Construction Work is Not Just “Man’s Work”
The Philadelphia Citizen recently featured carpenters’ apprentice and Carpenters’ Apprentice Ready Program (CARP) graduate Gina Yiantselis and Layla Bibi of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters in an article about efforts to encourage more people to enter the
Product Recalls: DeWalt and Fluke
Please check your equipment for these recently recalled products: DeWalt 18-inch Corded Chain Saws This recall involves the DeWALT DWCS600, Type 1 18-inch 15-amp corded chain saws. The chain saw can remain running when the switch is on the
Bid Opportunity: Water System Improvements Project in Bucks County
GBCA is pleased to share bid opportunities with our members. The following is a bid opportunity for a Water System Improvements project in Warminster, PA, Bucks County. Warminster Municipal Authority, 2022 Water System Improvements Project, Contract No. 22-1 (Ref. No.
GBCA Member Spotlight: WillScot
At WillScot, the focus is doing one thing very well – making it easy for you to get the temporary space and storage you need, configured exactly to your specifications, delivered, and set up so you’re ready to work from
CSI Philadelphia Grill Series 2022
CSI Philadelphia is holding its annual Grill Series, where contractors, architects, spec writers, owners, and product representatives come together to field questions on difficult topics and issues in the building industry. CSI Philadelphia Grill Series Part 1: Value Engineering/Decision Management
Armstrong SimpleSoffit Open House at the Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center
Armstrong Ceilings and the Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center are inviting union members and signatory contractors to a special training and demonstration on March 16, featuring Armstrong® Drywall Grid and the ALL-NEW SimpleSoffit Drywall Framing System. Armstrong SimpleSoffit Open House
Building a More Inclusive Industry: Training the Trainers
On Wednesday, February 17, GBCA staff and the instructors of the Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center attended a Train the Trainer session as part of the implementation of Building a More Inclusive Industry. Led by facilitators from Turner Construction Company,
LF Driscoll Celebrates Jefferson Health Project Milestone
LF Driscoll recently celebrated the topping off of the Jefferson Health Specialty Care Pavilion project. The building project is scheduled to be completed in 2023, and the interior fit-out to be completed in 2024. From The Philadelphia Business Journal: Thomas
Welcome New GBCA Members
On January 24, 2022, GBCA’s Board of Directors welcomed new members! Please join us in welcoming the following new members: AFFILIATE MEMBERS Aggreko WillScot
Ryan Boyer is Making Sure that the Voices of Philadelphia’s Trades Unions are Heard
Ryan Boyer, Business Manager of the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, is working ensure that the construction trade unions continue to have a voice in the Philadelphia Region’s political landscape. Boyer is also dedicated to making access to careers