AUGUST 23, 2021
TOP GBCA NEWS ● CLC UPDATE ● GBCA EVENTS ●
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Holiday Hours: Labor Day
Monday, September 6, 2021
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Our collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2021.
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CARPENTERS, CEMENT MASONS, DRYWALL FINISHERS, LABORERS, PLASTERERS & RODSETTERS
Not a Paid Holiday. If worked, Double-Time.
OPERATING ENGINEERS
Paid Holiday. Employees employed on a weekly basis shall be paid for a holiday falling during the scheduled work week, provided such employees worked the scheduled work day previous to the holiday and the scheduled work day following the holiday. If worked, they are paid Double Time, which includes holiday pay.
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Trenching & Excavation Hazards in Construction Safety Training |
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On August 19 and 20, GBCA held two 1-day Trench and Excavation Safety trainings. The courses were supported by an OSHA Susan Harwood Training Grant and sponsored by Med-Tex Services and United Rentals. |
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Philadelphia L&I Updates Mask Mandate for Construction |
Following the City of Philadelphia’s updated mask mandate, in effect starting on August 12, the Department of Licenses & Inspections updated its clarification for the construction industry. |
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Construction Excellence Awards: Submit Today!
Submissions Deadline: September 10, 2021
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Submit today for the Philadelphia region's premier construction awards program! This year, we'll celebrating up to 26 different award categories! Submit an entry today! |
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CONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP COUNCIL UPDATE |
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CLC Leadership Development Series: Adjusting to Change
September 9, 2pm - 3pm, ONLINE
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On August 11-13, 2021, members of GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council attended AGC of America’s CLC Leadership Development Conference in Chicago, IL. |
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CLC Leadership Development Series: Adjusting to Change
September 9, 2pm - 3pm, ONLINE
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Strong leaders in construction can navigate change, whether it’s new technologies or a worldwide pandemic. Join us for a virtual workshop exploring strategies to embrace and adjust to change! |
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10-Week ONLINE Courses
September 13 - November 21, ONLINE
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GBCA is offering four 10-Week ONLINE courses on construction topics this fall! Get the refresher you need, learn more about a different aspect of construction, or advance your career in construction management! |
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Construction Materials & Processes |
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Construction Blueprint Reading |
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
Golf Outing II
August 26, 11:30am - 8:30pm, Greate Bay Country Club
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There are a few dinner-only packages left to our second Golf Outing of 2021! Don't miss this opportunity to network and raise funds for Northern Children's Services! |
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Thank you GBCA Golf Outing Sponsors! |
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BIM Education, Units 1-4
September 13 - October 5, ONLINE
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Get the education that will prepare you for AGC's CM-BIM Certification! Get an overview of Building Information Modeling, including information on the latest BIM technology, BIM contract negotiation and risk allocation, and BIM adoption and integration. |
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Eggs with OSHA
September 22, Double Tree PHL
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Join GBCA and the Local Area OSHA office team as they provide us with a regulatory agenda update for Spring 2022, followed by an interactive discussion on OSHA's cooperative programs with several local contractors. |
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More Upcoming GBCA Events |
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This week's GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk provides a general refresher on hazard recognition. Make safety a priority every day! |
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GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Hazard Recognition |
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Four Takeaways from Biden’s Buy American Act Changes for Contractors |
GBCA member Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC recently published 4 main takeaways from changes to the Buy American Act that will impact contractors working on federal government contracts. |
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AGC Webinar: Strategies to Improve Workplace Vaccination Rates and Preparing for Various Mandates
August 26, 2pm - 3pm, ONLINE
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With the Delta-variant-fueled surge of COVID-19 cases, this AGC WebEd will explore what can you do, legally and practically, to help increase the COVID-19 vaccination rate in the construction industry. |
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GBCA Members Named as Top Construction Accounting Firms |
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Congratulations to the GBCA members that were named in Construction Executive’s Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms of 2021! Special congratulations to McCarthy & Co., PC, on being ranked as one of the top accounting firms with most of its services dedicated to construction. |
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GBCA MEMBERS: Share your news and announcements in News at a Glance! |
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