Carpenters JAC 2022 Skills Contest
On Friday, May 6, the Carpenters Joint Apprentice Committee Training Facility held its annual Open House and Skills Contest. Featuring the top apprentices in their senior year, this contest showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of Philadelphia’s construction workforce. Congratulations to
Keep Our Workforce Safe in the Heat
Hot weather is already here! This year, OSHA is reminding contractors that there is more to working in hot weather than providing water. The Water. Rest. Shade. campaign highlights different strategies to recognize and minimize heat hazards, and to keep
Volunteer for 2022’s MyWIC Camp!
Mentoring Young Women in Construction (MyWIC) Camp is looking for Volunteers and Chaperones for its 2022 Camp! Help shift how construction is perceived. Many young individuals grow up with misconceptions about the construction industry, often leading them to not consider
Employment Opportunity: Drafting Millwork Engineer for Artisan Display
Artisan Display, Inc. is looking for a talented individual to join its team as a Drafting Millwork Engineer! Drafting Millwork Engineer JOB DESCRIPTION Artisan Display, Inc. is a leading millwork fabricator in the Philadelphia market. We are seeking a
Construction Today, 2022 Issue 1
Read the latest issue of Construction Today! In this issue, get a recap of the first part of 2022, and read more about issues and trends in Philadelphia’s commercial construction industry, including the following: GBCA’s Financial Aid Helps Fill the
Meet the Developers on June 8
Explore growth, changes, and challenges in Philadelphia's real estate, development and construction industry. Join the Center City Business Association for a moderated discussion about current developments, rationale behind site selection, challenges to construction, and the anticipated impact of various projects
Victoria Levesque, MEG Glass, Named One of 2022’s 40 Under 40
Congratulations to Victoria Levesque, President and CEO of GBCA member MEG Glass Inc., who was recently named as one of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2022 40 Under 40! From the Philadelphia Business Journal: From a young age, Victoria Levesque’s father
Leaders Create Philadelphia Chapter of African American Real Estate Professionals
A group of local commercial real estate leaders have created the Philadelphia chapter of African American Real Estate Professionals. The group is focused on creating a network for African American professionals in the region’s commercial real estate industry. A 15-member
Women in Non-Traditional Careers Trades Readiness Program
Learn more about careers in the trades! The Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) Trades Readiness Program is a pre-apprenticeship program designed to prepare women to enter and succeed in a Registered Philadelphia Union Building Trades Apprenticeship or other careers in
Holiday Schedule: Memorial Day 2022
GBCA’s collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2022. Carpenters, Cement Masons, Plasterers, Laborers, Drywall Finishers & Rodsetters Not a paid holiday. If worked, Double-Time. Operating Engineers Paid