MAY 23, 2022

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McCloskey Mechanical, Inc. has led the Commercial/Industrial HVAC and Plumbing industry for almost 40 years. It offers an extensive list of services within the mechanical industry nationwide, including HVAC, Plumbing, Design, Automation, and Maintenance services.

GBCA’s collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2022.

Carpenters, Cement Masons, Plasterers, Laborers, Drywall Finishers & 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.

Read the latest issue of Construction Today! In this issue, read about issues in Philadelphia’s construction industry:

• GBCA’s Financial Aid Helps Fill the Pipeline of Construction Professionals
• Scaffolding a Legend: Margate’s Lucy the Elephant
• Philadelphia Architect and Constructor Strategies: Dispute Resolution
• The Top Cybersecurity Threats for Small Businesses in 2022
• And more!

On May 17, GBCA members gathered for the 2022 Spring Membership Dinner to celebrate long-time members and hear from CHOP's Donald E. Moore.

Join the CLC for an opportunity to meet and ask questions of a seasoned professional in the construction industry. This time, we're talking to Emily Bittenbender of Bittenbender Construction, LP.

This year's Golf Classic is sold out of golf packages, but there are still dinner-only tickets available.

• GBCA 10-Week Online Courses, June 27 - September 4, ONLINE
• Estimating and Bidding 1 & 2
• Construction Blueprint Reading
• Construction Equipment and Methods
• Construction Materials and Processes
• 2022 Safety Awards Reception, July 14, Ladder 15
• Down the Shore Happy Hour, July 22, The Reeds at Shelter Haven
• GBCA Golf Open, August 19, Seaview Golf Club

OSHA is reminding contractors that there is more to working in hot weather than providing water. The Water. Rest. Shade. campaign highlights different strategies to recognize and minimize heat hazards, and to keep our workers safe.

The hot weather has already started in the Philadelphia region! This week's GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses heat-related stress and illness. 

GBCA Members can save 15% on any Autodesk Construction Cloud product through AGC of America’s Member Discount Program.