GBCA Leadership Calls for Modernizing the Separations Act
We’re proud to see our Immediate Past Chairman, Maura Hesdon, author a strong op-ed in City & State PA calling for modernization of the Separations Act. As the General
GBCA’s Erin Dwyer Harvard Named in City & State’s Who’s Who in Government Affairs
We’re proud to share that Erin Dwyer Harvard, GBCA’s Director of Public Affairs, has been recognized by City & State Pennsylvania as a 2026 Government Relations Honoree. Erin Dwyer
GBCA Members Recognized as City & State Pennsylvania’s 2025 Impact Honorees
GBCA proudly congratulates the members recognized in City & State Pennsylvania’s 2025 Impact list. This annual honor celebrates leaders across the commonwealth who are shaping Pennsylvania’s future through their
Honoring Excellence: Finalists and Winners of the 28th Annual Construction Excellence Awards
The 28th Annual Construction Excellence Awards brought together hundreds of GBCA members at the National Constitution Center on November 18, 2025, to celebrate the highest levels of craftsmanship, innovation,
Holiday Schedule: Thanksgiving 2025
Our collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025. CARPENTERS, CEMENT MASONS, PLASTERERS, LABORERS, DRYWALL FINISHERS & RODSETTERS
GBCA Supports Thomas & Woods 5th Annual Turkey & Food Giveaway
GBCA is proud to join City Council, labor, and community partners in supporting the Fifth Annual Thanksgiving Turkey & Food Giveaway, helping provide holiday meals to families across Philadelphia.
GBCA Partners on CTE Student Driver’s License Pilot Program
GBCA is proud to partner with Philadelphia City Council on a new pilot program helping Career and Technical Education (CTE) students earn their driver’s licenses—a critical requirement for many
GBCA President & CEO Honored in City & State Pennsylvania’s 2025 Who’s Who in Labor
GBCA is proud to share that our President & CEO, Ben Connors, Esq., CAE, has been named to City & State Pennsylvania Magazine’s 2025 Who’s Who in Labor list.
Drexel Intern Noah Settelen Earns Prestigious AGC and CFMA Scholarships
GBCA is proud to celebrate Noah Settelen, who has been recognized with two prestigious scholarships honoring future leaders in construction, including one from the Associated General Contractors of America.
CARP 3-1-1 Program Offers Hands-On Construction Experience for Philadelphia Students
The CARP 3-1-1 Program, a six-week summer initiative for Philadelphia high school students entering 11th or 12th grade, is currently underway—providing students with meaningful exposure to the union construction