Pennsylvania Issues Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Construction
As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in Pennsylvania, GBCA continues to work with state and local officials to ensure the industry is able to work safely during this pandemic.
Stay Safe from COVID-19 During the Holiday Season
As cases of COVID-19 rise in the Philadelphia region, and the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, the Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued updated orders about traveling and wearing face coverings. GBCA
Governor Wolf Provides Guidance for Construction to Resume on May 1
All businesses in the construction industry in the commonwealth are permitted to resume in-person operations starting Friday, May 1 – one week earlier than previously announced. Yesterday evening, the Wolf
PA Governor Wolf Announces Restart of Construction Projects on May 8
Governor Wolf announced this afternoon that both residential and commercial construction will be permitted to reopen on May 8th under additional strict requirements. Projects will have to commit to continue
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
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
Philadelphia Construction Site Closure Extension, Guidelines for Closing Sites, and More Resources
GBCA has been in constant communication with both the Mayor’s Office and the Governor’s Office to ensure our members voices are heard as we continue to navigate uncharted territory, and
Information Regarding Construction Waivers for Pennsylvania
The GBCA received the following message from the state via the Mayor's Office. While the criteria are not yet clear, it is important that you each are aware of the
Construction Ordered to Close in PA
Governor Tom Wolf has ordered that all non-life-sustaining businesses close their physical locations. Construction has not been deemed a life-sustaining business under this order. All businesses that do not comply
SPEC Mix Bricklayer 500 Masonry Mania
On September 19, 2019, Employing Bricklayers Association is hosting a hands-on masonry training, which will be followed by the 2019 SPEC Mix Bricklayer 500 Regional Competition for Philadelphia/PA/Northeast Region! SPEC