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
University of Delaware Professional Drone Pilot Training
GBCA is partnering with the University of Delaware for its Professional Drone Pilot Training program. This two day training, which takes place in Wilmington, DE, includes hands on drone training
Apprentices for Hire through CARP
In partnership with the Carpenters JAC and the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters, a cohort of minority, Philadelphia residents, both men and women, recently completed the Carpenters' Apprentice Ready Program
Sisters in the Brotherhood
The Carpenters JAC on Decatur Road is running a training program called Sisters in the Brotherhood, to provide training and opportunities for women in carpentry.GBCA members who are interested in
Johna Jones Receives GBCA Award in Construction Management at Jefferson University
GBCA is proud to announce that Johna Jones is the 2018 recipient of the General Building Contractors Association Award in Construction Management at Jefferson University (formerly Philadelphia University). This annual
Occupational Safety Courses Offered at University of Delaware
The University of Delaware offers intensive occupational safety training programs taught by Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainers. Currently, there are three main safety programs—COSS, COSM, and Safe Supervisor—and there are plans