LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

You are exceptional.

We’ve always known it but now we’re starting to be able to prove it. Your GBCA team analyzed over two million OSHA 300 submissions from 2016 onward—spanning the Philadelphia Metropolitan Statistical Area—it’s clear your steadfast commitment to safety has yielded truly outstanding results. Like the Eagles’ defensive line stifling Patrick Mahomes, your investments in training, equipment, and best practices are snuffing out incidents before they happen. This study represents one of the most comprehensive reviews of construction site safety in our region, and it affirms that GBCA members are exceptional, leading the way in cultivating safer, healthier job sites for workers.

Here are just a few highlights from the comprehensive study:

• Days Away from Work: GBCA member firms reported a rate 21.6% lower than nonmembers, demonstrating our collective success in minimizing severe injuries.

• Other Illnesses: A 70.3% lower rate of illness among GBCA firms points to effective health management protocols on our jobsites.

• Job Transfers or Restrictions: A 35.6% lower rate showcases our ability to reduce injuries that disrupt productivity and affect workforce availability.

• Incident-Free Jobsites: GBCA members reported a 78.6% higher rate of jobsites with no injuries or illnesses, reflecting the strength of our safety culture.

By pairing top-tier union training programs with a culture of safety, consistent jobsite safety inspections, and ongoing hazard assessments, you have demonstrated that eliminating the most severe risks is not just

an aspiration, but a reality. Furthermore, when we analyzed the trends over time it showed continued improvement across all incident categories, with a 62.61% reduction in cases involving job transfers or work restrictions and a 54.72% drop in other significant incidents since 2016. This unwavering progress sends a clear signal to the broader construction industry: safety excellence is possible when organizations commit to robust training, collaboration, and accountability.

We could not be prouder of our GBCA community. You are setting a new benchmark for excellence in construction. Your diligence ensures that more workers return home safely, and in doing so, you elevate our entire industry’s reputation— attracting new talent, securing client confidence, and paving the way for more ambitious and successful projects.

Thank you for your leadership, your dedication, and your exceptional performance. As we look ahead, know that your GBCA team remains dedicated to supporting you every step of the way—providing the training, resources, and partnerships you need to keep building safely and sustainably. In 2025, we will make it a priority to showcase this exceptionalism to owners and developers, ensuring they understand the unmatched value GBCA members bring to every project.

Together, we will continue to prove that construction can thrive when the health and safety of our workers come first.

Sincerely,

Benjamin J. Connors, Esq., CAE

President & CEO General Building Contractors Association