Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick Meets with GBCA
On July 29, 2019, GBCA met with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick to discuss ongoing federal activities in Washington, D.C. The Congressman arrived at GBCA after a signing ceremony that morning at
US House of Representatives Passes Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act
On Wednesday, July 24th, the House of Representatives passed the Butch Lewis Act (HR 397) which creates relief for underperforming multiemployer pensions. The Act passed with a vote of 264-169.
Philadelphia Adopts New Plumbing Code
On June 20, 2019, City Council passed a bill that adopted a new Plumbing Code for the City of Philadelphia. The new code will go into effect on October 1,
City of Philadelphia Proposes Parking Permit Bill
GBCA is looking for input on the construction industry’s parking needs in the City of Philadelphia. On May 23, a bill was introduced in Philadelphia City Council to increase the
2019 GBCA PAC Fundraiser
On Monday, April 8, 2019, GBCA invited members of the City of Philadelphia’s Council Members, and candidates for the upcoming 2019 election, to meet with GBCA Members at GBCA’s offices
City Will Hold Public Hearing on Dust Control Regulations
The City of Philadelphia will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on amendments to the Air Management Regulations (AMRs) I & II.Date: October 10, 2018 at 6pmLocation: Spelman
Prompt Pay Seminar and Webinar Recap
On September 12, 2018, GBCA hosted a seminar on changes to the Contractors and Subcontractors Payment Act (CASPA). The changes, stemming from House Bill No. 566, also known as the
City of Philadelphia Adopts 2018 International Building Code
On Thursday, June 28, City of Philadelphia Mayor Michael Kenney signed into law the 2018 International Building Code (IBC).This action required lobbying from GBCA at the state level. Philadelphia previously
Philadelphia City Council Approves Construction Impact Tax
On Thursday June 21st, City Council overwhelmingly voted to pass a Housing Trust Fund Bill which would create a new sub fund to receive the revenue created by the proposed
City of Philadelphia Construction Industry Survey
GBCA has been working with developers, contractors and city officials to fix the regulations that slow down construction in our city. Please take a moment to tell us how the