CARP MLK Day of Service 2026
On Saturday, January 17, GBCA, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, and the Carpenters Contractor Trust (CCT) came together to host the annual CARP Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. The event brought together Carpenters’ Apprentice
LF Driscoll Breaks Ground on Transformative Avenue of the Arts Revitalization Project
LF Driscoll has officially broken ground on the first phase of AveArts 2.0—a landmark $150 million, ten-block transformation of Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts. This decade-long initiative will reimagine the iconic South Broad Street corridor from City Hall to
GBCA Member Spotlight: Eco Materials, LLC
Eco Materials Passyunk Wash Plant is a state-of-the-art soil washing facility offering a smarter, more sustainable approach to material management. The company’s mission is rooted in environmental responsibility—providing clean, safe, and cost-effective alternatives to traditional soil disposal. Using proven
Strengthening the Construction Workforce Through Education: How GBCA Workbench Is Raising the Bar
Author: Kaitlin Carpenter, PDM Constructors and Durapods The construction industry continues to evolve, requiring a workforce equipped with strong foundational skills and the ability to adapt through ongoing education. Through my own career path—first with Thackray Crane and now
Gilbane Joins Regional Partners to Launch New Era of Film Production in Newark
Gilbane Building Company has partnered with Great Point Studios, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the Newark Housing Authority (NHA), and local leaders to break ground on Lionsgate Newark Studio—a new 300,000-square-foot, purpose-built film and television production complex
Mid Atlantic Construction Safety Council Hosts Mental Health First Aid Training
The Mid Atlantic Construction Safety Council is hosting an engaging Mental Health First Aid training led by Kathryn Ellis and Joe Dorr of The Graham Company. This full-day program provides practical tools to recognize early signs of mental health
GBCA Member Spotlight: Acumen Analytics
Acumen Analytics, a Philadelphia-based AI solutions firm founded in 2006, specializes in delivering data-driven intelligence platforms for the construction and general contracting industries. The company’s flagship platform, SocratIQ, uses advanced artificial intelligence to support contractors in navigating complex project
Carpenters’ Union Purchases Navy Yard Building
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is expanding its presence in Philadelphia with the purchase of a 208,000-square-foot building at the Navy Yard for $52.5 million. The new facility at 5 Crescent Drive will serve as the
NAWIC Hosts Leveling Up & Building Strong: Leadership That Drives the Job
Join the National Association of Women in Construction’s PD&E Committee for a powerful webinar designed to help construction professionals strengthen their leadership skills and elevate performance on the jobsite. In an industry facing workforce shortages, generational shifts, and constant
INTECH Construction and Forman Arts Initiative Hosts Construction Job Fair
INTECH Construction and the Forman Arts Initiative will host a Construction Job Fair offering opportunities for union trade workers and individuals interested in joining the union apprenticeship pathway. The event will include contractors and apprenticeship program representatives who will