CARP Students Tour Turner Perryman Project
Thanks to Turner Construction Company and Perryman Building and Construction Services for hosting the 2021 Carpenters’ Apprentice Ready Program (CARP) graduates at the DAT and One uCity Wexford sites on June 10, 2021. CARP students received a jobsite orientation, presentation
Watson-PJ Dick Joint Venture Awarded Philadelphia Gas Works Contract
The Watson-PJ Dick Joint Venture was recently awarded a seven-figure contract for the restacking of floors at Philadelphia Gas Works 800 Building on West Montgomery Avenue in Philadelphia, PA. This project is committed to reaching 55.5% MBE and 16.5% WBE
ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia Park in a Truck 2021
On Saturday, June 5, 2021, the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia joined forces with Councilmembers Cherelle Parker and Katherine Gilmore Richardson, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, GBCA, WRT, Jefferson University, Senator Tina Tartaglione, and Representative Jason
Fight Childhood Cancer through GBCA’s 2021 Alex’s Lemonade Stand!
Every year, an estimated 300,000 new cases of cancer affect children worldwide. This year, the CLC is supporting Alex's Lemonade Stand, with a goal of raising $3,000 to fight childhood cancer! We will be raising funds at 2021's first GBCA
Guthrie Glass and Metal Welcomes Family Back from the Marine Corps
Guthrie Glass and Metal welcomes owner Lynn Guthrie’s oldest son, Ted Baumgardner, back from his overseas tour with the U.S. Marine Corps. After eight years in the military, he is now learning the glazing business from the ground up as an
GBCA Member Spotlight: Accord Mechanical
Accord Mechanical founded in 1997 is a MBE certified mechanical contractor providing plumbing and HVAC services. They do commercial, institutional and industrial work. Ulrick “Rico” Joseph, P.E. is CEO.
WINC and FTI Pre-Apprenticeship Program for Women in Philadelphia
The Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) Trades Readiness Program is recruiting trainees to start July 13 for 6 weeks! This FREE training opportunity can become the first step to a new and high-paying career. Graduates will be ready to apply
Becoming Educated on Anti-Racism and Becoming an Ally
Kate Flint, Superintendent for Turner Construction Company and member of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia’s Young Professionals Council Development Committee, shared her thoughts about educating herself about anti-racism and being an ally for all communities. In particular, she
Clemens Celebrates ANOVA uCity Square Project Milestone
In May 2021, Clemens Construction Company celebrated a topping off ceremony, installing the final wall panel of the ANOVA uCity Square project at 3700 Lancaster Avenue. With gathering restrictions lifting for fully COVID-19 vaccinated individuals, more people were able to
Gilbane to Build Philadelphia’s First Six-Story Mass Timber Building
Gilbane Building Company is partnering with the University of Pennsylvania to build Philadelphia’s first six-story mass timber building. The new Data Science Building, which will primarily serve Penn Engineering students, was designed by Lake Flato Architects and KSS Architects. The