JANUARY 24, 2022
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TOP GBCA NEWS
GBCA to Launch New Online Learning Platform for the Construction Industry on January 31
On January 31, 2022, the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) will launch its new online learning platform for the construction industry. This platform (learning management system, or LMS) will feature courses for members of the construction industry.
Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2022 Economic Forecast
On January 13 and January 20, the Philadelphia Business Journal held its 2022 Economic Forecast. Sponsored by GBCA and EBA: Employing Bricklayers Association, the events featured keynotes from Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President Patrick Harker and PA Department of Labor and Industry Secretary Jennifer Berrier.
OSHA Policy on Recording and Reporting COVID-19 Cases
While OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing ETS is currently under a federal court stay, contractors must still remember OSHA’s current policy on recording and reporting COVID-19 cases. OSHA still requires that contractors have a COVID-19 Response Plan in place and continuously updated (as it has required for the last 20+ months).
GBCA EVENTS
SOLD OUT!
2022 Annual Meeting
March 7, 2022, 5:30pm - 9pm, Union League of Philadelphia
GBCA's 2022 Annual Meeting is SOLD OUT! To get onto the waiting list, click through the registration process and our event system will add you to the list. Due to space constraints, we are limiting the number of tickets per GBCA member company to no more than 4 tickets.

The Union League of Philadelphia requires that all attendees be vaccinated against COVID-19, and attendees will be required to bring proof of vaccination to this event.
Thank You to the 2022 Annual Meeting Sponsors!
RESOURCES
City of Philadelphia Releases 2022 Apprenticeship Guidebook
City of Philadelphia Councilmember At-Large Katherine Gilmore Richardson has released her office’s second Apprenticeship Guidebook for the region. Developed with support from local unions, many of the programs featured in the guide are in the construction industry.
Mayoral Luncheon
February 25, 11am - 1:30pm, PA Convention Center
Join the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia and Mayor Jim Kenney in person as he addresses important issues and outlines his top priorities for 2022.
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Working in the Cold
This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk provides tips for working in the cold. This toolbox talk covers common cold-related stress injuries, and tips for avoiding them.
AGC RESOURCES & NEWS
AGC Online Learning
AGC is offering online certification course series on BIM, Lean, and Construction Supervision. GBCA members are automatically members of AGC. When you register for one of these courses, be sure to list GBCA as the referring organization.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Become an ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia Mentor
The ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia is seeking mentors for its virtual program, ACE360 Online. As a mentor, you can contribute by leading sessions with high school students interested in careers in architecture, construction, and engineering.
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