Temple University SBDC Construction Management Certificate 2022-2023 Series
Register for Temple University’s Construction Management Certificate Series, a 9-month series of classes designed to provide business management tools to existing and aspiring independent contractors. Participants who complete the series will earn a Certificate of Completion from the Temple University
CLC Hard Hat Tour: Thomas Jefferson Specialty Care Pavilion
On August 30, the Construction Leadership Council hosted a Hard Hat Tour of the Thomas Jefferson Specialty Care Pavilion. The project is being built by a joint venture of GBCA members LF Driscoll and Hunter Roberts Construction Group. The
Carpentry Academy Graduates Celebrate Bright Futures Ahead
On August 22, the Unity in the Community Carpentry Academy held a graduation dinner and ceremony at the NoMo Foundation. The program, started by South Philly activist Anton Moore in 2021, is an education program that gives teens the skills
Webinar: Mid-Rise Design: Optimizing Size, Framing Efficiently with Engineered Wood
WoodWorks is teaming up with APA – The Engineered Wood Association for this 1-hour regional webinar. Mid-Rise Design: Optimizing Size, Framing Efficiently with Engineered Wood Date: Tuesday, August 30 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: ONLINE REGISTER This presentation
Rising Interest Rates are Affecting Construction in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia region’s development industry doing well, even after the initial shock of the COVID-19 pandemic. Interest rates, which dipped to historic lows, however, are probably going to increase again. From The Philadelphia Inquirer: But as inflation soared over the
We are GBCA on 6abc.com
GBCA is partnering with 6abc.com to air our 2022 We are GBCA video campaign. The 30-second pre-roll commercials feature introductions by 6abc host Gina Gannon and will air for the remainder of 2022. Look for the GBCA commercials on the
AGC of America 2022 Diversity & Inclusion Assessment Now Open
AGC of America’s 2022 Diversity & Inclusion Assessment is now open for data collection. This tool is used to establish your company’s baseline for its diversity & inclusion efforts. Taken on an annual basis, this assessment allows you to compare
New Federal Infrastructure Funding for Philadelphia Projects
On Tuesday, August 16, the Biden administration signed the Inflation Reduction Act, its second enactment to have a nationwide effect on infrastructure. Philly is estimated to receive $735 Million in deferral funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). With a
GBCA Member Spotlight: Steven Kempf Building Materials, a GMS Company
Steven Kempf Building Materials services the tri-state area from its King of Prussia and Philadelphia yards and hire professional, knowledgeable, customer-oriented staff. Steven Kempf has two locations — King of Prussia and Philadelphia. The newest yard, in downtown Philadelphia, is
AGC 2022 James L. Allhands Student Essay Competition Now Open
AGC of America invites construction management or engineering seniors to enter the James L. Allhands Student Essay Competition. Entries are due on November 15, 2022. The competition is open to any senior-level student in a four or five-year ABET or