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
OSHA Releases COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS
UPDATED November 9, 2021 with AGC's Summary of OSHA's COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing ETS. On November 4, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to minimize the risk
Carpenters’ Apprentice Ready Program 2022
Are you interested in a career as a union carpenter, but are nervous about being able to pass the entrance exam? The Carpenters’ Apprentice Ready Program helps Philadelphians who have traditionally faced barriers to employment, particularly in the trades, including
Donate Doors and Hardware and Support Carpenters’ Apprentices
Rethink your construction waste! Oftentimes, extra materials and supplies are thrown away. Many materials, however, could be used to help train the next generation of skills trades workers. The Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center of Philadelphia & Vicinity (Carpenters JAC)