Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council

01/15/2026

Understanding and responding to signs of mental health challenges is critical to your workforce - and it is not always straightforward.
Join MACSC on Feb. 11 for Mental Health first Aid Training, an in-person covering real-world guidance you can apply at work and in your every day life.
👥 In-person
🕗 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
👉 Reserve Your Spot Today. Click the Link and Register Now!
https://macsc.org/event/care-starts-here-mental-health-first-aid-training/

***de

12/31/2025

Happy New Year from Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council!

As we welcome 2026, we want to extend our heartfelt wishes for a year filled with health, prosperity, and workplace safety. Your dedication and commitment make our organization stronger every day, and together we will continue to build a culture where safety and excellence go hand in hand.

12/15/2025

Meet Steve – “Safety Never Sleeps!”
Senior Safety Manager at LF Driscoll. Most people are surprised to learn he studied both film and occupational safety in college! Outside of work, Steve loves hiking, biking, photography, and creative projects with his girlfriend Meg. Big fan of almonds 🥜, Boards of Canada 🎵, and chess ♟️.

👉 Read Steve’s full story!
https://mailchi.mp/aad36efd9744/macsc-get-to-know-the-faces-behind-the-safety-17603422

We are thrilled to introduce our MACSC Member Highlight, featuring Steve Kanter! This exciting initiative is designed to offer valuable insights into the diverse individuals, roles, and functions that make up the many agencies within the Mid Atlantic Construction Safety Council.

12/11/2025

Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council is thrilled to share that the MACSC Foundation Safety Scholarship is officially open for applications! This scholarship was designed to empower students and trades people who are committed to construction safety. Please share this with anyone who might benefit! Together, we can help shape the future of construction safety.

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Mid Atlantic Construction Safety Council!
To our valued partners and members, thank you for working together to make our industry safer and stronger every day.
Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with blessings, good health, and joyful moments. Stay safe and enjoy the holiday! 🦃🍂

11/17/2025

WOW….Nearly 80 people attended MACSC’s November 14th meeting to hear Chief Battalion Brandon Wilson of the Philadelphia Fire Department, along with Fire Lieutenants Michael Kirby and Gino Capobianch, who delivered an outstanding and highly engaging presentation “Emergency Response Insights: what to expect when first responders arrive to the job Site”.
Thank you Brian Devaney and Dennis Dougherty for coordinating.

10/17/2025

We are thrilled to introduce our October MACSC Members Highlight, featuring Joe Pagliaccetti, Safety Director, JPC Group, Inc! This exciting initiative is designed to offer valuable insights into the diverse individuals, roles, and functions that make up the many agencies within the Mid Atlantic Construction Safety Council.

Joe’s dedication to safety and his impactful contributions to the industry exemplify the values we uphold at MACSC. Each month, we’ll spotlight a member whose work and dedication contribute meaningfully to our shared mission of promoting safety and excellence in the construction industry.

10/14/2025

This Thursday, October 16: Join the AGC Mental Health & Su***de Prevention Forum to explore how mental health, substance use, su***de, and overdose impact construction workers, families, and companies.

This virtual session will share recovery-friendly strategies, early-intervention tools, and real-world success stories to help organizations build resilience and save lives.

Learn more and register: 975b5c03-291d-4592-94cb-3acfb87c78e7@4602d740-c1bb-4d33-b33a-435efb6aa1bd" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/975b5c03-291d-4592-94cb-3acfb87c78e7@4602d740-c1bb-4d33-b33a-435efb6aa1bd

Associated General Contractors of America

09/29/2025

Registration is now OPEN for our October Membership Meeting and Luncheon. The topic is Active Assailant and Situational Awareness featuring Dallas Krum. Click the link below to register. Not a member, you are welcome to join us. See link for cost.

https://macsc.org/event/macsc-october-members-meeting/

09/09/2025

Tiger Woods attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for his Learning Lab at the Cobbs Creek Golf Course in Philadelphia on Monday.

09/09/2025

Join GBCA, the Philadelphia Building Trades Safety Committee (PBTSC), the Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Committee (MACSC), and the Philadelphia Area Labor Management Committee (PALM BUILT-RITE) for a comprehensive half-day forum and workshop series focused on mental health in the construction ind...