Trade Scouts Hosts Webinar: Veterans Build the Future – Helping Veterans Launch Careers in the Skilled Trades
Join Trade Scouts for a national webinar focused on helping veterans successfully transition into rewarding careers in the skilled trades. This interactive session will highlight real success stories, hands-on training pathways, and job-ready tools like digital portfolios to help
NABTU and CPWR Host Summer Heat Webinar
CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training and North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) are hosting an important industry conversation focused on preventing heat-related illnesses on construction jobsites. As construction workers often face extreme heat—whether working outdoors
Geppert Bros., Inc. Hosts Mental Health & Wellness Luncheon for Workers
On July 9, Geppert Bros., Inc. hosted a special luncheon at Popi’s Restaurant in South Philadelphia, bringing employees together for an open conversation about grief, mental health, and emotional wellness. Buddy Osborn, founder of Rock Ministries and Chaplain to
LF Driscoll and Perryman Construction Partner on Mixed-Use Redevelopment at 40th & Walnut
Perryman Construction, in joint venture with LF Driscoll, is leading the construction of a new six-story, 50,000 GSF mixed-use facility at 3935 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. This transformative development marks a major investment in the University of Pennsylvania’s long-term
Supporting Aging Workers in Construction—Insights from CPWR on Safety, Value, and Workforce Retention
As the construction workforce continues to age, CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training – emphasizes that older workers are not just staying longer on jobsites, they’re bringing invaluable skills with them. Their experience offers a major
GBCA Member Spotlight: B. Pietrini & Sons, Inc.
B. Pietrini & Sons, Inc. is a family-owned concrete construction company with a proud history dating back to its founding in 1948. While the firm began as a general construction business, it shifted its focus to commercial concrete construction
GBCA Member Spotlight: Lee Mechanical Company
Lee Mechanical Company is a full-service mechanical contractor proudly serving the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond. Established in 2023, the firm specializes in HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. From pre-construction planning and design-build
Ernest D. Menold, Inc. Hosts Heat Safety Stand Down
On July 1, Ernest D. Menold, Inc. held a Heat Safety Stand Down at its Lester, PA shop, reinforcing the importance of jobsite wellness during extreme temperatures. GBCA Safety Consultant Jim McGugan led the session, offering practical guidance on
Skanska’s Steven Gobac-Semple Honored with 2025 Connect CRE Next Generation Award
Congratulations to Steven Gobac-Semple of Skanska USA for being named a 2025 Connect CRE Next Generation Award recipient! This national honor recognizes rising professionals under 35 who are shaping the future of the built environment through innovation, leadership, and
Coffee Connections: Exploring ESOPs as a Smart Exit Strategy for Contractors
Join the Construction Financial Management Association for a virtual Coffee Connections session focused on exit planning for contractors, featuring longtime industry advisor Marty McCarthy, CPA, CCIFP. With more than 30 years of experience in construction finance, Marty will guide