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Support Apprentices by Donating Materials to the Carpenters’ Apprenticeship School

Rethink your construction waste! Oftentimes, extra materials and supplies are thrown away. Many materials, however, could be used to help train the next generation of skills trades workers. The Carpenters

2021 Safety Awards Reception

On July 15, 2021, members of Philadelphia’s union commercial construction industry gathered to celebrate the exceptional safety records of GBCA members at the 2021 Safety Awards Reception. Held at Bald

Look Inside Jefferson Health Silvestri Patient Tower Built by P. Agnes

Get a first look inside Jefferson Health’s Silvestri Patient Tower, being built by P. Agnes, Inc. and scheduled to open later this year. The Philadelphia Business Journal recently featured some

GBCA, BTC, and EAS Carpenters Support Job Site Safety

On July 15, 2021, representatives from GBCA, the Building Trades Council of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania & Vicinity (BTC), and the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters) visited the

GBCA Member Spotlight: Torrado Distributors Inc.

Torrado Distributors Inc. (TDI) is an MBE-certified building materials supplier. Founder Luis Torrado, a Philadelphia native, grew-up in the tight-knit Spring Garden neighborhood of Philadelphia with his parents who made

Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2021 Construction Guide

The July 9, 2021 issue of the Philadelphia Business Journal included a special Construction Guide insert. Sponsored by GBCA, the insert included an article highlighting several young women poised to

Gilbane Named One of Philadelphia’s Healthiest Companies

In June 2021, the Philadelphia Business Journal spotlighted companies that were making special efforts to keep their employees healthy. GBCA member Gilbane Building Company, headed by Vice President Shawn Carlin,

Jersey Shore Fly Over Banner: Building Strong. Together.

For the 4th of July holiday weekend, GBCA and the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters partnered to share the message of the Philadelphia region union commercial construction industry’s