motivated Philadelphia County residents that have existing barriers to employment in