The Future of Philadelphia’s Commercial Construction Industry is Female

GBCA has partnered with 6abc.com to share the stories of the Philadelphia region’s union commercial construction industry. In this latest article, we’re proud to spotlight some of the women poised

Focus Four & More: Digging into Safety at Diggerland 2021

On June 8, 2021, GBCA, Med-Tex Services, Inc., United Rentals, the Subcontractors Association of Delaware Valley, the Signatory Contractors Association, the Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council, and OSHA hosted a family-friendly

Carpenters JAC 4th Year Apprentice Skills Contest

On May 7, 2021, the Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center of Philadelphia & Vicinity held its 4th Year Apprentice Skills Contest. The top apprentices competed in 5 carpentry categories, with

Stand Down to Raise Awareness about Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues in Construction

On May 11, 2021, GBCA, the Building Trades Council of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania & Vicinity (BTC), the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC), and Gilbane Building Company held a

6abc Facebook Live at the Carpenters JAC 4th Year Apprentice Skills Contest

On May 7, 6abc’s Gina Gannon hosted a Facebook Live video at the Carpenters JAC 4th Year Apprentice Skills Contest. Gina interviewed several individuals involved in the event as well

GBCA’s Workforce Development Efforts with Middle and High School Students Featured in PBJ

In April 2021, the Philadelphia Business Journal has spotlighted the efforts of GBCA and its partners to encourage middle and high school students to consider careers in the construction industry.

GBCA Helps Middle and High School Students Build Rewarding Careers

6abc.com is spotlighting careers in construction by featuring an article about GBCA’s work promoting construction careers to middle and high school students in the Philadelphia region. The article features quotes

Lauren Hanan Provides Perspective on Women in Construction

Lauren Hanan, GBCA’s Director of Marketing & Communications, was featured as a guest commentator for The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia. Writing just in time for Women in Construction

Union Carpenter Training Sets the Gold Standard for Construction Talent

Carpenter Contractor Trust and Bisnow have partnered to share the value of union construction in Philadelphia. The most recent update looks at efforts from GBCA and the Carpenters JAC to

Construction Dive Names Essential Construction Workers the People of the Year

Construction Dive named essential construction workers the People of the Year for 2020. Congratulations especially to GBCA's members, who demonstrated agility and flexibility in response to COVID-19 protocols, as well