2021 Construction Technology Week
From October 4-7, GBCA hosted its fourth annual Construction Technology Event. This year, we hosted a week of events. On October 4, 5, and 7, GBCA and ZenTek Consultants hosted a 3-part virtual education series focusing on the latest news
Conversations with a Councilmember: Operating Engineers Local 542
Philadelphia Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson has been promoting the Philadelphia region’s different apprenticeship programs. On October 8, she’ll be holding a discussion with representatives from the Operating Engineers Local 542 JATC to answer questions about becoming a union operating engineer.
Webinar Series to Help M/W/DBE Firms Bid and Prequalify for Construction Projects
Lendlease is currently seeking expressions of interest from certified MBE, WBE, VBE, SDVBE and LGBTQ firms for the life science construction projects located in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Projects are open shop, union and/or have a project labor agreement in
Revolution Recovery Discuss Journey in Conscious Disposal
Jon and Jamie Wybar of GBCA member Revolution Recovery appear on a recent episode of the Construction Greatness with Nicholas Ofak podcast. In this episode, Jon and Jamie share bits of their journey into the recycling industry, the
Welcome New GBCA Members
On September 13, 2021, GBCA’s Board of Directors welcomed seven new members! Please join us in welcoming the following new members: ASSOCIATE MEMBERS LaPutt Enterprise, LLC Liberty Flooring, LLC Mount Construction Company, Inc. AFFILIATE MEMBERS Intertek LitCon Group, LLC ProFast,
Pennsylvania’s Best Bricklayers Named at the 2021 SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500 PA Regional
On September 16, nine local masonry teams competed in the 2021 SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500 Pennsylvania Regional Series, vying for the title of Pennsylvania’s Best Bricklayer. Several teams of masonry apprentices also competed for the title of Pennsylvania’s Best Jr.
Philadelphia Business Journal Spotlights Philadelphia Real Estate Alliance
On September 14, 2021, GBCA and GBCA member EBA: Employing Bricklayers Association were proud to sponsor Philadelphia Business Journal’s Moving Philadelphia Forward – Finding the Right Solutions. This special virtual event spotlighted the Philadelphia Real Estate Alliance, a group of
2021 Eggs with OSHA
On September 22, 2021, GBCA held its first in-person Eggs with OSHA in over a year! Safety professionals from across the Philadelphia region gathered to learn more about OSHA’s 2022 regulatory agenda. Attendees also heard from members of OSHA Voluntary
Job Opportunities: Construction Professionals with BFW Group LLC
BFW Group LLC is looking for talented individuals to join its team as a Construction Project Scheduler, a Construction Project Manager / Cost Estimator, and a Construction Safety Manager. BFW is also offering $1,500 to anyone who refers a successful
Amtrak Reaches Financial Deal for Landmark Philadelphia Station Renovation
Amtrak recently announced that it reached a financial deal to fund its renovation of 30th Street Station. GBCA members Gilbane Building Company and Pride Enterprises, Inc. will be part of the building team. From Amtrak: Amtrak and Plenary Infrastructure Philadelphia