MARCH 30, 2020
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TOP GBCA NEWS
GBCA Member Spotlight
The law firm of Charlson Braber McCabe & Denmark handles construction contracts, construction and contract disputes, employment and labor matters, public bidding and contracting issues, and transactions in the corporate and real estate arenas.
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GBCA COVID-19 Webinar Series: Navigating the New Normal
5 Dates, March 30 - April 8, 10am-11am, ONLINE
As we all begin to navigate this new normal working through the COVID-19 pandemic, join us on March 30, April 1, April 3, and April 6, and April 8 for various updates from legal, insurance, safety, business support, and more.
Stay up-to-date with news and resources about the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) on Philadelphia's commercial construction industry by visiting GBCA's COVID-19 Updates webpage.
GBCA and NAWIC Spotlight Philadelphia’s Women in Construction
For Women in Construction Week (March 1-7, 2020), and Women’s History Month (March), NAWIC Philadelphia Chapter 145 and GBCA are spotlighting several women in our industry.
GBCA EVENTS
Navigating the New Normal, Part 1: Labor and Employment Law
March 30, 10am-11am, ONLINE
This webinar will summarize the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security Act, the related federal guidance to date, and discuss how those laws impact contractors who must lay-off their workers due to the Governor Wolf’s shutdown order or workers whose inability or refusal to work is driven by the COVID 19 Pandemic.
101 Introduction to Construction Estimating
10 Weeks, Self-Started, Self-Paced, ONLINE
101 Introduction to Construction Estimating is a 10-week self-started and self-paced online class which is the gateway to more complex and trade specific estimating courses. 
Estimating and Bidding 1
April 6 - June 14, ONLINE
This ten-week, online course features hands-on estimating and quantity take off activities associated with General Conditions, Site Work, Concrete and Form Work, and Masonry Estimating.
More Upcoming GBCA Events!
We value our members, and the health and safety of our membership is of the utmost importance. In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, GBCA is evaluating next steps regarding GBCA events on an ongoing basis. We will communicate the status of events to our members as information becomes available. 
RESOURCES
OSHA Focus Four Toolbox Talk: Power Tools, Arc Flash Protection, and First Aid for Electrocutions
This week’s OSHA Focus Four toolbox talk discuss avoiding electrocutions from power tools, arc flashes, and basic first aid when encountering someone who has been electrocuted.
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. Read these suggestions for avoiding mental health issues resulting from changes in how we interact with each other.
New Online Mast Climber Walkthrough Inspection Training Tool
A new online tool from the NIOSH guides users through daily pre-shift inspections of mast climbing work platforms to help identify common hazards associated with the equipment.
IRS Extends Tax Day 2020 to July 15
The IRS announced that in response to coronavirus response across the country, the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020.
AGC RESOURCES & NEWS
AGC Member Discounts
GBCA members receive 10% off all online trainings offered by ClickSafety through AGC of America. This includes online OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 trainings.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Penn Medicine Pavilion to be Completed 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 complete its Pavilion project, being built by LF Driscoll, by mid-April 2020.
Sustainability Symposium Postponed to October 23, 2020
Green Building United has postponed the tenth annual Sustainability Symposium, now happening on October 23, 2020, at Penn State at The Navy Yard.
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