2023 GBCA Spring PAC Reception
On Wednesday, March 22, GBCA invited members of Philadelphia’s City Council, candidates for the upcoming 2023 election, labor leaders, and GBCA Members together for a cocktail reception in Center City, Philadelphia. View the gallery (16 photos):
Eggs with OSHA: Heat Stress and Fire Inspection
On March 22, GBCA held its first Eggs with OSHA of 2023. OSHA’s local representative, Theresa Downs, gave updates about 2023's Heat Stress regulations and campaign. Patrick Tesche, President of Global Fire Protection Group, conducted a training on what
Meet Jim McGugan, GBCA’s Safety Consultant
Meet GBCA's Safety Consultant, Jim McGugan! Jim is here to provide safety services to GBCA member contractors. Take advantage of this free member benefit today by emailing us at . Remember to also access our free library
2023 Spring Membership Dinner
On March 9, GBCA members gathered for the 2023 Spring Membership Dinner at Vie for a night of networking, dinner, and celebration. View the gallery (73 photos):
President Biden Delivers Budget Address at FTI
On March 9, President Joe Biden visited the Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid Atlantic Region (FTI-MAR) in Philadelphia, to deliver his budget address. From The Architectural Glass Institute: The President spoke about everyone having an even shot, including
LF Driscoll Hosts Virtual M/W/DBE Outreach Event
LF Driscoll is holding a virtual M/W/DBE Outreach Event for the Penn Medicine 3600 Civic Center Boulevard Overbuild Fitout. The presentation will be providing more information about the project and contracting/construction opportunities. LF Driscoll’s Virtual M/W/DBE Outreach Event Date:
BUILDPhilly Hosts Mayoral Forum at Kimmel Center
On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, GBCA along with its partners in the development and construction industries hosted a Mayoral Forum at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. Thank you to the over 500 industry representatives who joined the discussion for
Meet the Developers, March 29, 2023
GBCA is proud to partner with the Center City Business Association to bring you to the next Meet the Developers event at the Friends Center in Philadelphia. This event will feature a moderated discussion about current developments, rationale behind
Philadelphia Women’s History Month Celebration of Women in Labor
Join Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson in honoring women in the trades during a Women’s History Month Celebration. Women’s History Month Celebration of Women in Labor Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Location: Youth Outreach
GBCA Member Spotlight: Bartkowski Life Safety Corp
Bartkowski Life Safety Corp is a full-service life safety and specialty contractor. The organization is a nationally certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and an SBA 8(a) Certified Contractor. Since 2010, Bartkowski has provided firestopping at