COVID-19 Safety Protocols that Work: Lessons from Philadelphia’s Commercial Construction Industry

GBCA has worked hard since COVID-19 response began in March 2020, working with industry partners to produce safety protocols that would keep Philadelphia’s commercial construction industry working and safe. Since

Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2020 Construction Guide

The September 18, 2020 issue of the Philadelphia Business Journal included a special Construction Guide insert. Sponsored by GBCA, the insert included an article highlighting Philadelphia’s commercial construction industry’s response

GBCA and EASRCC: Building Stronger. Building Prouder. Together.

Over the Labor Day Weekend, GBCA partnered with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) to promote a unified building industry within the greater Philadelphia market. A banner

GBCA Wins 2019 TRENDY Award

On July 8, 2020, Association TRENDS announced the winners of the 2019 TRENDY Awards, which recognizes the best marketing and communication pieces in the association and nonprofit community. GBCA received

6abc Segment Spotlights Workforce Development Programs

On March 21, 2020, 6abc Action News Weekend Update spotlighted two workforce development initiatives supported by GBCA. Host Gina Gannon visited the University of Pennsylvania’s New College House West project

6abc Films Segment about Workforce Development

In 2020, GBCA is partnering with 6abc to spotlight stories from Philadelphia’s union commercial construction industry. The next GBCA-produced 6abc Action News Weekend Update segment will focus on workforce development.

Construction Technology Spotlight Videos

At the 2018 Construction Technology Expo, hosted by the General Building Contractors Association, the Architectural Glass & Metal Association (AGMA), Employing Bricklayers Association (EBA), the Mechanical & Service Contractors Association

GBCA Promotes Water. Rest. Shade. in 6ABC Facebook Live Video

On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, GBCA co-produced a 6ABC Facebook Live video about worker safety in hot conditions. Hosted by Gina Gannon, the video was filmed at Bittenbender Construction’s LOVE

GBCA’s Historical Roots Explored in 6ABC Facebook Live Video

On Monday, August 19, 2019, GBCA co-produced a 6ABC Facebook Live video about the history of GBCA. Filmed at Carpenters’ Hall, Dr. Charlie Cook, Assistant Clinical Professor of Drexel University’s