2021 Construction Excellence Awards: Behind the Scenes
It’s time to celebrate the winners of the 2021 Construction Excellence Awards! This year, the winners will be announced at a live, virtual presentation on November 18, 2021 at 3pm. The presentation will appear on a dedicated website, and there
NAWIC Block Kids Program 2021
On November 6, 2021, NAWIC Philadelphia Chapter 145 held its annual Block Kids Building Program competition. Children in grades 1 through 6 were given building blocks and other items to create a building project. The projects were then judged by
Electrical Safety for Non-Electricians
On November 4, 2021, GBCA and IBEW Local 98 partnered to present an electrical safety training. This workshop was designed for non-electricians: project managers, superintendents, foremen, safety professionals, and other construction professionals who work around electricity and electricians. Led by
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Spotlights US Manufacturing and Workforce Development at Jobsite Tour with GBCA
On Monday, November 8, the Honorable Brian Fitzpatrick joined GBCA and AGC of America for a jobsite tour in his district. The group toured the Trinseo facility in Bristol, PA, which is currently undergoing construction led by GBCA member Frank
Penn Medicine Pavilion Officially Opens
Penn Medicine recently officially opened its doors to the Pavilion, the 1.5 million square foot hospital built by a joint venture of GBCA member LF Driscoll and Balfour Beatty US. From Penn Medicine: The 17-story building on Penn Medicine’s West
Job Opportunity: Brightline Construction Hiring Sitework Estimator
Brightline Construction is currently searching for a sitework estimator to join our team. To be considered we would like to see at least 3+ years of experience performing take offs and estimating of earthwork, grading, paving, utilities and site concrete
GBCA Members Give to Camp Out for Hunger 2021
Thanks to the GBCA members who gave to this year’s Camp Out for Hunger campaign! On Friday, November 5 at 8am, the GBCA Construction Leadership Council hosted a meet up near Citizens Bank Park for GBCA members before they headed
Green Building United 2021 Groundbreaker Awards
The Groundbreaker Awards celebrates green building leadership, innovation, and impact in greater Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, and Delaware. Green Building United recognizes and celebrates efforts that are helping move our region towards a sustainable, healthy, and resilient built environment. 2021 Groundbreaker
National Apprenticeship Week 2021
November 15 – 21 is National Apprenticeship Week (NAW)! NAW is a nationwide celebration where industry, labor, equity, workforce, education, and government leaders host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship for re-building our economy, advancing racial
GBCA 6abc Homepage Advertising Takeover
On Monday, November 1, GBCA took over the banner ads on 6abc.com! Visitors to 6abc.com learned about the 2021 Construction Excellence Awards. Registrants of this year’s Construction Excellence Awards on November 18 will be able to interact with winners in