GBCA CLC Supports Preston & Steve’s Camp Out for Hunger
On November 12, GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and members took part in Preston & Steve’s 2025 Camp Out for Hunger at Stateside Live!. The event included a live broadcast of the show and a large-scale donation drop-off supporting
GBCA’s Eggs & Insights Focuses on Workforce Wellness
On November 20, GBCA hosted an Eggs & Insights program at the Laborers’ Training Center in Philadelphia. Attendees gathered for breakfast and a focused conversation on supporting employees’ mental health, connecting workers with resources, and building a stronger culture
GBCA Members Recognized as City & State Pennsylvania’s 2025 Impact Honorees
GBCA proudly congratulates the members recognized in City & State Pennsylvania’s 2025 Impact list. This annual honor celebrates leaders across the commonwealth who are shaping Pennsylvania’s future through their influence, innovation, and commitment to strengthening their industries and communities.
Torrado Construction Delivers New Vare Recreation Center in South Philadelphia
Torrado Construction has completed the new Vare Recreation Center in the Grays Ferry neighborhood of South Philadelphia, bringing a vibrant and modern community space to the heart of the area. Built from the ground up through Philadelphia’s Rebuild Project,
GBCA Member Spotlight: Carr & Duff
Carr & Duff is a full-service electrical construction contractor delivering comprehensive solutions for commercial, industrial, institutional, and utility clients. The firm specializes in power distribution, emergency and standby power systems, outdoor and roadway lighting, substation work, and complex infrastructure
Honoring Excellence: Finalists and Winners of the 28th Annual Construction Excellence Awards
The 28th Annual Construction Excellence Awards brought together hundreds of GBCA members at the National Constitution Center on November 18, 2025, to celebrate the highest levels of craftsmanship, innovation, and excellence across the union commercial construction industry. This year
CLC Coffee Chat with Ken Innella of LF Driscoll
On November 11, GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC) hosted a Coffee Chat with Ken Innella, President of LF Driscoll, moderated by CLC Vice Chair and LF Driscoll Project Manager Chris Jaccino. Ken shared his career journey as a Philadelphia-area
CLC Members Connect with Widener Students on Construction Careers
On November 12, two members of GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC) visited Widener University to speak with second-year students in the Construction Management program. This “Casual Conversation” session gave students a firsthand look at real career pathways, project experiences,
Thackray Crane Helps Dismantle Wildwood’s Iconic Ferris Wheel for Renovation
Thackray Crane Rental, Inc. recently played a key role in dismantling one of the Jersey Shore’s most recognizable landmarks — the 156-foot-tall Ferris wheel at Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, NJ. Originally installed in 1985, the structure is undergoing a
GBCA Member Spotlight: Brock Industrial Services
Brock Industrial Services is a nationally recognized leader in union specialty craft and maintenance services, supporting a wide range of critical industries—including commercial construction, petrochemical, refining, power generation, offshore, heavy manufacturing, pipelines and transmission, nuclear, pulp and paper, LNG,