AIA/GBCA/COAA Event: An Owner’s Perspective
On June 14, the AIA/GBCA Joint Committee, with the PA chapter of COAA (Construction Owners Association of America), hosted An Owner’s Perspective, a panel discussion focusing on owner perspectives from
GBCA Hosts Future Ready Program
On June 6, 2018, GBCA was one of 22 organizations to host Future Ready: Career Paths for Middle School Students. This program, put together by the Chamber of Commerce for
COSS and COSM Trainings at the University of Delaware
GBCA is partnering with the University of Delaware to bring our members Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) and Certificate for Occupational Safety Manager (COSM) training at a 15% discount. Offered
Tuition Reimbursement for Professional Drone Pilot Training
GBCA is proud to partner with the University of Delaware and include the premier drone training programs as part of our Tuition Reimbursement Program. The University of Delaware’s program provides
CM-BIM Course and Certification Exam
Are you interested in becoming CM-BIM certified? GBCA is exploring offering the 32-hours of classroom instruction followed by the certification exam. If you or someone from your firm is interested, please
Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Committee 2018 Commencement
The Carpenters Joint Apprentice Committee of Philadelphia and Vicinity held its 64th Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 24, 2018 at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing.Speakers and awards presenters included
Drone Pilot Training Helps Businesses Save Time and Money
Prior to passing the Federal Aviation Administration’s airman knowledge test and earning his FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate, Brian Wagner’s roof inspections entailed daylong undertakings that required renting expensive
Technology Lunch and Learn: BIM
On May 17, Sam Arabia, Director of Engineering & BIM Services for Torcon, Inc., gave an introduction to the fundamental concepts of Building Information Modeling (BIM). His presentation also introduced
Work-Life Balance Recap
On Thursday, May 10, GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC) hosted a workshop on Work-Life Balance. As members of the CLC are growing in their careers, it’s important to develop
Congratulations to the Carpenters Apprentice Contest Winners!
On Friday, May 4, 2018 the Carpenters JAC held their annual Open House Contest. The following apprentices finished first in their respective trades in the JAC Contest. Congratulations! GENERAL CARPENTRYRyan Kondas,