SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
TOP GBCA NEWS ● COVID-19 UPDATES ● CLC UPDATE
GBCA EVENTS ● RESOURCES ● AGC RESOURCES & NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS
TOP GBCA NEWS
GBCA Member Spotlight
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COVID-19 Paid Leave Requirements Under the FFCRA
September 29, 10am - 11:30am
Get your questions about Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)!
  • When you need to provide paid leave
  • When testing needs to be covered
  • When and how to keep test results confidential
  • Who pays for testing
  • How to obtain FFCRA tax credits
GBCA Holds Second and Third Micro Fall Membership Dinners
GBCA held two Micro Fall Membership Dinners in Bucks and Chester Counties. Thanks to all who attended and our sponsors! There is one more SOLD OUT dinner on October 1 in Montgomery County. To be placed on the wait list for that dinner, contact Anne Liberto at aliberto@gbca.com or 215-568-7015.
September 21: Bucks County
September 22: Chester County
GBCA MED Week Event: Understanding the Prequalification Process
October 8, 10am - 11am, ONLINE
GBCA is hosting a MED Week 2020 event that will help MBE/WBE/DBE subcontractors better understand the prequalification process from the General Contractor’s perspective. This event will be tailored to firms looking to get into the pipeline of GBCA members' projects.
COVID-19 UPDATES
GBCA COVID-19 Updates
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COVID-19 Recommended Response Protocols
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COVID-19 Recommended Job Site Protocols
Stay up-to-date with news and resources about COVID-19 at GBCA's COVID-19 Updates webpage.
CONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP COUNCIL UPDATE
CLC Coffee Chat: Eric Lintner
October 1, 9am -9:30am, ONLINE
At the CLC's first Coffee Chat, Eric Lintner of Dale Construction will share tips for young construction professionals in the Philadelphia region, including how to make effective connections, and how to work towards a future with your company.
GBCA EVENTS
The New Role of Public Health in Project Success
October 14, 10am - 11am, ONLINE
In this webinar, learn how to successfully meet the newly emergent need of addressing stakeholders’ serious public health and safety concerns at your active job sites.
Construction Technology Week Summit
October 26 - 30, 9am - 1pm, ONLINE
GBCA's 2020 Construction Technology Week Summit features keynote speakers, multiple sessions, and networking opportunities. Sessions are organized by special tracks, including a BIM Educational track that is worth up to 6 AGC CM-BIM credits!
More Upcoming GBCA Events
RESOURCES
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk
Working with Electricity: Power Cords and Plugs
This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk provides reminders for working safely with power cords and plugs, common hazards on almost every job site.
AGC RESOURCES & NEWS
AGC CLC Leadership Development Conference
October 13-15, ONLINE
AGC's CLC Leadership Development Conference brings together emerging construction leaders from across the country to network, learn, and share.
AGC James L. Allhands Student Essay Competition
Construction management or engineering seniors are invited to enter the James L. Allhands Student Essay Competition. Entries are due on November 15, 2020.
INDUSTRY NEWS
GBCA Members Stand Down to Promote Safety in Construction
GBCA members participated in OSHA's National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction during the week of September 14-18. During stand downs, safety professionals gave toolbox talks, safety product and PPE demonstrations, and reminders of how every worker contributes to strong cultures of safety.
Turner Construction Holds Safety Stand Down
GBCA Members Hold Safety Stand Downs: Photos
Philadelphia D&M Honored by ENR MidAtlantic
Congratulations to Philadelphia D&M, which was named ENR MidAtlantic’s 2020 Specialty Contractor of the Year!
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