DrinkPAK Invests $195 Million in New Philadelphia Manufacturing Facility, Anchoring Bellwether District Redevelopment
Philadelphia is poised for significant economic and construction activity as Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $195 million investment from DrinkPAK to establish its flagship East Coast manufacturing facility in the city. The project will create 174 new jobs over
GBCA Connects with Future Talent at JA Inspire STEM Event
GBCA participated in Junior Achievement’s JA Inspire: STEM Series at Temple University’s Student Center on November 13, November 19, and December 3. The multi-day event connected industry partners with students for an immersive experience highlighting the many career pathways
Tools of the Trade: Comparing Today’s Leading Digital Takeoff Platforms
GBCA, in partnership with TLC Estimating LLC, hosted the webinar Tools of the Trade: A Real-World Comparison of Digital Takeoff Platforms on December 9. The session explored how leading digital takeoff tools are applied in everyday estimating workflows. The
2025 Holiday Party
On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, GBCA members gathered at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts to celebrate the end of a successful year, network with colleagues, and look ahead to 2026. Thank you to all members who contributed
CLC Goes Behind the Scenes of the Philadelphia Ballet Expansion
GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC) hosted a Hard Hat Tour and Holiday Party on December 4, giving members an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Philadelphia Ballet’s major facility expansion before finishing the night with bowling and celebration. Led by
Holiday Schedule: Christmas 2025 & New Year’s Day 2026
Our collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2025; Christmas Day, Thusday, December 25, 2025; and New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1, 2026. Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24,
ENR Webinar: How Accounting Software Can Benefit All Construction Operations
Join Engineering News-Record (ENR) for a 60-minute webinar exploring how modern accounting software is transforming financial and operational performance across the construction industry. As contractors face increasing demands for efficiency, transparency, and accuracy, integrated financial systems have become essential
Guided by History, Inspired by Change: Turning the Cobbs Creek Campus
This month, Carpenters’ Company will host a gathering at the newly dedicated TGR Learning Lab at Cobbs Creek for a special program exploring the history, restoration, and future vision of the Cobbs Creek campus. The event will feature opening
The 2025 Construction Excellence Awards Reimagined
On November 18, GBCA proudly hosted the 28th Annual Construction Excellence Awards, bringing together members, partners, and industry leaders for an evening dedicated to recognizing the region’s most outstanding construction achievements. This year marked a major transformation of the
GBCA Member Spotlight: James J. Clearkin, Inc.
For more than a century, James J. Clearkin, Inc. has been a trusted construction management and general contracting firm serving institutions and businesses across the Delaware Valley. Established in 1918 by company founder James J. Clearkin, Sr., the firm