Drexel University Technology Adoption in the Construction Building Trades Survey

Researchers at Drexel University are conducting a survey as part of a National Science Foundation grant to investigate technology adoption in the construction building trades. The results of the

University of Pennsylvania See’s Sustainable Benefits with Mass Timber

The University of Pennsylvania’s Amy Gutmann Hall is the first mass timber building in Philadelphia. Mass timber offers many benefits, including a low carbon footprint. From cctmarketing.org: With this

CSI and PennDOT to Host Presentation about I-95 Repair

CSI is hosting a panel presentation with PennDOT, The Tragedy and Triumph of I-95 Collapse to discuss the catastrophic collapse of Interstate 95, and the herculean effort it took

Calder Gardens Museum Coming to the Ben Franklin Parkway

The Calder Gardens, a museum dedicated to the work of the Philadelphia-area sculptor Alexander Calder, is coming to the Ben Franklin Parkway. GBCA Members working on this project include

Architectural Glass & Metal Technician (AGMT) Program Introduces Spanish Test

North America’s only third-party personnel certification program for glaziers, the Architectural Glass and Metal Technician (AGMT) certification program has introduced a Spanish version of the Knowledge-Based Test (KBT). The

Gilbane Celebrates Topping Off Amy Gutmann Hall

Gilbane Building Company recently celebrated the topping off at Amy Gutmann Hall, the first mass timber building in Philadelphia. From Gilbaneco.com: The ceremony marked the completion of the building’s

Skanska Awarded $70 Million Contract from Lehigh University

Lehigh University has awarded Skanska USA Building Inc a $70 Million contract to renovate and preserve the existing Clayton University Center. From Skanska.com: Skanska will incorporate multiple emerging technologies

Congratulations to Highwire’s 2023 Safety Awards Winners

Congratulations to all GBCA members who received Highwire’s Safety Awards! The Gold and Platinum awards recognize contractors for their efforts in achieving safe outcomes and their commitment to safety,