OSHA’s Tips for Coping With Grief During the Holiday Season

The holiday season can bring feelings of grief, depression and sadness for many. Listen to OSHA's assistant secretary and our nurse practitioner talk about managing grief and mental health

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

AGC Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum

AGC is hosting a Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum, to gather/share information, resources, and best practices among stakeholders in the construction industry. Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum

GBCA Continues Sharing the Importance of Mental Health Awareness on 6abc

GBCA is reminding the Philadelphia region of the need to pay attention to our workforce and address mental health and substance abuse issues. This month, our article on what the

2021-09-19T17:33:17-04:00September 19th, 2021|Categories: Blog, GBCA Marketing, GBCA News, Recent Coverage|Tags: , , , |

Contractors Tackle Worker Suicides, Mental Health Stigma

For National Suicide Prevention Week, Construction Dive looked at what contractors across the US are doing to promote healthy work environments and support for construction workers. The article features Todd

2021-09-11T10:13:38-04:00September 11th, 2021|Categories: Blog, Industry News, Resources|Tags: , , , , |

Philadelphia’s Construction Leaders Building a Heathier Industry

GBCA has partnered with the Philadelphia Business Journal to share the stories of the Philadelphia region’s union commercial construction industry. From the Philadelphia Business Journal: It’s no secret that mental

Stand Down to Raise Awareness about Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues in Construction

On May 11, 2021, GBCA, the Building Trades Council of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania & Vicinity (BTC), the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC), and Gilbane Building Company held a

National Prevention Week for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Awareness

May 9-15, 2021 is National Prevention Week, a public education platform held by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) promoting resources to help individuals and communities become

Health & Safety Toolbox Talk: Suicide Awareness

This Toolbox Talk, developed by GBCA, the Building Trades Council of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania & Vicinity, and the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters in support of 2021’s National Prevention

Health & Safety Toolbox Talk: Opioid Use Disorder

This Toolbox Talk, developed by GBCA, the Building Trades Council of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania & Vicinity, and the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters in support of 2021’s National Prevention