NOVEMBER 11, 2019
TOP GBCA NEWS ● GBCA EVENTS ● CLC UPDATE ● RESOURCES ● AGC RESOURCES & NEWS ● INDUSTRY NEWS
TOP GBCA NEWS
GBCA Member Spotlight
TrenchTech, Inc. provides shoring solutions to the underground construction industry including utility contractors, excavating companies and general contractors.
2019 Construction Excellence Awards
November 21, 5pm - 8pm, Vie Ballroom
The Construction Excellence Awards recognizes excellence in construction in the Philadelphia Region. Join us in recognizing this year's winners! This gala event will be hosted by 6abc's Gina Gannon, host of GBCA's 6abc Action News Weekend Extra segments!
GBCA's CLC is starting its campaign in support of WMMR's Camp Out for Hunger at the gala! Bring canned goods, which will be donated to Philabundance, and help all Philadelphians have access to food this holiday season.
Thank you to our sponsors! To sponsor, click below or contact Anne Liberto at
215-568-7015.
Mary Pat Geppert Honored by Construction Business Owner
Congratulations to Mary Pat Geppert on being named one of Construction Business Owner's 20 Outstanding Women in Construction!
Construction Technology Expo: The Speakers
Thanks to the speakers of the 2019 Construction Technology Expo for giving us so much to think about!
GBCA OSHA 30 Training Course
Last week, GBCA held an OSHA 30 Training Course. We’re dedicated to ensuring that our workforce gets the training it needs to stay safe!
GBCA EVENTS
Eggs with OSHA
December 10, 7:30am - 9:30am
Join GBCA for a discussion about asbestos importation and uses, and common misconceptions about asbestos. Thanks to our sponsor, the Delaware Valley Insulation & Abatement Contractors Association.
Webinar: Fire Alarm Requirements per the IBC
December 3, 12pm - 1pm
Take this webinar and learn about the fire alarm system requirements per the IBC, including definitions, occupancy classifications and changes to the life safety systems aspects of the code. 
More Upcoming GBCA Events!
CONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP COUNCIL UPDATE
GBCA CLC Collecting Toys for Northern Children's Services
GBCA's CLC is holding its Annual Holiday Toy Drive, collecting unwrapped toys at GBCA's Holiday Party on December 4!
RESOURCES
Job Opportunities:
Bittenbender Construction
Bittenbender Construction is looking for new talent in multiple positions to join its team!
Job Opportunity:
MEGA Construction
MEGA Construction is looking for a new Estimator/Project Manager to join its team!
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Weather-Related Falls
This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk provides ten tips for avoiding falls, especially in hazardous conditions created by cold weather.
National Apprenticeship Week 2019
November 11-17, 2019 is the fifth annual National Apprenticeship Week. Learn about GBCA's signatory trades and their apprentice schools
AGC RESOURCES & NEWS
AGC Resources for Recruiting Veterans
Learn about Hiring Our Heroes, an initiative from the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation and AGC, to help contractors recruit transitioning veterans.
INDUSTRY NEWS
William Sproule Brings Carpenters' Leadership to Philadelphia
William Sproule was recently profiled in JerseyMan│PhillyMan Magazine. 
Construction and Manufacturing Come Together for Penn Pavilion Project
LF Driscoll's Pavilion Project looks unlike other construction sites because much of the work is being done offsite.
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