October 19, 2026

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TOP GBCA NEWS

 

GBCA Member Spotlight: Sunbelt Rentals

Sunbelt Rentals supports contractors with a wide range of equipment, tools, and specialty rental solutions, helping keep jobsites safe, productive, and projects on schedule.

 

GBCA Celebrates Industry Leadership and National Recognition at Fall Membership Dinner

GBCA brought members and industry leaders together for its 2026 Fall Membership Dinner, featuring a panel discussion on the future of higher education construction, recognition of longstanding members, and the announcement of two national AGC awards celebrating the strength and impact of GBCA's membership.

2026 GBCA Holiday Party & Toy Drive

December 1, 5pm - 8pm, Kimmel Center for Performing Arts

Celebrate a successful 2026 at this year’s Holiday Party at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts! Join fellow industry professionals, colleagues, and friends for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer and networking.


This event is free for all members.

 

CLC UPDATE

 

CLC Leadership Spotlight: Emily Christopher, Gilbane Building Company

Emily Christopher, Project Engineer at Gilbane Building Company, discusses the role of laser scanning and modeling in construction, the importance of communication and coordination on projects, and how CLC involvement has helped her build industry connections and develop her leadership skills in the latest issue of Construction Today.

 

GBCA EVENTS

 

2026 Construction Excellence Awards Celebration

November 9, National Constitution Center, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Celebrate the best in building at GBCA’s Construction Excellence Awards, bringing the region’s construction community together to recognize outstanding projects and connect with industry peers.


Open to the entire construction industry, this is a night to celebrate the work shaping Greater Philadelphia.

 

OSHA 30 Hour Training Course

November 16 - 19, 7:30am-4:00pm, Med-Tex Services, Inc.

Strengthen your construction safety knowledge with OSHA 30-Hour training focused on recognizing, preventing, and addressing workplace hazards. This course is designed for supervisors, experienced professionals, and workers with safety responsibilities.

Eggs with OSHA: Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices

November 17, 7:30am - 9:30am, IBEW Local 98

Join the Local Area OSHA Office and GBCA for the latest OSHA updates and a presentation from IBEW Local 98’s Nick Gummel on electrical safety-related work practices and preventing electrical injuries on the jobsite.


Register by November 10 to take advantage of early bird pricing!

 

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City of Philadelphia Offers Free Labor Compliance Training for Contractors

October 29, 9am - 2:45pm, FDR Welcome Center

The City of Philadelphia is hosting a free labor compliance training, covering prevailing wage requirements, certified payroll reporting through LCPtracker, and the Davis-Bacon Act to help contractors and subcontractors navigate compliance requirements for public construction projects.

 
 

New CPWR Report Highlights Caught-In or -Between Hazards in Construction

CPWR's October 2026 Data Bulletin examines fatal and nonfatal caught-in or -between injuries in construction, highlighting trends in excavation hazards, equipment-related incidents, and OSHA trenching violations to help contractors strengthen jobsite safety practices.

 

GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Fatal Facts: Steel Column Collapse During Construction

This GBCA Toolbox Talk examines a fatal steel column collapse during construction and highlights the importance of proper bracing, pre-planning, and hazard recognition to prevent struck-by incidents on jobsites.

 

AGC RESOURCES & NEWS

 

AGC Webinar: Connect the Office and Field in Real Time: How Contractors Keep Construction Teams Aligned with Connected Project Data

October 28, 2pm - 3pm, Online

Join AGC of America for a free webinar exploring how contractors can connect project data across office and field teams, improve collaboration, streamline workflows, and reduce challenges caused by disconnected construction technology systems.

 
INDUSTRY NEWS
 

$837 Million PhilaPort Expansion to Create More Than 6,000 Jobs and Increase Cargo Capacity

Pennsylvania has announced an $837 million expansion of PhilaPort, including major infrastructure improvements, new marine terminal construction, and land development.

 
 
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