SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
TOP GBCA NEWS ● CLC UPDATE
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GBCA EVENTS ●
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INDUSTRY NEWS
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Construction Excellence Awards
SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Submission Deadline: September 30, 2019
Late Submission Deadline: October 7, 2019
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We've extended the deadline for Construction Excellence Awards submissions to October 7!
Entries received after September 30 will be assessed a late submission fee.
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Project-Based Awards
- Excellence in Craftsmanship
- Adaptive Re-Use Project
- Concrete Construction Project
- Cultural Institution Project
- Educational Institution Project
- Electrical Construction Project
- Excellence in Craftsmanship
- Green Space Project
- Healthcare Project
- Historic Preservation Project
- Hospitality Project
- Mechanical Construction Project
- Residential, Mixed-Use or Office-Space Project
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- Retail Project
- Specialty Contractor Project
Program and Member Awards
- Excellence in Technological Advancement
- Excellence in Education and Development
- Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
- Excellence in Workforce Development
- Affiliate Member of the Year
- Excellence in Safety Award
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Thanks to all who attended the 2019 Fall Membership Dinner on September 25 at Ballroom at the Ben. Thanks to Meagan Johnson for her engaging ideas about multi-generational work environments!
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CONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP COUNCIL UPDATE
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Leadership Development Conference: Trends in Construction
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At the AGC 2019 Leadership Development Conference, September 11-13, attendees discussed current issues and trends in the construction industry, such as drones and women in construction. Thanks to the GBCA members who spoke on the discussion panels and shared their expertise!
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2019 Construction Technology Expo
October 29, 8am - 4pm, Penn State Navy Yard
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Come to the 2019 Construction Technology Expo to see the latest in new construction technologies!
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The Expo will provide attendees with in-depth looks at new technologies and issues impacting the construction industry.
Keynote Speaker:
- James Benham, CEO of JBKnowledge
Breakout Sessions:
- Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence
- Measuring Tech ROI
- Wearable Safety Technologies
- Cybersecurity
- Prefabrication
- Leveraging BIM Data
- and more!
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Master Builders' Dialogues:
2019 Trendsetters Series
Thursday, October 10, 2019
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Join the Carpenters’ Company and leaders and professionals in the AEC Industry interested in trends in design, construction and development that will affect their future projects.
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NAWIC Block Kids Building Program
Saturday, November 2, 2019
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Support NAWIC's Block Kids Building Program by sponsoring, or by bringing friends and family who are in grades 1-6 for a day of learning about the building trades, and a structure building competition!
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More Upcoming GBCA Events!
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Construction Executive Boot Camp 2019
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Join Philadelphia's construction industry leaders for educational presentations and networking opportunities to help companies navigate current industry issues.
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OSHA Approves New Respirator Fit Testing Protocols
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OSHA has issued a final rule that provides employers with two new fit testing protocols for ensuring that employees’ respirators fit properly.
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GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Scaffold-Use Safety
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AGC Lean for Trades Toolbox Talk Series
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AGC’ has developed the Lean for Trades Toolbox Talk Series to introduce Lean Construction concepts to the job-site. These will help your team identify ways to improve processes, eliminate waste, and adopt a Lean culture.
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GBCA Members Celebrate Project Milestones
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LF Driscoll, Shoemaker Construction Co., Skanska USA Building, and Gilbane Building Company recently celebrated project milestones, from breaking ground to grand openings.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art North Entrance Grand Opening
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Fashion District Philadelphia Grand Opening
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Fusion Arena Ground Breaking
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2019 SPEC Mix Bricklayer 500
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Congratulations to Vincent Polverini (mason) and Rich Small (tender) of DM Sabia & Co., Inc., on winning the 2019 SPEC Mix Bricklayer 500 Pennsylvania Regional!
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Skanska Construction Technology Showcase
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On September 17, Skanska USA Building hosted a Construction Technology Showcase at its Blue Bell office.
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GBCA MEMBERS: Share your news and announcements in News at a Glance!
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