March 23, 2026

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TOP GBCA NEWS

GBCA Member Spotlight: The Baumgardner Group

Family-owned and operating since the late 1970s, The Baumgardner Group continues to deliver trusted subcontracting services across South Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia region.

Fall Protection Equipment Inspection Training Session

April 19, 7:30am, The Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center

Join GBCA, the Philadelphia Building Trades Safety Committee, the Mid-Atlantic Safety Committee, and the Philadelphia Area Labor Management Committee for a comprehensive half-day workshop on examining fall protection gear. 

GBCA Connects with Students at Laborers’ Training Center Career Event

GBCA joined industry partners at the Senior Success Seminar to connect with Philadelphia high school students and introduce them to careers in construction, design, and manufacturing.

CLC UPDATE

CLC Coffee Chat: Matt Pentz, Rycon Construction, Inc.

April 7, 9:30am - 10:30am, Online

Join the CLC for a Coffee Chat with Matt Pentz, Executive Vice President of Rycon Construction, offering emerging professionals the chance to learn from a seasoned construction leader in a casual, virtual setting. Attendees can ask questions, connect with peers, and gain insight into career paths in the industry.

GBCA EVENTS

Eggs with OSHA: Federal Safety Update from AGC of America

April 2, 7:30am - 9am, IBEW Local 98

Join the Local OSHA Office, AGC of America, and GBCA to hear AGC’s Kevin Cannon share the latest federal safety updates and enforcement trends impacting construction.

10-Week Online Construction Fundamental Courses

April 13 - June 21, Online

  • Construction Blueprint Reading
  • Estimating & Bidding 1 & 2
  • Construction Materials and Processes
  • Construction Equipment and Methods
  • Planning and Scheduling
  • Leadership and Motivation
  • Risk Management and Problem Solving
  • Construction Productivity and Cost Management
  • Construction Project Management
  • Practical Applications of Construction Law

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RESOURCES

CPWR Webinar: Preparing for the National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents

March 25, 2pm, Online

CPWR is hosting a webinar to help contractors prepare for the National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents. Learn about free resources and simple ways your team can participate.

GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Ladder Inspections

This GBCA Toolbox Talk highlights key ladder inspection steps to ensure equipment is safe before use and reduce fall risks on the jobsite.

AGC RESOURCES & NEWS

Construction Safety and Health Conference

July 22 - 24, 2026, Minneapolis, MN

Join AGC for its national conference for construction safety and health professionals. Through engaging sessions and peer discussions, attendees will explore industry challenges, best practices, and emerging trends while connecting with safety leaders from across the country.

INDUSTRY NEWS

TerraPower Announces $450M Cancer Treatment Facility at the Bellwether District

TerraPower plans to develop a 250,000-square-foot, $450 million radioisotope manufacturing facility at the Bellwether District in South Philadelphia. The project—expected to create 225 jobs—adds to the region’s growing pipeline of life sciences and advanced manufacturing work.

Join the Greater Philadelphia Construction Hike for Hope

May 2, 2026

The Greater Philadelphia Construction Hike for Hope brings the industry together to support suicide prevention and mental health awareness in construction. Join this meaningful initiative and show your support.

EPDACI 2026 Undergraduate Scholarship Program Now Open

Submissions due by: July 17th, 2026

The Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Chapter of ACI is offering a $10,000 undergraduate scholarship for students pursuing studies in concrete with an emphasis on structural design, materials, or construction chemistry.

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