Pennsylvania Convention Center Opens New On-Site Training Center for Staff and Labor Partners
The Pennsylvania Convention Center has unveiled a new on-site training center designed to offer staff and labor partners, including Laborers’ International Local 332, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 98, and Iron Workers Local 405, programs centered around
Congratulations to the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical College Class of 2024!
On June 21, the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Center held a graduation celebration for the graduating class of 2024 at the Hilton Philadelphia in Penn's Landing. Congratulations to the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical College Class of 2024!
ENR Webinar: 2024 Midyear Construction Economics Forecast
Join ENR for a webinar featuring top industry experts Ken Simonson, Chief Economist for the Associated General Contractors of America; Sarah Martin, Associate Director of Forecasting at Dodge Construction Network; and Kermit Baker, Chief Economist for the American Institute
Fall Prevention in Construction Safety Training
On June 19 and 20, the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) hosted a comprehensive Fall Prevention in Construction Safety Training. This training program, developed by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America with support from a Susan Harwood Federal
Eggs with OSHA: Technology in Construction Safety
On Tuesday, June 25, the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) held its second Eggs with OSHA event of the year, dedicated to raising awareness about job site safety technologies. The event featured several expert speakers and highlighted the importance
GBCA Member Spotlight: Lenick Construction, Inc.
For over fifty years, Lenick Construction, Inc. has established itself as a leader in subcontracting services, development, and construction management in the Mid-Atlantic region. With a dedicated team of professionals, including office staff, project managers, carpenters, and tradesmen, Lenick
Erin Dwyer Harvard Named to the Philadelphia Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
Congratulations to Erin Dwyer Harvard, who was recently named to the Philadelphia Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. The appointment from Mayor Parker was confirmed by Philadelphia City Council last week.
GBCA Testifies at Philadelphia’s Tax Reform Commission
On Monday, June 17, Erin Dwyer Harvard from the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA), Elaine Johnson from LaPutt Enterprise, LLC, and representatives from The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia testified at Philadelphia’s Tax Reform Commission. GBCA believes a
July 4 Holiday Hours
In preparation for the Independence Day holiday on Thursday, July 4, 2024, please be advised of the below rules for observing the holiday: CARPENTERS, CEMENT MASONS, DRYWALL FINISHERS, LABORERS, PLASTERERS, & RODSETTERS Not a paid holiday. If worked, Double-Time.
Ben Connors Joins the Construction and Development Roundtable
Congratulations to Ben Connors for becoming a member of the Construction and Development Roundtable; one of the nine business sector roundtables that will help to inform future policy and legislation so that it is more closely aligned with the