OCTOBER 21, 2019
TOP GBCA NEWS ● GBCA EVENTS ● CLC UPDATE ● RESOURCES ● AGC RESOURCES & NEWS ● INDUSTRY NEWS
TOP GBCA NEWS
GBCA Member Spotlight
Horn Williamson, LLC is a construction law firm that focuses on all aspects of construction law, zoning, and commercial disputes. Its attorneys counsel project owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers.
NEXT WEEK! 2019 Construction Technology Expo
October 29, 8am - 4pm, Penn State at the Navy Yard
Come to the 2019 Construction Technology Expo to see the latest technologies impacting the construction industry!
Breakout Session Spotlight
Stephanie Snyder, Senior Vice President of AON Cyber Solutions, will discuss what contractors need to consider as we move more information into the digital realm.
Connect on the Tech Expo App!
Download the Construction Tech Expo App and keep up to date with everything going on at the expo! Learn more about the speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors!
2019 Active Member Dinner
On October 15, GBCA’s Active Members and invited guests gathered for dinner with the Keystone + Mountain + Lakes Regional Council of Carpenters.
Philadelphia Businesses Take Advantage of Opportunity Zones
Philadelphia’s business community has largely embraced Opportunity Zones (OZs). GBCA President Benjamin Connors was quoted in an article on OZs by Capital Analytics Associates.
Welcome New GBCA Members!
On Thursday, October 17, GBCA’s Board of Directors welcomed two new members: Consolidated Glass Holdings and Microdesk.
GBCA EVENTS
OSHA 30 Training Course
November 4-8, GBCA HQ
GBCA is offering the OSHA 30 Training Course for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in the construction industry. Take advantage of GBCA's member pricing for this training!
More Upcoming GBCA Events!
CONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP COUNCIL UPDATE
Leadership Development Conference: Learning Our History
AGC Leadership Development Conference attendees were invited to a special reception at Carpenters’ Hall where Dr. Charles Cook spoke about the role of the Carpenters’ Company and Carpenters’ Hall in the founding of the country. 
RESOURCES
Trenching Safety Training
OSHA has a free one-hour video presentation in English and Spanish on trenching and excavation safety.
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk:
Cell Phone Use
Many incidents on job sites take place when we’re not paying attention or distracted. This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses a common workplace distraction today: Cell Phone Use.
AGC RESOURCES & NEWS
ConstructorCast: Virtual Design
Listen to the latest episode of ConstructorCast: Virtual Design, and learn about the benefits of VDC, technology selection and how to ensure successful company-wide integration.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Silvi Group Companies Pours Foundation for INTECH Project
On October 12, Silvi Group Companies poured the concrete foundation for the Arthaus project being built by INTECH Construction.
CCT Network Meets Local 158
Carpenter Contractor Trust spotlighted Carpenters Local 158 in a video that features Penn Medicine’s Pavilion project, the Charles Library at Temple University, and Habitat for Humanity’s Oxford Green project.
Madison Concrete Construction Celebrates 50 Years
Congratulations to Madison Concrete Construction, which celebrates 50 years of doing commercial concrete construction in the Philadelphia Region.
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