Get Approval for Construction in Philadelphia’s Floodplain Areas
Construction projects in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) have special requirements and permits. Check to see if your project is in the floodplain: SEE THE FLOODPLAIN MAP
Congratulations to the Winners of the NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation Block Kids Building Program!
On Saturday, November 2, 2019, NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation held the Block Kids Building Program. At the event, hosted at the Sheet Metal Workers Union Hall, students from 1st to 6th
Drexel University Construction Management Student Teams Win
Congratulations to the student teams from Drexel University who came in first place at the 2019 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 1 Student Competition! Drexel University sent two teams—Commercial
Skanska USA Celebrates Grand Opening of Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill
On November 8, Skanska USA celebrated the grand opening of Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill in Mullica Hill, NJ. The new five-story, 465,000 square-foot inpatient hospital is Gloucester County’s first
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Leading Edge Safety
This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk continues our discussions about falls, and focuses on being safe around leading edges. Leading Edge Safety DOWNLOAD Safety is a way of
Holiday Schedule: Thanksgiving 2019
In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday, please be advised that our collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2019. CARPENTERS,
Preservation Alliance Tours Linode Headquarters
On November 13, the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia hosted a tour of the Linode Headquarters at 3rd and Arch Streets. The building, which was previously a bank, a seamen’s
GBCA Member Spotlight: Thornton Tomasetti, Inc.
Thornton Tomasetti optimizes the design and performance of structures, materials and systems for projects of every size and level of complexity. An employee-owned organization of engineers, scientists, architects and other
National Apprenticeship Week Spotlight: Operating Engineers
November 11-17, 2019 is the fifth annual National Apprenticeship Week. During this week, GBCA will be highlighting our signatory trades and their apprentice schools. Operating Engineers Click images to enlarge.
National Apprenticeship Week Spotlight: Laborers
November 11-17, 2019 is the fifth annual National Apprenticeship Week. During this week, GBCA will be highlighting our signatory trades and their apprentice schools. Laborers Click images to enlarge.