NOVEMBER 1, 2021
TOP GBCA NEWS ● CLC UPDATE ● GBCA EVENTS ●
RESOURCES ● AGC RESOURCES & NEWS ● INDUSTRY NEWS
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
Electrical Safety for Non-Electricians
November 4, 9am - 10:30am, ONLINE
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All project leaders, foremen, and superintendents should have a base understanding of electrical safety. Join us for an in-person training that will cover general electrical safety terminology, practices, and techniques. |
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Delaware County District Attorney’s Office Hosts Misclassification Discussion |
On Friday, October 22, the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office hosted a virtual event introducing Governor Tom Wolf ‘s Joint Task Force on Misclassification of Employees, which includes GBCA's Lance Claiborne. |
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Carpenters' Apprentice Ready Program 2022
Application Deadline: November 12, 2021
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The Carpenters JAC and GBCA are working to help Philadelphians who have faced barriers to employment in the trades. Help build up opportunities for all by sharing information about this program. |
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CONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP COUNCIL UPDATE |
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Camp Out for Hunger 2021
November 1 - 5; GBCA Delivery: November 5, 8am
RSVP by Thursday, November 4!
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GBCA's CLC is encouraging all GBCA members to collect food to donate to Preston & Steve's Camp Out for Hunger! We will meet up on November 5 and go deliver our donations for Philabundance together. |
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The Digital Transformation of the Design and Construction Industry
November 11, 12pm - 1pm, ONLINE (via GoToWebinar)
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Join us to learn about the digital transformation of design and construction, and examples of innovative ways firms are applying these tools and practices to benefit all parties. |
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OSHA 30 Hour Training
November 15-18, 7:30am - 4pm, Med-Tex Services, Inc.
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The OSHA Outreach Training Program for the Construction Industry provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in the construction industry. |
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2021 Construction Excellence Awards
November 18, 3pm - 4pm, ONLINE
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We are celebrating the 24th Annual Construction Excellence Awards at a virtual event! This event is FREE: Let's gather together and see the projects and programs that exemplify the best in the Philadelphia region's commercial construction industry! |
Thank You Construction Excellence Awards Event Sponsors |
Thank you to our sponsors! This year's Construction Excellence Awards Event Sponsors will be recognized during the virtual event, in print and online promotions, and in two commemorative print publications! Click HERE to learn more or contact Byron Lee at blee@gbca.com.
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More Upcoming GBCA Events |
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GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Fall Protection on Scaffolds |
This week's GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk provides basic information about fall protection when working on scaffolds. |
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Labor Fridays: Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 19
November 5, 2pm - 2:45pm, ONLINE
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Philadelphia Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson has been promotion apprentice programs in Philadelphia. This week, she'll be discussing career opportunities with the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 19. |
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Donate Materials to Support Carpenters' Apprentices |
The Carpenters JAC is seeking materials donations from contractors. Materials and supplies such as doors and hardware, especially panic bars, are often left over in projects. Rather than throw them away, the apprentice school can use them for training apprentices! Contact Robert Landy to donate. |
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Advanced Safety Management Training Course
December 6-8, Cincinnati, OH
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This three–day course moves construction safety and health professionals beyond the basics of Focus Four training and provides participants a more holistic view of safety’s role in project and company success, as well as advanced tactics and best practices for managing all aspects of a corporate safety program. |
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Philadelphia Tops List of Cities Converting Buildings into Apartments |
In a recent RentCafe study, Philadelphia tops the list of cities converting buildings into apartments in 2020-2021. This rise in adaptive reuse includes converting historic buildings such as old schools, factories, and even an 1840s hospital. |
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