TN Ward Project The National Officially Opens
The National, a re-developed mixed-use building that includes 192 apartments and a gym, has officially opened, welcoming new tenants on November 1. Located at 112 North 2nd Street, the National
AutoDesk Acquires PlanGrid for $875 Million
On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, Autodesk announced that it will acquire PlanGrid for $875 million. This acquisition will enable Autodesk to offer a more comprehensive, cloud-based construction platform. PlanGrid is
AGC Looking for New Business Development Forum Steering Committee Members
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is now accepting applications for volunteers to serve a 2-year term on the Business Development Forum Steering Committee. The term runs from April
CREW Philadelphia 20th Annual Fall Luncheon
On November 16, 2018, CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Philadelphia held its 20th Annual Fall Luncheon. The luncheon was attended by over 800 people, and was held at the Pennsylvania
GBCA at Camp Out for Hunger 2018
GBCA will be at Preston and Steve’s Camp out for Hunger on Tuesday, November 27! GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council Steering Committee, along with GBCA President Ben Connors and representatives from
Wick Fisher White Records Growing Greater Philadelphia Interview
On November 20, 2018, Tony DiLeonardo and Jessica Thornton of Wick Fisher White sat with Matt Cabrey, Executive Director of the Select Greater Philadelphia Council to record an interview about
2018 Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE THANKSGIVING, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018GBCA’s collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2018. CARPENTERS, CEMENT MASONS, LABORERS, DRYWALL FINISHERS
BIM Use in the US Construction Needs Standardization
Given its potential to reduce costs, Building Information Modeling (BIM) increasingly is becoming a widespread requirement for construction projects in the United States. But due to its level of maturity
Shoemaker Construction Co. Project Celebrates Grand Opening
Shoemaker Construction Co. recently celebrated the grand opening of Philadelphia Housing Authority’s North Central Phase II. The affordable housing development consists of 89 newly constructed rental units and will seek
GBCA Featured in OSHA QuickTakes
GBCA’s Eggs with OSHA program was featured in the November 16, 2018 issue of OSHA’s newsletter, QuickTakes.Links in the article:RegulationsInspection ProcessCooperative ProgramsVoluntary Protection Programs GBCA’s Eggs with OSHA brings contractors together three