AUGUST 30, 2021
TOP GBCA NEWS ● CLC UPDATE ● GBCA EVENTS ●
RESOURCES ● AGC RESOURCES & NEWS ● INDUSTRY NEWS
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Since the company began in 1924, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. has led the industry in developing innovative solutions that deliver increased productivity and unmatched durability for professional construction users. |
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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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Labor Day Fly-over Banner Down the Shore
September 4-6, 2021
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Look out for our fly-over banner this Labor Day weekend if you're down the shore! GBCA and the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters have partnered to share the message of the strength and unity of the Philadelphia region's union commercial construction industry.
Look for our banner in the skies on Saturday, September 4; Sunday, September 5; and Monday, September 6!
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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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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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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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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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More Upcoming GBCA Events |
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Safety Recall: Guardian Self-Retracting Lifelines |
Guardian has issued an Immediate Stop Use & Inspect Notice regarding some its Self-Retracting Lifelines. |
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The Philadelphia Area OSHA Office is looking for two Safety and Occupational Health Specialists. |
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This week's GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses tools and equipment inspection and provides common issues for employees to check each day. |
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GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Tools and Equipment Inspection |
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Construction Project Manager Course
September 12 - 17, Atlanta, GA
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Help your employees hone the skills necessary to work more efficiently, increase productivity and propel your construction business to the next level. This interactive program explores the critical areas of project management that seasoned project managers tackle on a daily basis. |
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Ryan Boyer Leads Without Seeking Attention |
The Philadelphia Inquirer recently spotlighted Ryan Boyer, the Business Manager of the Laborers’ District Council, highlighting Boyer’s role in supporting organized labor in Philadelphia and his growing role as a leader in the city. |
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Laborers’ District Council Celebrates New Training Center |
On June 25, 2021, the Laborers’ District Council celebrated the grand opening of the Workers’ District Council Training and Learning Center, built by TN Ward Company. PA Governor Tom Wolf has also visited and honored the new facility. |
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