CARP Jumpstarts Careers at Wells Fargo Center
Starting a new career in carpentry at 42 years old, Purnell Johnson is taking advantage of the benefits that the Carpenters’ Apprentice Ready Program (CARP), a pre-apprenticeship program, has to offer. Using his newly learned carpentry skills, he had
WoodWorks Mass Timber in Multi-Family Housing Webinar
How is mass timber a fit for multi-family housing? With the assumption that mass timber is often more expensive than other building materials, it may also be assumed that it only makes sense for one-off projects where innovation is
Joe Ashdale Retires from District Council 21
Joe Ashdale, Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, of District Council 21 is retiring after over 40 years of service, effective December 31, 2022. GBCA thanks Joe for his service and we wish him the best. “I began my apprenticeship in 1979 back
Pride Enterprises Renovates Landmark Investment in West Philadelphia
Pride Enterprises, Inc. renovated the Philadelphia Savings Fund Society historic landmark to open a new Chase branch, making it the only bank in the Cobbs Creek area. This project covering 7,200 square feet, including the basement, was completed in
GBCA Member Spotlight: Marino\WARE
Marino\WARE®, established in 1989, is a leading manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products & quality engineering. Its metal framing product line includes: ViperStud® drywall framing studs and track, structural stud and track, Shaftwall and area separation systems, plastering steel
SMPS Philadelphia Proposal Roundtable
Make your proposals stand out! SMPS Philadelphia, Philadelphia’s association for marketing and business development professionals in AEC industries, is offering an event to help refine your proposals. At this event, you will discuss the processes, obstacles, and experiences related
GBCA’s Kristin DeFrancisco One of City and State PA’s 2022 Impact 50
GBCA is proud to announce that our Vice President of Operations and Finance, Kristin DeFrancisco, was recently named by City & State Pennsylvania magazine as one of The 2022 Impact 50! From City & State Pennsylvania: With construction rebounding
Why More Women are Suddenly Working in Construction
We (and other construction industry trade associations) are encouraging more women to join the construction industry and across the nation, it seems to be working. From The Washington Post: Worker shortages can’t be the only explanation. Construction had neared
GBCA Welcomes New Safety Consultant
Please join us in welcoming James (Jim) McGugan, GBCA’s new Safety Consultant! Jim is a Training Instructor for Med-Tex Services, and will be providing GBCA members with safety resources and services including the following: Conduct onsite or telephone safety
Construction Leadership Council 2022 Holiday Toy Drive
At GBCA’s 2022 Holiday Party, the Construction Leadership Council held its annual Holiday Toy Drive. GBCA members once again demonstrated the generous spirit of Philadelphia’s commercial construction industry – we collected over 200 toys! On December 9, members of