Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia’s Mayoral Luncheon
Join the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia and Mayor Jim Kenney in person as he addresses important issues impacting the City of Philadelphia and outlines his top priorities for 2022 to members of the Greater Philadelphia business community. Annual
Become an ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia Mentor
The ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia is seeking mentors for the Winter/Spring Semester for its virtual program, ACE360 Online. As a mentor, you can contribute by leading sessions with high school students interested in careers in architecture, construction, and engineering.
GBCA to Launch New Online Learning Platform for the Construction Industry
On January 31, 2022, the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) will launch its new online learning platform for the construction industry. This platform (learning management system, or LMS) will feature courses for members of the construction industry. GBCA’s LMS will
City of Philadelphia Releases 2022 Apprenticeship Guidebook
City of Philadelphia Councilmember At-Large Katherine Gilmore Richardson has released her office’s second Apprenticeship Guidebook for the region. Developed with support from local unions, many of the programs featured in the guide are in the construction industry. READ THE GUIDE
Superior Scaffold’s Monorail, Hoist, and Swing System Lifts Exterior Panels into Place at Arthaus
Dranoff Properties’s new Arthaus building in Center City, being built by INTECH Construction, is not only a spectacular addition to Philadelphia’s skyline, but the 47-story building is another example of how strong collaborators in construction can make challenging tasks look
A Conversation with the Governor
Join the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia for a candid and engaging conversation with Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf where he will discuss his blueprint for the upcoming budget, his legislative goals for 2022, and thoughts about the future of
GBCA, CARP, and Clemens Construction Company Build Free Libraries for 2022 MLK Day of Service
The General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) and the Carpenters’ Apprentice Ready Program (CARP, a pre-apprentice program held at the Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center) built 15 free libraries for Philadelphia communities for their 2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of
Supreme Court Places Stay on OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS
On January 13, 2022, the Supreme Court reinstated the nationwide stay on implementation and enforcement of the OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). As a result of this decision, OSHA will have to suspend its ETS compliance
GBCA, CARP, and Clemens To Build Free Libraries for 2022 MLK Day of Service
As part of its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Project, the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) is joining forces with apprentices from the Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center – specifically the Pre-Apprentice Program, the Carpenters’ Apprentice Ready
32nd Annual National AGC Safety Awards Program
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) announces its 32nd Annual National AGC Safety Awards (NASA) Program. All entries for this awards program are submitted through GBCA. The deadline for members’ submissions to GBCA is Monday, February 14, 2022. The National