Carpenters’ Union Purchases Navy Yard Building
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is expanding its presence in Philadelphia with the purchase of a 208,000-square-foot building at the Navy Yard for $52.5 million. The
NAWIC Hosts Leveling Up & Building Strong: Leadership That Drives the Job
Join the National Association of Women in Construction’s PD&E Committee for a powerful webinar designed to help construction professionals strengthen their leadership skills and elevate performance on the jobsite.
INTECH Construction and Forman Arts Initiative Hosts Construction Job Fair
INTECH Construction and the Forman Arts Initiative will host a Construction Job Fair offering opportunities for union trade workers and individuals interested in joining the union apprenticeship pathway. The
36th Annual National AGC Safety Awards Program
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) announces its 36th Annual National AGC Safety Awards (NASA) Program. All entries for this awards program are submitted through GBCA. The deadline
DrinkPAK Invests $195 Million in New Philadelphia Manufacturing Facility, Anchoring Bellwether District Redevelopment
Philadelphia is poised for significant economic and construction activity as Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $195 million investment from DrinkPAK to establish its flagship East Coast manufacturing facility in
GBCA Connects with Future Talent at JA Inspire STEM Event
GBCA participated in Junior Achievement’s JA Inspire: STEM Series at Temple University’s Student Center on November 13, November 19, and December 3. The multi-day event connected industry partners with
Tools of the Trade: Comparing Today’s Leading Digital Takeoff Platforms
GBCA, in partnership with TLC Estimating LLC, hosted the webinar Tools of the Trade: A Real-World Comparison of Digital Takeoff Platforms on December 9. The session explored how leading
2025 Holiday Party
On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, GBCA members gathered at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts to celebrate the end of a successful year, network with colleagues, and look
CLC Goes Behind the Scenes of the Philadelphia Ballet Expansion
GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC) hosted a Hard Hat Tour and Holiday Party on December 4, giving members an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Philadelphia Ballet’s major facility expansion
Holiday Schedule: Christmas 2025 & New Year’s Day 2026
Our collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2025; Christmas Day, Thusday, December 25, 2025; and New Year’s