Updates from Pennsylvania Governor Wolf and Project Waivers Deadline
GBCA has been informed that Governor Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel L. Levine have issued a clarification letter and an updated FAQ that further outline the state of
Updated Memoranda of Agreement and Recommended Job Site Protocol
Through our partnership with the Philadelphia Building Trades Council and the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, GBCA has launched two initiatives that provide some of the tools you
Penn Medicine Pavilion to be Partially Open by Mid-April 2020
To help the Philadelphia region handle the rapid increase in people needing hospitalization due to coronavirus (COVID-19), Penn Medicine is trying to have part of its Pavilion project open and
GBCA COVID-19 Webinar Series: Navigating the New Normal
GBCA is holding a five-part webinar series for the Philadelphia region's construction industry, as we all begin to navigate this new normal of working through a pandemic. Please join us
IRS Extends Tax Day 2020 to July 15
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced that in response to coronavirus response across the country, the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15,
Get PPE to Where It’s Needed
Right now, healthcare workers are in need of more PPE supplies as they respond to COVID-19. While Philadelphia has not yet reached a point of not having enough PPE for
GBCA COVID-19 Webinar Series: Navigating the New Normal
GBCA is holding a five-part webinar series for the Philadelphia region's construction industry, as we all begin to navigate this new normal of working through a pandemic. Please join us
Resources for Businesses and Business Relief, and Unemployment Benefits for Workers Laid Off or with Reduced Hours
Many construction projects are being closed in Pennsylvania, meaning work stoppages. The following are government resources (federal, state, and city levels) regarding employers’ and employee’s rights and access to aid/funding
Stay Engaged and Healthy While Social Distancing
Social distancing can mean long periods of isolation, which can lead to mental health issues, especially for those already suffering from psychological distress. Elissa Kozlov, a licensed clinical psychologist and
Philadelphia Updates and Permits Information, eCLIPSE Webinars, and Construction Site Security Webinar
As we continue to evaluate the coronavirus and its effects on the Philadelphia region, one of our primary goals as your association is to maintain a clear line of communication