First Word - August 2025

Summary

On the first of each month, GBA Executive Director Joel Carson provides an inside look at the latest GBA member resources, events, and news. These short and information-packed videos will make you and your firm smarter, stronger, and more successful!

Links to resources referenced in this video:

• Best Practices for Crane Pad and Working Platform Design and Inspection

• Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series (July) with ConeTec

• Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series Registration

• First Early Professional Class Graduation

• GBA Career Continuum

• GeoHeroes podcast episode with guest Leo Titus

• GeoHeroes podcast episode with guests Tom and Grace Blackburn

• GeoHeroes podcast episode with guest Ken Johnston

• GBA Podcast

• GBA Emerging Leaders Program Information and Nominations

• 2024-25 Annual Report

• 2025 Annual Financial Survey

• August Book Club Meeting

• GBA Photo Contest

• 2025 Fall Leadership Summit

• Sign up for NEWSlog