JUNE 22, 2020
TOP GBCA NEWS ●
COVID-19 UPDATES ● CLC UPDATE
GBCA EVENTS ●
RESOURCES
● AGC RESOURCES & NEWS
INDUSTRY NEWS
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Trauner Consulting Services provides owners, contractors, engineers, and architects with construction claims analysis, dispute resolution, expert testimony, CPM scheduling, project management, surety, and construction audit services.
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Holiday Hours: July 4, 2020
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In preparation for the Independence Day holiday on July 4, 2020, please be advised of the below rules for observing the holiday:
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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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Construction Today: 2020 Issue 1
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Read the latest issue of
Construction Today, which focuses on the impacts of COVID-19:
- COVID-19 Has Impacted My Business: Do I have Coverage for the Business Interruption?
- How Construction Companies can Safely Bring Employees Back to the Office and Job Sites Amid COVID-19
- 7 Things You Should Know about Managing Remote Teams
- ...and More!
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Risk Management from a Schedule Point of View
June 24, 10am - 11am, Online
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This webinar focuses on COVID-19 impacts to both the construction schedule and legal contracts, and provides insight identifying and reducing potential risks.
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COVID-19 and Building Systems - What Works and What Doesn't
July 1, 10am - 11am, Online
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This webinar looks at the challenges and possible steps to reduce airborne contaminants in your building, including Ultra-Violet systems, filtration, ionization, and ventilation.
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Latest GBCA COVID-19 Updates & Resources
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GBCA is working to ensure that our members and the greater commercial construction community are equipped to deal with COVID-19 response in the Philadelphia region.
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PIDC's "Safer at Home" Re-Opening Guidelines
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Business Grant and Loan Opportunities (from PIDC)
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Suggested Response to Possible COVID-19 Exposures Flow Chart
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COVID-19 Recommended Response Protocols
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COVID-19 Recommended Job Site Protocols
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Stay up-to-date with news and resources about COVID-19 at GBCA's COVID-19 Updates webpage.
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CONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP COUNCIL UPDATE
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CLC Leadership Development Series:
Handling Stress and Supporting Resilience in Times of Crisis
June 30, 2pm - 3pm, Online
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Today’s environment is filled with setbacks and unexpected challenges. This 60-minute webinar is a designed to bring leaders together to learn about and reflect on research from Dale Carnegie and others on workplace resilience.
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Impacts of COVID-19: Returning to Work, New Realities, and More with AIA/COAA/GBCA
June 30, 12pm - 1:30pm, Online via Zoom
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Join this virtual Town Hall discussion on the current crisis as we all navigate the ‘new normal’ from the perspectives of builders, owners, designers, and other partners and collaborators in the Design and Construction Industry.
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10-Week Online Construction Courses
June 29 - September 6, 2020
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GBCA is holding several online courses on construction processes and skills that all construction professionals should know. Students should expect to spend 3-5 hours per week on course work.
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Construction Blueprint Reading
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Construction Materials and Processes
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Construction Equipment and Methods
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More Upcoming GBCA Events
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We value our members, and the health and safety of our membership is of the utmost importance. In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, GBCA is evaluating next steps regarding GBCA events on an ongoing basis. We will communicate the status of events to our members as information becomes available.
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Toolbox Talks: Trench Safety Stand Down Week and COVID-19
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This week, we have Toolbox Talks about OSHA's Focus Four Hazards and about working during COVID-19 response.
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AGC ConstructorCast:
Increasing Lean Construction Engagement on the Jobsite
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In this episode, three “Lean” practitioners and advocates share how to increase Lean engagement on construction jobsites to reduce waste, improve workflow and add value for project stakeholders.
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AGC Lean Construction Toolbox Talk: Hand-Off/Commitment Cycle
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AGC’s Lean Construction Toolbox Talks will help your team identify ways to improve processes, eliminate waste, and adopt a Lean culture in the shop and field. This month's topic reviews the Hand-Off/Commitment Cycle.
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Skanska USA Names New Vice President of Business Development
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Skanska announced the hire of Ronda Bailey as Vice President of Business Development for its Philadelphia-based regional operations.
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Butz Family of Companies Names New Project Accounting Manager
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The Butz Family of Companies, which includes Shoemaker Construction Co., announced the promotion of Wendy Silfies to Project Accounting Manager.
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GBCA MEMBERS: Share your news and announcements in News at a Glance!
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